Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 29, 2013

Ricardo Rodriguez beats Big E Langston and Zeb Colter. Teddy Long made the match, and whomever won the match got to name the stipulations for the World Heavyweight title match at Extreme Rules.

John Cena injured his Achilles tendon during the recent European tour, but he's not missing Raw tonight.

John Cena makes the wish of a boy born with half a heart come true. Nick Santillo, friends and family stand on the ramp with Cena as part of Make-A-Wish's World Wish Day. All three kids are made honorary WWE Superstars.

Randy Orton beats Cody Rhodes in a hectic match. Matt Striker interviews Orton after the match, and Orton hasn't felt more extreme since Big Show betrayed him and Sheamus at WrestleMania. Cody Rhodes tries to attack Orton from behind, but Orton makes him pay with another RKO.

The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) aren't impressed with the other Divas.

Brie Bella beats Naomi with some Twin Magic...or so she thinks. Cameron tells the ref that Brie and Nikki Bella cheated, and Naomi gets the win by disqualification. The Bellas become angry and attack The Funkadactyls (Cameron and Naomi) in response.

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) enter the ring and talk about the roll they've been on ever since they've entered the WWE. After a video package of them destroying The Undertaker, 3MB (Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal) show up and want a fight. They get one and get creamed, and Team Hell No (Kane and Daniel Bryan) get into the ring. The Shield flee, leaving 3MB at Team Hell No's (lack of) mercy.

As John Cena gets his ankle taped up, Ryback meets up with him. Cena bets Ryback he's as good on one leg as Ryback is on two, but Ryback says he wouldn't take that chance during their tag match against The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) tonight.

Antonio Cesaro will use his rematch clause for the United States title against Kofi Kingston later this week on Main Event.

Dolph Ziggler beats Kofi Kingston in a Champion vs. Champion match. Big E Langston gives Kofi the Big Ending...twice.

Dolph Ziggler, Big E Langston and AJ Lee meet Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn dares AJ to go at it with her, then she...gets a mystery present? What? Inside the bag is a spike-studded hat, and she and Natalya are wondering who sent it. Is there a secret admirer in Kaitlyn's future...?

Vickie Guerrero and Brad Maddox meet Ryback. Ryback is sick of John Cena deserting him against The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns). Vickie wants to make the match a 6-man tag match between The Shield vs Ryback and Team Hell No (Kane and Daniel Bryan), but Ryback says no. He'll do it himself.

Everyone gets Domino's Pizza. Seriously.

Zack Ryder razzes Zeb Colter for losing earlier tonight.

Jack Swagger beats Zack Ryder with the Patriot Lock...then Zeb Colter gets a cheap shot on Ryder.

Matt Striker tries to interview Ryback...who is leaving the arena. Uh-oh. Who will be in the match against The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns)?

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry comes to the ring and has asked Vickie Guerrero for two opponents. He gets them, alright. The first opponent is Tensai...but it's not a regular match, it's a game of tug-of-war, hence the rope Henry had before the break. Tensai is no sweat, and his other opponent is Brodus Clay, who falls just as quickly. Sheamus shows up and challenges Henry. Henry doesn't want any part in this, but Sheamus says he's afraid. This starts another tug-of-war game...and Sheamus lets go of the rope as Henry pulls with all of his might! Henry then eats a Brogue Kick.

Brad Maddox and Vickie Guerrero let Team Hell No (Kane and Daniel Bryan) fight The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) in a handicap match. Vickie then asks Brad to do one last thing for her...

John Cena meets Brad Maddox. Cena tells Brad to tell Vickie to put him in the match as Team Hell No (Kane and Daniel Bryan) will need a partner against The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns).

Alberto Del Rio beats Antonio Cesaro with the Cross Arm Breaker, then picks the stipulation for the World title match at Extreme Rules: it's a Ladder Match!

The Great Khali and Fandango are in the ring for a dance-off. Khali says he's better than Chris Jericho. He and Natalya dance, then Fandango and Summer Rae have a go. Khali and Natalya win, and Fandango assaults Khali.

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) beat John Cena and Team Hell No (Kane and Daniel Bryan) after Cena's ankle fails him before he can perform the Attitude Adjustment. Ryback, who is originally thought to have left the arena, stares at Cena from the top of the entrance ramp.

Saturday Morning Slam Masters - Saturday Morning Slam results for April 27, 2013

Wade Barrett guests on commentary this week.

Natalya says...Don't Try This.

The Great Khali, Natalya and Hornswoggle beat Primo, Epico and Rosa Mendes.

Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes want Mick Foley out of the Hall of Fame, but get in a heated confrontation with The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). Mick Foley shows up and puts both teams in a match that happens next.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) are this week's Saturday Morning Spotlight!

Team Rhodes Scholars (Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes) say that they are fighting in this match under official protest against Mick Foley, as they want him removed from the Hall of Fame.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat Team Rhodes Scholars (Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes).

And now...Taxi Driver.

Layin 'da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for April 26, 2013

Jack Swagger beats Alberto Del Rio in a no-disqualification match.

Layla beats Aksana.

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) gloat about their Monday night victory, but they're not satisfied. Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) still have the tag team titles, and the Undertaker left with his soul intact. Ambrose plans to do what nobody could do in 21 WrestleMania matches and destroy 'Taker tonight.

Fandango beats Justin Gabriel.

Big Show beats Sheamus after Mark Henry distracts the latter.

Wade Barrett implies that William Regal should be dead and in his grave before their match, saying that he didn't believe in the London grave robberies until he saw Regal.

Wade Barrett squashes William Regal.

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry beats Randy Orton by disqualification after he gets Brogue Kicked by Sheamus.

The Undertaker beats Dean Ambrose with Hell's Gate. The rest of The Shield (Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) mercilessly attacks 'Taker, beating him down with a chair before the three of them triple-powerbomb him through a table. Ambrose tells 'Taker "This is justice."

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for April 25, 2013

Security tries to stop Aces and Eights, but Bully Ray bullies them out of the way.

James Storm is in the ring. He says he got a good fight out of AJ Styles, whom he finds in the audience. He tells Aces and Eights that if they wanted a fight, they should have asked. He calls them out, but Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) show up and say they've been victims of those guys, too. They say Hulk Hogan may not have the answer to Aces and Eights, but they do...and the answer is four...Fortune Four. They want AJ to join them, but even James Storm isn't buying it. Kazarian calls Storm irrelevant, and this causes Storm to flip out and go at it with them only to get floored. Aces and Eights then show up and try to put Storm through a table, but Joseph Park rushes to the ring. He tries to take down Aces and Eights only to metaphorically take a bullet. Bully Ray tells them to hold up as he and Devon want him for getting into "family business." They then put Park through the table with a 3D - a Dudley Death Drop. It's the first one since Devon and Bully Ray originally split.

After the break, Bully Ray tells the audience that Aces and Eights aren't fooling around. He called out Hulk Hogan last week...and says Hulk has until the end of the show to respond to his challenge.

Mickie James tells TNA interviewers "It's about damn time I shine," concerning her match against Velvet Sky for the Knockouts title.

Hulk Hogan has no time for interviews...

Taryn Terrell steals a victory from a cocky Tara with a schoolgirl pin.

Robbie E wants Jesse to take out Rob Terry, and also wants to be in his corner.

Even with Robbie E, Jesse still couldn't beat Rob Terry.

Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) want Bobby Roode to reunite with them and reform Fortune Four. Austin Aries eavesdrops on the conversation from near a doorway...

We see a video package for Chris Sabin, who is coming back to the X Division after several months off due to a knee injury. Hail Sabin!

Austin Aries confronts Bobby Roode before their match concerning his conversation with Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) concerning the reformation of Fortune Four, and puts him through a little guilt trip. What's it gonna be, Bobby?

Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) guest on commentary for the next match.

Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez retain the TNA Tag Team Championships against Bobby Roode and Austin Aries after the interference attempts of Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) fail miserably.

Matt Morgan heads to the ring after talking about how Hulk Hogan is signing his death warrant against Bully Ray tonight.

Matt Morgan enters the ring and talks about how he can't get his way because Hulk Hogan is one big bunch of mistakes. He has a solution concerning Aces and Eights, and calls out Hogan so he can explain it. Hogan shows up. He wants to take on Bully Ray in exchange for a World title shot. Hulk believes in him, but sees right through what he's trying to do and says Morgan is in this for the wrong reasons. He declines and says he'll get all this done himself.

Aces and Eights laugh about the 3D to Joseph Park as well as Hulk Hogan taking on Bully Ray tonight. Bully asks the club to let him take care of this himself.

Velvet Sky retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Mickie James with a roll-up, despite taking damage to her injured knee.

Bully Ray and Devon talk about taking down Hulk Hogan.

Hulk Hogan has a moment with his daughter, Brooke Hogan. Brooke doesn't want him to do this, but Hulk knows he has to.

Bully Ray comes to the ring and rattles off all the names of those that Aces and Eights have taken down. He calls out Hulk Hogan. Hogan shows. They stare each other down. Bully says Hulk is scared of him. Hulk says otherwise, and that Hulkamania will never die. Another staredown occurs. Hulk gets emotional at first, and Bully turns his back with glee...but Hulk rip his shirt. Both men point at each other in typical Hulkster fashion before Hulk punches Bully, who bails out as Aces and Eights come out to the ring. Bully orders Aces and Eights to surround him, but the lights go out. When they come back on, Sting is in the ring pointing his bat at a cornered Hogan. He turns around and pushes the hat off Bully Ray's head with the bat. Hulk and Sting clean house, but Sting points the bat at Hogan again before walking away. What will the tension between Sting and Hogan lead to? Stay tuned!

Wednesday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for April 24, 2013

JBL is in the ring! He brings out "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry, and tells him he'd love to see Henry in a match tonight. After some talk, that match ends up becoming a 4-on-1 Gauntlet match that happens...right now!

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry demolishes The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). Jimmy goes down first, followed by Jey.

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry beats Santino Marella.

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry walks away from the gauntlet after The Great Khali knocks him out of the ring. Khali wins by count-out.

Matt Striker interviews Zeb Colter. He makes fun of Dolph Ziggler and Alberto Del Rio as he says that the WWE needs a better World champion, and says Jack Swagger will win at Extreme Rules. Swagger comes out and starts a "We The People!" chant.

This Friday on SmackDown, The Undertaker takes on Dean Ambrose.

Raw Deal - Raw Recap for April 22, 2013

The show begins with Paul Heyman in the ring. After reminding us of what happened last week here in London, England, he tells us Triple H isn't here tonight due to his injuries, but he will give his answer to Heyman and Brock Lesnar's challenge next week. Heyman badmouths Trips for no-showing, then Triple H himself shows up. He tells Heyman that he accepts the challenge for Extreme Rules, then gives Paul Heyman a Pedigree!

R-Truth sings his theme. Antonio Cesaro yodels.

R-Truth beats Antonio Cesaro.

A helicopter lands in London. It's The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns)! They then take a Range Rover to the O2 Arena!

Damien Sandow steals a victory from Brodus Clay with help from Cody Rhodes.

Dolph Ziggler looks at his World Heavyweight belt, then shares a moment with AJ Lee. After Ziggler tells Big E to leave them for a moment, Brad Maddox and Vickie Guerrero shows up. If Ziggler loses tonight, his Triple Threat match at Extreme Rules will become a Fatal Four-Way!

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) get some screen time. They hope to make themselves The Undertaker's judge, jury and executioner!

Dolph Ziggler beats Chris Jericho thanks to Fandango's entrance music distracting Jericho.

Josh Mathews interviews Mick Foley, who talks about Ryback vs. John Cena at Extreme Rules before leaving. He says there's no excuses for Ryback.

Tensai beats Cody Rhodes after Brodus Clay foils Damien Sandow's interference attempt.

Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) discuss strategies as they are waiting for Undertaker. Kane has to tell Daniel not to give him a hug or tell him what to do. Shortly afterward, The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) hit Team Hell No with a surprise ambush!

Josh Mathews interviews Ryback. John Cena wasn't there for him. Ryback let him know how it felt last week. He also wants to meet Mick Foley, too.

Big E Langston squashes Zack Ryder.

Undertaker has to go it alone against The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns)...or so we think! Team Hell No (Kane and Daniel Bryan) make it into the ring after all, and take it to The Shield! The 6-man tag match is on!

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) beat Undertaker and Team Hell No (Kane and Daniel Bryan) in a hard fought six-man tag match.

John Cena talks to Mick Foley. He's concerned about him, but Foley wants to meet Ryback alone. Cena hands Foley a steel chair and tells him to take it with him.

Fandango squashes William Regal. After the match, Chris Jericho tosses Fandango off the entrance ramp before dancing with his female friend (who just so happens to be Summer Rae from NXT).

AJ Lee wins a battle royal by playing dead, fooling Layla to become the #1 contender to the Divas title.

We see a trailer for No One Lives, a new movie featuring Brodus Clay.

Mick Foley enters the ring with the steel chair John Cena gave him. He doesn't want to get into a confrontation, but he just might enter one. Since Ryback wants Foley to say what he wants to say about him to his face, Foley basically says "Here I am." Ryback shows up, and questions why Foley thinks the chair will help him. Foley has always gotten back up when nobody was there for him instead of spouting statistics, and knows Ryback can win the WWE title...but he can't do it by walking away. Ryback tells Foley to shut up and keep his nose out of everyone's business like he does every year, then says that he sent the message to Cena, that he got the title match, and that he will soon become WWE Champion. He then questions why Foley thinks the chair will help him, then Foley says "You tell me," before wielding it. Ryback tosses the chair away as he tells Foley to look at him, and both men are about to go at it. Cena runs in and stops both men, and Foley gets out of the ring as Cena and Ryback stare each other down. The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) shows up, and Cena appears to leave Ryback high and dry by standing on the apron before apparently leaving. As The Shield beat down Ryback, Cena runs back in with the chair he gave to Foley and demolishes The Shield, who quickly retreat. Cena and Ryback stare each other down, and Cena discards the chair before hitting Ryback with the Attitude Adjustment to close out the show.

It should be mentioned the crowd tried to give the post-WrestleMania New Jersey crowd from the Izod Center show a few weeks back a run for their money. Heck, some of the same chants were used, and The Wave was also performed in the audience.

Saturday Morning Slam Masters - Saturday Morning Slam results for April 20, 2013

Mick Foley puts Kofi Kingston in the ring with the man he praised on commentary last week: Justin Gabriel! Who do they face? Each other! We then see a video package containing the two men.

Dolph Ziggler guests on commentary this week.

Justin Gabriel tells us: Don't Try This.

The WWE B.A. Star movement hits Bridgeport, Connecticut!

Kofi Kingston beats Justin Gabriel in a frantic match. Both men shake hands after the match.

Natalya interviews Primo, Epico and Rosa Mendes. They feel they've been ignored ever since Mick Foley became the General Manager, and want better. Rosa Mendes also puts down The Great Khali, calling him clumsy. Natalya throws down the gauntlet for next week: the three of them against her, Khali and Hornswoggle in a six-man tag match.

The show closes with The Great Khali as the Saturday Morning Spotlight!

Now go watch Fandango shove Tony Dawson's tie into his mouth! Turns out the final SuperStar Search match will be a little different next week, too!

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for April 19, 2013

Fandango makes some moves on Lillian Garcia before his match...then disses her as they dance. Santino Marella comes out and calls Fandango out on his crap, then does his own version of Fandangoing. When Fandango rushes at him, Santino sends Fandango over the top rope!

Fandango beats Santino Marella.

Booker T argues with Teddy Long again for overstepping his bounds on Monday when Big Show shows up and personally thanks Teddy for putting him in a tag match. Booker is livid.

Kofi Kingston beats Wade Barrett in a Champion vs. Champion match with a surprise roll-up!

Renee Young interviews "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry, who reveals that he is attacking Sheamus because he can and in typical Mark Henry fashion, "That's what I do!" He is then suddenly plowed through a table by Sheamus! Sheamus tells him "That's what I do, fella."

Alberto Del Rio beats Jack Swagger after a hard-fought match.

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) are on camera. They say Ryback is no longer "asking for justice," and that they're coming for The Undertaker, who they say is afraid of them.

The Great Khali, Natalya and Hornswoggle beat Primo, Epico and Rosa Mendes.

Triple H will respond to Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman's challenge on Raw next week.

Big Show and "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry beat Sheamus and Randy Orton.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for April 18, 2013

Jeff Hardy was taken out of the arena on a stretcher last week. Hulk Hogan is devastated.

Devon tells Wes Brisco and Garett Bischoff to get the job done against Kurt Angle tonight.

Wes Brisco and Garett Bischoff beat Kurt Angle after D'Lo Brown tosses a chain to Brisco to hit Angle with behind the ref's back. Aces and Eights celebrates, and Mr. Anderson announces that if you're not wearing a "cut," "you're in a bad frickin' way." He also says "We're rootin' for ya, buddy," concerning AJ Styles.

Kenny King beats Zema Ion and Petey Williams. Zema Ion is pinned and is therefore out of the title picture.

Magnus says that he's coming for Devon's Television title!

Brooke Hogan and Christy Hemme talk about the Knockouts' new website, then Hogan talks with Mickie James and Tessmacher, wishing them luck in their match. Tessmacher tells Hogan that the Knockouts are here for her if they need her.

Aces and Eights destroy Magnus before he can even fight Devon. Samoa Joe steps out to protect Magnus, and fores Aces and Eights to back down so the refs can check on Magnus.

Samoa Joe calls Aces and Eights cowards, not champions. He's gotten with the powers that be and he's coming to collect from Devon tonight!

Mickie James beats Tessmacher to get a shot at the Knockouts title. Velvet Sky is currently injured. Hopefully she'll be back soon.

Meanwhile, Christopher Daniels and Kazarian follow AJ Styles around...

...and Devon and Bully Ray choke out Joseph Park with a chain as they tell him to stay out of "family business."

Mickie James is happy to be #1 contender for the Knockouts title again!

"The Cowboy" James Storm has had it with talking to AJ Styles...so it's time to fight!

Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) show up and want AJ Styles to join them. They're also this close to getting the tag team titles. Bobby Roode and Austin Aries show up and say they're the new #1 contenders since they're invoking their rematch clauses against Hernandez and Chavo Guerrero. Both teams argue and insult each other, then Guerrero and Hernandez show up and beat down the former tag champs.

Matt Morgan continues with the Hulk Hogan bashing.

Aces and Eights interfere behind the ref's back again! Devon retains the TNA Television Championship against Samoa Joe after Mr. Anderson hits Joe in the face with brass knuckles. Aces and Eights then hold Joe down for another brass knuckles blow to Joe after the match.

AJ Styles beats James Storm by submission. Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) celebrate with Styles, only to get beat down in return. Styles then walks away as both Bad Influence and Storm are all assaulted by Aces and Eights. Bully Ray boasts about how Aces and Eights have "destroyed all of your heroes" as well as Jeff Hardy. He says that Hulk Hogan is to blame for why everyone's heroes are all just another victim. Next week, Bully will call Hogan out and tell him he is to blame for all of this to his face.

After the show, TNA interviewers try to get a word from AJ Styles. It's not very revealing, even though he says that what just happened out there is all that is needed to be said. One thing's for certain: he's definitely not joining Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian).

Wednesday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for April 17, 2013

Wade Barrett opens his mouth before the battle royal to see who becomes #1 contender to his Intercontinental title...but The Great Khali's presence shuts him up!

Justin Gabriel wins the battle royal to become #1 contender for the Intercontinental title. He tells Matt Striker that Wade Barrett's reign is about to come to an abrupt halt! He's ready to take Barrett on!

Paul Heyman dodges questions about CM Punk, instead concentrating on Brock Lesnar and Triple H.

Matt Striker interviews Wade Barrett. Barrett wil take care of all of his problems, and the Barrett Barrage will be re-lit with a win against Justin Gabriel tonight.

Wade Barrett retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Justin Gabriel.

Raw Deal - Raw Recap for April 15, 2013

Randy Orton and Sheamus beat Big Show in a 2-on-1 handicap match.

Josh Mathews interviews 3MB (Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal). They're calling out The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns)!

After the break, 3MB (Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal) call out The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns). Brock Lesnar shows up instead and destroys 3MB! Paul Heyman shows up and stops him, then says "It's time to get extreme!" A match is proposed: Lesnar vs Triple H in a steel cage match.

Kofi Kingston beats Antonio Cesaro to win the WWE United States Championship!

Dolph Ziggler comes to the ring with AJ Lee and Big E Langston. He talks about how he cashed in the Money in the Bank briefcase last week and won the World Heavyweight title, and also talks about how much of a show-off he is. He then kisses AJ Lee, and says nobody will ever beat him...until Alberto Del Rio shows up. He invokes his rematch clause, and he wants the match right now. Vicki Guerrero shows up as Dolph just laughs as Del Rio, and Vicki makes the rematch so. As expected, the rematch happens right now! But before the match can happen, Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter show up. Colter trash-talks both Ziggler and Del Rio. Del Rio beats up Swagger and knocks him out of the ring, then Big E Langston gets involved. This gives Swagger an opening to re-injure Del Rio's knee and assault the man before connecting with the Patriot Lock. A couple of referees have to break Swagger away from Del Rio.

Next week: Undertaker joins Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) next week on RAW to take on The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) in a 6-man tag team match!

Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) beat The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil).

Ryback is in the ring. He's tired of living John Cena's shadow...and after six attacks from The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns), losing at Royal Rumble and WrestleMania, and numerous letdowns from Cena despite helping Cena when he was attacked by The Shield all three times, he's had enough. He is now the biggest threat to Cena's WWE title.

R-Truth beats Wade Barrett with a surprise roll-up.

Teddy Long gets with Vickie Guerrero and Brad Maddox. It'll be Jack Swagger vs. Dolph Ziggler for the World Heavyweight title...and Booker T doesn't even know!

Team Rhodes Scholars (Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes) beats The Great Khali and Santino Marella as Hornswoggle attacks Rhodes with a mini-Cobra. Sandow gets a roll-up victory as Santino is distracted, grabbing the tights in the process.

Jerry Lawler tries to interview Fandango, but it doesn't last long. Fandango asks the audience if they want to go Fandangoing in. First, they have to pronounce his name correctly. They fail. Fandango leaves.

Matt Striker interviews John Cena. Cena's making it easy for Ryback to find him.

Jack Swagger beats Dolph Ziggler. Alberto Del Rio attacks Swagger after the match, and locks in the Cross Arm Breaker. The referees have to break it up.

Matt Striker interviews Sheamus, who is immediately attacked by "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry.

CM Punk appears with Paul Heyman. Punk says he never enjoyed his 434-day reign as WWE Champion as he was always looking over his shoulder and treasured the title like it was his life. The Rock was "the next challenge," as was breaking the Undertaker's streak. He then hugs Paul Heyman and walks off. Heyman is confused.

Booker T gives both Jack Swagger and Alberto Del Rio a title shot against Dolph Ziggler in a triple threat match, and tells Teddy Long to "handle his business."

Nikki Bella beats Kaitlyn with some Twin Magic.

This Friday: Sheamus and Randy Orton vs Big Show and Randy Orton.

John Cena enters the ring and calls out Ryback, who shows up. We see The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) hiding in the back. He tells him that in the WWE, friends beat each other up. Friends may be something, but the WWE title is everything. He dares Ryback to make a move in response to his actions last week, but Ryback walks away. The Shield show up, and Ryback stands outside of the ring. The Shield then pummel Cena before Ryback walks further up the entrance ramp. Cena then eats a triple-powerbomb before Ryback finally leaves.

Saturday Morning Slam Masters - Saturday Morning Slam recap for April 13, 2013

Kofi Kingston guests on commentary this week.

3MB (Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre) beat Zack Ryder and Justin Gabriel after Heath Slater provides the distraction. This doesn't sit well with Kofi, who rushes into the ring and cleans house. Mick Foley, the General Manager, shows up before there's a showdown, and removes Kofi from commentary...however, he sets up a match between Kofi and Slater...and 3MB is banned from ringside!

Kofi Kingston beats Heath Slater, as Dolph Ziggler takes over on commentary.

Daniel Bryan gets with Mick Foley over the Assistant GM position when Mick Foley tells him he's rather busy...with "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry. D-Bry isn't too thrilled with this, and Mark Henry asks Mick for a match with Daniel this morning as a result. Mick Foley makes it official. Once again, D-Bry isn't too thrilled.

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry beats Daniel Bryan.

Now go take a look at Pon E Langston!

Layin 'da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for April 12, 2013

Big E Langston introduces Dolph Ziggler (who comes out with AJ Lee) to start the show as a mimicry of Ricardo Rodriguez. Dolph Ziggler recaps us on all he's been through this week...then goes on to say he won the World Heavyweight title in spite of the WWE Universe. Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter show. Colter congratulates Ziggler, then reminds him - and us - that Swagger is the one to thank for all of this. Ziggler tells Swagger he had his chance at WrestleMania, and that he can go back to the back of the line. Swagger approaches the ring, then backs away. Colter tells Ziggler that Swagger won't wait for a shot at the World title for long. Ziggler talks again after Swagger and Colter leave, then Alberto Del Rio interrupts him. Del Rio congratulates him but tells him the belt is his when his ankle is healed. After Del Rio leaves, Ziggler is angry with all the interruptions and threatens to beat up the next person to interrupt him. That next person is Chris Jericho, who starts up an "AJ's crazy" chant that drives AJ nuts. He then tells Ziggler that as per Booker T, the main event is between him and Ziggler for the World Heavyweight title tonight!

After Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) beat The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil), The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) shows up on the TitanTron and marks Team Hell No as their next victims!

Wade Barrett beats Santino Marella.

Sheamus and Randy Orton confront Booker T over what happened last week. Booker T makes it right by putting both men in a handicap match against Big Show tonight.

The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) and Tamina Snuka beat The Funkadactyls (Cameron and Naomi) and Kaitlyn.

Triple H enters the ring with a cast on one arm. He tells us "I told you the asskicker's back!" All of a sudden, 3MB (Heath Slater, Jinder Mahal, Drew McIntyre) show up. Heath Slater tells Triple H to shut up before they attempt to gang up on him. The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) show up and take out 3MB before setting their sights on Triple H. Thankfully, Kane and Daniel Bryan come to Triple H's aid, causing The Shield to retreat.

Big Show is angry with Booker T over the handicap match, and threatens to walk out. Booker T dares him, but also tells him his match is next. Big Show stays.

Big Show walks away after being knocked out of the ring. Sheamus and Randy Orton win by count-out.

Renee Young interviews Sheamus, but Mark Henry violently attacks Sheamus from behind!

Kofi Kingston beats Antonio Cesaro.

Big E Langston and Fandango both interfere, causing Dolph Ziggler to beat Chris Jericho. Jericho then cleans house only to eat a Zig Zag from Ziggler, followed by a Big Ending from Langston. After Ziggler and company leave, Fandango climbs into the ring and attacks Jericho further to close out the show.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for April 11, 2013

Jeff Hardy tells Hulk Hogan he's ready for Bully Ray.

Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez beat Austin Aries and Bobby Roode two falls to one to win the TNA Tag Team Championship and stay a team!

Joey Ryan wants to referee another match. Brooke Hogan wants none of it, and Ryan's now in a match to see who the "bigger man" is.

Aces and Eights enter the arena...

Joseph Park enters the ring. He has an issue with Aces and Eights and their leader Bully Ray. He's out for justice, not revenge or retribution, and stands behind Jeff Hardy in his Full Metal Mayhem match against Bully tonight. He also has typed up a writ of annulment to dissolve the marriage between Brooke Hogan and Bully Ray. Devon shows up and tears the writ up, then tells him to stay out of "family business." When Park picks up the pieces of the writ, Devon nails him with a chain.

Taryn Terrell beats Gail Kim in a match with ODB as special guest referee. Yep, ODB is back and Taryn's won a match! ODB chases Kim out of the ring when Kim gets fresh with her, and Christy Hemme interviews an ecstatic Terrell.

Adam Pearce and Magno's fates are decided next!

Adam Pearce is eliminated from Gut Check. Magno's fate will be decided later tonight.

Hulk Hogan is ready to deal with AJ Styles...who constantly has to deal with Mr. Anderson and the "cut."

Hulk Hogan enters the ring. He calls out AJ Styles. When Styles gets fresh with Hogan's ultimatum, "The Cowboy" James Storm shows up and wants to fight Styles. Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) show up and try to talk Styles into joining neither Hogan or Aces and Eights, and want him to tag along with them. AJ Styles walks away again, and Hulk Hogan puts Styles in a match against Storm next week as a result.

Kurt Angle has asked Hulk Hogan for a handicap match against Wes Brisco and Garrett Bischoff. It's happening next week!

Rob Terry beats Joey Ryan.

Hulk Hogan asks for his daughter Brooke Hogan to join him later at ringside. Matt Morgan then shows up and throws Hogan's mistakes in his face.

Magno tried, but he doesn't get the contract.

Aces and Eights cause a ruckus outside. Bully Ray wants to retain his title alone, and the rest of the club stands by him.

Bully Ray clocks Jeff Hardy with a hammer Tazz gives him to climb up the ladder and retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship in a Full Metal Mayhem match.

Wednesday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for April 10, 2013

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) beats Kofi Kingston and Tons of Funk (Brodus Clay and Tensai). After the match, Kingston is tossed into the barricade as Tons of Funk both get triple-powerbombed by The Shield.

Matt Striker interviews Dolph Ziggler...or so he thinks, until Big E Langston shows up instead and produces a rather hilarious interview. He's not happy about losing at WrestleMania, but he's won his Raw debut and he was there when Ziggler cashed in Monday night.

Big E Langston squashes Zack Ryder.

Zeb Colter namedrops the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Bunker Hill (tonight's Main Event is in Boston, Massachusetts), before bashing Boston for playing hockey, a "Canadian sport." Then Yoshi Tatsu shows up. Zeb Colter asks him a few elementary questions about his name and origin...and makes fun of both Japanese food and chopsticks. He then apologizes to him and sticks out his hand in friendship. They actually shake hands. He then bows to Yoshi, and Yoshi does the same...only to get kicked by Swagger.

Jack Swagger beats Yoshi Tatsu with the Patriot Lock.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 8, 2013

John Cena stars the show at the IZOD Center in New Jersey off by having fun with the crowd as part of his post-WrestleMania celebration, which also comes with him defending the title tonight against any and all comers. "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry shows up and challenges him. Cena tells him he's got the match, but Booker T shows up and says The Rock is still #1 contender for the match and is entitled to a rematch, even though he is currently injured. Nevertheless, the match is still on, and Mark Henry can also get a title shot if and only if he can beat Cena. (The crowd also starts chanting "Sexual chocolate," which leads into a "They want to have sex with chocolate" joke from Cena. This is far from the last time that night that the crowd would chant things that are...rather interesting.)

Big E Langston beats Daniel Bryan in his Raw debut with interference from AJ Lee and Dolph Ziggler. Kane tries to help, but it doesn't do anything.

Wade Barrett beats The Miz in a rematch from last night to win back the WWE Intercontinental Championship!

Sheamus gets with Vicki Guerrero and Brad Maddox, and asks for a match against Big Show after what happened last night. He gets it.

Randy Orton gets with Booker T, and wants a match tonight against Big Show. Booker T knows that Vicki made a match between Show and Sheamus, but Orton tells him he's a Hall of Famer and can overrule her. After thinking about it for a few seconds, he makes the match.

Zeb Colter and Jack Swagger asks the crowd for their support before their match.

Alberto Del Rio beats Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter in a 2-on-1 handicap match by locking the Cross Arm Breaker on Swagger, but his ankle is injured. Dolph Ziggler shows up with AJ Lee, Big E Langston and the Money in the Bank briefcase...and cashes in! (Not surprisingly, the crowd chanted "We want Ziggler!" during the match.)

In a deafening wave of fan excitement, Dolph Ziggler beats Alberto Del Rio to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship!

The Undertaker enters the ring. He dedicates last night's match at WrestleMania to the memory of Paul Bearer, then The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) shows up. Kane and Daniel Bryan run in to save the day and stand tall with 'Taker, causing The Shield to retreat!

Josh Mathews interviews Dolph Ziggler. He's really happy to be World champ right now!

Santino Marella, Zack Ryder and R-Truth beat 3MB (Heath Slater, Drew McIntryre, Jinder Mahal). You read this right. Santino and Ryder actually got a win.

Randy Orton and Sheamus argue over fighting Big Show, and Sheamus tells Randy "I've got this."

Sheamus comes to the ring, asks the audience if they want to see him beat up Big Show, and then asks Vicki Guerrero to come to the ring and sort the tiff between him and Randy Orton out. Randy Orton shows up and asks the audience if they want to see him beat up Big Show. This leads to a #RAWActive vote!

Vicki Guerrero and Booker T show up. Sheamus and Randy Orton now have to face each other to win a shot against Big Show.

Big Show destroys Sheamus and Randy Orton as they fight. Orton gets a heavy beatdown. In what is probably shades of Hammerstein Ballroom, the crowd becomes one of the most liveliest and boisterous post-WrestleMania crowds ever, chanting for all three commentators (Michael Cole, JBL and Jerry "The King" Lawler), Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels, and ECW. During Big Show's act of destruction, the crowd chants "Thank you Big Show!" and "One more chair!" as Big Show tosses the commentary table chairs around. (This follows chants of "Same old shit," "End this match," "JBL," "Michael Cole," "Jerry Lawler," "Y2J" "HBK" and the audience doing the Wave. Shades of Hammerstein Ballroom, folks.)

Chris Jericho beats up Fandango as the latter takes on Kofi Kingston, and two refs have to pull Jericho off of him when he locks in the Walls of Jericho. Fandango wins by disqualification. The crowd sings along to Fandango's theme as he leaves. (This continues for the rest of the show, and the song is actually played again after the show goes off the air so the crowd can do it again.)

Josh Mathews interviews Paul Heyman. He says that despite the fact that Brock Lesnar lost at WrestleMania, it still took Triple H a while to bring him down, and Lesnar is still ready to fight. Heyman also says that CM Punk will return next week.

The Funkadactyls and Tons of Funk (Cameron, Naomi, Brodus Clay, Tensai) beat Team Rhodes Scholars and The Bella Twins (Damien Sandow, Cody Rhodes, Brie and Nikki Bella) in an eight-man mixed tag match.

John Cena beats Mark Henry by count-out as the latter is too focused on destroying Cena. Mark Henry doesn't care; he rushes into the ring and destroys Cena. Ryback runs in and levels Henry, then helps Cena up. Ryback then hits Cena with the Meat Hook and then Shell Shocked, turning heel in the process and starting a feud between the two. Ryback then grabs the belt and the "Feed Me More" chants continue as the show ends.

Somebody made a list of all the things chanted during the show. Here it is.

WrestleMania 29 Recap

The Miz meets Snooki from Jersey Shore, who is Social Media Ambassador for the event. So does Wade Barrett. Neither person wants to deal with Barrett, honestly.

Renee Young interviews Mark Henry, who has every intention of destroying Ryback.

The Miz beats Wade Barrett to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship!

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) beat Big Show, Sheamus and Randy Orton. Big Show didn't even save Orton, as Orton tagged himself in to Show's chagrin as the latter reached out to Sheamus. Show just stands there as Ambrose pins Orton. After the match, Show attacks his two partners and predictably goes back to being the lone wolf heel he previously was.

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry beats Ryback by reversing the Shell Shocked simply by grabbing the top rope, crushing Ryback.

Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) retain the WWE Tag Team Championships against Dolph Ziggler and Big E Langston after AJ Lee's interference attempt fails.

Fandango beats Chris Jericho in his WWE debut when Jericho can't lock in the Walls of Jericho due to a tweaked knee. This leads to a roll-up victory by Fandango.

Zeb Colter trashes New York City's diverse population before Jack Swagger's match with Alberto Del Rio.

Alberto Del Rio retains the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Jack Swagger with the Cross Arm Breaker.

The Undertaker beats CM Punk after a long, arduous match. The streak continues at 21-0, and 'Taker leaves with Paul Bearer's urn.

Triple H beats Brock Lesnar in a no-holds-barred match and keeps his career alive.

Howard Finkel announces the 2013 WWE Hall of Fame Class, who all stand at the top of the entrance ramp.

WrestleMania 29 sets a new attendance record of 80,767. This beats the record held by SummerSlam from 1992 by only a few hundred.

John Cena beats The Rock to win the WWE Championship for the 11th tim! Both men shake hands after the match, and Cena points to The Rock in a sign of respect before he leaves. The Rock follows him and holds Cena's hand high to close the show.

Wondering where the eight-man tag match with Tons of Funk (Brodus Clay and Tensai) and The Funkadactyls (Cameron and Naomi) vs Team Rhodes Scholars (Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes) and The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) went? Apparently, it was removed from the card at the last minute.

Saturday Morning Slam Masters - Saturday Morning Slam results for April 6, 2013

Brad Maddox guests on commentary this week.

Ryback beats Damien Sandow, while also completely nullifying Cody Rhodes's interference attempts by standing there and not budging. Even Sandow's in disbelief.

Mick Foley is this week's Saturday Morning Spotlight!

Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow complain to Mick Foley...who responds by putting Rhodes in a match against Kane for interfering in the last match. Cheaters never prosper, Cody!

Kane beats Cody Rhodes.

Now go learn what's inside Damien Sandow's beard! Be sure to check out WWEFanNation to see the press conference, WrestleMania Axxess, Superstars in the New York/New Jersey area...and much more!

Layin 'da SmackDown - SmackDown results for April 5, 2013

Josh Mathews and Jerry "The King" Lawler are on commentary. JBL and Michael Cole are at WrestleMania Axxess, where they mention what's going on at Axxess and do a bunch of recaps during the show.

Ryback beats Primo and Epico in a handicap match.

The Shield has a message: Believe...

Team Rhodes Scholars (Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes) and The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) mimic Tons of Funk (Brodus Clay and Tensai) and The Funkadactyls (Cameron and Naomi) during their entrance. Horribly. It's all a parody, but it's soon finished by a big verbal putdown of their WrestleMania opponents. The real deals show up, however, and they're not amused. They rush the ring and clean house!

Renee Young interviews Alberto Del Rio. At WrestleMania, he's going to make Jack Swagger pay for that attack on Raw earlier this week, and he's going to retain!

Jack Swagger beats Kofi Kingston with the Patriot Lock after Zeb Colter interferes.

My predictions for WrestleMania 29

The Showcase of the Immortals...it happens Sunday! After one whole year, a whole new slew of old-fashioned barn-burners will become classics. Some are cheesy (like that 8-man tag match), but others are something special (Undertaker vs CM Punk, Brock Lesnar vs Triple H).

Here's my predictions. Let's see how many come true after the disappointing fact of getting only two correct last time:

The Miz vs. Wade Barrett

For the WWE Intercontinental Championship

(Pre-Show)

The Intercontinental Championship is backed to the pre-show? Bull. Well, at least it's being defended here.

My prediction: The Miz will win it here. He's been kept from a mid-card belt for so long with Antonio Cesaro and the United States title. Plus, it's not like Wade Barrett has done much with it anyway.

The Rock vs. John Cena

For the WWE Championship

This match. Again. Not surprisingly, a lot of people are complaining, saying "This was supposed to be only once in a lifetime! WWE lied!" Add the fact that since Rocky won the belt from CM Punk at Royal Rumble and that the belt has been at probably its lowest profile in all its 50 years due to the fact that the champ's still running around Hollywood making movies (which leads to long absences by the man), and it's easy to see why people want this to just end already and see the now re-designed WWE title again.

I have nothing against the match, but I can easily see why fans are pissed. Yes, Cena has something to prove. Yes, Rocky still wants to beat Cena again. Yes, the WWE title is on the line this time. Too bad nobody cares and would rather see one of the other two big matches instead

My prediction: John Cena. Laugh if you want, but at this point the only championship with any sort of profile right now is the World title. The Intercontinental, United States and WWE titles are just on the backburner right now, and even I can barely handle Rocky being the champ one day longer.

Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger

For the WWE World Heavyweight Championship

One of the "big three" for this year's big wrestling event is Jack Swagger coming back with a huge vengeance (and a win at Elimination Chamber!) on a hunt for Alberto Del Rio's World title. Add a xenophobic gimmick and a xenophobic manager in the form of Zeb Colter (old-school fans will  recognize him as "Dirty" Dutch Mantel), and you've got the most dangerous Jack Swagger we've ever seen? Will Del Rio retain, or will we see the rise of Jack Swagger's America.

My prediction: Neither. Dolph Ziggler will swoop in with the Money in the Bank Briefcase and pick the bones with the winner to steal the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. (Yes, we know he still has it. He's gonna use it eventually.)

Oh, before that? Alberto Del Rio. If he can do that well against The Big Show, why can't he do well here?

The Undertaker vs CM Punk

The Undertaker takes on CM Punk in his first match since WrestleMania 28 to see if the streak can stay alive! It's 20-and-none, but the disrespectful Punk will pull out all the stops to make it 20-and-done!

My prediction: Undertaker. He's going to pull the win out somehow, but not before both men pull off the five-star match of their lives.

Sheamus, Randy Orton and Big Show 

 vs 

The Shield

(Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns)

The Shield is in another six-man tag match, this time against SmackDown's three most dangerous men! How will The Shield get out this time?

My prediction: This will be another good show, yet somehow The Shield will get this one just like they've gotten everything else. They've just got that seemingly unstoppable pack of wolves mentality that has just helped them make the mark that they've wanted in everything they do. Can't picture it failing them now.

Ryback vs. Mark Henry

Two strong men enter. One man leaves.

My prediction: Ryback will somehow pull out the victory. Mark Henry might give him some trouble, but I still think Ryback will pull out the victory somehow.

Team Hell No

(Daniel Bryan and Kane)

vs.

Dolph Ziggler and Big E Langston

for the WWE Tag Team Championships

Big E Langston - still NXT Champion - is now making his main roster debut after months of being AJ Lee and Dolph Ziggler's bodyguard friend...and oh boy, could he ever get a better first match than this at this point in his career or what? We know he's amazingly strong (he's an accomplished powerlifter, if his Wikipedia entry is any indication) and his strength is a perfect compliment to Dolph's craftiness and scheming. This just might be the biggest match of Team Hell No's history as a unit...

My prediction: I like Team Hell No. I really, really do. But I'd like to see Dolph Ziggler and Big E Langston as tag team champs. Sure, I think Dolph might cash in, but it case it doesn't happen - or he somehow fails when it does - this will work just as well. Big E Langston just might be the next Mark Henry...in both powerlifting and in wrestling.

Brock Lesnar vs Triple H in a No Holds Barred Match

If Triple H loses, he must retire.

It's the rematch we've been waiting for since SummerSlam. Last time, The Perfect Storm got the best of Triple H...but The Game is ready to play again now that Brock's reared his ugly head and injured his father-in-law. This just might be Brock Lesnar's...and Paul Heyman's...undoing.

My prediction: Triple H. I'm sorry, but I really want him to win this time. I can't picture him failing now after all that's transpired.

Chris Jericho vs Fandango

Another main roster debut at WrestleMania, this time with the former Johnny Curtis. We know how elitist and how destructive Fandango can be, and he's got a legendary opponent in Jericho. If all goes well with this match, Fandango will be more awesome than ever.

My prediction: Chris Jericho. Because reasons.

Tons of Funk and The Funkadactyls

(Brodus Clay, Tensai, Cameron, Naomi)

vs

Team Rhodes Scholars and The Bella Twins

(Damien Sandow, Cody Rhodes, Brie and Nikki Bella)

Oh, yes. The eight-man mixed tag match. Well, at least we have a match that should end all this mess. Also, I'm glad the Bellas are back. The Divas Division was suffering without them.

My prediction: Tons of Funk and The Funkadactyls. Their opponents have gotten the jump on them so many times on the road to WrestleMania, but I think they'll be able to get a decisive victory and overcome what they've been through. It'll be a watershed moment for this still-nascent unit.

There you have it! There's my predictions for 'Mania this year! Feel free to comment.

TNA One Night Only: X-Travaganza Results

Christian York won an X-Division X-Scape match.

Doug Williams and Kid Kash beat Rashad Cameron and Tony Nese.

Robbie E says he's the greatest X-Division champ ever...but Chavo Guerrero shows up and challenges him after saying he made the Cruiserweight division that led to the X-Division. Chavo then brings in the special guest referee for this match: Joseph Park!

Chavo Guerrero beats Robbie E in a match with Joseph Park as the special guest referee.

Rubix, Kenny King, Mason Andrews and Zema Ion are all in an Ultimate X match!

Kenny King wins by technicality after grabbing Rubix and dropping him to the floor after getting the X...and King takes it from him. (Rubix's feet both never actually hit the floor, so King is able to get away with it.)

Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) beat Sonjay Dutt and Petey Williams. Williams hits Daniels with the Canadian Destroyer afterwards.

Rob Van Dam beats Jerry Lynn in a hardcore match billed as the last time these two men will ever compete against each other, as Lynn is retiring. After the match, the locker room comes out and gives Lynn a standing ovation.

After a hard-fought match, Austin Aries beat Samoa Joe with a roll-up.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for April 4, 2013

It's another night in Jonesboro, Arkansas...and we start it off with Aces and Eights. Mr. Anderson has a prospect jacket (or "cut") for AJ Styles and wants him to make the right choice. Devon has one of Brooke Hogan's documents, which threatens to change...something around here. D'Lo Brown has his notice of termination from TNA...and that's all he's got. He wants a staff member from the back to tell him why he was fired. Kurt Angle shows up, and says he'll say what he needs to...to his face. Kurt jumps D'Lo as his way of telling him how he feels only to get jumped by Aces and Eights. The TNA locker room backs him up immediately, and Aces and Eights retreat.

Joey Ryan wants to help Brooke Hogan by refereeing the Knockouts match tonight. Brooke lets him...reluctantly.

Gail Kim and Tara beat Velvet Sky and Taryn Terrell after Kim flirts with Joey Ryan, getting him to do a fast count for her as she grabs Taryn's tights. Velvet and Taryn then flirt with Ryan for the sole purpose of hitting Ryan with a low blow.

The team of Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez and the tag team champions, Bobby Roode and Austin Aries, are in the ring with Jeremy Borash for the contract signing for their match next week in Corpus Christi, Texas. Austin Aries has an idea after all the trash talk...stipulations! The match will be two-out-of-three falls, and if Guerrero and Hernandez lose, they can never work as a tag team in TNA again! The contract is signed!

We talk a look at Gut Check competitor Adam Pearce. After the match, we get a look at Magno.

Adam Pearce beats Magno in the Gut Check match as he holds on to the rope.

AJ Styles gets with Aces and Eights. Mr. Anderson wants him to join, and gives him a jacket to try on.

Hulk Hogan says Sting isn't here tonight. Now he needs to take care of some business and see where a certain person's interests lie...

Joseph Park gets with Kurt Angle to make some battle plans...

Hulk Hogan heads to the ring. He says he won't make the same kind of mistakes he made recently. He then calls out AJ Styles, who shows up. He eyes the Aces and Eights jacket in his hands and tries to talk sense into him after all he's been through in the past year, and wants AJ to help him. "The Cowboy" James Storm shows up, and confronts him about his actions from last week. He tells AJ to clock out before he gets knocked out. AJ and Storm stare each other down, then AJ walks away while looking at the "cut" in his hands.

Hulk Hogan gives AJ Styles one week to make a decision about where he's going to go - TNA or Aces and Eights. He's done sucking up to AJ.

Petey Williams beats Mason Andrews and Sonjay Dutt in an X-Division qualifying match. Mason Andrews was pinned after Williams hits the Canadian Destroyer on him.

Bully Ray wants Aces and Eights to win tonight's 10-man tag match at all costs...and he's also ready to deal with his wife Brooke Hogan in the ring...

Aces and Eights (Wes Brisco, Garrett Bischoff, Knux, DOC and Devon) beats Team TNA (Samoa Joe, Magnus, Kurt Angle, Eric Young and Joseph Park in a 10-man tag team match after DOC hits Joseph Park with a low blow.

Brooke Hogan is ready to deal with Bully Ray. Her father Hulk Hogan wants her to bring a few security guys with her, just in case.

Bully Ray comes out to the ring with a manila folder.  He's ready to take down Jeff Hardy next week. He calls out his wife Brooke Hogan, who shows up with some security detail. Bully chastises her for not wearing her wedding ring, and says she should be happy with him. Also, the manila folder does not contains divorce papers, as Bully Ray tells her. Instead, it's a front row ticket to next week's main event at Corpus Christi, Texas. He wants her to be at his side when he beats Jeff Hardy and retains the World Heavyweight title. He then tells Brooke "You've really let yourself go." She then tears up the ticket and slaps him in the face, but Bully just laughs it off and tells her he's in her head. Hardy finally runs in, and the show ends with him and Bully going at it.

Wednesday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for April 3, 2013

JBL guests on commentary for tonight's episode, especially for the first match. Wade Barrett does likewise, as he runs his mouth to The Miz before Miz's 2-on-1 handicap match against The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil).

The Miz beats The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) in a 2-on-1 handicap match after Miz locks the Figure Four Leg Lock on Young.

Matt Striker interviews Big Show. He's ready to become the monster he knows he is at WrestleMania.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 1, 2013

John Cena starts off tonight's show in Washington, DC. He's ready to conquer The Rock, and he doesn't want to lose again. Cena says that The Rock will finally lose the WWE Championship at WrestleMania. He also has no intent of reverting the WWE title to its previous "spinner belt" incarnation, either, and hold it as proof of being better than Rocky.

Big Show, Sheamus and Randy Orton beat 3MB (Heath Slater, Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre). The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) show up, congratulate them, and tell them to wait until WrestleMania when they'll lose.

Zeb Colter and Jack Swagger are in Washington, DC. They explain to us that America has become weak, and that Swagger will become the next World champion.

Matt Striker interviews Alberto Del Rio. He plans to do something about Jack Swagger at WrestleMania...and Zeb Colter tonight!

Dolph Ziggler beats Daniel Bryan thanks to AJ Lee's interference. Big E Langston obliterates D-Bry, but Kane saves the day...almost. When Kane tries to choke slam Big E, E breaks loose and obliterates Kane. AJ, Dolph and E stand over D-Bry and Kane with the tag team titles.

Shawn Michaels is here! The Heartbreak Kid aka "Mr. WrestleMania" is here for Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar. Triple H sshows up. Shawn Michaels tells Triple H that his opponent is different from HBK's. Undertaker may have respected HBK, but Lesnar doesn't give a damn about Triple H. Triple H thinks Shawn's trying to talk him out of it, but Michaels says he wants his friend to kick Lesnar's ass, and he'll be in his corner at WrestleMania. Brock Lesnar shows up with Paul Heyman. Heyman talks about how disappoiting Triple H will be at WrestleMania before saying that he is committing "professional suicide."

The Miz guests on commentary for the next match.

Wade Barrett beats Zack Ryder.

Santino Marella is back for the first time since Royal Rumble! He tells Vickie Guerrero and Brad Maddox that Vince McMahon is here and that he's in a foul mood...and that it's an April Fool's joke. Vickie Guerrero turns the joke around and puts Santino Marella in a match...and it's next!

Santino Marella finds out his opponent is "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry.

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry destroys Santino Marella in mere seconds. Ryback shows up, but Mark Henry has the mic and reminds him of the no-contact clause. Ryback grabs Santino, bumps Santino into him, then throws the poor guy into Mark Henry from inside the ring!

Matt Striker interviews CM Punk, who doesn't care about Paul Bearer's memory or the fact that he's disrespecting it. He wants to get in Undertaker's head and beat him at WrestleMania.

As Alberto Del Rio fights Zeb Colter, Jack Swagger goes after Ricardo Rodriguez! Colter grabs Ricardo's raised crutch, and Del Rio goes after Swagger. This gives Colter the time to strike Del Rio with the crutch. Swagger attacks Del Rio from behind, and both Swagger and Colter beat down Del Rio with two crutches.

The Rock enters the ring. He tells his fans he can feel the connection between them, and says Sunday will be about both the will of the people and the day The Rock will be triumphant once more. He also says he might just live here in Washington, DC, too.

Fandango shows up as Chris Jericho takes on Antonio Cesaro. He judges Jericho's moves with Dancing With The Stars-esque score cards. (I wish I was making this last part up.) The Double Axe Handle got a four and the Lionsault got a three. (I wish I was making that part up, too.) He then gets kicked for his trouble.

Chris Jericho beats Antonio Cesaro with the Walls of Jericho, and Fandango wastes no time punishing Jericho. Two refs can't stop Fandango from doing the immense amount of damage he does to Jericho.

The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) beat The Funkadactyls (Cameron and Naomi) with a surprise roll-up.

The Undertaker shows up and enters the ring. He plans to make CM Punk suffer at WrestleMania, as winning isn't enough. Suddently, two druids come out with lit torches as a chant can be heard around the entire arena. The two druids are followed by more, and they form a line on both sides of the entrance ramp as the chant goes on in silence. Paul Bearer shows up with the urn. Wait. Wrong Paul. It's Paul Heyman dressed like Paul Bearer. 'Taker goes after him, but then realized that one of the druids could be CM Punk. He looks for Punk, but Punk still gets the jump on himn and attacks him from behind. After smacking 'Taker with the urn, CM Punk opens the urn and pours Paul Bearer's ashes all over Undertaker.