All Things Wrestling III

[Liam-]

Owens! :lovedup:

[BBfanUSA]

Smackdown tonight will have

The 2nd half of Quarterfinal matches in the Tag Team Tournament, including Headbangers vs Slater/Rhyno and Vaudevillians vs Hype Bros.

Continuation of Bryan and the Miz's storyline
Dean Ambrose will take on Baron Corbin as well.

[LaLaLand]

I bloody LOVED The Headbangers back in the day, they haven't aged a day either judging by recent pics.

[BBfanUSA]

What the hell was that Milkman dude :laugh:

[BB4fan]

Owens winning goal the Universal title on Raw is a breath of fresh air.

[Jordan.]

Foley comes out to the stage and says next week Reigns will go one-on-one with Owens. If Reigns wins, the match at Clash of Champions will be a triple threat match.


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[Jordan.]

anyone watching punk's UFC fight?

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[Black Dagger]

Mickey is so handsome. I hope he kicks him in the face :clap1:

[Jordan.]

I was here for him getting a beating but I watched his documentary and I don't mind him again lol

[LaLaLand]

I think everyone is just watching to see Phil get smashed

[Jordan.]

Well it was nice to hear Cult Of Personality again I guess!

[LaLaLand]

Man, that was hard to watch. Keep tryin' Phil!

[BBfanUSA]

I'd knew he'd lose tbh, But lasting two minutes into the first round is not the worst thing to go out on.

I wasn't watching but Rogan suggested at the end of the broadcast that maybe Punk should've gone amateur at first, then worked his way up.

I mean look at the opposite of Punk in terms of story (MMA Fighter turned Wrestler) Matt Riddle. Highly rated independent wrestler who's only had a couple years under his belt touring and getting booked for PWG, Evolve already. Highly praised rookie

[LaLaLand]

Backlash tonight!

New SD! Women's Champ and Tag Team Champs to be crowned, who do you think??

Would love to see Alexa (underdog) or Becky (probs be Nikki though, sadly) taking home the Women's and it'll probs be Uso's winning Tag right? Rhyno will turn on Slater I think.

Speaking of Alexa Bliss she was on the pre-show talking smack and looking like Harley Quinn...

[BBfanUSA]

Becky Lynch, First SD Women's Champion

Slater and Rhyno are the first SD Tag Team Champions

Now to see if AJ can win the World Championship

[LaLaLand]

Really enjoyed that PPV, best one for a while! Smackdown truly is trouncing Raw.

[Jordan.]

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Smackdown continues to get it right :clap1:

[Black Dagger]

Really good show!

[Liam-]

I'd have preferred Naomi to win the title, but I'm more than happy with Becky having it, anyone but Natalya is great.

[BBfanUSA]

I just realized that Dean attempted to hit Dirty Deeds but never actually hit it in his match.

Plus Slater's Jumping DDT was protected too.

I love it when DDTs are protected.

[BBfanUSA]

Smackdown was infinitely better than Raw.

Also it made me invested in Swagger. Who knew? (To continue the free agent line from Raw, Swagger ran after Corbin who attacked Crews and announced that he signed with SD after his contract with Raw expired.)

Paige is returning to Raw next week (Both her's and Eva Marie's Wellness Violations end on the 17th) according to PWInsider

[BBfanUSA]

I'm going to a NXT house show tonight, Main Event is Nakamura/Jose vs Joe/Roode and Asuka, Ember Moon, Revival, Aries are all advertised as well.

[LaLaLand]

I'm going to a NXT house show tonight, Main Event is Nakamura/Jose vs Joe/Roode and Asuka, Ember Moon, Revival, Aries are all advertised as well.

Ahh enjoy! So jealous. Give us a full run-down of it mate I'm sure you'll love it.

The new set of NXT tapings took place last night and "Sanity" debuted... not what I, or many, expected but I think I like, pic below (major spoilers):

Sanity are the stable of Eric Young (leader), Sawyer Fulton, Alexander Wolfe and Nikki Storm!

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[LaLaLand]

Full NXT Tapings results for September/part of October (detailed):

September 21st Episode:

* Samoa Joe kicks us off with a promo stating that NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura has a ton of injuries from his attack. Joe says Nakamura will be out 6-12 weeks, but he's not patient. He wants Nakamura or to have the title vacated. NXT General Manager William Regal comes out and says Joe is right, but he hasn't heard from Nakamura, so he'll clean up Joe's mess in time. Joe goes face to face with Regal and says if he doesn't get what he wants, the entire roster will look like Nakamura

* Austin Aries defeated Oney Lorcan in a great match. Aries cuts a promo saying he'd call out Hideo Itami but Hideo is a coward and he knows he won't show up. Hideo comes out but Aries retreats

* Billie Kay defeated Aliyah

* Cedric Alexander defeated Andrade "Cien" Almas in a fantastic match. The crowd popped big for Cedric. Cedric wins when he catches Andrade going for the running knees and hits the Lumbar Check. Andrade teases a turn after the match, but hugs Cedric and raises his hand

September 28th Episode:

* William Regal comes out to announce the return of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. The finals will be at Takeover: Toronto

* Tye Dillinger defeated Angelo Dawkins with the TyeBreaker. After the match, Bobby Roode interrupts and says the reason he came to NXT was to win the Dusty Classic, and he needs the perfect partner. Roode says them winning would be Perfectly Glorious. Tye shakes his hand and accepts

* The Ealy Brothers vs. NXT Tag Team Champions The Revival never happens as Samoa Joe comes out. He walks past the Revival and kills the Ealy Brothers. Revival walks away. Joe says the beatings will continue until Regal either gives him Shinsuke or gives him his NXT Title

* Ember Moon defeated Mandy Rose in a quick match

* The Authors of Pain defeated two local competitors. Paul Ellering finally speaks and says pain is coming and right now, that's all we need to know

* NXT Women's Champion Asuka taps out Liv Morgan in a quick squash with an armbar. Asuka is interviewed after the match and says no one is ready for her

* Hideo Itami defeated Lince Dorado in a good match. After the match, Austin Aries comes out of the crowd and attacks Itami, but flees when Itami turns the tables

October 5th Episode:

* The Authors of Pain defeated The Bollywood Boyz in a first round match of the Dusty Classic

* Rich Swann defeated Patrick Clark in a fun match. Patrick has new, very flamboyant gimmick and outfit -- puffy shirt, suit coat, glitter headband, whole nine yards. Swann wins with a cartwheel into a moonsault

* Peyton Royce defeated Danielle Kamella. Peyton has new gear and was accompanied to the ring by Billie Kay, but still does the flower entrance. This was an okay match, but nothing special. Peyton wins with a Perfectplex out of nowhere

* Dan Matha comes out for a match but Samoa Joe comes out and kills him. He cuts a promo -- "tick, tock, who will be the next to get his head rocked?" Refers to Matha as Regal's golden boy blue chipper. Repeats his ultimatum for Regal and tells him he has a week or he'll escalate things

* NXT Tag Team Champions The Revival defeated Cedric Alexander and Andrade "Cien" Almas in a first round Dusty Classic match. Great match. Revival pins Cedric with the Shatter Machine. Andrade attacks Cedric after the match and destroys him

October 12th Episode:

* SAnitY defeated Bobby Roode and Tye Dillinger in a first round Dusty Classic match. Roode walked out on Tye as soon as the beating began. SAnitY is Alexander Wolfe & Sawyer Fulton, accompanied by a masked man/woman. The female attacks Tye and reveals herself as Nikki Storm, and the masked leader is Eric Young

* Billie Kay defeated Liv Morgan after Peyton grabbed Liv's leg for the distraction

* TM-61 defeated Tino Sabbatelli and Riddick Moss in a first round Dusty Classic match. Fun match

* Blake vs. Murphy gets underway and was fun for what it was, then Samoa Joe runs in and murders both guys. He calls for Regal saying time is up. NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura's music hits and he comes out in a neck brace. He takes of the brace and charges the ring. A wild brawl ensues that ends with Shinsuke hitting the Kinshasa on a security guy, getting jumped by Joe again, but then brawling back to the ring, where Nakamura hits Joe with a Kinshasa to end the show

[BBfanUSA]

Man. NXT was off the charts fun a couple days ago, sorry for not posting this sooner. Crowd was into the show the whole night, it was fun seeing guys that are usually jobbers on NXT TV show off personality like Tino Sabbatelli and Riddick Moss.

The show opened with Rich Swann vs Tino, Swann was obviously the face, Tino seems to have some rich guy gimmick, dominated the first part of the match as a cocky heel, intentionally working slow, taunting Swann by doing pushups. Rich Swann would get the win with a standing moonsault. Rich's theme is pretty good, crowd was chanting "Can You Handle This?" through the match (and there was a little all night long chant too)

2nd match was Daria Berenato (From Tough Enough) vs Peyton Royce (who came back from injury this week), Daria needs a bit more polishing with her moveset since she's using an MMA gimmick, used a spear as a signature, for her finisher she took off her gloves, gave Royce a couple of stiff punches and hit her in the head with a roundhouse kick for the win.

3rd match was Riddick Moss vs "Perfect 10" Tye Dillinger, Before the match, Riddick Moss cut a promo on the crowd which got good heat as a heel. It was about how he should be on NXT every week, Des Moines is an awful town, and he's not a zero after a guy in the crowd started chanting it which got the whole crowd chanting it. Tye was obviously over when he came out, before the match got started, the ref took Tye's 10 sign, then Tye took out an even smaller 10 sign, Moss was livid, Ref took away that sign, Then Tye took out an even SMALLER one, ref took that one and the match got off, it was actually a good match for what it was. Tye won with his exposed knee neckbreaker. Tye of course was incredibly OVER.

4th Match was Hideo Itami vs Austin Aries, it was a great way to end the first half. Both guys were over, Aries played chicken**** in the first half of the match and Itami mocked him for it. It was back and forth but Itami won with the GTS. Show went to intermission

After intermission,We had the Revival (In a heel promo before the match, they called Iowa, Oklahoma and msipronounced Des in Des Moines like Dez when it's actually De, vs TM61+,for the tag team titles The Revival got alot of heat, pretty long hot tag, match was back and forth and got pretty chaotic at the end but Revival won by rollup (because they're the revival)

Next was Asuka vs Ember Moon for the Women's title, match started off with a shoulders locking and a dueling chant, adults were mainly for Asuka, kids (there were a few) were for Ember. It was going back and forth throughout the match. Asuka had alot of good submission holds in, including an ankle lock. Match ended with Ember calling for the O Face but Asuka countering with a Knee to the face on the way down (it was a cool counter, It was like a GTS but without the fireman's carry position), and then Asuka locking in the Asuka lock for the win.

Main Event was No Way Jose/Nakamura vs Roode/Joe. Everyone was OVER. Crowd was singing everyone's themes but Joe's, Singing just Nakamura's theme was beautiful. First 4 minutes of the match was just the crowd chanting for everyone in the match, Roode tagged Joe in, after a lockup with Jose at the start, leading to Jose tagging in Nakamura, so Joe tagged Roode back in. As the match went on, Roode and Joe had the upper hand for a bit, there was a spot where while the ref was telling Nakamura to stay in his corner, Joe was choking Jose with the tag rope while the ref wasn't looking. Match's ending was Jose giving a Thesz Press to Joe by jumping off the apron while Nakamura hit a Kinsasha on Roode for the win.

Nakamura did a post match interview thanking everyone for coming out and the show ended. Not even a couple minutes later, Drake Wuertz was out with a wrench taking down the ring with an older guy to take everything off to Omaha.

If NXT is in your area go to it, you won't regret it.

[LaLaLand]

^^ That sounds epic mate! Glad you enjoyed it and looks like you went to a packed show. I'd love to go see NXT one day when they come over here to the UK. Thanks for such a detailed rundown!

Raw tonight!

The Cruiserweight division debuts and Emma is scheduled to maybe return - I hope so!

Heel Emma is amazing, push her to the stars and get Dana back with her (where she fitted right in in NXT).

[BBfanUSA]

It was about a crowd of at least 1000, the venue was a convention hall that felt like a HS gym.

Pretty much the actual seats and ring took up just a 3rd. the rest was open space or a t shirt shop in the corner.

Along with Emma possibly returning (worked as a special guest ref this weekend for a 6 woman match, Charlotte/Dana/Nia Jax vs Sasha/Bayley/Alicia Fox), Paige's brother reports that Paige's returning to work this week too.

Along with the CWs (TJ Perkins (Won the CWC and the CW Championship With it), Gran Metalik, THE Brian Kendrick, Rich Swann, Cedric Alexander, Lince Dorado, and Noam Dar) there's a cage above the ring and Rollins is facing Rusev as punishment for interfering in last week's main event.

[LaLaLand]

Cage above the ring!? Hell yeah!

Hoping the CW's arrive with a bang and a match gets set up for the next PPV, Perkins vs. ??

I welcome Paige returning so much. Wonder how she'll get in the mix though, maybe she and Foxy will team vs. Nia? Summer Rae is apparently nursing a neck injury so we won't see her for a while.

[BBfanUSA]

Paige has tweeted out that she's getting neck surgery for her nerve damage, shouldn't be out too long hopefully since it's minor neck surgery.

Word is that Sasha vs Charlotte will be inside the Cell at HiaC in 3 weeks after mainn eventing Raw last night

[LaLaLand]

I hope so! These women should be in all match stipulations, cage, ladder, TLC, they're too good not to. Great match last night.

At the next Mania I would love to see a Ladder match for the Smackdown Women's title like they do with the IC title at Mania now. Could be awesome.

Finally what the hell is with Emma's repackage? People are not happy, Evil Emma was perfect, "Emmalina"!? Seriously?

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Really basic video package too...

[Jordan.]

RIP Emma's heel theme </3

[Calderyon]

Can´t see this working. This would be her third try and therefore it would have to be phenomenal to succeed. At the moment it doesn´t look like it will.

I see her being released come next summer.

[LaLaLand]

They should have kept this type of thing for Summer Rae honestly. It would have suited her more.

Emma was killing it as a heel, especially in NXT. Like her match with Asuka at Takeover: London was match of the night not to mention she gave Dana an actual role that suited her.

I just can't.

"Evil Emma" could and should have been a future Women's Champ.

[Jordan.]

I guess the change is probably to do with the fact they need more face women on RAW (assuming she will be), rather than her heel gimmick not working out.

[BBfanUSA]

They brought back Mikey and Kenny from the spirit squad last night during Miz TV when Miz was looking back on Dolph's career (and yes Nicky was brought up). Kenny looks great but Mikey...jeez.

Raw was better than SD this week because a lot of SD felt like filler (like most go home shows usually do)

[BBfanUSA]

Brie and Daniel announced that they're expecting a child to come this spring
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[Black Dagger]

:clap1:

[Jordan.]

What great parents to have :flutter:

[BBfanUSA]

So, the WWE World Championship match is OPENING, that's right, opening the show.

Which means The Miz and Ziggler's Title vs Career match is ending the show. (Ziggler's gotta be losing)

[Jordan.]

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wtf is this bitch doing

[Jordan.]

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[LaLaLand]

Paige, just go.

It's like she's trying to get fired. I don't think she's into it anymore anyway, for a long time she's been half-arsed and sloppy imo.

[Jordan.]

Yeah I guess she's done. Getting fired is probably the best way for her to get out of her contract rn.

[Liam-]

She should have been let go a while ago, she hasn't been good since she turned heel the last time.

[BBfanUSA]

Huge NXT Spoilers...A Debut and a surprising vet return

Roderick Strong was confirmed as Austin Aries' tag team partner for the Dusty Rhodes Classic

Also Mickie James (!!!) will be facing Asuka for the Women's Championship at Takeover Toronto

[LaLaLand]

Huge NXT Spoilers...A Debut and a surprising vet return

Roderick Strong was confirmed as Austin Aries' tag team partner for the Dusty Rhodes Classic

Also Mickie James (!!!) will be facing Asuka for the Women's Championship at Takeover Toronto

Yay for Mickie but this sucks for the rest of the NXT girls. I'd rather them have Emma surprise return, win the title (finally) and then bring Ember into the title picture (anything than this Emmalina mess).

[LaLaLand]

Also, Sasha vs. Charlotte MAY be the main event at HIAC... It's in Boston too (Sasha's town)

[Liam-]

Huge NXT Spoilers...A Debut and a surprising vet return

Roderick Strong was confirmed as Austin Aries' tag team partner for the Dusty Rhodes Classic

Also Mickie James (!!!) will be facing Asuka for the Women's Championship at Takeover Toronto

Mickie! :lovedup:

Also, Sasha vs. Charlotte MAY be the main event at HIAC... It's in Boston too (Sasha's town)

That would be amazing, I hope they actually let them go at it, rather than have it be a watered down version of a 'man's HITC'

[BBfanUSA]

So uh, Paige proposed to Del Rio in Puerto Rico last night...

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And her family is not too happy...I think an intervention is coming

[LaLaLand]

How long til Paige haves her head and attacks someone with an umbrella?

[Jordan.]

She get's more problematic by the day. She should have married Kevin Skaff when she had the chance.

[Denver]

im over the moon Goldberg is back ive waited a lifetime for this moment

[LaLaLand]

Same Adam, had goosebumps throughout! Such a great crowd too.

[Ramsay]

Never was a big fan of Goldberg but damn last night felt special

[BBfanUSA]

Holy **** missed SD but Talking Smack's ending was fire again.

This time AJ called Bryan out on his BS, called him the very thing he's despised...The Authority..Also next week Dean Ambrose vs AJ Styles next week, if Ambrose wins, Ambrose gets one more title shot as well.

[BBfanUSA]

Paige's surgery was successful, same surgeon as Nikki. Herniated disk that was bigger than first thought.

WWE wasn't happy she was getting the surgery because their doctors thought she wasn't at the point of needing surgery so they didn't pay for it.

[BBfanUSA]

Good card set up for SD next week

Dean Ambrose vs AJ Styles, if Ambrose wins he becomes #1 contender
Kane vs Bray Wyatt in a No DQ match
Plus Becky Lynch returns to the ring earlier than expected

I think they're setting up to have a PPV worthy card in Glasgow. (Along with Lynch vs Bliss for the women's title we may be getting a Spirit Squad vs Rhyno/Slater Tag Champs match, Wyatt vs Orton in a casket match, etc)

[BBfanUSA]

Big News for ICW Fear & Loathing this year, because it's on SVS weekend, Mick Foley can't do it.

However...as an apology to ICW, WWE is lending Finn Balor over as a special guest enforcer.

[Denver]

is the WWE network worth paying for?

[Black Dagger]

10 quid a month it is yeah.

They're lacking new original content atm bar the weekly pre and post shows for Raw/SD mind you.

[Denver]

are that a lot of classic stuff on there?

[Black Dagger]

are that a lot of classic stuff on there?

All the PPVs they've done (WCW and ECW too) and majority of RAW and Smackdown episodes are up now, they're still working on a few years I think.

[Denver]

right thats me sold

[BBfanUSA]

Yeah.

WWE Network has first run episodes of NXT, Superstars.
Main Event, Raw, and SD are up a month after they air due to contracts

They're kinda low on new original content, but Breaking Ground (Documentary esque reality show that gives an in depth and behind the scenes look at the PC and NXT), Edge and Christian Show, Camp WWE are all great shows.

[Black Dagger]

Hell In A Cell tonight :)

[Calderyon]

Hopefully it´s a good one.

Even though Smackdown still is the #1 program at the moment out of the two. For me at least. Raw just seems awfully forced in many ways.

[Jordan.]

I haven't watched in weeks so don't know any of the matches just here for Charlotte vs Sasha ofc

[LaLaLand]

Only here for Sasha vs. Charlotte tbh. They're going to close with Reigns vs. Rusev aren't they? Because Roman lol.

[Calderyon]

I think Owens vs Rollins will close.

[Denver]

Lets hope they make the Womens match even more historic by having it close the show

[LaLaLand]

Lets hope they make the Womens match even more historic by having it close the show

Apparently Vince is really against them Main Eventing and what Vince wants Vince gets.

They'll be penultimate match prob (and eclipse the ME also prob)

[Black Dagger]

Dave Meltzer has confirmed its closing

[Denver]

Will it be live on the WWE Network?

[LaLaLand]

Dave Meltzer has confirmed its closing

For real!? Awesome. I thought Vince would not have approved and had the final say.

A lot of people are against it, I don't see a problem. They're very capable of putting on a 5* match so why the hell not! Good for them.

[Denver]

The Womens HIAC was one of the best matches i have ever seen even though the ending was the worst possible outcome.

[LaLaLand]

The ending felt flat right? Or is it just me? Like it literally came out of nowhere.

[Denver]

Brought Queen Lita to tears </3

[Denver]

The ending felt flat right? Or is it just me? Like it literally came out of nowhere.

im just pissed Charlotte won tbh i dislike her so much but i get what your saying i was expecting Sacha to hit back hit back and put her through the table.

[LaLaLand]

im just pissed Charlotte won tbh i dislike her so much but i get what your saying i was expecting Sacha to hit back hit back and put her through the table.

I like Charlotte so I don't mind, belt seems to be feeling a little "hot potato" however, passing between the two too quickly.

Yeah the pin got no crowd reaction? They were all just standing there like :conf:. I was so waiting for someone to go through that second table!

[Denver]

I like Charlotte so I don't mind, belt seems to be feeling a little "hot potato" however, passing between the two too quickly.

Yeah the pin got no crowd reaction? They were all just standing there like :conf:. I was so waiting for someone to go through that second table!

i think it would have been better making it a triple threat match

[LaLaLand]

Agreed, we definitely need new blood in the title feud now. But who next (after yet another Charlotte vs. Sasha I assume)?

Bayley? Nia? Dana? Emmalina!?

[Denver]

Agreed, we definitely need new blood in the title feud now. But who next (after yet another Charlotte vs. Sasha I assume)?

Bayley? Nia? Dana? Emmalina!?

Id go Mickie as we need a link to the greatest era of womens wrestling

[Jordan.]

The ending did suck, I was perched waiting for Charlotte to moonsault through the table but w/e, was a good match overall and yas at Charlotte champ again

[LaLaLand]

Apparently Sasha was planned to win but Vince veto'd it because they want a Charlotte vs. Bayley title feud now.

[Denver]

Bayley would be a great champion

[BBfanUSA]

Apparently TNA will leave Challenge Jan 1st, 2017.

Also there was a ruling on the future of TNA, it's staying with Dixie. :( Mike Bennett has apparently expressed his disappointment on twitter.

[Denver]

i dont see it finding another UK home

[michael21]

Apparently TNA will leave Challenge Jan 1st, 2017.

Also there was a ruling on the future of TNA, it's staying with Dixie. :( Mike Bennett has apparently expressed his disappointment on twitter.

:bawling::bawling:

[michael21]

i dont see it finding another UK home

:bawling::bawling:

[BBfanUSA]

A new CW only show will debut on the network Dec 29th on Tuesday 10/9c after SD.

Don't worry, they'll still air Talking Smack after it.

Also for the 900th episode of SD, Undertaker will be making an appearance.

[BBfanUSA]

SD's 900th Episode is next week, Undertaker and Edge are set to appear.

Also Sami Zayn is #1 contender to the Intercontinental Championship, continuing the Raw vs SD narrative

The new UK show set that debuted last night looks great. Nothing screams UK, no UK flags or decorations, just a hybrid Raw and SD set.

[LaLaLand]

I thought last night's set was awesome!

[BBfanUSA]

I thought last night's set was awesome!

It's so cool that it should be the SVS, Summerslam, and RR set really

Speaking of the Royal Rumble, which for it's 30th anniversary is being held at the Alamodome, an indoor FB stadium and hosted the 10th RR (The first Steve Austin Win, which he would lose his title shot to Psycho Sid later on thanks to Bret Hart) It's now confirmed via Email that it will be 4 hrs long.

I have a feeling that that extra hour might be padded with 1st Women's Rumble with 15 entrants (Most of the women's roster + A couple legends like Michelle McCool and Eve Torres + First Main Roster Appearance of Asuka, who doesn't win because she eliminates either Charlotte or Sasha and in retailiation they eliminate Asuka and brawl to the back) + Lesnar match

Survivor Series is slowly becoming an interesting Bragging Rights card, after the events of this week we know all the teams plus two interpromotional matches

SVS Interpromotional Men's Singles Match
Team Raw
Kevin Owens, Chris Jericho (Co-Captains), Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and Braun Strowman (W/ Stephanie McMahon and Mick Foley)
Team SD
Shane McMahon (Replaces Baron Corbin, who suffered an injury on SD this week), AJ Styles, Dean Ambrose, Bray Wyatt, and Randy Orton (W/ Daniel Bryan and James Ellsworth (Ellsworth will be team mascot))

SVS Interpromtional Women's Singles Match
Team Raw
Charlotte (Captain/Raw Women's Champ), Bayley, Sasha Banks, Nia Jax, and Alicia Fox (W/ Dana Brooke as Charlotte's valet)
Team Smackdown
Nikki Bella (Captain), Becky Lynch (SD Women's Champ), Naomi, Carmella, And Alexa Bliss (W/ Natalya as team coach)

SVS Interpromotional Men's Tag Match (If one member of a tag team eats a fall, both members will be out I assume like in the older days)
Team Raw
Two members of New Day, Ganderson, Sheamus/Cesaro, Enzo and Cass, and Shining Stars
Team Smackdown
Slayno, American Alpha, Usos, Breezdango, and Hype Bros

Crusierweight Singles match for the CW championship, if Kalisto wins, the whole division is moved to SD.
Brian Kendrick (C) vs Kalisto

Interpromotional Match for the Intercontinental Championship
Sami Zayn (Raw) vs Dolph Ziggler (SD) (C)

Singles Match "Fantasy Warfare"
Goldberg vs Brock Lesnar (w/ Paul Heyman)

[BBfanUSA]

Has anyone else bought Demand Progress yet? I think I may bite the bullet and buy it. Really need to watch the whole Die Havoc Die saga

[Denver]

I was selfishly hoping The Undertaker would steal someones spot at SS

[LaLaLand]

I can't get over how old Edge looks! Lose the beard man!

[BBfanUSA]

I can't get over how old Edge looks! Lose the beard man!

He has a role for the new Vikings season, could be why it looks that way

[BBfanUSA]

Takeover Card for tomorrow
Bobby Roode vs Tye Dillinger
Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Final; Paul Ellering will be locked in a cage hanging above the ring: Authors of Pain vs TM-61
NXT Tag Team Championship 2 out of 3 falls Match: The Revival (C) (Dash Wilder/Scott Dawson) vs #DIY (Gargano/Ciampa)
NXT Women's Championship Match: Asuka (C) vs Mickie James
NXT Championship: Shinsuke Nakamura (C) vs Samoa Joe

Preshow panel will be hosted by Charly Caruso, Lita, and Mauro Ranallo, no preshow match as it seems that the show will run only 2 hrs instead of 2 hr 30 minutes

As for Survivor Series, Final Card is set with 3 SVS matches between the two brands in Men's Singles, Men's Tag, and Women, Zayn vs The Miz for the Intercontinental Championship, and Kalisto vs Brian Kendrick for the CW championship, if Kalisto wins, SD gets the WHOLE CW division and the belt (this was set up in exchange of the interpromotional IC title match) + A 2 hr preshow but no matches are advertised

[BBfanUSA]

Mickie vs Asuka was a excellent return match for Mickie but had a awkward ending a little bit when Mickie was giving Asuka a hard time trying to lock in the Chickenwing/Asuka Lock.

#DIY are Tag Team Champs, I can't wait for Revival to Murder The New Day on Monday

[LaLaLand]

DIY/Revival was absolutely awesome, just perfect actually and I'm so happy for Gargano and Ciampa! REALLY hope Revival are the one's to dethrone New Day!

Mickie's still got it, wouldn't mind her staying around in NXT enhancing the other girls there. I would have had Asuka KO Mickie with a kick when she was going for the handshake after the match to solidify Asuka as a heel though.

I really wanted to see an appearance from Sanity tonight too in some form, ambushing the new Tag Champs or Authors of Pain maybe but oh well.

Joe/Nakamura put one a hell of a clinic out there, so stiff! Great night overall.

[BBfanUSA]

I think they did record a couple matches beforehand but not sure though

[Denver]

That's how you dominate God I ****ing love Goldberg

[Brother Leon]

Wtf was that :joker:

Imagine how much Lesnar must have got paid to go ahead with that.

[Denver]

Wtf was that :joker:

Imagine how much Lesnar must have got paid to go ahead with that.

Probaly his last if not one of his last matches with the company

[Denver]

I think we are getting a Goldberg vs Taker Mania match next year

[Black Dagger]

****ing hilarious.

Nah though fam. That hour long tag match before it was insane. SO MANY STORY ARCS.

[Denver]

I hope they don't put The Shield back together

[Brother Leon]

The Tag match was amazing and I knew Goldber V Lesnar wouldn't be long, but this...

[Denver]

Obviously Jericho vs Owens is coming

[Denver]

It's also obvious Orton will turn on Bray

[Calderyon]

That was last match was one of the most bizarre things ever. I don´t even know what to think of it. So i guess technically and logically Goldberg should be a hot candidate to face Owens for the Universal Title. Or AJ Styles for the WWE title. (He won´t be be, but technically he shouldn´t...)

[BBfanUSA]

Goldberg said he's entering the rumble....

Watch, First two will be Braun and Goldberg....and Braun eliminates Goldberg with ease, to justify the ring building up, Big Show comes out around #7-#9.

[Liam-]

that men's elimination match was incredible, the frog splash into the RKO left me shook.

I loved the Goldberg/Lesnar 'match' I didn't expect it to happen like that whatsoever and after the disappointment of neither championship swapping shows, it was a great finish to the show.

[Jordan.]

Tickets booked for Raw in May! Anyone going?

[BBfanUSA]

SD next week will include American Alpha vs Bray Wyatt and Randy Orton in a #1 contenders match for the SD tag team championships

[BBfanUSA]

The new Progress Champion has been crowned at The Graps of Wrath Chapter 39:
The Brusierweight Pete Dunne

[BBfanUSA]

Raw tonight includes two title matches, Sasha vs Charlotte 1818291 and New Day vs Ganderson 212

Also Mick has some news to tell Sami Zayn...sounds like he might be traded to SD.

[LaLaLand]

I'm here for Sami getting drafted, he'd make a great IC champion.

Also hoping we get a "Next Week" on Emmalina's vignette's tonight after 123453343 weeks of "Premiering soon..."

[Denver]

Surprised but elated for Sasha she is a great champ

[Jordan.]

Oh yawn, the hot potatoing continues. Give someone else a chance.

[LaLaLand]

It's gotta be time for Bayley vs Sasha (heel turn) for the title now, or even Nia vs Sasha for now.

[Black Dagger]

I'm BORED ****LESS /JayneConnery of Sasha and Charlotte now, they tend to deliver at least something watchable in the ring, but 6 or 7 other gals are going un-noticed here.

[BBfanUSA]

I'm BORED ****LESS /JayneConnery of Sasha and Charlotte now, they tend to deliver at least something watchable in the ring, but 6 or 7 other gals are going un-noticed here.

Don't think Bayley vs Sasha will be better at this point.

Emma and Summer sound like they're sick of it.

[LaLaLand]

"Superstars" is no more, been cancelled in favour of the new Cruiserweight show.

Can't say I'm surprised, don't remember the last time I watched an ep.

[LaLaLand]

According to a report from PWInsider, the WWE is moving forward with their plans of an all women’s tournament for the WWE Network – similar to that of their Cruiserweight Classic from earlier this year.

The report details that the current plans are to have the series taped at Full Sail Live during the early start of 2017.

While no names have officially been confirmed, a few of the current names rumored to be part of the tournament series include Heidi Lovelace, Kimber Lee, Nixon Newell, Evie, Deonna Purrazzo and Rachel Ellering.


This should be good!!

[BBfanUSA]

I think Heidi Lovelace and Kimber Lee are feuding in two or are about to in two different promotions (Kimber turned on Heidi at AAW and they're hinting at a feud in Chikara but I don't keep a good eye on it)

Tessa Blanchard were among those involved in the Cesaro/Sheamus bar fight scene last night as well, I think she's been a NXT jobber a time or two

[LaLaLand]

Yes Tessa has been on NXT a couple of times! I can see her being apart of this also Santana Garrett too.

This would be a good way to introduce a couple of the girls in development too who are regulars at house shows but yet to appear on NXT TV (Binky Blair, Macey Estrella and more recently Crazy Mary).

Angelina Love has teased appearing too on Twitter a few weeks ago apparently and they'll probably get Velvet too with Bubba's influence.

Would LOVE them to get Taeler Hendrix, Jessicka Havok (with Joker/Death Machine gimmick) and bring back Kong/Kharma for this!

[Calderyon]

It's gotta be time for Bayley vs Sasha (heel turn) for the title now, or even Nia vs Sasha for now.

Sadly i think since they constantly mention Charlotte´s undefeated PPV streak, she is pretty much guaranteed to win the title back at Roadblock next month to keep it intact.

And i wouldn´t be surprised if Sasha won it back on the last Raw of 2016 and then again Charlotte at Royal Rumble. But a loss for Sasha might happen too, if the rumors about Charlotte vs Bayley are true. So potentially after RR Charlotte could already be a 5 time Womens Champion while Sasha would have 4 title reigns.

Maybe they´ll go for another triple threat between all of them? (Charlotte, Sasha and Bayley)

[BBfanUSA]

NXT Taping Spoilers (Percy Watson is back in the WWE, he joined the commentary team at the tapings, also segments and or eps may have been taped out of order)

Dark Match: Tian Bing beats Wesley Blake

First Episode:

DIY start the show off by celebrating their championship victory by entering through the crowd, before they can get one word out, Authors of Pain interrupt claiming that they're no1 contenders to the title because they won the DRTTC, Revival come out and claim they have a claim to the titles as well.

Rich Swann (With Crusierweight Title in hand) and No Way Jose take on SaNiTY with Sawyer Fulton noticably missing, Eric Young stomped on his jacket possibly signifying that he got kicked out of the stable. Midway through the match Big Damo debuts and attacks No Way Jose, possibly hinting at joining SaNiTY but no proper answer.

Ember Moon beats Kimber Lee (LOL, speak of the devil) in 4 minutes

Heavy Machinery (Otis Dozovic and Tucker Knight) beat enhancement talent, one was Johnny Knockout the Because I like sweaty men guy

They also taped 4 qualifying matches to decide a #1 contender to the NXT Championship 4 Way Elimination

1st Match: Tye Dillinger beat Eric Young by DQ, was decked by Big Damo afterwards, smiled at SaNiTY as they walked up the ramp

2nd Match:Andrade Almas over No Way Jose in 7 Minutes

3rd Match: Roderick Strong beats The Drifter Elias Sampson in 4 minutes

4th Match: Bobby Roode beats Oney Lorcan in 7 minutes

Crazy Mary Dobson comes out under Sarah Bridges, her real name, loses to Peyton Royce

Shinsuke Nakamura beats Patrick Clark in 4 minutes

Billie Kay beats Daria, then Peyton and Billie challenges Asuka and the rest of the division

Authors of Pain beat jobbers

Elimination 4-Way underway: Dillinger vs Roode vs Strong vs Almas,

Almas is eliminated first 15 minutes in with a sick kick by Strong

Strong is eliminated second, 2 minutes later with a Tye Breaker by Tye

Roode wins by impaler DDT on Tye 5 minutes later, Roode is #1 contender for NXT Takeover San Antonio

DIY vs The Revival is the taping's main event: DIY win clean after 16 minutes, seemed to imply that The Revival are now called up.

[Denver]

The Elimination Chamber PPV is coming back in February for Smackdown

[Denver]

I'd love a women's Elimination Chamber match

[LaLaLand]

I'd love a women's Elimination Chamber match

Yes!!

[LaLaLand]

NXT Taping Spoilers (Percy Watson is back in the WWE, he joined the commentary team at the tapings, also segments and or eps may have been taped out of order)

Dark Match: Tian Bing beats Wesley Blake

First Episode:

DIY start the show off by celebrating their championship victory by entering through the crowd, before they can get one word out, Authors of Pain interrupt claiming that they're no1 contenders to the title because they won the DRTTC, Revival come out and claim they have a claim to the titles as well.

Rich Swann (With Crusierweight Title in hand) and No Way Jose take on SaNiTY with Sawyer Fulton noticably missing, Eric Young stomped on his jacket possibly signifying that he got kicked out of the stable. Midway through the match Big Damo debuts and attacks No Way Jose, possibly hinting at joining SaNiTY but no proper answer.

Ember Moon beats Kimber Lee (LOL, speak of the devil) in 4 minutes

Heavy Machinery (Otis Dozovic and Tucker Knight) beat enhancement talent, one was Johnny Knockout the Because I like sweaty men guy

They also taped 4 qualifying matches to decide a #1 contender to the NXT Championship 4 Way Elimination

1st Match: Tye Dillinger beat Eric Young by DQ, was decked by Big Damo afterwards, smiled at SaNiTY as they walked up the ramp

2nd Match:Andrade Almas over No Way Jose in 7 Minutes

3rd Match: Roderick Strong beats The Drifter Elias Sampson in 4 minutes

4th Match: Bobby Roode beats Oney Lorcan in 7 minutes

Crazy Mary Dobson comes out under Sarah Bridges, her real name, loses to Peyton Royce

Shinsuke Nakamura beats Patrick Clark in 4 minutes

Billie Kay beats Daria, then Peyton and Billie challenges Asuka and the rest of the division

Authors of Pain beat jobbers

Elimination 4-Way underway: Dillinger vs Roode vs Strong vs Almas,

Almas is eliminated first 15 minutes in with a sick kick by Strong

Strong is eliminated second, 2 minutes later with a Tye Breaker by Tye

Roode wins by impaler DDT on Tye 5 minutes later, Roode is #1 contender for NXT Takeover San Antonio

DIY vs The Revival is the taping's main event: DIY win clean after 16 minutes, seemed to imply that The Revival are now called up.

They've basically destroyed Daria's gimmick in two matches. Excited to see Crazy Mary and more from Sanity, Big Damo joining them I'm here for, huge stable!!

[BBfanUSA]

The Elimination Chamber PPV is coming back in February for Smackdown

Which Brand hasn't been made official yet, probably to avoid spoiling who wins the Rumble

[Denver]

Which Brand hasn't been made official yet, probably to avoid spoiling who wins the Rumble

i read a article which said Smackdown had EC and Raw had Payback

[LaLaLand]

Anyone catch last weeks ep of Lucha Underground!? Absolutely insane.

Basically there's a character called Black Lotus (used to be Savannah in WWECW for a bit) and she's brought in 3 Japanese assassins (incidentally the world's three best women's wrestlers atm - Io Shirai, Kairi Hojo and Mayu Iwatani) to take out luchador Pentagon Dark, a gauntlet ensues and it's just insane mixed-gender, hardcore wrestling.

Two of the 'assassins' are apparently arriving in WWE soon (Doku and Hitokiri as they're called in this ep).

Video:

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[Denver]

Ewww i hate Alexa Bliss she has a face you just want to punch she is going to be a unbearable champion

[LaLaLand]

I love Bliss she's come on in leaps and bounds character-wise.

That match though, dragged and the crowd were dead. Sad.

[Denver]

Just give Ambrose his title back fgs

[BBfanUSA]

Ellsworth turned on Dean because Ellsworth thinks he can beat Styles without Dean's help...

Why do I think Dean's turning on Ellsworth?

THE MIZ IS SHOOTING ON BRYAN RIGHT NOW ON TALKING SMACK AGAIN, TO THE POINT THAT THEY CUT AWAY FROM THE SHOW. OH MY GOD

[LaLaLand]

After her fierce showdown against Asuka at NXT TakeOver: Toronto, Mickie James could be finding her way back to the WWE on a full time basis.

Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting that the WWE have offered their former Women’s Champion a new deal to return and compete on their main roster.

No official word on how long the deal would be for or which brand Mickie would return to.

:cheer2::cheer2:

[Denver]

Mickie will clearly go to Smackdown to give the women's division experience

[LaLaLand]

I'd rather her be a veteran in NXT but I'd be happy with SD! for her. She could be the swerve in the "Who attacked Nikki?" storyline, psycho Mickie!

[Denver]

Only sign her if they will use her and give her a title run

[Denver]

I'd love a Kharma vs Nia match but i doubt Kharma could do it

[LaLaLand]

Yeah I think long-term Kharma's back has had it but man I'd LOVE her to be in the new women's tournament they're doing in the new year similar to the CWC

[BBfanUSA]

Kharma's doing that GLOW Netflix series (I'm serious), she hasn't retired.

Nia Jax reacted to Sasha vs Charlotte again at a PPV. I'm thinking that Raw's getting the EC because the rest of the women's division on Raw is tired of it

[LaLaLand]

Raw was ite.

The whole Enzo/Lana hotel room thing was so awkward man!!

Rich Swann is amazing to watch as is Perkins, glad Swann is champ.

The Ric segment was okay. I genuinely thought that last week would have been the end of Sasha vs. Charlotte (for now anyway), I'm a fan of both but there's only so many times consecutively that two people can square off before people lose enthusiasm, Iron Man match or no Iron Man match.

Finally Emmalina is re-debuting next week! Word going around that Tamina is returning anytime now to Raw also - Emmalina's bodyguard?

[Denver]

They need to end James Elsworth its pathetic

[BBfanUSA]

PWInsider has said that Mickie has reupped with the WWE. The plan is for her to be on SD (They have less of a roster than Raw still) starting Jan 2017...

Think they'll drag out Nikki's attacker storyline til then? The timeline makes sense since she was backstage SVS.

EDIT: Evie, Kimber Lee, Heidi Lovelace all seemed to have signed contracts as well

[LaLaLand]

Multiple WWE sources have confirmed that Mickie James has signed a multi-year deal with the company.

Currently, the plan is for James to appear on the Smackdown brand, likely debuting in January 2017.

The former WWE Women's champion returned to the company for the first time in six years at the WWE NXT Takeover event in Toronto, losing a great match to Asuka. From the second she arrived in Toronto, internally it was considered just a matter of time before the company locked her into a deal again.


:cheer2::cheer2:

[LaLaLand]

The following women have been signed by WWE for the Women's tournament I presume (so far):

Evie
Heidi Lovelace
Kimber Lee
Nixon Newell - (she's Welsh)

Kellyanne English and Shazza Mckenzie have also had tryouts.

[BBfanUSA]

Nixon Newell is pending a work visa approval I think.

[BBfanUSA]

The newest member of the Bullet Club has been revealed at the WTL and it's

"The American Nightmare" Cody (Rhodes)

[Black Dagger]

Chris Hero is returning to WWE.

[LaLaLand]

Woah did not see that coming! Hope he tows the line a little better this time. Even though they told him to "tone up" more then got rid when he refused... then signed Owens not long after...

[BBfanUSA]

Chris Hero is returning to WWE.

Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting it will be under Kassius Ohno name.

Nigel McGuinness is leaving ROH and wrestling all together it seems (Remember he can't wrestle anymore, it's gotta be rough on him

[LaLaLand]

I'm actually excited for Emma's return tonight, she's long overdue a push and I hope this goes the right way for her.

Plus she's one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen!

[BBfanUSA]

Sami is getting traded to SD!, Foley gave in

[BBfanUSA]

In reaction to World of Sport being revived by ITV, WWE has announced a new title called the WWE United Kingdom Championship, including their own show.
https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t35.0-12/15536998_10210888997997396_643813236_o.jpg?oh=4cd5 8f6fd332ce0ba330fb8deb375a38&oe=5854F6A9
The first champ will be decided in a 16 man tourney with Nigel Macguinness on commentary.

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Trent Severn, Pete Dunne, Tyler Bate, Jordan Devlin among the 16 participants.

The tournament taping will occur in Blackpool over 3 days, if you're worried about their indy bookings, don't worry. It's like a TNA type of deal where WWE may have first booking but they can still work other promotions like Progress and WCPW.

No word on that female tournament still though although as mentioned earlier Kimber Lee, Heidi Lovelace, Evie, nd Nixon Newell (Pending Work Visa Approval) are set to sign WWE contracts and enter the tournament (Which is kinda weird to have a women's tournament unless it's like ROH's top prospect tournament)

[Denver]

Will it be a actual championship on Smackdown or raw?

[LaLaLand]

According to squaredcirclesirens.com, independent wrestler Andrea has signed a contract with WWE and will be reporting to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando. Andrea has worked regularly with SHINE and was known as Rosie Lottalove when she wrestled in TNA. In June of 2012, she retired from pro wrestling due to health concerns but made her return after dropping 125 pounds. She was part of a WWE tryout back in 2015 and wrestled against Emma during an NXT match on October 22nd, 2015.

Cool.

[Denver]

Can we ****ing appreciate The New Day have finally been ended

[LaLaLand]

I'm SO happy

[LaLaLand]

What's everyone's opinion on Strowman? I quite like him, grown on me alot since he went solo

Also I hate these close-ups of the kids in the audience!!

[Denver]

He is great but will piss me of with this never ended streak on his way to headling Wrestlemania

[Black Dagger]

Yeah. Braun is brilliant. Does his role very effectively and his promo work has improved immensely x

[LaLaLand]

YESSSSS heel Neville!!!

[LaLaLand]

Here we go, this -should- be good

[LaLaLand]

What a match!!! Queen Charlotte

[Denver]

this is so tedious and ****ing predictable give some other women the chance

[Denver]

This matchup will take place at the next 80 ppvs

[LaLaLand]

That's the plan now (apparently).

Charlotte vs Bayley leading to Mania
Sasha vs. Emma/Nia

[Denver]

The fact she has been champion 4 times in a year is also a disgrace they need to have some stability and stop flip flopping between the same people

[Denver]

I know it wont happen but id love a womens royal rumble

[LaLaLand]

Same! Like a mini Rumble, double main event. 15 women Rumble followed by the classic 30 man classic Rumble or something.

[BBfanUSA]

I think we're going to get a 20 woman rumble in the next two years and then if it's well received, expanded to a traditional 30.

[Jordan.]

http://67.media.tumblr.com/1b69d5fba8e32d14b9cf4c2beb900284/tumblr_og3o1qMatC1qeiy6vo3_500.gif

[Calderyon]

Expected. And i even got the result correct with the sudden death and all.

[LaLaLand]

Someone from the crowd of tonight's RAW has tweeted a picture of a cage above the ring similar to that used in the Authors of Pain/TM61 match where Ellering was caged.

Also there are MANY Christmas trees...

Here:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C0E87loW8AATeMR.jpg

[Black Dagger]

Jericho getting locked in it then.

[Denver]

Was that a genuine Foley mistake?

[LaLaLand]

I was thinking that haha but probs not!

Finallyyyy something fresh for the ladies, Nia vs. Sasha

[BBfanUSA]

Raw tag team titles have been recolored, they're now red leather with silver plating

EDIT: Also BB17US Hg Austin made his debut as some masked snake wrestler on Lucha Underground last wednesday.

[BBfanUSA]

Styles vs Ellsworth might finally happen tonight, also Miz is defending his title against Apollo Crews

Because Ryder tore his knee last week, Breeze vs Slater vs Viktor will occur this week and whoever wins between the three, their team will be facing the Wyatts for the SD Tag team titles

[Calderyon]

^ Hopefully Styles finally obliterates Ellsworth. And i think Slater will win, since Breezango and The Ascension are pretty much joke teams at this point. Then again Beauty & Man Beast is too, but not so much as the other two. He´ll probably win too because they´re the only face team out of the three.

Miz will obviously retain.

[Denver]

i dont think it has been mentioned but D-Von Dudley has retired

[BBfanUSA]

^ Hopefully Styles finally obliterates Ellsworth. And i think Slater will win, since Breezango and The Ascension are pretty much joke teams at this point. Then again Beauty & Man Beast is too, but not so much as the other two. He´ll probably win too because they´re the only face team out of the three.

Miz will obviously retain.

Styles vs Ellsworth is opening the show tonight, seems likely

[Calderyon]

Not liking this new development between James Ellsworth and Carmella.

[LaLaLand]

Here for Maryse and Renee Young having a brawl soon!

[BBfanUSA]

Okay, I was wrong about that mini three way match

Next week is basically a mini PPV for SD, Three title matches and John Cena's return
WWE Championship AJ Styles vs Dolph ZIggler vs Baron Corbin
WWE SD Women's Championship Alexa Bliss (C) vs Becky Lynch
WWE SD Tag Team Championship Four Corners Elimination Match The Wyatt Family vs The Usos vs American Alpha vs Slayno

[Denver]

So glad for American Alpha

[Denver]

Was that Mickie James?

[LaLaLand]

No it was Deonna Purrazzo by the look of things. Wonder if this means she's (finally) signed?

Close up image:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C0ut18kXgAALAHT.jpg:large

[BBfanUSA]

Scarlett Bordeaux was the jobber on Raw last night...and ROH girls like Mandy Leon and Kelly Klein buried her for appearing on the show (maybe even ROH, Lethal reupped with ROH with an exclusive contract)

some people say it's Tamina because of the mole below the left eye, given the body, I'd likely say it's Deonna playing the part of Mickie til the week Mickie debuts...unless it's a huge shock.

[BBfanUSA]

Scarlett Bordeaux was the jobber on Raw last night...and ROH girls like Mandy Leon and Kelly Klein buried her for appearing on the show (maybe even ROH, Lethal reupped with ROH with an exclusive contract)

some people say it's Tamina because of the mole below the left eye, given the body, I'd likely say it's Deonna playing the part of Mickie til the week Mickie debuts...unless it's a huge shock.

[Black Dagger]

Except Mandy showed up for RAW once as a rosebud, so she's a stupid ****.

[BBfanUSA]

Yeah, I think Mandy reupped and ROH isn't happy that WWE is snatching up talent. (Steve Corino left ROH after the last tapings to become a PC Trainer but I don't think anyone else has left yet)

Maybe if they pushed younger and newer talent more (Like Dijak, Lio Rush, and the like), stop letting NJ book the promotion (Cole didn't need to join the BC, in fact just generally leave the club at the Supershows) and actually cared about their women and introduced a title... (Most aren't actually on contract but I'd imagine Leon, Hendrix, Klein are)

Or Leon and Klein could be a bit catty, it's why Veda Scott left ROH rumoredly (Was a heel manager for Moose and Cedric, when Cedric turned on Moose, the heel promos she cut were pretty great)

[BBfanUSA]

According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, WM34 is set to return to New Orleans.

The city is always prepared to host any type of event in the superdome (or Silverdome according to Hogan, Brother) and it's warm weather but I was hoping for a Minneapolis show since it's within driving distance

[michael21]

Not liking this new development between James Ellsworth and Carmella.

I don't like it Carmella mine

Here for Maryse and Renee Young having a brawl soon!

Me 2

[LaLaLand]

Would they ever dare have Wrestlemania in the UK?

Paige was pictured arriving at the arena earlier today but apparently has already left, she was just there to see medics about her neck and Del Rio came and picked her up.

Emma is also in attendance - yet again - wonder if we'll finally get a re-debut seeing as it's show #1 of 2017.

[michael21]

Would they ever dare have Wrestlemania in the UK?

Paige was pictured arriving at the arena earlier today but apparently has already left, he was there to see medics about her neck.

Emma is also in attendance - yet again - wonder if we'll finally get a re-debut seeing as it's show #1 of 2017.

Paige has about 4 week before she back hopefully on tv

[Black Dagger]

Not a Mania. But I wouldn't be surprised with a RAW or Smackdown Network special before long.

[Black Dagger]

Not sure how Takeover London did live.

[BBfanUSA]

Paige has about 4 week before she back hopefully on tv

I dunno where you're getting this from, according to fans getting stuff signed from her today, she should be cleared in April.

[Calderyon]

I don't like it Carmella mine


Carmella is not yours, she is mine.

[Calderyon]

Regarding Paige, unless she ends things with Del Rio in future, i don´t see her being long in WWE anymore. Despite the Total Divas deal.

[Jordan.]

I dunno where you're getting this from, according to fans getting stuff signed from her today, she should be cleared in April.

Having her return in the UK in May would be ideal :fc:

[LaLaLand]

Having her return in the UK in May would be ideal :fc:

Good shout! Could happen.

[LaLaLand]

Confirmed for RAW tonight:

Goldberg.

Karl Anderson vs. Cesaro.

Zayn vs. Strowman - Last Man Standing.

[LaLaLand]

HUGE

Undertaker returns to RAW next Monday

[BBfanUSA]

Having her return in the UK in May would be ideal :fc:

If it's on Raw, she's going to be back as a tweener and more than likely will attack Charlotte while she's cutting a promo (via the lights turning out or popping up ringside via hiding under the apron)

[LaLaLand]

Um so I'd hold off on that return as Paige and Del Rio are expecting a child apparently... (explains her attendance at RAW yesterday I guess, informing management, having medical etc).

https://twitter.com/VivaDelRio/status/816062854457593856

[BBfanUSA]

Um so I'd hold off on that return as Paige and Del Rio are expecting a child apparently... (explains her attendance at RAW yesterday I guess, informing management, having medical etc).

https://twitter.com/VivaDelRio/status/816062854457593856

Paige hasn't said anything on her account really, plus they've been trolling people on twitter.

It's more like people have been working themselves into a shoot over it

Also the first addition to the 2017 HoF class has leaked, could be the headliner even since he seems to be getting a Biographical DVD this year

Diamond Dallas Page

[LaLaLand]

DDP is so deserving! Very happy for him.

Former and multi WWE Women’s Champion Mickie James is expected to make her return to the WWE soon as part of the SmackDown roster.

A new report by Wrestling Observer (via PWPNation) details current plans in place for Mickie’s return and who her first feud will be against.

According to the report, the character “La Luchadora” will eventually be unmasked as Mickie to enter a feud against Becky Lynch, leading up to a big WrestleMania 33 match.

PWInsider adds that last week’s appearance of La Luchadora was played by Deonna Purrazzo, who is backstage at SmackDown this week to represent the character once again. No word on whether Donna has signed a deal with WWE yet.

La Luchadora was originally played by Becky Lynch as a mystery opponent against Alexa Bliss on the December 20th, 2016 episode of SmackDown.

[BBfanUSA]

Canadian Company Anthem has bought out TNA and Dixie has left the company completely.

Rumor is that they've brought in Jeff Jarrett and Zeb Colter/Dutch Mantell in to be the new head bookers.

Kimber Lee and Heidi Lovelace have officially reported to NXT, 3 Chinese signings and two other women, a girl with MMA experience and a model and another experienced wrestler.

Also Mandrews has been released from his TNA contract it seems as he's been added to the WWE UK Championship tournament. Meaning all 3 members of BSS are in the tourney!

[Black Dagger]

I wish them all the best this year.

Broken Hardy was some of the best produced television in 2016, wrestling wise.

Between this, NJPW's stellar show yesterday, you all need to watch Okada vs Omega, being called one of the best matches of all time and the WWE putting on some of the most watchable in ring stuff for years I am approving of this 'boom' period.

[BBfanUSA]

I watched Omega vs Okada before anything else at Wrestle Kingdom....

Amazed that no one died in that match between Omega working Okada's neck and a pretty dangerous spot

Also New Year's Dash Spoilers
Suzuki-Gun is back in New Japan...I think they may have attacked LIJ but not sure

[BBfanUSA]

Chris Hero is back in NXT under his old NXT name, Kassius Ohno.

Also Tommy End's new name is Alistair Black

(Impact's new logo makes me sick by the way)

[BBfanUSA]

At the TNA tapings, Jade and Rosemary had one huge match

Monster's Ball, Blood, Tacks, Barbed Wire is involved

Dutch Mantell/Zeb Colter and Jeff Jarrett are involved again with the promotion as well on the booking side of things.

Dutch started the original KOs revolution and he has a good enough pool to start it again (Angelina Love and Brooke Tessmacher have returned, Madison Rayne welcomed Love back personally)

[Calderyon]

Sandow has a new gimmick:

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/0106/620986/photos-former-wwe-star-debuts-new-gimmick-at-tna/

[LaLaLand]

Sandow has a new gimmick:

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/0106/620986/photos-former-wwe-star-debuts-new-gimmick-at-tna/

I think he's going to excel at this!!

Really excited for RAW tonight... Shawn Michaels and Taker both returning/appearing!

:cheer2:

[LaLaLand]

The RR poster is garbage. Supposed to be a new era and look who the front 4 are...

http://i.imgur.com/WipmDTF.jpg

Champion Styles right at the back... logic.

[Denver]

Is it only me who thinks the Rumble is the way to start The Undertaker vs Strowman feud at Wrestlemania?

[Calderyon]

They are the most likely final 2 after laT nights Raw, so yes.

[Denver]

I expect Undertaker to eliminate Strowman and Goldberg to win

[Calderyon]

The RR poster is garbage. Supposed to be a new era and look who the front 4 are...

http://i.imgur.com/WipmDTF.jpg

Champion Styles right at the back... logic.

I think that is proof of how WWE officials really see the superstars meaning the real pecking order.

Part timers first, then the others.

[LaLaLand]

Alexa vs. Becky - Cage match for the title next week on SD! - should be great.

Could maybe be Mickie's return too with such a big stipulation unless they're going to wait until/after the Rumble.

Speaking of the Rumble - who do we want/think are this year's "surprise entrants"? Any rumours?

[Denver]

I expect Becky to win the title then her and Mickie to feud for the title until Mickie wins it at Wrestlemania

[Denver]

I would love the Hardy's to return but doubt it

[LaLaLand]

Same! Is there still Angle rumours flying around? Would love to see him have one more run at least.

NXT looks good tonight too... Nikki Cross getting involved with the other women finally!

[Denver]

It will likely be a few legends and a few NXT stars

[Denver]

Although the UK champion maybe a potential

[LaLaLand]

Ahh didn't think of the UK tourno!

Is Balor cleared to return yet?

[LaLaLand]

Current plans for Mania:

As per the Wrestling Observer Newsletter:

- Undertaker vs Cena is 'off the boards', the plan for Taker now is to face someone from Raw, not Braun Strowman and not for a championship.

- 6 or 7 major main event level singles matches on the shows, not counting women or cruiserweights

-Current plans for the Raw women's championship are Sasha vs Bayley vs Charlotte vs Nia Jax but it's not final

Again, plans in WWE can change in a heartbeat but this seems to be what's planned at this moment.


.

[michael21]

I dunno where you're getting this from, according to fans getting stuff signed from her today, she should be cleared in April.

I got that news from natalya cat :bawling::bawling:

[Denver]

That fatal 4 way should be good but they need to throw an extra element in like a Ladder match.

[Denver]

Undertaker vs Goldberg?

[BBfanUSA]

That fatal 4 way should be good but they need to throw an extra element in like a Ladder match.

Nah, watch it being saved for ER or MitB.

Becky Lynch and Alexa Bliss are having a cage match next week for the title...could Becky unmask La Luchadora? The cage is the perfect reason to trap Luchadora in.

[LaLaLand]

Apparently 'leaked' HOF list (minus the woman and Warrior Award recipient):

DDP
Ravishing Rick Rude
William Regal
Christian
The Natural Disasters
IRS

[Denver]

Could Victoria be the woman? maybe leading to her return?

[LaLaLand]

Could Victoria be the woman? maybe leading to her return?

Maybe! Or even Mickie, and have an active female HOFer on Smackdown... could write it into a heel character for her.

[Denver]

Wouldnt put them past giving it Stephanie unless they already have

[LaLaLand]

Oh no Steph won't be in the HOF for a decade or two I suspect. Hell, her Dad isn't even in yet.

[Jordan.]

Molly Holly :fc:

[Denver]

Good shout as one of a few women to win a mans title

[LaLaLand]

True but remember they didn't acknowledge Jacqueline's CW Title win last year. Don't think they did with Alundra/Madusa either. Sad really.

[BBfanUSA]

A couple details on the UK tourney,

HHH is head booker, Fit Finlay seems to be the match producer, commentary team is Cole and Nigel

The belt itself looks very sexy

[Denver]

Will the belt actually be used on Raw? or maybe Smackdown as an equivalent to the CW title?

[BBfanUSA]

Heh, if anyone watches the indies, Ivvelise got the whole WCPW roster against her backstage according to a subtweet by Zack Sabre Jr. and last night, her Shine championship was vacated "Due to Injury".

Probably found out that she was dropping the title to LuFisto (Who won the vacated title last night) and bailed. Heard she also has a beef with Jade/Mia Yim too to the point where they can't be on the same show together (Ivvelise might have been the other woman/had an affair with Mia's ex.)