Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Showing posts with label Denzel Dejournette. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Denzel Dejournette. Show all posts
Keith Lee shows up to start tonight's show. Lee says that he is at a crossroads, as the last few months have been a little difficult and he understands that more than anyone, but the ring he is standing in has something so incredible special and he stands in it as double champion. He says that he is not in disbelief or fooling himself, as he is stuck in reality and he knows that everyone wants the same opportunity that he has managed to earn. He understands that opportunity and chances created this, and that he did not do this on his own. Lee says that his trainer Tim Brooks believed in him when nobody else did, and that the fans made sure that when he came to NXT, they welcomed him with the most open arms and made him who he is now. He then says that one more person has been playing a pivotal part in this and that he has seen him backstage. That man is Dominik Dijakovic, whom he asks to come to the ring so they can talk. Dijakovic shows up and says that nobody on the planet is more proud of Lee than him, and Lee credits Dijakovic for propelling him into opportunity with their rivalry, as he is the one person to test his limits. Lee says that the best way to honor his championships is through competition, and after talking with General Manager William Regal, he feels that the first challenger should be Dijakovic. Dijakovic asks Lee when he wants to do this, and Lee says they should do it tonight. After Lee tells him "Just say yes," Dijakovic stops talking and just says "yes."
Damian Priest beats Cameron Grimes.
Timothy Thatcher teaches some prospects that for every submission, there is something to be learned. He teaches the Fujiwara Arm Bar that he recently put on Oney Lorcan, and that while a tap is educational, embarrassing your opponent is satisfaction.
Indi Hartwell beats Shotzi Blackheart after Robert Stone - in a walking boot - distracts the referee so that Aliyah can trip Shotzi off the top rope. During the match, it is reported that Robert Stone has suffered "ruptured leg ligaments."
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Tegan Nox, who says that she has traveled too far and done this for too long to lose, and that she wants to be a champion. She says that tonight is her night.
Legado Del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza) meet in what looks like a mansion. They have a toast to their first victory together at The Great American Bash and the end of Drake Maverick, who "only has a job because he kept crying on YouTube." They also agree what they did to Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) is an example of what happens when someone mocks the lucha libre culture, which they call art as they are "the true lucha libre artists." Escobar says that to build their empire, they must sometimes tear things down to build them back up.
Keith Lee retains the NXT North American Championship and NXT Championship against Dominik Dijakovic. Both men show respect after the match, then the arena goes dark. Scarlett then appears on the stage with a black bag in her hand, and she walks down to the ring. She then places the contents - pieces of a broken hourglass - near the ring apron, then walks away.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Dominik Dijakovic, who says that Keith Lee is on a whole new level and that Karrion Kross cannot compete with him. Kross shows up and confronts Dijakovic for those words, then both men brawl. The brawl ends with Kross tossing Dijakovic over a barricade with a back body drop that lays Dijakovic out.
Timothy Thatcher beats Denzel Dejournette with a single leg crab, then locks it on again after the match. Oney Lorcan runs into the ring and attacks Thatcher.
In footage from earlier today, Robert Stone apologizes up and down to Killian Dain when Aliyah shows up with art from Dexter Lumis of last week's show. Killian grabs Stone and demands a match with Dexter Lumis to make up for what happened last week.
Next week: Killian Dain vs. Dexter Lumis! Karrion Kross vs. Dominik Dijakovic!
Io Shirai retains the NXT Women's Championship against Tegan Nox. After the match, Io Shirai is attacked from behind by Dakota Kai to end the show.
The show starts with MVP and The VIP Lounge. Tonight's guests are Rey Mysterio, Aleister Black and Apollo Crews. MVP asks the three of them what it means to be "Mr. Money In The Bank," starting with Rey, but he cuts Rey off and says he know what it means for both Rey and Aleister. He then asks Apollo Crews if he has what it takes. Before Apollo can say anthing, Zelina Vega, Andrade, Angel Garza and Austin Theory show up and Zelina says nobody wants to hear what Apollo has to say before stating that WWE can't get enough of her recently formed faction. She says that Andrade, Garza and Theory are the future of Raw - much like Rey, Apollo and Aleister - but none of them measure up to her faction, as they represent a bleak future where the Money In The Bank Briefcase resides outside of Raw. Zelina then kicks away the velvet rope in front of the ring before saying it does not have to be that way if the three of them are willing to do what is best for Raw and allow her faction to take their place. Rey tells Zelina Vega that he knows she came to pick a fight with them, and this leads to a brawl between both sides where Rey, Aleister and Apollo quickly stand their ground and stand tall in the ring.
Rey Mysterio, Aleister Black and Apollo Crews beat Andrade, Angel Garza and Austin Theory.
We look back on the genesis of a "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels-less D-Generation X from the Raw after WrestleMania from March 1998.
We look back on Triple H vs. Sting at WrestleMania 31.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Andrade and Zelina Vega. Zelina tells Andrade his tag team partners let him down, and says that Rey Mysterio, Apollo Crews and Aleister Black could not beat him in a one-on-one championship match. After Andrade and Zelina leave, Apollo shows up and says he's beaten Andrade once and can beat him again. When Andrade shows back up and confronts Apollo, he gets slapped, and Zelina tells Apollo he's got his United States title match tonight.
We look back on Triple H vs. The Rock for the WWE Championship on the first ever episode of SmackDown from August 1999.
We look back on Triple H's awkward practice session with Trish Stratus from July 2000.
Before the next match, Asuka talks about how she has fought Nia Jax for the last two years and made her tap out before she is interrupted by Nia Jax's entrance.
Asuka vs. "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler vs. Nia Jax ends before it can begin with a brawl between all three woman that ends with Nia Jax taking out Asuka and Baszler with a steel ladder that she is able to lift over her head.
Backstage, Bobby Lashley asks Lana not to come to him with to the ring, due to her being a distraction, and has to butter her up to get her to realize that.
Bobby Lashley beats Denzel Dejournette.
We see a trailer for WWE 2K Battle Grounds, which will replace WWE 2K21 this year in Fall 2020.
Liv Morgan beats Ruby Riott with the springboard flatliner, which she calls Ob-Liv-Ion. After the match, Liv Morgan says there are more chapters for her, but right now, she is just trying to figure who she is and she is confident she will figure it out.
We look back on Triple H's victory in the finals of the 1997 King of the Ring Tournament.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Nia Jax, who says that nobody can do anything about her actions from tonight.
We hear from The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik), who say that those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it, and while The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) are among the best tag teams, their history proves different as The Street Profits have never beaten them. They state that The Street Profits make history when they are not around, and while they may be champions, they know the truth, and as long as they are around, The Street Profits will only be second best. They dare The Street Profits to prove them wrong, for they want the smoke.
We look back on Triple H's NXT takeover of SmackDown from November 2019.
Jinder Mahal beats Akira Tozawa in his first match in months and since injury.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Zelina Vega and Andrade, but Zelina Vega tells Charly to go through her the next time she asks a question. Zelina and Andrade leave, then Angel Garza shows up and proposes he and Charly get better acquainted before handing her a rose.
We look back on Triple H making fun of WWE Chairman Vince McMahon - and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels making fun of Shane McMahon - in June 2006.
Andrade retains the WWE United States Championship against Apollo Crews by referee stoppage when Crews cannot continue after injuring his knee.
We look back at the formation of Evolution (Triple H, Batista, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Randy Orton) from February 2003.
We hear from The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford), who say that they were putting in the work while The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) were doing carpool karaoke. They admit The Viking Raiders were right, but they are free next week to prove them wrong in the ring.
We get a sneak peek at "WWE 24: Becky Lynch."
Cedric Alexander and Ricochet beat Ever-Rise (Chase Parker and Matt Martel). After the match, MVP shows up on the video screen to congratulate Ricochet and Cedric before re-introducing Shane Thorne and Brendan Vink to propose a rematch between the two teams.
We look back on the D-Generation X attempted takeover of WCW Monday Nitro in Norfolk, Virginia from April 1998.
Backstage, Apollo Crews is seen leaving the trainer's room on crutches when he is interviewed by Charly Caruso. A tearful Crews cannot even utter a word.
We look back on Triple H's quadriceps injury from May 2001 and his return eight months later in the 2002 Royal Rumble Match.
Next week: The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) vs. The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships!
Jerry "The King" Lawler is in the ring to moderate a contract signing between Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship at Money In The Bank. Seth Rollins - dressed in a suit, tie and one black glove - is introduced first, followed by Drew McIntyre. McIntyre tells Lawler to leave the ring, to which Lawler agrees to doing, before sitting down at the table along with Rollins before signing the contract, then demanding Rollins do the same so they can get this done in seconds. Rollins says he does not want this match, and that he has to do this. He admits to dropping him two weeks ago to get to this point, and says this is not about either of them. Rollins says that McIntyre will be a great champion, for he is a great and honorable man, but he is not a leader like him, as he has led and people have followed, and the fans need someone they can turn to and be guided by. Rollins says he can be "the light in that darkness," and says he had to suffer for the WWE title and that McIntyre does not need to, for the title is his burden to carry and not McIntyre's. Rollins states he does not want to be the one to crush his dream, but he has to, and says that when McIntyre realizes that, he can find him, and he will lead him, too. McIntyre admits that was an enlightening, passionate speech from Rollins, and says it is clear to him and everyone else watching that Rollins is "completely full of shit" due to having no followers and not taking accountability for anything. He says that while he has no idea what is going on in Rollins' head, he will not let him win the WWE Championship under any circumstances, and advises that he shut his mouth forever, saying he puts his foot in his mouth and "his head up his arse" simultaneously whenever he opens it. He also advises that Seth Rollins finish the job with him and go for the throat, for he will do the same. Both men stand up, and Rollins says that the picture will be clear and that McIntyre will be better off for it. Rollins signs the contract, then McIntyre attacks him when he tells him to have faith. After a Glasgow Kick, McIntyre readies the Claymore Kick, but Murphy runs into the ring and attacks McIntyre. Rollins then embraces Murphy, who then gets Claymore Kicked from behind while Rollins narrowly escapes.
It's time for A Moment of Bliss with Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross to start tonight's show. Tonight's guest is Braun Strowman. Strowman says nobody knows Bray Wyatt like he does, and while he was part of Wyatt's family, he is trying to forget that past and says that Bray did not make him, saying he achieved everything on his own. He says that Bray is a manipulator, but he does not play those mind games, and if Bray comes after him and not the title, he will get these hands. Suddenly, he spots a package in the corner of the ring. Alexa denies that the gift is from her, and when Strowman opens the box, he finds the black sheep mask from when he was a part of The Wyatt Family. Bray's laughter is then heard in the WWE Performance Center. We then see a photo of Braun Strowman in the black sheep mask briefly before the show cuts to a commercial.
Bray Wyatt vs. Braun Strowman for the WWE Universal Championship is official for Money In The Bank.
Bayley guests on commentary for the next match.
Tamina beats Sasha Banks to face Bayley for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship after Lacey Evans shows up and attacks Bayley.
Backstage, we hear from Jey Uso, who says that The Miz and John Morrison put up a good show at WrestleMania, but they are about to get done up.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Lacey Evans, who says that Sasha Banks got a taste of her own medicine, and that she will not stop until the mission is complete.
Sheamus quickly beats Denzel Dejournette. After the match, Sheamus chews out Michael Cole for not talking about him on commentary despite his dominant in recent weeks, and says he will not be disrespected.
We see more of Jeff Hardy's life and times in WWE with "Chapter Two: The Fall." Next week is "Chapter Three: The Redemption."
Backstage, Carmella talks with Dana Brooke. Dana Brooke says she can win a Money In The Bank Ladder Match and the tag team titles, and says that she's got the match with Naomi in the bag.
Next week: WWE celebrates 25 years of Triple H!
It is announced that during Money In The Bank, the event will take place in Titan Towers, with the Money In The Bank Ladder Matches starting at the bottom and ending at the top, where the briefcase must be pulled down to decide a winner.
Dana Brooke beats Naomi with an O'Connor roll to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.
Sonya Deville shows up. She says she has been trying to get a hold of Mandy Rose for two weeks, and says a public explanation is the only thing she can do. She asks Mandy to come tot he ring so she can make things right. Mandy does not show up, and Sonya says that she has never had anybody like Mandy in her life before and that they have been together ever since they met. It is then that Mandy finally shows up. Mandy says she has nothing to say to Sonya after what she did to her and Otis, but Sonya says she has spent more time with her in the last five years than with her own family, then says that Mandy is the most selfish human being she has ever met in her entire life. She says that the first moment Mandy was interested in someone like Otis, she was going to kick her to the curb and that Fire and Desire was never about them. She says that if Mandy went along with her plan, they would not be here right now. Sonya also says that Dolph Ziggler cared about Mandy, and that Otis is nothing compared to him. She says that Ziggler tried to help them as a team, but Mandy ruined it, and all she wants to do now is to see her hurt. Sonya says that Mandy may be pretty, but she is just a "dime-a-dozen bottled blonde" made in a lab with no talent while she toiled for five years to get to where she is. She also says that she knows Mandy well and will do everything she can do to ruin her life and prove who the real champion is: her, not Mandy. Mandy and Sonya are about to throw down when Ziggler shows up. Ziggler admits he made a huge mistake, but says Mandy cannot deny what they have and that he will make it up to her however he can. When Ziggler asks Mandy to look him in the eye and say she feels nothing for him, Mandy resists, and Sonya hits Mandy. Ziggler is surprised by this, and Otis shows up. This starts a brawl between Otis and Ziggler, and Sonya gets on top of Otis to rake his eyes only for Mandy to yank Sonya off of Otis. Ziggler gets back in the ring, but Otis lays him out and hits him with the Caterpillar.
WWE acknowledges the passing of Hall of Fame ring announcer Howard Finkel at the age of 69. A video package of Howard Finkel is played in tribute.
Backstage, The Miz calls his match with Big E and Jey Uso "the biggest travesty of justice in WWE history" as they ahve to prove he and John Morrison are the best tag team in the 21st century.
We see a vignette for The Forgotten Sons (Jaxson Ryker, Steve Cutler, Wesley Blake).
Daniel Bryan beats Cesaro to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Drew Gulak stops Shinsuke Nakamura from getting involved in the match. At the beginning of the match, the hooded man near the computers shows up saying "We've heard all the lies...but when will we hear the truth?" The man then says some keep their friends close, and others keep their enemies closer.
Backstage, Big E says he is one man going for a title meant for two, but he is not alone, and tonight, he, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods will become eight-time tag team champions.
Backstage, Elias is attacked by King Corbin, who tries to injure Elias' left hand before taking his guitar and dragging him away. After the commercial break, King Corbin continues to attack Elias backstage, then hits him with his scepter. When Elias tries to get back up, Corbin hits him in the back with his guitar.
Next week: Drew Gulak vs. King Corbin and Sasha Banks vs. Lacey Evans in Money In The Bank Ladder Match Qualifiers! Carmella and Dana Brooke vs. Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships! The history of Braun Strowman and Bray Wyatt!
Big E beats The Miz and Jey Uso by grabbing Miz out of the Figure Four Leg Lock on Jey Uso and hitting the Big Ending to make The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions as well as eight-time tag team champions. After the match, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods are seen celebrating the win live via the Internet.
