Showing posts with label 11/23/2016. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 11/23/2016. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Total Divas Island - Total Divas recap for November 23, 2016

It is the night after WrestleMania 32. Nattie finds it weird that Maryse is backstage, since she is not part of the talent, but it turns out she is backstage with Mark Carrano's permission. There are two spots left in the Women's Division, and Nattie doesn't want to lose one of them to Maryse. It is then revealed to Lana, Trinity and Nattie that Maryse is back in the WWE.

Two months later, Nattie takes a picture with her dad with shot-put. Her dad Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart was once a championship shot-putter before he became a wrestler, and Nattie thinks that would be a great way to bond with him. Suddenly, Nattie gets a phone call from Lana, but she asks Lana to call her back. As Nattie spends time with her dad, Lana calls again, asking what she should get for her gear.

Brie and Nattie talk about Bryan, who is doing good. Nikki tells Brie that they will be on the cover of Latina Magazine, and that she learned the news from Mark Carrano. The photo shoot will be on Friday, so they have a few days to get in shape for the shoot. Brie wants to get the cover out of the way, as she is still ovulating, which she admits she should not have admitted out loud. Nikki reminds Brie that they are ambassadors, and that she retired from the ring, not from working.

Renee, Trinity and Nattie are at a restaurant. Nattie is nervous about tonight, as she has a match against Charlotte for the WWE Women's Championship. She also says that Lana has blown her phone up since last night. Lana shows up, and mentions that last night during a live event, she lifted her leg up while getting in the ring and the crotch shot from it went viral. After everyone has a laugh about it, Lana then says that she is going to the Performance Center next week, and needs some help as she feels she needs to practice as much as possible. Lana considers Nattie to be one of the greatest in the WWE, and would like her help. Nattie says she would be happy to pass on her knowledge.

Charlotte talks with Mark Carrano backstage, and tells her if the match doesn't blow the roof the arena, her opportunity will go to somebody else.

Paige meets Seth Green backstage.

Nattie manages to get the audience to go wild during her match with Charlotte.

Trinity heads back to Orlando, Florida after the Pulse nightclub shooting. She and her uncle - whom she visits - both hung out at Pulse numerous times, and says that Pulse welcomed everyone. Her uncle has not been there yet due to the energy around the area. They talk about the shooting, and said it could have happened to them as they were there three or four weeks ago. Trinity says she wants to head to the nightclub and spread some love, as she has gotten the week off to grieve properly.

Brie and Nikki head to the photo shoot for Latina Magazine, and Nikki says that she needs Brie to get their projects off the ground. Brie is waiting to do stuff with Nikki one more day, then she is leaving due to her ovulation.



Trinity and her uncle Buck head to the Pulse nightclub and see the makeshift memorial that is there. The image of the memorial is powerful and emotional, and Trinity is hit with emotion from seeing the familiar faces, knowing that these people were just living their lives and died over something so senseless.



Lana shows up at Nattie's house to work out with her. Nattie has only 18 hours to spend at home before she returns to work, but goes ahead with it. Lana tests out her entrance to see if it's up to snuff, and Nattie approves.

Brie and Nikki meet with Ted Kingsbery of The Shark Group for meetings involving Birdiebee. THey learn there is an event celebrating Latina women in television, and the red carpet event is tomorrow. Nikki is in, but Brie wants to be home right now. When they get back in the car, and Brie tells Nikki she doesn't want to be overworked. Brie wanted to be a mother as soon as she left the ring, but feels Nikki doesn't care.



Lana meets Nattie's parents, and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart teaches Lana how to shot-put. They practice in the road, but Lana ends up throwing the shot into the front windshield of Nattie's car. Meanwhile, Lana has drive Nattie nuts, and when Nattie says she doesn't know if she needs Advil or vodka, her mom recommends vodka. Nattie finally reaches her breaking point and wants everyone to go home, saying she wants time for herself as she only has a few hours before she has to head back to work.



Trinity and Uncle Buck head to a restaurant and meet Angelica aka "Piggy," who has been working at Pulse for the last ten years. She was at the patio when the shooting happened, and she saw everyone running out of the club while she went to the dressing room. She realized that the gun was not one a person usually carries when she heard it being fired, and says that this went on for two-and-a-half hours. She had a couple of scrapes, but everyone else came out in worse shape. She says that most of the people shot were people she news. Trinity and Uncle Buck are glad she's okay and still with them. Trinity wants to do something for the community and pay respect for those who were lost, and Piggy agrees.

Brie and Nikki are still frustrated at each other. Brie tells Nikki that she is judgmental when she talks about her relationship, but Nikki says she is protective of her and in the wrong way. Brie says she wants to be a mother, but Nikki asks Brie to wait and see if Bryan is all right before she goes for it. Brie realizes Nikki is right and that she should keep Bryan in mind with her baby fever.

At Raw, Lana notices that Dana Brooke has stolen her cartwheel splash move, which she worked on with her at the Performance Center. She tells Rusev, and has to tell Nattie as she feels like punching Dana in the face. She tells Nattie that Lita told her to keep that when she was training at the Performance Center, and that she wanted to speak to her before speaking to Dana. As Nattie tells her she should talk to Dana, Nattie feels guilty for yelling at her and realizes that not only is Lana eager and willing to learn, being a champion is also being a leader, even if Lana drives her crazy.



Trinity and Uncle Buck plan a vigil for Miracle of Love, a non-profit organization that benefits the LGBT community.

Trinity conducts the vigil at Miracle of Love. As she speaks, she realizes that she needs to take time to spend time with her family, as one never knows when the last time will be.



Brie talks to Bryan, asking if he's ready to be a dad. Bryan says he has concerns, and that he does not want his depression to go as far down as it different again, especially when he has kids.. He does, however, want kids and is ready to try, as he is excited about the idea.

Bonus clip: Natalya learns more about Lana's drive to succeed from Rusev.



Bonus clip: Trinity talks with Jon Uso about heading back to Orlando after the Pulse nightlcub shooting.

Underground Sound - Lucha Underground recap for November 23, 2016

The White Rabbit Clan is here...

The Super Friends (Fenix, Drago, Aerostar) retain the Lucha Underground Trios Championships against The White Rabbit Clan (Paul London, Mala Suerte and Saltador). During the match, Kobra Moon is seen watching the match from the top of Dario Cueto's office, and afterwards, Kobra Moon tells Drago he will bow in front of his queen.

Sexy Star is in the locker room with the Lucha Underground Champion. The Mack celebrates the victory along with her, and says that Johnny Mundo can't steal the Lucha Underground championship like he did The Gift of the Gods. Sexy Star says she has to do this alone and prove this is no fluke. After tonight, everyone will know she deserves to be champion. When The Mack wishes her luck, Sexy Star says that Mundo is the one going to need luck.

Dante Fox beats Killshot.

Johnny Mundo shows up in Dario Cueto's office, and we find out that Mundo now has a restraining order against Angelico for costing him Aztec Warfare. Dario Cueto tells Mundo that Angelico will be back in action next week, and that Angelico will fight him sooner or later. Mundo and Dario call each other jerks as Mundo leaves Dario's office, but deny it when the other asks.

Dario Cueto spots Black Lotus in his office. Black Lotus wants Pentagon Dark, as does her entire triad. Dario Cueto admits Black Lotus' and Black Lotus says that they have been the most feared group in Asia for centuries, and they want to show Pentagon Dark just how deadly they are. Dario Cueto says he has heard of the Black Lotus Triad's reputation, and gives Black Lotus her match against Pentagon Dark...and it will be a gauntlet match where Pentagon Dark will have to face everyone in the triad, win or lose.

Johnny Mundo beats Sexy Star to become the Lucha Underground Champion after a fan in a mask shows up knocks Sexy Star out with brass knuckles. After the match, it is revealed that the fan is none other than Taya. After the match, "The Darewolf" PJ Black and Jack Evans shows up to celebrate with Mundo and Taya.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for November 23, 2016

Rich Swann vs. Kona Reeves (formerly known in NXT as Noah Kekoa and Noah Potjes) takes a strange turn when SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wulfe, Sawyer Fulton, Nikki Cross) shows up. The match ends when both men gets attacked by the foursome, and Reeves receives the brunt of the destruction. Rich Swann hits Wulfe with a top rope cross body, but he falls victim to the numbers game at the hands of SAnitY. Eric Young then gets on the microphone and says that this world is hanging on by a thread, and that this generation will be revered. He says that SAnitY tried it "your way," and it got them nothing. He says that they are not going to ask permission or look for approval, and that they will take. After the commercial break, No Way Jose, who is checking on Swann with the officials, calls out SAnitY, saying he wants Eric Young in a match tonight so he can whup his ass. All four members of SAnitY return to the ring and get on the apron, and all but Eric Young stand down as he and No Way Jose brawl. It isn't long before Wulfe and Fulton attack Jose from behind, and Nikki Cross joins in soon afterwards. Eric Young then lands the final blow.





In an interview after NXT TakeOver: Toronto, Paul Ellering says that Chapter 3 of The Authors of Pain's book has yet to be written.

Last Saturday, Daria Berenato was approached by Billie Kay and Peyton Royce, and asked her to be their tag team partner for this week's six-woman tag team match. Daria accepts.

Dash Fuentes interviews Billie Kay, Peyton Royce and Daria Berenato. Billie and Peyton say they're really good people, and that they plan to make the world a little more beautiful after Daria re-arranges the face of anyone who gets in their way. Daria throws a few punches, and Billie and Peyton are in surprise.

In an interview after NXT TakeOver: Toronto, "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger calls his loss to Bobby Roode disheartening, saying he tries so hard but always comes up short, especially when he needed this win in his own home country. He doesn't know what's next for him, but he knows 10,000 people stood up for him, and if they didn't give up on him, he won't give up on them. He stepped back and was still a perfect ten. He came up short this time, but he won't again.

In an interview after NXT TakeOver: Toronto, #DIY (Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano) cannot put into their words the thrill of their tag team title victory. They have finally proven the critics wrong, and both men show respect for one another. They cannot believe this title victory is real, but it is.

In an interview after NXT TakeOver: Toronto, Mickie James says that it was amazing to be out there, and says that Asuka is an incredible wrestler and felt that she had her number. She lost a lot of respect for her when Asuka didn't shake her hand, however.

After NXT TakeOver: Toronto, "The King of Strong Style" says he wants his rematch with Samoa Joe.

Samoa Joe returns to NXT next week.

Next week: No Way Jose vs. Eric Young!

Ember Moon, Liv Morgan and Aliyah beat Billie Kay, Peyton Royce and Daria Beranato after Billie and Peyton leave Daria high and dry.



In two weeks, "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura will get his NXT Championship rematch against Samoa Joe in Osaka, Japan.