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Post by wickedrex1 on Apr 28, 2019 10:34:25 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy – January 21, 2013 – Movistar Arena (Santiago, Chile) Commentators: Josh Daniels & Scott Michaels Attendance: 7,650
A video is shown of last week’s Best of the Best Qualifying Match, which was won by John Cena. Inside the arena, Josh Daniels welcomes everyone to Santiago, Chile, and introduces Scott Michaels. They talk about Cena’s victory last week, and how that might put him in a good position to come out on top at the Best of the Best pay-per-view on February 10th. They also talk about the challenge issued by Kurt Angle for CM Punk and the Heavyweight Title in Detroit.
“Cult of Personality” begins to play as the crowd cheers. CM Punk walks on-stage with the Heavyweight Title around his waist. He walks down to the ring and grabs a microphone as the music dies down. Punk says that last week, John Cena punched his ticket for one of the final three spots in the Best of the Best battle royal. Sure, Punk says, it betters Cena’s chances of winning, but there are still 14 other men that are vying for the chance to face “The Best in the World” for the Heavyweight Title. But Punk says he can’t worry about those 15 men right now because there’s one that thinks he can just grab a microphone, start making demands, and both Peter Bradshaw and he are going to bow their heads in agreement. Punk tells Kurt Angle that he doesn’t bow to anyone. And just because Angle came out last week and made a demand to face him at Best of the Best… Punk wants to know why Angle feels entitled to a title shot. Punk says that Angle may have beaten him the last time they were in the ring together, but it wasn’t because Angle got the better of him. No, it was because Punk choked him out with the heel of his boot! Punk says that there are only two ways that he’ll agree to face Kurt Angle and put the Heavyweight Title on the line. One: Angle can convince him that he’s the rightful challenger. Or two: Bradshaw tells him there’s no other choice. Until then, Punk is not accepting Angle’s challenge. He leaves the ring and walks up the ramp as the show goes to commercials.
Commercial Break
X-Division Title Match Matt Morgan vs. © Kevin Steen Matt Morgan has been doing everything he can to secure a title match against Kevin Steen as of late. At Brutality, Morgan was given his opportunity, but neither man was able to get to his feet before the count of 10, as the match ended in a draw. This time around, Morgan was looking to take full advantage of the “hardcore rules” that come along with the X-Division Title matches, as he was more prone to keep the match outside the ring. Steen, the champion going on 134 days, wasn’t about to give up without putting everything he had into this match. He took what Morgan was dishing out, but even overmatch by Morgan’s strength, was willing to dish out what he could back. The one thing Steen has in his pocket that Morgan doesn’t, is the willingness to break the rules when it benefits him. That’s exactly what Steen did tonight, as he used the title belt as a weapon, smashing against Morgan’s skull. Steen covered “The Blueprint” as the referee looked on before making the 1-2-3.
[X-Division Title Match]: Kevin Steen pinned Matt Morgan after hitting him with the title belt in 10:22. Rating: ** ¼ (Kevin Steen retained the X-Division Title.)
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, Nikki Bella is waiting outside her dressing room when she is approached by her sister Brie. Brie adjusts the Women’s title over her shoulder and says that she’s eager to hear what Nikki’s good news is. Nikki can’t control her excitement when she announces that she’s challenging Brie for the Women’s Title at Best of the Best. She hugs Brie, who doesn’t return the gesture, and walks away. Brie looks on, her jaw muscles tightening.
Eric Young vs. Martin Kirby Tonight, the fans in Santiago saw a match that not many people thought would happen anytime soon, as current tag team partners stepped into the ring for singles action. Before the match, Young and Kirby did shake hands, in a show of good faith. But, once the bell rang, neither man went easy on his partner. In a fairly quick match, that stayed inside the ring, Kirby was able to connect with the Spinal Shock to pick up the victory. After the match, Kirby helped Young to his feet, and the two men left the ring together.
Martin Kirby pinned Eric Young with the Spinal Shock in 8:06. Rating: **
Commercial Break
In a pre-recorded interview with Alisha Hicks, AJ Styles and Kofi Kingston accept The Independents’ challenge for Best of the Best. Kingston says that they unblemished since joining forces, and nothing that Shane Hagadorn has up his slimy sleeves will help his team take the belts away. Styles adds that the same thing keeps getting repeated about Castagnoli and Corino: they can’t succeed without Hagadorn sticking his nose in their business. He says that they are open to all challenges because no one has proven good enough to be called Tag Team Champions. At the end of the interview, as Styles and Kingston walk away, they are blindsided by Castagnoli and Corino! The Independents do a number on the champions before walking away, leaving them laying on the hallway floor.
The British Invasion vs. The Independents (w/Shane Hagadorn) Castagnoli and Corino came out to the ring looking very pleased with themselves after their attack on the Tag Team Champions earlier tonight. They were met with a round of boos from the crowd that Shane Hagadorn told them to shrug off because the Chilean people were jealous of them. The team that greeted them in the ring was not ready to put up with any shenanigans, as they quickly took the fight to the cocky duo. The highlight of the match may have been when Rob Terry and Castagnoli were in the ring, matching their strength against each other. Castagnoli eventually took control, using underhanded tactics; he and Corino spent the rest of the match working over Terry. After hitting Terry with a stiff clothesline, Corino made the cover. But before the referee could count to three, KOFI KINGSTON slid into the ring broke up the pin! After the match, Kingston and Styles brawled with The Independents inside the ring until HWL officials rushed down to break things up.
The Independents (Claudio Castagnoli & Steve Corino) defeated The British Invasion (Brutus Magnus & Rob Terry) when S. Corino defeated R. Terry by DQ in 8:33. Rating: * ¼ (Kofi Kingston interfered against Steve Corino.)
Commercial Break
Returning from commercials, John Cena’s music plays as he makes his way onto the stage. He stands and looks out to the crowd, who is booing him, and shakes his head before walking down and entering the ring. Inside the ring, Cena says that he still doesn’t understand how people can boo him after what he’s accomplished in this business. Then again, he says that people hate what they can’t be, and none of the people inside the arena will ever amount to anything close to what Cena has. Cena says, last week, he became the early favorite to win the Best of the Best battle royal and earn a shot at the main event at Wrestleocalypse. He says it doesn’t matter if he faces CM Punk, Kurt Angle, or anyone else on that night because he knows he’s better than anyone in the back. Before he can continue, ALEX RILEY makes his way on-stage, telling Cena to hold his thought. Riley walks down the ramp, telling Cena that he was the biggest thorn in his side last week; and if things had gone differently, Riley would be sitting in the top three heading into the battle royal. Riley says that he’s just as capable of earning a title shot as Cena, and he challenges Cena to a one-on-one match next week! Cena laughs and says Riley’s getting ahead of himself. But, he accepts Riley’s challenge. Looking pleased, Riley turns to leave the ring, only to get attacked from behind by Cena! Cena throws Riley outside the ring, before handing a number of kicks to his body. Cena then whips Riley into the ring steps, and says “You can’t see me” before walking up the ramp. Anarchy goes to commercials showing Riley slumped over in the corner.
Commercial Break
Tyson Kidd vs. Colt Cabana Ever since his winning streak ended a few weeks back, Tyson Kidd has been looking to get back on track and taste victory once again. Tonight, he was hoping to change his luck against Colt Cabana, who hasn’t seen singles action for quite some time. However, the match turned against Kidd’s favor as CHRISTOPHER DANIELS appeared at ringside. Daniels instantly got involved, making Kidd unable to focus on Cabana inside the ring. The referee did what he could to even things out, but it wasn’t enough. As Cabana went to cover Kidd after an inverted suplex, Daniels head Kidd’s arms to the mat, not allowing him to kick out! After the match, Daniels walks up the ramp, smiling, as Cabana celebrated in the ring.
Colt Cabana pinned Tyson Kidd after an inverted suplex in 10:35. Rating: ** ½ [Christopher Daniels interfered against Tyson Kidd.]
Commercial Break
A preview for the “Best of the Best” pay-per-view is shown. A 15-man battle royal, for the chance to challenge the Heavyweight Champion at Wrestleocalypse, highlights the event. “Best of the Best” will be held on February 10th, from the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan!
Christopher Daniels vs. John Cena Just a few moments after having a hand in helping Colt Cabana defeat Tyson Kidd, Christopher Daniels had a pretty big challenge to face in the ring. John Cena had already run down Alex Riley, after accepting his challenge, earlier in the evening. He was poised to continue making his claim as the odds-on favorite to win a Heavyweight Title shot, when CM PUNK made his way to ringside! Punk made his way to the broadcast table, where he watched Cena and Daniels continue their match. Cena controlled most of the match, with Daniels getting offense sparingly throughout. Cena wasn’t able to put Daniels away with the F-U, but after a running neck snap, Cena picked up the 1-2-3. After the match, Cena started shouting at Punk from inside the ring, claiming that Punk has the title that should still be his. Punk stands on the broadcast table, raising the title in the air, and tells Cena to come get it. Cena goes to leave the ring, but the referee holds him back. Punk jumps off the table and exits through the crowd as Anarchy goes to commercials.
John Cena pinned Christopher Daniels after a running neck snap in 11:18. Rating: ***
Commercial Break
Best of the Best Qualifying Match Mike Sydal vs. Brutus Magnus vs. Randy Orton vs. Matt Morgan vs. Steve Corino (w/Shane Hagadorn) The second qualifying match for the Best of the Best battle royal headlined tonight’s show in Santiago. For the second straight week, Shane Hagadorn accompanied his charge to the ring. Corino and Magnus were no strangers to each other, having just squared off earlier tonight in tag team action. Magnus quickly fell into trouble after ten-plus minutes of action, after taking a Carbon Footprint by Morgan. Afterward, Morgan dumped Magnus over the top rope for the first elimination. Seeing Morgan’s back turn, Corino took the opportunity to rush the big man. However, Morgan turned and used Corino’s momentum to send him over the top rope as well. Corino was able to hang onto the rope, but only for a moment, as Morgan kneed him in the back. Corino fell to the concrete as the second elimination. The next time, Morgan wasn’t so lucky, as Orton and Sydal came from behind and dumped Morgan over the top rope for the third elimination, leaving them as the final two participants. For nearly 12 minutes, Sydal – the smallest participant in the match – held his own with the former Heavyweight Champion, even getting very close to winning the match on a couple occasions. But Orton fought back, stunning Sydal with an RKO before tossing him over the top rope for the final elimination! Orton celebrated on the corners as Anarchy went off the air.
[5-Man Battle Royal]: Randy Orton won a 5-man Battle Royal: X M. Morgan threw out Magnus in 11:42. X M. Morgan threw out S. Corino in 11:45. X M. Sydal & R. Orton threw out M. Morgan in 11:57. X R. Ortaon threw out M. Sydal in 23:29. Rating: *** ¼
Card rating: ** ¾
Best of the Best PPV - 02/10/13 - Detroit, MI Tag Team Title Match: The Independents (w/Shane Hagadorn) vs. (c) AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston Women's Title Match: Nikki Bella vs. (c) Brie Bella
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Post by wickedrex1 on May 12, 2019 20:41:10 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy – January 28, 2013 - Mineirinho Arena (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) Commentators: Josh Daniels & Scott Michaels Attendance: 12,000
A clip from last week’s episode shows Randy Orton winning the Best of the Best Qualifying Match. A live shot shows the exterior of the arena. Inside, the camera pans around the audience, as Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to Brazil, just 13 days away from the Best of the Best pay-per-view. Tonight, the third qualifying match will take place to solidify spots four through 15. Also, tonight, Eddie Edwards and Colt Cabana face off in a Number One Contenders Match for the X-Division Title.
Kurt Angle’s music begins to play as the crowd quickly turns to booing. As Angle appears on-stage with PETER BRADSHAW, the boos intensify. The fans at ringside yell insults at Angle as the two men make their way down the ramp. Inside the ring, Angle hands Bradshaw a microphone before taking one for himself. Angle wants to start off the evening by making sure everyone knows how big of a coward CM Punk is. Angle calls Punk a coward for cheating and getting himself disqualified two weeks ago. And now, Angle says Punk is dodging his obligations as Heavyweight Champion. Punk said, last week, that Angle would need to either prove he’s a worthy number one contender or have Peter Bradshaw tell him he has no other option. Angle then turns things over to Bradshaw.
Bradshaw says that, not only does Angle technically have a victory over Punk stemming from their match two weeks ago, but based on the standings, there is no question that Kurt Angle is the rightful challenger for the Heavyweight Title. This announcement causes Angle to smile and a chorus of boos rains down from the crowd. Bradshaw continues, saying that there will be a contract signing next week and both Angle and Punk are expected to be there. Bradshaw announces that, if Punk does not show up or chooses to not fulfill his obligation at Best of the Best, he will be stripped of the Heavyweight Title. Bradshaw and Angle leave the ring, with the crowd continuing to voice their displeasure, as Anarchy goes to commercials.
Commercial Break
Martin Kirby vs. Rami Sebei vs. Martin Maldonado vs. Kofi Kingston After picking up the victory over his tag team partner last week, Martin Kirby found himself with a target on his back that three men were all aiming for. Kofi Kingston saw singles action for the first time since winning the Tag Team Titles with AJ Styles back in September. However, his time in the ring was short-lived as STEVE CORINO came down to the ring and attack Kingston from behind! Taking advantage of the no-DQ rule in this type of match, Corino ensured that Kingston was not a factor in the result. Maldonado eventually took out Kirby with a Gringo Killer outside the ring. But this left his back turned to Sebei, who hit a running thrust kick which sent Maldonado into the corner. This set up the Brainbustah which gave Sebei a huge victory.
Rami Sebei defeated Martin Kirby, Martin Maldonado and Kofi Kingston when Sebei pinned Maldonado with the Brainbustah in 8:09. Rating: ***
Commercial Break
A video is shown of CODY RHODES arriving at the Circle Tree Ranch in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Lauren Schmidt is interviewed, and says that Cody arrived with a positive attitude, wanting to battle his addiction and return to the ring. Dr. Schmidt says that she admires Rhodes’ willingness to receive treatment but says that the next 90 days may not be as smooth as he expects. She says that, during rehabilitation, Rhodes will not be treated any different than the other men and women in the facility. And, with any luck, much like the hope for all of their patients, Rhodes will complete treatment and return to a life before addiction. The video ends with Rhodes being escorted down a hallway to his room.
Leva Bates vs. Nikki Bella A week after Nikki shocked her sister, Brie, but announcing that she was the new challenger for the Women’s Title, she came out with a dominating performance against former champion Leva Bates. Nikki looked poised to give her sister a fight at Best of the Best, and if Brie was watching tonight, it could be clear that she should be expecting nothing less.
Nikki Bella pinned Leva Bates with the Bella Buster in 5:09. Rating: -1/4*
Commercial Break
A recap of last week’s situation between Claudio Castagnoli and Steve Corino attacking AJ Styles and Kofi Kingston backstage is shown. The clip ends with the four men brawling at ringside after The Independents’ match. Backstage, Alisha Hicks is seen with Castagnoli and Corino, along with Shane Hagadorn. Hagadorn says he hears people say he’s bad for any person who manages. He says that those people are idiots because he’s not a burden, he’s a godsend. Hagadorn says that Castagnoli and Corino were great athletes on their own right, but now they’re on the cusp of championship gold because he’s gotten through to them. And if last week wasn’t proof enough, at Best of the Best, they’ll show how unafraid they are of the undefeated champions. Hagadorn says if any two men can dethrone Styles and Kingston, it’s the two standing beside him tonight!
Ink, Inc. vs. The Independents (w/Shane Hagadorn) Over the course of the last couple weeks, Castagnoli and Corino have made it a mission of theirs to get inside the heads of the Tag Team Champions. Tonight, they were going to prove their nay-sayers wrong, as Shane Hagadorn pulled a chair from the broadcast table and sat at ringside, while his charges did their work in the ring. They certainly got more than they bargained for from Neal and Moore, as the young duo put up a very good fight throughout the match. But, in the end, the numbers game got the better of them, after Moore became isolated from his corner. This allowed Castagnoli to hit the Ricola Bomb for the 1-2-3.
The Independents (Claudio Castagnoli & Steve Corino) defeated Ink, Inc. (Jesse Neal & Shannon Moor) when Castagnoli pinned Moore with the Ricola Bomb in 7:11. Rating: ***
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, RANDY ORTON is seen standing in the backstage area, alone. Orton says that John Cena came out last week and said that he was the odds-on favorite to win the Best of the Best Battle Royal on February 10th, simply because he won the first qualifying match. Orton says that Cena is kidding himself if he thinks he’s going to win a shot at the Heavyweight Title. Orton says, if there’s anyone who’s a favorite to win the battle royal, it’s him. He says he’s been in every match since its inception and won last year’s. He took that victory and turned it into a Heavyweight Title victory at Wrestleocalypse. He says he doesn’t care who walks into Wrestleocalypse as champion this year because he knows he can beat either Kurt Angle or CM Punk. Orton says the 14 other men in the battle royal need to worry about him walking out with a second-straight victory.
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, Alisha Hicks is seen with the X-Division Champion, KEVIN STEEN. Alisha asks Steen about tonight’s number one contenders’ match between Eddie Edwards and Colt Cabana. Steen scoffs and says that it doesn’t matter which one of them wins tonight. Steen says he’s confident that his reign as champion will continue past Best of the Best. So confident, he says, that he has his sights on bigger things – mainly, walking out of Detroit with a main event spot at Wrestleocalypse, eventually becoming a double champion and proving that he is, without a doubt, The King of Wrestling.
X-Division Title #1 Contenders Match Eddie Edwards vs. Colt Cabana Kevin Steen might not have had much to worry about besides the BOTB qualifying match tonight, but Edwards and Cabana both had a huge opportunity awaiting them. The only thing standing between them and their first-ever singles title shot was each other. Both men have held tag team titles on previous occasions, but the pressure was on for the shot at the X-Division Title in this no-countout and no-DQ match. Neither man took advantage of the X-Division rule, instead wanting to win the match on talent and skill alone. That man wound up being Edwards, who connected with the Falcon Arrow to stamp his ticket for Detroit in 13 days!
[Number One Contenders Match]: Eddie Edwards pinned Colt Cabana after a Falcon Arrow in 8:13. Rating: ***
Commercial Break
A recap of the confrontation between Alex Riley and John Cena from last week is shown heading into their upcoming match.
Alex Riley vs. John Cena Two weeks ago, Cena and Riley were the last two remaining in the first qualifying match for the BOTB battle royal. Riley had a great showing against the former Heavyweight Champion and, because of that showing, issued a challenge to Cena last week on Anarchy. Tonight, Riley show that he wasn’t going to back down from Cena, and showed a resiliency that many thought he didn’t have. Riley kicked out of an F-U early on in the match that seemed to stun Cena. To his credit, Riley gave Cena a good match tonight, but towards the end, two consecutive F-Us wound up being his downfall. After the match, Cena stood over Riley, waving his hand in front of his face as the crowd booed.
John Cena pinned Alex Riley with the F-U in 9:14. Rating: *** ¼
Commercial Break
Best of the Best Qualifying Match Tyson Kidd vs. Jay Briscoe vs. Chris Hero vs. AJ Styles vs. Kevin Steen Tonight’s main event was the final qualifying match for the BOTB battle royal. Tonight’s match saw the ring filled with all former champion and current champions. Early on, the focal point of the match was the match within the match between Styles and Steen. These two have known each other from their days on the independent circuit and they put on quite a show for the first few minutes of the match. That all came to an end after Steen raked Styles’ eyes before clotheslining over the top rope for the first elimination of the match. As the match continued, Briscoe ran around the ring attempting to attack anything that moved, as he found himself in a brawl with the other three participants. Unfortunately, for Tyson Kidd, Briscoe caught him by surprise, hitting a drop kick to Kidd’s back that sent him chest-first into the turnbuckle. Briscoe wasted no time in dumping Kidd out of the ring for the second elimination. Briscoe continued his tour around the ring while Steen and Hero were doing battle near the corner. Steen took advantage of Hero, whipping him into the turnbuckles. As Steen stepped away to catch his breath, Briscoe ran into the corner and connected with a running big boot that sent Hero tumbling over the top rope for the third elimination. And, much like the match started, it ended with Steen and another former independent star battling to see who would get the final entry into next week’s Final Three Triple Threat Match. Steen and Briscoe went after each other for nearly ten minutes before Steen caught Briscoe with a low blow. He sent Briscoe over the top rope, but Briscoe was able to catch himself and stay on the apron. Quickly, Steen ran into the ropes and connected with a back elbow that sent Briscoe crashing to the concrete for the final elimination!
[BOTB Qualifying Match]: Kevin Steen won a 5-man battle royal: X Steen threw out Styles in 4:01. X Briscoe threw out Kidd in 4:54. X Briscoe threw out Hero in 7:21. X Steen threw out Briscoe in 15:59. Rating: ** ½
Card rating: ** ¾
Best of the Best PPV - 02/10/13 - Detroit, MI Best of the Best Battle Royal Heavyweight Title Match -- Kurt Angle vs. (c) CM Punk X-Division Title Match -- Eddie Edwards vs. (c) Kevin Steen Tag Team Title Match -- Claudio Castagnoli & Steve Corino vs. (c) AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston Women's Title Match -- Nikki Bella vs. (c) Brie Bella
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Post by wickedrex1 on May 19, 2019 11:31:58 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy – February 4, 2013 – Wells Fargo Arena (Des Moines, IA) Commentators: Josh Daniels & Scott Michaels Attendance: 9,339
A recap of the announcement from Peter Bradshaw, last week, that Kurt Angle will face CM Punk at Best of the Best is shown. As the video ends, Bradshaw is seen standing beside a table in the center o the ring. Two chairs sit on either side of the table, and two leather-bound binders are positioned in front of them. Bradshaw says he didn’t want to waste any time in securing this Sunday’s main event and that he had the HWL legal team draw up contracts that Angle and Punk will sign tonight. Bradshaw calls out the challenger first, and Angle’s music begins to play.
Angle walks down to the ring in a red, white and blue warm-up suit. Angle quickly opens his binder and signs the contract. He shakes Bradshaw’s hand and says Bradshaw did the right thing. Before Angle can say anything else, “Cult of Personality” begins to play. CM Punk walks down to the ring, wearing the Heavyweight Title around his waist. Punk says he’s going to say the contract, but before he does, he wants to get something off his chest.
Punk reminds everyone about the three principles that Angle stood on when he started his career, his “Three I’s”. Punk gives credit to Angle for one of them – Intensity. Punk calls Angle a workhorse inside the ring. He says that Angle likes to tell everyone that he won the 1996 Olympic Gold Medal with a “broken freaking neck”. But Punk says that’s about all the positivity he can spare on Angle. He says that the second “I” – Integrity – isn’t one that Angle should stand on any time soon. Punk gave Angle a chance to come out to this ring and prove that he should be challenging Punk for the Heavyweight Title this Sunday night. Instead, Angle pissed and moaned, crying to Bradshaw to come out here and make the match happen anyway. And, lastly, Punk says that Angle’s final “I” – Intelligence – doesn’t apply either because, by signing his name on that contract, Angle became the dumbest son of a bitch in the HWL. Punk promises to kick Angle’s ass on Sunday night, saying he is the Best of the Best because he’s the Best in the World! Punk signs his contract as the two men glare at each other.
Bradshaw tries to calm things down, announcing that the match is now officials. He says that neither man is able to leave the ring, demanding they shake hands. Angle holds out his hand, and Punk hesitates. Punk walks away from the table, heading toward the ropes. Bradshaw stops him before he exits, saying they must shake hands. Angle walks around the table and extends his hand again. Punk looks around the arena before finally, slowly, shaking Angle’s hand. Then Angle quickly clotheslines Punk to the canvas. With Bradshaw yelling for him to stop, Angle picks up Punk and puts him through the table with an Angle Slam! Angle stands over Punk before finally leaving the ring. The camera focuses on Punk, laying in the rubble of the broken table, as Anarchy goes to commercials.
Commercial Break
Rami Sebei vs. Delirious (w/Daizee Haze) Rami Sebei came into tonight with a huge victory last week, defeating three other men in a Fatal Four Way Match. Tonight, Sebei was looking to put together a winning streak against the eccentric Delirious, who as always, came to the ring with the just as unorthodox Daizee Haze. Sebei looked good, having control throughout most of the match. But, as Haze started sensing Delirious was in trouble, she started to get more involved in the match. However, the interference only had a minimal effect, as Sebei was still able to hit the Brianbustah for the 1-2-3.
Rami Sebei pinned Delirious with the Brainbustah in 6:23. Rating: *** ½
Backstage, Kevin Steen is seen standing alone backstage, the X-Division Title over his shoulder. Steen says that he is going to walk out of this crap-hole of a town with the #15 entry in the Best of the Best Battle Royal tonight. Then, this Sunday, he’s going to leave another crap-hole of a town – Detroit – as the new number one contender for the Heavyweight Title. And, when it’s all set and down, he’s going to walk out of Wrestleocalypse with the Heavyweight and X-Division Titles, becoming the first-ever dual champion in HWL history!
Commercial Break
Backstage, Kevin Steen is seen walking through the arena’s hallways, when he is approached by John Cena. Cena says that Steen’s message was very heart-warming because Steen actually believes he can be Heavyweight Champion. Cena tells him that the X-Division Title is as high as Steen is likely to get because he doesn’t have what it takes to be Heavyweight Champion.
Nikki Bella vs. ODB Three weeks ago, Nikki Bella could not have been more excited to spring the news to her sister, Brie, that she would be challenging her twin at Best of the Best for the Women’s Title. Tonight, just six days away from their title rematch from last summer, Nikki was looking to get a win over a woman that has had her own issues with Brie, ODB. ODB came in as the stronger of the two women, but Nikki has been known to hold her own in the ring. Tonight, she got a little unintended assistance from her sister, as Brie attacked Nikki during a pinfall attempt, forcing the referee to DQ ODB.
After the match, Brie continued to attack Nikki, until ODB got to her feet and forcibly pushed Brie out of the ring. Nikki, slow to get to her feet in the corner, stared at ODB as she left the ring.
Nikki Bella defeated ODB by DQ in 9:02. Rating: * [Brie Bella interfered against Nikki Bella.]
Commercial Break
Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon vs. Claudio Castagnoli & Steve Corino (w/Shane Hagadorn) Six days away from being the next team to take the Tag Team Titles off of AJ Styles and Kofi Kingston, Hagadorn’s charges got a little more than they bargained for with the former champions tonight. Both teams know how to work very well with each other, but as is their M.O. lately, Castagnoli & Corino had numbers on their side. While Hagadorn did not physically get involved, his penchant for aggravation still led to Colon being taken out of the match just long enough for Corino to hit the Sliding Lariat for the 1-2-3.
The Independents (Claudio Castagnoli & Steve Corino) defeated Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon when S. Corino pinned Colon with the Sliding Lariat in 9:28. Rating: ** ½
Backstage, Alisha Hicks congratulates Eddie Edwards on his victory last week to become number one contender for the X-Division Title. Edwards says that it was one of the biggest moments of his time in the HWL, to finally be recognized as one of the better singles wrestlers in the company. He says he still has a lot to prove, and on Sunday, he hopes to walk out with the X-Division Title around his waist.
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, AJ Styles and Kofi Kingston are seen with Alisha Hicks. Styles says that The Independents look to be their toughest opponents for the Tag Team Titles. But Kofi adds that, as everyone just saw, they really can’t do anything without Shane Hagadorn getting in the way. AJ says that they will have to contend with Hagadorn at ringside on Sunday night, but he still promises that he and Kofi will walk out of Detroit with the Tag Team Titles.
Mike Sydal vs. Matt Morgan Two weeks ago, Matt Morgan came up short in his bid to win the X-Division Title from Kevin Steen. Tonight, his opponent gave up quite the size advantage to The Blueprint, but Sydal seemed to have other ideas in mind. Knowing that he couldn’t face Morgan equally, one-on-one, Sydal tried to cheat his way to an even match. With Sydal on the defensive late in the match, he pulled the referee into the path of Morgan’s big boot, knocking the referee to the canvas. Sydal slid of the ring and grabbed a steel chair, bringing it into the ring. However, before he could use it, Moran connected with another big boot. Morgan picked up the chair and smashed it over Sydal’s head just as the referee was getting to his feet. Morgan made the cover for the 1-2-3.
Matt Morgan pinned Mike Sydal after hitting him with a steel chair in 8:18. Rating: **
Commercial Break
Eddie Edwards vs. Jay Briscoe Edwards came into this match confident after winning the chance to challenge for the X-Division Title this Sunday night. But Jay Briscoe was attempting to play the spoiler tonight, wanting to send Edwards into Best of the Best with a loss. However, this match did not go Briscoe’s way, as both men started to brawl outside the ring. Edwards whipped Briscoe into the guardrail before bringing him back into the ring. Briscoe seemed to be favoring his side as Edwards locked in an abdominal stretch. Briscoe wasted no time in giving up, and when Edwards released the hold, could be seen holding his rib area on the canvas.
Eddie Edwards made Jay Briscoe submit to an abdominal stretch in 3:21. Rating: ***
Backstage, Alisha Hicks asks Nikki Bella about the events that took place earlier tonight. Nikki tells Alisha that Brie is once again showing her true colors. What Brie doesn’t know, Nikki says, is that all she’s doing is making Nikki more prepared to take her sister down on Sunday night and claim her fourth Women’s Title. Nikki says she’s never been more prepared for a match as she is right now.
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, the camera shows the parking lot attached to the arena. Kurt Angle is seen rolling his bags to his car, when CM Punk attacks him from behind! They brawl up against other cars in the parking lot. Angle tries to spear Punk, but Punk moves out of the way and Angle rams his shoulder into the side of a vehicle, leaving a dent. Punk picks up Angle and connects with a G.T.S! Punk stares down at Angle, writhing on the pavement, before walking back into the arena.
Best of the Best Qualifying Match © Kevin Steen vs. Randy Orton vs. John Cena The main event tonight saw the culmination of a month’s worth of qualifying matches – all for the coveted #15 entry into Sunday’s Best of the Best Battle Royal. All three of these men survived their qualifying matches leading up to tonight; and all they had to do was survive one more time. Steen and Orton focused on each other for a good portion of the match. Orton hit an RKO early on, but Cena broke up the pinfall attempt. After a number of tags in and out, Orton and Steen found themselves back in the ring, but this time, Steen stunned Orton with a Discus Punch before rolling him up for the first elimination. With Orton now out of the equation, Steen and Cena could finally find out who wanted it more. After their backstage confrontation earlier in the night, the tension was strong between them. Both men gave his match everything they had. Steen was looking to make a clean sweep of this match, but Cena was the fresher man. Cena, using a bit of Steen’s own medicine, connected with his own Discus Punch and for the final 1-2-3.
[Best of the Best Qualifying Match]: John Cena defeated Kevin Steen and Randy Orton: X K. Steen beat R. Orton via this Discus Punch in 5:38. X J. Cena beat K. Steen via the Discus Punch in 11:08. Rating: *** ¾
Card rating: ** ½
Best of the Best PPV - 02/10/13 - Detroit, MI Best of the Best Battle Royal Heavyweight Title Match -- Kurt Angle vs. (c) CM Punk X-Division Title Match -- Eddie Edwards vs. (c) Kevin Steen Tag Team Title Match -- The Independents (w/Shane Hagadorn) vs. (c) AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston Women's Title Match -- Nikki Bella vs. (c) Brie Bella
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Post by wickedrex1 on Jul 7, 2019 6:36:51 GMT -5
HWL Best of the Best PPV February 10, 2013 Joe Louis Arena – Detroit, MI Attendance: 12,040
Pyrotechnics shoot off from the stage, and the crowd starts cheering, as Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to Detroit and the Best of the Best pay-per-view. They announce that there will be seven matches tonight, including the 15-man battle royal to determine who will get a Heavyweight Title shot at Wrestleocalypse next month. They quickly send things to ringside for the opening match.
Tyson Kidd vs. Alex Riley Good opening match from these two men, who were both trying to get back into the win column. Kidd and Riley went all over the ringside area, using anything they could get their hands on, hoping to wear down the other. Riley was able to get change the momentum of the match after sending Kidd knee-first into the steel ring steps, causing Kidd to limp through the rest of the match. Unable to gain a good base, Kidd quickly fell victim to a stiff Discus Punch by Riley, which led to victory.
Alex Riley pinned Tyson Kidd after the Discus Punch in 13:29. Rating: ** ½
Backstage, Alisha Hicks is seen with The Independents and Shane Hagadorn. Steve Corino says that everyone’s first complaint about them is that Hagadorn has a presence at ringside. He says that those people are simply jealous because they don’t have someone watching their back, doing anything he can to help his team win. Hagadorn adds that they will be the ones laughing at the end of the night, when they leave this hell-hole of a city with the Tag Team Titles.
A video showing the feud between Nikki and Brie Bella is shown.
Women’s Title Match Nikki Bella vs. ©Brie Bella It has been months since these sisters have stepped into the ring with the Women’s Title on the line. Last time, they squared off in front of their family and friends, and Nikki walked out with the title around her waist. Since then, their seeming dislike for each other didn’t go away, and was only rekindled heading into this event. In a hard-fought, yet little-enjoyed match (by the crowd), Brie shocked Nikki with a back elbow and, using her tights as leverage, picked up the victory to retain her title.
[Women’s Title Match]: Brie Bella pinned Nikki Bella after a back elbow in 10:16. Rating: ¾* (Brie Bella retained the HWL Women’s Title.)
A highlight package is shown of all the teams AJ Styles and Kofi Kingston have defeated since becoming Tag Team Champions back in September.
Backstage, Jay Briscoe tells Alisha Hicks that wrestling tonight, in two separate matches, will be worth it ONLY if he walks out with a shot at the Heavyweight Title.
Tag Team Title Match The Independents (w/Shane Hagadorn) vs. ©AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston Shane Hagadorn has done quite a number when it comes to getting his men into a position to challenge for the Tag Team Titles. Hagadorn has led men to championship gold in the past, and tonight he brought the best possible chance to take the titles away from Styles and Kingston. But the champions have been in this position before, has they’ve taken on all challengers since winning the titles back in September. As they mentioned in the weeks leading up to tonight, Styles and Kingston did have to contend with Hagadorn at ringside. Seeing Kingston getting the better of Corino, Hagadorn grabbed a title belt from ringside. Styles jumped off the apron and confronted Hagadorn, only to have Claudio Castagnoli attack him from behind. The referee left the ring to break up the brawl, while Hagadorn slid into the ring with the title belt. He struck Kingston in the back of the head, allowing Corino to take over. Corino grabbed Kingston, leaving an opening for another shot from Hagadorn. As Hagadorn swung again, Kingston ducked, and the belt hit Corino instead! Kingston tossed Hagadorn out of the ring and covered Corino. The referee slid back into the ring and counted the pinfall, and Styles and Kingston escaped with another title defense.
[Tag Team Title Match]: AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston defeated The Independents (Claudio Castagnoli & Steve Corino) when Kingston defeated Corino by pinfall in N/A Rating: (AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston retained the HWL Tag Team Titles.) [Shane Hagadorn interfered against Kofi Kingston.]
Backstage, Christopher Daniels tells Alisha Hicks that, even though he’s not in the Battle Royal tonight, if he can be a thorn in Jay Briscoe’s side, he can leave the arena happy.
Standing by himself, backstage, X-Division Champion Kevin Steen says that, after he wins the Battle Royal tonight, he plans on starting a new level of hype for himself heading into Wrestleocalypse.
Christopher Daniels vs. Jay Briscoe Jay Briscoe has been trying to overcome a set of loses in the past couple weeks, his last coming up short in his bid to win a Top Three entry into tonight’s Battle Royal. Tonight, he was unable to get on the winning path as a mistimed move to the outside caused him to land on the concrete, knocking the wind out of himself. This allowed Daniels to roll him back into the ring before hitting a Discus Punch for the 1-2-3.
Christopher Daniels defeated Jay Briscoe via pinfall in 9:54. Rating: *** ¼
Backstage, Eddie Edwards says that it was a huge moment, on Monday night, when he won the chance to challenge for the X-Division Title tonight. He talks about the history he has with Kevin Steen, stemming back from their time in Ring of Honor. Edwards says that tonight is going to be a tough match for both of them, and that whoever wants it more will come out on top.
Also, backstage, Kurt Angle tells Alisha Hicks that he left CM Punk laying in a pile of broken wood on Monday night. Angle promises to shatter Punk’s dream of going into Wrestleocalypse as Heavyweight Champion, just like he’s going to shatter his ankle!
X-Division Title Match Eddie Edwards vs. © Kevin Steen Kevin Steen has been on fire ever since winning the X-Division Title, even engaging in a feud with Randy Orton during that time. Steen, calling himself “Mr. Wrestling”, has made his motives known since the start of the year, that he intends on becoming a dual champion after Wrestleocalypse. Eddie Edwards, who defeated Colt Cabana on Monday night, was hoping to be the man that put those intentions to rest. Edwards looked poised to defeat Steen, standing on the top rope; but Steen hit the ropes, racking Edwards on the top turnbuckle. From that position, Steen hit the Package Piledriver for the 1-2-3.
[X-Division Title Match]: Kevin Steen pinned Eddie Edwards with the Package Piledriver in 9:17. Rating: * 3/4 (Kevin Steen retained the X-Division Title.)
In response to Kurt Angle’s comments earlier tonight, CM Punk tells Alisha Hicks that Angle showed how much of a coward he really is on Monday night. Punk says that Angle was unable to face him like a man, attacking when Punk was trying to do the right thing. Punk says that Angle doesn’t have a choice tonight, and that retaining the Heavyweight Title is no longer his top priority – getting even is.
A preview for the Best of the Best Battle Royal is given.
Heavyweight Title Match Kurt Angle vs. © CM Punk Last Monday night, Angle and Punk started off Anarchy with a contract signing for their match tonight. That signing did not go as Peter Bradshaw had planned, ending with Angle putting Punk through a table with an Angle Slam. Angle claimed he would do the same – and more – tonight, including walking out of Detroit with the Heavyweight Title. After Monday night, Punk vowed revenge, and that it was morAe important that retaining the title. Angle’s actions seemed to have pushed Punk to the edge, as “The Best in the World’ stopped at nothing until hitting the G.T.S to retain the Heavyweight Title and await his opponent for Wrestleocalpyse.
[Heavyweight Title Match]: CM Punk pinned Kurt Angle with the GTS in 10:04. Rating: **
A preview for Wrestleocalypse is shown. Wrestleocalypse 3 will be held from the XL Center in Hartford, CT, on March 25th!
Best of the Best Battle Royal It was finally that time of the year, when 15 men, who have battled it out for the past month, got the chance to earn themselves a shot at the Heavyweight Champion – now confirmed as CM Punk – at Wrestleocalypse in late March. Alex Riley got things start off quickly by eliminating Brutus Magnus merely 17 seconds into the match. Riley got another elimination just after the six-minute mark, tossing Matt Morgan over the top rope. Riley only lasted a few more minutes, getting tossed out by Mike Sydal just after the nine-minute mark. Sydal lasted nine minutes, out-lasting Eddie Edwards, Steve Corino, and Shannon Moore, before getting dumped over the top rope by Tyson Kidd. Kidd, himself, lasted just past the 20-minute mark, until AJ Styles eliminated him. Styles, determined to win another shot at CM Punk and the Heavyweight Title, outlasted everyone for the final 12 minutes, watching as John Cena eliminated Kevin Steen, Chris Hero, and Randy Orton all in a row. In the end, it came down to Cena and Styles in the ring. Styles went for the flying forearm of the top rope, but was caught by Cena, who used the F-U to dump Styles over the top rope for the final elimination! Cena was announced the winner and the new challenger for the Heavyweight Title!
John Cena won a 15-man battle royal: X A. Riley threw out Magnus in 0:17. X E. Edwards threw out Castagnoli in 5:51. X A. Riley threw out Matt Morgan in 6:09. X M. Sydal threw out A. Riley in 9:03. X S. Corino threw out E. Edwards in 13:05 X J. Briscoe threw out S. Corino in 16:12. X J. Briscoe threw out S. Moore in 16:55. X T. Kidd threw out M. Sydal in 18:28. X AJ Styles threw out T. Kidd in 20:52. X R. Orton threw out J. Briscoe in 24:30. X J. Cena threw out Kevin Steen in 30:59. X J. Cena threw out Chris Hero in 31:08. X J. Cena threw out R. Orton in 31:47. X J. Cena threw out AJ Styles in 32:12. Rating: ***
Card rating: ** ½
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Post by wickedrex1 on Jul 18, 2019 17:34:58 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy – February 11, 2013 – Auburn Hills, MI Commentators: Josh Daniels & Scott Michaels Attendance: 6,623
John Cena’s music hits and the crowd instantly begins to boo, as the Best of the Best winner makes his way on-stage. He waves his hand in front of his face before slowly walking down the ramp. Inside the ring, Cena raises his arms, holding three fingers up on each hand. Cena demands a microphone before pacing around the ring, allowing the jeers to die down.
Cena says, normally, people would expect him to come out here and give credit to the 14 other men that were in the battle royal last night. But Cena says there’s only one man who should get the credit, and that’s the man who won – him. Cena says he earned the right to enter the battle royal at number 15. He earned the right to be the most-rested man in that ring last night. And, now, he has earned the right to face CM Punk for the Heavyweight Title at Wrestleocalypse. Six weeks from tonight, Cena says that everyone will be looking at the new Heavyweight Champion.
CM Punk’s music interrupts Cena as the current Heavyweight Champion walks on-stage with the title securely around his waist. Punk tells Cena that his schtick has gone stale. Years ago. He says that Cena’s motto shouldn’t be “You can’t see me,” but rather “You don’t want to see me” because that’s exactly how he and the fans all over the world feel.
Punk says that for the next six weeks, everyone will get to hear the same old crap stream out of Cena’s mouth heading into Wrestleocalypse. But Punk gives Cena credit for winning the battle royal last night. It just proves that, after losing to Punk in two straight title matches, Cena wants one more shot at “The Best in the World”. Punk advises Cena to do everything he can to prepare because there won’t be anymore chances for Cena after March 23rd. Punk walks away as the show goes to commercials.
Commercial Break
Luke Gallows vs. Edwin Colon The night after Best of the Best started off with Gallows and Colon in the ring. Gallows, coming in with the size advantage, ultimately had no answer for Colon’s pace and aerial moves. Quick kicks and punches seem to have gotten the better of the bigger man over the course of the match. Colon was able to put Gallows away, with the Backstabber, for the victory.
Edwin Colon pinned Luke Gallows with the Backstabber in 10:27. Rating: * ½
Commercial Break
Backstage, Brie Bella is seen standing with the Women’s Title around her waist and a smile on her face. Brie tells Alisha Hicks that she couldn’t be in a better mood tonight after what happened at Best of the Best. Brie says that last night proved that she has, and will continue to be, the better Bella in the HWL.
Melina vs. Kaitlyn Kaitlyn returned to the ring tonight with a very impressive victory over Melina. Kaitlyn didn’t look to have lost a step during his hiatus from wrestling and could be on the path of challenging for the Women’s Title sooner than later. Melina found herself, again, on the losing end tonight. She has been struggling as of late, distancing herself from any further title chances.
Kaitlyn pinned Melina after a Flatliner in 8:13. Rating: * 1/4
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, a video is played showing a confrontation between John Cena and Kurt Angle earlier in the day. It starts with a tense face-off between the two, before Cena says that tonight is going to be an interesting night. Cena and Angle have only teamed up once before, and Cena says that he doesn’t plan on repeating the result. Angle says, for once, he agrees with Cena but not to feed his ego; but rather to be the team that finally adds a loss to Styles and Kingston’s record. Angle says that tonight, they should manage to be on the same page, but otherwise, they are not friends. Angle walks away, leaving Cena to stare after him, jaw clenching.
Non-Title Match John Cena & Kurt Angle vs. © AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston Styles and Kingston were coming into this match after defeating The Independents last night at Best of the Best. They were riding high as they stepped into the ring against Cena and Angle. Cena, also riding a wave of successful, was hoping to continue that by handing the tag champs a loss. Kingston started things off, getting the better of Cena with his high-risk moves. Cena was able to tag out to Angle, and the match slowed down, as Angle used his mat wrestling skills to wear down Kingston. But Kingston was able to fight back, making the hot tag to Styles, who quickly cleared the ring of both Angle and Cena. Styles stood in the center of the ring, waiting for Angle to re-start the match, but Cena came from behind and clocked Styles in the back with a steel chair! The referee signaled for the bell, DQ’ing Cena and Angle.
[Non-Title Match]: AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston defeated John Cena & Kurt Angle when Styles defeated Angle by DQ in 6:38. Rating: **
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, Alisha Hicks is seen with Kevin Steen. The X-Division Champion says that things only went half as planned last night. Steen says he was able to retain the X-Division Title but wasn’t able to get the job done when it counted. So, Steen says that he has to come to a town like Auburn Hills and give away what should be the main event at Wrestleocalypse for free. Steen tells CM Punk that he’s lucky because there’s no chance of him leaving with the Heavyweight Title… but there’s a chance of damaging Punk’s ego.
Tyson Kidd vs. Colt Cabana Colt Cabana found himself sitting on the sidelines last night during the Best of the Best PPV, as Tyson Kidd took part in two matches – including the 15-Man Battle Royal to end the show. That extra rest came in handy at the start of the match, when Cabana looks a number of quick combos to keep Kidd off-balance. Kidd would eventually fight back, trying to slow things down with more mat wrestling than he’s accustomed to, and it showed as Cabana was able to counter out and regain the offense. Kidd got fortunate when he was able to counter a Frankensteiner attempt by Cabana. Kidd used his quick feet and run into the ropes and connect with a Springboard Elbowdrop for the victory.
Tyson Kidd pinned Colt Cabana with the Springboard Elbowdrop in 8:53. Rating: *** ¾
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, Daniels and Michaels recap the match between Christopher Daniels and Jay Briscoe from Best of the Best, 24 hours ago.
Christopher Daniels vs. Jay Briscoe Christopher Daniels walked away with the win last night at Best of the Best and seemed to have no problems continuing from where he left off tonight. The Fallen Angel held control through the beginning of the match, with Briscoe only sustaining small bursts of offense. Daniels connected with the Best Moonsault Ever, only to get a two-count early on. The tide of the match changed drastically when Daniels attempted a plancha to the outside, only to have Briscoe move out of the way! Daniels landed on the concrete floor at ringside and was essentially out of his feet for the reminder of the match. Briscoe took control of Daniels’ condition and landed some heavy offense. But, to his credit, Daniels was able to hold his own, even attempting a second – albeit wobbly – BME. This time, Briscoe rolled out of the way. Briscoe recovered and hit a hurracarana to pick up the win.
Jay Briscoe pinned Christopher Daniels after a hurracarana in 9:31. Rating: *** ¼
Commercial Break
A preview for Wrestleocalypse 3 is shown. Wrestleocalypse will be held live on March 23rd from the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut! John Cena will face CM Punk for the Heavyweight Title in the main event!
Non-Title Match © Kevin Steen vs. © CM Punk Arguably, the top two men in the HWL, squared off in tonight’s main event, just 24 hours after retaining their respective title belts. Both men came out swinging to start the match, but Steen used some underhanded tactics to take control. Steen seemed content with wearing down Punk, even using a Scorpion deathlock in the hopes of making Punk tap out. Steen’s downfall, though, was not going for a pin when he had the champion down. This gave Punk the chance to come back, and he used a flurry of kicks and punches to stun Steen. But Punk never went for the kill shot either. The match turned into a brawl towards the end as both men attempted to out-slug each other. Steen hit a low blow and, finally, connected with a Package Piledriver, only for Punk to get his foots under the ropes to stop the count. Furious, Steen stomped around the ring complaining before picking Punk up for a powerslam. But Punk was able to wiggle out of the move and connect with a springboard lariat, stunning Steen just long enough to get the 1-2-3!
[Non-Title Match]: CM Punk pinned Kevin Steen after a springboard lariat in 12:25. Rating: ** ¼
Card rating: ** ½
HWL Wrestleocalypse 3 - 03/23/13 - Hartford, CT Heavyweight Title Match -- John Cena vs. (c) CM Punk
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Post by wickedrex1 on Oct 16, 2019 16:32:49 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy – 02.18.13 – Phillips Arena (Atlanta, GA) Commentators: Josh Daniels & Scott Michaels Attendance: 9,666
A recap of last week’s episode is shown, ending with CM Punk’s victory over Kevin Steen. The video ends and the camera shows inside the arena, as the announcers welcome everyone to the next stop on the Road to Wrestleocalypse – Atlanta, Georgia!
“Cult of Personality” begins to play as CM Punk makes his way to the ring, wearing the Heavyweight Title around his waist. In the ring, Punk says that Peter Bradshaw is in Hartford, getting ready for Wrestleocalypse, which is just five weeks away. So, with the boss now in town, Punk says that he is giving himself control of the show and has come out to share a major announcement. Punk says that, since he’s already defeated John Cena in two title matches, he will make Cena work in the third one. Punk says that the third time needs to be special. Wrestleocalypse special. Punk announces that, on March 23rd, he will defend the Heavyweight Title in a LADDER MATCH.
The crowd cheers as Punk’s music hits again. The announcers talk about seeing Cena and Punk in a ladder match; and about what else Punk might have in store as he’s taken control over Anarchy tonight!
Commercial Break
Luke Gallows vs. Eddie Edwards Last week, Luke Gallows came up short in his match against Edwin Colon, eating a Backstabber before being pinned. He looked to get back on track tonight against Eddie Edwards and came out strong once the bell sounded. Gallows used his power to control the match for the opening few minutes, but a mistimed move to the outside allowed Edwards to take control. Edwards used his speed to keep Gallows off-balance. Throughout the match, Gallows would stop and hold his back as he was getting to his feet. Edwards took advantage of this weakness and went after the apparent injury. Gallows fought back, though he was limited in what he could do. He connected with a big boot. Gallows was unable to execute the Gallows Pole, using a side suplex to put Edwards away.
After the match, Gallows rolled out of the ring and stood, grimacing in pain, as medical attendants rushed down to give him aid. They escorted Gallows up the ramp as the announcers wondered what condition his back was in.
Luke Gallows pinned Eddie Edwards after a side suplex in 10:44. Rating: ** ¾
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, John Cena is seen screaming at staff members and security personnel, demanding to know where Peter Bradshaw is. Cena stops as CM Punk stands face to face with him. Punk says that no one really cares if Cena is upset because what’s done is done. Cena can’t change anything. But if he’s not happy with that, he can bring it up to Bradshaw next week. Punk gently pats Cena on the cheek before walking away.
An interview from earlier in the day is shown as Alisha Hicks welcomes back Kaitlyn and congratulates her on her victory last week. Kaitlyn says she’s happy to be back and just wants to return to where she was – the top of the Women’s Division – before leaving. He tells Alisha that she misses carrying around the Women’s Title.
Leva Bates vs. Kaitlyn Kaitlyn came out tonight, looking to build on her victory over Melina last week, as the former Women’s Champion stepped into the ring with another Vixen who has carried the title – Leva Bates. Unfortunately for Kaitlyn, Bates wasn’t alone for long as BRIE BELLA made her way to ringside soon after the match started. The distraction didn’t seem to bother Kaitlyn much, as she held control throughout the match. But Bella didn’t try hiding her assistance for her friend. Bates took control after Bella tripped Kaitlyn behind the referee’s back. Bates worked over Kaitlyn’s arm, trying to get her to submit, but Kaitlyn fought for the ropes, breaking the hold. Kaitlyn stunned Bates with a spear, after ducking a clothesline, and went for the cover only to have Brie break it up, causing the referee to call for the DQ.
After the match, Bella and Bates continued to assault Kaitlyn in the middle of the ring until HWL officials rushed down, pulling the duo away. Bella and Bates left the ring, while Kaitlyn was tended to.
Kaitlyn defeated Leva Bates by DQ in 6:16. Rating: ¾* [Brie Bella interfered against Kaitlyn.]
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, another clip from earlier in the evening is shown of Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado speaking in the locker room. Angle tells Maldonado that they’ve had a history together, including a run as Tag Team Champions. If they are able to win this tournament, they can walk down to that ring again, at the biggest event of the year, and take on AJ Styles and Kofi Kingston for those belts. Maldonado agrees and says that he is willing to put their differences aside for the chance to become champion again. The two men shake hands as the video ends.
#1 Contenders Tournament The British Invasion (Brutus Magnus & Rob Terry) vs. Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado Both teams came into tonight’s match wanting to secure a spot in the #1 Contenders Match that would be held in two weeks. Magnus and Terry came in as the more-cohesive team – although they have yet to hold Tag Team gold – and show that, by working together to wear down both Maldonado and Angle as a unit. The battle between Maldonado and Terry, one on one, was one of two bulls trying to push each other around. Things turned when Angle, standing on the apron, started yelling at Terry. The distraction allowed Maldonado to take control and isolate Terry in the corner. Big Rob fought his way out of isolation, eventually getting enough space to make the hot tag to Magnus, who quickly cleared the ring! When Maldonado re-entered the ring, Magnus started wearing him down. But Magnus did not see Angle get back on the apron before running into the ropes. Angle used a forearm to the back of Magnus’ neck, causing him to stumble forward. Maldonado grabbed Magnus and hit the Gringo Killa for the 1-2-3!
#1 Contenders Tournament: Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado defeated The British Invasion (Brutus Magnus & Rob Terry) when Maldonado pinned Magnus with the Gringo Killa in 8:37. Rating: ***
Commercial Break
After the break, a vignette is shown of Adam Cole walking through the backstage area of the arena. He says that his career has seen some very big highs and very deep lows. He reminds everyone that, one year ago, he was on the verge of winning the Golden Opportunity briefcase. And, after doing so, he become the biggest thorn in CM Punk’s side, causing him to lose the chance to challenge for the Heavyweight Title. Cole says he cashed in his contract and defeated Randy Orton for the Heavyweight Title, only to lose it back to Orton a month later. He says that, one year later, his world has gone full circle, and he finds himself with another shot at winning a Golden Opportunity contract. Cole stops and looks into the camera, promising that he won’t waste the moment again.
Commercial Break
Edwin Colon vs. Alex Riley Both men came into tonight have picked up victories in their last outings. Colon was successful last week against Luke Gallows; Riley was victorious against Tyson Kidd in the opener at Best of the Best. However, tonight, Colon was not willing to wait, attacking Riley before the bell rang to start the match! The attack clearly took Riley off-guard, allowing Colon to hold control for most of the match. Riley tried to fight back, but Colon tossed him outside the ring and began using the ring steps to his advantage. The announcers commented on the more-aggressive sided of Colon, while he rolled Riley back into the ring and continued to wear him down. Sensing the end, Colon attempted a springboard body block, but was caught by stiff right fist, thrown out of pure desperation by Riley. Riley slowly got to his feet and connected with a TKO, pinning Colon for the victory.
Alex Riley pinned Edwin Colon after the TKO in 10:09. Rating: ** ¾
Commercial Break
Coming back from the break, Alisha Hicks catches CM Punk sitting in Peter Bradshaw’s office, his feet kicked up onto the desk. Punk says that, since he’s basically in charge of things tonight, he’s made a little change to tonight’s match between Christopher Daniels and Jay Briscoe. Punk announces that that match will be a two-out-of-three falls match. Punk shoos Alisha out of the office as he reclines back in Bradshaw’s office chair.
Two-Out-of-Three Falls Match Christopher Daniels vs. Jay Briscoe It was obvious to tell, from the onset of the match, that both Daniels and Briscoe were caught off guard by Punk’s announcement just before the match started. These two men have seen a lot of each other over the last 10 days and came in with a good sense of what the other was capable of. Daniels started off fast, but his momentum was stopped as Briscoe blocked a double underhook faceslam. Briscoe then connected with a spinning backbreaker. He went for the cover and, with the referee not looking, put his feet on the ropes for leverage, picking up the first fall.
After a small break, the bell rang to start the second fall. Daniels, behind and not wanting to lose two straight weeks to Briscoe, came on swinging, using a number of high impact moves, trying to wear Briscoe down. Daniels went for a number of quick pins, only to get two counts. Briscoe looked unsure of how to counter Daniels’ onslaught, and fell victim to a perfectly placed dropkick. Daniels went to the top rope, hoping to hit the Best Moonsault Ever, but KEVIN STEEN ran down to the ramp, causing Daniels to hang himself up on the ropes. Daniels fell back into the ring as Briscoe slowly got to his feet. Seeing his chance, Briscoe connected with a kick to the head before pinning Daniels for the final fall.
After the match, Steen looked on smugly as Briscoe celebrated his victory.
Two-Out-of-Three-Falls Match: Jay Briscoe beat Christopher Daniels 2 falls to 0: X J. Briscoe beat C. Daniels via a spinning backbreaker in 5:44. X J. Briscoe beat C. Daniels via a kick to the head in 12:06. Rating: *** ½ [Kevin Steen interfered against Christopher Daniels.]
A preview for Wrestleocalypse 3 is shown. John Cena will take on CM Punk for the Heavyweight Title in a ladder match, live from Hartford, CT!
Golden Opportunity Qualifier Adam Cole vs. Eric Young Tonight’s main event was the first of five qualifying matches for the Golden Opportunity Match at Wrestleocalypse 3. Young, who joined the roster late last year, had not experienced the Elimination Chamber structure, nor the process of making it into the match. On the other side, Cole, who made his intentions know earlier in the evening, walked into this match as the winner of last year’s briefcase; and a successful cash-in that made him Heavyweight Champion. Cole used that knowledge to him stay focused on what needed to be done, whereas Young was on the defensive for most of the match. Cole used a new move, called the Last Shot, to put Young away and earn the first entry into the Golden Opportunity Match.
Golden Opportunity Qualifier: Adam Cole pinned Eric Young with the Last Shot in 8:26. Rating: *** ¼
Card rating: ***
WRESTLEOCALYPSE 3 - 03.25.13 - HARTFORD, CT LADDER MATCH FOR THE HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE -- John Cena vs. (c) CM Punk X-DIVISION TITLE MATCH -- Christopher Daniels vs. (c) Kevin Steen TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH -- Tournament Winners vs. (c) AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston WOMEN'S TITLE MATCH -- Kaitlyn vs. (c) Brie Bella GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY MATCH -- Adam Cole vs. ? vs. ? vs. ? vs. ?
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Post by wickedrex1 on Oct 16, 2019 16:47:30 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy February 25, 2013 BJCC Arena – Birmingham, Alabama Attendance: 7,030
John Cena’s music hits, starting off the program, as the Heavyweight Title challenger makes his way to the ring, getting a round of boos from the crowd. Cena enters the ring, grabbing a microphone, and says that he is not leaving the ring until Peter Bradshaw answers his question. After a few moments of Cena pacing around the ring, Bradshaw makes his way on-stage. Cena says that’s not good enough; that he wants Bradshaw face-to-face. Bradshaw makes his way into the ring and tells Cena that he’s not going to be intimidated. Cena says that he doesn’t care about intimidation; and that, if he wanted to, he could drop Bradshaw where he stands. Bradshaw stares at Cena before asking what his question is. Cena wants to know what gives CM Punk the ability to decide what type of match they have at Wrestleocalypse. Bradshaw says that Cena can call it Punk’s “Championship Advantage”. He tells Cena that if he’s unhappy with challenging for the title in a Ladder Match, then he will give the opportunity to AJ Styles, who was the final elimination in the battle royal. Cena shakes his head before stunning Bradshaw with a right hand, sending the owner to the ground! Cena tells Bradshaw that, if that’s how Punk wants things done, then that’s the bed Punk will have to lay in. Cena leaves the ring, while Bradshaw slowly gets to his feet – holding his jaw – as Anarchy goes to commercials.
Commercial Break
Eddie Edwards vs. Brutus Magnus Eddie Edwards stepped back into the ring, eight days after challenging Kevin Steen for the X-Division Title at BEST OF THE BEST. Though he didn’t walk away with the title that night, Edwards could hang his hat on knowing that he had given Steen his best. Tonight, he stepped into the ring with Brutus Magnus, who hasn’t seen action since being the first elimination in the Best of the Best battle royal last Sunday night. Magnus was hoping to have a better showing but found himself in a number of submission holds throughout the match. Magnus would get his chances to even things up, but they would be few and far between to really make an impact. After getting a near-fall late in the match, Edwards tossed Magnus out of the ring. Magnus reversed an Irish whip into the guardrail and began to use the ringside equipment to assault Edwards. After repeatedly ignoring the referee’s calls to bring the match back into the ring, Magnus pushed the referee to the concrete and continued to attack Edwards. The referee quickly called for the bell DQ-ing Magnus.
Eddie Edwards defeated Brutus Magnus by DQ in 10:12. Rating: ** ½
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, Kaitlyn is seen with Alisha Hicks. She says that, last week, Brie Bella showed her true collars, attacking Kaitlyn during her match. Kaitlyn says that Brie is a scared little girl who knows that, now that Kaitlyn has returned, the title won’t be Brie’s for very long.
Non-Title Match Melina vs. © Brie Bella A week after facing Kaitlyn in her return match, Melina stepped back into the ring with the reigning Women’s Champion. A victory tonight would be huge for Melina, as she is looking to challenge Natalya for the PCW Women’s Title during Wrestleocalypse weekend. Tonight, however, Brie Bella looked like she was in complete control inside the ring; sending a message in response to Kaitlyn’s comments before the match. Bella connected with the Bella Buster to finish off Melina for the 1-2-3. After the match, Bella grabbed a microphone and said that Kaitlyn has just returned to the HWL, and that she should be the only one that formally welcomes her back. She tells Kaitlyn that, if it’s something she is serious about, Kaitlyn knows where to find here.
Non-Title Match: Brie Bella pinned Melina with the Bella Buster in 8:04. Rating: **
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, Alisha Hicks is seen backstage with Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado. Angle mentions that very few people would have ever thought they’d see him and Maldonado team back up, but last week they showed that they are the team to beat heading into the #1 Contenders Match next week. Maldonado says that people might not like what he and Angle do, but they’re willing to do anything if it means becoming Tag Team Champions for the second time.
#1 Contenders Tournament – Semifinal Evan Bourne/Kazarian vs. Colt Cabana/Edwin Colon The team of Bourne and Kazarian were trying to take their young partnership to the next level by moving onto the #1 Contenders Match, but they had to get through former champions Cabana and Colon tonight in Birmingham. However, experience seemed to have been the advantage Cabana and Colon needed, as Colon hit a reverse neckbreaker on Kazarian for the 1-2-3. And with the victory, Cabana and Colon will take on two more former champions in Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado.
[#1 Contenders Tournament – Semifinal]: Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon defeated Evan Bourne & Kazarian when Colon pinned Kaz after a reverse neckbreaker in 8:09. Rating: **
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, Bobby Roode is seen standing backstage, looking determinedly into the camera. Roode says that he was at the top of his game when he won the PCW Heavyweight Title last summer. But ever since he moved up to the main roster, he’s been nothing but an afterthought. Roode knows he’s better than everyone else on the HWL roster and makes a promise to himself that he will make it back to the top after winning the Golden Opportunity Match at Wrestleocalypse.
Matt Morgan vs. Steve Corino Both Morgan and Corino came up short in winning the Best of the Best battle royal a couple weeks ago, so tonight was the chance of one of them to get back on the wining path. Morgan came in with the size and strength advantage, but Corino showed his resiliency in this match by doing everything he could to keep “The Blueprint” off his feet. Morgan had a hard time getting control of Corino, and nearly got himself DQ’d when he would not release a choke hold after the referee’s five-count. Morgan and the referee got into a heated argument, with Morgan threatening to attack. This break allowed Corino to get his bearings, and when Morgan came back to continue the match, he was greeted by a superkick to the chin! Corino quickly made the cover for the 1-2-3!
Steve Corino pinned Matt Morgan after s superkick in 10:05. Rating: ** ½
Commercial Break
Returning from commercials, Alisha Hicks introduces John Cena to a roar of boos from the crowd. Cena tells Alisha that he hasn’t been able to find CM Punk all night, because Punk knows what’s coming to him if Cena after finds him. Cena says that Punk can consider himself lucky for tonight. However, the person who isn’t so lucky, is Randy Orton because he’s getting the wrath of Cena’s aggression later on. Cena looks into the camera and tells Punk that Peter Bradshaw can no longer protect him.
Golden Opportunity Qualifying Match Martin Kirby vs. Bobby Roode The qualifying matches for the Golden Opportunity Match at Wrestleocalypse continued tonight as Martin Kirby stepped into the ring with Bobby Roode. Both men were hoping to fill the second spot inside the Elimination Chamber on March 23rd, joining Adam Cole who earned his spot last week. Kirby has been associated more with his partnership with Eric Young since coming up to the main roster, so this match was a huge opportunity to prove himself as a single’s competitor. However, across the ring from him was Roode, who has made a name for himself as both a Tag Team and singles competitor in PCW, as a former Heavyweight Champion. As he said earlier tonight, making it Hartford with a chance to earn a Heavyweight Title match would solidify his position on the roster. In a tough match, Roode wound up doing what he needed to do, hitting the Payoff for the 1-2-3, advancing on.
[Golden Opportunity Qualifying Match]: Bobby Roode pinned Martin Kirby with the Payoff in 8:38. Rating: ** ½
Commercial Break
An announcement is made as Anarchy returns that, next week, Rob Terry will face Kofi Kingston in a Golden Opportunity qualifying match.
Randy Orton vs. John Cena All night long, John Cena was on a mission to find CM Punk somewhere within the BJCC Arena. Unfortunately, for Cena, his search ended without finding the Heavyweight Champion. But Cena did find himself ending the night, inside the ring, with another former Heavyweight Champion in “The Viper” Randy Orton. Cena was looking to send a message to Punk heading into their newly-signed Ladder Match at Wrestleocalypse; but Orton was looking to throw a cog in that wheel, if he was able to defeat Cena tonight. Things quickly went outside the ring, where Cena tried throwing Orton into the ring steps, only to have Orton reverse it. Orton attempted an RKO onto the concrete, only to get back pushed into the ring post before Cena back body dropped him onto the floor! Cena started working over Orton’s lower back, but was unable to put “The Viper” away. Orton took control after landing on his feet during an F-U attempt, hitting an RKO in the center of the ring, but he was only able to get a two-count. Orton rolled up Cena for another two-count right afterward. Cena was quick to his feet, dodging a clothesline, but he didn’t see Orton’s back elbow, which connected squarely with Cena’s nose! Orton made the cover for the 1-2-3! After the match, Cena slowly got his feet, blood dripping from his nose, as the referee checked on him. Orton celebrated his victory on the turnbuckle, as Anarchy went off the air.
Randy Orton pinned John Cena after a back elbow in 13:48. Rating: ***
Card rating: ** ½
WRESTLEOCALYPSE 3 - 03.25.13 - HARTFORD, CT LADDER MATCH FOR THE HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE -- John Cena vs. (c) CM Punk X-DIVISION TITLE MATCH -- Christopher Daniels vs. (c) Kevin Steen TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH -- Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado OR Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon vs. (c) AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston WOMEN'S TITLE MATCH -- Kaitlyn vs. (c) Brie Bella GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY MATCH -- Adam Cole vs. Bobby Roode vs. ? vs. ? vs. ?
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Post by wickedrex1 on Nov 29, 2019 11:22:11 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy March 4, 2013 Oracle Arena – Oakland, CA Attendance:
The camera shows a large ladder standing in the center of the ring as Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome the at-home audience to Oakland. CM Punk’s music begins to play as the noise level raises inside the arena. Punk makes his way down the ramp with the Heavyweight Title draped over one shoulder and around his side. He enters the ring and is given a microphone. Punk scales the ladder, straddling the top rung as the crowd chants his name.
Punk says that last year, around this time, he was preparing to defend the Heavyweight Title against Randy Orton in the main event of Wrestleocalypse. The biggest show of the year! But he was not prepared for what was going to happen that night, when an unforeseen accident caused him to leave the ring without the title he entered it with. From that day, Punk vowed that he would not stop until he regained what was taken from him. It took him months before finally going through seven other men to earn a shot. And then, three months ago, inside a steel cage, Punk made John Cena feel what Punk felt nearly a year ago. And now, John Cena seems to be obsessed with CM Punk. Punk says he’s already defeated Cena twice, and the only reason Cena’s getting a rematch is because he happened to win the Best of the Best battle royal. Punk says that this is Cena’s last shot at the Heavyweight Title, as long as Punk is champion. And that Cena might have won the Best of the Best battle royal, but there won’t be any denying – come Wrestleocalypse – who the Best in the World is!
John Cena’s music hits as Punk turns his attention to the stage. Cena, however, does not appear. He shows up in the ring after hopping over the guardrail and starts to shake the ladder with Punk on it! Punk grabs onto the ladder as Cena walks away, getting booed by the crowd. Suddenly, Cena walks back to the ladder and pushes it over, sending Punk crashing into the announcers’ table at ringside! There camera shows Punk’s crumpled body surrounded by splintered wood. Cena says that he’s going to break Punk’s spirit – and his body – in order to get back the Heavyweight Title. Cena throws down the microphone and leaves the ring as EMTs rush to ringside, tending to Punk.
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, CM Punk is seen being slowly escorted to the trainer’s room backstage. Watching the scene, on a monitor, is KEVIN STEEN, holding the X-Division Title. He is approached by Alisha Hicks, who asks Steen about facing John Cena later tonight. Steen says that Cena is a man with a goal. He’s not going to judge Cena on how he gets to that goal, because Steen has done some questionable things in the past. But, he’s just like Cena; he has a goal, too. Steen’s goal is to send a message to Christopher Daniels. One in which Daniels knows – without a shadow of a doubt – that Steen is walking out of Wrestleocalypse with the X-Division Title.
Eddie Edwards vs. The Great Khali Tonight, saw the main roster debut of “The Punjabi Giant” The Great Khali. The former PCW Television Champion was greeted by Eddie Edwards. Edwards used his speed to take the action to Khali, but no matter what he tried, Edwards could not knock down the monster from India. Eventually, Edwards was able to get Khali to one knee, and after a superkick, clotheslined Khali to the canvas for a two-count. Getting knocked off his feet seemed to enrage Khali. As he got to his feet, a massive boot sent Edwards through the ropes, crashing to the concrete outside the ring. Khali followed and continued to land a number of huge right hands to Edwards’ skull. Khali then picked Edwards up and power-bombed onto the concrete floor! Khali rolled Edwards into the ring and covered him for the 1-2-3.
The Great Khali pinned Eddie Edwards after a power bomb in 7:42. Rating: -1/4*
Commercial Break
Leva Bates & © Brie Bella vs. Melina & Kaitlyn In a surprising change, Leva Bates and Women’s Champion Brie Bella made their way out to the ring, looking very confident. Brie grabbed a microphone and said that with her being Women’s Champion for the foreseeable future, things can – and will – always change. A video is then played of Brie and Leva attacking Melina backstage, earlier in the evening. When the video ends, Brie says that it looks like Kaitlyn is all by herself tonight, if she still plans on coming down for the match.
Kaitlyn appeared on-stage and said that things might change, but she always has a back-up plan. ODB’s music began to play as Leva and Brie looked shocked in the ring. ODB and Kaitlyn made their way to the ring as the match began. The shocking replacement clearly took Leva and Brie off their game – and weakened the effects of their sneak attack – as ODB had some unfinished business with the Women’s Champion. With their up-coming match scheduled for Wrestleocalypse, Brie avoided Kaitlyn at all costs, which eventually led to her team’s undoing. As ODB made a quick tag to Kaitlyn, Brie ran to the corner, taking in Bates, who was met with a superkick. Kaitlyn made the cover for the very quick victory.
ODB & Kaitlyn defeated Leva Bates & Brie Bella when Kaitlyn pinned Bates after a superkick in 5:05. Rating: *
After the match, Alisha Hicks is seen with AJ STYLES and KOFI KINGSTON. Alisha mentions the #1 Contenders’ Match that is scheduled for tonight and asks the champions for their thoughts on the final two teams. Styles says that both teams have been champions before, but there hasn’t been a challenge that he and Kofi haven’t overcome since winning the titles. Alisha then asks Kofi about his match, later tonight, against Rob Terry for a chance to enter the Golden Opportunity Match. Kofi says the important thing is to keep the Tag Team Titles; but he can’t pass up the “golden opportunity” to earn a shot at the Heavyweight Title.
Commercial Break
Number One Contenders’ Match Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon vs. Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado The end of the two-week tournament was finally here! Two teams with championship reigns to their names squared off for the chance to face AJ Styles and Kofi Kingston at the biggest HWL event of the year. Cabana and Colon, on paper, were the favorites in this match since they have remained a team for a longer time than their opponents. But Angle and Maldonado proved that, even with the differences that led to their break-up, they were able to put them aside for a common goal. This goal was so important to Angle and Maldonado that they were willing to stop at nothing to ensure a title match. Angle found himself having such a hard time putting Colon away, that while Maldonado had the referee distracted, he pulled a chair out from under the ring. Angle looked to use the chair, but Colon kicked him in the midsection, causing Angle to drop it. Instinctively, Colon picked up the chair and cracked it over Angle’s back just as the referee got Maldonado back to the corner. The referee called for the bell as Colon dropped the chair and looked down at the canvas in shock.
After the match, Maldonado rolled Angle out of the ring, as the two made their way up the ramp, winners of a Tag Team Title shot.
[Number One Contenders’ Match]: Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado defeated Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon when Angle defeated Colon by DQ in 9:49. Rating: **
The camera shows AJ Styles and Kofi Kingston watching the match on a monitor backstage. AJ asks Kofi if he’s ready for his match tonight. Kofi says he is before AJ walks off. As Kofi stands, looking at the monitor a moment longer, ROB TERRY attacks him from behind! Terry slams Kofi into the wall before running off-camera as Styles comes back to aide his partner.
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, the announcers say that there is an update on Cody Rhodes’ rehabilitation stay in Arizona. Dr. Lauren Schmidt is asked how Rhodes has been doing and says that he has completed the first 30 days, although there have been some bumps in the road. Dr. Schmidt says that isn’t uncommon, and Rhodes is dealing with the same problems that a majority of patients do. Schmidt says that one key positive of Rhodes’ first 30 days was an apparent breakthrough they had during a counseling session. Dr. Schmidt says that Rhodes has given permission to show the footage, to give an inside look into his mindset over the past few months…
Rhodes is seen, sitting in a leather chair, across from Dr. Schmidt. Rhodes says that he never told a lot of people this, especially his brother, because he was always raised with the idea that you get over things, to not let them bother you. Rhodes says he tried to do just that during his time in high school – on the wrestling and football teams – but, as he got older, he found it harder to push those thoughts aside. He watched his brother make a name for himself in wrestling, albeit through some pretty odd ways. But his brother embraced it. His father, however, wasn’t too happy with what he saw on TV every week. Watching his father’s reactions, Rhodes says that he ever entered into the wrestling business, he would do whatever he could to make his father proud. When he started working for WWE, he knew going in that his family had a reputation amongst the ownership and older members of the roster. He knew that his father was working in their developmental territory in Florida. He knew that he wanted to go out there, be himself, and do something that would get people to notice him… and maybe pull him out from under the shadow of “The American Dream”. However, that never happened.
Rhodes says he didn’t make it in WWE for one reason or another and was given a shot by Peter Bradshaw to come to the HWL and get a second change. Rhodes says he took that chance and ran with it, becoming a two-time Heavyweight Champion. But, at home, he always felt like those accomplishments weren’t good enough, and that he would always be known as “Dusty Rhodes’ Son”. When he got injured and his contract lapsed, Rhodes says he wondered if that was going to be the end of his wrestling career. He fell back into the mindset he had as a child: work things out. He says he didn’t want to bother his brother and father because they were busy, on the road doing what they loved to do. So, Rhodes says he turned to the bottle. He started drinking a lot, watching old videos of him attaining success in both WWE and HWL. He would save face and show up for rehab, never knowing whether Bradshaw would allow him to come back. When he did, Rhodes says he was shocked, and jumped on the first flight he could get to his first show back. He told himself he could hide his addiction. He was an athlete; he was able to put his personal issues aside and go out and do what needed to be done in the ring. But it was clear that he couldn’t. Rhodes says that he hoped people wouldn’t notice. He would try to get better on his own. But he could no longer defend himself or his honor inside the ring, and that was when Bradshaw said he needed to come to rehab. Rhodes tells Dr. Schmidt that he wants to beat this addiction, that he wants to go back inside that ring, and he wants to win back that Heavyweight Title. He tells her that, at this point in his life, he no longer worries about making his father proud. He just wants to be happy with the man staring back at him in the mirror.
The video ends as Anarchy goes to commercials.
Commercial Break
Matt Sydal vs. Delirious (w/Daizee Haze) It had been a while since either of these men stepped foot inside the ring. Sydal’s last appearance was during the Best of the Best battle royal. Delirious, on the other hand, had not seen ring action since late January. Tonight, both men had the chance to shake off any ring rust and pick up a victory on the road to Wrestleocalypse. However, things were not as clean cut as they should have been. With Daizee Haze at ringside, Delirious had a slight advantage throughout the match; and Delirious had no issues using Haze to help him. During the latter part of the match, Haze jumped onto the apron and started yelling at Sydal. When Sydal started making his way over to confront Haze, Delirious blindsided him with a forearm to the back of the head! Delirious then connected with the Splash Mountain for the 1-2-3.
Delirious pinned Mike Sydal after the Splash Mountain in 10:04. Rating: ** [Daizee Haze interfered against Mike Sydal.]
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, the cameras show CM Punk being tended to in the training room. There’s a commotion outside, before JOHN CENA rushes in and attacks Punk! Cena pushes away everyone trying to stop him, but soon the numbers game gets too much, and Cena is corralled. Cena screams insults at Punk as he is escorted out of the training room. The camera shows Punk laying on the floor, the trainer’s asking if he is okay.
Golden Opportunity Qualifying Match Rob Terry vs. Kofi Kingston Earlier tonight, in an interview backstage, Kofi Kingston said that his main priority was to defend the Tag Team Titles at Wrestleocalypse. But he was also quick to note that earning a spot in the Golden Opportunity Match was something he did not want to pass up. That was apparently all Rob Terry needed to hear. After finding out who he and AJ Styles would be defending the Tag Team Titles against, Kingston was attacked from behind by “Big Rob”, in an attempt to weaken Kofi before their match. That attack did its job in the eyes of Terry, who was able to further weaken Kingston throughout the match. But Kingston proved he’s a fighter, battling back in the latter part of the match. It was just too little too late as Terry connected with the Freakbuster to earn the third spot in the Golden Opportunity Match.
[Golden Opportunity Qualifying Match]: Rob Terry pinned Kofi Kingston with the Freakbuster in 9:19. Rating: *** ¼
Commercial Break
A preview for Wrestleocalypse plays, showing the updated addition of AJ Styles and Kofi Kingston defending the Tag Team Titles against Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado. Also, the addition of Rob Terry to the Golden Opportunity Match.
Non-Title Match © Kevin Steen vs. John Cena Earlier tonight, the crowd in Oakland saw a side of John Cena they might not have believed existed just a few years ago. After sending CM Punk crashing through the announce table, Cena said that he would break Punk before they arrived in Hartford on March 23rd. It appeared that Cena’s sole focus was on that task, as he once again attacked Punk later in the show, this time in the training room backstage. Watching all of this unfold throughout the evening was X-Division Champion Kevin Steen, who probably saw an opportunity to pick up a huge victory on his way to Wrestleocalypse as well. Hoping for a simple slip-up that he could take advantage of, Steen put everything he had into this match against Cena tonight, and possibly got a few new fans after kicking out of two F-U attempts. Steen, himself got a number of near-falls on Cena, but the tide turned when, in the corner, Cena kicked Steen below the belt while the referee was trying to separate them out of the corner. Cena connected with his signature “Five Moves of Doom” before finally putting Steen away with a third F-U.
[Non-Title Match]: John Cena pinned Kevin Steen with the F-U in 12:14. Rating: ** ½
Card Rating: ** ¼
WRESTLEOCALYPSE 3 - 03.25.13 - HARTFORD, CT LADDER MATCH FOR THE HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE -- John Cena vs. (c) CM Punk X-DIVISION TITLE MATCH -- Christopher Daniels vs. (c) Kevin Steen TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH -- Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado OR Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon vs. (c) AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston WOMEN'S TITLE MATCH -- Kaitlyn vs. (c) Brie Bella GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY MATCH -- Adam Cole vs. Bobby Roode vs. Rob Terry vs. ? vs. ?
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Post by wickedrex1 on Dec 17, 2019 10:05:09 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy March 11, 2013 Staples Center – Los Angeles, CA Attendance: 8,153
Anarchy comes on the air with an aerial shot of downtown Los Angeles followed by the Hollywood sign. As the camera shows the inside of the arena, Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels make their introductions. It is announced that the Tag Team Champions – AJ Styles and Kofi Kingston – will be in non-title action tonight; and tonight’s main event will be a Wrestleocaylpse rematch from a year ago, as CM Punk takes on Randy Orton in a non-title match.
John Cena’s music begins to play as he makes his way down to the ring. The announcers comment on the actions Cena took last week, pushing CM Punk off a 15-foot ladder and through the announce table. Inside the ring, Cena grabs a microphone and says that last week was a moment in time that will stay in his mind for quite some time. The only thing that would replace it is when he defeats CM Punk for the Heavyweight Title at Wrestleocalypse.
Cena has the clip play from last week before saying that, when he first came into the HWL, he told everyone that he wasn’t going to be the same John Cena that they remembered. He didn’t care what the people thought about him. His own focus was getting what he wanted and doing anything he had to in order to make it happen. Cena reiterates that he is not the “cookie cutter” good guy that everyone loved to hate when he was working for the so-called “Titans of Wrestling”. Cena says that he is going to hurt CM Punk on the way to Hartford, and on March 23rd, he’s going to win back the Heavyweight Title.
“Cult of Personality” begins to play as Cena throws down the microphone and prepares for a fight. Cena watches as no one appears on the stage. Punk, however, jumps over the barricade by the announce table and slides in behind Cena. As Cena turns around, Punk picks him up and connects with the F-U in the center of the ring! Punk stands over Cena and waves his hand in front of his face, saying “You can’t see me.” Punk leaves the ring as Anarchy goes to commercials.
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, a recap of John Cena’s comments is shown, ending with CM Punk hitting the F-U. A live shot shows a very angry Cena shoving equipment around the backstage area, demanding to know where Punk is.
Eddie Edwards vs. Brutus Magnus Two weeks ago, these two men stepped into the ring and the match ended with Edwards winning by DQ as Magnus shoved down the referee and continued to attack Edwards. There was clearly a lot of built-up animosity between these two, heading into their rematch, and Magnus continued his questionable tactics, even having the referee threaten to DQ for a second time. Edwards was able to fight back, but the number of choke holds that Magus had locked in during the match must have done the trick. Edwards was out on his feet when Magnus connected with the Discus Punch for the 1-2-3.
Magnus pinned Eddie Edwards after the Discus Punch in 8:26. Rating: 2.75
Backstage, KAITLYN catches up with MELINA outside her locker room. Kaitlyn thanks Melina for her help last week, teaming up with her to take on Brie Bella and Leva Bates. Kaitlyn says she knows it’s awkward to be facing each other a week after they teamed up but promises Melina that there are no hard feelings between the two of them. Kaitlyn says they both have big matches coming up, so to think of tonight as a training match. The two of them hug before going the separate ways as Anarchy goes to commercials.
Commercial Break
Melina vs. Kaitlyn Last week, these two Vixens teamed up to take on Brie Bella and Leva Bates. Since that math, Melina has had quite a week, earning herself a title match at the next PCW pay-per-view. Tonight, that momentum carried over as she came out swinging against Kaitlyn. But Kaitlyn had no plans on going easy on her acquaintance, as she fought off Melina’s offense. Kaitlyn, too, had something to prove in this match, and it turned out her desire to do so was stronger than Melina’s. Kaitlyn connected with a spear for the 1-2-3.
Kaitlyn pinned Melina after a spear in 8:04. Rating: 0.75
Backstage, Alisha Hicks is seen with KURT ANGLE and MARTIN MALDONADO. Alisha congratulates them both on winning the chance to challenge for the Tag Team Titles at Wrestleocalypse. Angle says that out of the four teams in the tournament, there was no doubt that they were the ones coming out on top when things were over. Now, he says, it’s time to focus on reclaiming the Tag Team Titles from AJ Styles and Kofi Kingston. Maldonado says that every person or team has a weakness, and it’s their job to exploit it. Last week, it was very easy to see that Kingston is the weakest part of the championship duo. Angle says that Styles is the best thing to ever happen to Kingston and asks what happens when they take AJ out of the equation at Wrestleocalypse. Angle and Maldonado walk away as Anarchy goes to commercials.
Commercial Break
Non-Title Match Kazarian & Kevin Steen vs. © AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston Tonight, the Tag Team Champions were in action, preparing for their title defense against Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado at Wrestleocalypse. The duo has put together a very impressive string of victories since joining together and winning the title back in the Fall of last year. Their opponents tonight, Kazarian and Kevin Steen, have teamed together only a handful of times in the past; but tonight, they had their chance to upset the champions. For the majority of the match, Kazarian and Steen worked together, but there were signs along the way that Steen did not care to be in the match. During the match, CHRISTOPHER DANIELS, who hasn’t been seen in some time, appeared on-stage and started calling out Steen. Steen, who was on the apron at the time, left the ring and started sharing words with Daniels on the ramp. The two men got into a brawl that led backstage, leaving Kazarian in the ring by himself. Fighting alone, Kazarian was not able to take on the champions, succumbing to a Pele Kick by Styles for the 1-2-3.
[Non-Title Match]: AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston defeated Kazarian & Kevin Steen when Styles pinned Kaz after the Pele Kick in 10:42. Rating: 2.75
Commercial Break
Backstage, Colt Cabana is seen looking at his cell phone when Edwin Colon walks in and asks what he’s watching. Cabana says he’s watching their chances at challenging for the Tag Team Titles slip away because of Colon’s bad judgment. Colon gets frustrated and starts pacing around the room. Cabana asks why he’s getting upset because he’s the one that chose to get disqualified last week. Colon stops pacing and stands in front of Cabana. Cabana asks Colon to give him an answer – a reason as to why he would choose to throw away an opportunity like that. Colon looks away and doesn’t answer. Cabana walks out of the room…
Alisha Hicks is shown interviewing Randy Orton backstage. Alisha asks Orton about getting into the ring with CM Punk tonight, after the horrific fall Punk suffered last week, at the hands of John Cena. Orton says he doesn’t care about what injuries Punk may be dealing with. He says that Punk was dumb enough to climb to the top of a ladder last week and says what happened was no one but Punk’s fault. Orton says that he expects Punk to give him his best tonight, but he doesn’t expect Punk to be at 100 percent, and he’ll take a victory any way he can get one.
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Mike Sydal vs. Colt Cabana After the confrontation with his tag team partner backstage, Colt Cabana headed down to the ring to take on Mike Sydal this week. After the heart-breaking loss to Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado last week, Cabana was looking to pick up a victory as some sort of consolation prize for not moving on to challenge for the Tag Team Titles at Wrestleocalypse. Cabana had a little bit of trouble with Sydal, who was able to string together a number of victories over the end of 2012 and the beginning of 2013. Towards the end of the match, things started looking bleak for Cabana, until EDWIN COLON came down to ringside and distracted Sydal. Cabana took advantage and connected with a picture-perfect Frankensteiner for the victory.
After the match, Cabana watched on as Colon made his way up the ramp without looking back at the ring.
Colt Cabana pinned Mike Sydal after a Frankensteiner in 9:24. Rating: 2.00 [Edwin Colon interfered against Mike Sydal.]
The Great Khali is shown walking through the backstage area. The camera cuts to show Jay Briscoe watching the scene on a monitor. Briscoe is then approached by Alisha Hicks, who asks how he feels about facing Khali tonight. Briscoe says that he’s spent time with Khali down in PCW and has seen first-hand what kind of destruction he can cause inside the ring. But Briscoe says that he grew up a fighter. He’s proven it here – in the HWL – and in the PCW. He says that most men would consider this match a unwinnable challenge; but to him, it’s just another opportunity to show how much fight he has left.
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The Great Khali vs. Jay Briscoe Last week, The Great Khali debuted on the main roster with an impressive victory over Eddie Edwards. Tonight, the Punjabi Giant was looking to pick up another victory against Briscoe, one-half of the current PCW Tag Team Champions. Khali had control of the match from the get-go, as Briscoe had to find a way to get on even footing with his much-larger opponent. Briscoe used his speed to eventually get Khali down to one knee, but Khali was quick to put an end to Briscoe’s offense and get back to his feet. In the end, Briscoe focused his attacks on Khali’s legs, wearing down the big man’s base, before jumping to the second turnbuckle and hitting a Discus punch that stunned Khali. Briscoe ran into the ropes and pushed Khali down to the canvas before covering him for the shocking 1-2-3.
Jay Briscoe pinned The Great Khali after the Discus Punch in 8:05. Rating: -0.25
After the match, CM Punk is seen heading towards the stage area when he is stopped by Alisha Hicks. Alisha asks for Punk’s thoughts on John Cena’s comments earlier tonight, and about facing Randy Orton in tonight’s main event. Punk, looking annoyed, says that his actions at the beginning of the night should give enough insight into his thoughts on what John Cena had to say. And as far as Orton goes, Punk says he already admitted that Orton can’t beat Punk if he’s at 100 percent. Punk says he’s Orton is sure as hell to get his best, because that’s all he ever gives when he steps into the ring. Punk walks away as Anarchy goes to commercials.
Commercial Break
A preview for Wrestleocalypse is shown. Wrestleocalypse will be live from Hartford, CT on March 23rd!
Non-Title Match Randy Orton vs. © CM Punk In a match where both men knew each other as well as they possibly could inside the ring, the turning point in this match was when a very pissed off John Cena ran down to the ring, grabbing a steel chair and tried to use it on Punk. After knocking down the referee, Orton grabbed Punk from behind, hoping to use Cena’s interference to pick up the victory. However, Punk dodged the chair-shot, which connected directly on top of Orton’s skull! Punk then connected with the GTS on Cena before tossing him outside the ring. Punk covered Orton just as the referee was regaining in his senses, and after a slow three-count, Punk was announced the winner!
[Non-Title Match]: CM Punk defeated Randy Orton by pinfall in 12:10. Rating: 2.75
Card rating: 1.75
WRESTLEOCALYPSE 3 - 03.25.13 - HARTFORD, CT LADDER MATCH FOR THE HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE -- John Cena vs. (c) CM Punk X-DIVISION TITLE MATCH -- Christopher Daniels vs. (c) Kevin Steen TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH -- Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado OR Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon vs. (c) AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston WOMEN'S TITLE MATCH -- Kaitlyn vs. (c) Brie Bella GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY MATCH -- Adam Cole vs. Bobby Roode vs. Rob Terry vs. ? vs. ?
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Post by wickedrex1 on Jan 12, 2020 10:13:57 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy March 18, 2013 Times Union Center – Albany, New York Attendance: 10,332
A recap of last week’s main event is shown of John Cena attempting to interfere against CM Punk. The clip ends with Cena hitting a chair-shot on Randy Orton before Punk throws him out of the ring and pins Orton for the victory.
“Cult of Personality” plays as CM Punk makes his way down to the ring, carrying the Heavyweight Title over his shoulder. Punk throws the belt into the ring before walking around to the time-keeper’s table and grabbing a microphone out of the announcer’s hand. Inside the ring, Punk demands that the music be cut, and says that there’s no other way to say it: he’s pissed off and looking for a fight! He says he once had a date with John Cena this Sunday night. But after being shoved off a ladder, into the announce table and nearly getting his head caved in last week, it’s no longer a date; it’s a war. Punk reminds Cena that this Sunday is his last shot at the Heavyweight Title for as long as Punk is champion. And, if by the grace of God, Cena is able to beat him on Sunday night, then next Monday night is going to be a living nightmare for every single person in that locker room. Punk says that he will not and cannot lose the Heavyweight Title at Wrestleocalypse for the second straight year. He says he has already proven to be better than Cena twice before, and this Sunday night will be no different. Punk says, for the sake of the locker room, they better pray for Cena to lose.
Punk slams down the microphone and picks up the title belt before leaving the ring as his music plays again. As Punk walks up the ramp, he turns and screams that he’s the “Best in the World”. But before he can turn around, John Cena appears, cracking a steel chair across Punk’s back! Cena drops the chair and places Punk in the STF. Punk screams in pain as Cena torques backwards. Finally, Punk begins to tap on the stage, but Cena keeps refuses to release the hold. After a few moments, Cena lets go and stands up, looking down at Punk writhing on the metal. Cena picks up the Heavyweight Title and slowly raises it in the air as the crowd boos loudly. Anarchy goes to commercial with Cena standing over Punk.
Commercial Break
Matt Morgan vs. Colt Cabana The first quarter of 2013 has not been very kind to Matt Morgan. Since January, Morgan has picked up only one victory and came up short in attempts at the X-Division Title and in the 15-man Battle Royal at Best of the Best. The last time Morgan stepped into the ring, back in February, he was handed yet another loss. So, tonight, “The Blueprint” was vying to turn momentum back into his favor with a much-needed victory over Cabana. Cabana came into this match after picking up a victory last week, which may have done little to dull the pain in watching his tag partner, Edwin Colon, hand over a shot at the Tag Team Titles two weeks ago. However, on this night, Cabana was able to withstand Morgan’s power attack, after dodging an attack onto the concrete floor that left Morgan motionless and an easy target for a countout. Instead, Cabana rolled Morgan into the ring and connected with the Colt .45 for the victory.
Colt Cabana pinned Matt Morgan with the Colt .45 in 10:05. Rating: 3.0
Commercial Break
Backstage, after the break, Alisha Hicks asks Kaitlyn about her victory last week and getting ready to face Brie Bella for the Women’s Title on Sunday night. Kaitlyn says she wants to stress the point that she hopes there are no hard feelings between herself and Melina after last week. She then says that preparing to face Brie this Sunday doesn’t mean preparing for one person, but two. Kaitlyn knows that Brie’s lap-dog, Leva Bates, will be at ringside this Sunday night; and she knows that, if given the chance, Leva make herself a part of the match. But Kaitlyn reminds Alisha that she’s been Women’s Champion before, and she knows how to beat Brie for the title better than anyone in the HWL.
Non-Title Match ODB vs. © Brie Bella (w/Leva Bates) ODB made a surprise return two weeks ago, as the replacement for Melina to team up with Kaitlyn. Their opponents in that match were the two women that stood across from here tonight. In their last singles match – for the Women’s Title at Brutality, in January – Brie picked up the victory in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. ODB was looking to avenge that loss tonight and to pick up a singles victory just two weeks after defeating Brie in tag action. As champion, Brie has been quite busy as of late, as she prepares to take on Kaitlyn this Sunday night. With the bad blood between her and ODB, she would need to pull out everything she could to pick up a win. Luckily, Leva Bates was at ringside, as she played in integral part at the end of the match, tripping up ODB as she ran into the ropes. The distraction allowed Brie to connect with a kneelift – the same move that retained her title in January. Only this time, Bates held onto ODB’s feet, keeping her from kicking out as the referee counted to three.
[Non-Title Match]: Brie Bella pinned ODB after a kneelift in 8:39. Rating: 1.75
Commercial Break
Claudio Castagnoli & Steve Corino (w/Shane Hagadorn) vs. Eric Young & Martin Kirby Castagnoli and Coirno haven’t seen tag team action since their losing bid against AJ Styles and Kofi Kingston for Tag Team Titles at Best of the Best. Hagadorn’s men were looking to pick up a much-needed victory tonight, as was Martin Kirby. The last time Kirby was in the ring – without Young – was when he lost to Bobby Roode in one of the Golden Opportunity qualifying matches. However, on this night, The Independents would come out on top as Corino hit Kirby with the Old School Expulsion for the 1-2-3.
The Independents (Claudio Castagnoli & Steve Corino) defeated Eric Young & Martin Kirby when S. Corino pinned M. Kirby with the Old School Expulsion in 10:13. Rating: 2.75
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, Alisha Hicks introduces Peter Bradshaw. Bradshaw announces that the final two qualifying matches for the Golden Opportunity Match this Sunday will be taking place tonight. He announces the first match – which will take place next – will be Martin Maldonado against Rami Sebei. The second match – tonight’s main event – will be Mike Sydal against Jesse Neal.
Commercial Break
Golden Opportunity Qualifying Match Martin Maldonado vs. Rami Sebei Just six days away from Wrestleocalypse, both of these men were looking to earn a place in the five-man Elimination Chamber match, where the winner would win a guaranteed Heavyweight Title match for up to six months. Maldonado, who is already scheduled to challenge for the Tag Team Titles that night, was looking to possibility make his weekend better, but he had to get past Sebei, who has experience challenging for the Heavyweight Title. Sebei got a little help from an unexpected place as KURT ANGLE came down to help his partner during the match. However, the referee stopped Angle and quickly banned him from ringside! As Angle and the referee were arguing, Sebei hit a low-blow on Maldonado, rolling him up – and grabbing a handful of trunks. The referee finally turned around and counted the three just before Maldonado kicked out.
After the match, Sebei rolled out of the ring and jumped over the barricade, celebrating his victory as both Maldonado and Angle argued with the referevine.
[Golden Opportunity Qualifying Match]: Rami Sebei pinned Martin Maldonado after an inside cradle in 8:05. Rating: 3.50
Commercial Break
Backstage, X-Division Champion Kevin Steen tells Kazarian that he wanted to talk about last week’s tag team match. Kazarian tells Steen the only thing he needs to do is apologize. He says Steen left him out there to fend for himself which led to them losing. Steen laughs and says that he never cared about winning that match, but he was obligated to be out there when the bell rang. He says, if Kazarian is mad at anyone, he should be mad at Christopher Daniels. Steen says Daniels is a bigger problem for him than winning some tag team match that doesn’t mean anything. He pats Kazarian on the shoulder and walks away.
Christopher Daniels vs. AJ Styles Both Daniels and Styles are looking to have big nights in just six days, at the biggest show on the HWL calendar. Daniels is hoping to reclaim the X-Division Title that Kevin Steen beat him for last Summer. Styles – along with Kofi Kingston – will be looking to retain their Tag Team Titles and continue their unprecedented reign as champions. Tonight, though, both men showed how well they knew each other from their time wrestling all over the world. A lot of high-flying in this match, but Styles was able to grand Daniels late in the match, just enough to connect with the Styles Clash for the 1-2-3.
AJ Styles pinned Christopher Daniels with the Styles Clash in 8:07. Rating: 3.25
Commercial Break
Golden Opportunity Qualifying Match Mike Sydal vs. Jesse Neal The final match of the night – and the last match before Wrestleocalypse – saw two hungry men battling for the fifth and last spot in the Golden Opportunity Match. Both men had losing records coming into this match, and a win would help either one in the win column. Sydal opened up the match with quick offense and a number of high-risk moves, nearly putting away Neal early. But the bigger Neal soon took over, using his size and power advantage to wear down Sydal. Neal looks poised to put Sydal away but was stunned by a kick to the back of the head that wobbled him. Sydal hit a second-rope missile dropkick that sent Neal to the canvas. Sydal jumped onto the top turnbuckle and connected with the Explosion Moonsault for the 1-2-3!
After the match, Sydal celebrated by playing air guitar on the turnbuckles as Anarchy went off the air.
[Golden Opportunity Qualifier]: Mike Sydal pinned Jesse Neal with the Explosion Moonsault in 14:02. Rating: 3.00
Card rating: 3.00
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Post by wickedrex1 on Jan 30, 2020 17:39:32 GMT -5
WRESTLEOCALYPSE 3 March 24, 2013 XL Center – Hartford, Connecticut Attendance: 12,383
“Decay” be Sevendust plays as fireworks shoot from the stage, lighting up the darkened arena. When the lights come back on, 12,000-plus screaming fans cheer and scream as the camera shows the Elimination Chamber hanging over the ring in the center of the arena. Josh Matthews and Scott Daniels welcome everyone the biggest event on the HWL calendar: Wrestleocalypse! Tonight, five men will enter that ominous structure with the chance at a guaranteed contract for anytime within the next six months. One man, who has previous experience in this hellacious match is Adam Cole, and they throw to a pre-recorded video.
In the video, Cole says that he won the Golden Opportunity Match last year and made good of it by cashing in to become Heavyweight Champion. He says no other man in this match knows what to expect and that puts him ahead of the game before the match even begins.
Backstage, BRIE BELLA is seen preparing for her title defense while LEVA BATES stand against the wall, looking at her cell phone. Brie finishes and tells Leva that her presence at ringside won’t be needed tonight because she’s confident in her ability to beat Kaitlyn on her own. Brie grabs her gear and walks out of the locker room as Leva goes back to her phone.
Matt Morgan vs. Eric Young The opening match saw Eric Young take down the much bigger Morgan with the Youngblood Neckbreaker in an impressive upset that, unfortunately, the crowd was not very into.
Eric Young defeated Matt Morgan with the Youngblood Neckbreaker in 6:37. Rating: 1.00
In a pre-recorded video, Bobby Roode says he wants to remind everyone just who he is. He says that he is a five-time PCW Tag Team Champion; but the most important thing to remember is that he is a former PCW Heavyweight Champion as well. Tonight, he gets a chance to skip over all the back-breaking work of moving up the ranks. All he has to do is be the last man standing inside the Elimination Chamber, and he will be rewarded with a Heavyweight Title Match anytime he wants one.
Backstage, Melina approaches Kaitlyn and wishes her good luck, saying that she’ll be watching Kaitlyn’s back incase Brie and Leva have anything up their sleeve. Kaitlyn thanks Melina, and the two hug before Kaitlyn leaves for the ring.
Women’s Title Match Kaitlyn vs. © Brie Bella With no Leva Bates at ringside, and the knowledge that Melina was watching Kaitlyn’s back, both women were able to finally settle their differences and see who would come out on top in a fair match, with the Women’s Title on the line. Brie came out strong, showing that Kaitlyn was going to give it her all to take the title away. But, no one could take away the fight that Kaitlyn showed tonight. Winning back the Women’s Title would have meant the world to her, and she fought as hard as she could throughout this match, kicking out of TWO Bella Busters. In the end, however, Brie connected with a spear to end things and successfully defend her title.
[Women’s Title Match]: Brie Bella defeated Kaitlyn after a spear in 10:17. Rating: 1.75 (Brie Bella retained the HWL Women’s Title.)
At ringside, the announcers comment on The Great Khali being a destructive force in the PCW. A former Television Champion during his time in PCW, Khali has come to the main roster in the hopes of achieving the same level of success, if not more. A highlight video is then shown of Khali in the ring.
In a pre-recorded video, Rob Terry says that he’s been overlooked for too long. He says that he is a former Tag Team Champion, but even during that time, he wasn’t made to be on the same level as his partner. Terry says that he is, without a doubt, the biggest and strongest person in the Golden Opportunity Match. He promises that no one will be able to withstand the amount of pain he will inflict tonight.
The Great Khali vs. Chris Hero After the impressive video package that was shown before the match, it was evident that Khali had every intention on making a name for himself on the main roster. After an impressive debut a few weeks ago, Khali suffered his first loss on Monday Night Anarchy. Tonight, he was looking to avenge that loss by defeating Chris Hero. Hero, himself out of action for a number of weeks, was looking to move up in the ranks and give himself a better chance at one day challenging for the Heavyweight Title. Tonight, Hero found himself on the receiving end of a brutal offense by the Punjabi Giant. However, Hero was able to isolate Khali outside the ring, using the ringside area to knock the bigger man off his feet. Hero rolled under the ropes and watches as Khali was unable to get back to his feet and inside ring before the referee counted to ten.
Chris Hero defeated The Great Khali by countout in 12:57. Rating: 1.25
In a pre-recorded video, Rami Sebei says that he’s no stranger to challenging for the Heavyweight Title. Though, this time, he won’t be a fill-in for a match that he was not prepared for. Tonight, Sebei says that he will outwork everyone else in the Elimination Chamber, and he will be more prepared then ever before to become Heavyweight Champion.
A highlight package is shown of Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado defeating Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon for the right to challenge for the Tag Team Titles tonight. The announcers say that this could possibly be the biggest test for Styles and Kingston during their reign.
HWL Tag Team Title Match Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado vs. © AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston It’s been over a year since Angle and Maldonado held the Tag Team Titles. After losing the titles to Cabana and Colon last Spring, Angle and Maldonado went their separate ways. A chance at regaining the titles brought them back together, only to square off with their rivals in the tournament finals. A victory punched their tickets to tonight, where they would face off against the team who has dominated the Tag Team division since winning the belts last Fall. This was the first meeting between these two teams since Styles and Kingston won the titles, and it was a classic battle between two high-flyers and two ground-based attackers. The fans in Hartford had been anticipating this match but were denied a definitive ending as COLT CABANA & EDWIN COLON appeared on-stage, distracting Maldonado. Taking his attention off the match allowed Maldonado to get caught by a flying forearm from Kingston that did just enough to pin him for the three-count.
After the match, Angle jumped off the apron, sharing words at Cabana and Colon as the duo snuck behind the curtain and out of view. Inside the ring, Styles and Kingston were awarded their titles and celebrated.
HWL Tag Team Title Match: AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston defeated Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado when Kofi pinned M. Maldonado after a flying forearm in 10:18. Rating: 3.50 (AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston retained the HWL Tag Team Titles.)
Backstage, Alisha Hicks is seen with Brie Bella, who successfully defended the Women’s Title earlier in the evening. Brie says that she was right, knowing that she could beat Kaitlyn by herself. She says that she’s already gone through every single woman on the roster and beaten them all. As Leva joins and the two hug Brie says that she is going to be Women’s Champion for a long, long time.
In a pre-recorded video, Mike Sydal says that he might be the youngest competitor in the Golden Opportunity Match, but he has the spirt of a rock ‘n’ roller living his dream inside him. He compares himself to any man or woman who played gigs for little to no money, living in their van, just waiting for their big break to happen. Tonight, Sydal says that his big break is coming. And after he wins the Golden Opportunity, everyone will hear him rocking across the HWL.
After the video ends, a live shot of the arena floor shows the Elimination Chamber structure being lowered around the ring. When it is finally secured in place, all five men are introduced, being locked inside their individual cells as the announcers go over the dangers that await them when the bell rings.
Golden Opportunity Match Adam Cole vs. Bobby Roode vs. Rob Terry vs. Rami Sebei vs. Mike Sydal Last year’s winner, Adam Cole, and Rob Terry were the final two entrants introduced. When the bell rang, Cole tried to use his speed to wind “Big Rob”, but Terry connected with a stiff clothesline that stopped Cole in his tracks. Terry used his strength to keep Cole on the canvas until MIKE SYDAL become the third man in the match. Sydal went right after Terry but got swatted off like a fly. A clothesline attempt by Terry got reversed into a crucifix and a two-count for Sydal. Terry and Sydal trade blows back and forth. Sydal hits a flying cross body on Terry for another two-count. After four minutes, RAMI SEBEI entered the match, and he made bee-line straight for Cole. At the six-minute mark, BOBBY ROODE entered as the last participant. After nearly 15 minutes of insane action inside the steel dome, Bobby Roode hit a thunderous spinebuster slam on Terry – who had been in the match the longest – and made the cover for the first elimination. Cole attacked Roode after eliminating Terry, but Roode fought back and connected with another spinebuster slam on Cole! Once again, Roode made the cover, hooking Cole’s leg for the second elimination. For nearly eight more minutes, Roode found himself at odds with Sebei and Sydal. All three men were starting to lose steam after almost 30 minutes, but each one picked up a number of near falls. It was Sebei, however, who broke the streak, hitting the Brainbustah on Sydal on the steel floor outside the ring! Sebei rolled Sydal inside the ring and covered him for the third elimination. Down to the final two men now, and they were the last two entrants in the match. But, Roode had a lot taken out of him earlier on, dealing with Terry and Cole. Sebei took advantage of that, by climbing up to the top of one of the pods and hitting a diving cross body block onto Roode for a shocking two-count. Sebei was back on his feet, waiting for Roode, before hitting the Brainbustah in the center of the ring for the fourth and final elimination.
After the match, the crowd in Hartford were on their feet, cheering the action they had just seen. Tired and beaten, Sebei pushed himself into a sitting position in the corner, as the referee awarded him the Golden Opportunity briefcase. The announcers stated that this match was going to be the show-stealer, and that Rami Sebei earned every bit of that victory. Sebei slowly got to his feet and slowly left the Chamber, holding up the briefcase as he walked up the ramp.
Golden Opportunity Match Rami Sebei won a 5-Man Elimination Chamber Match: X A. Cole and R. Terry started out. X Mike Sydal entered at 2:00. X Rami Sebei entered at 4:00. X Bobby Roode entered at 6:00. X B. Roode defeated R. Terry after a spinebuster slam in 20:31. X B. Roode defeated A. Cole after a spinebuster slam in 20:51. X R. Sebei defeated M. Sydal after the Brainbustah in 29:05. X R. Sebei defeated B. Roode after the Brainbustah in 30:23. Rating: 5.00
Backstage, Alisha Hicks is seen with X-Division Champion Kevin Steen. Steen says he wants to give everyone a quick history lesson. He says that, back in September, the man he beat for the title was none other than Christopher Daniels. Steen says that Daniels has finally licked his wounds and is coming back for the title that he thinks he deserves. He says that the “Fallen Angel” will fall from grace one more time tonight.
Jay Briscoe vs. Randy Orton Briscoe and Orton squared off tonight in a match that would, hopefully help either one of their standings within the Heavyweight Title ranks. Both men were looking for a big win at the biggest event of the year, and it looked like Orton would pick one up early, after hitting a punt to the face, but Briscoe was able to kick out just before the three count. Briscoe would start coming back, pushing the referee into the way of an RKO attempt! With the referee incapacitated, Briscoe tried to use a number of under-handed tactics to get the better of Orton, but Orton was able to avoid them as much as possible. Briscoe caught Orton in a roll-up just as the referee was getting back to his feet, but only got a two-count. Briscoe got to his feet and started arguing with the referee, who was still shaking off the effects of the RKO. As Briscoe turned around, Orton attempted an RKO but Briscoe escaped, sliding out of the ring and walking up the ramp. Briscoe stood on the stage, shaking his head, as the referee counted him out.
Randy Orton defeated Jay Briscoe by countout in 12:08. Rating: 3.50
Standing backstage, Christopher Daniels faces the camera, alone. He gives credit to Kevin Steen for being able to hold onto the X-Division Title for as long as he has. Steen wants to talk about Daniels “falling from grace” tonight; but Daniels believes it was destiny that allowed Steen to be champion long enough for Daniels to get his rematch. And, when a door opens, you have to walk through it. Tonight is Daniels’ chance to regain was Steen beat him for… or die trying.
Also backstage, Alisha Hicks interviews John Cena about the upcoming Ladder Match with CM Punk. Cena says that he’s put his body through a lot of pain and torment over the years. And just in the last three months, he’s been inside a steel cage with Punk; he’s withstood 14 other men to earn a shot tonight; and he knows that he’ll take a beating inside the ring. But he also knows that Punk will, too. Cena says that tonight could be his last opportunity at the Heavyweight Title. But he knows that it won’t be because the only man leaving with that belt will be him.
X-Division Title Match Christopher Daniels vs. © Kevin Steen In a match where nothing was off limits and falls counted anywhere in the arena, these two men let their rivalry speak for itself. Steen came out strong to start off the match, hitting a number of high-risk moves that got the attention of the crowd. Steen brought Daniels outside the ring and used everything he could get his hands on to inflict damage. Steen brought out a kendo stick and tried to use it, but Daniels ducked the attempt and dropkicked Steen in the back, sending him knee-first into the steel steps! Daniels brought Steen back into the ring and hit a Flatliner, but only got a two-count. Daniels continued holding control of the match but couldn’t seem to find anything that would put Steen away for good. Daniels was looking for one last chance to end things by going to the top rope and attempting the World’s Greatest Moonsault, but Steen lifted his knees at the last second! Steen jumped on the chance in front of him and connected with the Package Piledriver for the 1-2-3.
X-Division Title Match: Kevin Steen pinned Christopher Daniels with the Package Piledriver in 6:40. Rating: 3.00 (Kevin Steen retained the X-Division Title.)
Backstage, Alisha Hicks interviews Heavyweight Champion CM Punk. Punk says that he’s done enough talking over the past six weeks. He says that everyone knows how he feels about John Cena, and that Cena is nothing but a coward who attacked Punk from behind every chance he got. Tonight, there is no place for Cena to hide. Nowhere for him to run and avoid what Punk is going to do to him. There are no rules, so anything can happen tonight. Punk promises to climb that ladder and prove, once again, why he is the Best in the World.
A video package is shown, highlighting the feud between John Cena and CM Punk.
Ladder Match for the Heavyweight Title John Cena vs. © CM Punk In what could be John Cena’s final chance to challenge for the Heavyweight Title, he was prepared to put everything on the line tonight. Punk was also ready to do the same, only with the vocal backing of the Hartford crowd. Both men tried to climb the ladder every chance they could. While good strategy, this only seemed to wear them out quicker throughout the match. Towards the end of the match, with both men having left everything in the ring or ringside area, Punk and Cena found themselves brawling on top of the announcers’ table. Punk kicked Cena and hit the GTS. Cena’s falling to the table broke it, and both men crashed to the arena floor! Punk slowly climbed through the rubble and into the ring. Agonizingly, he pulled himself into the ring and attempted to set up the ladder. As he started to climb upward, Cena pulled himself out of the rubble as well. With Punk half-way up the ladder, Cena slid into the ring, and grabbed hold of Punk’s boot, stopping his progress. Cena climbed up the ladder behind Punk and started hitting forearms to the champion’s back. Cena pulled Punk onto his shoulders and sent Punk crashing to the canvas with an F-U off the ladder! With the crowd roaring in boos, Cena slowly climbed the ladder, grabbing the Heavyweight Title off the hook. Cena crumpled to the canvas as the bell rang and he was announced the NEW Heavyweight Champion!
Ladder Match for the Heavyweight Title: John Cena defeated CM Punk in 14:20. Rating: 3.75 (John Cena won the HWL Heavyweight Title.)
Card rating: 3.50
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Post by wickedrex1 on Feb 2, 2020 21:26:07 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy March 25, 2013 Harry A. Gampel Pavilion – Storrs, Connecticut Attendance: 6,304
Fireworks explode from inside the darkened arena as “Hail to the King” plays. As the lights come up, the camera shows the fans screaming and waving signs in the air. Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to the Gampel Pavilion on the campus of the University of Connecticut. Highlights are shown from Wrestleocalypse as they announce the Road to Rebellion.
John Cena’s music begins to play as he walks on-stage, carrying the Heavyweight Title over his shoulder. He slowly walks down the ramp, entering the ring, as the crowd roars with boos. Cena mocks the crowd before saying that, for years, people all over the world would do the same thing as everyone is doing tonight. They tried to put him down. They said he wasn’t good enough; that he was limited as to what he could do inside a wrestling ring; that he wouldn’t amount for anything without Vince McMahon’s help. Cena says that he always has and always will do his best work when his back is against the wall. He says he’s a fighter, and that’s what he does: fights to get what he wants. Cena says that he couldn’t help but hear what everyone was saying: that they hoped he’d fail last night and would never be able to challenge CM Punk for the Heavyweight Title again. But, to all those people, Cena says “The Champ is here!” He says that, unlike Punk, he doesn’t need to go around telling everyone that he’s the best in the world because he knows it. And, to everyone sitting in the arena and watching at home, the Heavyweight Title over his shoulder should prove it.
“Cult of Personality” plays, interrupting Cena, as CM Punk walks on-stage to tremendous cheers. Punk calmly walks down the ramp and enters the ring, standing across from Cena. He says that he’s coming down to do the right thing. Punk congratulates Cena on his win last night. Punk says there’s nothing left to be done except for a handshake. He extends his hand to Cena, with some of the crowd booing. Cena looks from Punk’s hand to his face before saying “you can’t see me” and walking past Punk and leaving the ring. Cena walks up the ramp, to a roar of boos as Punk stands in the center of the ring, smirking.
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, CM Punk enters Peter Bradshaw’s office and demands to enact his rematch clause to face Cena tonight. Bradshaw tells Punk that he will allow Punk to use his rematch clause, but not tonight. He says that the next time Punk and Cena face each other for the title, it will be the last time for as long as either one of them holds the belt. Bradshaw says that he will sign the match for Rebellion, but he will sign the type of match that will make it clear to both men that there will be nothing more afterwards. Bradshaw tells Punk that, after the night he and Cena had last night, he is giving them both the night off. He says Punk can pack his things and head back to the hotel. Without saying a word, Punk turns and leaves the office…
Luke Gallows (0-0-0) vs. Eddie Edwards (0-0-0) Luke Gallows made his return to the ring tonight, after suffering an injury last month, and was ready to put another notch in his win column. With the new system put in place by Peter Bradshaw after Wrestleocalypse, the point is being stressed that every single win or loss matters. Edwards was looking to end his slump as of late but didn’t look like that was going to happen as Gallows hit the Gallows Pole. But Edwards kicked out and, from there on, the tide of the match turned, eventually leading to Edwards rolling Gallows up for the 1-2-3.
Eddie Edwards defeated Luke Gallows via pinfall in 12:02. Rating: 2.50
Commercial Break
Coming back from break, a graphic is shown on-screen of a tournament bracket. The announcers talk about a four-Vixen tournament to determine the new number one contender for Brie Bella and the Women’s Title. The winner of the tournament will receive a title shot at Rebellion on April 21st!
Number One Contenders’ Tournament Match Melina (0-0-0) vs. ODB (0-0-0) ODB came out strong tonight, looking to pick up the victory and advance to the next round of the tournament, hoping to gain a shot at the Women’s Title. Melina was looking to do the same, however she could not overcome the powerful offense displayed by ODB tonight. ODB finally put Melina away with a Thesz press for the victory.
ODB pinned Melina with the Flying Thesz Press in 9:05. Rating: 2.75
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado barge into Peter Bradshaw’s office. Bradshaw looks up from a stack of papers on his desk, as Angle says they want to face Colt Cabana and Edwin Colon. Bradshaw says he understands that they want to get their hands on Cabana and Colon, and gives them two options to choose from. To either face each other next week and get things over and done with; or wait until Rebellion and face them for a chance to face the Tag Team Champions the next night. Without hesitation both Angle and Maldonado say they want the match next week.
Alex Riley & Chris Hero (0-0-0) vs. Bobby Roode & Delirious (0-0-0) A couple new duos teamed up tonight, hoping to pick up momentum - and a victory – in the Tag Team division. Bobby Roode had an impressive outing just 24 hours ago, eliminating two men in the Golden Opportunity Match, yet coming up short in the end. Chris Hero also had an impressive night in Hartford, defeating The Great Khali by countout as the Punjabi Giant was unable to answer the referee’s 10-count. That wouldn’t be the last time Hero would see Khali, as he made his way to ringside during the closing moments of this match. After Hero connected with a moonsault on Delirioius, Khali interrupted the pinfall attempt by pulling Hero out of the ring. The referee called for the DQ as Khali grabbed Hero and hit a devastating chokeslam onto the concrete floor! Khali slowly walks away from the scene as the referee calls for assistance at ringside.
Alex Riley & Chris Hero defeated Bobby Roode & Delirious when Hero defeated Delirious by DQ in 6:19. Rating: 2.25 [The Great Khali interfered against Chris Hero.]
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, a video package is shown of the Circle Tree Ranch in Tucson, Arizona. Doctor Lauren Schmidt is overheard saying that Cody Rhodes has made very significant strides in his recovery over the past two months. Some days were easy for Cody and some were obviously very difficult. But, as Cody neared the end of his time in rehab, he began helping other patients that were coming in for treatment. Doctor Schmidt says that Cody never used his celebrity to gain privileges of any kind, and that he was the kind of patient – even with his ups and downs – that any rehabilitation center could ask for.
Another clip is shown of the “Going Home” party for patients who have completed their stint in the center. Dustin Rhodes is seen giving his younger brother an emotional hug. Cody is overheard asking Dustin whether or not their father made the trip. Dustin said that Dusty chose to stay in Florida, not wanting to be a distraction or a burden on Cody’s recovery. He tells Cody that their father wanted to make sure Cody knew Dusty was proud of him. As Dustin walks away, tears show up in Cody’s eyes as his girlfriend Brandi appears on-screen. The two embrace and hug for a long moment. Brandi tells Cody she loves him and is incredibly proud of him. They release the hug as they take seats next to Dustin at the table. The scene fades to black as everyone around the table begins talking.
Commercial Break
Mike Sydal (0-0-0) vs. Steve Corino (0-0-0) HWL’s resident rock and roller was back in action tonight, 24 hours after being a part of the final three in the Golden Opportunity Match. Sydal was looking get back on track and pick up a victory, but Steve Corino had other plans. With outside help from Shane Hagadorn, Corino was able to connect with a Northern Lights bomb to pick up the victory.
Steve Corino pinned Mike Sydal after a Northern Lights bomb in 11:42. Rating: 3.50
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, Alisha Hicks congratualtes the Golden Opportunity holder, Rami Sebei, on his victory last night. Sebei says he had his one shining moment and proved that he could get the job done. He says this golden opportunity would not shackle him to just a six-month period. Sebei says he knows what he’s capable of and is going to a place where everyone else can appreciate that. He sets the briefcase on the ground and walks away.
#1 Contender’s Match Adam Cole (0-0-0) vs. Rob Terry (0-0-0) Last night Adam Cole and Rob Terry began the Golden Opportunity Match, and unfortunately, were the first two eliminated, thanks to Bobby Roode. As a consolation prize, they were awarded a match to determine who would be challenging Kevin Steen for the X-Division Title at Rebellion. This match started where their battle last night left off, with Terry using his size and power to get the upper hand. However, Cole’s speed allowed him to get away from some of Terry’s offense. Cole focused on taking out Terry’s legs, keeping him off his feet. After a snap mare in the center of the ring, as Terry slowly got to his feet, Cole connected with a stiff superkick. Terry dropped to the canvas and Cole was able to cover him for the 1-2-3.
#1 Contender’s Match: Adam Cole pinned Rob Terry after a superkick in 8:11. Rating: 2.50
Commercial Break
A preview for “Rebellion” is shown. CM Punk will challenge John Cena for the Heavyweight Title, in a match of Peter Bradshaw’s choosing, live from Glendale, Arizona on April 21st!
Jesse Neal (0-0-0) vs. Jay Briscoe (0-0-0) The final match of the evening saw Jay Briscoe, who lost to Randy Orton by countout after escaping an RKO attempt and walking out of the ring, taking on Jesse Neal, who was not on the card last night. Neal was looking to keep Briscoe’s losing streak going, but Briscoe used a pair of brass knuckles – kept in his trunks – to knock out Neal. Briscoe made the cover for the victory as the crowd voiced their displeasure with his actions.
Jay Briscoe defeated Jesse Neal by pinfall in 12:06. Rating: 3.25
Card rating: 3.00
REBELLION - April 21, 2013 - Glendale, AZ HWL Heavyweight Title Match: CM Punk vs. (c) John Cena X-Division Title Match: Adam Cole vs. (c) Kevin Steen
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Post by wickedrex1 on Apr 15, 2020 16:41:16 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy April 01, 2013 Nokia Arena – Tel Aviv, Israel Attendance – 10,998
Fireworks explode in the darkened arena as “Hail to the King” plays. As the lights come back on, the crowd in the nearly-full arena cheers and people are seeing waving signs in the air. Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to the Nokia Arena and the first-ever show from Tel Aviv!
Peter Bradshaw appears on-stage and makes his way down the ramp, giving a few fans high-fives along the ramp. Inside the ring, Bradshaw soaks in the scene before saying that it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bring professional wrestling to Israel. Bradshaw thanks the mayor of Tel Aviv, Ron Huldai, for working together to bring the HWL here tonight. He says that, since arriving over the weekend, Bradshaw and the men and women of the HWL have had the honor of experiencing the wonderful city of Tel Aviv. Bradshaw says he could go on and on with compliments and platitudes for the city and its residents, but he has business to attend to.
Bradshaw says that, last week, he made it clear to CM Punk that his match with John Cena at REBELLION would be the final time they’d meet as long as either one of them was champion, Tonight, he is out here to make sure not only Punk and Cena understand this, but that it is clear to everyone in attendance, everyone in the back, and everyone watching at home. After a week of deep thought – trying to think of some way to signify the end of this feud – Bradshaw finally came up with an idea. He then announces a “Three Stages of Hell” match. Bradshaw announces that this will be unlike any two-out-of-three falls match in wrestling history. Instead of Punk and Cena have a single match with three falls, they will take place in three different matches throughout the night. However, he says, each match will have a special stipulation. Therefore, each match will be different, and neither man will be able to plan for them. At the end of the night, whoever picks up two victories will be crowned as the Heavyweight Champion, and finally put to rest this feud for good.
Bradshaw leaves the ring as the announcers wonder what a match like this could do to the careers of both Punk and Cena after REBELLION.
Commercial Break
Backstage, Heavyweight Champion John Cena is asked by Alisha Hicks about the announcement made by Peter Bradshaw just moments ago, concerning his match against CM Punk at REBELLION. Cena tells Alisha that he has a match against Kevin Steen tonight, and right now, that is his focus. He says that he will make a statement about REBELLION next week.
As Cena walks away, Alisha stops Nikki Bella who is walking by. Alisha asks Nikki about the possibility of facing her sister, Brie, for the Women’s Title. Nikki says that she has to win tonight. And, if she does, she has a tough match against ODB next week. She says that a lot can happen in two weeks.
Matt Morgan (0-0-0 vs. Claudio Castagnoli (0-0-0) “The Blueprint” continues to look for a victory as he steps into the ring with the Swiss superstar in the hoping match of the night. Castagnoli was getting a good response from the European audience and showing off his impressive strength did not hurt his cause. Castagnoli picked up a victory after laying out Morgan with a Discus Punch for the 1-2-3.
Claudio Castagnoli pinned Matt Morgan after the Discus Punch in 7:29. Rating: 2.25
Commercial Break
Backstage, Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado are asked by Alisha Hicks why they chose to have their match with Colt Cabana and Edwin Colon tonight and pass up a Number One Contenders’ Match with them at REBELLION. Angle says that, even with their time away, they know they’re the best tag team in the HWL. Right now, Styles and Kingston are holding the belts for them, and they will get them back soon enough.
Number One Contenders’ Tournament Match Leva Bates (0-0-0) vs. Nikki Bella (0-0-0) Leva and Nikki are no strangers to each other, having done battle a number of times over the past year. Whether she wants to admit it of not, Bates has become a bit of a shield for Brie Bella and the Women’s Title, albeit a very durable one. Nikki made her intentions know earlier tonight, saying that she still has a long road ahead of her in order to challenger her twin sister for the Women’s Title. The first step would be tonight. And, it looked like Nikki would be poised for a victory after tossing Leva outside the ring late in the match. However, with the referee’s back turned – giving Bates the 10-count – ANGELINA LOVE ran down from the back, attacking Nikki from behind! Love quickly left the ring as Bates got back inside, hitting a savate kick for the 1-2-3.
Number One Contenders’ Tournament Match: Leva Bates pinned Nikki Bella after a savate kick in 6:39. Rating: 0.75 (Angelina Love interfered against Nikki Bella.)
Backstage, Peter Bradshaw is seen holding the Golden Opportunity briefcase. He announces that, due to Rami Sebei’s departure, he has signed a match between the last two competitors in the Elimination Chamber Match: Mike Sydal and Bobby Roode, for tonight. The winner of that match will gain possession of the briefcase and the six-month contract.
Commercial Break
Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon (0-0-0) vs. Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado (0-0-0) At Wrestleocalypse, Cabana and Colon cost Angle and Maldonado their chance to win back the Tag Team Titles. Last week, Angle and Maldonado wasted no time in accepting the offer, from Peter Bradshaw, to get into the ring with Cabana and Colon. Tonight, however, their frustration, anger and embarrassment at what happened at Wrestleocalypse appear to have caused both men to be off their games when it mattered most. With Colon and Angle brawling outside the ring, Colon shocked Maldonado with a vicious superkick, catching him right on the jaw! Cabana made the cover for the 1-2-3, scoring a huge win for his team.
Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon defeated Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado when Cabana pinned Maldonado after a superkick in 9:22. Rating: 2.75
Backstage, Alisha Hicks asks Mike Sydal about getting a second chance to win the Golden Opportunity briefcase. Sydal begins to speak but gets interrupted as Bobby Roode walks up. Roode looks at Sydal and asks Alisha why she’s wasting her time talking to a loser. He laughs and walks off as Sydal fumes.
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, Cody Rhodes’ music begins to play, and the crowd roars to life as he walks on-stage in a three-piece suit. The emotional he feels can be see on Cody’s face as he walks down the ramp and enters the ring. The crowd begins to chant “Welcome back!” as Cody paces around the ring. Cody takes a moment to compose himself before thanking everyone here in Tel Aviv and all the people back in the States who have supported him over the past two months. He said that the videos that were shown on this show bared his soul to those that would otherwise never know what he was struggling with. Again, Cody thanks the fans but also says that he wouldn’t be standing here today without the support of his family and the team at the Circle Tree Ranch in Tucson, Arizona. He says that the 60 days he spent in rehab helped him to reflect and realize that he is not his father, nor will he ever be “The American Dream”. Instead, from this point forward, Cody is going to be his own man, and will do whatever he can to claw his way back to the top of the HWL.
Rhodes is interrupted as Randy Orton’s music begins to play. In casual clothing, Orton walks down the ramp and enters the ring. He stands across from Cody and asks for a microphone. Orton says that he remembers when Cody came into this business, and that he was asked to help Cody through the ranks. He says he carried Cody under his wing, and even treated him like a younger brother. But, tonight, Orton says he’s talking to Rhodes as a man. Orton extends his hand and welcomes back Cody. Rhodes shakes his hand and the two share a quick hug. As they step back, Orton doesn’t let go of Cody’s hand, instead hitting an RKO in the center of the ring! With the crowd roaring with boos around him, Orton stands above Rhodes, staring down at him, smiling, as the show goes to commercials.
Commercial Break
Golden Opportunity Match Mike Sydal (0-0-0) vs. Bobby Roode (0-0-0) Last week, Rami Sebei shocked the HWL by leaving the company and forfeiting his Golden Opportunity contract in the process. As the final two-thirds of the Elimination Chamber match at Wrestleocalypse, Sydal and Roode were picked to do battle for the right to bring that briefcase home tonight, guaranteeing either of them a Heavyweight Title match at any point over the next six months. Roode came out as the cocksure veteran – and former Heavyweight Champion in his own right. But Sydal still had a lot to prove after a very impressive performance at Wrestleocalypse. Tonight, the HWL’s resident rock-and-roller stunned everyone as he was able to hit an Explosion Moonsault for the 1-2-3!
Golden Opportunity Match Mike Sydal pinned Bobby Roode with the Explosion Moonsault in 8:32. Rating: 3.50
Backstage, Christopher Daniels is asked about losing his bid to regain the X-Division Title at Wrestleocalypse. Daniels gives credit to Kevin Steen for putting on a stellar match and says that it just wasn’t his night. He says there is always another mountain to climb, another challenge to overcome. Daniels says that he lives by the ideal that when one door closes another always opens; and tonight, he will get the chance to put on another classic match with AJ Styles.
Commercial Break
Backstage, Kevin Steen is asked about facing John Cena in tonight’s main event. Steen says that Cena beat him a month ago, but things are always changing. He says this time, Cena is Heavyweight Champion. Steen asks Alisha what could possibly be bigger than knocking down the new champion in his first match since winning the title? Steen smiles and walks off, confidently.
Christopher Daniels (0-0-0) vs. AJ Styles (0-0-0) Christopher Daniels promised that he and AJ Styles were going to put on a classic match tonight in Tel Aviv. It looked as if that was going to be the case, as these two men have traveled together, wrestling all over the world. However, Colt Cabana and Edwin Colon had other ideas, as they came to ringside and attacked Styles! Daniels was disqualified, and the fans were robbed of seeing a potentially show-stealing match.
AJ Styles defeated Christopher Daniels by DQ in 9:04. Rating: 3.00 [Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon interfered against AJ Styles.]
Commercial Break
A preview for REBELLION is shown. REBELLION will take place, live, from Glendale, Arizona on April 20th.
Non-Title Match © Kevin Steen (0-0-0) vs. © John Cena (0-0-0) Kevin Steen wanted to make an impression in Tel Aviv, evening the score between himself and the new Heavyweight Champion. After a hard-fought match, which saw Steen counter out of the F-U, he was able to hit a Package Piledriver, shocking Cena and the crowd, for the 1-2-3!
[Non-Title Match]: Kevin Steen pinned John Cena after the Package Piledriver in 14:33. Rating: 3.00
Card rating: 3.00
REBELLION - 04/21/13 - Glendale, AZ Three Stages of Hell, Heavyweight Title Match; CM Punk vs. (c) John Cena X-Division Title Match: Adam Cole vs. (c) Kevin Steen
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Post by wickedrex1 on Apr 15, 2020 16:47:22 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy April 8, 2013 Sears Centre Arena – Hoffman Estates, IL Attendance: 9,647
Fireworks shoot through the arena as Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome the at-home audience to the suburbs of Chicago, just 13 days away from Rebellion. It is announced that John Cena will be making his first public comments about the Three Stages of Hell Match against CM Punk. Also, Cena will be in tonight’s main event against the returning Cody Rhodes.
Kevin Steen’s music begins to play as the X-Division Champion makes his way down to the ring. The crowd gives him a mixed reaction as he paces around the ring, smiling. Steen says that it never surprises him that, wherever he goes, people either like him or hate him. He says that’s never really bothered him because he doesn’t get off on the admiration of others. Steen says he likes himself and is very happy with what he’s been able to accomplish, including beating John Cena last week. He says that most people would come out here and demand a title shot against Cena after beating him, but not him. Steen says he’s already proven that he can beat the Heavyweight Champion, but he has his own title he has to make sure stays his. He says that he’s been X-Division Champion since September, and since then, has effectively beaten everyone that crossed his path.
As Steen walks around the ring, soaking in the mixed reaction, ADAM COLE’s music begins to play. Cole comes down to the ring with his own microphone and says that if Steen is so confident in his ability to defend the X-Division Title, then he would put it on the line at Rebellion. Steen smiles and starts to walk away, when he is attacked by Cole from behind! Cole assaults Steen until officials rush down to the ring, pulling him away. They escort Cole up the ramp as the show goes to commercials.
Commercial Break
Eddie Edwards (1-0) vs. Martin Maldonado (0-0) Maldonado picks up the impressive victory after hitting a vicious power bomb in the center of the ring. The win moves Maldonado to 1-0 of the new “season”. With the loss, Edwards drops to 1-1.
Martin Maldonado pinned Eddie Edwards after a power bomb in 10:14. Rating: 3.00
Commercial Break
Backstage, Angelina Love is seen in street clothes, standing next to Alisha Hicks. Alisha asks if Angelina has anything to say about her attack of Nikki Bella last week. Love rolls her eyes, shaking her head, before staring at Alisha. She says that she doesn’t have to explain herself to Alisha or anyone else. Love says she has her reasons and that’s all that matters. She says the interview is over and turns to walk away when she is stopped by Nikki Bella. Bella says that Love doesn’t need to explain herself to Alisha, but she better start talking now. Love smirks and pushes past Bella, walking down the hallway. Visibly upset, and offended, Bella grabs Love by the hair, slamming her into the concrete wall! The two women began cat-fighting in the hallway until officials rush in and separate the two.
Leva Bates (1-0) vs. ODB (1-0) Tonight, Bates and ODB found themselves squaring off with a title match hanging in the balance. The winner would move on to face Brie Bella for the Women’s Title at Rebellion. Though Leva Bates gave this match her all, she will not be going to Glendale to step in the ring with her ally. Instead, ODB will look to get another shot at Bella, hoping the second time is the charm in her bid to become champion.
ODB pinned Leva Bates with the Flying Thesz Press in 8:41. Rating: 2.50
Commercial Break
Non-Title Match Matt Morgan & Rob Terry (0-0) vs. © AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston (0-0) Matt Morgan and Rob Terry haven’t teamed up in a while, but tonight they were looking to be the team that gives the Tag Team Champions their first loss. They certainly came in with the size and strength advantage. But Styles and Kingston have routinely found a way to pull out victories during their title reign, and tonight was no different. After Styles tagged in Kingston towards the end of the match, he connected with a Pele kick that sent “Big Rob” falling off the apron. This allowed Kingston to connect with a stiff superkick that stood Morgan up. Kingston grabbed Morgan in a schoolboy and got the pin-fall victory.
Non-Title Match AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston defeated Matt Morgan & Rob Terry when Kofi pinned M. Morgan after a superkick in 10:06. Rating: 2.25
Commercial Break
Randy Orton’s music plays as Anarchy returns from commercials. He receives as a chorus of boos while walking down to the ring. Inside, Orton grabs a microphone and makes a motion with his hand for the crowd to continue booing him. Once the boos die down, he says that since last week people have been sending him all sorts of negative comments online and in-person because of what he did to Cody Rhodes. Orton says that he isn’t going to be one of those people that sits by and watches Rhodes get admiration for coming out and letting the whole world see his life’s decline due to his failure to control himself. He says there are plenty of people, all over the world, that are addicts. People have overcome addiction – or, at least, finished rehab – and never got the sort of response that Rhodes did last week. He says that that Cody learned under his wing back in the WWE because his old man was too busy trying to be a booker. Orton calls Rhodes a brat back then because he thought the world owed him something due to his dad being “The American Dream”. Now he thinks the world should kiss his ass because he made it through rehab. Orton says he’s not going to be one of those people and promises to teach Cody a lesson that Dusty never did. He says it doesn’t matter if Rhodes is clean or not, but he’s going to kick Cody’s ass at Rebellion.
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, highlights from last week’s match between Mike Sydal and Bobby Roode are shown, ending with Sydal holding up the Golden Opportunity briefcase.
Mike Sydal (1-1) vs. Steve Corino (1-0) The newly-crowned Golden Opportunist, Mike Sydal, came to the ring strumming the briefcase like a guitar, and attempted to get the crowd to start a “We Wanna Rock” chat. A few within the crowd chanted, but a majority was silent. For as much fun as he seems to have outside the ring, Sydal becomes very focused in the ring. Steve Corino found out that first-hand tonight, as Sydal continuously found ways to get under his skin. At one point Corino had seen enough and, with Sydal incapacitated, grabbed the Golden Opportunity briefcase and cracked it over Sydal’s head. The referee DQ’d Corino as he left the ring, sharing some unfriendly words with fans at ringside.
Mike Sydal defeated Steve Corino by DQ in 10:21. Rating: 3.50
Commercial Break
Backstage, Heavyweight Champion John Cena is seen with Alisha Hicks. Hicks asks about last week’s loss to Kevin Steen, and Cena says that Steen could consider himself lucky. Lucky because he doesn’t have to step in the ring against Cena again, tonight. Lucky that Cena’s head wasn’t in the right place last week. Lucky that Cena was too distracted by what he has staring him in the face in two weeks at Rebellion. Cena says Steen got lucky because he was too busy thinking about CM Punk instead of the job that needed to be done last week. But, after last week, Cena says that he has made a promise to himself to be the most focused he has ever been in his career because there is no way in hell he is going to watch CM Punk leave Rebellion with the Heavyweight Title. Kevin Steen and CM Punk are both lucky tonight because they aren’t stepping into the ring with Cena. The person, however, who isn’t so lucky is Cody Rhodes. Cena says tonight, he’s going to make Rhodes wish he were back in rehab.
Christopher Daniels (0-1) vs. Kurt Angle (0-0) After suffering a loss last week at the hands of Colt Cabana and Edwin Colon, Kurt Angle came into this match with a chip on his shoulder. That didn’t turn out to be a very good thing for “The Fallen Angel”, who quickly fell victim to the Ankle Lock, tapping out to give Angle the victory. After the match, Angle held onto the move until the referee’s four-count before letting go and leaving the ring in disgust.
Kurt Angle made Christopher Daniels submit to the Ankle Lock in 7:28. Rating: 3.25
Commercial Break
A preview for “Rebellion” is shown as Anarchy returns. The Three Stages of Hell Match is advertised, as is the now-signed Women’s Title Match between ODB and champion Brie Bella. “Rebellion” will be LIVE in Glendale, Arizona on April 21st.
Non-Title Match Cody Rhodes (0-0) vs. © John Cena (0-1) Cody Rhodes was making his in-ring return tonight after spending the last two months in rehab for an alcohol addiction. Last week, he was viciously welcomed back by Randy Orton. Tonight, he stepped into the ring with Cena, the champion who was stunned in his match last week, losing to Kevin Steen. Cena was looking to avenge that loss, while Rhodes was looking to see how much he could do after so long away from the ring. Shockingly, it looked like Rhodes hadn’t missed a step during his time in rehab, as he never backed down from Cena, eventually hitting the Cross Roads for the victory!
After the match, Rhodes celebrates inside the ring, until Randy Orton rushes down and attacks Rhodes from behind! Orton works over Rhodes as Cena slowly starts to get back to his feet. Eventually, Cena joins in on the assault, until CM Punk runs down and enters, brawling with Cena and Orton! Punk clears the ring before standing near Rhodes, protecting him. Cena and Orton show frustration as they make their way up the ramp. The crowd chants “CM Punk!” as Anarchy goes off the air.
Non-Title Match Cody Rhodes pinned John Cena with the Cross Rhodes in 12:04. Rating: 4.00
Card rating: 3.25
REBELLION - 04/21/13 - Glendale, AZ Three Stages of Hell, Heavyweight Title Match: CM Punk vs. (c) John Cena X-Division Title Match: Adam Cole vs. (c) Kevin Steen Women's Title Match: ODB vs. (c) Brie Bella Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton
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Post by wickedrex1 on Apr 26, 2020 11:51:35 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy April 15, 2013 BMO Harris Bradley Center – Milwaukee, WI Attendance: 17,296
Fireworks shoot off inside the Bradley Center, as Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to the final Anarchy before REBELLION on Sunday night. The announce that, tonight AJ Styles will step into the ring with Kurt Angle, two men who have grown to know each other very well inside the ring during their time in the HWL.
Peter Bradshaw walks on-stage and addresses nearly sold-out crowd. Bradshaw says it’s great to be back in Milwaukee. He says that, last week, there was a situation involving the participants in two of the biggest matches taking place this Sunday at REBELLION. Bradshaw recalls the all-out brawl that took place between CM Punk, John Cena, Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton to close out the show. He announces that, due to what took place last week, and what is to come this weekend, he has signed a tag team match for tonight’s main event. Bradshaw says that the team of Cody Rhodes and CM Punk will take on Randy Orton and John Cena tonight! Bradshaw leaves the stage as the show goes to commercials.
Commercial Break
Martin Maldonado (1-0) vs. Jesse Neal (0-1) A very good opening match saw Jesse Neal and Martin Maldonado start things off for the night. Maldonado found himself in trouble early on, just making it back into the ring before the referee’s 10-count. Later in the match, Neal again tossed Maldonado out of the ring. Catching his breath, Maldonado entered at seven; but it looked like the stress was starting to get to him. He tried to fight back, but Neal ducked a running clothesline and hit a spear in the middle of the ring. Maldonado kicked out at two, but Neal was back on his feet quickly afterward. As Maldonado stood up, Neal connected with a superkick, pinning Maldonado for the 1-2-3.
Jesse Neal pinned Martin Maldonado after a superkick in 8:59, Rating: 3.25
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, Peter Bradshaw is seen heading towards his office, when he is stopped by the Tag Team Champions AJ Styles and Kofi Kingston. Kingston says that it’s obviously been hard for Bradshaw to find opponents for them, since they’ve beaten everyone that’s been thrown at them. Styles says he knows Bradshaw has to come up with something because they don’t have opponents for Sunday night. Bradshaw tells them he does, indeed, have a solution. He says that, tonight, a Fatal Four Way match will be held to determine who will challenge them for the Tag Team Titles at REBELLION. Kingston and Styles pat Bradshaw on the shoulders and walk away smiling.
Melina & ODB (0-0) vs. Leva Bates & © Nikki Bella Just six days away from stepping into the ring to challenge for the Women’s Title, ODB teamed up with Melina to take on the duo of Bates and Champion Nikki Bella. For just under 30 minutes, all four women would their hearts into this match. But it was very obvious from the start that Bella would do everything she could to not cross paths with ODB. Bella would send Bates out to do her dirty work, which meant taking the brunt of ODB’s offense. Whenever Bella saw an opportunity, she would tag herself in and get a few cheap shots in before quickly tagging back out. When Bella was in the ring, it was against Melina, who showed that she wasn’t intimidated by the champion. Melina picked up a couple very near falls before Bates would break up the pin. This back and forth match continued until Bates surprised ODB with the Dinner To Go near the ropes. As Bates went for the pin, Bella jumped off the apron and held ODB’s feet down, stopping her from kicking out, as the referee counted 1-2-3. After the match, Bates and Bella escaped to the top of the ramp, exhausted, while OBD and Melina looked on in frustration.
Leva Bates & Brie Bella defeated Melina & ODB when Bates pinned OBD with the Dinner to Go in 29:58. Rating: 2.00
Commercial Break
Number One Contenders’ Fatal Four Way Match Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon vs. Chris Hero & Alex Riley vs. Delirious & Bobby Roode vs. Claudio Castagnoli & Steve Corino In a match where so much was riding on the outcome, one team stood above all the others. In only their second appearance together as a team, Chris Hero and Alex Riley shook up the tag team landscape in the HWL with a dominating performance tonight. For over 30 minutes, Hero and Riley took out their opponents enroute to becoming the new number one contenders for the Tag Team Titles. They will now go on to face the seemingly unstoppable pairing of AJ Styles and Kofi Kingston this Sunday at REBELLION.
Fatal Four Way Match Chris Hero & Alex Riley won a four corners match: X Riley beat Castagnoli via DQ in 4:45. X Riley beat B. Roode via a flying cross body press in 27:45. X Riley beat Cabana via a flying cross body press in 34:25. Rating: 4.00
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, CM Punk and Cody Rhodes are backstage with Alisha Hicks. Hicks asks both men about the comments made last week by their opponents tonight and this Sunday at REBELLION. Rhodes speaks first, saying that Randy Orton did take him under his wing when he first came into the business. He says he’s thankful for his time under Orton’s leadership, and that he learned a lot. However, the one thing Rhodes learned that will always stick with him is how Orton turned his back on him when things didn’t go Orton’s way. He calls Orton a selfish asshole who’s only reason for attacking him when Rhodes returned was because of jealousy. Plain and simple.
Punk says he’s going to keep things simple because he’s done enough talking about John Cena to last a lifetime. But hearing Cena talk last week, making excuses as to why he lost to Kevin Steen, something dawned on Punk. He says that even when he’s not in the arena, Punk has found a nice little spot in the back of Cena’s mind. Punk says that Cena blamed him for losing last week and he finds that hilarious. Someone who was so fond of saying “Never give up” is now the person who blames other people when he loses. Punk says he’s done hearing Cena complain, and after Sunday night, he’ll never have to hear it again.
Christopher Daniels (0-2) vs. Jay Briscoe (1-0) In a match that, to this point was the match of the night, Christopher Daniels looked poised to pick up his first victory of the new season against Jay Briscoe, who is scheduled to have a very important match this Saturday night at the PCW pay-per-view. However, the thread began to unravel for “The Fallen Angel” as his attempts to defeat Briscoe were unsuccessful. Daniels’ frustration got the best of him, leading him to make one too many mistakes, allowing Briscoe to connect with the J-Driller for the victory.
Jay Briscoe pinned Christopher Daniels with the J-Driller in 16:01. Rating: 4.25
Commercial Break
AJ Styles (1-0) vs. Kurt Angle (1-0) AJ Styles picked up a very quick, and surprising, victory over Kurt Angle tonight. Styles connected with the Styles Clash onto the concrete floor at ringside before rolling back into the ring as the referee counted Angle out. The victory propels Styles to 2-0 and gives him some momentum heading into his Tag Team Title defense against Chris Hero and Alex Riley on Sunday night.
AJ Styles defeated Kurt Angle by count-out in 5:43. Rating: 2.75
Commercial Break
The final preview for REBELLION is shown. REBELLION will be live from Glendale, AZ this Sunday night!
CM Punk & Cody Rhodes (0-0) vs. John Cena & Randy Orton (0-0) Just days before their respective matches at Rebellion, Rhodes and Punk picked up an important victory over Cena and Orton after Punk hit the GTS on “The Viper” to pick up the 1-2-3.
CM Punk and Cody Rhodes defeated John Cena and Randy Orton when Punk pinned Orton with the GTS in 14:35. Rating: 3.00
Card rating: 3.00
HWL Rebellion PPV - 04/21/13 - Glendale, AZ Heavyweight Title, "Three Stages of Hell" Match": CM Punk vs. (c) John Cena X-Division Title Match: Adam Cole vs. (c) Kevin Steen Tag Team Title Match: Alex Riley & Chris Hero vs. (c) AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston Women's Title Match: ODB vs. (c) Brie Bella Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton
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Post by wickedrex1 on Aug 29, 2020 9:31:19 GMT -5
HWL REBELLION PPV April 21, 2013 Jobing.com Arena – Glendale, Arizona Attendance: 15,738
The inside of the arena is black, as fireworks shoot from the stage. When the lights come on, the fans are screaming, as Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to Glendale. The camera shows the ringside area surrounded with folding chairs. It is announced that the first stage of the Three Stages of Hell Match will start things off tonight; and that it is going to be a Chairshot Survival Death Match.
Stage One: Chairshot Survival Death Match CM Punk vs. © John Cena The feud between CM Punk and John Cena has been one of the most well-known feuds in the short history of the Horizon Wrestling League. Tonight, however, that feud would come to an end. Both Punk and Cena knew that they would need to put their bodies – and possibly their careers – on the line in order to survive the Three Stages of Hell match and walk away with the Heavyweight Title. In this first stage, the ringside area was littered with steel chairs, with everything either man got their hands on being legal. The object of the match was to successfully pin your opponent and then the referee would start a 10-count. For most of this match though, neither man seemed interested in securing a pin-fall, nor was there much mat wrestling to be seen. Punk and Cena came into this match wanting to beat the living hell out of each other. A number of chairs were left scattered around the ring, dented and smeared with blood, as both men were opened up before this match ended. Weakened from blood loss, Punk attempted to hit the GTS, but Cena countered. He then picked up Punk and hit the F-U on top of a pile of chairs, but only got a two-count! Cena placed Punk on the top turnbuckle before cracking a chair across the top of Punk’s head! Cena laid two chairs in the center of the ring before super-plexing Punk onto them. He quickly made the cover for the 1-2-3! After the fall, Cena slumped into a corner, holding himself up by the top rope as the referee counted to 10, awarding him the first stage.
[Chairshot Survival Death Match]: John Cena pinned CM Punk after a superplex in 14:56. Rating: 3.50
A video package shows ODB defeating Leva Bates, two weeks ago, in a Number One Contenders Match. When the clip ends, ODB is seen standing alone. She says that Brie Bella escaped their last match with the title, but tonight Brie is going to find out what One Dangerous Bitch is capable of.
The Tag Team Champions, AJ Styles and Kofi Kingston are seen with Alisha Hicks backstage. When asked about defending the titles against Alex Riley and Chris Hero, Styles says that Riley and Hero probably shocked a lot of people on Monday Night. They came out of nowhere to earn a title shot. Kingston added that they have welcomed any and all challenges since winning the titles, and tonight will be a new challenge. One that they are both confident they will beat like all the others.
Women’s Title Match ODB vs. © Brie Bella (w/Leva Bates) The last time these two Vixens stepped in the ring with the title on the line was back in January. That night Brie retained the title after taking advantage of some miscues by ODB. The ensuing months showed that ODB hadn’t gotten over that victory and she was determined to become the number one contender again. After defeating Leva Bates in a tournament to name the new challenger, ODB earned her right for a rematch. Tonight, ODB looked very impressive, as she controlled a majority of this match from the start. Bella, having found ways to avoid losing the title, did so again tonight, fighting as hard as she could to withstand ODB’s offense. Bella did find some offense of her own, even hitting the Bella Buster for a very close two-count in the middle of the match. But ODB’s resolve appeared to be too much for the champion until Bates jumped on the apron to distract her. The two Vixens shared words as Bella came over to interject. The referee pushed Bella away, and as he did, Bates splash whiskey from ODB’s flask into her face. ODB grabbed her eyes in pain as she backed into the ring where Bella connected with a second Bella Buster for the victory!
[Women’s Title Match]: Brie Bella pinned ODB with the Bella Buster in 10:15. Rating: 2.50 (Brie Bella retained the HWL Women’s Title.) [Leva Bates interfered against ODB.]
After the match, Alex Riley and Chris Hero are seen backstage with Alisha Hicks. Hero and Riley talk about not having a lot of time in the ring together but being able to gel well with limited experience. They talk about how they were able to over the challenge of last Monday’s Fatal Four Way match, and how they are now standing here as the number one contenders for the Tag Team Titles. They both hope that their good fortunes continue, and they will be able to leave Glendale with the Tag Team Titles around their waists.
In a pre-recorded video, Angelina Love says that everyone knows that “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”. She says she was flattered when she saw Nikki and Brie Bella come into the world of professional wrestling, obviously imitating herself and Velvet Sky. Love says that although the Bellas have made a name for themselves – especially here in the HWL – she came back to make one thing very clear to Nikki Bella: no matter what the Bellas do, they will never be able to duplicate The Beautiful People.
HWL Tag Team Title Match Alex Riley & Chris Hero (2-0) vs. © AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston (1-0) New challengers, Alex Riley and Chris Hero were given their chance to do battle with AJ Styles and Kofi Kingston for the Tag Team Titles after winning a Four Corners Match last Monday night on Anarchy. Their fortunes looked to be good as COLT CABANA and EDWIN COLON made their way to the ring, causing a distraction for the champions. It allowed Riley and Hero to get the upper hand and pick up a couple near-falls throughout the match. But Styles and Kingston showed their resiliency, as they have done since winning the titles. After fighting back, Kingston hit Riley with the Trouble in Paradise, both Cabana and Colon entered the ring, attacking Kingston and Styles, forcing the referee to call for the bell. The four men brawled in the ring until Riley and Hero joined in, attacking Cabana and Colon from behind. They continued to fight each other until HWL officials rushed down to the ring, breaking them apart.
[HWL Tag Team Title Match]: AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston defeated Alex Riley & Chris Hero when K. Kingston defeated A. Riley by DQ in 11:03. Rating: 2.75 (AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston retained the HWL Tag Team Titles.) [Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon interfered against Kofi Kingston.]
Backstage, Alisha Hicks asked Nikki Bella if she had a response for the comments made by Angelina Love earlier tonight. Bella said that she was never trying to be the second-coming of The Beautiful People because there would only ever be one Nikki Bella. She said that Angelina Love has a horrible personality that would cover up any remaining beauty she used to have.
A video package is shown of various fans being asked who they thought would win the Three Stages of Hell Match tonight. Younger adults with “Best in the World” shirts claimed that Punk would win the title tonight. Older adults said that they were hoping Cena would retain because the new attitude fits him well, and The Champ will emerge victorious.
Angelina Love vs. Nikki Bella Angelina Love returned to the HWL after a lengthy hiatus, and her first order of business was sending a message to one-half of the Bella Twins. For weeks, there was plenty of speculation as to why Love would single out Nikki and her reasoning was. Heading into tonight’s event, Love had been oddly quiet, refusing comment, instead waiting until her pre-match interview to tell the world that she came back because she had felt disrespected that Nikki and Brie had always tried to be the “second-coming” of The Beautiful People. In response, Nikki had said that Angelina was washed up and that, even though she and Brie were not getting along, they would always be better than TBP. Nikki had a chance to back up those words in the ring, but it turned out to be Love’s night to secure a victory hitting the Break A Bitch DDT.
Angelina Love pinned Nikki Bella with the Break A Bitch in 8:15. Rating: 1.00
Backstage, CM Punk – with fresh stitches across his forehead – tells Alisha Hicks that there is no question his back is against the wall for the rest of the night. Punk says that he and Cena aren’t finished tearing each other apart, but he says he’s not worried. He says Cena has the odds in his favor; he can literally do whatever he wants and get away with it. So can Punk. Punk says he’s not worried because, at the end of the day, he’s still The Best in the World.
In a recorded video, Cody Rhodes says that he’s not at all surprised by the actions taken by Randy Orton over the past several weeks. Rhodes says that Orton always hated having people overshadow him, or the impression that someone was doing better than he was. Rhodes says that over the past few months, he’s been going through one of the worst periods of his young life. He says he watched it all float away because he couldn’t keep his own demons in-check. Rhodes says that, just like his father, he had to pull himself up by the boot straps and make a very hard decision to leave the business he loves to make sure he could conquer those same demons. But, of course, on the night Rhodes returns, who is the first person to welcome him back? The Viper. Or better yet, The Snake. Rhodes says that Orton has always been the snake in the grass, waiting for his chance to strike. And even though Rhodes came back after climbing back from his weakest point, he’s coming back with a vengeance. Rhodes says there’s only one way to kill a snake, and that’s by cutting off its head. He warns Orton to watch his neck tonight.
Stage Two: Flaming Barbed Wire Baseball Bat Match CM Punk vs. © John Cena After a grueling and bloody Stage One match to start the show, CM Punk and John Cena made their way out to a ring that looked drastically different. Gone were the traditional ropes; in their place were strands of barbed wire, connected to the ring posts. Sitting high above one of the corner posts hung a flaming barbed-wire baseball bat. It was explained that, whoever reached the bat first would then be able to use the weapon during the match. Both men set their sights on the baseball bat high above the ring as soon as the bell rang, and throughout the match, they would stop at nothing until one of them was able to grab it. However, neither man was able to grab the bat throughout the match, insisting more on inflicting damage to their opponent. Punk was already at a disadvantage from the first match, but he received further torture by repeatedly being whipped into the barbed wire ropes! Even though he was getting the brunt of the hellacious structure, Punk was able to stop Cena from grabbing the baseball bat after as superplex that left both men writhing on the ground. Punk, his back spotted with blood hoisted Cena onto his shoulders, hitting the GTS for the victory and evening things up at 1-1.
[Flaming Barbed Wire Baseball Bat Match]: CM Punk pinned John Cena with the GTS in 15:11. Rating: 4.25
A video is shown, recapping the events that have taken place between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton over the past month.
Backstage, X-Division Title Kevin Steen is seen with Alisha Hicks. Hicks asks Steen about his up-coming title defense against former Heavyweight Champion Adam Cole. Steen stops Alisha and says that’s the only thing that people need to know about Adam Cole; the only difference between Adam Cole and him. Adam Cole is a former Heavyweight Champion. Steen says that he might not have become Heavyweight Champion, but he has been X-Division Champion since last September. Steen says he has defeated everyone that has crossed his path, and that Cole bucked under the pressure of his first defense. Tonight, Steen will continue his reign as champion, and Cole will continue to fade into obscurity.
Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton After spending the previous two months in a rehab facility, attempting to deal with an alcohol problem, Cody Rhodes returned to the HWL and was promptly attacked by Randy Orton. Over the next month, Rhodes had to endure the verbal assaults by “The Viper”, who was hoping to play mind games with the second-generation star. Tonight, however, those tricks didn’t seem to have an affect as Rhodes unleashed on Orton, letting go of nearly three months-worth of frustration and anger. Rhodes picked up the victory, not by hitting the Cross Rhodes, but by knocking Orton out with a fist to the jaw!
Cody Rhodes pinned Randy Orton after the Discus Punch in 18:21. Rating: 3.25
Backstage, Adam Cole is seen with Alisha Hicks. Cole told Alisha that he wasn’t going to be drawn into Steen’s little game and start debating who was in a better position. The fact remained, as Cole continued, that he had been Heavyweight Champion while Steen seemed content with remaining X-Division Champion as long as possible. Cole said that Steen had always been that way: obtaining a championship and wanting to hold it out of fear that he couldn’t do better. Well tomorrow morning, Cole said, Steen would wake up and ask himself if he could do better going forward because the X-Division Title wasn’t going home with him.
A preview for the next HWL pay-per-view, Fully Loaded, is shown. Fully Loaded will take place from the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey on May 19th!
X-Division Title Match Adam Cole vs. © Kevin Steen Adam Cole came into this match, looking to gain his first title victory since losing the Heavyweight Championship at the end of last summer. He was facing stuff competition in the form of Kevin Steen, who had been holding onto the X-Division Title since last September. Cole put on a good offensive showing, nearly shocking the crowd with a pinfall, but Steen was able to lift his shoulder before the referee’s three-count. The tide turned in Steen’s favor once the match went outside the ring. With no threat of a countout, Steen took his time and used various items at ringside to inflict damage on Cole. Cole fought back, gaining a few cheers in the process, but Steen ended the comeback with a chair shot to the midsection. Steen followed that with a Package Piledriver onto the concrete floor! Steen rolled Cole into the ring and made the cover for the 1-2-3.
[X-Division Title Match]: Kevin Steen pinned Adam Cole with the Package Piledriver in 12:08. Rating: 2.25 (Kevin Steen retained the X-Division Title.)
A recap of the previous two stage matches between CM Punk and John Cena are shown. Once the video ends, two officials are seen standing in the ring. Punk is introduced first, his first and wrists tightly wrapped. Showing the remnants of their last match, Punk enters the ring and dips his taped fists into a bowl of broken glass. Cena is then introduced, and the champion makes his way to the ring, the title belt around his waist. Inside the ring, Cena demands that the official take off his belt before Cena dips his hands into the broken glass. When both men are ready, the referee calls for the bell.
Stage Three: Taped Fist Match CM Punk vs. © John Cena In the final match of the night, Punk and Cena were tied at 1-1. The outcome of this match would determine who walked into Monday Night Anarchy as champion and would be eagerly waiting for him to lose the title so they could challenge for it once again. If the previous two stages were attempts to do the most damage to their opponents, this third stage was nothing more than an all-out brawl. Both men managed to hit their finishers and narrowly missed three-counts. But, with their fists taped and wrapped in glass, Cena took advantage of Punk’s weakened state and started to hammer away at the freshly stitched up wounds across his head. Punk instantly became a bloody mess, which would hinder him throughout the match, leading him to fall victim to an F-U by Cena for the 1-2-3!
[Stage Three: Taped Fist Match]: John Cena pinned CM Punk with the F-U in 10:31. Rating: 4.25 (John Cena retained the HWL Heavyweight Title.)
Card rating: 3.00
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Post by wickedrex1 on Sept 7, 2020 8:48:07 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy April 22, 2013 US Airways Center – Phoenix, AZ Capacity – 14,922 (81%)
“Hail to the King” plays as highlights are shown from REBELLION. Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to Phoenix, where tonight John Cena’s future will be revealed; The Bella Twins, Nikki and Brie will square off in a non-title match; and Randy Orton will be in singles action.
John Cena’s music blares through the arena as he walks down to the ring, wearing the Heavyweight Championship around his waist. With a bandage covering his forehead, and the beginning of a black eye showing, Cena grabs a microphone and says that he and CM Punk went through absolute hell last night. He says that for weeks Punk would come out here and talk about being the best in the world. Well, last night, Cena beat him and now will no longer have to face him as long as Cena holds the title. He says it gives him so much pleasure to stand in the ring and say “the champ is here”! Cena says that all of Punk’s fans can go home and cry and leave horrible messages all over the internet, but nothing will change the fact that last night he proved that CM Punk is not in the same league as John Cena!
Peter Bradshaw appears on-stage to a mixed reaction from the crowd. Bradshaw praises both Cena and Punk for the night they went through and says that it is true: Punk took one hell of a beating last night and has been given the night off. Cena also took a beating last night, but as Champion, Bradshaw would only expect him to be here tonight. Bradshaw is glad the champ is here, just as he’s sure Cena is glad to see him. He says that Cena should know first-hand that, as champion, he never gets time off because there is always something coming for that title. Bradshaw tells Cena that, right now, there are FOUR men, all with their eyes locked on Cena’s back, who want what he has. And tonight, one of those four will prove that he wants it more, as they will compete in a Fatal Four Way Match to determine who faces Cena at Fully Loaded. Bradshaw announces those four men as JAY BRISCOE, X-Division Champion KEVIN STEEN, Tag Team Champion AJ STYLES and CODY RHODES! Bradshaw wishes Cena well before leaving the stage. Inside the ring, Cena is seen with a pissed-off smirk on his face.
Backstage, Women’s Champion BRIE BELLA is seen with LEVA BATES and Alisha Hicks. Brie is asked how it feels to be back in Phoenix where, nearly a year ago, she stepped into the ring with her sister Nikki for the Women’s Title. Brie, smiling, says that she knows that their family is in attendance again tonight. She knows that they’re hoping Nikki can even things up between them in Phoenix. But she promises that, just like last night, she is going to come out victorious. Brie says this match may not be for a title, but couldn’t be more important because it will continue to prove that she is and always has been the better twin.
Commercial Break
Matt Morgan (0-1) vs. Eddie Edwards (0-2) The show started off with two men looking to pick up their first victories since the start of the new rating system. Despite Edwards’ attempts on using his quickness to counter Morgan’s power output, he was not able to overcome “The Blueprint”. Morgan connected with a Carbon Footprint to pick up the win.
Matt Morgan pinned Eddie Edwards with the Carbon Footprint in 8:03. Rating: 2.25
After the match, NIKKI BELLA is seen backstage with Alisha Hicks. Alisha asks what’s going through Nikki’s mind, knowing that she will step back into the ring with her sister Brie a night after losing to Angelina Love at Rebellion. Nikki says that it never feels good to lose, especially to someone who’s just returning. But the loss last night made Nikki realize that she needed to get better. And, there’s no one that’s going to push her more than Brie, so tonight is going to be a good thing. A restart, Nikki says.
Just then, ANGELINA LOVE interrupts the interview, mocking Nikki and what she had just said. She says that no one wants to here Nikki’s sob story because it’s obvious that the better woman won last night. Angelina says that the more she watches Nikki and Brie, the clearer it becomes that the better Bella is Champion. Angelina walks away, laughing, as Nikki stares in her direction, fuming.
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, a highlight clip is shown from the ending of the Tag Team Title match last night at Rebllion. When the clip ends, Alisha Hicks asks ALEX RILEY and CHRIS HERO about what happened. Riley says that the evidence is clear – they got robbed last night and those title should be with them right now. Hero says that he would take another approach. Last night, he and Riley proved that they were the toughest challenge that AJ Styles and Kofi Kingston have fought since becoming champions. Two incredibly jealous individuals were not happy that they lost on Anarchy last week and they wanted to make their point known. Well, they did. And in the process, all they did was show their true colors. He calls Colt Cabana and Edwin Colon cowards and says that he and Riley aren’t hard to find if they want to try anything face-to-face.
Non-Title Match Nikki Bella (0-2) vs. © Brie Bella (w/Leva Bates) (1-0) This sibling rivalry added another chapter tonight, once again, in their hometown. The twins came into this match after two different results last night at Rebellion. Nikki Bella, earlier tonight, said that she was hoping to look past that result and start anew with a victory over her sister. That fresh start was on the verge of happening, but LEVA BATES had other plans. Bates attacked Nikki from behind when the referee’s back was turned, allowing Brie to take control of the match, eventually hitting the Bella Buster for the 1-2-3.
[Non-Title Match]: Brie Bella pinned Nikki Bella with the Bella Buster in 6:15. Rating: 1.25 [Leva Bates interfered against Nikki Bella.]
After the match, Alisha Hicks asks AJ STYLES and KOFI KINGSTON or their thoughts on what took place last night. Kingston says that Cabana and Colon have been a thorn in their side for the past few months. But every time they pick that thorn and throw it away, another one seems to grow in its place. He says that this time, that thorn is not just bother he and AJ, but Alex Riley and Chris Hero, too. Kingston says that he and AJ have taken on all comers and always left the ring with the titles in their hands. He says they’re not afraid of a fight.
Alisha then asks AJ about the chance he has of becoming number one contender for the Heavyweight Title. Styles says that it’s been a long time since he’s been in the title picture because he’s been so focused on what he and Kingston have been doing. He says the three other men in this match are great athletes. Steen is the current X-Division Champion; Orton is a former Heavyweight Champion like himself; and Jay Briscoe is on the verge of doing great things in this business. Styles says if he’s fortunate enough to win tonight, then he’s going to give John Cena one hell of a match at Fully Loaded.
Commercial Break
The Independents (Rami Sebei & Steve Corino) (0-0) vs. Alex Riley & Chris Hero (2-1) Alex Riley and Chris Hero came to the ring looking to make up for their performance at Rebellion after, in their eyes, being robbed of the Tag Team Titles by Colt Cabana and Edwin Colon. Standing in their way were Rami Sebei and Steve Corino, who would have liked to throw a wrench In Riley and Hero’s plans. After a ref bump late In the match led to Riley getting low-blowed by Corino, Sebei tried to pick up the victory. Riley kicked out at two-and-a-half and was able to fight back, making the hot tag to Hero, who cleared the ring to tremendous cheers from the crowd. Hero wound up connecting with The K.O. on Sebei to pick up the victory.
Alex Riley & Chris Hero defeated The Independents (Rami Sebei & Steve Corino) when Hero pinned Sebei with The K.O. in 8:07. Rating: 2.50
Backstage, Alisha Hicks congratulates X-Division Champion Kevin Steen on his victory last night and asks for his thoughts on tonight’s Fatal Four Way Match. Steen says that congratulations aren’t needed, as he’s proven to be the best X-Division Champion the HWL has ever seen. As far as the Fatal Four Way Match, Steen says that whether or not John Cena admits it, he took “The Champ” to the limit the last time they were in the ring. Tonight is just another opportunity to prove that he’s worthy of challenging for the Heavyweight Title.
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, Cody Rhodes is seen with Alisha Hicks. When asked about his victory at Rebellion, Rhodes says that it has taken a long time to get back to feeling comfortable inside a wrestling ring, let alone an arena. Last night, beating Randy Orton signified his full return from hell, and it felt amazing. When asked about being a part of the Fatal Four Way Match, Rhodes says that he has held the Heavyweight Title twice, so it is something that he is not new to. But he is confident in his abilities and will just see what happens at the end of the night.
Luke Gallows (1-0) vs. Jesse Neal (1-1) vs. Adam Cole (1-1) Adam Cole found himself in a tough spot tonight, needed to defeat two men to pick up the victory, just 24 hours after losing a heartbreaker to Kevin Steen for the X-Division Title. Cole had trouble with Luke Gallows to start the match. The bigger man used his power to control the match early on, even taking out Cole with a Gallows Pole onto the concrete floor! But Neal interjected himself, eventually stunning Gallows by using his feet on the ropes to leverage a roll-up for the first elimination. Neal then went after Cole, still recovering on the outside. The two men brawled outside the ring and back inside, until Cole hit a superkick out of nowhere right on Neal’s chin, dropping him for the 1-2-3.
[Triple Threat Match]: Adam Cole defeated Luke Gallows and Jesse Neal: X J. Neal beat L. Gallows via a roll-up in 9:13. X A. Cole beat J. Neal via a superkick in 12:10. Rating: 2.50
Commercial Break
Claudio Castagnoli (1-0) vs. Randy Orton (0-1) Randy Orton had a huge chip on his shoulder after losing to Cody Rhodes last night at Rebellion. His plan to catch Rhodes off guard after returning from rehab did not go as planned, and Orton was looking to have better success here tonight. Castagnoli, who did not participate in last night’s event, was wanting to make a name for himself as a viable contender for the X-Division Title in the future. Castagnoli looked strong, holding his own against Orton throughout this match. And, with the help of the ring steps, Castagnoli looked poised for a shocking upset after hitting a Riccola Bomb on Orton. But “The Viper” kicked out at two which prompted an argument between Castagnoli, Shane Hagadorn and the official. This down time allowed Orton to recover, and as Castagnoli came back to continue the match, he was caught with an RKO! Orton made the cover for the 1-2-3.
Randy Orton pinned Claudio Castagnoli with the RKO in 8:43. Rating: 4.00
After the match, Alisha Hicks asks Jay Briscoe about his match against The Esperanza Saturday night. Briscoe says that he has heard it from everyone online; people telling him that he couldn’t get the job done when it mattered. Briscoe says that, yes, he did lose Saturday night. But he had a duty as a husband and a father to protect his family, and that’s what he did. He says he’s going to take care of that situation when the time comes, but he is here tonight to make a statement. He is here tonight to prove that he can get the job done when it matters.
Commercial Break
A preview for Fully Loaded is shown. Fully Loaded will be LIVE from the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey on May 19th!
Fatal Four Way #1 Contenders Match Jay Briscoe (2-0) vs. © Kevin Steen (2-0) vs. AJ Styles (2-0) vs. Cody Rhodes (2-0) All four men in this match either carried a championship belt into this match or had held one at another occasion during their time in the HWL. Each one of these men had a different reason for winning this match: Jay Briscoe wanted to prove himself to all the nay-sayers. Kevin Steen was hoping to make that step to the next level and become a viable contender for the company’s top prize. AJ Styles was looking to continue his success as a tag team specialist and becoming a dual champion, if even for a short time. And Cody Rhodes was looking to complete his life’s transformation from the brink of despair and climb back to the top of the mountain which he had sat twice before. But tonight, Briscoe did his part to stay in the match, but allowed the three other men to take each other out before honing in on a worn-down Styles to hit the J-Driller for the 1-2-3!
After the match, Randy Orton slid into the ring, hitting an RKO on Briscoe! Anarchy went off the air with Orton standing over Briscoe, posing in the center of the ring.
[Fatal Four Way #1 Contenders Match]: Jay Briscoe defeated Kevin Steen, AJ Styles and Cody Rhodes: X K. Steen beat C. Rhodes with the Package Piledriver in 15:09. X AJ Styles beat K. Steen via a flying legdrop in 20:34. X J. Briscoe beat AJ Styles via the J-Driller in 24:46. Rating: 3.25
Card rating: 3.00
HWL FULLY LOADED PPV - 05/19/13 - EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH -- Jay Briscoe vs. (c) John Cena
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Post by wickedrex1 on Sept 16, 2020 23:46:06 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy April 29, 2013 Norfolk Scope – Norfolk, VA Attendance: 8,305 (81%)
“Hail to the King” blares through the arena as Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to the Scope in Norfolk. They talk about the storied history of the arena and say it’s an honor to be hosting the first HWL event in the arena since the company started.
Jay Briscoe’s music begins to play as he makes his way to the ring. Briscoe grabbed a microphone and said he had a couple things to get off his chest. First, he said that it can no longer be denied that he is capable of being a respected challenger for the Heavyweight Title after the performance he had last week. He said he defeated three of the top stars in the HWL and walked out with his hand raised along with a one-way ticket to Fully Loaded to face John Cena for the Heavyweight Title. He said that he had gone through a lot of s*** over the past month, but winning last week helped erase a lot of that. He said he hoped John Cena was watching what he did to Roderick Strong last Tuesday night because it proved that he wasn’t afraid to do whatever it took to finish what he started.
Briscoe said that even though his match with Cena was coming up soon, he still had some time to focus on that matter. Instead, he wanted to focus on the little issue that had been bugging him since last week. Briscoe called out Randy Orton, saying whatever problem he had with Briscoe, he would be more than happy to settle things in the ring. He again mentioned that he liked to finish things once and for all.
Randy Orton’s music interrupted Briscoe as “The Viper” walked onto the stage. Orton started to laugh and said he didn’t know whether it was denial on Briscoe’s part or just blissful ignorance that he didn’t seem to know why Orton might have an issue with him. Orton reminded Briscoe that, back at Wrestleocalypse, Briscoe walked away with his tail between his legs because he couldn’t face Orton like a man. Orton said he found it funny that now, since Briscoe managed to win a shot at John Cena’s title, he wanted to start settling scores. Orton said that there would only be one way for Briscoe to prove that he truly wanted this match – and wouldn’t run scared like last time. Orton said that he would face Briscoe later tonight only if Briscoe put his Heavyweight Title at Fully Loaded on the line.
Without hesitation, Briscoes accepted the stipulation, and said that he looked forward to getting his hands on Orton later tonight. Orton smiled and walked away as Anarchy went to commercials.
Commercial Break
Eddie Edwards (0-3) vs. Brutus Magnus (0-1) Returning from the break, and introductions for the first match begin. Edwards came into this match after dropping his last three matches, still looking to pick up his first victory of the new “season”. Magnus was also looking to pick up his first win but was much more level-headed than the struggling Edwards After a mid-ring collision knocked down the referee, Edwards saw a chance to let go of his frustration. He grabbed a chair from the ringside area and brought it into the ring, looking to inflict damage; but Magnus put a stop to it with a boot to the stomach. Seizing the chance, Magnus grabbed the chair and cracked it over Edwards’s head before the referee got back to his feet. With Edwards motionless on the canvas, Magnus covered him for the 1-2-3.
Brutus Magnus pinned Eddie Edwards after a chair shot in 8:06. Rating: 3.50
Commercial Break
Coming back from commercials, Women’s Champion BRIE BELLA and LEVA BATES are talking backstage. Brie said she had something to ask Leva because it’s been weighing on her mind for the past few weeks. She then asks why it seems like Leva keeps interfering in her matches. Bates looked confused and said that she was only trying to help Brie. Brie said she appreciated the concern, but she’s Women’s Champion. She’d beaten every woman on the roster, including Bates. Bates, feeling insulted, told Brie that she would speak to her later before walking off in the other direction.
Nikki Bella (0-3) vs. Angelina Love (1-0) Nikki Bella had found herself on the short end of a three-match losing streak; the last of which was at the hands of Angelina Love at Rebellion. Bella had the opportunity to even things up with the former Knockout, but Love was determined to back up her comments from last week. Thanks to a superkick that caught Bella right under the chin, Love was able to back up her claims with a very short victory.
Angelina Love pinned Nikki Bella after a superkick in 5:32. Rating: 1.50
Commercial Break
Non-Title Match © John Cena & Kurt Angle vs. © Kofi Kingston & AJ Styles In a pre-match interview that was taped earlier in the day, Kurt Angle talked about how a victory tonight would certainly put him and Cena as the best choice to face Kingston and Styles at Fully Loaded with the Tag Team Titles on the line. Cena had other things in mind as he said he could care less about the Tag Team Titles because he has the gold that everyone on the roster wanted. Cena said that tonight would be the closest Styles came to the Heavyweight Title in a long time. Unfortunately for Cena and Angle, COLT CABANA and EDWIN COLON had other plans. The duo made their way to ringside early on in this match, antagonizing the champions until finally ambushing Kingston during a pinfall attempt, causing the referee to call for the DQ.
[Non-Title Match]: AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston defeated John Cena & Kurt Angle when Kofi defeated Angle by DQ in 8:13. Rating: 3.00 [Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon interfered against Kofi Kingston.]
After the match, Styles entered the ring to come to his partner’s rescue, but he was quickly overcome by the numbers game. Cabana and Colon stood in the center of the ring and had a stare-down with Cena and Angle, who were standing at ringside.
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, CM Punk is shown backstage with Alisha Hicks, still showing the effects of his match at Rebellion against John Cena. When asked how he is feeling, both mentally and physically, Punk scoffed at the question. Clearly, he said, his body took a hell of a lot of damage at Rebellion. But those wounds will heal. What is harder to get over is knowing that as long as a no-talent hack like John Cena is champion, Punk can not challenge for the title. Punk said that he and Jay Briscoe only knew each other in passing a number of years ago, but that he would rather see Briscoe as champion instead of Cena. When asked if that meant Punk would have an easier time challenge Briscoe, Punk smiled for a second before getting very serious. He told Alisha that he knew she had a job to do, but she would be better off to not step out of line with her questions again. He said that he had already beaten Cena for that title and knew he was capable of doing it again. But the power that be – Peter Bradshaw – felt it was better to have someone else take a shot at Cena.
Alisha quickly changed course and asked Punk about the Triple Threat Match he was scheduled for later tonight against Chris Hero and Adam Cole, someone else who he shared a lengthy history with. Punk mentioned the rivalry he had with Cole last year, after Cole had cost him the Heavyweight Title. He said that he doesn’t forget things, and when it comes to that title, he holds grudges. He said that he didn’t believe in divine intervention, but he was fortunate that he could kick Cole’s ass tonight as a compensation, if nothing else.
Commercial Break
Mike Sydal (2-1) vs. Jesse Neal (1-2) In a pre-match interview, Mike Sydal was shown carrying the Golden Opportunity briefcase in his hand. Sydal said that winning the briefcase during the first-ever HWL show in Israel was a huge rock star moment for him! To know that, in his hand, he has a guaranteed shot at the Heavyweight Champion any time he wants, is like signing your first million-dollar record deal. He said that he would be biding his time, waiting for the right moment to cash it in. Tonight, however, was not the night for Sydal to cash in – or to even pick up a victory – as he took on Jesse Neal. Sydal and Neal put on a great match, with Sydal countering more of Neal’s offense than Neal would have liked. But, eventually, Sydal’s counter-attacks started to fail and Neal caught him with a Crash Thunder Buster for the victory.
Jesse Neal pinned Mike Sydal after the Crash Thunder Buster in 9:19. Rating: 3.00
Commercial Break
An advertisement is shown for the up-coming Fully Loaded pay-per-view. Fully Loaded will be LIVE from the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey on May 19th!
Adam Cole (2-1) vs. Chris Hero (0-0) vs. CM Punk (0-1) CM Punk made his return tonight, after suffering numerous wounds during his Three Stages of Hell Match against John Cena at Rebellion. In the statements made earlier tonight, Punk said that he was looking forward to the chance to get his hands on Adam Cole again, bringing back memories of their rivalry from a year ago. However, when the match began, both Cole and Punk seemed reluctant to step into the ring with each other, continuously tagging in Chris Hero.
Hero, looking to pick up his first victory of the new season had the odd task of fighting off an inadvertent doube-team which resulted from Punk and Cole’s refusal to fight each other. Hero held his own against both men, and in the early moments of the match, got some unwarranted help by LUKE GALLOWS, who came down to ringside. Gallows grabbed a steel chair, and with Cole slouching against the turnbuckles, cracked the chair of his head, crumpling Cole to the ground. Hero took advantage of this, pulling Cole away from the ropes and making the cover for the match’s first elimination.
It was then down to Hero and Punk to see who would walk away victorious tonight. Hero was much-better conditioned than Punk, as it was clear the match was slowly taking its toll on Punk. Hero threw everything he could at the former Heavyweight Champion, but Punk was able to either block or counter most of it. Punk ducked a Running Forearm attempt and listed Hero up with a back drop. Punk locked on the Anaconda Vice, but Hero was able to fight his way to the ropes, breaking up the submission. The move, though, had done its job, and Hero was slow to get to his feet. Punk lifted Hero up and connected with the GTS before crumping on top of Hero for the cover as the referee counted to three.
CM Punk defeated Adam Cole and Chris Hero: X Hero beat A. Cole via pinfall in 5:20. X Punk beat Hero via the GTS in 10:20. Rating: 2.75 [Luke Gallows interfered against Adam Cole.]
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, a recap video is shown of the altercation between Jay Briscoe and Randy Orton from the start of the show. As the video ends, John Cena’s music plays and he walks out, with the title around his waist, to a roar of boos. Smirking, Cena joins Josh and Scott at the announcers’ table, and says that they need to keep their mouths shut and don’t ask him any questions. He’s out here for one reason only: to find out whose ass he’ll be facing at Fully Loaded.
Number One Contender’s Match Jay Briscoe (3-0) vs. Randy Orton (1-1) Last week, Briscoe walked away with a victory, earning the right to challenge John Cena for the Heavyweight Title at Fully Loaded. The thrill of victory was quickly diminished as Randy Orton slid into the ring and hit an RKO on Briscoe in the center of the ring. Tonight, Briscoe demanded a match with Orton, but Orton said he would agree unless Briscoe put his title shot on the line. Briscoe gave in and the match was set. Both men were determined to put the other away tonight, earning a clear path to Fully Loaded, but John Cena seemed to have other plans while he was sitting at ringside. Cena kept a close eye on both participants during the match, even sharing words with both Briscoe and Orton at one point or another. When it looked like Briscoe had the match won and was setting up for the J-Driller, Cena left the announce table and slid into the ring with the Heavyweight Title in his hands. Briscoe and Cena stared down each other as the crowd began to rumble with anticipation. As Orton slowly got to his feet in the corner, Cena turned and cracked him in the head with the title belt! A stunned Briscoe watched as Cena rolled out of the ring, smirking, and the referee called for the DQ.
After the match, Briscoe stood dumbfounded as Cena backed his way up the ramp, waving his hand in front of his face. The announcers sound just as shocked, saying that John Cena just screwed Jay Briscoe out of his title shot at Fully Loaded. They wonder if Briscoe will have anything to say about what happened next week.
[Number One Contenders’ Match]: Randy Orton defeated Jay Briscoe by DQ in 18:23. Rating: 3.25 [John Cena interfered against Randy Orton.]
TV Rating: 3.00
HWL FULLY LOADED PPV - 05/19/13 - East Rutherford, NJ Heavyweight Title Match: Randy Orton vs. (c) John Cena
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Post by wickedrex1 on Sept 28, 2020 5:58:18 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy May 6, 2013 Convocation Center – Jonesboro, AR Attendance: 10,370
A recap video is shown of last week’s main event, where John Cena attacked Randy Orton, causing Jay Briscoe to lose his shot at the Heavyweight Title at Fully Loaded.
“Hail to the King” plays through the arena, as Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to the Convocation Center on the campus of Arkansas State University! We are just 13 days away from Fully Loaded! They announce that Eddie Edwards will be starting off the show against Kazarian tonight.
John’s Cena music plays inside the arena as the Heavyweight Champion walks on-stage and is greeted with a roar of boos from the campus crowd. Smirking, Cena makes his way to the ring, where he grabs a microphone and paces around. Cena says that, even to this day, he loves hearing all the boos. He says that it’s what the fans have always wanted to do, and now they get that chance. Cena says, instead of booing him, maybe the ungrateful fans of the HWL should be thanking him for giving them the opportunity that Vince McMahon never did! Cena says there are two things that are certain facts: he doesn’t give a damn what the people in Jonesboro think about him; and he’s the Heavyweight Champion tonight and will be when he walks out of Fully Loaded in 13 days.
Cena says that, even though the people in this dirt road town don’t deserve to hear what he has to say tonight, but he wanted to give his reasoning as to why he attacked Randy Orton last week, costing Jay Briscoe his match at Fully Loaded. Before he can get to his reasoning, JAY BRISCOE makes his way down to the ramp, joining Cena inside the ring. Briscoe grabs the microphone out of Cena’s hand and says he knows exactly why Cena cost him the match last week. Briscoe says simply that Cena didn’t want to face him at Fully Loaded because Briscoe would beat the crap out of Cena! He calls Cena a coward and says Cena attacked Orton last week because Orton’s not a threat. Briscoe calls himself a threat. Cena says the only thing Briscoe is a threat to is his own family. Briscoe gets into Cena’s face and tells him to go ask Roderick Strong about being a threat. Briscoe says he would do anything to protect his family and her put a grown man in the hospital to prove that point. He says he would also do whatever it takes to win the Heavyweight Title. So, instead of sending Cena to the hospital to prove that point, Briscoe challenges Cena to a non-title match tonight. He says if he wins, Cena agrees to have Briscoe added to the match at Fully Loaded. Cena asks what happens if Briscoe loses, and Briscoe tells Cena that he won’t lose before leaving the ring to a roar of applause. Anarchy goes to commercials showing Briscoe walking back up the ramp.
Commercial Break
Eddie Edwards (0-4) vs. Kazarian (0-0) Eddie Edwards has been struggling to pick up his first victory of the new ‘season” after Wrestleocalypse. After four unsuccessful tries, Edwards was looking to pick up a victory over Kazarian who was looking to do the same. In a very fast-paced match, both men looked poised to put the other away; but it was clear as the match went longer, that Edwards was struggling with his frustration level. This ultimately cost him to make a mistake, which Kazarian capitalized on, hitting a swinging neckbreaker for the victory.
Kazarian pinned Eddie Edwards after a swinging neckbreaker in 10:26. Rating: 3.00
Commercial Break
Backstage, Alisha Hicks is seen with HWL Owner Peter Bradshaw, and asks him about the current situation surrounding the teams vying for a shot at the Tag Team Titles. Bradshaw says that he is glad to see so much competition surrounding those titles. It’s good to see men in the Tag Team division fighting for what they want. But Bradshaw says that, without only 13 days until Fully Loaded, it is paramount that we find out exactly who will face Kofi Kingston and AJ Styles for the titles. Therefore, tonight, Colt Cabana and Edwin Colon will face off against Chris Hero and Alex Riley. The winners will get a title shot at Fully Loaded. Alisha thanks him for his time as Bradshaw walks away and the camera goes back to ringside.
Non-Title Triple Threat Match Nikki Bella (0-4) vs. Angelina Love (2-0) vs. © Brie Bella (2-0) For the third time in the past month, Nikki Bella found herself inside the ring with Angelina Love. However, this time, Women’s Champion Brie Bella was added to the mix. However, it was obvious from the start that there was something missing, as Leva Bates did not accompany Brie to ringside for this match. The announcers asked whether tensions between the two were still high after their conversation last week. Inside the ring, though, embers of the rivalry between sisters still burned as Nikki and Brie fought all over the ring. Angelina looked content to let them do so, only interjecting herself when a victory looked like a sure thing. Brie rolled Nikki into the ring, where Angelina grabbed her and hit the Break a Bitch. Love got back to her feet and was met with a Discus Punch from Brie! Brie made the cover for the 1-2-3.
[Non-Title Triple Threat Match]: Brie Bella defeated Nikki Bella and Angelina Love when Brie pinned Love after a Discus Punch in 6:26. Rating: 1.00
After the match, Brie grabbed her title belt and made her way up the ramp as the two Vixens in the ring slowly got to their feet. Anarchy went to commercials with Brie holding up her title atop the ramp.
Commercial Break
Number One Contenders’ Match Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon (1-1) vs. Chris Hero & Alex Riley (3-1) Since last month’s number one contenders’ tournament, these two teams have been on each others’ tails, trying to show who is more worthy of challenging – once again – for the Tag Team Titles at Fully Loaded. They were awarded one more shot, with the winners of tonight’s match facing Kingston and Styles. Cabana and Colon were determined to prove that they were better than Hero and Riley, who haven’t been teaming together as long as Cabana and Colon had. However, a huge wrench was thrown into their plans as MATT MORGAN made his way down to ringside. After tripping Cabana and getting into an argument with Colon on the apron, Morgan grabbed a steel chair and waited. Cabana ran into the ropes and Morgan cracked the chair across his back! This allowed Hero to hit a side suplex for the 1-2-3.
[Number One Contenders’ Match]: Chris Hero & Alex Riley defeated Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon when Hero pinned Cabana after a side suplex in 11:24. Rating: 3.25 [Matt Morgan interfered against Colt Cabana.]
After the match, Morgan threw the chair down to the ground and stared at Colon, who was dumbfounded. Morgan exits the stage as Anarchy goes to commercials.
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, Alisha Hicks is seen with X-Division Champion Kevin Steen. Alisha asks Steen how he’s feeling, two weeks after being unsuccessful in the Fatal Four Way, Number One Contenders’ Match. Steen tells Alisha that she has a horrible way of welcoming a guest to her little “area” and says that he’s not going to let her question ruin his night. Steen says that even though he wasn’t successful in earning a Heavyweight Title Match at Fully Loaded, he was able to do something no one else in that match could: he left as a champion.
Before Steen can continue, he is interrupted by SHANE HAGADORN. Hagadorn gives credit to Steen for lasting as long as he did in the Fatal Four Way. He says he can’t give Steen credit for leaving with the X-Division Title because it was never on the line, and he was never in any danger of losing it. So, to make a point to mention it, Hagadorn says that Steen is begging for attention – or respect. Hagadorn says that, come the night after Fully Loaded, Steen won’t have much to say when either Claudio Castagnoli or Steve Corino take that title from him.
Steen smiles and says that he looks forward to finding out which one of Hagadorn’s slackers will face him. He pats Hagadorn on the shoulder as he walks away, and Anarchy goes to commercials.
Commercial Break
Triple Threat Match Brutus Magnus (1-0) vs. Jesse Neal (2-2) vs. Adam Cole (2-2) For the past few weeks now, Adam Cole has found himself wrestling in a series of Triple Threat Matches, most noticeably against Jesse Neal. Tonight was no different, as they two once against shared the ring. However, added to the mix this time was Brutus Magnus, who was looking to continue his one-match winning streak. Things got interesting for Magnus when EDDIE EDWARDS came down to ringside and began interjecting himself into the match. Edwards was clearly upset about losing to Magnus two weeks ago, and was looking for some form of retribution for the defeat. Shockingly, Magnus was able to counter those attacks and use them to his own advantage, further frustrating Edwards. In another strange turn of events, LUKE GALLOWS once again made his presence known at ringside, hitting Adam Cole in the midsection with a discarded baseball bat from earlier in the match. Hunched over, Adam fell victim to a Gorilla Press from Magnus, who made the cover for the 1-2-3.
[Triple Threat Match]: Brutus Magnus defeated Jesse Neal and Adam Cole when Magnus pinned A. Cole after a Gorilla Press in 10:54. Rating: 3.50 [Eddie Edwards interfered against Brutus Magnus.] [Luke Gallows interfered against Adam Cole.]
After the match, Gallows once again escaped through the crowd. Jesse Neal looked on in disbelief at what just cook place. And, Brutus got to his feet and stared a hole through Eddie Edwards, who was talking trash to Magnus as he made his way back up the ramp. Anarchy goes to commercials showing Magnus leaning on the top rope, staring at the stage.
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, Alisha Hicks is seen backstage with RANDY ORTON. She asks Orton for his thoughts about tonight’s main even and the possibility of his match at Fully Loaded becoming a Triple Threat. Orton says that the outcome of tonight’s match doesn’t really matter to him. He says that he seems to always find himself in a multi-man match with the title on the line; but that’s only if Briscoe cane pull off a victory. Orton says that he benefitted the most from whatever issues are going on between Briscoe and Cena, and his spot in the main event at Fully Loaded is secure. Whether he faces Cena by himself or Briscoe is added to the mix, Orton says he’s confident in bringing back the Heavyweight Title.
Claudio Castagnoli (1-1) vs. Steve Corino (1-1) vs. CM Punk (1-1) vs. Kurt Angle (1-1) Earlier in the evening, Shane Hagadorn gave Kevin Steen a guarantee that, after tonight, one of his two charges would be in line for an X-Division Title shot at Fully Loaded. That victory would appear harder to come by than Hagadorn expected as his men stepped into the ring with CM Punk, who is coming off an impressive Triple Threat Match victory last week; and Kurt Angle. Castagnoli and Corino did start off the match, working together as a team, trying to gain an advantage of Punk and Angle. But, after clearing the ring of both men, their desire to be named challenger for the X-Division Title got to each of them, and the duo began fighting each other inside the ring, much to Hagadorn’s chagrin. This distraction allowed both Angle and Punk to re-enter the ring. Angle and Corino started to brawl off to one side of the ring, while Punk and Castagnoli did the same on the other side. After a shoulder-block sent Castagnoli into the turnbuckles, Punk lifted him up and connected with the GTS for the victory.
[Fatal Four Way Match]: CM Punk defeated Claudio Castagnoli, Steve Corino, and Kurt Angle when Punk pinned Castagnoli with the GTS in 8:03. Rating: 3.75
After the match, Punk rolled out of the ring as Angle and Corino looked on in shock. The announcers stay that it is Punk’s second-straight victory since returning from the injuries he suffered at Rebellion. Anarchy goes to commercials with Punk celebrating his win on the stage.
Commercial Break
Non-Title Match Jay Briscoe (3-1) vs. © John Cena (1-3) At the start of the show tonight, these two shared some heated words with each other, which resulted in Jay Briscoe giving John Cena an offer he couldn’t turn down. If Cena could defeat Briscoe, he would have a one-on-one match with Randy Orton at Fully Loaded. But, if Briscoe managed to defeat Cena, he would be added to the main event, making it a Triple Threat for the Heavyweight Title. With the chance of having a singles match at Fully Loaded, Cena was willing to do anything he could to get the upper hand on Briscoe. Cena’s tactics did help him have control of the match in the beginning, leading up to him to hitting the F-U. However, Cena didn’t expect Briscoe to kick out, and the look on his face proved that. The failed pinfall attempt seemed to shock Cena, effectively taking him off his game. Briscoe fought back, and instead of trying to hit the J-Driller, connected with a spinning Discus Punch that crumpled Cena to the canvas. Briscoe made the cover for the victory and a spot in the Fully Loaded main event.
[Non-Title Match]: Jay Briscoe pinned John Cena after the Discus Punch in 12:15. Rating: 4.00
After the match, Briscoe celebrates his victory inside the ring, as the announcers talk about him getting vindication for last week. And now there will be three men vying for the Heavyweight Title at Fully Loaded. They ask the question of what – if anything – will Randy Orton have to say about this as things move closer to Fully Loaded. Anarchy goes off the air with Briscoe continuing to celebrate.
TV rating: 3.50
Fully Loaded PPV – 05/19/13 – East Rutherford, NJ Heavyweight Title Match: Randy Orton vs. Jay Briscoe vs. © John Cena Tag Team Title Match: Alex Riley & Chris Hero vs. © Kofi Kingston & AJ Styles
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Post by wickedrex1 on Dec 4, 2020 7:41:38 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy May 13, 2013 Viejas Center (San Diego State University) – San Diego, CA Attendance: 9,377
Fireworks shoot from the stage inside the darkened arena as “Hail to the King” plays over the PA system. As the lights come on, Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to the campus of San Diego State University, just six days away from Fully Loaded. It is announced that tonight’s main event will be between Jay Briscoe and Cody Rhodes.
RANDY ORTON HAS QUESTIONS Randy Orton’s music plays through the arena as he makes his way down to the ring. In the ring, Orton says he is not surprised that the Heavyweight Title Match on Sunday is now a Triple Threat. In fact, he says he almost expected it. He says that it has become the norm, for him to get title shots in anything other than a one-on-one match, and that is OK. The question he wants answered is how John Cena is handling things. Orton says that it is Cena’s fault that Jay Briscoe was added to this match. Orton says he is fine, mentally, because he knows what he needs to do to win. But he wonders how Cena is doing, knowing that, on Sunday, he does not have to be pinned to lose the title.
Orton gets interrupted as PETER BRADSHAW appears on-stage. Bradshaw says that he will get to the point and give Orton a chance to personally find out where Cena’s mind is. He then says that tonight Orton and Cena will team up to take on the Tag Team Champions, Kofi Kingston and AJ Styles in a non-title match. Bradshaw leaves the stage as Anarchy goes to commercials.
Commercial Break
Eddie Edwards (0-5-0) vs. Jack Swagger (NR) Poor Eddie Edwards. Coming into tonight, he has lost his last four matches, and was sitting at 0-5 heading into tonight. He was looking to change is luck against Jack Swagger, who was making his main roster debut after being called up from PCW a couple weeks ago. Swagger would gain a lot of momentum with a victory in his first match, but it would not come to be unfortunately. Edwards did pick up the victory tonight, however, it was only due to BRUTUS MAGNUS coming down to the ring an exacting revenge for Edwards’ attempted interference in his match last week.
Eddie Edwards defeated Jack Swagger by DQ in 10:02. Rating: 1.00 [Brutus Magnus interfered against Eddie Edwards.]
Commercial Break
A CHALLENGER WILL BE NAMED Peter Bradshaw is seen in his office, when KEVIN STEEN walks in, carrying the X-Division Title. Steen tells Bradshaw that he has been one of the most dominant champions in the HWL since September, and here it is, six days before a pay-per-view, and he has no idea who he’ll be defending the title against. Steen says something must change fast.
Bradshaw leans back in his chair and tells Steen that he came to see him at the perfect time because now, he will be able to tell Steen in person that his challenger will be named later tonight. Bradshaw says that someone Steen is awfully familiar with – Adam Cole – will face Jesse Neal for the chance to face Steen Sunday at Fully Loaded. Bradshaw asks if that makes Steen happy. Steen grinds his teeth before saying it is about time and leaving the office.
Non-Title Match Kaitlyn (NR) vs. © Brie Bella (3-0-0) Just six days before Fully Loaded, former Women’s Champion Kaitlyn was looking to play the role of spoiler, giving the current champion Brie Bella a loss heading into Sunday night. For the second week in a row, Bella came to the ring alone after her verbal confrontation with Leva Bates. But, just as last week, Bella did not seem deterred by the vacancy outside the ring, as she was able to get the upper hand on Kaitlyn and hitting the Bella Buster for the victory.
[Non-Title Match]: Brie Bella pinned Kaitlyn with the Bella Buster in 6:16. Rating: 0.00
After the match, LEVA BATES made her way down the ramp, stopping Brie in her tracks. Leva enters the ring and can be seen apologizing to Brie. She opens her arms, looking for a hug, and after a few moments, Brie relents, seeming to forgive Bates. But, as they are embracing, Bates turns the hug into a sleeper hold, causing Brie to struggle. Bates then hits a reverse DDT in the center of the ring before sliding under the bottom rope and making her way up the aisle.
Commercial Break
Non-Title Match John Cena & Randy Orton (0-1-0) vs. © Kofi Kingston & AJ Styles (3-0-0) Just six days before they both step into the ring as part of the Triple Threat Match for the HWL Heavyweight Title at Fully Loaded, John Cena and Randy Orton would have to put their differences aside and hope to knock off the Tag Team Champions in a non-title contest. Cena and Orton could not see eye-to-eye during the match, slapping each other on the back to tag themselves in. The two would stare down each other, hinting that things could blow up at any moment. This inability to settle into the match allowed Kingston and Styles to take control. The champions looked as if they were going to add another notch to the win column heading into their title defense on Sunday, but things got interested as COLT CABANA and EDWIN COLON came down to ringside. They grabbed Styles from off the apron, double-teaming him on the concrete floor. Kingston became distracted by the attack, and fell victim to an RKO by Orton, giving the challengers a massive upset.
[Non-Title Match]: John Cena & Randy Orton defeated Kofi Kingston & AJ Styles when Orton pinned Kingston with an RKO in 12:46. Rating: 3.50 [Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon interfered against AJ Styles.]
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, Colt Cabana and Edwin Colon are shown standing inside the ring, getting a roar of boos from the crowd because of their actions in the last match. They say that it was only going to be a matter of time before Kofi Kingston and AJ Styles lost a match because of them, one way or another. Tonight, that proved to be true, and they were more than willing to take credit for that. But there was something more pressing on their minds now that they had accomplished that goal. They called out Matt Morgan for sticking his nose in their business last week, causing them to lose their chance to challenge for the Tag Team Titles at Fully Loaded. If Morgan wanted a match so badly, they were more than willing to give him one. All Morgan had to do was find a partner, and they would face each other on Sunday night.
This brought out Morgan and ROB TERRY, who ran down to the ring, where all four men started brawling in the ring. Officials rushed down to the ring, breaking up the fight, as the show went to commercials.
Commercial Break
Brutus Magnus (2-0-0) vs. Steve Corino (w/Shane Hagadorn) (1-2-0) Magnus made an impact earlier on in the evening, interfering against Eddie Edwards in tonight’s opening match. He had the chance to pick up another victory tonight against Steve Corino – who brought Shane Hagadorn to ringside – but Hagadorn has been known to make his presence felt when given the chance. That is exactly what happened tonight, as he tripped up Magnus, taking his attention away from Corino. This distraction allowed Corino to hit a clothesline. Corino grabbed Magnus’ trucks during the pinfall, and the referee counted 1-2-3.
Steve Corino pinned Brutus Magnus after a lariat in 10:09. Rating: 3.00 [Shane Hagadorn interfered against Brutus Magnus.]
After the match, EDDIE EDWARDS ran down to the ring, attacking Magnus, exacting payback for earlier tonight. Magnus tried to fight back, but Edwards kept up the assault until officials rushed to the ring and separated both men. Anarchy went to commercials with the officials escorting Edwards backstage.
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, Alisha Hicks is seen backstage with Leva Bates. Alisha asked about the confrontation that Leva had with apparent former-friend Brie Bella earlier tonight. Leva said that there is no doubt that they are now former friends. And, if it was not obvious to everyone, she is formally challenging Brie for the Women’s Title at Fully Loaded. She said that Brie kept her close because he was able to help Brie keep the title around her waist; but she was too afraid to give Leva a title shot because she is the biggest threat she will face. Now there will be no question as to how dangerous she could be.
Jesse Neal (2-3-0) vs. Adam Cole (2-3-0) Last week, these two squared off as part of a Triple Threat Match which also included Brutus Magnus. Magnus was able to walk away with the victory in that one. Tonight, Neal and Cole were both trying to add another win to the record and reach. 500. The recent attacks by Luke Gallows must have been in the back of Cole’s mind, as he was able to make relatively quick work of Neal, despite Neal’s best efforts. Cole picked up the victory after hitting the Last Shot for the 1-2-3.
Adam Cole pinned Jesse Neal with the Last Shot in 9:05. Rating: 3.00
After the match, Cole called for a microphone and said that after two weeks of being attacked by Luke Gallows, he was surprised not to see his big stupid ass at ringside. Cole said that’s okay because he wants to make it very clear that when they meet in the ring this Sunday night, Gallows will not be able to blindside Cole, and the results will be much different. He dropped the microphone and left the ring as Anarchy went to commercials.
Commercial Break
Jay Briscoe (4-1-0) vs. Cody Rhodes (2-1-0) Three weeks ago, Jay Briscoe outlasted Rhodes, Kevin Steen, and AJ Styles for the chance to challenge John Cena for the Heavyweight Title at Fully Loaded. Over the following weeks, Briscoe had to claw and fight for the right to remain number one contender, battling both Cena and Randy Orton for the opportunity. During that same amount of times, Rhodes had been relatively quiet, contemplating his next move after coming up short in his bid for another title shot. Tonight, Rhodes looked determined to show that he still belonged in the discussion, putting on a strong offensive show. Rhodes looked like he was going to put the match away after hitting the Cross Rhodes but was unable to. The failure to secure a victory seemed to stick with Rhodes, as he quickly found himself in a submission hold, hanging on before finally grabbing ahold of the ropes. Soon after, Briscoe connected with a spinning neck-breaker for the 1-2-3.
Jay Briscoe pinned Cody Rhodes after a spinning neckbreaker in 12:17. Rating: 3.50
TV Rating: 2.75
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Post by wickedrex1 on Feb 19, 2021 7:18:09 GMT -5
HWL FULLY LOADED PPV May 19, 2013 IZOD Center – East Rutherford, NJ Attendance: 6,474
”Welcome to Reality” blares throughout the arena as Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to The Meadowlands. Eight huge matches are scheduled for tonight, including a Triple Threat Match for the HWL Heavyweight Title. The camera pans over to the ring for the opening contest.
Jack Swagger (0-1) vs. The Great Khali (0-0) The Great Khali made his in-ring debut tonight in East Rutherford, taking on Swagger who was looking to pick up his first win of the season at the expense of the Punjabi Giant. Swagger is a big, tough individual and has a vast background in mat wrestling. However, those skills proved inefficient against the seven-foot Khali. Despite Swagger’s best efforts, a massive right hook to the jaw knocked him out long enough for Khali to pick up the victory.
The Great Khali pinned Jack Swagger after a punch to the face in 10:04. Rating: -1.00
Women’s Champion Brie Bella, in her ring attire, holding the Women’s Championship over her shoulder, is seen with Alisha Hicks backstage. Alisha asks what has been going through Brie’s mind ever since Leva Bates attacked her and issued her challenge for the Women’s Title. Brie says that she and Leva were, what she believed, were best friends. Brie imagined herself as a sort of mentor to Leva, showing her what needs to be done in order to become a champion and keep it. But, something must have changed for Leva. Maybe she was jealous of Brie’s success. Maybe she wanted to try to get this title without anyone’s help. Brie says the reasoning doesn’t matter because, no matter what, Leva stabbed her in the back. And, for that, Brie promises to make Leva her bitch!
HWL Women’s Title Match Leva Bates (1-1) vs. © Brie Bella (4-0) These two women have gotten to know each other, in all good and bad ways, over the past few months. After turning her back on Brie, Leva was looking to use what she’d learned against her former friend and dethrone the Women’s Champion. In the comments made before this match, Brie made her intensions very clear, that Leva was no longer an ally, but the worst kind of foe. Leva tried everything she could to defeat Brie but couldn’t get the job done. After the referee went to the canvas after an errant right hand, Leva slid outside the ring and brought the title belt back, looking to use it as a weapon. Brie ducked the shot and dropkicked Leva. With the referee still down, Brie grabbed the title and smashed it across Leva’s head before throwing the belt outside the ring. Brie made the cover just as the referee was coming to, and after a slow three-count, was announced the winner!
[HWL Women’s Title Match]: Brie Bella pinned Leva Bates after hitting her with the title belt in 7:22. Rating: 2.25 (Brie Bella retained the HWL Women’s Title.)
Commercial Break – An advertisement for the upcoming HWL PPV event, TURNING POINT.
Returning from the break, a pre-recorded video shows EDDIE EDWARDS in a short-sleeved shirt and jeans, standing outside the IZOD Center earlier in the day. Edwards said that tonight will be the end of his feud with Brutus Magnus; something that started all because Magnus needed a steel chair to beat him in a match. Over that time, they’ve been disrupting each other’s matches and really just staying even; no one getting the upper hand. That all changed on Monday night when Magnus’ interference led to Edwards picking up a victory. Edwards thanked Magnus for helping him gain that victory and wondered if tonight would be the beginning a nice little winning streak.
Eddie Edwards (1-5) vs. Brutus Magnus (2-1) Eddie Edwards was nowhere to be seen after being introduced. A shot from backstage showed Edwards being tended to by HWL officials after an apparent attack on his way to the ring. Magnus’ music played as he made his way to the ring. Magnus hoped they could find whoever was behind Eddie’s attack were found, but since he was prepared for a match, he wouldn’t be leaving until he got one. The open invitation was answered by JESSE NEAL, who was looking at his first action in a number of weeks. However, being unprepared to wrestle, Neal had a hard time garnering any offense against Magnus, who hit the Mag Daddy Driver for the victory.
Brutus Magnus pinned Jesse Neal with the Mag Daddy Driver in 12:13. Rating: 1.75 (Eddie Edwards no-showed.)
Backstage, AJ STYLES and KOFI KINGSTON are seen in their ring attires, holding the Tag Team Titles over their shoulders. They congratulated Colt Cabana and Edwin Colon for finally getting one over on them on Monday night. Thanks to them, Styles and Kingston were given their first loss since teaming up. But they both admit that it was bound to happen. And they take solace in knowing that it wasn’t because of a mistake they made. They’ve grown to learn that any mistake could cost them the Tag Team Titles. That’s why tonight, instead of worrying about Cabana and Colon, they were going to worry about Alex Riley and Chris Hero and defending the Tag Team Titles one more time.
Commercial Break
HWL Tag Team Title Match Alex Riley & Chris Hero (4-1) vs. © AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston (3-1) Last month, at Rebellion, Alex Riley and Chris Hero had a shot at the Tag Team Titles snatched from their grasps when Colt Cabana and Edwin Colon interfered in the match, attacking the champions. Since that night, Riley and Hero fought every week in the hopes of getting a second chance to win the titles. For Styles and Kingston, they continued to deal with Cabana and Colon, who were ultimately responsible for their first loss since winning the Titles last week on Anarchy. With the loss fresh on their minds, it seemed like a great opportunity for Riley and Hero and walk away with the titles, but Styles and Kingston have continued to show their resiliency when it mattered most. Tonight, they were able to pick up the victory and continue their impressive reign as champions.
[HWL Tag Team Title Match]: AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston defeated Alex Riley & Chris Hero when Styles pinned Riley with the Styles Clash in 21:41. Rating: 4.25 (AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston retained the HWL Tag Team Titles.)
Backstage, HWL Heavyweight Champion JOHN CENA walked into arena and was met by Alisha Hicks. Cena looked disgusted, shaking his head, as Alisha asked about Jay Briscoe having won his way into the title match tonight. Cena said that Briscoe had been getting on his last nerve ever since he came back to the main roster; but, after tonight, Briscoe would no longer be an issue for Cena. He tapped the title belt on his shoulder and smiled before walking away.
Kazarian (1-0) vs. Claudio Castagnoli (w/Shane Hagadorn) (2-4) Monday night on Anarchy, Kazarian picked up his first single’s victory, defeating Eddie Edwards. Looking to keep that streak alive, he stepped into the ring with Claudio Castagnoli, who gave the crowd quite the shock as he made his way to the ring followed by Shane Hagadorn. There are obvious questions surrounding this newfound partnership, but from the looks of things tonight, everyone was clearly on the same page. Hagadorn had no issues interfering on behalf of “The Swiss Superman”, even putting his foot on the ropes to break up a three-count. The assist was the last straw for Kazarian, as he went to the ropes and began to share words with Hagadorn. This allowed Castagnoli to roll Kazarian up, and while grabbing a handful of trunks, for the three! After the match, Castagnoli rolled out of the ring, celebrating with Hagadorn.
Claudio Castagnoli pinned Kazarian after a roll-up in 13:27. Rating: 3.5
Another commercial for HWL’s next pay-per-view event – TURNING POINT – is shown.
Backstage, Matt Morgan is asked why he interfered against Colt Cabana and Edwin Colon two weeks ago on Anarchy, prompting their upcoming match tonight. Morgan said that it was only fitting for Cabana and Colon to get a taste of their own medicine. Week after week, Morgan had to sit by and watch Cabana and Colon stick their noses where they didn’t belong, and it was only a matter of time before it backfired on them. Morgan said that tonight is that night before introducing his tag team partner, Rob Terry! The two men shook hands before heading off.
Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon (1-2) vs. Matt Morgan & Rob Terry (1-0) Cabana and Colon asked for this match, Monday night, after Morgan interfered in their match the week before. After Morgan revealed that Rob Terry would be his partner, the question was: Did Cabana and Colon bite off more than they could chew? Things appeared to be going their way after Cabana rammed Terry’s back into the steel barricade at ringside. Terry would show signs of some sort of injury throughout the match. Morgan evened things up for his team, giving Terry time to recover. Despite their best efforts, Cabana and Colon were unable to get much more offense in for most of the match. Morgan tagged Terry back into the ring and, still showing signs of his injury, hit the Freakbuster on Colon to pick up the victory. After the match, however, Cabana snuck around the ring and hit Morgan with a low-blow, incapacitating him on the concrete floor. Cabana slid into the ring and attacked Terry’s back, inflicting more damage. Cabana was able to pull Colon out of the ring and walk up the aisle defiantly.
Matt Morgan & Rob Terry defeated Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon when Terry pinned Colon with the Freakbuster in 8:17. **Rob Terry suffered a back injury and will be out for 2 weeks** Rating: 2.25
Backstage, X-Division Champion Kevin Steen was alone, pacing back and forth before looking into the camera. He said that its funny how, more often than not, life seems to repeat itself. The same routine, day in and day out, gets boring for Steen. You can call it karmic or completely random, but time after time the same people continue to come into your life for one reason or another. He said that’s exactly what is happening tonight because, once again, he is having to defend his title against Adam Cole. Steen gives Cole credit for clawing his way back into the contender’s spot but promised that the results were going to be exactly the same.
Another commercial for HWL’s next pay-per-view – TURNING POINT – is shown.
X-Division Title Match Adam Cole (3-3) vs. © Kevin Steen (2-1) After losing in his last bid for the X-Division Title, Adam Cole fought for the right to challenge for one more time, tonight in New Jersey. There is no love lost between Cole and Steen, especially after the battle they had last month at Rebellion. Tonight, both men took things to another level, battling all over the ringside area. Cole planted Steen with a DDT on the top of the announce table, breaking it, but was not able to put the champion away. Steen struggled to come back in this match, but after shoving Cole into the referee, and thanks to a low blow, he regained the advantage. Steen worked over Cole as the referee got to his feet before hitting a Package Piledriver for a two-count. Bringing the match back outside the ring, Steen whipped Cole into the ring post before hitting a second Package Piledriver onto the concrete floor. Cole barely got his shoulder up before the three-count, shocking Steen. Furious, Steen grabbed a steel chair and cracked it over Cole’s head before covering before covering him for the 1-2-3.
[X-Division Title Match]: Kevin Steen pinned Adam Cole after hitting him with a chair in 23:26. Rating: 4.75 (Kevin Steen retained the X-Division Title.)
A video is shown of Randy Orton being interviewed by Alisha Hicks earlier in the evening. Orton tells Alisha that he made his comments very clear on Monday night but says again that John Cena is in the worst possible position. Orton says that people know how these matches work, and it’s easy to see that both himself and Briscoe – who shouldn’t even be in this match – have the easiest path to the title.
Orton gets cut off as Jay Briscoe walks up to him. Briscoe says that Orton might not be happy that he’s in the match, but Briscoe has every right to be here. He says that the way things look, he has the advantage over Orton because Briscoe has already pinned Cena once before. Tonight, though, all he has to do is pin Orton, if the chance arises, and Briscoe will walk away with the Heavyweight Title.
Triple Threat Match for HWL Heavyweight Title Jay Briscoe (5-1) vs. Randy Orton (2-1) vs. © John Cena (1-3) After surviving an incredibly brutal series of matches against CM Punk at Rebellion, John Cena found himself defending the Heavyweight Title in a match that certainly does not go in his favor. Jay Briscoe has been on a tear since returning to the main roster full-time picking up three straight wins before losing his title shot to Randy Orton a couple weeks back. Briscoe was able to avenge that loss, defeating Cena in order to be added into this match. Orton has played the role of spoiler in the past few weeks, interjecting himself into the title picture, successfully, and earning another shot at the Heavyweight Title. After a grueling match, that lasted over 30 minutes, with all three men beating the hell out of each other, Cena hit Briscoe with the F-U in the center of the ring. Orton, taking advantage of the opportunity, grabbed Cena by the trunks and tossed him outside the ring. With not other obstacles in sight, Orton covered Briscoe for the 1-2-3 to become the NEW Heavyweight Champion!
[HWL Heavyweight Title Match]: Randy Orton defeated Jay Briscoe and John Cena after pinning Briscoe in 30:06. Rating: 3.75 (Randy Orton won the HWL Heavyweight Title.)
PPV Rating: 3.50
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Post by wickedrex1 on Apr 2, 2021 10:44:27 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy -- May 20, 2013 -- Boardwalk Hall (Atlantic City, NJ) Commentators: Josh Daniels & Scott Michaels Attendance: 8,400
Scenes from last night’s Fully Loaded event are shown, ending with Randy Orton holding up the HWL Heavyweight Title at the end of the show.
“Hail to the King” plays as pyrotechnics shoot from the stage inside the arena. Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to Atlantic City and announce that there is a stacked card scheduled for the night after Fully Loaded, where a NEW Heavyweight Champion was crowned, as Randy Orton was able to win the title for the third time.
John Cena’s music begins to play as the former champion makes his way to the ring. Cena tells the crowd that he’s supposed to come out here and congratulate Randy Orton for winning the Heavyweight Title last night. The problem with that is: Orton didn’t pin Cena. He knows the rules about Triple Threat Matches, so it’s no surprise that Orton went on to claim the glory after Cena did all the hard work, hitting Jay Briscoe with the F-U, only to have Orton come and steal the victory. So, because Orton took the cowardly route and dumped Cena outside the ring, last night, he is here to give Orton the chance to face him like a man, tonight. Cena says he wants to enact his rematch clause right now!
Peter Bradshaw walks on-stage, causing the crowd to boo. Bradshaw says he hates to be the bearer of bad news, but Orton is already scheduled for a match tonight, facing X-Division Champion Kevin Steen in the main event. He understands Cena being frustrated but says everyone knows it is part of the business. Bradshaw agrees that Cena can enact his rematch clause, but the match will not take place until June 16th at Turning Point. Bradshaw then tells Cena to head to the back because he has been given the night off. Bradshaw leaves the stage as the show goes to commercials.
Commercial Break
Randy Orton is seen exiting his car in the arena parking lot. He pulls out his bag and places the Heavyweight Title over his shoulder before walking into the arena. As he walks through the door, Kevin Steen stops him, with a grin on his face. Holding the X-Division Title on his own shoulder, Steen congratulates Orton on his victory last night, but says it’s too bad the honeymoon will be short-lived. Just like he did a couple weeks ago, Steen says he is going to embarrass Orton tonight, proving that whenever – or if – he ever loses the X-Division Title, he will be gunning for the Heavyweight Title. Steen pats Orton on the arm before walking away…
Jack Swagger (0-2) vs. Edwin Colon (0-0) Edwin Colon was making his singles debut tonight, after he and Colt Cabana wound up on the losing side of their match against Matt Morgan and Rob Terry last night at Fully Loaded. Swagger came in looking to pick up his first victory after getting off to a slow start since making the main roster. Compared to last night when he squared off against The Great Khali, Swagger had the size advantage over Colon in this match-up. Quickly, however, that advantage was equalized when Colt Cabana came down to ringside, hoping to encourage his partner to victory. In fact, Cabana did much more than that. With the referee’s back turned, late in the match, handed Colon a roll of quarters. Colon sucker-punched Swagger with the loaded fist and pinned him for the 1-2-3.
Edwin Colon pinned Jack Swagger after hitting him with a loaded fist in 8:04. Rating: 2.50
Commercial Break
Melina (0-1) vs. Nikki Bella (0-5) This match pitted two “Vixens” from the HWL roster who were both looking for their first victory against each other. Other than something out of the ordinary, one of these two women would walk away with their first notch in the win column and a slightly better position in the up-coming 10-women tournament scheduled to start next week. Nikki Bella, a former multi-time Women’s Champion would love to get back to the top of the mountain, and tonight she showed how willing she is to do just that, with a dominating showing. Credit should be given to Melina, who fought hard during this match, but even needing to hit the Bella Buster twice, Nikki was able to get the job done.
Nikki Bella pinned Melina with the Bella Buster in 10:10. Rating: 2.50
Kazarian is seen stretching in the locker room when he is approached by Luke Gallows. Gallows says that Kazarian had a tough loss last night at Fully Loaded, but they can turn things around tonight. Kazarian stops stretching and says he’s not so sure of that but appreciates Gallows’ confidence. Gallows slaps Kazarian on the back and says it all starts with one match, tonight. They leave the locker room as the show goes to commercials…
Commercial Break
Kazarian & Luke Gallows (0-0) vs. Adam Cole & Mike Sydal (0-0) The on-going feud between Luke Gallows and Adam Cole came a little closer to being resolved tonight, as they stepped into the ring as part of opposing teams. Cole teamed up with the current holder of the Golden Opportunity briefcase, Mike Sydal, while Gallows and Kazarian rejoined forces after spending some time on the singles circuit. It was clear from the start that Cole wanted to get his hands on Gallows, who for weeks has been interfering in Cole’s matches. When they finally squared off inside the ring, Cole did not hold back his aggression, taking the fight to the big man. A number of quick tags saw a revolving door of all four men in and out of the ring, until Cole eventually put things to an end after hitting Kazarian with a stiff superkick for the 1-2-3. After the match, Cole stared a hole through Gallows, and the announcers remarked that things between them are far from over.
Adam Cole & Mike Sydal defeated Kazarian & Luke Gallows when Cole pinned Kazarian after a superkick in 12:52. Rating: 2.00
Commercial Break
Shane Hagadorn, Claudio Castagnoli, and Steve Corino make their way out to the ring without entrance music; the only sound being the roar of boos from the crowd. Hagadorn acknowledges the crowd and says that they might not like that these three men are standing in the ring, but as long as they stay in their seats, they will listen to every word that Hagadorn has to say. Hagadorn tells the crowd that in the very near future, one of the two men standing with him will be challenging for the X-Division Title. Hagadorn reminds everyone that Castagnoli is a former PCW Heavyweight Champion and knows what it takes to get to the top. He then says that Corino has loads of untapped potential and the HWL has yet to see what he’s fully capable of. Hagadorn finishes up by wanting to know if Kevin Steen is listening because either one of these men will be coming for him and it won’t be long until the X-Division Title rests on someone else’s shoulder. They three men leave the ring as the show goes to commercials…
Commercial Break
Brutus Magnus vs. The Great Khali Last night, both Magnus and Khali picked up victories at Fully Loaded. Khali walked away with a clean win over Jack Swagger, whereas Magnus’ match had some questions left unanswered. Scheduled to face Eddie Edwards, Magnus wound up squaring off with Jesse Neal after Edwards was found unconscious in the backstage area. Tonight, Khali was clearly the winner in the size and strength departments, but he received a bit of a boost when EDDIE EDWARDS came down to the ring and interjected himself into the match, distracting Magnus. This distraction allowed Khali to hit Magnus with the Gorilla Press for the 1-2-3.
After the match, Edwards grabbed a microphone and entered the ring, standing over Magnus. Edwards tells Magnus that he dodged a bullet last night, but Edwards knows that Magnus was either the one who attacked him or knows who did. Edwards says that he never backs down from a fight and challenges Magnus to a match next week on Anarchy!
The Great Khali pinned Brutus Magnus after a Gorilla Press in 11:16. Rating: 0.50 [Eddie Edwards interfered against Brutus Magnus.]
Commercial Break
Chris Hero is seen on his way to the entrance ramp when he gets stopped by Alisha Hicks. Alisha asks how either he or Alex Riley can bounce back from another close loss at the hands of the Tag Team Champions last night at Fully Loaded. Hero says things are simple: a victory will help either of them bounce back. He says that Styles and Kingston know that they have given them their toughest matches, so it will only be a matter of time before they meet them again.
Steve Corino (w/Shane Hagadorn) vs. Chris Hero Earlier tonight, Shane Hagadorn declared that either Steve Corino or Claudio Castagnoli would challenge for the X-Division Title in the near future and ultimately win the belt. Corino was first to show that Hagadorn was serious about this claim. Taking on Chris Hero, who sounded like a man with a lot to prove before this match started, Corino would need all the help from Hagadorn he could get, as Hagadorn had experience managing Hero in the past. Corino looked impressive, keeping things even with Hero through the match. A miscommunication late in the match saw Hagadorn climb onto the ring apron, only to get sent to the concrete floor after Hero reversed Corino into the ropes! Shocked and focusing on his manager, Corino walked into a Running Forearm from Hero for the 1-2-3.
Chris Hero pinned Steve Corino after the Running Forearm Smash in 9:33. Rating: 3.50
Commercial Break
An advertisement for the up-coming HWL pay-per-view, Turning Point is shown. Turning Point will be live from Grand Forks, ND on June 16th!
Non-Title Match © Kevin Steen vs. © Randy Orton Twenty-four hours after Randy Orton became a three-time Heavyweight Champion, the list of people lining up to dethrone him was already starting to fill out. Someone looking to add his name to that list was Kevin Steen, the current X-Division Champion who has had success in the past against Heavyweight Champions. He was looking to continue that success tonight, but things quickly got out of hand after the referee was knocked out. JOHN CENA came down to the ring and attacked Randy Orton. Cena and Steen started double-teaming Orton until CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI ran down to the ring and started attacking Steen. After a few moments, the referee came to, and seeing the melee taking placed, called for the bell.
[Non-Title Match]: Kevin Steen and Randy Orton battled to a double DQ in 12:23. Rating: 2.00 [John Cena interfered against Randy Orton.] [Claudio Castagnoli interfered against Kevin Steen.]
Card rating: 2.25
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Post by wickedrex1 on Apr 3, 2021 2:19:00 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy -- May 27, 2013 -- Cross Insurance Arena (Portland, ME) Commentators: Josh Daniels & Scott Michaels Attendance: 5,427 (81%)
“Hail to the King” plays as Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to Portland, Maine. Things are starting to get interesting as Turning Point gets closer. It is announced that, due to the result of last week’s main even between Kevin Steen and Randy Orton, Peter Bradshaw has signed a tag team match for tonight’s main event. Randy Orton will team up with Claudio Castagnoli to take on John Cena and Kevin Steen! They quickly sent things to ringside for the first match…
Jack Swagger (0-3) vs. Kofi Kingston (0-0) Jack Swagger found himself starting off this week’s show against another superstar making his singles debut of the new season, as he squared off against one-half of the Tag Team Champions, Kofi Kingston. Swagger was coming off a tainted loss to Edwin Colon last week and was hoping to pick up a much-needed win over the popular Kingston. Alongside AJ Styles, Kingston has proven himself to be a top tier tag team specialist, and a victory would help to prove that he could be successful on his own in the future. However, those questions would remain unanswered as MIKE SYDAL came down to ringside, carrying his Golden Opportunity briefcase. As Kingston began making a comeback late in the match, Sydal entered the ring and smashed the briefcase into the back of Kingston’s head! The referee quickly called for the bell as Sydal escaped through the ropes and up the aisle.
Kofi Kingston defeated Jack Swagger by DQ in 12:26. Rating: 2.00 [Mike Sydal interfered against Kofi Kingston.]
Commercial Break
Backstage, X-Division Champion Kevin is seen entering the arena when he is stopped by John Cena. The two men stare at each other for a tense moment. Cena says that Steen has a lot of balls for thinking he’s even close to being on the same level as Cena and Orton, and foolish for thinking he would be a threat to the Heavyweight Title. Cena says he doesn’t like Steen.
Steen smiles and adjusts the title belt over his shoulder. He tells Cena that he could care less whether or not Cena likes him. Steen says he does have a lot of balls and will say whatever he wants to, whenever he wants to say it because he is not afraid of people like Cena or Orton. He tells Cena that, as of right now, one of them is still holding a championship title and the other is clawing his way back up the ladder. Steen tells Cena that if they work like a team tonight and take care of business, then afterwards they can go back to seeing whose ruler is bigger. Steen smiles and walks away, leaving Cena fuming…
#1 Contenders’ Tournament – First Round Winter (0-0) vs. Eve Torres (0-0) Before this match-up started, the announcers discussed the bracket for the tournament as it appeared on-screen. Ten women would be competing for the chance to face Brie Bella for the Women’s Title at Turning Point. Tonight’s first round match saw the returning Eve Torres taking on the debuting Winter, who had made a name for herself in other promotions across the country but was looking to play spoiler early on in the tournament. After a back-and-forth match in which Winter got in quite a bit of offense – along with getting under the crowd’s skin – Eve was able to mount a comeback. After Winter missed an enzuigiri, Eve planted a dropkick right onto her jaw, and with a picture-perfect Handspring Standing Moonsault, Eve was able to advance to the quarterfinals.
[#1 Contenders’ Tournament – First Round]: Eve Torres pinned Winter with the Handspring Standing Moonsault in 8:20. Rating: 1.50
Commercial Break
Kaz & Luke Gallows (0-1) vs. Brutus Magnus & Matt Morgan (0-0) After acquiring another loss last week, Kaz and Luke Gallows were hoping for any sign of good fortune they could find. Unfortunately, they were unable to find that in the team of Brutus Magnus & Matt Morgan. Morgan was filling in for Rob Terry, who had been injured a couple weeks ago. That replacement did not seem to bother Magnus, as his partner was still one of the biggest men in the HWL. Utilizing a technique that other teams have used in the pass, Magnus and Morgan tried taking Gallows out of the equation, isolating the smaller Kaz. This method worked as Magnus and Gallows could be seen brawling outside the ring, while Morgan connected with the Carbon Footprint on Kaz for the 1-2-3.
Brutus Magnus & Matt Morgan defeated Kaz & Luke Gallows when Morgan pinned Kaz with the Carbon Footprint in 12:28. Rating: 3.00
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, Alisha Hicks is seen with Claudio Castagnoli, Steve Corino and Shane Hagadorn. With the possibility of Castagnoli and Corino squaring off in the ring, for a chance to face Kevin Steen for the X-Division Title in the future, Alisha asks Hagadorn if there is any tension in their group. Hagadorn shakes his head, pointing at Alisha and says he knows exactly what she is trying to do. She’s trying to cause tension between Castagnoli and Corino, and Hagadorn will not allow it. Hagadorn promises that everything is fine and that both men know they are the best options to take the X-Division Title off of Kevin Steen. Castagnoli and Corino are professionals and won’t let something like petty jealousy stand in their way of taking care of business. Hagadorn says that Corino has a match to prepare and they start to walk away, but are stopped when RANDY ORTON appears. Holding the Heavyweight Title over his shoulder, Orton thanks Castagnoli for what he did last week and says they will see each other in the ring later tonight. Orton walks off as the show goes to commercials.
Commercial Break
Edwin Colon (1-0) vs. Steve Corino (w/Shane Hagadorn) (2-3) Last week, Edwin Colon picked up his first victory with the help of Colt Cabana and a roll of quarters. He stepped into the ring with Steve Corino, who brought a very-determined Shane Hagadorn to ringside. In an interview prior to this match, Hagadorn stated that he believed either Corino or Claudio Castagnoli were the best chances to take the X-Division Title off of Kevin Steen. A win for Corino would certainly help him moving forward in that discussion; but late in the match, with Colon controlling the action, it seemed as if Hagadorn was sensing trouble for his man. Hagadorn jumped onto the apron and started screaming at Colon. Colon turned his attention away from Corino, going over and knocking Hagadorn to the concrete floor. As Colon turned around, Corino caught him with a swinging neckbreaker for the victory.
Steve Corino pinned Edwin Colon after a swinging neckbreaker in 10:08. Rating: 2.00 [Shane Hagadorn interfered against Edwin Colon.]
Commercial Break
Backstage, Leva Bates is seen walking through the hallways in street clothes, when she is stopped by Alisha Hicks, who asks for her Bates’ thoughts on facing an unknown opponent next week as part of the Women’s Title #1 Contenders Tournament. Bates simply says that her opponent could be anyone from anywhere in the world. She says that she is going to take the next week and mentally prepare as best as she can, so she can be ready to take on whoever she steps into the ring with.
The Great Khali (1-1) vs. Chris Hero (1-1) In a battle of men looking to get past the 500-mark in the rankings, this came down to whether Khali could use his size to win, or if Hero could somehow find a way to equalize Khali’s advantage to pull out a victory. Early on, Khali dominated the match, with Hero getting a few shots in here and there. Things took a turn in Hero’s favor after Khali started to argue what he thought was a slow count from the referee. With his back turned, Hero started wearing down Khali’s legs, eventually dropping him to one knee. This allowed Hero to hit a running forearm smash to the side of Khali’s head, finally knocking down the big man. Hero jumped to the second rope and connected with a senton, securing both legs for a surprising victory.
Chris Hero pinned The Great Khali after a senton in 8:03. Rating: 0.75
Commercial Break
Claudio Castagnoli & Randy Orton (0-0) vs. John Cena & Kevin Steen (0-0) There was a lot of tension brewing between the four men in tonight’s main event. Orton, by simply being the holder of the Heavyweight Title is a marked man. Cena, the former champion has his sights set on regaining the title he lost at Fully Loaded. Steen, the X-Division Champion, has been hinting at being a challenger for the Heavyweight Title sometime soon. Claudio Castagnoli has regained much of the potential he lost over the six months and has made a name for himself in the hunt for Steen’s X-Division Title. After the events that took place last week, it was a viable question whether or not a decisive winner would be named in this match.
Neither team worked especially well together throughout the match, which is a result of four singles wrestlers joining forces, but there were more flashes of teamwork between Cena and Steen. They isolated Castagnoli in their corner, wearing him down for a good part of the match. “Double C” was able to mount a small comeback, giving him enough space to make a leaping tag to Orton, who came in and cleared the ring a tremendous roar from the crowd. Orton looked poised to pounce on Cena as he re-entered the ring, but Steen snuck into the ring, after dropping Castagnoli face-first onto the ring apron and attacked Orton from behind. In a repeat of last week, Castagnoli slowly got to his feet and tried to break up the assault. The referee tried to restore order, demanding both teams back to their corners. This allowed Orton to tag in Castagnoli as the match continued. As Cena and Castagnoli circled the ring, Steen ran over to the opposing corner, pulling Orton off the apron, where the two men started to brawl, grabbing the attention of the referee. Taking advantage of this, Cena kicked Castagnoli between the legs before hitting the F-U. After throwing Orton into the ring steps, Steen backed away with his hands raised, and the referee turned his attention back to the action inside the ring. The damage had already been done and the referee counted the 1-2-3 to make Cena and Steen the winners.
John Cena & Kevin Steen defeated Claudio Castagnoli & Randy Orton when Cena pinned Castagnoli with the F-U in 13:59. Rating: 4.00
After the match, Cena and Steen celebrated their victory as the camera showed the carnage they had left in their wake. Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels thank everyone for watching, signing off for the night as “Anarchy” goes off the air.
TV Rating: 2.50
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Post by wickedrex1 on Apr 17, 2021 20:10:05 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy – June 3, 2013 – Engineers Coliseum (Tegucigalpa, Honduras) Commentators: Josh Daniels & Scott Michaels Attendance: 1,350
“Hail to the King” plays as fireworks shoot through the arena. Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to the first-ever show in Honduras where tonight, there will be two quarterfinal matches in the Women’s #1 Contenders Tournament. Also, Claudio Castagnoli and Steve Corino will square off with the winner taking on Kevin Steen for the X-Division Title at Turning Point.
THE CHAMP HAS BAD NEWS Kevin Steen makes his way to the ring with the X-Division Title over his shoulder. Inside the ring, he smiles and says that he wanted to come out and share the news with everyone himself. He says that everyone in the arena was looking forward to seeing John Cena and Randy Orton tonight, but he says they are not in the building. The crowd boos while Steen waits them out, twirling the microphone in his hand. When things quiet down, Steen says that it shouldn’t matter whether Cena or Orton are here because they’re looking at the one man that has beaten them both! Steen says that he and everyone in the building knows that he is the best wrestler on the roster…
Before he can continue, Peter Bradshaw walks on-stage. Bradshaw says that it’s true neither Cena nor Orton were able to make the trip, but since Steen is so eager to show that he did make the trip, Bradshaw might as well put him to work. Bradshaw tells Steen that he will main-eventing the show tonight, in a non-title match against Jay Briscoe! Steen smiles and leans against the ropes, while Bradshaw walks backstage, and the show goes to commercials…
Commercial Break
Women’s Number One Contenders Tournament – Quarterfinals Melina (0-2) vs. Kaitlyn (0-1) The next round of the tournament to name a challenger for Brie Bella at Turning Point started off with Melina taking on former Women’s Champion Kaitlyn, who was returning to take part in this tournament. A victory over the former champion would have been a big boost to Melina going forward in this tournament, but he eagerness eventually got the better of her. After not being able to put Kaitlyn away on the canvas, Melina resorted to choking her against the ropes. Melina released before the five-count and get into a heated exchange with the referee. This gave Kaitlyn time to recover, and when Melina turned around, Kaitlyn hit her with a Spear for the 1-2-3.
[Number One Contenders Tournament – Quarterfinals]: Kaitlyn pinned Melina after a Spear in 12:12. Rating: 1.75
Commercial Break
Returning from the break, Alisha Hicks is seen with MIKE SYDAL, the Golden Opportunity briefcase holder. She asks why Sydal decided to interfere in Kofi Kingston’s match last week, unprovoked. Sydal says that he’s been holding on to the briefcase since the start of April; and in that time, he hasn’t done anything worthy of holding the title. He’s been left in the shadows. An after-thought. Last week was his chance to remind people that he was still around, just waiting for the chance to make his move. He says a rock start like him needs to be front-and-center, the star of the show. Sydal says that last week he was giving notice to Kingston and AJ Styles that he and Adam Cole are coming after their Tag Team Titles.
Sydal gets cut of as AJ STYLES interrupts the interview. In street clothes, without the Tag Team Title with him, Styles stands face-to-face with Sydal. He asks Sydal if he really thinks he and Cole are ready for the big time. Styles says that he and Kofi have never turned down a challenge since becoming champions. If Sydal and Cole want a title match, they can have one next week. Styles wishes Sydal good luck and walks away.
Luke Gallows (1-1) vs. Adam Cole (3-4) This feud has been brewing for weeks now. As expected, Cole took umbrige with Gallows’ interference in his match, the incident that started this whole rivalry. Since then, the two have been going back and forth, trading blows and leaving each other laying throughout arenas across the world. Tonight, in Honduras, the two were finally able to lay hands on each other in a sanctioned match… or brawl. This one didn’t last long before things were taken outside the ring. Ring posts and guardrails were used in excess. And, much to the crowd’s enjoyment, the referee let these two duke it out. Cole need to resort to different offense against the bigger opponent, but after getting Gallows back in the ring, Cole started attacking the knees. After finally getting Gallows to one knee, Cole connected with a vicious roundhouse kick that got a few “oohs” from the crowd. Cole made the cover for the victory.
Adam Cole pinned Luke Gallows after a roundhouse kick in 14:39. Rating: 2.50
Commercial Break
Backstage, Alisha Hicks asks ODB how it feels to be the number one seed in the number one contenders tournament, and facing off against Eve Torres next week. ODB says it’s a good feeling having the top seed in the tournament. She says that Eve Torres had made a name for herself in the HWL, so it won’t be a match to take lightly. But, as good as having the number one seed it, it doesn’t compare with winning the Women’s Title. ODB says she has had her chances to win the title, and she would be foolish to let this chance go to waste.
Women’s Number One Contenders Tournament - Quarterfinal Beth Phoenix (0-0) vs. Leva Bates (1-2) Beth Phoenix, a former PCW Women’s Champion, made her main roster debut tonight, taking on Leva Bates for the chance to move one step closer to a title shot at Turning Point. Bates, a former Women’s Champion herself, was hoping to regain her past glory by advancing through the tournament. However, it looked like The Glamazon was too much for Bates tonight. Phoenix it the Glam Slam early on in the match for the 1-2-3.
[Women’s Number One Contenders Tournament – Quarterfinal]: Beth Phoenix pinned Leva Bates with the Glam Slam in 5:31. Rating: 1.00
Commercial Break
Backstage, SHANE HAGADORN, CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI, and STEVE CORINO are seen in their locker room. Hagadorn tells them that tonight is a very important night for both men. He says that either one of them can walk out of “this stinkhole of a city” with an X-Division Title shot. And, to make things one hundred even – and to ensure that the best man wins – Hagadorn promises that he will watch the match from backstage. He wishes both men luck, and doesn’t want any bad feelings afterwards. He sends them on their way as the shows goes back to commercials.
Commercial Break
Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon (1-3) vs. Brutus Magnus & Matt Morgan (1-0) Cabana and Colon have seen themselves taking a little slide in the rankings after their numerous unsuccessful attempts at taking the Tag Team Titles away from AJ Styles and Kofi Kingston. A win tonight would be helpful for their cause of gaining another title match in the future, but they were faced with a tough task in Magnus and Morgan. For the second week Magnus was replacing Rob Terry as Morgan’s partner. Last week, they were able to pick up a victory together, and were looking to do the same tonight. This was a long match, with both teams looking to have it won multiple times. Things spilled to the outside where all four men start brawling. The referee had a hard time getting a handle on things until Cabana and Magnus brought things back inside the ring. Cabana hit the Colt .45 in the center of the ring. On the outside, Morgan was able to slide into the ring and break up the pinfall attempt, but Colon attacked him from behind, again sending Morgan outside the ring. Cabana then hit a middle-rope elbowdrop on Magnus, and picked up the win while grabbing a handful of trunks.
Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon defeated Brutus Magnus & Matt Morgan when Cabana pinned Magnus after a second-rope elbowdrop in 21:43. Rating: 3.25
Commercial Break
An updated bracket for the Women’s Tournament is shown as it is announced that Ayako Hamada will be making her return next week. Backstage, Alisha Hicks interviews NIKKI BELLA about Hamada’s return and facing her next week. Bella says that she will be very happy to welcome Hamada back. She says there’s a lot of history between the two of them, and that Bella still remembers that it was Hamada that ended her first reign as Women’s Champion. Bella waves into the camera and walks away.
Number One Contenders Match Claudio Castagnoli (2-2) vs. Steve Corino (3-3) After weeks of wondering what – if any – damage this match would do to the relationship between Castagnoli, Corino and their manager Shane Hagadorn, it was finally time to see who would be challenging Kevin Steen for the X-Division Title at Turning Point. In a scene not seen too often, Hagadorn was not at ringside, keeping his word to not play a part in the outcome of this match. Either man would stop at nothing to pick up a victory tonight, but the struggle of taking control started to show in Castagnoli’s actions towards the end of the match. Corino used his old-school wrestling technique to get the better of his stable-mate, only to have Castagnoli’s aggressive side come out. Sensing a weak spot, Corino continued to aggravate Castagnoli, taking him off of his game plan, which allowed Corino to hit a Northern Lights Bomb for the 1-2-3.
After the match, Corino celebrated as Castagnoli rolled out of the ring. He slapped his hands against the ring apron before walking up the ramp, holding the back of his head. The show went to commercials as Corino watched on from the ring.
[Number One Contenders Match]: Steve Corino pinned Claudio Castagnoli after a Northern Lights Bomb in 18:27. Rating: 4.25
Commercial Break
A preview for the Turning Point pay-per-view is shown. Following that, a recap of Kevin Steen’s comments to start the show are shown. It is announced that Steen will now defend the X-Division Title against Steve Corino on June 16th.
Non-Title Match Jay Briscoe (5-2) vs. © Kevin Steen (3-1-1) Kevin Steen started off the show by claiming, once again, that he is the best wrestler in the HWL. He certainly has a good case, having defeated both John Cena and Randy Orton in the recent past. He has set himself up to be a contender with those two victories, but Jay Briscoe would make a great case for himself with a win tonight. Briscoe, with one of the better records in all of the company at this point, was hoping to add to that record. These two have met a lot in their past, so they both knew what to expect tonight. Briscoe tried to outlast the X-Division Champion, but Steen was able to take advantage when the referee’s back was turned. Steen connected with the Package Piledriver for the win.
[Non-Title Match]: Kevin Steen pinned Jay Briscoe with the Package Piledriver in 10:45. Rating: 3.50
TV Rating: 3.25
HWL TURNING POINT – June 16, 2013 – GRAND FORKS, ND HWL HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH: JOHN CENA vs. © RANDY ORTON X-DIVISION TITLE MATCH: STEVE CORINO VS. © KEVIN STEEN
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Post by wickedrex1 on Apr 30, 2021 3:45:09 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy – June 10, 2013 – Xcel Energy Center (St. Paul, MN) Commentators: Josh Daniels & Scott Michaels Attendance: 9,875
“Hail to the King” plays through the arena as pyrotechnics shoot through the air. The nearly 10,000 fans are on their feet as Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome the at-home audience to the final Anarchy before Turning Point this Sunday night!
It is announced that tonight, newly-named Number One Contender for the X-Division Title, Steve Corino, is going one on one with the Number One Contender for the Heavyweight Title, John Cena! And, in his last match before defending the title on Sunday night, HWL Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton will be in action against Chris Hero.
“I hear voices…” begins to play as Randy Orton walks on-stage with the HWL Heavyweight Title over his shoulder. Entering the ring, Orton grabs a microphone and paces around. After a moment Orton talks about Kevin Steen coming out, last week, claiming to be the best wrestler on the roster. Orton says he can’t deny the fact that Steen has beaten him in the past. Orton says that Steen is one hell of an athlete. He says that Steen has been on a tear as the X-Division Champion, but he just hasn’t hit the Big Time.
Orton says that just carrying around the HWL Heavyweight Title doesn’t make you “big time”. There have been plenty of men on this roster to hold the title, but Orton wouldn’t put them in the same league as himself. Orton says he is only the second person to win the Heavyweight Title three times; the other being AJ Styles, who has lowered himself to the ranks of being a great Tag Team Champion. Orton says that a number of men have tried to win the Heavyweight Title for a third time – the next in line is John Cena this Sunday night. He says that, just like the others before him, Cena will not get the job done because, just like everyone else, he’s not on the same level as Orton. Orton then says that Steen has a lot to prove before he can even be considered a challenger for the Heavyweight Title. But he promises, once the road clears – and Steen can prove himself – Orton will give him another chance to claim the mantle as best wrestler.
John Cena’s music then plays as he walks down to the ring. Standing eye-to-eye with Orton, Cena grabs the microphone from the Champion’s hand. Cena says that Orton has a lot of balls coming out here and claiming that Cena’s not on his level. Cena says he see’s Orton running his mouth but wonders if he can back it up. Orton steps back and throws the title belt to the canvas, ready to fight. Cena scoffs at Orton and says he’s not going to waste the time kicking Orton’s ass tonight, when he can do it on Sunday night when it means more. He tells Orton to “break a leg” tonight before tossing the microphone at Orton’s chest and leaving the ring.
Commercial Break
Women’s Title #1 Contenders Tournament – Quarterfinals Ayako Hamada (0-0) vs. Nikki Bella (1-5) Ayako Hamada returned to the HWL tonight, this time going by her first name, in the hopes of getting another shot at the Women’s Title in the near future. This hard-fought match between these two Vixens turned ugly after a ref bump allowed both women to get away with illegal tactics, in the name of gaining control. It was Nikki, using Hamada’s hair to smash her head into the turnbuckle that got what she wanted. As Hamad stumbled around, Nikki connected with the Bella Buster just as the referee regained his senses, for a slow by successful three-count.
[Women’s Title #1 Contenders Tournament – Quarterfinals]: Nikki Bella pinned Ayako Hamada with the Bella Buster in 11:55. Rating: 3.00
Backstage, Alisha Hicks is seen with X-Division Champion Kevin Steen. He interrupts her question and says that for once, he agrees with John Cena. He says Orton does have a lot of balls going out in front of thousands of people in the arena – and millions around the country – to say that Steen isn’t on his level. Just minutes after saying that Steen was able to beat him in the past. Steen says that he is not only on the same level as Orton, but he’s on a different level above Orton. And above Cena. And above everyone else on the roster.
Steen says there’s not a person on this roster that he can’t beat, and he’s proven it time after time. So, while Orton and Cena settle their differences this Sunday, Steen will once again toss another challenger to the wayside after he beats Steve Corino at Turning Point. Then, Steen says, the question will be where does he go from there? Smiling, Steen walks off only to get blindsided by STEVE CORINO! Corino ambushes Steen and whips him into a heavy equipment case. With Steen on the floor, Corino grabs his head and repeatedly smashes it onto the cement floor of the backstage area! Corino holds up Steen’s head, now smeared with a small amount of blood, and says that he has always tried to keep things inside the ring because he’s not a hardcore wrestler. But, on Sunday, it’s time to get his hands dirty. With that, Corino pie faces Steen, wiping blood on Steen’s shirt before walking away.
Commercial Break
Jack Swagger (0-4) vs. Colt Cabana (0-0) After weeks of struggling to pick up his first victory of the season, Swagger needed some help from items at ringside – mainly the concrete floor – to defeat Colt Cabana tonight. After a Blue Thunder Bomb onto the floor, the back of Cabana’s head was busted open. As blood ran down his neck, Swagger hit a gutwrench suplex for the 1-2-3.
Jack Swagger pinned Colt Cabana after a gutwrench suplex in 14:48. Rating: 4.25
Commercial Break
Returning from the commercials, KEVIN STEEN is seen in the trainer’s room, getting his head bandaged and wrapped.
The announcers then discuss the challenge issued by AJ Styles last week to the Golden Opportunity holder, Mike Sydal, and Adam Cole. A video clip plays showing the interaction. After the clip ends, it is announced that if Cole and Sydal can defeat Styles and Kingston tonight, they will get a Tag Team Title shot in six days at Turning Point.
Non-Title Match Adam Cole & Mike Sydal (1-0) vs. © AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston (4-1) Cole and Sydal pulled out all the stops tonight, in the hopes of earning a shot at the Tag Team Titles on Sunday night. Having only been a team for a number of weeks, they showed that they work very well together, and rocked the champions from the start of the match! The match was nearly won as Kingston slipped outside the ring and compose himself, but nearly got counted out in the process. But, after regrouping, Styles and Kingston once again looked like the team who has held the titles since last fall. They quickly regained control of the match and didn’t let it go. Styles hit Sydal with a spinal tap for the victory.
[Non-Title Match]: AJ Styles & Kofi Kingston defeated Adam Cole & Mike Sydal when Styles pinned Sydal after a spinal tap in 16:20. Rating: 4.50
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“Cult of Personality” plays as CM Punk makes his way out to the ring. Standing on the turnbuckles, he makes an “X” with his arms before screaming that he’s the best in the world. Punk grabs a microphone and paces around the ring, saying that things have been a little different since going through Three Stages of Hell at Rebellion. He says he’s been in matches since then, but he hasn’t felt the same since that night in Arizona. Punk says that even though he’s something he has gone through before – and will go through again – seeing one’s own blood flowing from your skull changes a man. He says that it took a few weeks before he felt like himself again physically; but all along, he knew in his mind that he was still the best in the world.
Punk says that he took it seriously when he wasn’t involved in Fully Loaded, but he understands it. He lost. But it took two other men to fill his spot against John Cena. Punk gives credit to Randy Orton for walking out with the Heavyweight Title. But if given a chance, Punk knows he would be standing here with the Heavyweight Title over his shoulder. He admits to falling down a few rungs on the ladder and will have to fight his way back up in order to get what everyone knows should be his. Punk says that is why he is here tonight: to start making his way back to the top of the Horizon Wrestling League.
Punk then offers up a challenge to anyone person in the locker room who thinks they have what it takes to beat The Best in the World. After a few moments, CHRIS HERO’S music begins to play. Punk is seen smirking as Hero joins him in the ring. Punk gives him the microphone and Hero says that it is no secret that he and Punk go way back. They’ve been around the same circles for a very long time now, and it is probably safe to say they’re very familiar with one another. So, Hero says it only makes sense that two indie boys would square off, after all this time, to see who the better wrestler is. And, in a show of respect, Hero extends his hand. With a mixed reaction from the crowd, Punk shakes Hero’s hand as Punk’s music begins to play.
Commercial Break
Women’s Title #1 Contenders Tournament – Quarterfinals Eve Torres (1-0) vs. ODB (2-1) Two weeks ago, Eve Torres returned to defeat the debuting Winter in the qualifying round of the tournament, earning her shot to take on the number-one seeded ODB tonight. The winner would advance to take on Kaitlyn in the semifinals at Turning Point. Eve fought hard in this match, but she wasn’t able to match the strength of ODB. The rowdy redneck connected with a Flying Thesz Press for the 1-2-3.
[Women’s Title #1 Contenders Tournament – Quarterfinals]: ODB pinned Eve Torres with the Flying Thesz Press in 13:30. Rating: 2.25
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In the back, Alisha Hicks asks KAITLYN her thoughts now that she knows her opponent next week will be the number-one seed, ODB. Kaitlyn says that it’s no secret that ODB is one of the toughest women in the HWL. Being the number-one seed, ODB as a huge target on her back. Eve didn’t get the job done tonight, so Kaitlyn feels it is her opportunity to knock ODB off the top. She says that ODB has earned the name “One Dirty Bitch”, but Kaitlyn isn’t afraid to get dirty if it’s called for.
Steve Corino (w/Shane Hagadorn) (4-3) vs. John Cena (1-4) The announcers talked about Corino’s attack on Kevin Steen earlier tonight, sending the X-Division Champion to the trainer’s room for 10-12 stitches. Tonight, Corino kept up that aggression against Cena, who’s looking a victory to propel himself up for his title match against Randy Orton on Sunday night. However, that victory would not come tonight as Shane Hagadorn interfered. The distraction allowed Corino to hit the Old School Expulsion for the huge victory.
After the match, as Corino and Hagadorn celebrated, a bandaged KEVIN STEEN slid into the ring. Steen tossed Hagadorn over the top rope before he and Corino came to blows. Steen gained control and sent Corino through the ropes. Outside the ring, Steen used the ringside area to batter Corino. With Corino laying on the ground, holding his head after being slammed into the ring steps, Steen grabbed a steel chair and proceeded to crack it over Corino’s back! Steen dropped the chair as HWL officials came to ringside. As he was escorted from the scene, Steen yelled at Corino that he’d have to do more than that on Sunday.
Steve Corino pinned John Cena with the Old School Expulsion in 5:56. Rating: 3.50
Commercial Break
A preview for Turning Point is shown. Live from Grand Forks, North Dakota on June 16th!
Non-Title Match Chris Hero (2-1) vs. © Randy Orton (3-1-1) After watching John Cena lose his match just moments before his own – thank to some outside interference – Orton knew that a victory would give him the advantage heading into Sunday night’s title defense. Chris Hero had his own motivation to pick up a victory tonight, which would put him in a great position heading into the match with CM Punk, which was just signed earlier tonight. Hero’s motivation to win was a bit better on this night, as he connected with the K.O. on Orton to pick up a huge non-title win.
[Non-Title Match]: Chris Hero pinned Randy Orton with the K.O. in 14:14. Rating: 3.00
TV rating: 1.25
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