Matches from this episode are from Honor Rising: Japan 2016, except where indicated.
Hiroshi Tanahashi, "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin, Moose and Tomoaki Honma beat Bullet Club (Bad Luck Fale, Cody Hall, Tama Tonga, Yujiro Takahashi).
Jay Lethal and Truth Martini talk about going to a Japanese massage parlor.
Jay Lethal retains the ROH World Championship against Lio Rush on April 1st as part of Night 1 of Supercard of Honor X. (The match was originally against Tomohiro Ishii for the ROH World Television Championship, but Ishii was unable to defend due to his commitments to Japan.) Jay Lethal then says there is nobody left to defend the title against, when all of a sudden, Colt Cabana makes a surprise appearance for the first time in five years. He says he left ROH to travel the world, and he has no regrets about becoming an independent wrestler. Jay Lethal says he's not worthy of a title shot after being gone for so long, but Colt says he can't live with himself if he didn't challenge him for the title, as it is the one big thing missing from his career. The next day, Jay Lethal considered Cheeseburger a more worthy contender, but as they wrestle, Colt Cabana demands a shot at the ROH World Championship. Lethal and Cabana brawl, and then have a match. Colt Cabana gets a surprise win against Lethal with a roll-up. They now face each other for the title at Global Wars.
Jay Lethal and Truth Martini go to the massage parlor...only to run into a strangely happy Delirious. We then see the superstars of Ring of Honor tour Japan.
The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) beat Bullet Club (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson).
We look back at ROH's time in Japan.
Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Saturday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for April 30, 2016
Results courtesy of dailywrestlingnews.com.
Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows beat Zack Ryder and Fandango.
Dolph Ziggler beats Viktor.
Kevin Owens beats Jack Swagger.
Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows beat Zack Ryder and Fandango.
Dolph Ziggler beats Viktor.
Kevin Owens beats Jack Swagger.
Friday, April 29, 2016
Come As You Are (WWE Superstar) - Superstars recap for April 29, 2016
Zack Ryder steals a victory from D-Von Dudley with a roll-up.
Kalisto beats Tyler Breeze.
Kalisto beats Tyler Breeze.
Thursday, April 28, 2016
My predictions for WWE Payback 2016
AJ Styles vs. Roman Reigns (c)
for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
AJ Styles has had a meteoric rise to the top since his debut at the Royal Rumble this year. After teaming with - and feuding against - Chris Jericho, AJ Styles has earned a shot at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Will Styles take one of the most prestigious prizes in wrestling history and the most prestigious title in the WWE?My prediction: Roman Reigns will probably retain.
Cesaro vs. The Miz (c)
for the WWE Intercontinental Championship
The Miz has taken the WWE Intercontinental Championship from Zack Ryder 24 hours after WrestleMania to begin his fifth Intercontinental reign...and now his wife, Maryse, has returned to WWE for the first time in years to make it happen. Now Cesaro has earned a shot at The Miz's title...can Cesaro give Miz less than a Hollywood ending?My prediction: Cesaro will take the title.
Ryback vs. Kalisto (c)
for the WWE United States Championship
Yep, it's the rematch. It hasn't been built up, but build-up was hardly necessary. We all knew this match was coming.My prediction: Kalisto will retain.
Dean Ambrose vs. Chris Jericho
Finally, it's happening so many months after Night of Champions...which isn't even mentioned in this feud. Well, that's weird.My prediction: Dean Ambrose will probably win this one.
Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn
Well, they couldn't stand each other in NXT, and now they can't stand each other on the main roster either. Now they finally face each other on a main roster pay-per-view. How's this one going to pan out?My prediction: Kevin Owens will probably win this one.
Natalya vs. Charlotte (c)
for the WWE Women's Championship
After Charlotte's arrogance took center stage the night after WrestleMania, the rest of the women's division walked out on her...and Natalya had finally had enough. It's now a battle against two wrestling dynasties at Payback. Who will win?My prediction: Natalya will probably win this one and take the title.
Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady
vs.
The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch)
The winner of this match will take on The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) for the WWE Tag Team Championships.
NXT is slowly taking over as The Vaudevillains take on the team of Enzo and Cass in the finals of the #1 Contenders' Tag Team Tournament. Who will go on to face The New Day?My prediction: The Vaudevillains will probably win this one.
Baron Corbin vs. Dolph Ziggler
Because Baron Corbin has to start his post-Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal career on the main roster somewhere.My prediction: Corbin will win this one.
Layin 'da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for April 28, 2016
Roman Reigns shows up to start tonight's show. He says he punched AJ Styles in the mouth on Raw, and at Payback, he'll do it again. He calls out AJ Styles, saying he doesn't believe him when he says that he doesn't want Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson involved. Instead, The Miz and Maryse show up. Miz tries to stir the pot, trying to prove what Roman Reigns is thinking, and says he deserves some recognition for that. In return, he gets punched in the mouth and knocked out of the ring by Roman as "recognition."
Roman Reigns officially takes on The Miz later tonight.
Renee Young interviews The League of Nations (Sheamus, Rusev, Alberto Del Rio). They say that they proved at WrestleMania that nobody can beat them, and with King Barrett out of the picture, they're stronger than ever. Rusev says that the three of them might as well be "The United Nations."
Kalisto, Sami Zayn and Cesaro beat The League of Nations (Sheamus, Rusev, Alberto Del Rio), who are officially no more, by count-out after Rusev and Del Rio walk out on Sheamus due to extreme arguing and miscommunication. Sheamus breaks out of the Cesaro Swing and walks to the back on his own, putting the cherry on the top of the irony sundae stemming from the earlier backstage interview.
The League of Nations (Sheamus, Rusev, Alberto Del Rio) get into a huge pushing and shoving match before Sheamus declares The League is finished.
Baron Corbin beats Damien Sandow.
Renee Young interviews AJ Styles, who says he doesn't care what Roman Reigns thinks of him and doesn't answer to him. He plans to be at ringside for Roman Reigns vs. The Miz.
It's time for The Ambrose Asylum with Dean Ambrose. Tonight's guests are Charlotte and Natalya. Ambrose says Chris Jericho made a mistake in letting go of the Walls of Jericho on Monday, as he doesn't let go either. Ambrose plans to beat Jericho this Sunday at Payback. He then gets down to business and starts the show, and introduces Natalya first. Natalya says that Sunday will be different from previous weeks, as Bret "The Hit Man" Hart will be in her corner to keep an eye on Ric Flair in case he interferes. Charlotte and Ric Flair arrive. Charlotte considers Bret Hart being in the Women's Championship match "disturbing," saying she's parading Bret Hart around, but Nattie tells her to look who's talking, and that Ric's a creepy old man who's only around to help her win. Ric isn't impressed, as he's beaten Bret on multiple occasions. Natalya says she will win on Sunday and give the WWE Universe the Women's Champion they deserve.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) take over on commentary for the next match. You read this right.
Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady beat The Social Outcasts (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) as The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) watch from the top of the entrance ramp. After the match, Big Cass says he and Enzo will be the new #1 contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championships.
Goldust meets with R-Truth in the locker room. Goldust wants to keep "The Golden Truth" going, but Tyler Breeze shows up and R-Truth says he and Breeze are teaming up tonight as "The Gorgeous Truth" and says he and Goldust are better off as friends. Fandango shows up and tries to comfort Goldust to no avail.
Apollo Crews beats Stardust.
AJ Styles sits at ringside for the next match.
Roman Reigns beats The Miz. After the match, AJ Styles confronts Roman Reigns...and so does Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows. Roman goes after Anderson and Gallows but falls victim to the numbers game. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up to make the save, and go at it with AJ Styles. Roman gets back up and goes after Luke Gallows with a Spear, then fights AJ Styles again, forcing AJ to retreat.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Roman Reigns officially takes on The Miz later tonight.
Renee Young interviews The League of Nations (Sheamus, Rusev, Alberto Del Rio). They say that they proved at WrestleMania that nobody can beat them, and with King Barrett out of the picture, they're stronger than ever. Rusev says that the three of them might as well be "The United Nations."
Kalisto, Sami Zayn and Cesaro beat The League of Nations (Sheamus, Rusev, Alberto Del Rio), who are officially no more, by count-out after Rusev and Del Rio walk out on Sheamus due to extreme arguing and miscommunication. Sheamus breaks out of the Cesaro Swing and walks to the back on his own, putting the cherry on the top of the irony sundae stemming from the earlier backstage interview.
The League of Nations (Sheamus, Rusev, Alberto Del Rio) get into a huge pushing and shoving match before Sheamus declares The League is finished.
Baron Corbin beats Damien Sandow.
Renee Young interviews AJ Styles, who says he doesn't care what Roman Reigns thinks of him and doesn't answer to him. He plans to be at ringside for Roman Reigns vs. The Miz.
It's time for The Ambrose Asylum with Dean Ambrose. Tonight's guests are Charlotte and Natalya. Ambrose says Chris Jericho made a mistake in letting go of the Walls of Jericho on Monday, as he doesn't let go either. Ambrose plans to beat Jericho this Sunday at Payback. He then gets down to business and starts the show, and introduces Natalya first. Natalya says that Sunday will be different from previous weeks, as Bret "The Hit Man" Hart will be in her corner to keep an eye on Ric Flair in case he interferes. Charlotte and Ric Flair arrive. Charlotte considers Bret Hart being in the Women's Championship match "disturbing," saying she's parading Bret Hart around, but Nattie tells her to look who's talking, and that Ric's a creepy old man who's only around to help her win. Ric isn't impressed, as he's beaten Bret on multiple occasions. Natalya says she will win on Sunday and give the WWE Universe the Women's Champion they deserve.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) take over on commentary for the next match. You read this right.
Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady beat The Social Outcasts (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) as The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) watch from the top of the entrance ramp. After the match, Big Cass says he and Enzo will be the new #1 contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championships.
Goldust meets with R-Truth in the locker room. Goldust wants to keep "The Golden Truth" going, but Tyler Breeze shows up and R-Truth says he and Breeze are teaming up tonight as "The Gorgeous Truth" and says he and Goldust are better off as friends. Fandango shows up and tries to comfort Goldust to no avail.
Apollo Crews beats Stardust.
AJ Styles sits at ringside for the next match.
Roman Reigns beats The Miz. After the match, AJ Styles confronts Roman Reigns...and so does Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows. Roman goes after Anderson and Gallows but falls victim to the numbers game. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up to make the save, and go at it with AJ Styles. Roman gets back up and goes after Luke Gallows with a Spear, then fights AJ Styles again, forcing AJ to retreat.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Labels:
April 28,
Baron Corbin,
Cesaro,
Colin Cassady,
Damien Sandow,
Enzo Amore,
Kalisto,
League Of Nations,
Roman Reigns,
Sami Zayn,
SmackDown,
Social Outcasts,
The Miz,
WWE,
WWE SmackDown
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Underground Sound - Lucha Underground recap for April 27, 2016
Cage beats Johnny Mundo - and Taya - in a steel cage match to win one of the seven ancient Aztec medallions.
Before the finals of the Lucha Underground Trios Tag Team Championship. He announces that Angelico has been rushed to the hospital after suffering an accident. He wishes Ivelisse and Son of Havoc, and says they're really going to need it.
The team of Rey Mysterio Jr., El Dragon Azteca Jr. and Prince Puma beats the team of Joey Ryan and The Crew (Cortez Castro and Mr. Cisco); the team of Ivelisse and Son of Havoc; and the team of Fenix, Jack Evans and "The Darewolf" PJ Black to become Lucha Underground Trios Champions!
Meanwhile, at his dojo, Vampiro summons Pentagon Jr. Pentagon Jr. shows up in a wheelchair, and Pentagon tells him to get up. Despite being confined to the wheelchair after what was done to him by Matanza, he struggles to do so anyway. El Vampiro pours hot candle wax on him for not getting up fast enough, and yells at him to get up. He finally does only to land face first on the floor. Vampiro chastises him, then leaves the candle next to him. Smoke fills the room.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Before the finals of the Lucha Underground Trios Tag Team Championship. He announces that Angelico has been rushed to the hospital after suffering an accident. He wishes Ivelisse and Son of Havoc, and says they're really going to need it.
The team of Rey Mysterio Jr., El Dragon Azteca Jr. and Prince Puma beats the team of Joey Ryan and The Crew (Cortez Castro and Mr. Cisco); the team of Ivelisse and Son of Havoc; and the team of Fenix, Jack Evans and "The Darewolf" PJ Black to become Lucha Underground Trios Champions!
Meanwhile, at his dojo, Vampiro summons Pentagon Jr. Pentagon Jr. shows up in a wheelchair, and Pentagon tells him to get up. Despite being confined to the wheelchair after what was done to him by Matanza, he struggles to do so anyway. El Vampiro pours hot candle wax on him for not getting up fast enough, and yells at him to get up. He finally does only to land face first on the floor. Vampiro chastises him, then leaves the candle next to him. Smoke fills the room.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 27, 2016
Asuka beats Eva Marie.
We see Samoa Joe beat Finn Balor for the NXT Championship during a house show at Lowell, Massachusetts.
The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) beat Matt Lee and Jeff Parker. After the match, Dawson says there's a reason why they're called The Revival. They put the NXT tag team division on notice, and announce that they won't stop until the NXT Tag Team Championships are back around their waists.
The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley) beat Blake and Murphy. After the match, The Hype Bros are blindsided by The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder).
Carmella beats Aliyah by submission.
"The Drifter" Elias Samson says that William Regal misinterpreted his words and lyrics, but he'll make himself clear soon enough against when he beats Shinsuke Nakamura to prove he should have never drifted into NXT.
Next week: Austin Aries is in action!
"The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura beats "The Drifter" Elias Samson.
We see Samoa Joe beat Finn Balor for the NXT Championship during a house show at Lowell, Massachusetts.
The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) beat Matt Lee and Jeff Parker. After the match, Dawson says there's a reason why they're called The Revival. They put the NXT tag team division on notice, and announce that they won't stop until the NXT Tag Team Championships are back around their waists.
The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley) beat Blake and Murphy. After the match, The Hype Bros are blindsided by The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder).
Carmella beats Aliyah by submission.
"The Drifter" Elias Samson says that William Regal misinterpreted his words and lyrics, but he'll make himself clear soon enough against when he beats Shinsuke Nakamura to prove he should have never drifted into NXT.
Next week: Austin Aries is in action!
"The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura beats "The Drifter" Elias Samson.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
TNA Sacrifice 2016 - The Results
Today's episode is dedicated to Joanie "Chyna" Laurer.
Drew Galloway retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Tyrus.
Maria Kanellis says she has big plans as her reign over the Knockouts begins tonight...and nobody will stop her...not even Gail Kim.
Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) refuse to go down without a fight against Decay (Crazzy Steve and Abyss) tonight.
Maria Kanellis shows up. She wants to make the Knockouts Division in her own image. Gail Kim shows up and mentions her disgust with her and the fact that she is the opposite of everything she and other women's wrestlers through the years has built in TNA, and after some arguing in which Gail Kim shows her irritation with being kidnapped by Rosemary - which she has the feeling Maria planned - and used as a pawn against Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode), Maria says Gail is delusional, and that she can take everything away from Gail, even professional wrestling. After decaling she plans to make the Knockouts Division in her image, she puts Gail in a match with Rosemary.
Rosemary beats Gail Kim after Maria Kanellis distracts Gail.
Eli Drake is about to debut his new segment, "Fact of Life."
Eli Drake is in the ring to debut his new segemnt, "Fact of Life." He's ready to namedrop some dummies, and namedrops Jeff Hardy, Drew Galloway...and his first two guests, The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godderz), who come in wearing lense-less glasses. Eli Drake chastises Jessie for reuniting the Bro Mans with Robbie E, and says they could have been tag team champions if he had stayed around longer. Jessie calls Eli Drake a "douchebag," and Eli says that all the titles will be coming to him before calling Jessie a dummy again and patting him on the face. This is the last straw for Robbie and Jessie, who attack Eli Drake to the point that he retreats. The dummy button is used against him.
Decay (Crazzy Steve, Abyss, Rosemary) plans to drag Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) into the Valley of Shadows tonight as they take the tag team titles, and say that Beer Money will never come out of there quite the same.
Ethan Carter III says he has made many sacrifices to get to the level of success he's reached...and that he's not perfect. He tells Mike Bennett that they're going to church...and at church, he doesn't get pinned or submitted.
Decay (Crazzy Steve and Abyss) beat Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) in a Valley of Shadows Match to win the TNA Tag Team Championships!
Bram isn't happy with what Eric Young did to him last week. He plans to not only take the King of the Mountain title, but also to end his career.
"The Miracle" Mike Bennett says he has been wanting to change TNA since day one. He's taken EC3 has lost just about everything, and that all that matters to him now is that he beat EC3, so he can finally say that E3 has lost everything.
Eric Young is in the ring. He says he will remain king of wrestling after tonight, and calls out Bram before their match.
Bram beats Eric Young to become the new TNA King of the Mountain Champion after sending Young through a table with The Brighter Side of Suffering off the apron.
Drew Galloway says that the TNA World Heavyweight Championship has placed a target on his back, but he knows that this comes with the territory. He now has his sights set on Lashley, and tells Lashley to face him in the ring next week.
Bram shows off the table he put Eric Young through, and says he will be a fighting champion who puts the King of the Mountain title up against all comers.
Jeff Hardy slowly makes his way to the ring, still feeling the effects of his match against Matt Hardy last week. He says Matt wanted him to stop being The Charismatic Enigma, but he says that's not going to happen. Reby Sky and Rockstar Spud yell at Jeff for putting Matt Hardy through a lot of pain, and Spud calls Jeff "selfish." Reby says Matt made Jeff a star, and says that Jeff has changed him for the worse. She then spits in his face and is about to slap him, but Jeff grabs her arm and then lets go. Reby and Spud fake leaving, allowing Spud to attack Jeff from behind. Jeff Hardy fights back, hitting Spud with a Twist of Fate.
In a shocking twist, "The Miracle" Mike Bennett counters a sleeper hold from Ethan Carter III with a kick-flip off a top rope and pinning EC3's shoulder's to the mat...and becomes the first man in 30 months to pin Ethan Carter III's shoulders down to the mat for the three-count.
Drew Galloway retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Tyrus.
Maria Kanellis says she has big plans as her reign over the Knockouts begins tonight...and nobody will stop her...not even Gail Kim.
Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) refuse to go down without a fight against Decay (Crazzy Steve and Abyss) tonight.
Maria Kanellis shows up. She wants to make the Knockouts Division in her own image. Gail Kim shows up and mentions her disgust with her and the fact that she is the opposite of everything she and other women's wrestlers through the years has built in TNA, and after some arguing in which Gail Kim shows her irritation with being kidnapped by Rosemary - which she has the feeling Maria planned - and used as a pawn against Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode), Maria says Gail is delusional, and that she can take everything away from Gail, even professional wrestling. After decaling she plans to make the Knockouts Division in her image, she puts Gail in a match with Rosemary.
Rosemary beats Gail Kim after Maria Kanellis distracts Gail.
Eli Drake is about to debut his new segment, "Fact of Life."
Eli Drake is in the ring to debut his new segemnt, "Fact of Life." He's ready to namedrop some dummies, and namedrops Jeff Hardy, Drew Galloway...and his first two guests, The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godderz), who come in wearing lense-less glasses. Eli Drake chastises Jessie for reuniting the Bro Mans with Robbie E, and says they could have been tag team champions if he had stayed around longer. Jessie calls Eli Drake a "douchebag," and Eli says that all the titles will be coming to him before calling Jessie a dummy again and patting him on the face. This is the last straw for Robbie and Jessie, who attack Eli Drake to the point that he retreats. The dummy button is used against him.
Decay (Crazzy Steve, Abyss, Rosemary) plans to drag Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) into the Valley of Shadows tonight as they take the tag team titles, and say that Beer Money will never come out of there quite the same.
Ethan Carter III says he has made many sacrifices to get to the level of success he's reached...and that he's not perfect. He tells Mike Bennett that they're going to church...and at church, he doesn't get pinned or submitted.
Decay (Crazzy Steve and Abyss) beat Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) in a Valley of Shadows Match to win the TNA Tag Team Championships!
Bram isn't happy with what Eric Young did to him last week. He plans to not only take the King of the Mountain title, but also to end his career.
"The Miracle" Mike Bennett says he has been wanting to change TNA since day one. He's taken EC3 has lost just about everything, and that all that matters to him now is that he beat EC3, so he can finally say that E3 has lost everything.
Eric Young is in the ring. He says he will remain king of wrestling after tonight, and calls out Bram before their match.
Bram beats Eric Young to become the new TNA King of the Mountain Champion after sending Young through a table with The Brighter Side of Suffering off the apron.
Drew Galloway says that the TNA World Heavyweight Championship has placed a target on his back, but he knows that this comes with the territory. He now has his sights set on Lashley, and tells Lashley to face him in the ring next week.
Bram shows off the table he put Eric Young through, and says he will be a fighting champion who puts the King of the Mountain title up against all comers.
Jeff Hardy slowly makes his way to the ring, still feeling the effects of his match against Matt Hardy last week. He says Matt wanted him to stop being The Charismatic Enigma, but he says that's not going to happen. Reby Sky and Rockstar Spud yell at Jeff for putting Matt Hardy through a lot of pain, and Spud calls Jeff "selfish." Reby says Matt made Jeff a star, and says that Jeff has changed him for the worse. She then spits in his face and is about to slap him, but Jeff grabs her arm and then lets go. Reby and Spud fake leaving, allowing Spud to attack Jeff from behind. Jeff Hardy fights back, hitting Spud with a Twist of Fate.
In a shocking twist, "The Miracle" Mike Bennett counters a sleeper hold from Ethan Carter III with a kick-flip off a top rope and pinning EC3's shoulder's to the mat...and becomes the first man in 30 months to pin Ethan Carter III's shoulders down to the mat for the three-count.
Monday, April 25, 2016
Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 25, 2016
It is mentioned on the pre-show that John Cena has confirmed his return to WWE on the Memorial Day edition of Raw.
Renee Young interviews Kalisto during the pre-show. Kalisto says he's afraid of a lot of things, but competition is not one of them. He compares to Spider-Man in the sense that he can overcome any obstacle. He says that John Cena held the WWE United States title like a fighting champion, and he plans to uphold that legacy. He plans to prove at Payback that bigger isn't always better.
Tonight's episode is in memory of WWE alumni Chyna, who suddenly passed away last week at the age of 46.
Shane McMahon starts off tonight's show. He welcomes everyone to the sow and plans to keep it fresh, but suddenly, Stephanie McMahon makes her first appearance since WrestleMania. She says that the Hartford, Connecticut crowd is full of tough people, as she considers herself from there as she was born there. She then tells Shane this is his last night running Raw, and that at Payback, Vince McMahon will decide who runs Raw once and for all. Shane then asks the crowd who they want to see run the show. Not surprisingly, they want him. Stephanie McMahon mocks the crowd for their choice, and when Shane tells Stephanie to get out the ring. She refuses, and Shane sics security on her, telling her to leave our ring. Stephanie complies, but not before yelling something nondescript at Shane. She then suddenly attacks security, who fire back by grabbing her and pushing her to the back. Shane then gets the show started proper by introducing AJ Styles.
AJ Styles beats Sheamus. After the match, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows show up and celebrate Styles' win at the top of the entrance ramp.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) join Roman Reigns backstage. Roman doesn't sweat AJ Styles, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. The Usos tell Roman they've got his back, but tell roman that sometimes "the one needs help from the all," but Roman counters by saying that "the all needs help from the one."
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up. They are curious as to who will take them on for the WWE Tag Team Championship, and that when they retain, they will "party like it's 1999." The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) show up and say that when they take the titles, they will "party like it's 1899." Then Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady show up, and tell The Vaudevillains that the tag team title shot is going to them. The New Day then say that whoever wins, they're still staying tag champs.
Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) in their WWE debut. After the match, Gallows and Anderson attack The Usos, but Roman Reigns shows up and makes the save, forcing Anderson and Gallows to retreat.
Renee Young interviews AJ Styles, but Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows show up concerning the Roman Reigns situation, and say they know AJ can win the World Heavyweight title on his own.
We see a video package documenting the beginning of the feud between Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.
Sami Zayn gets a surprise victory on Rusev. After the match, Zayn is attacked from behind by Kevin Owens.
Renee Young interviews Apollo Crews, when Stardust suddenly shows up. Crews talks about working with Stardust's "dad" Dusty Rhodes in NXT, and Stardust takes notice of Apollo Crews' name before saying that not even Dusty can make Apollo a star.
Apollo Crews beats Stardust.
Dean Ambrose shows up. He's in a foul mood after being attacked from behind recently, and he plans to beat Chris Jericho at Payback. He says that Jericho acts entitled, and says that he isn't like that. He then calls Chris Jericho out, and Chris Jericho shows up. Chris Jericho tells Ambrose that the two of them are on completely different levels, and says that when he says he's the best in the world at what he does, he means it. Jericho then commands Ambrose to apologize for disrespecting him, and Ambrose apologizes...for Jericho's existence. He then beats him up until Jericho fights back and puts Ambrose in the Walls of Jericho on the announce table.
Charlotte guests on commentary for the next match.
Natalya beats Emma with the Sharpshooter.
We see a video package celebrating the life and career of Chyna.
Dolph Ziggler vs. Baron Corbin is official for Payback.
Baron Corbin is blindsided by Dolph Ziggler before his match against Damien Sandow can even take place.
We see another vignette for Primo and Epico.
The Miz and Maryse are in the ring. The Miz is surprised that the fans want Cesaro to take the Intercontinental title from him, then gets angry at them and tells them to respect him for bringing respect and prestige to the Intercontinental Championship before making fun of the Cesaro fans. Cesaro shows up and says the WWE Universe to too smart to start liking The Miz now, and that he will take the Intercontinental Championship from him at Payback. Both men end the promo quoting Dirty Harry. As The Miz leaves, Cesaro hits Miz with a strong European Uppercut, and almost puts him in the Cesaro Swing before Maryse protects Miz.
AJ Styles confronts Roman Reigns, and tells him he's taking the WWE World Heavyweight Championship from him. Roman Reigns says that Styles has front row tickets for Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson.
Roman Reigns grants a wish for Make-A-Wish Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan and his family have front row seats for tonight's Raw.
Despite the distraction from Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, Roman Reigns beats Alberto Del Rio. Gallows and Anderson attack Reigns after the match. AJ Styles rushes in and tells them to stop, and they do. Anderson and Gallows leave, then Roman Reigns hits Styles with a Superman Punch. Anderson and Gallows rush back in only to get beat up a second time, then Styles hits the Phenomenal Forearm on Roman Reigns from the top rope.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Renee Young interviews Kalisto during the pre-show. Kalisto says he's afraid of a lot of things, but competition is not one of them. He compares to Spider-Man in the sense that he can overcome any obstacle. He says that John Cena held the WWE United States title like a fighting champion, and he plans to uphold that legacy. He plans to prove at Payback that bigger isn't always better.
Tonight's episode is in memory of WWE alumni Chyna, who suddenly passed away last week at the age of 46.
Shane McMahon starts off tonight's show. He welcomes everyone to the sow and plans to keep it fresh, but suddenly, Stephanie McMahon makes her first appearance since WrestleMania. She says that the Hartford, Connecticut crowd is full of tough people, as she considers herself from there as she was born there. She then tells Shane this is his last night running Raw, and that at Payback, Vince McMahon will decide who runs Raw once and for all. Shane then asks the crowd who they want to see run the show. Not surprisingly, they want him. Stephanie McMahon mocks the crowd for their choice, and when Shane tells Stephanie to get out the ring. She refuses, and Shane sics security on her, telling her to leave our ring. Stephanie complies, but not before yelling something nondescript at Shane. She then suddenly attacks security, who fire back by grabbing her and pushing her to the back. Shane then gets the show started proper by introducing AJ Styles.
AJ Styles beats Sheamus. After the match, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows show up and celebrate Styles' win at the top of the entrance ramp.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) join Roman Reigns backstage. Roman doesn't sweat AJ Styles, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. The Usos tell Roman they've got his back, but tell roman that sometimes "the one needs help from the all," but Roman counters by saying that "the all needs help from the one."
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up. They are curious as to who will take them on for the WWE Tag Team Championship, and that when they retain, they will "party like it's 1999." The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) show up and say that when they take the titles, they will "party like it's 1899." Then Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady show up, and tell The Vaudevillains that the tag team title shot is going to them. The New Day then say that whoever wins, they're still staying tag champs.
Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) in their WWE debut. After the match, Gallows and Anderson attack The Usos, but Roman Reigns shows up and makes the save, forcing Anderson and Gallows to retreat.
Renee Young interviews AJ Styles, but Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows show up concerning the Roman Reigns situation, and say they know AJ can win the World Heavyweight title on his own.
We see a video package documenting the beginning of the feud between Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.
Sami Zayn gets a surprise victory on Rusev. After the match, Zayn is attacked from behind by Kevin Owens.
Renee Young interviews Apollo Crews, when Stardust suddenly shows up. Crews talks about working with Stardust's "dad" Dusty Rhodes in NXT, and Stardust takes notice of Apollo Crews' name before saying that not even Dusty can make Apollo a star.
Apollo Crews beats Stardust.
Dean Ambrose shows up. He's in a foul mood after being attacked from behind recently, and he plans to beat Chris Jericho at Payback. He says that Jericho acts entitled, and says that he isn't like that. He then calls Chris Jericho out, and Chris Jericho shows up. Chris Jericho tells Ambrose that the two of them are on completely different levels, and says that when he says he's the best in the world at what he does, he means it. Jericho then commands Ambrose to apologize for disrespecting him, and Ambrose apologizes...for Jericho's existence. He then beats him up until Jericho fights back and puts Ambrose in the Walls of Jericho on the announce table.
Charlotte guests on commentary for the next match.
Natalya beats Emma with the Sharpshooter.
We see a video package celebrating the life and career of Chyna.
Dolph Ziggler vs. Baron Corbin is official for Payback.
Baron Corbin is blindsided by Dolph Ziggler before his match against Damien Sandow can even take place.
We see another vignette for Primo and Epico.
The Miz and Maryse are in the ring. The Miz is surprised that the fans want Cesaro to take the Intercontinental title from him, then gets angry at them and tells them to respect him for bringing respect and prestige to the Intercontinental Championship before making fun of the Cesaro fans. Cesaro shows up and says the WWE Universe to too smart to start liking The Miz now, and that he will take the Intercontinental Championship from him at Payback. Both men end the promo quoting Dirty Harry. As The Miz leaves, Cesaro hits Miz with a strong European Uppercut, and almost puts him in the Cesaro Swing before Maryse protects Miz.
AJ Styles confronts Roman Reigns, and tells him he's taking the WWE World Heavyweight Championship from him. Roman Reigns says that Styles has front row tickets for Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson.
Roman Reigns grants a wish for Make-A-Wish Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan and his family have front row seats for tonight's Raw.
Despite the distraction from Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, Roman Reigns beats Alberto Del Rio. Gallows and Anderson attack Reigns after the match. AJ Styles rushes in and tells them to stop, and they do. Anderson and Gallows leave, then Roman Reigns hits Styles with a Superman Punch. Anderson and Gallows rush back in only to get beat up a second time, then Styles hits the Phenomenal Forearm on Roman Reigns from the top rope.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for April 23, 2016
This week's matches are from Honor Rising: Japan 2016.
Jay Lethal and Tetsuya Naito beat "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada and YOSHI-HASHI. After the match, Lethal and Naito, who were reluctant tag team partners, form an alliance between The House of Truth and Los Ingovernables de Japon.
KUSHIDA beats Frankie Kazarian with the Hoverboard Lock.
We see Japan through the eyes of Mark Briscoe...who is looking for Godzilla and mesmerized by mechanized noodles.
The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson) beat Katsuyori Shibata and reDRagon (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly).
Jay Lethal and Tetsuya Naito beat "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada and YOSHI-HASHI. After the match, Lethal and Naito, who were reluctant tag team partners, form an alliance between The House of Truth and Los Ingovernables de Japon.
KUSHIDA beats Frankie Kazarian with the Hoverboard Lock.
We see Japan through the eyes of Mark Briscoe...who is looking for Godzilla and mesmerized by mechanized noodles.
The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson) beat Katsuyori Shibata and reDRagon (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly).
Saturday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for April 23, 2016
Results courtesy of dailywrestlingnews.com.
Apollo Crews beats Curtis Axel.
Summer Rae beats Alicia Fox.
Big Show and Kane beat Erick Rowan and Braun Strowman.
Apollo Crews beats Curtis Axel.
Summer Rae beats Alicia Fox.
Big Show and Kane beat Erick Rowan and Braun Strowman.
Friday, April 22, 2016
TNA One Night Only: Knockouts Knockdown 4 - The Results
Here's Larry Csonka's review!
Jeremy Borash opens the show, but is interrupted by Maria Kanellis and "The Miracle" Mike Bennett, who say that they will be hosting tonight's event. Bennett was upset that Borash said a queen would be crowned, because there is only one queen: Maria. Maria says she has brought in eight hopefuls, whom we soon see: Allysin Kay, Cherry Bomb, Veda Scott, Leva Bates, Barbi Hayden, Jayme Jameson, Shelly Martinez and Deonna Purrazzo. Maria then talks about how she overcame her own beauty and made something of herself by appearing in Playboy and The Apprentice. We then hear from all eight of tonight's participants before we hear about tonight's matches. The winners of tonight's matches will go on to a gauntlet match to determine the Queen of the Knockouts.
Allysin Kay beats Gail Kim by count-out after a distraction from Maria Kanellis. After the match, Gail Kim calls "The Miracle" Mike Bennett a pussy and challenges him and Maria to a tag team match later tonight.
Rebel beats Shelly Martinez. (The match is soon savaged by the Internet wrestling community and deemed one of the worst matches in TNA history due to botched spots and Martinez's wardrobe malfunctions around the bottom of her outfit, especially when Shelly Martinez is heard yelling "My vag! MY VAG!" and "My vag hurts!".)
Cherry Bomb beats Velvet Sky after putting her feet on the ropes for leverage. Velvet Sky hits Cherry Bomb with a Stunner after the match.
Jade beats Leva Bates.
Rosemary beats Veda Scott after Crazzy Steve distracts the ref and allows Rosemary to blow mist into Veda Scott's face.
Barbi Hayden beats Raquel. After the match, Raquel goes after Barbi Hayden, and clears the ring.
Madison Rayne beats Deonna Purrazzo after Purrazzo argues with the ref.
Marti Bell beats Jayme Jameson.
"The Miracle" Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis beat Gail Kim and DJ Z.
Jade wins the gauntlet match to become Queen of the Knockouts.
Jeremy Borash opens the show, but is interrupted by Maria Kanellis and "The Miracle" Mike Bennett, who say that they will be hosting tonight's event. Bennett was upset that Borash said a queen would be crowned, because there is only one queen: Maria. Maria says she has brought in eight hopefuls, whom we soon see: Allysin Kay, Cherry Bomb, Veda Scott, Leva Bates, Barbi Hayden, Jayme Jameson, Shelly Martinez and Deonna Purrazzo. Maria then talks about how she overcame her own beauty and made something of herself by appearing in Playboy and The Apprentice. We then hear from all eight of tonight's participants before we hear about tonight's matches. The winners of tonight's matches will go on to a gauntlet match to determine the Queen of the Knockouts.
Allysin Kay beats Gail Kim by count-out after a distraction from Maria Kanellis. After the match, Gail Kim calls "The Miracle" Mike Bennett a pussy and challenges him and Maria to a tag team match later tonight.
Rebel beats Shelly Martinez. (The match is soon savaged by the Internet wrestling community and deemed one of the worst matches in TNA history due to botched spots and Martinez's wardrobe malfunctions around the bottom of her outfit, especially when Shelly Martinez is heard yelling "My vag! MY VAG!" and "My vag hurts!".)
Cherry Bomb beats Velvet Sky after putting her feet on the ropes for leverage. Velvet Sky hits Cherry Bomb with a Stunner after the match.
Jade beats Leva Bates.
Rosemary beats Veda Scott after Crazzy Steve distracts the ref and allows Rosemary to blow mist into Veda Scott's face.
Barbi Hayden beats Raquel. After the match, Raquel goes after Barbi Hayden, and clears the ring.
Madison Rayne beats Deonna Purrazzo after Purrazzo argues with the ref.
Marti Bell beats Jayme Jameson.
"The Miracle" Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis beat Gail Kim and DJ Z.
Jade wins the gauntlet match to become Queen of the Knockouts.
Come As You Are (WWE Superstar) - Superstars recap for April 22, 2016
Big Show beats The Social Outcasts (Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas) in a 2-on-1 handicap match.
Kalisto beats Tyler Breeze.
Kalisto beats Tyler Breeze.
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Layin' da SmackDown! - SmackDown recap for April 21, 2016
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. When The Miz asks if AJ Styles commanded Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson to attack Roman Reigns, he says no. Miz says that the "no" answer gave Gallows and Anderson permission to beat up Roman, but Styles says he doesn't need help to beat Roman Reigns at Payback. Miz still keeps insisting that Styles ordered an attack on Roman somehow and that his "no" answer is still an admission of guilt, and Maryse eggs him on to the point that the two of them make out. When Miz turns around, AJ hits him in the face with a forearm to end the segment.
Ryback beats Kalisto.
Baron Corbin attacks Dolph Ziggler from behind before their match can even begin...because he can.
AJ Styles beats The Miz after Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson keep Miz from retreating to the back.
Dean Ambrose makes it clear that he doesn't like Chris Jericho very much. After some kidding around with Sami Zayn, his tag team partner for tonight, they get ready for the main event.
When asked if they have aligned with AJ Styles, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson say that they're just here to make an impact. They then announce that they will have their debut match in the WWE against The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) next week on Raw.
Paige and Natalya beat Naomi and Tamina with a simultaneous Sharpshooter and PTO.
R-Truth beats Fandango in a very comedic match with Goldust as special guest referee. Goldust and R-Truth dance together after the match.
The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) and the team of Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady have a war of words. Aiden English says he's sick and tired of hearing words come out of Enzo's mouth, and says that Enzo and Cass have no poise. Both teams plan to continue to the finals of the #1 Contenders' Tag Team Tournament and face The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) for the WWE Tag Team Championships.
Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens beat Dean Ambrose and Sami Zayn.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Ryback beats Kalisto.
Baron Corbin attacks Dolph Ziggler from behind before their match can even begin...because he can.
AJ Styles beats The Miz after Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson keep Miz from retreating to the back.
Dean Ambrose makes it clear that he doesn't like Chris Jericho very much. After some kidding around with Sami Zayn, his tag team partner for tonight, they get ready for the main event.
When asked if they have aligned with AJ Styles, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson say that they're just here to make an impact. They then announce that they will have their debut match in the WWE against The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) next week on Raw.
Paige and Natalya beat Naomi and Tamina with a simultaneous Sharpshooter and PTO.
R-Truth beats Fandango in a very comedic match with Goldust as special guest referee. Goldust and R-Truth dance together after the match.
The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) and the team of Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady have a war of words. Aiden English says he's sick and tired of hearing words come out of Enzo's mouth, and says that Enzo and Cass have no poise. Both teams plan to continue to the finals of the #1 Contenders' Tag Team Tournament and face The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) for the WWE Tag Team Championships.
Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens beat Dean Ambrose and Sami Zayn.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Labels:
AJ Styles,
April 21,
Chris Jericho,
Dean Ambrose,
Fandango,
Kalisto,
Kevin Owens,
Naomi,
Natalya,
Paige,
R-Truth,
Ryback,
Sami Zayn,
SmackDown,
Tamina,
The Miz,
WWE,
WWE SmackDown
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Underground Sound - Lucha Underground recap for April 20, 2016
Fenix is in Dario Cueto's office, as is Drago and Aerostar. Dario Cueto almost considers them for the Trios Tag Team Tournament, but Fenix gets two different partners because Drago and Aerostar couldn't get along. Fenix is paired with Jack Evans and "The Darewolf" PJ Black for the tournament, with the first match being against The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Siniestro de la Muerte and Terce). Drago and Aerostar, on the other hand, are put in a match for one of the seven ancient Aztec medallions...and that match is next.
Aerostar beats Drago to earn one of the seven ancient Aztec medallions.
Johnny Mundo is training when Taya asks if it's possible for Mundo to look better today than he did yesterday. Mundo says "Of course. I'm not a man. I'm the man." Taya then gives Mundo news that he will be competing for an Aztec medallion match against Cage next week as per Dario Cueto...and it's a steel cage match, so Taya can't interfere. Taya has confidence that Mundo will win the match.
Fenix, Jack Evans and "The Darewolf" PJ Black beat The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Siniestro de la Muerte and Terce) to continue to the next round of the Trios Tag Team Tournament.
Son of Havoc, Ivelisse and Angelico are in Dario Cueto's office. They find out that they are in the Trios Tag Team Tournament, and that they have a bye into the finals, which is a four-way elimination match. Whoever wins it will win the Lucha Underground Trios Tag Team Championships.
Catrina shows her disappointment with The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Siniestro de la Muerte and Terce) for losing their match tonight. When Catrina ask them for a reason not to destroy them, El Siniestro de la Muerte rips out the still-beating blackened hearts of his teammates, killing them. His teammates are now smoldering piles of ashes as El Siniestro de la Muerte seemingly absorbs their power.
Mil Muertes vs. Matanza Cueto ends with Mil Muertes sending Matanza through the roof of Dario Cueto's office with a Flatliner.
Captain Velasquez gets a message from an old friend telling her to stay out of his jurisdiction and to call off the case against Dario Cueto out of the best interests of his employer...who is someone far more powerful than the mayor. (As an easter egg, you can see photos of Hernandez, Delavar Daivari, Alberto El Patron, Big Ryck and Blue Demon, Jr, all of them listed as missing persons.)
Aerostar beats Drago to earn one of the seven ancient Aztec medallions.
Johnny Mundo is training when Taya asks if it's possible for Mundo to look better today than he did yesterday. Mundo says "Of course. I'm not a man. I'm the man." Taya then gives Mundo news that he will be competing for an Aztec medallion match against Cage next week as per Dario Cueto...and it's a steel cage match, so Taya can't interfere. Taya has confidence that Mundo will win the match.
Fenix, Jack Evans and "The Darewolf" PJ Black beat The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Siniestro de la Muerte and Terce) to continue to the next round of the Trios Tag Team Tournament.
Son of Havoc, Ivelisse and Angelico are in Dario Cueto's office. They find out that they are in the Trios Tag Team Tournament, and that they have a bye into the finals, which is a four-way elimination match. Whoever wins it will win the Lucha Underground Trios Tag Team Championships.
Catrina shows her disappointment with The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Siniestro de la Muerte and Terce) for losing their match tonight. When Catrina ask them for a reason not to destroy them, El Siniestro de la Muerte rips out the still-beating blackened hearts of his teammates, killing them. His teammates are now smoldering piles of ashes as El Siniestro de la Muerte seemingly absorbs their power.
Mil Muertes vs. Matanza Cueto ends with Mil Muertes sending Matanza through the roof of Dario Cueto's office with a Flatliner.
Captain Velasquez gets a message from an old friend telling her to stay out of his jurisdiction and to call off the case against Dario Cueto out of the best interests of his employer...who is someone far more powerful than the mayor. (As an easter egg, you can see photos of Hernandez, Delavar Daivari, Alberto El Patron, Big Ryck and Blue Demon, Jr, all of them listed as missing persons.)
Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 20, 2016
American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) beat Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady.
Apollo Crews says that even though he's watched Joe, he doesn't like him. He plans to beat him tonight.
No Way Jose is up next...
No Way Jose is revealed to be indies wrestler Levis Valenzuela, Jr., who appeared recently on NXT television under that name.
No Way Jose beats Alexander Wolfe.
Austin Aries says that his win over Baron Corbin wasn't lucky, and that he's not hard to find if he or anyone else in NXT is looking for him.
NXT General Manager William Regal meets with "The Drifter" Elias Sampson to tell him that he's facing "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura next week.
Nia Jax beats Deonna Purrazzo.
Bayley says that Asuka is NXT Women's Champion for a reason, but she isn't taking Eva Marie lightly, either. As long as the Women's title is in the picture, she'll be watching.
Samoa Joe beats Apollo Crews with the Coaquina Clutch.
Apollo Crews says that even though he's watched Joe, he doesn't like him. He plans to beat him tonight.
No Way Jose is up next...
No Way Jose is revealed to be indies wrestler Levis Valenzuela, Jr., who appeared recently on NXT television under that name.
No Way Jose beats Alexander Wolfe.
Austin Aries says that his win over Baron Corbin wasn't lucky, and that he's not hard to find if he or anyone else in NXT is looking for him.
NXT General Manager William Regal meets with "The Drifter" Elias Sampson to tell him that he's facing "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura next week.
Nia Jax beats Deonna Purrazzo.
Bayley says that Asuka is NXT Women's Champion for a reason, but she isn't taking Eva Marie lightly, either. As long as the Women's title is in the picture, she'll be watching.
Samoa Joe beats Apollo Crews with the Coaquina Clutch.
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for April 19, 2016
Maria Kanellis wins a Knockouts Ladder Match to gain control of the Knockouts Division. During the match, Gail Kim chases Maria to the back, but when Gail manages to catch her, Decay (Abyss, Crazzy Steve, Rosemary) show up and Rosemary attacks Gail Kim with a kendo stick before carrying her to the back.
Drew Galloway says he's gotten Lashley's message. He's heading to the ring and calling him out.
Maria Kanellis celebrates her victory with "The Miracle" Mike Bennett. She says things will start to change next week.
Decay (Abyss, Crazzy Steve, Rosemary) are still carrying Gail Kim around in the back...
Drew Galloway shows up. He says that due to Lashley's attack on him last week, he is not medically cleared to wrestle tonight, but he still wants to fight. He tells Lashley to come out and finish the job, but instead of Lashley, Drew gets Rockstar Spud instead. Spud says that we will see the last of Jeff Hardy tonight, but Galloway is ticked off with him. He wants to fight him, but Tyrus shows up. Tyrus wants to know how long Galloway's title reign can keep going, and says he can cash in anytime he wants and that Drew's hiding behind a doctor. Galloway tells Tyrus he's cleared for next week, and he's got his match for the title next week. Galloway is about to say that it's time to fight, but Spud and Tyrus attack him viciously.
Matt Hardy says that tonight will be a war unlike anything seen before, and that he will make his brother Jeff Hardy quit tonight.
Decay (Abyss, Crazzy Steve, Rosemary) gloat over an unconscious Gail Kim, and say that they will use her to "silence two birds with one stone."
Trevor Lee retains the TNA X Division Championship against DJ Z and Eddie Edwards thanks to the help of...Andrew Everett, who shows up from out of nowhere. The two of them attack DJ Z and Eddie Edwards after the match.
Eddie Edwards is heading to the ring to change wrestling forever...
Gregory Shane Helms introduces us to Andrew Everett, and tells us that The Helms Dynasty controls the X Division.
Eric Young and Bram are in the ring. Young calls himself the most dangerous man in professional wrestling. He says that nobody can beat him, and says that is the last time we'll see him and Bram due to TNA not sucking up to him, and that he's taking the TNA King of the Mountain CHampionship with him. Bram has other ideas and doesn't follow Eric Young out of the ring when he tells him to come with him, as he is "sick and tired of being Eric Young's lackey." Young calls him a loser, but Bram stops him and says the King of the Mountain title would look better on him, and says that Young "doesn't have the balls." Young hits Bram with a low blow and a piledriver, then grabs a pair of scissors from a member of the ring crew and cuts Bram's beard, saying Bram grew it because of him.
Jeff Hardy says he knows what he has to do, and knows he can't quit tonight.
"The Miracle" Mike Bennett and Maria are in the ring. He talks about how Ethan Carter III "spiraled out of control" and blamed it all on him. He says they had a battle, but he came out on top and took his power. He then says this ring is now his "kingdom of miracles." Ethan Carter III shows up, and says Bennett only won by disqualification and that he beat his ass. After mentioning everything the two of them have in common, Bennett calls EC3 "a pathetic little boy" and says he's done with him. EC3 tells Bennett he will stalk him and make his life miserable until he faces him again. Bennett insists he will always win and EC3 will always lose and blame his loss on something other than himself. He challenges him to a match next week, where the only way to win is through pinfall or submission. Bennett accepts, and EC3 tells him it'll take a miracle to beat him.
Gail Kim finally wakes up to Decay.
Al Snow shows up in the ring and calls out the audience on their hypocrisy concerning their wrestling watching habits, saying that today's audience is ruining wrestling. He plans to give the audience - and Mahabali Shera - a lesson in how wrestling should be.
Al Snow beats Mahabali Shera after hitting Shera with a foreign object from out of his trunks, which the referee does not see.
Decay (Abyss, Crazzy Steve, Rosemary) have big plans for Gail Kim...
Eli Drake heads to the production truck. He announces his new segment for next week called "Fact of Life."
Decay (Abyss, Crazzy Steve, Rosemary) head to the ring with Gail Kim. They call out Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode), who show up. It becomes obvious they want to trade her for the tag team titles, and demand a shot at the titles. Beer Money tells them they've got it, but they don't let her go right away. Abyss wants the match to have no rules or regulations, and Roode tells them they've got it. They let Gail Kim go.
Next week: Drew Galloway vs. Tyrus! "Mike Bennett" vs Ethan Carter III! Bram vs. Eric Young for the KOTM title! Beer Money vs. Decay for the tag team titles!
The "I Quit" Match between Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy ends with a thirty-five foot Jeff Hardy Swanton Bomb onto Matt Hardy after Jeff makes Matt pass out via submission. Jeff, who doesn't want the match to end until Matt utters the word "I quit," is able to get up, but Matt has to be fitted with a neck brace and stretchered out of the arena.
Total Divas Island - Total Divas recap for April 19, 2016
Nattie, Eva Marie, Brie and Nikki have a dinner in Paris. Nattie gets a text that Mandy is upset. Eva Marie understands, but doesn't really want Mandy involved. A young man named Justin tries to hit on Brie until he finds out she's married. After dinner, the four of them watch the Eiffel Tower light up and make a wish. Nikki mentions that John Cena is okay with marriage as long as she doesn't become a mother.
Paige, Alicia and Mandy walk around town. Mandy thanks Paige and Alicia for the support last night. The three of them take a selfie.
Rosa and Bobby go sightseeing around Paris. When they talk about the eventual marriage, they don't agree on anything involving marriage, and they both realize they will have to figure this out eventually.
Alicia tells Paige and Mandy she wants to do a photo shoot with the three of them. Costumes are involved.
Nattie does some make-up with Mandy, and tries to make it up for Mandy for making her feel left out. Alicia tries to spy on them, and has the feeling that Mandy is ditching her and Paige for Nattie.
Alicia talks with Rosa and Paige concerning Mandy. Rosa notices there is lack of communication between the other Divas, and everyone is on a short fuse because of it. Even Eva Marie notices that there is a weird vibe and that stuff is elevating. Suddenly, everyone gets in on the conversation concerning Alicia's photo shoot, which she decides to cancel. Everyone talks, and they all realize that nobody is talking concerning what they want to do. Afterwards, Eva Marie talks with Mandy, and Eva says that leaving Mandy feeling left out was the last thing she wanted to, and that she went to dinner with Brie and Nikki to mend her professional relationship with them. Mandy says he feels Eva's apology is sincere, but at the same time, Eva is coming off as defensive.
The Divas take part in a photo shoot, and all of the Divas have dinner together. Bobby has already returned home. Alicia toasts to everyone's friendship, and especially to Rosa. Rosa is happy to see that the sisterhood between the Divas is still intact.
As the Divas take in a show on Paris, we hear from the Divas about how they cherish their friendship between one another.
The Divas head back to America for a show in New Orleans. Rosa does her last interview before she has time off for a couple of months. After the interview, everyone celebrates. Rosa mentions that she and Bobby have decided to let their child decide if she wants to be Christian.
Two months later, Nikki heads to the doctor for an MRI, and Nikki's mom is here to babysit her new French Bulldog, Winston. Nikki is concerned about the results, as she may have to get surgery.
Rosa and Bobby head to the hospital to have the baby.
Nikki talks with Brie on the telephone. Nikki tells Brie that the bulge on her neck has probably gotten worse, and that the disc is no longer bulging but herniated.
Rosa's baby, a girl named Jordan, is finally delivered. Bobby's mom Terri is there at the hospital with Rosa. Rosa and Bobby had the baby in Pittsburgh to have the baby closer to his parents, but Rosa wishes her mom was here.
Nikki tells her mom about the results of the MRI. Nikki is afraid that she may never be able to wrestle again.
Rosa is finally at home with Bobby in Pittsburgh. She has not heard from her mother in two months, all because she told her that she and Bobby were letting Jordan decide if she wanted to be a Christian later in her life. Nevertheless, Rosa and Bobby keep their heads up.
Nikki wonders if this is the end of her and Brie's careers.
Rosa and Bobby have a drive around the neighborhood. Bobby says Rosa's mom should have been there, and that she needs to step up and be a grandma. Rosa mentions how her mom told her to tell her daughter that she will burn in Hell when she told her mom that she was letting Jordan make her own decision concerning whether or not to be a Christian later in life. Bobby is so cross with her mom hurting her that he doesn't even want Rosa's mom near Jordan. At this point, neither does Rosa.
Nikki calls John Cena on her way to the arena to talk to Mark Carrano. Nikki is worried about her career ending, but John tells her her priority should be being pain free.
Rosa and Bobby spend with Jordan. Rosa really wants to move to Pittsburgh after all that's happened between her and her mom, as she's happier with Bobby and his family. Bobby tells Rosa to take the good out of her situation with her mom and not to focus on the bad.
Brie and Nikki meet with Mark Carrano considering their careers at this juncture. Even Carrano is prepared for the possibility that Nikki's career might come to an end. After the meeting, Nikki feels like she hasn't had her last match yet. Brie thinks a lot of change is coming.
We see a preview of Total Bellas, coming this fall.
Bonus clip: Nikki calls John Cena after her MRI.
Bonus clip: Nattie does Rosa's make-up.
Paige, Alicia and Mandy walk around town. Mandy thanks Paige and Alicia for the support last night. The three of them take a selfie.
Rosa and Bobby go sightseeing around Paris. When they talk about the eventual marriage, they don't agree on anything involving marriage, and they both realize they will have to figure this out eventually.
Alicia tells Paige and Mandy she wants to do a photo shoot with the three of them. Costumes are involved.
Nattie does some make-up with Mandy, and tries to make it up for Mandy for making her feel left out. Alicia tries to spy on them, and has the feeling that Mandy is ditching her and Paige for Nattie.
Alicia talks with Rosa and Paige concerning Mandy. Rosa notices there is lack of communication between the other Divas, and everyone is on a short fuse because of it. Even Eva Marie notices that there is a weird vibe and that stuff is elevating. Suddenly, everyone gets in on the conversation concerning Alicia's photo shoot, which she decides to cancel. Everyone talks, and they all realize that nobody is talking concerning what they want to do. Afterwards, Eva Marie talks with Mandy, and Eva says that leaving Mandy feeling left out was the last thing she wanted to, and that she went to dinner with Brie and Nikki to mend her professional relationship with them. Mandy says he feels Eva's apology is sincere, but at the same time, Eva is coming off as defensive.
The Divas take part in a photo shoot, and all of the Divas have dinner together. Bobby has already returned home. Alicia toasts to everyone's friendship, and especially to Rosa. Rosa is happy to see that the sisterhood between the Divas is still intact.
As the Divas take in a show on Paris, we hear from the Divas about how they cherish their friendship between one another.
The Divas head back to America for a show in New Orleans. Rosa does her last interview before she has time off for a couple of months. After the interview, everyone celebrates. Rosa mentions that she and Bobby have decided to let their child decide if she wants to be Christian.
Two months later, Nikki heads to the doctor for an MRI, and Nikki's mom is here to babysit her new French Bulldog, Winston. Nikki is concerned about the results, as she may have to get surgery.
Rosa and Bobby head to the hospital to have the baby.
Nikki talks with Brie on the telephone. Nikki tells Brie that the bulge on her neck has probably gotten worse, and that the disc is no longer bulging but herniated.
Rosa's baby, a girl named Jordan, is finally delivered. Bobby's mom Terri is there at the hospital with Rosa. Rosa and Bobby had the baby in Pittsburgh to have the baby closer to his parents, but Rosa wishes her mom was here.
Nikki tells her mom about the results of the MRI. Nikki is afraid that she may never be able to wrestle again.
Rosa is finally at home with Bobby in Pittsburgh. She has not heard from her mother in two months, all because she told her that she and Bobby were letting Jordan decide if she wanted to be a Christian later in her life. Nevertheless, Rosa and Bobby keep their heads up.
Nikki wonders if this is the end of her and Brie's careers.
Rosa and Bobby have a drive around the neighborhood. Bobby says Rosa's mom should have been there, and that she needs to step up and be a grandma. Rosa mentions how her mom told her to tell her daughter that she will burn in Hell when she told her mom that she was letting Jordan make her own decision concerning whether or not to be a Christian later in life. Bobby is so cross with her mom hurting her that he doesn't even want Rosa's mom near Jordan. At this point, neither does Rosa.
Nikki calls John Cena on her way to the arena to talk to Mark Carrano. Nikki is worried about her career ending, but John tells her her priority should be being pain free.
Rosa and Bobby spend with Jordan. Rosa really wants to move to Pittsburgh after all that's happened between her and her mom, as she's happier with Bobby and his family. Bobby tells Rosa to take the good out of her situation with her mom and not to focus on the bad.
Brie and Nikki meet with Mark Carrano considering their careers at this juncture. Even Carrano is prepared for the possibility that Nikki's career might come to an end. After the meeting, Nikki feels like she hasn't had her last match yet. Brie thinks a lot of change is coming.
We see a preview of Total Bellas, coming this fall.
Bonus clip: Nikki calls John Cena after her MRI.
Bonus clip: Nattie does Rosa's make-up.
Monday, April 18, 2016
Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 18, 2016
The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) try to recruit Apollo Crews as their new fourth member after Curtis Axel mentions that Adam Rose is on "a half-baked, transdimensional search for a bunny" (obviously a jab on Adam Rose's second Wellness Policy violation and 60-day suspension). After the three of them come up with potential punny nicknames for Crews, Crews says he'll join...if one of them can beat him tonight. If they can't, they have to leave him alone...forever.
Dean Ambrose starts tonight's show with The Ambrose Asylum. His guest tonight is Shane McMahon, whom Ambrose credits for "giving him his big break in this talk show business." We see the footage of Shane diving off the top of the Cell for an elbow drop at WrestleMania, then Ambrose gives Shane kudos for having the guts to do it. When Ambrose asks what Shane's agenda is, Shane says it's the fans as they deserve better, and that WWE has now evolved and that this is the beginning of a new era. Suddenly, Kevin Owens shows up, and says he's saying the same crap as ever: a McMahon mad with power who has a personal vendetta against him, especially after Shane tossed him out of the building last week for threatening to beat up Sami Zayn. Owens says that Sami Zayn isn't good enough to make it on his own, but Sami Zayn shows up and says he got the call-up before Owens, and that he knows it drives him crazy and caused him to throw their friendship down the drain. He says that Owens wouldn't be here if it wasn't for him, and that Owens has now made a name for stabbing his friends in the back. Chris Jericho shows up. Jericho agrees with Owens, saying that Shane is "drunk with power" and that Shane should remember that he is the best at what he does after ending The Highlight Reel. All four men argue, and Dean tells them all to be careful around the potted plant in the ring. Shane then makes some matches: Jericho vs. Ambrose and Owens vs. Zayn, both at Payback. Shane then gets out of the ring, and Ambrose hands him the potted plant. All four men fight, and Zayn tosses out both Jericho and Owens.
Chris Jericho beats Sami Zayn after thumbing Zayn in the eye.
Mauro Ranallo is about to interview AJ Styles when Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, who thank him for getting their foot in the door.
Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady have some words for The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) before their match.
Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady beat The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) in their Raw debut to continue to the finals of the #1 Contender's Tag Team Tournament.
Roman Reigns shows up. He says that AJ Styles won't be able to outwrestle him at Payback, and says that this "new era" is "the era of the Roman Empire and we're here to stay." AJ Styles shows up. He tells Roman he's one heck of a champion and that he has it all, but he says that having the match of his life is what he does and that it will make him champion. Roman says he feels everything AJ said, as he had the match of his life at WrestleMania and that it's the reason the WWE Universe likes AJ. Roman says he will still win at Payback, as he'd rather be respected with the title than liked with out. AJ says he'd rather have both happen, as that would make him a phenomenal champion. AJ leaves, then Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson show up and attack Roman from behind.
Backstage, AJ Styles tells Roman Reigns that he did not expect Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson to attack him, but Roman doesn't believe him because they attacked The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) last week. AJ says he doesn't need his friends to win the title, but Roman tells him to bring all his friends, as in the end, he doesn't care.
Dolph Ziggler guests on commentary for the next match.
Baron Corbin beats Fandango after throwing him into Dolph Ziggler. After the match, Ziggler attacks Corbin from behind, but Corbin lays Ziggler out before he hits End of Days on him outside of the ring.
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is Cesaro...who shows up after The Miz and Maryse talk about Prince George before making out. Cesaro says the only royalty Miz is is "a royal pain in the ass." Both men argue about the WWE Intercontinental Championship, then The Miz quotes Taken when he promises he will retain the Intercontinental title at Payback. When he re-does the last part twice, Cesaro shuts Miz up and says he'll be the one taking the title. After Cesaro quotes the quintessential line from "Rowdy" Roddy Piper from They Live, Miz takes that as a challenge, but tells Cesaro he has a match against Rusev, who shows up with Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio. Cesaro says he's talked with Shane McMahon, saying he knew this would happen, and says that this match is now The Miz and The League of Nations (Sheamus, Del Rio and Rusev) vs. himself and The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods).
Cesaro and The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) beat The Miz and The League of Nations (Sheamus, Rusev, Alberto Del Rio).
Mauro Ranallo interviews Charlotte and Ric Flair. Charlotte says that Natalya and the rest of the women in the women's division are failures, but Natalya shows up and says that she still made Charlotte tap last week. She's talked to Shane McMahon, and she's gotten her rematch for the Women's Championship at Payback...and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart will be in her corner.
Natalya, Paige, Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch beat Charlotte, Naomi, Tamina and Summer Rae after Charlotte taps to the Sharpshooter.
We see another vignette for Primo and Epico.
The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) to continue to the finals of the #1 Contenders' Tag Team Tournament.
We get a special look at Apollo Crews.
Apollo Crews beats Heath Slater.
This Thursday on SmackDown: Miz TV with special guest AJ Styles!
Dean Ambrose beats Kevin Owens. After the match, Ambrose falls victim to a Codebreaker from out of nowhere by Chris Jericho.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Dean Ambrose starts tonight's show with The Ambrose Asylum. His guest tonight is Shane McMahon, whom Ambrose credits for "giving him his big break in this talk show business." We see the footage of Shane diving off the top of the Cell for an elbow drop at WrestleMania, then Ambrose gives Shane kudos for having the guts to do it. When Ambrose asks what Shane's agenda is, Shane says it's the fans as they deserve better, and that WWE has now evolved and that this is the beginning of a new era. Suddenly, Kevin Owens shows up, and says he's saying the same crap as ever: a McMahon mad with power who has a personal vendetta against him, especially after Shane tossed him out of the building last week for threatening to beat up Sami Zayn. Owens says that Sami Zayn isn't good enough to make it on his own, but Sami Zayn shows up and says he got the call-up before Owens, and that he knows it drives him crazy and caused him to throw their friendship down the drain. He says that Owens wouldn't be here if it wasn't for him, and that Owens has now made a name for stabbing his friends in the back. Chris Jericho shows up. Jericho agrees with Owens, saying that Shane is "drunk with power" and that Shane should remember that he is the best at what he does after ending The Highlight Reel. All four men argue, and Dean tells them all to be careful around the potted plant in the ring. Shane then makes some matches: Jericho vs. Ambrose and Owens vs. Zayn, both at Payback. Shane then gets out of the ring, and Ambrose hands him the potted plant. All four men fight, and Zayn tosses out both Jericho and Owens.
Chris Jericho beats Sami Zayn after thumbing Zayn in the eye.
Mauro Ranallo is about to interview AJ Styles when Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, who thank him for getting their foot in the door.
Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady have some words for The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) before their match.
Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady beat The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) in their Raw debut to continue to the finals of the #1 Contender's Tag Team Tournament.
Roman Reigns shows up. He says that AJ Styles won't be able to outwrestle him at Payback, and says that this "new era" is "the era of the Roman Empire and we're here to stay." AJ Styles shows up. He tells Roman he's one heck of a champion and that he has it all, but he says that having the match of his life is what he does and that it will make him champion. Roman says he feels everything AJ said, as he had the match of his life at WrestleMania and that it's the reason the WWE Universe likes AJ. Roman says he will still win at Payback, as he'd rather be respected with the title than liked with out. AJ says he'd rather have both happen, as that would make him a phenomenal champion. AJ leaves, then Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson show up and attack Roman from behind.
Backstage, AJ Styles tells Roman Reigns that he did not expect Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson to attack him, but Roman doesn't believe him because they attacked The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) last week. AJ says he doesn't need his friends to win the title, but Roman tells him to bring all his friends, as in the end, he doesn't care.
Dolph Ziggler guests on commentary for the next match.
Baron Corbin beats Fandango after throwing him into Dolph Ziggler. After the match, Ziggler attacks Corbin from behind, but Corbin lays Ziggler out before he hits End of Days on him outside of the ring.
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is Cesaro...who shows up after The Miz and Maryse talk about Prince George before making out. Cesaro says the only royalty Miz is is "a royal pain in the ass." Both men argue about the WWE Intercontinental Championship, then The Miz quotes Taken when he promises he will retain the Intercontinental title at Payback. When he re-does the last part twice, Cesaro shuts Miz up and says he'll be the one taking the title. After Cesaro quotes the quintessential line from "Rowdy" Roddy Piper from They Live, Miz takes that as a challenge, but tells Cesaro he has a match against Rusev, who shows up with Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio. Cesaro says he's talked with Shane McMahon, saying he knew this would happen, and says that this match is now The Miz and The League of Nations (Sheamus, Del Rio and Rusev) vs. himself and The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods).
Cesaro and The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) beat The Miz and The League of Nations (Sheamus, Rusev, Alberto Del Rio).
Mauro Ranallo interviews Charlotte and Ric Flair. Charlotte says that Natalya and the rest of the women in the women's division are failures, but Natalya shows up and says that she still made Charlotte tap last week. She's talked to Shane McMahon, and she's gotten her rematch for the Women's Championship at Payback...and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart will be in her corner.
Natalya, Paige, Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch beat Charlotte, Naomi, Tamina and Summer Rae after Charlotte taps to the Sharpshooter.
We see another vignette for Primo and Epico.
The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) to continue to the finals of the #1 Contenders' Tag Team Tournament.
We get a special look at Apollo Crews.
Apollo Crews beats Heath Slater.
This Thursday on SmackDown: Miz TV with special guest AJ Styles!
Dean Ambrose beats Kevin Owens. After the match, Ambrose falls victim to a Codebreaker from out of nowhere by Chris Jericho.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for April 16, 2016
The next few weeks will show the best matches from Honor Rising: Japan 2016.
"Reborn" Matt Sydal and Jushin "Thunder" Liger beat Dalton Castle and Ryusuke Taguchi.
We see the ROH stars come to Japan as the Korakuen Hall get prepared for Honor Rising: Japan 2016.
We see Japan through the eyes of Moose.
Delirious beats Gedo. (According to commentary from this episode, this replay from Honor Rising is the first time that Delirious has appeared on Ring of Honor's weekly television show, despite practically being part of the company since its inception.)
Before his ROH Television Championship defense at Honor Rising: Japan 2016, Roderick Strong had to deal with Bobby Fish telling him that the only thing separating him from Las Vegas is Korakuen Hall and a flight across the Pacific. Strong tells Fish once again that he's all talk as Fish tells Roddy that he's going to be his executioner.
We see Dalton Castle out and about in Japan.
Tomohiro Ishii beats Roderick Strong to become the new ROH World Television Champion!
"Reborn" Matt Sydal and Jushin "Thunder" Liger beat Dalton Castle and Ryusuke Taguchi.
We see the ROH stars come to Japan as the Korakuen Hall get prepared for Honor Rising: Japan 2016.
We see Japan through the eyes of Moose.
Delirious beats Gedo. (According to commentary from this episode, this replay from Honor Rising is the first time that Delirious has appeared on Ring of Honor's weekly television show, despite practically being part of the company since its inception.)
Before his ROH Television Championship defense at Honor Rising: Japan 2016, Roderick Strong had to deal with Bobby Fish telling him that the only thing separating him from Las Vegas is Korakuen Hall and a flight across the Pacific. Strong tells Fish once again that he's all talk as Fish tells Roddy that he's going to be his executioner.
We see Dalton Castle out and about in Japan.
Tomohiro Ishii beats Roderick Strong to become the new ROH World Television Champion!
Saturday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for April 16, 2016
All results courtesy of dailywrestlingnews.com.
The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) show up. Rose points out that tiny little Kalisto is in the ring and he hates luchadors. Bo wants to know what is hiding behind the mask and Bo calls Kalisto ‘Sugar Face’. Curtis wants to know if Bo is trying to be mean, then says he will rip off his mask, rip out his throat, and shove his boot so far up his butt that it will take months for him to get the taste of leather out of his mouth. Heath says that sounds good and he will take on Sugar Face.
Kalisto beats Heath Slater after using Curtis Axel for leverage during the Salida del Sol.
The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) are now arguing after the match, and Bo says that they should be a team. They should take it out on the next person to challenge the Social Outcasts. That person is Apollo Crews.
Apollo Crews beats Bo Dallas after the referee tosses Adam Rose, Curtis Axel and Heath Slater out of the match.
Kevin Owens beats Dolph Ziggler.
The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) show up. Rose points out that tiny little Kalisto is in the ring and he hates luchadors. Bo wants to know what is hiding behind the mask and Bo calls Kalisto ‘Sugar Face’. Curtis wants to know if Bo is trying to be mean, then says he will rip off his mask, rip out his throat, and shove his boot so far up his butt that it will take months for him to get the taste of leather out of his mouth. Heath says that sounds good and he will take on Sugar Face.
Kalisto beats Heath Slater after using Curtis Axel for leverage during the Salida del Sol.
The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) are now arguing after the match, and Bo says that they should be a team. They should take it out on the next person to challenge the Social Outcasts. That person is Apollo Crews.
Apollo Crews beats Bo Dallas after the referee tosses Adam Rose, Curtis Axel and Heath Slater out of the match.
Kevin Owens beats Dolph Ziggler.
Friday, April 15, 2016
Come As You Are (WWE Superstar) - Superstars recap for April 15, 2016
Ryback beats Damien Sandow.
Dolph Ziggler beats Tyler Breeze.
Dolph Ziggler beats Tyler Breeze.
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Layin' da SmackDown! - SmackDown recap for April 14, 2016
Maryse and The Miz are in the ring for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is none other than Maryse, and they instantly begin kissing after complimenting one another. Suddenly, Zack Ryder shows up and says their public display of affection makes him sick, but Maryse and Miz chalk it up to jealously over losing the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Ryder admits that he lost the title, but he still has his WrestleMania moment and says he will get the title back. He hopes that Miz loses the title to new #1 contender Cesaro, and challenges Miz to a match right now. Miz says it's on, but says Zack Ryder is booked against someone else: Baron Corbin.
Baron Corbin beats Zack Ryder in his SmackDown debut. After the match, Corbin is about to attack Ryder further when Dolph Ziggler makes the save and fights Corbin off, forcing Corbin to retreat.
Renee Young interviews Kevin Owens. Owens says Sami Zayn should consider himself lucky that he was escorted out of the building on Monday night, and that tonight, no one can help Sami. When Renee asks if Owens will interfere in tonight's main event of Sami Zayn vs. Chris Jericho, Owens tells Renee to go ask Sami Zayn if he has any insight on tonight's main event, as he and Sami have known each other for 14 years.
Emma beats Paige after knocking Paige off the top rope with a high knee.
Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady say they're tough compared to their opponents for tonight: The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor), and that they're going to cruise through the tag team tournament.
Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) to continue to the semi-finals of the tag team tournament.
Jojo interviews AJ Styles. As he talks about his match at Payback, saying that he's never faced anyone like Roman Reigns, but Roman Reigns has never faced anyone like him. Suddenly, Alberto Del Rio shows up and says he doesn't care who Styles is, and that Styles doesn't belong in WWE. Styles plans to prove otherwise tonight.
AJ Styles beats Alberto Del Rio after reversing the Cross Arm Breaker into a roll-up.
Goldust meets with R-Truth, and tells him that they won't be teaming up tonight. Instead, Goldust is teaming up with Fandango for the tag team tournament to make the team of "Goldango."
The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) beat Goldust and Fandango to continue to the semi-finals of the tag team tournament.
Jojo interviews Chris Jericho, who says that Dean Ambrose is a rookie who doesn't respect him, and says the same of Sami Zayn.
Kevin Owens shows up during Sami Zayn vs. Chris Jericho...and so does Dean Ambrose. Both men guest on commentary during the break.
Sami Zayn vs. Chris Jericho ends when Kevin Owens attacks Sami after Sami sent Jericho flying into Owens after Jericho attacked Dean Ambrose. Afer the match, Sami Zayn and Dean Ambrose fight off Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho, and they both stand tall in the end.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Baron Corbin beats Zack Ryder in his SmackDown debut. After the match, Corbin is about to attack Ryder further when Dolph Ziggler makes the save and fights Corbin off, forcing Corbin to retreat.
Renee Young interviews Kevin Owens. Owens says Sami Zayn should consider himself lucky that he was escorted out of the building on Monday night, and that tonight, no one can help Sami. When Renee asks if Owens will interfere in tonight's main event of Sami Zayn vs. Chris Jericho, Owens tells Renee to go ask Sami Zayn if he has any insight on tonight's main event, as he and Sami have known each other for 14 years.
Emma beats Paige after knocking Paige off the top rope with a high knee.
Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady say they're tough compared to their opponents for tonight: The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor), and that they're going to cruise through the tag team tournament.
Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) to continue to the semi-finals of the tag team tournament.
Jojo interviews AJ Styles. As he talks about his match at Payback, saying that he's never faced anyone like Roman Reigns, but Roman Reigns has never faced anyone like him. Suddenly, Alberto Del Rio shows up and says he doesn't care who Styles is, and that Styles doesn't belong in WWE. Styles plans to prove otherwise tonight.
AJ Styles beats Alberto Del Rio after reversing the Cross Arm Breaker into a roll-up.
Goldust meets with R-Truth, and tells him that they won't be teaming up tonight. Instead, Goldust is teaming up with Fandango for the tag team tournament to make the team of "Goldango."
The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) beat Goldust and Fandango to continue to the semi-finals of the tag team tournament.
Jojo interviews Chris Jericho, who says that Dean Ambrose is a rookie who doesn't respect him, and says the same of Sami Zayn.
Kevin Owens shows up during Sami Zayn vs. Chris Jericho...and so does Dean Ambrose. Both men guest on commentary during the break.
Sami Zayn vs. Chris Jericho ends when Kevin Owens attacks Sami after Sami sent Jericho flying into Owens after Jericho attacked Dean Ambrose. Afer the match, Sami Zayn and Dean Ambrose fight off Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho, and they both stand tall in the end.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Underground Sound - Lucha Underground recap for April 13, 2016
Cage is in Dario Cueto's office with Taya and Johnny Mundo. Johnny Mundo figures it out quickly that Cueto wants them to be a team in the Trios Tag Tournament. Cage wants a match with Johnny Mundo, but Cueto likes his idea better as Angelico, Ivelisse and Son of Havoc hated each other and now they're a top team thanks to him. He also introduces himself to Taya, but Taya isn't willing to shake hands. Cage says that he'll win the Trios Tag Tournament...with or without Taya and Mundo.
Killshot beats Argenis.
Black Lotus keeps watch in front of Dario Cueto's office when El Dragon Azteca, Jr. shows up. We find out that Black Lotus is feigning an alliance with Cueto, and that she and him are part of a plan to take down Matanza Cueto once and for all. They're not ready yet, however, as Matanza is too powerful.
Dario Cueto meets with Mexican wrestling sensation Daga in his office. Cueto talks about the seven ancient Aztec medallions that make up the Gift of the Gods Championship, then wants to see if the hype for Daga is real. Daga's debut match will be against Texano for one of the seven Aztec Medallions.
Texano beats Daga to win one of the seven Aztec Medallions.
Mil Muertes is meditating when he finds out that The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Siniestro de la Muerte and Terce) are in the Trios Tag Tournament from Catrina, and that The Disciples beg for his forgiveness. Catrina says they will not fail again, and that they will be one step closer to the Trios titles, while Mil Muertes will be the new Lucha Underground Champion. She says that Matanza Cueto will be the most powerful opponent he will meet thus far, and is probably more powerful than the earthquake that made him.
Rey Mysterio Jr., Prince Puma and El Dragon Azteca Jr. beat Johnny Mundo, Taya and Cage to continue to the next round of the Trios Tag Tournament.
Dario Cueto talks to Matanza Cueto in his cage. He says Mil Muertes will not be so easy to break, but it can be done. We learn that Matanza is in the cage because it has taken years for him to realize his destiny, and that Cueto considers him the most valuable thing in the world to him, and that nobody understands and appreciates his destruction like he does.
Here are the highlights for tonight's show!
Killshot beats Argenis.
Black Lotus keeps watch in front of Dario Cueto's office when El Dragon Azteca, Jr. shows up. We find out that Black Lotus is feigning an alliance with Cueto, and that she and him are part of a plan to take down Matanza Cueto once and for all. They're not ready yet, however, as Matanza is too powerful.
Dario Cueto meets with Mexican wrestling sensation Daga in his office. Cueto talks about the seven ancient Aztec medallions that make up the Gift of the Gods Championship, then wants to see if the hype for Daga is real. Daga's debut match will be against Texano for one of the seven Aztec Medallions.
Texano beats Daga to win one of the seven Aztec Medallions.
Mil Muertes is meditating when he finds out that The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Siniestro de la Muerte and Terce) are in the Trios Tag Tournament from Catrina, and that The Disciples beg for his forgiveness. Catrina says they will not fail again, and that they will be one step closer to the Trios titles, while Mil Muertes will be the new Lucha Underground Champion. She says that Matanza Cueto will be the most powerful opponent he will meet thus far, and is probably more powerful than the earthquake that made him.
Rey Mysterio Jr., Prince Puma and El Dragon Azteca Jr. beat Johnny Mundo, Taya and Cage to continue to the next round of the Trios Tag Tournament.
Dario Cueto talks to Matanza Cueto in his cage. He says Mil Muertes will not be so easy to break, but it can be done. We learn that Matanza is in the cage because it has taken years for him to realize his destiny, and that Cueto considers him the most valuable thing in the world to him, and that nobody understands and appreciates his destruction like he does.
Here are the highlights for tonight's show!
Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 13, 2016
William Regal welcomes us to tonight's show. Tonight, Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano take on The Vaudevillians (Aiden English and Simon Gotch), and Bayley makes her first appearance since losing the Women's title to Asuka.
Austin Aries beats Angelo Dawkins in his NXT TV debut.
Samoa Joe says that he will continue his war until it is complete, and next week, he will bring his war to Apollo Crews.
"No Way Jose" debuts next week!
Alexa Bliss beats Tessa Blanchard.
Fin Balor says it's his job to fight as he he has an obligation to the NXT Championship and the NXT Universe. He's sticking around for Shinsuke Nakamura's NXT TV debut.
Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa beat The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) by submission.
Tye Dillinger says he's going to send Shinsuke Nakamura home with disappoint from losing to "The Perfect Ten."
Baron Corbin beats Tucker Knight.
Rarlier today, American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) look at the site of NXT TakeOver: Dallas, when Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady shows up and congratulates them. Enzo and Cass also say that American Alpha is the only team they've seen that they have yet to face, and want a match - not necessarily for the tag team titles - but they want a match. American Alpha accept the challenge.
Bayley beats Liv Morgan. After the match, Bayley admits that Asuka was the better woman at NXT TakeOver: Dallas, but promises that she will become champion again.
Next week: American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) vs. Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady!
"The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura beats "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger.
Austin Aries beats Angelo Dawkins in his NXT TV debut.
Samoa Joe says that he will continue his war until it is complete, and next week, he will bring his war to Apollo Crews.
"No Way Jose" debuts next week!
Alexa Bliss beats Tessa Blanchard.
Fin Balor says it's his job to fight as he he has an obligation to the NXT Championship and the NXT Universe. He's sticking around for Shinsuke Nakamura's NXT TV debut.
Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa beat The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) by submission.
Tye Dillinger says he's going to send Shinsuke Nakamura home with disappoint from losing to "The Perfect Ten."
Baron Corbin beats Tucker Knight.
Rarlier today, American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) look at the site of NXT TakeOver: Dallas, when Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady shows up and congratulates them. Enzo and Cass also say that American Alpha is the only team they've seen that they have yet to face, and want a match - not necessarily for the tag team titles - but they want a match. American Alpha accept the challenge.
Bayley beats Liv Morgan. After the match, Bayley admits that Asuka was the better woman at NXT TakeOver: Dallas, but promises that she will become champion again.
Next week: American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) vs. Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady!
"The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura beats "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for April 12, 2016
Matt Hardy, Tyrus, Rockstar Spud and Reby Sky show up. Matt says he has made a name for himself, and that his brother Jeff Hardy is "tarnishing his brand." He calls Jeff out, and Jeff shows up. Jeff says he's proud of the legacy he and Matt have built, and says that Matt has disgraced the name. Matt says Jeff has done nothing to help him, and calls Jeff "selfish" before telling him to get out of his life. Jeff says that Matt is self-destructing, and Matt goes into denial and tells Jeff to change his name, but Jeff says the crowd chants "Hardy" for a reason: all they've done together. Matt says he doesn't care about the fans and says they're irrelevant. Reby Sky butts in and says that Matt is the bigger brand, and that Jeff is afraid to fight his brother as the crowd chants "Jeff is Better." Jeff says the only thing he's afraid of is Reby's "crazy bitch genes being in their family tree." He then says that there is no winner in a match between him and Matt, but tells Matt he's got his match anyway.
Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against Decay (Abyss and Crazzy Steve), The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godderz) and the team of Eric Young and Bram after Young accidentally hits Bram.
Matt Hardy and Tyrus confronts Jeff Hardy. Matt and Jeff's match is happening next week. Matt and Tyrus want Jeff gone for what they cost them, and Matt says he'll beat Jeff so badly he'll make Jeff quit. He decides to make the match an "I Quit Match." Jeff decides to make it interesting by holding a tag team match between the two of them tonight. If Matt wins, he gets his "I Quit" Match. If Jeff wins, it'll be Full Metal Mayhem.
Maria says that Gail Kim got what she deserved...and says she will enter the ring to get what she deserves...
Eddie Edwards is found hurt backstage.
Maria Kanellis shows up and introduces her opponent Jade. Maria then asks for a title shot, saying nobody would know Jade if it wasn't for her. Jade says she earned the Knockouts title, and if she wants the title, she'll have to fight for it. Gail Kim shows up and calls out Maria for not wanting to get her hands dirty, but Maria mocks her. Rebel and Marti Bell shows up and call out Maria on calling the Knockouts Division sheep before focusing their anger on Jade. Madison Rayne and Velvet Sky show up and say that Maria doesn't speak for them. Billy Corgan shows up and makes it clear he's sick and tired of her machinations. He puts Jade in a match against Madison Rayne with the Knockouts title on the line, then sets up a match for next week: all the Knockouts in one ring, with the winner becoming the new leader of the Knockouts Division. Maria then insists she will be the leader next week, then Jade goes for Maria's face only to accidentally punch Madison Rayne, starting a brawl.
Ethan Carter III says that "The Miracle" Mike Bennett wants to make an impact and blame his downfall on him, but tonight, EC3 will make an impact on Bennett.
Gregory Shane Helms and Trevor Lee are in the ring. They say they're ready for Eddie Edwards, but Edwards was found hurt backstage. He says that nobody in the back has the guts to take on Trevor Lee. DJ Z answers that challenge.
DJ Z beats Trevor Lee with an inside cradle. Shane Helms attacks DJ Z after the match, but Eddie Edwards shows up and clears the ring, making the save for DJ Z.
"The Miracle" Mike Bennett says that he's nothing like EC3, and says he doesn't need to evolve because he knows who he is. He says he's been writing EC3's history as of late, and he plans to make the newest chapter the one where he kicks his ass.
Jeff Hardy says it's personal between him and Matt Hardy, and knows he has to win tonight to even the odds next week in his favor. He's picked Drew Galloway as his tag team partner.
"The Miracle" Mike Bennett beats Ethan Carter III by disqualification after EC3 hits Bennett with a steel chair that Bennett brought in, which he takes from Maria's hands when she tries to distract the referee. He smashes the chair into Bennett's back multiple times before heading to the back.
Al Snow announces he will be making his public apology tonight.
Al Snow is in the ring to apologize to Grado and Mahabali Shera. He asks Shera to come to the ring, and Shera almost clobbers him before Snow tells him to give him a chance to explain himself. Snow is upset that wrestling that changed and that he's been told that wrestling has passed him by, and that wrestling has changed as he comes from an era where somebody couldn't just waltz into a company whenever they wanted. Snow chalks up his actions to jealousy, and wants to do what he can for Shera and Grado. Shera accepts his apology after Snow says that Shera has his word, but as they leave, Snow brutally attacks Shera from behind and then leaves.
Tyrus asks Drew Galloway if he knows what he's doing. Drew says he knows. Tyrus reminds Drew that he still has a title shot he can cash in anytime he wants after he suggests to Drew that he get a bodyguard.
Al Snow says he doesn't have to explain his attack on Mahabali Shera, and says that guys like Grado shouldn't be able to waltz in whenever they want.
Jade retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Madison Rayne.
Next week: Eddie Edwards vs. DJ Z vs. Trevor Lee for the X Division Championship!
Matt Hardy and Tyrus beat Jeff Hardy and Drew Galloway after Matt hits Jeff with a hammer given to him by Reby Sky. Next week's match between Jeff and Matt will be an I Quit Match. After the match, Drew and Jeff are attacked by Lashley, who then hits Drew with a Spear before he fakes leaving, hits Drew with a Spear again, and then holds the TNA World Heavyweight Championship up in the air.
Total Divas Island - Total Divas recap for April 12, 2016
Nikki and Nattie go see Dr. Tommy Reed for cryotherapy. Nikki has done everything she can for her rehab, and nothing has worked. She is still in a lot of pain, but she still feels the need to keep going.
Brie, Nikki and Alicia look for some restaurants in Paris as part of the UK and European tour. Alicia says that she and Rosa aren't seeing eye to eye right now, since she never showed up for Rosa's baby shower.
The Total Divas make it to Paris and see their expansive hotel suites. Eva Marie wants to use this time to re-connect with the rest of the Divas and get back on good terms with them. We find out that Rosa doesn't want to be around Fox due to Alicia not coming to her baby shower and because she doesn't want the stress. Alicia thinks about bringing everyone together to take some pictures.
Alicia rooms with Paige, while Mandy and Eva Marie try to find a room. Alicia makes up with Eva Marie for being mean to her the last time they talked. Alicia mentions her current friendship troubles with Rosa, and decides she's cutting Rosa off.
Brie and Nikki go shopping for macaroons in Paris.
As everyone heads to the Eiffel Tower for some photos, Alicia stays behind so as not to cause drama between her and Rosa. Rosa mentions the irony of Paris being the city of love, yet everyone being in Paris is without their significant other. Everyone then takes a selfie in Paris, then head up to the Eiffel Tower for a surprise: Rosa's boyfriend Bobby, who proposes. Rosa says yes.
The Total Divas do a photo shoot and media event to promote WWE in France. Alicia is surprised that Rosa got engaged at the Eiffel Tower and regrets missing out on that.
Brie and Nikki take part in a private cheese tasting.
Paige arranges a dinner to bring everyone together, and managed to get Alicia to come along. Everyone watches the Eiffel Tower light up. Rosa thanks everyone for everything, but Alicia still feels bad due to the situation between her and Rosa and can't fell as happy for her as she'd like.
Brie is the one waking Nicole up - and not the other way around - for a work-out session.
Alicia talks to Eva. She knows she'll have to talk to Rosa sooner or later, and asks for advice. Eva says that there's a possibility that Alicia and Rosa have grown apart.
Eva Marie is going bike riding with Brie and Nikki. Mandy, who was under the impression that she and Eva would do everything together, feels left out.
Brie, Nikki and Eva have some sweet treats in Paris in an effort to get their friendship back together.
Alicia, Rosa, Bobby and Mandy go shopping in the streets of Paris together. Rosa and Alicia find a place to talk in private, and it is revealed Rosa had no idea what Alicia was going through at home. She realizes she's been so wrapped up in her pregnancy that she's forgotten about her friends. They make up.
Brie, Nikki and Eva do the bike ride through Paris. Brie is in it for burning calories on the bike, but Nikki just wants a brief respite from the pain and the rehab while she's in Paris. Brie feels bad, even though she came from a place of love for wanting Nikki to take care of herself while in Europe.
Paige, Nattie, Mandy and Alicia do some drawings of a model named Fred... who then strips naked. It's all part of Paige's plot to get Nattie to see another man's penis, after asking Nattie on the bus through Paris earlier in the show if TJ's penis is the only one she's seen. Nattie doesn't let it get to her, though.
Nikki hires a chef. She, Nikki and Eva learn to make macaroons.
Rosa, Alicia and Paige are still at home. Mandy feels slighted when she finds out Eva Marie is going to dinner with Brie and Nikki. Paige talks to her about it, and Alicia and Rosa join in on the conversation. Mandy beings to see Eva Marie's true colors.
Bonus clip: Bobby and Rosa celebrate their engagement in Paris.
Bonus clip: Nattie befriends Fred.
Brie, Nikki and Alicia look for some restaurants in Paris as part of the UK and European tour. Alicia says that she and Rosa aren't seeing eye to eye right now, since she never showed up for Rosa's baby shower.
The Total Divas make it to Paris and see their expansive hotel suites. Eva Marie wants to use this time to re-connect with the rest of the Divas and get back on good terms with them. We find out that Rosa doesn't want to be around Fox due to Alicia not coming to her baby shower and because she doesn't want the stress. Alicia thinks about bringing everyone together to take some pictures.
Alicia rooms with Paige, while Mandy and Eva Marie try to find a room. Alicia makes up with Eva Marie for being mean to her the last time they talked. Alicia mentions her current friendship troubles with Rosa, and decides she's cutting Rosa off.
Brie and Nikki go shopping for macaroons in Paris.
As everyone heads to the Eiffel Tower for some photos, Alicia stays behind so as not to cause drama between her and Rosa. Rosa mentions the irony of Paris being the city of love, yet everyone being in Paris is without their significant other. Everyone then takes a selfie in Paris, then head up to the Eiffel Tower for a surprise: Rosa's boyfriend Bobby, who proposes. Rosa says yes.
The Total Divas do a photo shoot and media event to promote WWE in France. Alicia is surprised that Rosa got engaged at the Eiffel Tower and regrets missing out on that.
Brie and Nikki take part in a private cheese tasting.
Paige arranges a dinner to bring everyone together, and managed to get Alicia to come along. Everyone watches the Eiffel Tower light up. Rosa thanks everyone for everything, but Alicia still feels bad due to the situation between her and Rosa and can't fell as happy for her as she'd like.
Brie is the one waking Nicole up - and not the other way around - for a work-out session.
Alicia talks to Eva. She knows she'll have to talk to Rosa sooner or later, and asks for advice. Eva says that there's a possibility that Alicia and Rosa have grown apart.
Eva Marie is going bike riding with Brie and Nikki. Mandy, who was under the impression that she and Eva would do everything together, feels left out.
Brie, Nikki and Eva have some sweet treats in Paris in an effort to get their friendship back together.
Alicia, Rosa, Bobby and Mandy go shopping in the streets of Paris together. Rosa and Alicia find a place to talk in private, and it is revealed Rosa had no idea what Alicia was going through at home. She realizes she's been so wrapped up in her pregnancy that she's forgotten about her friends. They make up.
Brie, Nikki and Eva do the bike ride through Paris. Brie is in it for burning calories on the bike, but Nikki just wants a brief respite from the pain and the rehab while she's in Paris. Brie feels bad, even though she came from a place of love for wanting Nikki to take care of herself while in Europe.
Paige, Nattie, Mandy and Alicia do some drawings of a model named Fred... who then strips naked. It's all part of Paige's plot to get Nattie to see another man's penis, after asking Nattie on the bus through Paris earlier in the show if TJ's penis is the only one she's seen. Nattie doesn't let it get to her, though.
Nikki hires a chef. She, Nikki and Eva learn to make macaroons.
Rosa, Alicia and Paige are still at home. Mandy feels slighted when she finds out Eva Marie is going to dinner with Brie and Nikki. Paige talks to her about it, and Alicia and Rosa join in on the conversation. Mandy beings to see Eva Marie's true colors.
Bonus clip: Bobby and Rosa celebrate their engagement in Paris.
Bonus clip: Nattie befriends Fred.
Monday, April 11, 2016
Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 11, 2016
The pre-show begins with a stunning announcement: due to overwhelming demand, Shane McMahon will be running Raw for a second straight week.
Tonight's episode is in memory of Robert Windham, better known as "Blackjack Mulligan."
Shane McMahon starts tonight's show. He says that Vince may have been amused by him running Raw last week, but here he is again. He announces Natalya vs. Charlotte for the WWE Women's Championship as well as a tag team tournament where the winners take on The New Day. AJ Styles takes on Roman Reings for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, but first he has to face Sami Zayn...and if Sami Zayn wins, the world title match at Payback will become a triple threat match. Suddenly, Kevin Owens shows up and says that Sami Zayn doesn't deserve a world title shot and that he's tired of being screwed over. Shane calls Owens out on everything as Owens keeps insisting that he was robbed, and that he still hasn't gotten his rematch for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Shane gives him a shot at the title, but he has to beat one man tonight: Cesaro.
Cesaro beats Kevin Owens to earn a shot at the WWE Intercontinental Championship after reversing two pop-up power bomb attempts and repeated focus on his injured shoulder from Owens.
Charlotte is still irritated that the entire women's division ruined her moment last week, and that Natalya has earned a shot at the WWE Women's Championship. Suddenly, Dr. Phil shows up and congratulates Charlotte, but says that Ric Flair is holding her back from being who she really is due to his constant interference and tells her to quit cheating. He also "wooos" Ric Flair before Flair can "wooo" at him.
Kevin Owens tells Shane McMahon he's been screwed again, this time by Cesaro, and that whatever happens to Sami Zayn tonight will be on him. Shane kicks Owens out of the arena as a result.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up. They say that the tag team division is on fire, and they all want the tag team titles. We see the tournament bracket (which is New Day themed), and the first match of the tournament is about to begin.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) beat The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) to continue on to the semi-finals of the tag team tournament. Before we get to the match from commercial break, D-Von seriously hurts Kalisto with a nasty clothesline, and Kalisto is down for the rest of the match. After the match, Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady show up and tell The Dudley Boyz to step aside after Bubba Ray and D-Von tell them they're only in WWE because of teams like them.
Kevin Owens is escorted out by security.
Roman Reigns shows up. Roman talks about his world title match at Payback. As he says that he plans to keep the WWE World Heavyweight Championship for a long time, The League of Nations (Sheamus, Rusev, Alberto Del Rio). Sheamus says he's not so tough, but Roman isn't shaken. After talking about kicking King Barrett out of the League, they say they're missing out on some world title action, and as each man makes their case, Roman isn't convinced and tells them all to get in the ring so he can beat them up. Suddenly, The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) shows up and fight alongside Roman Reigns before focusing on him. Shane McMahon shows up and puts them on the same team tonight, as Roman and Bray take on two members of The League of Nations tonight for the main event.
Dr. Phil shows up for the next match.
Natalya beats Charlotte with the Sharpshooter...by disqualification after Ric Flair tries to interfere. Charlotte retains the WWE Women's Championship, then Natalya chases her out of the ring.
Renee Young interviews Sami Zayn. He says he's more than ready to be world champ. In walks AJ Styles, who agrees with him, but says that he's the only number one contender and that he plans to keep it that way.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater and Curtis Axel) to continue to the semi-finals of the tag team tournament. As The Usos fight off The Social Outcasts, they are attacked by a surprise tag team: Luke Gallows (aka Doc Gallows) and Karl Anderson.
Maryse yells at a backstage assistant over blue M&M's and plain bottled water before Jojo comes in for an interview. As he says that he is Cesaro's kryptonite, Cesaro shows up and says he will take his leading role at Payback.
AJ Styles beats Sami Zayn.
Seth Green is in the audience tonight.
AJ Styles and Sami Zayn are talking in the back when Shane McMahon congratulates them on a match well fought. Both men shake hands after the match.
Chris Jericho shows up for a surprise Highlight Reel. Tonight's special guest on "the biggest Highlight Reel in history" is himself. He owes his success to himself as he gives the audience "the gift of Jericho." He gushes over his career accomplishment and says that nobody can touch him until Dean Ambrose makes his first appearance since WrestleMania with a potted plant and a sign. He takes over The Highlight Reel, canceling it and replacing it with The Ambrose Asylum, with Jericho as the first guest. Jericho tells him to get out of the ring, then knocks the microphone out of Ambrose's hand. Ambrose hits Jericho with Dirty Deeds.
The Golden Truth (R-Truth and Goldust) take on The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch), while Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady take on The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor). Both matches round out Round 1 of the tag team tournament, and both are happening this Thursday night on SmackDown.
Goldust and R-Truth meet in the locker room. Goldust expected an audition, and finds out that the audition is the tag team tournament. He then wants to know who made them a tag team in the tournament. Dr. Phil is in the room and wants to say something, but he's a loss for words.
Apollo Crews beats Adam Rose.
We see another Primo and Epico vignette.
We see a Baron Corbin video package.
Roman Reigns and Bray Wyatt beat The League of Nations (Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio) after Braun Strowman and Erick Rowan show up to attack Rusev outside of the ring.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Tonight's episode is in memory of Robert Windham, better known as "Blackjack Mulligan."
Shane McMahon starts tonight's show. He says that Vince may have been amused by him running Raw last week, but here he is again. He announces Natalya vs. Charlotte for the WWE Women's Championship as well as a tag team tournament where the winners take on The New Day. AJ Styles takes on Roman Reings for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, but first he has to face Sami Zayn...and if Sami Zayn wins, the world title match at Payback will become a triple threat match. Suddenly, Kevin Owens shows up and says that Sami Zayn doesn't deserve a world title shot and that he's tired of being screwed over. Shane calls Owens out on everything as Owens keeps insisting that he was robbed, and that he still hasn't gotten his rematch for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Shane gives him a shot at the title, but he has to beat one man tonight: Cesaro.
Cesaro beats Kevin Owens to earn a shot at the WWE Intercontinental Championship after reversing two pop-up power bomb attempts and repeated focus on his injured shoulder from Owens.
Charlotte is still irritated that the entire women's division ruined her moment last week, and that Natalya has earned a shot at the WWE Women's Championship. Suddenly, Dr. Phil shows up and congratulates Charlotte, but says that Ric Flair is holding her back from being who she really is due to his constant interference and tells her to quit cheating. He also "wooos" Ric Flair before Flair can "wooo" at him.
Kevin Owens tells Shane McMahon he's been screwed again, this time by Cesaro, and that whatever happens to Sami Zayn tonight will be on him. Shane kicks Owens out of the arena as a result.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up. They say that the tag team division is on fire, and they all want the tag team titles. We see the tournament bracket (which is New Day themed), and the first match of the tournament is about to begin.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) beat The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) to continue on to the semi-finals of the tag team tournament. Before we get to the match from commercial break, D-Von seriously hurts Kalisto with a nasty clothesline, and Kalisto is down for the rest of the match. After the match, Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady show up and tell The Dudley Boyz to step aside after Bubba Ray and D-Von tell them they're only in WWE because of teams like them.
Kevin Owens is escorted out by security.
Roman Reigns shows up. Roman talks about his world title match at Payback. As he says that he plans to keep the WWE World Heavyweight Championship for a long time, The League of Nations (Sheamus, Rusev, Alberto Del Rio). Sheamus says he's not so tough, but Roman isn't shaken. After talking about kicking King Barrett out of the League, they say they're missing out on some world title action, and as each man makes their case, Roman isn't convinced and tells them all to get in the ring so he can beat them up. Suddenly, The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) shows up and fight alongside Roman Reigns before focusing on him. Shane McMahon shows up and puts them on the same team tonight, as Roman and Bray take on two members of The League of Nations tonight for the main event.
Dr. Phil shows up for the next match.
Natalya beats Charlotte with the Sharpshooter...by disqualification after Ric Flair tries to interfere. Charlotte retains the WWE Women's Championship, then Natalya chases her out of the ring.
Renee Young interviews Sami Zayn. He says he's more than ready to be world champ. In walks AJ Styles, who agrees with him, but says that he's the only number one contender and that he plans to keep it that way.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater and Curtis Axel) to continue to the semi-finals of the tag team tournament. As The Usos fight off The Social Outcasts, they are attacked by a surprise tag team: Luke Gallows (aka Doc Gallows) and Karl Anderson.
Maryse yells at a backstage assistant over blue M&M's and plain bottled water before Jojo comes in for an interview. As he says that he is Cesaro's kryptonite, Cesaro shows up and says he will take his leading role at Payback.
AJ Styles beats Sami Zayn.
Seth Green is in the audience tonight.
AJ Styles and Sami Zayn are talking in the back when Shane McMahon congratulates them on a match well fought. Both men shake hands after the match.
Chris Jericho shows up for a surprise Highlight Reel. Tonight's special guest on "the biggest Highlight Reel in history" is himself. He owes his success to himself as he gives the audience "the gift of Jericho." He gushes over his career accomplishment and says that nobody can touch him until Dean Ambrose makes his first appearance since WrestleMania with a potted plant and a sign. He takes over The Highlight Reel, canceling it and replacing it with The Ambrose Asylum, with Jericho as the first guest. Jericho tells him to get out of the ring, then knocks the microphone out of Ambrose's hand. Ambrose hits Jericho with Dirty Deeds.
The Golden Truth (R-Truth and Goldust) take on The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch), while Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady take on The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor). Both matches round out Round 1 of the tag team tournament, and both are happening this Thursday night on SmackDown.
Goldust and R-Truth meet in the locker room. Goldust expected an audition, and finds out that the audition is the tag team tournament. He then wants to know who made them a tag team in the tournament. Dr. Phil is in the room and wants to say something, but he's a loss for words.
Apollo Crews beats Adam Rose.
We see another Primo and Epico vignette.
We see a Baron Corbin video package.
Roman Reigns and Bray Wyatt beat The League of Nations (Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio) after Braun Strowman and Erick Rowan show up to attack Rusev outside of the ring.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Labels:
AJ Styles,
Apollo Crews,
April 11,
Bray Wyatt,
Cesaro,
Dudley Boyz,
Golden Truth,
Kevin Owens,
League Of Nations,
Lucha Dragons,
Raw,
Roman Reigns,
Sami Zayn,
Vaudevillains,
WWE,
WWE Raw
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)