- Johnny Mundo hits The Mack with End of the World and scores a pinfall around 32:45 (0-1)
- Johnny Mundo gets a La Magistral Cradle on The Mack and uses the ropes for leverage (0-2)
- The Mack reverses a springboard cross body and hits Johnny Mundo with a power bomb for a pinfall around 26:30 (1-2)
- Johnny Mundo hurts his ankle on a top rope move and the match has to be paused so Mundo can be checked on before the 20-minute mark; a stretcher has to be brought out and the show cuts to commercial
- It is revealed that Mundo was faking his injury after Mundo kicks The Mack in the crotch and DDTs him into the stabilizing board for another pinfall after the commercial break (1-3)
- Johnny Mundo is strapped to the stabilizing board and sent down the stairs of the stands before the final commercial break at around the 16-minute mark
- The Mack hits Johnny Mundo with a Stunner after the final commercial break (2-3)
- Johnny Mundo utilizes the help of "The Darewolf" PJ Black by hiding underneath the ring and having PJ Black throw The Mack off as he crawls out of the ring; he then climbs back out with a kendo stick and he hits The Mack with it while PJ Black does the same only for the odds to be equalized by Son of Havoc, who takes them both out before knocking on the door of Dario Cueto's office and demands The Mack be given some beer, which is poured on The Mack to revive him
- After The Mack whacks Johnny Mundo with a kendo stick, he and Son of Havoc set up two tables before being smacked with kendo sticks by Mundo and "The Darewolf" PJ Black; Mundo then takes the microphone and asks the house band to play victory music before mocking The Mack; the maracas player then hits a high cross body on both Mundo and PJ Black before revealing themselves to be Sexy Star
- The Mack puts Johnny Mundo through the two tables, then rolls him into the ring for a pinfall to tie up the score (3-3)
- Johnny Mundo pulls a table from underneath the ring before The Mack pulls out a steel stepladder from underneath the ring just before the last five minutes of the match
- Johnny Mundo misses End of the World after The Mack rolls to the side and Mundo hits the ladder
- Ricky Mandel stops The Mack from climbing up the ladder before being taken out by Son of Havoc and Sexy Star; The Mack jumps off and hits Johnny Mundo, but he cannot get a pinfall in time before the timer runs out
- Dario Cueto comes out of his office, commends both men, and says there are no ties in his temple and announces that next week, it will be one fall to a finish and there must be a winner between them to decide the Lucha Underground Championship even if it takes all night long
- The Mack hits Johnny Mundo with a Stunner to close out the show
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Underground Sound - Lucha Underground recap for May 31, 2017
Johnny Mundo retains the Lucha Underground Championship against The Mack in an All Night Long match in a 3-3 draw. During the match:
Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 31, 2017
The show starts with Tommaso Ciampa making his way to the ring on crutches. He takes the time to call Johnny Gargano out to the ring, as he owes him an explanation, but then realizes he is not here tonight. He asks the crowd if they want to see Gargano replaced, then says in the last two weeks, he has learned more life lessons than he has in the last several years. He then admits he was injured before NXT TakeOver: Chicago, but he knew he was ready to fight. He then accuses the fans of replacing Gargano with dream tag team partners on the night of TakeOver, and says he is not an afterthought. He put those thoughts aside, however, and told Gargano they were going to fight together, and admits they lost that night. During the match, he felt something in his knee pop and knew he would be out for a while. He put that aside and kept on fighting, and at the end, he looked at Gargano, then looked at the fans, and realized that Gargano and the fans are alike and that Gargano would replace him if given the opportunity. In that moment, he knew what he had to be done and made his decision. He blames the fans and Gargano for what he did, and if he had to go away for a long, long time, Gargano was going away with him. He says the fans ruined #DIY. He says it wasn't #DIY's moment or the fans' moment, but his moment. He is 32 years old, and for him, the ring is not replaceable, and he is not nor will ever be replaceable, as is Gargano. The fans, however, are replaceable, and says he doesn't need the fans and that he never needed them. He says he will be better than ever before and when he returns, he will be the most dangerous son-of-a-bitch in NXT, as he is professional wrestling whether the fans like it or not.
We get a closer look at Danny Burch.
It is announced that Tommaso Ciampa will need major knee surgery. As for Johnny Gargano, no updates are available at this time.
We see footage from earlier today where Bobby Roode announces there will be an NXT Championship celebration, but nobody is invited. Next week, he returns to NXT.
Pete Dunne beats Danny Burch. After the match, Dunne says that since January, he had to watch Tyler Bate carry his title. At TakeOver, it was his pleasure to take the title from him, and it will be remembered that he was the one who really got the UK Division started.
Kayla Braxton interviews Velveteen Dream. He says the ambiance is not right. He wants the entire backstage setting fixed.
We see a video package of Paul Ellering and The Authors of Pain, where Ellering declares that The Book of Dominance has been opened.
Cezar Bononi gets an upset win on Andrade "Cien" Almas after reversing a move into an inside cradle. Almas is angry after the match, but then quickly gets himself under control and heads back to the back.
We see footage from earlier today where Billie Kay and Peyton Royce are making a video when Ember Moon shows up. All of a sudden, Ember Moon signs a medical release form. Ember Moon is back in action.
In two weeks: Asuka defends the NXT Women's Championship against Ruby Riot and Nikki Cross in a Triple Threat Elimination Match!
We see footage from after NXT TakeOver where Hideo Itami is angry after his loss, followed by footage from earlier today where Hideo Itami and Kassius Ohno, the latter of whom Itami went off on that night, shaking hands and making amends. Next week, Hideo Itami takes on Oney Lorcan.
Kassius Ohno and Roderick Strong beat SAnitY (Eric Young and Alexander Wolfe) thanks to the surprise return of No Way Jose, who goes after Killian Dain when he tries to interfere.
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
205:Alive - 205 Live recap for May 30, 2017
Before the next match, Noam Dar asks the crowd to get a look at him and Alicia, as this is the closest the fans will get to true love. Alicia says what they have is unbreakable, and that Noam completes her, unlike Rich Swann. Alicia Fox says Rich Swann and Sasha Banks are "hokes and jokes," and Noam Dar says they will lose. As Alicia Fox continues to talk about Rich Swann, Swann shows up with Sasha Banks, and Swann and Sasha call them "a hot mess." Swann and Sasha has a lot of similar tastes compared to Alicia and Noam Dar, and Alicia Fox says that at least she didn't get her "bootleg" weave done in Atlanta, Georgia. Sasha counters by saying "At least my track ain't showin', boo boo!" Alicia and Sasha have to be kept apart.
Noam Dar beats Rich Swann after Alicia Fox and Sasha Banks go at it when Alicia trips Swann from outside of the ring.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Cedric Alexander, who believe that Noam Dar and Alicia Fox will get what is coming to them at Extreme Rules. However, he didn't rehab a knee to rehash a relationship problem, and now he is about to make up for lost time.
Cedric Alexander beats Corey Hollis.
Before the next match, Drew Gulak declares the arena a no-fly zone, and Mustafa Ali hits him with a dive over the top rope as he asks the crowd if they are tired of dives and high-flying.
Drew Gulak beats Mustafa Ali after rolling on top of Ali after a top rope cross body to get the pinfall and the win.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Drew Gulak, who says the victory is for what the future of 205 Live should become. He says he won the match with efficiency, and says that catering to the crowd and going up top took Ali nowhere.
Austin Aries shows up. He says his social media has been blowing up since last night, ever since he made Neville submit to the Last Chancery. Aries says that the Cruiserweight champ who said he can't be stopped tapped out last night. We then see the footage from last night's Raw where Neville tapped to the Last Chancery, after trying so many times on pay-per-view to get him to do so. As Aries says he will make Neville tap out at xtreme Rules, Neville shows up and tells Aries he got lucky. He tells Aries he has no decorum, and that he is a disease on the face of 205 Live. At Extreme Rules, he will subject Aries to agony. Before Aries can respond to Neville, TJP tries to attack him from behind, but he eats a Discus Fivearm. Neville catches up and stomps Aries, then TJP and Neville double-team Aries. Neville then puts Aries in the Rings of Saturn, and TJP stomps on the injured knee until referees restore order to end the show.
Noam Dar beats Rich Swann after Alicia Fox and Sasha Banks go at it when Alicia trips Swann from outside of the ring.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Cedric Alexander, who believe that Noam Dar and Alicia Fox will get what is coming to them at Extreme Rules. However, he didn't rehab a knee to rehash a relationship problem, and now he is about to make up for lost time.
Cedric Alexander beats Corey Hollis.
Before the next match, Drew Gulak declares the arena a no-fly zone, and Mustafa Ali hits him with a dive over the top rope as he asks the crowd if they are tired of dives and high-flying.
Drew Gulak beats Mustafa Ali after rolling on top of Ali after a top rope cross body to get the pinfall and the win.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Drew Gulak, who says the victory is for what the future of 205 Live should become. He says he won the match with efficiency, and says that catering to the crowd and going up top took Ali nowhere.
Austin Aries shows up. He says his social media has been blowing up since last night, ever since he made Neville submit to the Last Chancery. Aries says that the Cruiserweight champ who said he can't be stopped tapped out last night. We then see the footage from last night's Raw where Neville tapped to the Last Chancery, after trying so many times on pay-per-view to get him to do so. As Aries says he will make Neville tap out at xtreme Rules, Neville shows up and tells Aries he got lucky. He tells Aries he has no decorum, and that he is a disease on the face of 205 Live. At Extreme Rules, he will subject Aries to agony. Before Aries can respond to Neville, TJP tries to attack him from behind, but he eats a Discus Fivearm. Neville catches up and stomps Aries, then TJP and Neville double-team Aries. Neville then puts Aries in the Rings of Saturn, and TJP stomps on the injured knee until referees restore order to end the show.
Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for May 30, 2017
Charlotte Flair says she is genetically superior to the rest of the blue brand's Women's Division, which is why she will win tonight's Fatal 5-Way Match. Carmella says she will take her opponents to school. Natalya will prove she is the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be. Becky Lynch represents the fighting Irish and says Naomi's days as champion are numbered. Tamina says it is high time that she got her chance and became the #1 contender for the SmackDown Women's Championship.
It's time for Kevin Owens' Highlight Reel. Owens makes fun of the fact that Chris Jericho never won a Money In The Bank Lader Match, then says that in three weeks, he will win the Money In The Bank Ladder Match to earn the contract to cash in a shot at the WWE Championship and become the face of the WWE. He then introduces the guest for tonight, "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura. Owens knows that mystery shrouds Nakamura, and tells him that the last person who thought he was a rock star was sent to an early retirement. Before Nakamura can speak, Baron Corbin shows up and tells Nakamura that nobody cares what he has to say, then we see footage of Corbin's attack on Sami Zayn from last week. Owens tells Corbin he's beat Sami up for 15 years, and that Corbin has nothing to brag about before telling him this is his show. After Corbin calls Owens "Cartman" and asks Nakamura what he is laughing at, he says he will keep on creating highlights and become Mr. Money In The Bank. Nakamura tells them both they are forgetful, and reminds Owens that he pinned him last week before reminding Corbin that Sami beat him last week. Corbin gets in the ring, and Nakamura fights them both only to come out on the losing end until Sami Zayn makes the save. Sami tells Corbin their fight is far from over, and says the same of his rivalry with Owens. He then proposes a tag team match between the team of himself and Nakamura vs. the team of Owens and Corbin right now.
"The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura and Sami Zayn beat Kevin Owens and Baron Corbin following miscommunication between Owens and Corbin, which leads to Corbin knocking Owens down before Nakamura hits Owens with the Kinshasa.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up. They brag about still being SmackDown tag champs, and says nobody goes as hard as them. Suddenly, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) make their surprise return and SmackDown Live debut. Xavier Woods says that since they are now on SmackDown Live, they couldn't think of a better place to debut than Woods' hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. The Usos interrupt them before they can say much else, and welcome them to the "Uso Penitentiary" as they have the tag team division on lock. The New Day make it clear they want the SmackDown tag titles, saying "we likes them...and we wants them," but The Usos tell them to back off before they take them out back, Ol' Yeller-style. Xavier Woods then tells them that they have gotten with Commissioner Shane McMahon, and at Money In The Bank, The Usos will be defending the SmackDown tag team titles against them.
We see a video package about Jinder Mahal's WWE Championship win and subsequent celebration from last week.
It is time for Fashion Files once again. This time, the episode is shown in a film noir style. Fandango notices the door to the Fashion Department is ajar, and that the office has been ransacked. Suddenly, the silhouette of a woman is seen, but it is Tyler Breeze in disguise. They find a cologne bottle, and with that, their next case.
Charlotte Flair vs. Carmella vs. Natalya vs. Tamina vs. Becky Lynch to decide a #1 contender for the SmackDown Women's Championship ends before it can begin when all five women go at it both inside and outside of before the bell rings and Charlotte puts Natalya through a commentary table. Commissioner Shane McMahon shows up after all the carnage, and says all five women are so focused on being champion that the match did not begin. At Money In The Bank, all five women will wrestle to become #1 contender in the first-ever Women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.
Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) beat Primo and Epico after Breeze disguises himself as Carl the Janitor again and Fandango and Primo fight over a mop only for Fandango to let go so Primo falls right into an Unprettier.
Renee Young interviews AJ Styles, who is planning to build up momentum towards his win at the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. Dolph Ziggler interrupts, saying he is the only one in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match to win the briefcase and cash in, and says he'll do it again. Ziggler then asks Styles if he wants to go. Styles is ready. Ziggler says he'll see him out there.
Randy Orton shows up. He introduces himself to those who have been living under a rock for the past 17 years, and says that if his grandfather was still alive, he would slap the hell out of him for losing the WWE Championship to Jinder Mahal. Orton says he is going to take the WWE Championship back from Jinder, whom he says has earned nothing but an ass kicking. He says that he cannot return back to his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri for Money In The Bank without the WWE title, which he says he will win for the 14th time. Jinder then shows up on the TitanTron, and says Orton is just like every other ignorant American who talks of a bygone era and what once was. He tells Orton to behold the present, the future and the new WWE Champion: the modern day Maharaja. The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh) clap.
Sasha Banks and Rich Swann announces that Sasha will be on 205 Live for the first time tonight.
Dolph Ziggler beats AJ Styles.
On Talking Smack, the war of words between Charlotte Flair, Natalya, Becky Lynch, Carmella and Tamina gets heavy.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
It's time for Kevin Owens' Highlight Reel. Owens makes fun of the fact that Chris Jericho never won a Money In The Bank Lader Match, then says that in three weeks, he will win the Money In The Bank Ladder Match to earn the contract to cash in a shot at the WWE Championship and become the face of the WWE. He then introduces the guest for tonight, "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura. Owens knows that mystery shrouds Nakamura, and tells him that the last person who thought he was a rock star was sent to an early retirement. Before Nakamura can speak, Baron Corbin shows up and tells Nakamura that nobody cares what he has to say, then we see footage of Corbin's attack on Sami Zayn from last week. Owens tells Corbin he's beat Sami up for 15 years, and that Corbin has nothing to brag about before telling him this is his show. After Corbin calls Owens "Cartman" and asks Nakamura what he is laughing at, he says he will keep on creating highlights and become Mr. Money In The Bank. Nakamura tells them both they are forgetful, and reminds Owens that he pinned him last week before reminding Corbin that Sami beat him last week. Corbin gets in the ring, and Nakamura fights them both only to come out on the losing end until Sami Zayn makes the save. Sami tells Corbin their fight is far from over, and says the same of his rivalry with Owens. He then proposes a tag team match between the team of himself and Nakamura vs. the team of Owens and Corbin right now.
"The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura and Sami Zayn beat Kevin Owens and Baron Corbin following miscommunication between Owens and Corbin, which leads to Corbin knocking Owens down before Nakamura hits Owens with the Kinshasa.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up. They brag about still being SmackDown tag champs, and says nobody goes as hard as them. Suddenly, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) make their surprise return and SmackDown Live debut. Xavier Woods says that since they are now on SmackDown Live, they couldn't think of a better place to debut than Woods' hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. The Usos interrupt them before they can say much else, and welcome them to the "Uso Penitentiary" as they have the tag team division on lock. The New Day make it clear they want the SmackDown tag titles, saying "we likes them...and we wants them," but The Usos tell them to back off before they take them out back, Ol' Yeller-style. Xavier Woods then tells them that they have gotten with Commissioner Shane McMahon, and at Money In The Bank, The Usos will be defending the SmackDown tag team titles against them.
We see a video package about Jinder Mahal's WWE Championship win and subsequent celebration from last week.
It is time for Fashion Files once again. This time, the episode is shown in a film noir style. Fandango notices the door to the Fashion Department is ajar, and that the office has been ransacked. Suddenly, the silhouette of a woman is seen, but it is Tyler Breeze in disguise. They find a cologne bottle, and with that, their next case.
Charlotte Flair vs. Carmella vs. Natalya vs. Tamina vs. Becky Lynch to decide a #1 contender for the SmackDown Women's Championship ends before it can begin when all five women go at it both inside and outside of before the bell rings and Charlotte puts Natalya through a commentary table. Commissioner Shane McMahon shows up after all the carnage, and says all five women are so focused on being champion that the match did not begin. At Money In The Bank, all five women will wrestle to become #1 contender in the first-ever Women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.
Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) beat Primo and Epico after Breeze disguises himself as Carl the Janitor again and Fandango and Primo fight over a mop only for Fandango to let go so Primo falls right into an Unprettier.
Renee Young interviews AJ Styles, who is planning to build up momentum towards his win at the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. Dolph Ziggler interrupts, saying he is the only one in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match to win the briefcase and cash in, and says he'll do it again. Ziggler then asks Styles if he wants to go. Styles is ready. Ziggler says he'll see him out there.
Randy Orton shows up. He introduces himself to those who have been living under a rock for the past 17 years, and says that if his grandfather was still alive, he would slap the hell out of him for losing the WWE Championship to Jinder Mahal. Orton says he is going to take the WWE Championship back from Jinder, whom he says has earned nothing but an ass kicking. He says that he cannot return back to his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri for Money In The Bank without the WWE title, which he says he will win for the 14th time. Jinder then shows up on the TitanTron, and says Orton is just like every other ignorant American who talks of a bygone era and what once was. He tells Orton to behold the present, the future and the new WWE Champion: the modern day Maharaja. The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh) clap.
Sasha Banks and Rich Swann announces that Sasha will be on 205 Live for the first time tonight.
Dolph Ziggler beats AJ Styles.
On Talking Smack, the war of words between Charlotte Flair, Natalya, Becky Lynch, Carmella and Tamina gets heavy.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Monday, May 29, 2017
Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 29, 2017
WWE celebrates Memorial Day.
The show starts with Miz TV. Miz says he and Maryse are feeling good, then goes on to call Dean Ambrose a lying, cheating thief who stole the Intercontinental Championship from him and got himself intentionally disqualified in their match two weeks ago, hence why he asked for a match at Extreme Rules where the title changes hands on a disqualification and got it. If Miz wins this match, he will win the Intercontinental title for a seventh time. He then introduces tonight's guest: Sheamus and Cesaro. Miz says no two Superstars have worked harder and deserved to be Raw tag champs more than them. Cesaro says it is a shameful thing, but Sheamus says the most shameful thing is the fans turning on them when The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) showed up. They plan to get the fans back when they beat The Hardys and take back the Raw Tag Team Championships. Miz agrees with Sheamus and Cesaro, saying the fans do not understand the greatness that is in the ring, and sympathizes with them, saying that he went through the same thing when he elevated the Intercontinental title only for Ambrose to drag it into the mud. Suddenly, Ambrose shows up, and says that while he doesn't always make the best decisions, he just cannot help but think that somebody needs to shut "the three buttheads in the ring" up. Miz dismisses Ambrose as stupid, but Ambrose says he is far from stupid and brings out The Hardys. Ambrose and The Hardy rush into the ring and clear it out. This starts an impromptu six-man tag match.
Dean Ambrose and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat The Miz, Sheamus and Cesaro. After the match, Corey Graves gets a text, and heads to the back.
General Manager Kurt Angle is reading an insulting and revealing text when Corey Graves meets up with him, having somehow gotten the text as well. Angle says if the text and the information within comes to light, it will ruin him.
"The Drifter" Elias Samson plays guitar and sings before the next match.
"The Drifter" Elias Samson beats Zac Evans. After the match, Corey Graves returns to the commentary table, and does not explain his discussion backstage between himself and General Manager Kurt Angle, saying that the matter was private.
Samoa Joe is watching footage of Finn Balor on WWE 24 when he is interviewed by Charly Caruso. He is analyzing Finn Balor to see how best to hurt him, and he knows Finn Balor very well. As he talks about Bray Wyatt, Bray Wyatt interrupts the interview with footage of himself on the nearby television. He tells Samoa Joe he is the devil he doesn't know, but he knows Joe. He can see the future, and it is him making "the beast" Brock Lesnar scram. He says only one can defeat the beast, and it is him. He tells Finn Balor and Samoa Joe to give in to their fear and run, as he is the one who will stand up and fight.
Samoa Joe beats Finn Balor and Bray Wyatt in a Triple Threat Match after Finn Balor hits Bray Wyatt with the Coup De Grace before Joe tosses Finn out of the ring and pins Bray off of Finn's handiwork.
Mike Rome interviews Seth Rollins, who faces Roman Reigns tonight. He has known Samoa Joe quite well for the past few months, but if there is anyone on Raw he is more familiar with than Joe, it's Roman. He says they've had both good and bad times, but when they are both in the ring, it is a war. He also says that he owns Roman Reigns, and tonight will be no different when he hits him with the knee. He then promises to win this Sunday at Extreme Rules.
Before the next match, Rich Swann brings out Sasha Banks. It is announced that Rich Swann and Sasha Banks will take on Noam Dar and Alicia Fox this Sunday at Extreme Rules.
Rich Swann beats Noam Dar when Sasha Banks stops Alicia Fox from interfering. After the match, Rich Swann wants Sasha Banks to dance in the middle of the ring, which she does.
Charly Caruso interviews The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder). We see the jaws on Dash Wilder's teeth, and Scott Dawson says they'll be back soon, as they haven't been on Raw since Dash got injured. They are then asked about the attack on Enzo Amore, which Dawson says he and Dash know nothing about, and we then see a video where The Revival are in the background during an interview with Sasha Banks, revealing that they were here last week, which implies that they may have been the ones to attack Enzo Amore. Scott Dawson admits that they were there that week, as well as nearly every week, but says that they were just doing "Top Guy things" before calling Enzo "a bottom feeder" that The Revival refuse to waste their time on. After this, Corey Graves says that he has seen footage of Enzo Amore's attack, then the show focuses on Akira Tozawa vs. The Brian Kendrick on last week's 205 Live. All of a sudden, Big Cass shows up and confronts Corey Graves over what he has just said, but Graves is able to talk his way out of it. He then shakes Big Cass' hand.
Titus O'Neil gets a quick win on Kalisto by grabbing the tights after a reversal of one of Kalisto's moves.
Alexa Bliss shows up to host a "This Is Your Life" segement involving Bayley. After talking about this Sunday's Kendo Stick On A Pole Match, the segment begins. We see Bayley's favorite doll from when she was two, a trophy for "Best In Sporstmanship," Slinkys, yo-yo's, Bayley in her high school yearbook as "Most Likely To Apologize," and three people from Bayley's past. One of them is Bayley's 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Flapper, who says that Bayley was a really nice girl with perfect attendance who always sat in the front row with her father, as she could not stand being away from him for long. The second guest is one of Bayley's old friends, Tracy Havelina, who says that other people would take advantage of her generosity, and that they were friends until she became a wrestling fan and never wanted to hang out with her after that. The third guest is Bayley's ex-boyfriend, Phil Johnson, who says that Bayley was a very nice girl and that the first date was okay, except for the fact that her dad was involved in everything they did, including an attempt at the first kiss. He admits that he dated Bayley just to get closer to Tracey, which is a surprise to Tracey, who always thought Phil was out of her league. Phil and Tracey then make out. Alexa Bliss then announces this is Bayley's life, then Bayley shows up. Bayley and Alexa brawl, but Bayley takes Alexa down and is about to go for the kendo stick on the nearby pole when Alexa takes her down, pulls one out from underneath a table and smacks it into Bayley's back.
Backstage, Enzo Amore has been attacked again. General Manager Kurt Angle says that The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) are not responsible as he saw them leave the building, but Big Cass is not convinced.
Austin Aries and "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher beat TJP and Neville after Aries makes Neville submit to the Last Chancery following a missed Phoenix Splash from Neville.
Mike Rome interviews Roman Reigns, who says there is not a man on this earth who owns him, and that the only thing he cares about tonight is showing why he is "The Big Dog" and why this is his yard.
Charly Caruso interviews Neville, who has lost for the first time via submission since joining the Cruiserweight Division. Neville just angrily walks away.
We see a video from Goldust, who says that he is back in the director's chair. He says R-Truth knew he was too big for just a supporting role, and refused to let him shine like gold and held him back so he could hog the spotlight. He says he will soon put an end to that, and it will not be a happy ending. R-Truth has an answer video, where he says that where he comes from, movies were an escape, and that he has taken some inspiration from them. He tells Goldust he will strike down upon him with great vengeance and furious anger, and that he is gonna get got.
Sasha Banks will be on 205 Live tomorrow night.
Roman Reigns beats Seth Rollins.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
The show starts with Miz TV. Miz says he and Maryse are feeling good, then goes on to call Dean Ambrose a lying, cheating thief who stole the Intercontinental Championship from him and got himself intentionally disqualified in their match two weeks ago, hence why he asked for a match at Extreme Rules where the title changes hands on a disqualification and got it. If Miz wins this match, he will win the Intercontinental title for a seventh time. He then introduces tonight's guest: Sheamus and Cesaro. Miz says no two Superstars have worked harder and deserved to be Raw tag champs more than them. Cesaro says it is a shameful thing, but Sheamus says the most shameful thing is the fans turning on them when The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) showed up. They plan to get the fans back when they beat The Hardys and take back the Raw Tag Team Championships. Miz agrees with Sheamus and Cesaro, saying the fans do not understand the greatness that is in the ring, and sympathizes with them, saying that he went through the same thing when he elevated the Intercontinental title only for Ambrose to drag it into the mud. Suddenly, Ambrose shows up, and says that while he doesn't always make the best decisions, he just cannot help but think that somebody needs to shut "the three buttheads in the ring" up. Miz dismisses Ambrose as stupid, but Ambrose says he is far from stupid and brings out The Hardys. Ambrose and The Hardy rush into the ring and clear it out. This starts an impromptu six-man tag match.
Dean Ambrose and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat The Miz, Sheamus and Cesaro. After the match, Corey Graves gets a text, and heads to the back.
General Manager Kurt Angle is reading an insulting and revealing text when Corey Graves meets up with him, having somehow gotten the text as well. Angle says if the text and the information within comes to light, it will ruin him.
"The Drifter" Elias Samson plays guitar and sings before the next match.
"The Drifter" Elias Samson beats Zac Evans. After the match, Corey Graves returns to the commentary table, and does not explain his discussion backstage between himself and General Manager Kurt Angle, saying that the matter was private.
Samoa Joe is watching footage of Finn Balor on WWE 24 when he is interviewed by Charly Caruso. He is analyzing Finn Balor to see how best to hurt him, and he knows Finn Balor very well. As he talks about Bray Wyatt, Bray Wyatt interrupts the interview with footage of himself on the nearby television. He tells Samoa Joe he is the devil he doesn't know, but he knows Joe. He can see the future, and it is him making "the beast" Brock Lesnar scram. He says only one can defeat the beast, and it is him. He tells Finn Balor and Samoa Joe to give in to their fear and run, as he is the one who will stand up and fight.
Samoa Joe beats Finn Balor and Bray Wyatt in a Triple Threat Match after Finn Balor hits Bray Wyatt with the Coup De Grace before Joe tosses Finn out of the ring and pins Bray off of Finn's handiwork.
Mike Rome interviews Seth Rollins, who faces Roman Reigns tonight. He has known Samoa Joe quite well for the past few months, but if there is anyone on Raw he is more familiar with than Joe, it's Roman. He says they've had both good and bad times, but when they are both in the ring, it is a war. He also says that he owns Roman Reigns, and tonight will be no different when he hits him with the knee. He then promises to win this Sunday at Extreme Rules.
Before the next match, Rich Swann brings out Sasha Banks. It is announced that Rich Swann and Sasha Banks will take on Noam Dar and Alicia Fox this Sunday at Extreme Rules.
Rich Swann beats Noam Dar when Sasha Banks stops Alicia Fox from interfering. After the match, Rich Swann wants Sasha Banks to dance in the middle of the ring, which she does.
Charly Caruso interviews The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder). We see the jaws on Dash Wilder's teeth, and Scott Dawson says they'll be back soon, as they haven't been on Raw since Dash got injured. They are then asked about the attack on Enzo Amore, which Dawson says he and Dash know nothing about, and we then see a video where The Revival are in the background during an interview with Sasha Banks, revealing that they were here last week, which implies that they may have been the ones to attack Enzo Amore. Scott Dawson admits that they were there that week, as well as nearly every week, but says that they were just doing "Top Guy things" before calling Enzo "a bottom feeder" that The Revival refuse to waste their time on. After this, Corey Graves says that he has seen footage of Enzo Amore's attack, then the show focuses on Akira Tozawa vs. The Brian Kendrick on last week's 205 Live. All of a sudden, Big Cass shows up and confronts Corey Graves over what he has just said, but Graves is able to talk his way out of it. He then shakes Big Cass' hand.
Titus O'Neil gets a quick win on Kalisto by grabbing the tights after a reversal of one of Kalisto's moves.
Alexa Bliss shows up to host a "This Is Your Life" segement involving Bayley. After talking about this Sunday's Kendo Stick On A Pole Match, the segment begins. We see Bayley's favorite doll from when she was two, a trophy for "Best In Sporstmanship," Slinkys, yo-yo's, Bayley in her high school yearbook as "Most Likely To Apologize," and three people from Bayley's past. One of them is Bayley's 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Flapper, who says that Bayley was a really nice girl with perfect attendance who always sat in the front row with her father, as she could not stand being away from him for long. The second guest is one of Bayley's old friends, Tracy Havelina, who says that other people would take advantage of her generosity, and that they were friends until she became a wrestling fan and never wanted to hang out with her after that. The third guest is Bayley's ex-boyfriend, Phil Johnson, who says that Bayley was a very nice girl and that the first date was okay, except for the fact that her dad was involved in everything they did, including an attempt at the first kiss. He admits that he dated Bayley just to get closer to Tracey, which is a surprise to Tracey, who always thought Phil was out of her league. Phil and Tracey then make out. Alexa Bliss then announces this is Bayley's life, then Bayley shows up. Bayley and Alexa brawl, but Bayley takes Alexa down and is about to go for the kendo stick on the nearby pole when Alexa takes her down, pulls one out from underneath a table and smacks it into Bayley's back.
Backstage, Enzo Amore has been attacked again. General Manager Kurt Angle says that The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) are not responsible as he saw them leave the building, but Big Cass is not convinced.
Austin Aries and "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher beat TJP and Neville after Aries makes Neville submit to the Last Chancery following a missed Phoenix Splash from Neville.
Mike Rome interviews Roman Reigns, who says there is not a man on this earth who owns him, and that the only thing he cares about tonight is showing why he is "The Big Dog" and why this is his yard.
Charly Caruso interviews Neville, who has lost for the first time via submission since joining the Cruiserweight Division. Neville just angrily walks away.
We see a video from Goldust, who says that he is back in the director's chair. He says R-Truth knew he was too big for just a supporting role, and refused to let him shine like gold and held him back so he could hog the spotlight. He says he will soon put an end to that, and it will not be a happy ending. R-Truth has an answer video, where he says that where he comes from, movies were an escape, and that he has taken some inspiration from them. He tells Goldust he will strike down upon him with great vengeance and furious anger, and that he is gonna get got.
Sasha Banks will be on 205 Live tomorrow night.
Roman Reigns beats Seth Rollins.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
My predictions for Extreme Rules 2017
Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins
vs. Samoa Joe vs. Finn Balor
vs. Bray Wyatt
in a Fatal 5-Way Extreme Rules Match to determine a #1 contender for the WWE Universal Championship
We have former WWE, Universal and NXT Champions galore in this match that dictates who is next to face Brock Lesnar. Place your bets, people.My prediction: Finn Balor will probably take this one.
The Miz vs. Dean Ambrose (c)
for the WWE Intercontinental Championship; which can change hands via disqualification
The Intercontinental title can change hands on DQ on pay-per-view this month simply because Dean Ambrose kicked The Miz in the groin. Yeah, that's pretty extreme, all right.My prediction: Miz is taking the title. By disqualification.
Bayley vs. Alexa Bliss (c)
in a Kendo Stick on a Pole Match for the WWE Raw Women's Championship
After losing the Raw Women's title to Alexa Bliss, Bliss has been taking the mere existence of Bayley personally, mocking her and her family and smacking a kendo stick into her back. Now Bayley is fed up...and has realized it's time...to get extreme...My prediction: Alexa will probably retain.
Sheamus and Cesaro
vs. The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) (c)
in a Steel Cage Match for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships
Seems rather unimpressive for a stipulation...until you realize that the Hardys faced Edge and Christian in a steel cage in 2000 and it got pretty hectic. At least we see the steel cage again...and get at least one Swanton Bomb from over 10 feet above the ring, too.My prediction: The Hardys will probably retain.
Austin Aries vs. Neville (c)
in a Submission Match for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship
Aries faces Neville for the Cruiserweight Championship...for the fourth time.My prediction: Aries is taking the belt.
Sasha Banks and Rich Swann
vs. Alicia Fox and Noam Dar
in a mixed tag match
...and here we have the least extreme match taking place at Extreme Rules. At least Rich Swann has a partner here.My prediction: Sasha Banks and Rich Swann are winning this one.
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for May 27, 2017
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) and "Hangman" Adam Page show up. The Bucks announces this is a new era for Bullet Club, and that nobody saw this coming unless they watched Being The Elite on YouTube. They then introduce Bullet Club's newest member: "The Villain" Marty Scurll. Scurll says that Bullet Club shocked the world at War of the Worlds, and knows that the Bucks love to throw a superkick party. Tonight, they plan to do something a little bit different: inviting the audience to a tea party with Marty. He asks security to bring out the tea, the cups and the crumpets, but instead of getting all that, he and the Bucks get Adam Cole instead. He asks why anyone would want a tea party with Marty when everyone would rather have "Story Time with Adam Cole." He confronts the Bucks for kicking him out of Bullet Club, says he is the three-time World champion, ROH franchise player and best pro wrestler on the planet, and says that Bullet Club has now made an enemy of him as well as the biggest mistake of their lives. Page says The Bucks may have run him out of Bullet Club, but he will run him out of Ring of Honor. Cole tells Page to give it his best shot.
Josh "The Goods" Woods beats David Starr with a knee bar.
We see a vignette for Punishment Martinez.
"The Last Real Man" Silas Young and The Beer City Bruiser show up. Silas Young mocks Jay Lethal, and doesn't get what is so good about Lethal, or what makes Lethal think he is better than him. He mentions that he has beaten Lethal in the center of the ring, but now Lethal wants to play victim. He says Lethal ran his mouth, and he shut it. Silas says he has known people like him all his life, and that he has his number just like all the rest. Lethal shows up, and Silas and the Bruiser leave the ring. Lethal tells Silas to get back in the ring, and wonders if Silas is upset that he cannot sneak attack him. He calls out referee Todd Sinclair, and challenges him to a match to see if he is "the last real man" like he says he is. Silas sics The Bruiser on him instead, saying Lethal doesn't get what he wants from him, and instead he will get what he gives him. Silas then guests on commentary for the next match.
Jay Lethal beats The Beer City Bruiser by disqualification after Jay Lethal and "The Last Real Man" Silas Young brawl outside of the ring. After the match, Silas and The Bruiser continue to work on the leg of Lethal, but Bobby Fish rushes into the ring with a steel chair to make the save.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up. Before the next match, he talks about how Christopher Daniels fancies himself a ring general and managed to get the win in the recent Triple Threat Match at War of the Worlds. He then consults Colt Cabana, who says that Cody had Jay Lethal on his back in the Figure Four Leglock, consolidating Cody's belief that he should have won that match.
"The American Nightmare' Cody Rhodes beats "The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian. After the match, "Hangman" Adam Page shows up and attacks Kazarian, but "The Almighty" Christopher Daniels rushes in to make the save.
Josh "The Goods" Woods beats David Starr with a knee bar.
We see a vignette for Punishment Martinez.
"The Last Real Man" Silas Young and The Beer City Bruiser show up. Silas Young mocks Jay Lethal, and doesn't get what is so good about Lethal, or what makes Lethal think he is better than him. He mentions that he has beaten Lethal in the center of the ring, but now Lethal wants to play victim. He says Lethal ran his mouth, and he shut it. Silas says he has known people like him all his life, and that he has his number just like all the rest. Lethal shows up, and Silas and the Bruiser leave the ring. Lethal tells Silas to get back in the ring, and wonders if Silas is upset that he cannot sneak attack him. He calls out referee Todd Sinclair, and challenges him to a match to see if he is "the last real man" like he says he is. Silas sics The Bruiser on him instead, saying Lethal doesn't get what he wants from him, and instead he will get what he gives him. Silas then guests on commentary for the next match.
Jay Lethal beats The Beer City Bruiser by disqualification after Jay Lethal and "The Last Real Man" Silas Young brawl outside of the ring. After the match, Silas and The Bruiser continue to work on the leg of Lethal, but Bobby Fish rushes into the ring with a steel chair to make the save.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up. Before the next match, he talks about how Christopher Daniels fancies himself a ring general and managed to get the win in the recent Triple Threat Match at War of the Worlds. He then consults Colt Cabana, who says that Cody had Jay Lethal on his back in the Figure Four Leglock, consolidating Cody's belief that he should have won that match.
"The American Nightmare' Cody Rhodes beats "The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian. After the match, "Hangman" Adam Page shows up and attacks Kazarian, but "The Almighty" Christopher Daniels rushes in to make the save.
Saturday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for May 27, 2017
Results courtesy of dailywrestlingnews.com.
TJP beats Gran Metalik.
Heath Slater and Rhyno beat Curt Hawkins and Curtis Axel.
TJP beats Gran Metalik.
Heath Slater and Rhyno beat Curt Hawkins and Curtis Axel.
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for May 25, 2017
Bruce Prichard and Tyrus show up to start tonight's show. Prichard says he is an official within Impact Wrestling, and due to Ethan Carter III's actions last week, Tyrus is protecting him. After proclaiming that officials' security is not taken lightly, he says that EC3's actions are under review. He then focuses on the Impact Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship, and calls out Lashley. Lashley says he is the most dominant competitor in wrestling today, and that he is the man to beat who cannot be beat. He then asks who his next opponent at Slammiversary is, but before Prichard can answer, Ethan Carter III shows up and says he will soon become a three-time Impact World champ. Magnus shows up and says that not only do his credentials speak for themselves, but that Lashley has never faced him. Magnus tells EC3 to shut up, then says he will become #1 contender again and become World champ. Suddenly, "The Cowboy" James Storm shows up and says he should be the one facing Lashley, then tells EC3 to shut up and says he'll beat everyone else up. Prichard stops him and makes a Triple Threat Match for tonight between EC3, Storm and Magnus, with the winner becoming #1 contender for the Impact World title at Slammiversary. However, if any of the three competitors lay a hand on each other before the match takes place, there will be no match and the offending parties will be suspended. EC3 then dares Magnus to hit him, but Magnus does not hit him.
Ethan Carter III says he will be winning the Triple Threat Match tonight.
KM and Kongo Kong beat Braxton Sutter and Mahabali Shera. During the match, Sienna and Laurel Van Ness chase Allie into the ring only for both of them to be hit simultaneously by a cross body from Allie. However, this allows KM to get a schoolboy pin on Shera after Kongo Kong hits Shera with a headbutt, and KM grabs the tights during the schoolboy to get the win. After the match, both teams brawl their way to the back, then Laurel Van Ness and Sienna trap Allie in the ring and attack her. Suddenly, Rosemary shows up, but instead of attacking Allie, she spits green mist into Sienna's face before bringing down Laurel Van Ness. Rosemary then stares at Allie.
Veterans of War (Wilcox and Mayweather) beat Falahh Baah and Mario Bokara to continue to the finals of the Global Force Wrestling Tag Team Championship tournament.
Magnus says it is time to forget the past and focus on tonight. He says that the Triple Threat Match is a cerebral match, and that he has the smarts to become World champ again.
Josh Mathews shows up. He asks Jeremy Borash to join him in the ring, which he does. Josh says he has made quite a few mistakes, and has righted a few of them as he is now a Vice President of Impact Wrestling and he must conduct himself appropriately. He apologizes to Jeremy Borash, and extends his hand. Before Borash can shake his hand, Joseph Park shows up and tells him not to shake Josh's hand, and then recaps what has happened between Josh and JB so far. This causes Josh to change his tune and show his true colors, saying he wants Park and JB out of his life and that he should be on commentary, not JB. As for who Josh's tag team partner, Josh says he will be revealed when the time is right. Park says he and Josh might as well go at it right now after Josh insults him and JB some more, and Josh is okay with this, even going so far as to ask for a referee, who shows up. All of a sudden, Josh's partner reveals himself: Scott Steiner, who has not been seen in Impact Wrestling in years. JB flees through the crowd, and Josh hits Park with a low blow. As Scott puts Park in the Steiner Recliner, Josh dares JB - who has returned from the crowd - to get in the ring. JB retreats again, and Scott Steiner tries to chase after him. Josh says the tag team match between him and Jeremy Borash is on.
We hear from Moose, who calls the Impact Grand Championship the #1 title in Impact. He says that the round system works to his advantage, and that holding the title has made him a better competitor.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Eli Drake, but it isn't long before Moose tries to get his hands on him only to be held back by security. Eli Drake challenges Moose for the Impact Grand Championship. and Moose accepts. Eli Drake then attacks Moose, as does Chris Adonis, who attacks Moose from behind.
Josh Mathews replaces Jeremy Borash on commentary for the rest of the show.
Eddie and Alicia Edwards beats Davey Richards and Angelina Love after Alisha gets a schoolgirl pin on Alicia. After the match, Davey Richards attacks Eddie, handcuffs him to the bottom rope and chokes him before pulling out a table, which Angelina puts Alisha through.
We see Rockstar Spud in bed, who says the doctors want him to wait one more week before he gets his hands on Swoggle. It is then revealed that he is at his mother's house.
Ethan Carter III beats Magnus and "The Cowboy" James Storm by kneeing Storm out of the ring after a Last Call Superkick to Magnus to become #1 contender for the Impact Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship.
Ethan Carter III says he will be winning the Triple Threat Match tonight.
KM and Kongo Kong beat Braxton Sutter and Mahabali Shera. During the match, Sienna and Laurel Van Ness chase Allie into the ring only for both of them to be hit simultaneously by a cross body from Allie. However, this allows KM to get a schoolboy pin on Shera after Kongo Kong hits Shera with a headbutt, and KM grabs the tights during the schoolboy to get the win. After the match, both teams brawl their way to the back, then Laurel Van Ness and Sienna trap Allie in the ring and attack her. Suddenly, Rosemary shows up, but instead of attacking Allie, she spits green mist into Sienna's face before bringing down Laurel Van Ness. Rosemary then stares at Allie.
Veterans of War (Wilcox and Mayweather) beat Falahh Baah and Mario Bokara to continue to the finals of the Global Force Wrestling Tag Team Championship tournament.
Magnus says it is time to forget the past and focus on tonight. He says that the Triple Threat Match is a cerebral match, and that he has the smarts to become World champ again.
Josh Mathews shows up. He asks Jeremy Borash to join him in the ring, which he does. Josh says he has made quite a few mistakes, and has righted a few of them as he is now a Vice President of Impact Wrestling and he must conduct himself appropriately. He apologizes to Jeremy Borash, and extends his hand. Before Borash can shake his hand, Joseph Park shows up and tells him not to shake Josh's hand, and then recaps what has happened between Josh and JB so far. This causes Josh to change his tune and show his true colors, saying he wants Park and JB out of his life and that he should be on commentary, not JB. As for who Josh's tag team partner, Josh says he will be revealed when the time is right. Park says he and Josh might as well go at it right now after Josh insults him and JB some more, and Josh is okay with this, even going so far as to ask for a referee, who shows up. All of a sudden, Josh's partner reveals himself: Scott Steiner, who has not been seen in Impact Wrestling in years. JB flees through the crowd, and Josh hits Park with a low blow. As Scott puts Park in the Steiner Recliner, Josh dares JB - who has returned from the crowd - to get in the ring. JB retreats again, and Scott Steiner tries to chase after him. Josh says the tag team match between him and Jeremy Borash is on.
We hear from Moose, who calls the Impact Grand Championship the #1 title in Impact. He says that the round system works to his advantage, and that holding the title has made him a better competitor.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Eli Drake, but it isn't long before Moose tries to get his hands on him only to be held back by security. Eli Drake challenges Moose for the Impact Grand Championship. and Moose accepts. Eli Drake then attacks Moose, as does Chris Adonis, who attacks Moose from behind.
Josh Mathews replaces Jeremy Borash on commentary for the rest of the show.
Eddie and Alicia Edwards beats Davey Richards and Angelina Love after Alisha gets a schoolgirl pin on Alicia. After the match, Davey Richards attacks Eddie, handcuffs him to the bottom rope and chokes him before pulling out a table, which Angelina puts Alisha through.
We see Rockstar Spud in bed, who says the doctors want him to wait one more week before he gets his hands on Swoggle. It is then revealed that he is at his mother's house.
Ethan Carter III beats Magnus and "The Cowboy" James Storm by kneeing Storm out of the ring after a Last Call Superkick to Magnus to become #1 contender for the Impact Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship.
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 24, 2017
Aleister Black beats Curt Hawkins.
We see footage of Johnny Gargano being taken to the hospital after NXT TakeOver: Chicago.
We see footage from last Saturday, where Ember Moon is sitting on the sidelines and unable to make an impact in the Triple Threat Match for the NXT Women's Championship. She hopes that Asuka retains the NXT Women's Championship so that she can take it from her and deal the final blow. She then says that time heals all wounds, but battle scars are forever.
In footage from after NXT TakeOver: Chicago, Kayla Braxton interviews Asuka, who says nobody can stand toe-to-toe with her and that the NXT Women's Championship is hers.
In footage from after NXT TakeOver: Chicago, Kayla Braxton interviews Roderick Strong, who says that he has overcome the odds yet again and that when you bring his family up, he will end you.
The Velveteen Dream, formerly known as Patrick Clark, beats Robert Anthony.
In footage from after NXT TakeOver: Chicago, Kayla Braxton interviews "The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne. He knew he would walk away with the WWE United Kingdom Championship, and now everything is his.
In footage from after NXT TakeOver: Chicago, Kayla Braxton interviews Bobby Roode, says Hideo Itami is not even in his league. As for what's next, it's up to him to decide.
Next week on NXT: Bobby Roode's glorious celebration!
Drew McIntyre beats Wesley Blake.
We see footage of Johnny Gargano being taken to the hospital after NXT TakeOver: Chicago.
We see footage from last Saturday, where Ember Moon is sitting on the sidelines and unable to make an impact in the Triple Threat Match for the NXT Women's Championship. She hopes that Asuka retains the NXT Women's Championship so that she can take it from her and deal the final blow. She then says that time heals all wounds, but battle scars are forever.
In footage from after NXT TakeOver: Chicago, Kayla Braxton interviews Asuka, who says nobody can stand toe-to-toe with her and that the NXT Women's Championship is hers.
In footage from after NXT TakeOver: Chicago, Kayla Braxton interviews Roderick Strong, who says that he has overcome the odds yet again and that when you bring his family up, he will end you.
The Velveteen Dream, formerly known as Patrick Clark, beats Robert Anthony.
In footage from after NXT TakeOver: Chicago, Kayla Braxton interviews "The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne. He knew he would walk away with the WWE United Kingdom Championship, and now everything is his.
In footage from after NXT TakeOver: Chicago, Kayla Braxton interviews Bobby Roode, says Hideo Itami is not even in his league. As for what's next, it's up to him to decide.
Next week on NXT: Bobby Roode's glorious celebration!
Drew McIntyre beats Wesley Blake.
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
205:Alive - 205 Live recap for May 23, 2017
The show starts with The Brian Kendrick explaining their feud so far from his point of view.
Rich Swann beats Ariya Daivari. After the match, Swann is pushed off the top turnbuckle by Noam Dar.
Neville and Austin Aries are interviewed via satellite. Neville says that his match at Extreme Rules is no challenge, and that he is amazed that Austin Aries has another chance at the Cruiserweight Championship. Aries reminds him that the first time, he raked his eyes, and the second time, he got himself disqualified. He tells Neville that he is not the first to either put obstacles in his path or have other people take him out for them, and that at Extreme Rules, when he locks in the Last Chancery, he will take the Cruiserweight title. Neville tells him his "fairy tale" is just that: a fairy tale.
Cedric Alexander beats Johnny Boone in his first match in three months after coming back from injury.
Drew Gulak asks the fans to support him in his campaign for a 205 Live without high-flying.
Akira Tozawa beats The Brian Kendrick in a Street Fight with a senton from the top of a ring post onto a table.
Rich Swann beats Ariya Daivari. After the match, Swann is pushed off the top turnbuckle by Noam Dar.
Neville and Austin Aries are interviewed via satellite. Neville says that his match at Extreme Rules is no challenge, and that he is amazed that Austin Aries has another chance at the Cruiserweight Championship. Aries reminds him that the first time, he raked his eyes, and the second time, he got himself disqualified. He tells Neville that he is not the first to either put obstacles in his path or have other people take him out for them, and that at Extreme Rules, when he locks in the Last Chancery, he will take the Cruiserweight title. Neville tells him his "fairy tale" is just that: a fairy tale.
Cedric Alexander beats Johnny Boone in his first match in three months after coming back from injury.
Drew Gulak asks the fans to support him in his campaign for a 205 Live without high-flying.
Akira Tozawa beats The Brian Kendrick in a Street Fight with a senton from the top of a ring post onto a table.
Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for May 23, 2017
The show starts with a police escort, followed by The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh) rolling out the Persian rug for Jinder Mahal.
Commissioner Shane McMahon shows up to start tonight's show. In four weeks, at Money In The Bank, Randy Orton will have his championship rematch against Jinder Mahal. Also, the Money In The Bank Ladder Match will take place, with the winner getting a guaranteed contract for a shot at the WWE Championship. The five participants for this year's Money In The Bank Ladder Match are AJ Styles, Baron Corbin, Sami Zayn, Dolph Ziggler and Kevin Owens. When Owens shows up, he is told by Shane that he is not one of the five participants...but "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura is. Not surprisingly, Owens calls Shane out on everyone else in the match but AJ Styles won at Backlash, because he beat Styles at Backlash (even though Ziggler also lost at the event). Shane puts Owens in the match and makes him the sixth participant no questions asked. Corbin tells Owens to shut up, and tells Sami Zayn he has no chance and they might as well give him the briefcase. Styles tells SmackDown Live this is the house that he built, and regardless of who he's up against, he'll show them why he's the franchise player when he takes the briefcase. Sami Zayn says he has respect for what Styles has done, but as he says he's here for the same thing, Corbin tells him he's riding high on a fluke victory at Backlash. Sami tells him that victory is no fluke, and if Corbin wants to keep running his mouth, he has no problem making it double or nothing and that they don't need to wait until then. Ziggler says he has won the Money In The Bank Ladder Match before and cashed in successfully, and that he will be damned if he doesn't do it again. Nakamura tells Ziggler he may as well call him "Mr. Money In The Bank." Shane then puts Corbin in a match against Sami Zayn tonight, and Dolph Ziggler and Kevin Owens will take on AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura tonight, as well.
Becky Lynch and Charlotte beat Carmella and Natalya with a Disarmher to Carmella after Naomi kicks James Ellsworth off the apron.
Sami Zayn gets a surprise pinfall on Baron Corbin mere seconds after their match starts, and Baron Corbin brutally attacks Sami Zayn after the match, sending the assault into the crowd. After referees try to restore order, Baron Corbin walks away and Sami Zayn is placed on a stretcher.
We see footage of Sami Zayn being pushed out on a stretcher during the break.
AJ Styles talks with "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura backstage. Styles admits they have history, and tells him to follow his lead in tonight's tag team match. Nakamura tells him he will be winning the Money In The Bank Ladder Match and turning his house into his playground.
It's time for another Fashion Files. Just when Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) are about to clean out their desk and turn in their badges to Commissioner Shane McMahon, Shane puts them both in singles matches against The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) later tonight.
It's time for the WWE Championship celebration with Jinder Mahal and The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh). Jinder Mahal says that the people booed him then for being different from them, but now they boo him for exposing them. He says that Randy Orton is on the decline - just like America - that he is already the greatest WWE Champion of all time, and that nothing will spoil his celebration, as this is about him as he celebrates for his people, for Punjab and for India. He then speaks in Punjabi, and then the celebration caps off with a massive amount of pyro.
We see another vignette of Lana dancing.
Tyler Breeze quickly beats Jey Uso as Jey is on the microphone and Fandango shoots at him with a water gun. Then, Fandango beats Jimmy Uso just as quickly as Jey chases after Breeze and a distracted Jimmy pulls off Breeze's wig, allowing Fandango the same schoolboy pin opportunity as Breeze. After the match, Breezango challenges The Usos to a SmackDown tag team title rematch, and after the referee talks with people in the back, the tag team title rematch is on.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships against Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango).
Commissioner Shane McMahon is met by Natalya backstage, who asks for a shot at the SmackDown Women's Title. Suddenly, James Ellsworth and Carmella show up, and Carmella wants a shot, too. Becky Lynch also shows up wanting a shot, as does Tamina and Charlotte Flair. Shane makes a match for next week, where the five of them will compete in a Fatal 5-Way where the winner faces Naomi for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship at Money In The Bank.
Tonight on 205 Live: Akira Tozawa vs. The Brian Kendrick in a Street Fight! Kendrick says Tozawa has continuously disrespected him, but tonight is the last time, as tonight's match has no rules and that Tozawa will learn his final lesson.
"The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura and AJ Styles beat Kevin Owens and Dolph Ziggler.
On Talking Smack, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) make their first blue brand appearance since the Superstar Shake-Up.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Commissioner Shane McMahon shows up to start tonight's show. In four weeks, at Money In The Bank, Randy Orton will have his championship rematch against Jinder Mahal. Also, the Money In The Bank Ladder Match will take place, with the winner getting a guaranteed contract for a shot at the WWE Championship. The five participants for this year's Money In The Bank Ladder Match are AJ Styles, Baron Corbin, Sami Zayn, Dolph Ziggler and Kevin Owens. When Owens shows up, he is told by Shane that he is not one of the five participants...but "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura is. Not surprisingly, Owens calls Shane out on everyone else in the match but AJ Styles won at Backlash, because he beat Styles at Backlash (even though Ziggler also lost at the event). Shane puts Owens in the match and makes him the sixth participant no questions asked. Corbin tells Owens to shut up, and tells Sami Zayn he has no chance and they might as well give him the briefcase. Styles tells SmackDown Live this is the house that he built, and regardless of who he's up against, he'll show them why he's the franchise player when he takes the briefcase. Sami Zayn says he has respect for what Styles has done, but as he says he's here for the same thing, Corbin tells him he's riding high on a fluke victory at Backlash. Sami tells him that victory is no fluke, and if Corbin wants to keep running his mouth, he has no problem making it double or nothing and that they don't need to wait until then. Ziggler says he has won the Money In The Bank Ladder Match before and cashed in successfully, and that he will be damned if he doesn't do it again. Nakamura tells Ziggler he may as well call him "Mr. Money In The Bank." Shane then puts Corbin in a match against Sami Zayn tonight, and Dolph Ziggler and Kevin Owens will take on AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura tonight, as well.
Becky Lynch and Charlotte beat Carmella and Natalya with a Disarmher to Carmella after Naomi kicks James Ellsworth off the apron.
Sami Zayn gets a surprise pinfall on Baron Corbin mere seconds after their match starts, and Baron Corbin brutally attacks Sami Zayn after the match, sending the assault into the crowd. After referees try to restore order, Baron Corbin walks away and Sami Zayn is placed on a stretcher.
We see footage of Sami Zayn being pushed out on a stretcher during the break.
AJ Styles talks with "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura backstage. Styles admits they have history, and tells him to follow his lead in tonight's tag team match. Nakamura tells him he will be winning the Money In The Bank Ladder Match and turning his house into his playground.
It's time for another Fashion Files. Just when Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) are about to clean out their desk and turn in their badges to Commissioner Shane McMahon, Shane puts them both in singles matches against The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) later tonight.
It's time for the WWE Championship celebration with Jinder Mahal and The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh). Jinder Mahal says that the people booed him then for being different from them, but now they boo him for exposing them. He says that Randy Orton is on the decline - just like America - that he is already the greatest WWE Champion of all time, and that nothing will spoil his celebration, as this is about him as he celebrates for his people, for Punjab and for India. He then speaks in Punjabi, and then the celebration caps off with a massive amount of pyro.
We see another vignette of Lana dancing.
Tyler Breeze quickly beats Jey Uso as Jey is on the microphone and Fandango shoots at him with a water gun. Then, Fandango beats Jimmy Uso just as quickly as Jey chases after Breeze and a distracted Jimmy pulls off Breeze's wig, allowing Fandango the same schoolboy pin opportunity as Breeze. After the match, Breezango challenges The Usos to a SmackDown tag team title rematch, and after the referee talks with people in the back, the tag team title rematch is on.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships against Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango).
Commissioner Shane McMahon is met by Natalya backstage, who asks for a shot at the SmackDown Women's Title. Suddenly, James Ellsworth and Carmella show up, and Carmella wants a shot, too. Becky Lynch also shows up wanting a shot, as does Tamina and Charlotte Flair. Shane makes a match for next week, where the five of them will compete in a Fatal 5-Way where the winner faces Naomi for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship at Money In The Bank.
Tonight on 205 Live: Akira Tozawa vs. The Brian Kendrick in a Street Fight! Kendrick says Tozawa has continuously disrespected him, but tonight is the last time, as tonight's match has no rules and that Tozawa will learn his final lesson.
"The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura and AJ Styles beat Kevin Owens and Dolph Ziggler.
On Talking Smack, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) make their first blue brand appearance since the Superstar Shake-Up.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Monday, May 22, 2017
Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 22, 2017
Bray Wyatt shows up. He tells everyone to stand up as "the slaves of the beast" will be freed and that he is their true savior. He says that "The Beast" is all around us in the form of a leash that society wraps around everyone's necks, and that he will beat "The Beast" Brock Lesnar and "feast on his black heart." At Extreme Rules, four men will suffer and he will begin his crusade, as only he can protect the WWE Universe. Bray goes on to say he sacrificed Seth Rollins and Samoa Joe, as there are no friends and only followers in his world. Bray Wyatt then says he is the only one who can beat Bray Wyatt. He also goes on to say that Roman Reigns' yard means nothing when he owns the world. Roman Reigns shows up, and tells Bray Wyatt that if he is going to run his mouth in his yard, he should at least say it to his face. Bray laughs, then says only he will face Lesnar. Roman says that is not happening, and that he will be the one to do it. As Roman contemplates how to get Bray Wyatt out of his yard, General Manager Kurt Angle shows up and makes Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt official...and it's next.
Roman Reigns beats Bray Wyatt by disqualification. Samoa Joe shows up not long after Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt starts, and puts Roman in the Coaquina Clutch. Roman fights back, but Bray attacks him until Joe puts him in the Coaquina Clutch. Seth Rollins shoes up and takes Joe out of the equation, then Roman hits Bray with a Superman Punch.
Backstage, Roman Reigns tells Seth Rollins he does not need his help, but Seth says he was out there for Samoa Joe. General Manager Kurt Angle shows up and puts them in a tag team match against Bray Wyatt and Samoa Joe. "The Drifter" Elias Samson shows up playing his guitar, and Angle puts him in his main roster debut match tonight against Dean Ambrose.
Before the next match, The Brian Kendrick reminds the commentary team from backstage that he is the teacher and that Akira Tozawa is the student.
Akira Tozawa beats Ariya Daivari. After the match, The Brian Kendrick states that he will destroy Tozawa in their Street Fight tomorrow night on 205 Live.
Charly Caruso interviews Sasha Banks, who says that she will get Alicia Fox out of her hair tonight. Alicia then shows up with Noam Dar, but Sasha Banks is not scared of either of them.
"The Drifter" Elias Samson plays guitar and sings in the center of the ring before the match. The Miz and Maryse also guest on commentary for the next match.
"The Drifter" Elias Samson beats Dean Ambrose by disqualification after The Miz rushes into the ring and attacks Samson on purpose to get Ambrose disqualified. Ambrose chases Miz, and eventually gets his hands on him. Before Ambrose can give Miz what for for getting him disqualified, Samson attacks him from behind and hits him with a swinging neckbreaker.
Big Cass finds out that Enzo Amore has been attacked backstage.
After the break, Enzo Amore is conscious. He is helped out of the arena, and General Manager Kurt Angle assures that he will get to the bottom of who attacked him.
Before the next match, Finn Balor shows up. As he is talking on the microphone about the Fatal 5-Way Match at Extreme Rules, Paul Heyman shows up and announces that Brock Lesnar will victimize Bray Wyatt if he wins the Fatal 5-Way Match, and that anyone else who wins it will meet the same fate. However, he tells Finn Balor that he is "nobody's victim," but that he is not an underdog, either. Heyman calls Finn Balor the most talented in-ring performer in WWE today, then knows that he knows he treats Brock Lesnar the same as the rest of his Fatal 5-Way opponents, and wishes him luck at Extreme Rules as he knows he can take his opponents to the extreme, something he knows quite a bit about. Finn Balor shakes his hand after Heyman says he looks forward to Brock Lesnar facing Finn Balor, then hands him a message to hand to Lesnar: he will win at Extreme Rules and take back the championship he never lost.
Finn Balor beats Karl Anderson.
Sasha Banks beats Alicia Fox. After the match, Noam Dar confronts Sasha Banks only to get slapped. Alicia Fox then attacks Sasha Banks from behind and lays her out.
Kalisto talks with Apollo Crews with backstage, wanting to know why he is fighting Titus O'Neil's battle and asks if he attacked Enzo Amore. Apollo says no, and says that he is keeping his options open. Titus O'Neil shows up thinking Kalisto wants to join the Titus brand, but Kalisto says that's not happening. Titus tells Kalisto he messed up, and that he will pay for it in the ring against Apollo.
We see a video from Goldust, who says that he is back in the director's chair and that he controls how and when his next film will end. He states that "The Golden Age" is back.
Charly Caruso interview Alexa Bliss, and we see the aftermath of Alexa's kendo stick attack on Bayley from last week. Alexa Bliss says she wants to do it again, and this time she wants to leave welts on Bayley's entire body as she is not capable of going extreme. She promises to make an example out of Mickie James tonight.
Kalisto beats Apollo Crews.
Matt Hardy beats Sheamus after Jeff Hardy takes out Cesaro outside of the ring, distracting Sheamus. After the match, it is announced that Sheamus and Cesaro will defend the Raw Tag Team Championships in a Steel Cage Match at Extreme Rules.
Austin Aries beats Tony Nese with a Guillotine Choke into a Last Chancery as Neville watches from ringside. After the match, Neville shows his disappointment with Nese by attacking him and putting him in the Rings of Saturn.
Alexa Bliss beats Mickie James. After the match, Alexa Biss picks up a kendo stick from underneath the ring and smashes it into Mickie James' back. Bayley rushes into the ring and gets the kendo stick away from her.
Samoa Joe and Bray Wyatt beat Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. During the match, Joe ducks a Superman Punch, and Roman bumps into Seth without punching him. Seth confronts Roman for this, and Bray Wyatt drags Roman out of the ring, distracting Seth and allowing Samoa Joe to lock in the Coaquina Clutch, sending Seth into unconsciousness. After the match, General Manager Kurt Angle is watching the aftermath when Finn Balor wants a match with one of the men in the ring. Angle puts him in a Triple Threat match against two: Samoa Joe and Bray Wyatt. Angle then puts Roman and Seth in a match against each other next week.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Roman Reigns beats Bray Wyatt by disqualification. Samoa Joe shows up not long after Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt starts, and puts Roman in the Coaquina Clutch. Roman fights back, but Bray attacks him until Joe puts him in the Coaquina Clutch. Seth Rollins shoes up and takes Joe out of the equation, then Roman hits Bray with a Superman Punch.
Backstage, Roman Reigns tells Seth Rollins he does not need his help, but Seth says he was out there for Samoa Joe. General Manager Kurt Angle shows up and puts them in a tag team match against Bray Wyatt and Samoa Joe. "The Drifter" Elias Samson shows up playing his guitar, and Angle puts him in his main roster debut match tonight against Dean Ambrose.
Before the next match, The Brian Kendrick reminds the commentary team from backstage that he is the teacher and that Akira Tozawa is the student.
Akira Tozawa beats Ariya Daivari. After the match, The Brian Kendrick states that he will destroy Tozawa in their Street Fight tomorrow night on 205 Live.
Charly Caruso interviews Sasha Banks, who says that she will get Alicia Fox out of her hair tonight. Alicia then shows up with Noam Dar, but Sasha Banks is not scared of either of them.
"The Drifter" Elias Samson plays guitar and sings in the center of the ring before the match. The Miz and Maryse also guest on commentary for the next match.
"The Drifter" Elias Samson beats Dean Ambrose by disqualification after The Miz rushes into the ring and attacks Samson on purpose to get Ambrose disqualified. Ambrose chases Miz, and eventually gets his hands on him. Before Ambrose can give Miz what for for getting him disqualified, Samson attacks him from behind and hits him with a swinging neckbreaker.
Big Cass finds out that Enzo Amore has been attacked backstage.
After the break, Enzo Amore is conscious. He is helped out of the arena, and General Manager Kurt Angle assures that he will get to the bottom of who attacked him.
Before the next match, Finn Balor shows up. As he is talking on the microphone about the Fatal 5-Way Match at Extreme Rules, Paul Heyman shows up and announces that Brock Lesnar will victimize Bray Wyatt if he wins the Fatal 5-Way Match, and that anyone else who wins it will meet the same fate. However, he tells Finn Balor that he is "nobody's victim," but that he is not an underdog, either. Heyman calls Finn Balor the most talented in-ring performer in WWE today, then knows that he knows he treats Brock Lesnar the same as the rest of his Fatal 5-Way opponents, and wishes him luck at Extreme Rules as he knows he can take his opponents to the extreme, something he knows quite a bit about. Finn Balor shakes his hand after Heyman says he looks forward to Brock Lesnar facing Finn Balor, then hands him a message to hand to Lesnar: he will win at Extreme Rules and take back the championship he never lost.
Finn Balor beats Karl Anderson.
Sasha Banks beats Alicia Fox. After the match, Noam Dar confronts Sasha Banks only to get slapped. Alicia Fox then attacks Sasha Banks from behind and lays her out.
Kalisto talks with Apollo Crews with backstage, wanting to know why he is fighting Titus O'Neil's battle and asks if he attacked Enzo Amore. Apollo says no, and says that he is keeping his options open. Titus O'Neil shows up thinking Kalisto wants to join the Titus brand, but Kalisto says that's not happening. Titus tells Kalisto he messed up, and that he will pay for it in the ring against Apollo.
We see a video from Goldust, who says that he is back in the director's chair and that he controls how and when his next film will end. He states that "The Golden Age" is back.
Charly Caruso interview Alexa Bliss, and we see the aftermath of Alexa's kendo stick attack on Bayley from last week. Alexa Bliss says she wants to do it again, and this time she wants to leave welts on Bayley's entire body as she is not capable of going extreme. She promises to make an example out of Mickie James tonight.
Kalisto beats Apollo Crews.
Matt Hardy beats Sheamus after Jeff Hardy takes out Cesaro outside of the ring, distracting Sheamus. After the match, it is announced that Sheamus and Cesaro will defend the Raw Tag Team Championships in a Steel Cage Match at Extreme Rules.
Austin Aries beats Tony Nese with a Guillotine Choke into a Last Chancery as Neville watches from ringside. After the match, Neville shows his disappointment with Nese by attacking him and putting him in the Rings of Saturn.
Alexa Bliss beats Mickie James. After the match, Alexa Biss picks up a kendo stick from underneath the ring and smashes it into Mickie James' back. Bayley rushes into the ring and gets the kendo stick away from her.
Samoa Joe and Bray Wyatt beat Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. During the match, Joe ducks a Superman Punch, and Roman bumps into Seth without punching him. Seth confronts Roman for this, and Bray Wyatt drags Roman out of the ring, distracting Seth and allowing Samoa Joe to lock in the Coaquina Clutch, sending Seth into unconsciousness. After the match, General Manager Kurt Angle is watching the aftermath when Finn Balor wants a match with one of the men in the ring. Angle puts him in a Triple Threat match against two: Samoa Joe and Bray Wyatt. Angle then puts Roman and Seth in a match against each other next week.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Backlash 2017 - The LIVE Results
Dolph Ziggler says he is prepared for "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura, as there is no footage of him before tonight and that he will be the one delivering tonight, not Nakamura. He says his match with Nakamura will be a clinic, and that all the fans will be let down when Nakamura tonight. Ziggler also announces that their match is the first one on the card.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Sami Zayn in the Social Media Lounge. Sami Zayn says he has a shot at beating Baron Corbin tonight. As for whether or not he has gotten better opportunities since moving to SmackDown Live, he feels there has been more opportunities to mix it up with amazing competitors. Also, Sami Zayn - on the question of what his secret is to a positive attitude - says it's all about looking ahead.
"The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger beats Aiden English.
"The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura beats Dolph Ziggler in his main roster debut.
Before the next match, Tyler Breeze shows up dressed as a janitor. (He pretends to be one on the apron during the match.)
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships against Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) in a comedic match. During the match, Tyler Breeze dresses up as a janitor and an old woman, which is well received by the crowd.
Sami Zayn beats Baron Corbin.
We see a sneak peak at a new Rocket League video by UpUpDownDown, followed by an announcement that Xavier Woods will be at the Rocket League Championship Series on June 2nd.
After The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh) roll the Persian rug out for Jinder Mahal, Jinder says Chicago, Illinois is full of haters who hate him for how he looks and talks. He says he will turn the hatred into something almost holy. He is a peaceful man, but he is an animal when provoked, and he will turn the WWE Universe into believers and prove he is the modern day Maharaja when he wins the WWE Championship.
The Welcoming Committee (Natalya, Carmella, Tamina) beat Charlotte Flair, Naomi and Becky Lynch after Becky Lynch submits to Natalya's Sharpshooter.
Kevin Owens retains the WWE United States Championship against AJ Styles by count-out after countering a Styles Clash on a commentary table by sending Styles' right foot into an opening on said table, causing his foot to be caught in some cords. After the match, Owens superkicks Styles as the referee frees Styles from the cords. Styles has to be helped to the back after the match.
Luke Harper beats Erick Rowan.
Jinder Mahal beats Randy Orton - who is distracted with both of The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh) - with a Cobra Clutch slam from behind to win the WWE Championship!
On Talking Smack, "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger ponders his future in WWE.
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for May 20, 2017
This week's episode features matches from Honor Rising 2017.
Los Ingobernables de Japon (Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, Sanada) beats Tiger Mask, Delirious, Jushin "Thunder" Liger after Sanada beats Delirious by submission.
Hirooki Goto retains the NEVER Openweight Championship against Punishment Martinez. Martinez smiles at Goto before leaving.
Bullet Club (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega) beats The Briscoe Brothers (Jay and Mark Briscoe), Will Ospreay and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada with a Cross Rhodes to Will Ospreay.
Los Ingobernables de Japon (Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, Sanada) beats Tiger Mask, Delirious, Jushin "Thunder" Liger after Sanada beats Delirious by submission.
Hirooki Goto retains the NEVER Openweight Championship against Punishment Martinez. Martinez smiles at Goto before leaving.
Bullet Club (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega) beats The Briscoe Brothers (Jay and Mark Briscoe), Will Ospreay and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada with a Cross Rhodes to Will Ospreay.
NXT TakeOver: Chicago - The Results
During the pre-show, Kayla Braxton interviews Roderick Strong, who warns Eric Young not to mention his family again.
During the pre-show, Ember Moon announces that due to her injury, she will be out of action for six months.
Before the next match, Roderick Strong comes out from the crowd and takes out Killian Dain and Alexander Wolfe before focusing on Eric Young in the ring.
Roderick Strong beats Eric Young after knocking him off the top rope into Killian Dain and Alexander Wolfe before hitting the double knee backbreaker.
Jim Ross guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne beats Tyler Bate to win the WWE United Kingdom Championship after a fierce battle between both men.
Asuka retains the NXT Women's Championship against Nikki Cross and Ruby Riot in a chaotic three-way dance after hitting a sliding drop kick and pinning both women.
We see the vignette for "The Velveteen Dream" Patrick Clark again, and this time it is announced that he is coming to NXT this Wednesday.
Bobby Roode retains the NXT Championship against Hideo Itami after hitting two Glorious DDTs in a row.
Kevin Owens and Milwaukee Brewers player Eric Thames is in the crowd, as is Sami Zayn, Pat Patterson and Kassius Ohno.
Triple H will be on Facebook Live to give his insights on the results of NXT TakeOver: Chicago after the show.
The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) retain the NXT Tag Team Championships in a hard-fought Ladder Match against #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa). After the match, #DIY get a standing ovation. Just before they head to the back, Ciampa tosses Gargano head-first into the mini-tron and assaults him, turning heel and effectively ending #DIY after kneeing Gargano in the head and slamming him off the commentary table into a table to the outside next to the stage. Gargano has to receive immediate medical attention and has to be taken out on a stretcher as Gargano sits on the commentary table, disappointed with Gargano as the show ends.
Saturday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for May 20, 2017
Results courtesy of prowrestling.wikia.com.
Nia Jax beats Dana Brooke.
Rich Swann beats Ariya Daivari.
Nia Jax beats Dana Brooke.
Rich Swann beats Ariya Daivari.
Friday, May 19, 2017
WWE United Kingdom Championship Special - The Results
We get a closer look at Wolfgang and Joseph Conners.
Despite injured ribs, Wolfgang beats Joseph Conners after Spearing him in mid-air before the Swanton Bomb.
TJP and The Brian Kendrick beat Dan Moloney and Rich Swann after Kendrick grabs Moloney's tights during the inside cradle.
We see footage from after Night One of the WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament, where Trent Seven says that his isn't very badly hurt. Suddenly, "The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne shows up, and after Trent Seven turns his back, Dunne slams his hurt arm into the nearby wall.
We get a closer look at "The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne and Trent Seven.
"The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne beats Trent Seven to become #1 contender for the WWE United Kingdom Championship at NXT TakeOver: Chicago. After the match, he said he warned everyone that people would get hurt, and that the goal remains the same: he is taking what is rightfully his by any means necessary.
Tyler Bate retains the WWE United Kingdom Championship against Mark Andrews. After the match, "The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne and shoves Mark Andrews to the ground as he is being helped to the back. William Regal shows up, putting an end to any other ideas Dunne may have, and gets in the ring with Tyler Bate. Dunne gets in the ring, and Regal watches as both Dunne and Bate stare down. Dunne extends his hand, but Bate does not trust him and would rather he continue to stare him down as the show ends.
Despite injured ribs, Wolfgang beats Joseph Conners after Spearing him in mid-air before the Swanton Bomb.
TJP and The Brian Kendrick beat Dan Moloney and Rich Swann after Kendrick grabs Moloney's tights during the inside cradle.
We see footage from after Night One of the WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament, where Trent Seven says that his isn't very badly hurt. Suddenly, "The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne shows up, and after Trent Seven turns his back, Dunne slams his hurt arm into the nearby wall.
We get a closer look at "The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne and Trent Seven.
"The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne beats Trent Seven to become #1 contender for the WWE United Kingdom Championship at NXT TakeOver: Chicago. After the match, he said he warned everyone that people would get hurt, and that the goal remains the same: he is taking what is rightfully his by any means necessary.
Tyler Bate retains the WWE United Kingdom Championship against Mark Andrews. After the match, "The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne and shoves Mark Andrews to the ground as he is being helped to the back. William Regal shows up, putting an end to any other ideas Dunne may have, and gets in the ring with Tyler Bate. Dunne gets in the ring, and Regal watches as both Dunne and Bate stare down. Dunne extends his hand, but Bate does not trust him and would rather he continue to stare him down as the show ends.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for May 18, 2017
The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) beat Laredo Kid and Garza Jr. to continue to the next round of the Global Force Wrestling Tag Team Championship Tournament after Diamante gets involved in the match.
Josh Mathews is ticked off again, this time with the fans.
Magnus confronts Bruce Prichard for putting him in a match with Matt Morgan before he faced Alberto El Patron, and blames Prichard for him losing the Global Force Wrestling Global Championship. Prichard says he had nothing to do with him tapping out to the Cross Arm Breaker, and until Magnus gets himself back into title contention, there is nothing he can do for him.
We see a video package of last week's brawl between Kongo Kong and Braxton Sutter.
Kongo Kong beats Braxton Sutter. After the match, KM and Sienna attack Sutter while Laurel Van Ness holds Allie back, but Mahabali Shera shows up and wants a piece of Kongo Kong. Sutter gets his hands on the microphone and calls KM out, wanting KM and Kongo Kong in a tag team match against him and Mahabali Shera next week.
We see a video package about the history of the X Division.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Karen Jarrett, who makes a mixed tag match between the team of Eddie and Alicia Edwards and the team of Davey Richards and Angelina Love official for next week. Magnus shows up and then heads in another direction, and Karen wants to know where he is going.
Magnus guests on commentary for the next match. Before the match begins, "The Cowboy" James Storm tries to hit Ethan Carter III with a leather belt, but EC3 rolls out of the ring and gets back in for a sneak attack as soon as Storm turns his back
"The Cowboy" James Storm beats Ethan Carter III by disqualification after EC3 tries to use Storm's leather belt as a weapon only for referee Brian Stifler to take it away from him, resulting in EC3 beating him up and whipping him in the back with it. During the match, as James Storm tries to use his leather strap again (but cannot), Magnus stands up from commentary and gets ejected by referees and Bruce Prichard as a result. After the match, Storm hits EC3 with a Backstabber and tries to hit him with the Last Call Superkick only for Magnus to rush back into the ring and grab his leg, dragging him out of the ring. As security shows up and tells Magnus to leave again, Magnus gets in the ring and argues with EC3. Bruce Prichard shows up, and after showing his displeasure with not having a main event for Slammiversary 15, he re-signs EC3 vs. Storm to for next week to decide a #1 contender for the Impact Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship...and adds Magnus into the mix to make it a three-way dance. After Magnus leaves, Prichard tells EC3 to find a mirror again so he can find his balls. This angers EC3, who assaults Prichard in retaliation.
We see a video package of how Rockstar Spud is doing. Next week, he defies doctors' orders to get his hands on Swoggle for attacking him with a hammer.
Sienna retains the Global Force Wrestling Women's Championship against ODB.
Jeremy Borash shows up with papers in his hand. He thanks the fans for their support, then announces that due to the attorney he has hired, he is reinstated to commentary immediately. When Josh Mathews asks who the attorney is, it is none other than Joseph Park, who has not been seen in Impact Wrestling in quite some time. Park announces that Borash will return to and retain his position as lead announcer on commentary. Josh insults Joseph Park, saying everyone knows he is Abyss. Joseph Park responds by saying he now wants to fight him, and that Borash wants to fight him, too. He challenges Josh Mathews to a tag team match at Slammiversary 15, and an angry Josh Mathews leaves to find a tag team partner in the back.
Low-Ki retains the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship against Trevor Lee and Andrew Everett in an Ultimate X Match.
Josh Mathews is ticked off again, this time with the fans.
Magnus confronts Bruce Prichard for putting him in a match with Matt Morgan before he faced Alberto El Patron, and blames Prichard for him losing the Global Force Wrestling Global Championship. Prichard says he had nothing to do with him tapping out to the Cross Arm Breaker, and until Magnus gets himself back into title contention, there is nothing he can do for him.
We see a video package of last week's brawl between Kongo Kong and Braxton Sutter.
Kongo Kong beats Braxton Sutter. After the match, KM and Sienna attack Sutter while Laurel Van Ness holds Allie back, but Mahabali Shera shows up and wants a piece of Kongo Kong. Sutter gets his hands on the microphone and calls KM out, wanting KM and Kongo Kong in a tag team match against him and Mahabali Shera next week.
We see a video package about the history of the X Division.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Karen Jarrett, who makes a mixed tag match between the team of Eddie and Alicia Edwards and the team of Davey Richards and Angelina Love official for next week. Magnus shows up and then heads in another direction, and Karen wants to know where he is going.
Magnus guests on commentary for the next match. Before the match begins, "The Cowboy" James Storm tries to hit Ethan Carter III with a leather belt, but EC3 rolls out of the ring and gets back in for a sneak attack as soon as Storm turns his back
"The Cowboy" James Storm beats Ethan Carter III by disqualification after EC3 tries to use Storm's leather belt as a weapon only for referee Brian Stifler to take it away from him, resulting in EC3 beating him up and whipping him in the back with it. During the match, as James Storm tries to use his leather strap again (but cannot), Magnus stands up from commentary and gets ejected by referees and Bruce Prichard as a result. After the match, Storm hits EC3 with a Backstabber and tries to hit him with the Last Call Superkick only for Magnus to rush back into the ring and grab his leg, dragging him out of the ring. As security shows up and tells Magnus to leave again, Magnus gets in the ring and argues with EC3. Bruce Prichard shows up, and after showing his displeasure with not having a main event for Slammiversary 15, he re-signs EC3 vs. Storm to for next week to decide a #1 contender for the Impact Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship...and adds Magnus into the mix to make it a three-way dance. After Magnus leaves, Prichard tells EC3 to find a mirror again so he can find his balls. This angers EC3, who assaults Prichard in retaliation.
We see a video package of how Rockstar Spud is doing. Next week, he defies doctors' orders to get his hands on Swoggle for attacking him with a hammer.
Sienna retains the Global Force Wrestling Women's Championship against ODB.
Jeremy Borash shows up with papers in his hand. He thanks the fans for their support, then announces that due to the attorney he has hired, he is reinstated to commentary immediately. When Josh Mathews asks who the attorney is, it is none other than Joseph Park, who has not been seen in Impact Wrestling in quite some time. Park announces that Borash will return to and retain his position as lead announcer on commentary. Josh insults Joseph Park, saying everyone knows he is Abyss. Joseph Park responds by saying he now wants to fight him, and that Borash wants to fight him, too. He challenges Josh Mathews to a tag team match at Slammiversary 15, and an angry Josh Mathews leaves to find a tag team partner in the back.
Low-Ki retains the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship against Trevor Lee and Andrew Everett in an Ultimate X Match.
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 17, 2017
We see footage from earlier today of Bobby Roode with a man carrying his bags outside of Full Sail University.
Drew McIntyre beats Sean Maluta. After the match, Kayla Braxton interview McIntyre, who says he is not worried about getting Wesley Blake's attention as he would rather get the attention of the NXT fans. Next week, he will give Wesley Blake his full, undivided attention in the ring.
We see footage from after NXT last week where SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain, Nikki Cross) attacks Roderick Strong. After the show, Strong tells General Manager William Regal that he wants SAnitY.
Eric Young tells Roderick Strong he is crazy to want to take on SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain, Nikki Cross) at NXT TakeOver: Chicago, and accepts his challenge.
We look back at Hideo Itami's NXT debut.
We revisit "The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne vs. Tyler Bate in the finals of the WWE United Kingdom Championship tournament, and see Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne now. Dunne says he will crush Bate's dream, but Bate says he's beaten Dunne once and that he will do it again.
We see another vignette for "The Velveteen Dream" Patrick Clark.
We look back at March 27, 2015, where Hideo Itami used the GTS against Tyler Breeze.
We see footage of an interview from earlier today where Asuka does not care at all about her opposition at NXT TakeOver: Chicago...or the interview, for that matter.
Sonya Deville beats Lacey Evans. (Sonya Deville has performed on NXT under her real name from Tough Enough, Daria Berenato.)
We look back to last month, where Hideo Itami made his return to NXT and aimed his championship sights on Bobby Roode.
Kassius Ohno beats Andrade "Cien" Almas.
Next week: Aleister Black is in action!
We look back at last week's episode, where Hideo Itami became #1 contender for the NXT Championship at NXT TakeOver: Chicago.
Bobby Roode shows up. Everywhere he goes, people are talking about Hideo Itami, and admits Hideo Itami knocked him out a few weeks ago. He tells him he hopes he enjoyed that moment as it will not happen again, and that at NXT TakeOver: Chicago, he will be ready to wrestle and will be ready to make an example out of him. He compares their careers, saying Hideo Itami has injured himself again and again while he has taken NXT to new heights, and says Itami will be crying to his wife and kids saying he failed again. Hideo Itami shows up, but General Manager William Regal and security stop him and tell him to come to the back. Itami slips through them and gets Roode, then makes quick work of the security detail. As Itami focuses on another member of security, Roode rushes into the ring and attacks him from behind, but it isn't long before Itami is able to hit the GTS on Roode to end the show.
Drew McIntyre beats Sean Maluta. After the match, Kayla Braxton interview McIntyre, who says he is not worried about getting Wesley Blake's attention as he would rather get the attention of the NXT fans. Next week, he will give Wesley Blake his full, undivided attention in the ring.
We see footage from after NXT last week where SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain, Nikki Cross) attacks Roderick Strong. After the show, Strong tells General Manager William Regal that he wants SAnitY.
Eric Young tells Roderick Strong he is crazy to want to take on SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain, Nikki Cross) at NXT TakeOver: Chicago, and accepts his challenge.
We look back at Hideo Itami's NXT debut.
We revisit "The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne vs. Tyler Bate in the finals of the WWE United Kingdom Championship tournament, and see Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne now. Dunne says he will crush Bate's dream, but Bate says he's beaten Dunne once and that he will do it again.
We see another vignette for "The Velveteen Dream" Patrick Clark.
We look back at March 27, 2015, where Hideo Itami used the GTS against Tyler Breeze.
We see footage of an interview from earlier today where Asuka does not care at all about her opposition at NXT TakeOver: Chicago...or the interview, for that matter.
Sonya Deville beats Lacey Evans. (Sonya Deville has performed on NXT under her real name from Tough Enough, Daria Berenato.)
We look back to last month, where Hideo Itami made his return to NXT and aimed his championship sights on Bobby Roode.
Kassius Ohno beats Andrade "Cien" Almas.
Next week: Aleister Black is in action!
We look back at last week's episode, where Hideo Itami became #1 contender for the NXT Championship at NXT TakeOver: Chicago.
Bobby Roode shows up. Everywhere he goes, people are talking about Hideo Itami, and admits Hideo Itami knocked him out a few weeks ago. He tells him he hopes he enjoyed that moment as it will not happen again, and that at NXT TakeOver: Chicago, he will be ready to wrestle and will be ready to make an example out of him. He compares their careers, saying Hideo Itami has injured himself again and again while he has taken NXT to new heights, and says Itami will be crying to his wife and kids saying he failed again. Hideo Itami shows up, but General Manager William Regal and security stop him and tell him to come to the back. Itami slips through them and gets Roode, then makes quick work of the security detail. As Itami focuses on another member of security, Roode rushes into the ring and attacks him from behind, but it isn't long before Itami is able to hit the GTS on Roode to end the show.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
205:Alive - 205 Live recap for May 16, 2017
Dasha Fuentes interviews Austin Aries, who says Neville is a liar and that TJP won't get his title shot or take him out. He says that TJP won't be at A-Double level, and he will find that out tonight.
Noam Dar beats Gran Metalik.
Next week: Akira Tozawa vs. The Brian Kendrick in a Street Fight!
Dasha Fuentes interviews The Brian Kendrick, who says that the Street Fight suits his plans to a tee as anything goes. Kendrick says that this spells danger for Tozawa, and that this Street Fight just might be the end of Tozawa's "205 dreams."
Before the next match can even take place, Mustafa Ali is blindsided by Drew Gulak, who then sics Mustafa Ali on "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Rich Swann, who says that what he deserves is to get away from Noam Dar and Alicia Fox. Somebody then delivers a package to Swann, but Swann redirects it to Ariya Daivari. Daivari thinks it is some sunglasses he ordered, but does not open it right away. "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher takes the package behind Daivari's back and is about to open it when Daviari shows up and tells him to put it back. Now wanting another feud between them, Gallagher puts it back, then Daivari decides to open it only for powder to be shot into his face, ruining his jacket.
It is announced that Mustafa Ali has been taken to a local medical facility after what happened earlier tonight.
Austin Aries beats TJP with the Last Chancery after grabbing the top rope to block the Detonation Kick. After the match, Aries is attacked by Neville, who works on Aries' knee again, then "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher rushes in to fight Neville, making the save.
Noam Dar beats Gran Metalik.
Next week: Akira Tozawa vs. The Brian Kendrick in a Street Fight!
Dasha Fuentes interviews The Brian Kendrick, who says that the Street Fight suits his plans to a tee as anything goes. Kendrick says that this spells danger for Tozawa, and that this Street Fight just might be the end of Tozawa's "205 dreams."
Before the next match can even take place, Mustafa Ali is blindsided by Drew Gulak, who then sics Mustafa Ali on "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Rich Swann, who says that what he deserves is to get away from Noam Dar and Alicia Fox. Somebody then delivers a package to Swann, but Swann redirects it to Ariya Daivari. Daivari thinks it is some sunglasses he ordered, but does not open it right away. "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher takes the package behind Daivari's back and is about to open it when Daviari shows up and tells him to put it back. Now wanting another feud between them, Gallagher puts it back, then Daivari decides to open it only for powder to be shot into his face, ruining his jacket.
It is announced that Mustafa Ali has been taken to a local medical facility after what happened earlier tonight.
Austin Aries beats TJP with the Last Chancery after grabbing the top rope to block the Detonation Kick. After the match, Aries is attacked by Neville, who works on Aries' knee again, then "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher rushes in to fight Neville, making the save.
Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for May 16, 2017
Kevin Owens starts the show with his own version of Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel. Owens says he is taking the segment over because Jericho will never be seen again. He says that Jericho was obsessed with lists, but the only list is he is on is the injured list because of him. He also says he will beat AJ Styles on Sunday. He then introduces tonight's guest in French, but AJ Styles shows up calling out Owens on stealing Jericho's show. Owens says he can do the show - and anything - better than Jericho, including beating him. Styles tells Owens he will beat him for the United States title and bring it back to the United States, and says that they can have their match right now. Jinder Mahal shows up with The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh), and says he is the guest and he should be talking. He says that America will bow at his feet when he becomes WWE Champion. Styles tells Jinder he should be more worried about right now, but Jinder tells Styles that to find one's self, they must lose one's self, and that Styles will find himself in nothing but agony in battle, just like Randy Orton will at Backlash. Owens then tells Styles that he will lose to him on Sunday. Styles tells Jinder to step into the ring and become part of "AJ Styles' Highlight Reel."
Jinder Mahal beats AJ Styles after Kevin Owens strikes Styles in the leg from outside with the United States title as The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh) distract the referee.
We see another vignette for Lana.
We see another Fashion Files segment. This time around, Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) make fun of Baron Corbin, Sami Zayn and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) while Tyler Breeze is disguised as a janitor.
Renee Young interviews Randy Orton. Orton says people don't like Jinder Mahal because Jinder is an ass.
Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) beat Primo and Epico. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up after the match and say they will retain this Sunday at Backlash.
Commissioner Shane McMahon shows up to moderate a contract signing. He talks about the six-woman tag team match at Backlash, then brings out The Welcoming Committee (Natalya, Carmella, Tamina) before bringing out Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch and Naomi so that all six women can sign the contract. Natalya calls Charlotte "pathetic," and cannot wait to tell Becky Lynch "I told you so." After Natalya states The Welcoming Committee will win Sunday, the Committee signs. Becky says she had no intention of joining them and says she will slap all their faces. She signs. Naomi tells the Committee they will be snatched bald, and signs the contract as well. Charlotte says the Committee have had issue with her since she showed up, and tells them to bring all they have to the table as her team will solve their problems and she will go for the SmackDown Women's title afterwards. She signs. James Ellsworth then starts talking trash, and Naomi responds by grabbing James Ellsworth only for Carmella to slam her head into the table. Both Carmella and Naomi are held back, and Shane puts Carmella and Naomi in a match that happens next.
Carmella beats Naomi. During the match, James Ellsworth gets ejected from the match for helping Carmella escape the Rear View, and Natalya and Tamina get ejected when they try to topple Naomi off the top rope only to turn around and fight Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch, distracting Naomi and giving Carmella the schoolgirl pin for the win.
We see another vignette for The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods).
Dolph Ziggler says he simply wanted to know what makes "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura so great, and then says he has done nothing great while he has done everything. We see a video package of Dolph Ziggler, then Ziggler says he will beat Nakamura before his main roster career can begin and stick it to everyone who turned their backs on him.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Sami Zayn, who says he has asked for and been granted a match at Backlash against Baron Corbin, as Corbin is threatened by the fact he has done more than him. He is then attacked by Corbin, who tells him to either stay down or be put down this Sunday.
TJP announces that he is done with Austin Aries tonight on 205 Live.
Randy Orton beats Baron Corbin. After the match, Jinder Mahal shows up and tells Randy Orton to relish his victory and savor his time with the WWE Championship, for at Backlash, he destroys his pride, body and future. The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh) attack Orton, but Orton is able to fight them off until Jinder Mahal attacks him from behind.
On Talking Smack, Erick Rowan wants a match with Luke Harper to teach Harper a lesson for leaving The Wyatt Family, as when someone leaves the Family, they leave him. Shane makes the match official for Backlash.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Jinder Mahal beats AJ Styles after Kevin Owens strikes Styles in the leg from outside with the United States title as The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh) distract the referee.
We see another vignette for Lana.
We see another Fashion Files segment. This time around, Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) make fun of Baron Corbin, Sami Zayn and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) while Tyler Breeze is disguised as a janitor.
Renee Young interviews Randy Orton. Orton says people don't like Jinder Mahal because Jinder is an ass.
Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) beat Primo and Epico. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up after the match and say they will retain this Sunday at Backlash.
Commissioner Shane McMahon shows up to moderate a contract signing. He talks about the six-woman tag team match at Backlash, then brings out The Welcoming Committee (Natalya, Carmella, Tamina) before bringing out Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch and Naomi so that all six women can sign the contract. Natalya calls Charlotte "pathetic," and cannot wait to tell Becky Lynch "I told you so." After Natalya states The Welcoming Committee will win Sunday, the Committee signs. Becky says she had no intention of joining them and says she will slap all their faces. She signs. Naomi tells the Committee they will be snatched bald, and signs the contract as well. Charlotte says the Committee have had issue with her since she showed up, and tells them to bring all they have to the table as her team will solve their problems and she will go for the SmackDown Women's title afterwards. She signs. James Ellsworth then starts talking trash, and Naomi responds by grabbing James Ellsworth only for Carmella to slam her head into the table. Both Carmella and Naomi are held back, and Shane puts Carmella and Naomi in a match that happens next.
Carmella beats Naomi. During the match, James Ellsworth gets ejected from the match for helping Carmella escape the Rear View, and Natalya and Tamina get ejected when they try to topple Naomi off the top rope only to turn around and fight Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch, distracting Naomi and giving Carmella the schoolgirl pin for the win.
We see another vignette for The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods).
Dolph Ziggler says he simply wanted to know what makes "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura so great, and then says he has done nothing great while he has done everything. We see a video package of Dolph Ziggler, then Ziggler says he will beat Nakamura before his main roster career can begin and stick it to everyone who turned their backs on him.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Sami Zayn, who says he has asked for and been granted a match at Backlash against Baron Corbin, as Corbin is threatened by the fact he has done more than him. He is then attacked by Corbin, who tells him to either stay down or be put down this Sunday.
TJP announces that he is done with Austin Aries tonight on 205 Live.
Randy Orton beats Baron Corbin. After the match, Jinder Mahal shows up and tells Randy Orton to relish his victory and savor his time with the WWE Championship, for at Backlash, he destroys his pride, body and future. The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh) attack Orton, but Orton is able to fight them off until Jinder Mahal attacks him from behind.
On Talking Smack, Erick Rowan wants a match with Luke Harper to teach Harper a lesson for leaving The Wyatt Family, as when someone leaves the Family, they leave him. Shane makes the match official for Backlash.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
My predictions for Backlash 2017
Aiden English vs. "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger
Well, at least we get to see these guys go at it on the kick-off.My prediction: Picking Dillinger for this one.
Jinder Mahal vs. Randy Orton
for the WWE Championship
Well, isn't this something. Jinder Mahal managed to win a battle royal to become the #1 contender for the WWE Championship...and he's taking advantage of his time by stealing the title belt and posing with it and enlisting the help of The Singh Brothers (formerly The Bollywood Boyz). Now these two will finally meet, and this match will not be a cakewalk for either man...My prediction: Randy Orton will probably retain.
Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango)
vs. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) (c)
for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships
Breezango have won a Tag Team Turmoil match to become #1 contenders after not doing a whole lot in the tag team division. Now these unlikely contenders for the blue brand tag titles have their toughest opponents as a team in The Usos. Can they somehow perform the unthinkable, or will The Usos keep the titles on lock?My prediction: The Usos will probably retain.
AJ Styles vs. Kevin Owens (c)
for the WWE United States Championship
Kevin Owens has dreams of making SmackDown "The Kevin Owens Show," but AJ Styles has plans of keeping it as the house that he built. Now that Styles is #1 contender for the United States Championship that Kevin Owens has brought over to Tuesday nights, can Styles keep building on that foundation and add another title to his extensive career, or will The Kevin Owens Show be renewed and become the face of both America and WWE?My prediction: AJ Styles will be taking the title.
"The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura
vs.
Dolph Ziggler
Ziggler, jaded and jealous as ever of the newer talent coming in, has beef with Nakamura getting instant fan approval without even wrestling a match on the main roster. Now these two will finally go at it at Backlash in what will be Nakamura's main roster debut match after making the poster for the event so red it almost looks like a Raw pay-per-view.My prediction: Nakamura is winning this one, no question.
Charlotte Flair, Naomi and Becky Lynch
vs.
The Welcoming Committee (Natalya, Carmella, Tamina)
When Charlotte Flair got switched to SmackDown as part of the Superstar Shake-Up and acted like she owned the blue brand, a few of the Women's Division stars did not take too kindly to that. When this new "welcoming committee" tried to get more people to join their cause, that didn't sit well with Naomi, and it sure did not sit well with Becky Lynch. Now Charlotte and two other SmackDown Superstars in the Women's Division have to calm this mob down before they can get even angrier...My prediction: Charlotte, Naomi and Becky Lynch will probably take this one.
Sami Zayn vs. Baron Corbin
Ever since Sami Zayn has come aboard the blue brand, Baron Corbin has just been furious with him just for being successful...and Sami Zayn knows it. Now Sami wants a match with him just to put this to rest...but is Sami biting off more than he can chew?My prediction: Corbin just might take this one.
Erick Rowan vs. Luke Harper
On the final Talking Smack before Backlash, Erick Rowan made a surprise, announced appearance where he showed off multiple sheep masks and showed his disappointment with Luke Harper leaving The Wyatt Family, saying that when someone leaves the Family, they leave him. Now that match is made official thanks to SmackDown Live Commissioner Shane McMahon. This is going to be an all-out war...My prediction: Luke Harper might take this one.
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