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Post by wickedrex1 on Jun 19, 2013 22:35:05 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy December 26, 2011 Barclays Center - Brooklyn, New York Attendance: 15,931 (88%) Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to the brand new Barclays Center, in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. They wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and announce that we are just three weeks away from Brutality in Vancouver, Canada. Tonight, Nikki Bella will get her chance to win the Women’s Title as she takes on Velvet Sky. Also, in a match signed by Peter Bradshaw last week, David Otunga and a partner of his choosing, will take on the Tag Team Champions - Steve Corino and Eddie Edwards - in a non-title match. And, in the main event, Heavyweight Champion CM Punk will be in action against Brutus Magnus. STYLES RESPONDS AJ Styles’s music plays as the number one contender makes his way on-stage, flanked by Chelsea and Ric Flair, as Josh and Scott review the events of last week’s main event against Cody Rhodes. Inside the ring, Styles says that last week, 24 hours after earning the right to face CM Punk for the Heavyweight Title at Brutality, Punk stuck his nose in Styles’s business. Styles says that he had the chance to do to Cody Rhodes what he has waited months to do, but because of the actions of Punk, Styles was unable to do that. Styles says he’s not too upset about having his match end the way it did last week, because he got to see Punk’s moment of glory crash and burn on the ramp, in front of the world! Styles says that Punk will leave Vancouver, in three weeks, with a loss on his record; and that Styles will walk away with the Heavyweight Title for the fourth time. But, Styles says that, until January 15th, he and The Conglomerate will make Punk’s life a living hell; and that Punk deserves everything he has coming to him. Styles drops the microphone, and all three leave the ring, as Anarchy goes to commercials. Commercial Break NEW NUMBER ONE CONTENDERS Coming back from the break, Alisha Hicks is backstage with Evan Bourne and Kaz. Alisha says that both men should be excited about the chance to get into the ring and challenge for the Tag Team Titles at Brutality. Bourne says that he couldn’t be happier about this title shot, because it is his chance to become the only person in HWL history to hold two different title belts. Kaz says that there is obviously personal goals that he and Bourne want to accomplish from this match, and that he can’t deny that he’s happy about getting a shot at another title after coming up short two weeks ago against CM Punk. But, Kaz says that he and Bourne have busted their butts since joining together as a team, and that last week was their reward for their hard work. He says that, at Brutality, they are going to have a tough challenge on their hands, but that they fought tooth and nail to get the chance; and that Corino and Edwards have no idea what they’ve got coming. Women’s Title Match Nikki Bella vs. © Velvet SkyLast week, Nikki Bella earned the chance to challenge for the Women’s Title after winning the Vixens’ Battle Royal. It was just another challenge on the short list that Velvet has gone up against since she won back the title. But, tonight, Velvet looked to have her hands full, as Nikki came out eager to knock Velvet off her throne as champion. Velvet thought she would have some help, from the unlikeliest of choices, as DAFFNEY made her way down to ring, and interfered against Nikki. But, even with the interference, and having to deal with two opponents instead of one, Nikki was able to hold her ground, and connect with the Sitout Facebuster to pick up the victory and become the new Women’s Champion! Nikki Bella pinned Velvet Sky with the Sitout Facebuster in 0:09:18. Rating: ** ½ (Nikki Bella won the HWL Women’s Title.) [Daffney interfered against Nikki Bella.]After the match, Nikki was handed the Women’s Title as Daffney slammed her hands against the canvas, before making her way back up the ramp. Nikki celebrated in the ring as Josh and Scott wondered why Daffney was at ringside, wanting to help a women Daffney has never gotten along with. Commercial Break As Anarchy returns, the camera shows Heavyweight Champion, CM Punk, walking through the backstage area. J.D. says he’d love to hear Punk’s reasoning for getting involved in last week’s main event. Then, from behind, Matt Morgan and Rob Terry blindside Punk! Michaels says that they are just starting where they left off last week, while J.D. calls them despicable. Morgan and Terry throw Punk into a table covered with equipment, before tossing the Heavyweight Title into the wreckage. Morgan tells Punk that his beating was courtesy of the next Heavyweight Champion, AJ Styles. Returning to ringside, J.D. says that he can’t believe what he just witnessed, as the Heavyweight Champion became a victim of some sadistic plan by The Conglomerate. Michaels says that it’s no secret that Styles and Flair will stop at nothing to bring the Heavyweight Title back to their stable. He says that Punk has started a war with a group of people, and he should expect for The Conglomerate to not take it lightly. Natalya vs. Brie BellaDuring her time in the HWL, Natalya has guaranteed herself a spot in the record books with the longest Women’s Title reign in history. And, having held the title for as long as she did, over time she had stepped into the ring with ever Vixen that graced the roster. But, last week, Natalya took her elimination from the battle royal very seriously, and was reported to be ecstatic when Peter Bradshaw announced that she would face Brie Bella tonight. Brie Bella was hoping to come out and pick up a victory, just like her sister did to start off the show, but Natalya was more than ready to make Brie pay for costing her a shot at the Women’s Title at Brutality. Brie held her own, in this quick match, was no match for the former Champion. Natalya ducked a clothesline attempt and locked on a crucifix to pick up the victory. Natalya pinned Brie Bella after a crucifix in 0:04:43. Rating: * ¾FEELING CONFIDENT After the match, Alisha Hicks is shown backstage, with the HWL Tag Team Champions. Eddie Edwards, circled by Shane Hagadorn and Steve Corino, reminds everyone that he defeated Rami Sebei in the center of the ring last week. Alisha says that Edwards did have help from Adam Cole, who came down and attacked Sebei, but Edwards says that she should shut her mouth and stick to doing what she gets paid to do: hold a microphone and look pretty. Edwards says that Cole has his own issues with Sebei, but that Cole had nothing to do with Edwards making the X-Division Champion tap out in the center of the ring. He says that, with his victory, he should be the top choice to challenge for the title, no matter who has it after Brutality. Corino tells Edwards to not get ahead of himself, and that Edwards’ focus, for now, is keeping the Tag Team Titles. They walk away as Anarchy goes to commercials. Commercial Break REMATCH CHALLENGE Coming back from the break, Adam Cole makes his way out to the ring, and says that he is going to make his message short and sweet. He says that his actions last week should have been a clear enough message to Rami Sebei; but if they weren’t, Cole says that he is out here tonight to use his rematch clause, and challenge Sebei for the X-Division Title at Brutality. Cole says that Sebei’s victory was a fluke, and that Cole will win his title back - by any means necessary. MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT In his office, Peter Bradshaw says that earlier tonight, the world witnessed a heinous attack on the HWL Heavyweight Champion, CM Punk; and that after being treated by the medical staff, Bradshaw reports that Punk will not be able to compete in tonight’s main event against Brutus Magnus. Bradshaw says that Punk’s status will be monitored week by week, and that as of now, Punk’s title defense against AJ Styles is still scheduled to take place at Brutality. Commercial Break As Anarchy returns, a replay of the confrontation between David Otunga and Shane Hagadorn is shown, as Daniels and Michaels announced that, due to the injuries suffered as a result of that attack, Otunga would not be able to take part in the scheduled tag team match tonight. But, Otunga did have a message for Hagadorn and the Tag Team Champions. The video begins with Otunga sitting in his house, in Hollywood, California. His ribs are bandaged, and his face is swollen from the attack last week. Otunga says that Hagadorn, Corino and Edwards should feel “pretty damn happy” with themselves, because they’ve put Otunga out of action - at least for this week. He reminds them that it was easy to get to Hagadorn once, and that it’d be easy to do it again. Otunga says that he is not finished with the three of them, and that tonight, the world will be introduced to his new tag team partner: someone who knows a thing or two about winning gold, with a willingness to stop at nothing in order to get it. Otunga says that he can’t wait to get his hands on Corino and Edwards again; and that the time will be here before they know it. Non Title Match © Steve Corino/Eddie Edwards (w/Shane Hagadorn) vs. Colt Cabana/Santino MarellaThe Tag Team Champions were introduced first tonight, as the crowd in Brooklyn anticipated who would come out as David Otunga’s new partner. Daniels and Michaels reported that Colt Cabana would be taking his place in this match, and when Santino Marella’s music began to play, the crowd went crazy. The three-time PCW Heavyweight Champion made his way down to the ring, and the question was, How would these two fare together as a team, going up against a cohesive unit like Edwards and Corino? Cabana and Marella were able to hold their own for a time. Cabana showed a unique strength, by hitting three power bombs in succession on Edwards, but was only able to get a two-count. That would prove to be the closest Cabana and Marella came to picking up the win, as Hagadorn got involved in the match. With Edwards and Cabana in the ring, Hagadorn came over and grabbed the boot of Marella - keeping him from breaking up the Achilles Lock - eventually leading to Cabana tapping out to end the match. [Non-Title Match]: Steve Corino & Eddie Edwads defeated Colt Cabana & Santino Marella when E. Edwards made Cabana submit to the Achilles Lock in 0:09:28. Rating: **** ¼After the match, Steve Corino ran across the ring and blindsided Marella with a clothesline, sending him crashing down to the concrete. At the order of Hagadorn, Corino and Edwards assaulted Marella. They left Marella laying on the concrete, as they made their way up the ramps, while Cabana tried to get to his feet inside the ring. J.D. said that they champs should be ashamed of themselves. Michaels said that they were just trying to send a message to Marella and Otunga. J.D. said that Marella definitely got that message, but that it’s just fueling the fire inside Otunga. Commercial Break Once again, Peter Bradshaw is shown in his office, as Anarchy returns from commercials. Bradshaw announces that, due to the events earlier tonight, he has scheduled a tag team match for next week. In this match, The Bella Twins will face the team of Natalya and Daffney. And, to make things interesting, Bradshaw says that the special referee for the match will be former Women’s Champion, Velvet Sky. As soon as Bradshaw is finished with his announcement, AJ Styles appears in his office, with an ear-to-ear grin on his face. Bradshaw wants to know what Styles wants. Styles says that, since CM Punk is unable to compete tonight - and because Brutus Magnus still needs an opponent - he will take Punk’s spot in the main event. Styles reminds Bradshaw that his match last week again Cody Rhodes was a no-contest. Bradshaw reluctantly says that Styles has a point, and agrees to let Styles fill in for Punk tonight. Alex Shelley vs. Adam ColeLast week, Adam Cole made a bold statement to new X-Division Champion, Rami Sebei. Cole attacked Sebei after his match against Eddie Edwards, and demanded his rematch. While waiting for an answer from the champ, Cole stepped into the ring with Alex Shelley tonight. Shelley and Cole know each other pretty well from their short feud over the X-Division Title when Cole still held the belt, and their knowledge of each other was on display tonight. For nearly 30 minutes, both Cole and Shelley were able to keep each other from taking a firm hold of the match, reversing each others’ moves, and seeing what the other would do before it was done. Shelley did take advantage in the match while outside the ring, after whipping Cole shoulder-first into the ring steps. Cole soon fell victim to the Sliced Bread #2, but was close enough to the ropes to break the count. Cole soon fought back into the match, and as Shelley attempted a senton from the second rope, Cole lifted his knees, catching Shelley in the small of the back! That was the tide that turned the match, because soon afterward, Cole connected with the Panama Sunrise to pick up the 1-2-3. Adam Cole pinned Alex Shelley with the Panama Sunrise in 0:27:34. Rating: **** ¾Cole lays on the canvas, and is announced the winner, as RAMI SEBEI’S music begins to play. Sebei makes his way down to the ring, and stand over Cole. Sebei says that he’s not going to lay a finger on Cole because he’s above repeating Cole’s actions. Sebei says that Cole will get his rematch at Brutality; and Sebei says, to prove that he is a better champion than Cole, he will allow Cole to choose the stipulation for their match. Sebei drops the microphone and leaves the ring, as J.D. says he thinks Sebei could be setting himself up for failure on January 15th. Commercial Break Anarchy returns as an add for the upcoming pay-per-view event, Brutality, is shown. J.D. and Michaels give a rundown of the matches signed for the event. Brutality will take place on January 15th, live from the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Brutus Magnus vs. AJ Styles (w/Chelsea & Ric Flair)Brutus Magnus was set to step into the ring with the Heavyweight Champion, CM Punk tonight, but due to the heinous attack by The Conglomerate - and the selfish, quick thinking of the number one contender, AJ Styles headlined his second straight Anarchy. With Punk incapacitated for the night, Styles was able to put on a match without fear of interference on Magnus’s behalf. However, it was Flair’s interference that helped allow Styles to take over the match after Magnus came out looking very impressive from the beginning. A surprising thing about this match was that Styles never attempted the Styles Clash. J.D. and Scott Michaels made a note of that fact, saying that it appeared as if Styles was wanting to send a message to Punk - as if that message hadn’t already been sent. Brutus kept fighting strong, but as he attempted an elbow off the top rope, Flair jumped onto the apron, causing Magnus to hang himself on the turnbuckle. This gave Styles the chance to hit a hurancarana off the top rope for the 1-2-3! AJ Styles pinned Brutus Magnus after a hurrancarana off the top rope in 0:11:27. Rating: *** ¾ [Ric Flair interfered against Brutus Magnus.]After the match, Styles leaves the ring and celebrates his victory by shaking hands with Flair and hugging Chelsea, as the crowd roars with boos. J.D. and Michaels thank everyone for watching as Anarchy goes of the air. Card Rating: *** ¾ HWL Brutality PPV - 01/15/12 - Vancouver, British ColumbiaHeavyweight Title Match: AJ Styles vs. (c) CM Punk X-Division Title Match (of Adam Cole's choosing): Adam Cole vs. (c) Rami Sebei Tag Team Title Match: Evan Bourne/Kaz vs. (c) Steve Corino/Eddie Edwards
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Post by cardsflyinhigh on Jun 21, 2013 1:25:57 GMT -5
Wonder if Punk is going to have no choice but to team up with Angle and Maldonado. Might be their only chance against the Conglomerate.
Nice to see Magnus get some rub in the main event. Not that he had much of a chance at winning, but just being in matches like that only increase his status.
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Post by wickedrex1 on Jul 21, 2013 17:25:16 GMT -5
Well, I figured after a month, I should try to post another show, just so everyone knew I was still working on this circuit. I'll seriously try to post sooner in the future.
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Post by wickedrex1 on Jul 21, 2013 17:34:50 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy January 2, 2012 Resch Center - Green Bay, Wisconsin Attendance: 7,956 (78%) FEELING GOOD The show starts off as AJ Styles, Chelsea and Ric Flair make their way down to the ring. Josh and Scott mention that AJ seems to be in a good mood after what The Conglomerate did to CM Punk last week. AJ says that things have been quiet in the HWL locker room for the past week, because a certain Heavyweight Champion hasn’t been heard from since last Monday. AJ wonders if Punk is afraid to show his face around the boys, because of what they’d say behind his back, or even to his face. AJ says that he can only imagine how embarrassed Punk is, because now it’s going to be hard for anyone to take him seriously as the Heavyweight Champion. But, AJ says that won’t be a problem in two weeks, when he takes back the title that should still be his. AJ is interrupted as the titantron flickers on, to show CM PUNK standing backstage, outside the locker room of The Conglomerate, with a baseball bat. The crowd cheers as Punk tells AJ that his little games last week were like an awakening. Punk says that it was good to see that AJ still had the mentality to get other people to do his job for him; just like Flair did when he ran The Four Horsemen. Punk says that it’s OK for AJ to get his satisfaction that way. But, that’s what makes them different. Punk then bursts into The Conglomerate locker room, and attacks ROB TERRY with the baseball bat, hitting him in the back of the leg. Punk continues to crack the bat over Terry’s back and legs, before throwing the back down and turning to the camera. Punk says that there’s going to be a new game played tonight, and that’s there’s only one rule. Punk says that AJ better “hope to God” that he finds Punk, before Punk finds him. Punk walks out of the locker room, as AJ, Chelsea, and Flair leave the ring and run up the ramp towards the backstage area. Commercial Break NEWFOUND PARTNERSHIP Returning from commercials, Alisha Hicks is with SANTINO MARELLA. She asks Santino about his decision to make the jump to the main roster. Santino says he was glad to get the opportunity to come up to the main roster. After becoming a three-time PCW Heavyweight Champion, Santino wanted to show what he could do to a whole new audience, and it would allow him to work with a new group of athletes. But, Santino says that another factor was his respect for David Otunga. Santino says that, after watching what happened at Caged Rage, and knowing that Otunga was out on his own, Santino wanted to offer his help. But, he says that all changed, last week, when Eddie Edwards and Steve Corino attacked him. Now, Santino says that he will stop at nothing to make sure he - and Otunga - get their revenge on the Tag Team Champions. Jeff Hardy vs. Martin MaldonadoMartin Maldonado returned to action tonight, for the first time after his brutal contest with Cody Rhodes at Caged Rage. Maldonado finds himself now, in the middle of a feud that is just now beginning to gain steam, with The Conglomerate. In just two weeks, Maldonado and Kurt Angle will face Matt Morgan and Rob Terry in what should be a very physical match. But tonight, Maldonado had to deal with the speed of Jeff Hardy. Maldonado started off the match well, but soon fell victim to that speed - and the usage of chairs that the referee allowed by Hardy. Hardy was able to pick up a few near-falls, each time, believing he had that match won. But, every time Hardy chose to argue with the official one too many times, it allowed Maldonado to get back to his feet, and gain control after a vicious shoulder block. Maldonado connected with the Gringo Killa to pick up the victory. Martin Maldonado pinned Jeff Hardy with the Gringo Killa in 0:08:03. Rating: *** ¼RIVALRY RENEWED Backstage, VELVET SKY confronts DAFFNEY, and demands to know what “The Demonic Princess” was thinking, interfering in Velvet’s match last week. Velvet says, if it weren’t for Daffney, she’d still be Women’s Champion. Daffney says it’s too bad that Velvet wasn’t able to retain the belt, because all Daffney was trying to do was make sure that’s what happened. Daffney says that she didn’t want to see Nikki Bella win the title, because she wanted to be the one that beat Velvet for it. Daffney laughs, and walks away, as Velvet stands, fuming at the news. Commercial Break THE CHAMP RESPONDS Backstage, Alisha Hicks asks X-Division Champion, Rami Sebei, to respond to the comments made by Eddie Edwards last week. Sebei says that whether or not Adam Cole had anything to do with the match two weeks ago, it doesn’t change the fact that Sebei has to wake up every day and admit that he tapped out to Edwards. Sebei says that Edwards has every right to feel like challenging for the X-Division Title; but that he should heed his partner’s warning and focus on making sure he can keep his own title at Brutality. The interview stops as ADAM COLE walks into the scene, getting between Alisha and Rami. Cole tells Sebei that, even before he starts thinking about Eddie Edwards, he needs to think of a way to survive their “Last Man Standing Match” at Brutality. Cole slaps Sebei, before walking away. Alisha tries to get a comment, but all Sebei says is “Enough”, before walking away, himself. Natalya & Daffney vs. The Bella TwinsFor the past couple weeks, Natalya and Daffney have seemingly formed an unusual alliance, setting their sights on Nikki and Brie Bella. Both Natalya and Daffney blame the Bellas for costing them the chance to challenge for the Women’s Title - in which Nikki Bella inherently won. Since then, Natalya and Daffney have set out to get even with the twins. Tonight, they all squared off in this tag team match, where Natalya and Daffney gained control early on. But the twins hung in, and surprised Natalya and Daffney with their offense. Brie nearly made Daffney pass out in a sleeper hold, but the end of the match came when Nikki scored the pinfall after hitting Natalya with spinning head scissors. The Bella Twins (Brie & Nikki) defeated Natalya & Daffney when Nikki pinned Natalya after spinning head scissors in 0:10:50. Rating: ** ¼After the match, the twins rolled out of the ring, where Nikki grabbed her Women’s Title, before making their way up the ramp. Inside the ring, Daffney stared at them, pulling at her hair, as Natalya slapped the canvas before getting to her feet. Commercial Break CHALLENGE ACCEPTED Coming back from the break, MATT MORGAN makes his way down to the ring, as Josh and Scott make note that Rob Terry is not with him, thanks to the attack by CM Punk earlier in the evening. In the ring, Morgan says that for months, he has had to hear about Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado wanting to take over the HWL. Morgan said that it was an absolute pleasure to see Kurt Angle lose his chance at the Heavyweight Title at Caged Rage. Morgan says that he and “Big Rob” heard Angle’s challenge for Brutality, and Morgan - speaking of both of them - accepts the challenge, saying that they will gladly put Angle and Maldonado back into their place. Kurt Angle’s music begins to play, as Maldonado drops the microphone and prepares for a fight. Out from the crowd, CM PUNK jumps the guardrail, and slides into to the ring. He runs and takes out the back of Morgan’s left leg. Punk gets back to his feet and stomps Morgan’s upper body and head, before leaving back through the crowd. In the ring, Morgan holds his leg in pain, as Anarchy goes to commercials. Commercial Break Colt Cabana & Yoshi Tatsu vs. Evan Bourne & KazTwo weeks ago, during the tag team Four Corners Match, to determine the new number one contenders, these two teams were the last ones remaining; and it was obvious that bad blood remained between Tatsu and Kaz. Tonight, in a rematch of sorts, Tatsu and Cabana were looking to avenge their elimination loss, and put a black mark on Bourne and Kaz’s record as they head into Brutality. It looked as if that was going to be the case mid-way through the match, when Tatsu locked in a reverse chinlock to his former teammate, Kaz, in the center of the ring. Kaz appeared to be seconds away from passing out, but was able to gain a second burst of energy, breaking the hold and fighting back. Making the “hot tag”, Bourne cleared the ring as the crowd went crazy! Tatsu re-entered the ring and quickly tagged in Cabana; and he and Bourne went back and forth, before Bourne connected with a dropkick. Kaz, resting on the apron, pleaded to get back into the ring; and after Bourne tagged him in, Kaz knocked Tatsu off the apron, before connecting with a leg lariat on Cabana to pick up the 1-2-3. Evan Bourne & Kaz defeated Colt Cabana & Yoshi Tatsu when Kaz pinned Cabana after a leg lariat in 0:10:05. Rating: *** ¼After the match, Kaz and Bourne left the ring as, at ringside, Tatsu slammed his hands against the apron in frustration. Josh said that it was another big victory for the number one contenders, while Scott said that it appeared Yoshi Tatsu wanted nothing more than to get a victory over his former friend and teammate. THE SEARCH CONTINUES Backstage, AJ Styles, Ric Flair, and Chelsea are seen standing in front of The Conglomerate locker room. Styles says that they have been searching all over the arena, and have yet to find CM Punk, before advising that he and Flair split up, and that Chelsea stay in the locker room for her own good. Flair says that Punk won’t make it out of Green Bay, and he sure as hell won’t make it to Vancouver, if Flair has anything to do with it. They split up, as Chelsea walks into the locker room, and Anarchy goes to commercials. Commercial Break MATCH ANNOUNCEMENT From his office, in the back of the arena, Peter Bradshaw announces that, next week, there will be a six-man tag match on Anarchy. The match will between the teams of Kaz, Evan Bourne and Rami Sebei, and the team of Steve Corino, Eddie Edwards, and Adam Cole. Non-Title Match Santino Marella vs. © Rami SebeiIn just his second week on the HWL roster, Santino Marella made his singles debut in this non-title match against Rami Sebei. Leading into this match, Sebei had quite the night, as he was attacked by Adam Cole - who then announced the stipulation or their match at Brutality. So, Sebei came into this match at less than 100 percent, and hoping that was the most her had to concern himself with. But things quickly escalated as STEVE CORINO and EDDIE EDWARDS made their way down to ringside. And, in a shocking turn of events, the Tag Team Champions didn’t focus their attention on either Sebei or Marella, but rather attacked both of them during the match! Having to deal with two men on the outside of the ring - yet let themselves as opponents - Marella and Sebei did everything they could to put on their match; but the referee, who had been trying to restore order throughout, had seen enough and called for the bell. [Non-Title Match]: Santino Marella and Rami Sebei battled to a double disqualification in 0:08:42. Rating: *** ½After the match, all four men brawled with each other inside the ring as the crowd went crazy! The timekeeper repeatedly rang the bell, as HWL officials rushed down to ringside. The brawling continued until Marella clotheslined Corino over the top rope; and Edwards got free from Sebei and rolled under the ropes. The Tag Team Champions made their way up the ramp, being booed by the crowd with every step. Inside the ring, Marella and Sebei looked at each other as the camera cuts to the backstage area. THREE DOWN, ONE TO GO Ric Flair is seen, creeping through the hallway, in his search for CM Punk. Flairs pays no attention to the people staring and pointing after him, as he makes his way down the corridor. From behind him, Flairs hears someone calling his name, “Ric”. Flairs waves the voice off, as he comes to the end of the hallway - a dead end surrounded by various equipment cases. “Ric.” Flair demands that the voice “shut up”, and he turns around to find CM PUNK staring him in the face! Punk attacks Flair, pushing him into the concrete wall and landing a number of rights to “The Nature Boy’s” jaw. Flair tries to fight back, but Punk whips him into an equipment case. Punk grabs Flair and slams his head into a storage door, before opening the door and shoving Flair inside. Punk pulls an equipment case in front of the door as the crowd goes crazy. Punk smirks and tells Flair that he’ll send for “the old man” when his business is settled. Punk walks away as Scott exclaims that AJ Styles has no one else to protect him. Scott Michaels says implores Styles to forego the main event, and just leave the building. Commercial Break Randy Orton vs. AJ StylesAfter a night of watching his Conglomerate mates get taken out, one by one, by Heavyweight Champion, CM Punk, AJ Styles made his way to the ring alone for the main event. Styles stepped into the ring with “The Viper”, who would have loved to have made up for his showing against Punk a few weeks ago. Orton’s willingness to stop at nothing - mixed with Styles’ continual looking over his shoulder - gave Orton the chance to make up for that showing. Orton gave this match everything he had, but Styles showed that he could hold his own, even with no one at ringside to watch his back. Orton was able to get in some offense, outside the ring, but even with the use of the ring apron and guardrail, he wasn’t able to put Styles down. The end of the match saw Styles connect with the Styles Clash, only to get a two-count as Orton laid his foot on the ropes. Quickly back to his feet, Styles connected with a stiff elbow to Orton’s face; and while grabbing Orton’s tights, Styles was awarded the 1-2-3. AJ Styles pinned Randy Orton after a back elbow in 0:15:04. Rating: **** ¼After the match, Styles celebrated his victory inside the ring, while Josh and Scott agreed that this victory would be a huge boost for Styles heading into Brutality. Suddenly, CM Punk’s music began to play, as the crowd went crazy! Styles turned towards the stage, only to stare at nothing, as Punk was nowhere to be found. Moments passed by, as the music continued, until Punk jumped the guardrail, and slid into the ring, stalking Styles. As Styled turned around, Punk lifted him onto his shoulders, before connecting with the G.T.S. Punk called for a microphone, and said that all night long, he has proven what can happen with a “true champion” takes care of his business, by himself. Punk says that he would find a way to get to Styles, and that at Brutality, he will remind everyone why he is “The Best in the World”. Punk then left the ring, as Anarchy goes off the air. Card rating: *** ¾ HWL Brutality PPV - 01/15/12 - Vancouver, British ColumbiaHeavyweight Title Match: AJ Styles vs. (c) CM Punk Last Man Standing X-Division Title Match: Adam Cole vs. (c) Rami Sebei Tag Team Title Match: Kaz/Evan Bourne vs. (c) Eddie Edwards/Steve Corino Rob Terry/Matt Morgan vs. Kurt Angle/Martin Maldonado
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Post by wickedrex1 on Sept 12, 2013 18:32:30 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy January 9, 2012 CenturyLink Center Omaha - Omaha, NE Attendance: (9,408) 64% LEADING THE CHARGE The show begins as AJ Styles leads The Conglomerate down to ringside. Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels talk about what must be going through AJ’s mind after what happened last week. Inside the ring, Ric Flair, Chelsea, Matt Morgan and Rob Terry stand along the ropes as AJ stands in the center of the ring with a microphone. He says that he came out for two reasons tonight. First, to admit that last Monday night was one of the worst days of his career. Watching the people in the ring get attacked, simply because they are associated with him, Styles says, made him sick to his stomach. Styles says that somehow, CM Punk was able to outsmart everyone in the ring; and for that reason, maybe he should Heavyweight Champion. But, the second reason he came out tonight, is to tell his “friends”, and everyone in the arena, that it will never happen again. Styles says that they have all worked “too damn hard” to let the last image of them be at CM Punk’s feet. Tonight, Styles says, he wants to let everyone know that he is ready for the fight that he knows will come this Sunday night at Brutality. And, he knows that Matt Morgan and Rob Terry are ready for their match against “those lying bastards”, Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado. Styles says that he has confidence in Morgan and Terry, and that sooner - rather than later - The Conglomerate will hold the Heavyweight and Tag Team Titles. And, when that day comes, he says, they will take control of the Horizon Wrestling League. As the group leaves the ring, Josh says that he wasn’t expecting that side of AJ tonight; and that he seems a little more “subdued” then Josh would’ve thought after last week. Scott says that AJ might seem that way, but there has to be something brewing on the inside, that AJ’s not ready to reveal just yet. They then go over the matches tonight, including the main event: a non-title match between Matt Morgan and the Heavyweight Champion, CM Punk. Commercial BreakTRUST ISSUES Backstage, SANTINO MARELLA is seen walking through the arena, when he is confronted by DAVID OTUNGA. Otunga, visibly limping from his injuries at Caged Rage, says that he didn’t see Marella’s match last week, but has heard that he and Sebei fought off Steve Corino and Eddie Edwards. Before Marella can speaks, Otunga tells him that he’s been screwed over before by someone who claimed to be Otunga’s friend; and that he won’t let it happen again. Otunga turns and walks away as Marella stares, shaking his head. Colt Cabana vs. AJ Styles (w/Chelsea & Ric Flair)After the break, Colt Cabana is standing in the ring, when AJ Styles is announced, getting a mixed reaction from the crowd. Josh Daniels wonders what Styles has on his mind as he makes his way to the ring; and Scott Michaels says that Styles probably wants to set the example for the other members of The Conglomerate. “What better way to do that then in the ring?” The fans were treated to a great opening match-up as Cabana did not seem fazed at all by having to face the current number one contender for the Heavyweight Title. Cabana came out strong, and managed a number of near-falls throughout the match. Styles worked his way back into the match, connecting with a power bomb, but only getting a two-count. Both men fought for control of the match, until Styles whipped Cabana over the top rope. While Styles was taunting the crowd, RIC FLAIR went around the ring and laid out Cabana as he was getting back to his feet! Styles slid out of the ring and whipped Cabana into the ring steps, before working over Cabana’s ribs. Back inside the ring, Styles attempted the Styles Clash, only to have Cabana slip out of the move. Styles was quick to connect with a devastating clothesline before hitting a gut buster in the center of the ring. Styles made the cover for the 1-2-3. AJ Styles pinned Colt Cabana after a gut buster in 0:10:04. Rating: *** ½After the match, Styles, Flair and Chelsea celebrate in the ring, as the crowd rains boos upon them. CM Punk is shown watching the events on a backstage monitor, and Josh Daniels asks what must be going through Punk’s mind after what Styles had to say earlier tonight. Punk walks away from the monitor as Anarchy goes to commercials. Commercial Break NEW MATCH ADDED THE BELLA TWINS are seen backstage, talking to each other, when from behind, they are attacked by NATALYA and DAFFNEY. Natalya and Daffney work over Brie Bella, throwing her into the women’s bathroom, before turning their attention on the Women’s Champion. They go to work on Nikki, landing a number of kicks to her midsection. Natalya grabs her by the hair, pulling her to her feet, as Daffney grabs the Women’s Title and gets ready to smash it over Nikki’s face. But, before she can, PETER BRADSHAW grabs her arms - causing Daffney to turn and stare at the HWL owner. Bradshaw says that he will not tolerate the behavior being shown right now, by the women he’s hired to represent his company. Bradshaw says that, if they want to settle their differences, then they can do it in the ring at Brutality. Bradshaw says that there will be a Fatal Four-Way Match for the chance to face Nikki Bella - or Velvet Sky - at next month’s PPV. Bradshaw says Natalya, Daffney and Brie Bella will compete; and so will Hamada. Bradshaw walks away as Daffney looks on, with fury in her eyes; Natalya tosses Nikki to the ground before walking away. Hamada vs. Velvet SkyJosh Daniels and Scott Michaels talk about the situation that’s erupting between The Bella Twins and Natalya and Daffney. Josh says that Nikki Bella seems to have a full plate, dealing with those two, and knowing that in six days, Velvet Sky will be wanting to regain the Women’s Title. Scott Michaels says that Velvet has history on her side, because she walked out of the Brutality pay-per-view with the title last year. Velvet Sky came out tonight, hoping to get a win under her belt before heading into Vancouver to challenge for the Women’s Title. Hamada came into this match, wanting to continue the success that she has seen since her short rivalry with Daffney late last year. It was evident from the beginning of the match that Hamada was the one who wanted to make the statement, as she came out and didn’t allow Velvet a bit of offense for a majority of the match. Velvet struggled to get back into the match, and was only able to make a significant impact after attacking the referee. She then attacked Hamada from behind, and went for the Beauty Mark, only to have it reversed into a roll-up, for a near fall. Hamada was quick to grab Velvet, and connect with the Hamada Driver, for the 1-2-3. Hamada pinned Velvet Sky with the Hamada Driver in 0:08:06. Rating: *** ¾Commercial Break THE CHAMPS HAVE A MESSAGE The Tag Team Champions, STEVE CORINO and EDDIE EDWARDS make their way down to the ring, along with Shane Hagadorn, as Anarchy returns. Corino says that throughout the history of the wrestling business, men have stood inside the ring and claimed that they were going to reign supreme over their companies - if not the business as a whole. He says that only a few - a very small number - have been able to accomplish that feat; and they are the Hulk Hogans; the Randy Savages; the Ric Flairs. He says that those men will be remembered way past their final days; and that’s what everyone hopes for… except for Edwards and himself. Edwards says that neither he nor Corino want to come out and claim that they are going to rule the industry as a whole. No, rather, they are coming out to claim that they fully intend to rule the HWL Tag Team Division for a very, very long time. Edwards says that he and Corino have been unstoppable as a team; and minus a couple blemishes on their record, they have been the most dominant team this company has seen. That’s why they’re the Tag Team Champions. He says that they were great on their own, but they became greater - and stronger - when Shane Hagadorn shocked the world and joined their cause. Hagadorn grabs the mic and says that no one saw what was coming at Caged Rage, but everyone can see what the future of tag team wrestling looks like in the HWL. He says, this Sunday at Brutality, some half-assed, makeshift team - Evan Bourne and Kaz - will have absolutely not chance of walking away with the Tag Team Titles. He says they’re not good enough. He calls Corino and Edwards “major league”, whereas Bourne and Kaz are “barely single-A”. Hagadorn then says that, when Corino and Edwards are through with the “tee-ballers”, if David Otunga ever recovers for the beating he took, that all three of them would be waiting to meet him and Santino Marella in the middle of the ring. Hagadorn throws down the microphone and goes through the ropes, as Josh Daniels hypes the up-coming six-man tag match. Commercial Break Six Man Tag Match Kaz/Evan Bourne/© Rami Sebei vs. © Steve Corino/Eddie Edwards/Adam Cole (w/Shane Hagadorn)Returning from the break, Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels discuss the on-going rivalry between Adam Cole and Rami Sebei; and how the members of the Tag Team Title Match this Sunday night got involved last week, as a video of the event is played. Because of the recent events between these six man, Daniels and Michaels speculated that things were going to get out of hand quickly, once the bell rang. But, much to the surprise of the commentators and the crowd, all six men appeared to focused on making sure their respective team picked up the victory tonight. Adam Cole and Rami Sebei did not see much action against each other in this match, Edwards and Corino spent much of the match inside the ring. Kaz and Bourne evened things up, by subduing the offense from the Tag Team Champions. The end of the match saw Corino drive Bourne’s head into the canvas with a DDT for the 1-2-3. Eddie Edwards, Steve Corino & Adam Cole defeated Kaz, Evan Bourne & Rami Sebei when S. Corino pinned E. Bourne after a DDT in 0:13:11. Rating: ***Commercial Break SHRINKING RESOLVE MATT MORGAN and ROB TERRY are seen chatting in the hallway, as RIC FLAIR appears. Flair wants to know if they have AJ’s back. Big Rob says that he does have AJ’s back, and that should be pretty plain. Morgan says that he and AJ don’t always get along, but that he has proven he’s had - and will have - AJ’s back. But, he says, that he and Big Rob have their own things to deal with, too. Flair says that he knows they will take care of Angle and Maldonado this Sunday; but says that everyone needs to make sure AJ is in the right frame of mind to win back the Heavyweight Title. Flair walks away, as the camera goes to the ring. Brutus Magnus vs. Luke GallowsBoth of these men have been quiet recently, inside the ring, and tonight they were given the opportunity to shake off any ring rust they might have. This was a back and forth match, and both men took advantage of the ringside area to wear down the other. But, in the end, Magnus was able to hit the Tormentum for the 1-2-3. Brutus Magnus pinned Luke Gallows with the Tormentum in 0:10:31. Rating: **Commercial Break Non-Title Match Matt Morgan (w/Chelsea & Ric Flair) vs. © CM PunkIt has been some time since there two men have stepped into the ring to face each other. The last time, of notable reference, was during the very beginnings of the original HWL; and Matt Morgan was Heavyweight Champion. Tonight, the belt was on the other side of the ring, but from the onset, it appeared that Morgan came into this match with a champion’s mentality. Not to mention that Morgan had the pressure of The Conglomerate on his shoulders, but it handled it well, as he locked in a bear hug early on in the match. It was clear that Morgan was going to focus on the champ’s back, taking away Punk’s chances of hitting the G.T.S. The match went outside the ring, where Morgan did more damage to Punk’s back - ramming him against the ring apron, and throwing him against the steel steps. Back inside the ring, Morgan worked over Punk’s back, using a number of mat moves to wear down Punk’s lower half. It was obvious that Morgan had no intention to pin Punk, but rather, to wear him down before Sunday’s title defense. Finally, Morgan went for a power slam, but Punk was able to get his shoulder off the canvas before the three-count. Morgan then walked around the ring taunting the crowd, telling them to look at their champion. By now, Punk had gotten to his feet, and as Morgan turned around, hit Morgan with a spear in the center of the ring. With what strength Punk had left in him, he fought his way back into the match, but it was clear that the damage done to his back was effecting him. Punk used a number of kicks to Morgan’s legs and body to stun the big man, before taking him down with a dropkick to the back of the head! Punk signaled for the G.T.S, but his back was not strong enough to life Morgan, and both men fell to the canvas. Morgan was up first, as Punk used the ropes to get to his feet, Morgan clothesline the Champion back to the concrete below. Outside the ring, and with Ric Flair’s urging, Morgan whipped Punk into the steel steps again. Morgan positioned himself across the ring, and as Punk slowly stumbled forward, connected with the Carbon Footprint outside the ring! Morgan rolled Punk back into the ring, and made the cover. But, somehow, Punk had enough wherewithal to put his foot on the bottom rope, breaking the three-count. Furious, Morgan slapped the canvas and got to his feet. He grabbed the referee and flung him into the corner, getting boos from the crowd. But, from behind, Punk crawled over, and connected with a low blow, sending Morgan to his knees. Punk used the ropes to get back to his feet, and willed his way to the second turnbuckle, before hitting another dropkick to Morgan’s head! Punk slowly made the cover, and waited as the referee regained his bearings. As the referee began the count, AJ STYLES ran down to the ring, and attacked Punk! The referee called for the bell, ending the match… CM Punk defeated Matt Morgan by disqualification in 0:15:11. Rating: ** ¼ [AJ Styles interfered against CM Punk.]After the match, as Styles continued his attack, Flair enters the ring - as does ROB TERRY from backstage- and the three of them beat Punk down in the center of the ring. As HWL officials rush down to the ring, “Big Rob” shoves them off the apron, keeping them at bay. Flair picks Punk up, and calls out to Terry. Flair and Styles hold Punk up as Terry connects with a massive lariat! Styles then tells Flair to “lock it in”, before Flair puts Punk in the figure-four leglock. Styles tells Chelsea to get the title, and she enters the ring with it. Styles takes the belt as Flair gets back to his feet, and the four of them stand over Punk; Styles holds the Heavyweight Title in the air as “Anarchy” goes off the air. Card rating: ** ½ HWL Brutality PPV - 01/15/12 - Vancouver, British ColumbiaHeavyweight Title Match: AJ Styles vs. (c) CM Punk Last Man Standing X-Division Title Match: Adam Cole vs. (c) Rami Sebei Tag Team Title Match: Kaz/Evan Bourne vs. (c) Eddie Edwards/Steve Corino Rob Terry/Matt Morgan vs. Kurt Angle/Martin Maldonado Fatal Four-Way #1 Contenders Match: Natalya vs. Brie Bella vs. Daffney vs. Hamada
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Post by wickedrex1 on Oct 9, 2013 21:14:29 GMT -5
HWL Brutality PPV January 15, 2012 Rogers Arena - Vancouver, BC, Canada Attendance: (8,384) 45% A video intro is played, highlighting the feuds that led up to tonight’s event. Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to Brutality, in the Rogers Arena in Vancouver. Cut to the backstage area, where Heavyweight Champion CM PUNK is seen entering the arena. Josh and Scott say that there’s not telling what type of condition Punk is in, after the brutal attack by The Conglomerate six days ago. -- Backstage, Alisha Hicks is with VELVET SKY. Velvet says that 12 months ago, she walked into this event, challenging for the Women’s Title, and that she walked out with the title around her waist. She says that Nikki Bella doesn’t deserve to be Women’s Champion, and it his Velvet’s goal to bring that belt back where it belongs. Fatal Four #1 Contenders Match for the Women’s Title Hamada vs. Brie Bella vs. Daffney vs. NatalyaWeeks of back-and-forth bickering and fighting backstage led to this match, as Peter Bradshaw wanted to put an end to the Vixens’ issues, and name a new number one contender for the Women’s Title. The match started off with Natalya and Brie in the ring. Natalya led off with a lot of offense, getting support from her home-country fans. Brie turned the tide with a short lariat, and tagged out to Daffney. Daffney and Natalya, who had been teaming up as of late, chose not to confront one another, as Natalya slapped Hamada across the back to tag her into the match. Hamada and Daffney squared off. Daffney’s offensive tries were repeatedly stopped by Hamada’s quickness, and Hamada stunned Daffney with an enzuigiri. Hamada made the tag back to Brie. Brie rammed Daffney into the turnbuckle before connecting with the Bella Buster for the 1-2-3! X Brie Bella eliminated Daffney in 0:03:34.Hamada was back in the ring, as the match restarted. Hamada, again, used her quickness to take down Brie, and take control of the match. Hamada and Natalya then went back and forth, tagging each other into the match, keeping Brie isolated. Brie tried to mount a comeback against Natalya, but it was countered into a DDT, which led to a 2-count. Natalya tagged in Hamada, who went to work on Brie’s back. Brie struggled to get back into the match, catching Hamada in a Samoan Drop, but Hamada countered it into a crucifix for another 2-count. On the second rope, Hamada attempted a splash, but Brie rolled away from it, and made her way to Natalya. The crowd went crazy as Natalya and Hamada went at it. But, it didn’t last long as Hamada countered a kick into a dragon screw, and quickly re-tagged Brie into the match. In no condition to mount any offense, Brie ran into the ropes, only to be clothesline to the canvas. Natalya quickly locked in a surfboard, and Brie screamed out in pain as she tapped out. X Natalya eliminated Brie Bella in 0:10:32.Hamada quickly entered the ring, hoping to take Natalya by surprise, only to have Natalya counter a lariat into an armbar submission. Hamada grabbed the ropes to break the hold. Natalya stayed on the attack, but Hamada was able to reverse an airplane spin into a crucifix for a two-count that she argued with the referee about. Natalya rolled Hamada up for a near fall. Back to their feet, both Vixens battled back and forth, trying to gain the advantage, when Hamada connected with a DDT for a quick one-count. She then hit the Michinoku Driver, but Natalya was able to get her foot on the bottom rope. Hamada waited as Natalya got to her feet, before surprising her with a stiff boot to the side of the head! Hamada then connected with the Hamada Driver for the 1-2-3! X Hamada eliminated Natalya in 0:15:13. Rating: *** ¼After the match, Hamada gets to her feet and celebrates her victory as Josh and Scott announced that she is the new #1 Contender for the Women’s Title. Hamada will now face either Nikki Bella or Velvet Sky, next month, at the Best of the Best pay-per-view. -- Backstage, Alisha Hicks is with Women’s Champion, NIKKI BELLA. Nikki says that all week long, all she’s heard about was how Velvet Sky won the Women’s Title at this event last year. She says that Velvet has gotten all the attention leading up to tonight, and she’s not even the champion. Nikki says that there’s a reason she’s the champion, and it’s because she beat Velvet fair-and-square in the center of the ring two weeks ago. Nikki says she doesn’t care about what Velvet did last year, because it’s the past; and Nikki is the best Vixen presently, and will be the best in the future. -- Also backstage, Todd Hanson is seen with ADAM COLE. Cole says that tonight isn’t just about winning the X-Division Title, but that is his ultimate goal. Cole says there’s more that he wants to do tonight, and they all have to do with making Rami Sebei suffer. Cole says, in a Last Man Standing match, anything and everything his possible - and legal. Cole says he intends on inflicting as much damage to Sebei as possible; and that’s before taking back Cole’s X-Division Title. Cole says that he will walk out as champion, and that Sebei will be lucky if he walks out on his own. Women’s Title Match Velvet Sky vs. © Nikki BellaVelvet Sky demanded this rematch after the shocking way in which Nikki won the title from her a couple weeks ago on Anarchy. Velvet had luck at this event last year, and Josh and Scott made a point to ask if Lady Luck would strike twice in a row. From the onset, though, it looks like Nikki had Velvet’s number. But Velvet is a veteran of the ring, and took the offense that Nikki gave her, but was able to wear the champ down with a number of submission moves throughout the match. One such move - not really a submission move - nearly got Velvet disqualified, but she broke the hold before the referee’s five-count. Both Vixens picked up their fair share of near falls over the match, but the end saw Velvet attempt a Northern Lights suplex that Nikki countered into a DDT. Nikki then clotheslined Velvet before hitting the Bella Buster for the 1-2-3. [Women’s Title Match]: Nikki Bella pinned Velvet Sky with the Bella Buster in 0:08:07. Rating: * ½ (Nikki Bella retained the Women’s Title.)After the match, Nikki rolled out of the ring, grabbed her title belt, and made her way up the ramp, celebrating her victory. Inside the ring, the referee tended to Velvet Sky. -- Backstage, Todd Hanson is seen with X-Division Champion, RAMI SEBEI. Sebei says that he and Adam Cole have never seen eye to eye on anything, but that they agree on one thing: tonight is going to be the fight of both of their lives. Sebei says that he wishes Cole would learn that he doesn’t have what it takes to beat Sebei. He says that Cole has tried to do everything he can to get the better of Rami, but that Sebei keeps coming out on top. He says it doesn’t matter how long the match lasts; where the match finishes; or how much damage is inflicted on the two of them. Sebei says that he will walk out with the title belt around his waist. -- Also backstage, Alish Hicks is with the Tag Team Champions, STEVE CORINO and EDDIE EDWARDS. Noticeably absent is Shane Hagadorn. Alisha says that their challengers tonight have not been seen or heard from tonight, and if that bothers either Corino or Edwards. Edwards says that he isn’t concerned at all by the silence created by Kaz and Evan Bourne tonight. He says that silence is a virtue, and that he, for one, is happy to not hear them spout their lies of winning the Tag Team Titles tonight. Corino says that this is not a case of silence speaking louder than words, because neither Kaz nor Bourne have the ability to strike fear in the hearts of anyone with their words alone. He says that, if anything, it would be in their Kaz and Bourne’s best interest to remain silent until they realize who the most dominant tag team is in the Horizon Wrestling League. Last Man Standing Match for the X-Division Title Adam Cole vs. © Rami SebeiAdam Cole and Rami Sebei have been going after each other for a number of weeks, ever since Sebei won the X-Division Title late last year. Many thought that their feud was going to end inside the steel cage in December, but that wasn’t the case, as it was decided the best way to end things was to let both men beat each other senseless until there was a winner. That’s exactly what both men did for over 30 minutes here tonight! For most of the match - if you could call it that - Cole and Sebei brawled all over the arena, neither one of them looking for a pinfall. The only goal both men had tonight was to inflict as much physical pain as possible onto the other one. Everything they could get their hands on - chairs, vending carts, etc. - were used as weapons. The brawl became so violent, at one point, that innocent people in the stands were dodging chair shots from Cole. A verbal confrontation started between Cole and a male fan, and Sebei took advantage with a vicious chairshot to the back! Both men started showing signs of fading as they made their way back towards the ring. Sebei managed to throw Cole into the ring steps; and he took the time to set up a table onto the concrete. Josh and Scott mentioned that, whoever went through that table, probably wouldn’t get back to their feet. Sebei grabbed Cole and brought him over to the table. Cole fought back and both men ended up back inside the ring. Sebei ran into the ropes, and slid between Cole’s legs, ending up on the apron. He kicked Cole in the gut, and set up for a suplex. Cole tried to counter the move, but on the third attempt Sebei lifted him into the air, but he didn’t have the strength to keep Cole up, and Cole and Sebei crashed through the table, landing on the concrete in a heap! With the crowd chanting “holy s*it”, the referee counted 10 to both men before calling the contest a draw. [X-Division Title Match]: Rami Sebei and Adam Cole battled to a draw in 0:32:00. Rating: **** ¼ (Rami Sebei retained the X-Division Title.)-- Backstage, Alisha Hicks is seen standing in the middle of the hallway backstage. She reports to Josh and Scott that after speaking with Steve Corino and Eddie Edwards, she had gone looking for Kaz and Evan Bourne to get to word from them before they challenged for the Tag Team Titles. Alisha says that she was unable to find either one, and that HWL personnel and Rogers Arena staff are searching the arena for any signs of the superstars. -- In the Conglomerate locker room, AJ STYLES and RIC FLAIR are seen sitting together. Styles has his head down as Flair looks up at the ceiling. Flair says that it took two months, but tonight Styles can finally get his hands on CM Punk, and take back that title that he should’ve never lost. Looking down at the floor, Styles says that he is still the greatest wrestler in the history of the HWL, and will go down as the first three-time Heavyweight Champion. But he says that isn’t enough. Styles says he wants to win his fourth Heavyweight Title; but that he wants to hurt CM Punk tonight. Styles says that what happened to Punk was only a taste of what was going to happen to him tonight. Styles says that it won’t be just a physical beating that Punk gets, but a mental and emotional one, when he sees Styles walk out of that ring with the Heavyweight Title. Styles says that he knows first-hand what it’s like to see someone else leave with his title belt; and that it makes all the physical pain seem like nothing. He promises Flair that, tonight, he will make Punk feel what Styles felt… HWL Tag Team Title Match Kaz/Evan Bourne vs. © Steve Corino/Eddie Edwards (w/Shane Hagadorn)Shane Hagadorn comes out to the ring during the introduction of Kaz and Evan Bourne, and says that he has a surprise for everyone in Vancouver. A surprise that will answer a lot of questions that have been asked tonight. A video then plays, showing KAZ and EVAN BOURNE riding down an escalator at the Vancouver airport, where a driver holding a sign with their names, meets them at the bottom. They grab their bags and make their way outside, where a limo is parked, waiting for them. The driver puts their belongings in the trunk of the limo and closer the lid. As the driver goes to open the door to let them in, STEVE CORINO and EDDIE EDWARDS attack them from behind! Corino and Edwards brutally attack Kaz and Bourne, using the limo as a weapon. Men and women run from the scene as Corino grabs Bourne and smashes his head into the door window, and Edwards tosses Kaz into the rear windshield. Bourne crumples to the ground and Kaz rolls off the trunk, into a heap of glass as Corino and Edwards flee the scene. Hagadorn smiles from the stage and announces Corino and Edwards as the reigning Tag Team Champions. Hagadorn leaves the stage as Josh and Scott voice their outrage and disgust at the actions of the Tag Team Champions. -- Cut to backstage, where MARTIN MALDONADO, KURT ANGLE, MATT MORGAN and ROB TERRY are brawling in the backstage area. Debris is seen scattered all over the floor, as Angle and Terry are fighting each other on one end, and Maldonado and Morgan are on the other. HWL officials rush in to try and break up the brawl, but they are pushed away by the stronger superstars. The fighting continues until PETER BRADSHAW appears and threatens to fire all four of them if they don’t stop. The four are separated, and Bradshaw says since they can’t control themselves - at least a little bit - until they get to the ring, he is making the decision to send them out of the arena. Bradshaw tells the officials to escort all four men out, and that he will deal with the situation later. Josh and Scott are shocked by what they’ve just witnessed, and wonder what Bradshaw will have to say when he has time to think about what just happened. -- A preview for the next HWL pay-per-view, Best of the Best, is shown. A 15-man Battle Royal will headline the event, and the winner will go on to face the Heavyweight Champion at Wrestleocalypse II. Best of the Best will take place, live, on February 12th, from San Diego, California! HWL Heavyweight Title Match AJ Styles (w/Chelsea & Ric Flair) vs. © CM PunkFor weeks, AJ Styles and CM Punk had been sharing ways of one-upping the other, in the name of coming into Brutality with a clear advantage on their side. Last Monday night, it looked like Styles would come into this match with that advantage, and from the look of Punk’s physical condition earlier tonight, the questions of whether or not Punk could defend the title tonight were asked. After a great night of action, the stage was set for the main event, as both participants were introduced. After the bell, both men set out to show each other up more. Styles used a drop toehold to bring Punk to the mat, and strutted across the ring - much to the delight of Flair at ringside. Moments later, Punk ducked a clothesline and connected with a smack that echoed throughout the arena! The two men stared at each other before locking up. Both men continued to trade the offense back and forth, until Styles took over after a dropkick. Styles worked over Punk before whipping him into the corner and hitting a running clothesline. As Punk stumbled out of the corner, Styles went for the Styles Clash. Punk had enough wherewithal to escape, but Flair made sure he knew how close Punk was to losing the title. They locked up again, and this time, Punk took control, hitting kicks and landing punches, trying to wear Styles down. Punk whipped Styles into the ropes, and missed with four consecutive clothesline attempts, before succumbing to a shoulder block by Styles. Styles worked over Punk some more before whipping him into the corner. Styles set Punk on the top rope and went for a hurrancarana, only to have Punk reverse it and hit a top rope power bomb! Both men crashed to the floor as the referee started his 10-count. Slowly Punk used the ropes to get to his feet, and waiting before locking in the Anaconda Vice. Styles quickly grabbed the ropes and the hold was released. Punk looked at Flair and motioned with his fingers how close he was. As Punk went after Styles, Styles grabbed Punk and threw him through the ropes to the concrete outside. The referee stopped Styles from leaving the ring, as Flair worked Punk over on the outside. Flair tossed Punk into the apron and landed a vicious chop across his chest before LUKE GALLOWS ran down from the back. Flair ran away from Punk, as Gallows helped him back to his feet, and was at ringside to even the score. Punk rolled into the ring at nine - breaking the count - as Styles went right after him. Styles lifted Punk up and connected with the Styles Clash, but Punk was able to lift his shoulder after a two-count. Styles worked Punk over more, before attempting a Pele kick, only to have Punk shock him with a dropkick. Both men lay on the floor as the referee started another 10-count. Flair jumped onto the apron, distracting the referee, but Gallows was there to pull him off. The two men started brawling as Chelsea entered the ring, and hit a low-blow on Punk as he was getting to his feet. The referee called for officials to escort everyone from ringside, before seeing the pinfall. Punk got his foot on the rope after a one-count, and Styles started pleading his case. Styles grabbed Punk, pulled him to the center of the ring, and attempted a third Styles Clash, only to have Punk reverse it into a G.T.S! Punk connected with the GTS and covered Punk for the 1-2-3! Heavyweight Title Match CM Punk pinned AJ Styles with the GTS in 0:19:24. Rating: **** (CM Punk retained the HWL Heavyweight Title.)[Chelsea interfered against CM Punk.] Card Rating: *** ½
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Post by vertigo on Oct 17, 2013 10:35:27 GMT -5
Alright 2012, let's get started!
January 2, Anarchy
Punk gets some revenge to start the show. I'd imagine he goes after Morgan next before getting to AJ.
Santino is coming into HWL with a lot of credentials. Looks like he'll be a serious wrestler for the time being. And I'm a fan of Otunga in your circuit so Santino might get a bit of a rub by helping him out.
Maldonado needed that win over Hardy. He and Angle will have their hands full with the Conglomerate so a few wins leading into their match helps a lot.
Interesting things happening backstage. You have Daffney really getting under Velvet's skin. Then Sebei sounds a bit hypocritical by telling Edwards to focus on his match at Brutality, when he needs to be worrying about Cole - who made sure Sebei was paying attention with that slap.
The Bellas winning is no shock. They've been a tag team their entire life whereas Daffney and Natalya probably have very little chemistry at the moment. Also liked that the Champion secured the win for her team.
Punk is making things easy for Angle & Maldonado.
Since Kaz & Bourne are the top contendors, Tatsu may find the best time to even the score is when Kaz & Bourne challenging for the titles.
The 6-Man for next week looks like it could put up a good rating.
Marella makes enemies quick, huh? Haven't heard from Otunga yet on Marella's offer but it looks like the Champions didn't take too kindly to Marella's comments earlier. Also feels like Sebei has his back against the wall in his battle against Corino, Edwards, and Cole.
Silly Flair. He should have never seperated from Styles. Then maybe he wouldn't have found himself defenseless in a hallway somewhere in the Resch Center.
Shows just how good Styles is that he could defeat Orton with all that's gone on tonight. This show was a great build for the Punk/ Styles showdown at Brutality.
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Post by vertigo on Oct 17, 2013 12:09:53 GMT -5
January 9, Anarchy
Solid promo from Styles to assure everyone The Conglomerate is still on track. The little commentary from Josh and Scott after the promo helped get over Styles temperment.
Otunga seems to have denied Santino's offer to help. I could see that backfiring... this is pro wrestling after all.
Styles over Cabana was a no brainer. Cabana is a good hand. Hardly ever wins but he's capable of putting on a good match.
Bradshaw stops a beating and makes a match but jeez Peter, you could have at least waited for the culprits to leave and checked on the Bellas before you walked away!
Velvet really needed the win over Hamada to get some momentum going into her match at Brutality but it wasn't her night.
Strong words from the Tag Champions. They're confident, that's for sure. I'm picking them to go over Kaz & Bourne.
And yep, with Corino pinning Bourne in the 6-Man it looks like the Champions are all set to retain at Brutality.
Magnus and Gallows looks like a time killer but let's see if the win gives Magnus some momentum.
Good nod to HWL's history in the beginning as it made Morgan look much more threatening knowing he was a former Champion. Punk might want to abandon his "loner" mentality and find some friends. He took a hell of a beating after the match.
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Post by vertigo on Oct 17, 2013 16:18:17 GMT -5
January 15, Brutality PPV
I was torn between Hamada and Natalya going into the match so I was glad when it came down to both of them. No complaints about Hamada going over. Great opener too!
Back to back Women's matches to start the PPV is interesting. Cool to see Nikki retain. I actually believe Hamada vs. Nikki at the next PPV is more intriguing than Hamada vs. Velvet. But where does Velvet go from here?
Both promos for the X-Division title match have been good. Sounds like it's going to be very entertaining.
It's tough to see such an epic match end with a double countout on PPV but that might mean we get another match from these two later!
No sign of the Tag Team challengers? Interesting...
Okay, so no Tag Titles match tonight? Quite the violent brawl at the airport though. So my question, was this intentional or did you forget to run this match?
Another match thrown off the PPV? What's going on?
Looks like Punk has gone out and got himself some backup in Luke Gallows. Sounded like an incredible main event. Just the kind of match you needed after canceling two tag matches.
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Post by wickedrex1 on Dec 17, 2013 21:04:17 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy January 16, 2012 Pacific Coliseum - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Attendance: 7,708 (47.7%) A recap of events from Brutality is shown. Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone, for the second straight night, to Vancouver. A steel cage hangs above the ring. It is announced that the first of three qualifying matches for the Best of the Best battle royal will be held tonight. -- HWL Owner Peter Bradshaw comes out to the ring. Bradshaw says that he’s not at all happy with the way things went last night, sitting by and watching two of the biggest matches of the event fall through. Bradshaw says that he has never been as embarrassed as he was last night, and that he has come out tonight, to apologize to the fans in Vancouver, for what can only be called a “massive failure” on the parts of some of the HWL superstars. Bradshaw says that if he were a paying customer last night, he would have been disappointed that he was nit given what was advertised. He says that, tonight, he will do everything in his power to ensure that the fans get to see what they have paid their money to see - and then some. Bradshaw acknowledges the steel cage hanging above the ring, and says that tonight, The Conglomerate will face Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado inside the structure. Bradshaw also says that the Tag Team Titles will be on the line as Steve Corino and Eddie Edwards will defend the titles against Kaz and Evan Bourne. Bradshaw then apologizes again, before leaving the ring. Commercial Break -- Backstage, Matt Morgan tells Ric Flair that it seems like Peter Bradshaw has it out for The Conglomerate, because Morgan has to fight twice tonight - for a chance in the battle royal at Best of the Best, and in a cage match against Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado. Flair says that Morgan is called “The Blueprint” for a reason. Flair says that there’s no one like him in the HWL, and that he and Rob Terry will come out victorious, and that he will speak with Bradshaw himself. Santino Marella vs. Alex Shelley After fighting to a draw two weeks ago against the X-Division Champion, Rami Sebei, Santino Marella came out looking to pick up a victory. Alex Shelley, who has been absent from the ring for a couple weeks, looked to restart his path back to gold. From the onset, this match was a battle of reversals and counters, as both men had clearly scouted each other very well. Shelley tried to take the advantage by moving the match to the outside, but Marella hindered his plans with more counter moves. Back inside the ring, both men brawled, before Marella ducked a clothesline attempt and hit the Cobra for the 1-2-3. Santino Marella pinned Alex Shelley with the Cobra in 0:15:03. Rating: *** ½ -- Alisha Hicks is shown with Steve Corino, Eddie Edwards and Shane Hagadorn. Alisha asks how both men feel about having to defend the Tag Team Titles against Kaz and Evan Bourne, and having to possibly face each other in the Qualifying Match for the pay-per-view. Hagadorn says that these two men are champions for a reason. They have fought through all sorts of adversity to get where they are tonight. Hagadorn says that both men know what’s at stake in the qualifying match, but they also know that they have the obligation of leaving Vancouver as the Tag Team Champions. Commercial Break -- Returning from break, Alisha Hicks is seen with Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado. Angle says that he and Maldonado feel like the odds are in their favor tonight, since Matt Morgan will be wrestling for the second time inside a steel cage. Martin says that, after what Morgan and Rob Terry did to him at Caged Rage - and the months of cheap shots from the Conglomerate - tonight, they will finally pay for their actions. Best of the Best Qualifying Match Yoshi Tatsu vs. Matt Morgan vs. Luke Gallows vs. Eddie Edwards vs. Steve CorinoIt’s that time of year again, when the top 15 men with the best records in the HWL all do battle over the course of a month to see who will have the chance to face the Heavyweight Champion at Wrestleocalypse II. The great thing about this month is the match-ups that are created as all 15 men fight for the coveted 15th entry into the Best of the Best battle royal. In the first of three qualifying matches, the HWL Tag Team Champions faced off against each other; and Matt Morgan took part before climbing into the steel cage with Rob Terry to take on Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado. In this year’s version of the qualifying matches, Peter Bradshaw has changed the elimination process. No longer will an athlete need to be thrown over the ropes to be eliminated; but starting tonight, the only way they can be eliminated is by pinfall or submission. Bradshaw said that this change was made to make the matches more exciting for the fans. The first elimination came after Matt Morgan connected with a power slam on Luke Gallows for the pinfall. With four men in the ring now, the attention turned to Yoshi Tatsu, who was clearly the weaker of the four in terms of strength and size. But, what he lacked in those categories, he made up for in reserve and determination. Morgan, Edwards and Corino double- - and at times - triple-teamed Yoshi with vicious beat downs all over the ring. Edwards used every trick he could in the book to put Yoshi away, but every time Yoshi found a way to kick out. Frustrated, Edwards tossed Yoshi to the floor - which was now allowed - but that didn’t stop the onslaught. Outside the ring, Edwards continued to work on Yoshi; and Shane Hagadorn even got into the mix as the referee’s back was turned! Edwards tossed Yoshi back into the ring, and the match continued, with all three men still trying to put him away. Yoshi tried everything he could to fight back, but the numbers were just too much. And when Corino hit the Sliding Lariat, Yoshi’s chances of continuing were cut short, as he was eliminated. X Yoshi Tatsu was eliminated by Steve Corino in 0:16:18.The match quickly continued as Morgan and Edwards went after one another as Corino got back to his feet. Edwards and Corino quickly used their skills as the Tag Team Champions to over power Morgan, tossing him to the outside. Inside the ring, the two men shook hands, and waiting for Morgan to re-enter the ring. Both men went after Morgan as he crawled under the bottom rope, which caused the Champions to get into a shoving match. Morgan snuck up behind Edwards, dropping him with a forearm, before going after Corino. Edwards got back to his feet, and apparently forgot about the handshake earlier, and attacked his partner from behind. Morgan took a step back, and watched as the champs went toe-to-toe with each other. Corino got the better of Edwards and started working him over, pulling out every move in his bag to pin his friend; but Edwards would somehow find a way to kickout. With the attention off of Morgan, RIC FLAIR jumped up onto the apron, and tried to hand “The Blueprint” something, but Shane Hagadorn ran around the ring and pulled “The Nature Boy” down to the ground and got into a verbal confrontation with the 17-time World Champion. The distraction allowed Morgan to connect with a lowblow on Corino, taking him out for the time being. Edwards and Morgan went after each other, with Edwards doing his best to avoid Morgan’s more powerful moves. Morgan was able to connect with a stiff short lariat, and looked to set up for the Carbon Footprint, but before he could hit it, Edwards rolled under and rolled Morgan up. Corino, back on his feet, saw the pinfall and aided Edwards by hold Morgan’s feet, keeping him from kicking out as the referee counted the 1-2-3! X Matt Morgan was eliminated by Eddie Edwards in 0:25:15.As Morgan got up fuming, the referee demanded that he and Flair both leave the ring area. Hagadorn grabbed a microphone from the other side of the ring, and said that he wanted to make sure that Corino and Edwards knew that “no matter what, you two are the Tag Team Champions!” Hagadorn asked for both men to shake hands and to let the best man win. Edwards and Corino shook hands, in the center of the ring, but out of nowhere, Edwards turned the gesture into the Achilles Lock! With nowhere to go, Corino had no choice but to tap out and be eliminated. X Steve Corino was eliminated by Eddie Edwards in 0:25:39. Rating: **** ¾ [Chelsea interfered against Yoshi Tatsu.]After the match, Edwards rolled out of the ring, and grabbed both Tag Team Titles. He slid one under the ropes to Corino, but kept walking up the ramp, as Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels wondered if they were going to keep things under control in the locker room. - Backstage, the camera shows Ric Flair and Matt Morgan walking through the hallway, when Peter Bradshsaw steps out of his office. Flair confronts Bradshaw, saying that what he’s doing to The Conglomerate tonight is an injustice. Flair is certain that Bradshaw wants to see Flair - and The Conglomerate - “crash and burn”. - A preview for Best of the Best is shown. The event will be held on February 12th, live from the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California! Commercial Break Cage Match The Conglomerate (Matt Morgan & Rob Terry) w/Chelsea & Ric Flair vs. Kurt Angle/Martin MaldonadoThe steel cage, surrounding the ring, is shown as Josh and Scott go over the events that took place yesterday before the match that was scheduled for the pay-per-view. Josh says that it is very clear that Kurt Angle’s actions have infuriated every member of The Conglomerate. Scott reminds the crowd of the heinous attack on Martin Maldonado last month at Caged Raged, that helped AJ Styles earn his Heavyweight Title Match last night against CM Punk. This match was bound to happen, sooner or later, because off the friction that had arisen between Angle, Maldonado and the Conglomerate faction. Tonight was the first night that Angle and Maldonado could get their hands on Morgan and Terry - and have it mean something - after what occurred at Caged Rage last month. This was a very even match, as all four men relied on their strength to get the upper hand. Angle was able to used his mat wrestling skills to pull the match into his team’s advantage, briefly; but from the start, this match was all about which team would be able to inflict the most punishment. Cage escapes and pinfalls were both acceptable ways to win this match, and in the early going, neither team seemed concerned with either option. Rob Terry took the brunt of the assault from Angle and Maldonado, as both men took turns introducing “Big Rob” to the steel cage, opening up a small gash in Terry’s forehead. After a hot tag to Morgan - which garnered a round of boos from the crowd - The Conglomerate was able to even things back up. Their comeback was short-lived, as the toll Big Rob had taken left The Blueprint virtually alone, taking on both Angle and Maldonado. Angle and Maldonado worked over Morgan. Maldonado ran over to the corner, and took care of Big Rob, as Angle connected with the Angle Slam on Morgan in the center of the ring. Angle and Maldonado slowly made their way up the cage - with Ric Flair and Chelsea scream for Morgan and Terry to get up - before touching the concrete outside and being announced the winners. [Cage Match]: Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado defeated The Conglomerate (Matt Morgan & Rob Terry) by escaping the cage in 0:16:17. Rating: *** ½After the match, Angle and Maldonado celebrated their victory as Flair and Chelsea entered the cage to check on their charges. Angle and Maldonado made their way up the ramp as Anarchy went to commercials. Commercial Break - ADAM COLE walks down to the ring, looking battered and beaten, as Josh and Scott talk about the Last Man Standing Match from last night. Inside the ring, Cole says that he has never been in as much pain as he is tonight, but that he wouldn't change it for the world. Cole says that, last night, he put himself through hell, and even had to fight a so-called "fan", all for the chance to walk away with the X-Division Title. He says he's aware that he doesn't have the title tonight, that it still belongs to Rami Sebei, but that if things were different last night, he had Sebei covered for a ten-count. Cole says that neither man won last night, so Sebei can't say he was victorious. Cole says Sebei was fortunate. Fortunate that Cole didn't have the power to claw his way back to his feet, and stand here tonight as the new champion. Cole says that if Sebei is in any worse, better, or same condition that Cole is tonight, and willing to show he's a fighting champion, he will put the title on the line - one last time - tonight, in a Ladder Match. This brings out RAMI SEBEI, who joins Cole in the ring, looking no better condition then Cole. Sebei says that he and Cole have both had the honor of holding the X-Division Title, and that they know what it takes to hold on to it. Sebei says that he doesn't like Cole - and probably never will - but, he respects the fact that Cole came out here tonight. Sebei says he wants there to be a clear winner; for one person to say that he was better than the other, and to earn the right to be called champion. Sebei agrees to the match for later tonight. CM PUNK's music plays as the Heavyweight Champion makes his way on-stage. Punk says it's great to see that Sebei and Cole are getting along, but that the people in the arena didn't show up to see them become best friends. Punk says that the Ladder Match tonight will be great television, but that he has something that will make the prize even sweeter. Punk says that, in the spirit of everyone clamoring to be named "Best of the Best", and earn a shot at him at Wrestlocalypse, that he is willing to make an offer to Sebei and Cole. Punk says that, as of tonight, he doesn't have an opponent for the pay-per-view, and that he will give the spot to whoever walks out of Vancouver with the X-Division Title. Punk says, on February 12th, he wants to find out who the better champion is in the HWL. Punk leaves the stage as Cole and Sebei stare at each other. Commercial Break - Returning from the break, Josh and Scott talk about the replay from last night, showing the attack on Kaz and Even Bourne by Steve Corino, Eddie Edwards and Shane Hagadorn. Backstage, on a monitor, Kaz and Bourne watch the video, as Alisha Hicks ask them what their thoughts are before tonight’s Tag Team Title Match. Kaz says that he’s too frustrated to say anything. Bourne says that there are a lot of thoughts running through his mind; but the one things that keeps coming back to him is the word: retribution. Bourne says that retribution won’t come in the form of a beating, nor injuring Corino or Edwards. Bourne says that the best form of retribution would be by leaving the arena tonight, as the new Tag Team Champions. - Backstage, Adam Cole is seen in a supply locker somewhere inside the arena. He is surrounded by ladders of varying lengths. He says that his live hasn’t been the same since he lost the X-Division Title to Rami Sebei. Cole says that he can’t stand watching Sebei walk around carrying Cole’s title over his shoulder. Cole says, for so long, he was worried that he wouldn’t feel the weight of that belt around his waist again. But there’s hope. Cole says that tonight, he can climb a ladder, feel that gold once more, and bring the X-Division Title back where it rightfully belongs. Then it will be Sebei who’s live won’t be the same. Tag Team Title Match Kaz/Evan Bourne vs. © Steve Corino/Eddie Edwards (w/Shane Hagadorn)As Anarchy returned, a recap shows the end of the first qualification match for Best of the Best. Josh and Scott talked about the possibility of Corino and Edwards being able to work together in this match, and if Hagadorn had any luck speaking to either of them during the show. It was clear that whatever Hagadorn had said to Edwards did not make matters any better. As the bell rang to start the match, Edwards took Kaz down with a flying forearm and went for a quick cover. Kaz kicked out at two. Edwards got his feet, grabbed the referee by the shirt, and tossed him through the ropes, out to the concrete! Everyone in the arena looked on in shock as Edwards left the ring and made his way up the ramp. Slowly, the referee got back to his feet, and disqualified Edwards and Corino, awarding the match - but not the titles - to Kaz and Bourne. [Tag Team Title Match]: Kaz & Evan Bourne defeated Steve Corino & Eddie Edwards when Kaz defeated Edwards by disqualification in 0:00:12. Rating: * (Steve Corino & Eddie Edwards retained the HWL Tag Team Titles.)After the match, Corino left the apron, grabbed both title belts, and made his way up the ramp, speaking with Hagadorn. Josh said things seems to be getting worse between the Tag Team Champions. Scott says that they need to figure something out, because they would only get worse as the battle royal comes into view. - Backstage, Alisha Hicks is with X-Division Champion Rami Sebei. Sebei says that he has had quite a bit of success since he moved up from the PCW roster in the summer. Sebei says that he main-evented against AJ Styles; he beat Adam Cole for the X-Division Title; and if he wins tonight, he’ll head into Best of the Best to face the Heavyweight Champion, CM Punk. Sebei said that it’d be a dream come true to step into the ring with someone he considers a friend, for the sole purpose of finding out who the better wrestler is. Commercial Break Ladder Match for X-Division Title Adam Cole vs. © Rami SebeiBefore the main event could begin, CM Punk made his way to ringside, where he joined Josh and Scott on commentary. Punk says that he has been busy with other things lately - mostly making sure that he keeps the Heavyweight Title around his waist for the foreseeable future - but that he is compelled by the situation between Sebei and Cole. Punk says that he came out to the ring to get a first-hand look at the man that will be challenging him for the right to be called the “Best of the Best” in the HWL. Sebei and Cole got off to a very quick start in this one. Every chance they could get, both men found their way to the ladder and started climbing… only to have the other push the ladder over. There were not many actual wrestling holds throughout this match, as both men were just looking to keep their opponent down long enough to climb the ladder and grab ahold of the X-Division Title belt. From ringside, Punk said that both men were going to work themselves out of the title, if they didn’t focus on what was important: being dominant. The fight between Sebei and Cole poured out onto the concrete, and over to the broadcast booth. Punk said that he knew what it was like to be the best in the world, and he would show either Sebei or Cole who the best of the best is, next Sunday night. Cole, taking the advantage after slamming Sebei into the ring apron, turned around and started talking to Punk. Punk sat still in the broadcast chair, saying nothing in return, as Sebei countered Cole, and whipped him into the steel post. Back inside the ring, Sebei caught a second win, and kept up a fast-paced offense against Cole. Sebei connected with a scoop body slam, before climbing to the top rope and hitting a frogspalsh! Sebei, holding his ribs, made his way to the ladder, and slowly climbed to the top, where he grabbed the title belt, and was announced the winner. [Ladder Match for the X-Division Title]: Rami Sebei defeated Adam Cole in 0:05:59. Rating: ****After the match, Punk got up from the broadcast table, and slid into the ring, where he shook hands with Sebei. Josh said that he didn’t like what he thinks Punk has in mind, as the pay-per-view gets closer. Scott said that Josh is just being a worrier, and said that Punk was just congratulating a friend on an impressive victory. Josh then thanks everyone for tuning in, and as Anarchy goes off the air, showing Punk and Sebei standing in the ring. Card rating: *** HWL Best of the Best PPV - 02/12/12 - San Diego, California15-Man #1 Contender Battle Royal Non-Title Match: (c) Rami Sebei vs. (c) CM Punk
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Post by wickedrex1 on Jan 26, 2014 17:11:33 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy January 23, 2012 Philips Arena - Atlanta, Georgia Attendance: 11,050 (59%) - A recap of last week’s show is shown, highlighted by Rami Sebei’s Ladder Match victory over Adam Cole, where he retained the HWL X-Division Title. - Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to Atlanta, just three weeks away from the Best of the Best pay-per-view. They announce that tonight’s main event will be the second Qualifying Match for the 15-Man battle royal to determine who gets a Heavyweight Title shot at Wrestleocalypse II. It is also announced that CM Punk will be in non-title action tonight, against Adam Cole - the man who was not successful in earning a title shot last week. - X-Division Champion Rami Sebei makes his way out to the ring, getting cheers from the crowd. Sebei says that he knows a lot of people didn’t know who he was before he joined the HWL roster last year; and that before that, he only had an underground following with die-hard “independent” wrestling fans. Sebei says that the one constant through it all was the friendship he created and shared with CM Punk. Sebei says that he and Punk were on different waves of success when their friendship started; and Sebei couldn’t have been happier when Punk finally got the call to come to the HWL. Sebei said he knew he would end here someday, and that he and Punk would step into the ring to face off with each other; but he never thought they’d do it with both men holding the top two titles in the company. Sebei says that on February 12th, he has the chance to show the world that can match - and beat - the “Best in the World”. This brings out CM Punk, carrying the Heavyweight Title over his shoulder. Punk enters the ring and shakes Sebei’s hand. Punk says that it’s true: they were friends during their time running the independent circuit together. But, Punk admits that he didn’t keep up with Sebei’s success while he was biding his time in the “majors”. Punk says that he was too preoccupied by trying to get the HWL Heavyweight Title for nearly a year, to care about how Sebei’s career was going. Sebei begins to get upset, but Punk says that it’s nothing for Sebei to take personally. Punk says that, from the very beginning, Sebei would one day end up in the HWL, because Sebei would want to follow in his footsteps. Punk says Sebei got his wish: both of them, standing in the same ring for the second week in a row; and knowing that in three weeks, they would be stepping into the ring to find out who the better wrestler is. Punk says that it’s good that Sebei has the confidence to say that he can beat Punk, but asks what good it would do for Sebei to say he beat the Heavyweight Champion in a non-title match. Punk says that he likes to shake things up, and that’s why he’s out here tonight. Punk says that it’s great to have both champions headlining a pay-per-view, but there needs to be something more. Punk says that, in order to sweeten the deal for Sebei, if he can beat Punk at Best of the Best, than he would earn himself the right to headline Wrestleocalypse 2 in New Orleans. The crowd goes crazy, and Sebei stares in wonder, as Punk drops his microphone and leaves the ring. Commercial Break Natalya vs. Brie BellaVixen’s action kicked off things as Anarchy returned from the break. Josh and Scott talked about the Vixen’s battle royal that took place at Brutality, ending with Hamada becoming the number-one contender for Nikki Bella’s Women’s Title. They then talked about how Natalya was responsible for eliminating Brie that night. Tonight, Brie would be looking for redemption against the former Champion. Brie came out quick, and used a number of armbar submissions to work over Natalya’s arm from the get-go, and even connected with a Bella Buster early in the match; but Natalya was able to kick out. Natalya was able to reverse an irish whip and connected with a strong clothesline. Natalya tried to shake feeling back into her arm, before hitting Brie with a running power slam for a two-count. Natalya pulled Brie into the center of the ring, and locked in the Sharpshooter. Within seconds, Brie slapped the canvas in submission, as the referee called for the bell. Natalya defeated Brie Bella when Brie tapped out in the Sharpshooter in 0:05:41. Rating: *** ¼Commercial Break - As Anarchy returns, Peter Bradshaw enters the Conglomerate locker room, and confronts Ric Flair. Bradshaw says that Flair was out of line last week, claiming that Bradshaw wanted to see The Conglomerate fail. Bradshaw says that he wants to see every member of the HWL roster succeed; and that he knows what each member of the Conglomerate is capable of. Bradshaw says that he just doesn't approve of the way some things are being handled by Flair. Bradshaw says that he has no problem with wanting to settle scores, and that he welcomes competition. But, Bradshaw says, if it continues, he will have a problem with The Conglomerate. Bradshaw walks out of the locker room, as Flair steams. Jeff Hardy vs. Colt CabanaOver the last couple weeks, both Jeff Hardy and Colt Cabana had found themselves on the losing side of things. Tonight, there was a good chance one of them would walks away with a victory. Cabana got things started, early on, but after a reversal into the turnbuckle, followed by an enzigiuri, Hardy took control of the match. Things made their way outside the ring, where Hardy used the ring steps the work over Cabana’s back. Hardy played to the crowd, and went for a flying cross body, only to have Cabana fall through, and execute a fall away slam into the steel barricade! Cabana was able to roll into the ring, breaking the referee’s count, as Hardy slowly followed suit. Back on his feet, Cabana worked over Hardy before running into the ropes, and hitting his own flying cross body, for the 1-2-3. Colt Cabana pinned Jeff Hardy after a flying cross body press in 0:08:05. Rating: ** ½Commercial Break - Backstage, Shane Hagadorn is seen with the Tag Team Champions - Eddie Edwards and Steve Corino. Hagadorn wants to know what has gotten into both of them; and reminds them that the titles they carry, they earned together. Hagadorn says that he doesn't want to see a repeat of what took place last week. Corino asks if Hagadorn knows how important winning the Heavyweight Title is. Corino says that he and Edwards didn't work their asses off to settle for being Tag Team Champions. Corino says that he did what he had to do last week, in order to keep the Tag Team Titles. Corino says that he and Edwards will get the job done, when the time comes, but that in three weeks, they will go at each other if they are the last two remaining in the battle royal. Edwards says that he has a match to get ready for and leaves, as Hagadorn follows suit. - Backstage, Alisha Hicks is seen with Adam Cole. Alisha asks Cole how he feels after last week's ladder match against Rami Sebei. Cole says that, physcially, he's fine; but he feels that the people are being given the wrong idea by Sebei's victory last week. Cole says, at Brutality, he had Sebei covered for a 10-count. But, that it didn't matter, because they were both counted out. Last week, Sebei became the hero, because he was able to climb a ladder. Cole says Sebei didn't have him cover, and didn't make him submit. But, because of that, Cole says that Sebei get a main event spot against CM Punk in three weeks. Cole says Punk drove the nail deeper into Cole's vein tonight, by offering up the main event spot at Wrestleocalypse to Sebei, if Sebei "somehow" beats Punk at Best of the Best. Cole wonders what he'll get when he beats Punk later tonight. Commercial Break Non-Title Match Adam Cole vs. © CM PunkAdam Cole seemed very sure of himself moments before this match, stating that he wanted something in return if he was successful in defeating the Heavyweight Champion tonight. Cole came out with a lot to prove, after coming up short in his bid to win the X-Division Title - and to face Punk at Best of the Best. Punk, who had not been in the ring for a couple weeks, came out with a chip on his shoulder, having heard the comments made by Cole just before the match started. Punk wanted to make an example out of Cole, but his fiery attitude caused him to stumble early on. Cole picked up an early near-fall after hitting a snap mere takedown, but Punk was able to kick out. Cole continued to work over Punk throughout the match, even dumping Punk out to the concrete. Cole slammed Punk into the guardrail, before quickly re-entering the ring. Punk followed suit, only to be met with a boot to the back. Punk fought his way back into the match, and tried to connect with the G.T.S., but Cole was able to escape the move and roll up Punk for another two-count. Both men quickly got to their feet, and as Cole went for a running clothesline, Punk ducked and picked Cole up for the G.T.S! Punk made the cover for the 1-2-3. [Non-Title Match]: CM Punk pinned Adam Cole with the G.T.S. in 0:15:08. Rating: ****After the match, Punk rolls out of the ring, and grabs the Heavyweight Title. He stands on top of the broadcast table, and raises the title in the air, while Anarchy goes to commercials. Commercial Break - Best of the Best ad is shown. Josh and Scott run down the card, and hype up the next Qualifying Match. Luke Gallows vs. Eddie Edwards (w/Shane Hagadorn)The situation between Eddie Edwards and his tag team partner, Steve Corino, continues to grow stranger by the week. They are still Tag Team Champions, but they must figure out a way to work as a unit when they defend the titles at Best of the Best. With no opponents being named to-date, Shane Hagadorn would like to see them work out their differences before February 12th. Tonight, Edwards stepped into the ring with Luke Gallows, hoping that he could focus on the task at hand. Gallows got out to a quick start, hitting a number of chops, and a vicious kick to Edwards’s head. Edwards was able to recover, and connect with a kick of his own, only getting a two-count with the cover. Edwards stayed on the attack until Gallows reversed a lariat into a Fujiwara armbar. Edwards took 22 seconds to reach the ropes. Gallows continued to work over Edwards, throwing him out to the concrete, where he connected with the Gallows Pole on the concrete! At three, Gallows rolled Edwards back into the ring, before hitting a massive head butt to the back, before getting a two-count with the cover. Gallows ran into the ropes, but Hagadorn tripped Gallows! Edwards tried to take advantage, but Gallows caught him and threw him between the ropes, back onto the concrete. Edwards re-entered the ring at four, and was able to counted a fall away slam with a forearm smash. Both men missed with their respective clotheslines, until meeting in the center of the ring with a double clothesline. Gallows was first to his feet, but was met with a kick to the midsection as he ran into the ropes. Edwards worked over Gallows, but a flying forearm attempt was ducked by Gallows, turning the tide. Gallows took over, landing a number of punches and chops. Edwards side-stepped a knee lift, and took back control of the match. Edwards used his boot to choke Gallows, getting two four-counts from the referee before being pulled off and threatened with a DQ. Edwards continued to work over Gallows, and hit a forearm smash that knocked Gallows down. Edwards grabbed a handful of tights and made the cover for the 1-2-3! Eddie Edwards pinned Luke Gallows after a forearm smash in 0:10:03. Rating: ** ¼ [Shane Hagadorn interfered against Luke Gallows.]After the match, Edwards quickly rolls out of the ring, while Hagadorn grabs the Tag Team Title and joins him, as Gallows gets to his feet and yells at Edwards to come back into the ring. Commercial Break - Hamada is seen, walking around backstage, when she is confronted by Women's Champion Nikki Bella. Bella says that this is the closest Hamada will ever come to the Women's Title, and that Nikki's not afriad to step into the ring with her. Hamada responds, broken English, but is stopped by Nikki. Nikki says that she doesn't understand Japanese, and that Hamada should just keep her mouth closed. Nikki kisses her hand, and smacks Hamada across the face. As Hamada recovers, Nikki leaves the scene. Best of the Best Qualifying Match: Brutus Magnus vs. Kaz vs. AJ Styles (w/Ric Flair & Chelsea) vs. Evan Bourne vs. Randy Orton All five of these men were looking to gain a spot in the Triple Threat Match, in two weeks to determine who will get the coveted #15 entry into the Best of the Best battle royal. All five men were hungry to get that much closer to a Wrestleocalypse main event spot, but there was significant focus on AJ Styles after the confrontation between Flair and Peter Bradshaw earlier in the evening. A lot of great action took place in the first nine minutes of this battle royal. With pinfalls and submissions the only way to eliminate an opponent, the fans were getting their money’s worth tonight. Brutus Magnus and Kaz found themselves brawling out on the concrete, tearing into each other, which was completely legal. Inside the ring, Styles and Orton were going toe-to-toe, bringing back memories of their feud from the beginning days of the HWL. And, keeping true to his style, Flair interfered, tripping Orton, and giving Styles the upper hand. Now, with all five men back in the ring, with Orton distracted, Evan Bourne hit a flying forearm to the back of Styles’s head. Bourne mad the cover, but STEVE CORINO distracted the referee! Corino was quickly banned from ringside, as Bourne connect with a Shooting Star Press on Styles. Orton looked poised to break up the pin attempt, but was not able to make it in time. X AJ Styles is eliminated by Evan Bourne in 0:08:59.Bourne continued the fight, as Orton was on him quickly after his elimination of Styles. Bourne and Orton went after one another, but EDDIE EDWARDS made an appearance at ringside, and tripped Bourne! Orton pounced on the chance, and started working over Bourne as Magnus and Kaz were on the other side of the ring. Magnus dropped Kaz with a vicious right hand, before joined Orton to work over Borne. Orton and Magnus attempted a double-clothesline, only to have Bourne duck under it, and connect with one of his own! Orton ducked under a spinning lariat from Bourne, and rolled outside the ring. Bourne went after Magnus connecting with a clothesline and a high knee. Bourne then caught Magnus with spinning head scissors, and made a cover for a quick 1-2-3. X Brutus Magnus is eliminated by Evan Bourne in 0:14:14.The final three came down to Kaz and Bourne - a well-known tag team - and Orton. Bourne and Orton started things off, but Kaz came in, going after his partner. The crowd was shocked to see this, but Josh and Scott mentioned that one the final three entries was something that could possibly cause partners to put their friendship aside. Kaz and Bourne went after each other, which Edwards and Corino - who made his way back to the ring, through the crowd - continued to interfere. Corino cracked Bourne in the back with a steel chair, which led Kaz to hitting the Wave of the Future for the 1-2-3! X Evan Bourne is eliminated by Kaz in 0:17:30.Orton met Kaz with a kick to the midsection, an tossed him through the ropes, out to the concrete. Orton wasted no time going outside, and whipping Kaz into the steel steps. Orton worked over Kaz’s back, before whipping him into the guardrail. Orton slipped into the ring and taunted the crowd, waiting for Kaz to re-enter the ring. Kaz made his way into the ring, and ran after Orton, only to get hit with a power slam. Orton made the cover for the 1-2-3. X Kaz is eliminated by Randy Orton in 0:18:23. Rating: ***** [Eddie Edwards & Steve Corino interfered against Evan Bourne.] [Ric Flair interfered against Kaz.]After the match, Orton poses on the turnbuckles as the crowd roars in approval. Josh and Scott say that two-thirds of the battle royal has been set; and the final spots will be filled, next week on Anarchy. They thank everyone for watching as the camera fades with Orton still posing. Card rating: *** ¾ HWL Best of the Best PPV - 02/12/12 - San Diego, CA15-Man Battle Royal Non-Title Match: (c)Rami Sebei vs. (c) CM Punk Women's Title Match: Hamada vs. (c) Nikki Bella
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Post by wickedrex1 on Feb 7, 2014 22:17:12 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy January 30, 2012 Mississippi Coast Coliseum - Biloxi, MS Attendance: 7,137 (78%) - A recap of last week’s show is shown, highlighted by Randy Orton’s victory in the Best of the Best Qualifying Match. - The Coliseum and the Gulf Coast are shown as Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to Biloxi, just two weeks away from the Best of the Best pay-per-view. They announce that, tonight, the final spots will be filled for the 15-man battle royal at the event; and that the X-Division Champion, Rami Sebei, will be in action against Santino Marella. - Peter Bradshaw makes his way to the ring, and calls out Heavyweight Champion CM Punk. Punk’s music hits as Punk joins Bradshaw in the ring. Bradshaw says that he has no problem with Punk and Rami Sebei facing one another at the pay-per-view; and says the only other time the top two champions faced off against each other was 15 months ago. Bradshaw says his only concern is that, this time around, there is a decisive winner. Bradshaw says that the fans deserve to find out who the better champion is. But, Bradshaw says the only thing he does have a problem with, is Punk coming out last week, and saying if Sebei defeats him, that Sebei will get a main event spot at Wrestleocalypse in March. Bradshaw says that there will be a number-one contender crowned on February 12th, and asks where Punk got the idea that he could sign matches as he pleases. Punk tells Bradshaw that he has been the longest-reigning Heavyweight Champion within the past year. Punk says that he has defeated everyone that Bradshaw has thrown in his way: singles matches; triple-threat matches; and matches inside a steel cage. Punk says that he has proven, time after time, that he the Best in the World. Punk says he can do whatever he wants because he is the Heavyweight Champion, and there’s nothing Bradshaw can do about it. Bradshaw says that there’s nothing he can do about Punk being Heavyweight Champion, but that since Bradshaw pays Punk’s salary, Bradshaw makes the final decision. Bradshaw says that Punk will have an opponent at Wrestleocalypse, but it won’t be Rami Sebei. Bradshaw also says that, since Punk is not scheduled to wrestle tonight, that he pack his things and head back to the hotel. Bradshaw leaves the ring as Punk stands in the center of the ring, smiling. Commercial Break Matt Morgan (w/Chelsea & Ric Flair) vs. Yoshi TatsuOn paper, this match would’ve been decided before the bell even rang. And, for the most part, the predictions were correct. For the better part of this match-up, Morgan had the upper hand over the smaller Tatsu. Things changed as EVAN BOURNE and KAZ made their way to ringside. Morgan connected with the Carbon Footprint early in the match, but was only able to get a two-count. Moments later, the match would be called, as Kaz was caught tripping Tatsu, giving the victory to the Japanese native. Yoshi Tatsu defeated Matt Morgan by disqualification in 0:05:51. Rating: * ¾ (Rob Terry no-showed.) [Evan Bourne interfered against Yoshi Tatsu.]After the match, Morgan grabbed Tatsu and whipped him into the ropes, connecting with a second Carbon Footprint. Morgan those tossed Tatsu over the top rope, before leaving the ring, and walking up the ramp with Chelsea and Flair. Bourne and Kaz looked on from ringside, as Anarchy went to commercials. Commercial Break - A preview of the Best of the Best pay-per-view is shown. Brutus Magnus vs. AJ Styles (w/Chelsea & Ric Flair)Before the match begins, Peter Bradshaw walked on-stage, and informed the crowd that he would be making a change. Bradshaw said that, since Ric Flair could not keep to himself during the Qualifying Match last week, he would be banned from ringside for tonight’s contest. Flair began to go crazy, as PCW officials escorted him from the ring. Bradshaw walked off-stage as the referee started the match. With Flair banished from ringside, Styles and Magnus put n quite the exhibition, without the fear of outside involvement. This was a very even match-up, as both men were trying to recover from their showing in last week’s qualifying match. Magnus got in some offense early on, but once the match went outside, Styles took over after throwing Magnus into the steel ring steps multiple times, working over the lower back area. Back inside the ring, Styles worked over Magnus’s back, before hitting a stiff kick to the back of his head. Styles then landed a kneedrop, before making the cover for the 1-2-3. AJ Styles pinned Brutus Magnus after a knee drop in 0:08:08. Rating: *** ¾Commercial Break - After the break, Kaz and Evan Bourne make the way to the ring. Kaz says that he and Bourne were under the impression that Steve Corino and Eddie Edwards were moving on, after they cheated Kaz and Bourne out of a Tag Team Title rematch earlier this month. Kaz says that, last week, both men interfered against Bourne during the BOTB Qualifying Match, so they must not be done, yet. Kaz says that it’s only right that both teams settle things - with the titles on the line - at the pay-per-view… one last time. This brings out Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado, who come down to the ring, as well. Angle says that he and Maldonado have been quiet for the past couple weeks, because they have been waiting for the right time to announce their new intention. Angle says that now would be as good a time as any. Angle says that he and Maldonado have already taken care of the largest tag team the HWL has to offer, and it’s time to move on to the team that, right now, is the best. Angle says that, while Kaz and Bourne have their claim for wanting a match with Corino and Edwards, he and Maldonado have clearly been the most-deserving team as of late. Angle says that there should not be a Tag Team Title match at Best of the Best, unless he and Maldonado are apart of it. Peter Bradshaw appears on-stage, and agrees that both teams have equal claim to a Tag Team Title match. Bradshaw says that Kaz and Bourne have every right to want to face Corino and Edwards “one last time”, and that Angle and Maldonado are currently the next in line to get a title shot. Bradshaw says that, in the interest of fairness, he is signing a Triple Threat Match, for the Tag Team Titles, at Best of the Best. The crowd goes crazy as Bradshaw leaves the stage. The four men in the ring stare at each other, as Anarchy goes to commercials. Commercial Break Non-Title Match Santino Marella vs. © Rami SebeiSince coming over to the main roster, Santino Marella has not been given the platform he feels is needed to showcase the skills that allowed him to be a three-time PCW Heavyweight Champion. Tonight, he was given that chance, as he stepped into the ring with X-Division Champion, Rami Sebei. Marella put on a very good showing throughout this match, grounding Sebei. The match went outside, and Marella used the guardrail to his advantage, weakening Sebei’s lower body. Back inside the ring, Marella went for the cover, but only got a two-count. Sebei fought back, and with his aerial offense taken away, he focused on beating Marella at his own game - on the mat. Sebei was able to surprise Marella with some reversals; one leading to a tiger suplex for the 1-2-3. [Non-Title Match]: Rami Sebei pinned Santino Marella after a tiger suplex in 0:10:20. Rating: *** ½After the match, Sebei was handed the X-Division Title, and in a show of good sportsmanship, shook hands with Marella in the center of the ring as the crowd cheered on their performance. Josh and Scott hyped the final Qualifying Match later tonight, as Anarchy went to commercials.Commercial Break - Returning from the break, Alisha Hicks is seen with Randy Orton. Alisha asks Orton what it feels like to be in the Top Three of the Qualifying or the battle royal in two weeks; and knowing he has a chance to earn the 15th entry next week. Orton says that he still remembers his poor showing from last year’s battle royal, and that he had to work his ass off to get into the main event at Wrestleocalypse… a match he lost. Orton says that, this time around, he is guaranteed to enter in the last three spots. He says that the number-15 spot is the one he wants, but most importantly, he wants to have his hand raised at the end of the night on February 12th. Orton says when that happens, he will have his sights set on CM Punk. Orton says that he won’t forget the embarrassment Punk caused him nearly two months ago; and that the best way to makes a mends for that will be to walk out of this year’s Wrestleocalypse as the new Heavyweight Champion. Non-Title Match Daffney vs. © Nikki BellaLast week, Women’s Champion Nikki Bella made sure that Hamada knew there was no way Nikki was going to back down from their match at Best of the Best. Tonight, Nikki stepped into the ring with as close an opponent to Hamada as possible, in the former Champion, Daffney. Things started off evenly, but Nikki reversed a suplex from Daffney, and took over the match. As Nikki worked over the “Demonic Princess”, HAMADA made her way onto the stage, distracting Nikki. Daffney took advantage of this, by composing herself, and connecting with an inverted facelock elbow drop for the 1-2-3. [Non-Title Match]: Daffney pinned Nikki Bella after an inverted facelock elbow drop in 0:05:06. Rating: * ¾After the match, Daffney rolls out of the ring and smiles sadistically, knowing that she had just upset the Champion. On the stage, Hamada stands, looking at Bella laying on the canvas, as Anarchy goes to commercials.Commercial Break Best of the Best Qualifying Match: Alex Shelley vs. Martin Maldonado vs. Kurt Angle vs. Adam Cole vs. David OtungaThe main event tonight, was the final chance for these five men to vie for the best possible positions in the 15-man battle royal, next Sunday night, to determine the new Number One Contender for the Heavyweight Title. All five men went at each other, with David Otunga and Adam Cole working each other over from the onset. Otunga, who was returning to the ring after suffering an injury a number of weeks ago, came under attack from just about every one of his opponents tonight; but he was able to fend them off pretty well. Things got serious as Angle and Otunga found their way outside the ring, and Angle was busted open after being thrown into the ring post. Back inside the ring, Otunga came under attack again, only to have Angle regain himself and hit a flying forearm for the first elimination. X David Otunga is eliminated by Kurt Angle 0:05:45.The match continued, and it was clear that the four remaining men were going to stop at nothing to punch their ticket into the Triple Threat Match, next week, for the chance to earn the 15th - and final - entry into the battle royal. Alex Shelley and Martin Maldonado started to steal the match, as they worked each other over for a good six to seven minutes, physically wearing each other down, both inside and outside of the ring. Josh and Scott voiced their concerns for Kurt Angle who, by this point, had been shedding blood all over the ring. Angle seemed fatigue, but pressed onward, getting into brawls with both Shelley and Cole. Maldonado connected with a (insert move) on Shelley, and made the cover. Disoriented, Angle tried to make the save, but was not in time, and Shelley was eliminated. And, just seconds later, Cole reversed a flapjack attempt by Maldonado into a sunset flip, and there was another elimination. X Alex Shelley is eliminated by Martin Maldonado in 0:19:44.X Martin Maldonado is eliminated by Adam Cole in 0:19:47.The match came down to Cole and Angle. Cole appeared to have the strength advantage, as Angle appeared out on his feet from blood loss. Both men went after each other, and each one had their fearful moment, as Angle missed a baseball slide to the outside of the ring, landing hard on his back. Cole rolled Angle back into the ring, only to get a two-count. Later on, with Cole in control, he missed a tope that Angle had rolled away from. Angle made the cover, only to have Cole’s foot reach the ropes before a three-count. The match became a war of attrition, and Cole looked on the verge of capitalizing. Cole worked over Angle, but Angle reversed an irish whip into the ropes, and took Cole down with an elbow. Quickly, Angle locked in the Ankle Lock, and Cole quickly tapped out for the final elimination of the night! X Adam Cole is eliminated by Kurt Angle in 0:24:45. Rating: **** ¼After the match, Angle collapsed onto the canvas, as the referee called for assistance. EMTs rushed down to the ring, as the crowd watched silently. Josh and Scott said that Angle shocked everyone in the arena by coming out victorious tonight, but that his health was the concern on everyone’s mind at this time. The medical staff slowly pulled Angle out of the ring, placed him on a stretcher, and wheeled him up to the stage. Inside the ring, Cole hobbled onto his one good foot, and watched as Angle was carted off. Anarchy goes off the air with a stunned crowd. Card rating: *** 1/4 HWL Best of the Best PPV - 02/12/12 - San Diego, CA15-Man Battle Royal Non-Title Match: (c) Rami Sebei vs. (c) CM Punk Tag Team Title Match: Kurt Angle/Martin Maldonado vs. Kaz/Evan Bourne vs. (c) Steve Corino/Eddie Edwards Women's Title Match: Hamada vs. (c) Nikki Bella
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Post by wickedrex1 on Feb 23, 2014 21:02:21 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy February 6, 2012 Stan Sheriff Center - Honolulu, Hawaii Attendance: 7,725 (75%) - A highlight video package is shown from last week’s Anarchy. Kurt Angle’s victory in the Best of the Best Qualifying Match, and Angle being helped to the back afterwards is shown. - Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to the Aloha State, and the city of Honolulu. It is announced that Kurt Angle will speak later tonight, and will participate in the Triple Threat Match to determine the final three spots for Sunday’s Best of the Best battle royal. - Rami Sebei is met with a mixture of cheers and boos as he makes his way to the ring, carrying the X-Division Title over his shoulder. Sebei enters the ring as Josh and Scott talk about the non-title match Sebei will have against Heavyweight Champion CM Punk, this Sunday, at Best of the Best. On the mic, Sebei says that he is still reeling from the comments made by Punk two weeks ago. Sebei says that he still considers Punk a friend, but isn't sure if Punk's ego can allow him to say the same thing. Sebei says that it doesn't matter either way, because he's not going to let that affect how he prepares for their match this Sunday night. Sebei says that Punk calls himself "The Best in the World"; and that right now, he is the best in the HWL. Sebei says that he has stepped into the ring with a number of athletes who thought they were the best, and was able to hold his own against them. Sebei says that neither Adam Cole nor AJ Styles will admit it, but he is sure they have a new-found respect for what Sebei can do inside the ring. Sebei says that he can raise his game to the level of his opponents - it's something he's done his entire career - and that he will, undoubtedly, have to do that very thing Sunday night. But Sebei says, when the night is over, whether he beats Punk or he doesn't, he expects Punk to respect him. Commercial Break Jeff Hardy vs. Evan BourneSix days before the Best of the Best pay-per-view, both of these men were looking to correct their luck over the past couple weeks. In that time, we’ve seen Hardy lose a heart-breaking match to Colt Cabana; and Bourne finish third in the qualifying match for the battle royal this Sunday night. Bourne will have a full plate on Sunday where, along with taking part in the 15-man battle royal, he and Kaz will team up in a Triple Threat Match for the Tag Team Titles. A victory tonight would put Bourne in the right frame of mind, heading into his title shot, but Hardy was looking to put an end to that tonight. Hardy used his agility, in one instance tonight, to hold onto the top rope, lock Bourne in a head scissors, and toss Bourne to the concrete outside! Hardy was also able to lock Bourne in a Texas Cloverleaf, that nearly caused Borne to pass out, but Bourne was able to reach the ropes and break the attempt. Bourne spent most of the match coming back; and it looked as if Hardy would stop the attempt, but Bourne was able to connect with a koppo kick that stunned Hardy, to get the 1-2-3. Evan Bourne pinned Jeff Hardy after a koppo kick in 0:06:06. Rating: *** ½Commercial Break - Backstage, Daffney is seen with Alisha Hicks. Daffney says that, last week, she proved again that she can anyone who carries the Women's Title. Daffney says that neither one of the Bellas have ever deserved to call themselves "champions". Daffney says that, she has been one of the most dominating Women's champions in the history of the HWL, and that she will be watch - very closely - to wins Sunday night. She says the Women's Title will be back in it's rightful place sooner or later, before leaving the scene. Hamada vs. Velvet SkyHamada has become an overnight fascination, ever since she won the right to face Nikki Bella for the Women’s Title, this Sunday night at Best of the Best. Tonight, she took on one of the more popular Vixens in the company, Velvet Sky, who is also a two-time Women’s Champion. Tonight’s match looked to be a challenge for Hamada, as Velvet came out fearlessly against the number one contender. After a head scissor takedown, Velvet got a near fall, but that was the closest she’d come to victory. Velvet held control until Hamada reversed a Northern Lights suplex. Hamada then placed Velvet on the top rope and connected with a top-rope hurracarana for the quick 1-2-3. Hamada pinned Velvet Sky after a top-rope hurracarana in 0:04:02. Rating: ** ½After the match, as Hamada was leaving the ring, Nikki Bella appeared on-stage. Nikki said that Hamada may have been lucky to beat Velvet tonight, and reminds everyone that Nikki beat Velvet to become Women’s Champion, so it’s not something that’s hard to do. Nikki tells Hamada that she’s crazy if Hamada thinks she can beat Nikki like that this Sunday night. Nikki leaves the stage, leaving Hamada to look around in confusion, as Anarchy goes to commercials. Commercial Break - Highlights are again shown of the qualifying match from last week. Kurt Angle makes his way down to the ring, followed by Martin Maldonado. Angle's forehead is bandaged, and he is walking with a noticeable limp. Josh and Scott talk about Angle's "gutsy" performance last week. The crowd chants for Angle as he grabs a microphone. Angle says that he has put his body on the line many times during his career in wrestling. he says that his training, preparation, and desire to be the best in this business are all things that helped get his hand raised last week. Angle says he respects the four other men that were in the ring with him, and no offense to them, but the better man won. Angle says that each and every one of them deserve their place in the battle royal on Sunday night, but that he would not be satisfied with just any entry. Angle says that there are three spots left to be filled, and just like the 1996 Olympics, he has no intention of finishing second or third. Angle say that there is only one spot that he wants... the #15 spot... the final entry in the battle royal. Angle says nothing - not even the injuries he suffered last week - will stop him from beating Eddie Edwards and Randy Orton tonight, and earning the right to be the last one in the ring on Sunday night. Angle says when all is set and done, at the end of Sunday night, he will once again be the number one contender for the Heavyweight Title; and that he can't wait to get his hands on CM Punk. Commercial Break Santino Marella/David Otunga vs. Colt Cabana/Luke GallowsTonight saw the paring of Marella and Otunga for the first time since Otunga went down with an injury a few weeks ago, taking on at team of two Chicago natives who both have ties to the Heavyweight Champion, CM Punk. For a match between two teams that don’t have a lot of history with each other, it was very evenly fought. Neither team was able to get a true advantage throughout the match, as all four men brawled their way through the affair, looking to make an impact for themselves or for their teams. The end of the match came, after Otunga had thrown Cabana outside of the ring, and waiting for his return. As Cabana re-entered the ring, Otunga connected with The Verdict for the 1-2-3. Santino Marella & David Otunga defeated Colt Cabana & Luke Gallows when Otunga pinned Cabana with The Verdict in 0:12:16. Rating: ** 3/4Commercial Break - Backstage, Brutus Magnus is shown walking through the hallway, and is approached by Chelsea. Magnus wonders what Chelsea wants, and whether or not AJ Styles knows where she is. Chelsea says that AJ and she aren't dating, and that their relationship is strictly business. She then says that she just wanted to see how Magnus was doing after his match against Styles last week. Magnus says he feels fine, and thanks Chelsea for her concern. Chelsea walks off as the scene pans out to reveal Rob Terry listening in from around the corner. Rob Terry (w/Chelsea & Ric Flair) vs. Steve Corino (w/Shane Hagadorn)One-half of the tag team champions was in action tonight, as Steve Corino took on the massive “Big Rob” Terry in singles action. During the introductions, Josh and Scott mentioned that Terry kept looking suspiciously at Chelsea as they were walking down the ramp. The match was very even despite the size difference between the two men. Corino was able to shock Terry - and the crowd - with a power bomb early on in the contest, but it seemed that having to deal with Terry’s size was weighing on Corino towards the end. Terry was able to take over the match, using his strength to further wear down the Tag Team Champion. During the match, MARTIN MALDONADO made his way down to the ring, making sure to stay out of the way of both Flair and Hagadorn. When Corino ducked a big boot from Terry, hitting a back elbow and making the cover, Maldonado slid inside the ring and attack Corino. The referee called for the bell, awarding the match to Corino. Steve Corino defeated Rob Terry by disqualification in 0:09:45. Rating: ** ¼ [Martin Maldonado interfered against Steve Corino.]After the match, Kaz and Evan Bourne, Kurt Angle, and Eddie Edwards all rushed down to the ring as the crowd went crazy! Terry, Chelsea and Flair fled up the ramp, while the five men inside the ring started brawling. Edwards and Hagadorn pulled Corino out of the ring, letting the others continue the fight, as HWL Officials ran down to the ring. The officials separate the four men, who all stare at the ramp, where the Tag Team Champions stand on the stage, holding the Tag Team Titles in the air. Commercial Break Best of the Best Qualifying Match Eddie Edwards (w/Shane Hagadorn) vs. Randy Orton vs. Kurt AngleIn the final match before Sunday’s battle royal, these three men were fighting for the 15th and final entry spot. Edwards, Orton and Angle all won very brutal matches on their way to tonight’s main event; and with the anticipation building for what this match might become, they did not let the crowd in Honolulu down. Three very different styles were on display tonight. Edwards is a high-flyer, who uses his speed and agility to get the better of his opponents. Orton is a brawler, plain and simple. And, Angle is a world-class athlete who has had success on different levels throughout his career. This was Edwards’s first time being on this “stage”, with a former HWL Heavyweight Champion - in Angle - and a multi-time Champion in Orton; but they don’t call him “Die Hard” for nothing. Edwards was able to hold his own against the veterans, upping his game to their level tonight. But, the pressure felt by these three must have been too much for Edwards, as he soon found himself on the outside looking in as Orton and Angle turned the Triple Threat Match into a singles contest. Orton connected with an RKO, but Angle was able to get his foot on the ropes. After working his way back, Angle locked in the Ankle Lock on Orton, but Edwards broke it up, allowing the match to continue. Angle and Orton continued to work each other over, as Edwards and Hagadorn could only look on from the apron. Orton went for another RKO, but Angle reversed it, planting Orton with a DDT. Angle, again, went for the Ankle Lock. This time, when Edwards tried to break it up, Angle was ready, catching Edwards with an Angle Slam! Angle locked in the Ankle Lock on Orton, again, and fell to the ground, wrapping Orton’s leg, giving “The Viper” no option but to tap out! [Triple Threat Match]: Kurt Angle defeated Eddie Edwards and Randy Orton when Angle made Orton submit to the Ankle Lock in 0:32:34. Rating: **** ¼ [Shane Hagadorn interfered against Randy Orton.]After the match, Angle released the hold and rolled away from Orton, falling into the corner, as the crowd gave a standing ovation. Edwards and Hagadorn made their way up the ramp while the official checked on Orton. Josh and Scott said that the final order was set, and everything was in place for Sunday night. They thanked everyone for tuning in as Anarchy went off the air. Card rating: *** ¼ HWL Best of the Best PPV - 02/12/12 - San Diego, CA15-Man Battle Royal Non-Title Match: (c) Rami Sebei vs. (c) CM Punk Tag Team Title Match: Kurt Angle/Martin Maldonado vs. Kaz/Evan Bourne vs. (c) Steve Corino/Eddie Edwards Women's Title Match: Hamada vs. (c) Nikki Bella
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Post by wickedrex1 on Apr 14, 2014 20:42:58 GMT -5
HWL Best of the Best PPV February 12, 2012 Valley View Casino Center – San Diego, California Attendance: 10,207 (79%) The opening chords of “Now Is the Time (Ravenous)” plays as a video vignette highlights the Best of the Best qualifying matches. The video then shows highlights from the Triple Threat Match for the #15 spot. A video follows, showing the feud between X-Division Champion Rami Sebei and Heavyweight Champion CM Punk. A voiceover says that “15 men will enter the ring, for the chance to headline the biggest event of the year, with the biggest prize in the HWL on the line. Tonight, we will find out who is the Best of the Best.” Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone inside the arena, from sunny San Diego. Five action-packed matches will take place tonight. Daniels and Michaels talk about the non-title match between Sebei and Punk, with the chance for Sebei to write himself a ticket to the main event at Wrestleocalypse. They then discuss how every one of the 15 men in the battle royal has a legitimate chance of headlining the biggest pay-per-view of the year. Daniels sends things to the ring for the night’s first match. Women’s Title Match Hamada vs. © Nikki BellaHamada came onto the scene in the HWL after having had a very successful career in Japan and in various independent companies across the U.S. She made her mark on the Vixen’s in the fall of 2011, and earned her right to challenge or the Women’s Title by winning a battle royal at Brutality last month. Hamada used her aerial tactics and ground game to wear down the champion. Nikki tried her best to fight back, but the experience Hamada brought to the ring was too much for the Bella twin to overcome. Hamada hit the Hamada Driver to pick up the victory, and become the NEW Women’s Champion. [Women’s Title Match]: Hamada pinned Nikki Bella with the Hamada Driver in 0:14:20. Rating: ** ¼ (Hamada won the HWL Women’s Title.)After the match, Hamada is awarded the title belt, and she celebrates as the crowd cheers. She rolls out of the ring and makes her way up the ramp, where she stops to celebrate once more. From behind, DAFFNEY attacks Hamada, clubbing her in the back. Daffney picks up the Women’s Title and smashes it into the back of Hamada’s head. Laughing manically, Daffney stands over Hamada and holds the title in the air as the crowd boos. Dan Hanson is seen backstage with David Otunga and Santino Marella. Marella says that he’s excited to get back into the ring with someone he considers a friend; someone who he had made a promise to help get back at those responsible for screwing Otunga out of the Tag Team Titles, and took him out of action for a number of weeks. Otunga says that he couldn’t have come back at a better time. Otunga says that he’s not in the habit of looking past opponents – because he knows that Matt Morgan and Rob Terry are very dangerous in the ring – but, that he can’t wait to see Steve Corino and Eddie Edwards lose the Tag Team Titles tonight. Otunga says that, after tonight, he will be coming after Edwards and Corino for what they’ve done. Otunga says that it will be a great moment when he can finally get his hands on Shane Hagadorn. Alisha Hicks is seen with Evan Bourne and Kaz, backstage, and asks what their mindset is heading into the Triple Threat Match. Evan Bourne says that it’s an outrage that Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado have been added to this match. Bourne says that he and Kaz were screwed out of their rematch against Edwards and Corino; and that they should be getting their match – alone – tonight. Kaz says that it’s a shame that Angle and Maldonado have been added; but that it will make their victory tonight even better, knowing that they have defeated two other teams for the right to be called the Tag Team Champions. David Otunga/Santino Marella vs. Matt Morgan/Rob Terry (w/Chelsea & Ric Flair)The Conglomerate hasn’t had the best run of luck ever since AJ Styles lost the Heavyweight Title back in November. Since that night, Ric Flair’s charges have tried to “right the ship”, and bring themselves back to prominence in the HWL. Matt Morgan and Rob Terry may have a claim to the worst case of luck, having seen very few victories since the turn of the year. However, they were hoping for the luck to change, as they stepped foot into the ring with a duo that has had limited experience working as a team. The unlikely pairing of Otunga and Marella seemed poised to take advantage of their chance to shine on pay-per-view, based on the comments made in their pre-match interview. It had been a while since the two had teamed together, and their partnership didn’t seem to have suffered from the lost time. Otunga and Marella were overmatched in this contest, but that didn’t stop them from giving Morgan and Terry all they had. Even outside interference from “The Nature Boy” wasn’t enough to give The Conglomerate an overall advantage. Otunga and Marella were able to both kick out of Morgan’s Carbon Footprint, which nearly brought the crowd to their feet. At the end of the match, with Marella outside the ring, Morgan attempted a plancha. Marella was able to move out of the way, as Morgan landed on the concrete chest-first, knocking the wind out of “The Blueprint”. Marella rolled back into the ring as the referee counted Morgan out. David Otunga & Santino Marella defeated The Conglomerate (Matt Morgan & Rob Terry) when Santino defeated M. Morgan by countout in 0:26:20. Rating: * ¼After the match, Santino and Otunga celebrated their victory as Ric Flair and Chelsea went over to check on Morgan. Terry jumped off the apron and headed back up the ramp, without checking on his partner, as Michaels and Daniels hinted at some possible tension within the group. Dan Hanson is backstage with the Tag Team Champions – Steve Corino and Eddie Edwards – and asks them about defending in a Triple Threat Match tonight. Corino says that he and Edwards have had a target on their back ever since they won the titles, and that hasn’t stopped them from being the longest-reigning Tag Team in the history of the HWL. Corino says that tonight is just another obstacle that’s being thrown in their way, and that the crowd would love to see them lose the titles, but that it isn’t going to happen tonight. Hanson then asks about the comments made by David Otunga earlier tonight. Shane Hagadorn says that Otunga is, was, and probably always be jealous of the fact that Hagadorn found a better duo to put this time and effort behind. Hagadorn mocks the “A-List Knockouts” team name, and says that Otunga and Chris Hero wouldn’t be able to do what Corino and Edwards have done. Hagadorn welcomes the challenge Otunga has set, and says he just needs a time and place. Alisha Hicks is backstage with Television Champion Rami Sebei. Alisha asks if Sebei has any nerves about stepping into the ring tonight with Heavyweight Champion CM Punk, for the right to face him again, for the title, at Wrestleocalypse. Sebei says that he wouldn’t be in this business if he didn’t get nervous before stepping in that ring. Sebei says that he has a chance to do something no one has been able to do in nearly four months: defeat CM Punk in the main event of a pay-per-view. Sebei says that as Television Champion, it’s unavoidable that he’d be looking for the top prize in the HWL; and if he beats CM Punk tonight, that’s actually what he’ll be fighting for at Wrestleocalypse. HWL Tag Team Title Match Kaz/Evan Bourne vs. Kurt Angle/Martin Maldonado vs. © Steve Corino/Eddie Edwards (w/Shane Hagadorn)It was announced, before the match, that Eddied Edwards would not be taking part in this match beside Steve Corino. Shane Hagadorn introduced Corino’s new partner as Jesse Neal. Corino and Neal had a large task in front of them tonight, putting the Tag Team Titles on the line against two teams that would stop at anything to take the belts away from them. From the bell, Kaz and Evan Bourne looked like they wanted to be the only ones in the ring with the champions; and Angle and Maldonado had no problem letting both teams slug it out. When Angle and Maldonado finally entered the match, the crisper duo took their time in decimating their opponents. Still, Bourne, Kaz, Corino and Neal were all able to find the reserve they needed to stay in the match. Neal connected with two Spears on Maldonado, who was barely able to kick out after the second one. Corino landed the Sliding Clothesline for another near-fall. But, in taking both men’s finishing moves, Maldonado showed that he had the strength to continue on. Angle assisted Maldonado, clearing the ring, leaving only Steve Corino to face them. Angle rolled out of the ring, as Maldonado connected with the Gringo Killa to pick up the 1-2-3. [HWL Tag Team Title Match]: Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado defeated Kaz & Evan Bourne and Steve Corino & Jesse Neal when Maldonado pinned S. Corino with the Gringo Killa in 0:42:21. Rating: **** ¼ (Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado won the HWL Tag Team Titles.)After the match, Maldonado rolled out of the ring, and assisted Angle in clearly the ringside area of Kaz and Bourne. Officials rushed down to the ring, stopping any further altercation, and the referee awarded Angle and Maldonado the title belts. Angle and Maldonado held the belts in the air as they made their way up the ramp.Alisha Hicks is shown backstage with Heavyweight Champion CM Punk. Punk says that Rami Sebei has his head in the clouds, if he thinks he can do something that Kurt Angle and Kaz – and AJ Styles on two separate occasions – couldn’t do: beat him on pay-per-view. Punk says that Sebei is floating on Cloud Nine. Punk says that Sebei needs to remember that he wouldn’t have this chance if it were for Punk setting the match up in the first place. Punk says Sebei should be thanking him for the chance to step into the ring with him. Punk says there are a number of people more qualifying, with better pedigrees, better reasons as to why they should be in this match tonight; but Punk wanted to see what the Television Champion – no matter who it would’ve been – could do at the highest level. Punk says that Sebei will crash down to Earth tonight, and that Sebei will watch from the backstage area, next month, as Punk goes on to headline Wrestleocalypse. Dan Hanson is backstage with Randy Orton. Orton says last year, he wasn’t a favorite to win the battle royal, and earn a shot at the Heavyweight Title. Orton says he found his way into the main event at Wrestleocalypse because nothing was going to stop him from getting there. Orton admits that he came up short in the Triple Threat Match. Orton says it was that loss – and the humiliation he suffered at the hands of CM Punk – that are his motivation to walk out of San Diego as the number-one contender. Orton says there are 14 other men who want the chance to face CM Punk next month, but none of them have the desire to stop at absolutely nothing to get there. Orton wishes everyone else good luck, saying they’re going to need it. Non-Title Match © Rami Sebei vs. © CM PunkThere was a build-up of tension, in the weeks before this match, between the two former “friends”. Rami Sebei had stated that the fame and wealth that becoming champion had given Punk, had changed him; and that he was nothing like the person Sebei knew before. Punk had stated that he and Sebei were never friends, and that Sebei was simply riding Punk’s coattails all the way to their match tonight. It was clear from the start that Sebei had been preparing for this match, as he caught Punk off-guard from the start. Every time Punk would stage a comeback, Sebei was there to thwart it off. Being familiar with Punk in the past helped Sebei be able to counter Punk’s attacks, and further his own advantage. The crowd was gearing up for a possible upset, when COLT CABANA came down the ramp, and cracked Sebei with a steel chair as Punk distracted the referee! Sebei slowly got up to his feet, only to be hit with the G.T.S! Punk made the cover for the 1-2-3, as Daniels and Michaels stated how much of an outrage the result was. [Non-Title Match]: CM Punk pinned Rami Sebei with the G.T.S. in 0:18:07. Rating: **** ¾ [Colt Cabana interfered against Rami Sebei.]After the match, Punk rolled out of the ring. Cabana joined him at the bottom of the ramp, giving Punk the Heavyweight Title. The crowd booed as the referee tended to Sebei, inside the ring. Daniels and Michaels said they were shocked by the actions of the Heavyweight Champion, and neither could wait to hear Punk’s explanation. Backstage, Dan Hanson is seen with newly-crowned Tag Team Champion, Kurt Angle. Angle says that he is very happy with winning the Tag Team Titles tonight, and that he and Martin Maldonado are going to rewrite the history books as champions. Angle says the only thing that will make him even happier, is to walk out to the ring as the 15th entry in the battle royal, and win, becoming the number one contender for the Heavyweight Title. Angle says that he wants to be known as the HWL’s first multi-champion; and that anything less will be a complete failure. A preview for Wrestleocalypse II is shown, as “The Crazy Ones” by Stellar Revival plays. Wrestleocalypse II will be live, from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on March 18th. Best of the Best Battle RoyalLuke Gallows and Claudio Castagnoli – jumping up from the PCW roster - were the first two entrants in the battle royal. Just before the Matt Morgan (#3) entered the ring, Castagnoli clotheslined Gallows over the top rope, giving him time to prepare for “The Blueprint”. Mere seconds after entering the ring, Morgan reversed a hiptoss attempt, and threw Castagnoli over the top rope. Castagnoli grabbed ahold of the ropes, but Morgan saw this, and kicked Castagnoli’s hands, dropping him to the concrete. Steve Corino (#4) was the next to enter the ring. Morgan made quick work of Corino, as well, blocking a kick to the head, forearm smashing Corino over the top rope. Morgan’s Conglomerate partner, AJ Styles (#5) was next to enter the ring. Styles and Morgan battled all over the ring, as Brutus Magnus (#6) entered the ring at the 8:00 mark. Morgan and Styles continued to go after each other. Styles connected with an Asai moonsault into an inverted DDT, before clotheslining Morgan over the top rope! Styles and Magnus continued the match until Evan Bourne (#7) enters the ring, and attacks Styles. Bourne and Magnus worked over Styles, and Magnus was able to clothesline Styles over for the fifth elimination. Kaz (#8) is the next entrant, and as he entered the ring, he went right after Magnus, coming to the aide of his tag team partner. Kaz and Bourne worked as a team to wear down Maganus; and Kaz clotheslined Magnus over for the next elimination. This left two partners in the ring to fight it out. David Otunga (#9) entered the ring at the 14:00 mark. All three men went after each other. Otunga attempted a belly-to-back suplex on Bourne, only to have it blocked. Bourne whipped Otunga into the ropes, only to have Otunga clothesline Bourne to the canvas. Kaz took advantage of his partner, getting back to his feet, and tried to clothesline Bourne, but Bourne ducked, connecting with a back heel kick, sending Kaz over the top rope for the next elimination! Alex Shelley (#10) was the next entrant, and he quickly attacked Bourne after entering the ring. Martin Maldonado (#11) was the next entrant. Adam Cole (#12) entered at the 20:00 mark. Randy Orton (#13) enters the ring next, and attacks his former tag team partner, Shelley. Goldust (#14), made his debut tonight, coming over from the PCW roster, and attacked Adam Cole after entering the ring. Goldust continued to work over Cole, eventually picking him up, and tossing Cole over the top rope, for the next elimination. Kurt Angle (#15) was the last entrant into the ring, leaving seven men vying for a title match. Evan Bourne eliminated Alex Shelley after clotheslining him over the top rope around the 32:00 mark. David Otunga was eliminated next, as Kurt Angle landed a punch and a kick, before picking Otunga up and disposing of him over the top rope. Angle then turned his attention on Bourne, attacking him from behind. Bourne fought back, and tried to hit a spinning heel kick, but Angle blocked it. Angle went after Bourne, and landed a stiff right hand, before dumping Bourne over the top rope as well. This left spots 13-15 still in the ring. The fight between the final three continued until Angle isolated Goldust, hitting him with a shoulderblock and a stiff elbow shot, before throwing him over the top rope around the 43:00 mark. Angle and Orton battled each other for the remainder of the match. Angle worked over Orton, and hit a back body drop, causing Orton to roll out of the ring in pain. Angle, seeing no one else in the ring, began to celebrate his victory, only to have Orton slide back in and connect with a very stiff forearm to the back of the head. Orton capitalized, throwing Angle over the top rope to become number one contender! [15-Man Battle Royal]: Randy Orton won a 15-man battle royal: X Castagnoli threw out L. Gallows in 0:01:20. X M. Morgan threw out Castagnoli after a facerake in 0:02:12. X M. Morgan threw out S. Corino after a forearm smash in 0:04:27. X Styles threw out M. Morgan in 0:08:12. X Magnus threw out Styles after a clothesline in 0:10:09. X Kaz threw out Magnus in 0:12:47. X E. Bourne threw out Kaz in 0:14:48. X Goldust threw out A. Cole after an inverted DDT in 0:24:55. X E. Bourne threw out Maldonado in 0:29:55 X E. Bourne threw out A. Shelley in 0:31:52. X K. Angle threw out D. Otunga after a kneelift in 0:34:20. X K. Angle threw out E. Bourne in 0:36:30. X K. Angle threw out Goldust in 0:43:36. X R. Orton threw out K. Angle after a forearm in 0:51:13. Rating: ****After the match, Orton celebrates in the ring as his music fills the arena. Suddenly, CM Punk’s music begins to play, as the Heavyweight Champion walks on-stage, holding the Heavyweight Title in the air. Punk and Orton stare at each other from across the arena, as Daniels and Michaels say good night from San Diego!Card Rating: ****
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Post by wickedrex1 on May 14, 2014 7:50:58 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy February 13, 2012 STAPLES Center - Los Angeles, California Attendance: 12,580 (66%) A highlight video from Best of the Best is shown. Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to Los Angeles. It is announced that Kaz and Evan Bourne will face Tag Team Champions Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado in a non-title match tonight. Also, David Otunga will face Randy Orton in tonight's main event. CM Punk's music plays and the Heavyweight Champion comes out to the ring. Punk says that he has been telling everyone that he was the Best in the World after making a name for himself in "that other company", and coming back to the HWL. Punk says that he proved that when he defeated Kurt Angle and AJ Styles in a Triple Threat Match in November. Punk says he proved it again, last night, after defeating the "second-rate" X-Division Champion, Rami Sebei. Punk says that Sebei doesn't deserve to be on the same level as Punk, and that it was obvious last night... Randy Orton's music interrupts Punk. Orton is on-stage with a microphone. Orton says that Punk has a lot of nerve, coming out here tonight, and saying that Sebei doesn't deserve to be on Punk's level. Orton says that he sat in the back and watched their match last night. Orton says he saw Punk getting his ass handed to him! (crowd cheers) Orton says that if anyone in the back deserves to be on Punk's level, it would be Sebei, just based on what he showed in the ring last night. Orton says that Punk can't possibly believe that he's the Best in the World when he had his "buddy" Colt Cabana interfere last night. Orton calls Punk a coward, who used help to get a victory, because he was afraid of having to face two people at Wrestleocalypse. Orton warns Punk that he should still be worried. Orton says that Punk has a lot coming to him; and that Orton will never forget the last time they were in the ring, and how that match ended. Orton says that he's not the only one Punk has to worry about though. Orton reminds Punk that, one year ago, Orton was the one who got Colt Cabana his spot on the HWL roster. Orton says that Cabana is still indebted to "The Viper" for that courtesy. Orton wants to know if Punk can trust Cabana or not. Orton leaves the stage as his music plays. Punk stands in the ring, questioning... Commercial Break Returning from the break, a "Countdown to New Orleans" screen is shown. Daniels says there are 34 days left until the HWL invades The Big Easy. Michaels says that New Orleans is one of his favorite cities, and that Wrestleocalypse is going to be amazing. A recap of the Orton-Punk confrontation is shown. In the ring, HWL Owner Peter Bradshaw announces that a six-Vixen battle royal will take place tonight, to determine who will get a Women's Title Match at Wrestleocalypse. Bradshaw leaves the ring and joins Daniels and Michaels at the broadcast table. #1 Contenders Match Vixens Battle Royal The Bella Twins, Natalya, Velvet Sky, and new Vixens Eve Torres and Melina are introduced before the bell rings. The longest-reigning Women’s Champion in the history of the HWL, Natalya, was on a roll at the start of this match. She made very quick work of Velvet Sky and Nikki Bella, eliminating both of them within the first ten minutes of the match. Melina is the third Vixen eliminated, after being clotheslined over the top rope by Natalya. Brie Bella, Natalya and Eve Torres were the last remaining women in the match. Brie and Natalya went after each other, as Eve watched on from the corner. Brie attempted to throw Natalya over the top rope, only to have Natalya hang on. As Brie celebrated the elimination, Eve ran over and dropkicked Natalya in the back, forcing her to lose her grip and fall to the concrete! Eve and Brie went toe-to-toe with each other for the remainder of the match, with neither woman wanting to give an inch. Brie nearly eliminated Eve on a couple occasions, only to have Even hold onto the ropes and slide back in. The end of the match saw Eve side-step a dropkick attempt by Brie. Eve whipped Brie into the ropes, hitting a drop-toe hold, before grabbing Brie and throwing her over the top rope! [6-Vixen Battle Royal]: Eve Torres won the 6-Vixen Battle Royal: •Natalya threw out Sky in 0:01:03. •Natalya threw out Nikki in 0:06:01. •Natalya threw out Melina in 0:13:25. •Eve threw out Natalya in 0:14:20, •Eve threw out Brie after a drop toe hold in 0:21:42. Rating: *** ¼ After the match, Eve celebrates his victory as Daniels says it’s quite the way for Eve to start her time in the HWL. Michaels wonders what might be going through Eve’s mind right now, knowing that she is heading to the biggest event of the year, challenging for a title. Eve leaves the ring as “Anarchy” goes to commercials. Commercial Break Returning from the break, a replay of Eve Torres’s victory in the battle royal is shown. Daniels and Michaels announce that the Women’s Title Match between Eve and Hamada has been signed for Wrestleocalypse. Backstage, Brutus Magnus is seen walking through the arena with Chelsea, when he is attacked by AJ Styles. Magnus attempts to fight back, shoving Styles into the concrete wall. Styles lands a few blows to Magnus’s head, before grabbing him, and slamming Magnus’s head into a door. Magnus crumples to the ground as Styles stomps on him. Chelsea screams for Styles to stop. Styles backs away from Magnus and stares at Chelsea before walking away. Chelsea tends to Magnus, as officials rush over, as we come back to ringside. Jeff Hardy vs. Colt Cabana Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels questioned what had gotten into AJ Styles. They quickly moved to the comments made by Randy Orton earlier in the program, about CM Punk being able to truly trust his friend, Colt Cabana. As the match began, it was clear that the comments had also had an effect on Cabana, himself. Daniels said it looked like Cabana wasn’t fully into the match, as Jeff Hardy dominated from the start. Michaels said that what Orton said had clearly hit home, and Cabana was wondering whether or not Punk could trust him. Hardy held control for a good portion of the match, when CM PUNK appeared on-stage. Daniels and Michaels wondered what Punk was doing on-stage, while in the ring, Cabana began to fight back against Hardy. Cabana had a short burst of offense – when it was badly needed – and connected with the Colt. 45 for the victory. Colt Cabana pinned Jeff Hardy with the Colt .45 in 0:12:18. Rating: **** ¼ After the match, Cabana celebrated his victory as Punk walked off stage and into the back, as Anarchy goes to commercials. Commercial Break As Anarchy returns, Colt Cabana catches up with CM Punk backstage. Cabana asks if Punk believes what Randy Orton said earlier tonight. Punk says he isn’t sure, and that Orton made some interesting points. Cabana says that he and Punk have known each other for years. Punk cuts Cabana off and congratulates Cabana on his victory before walking off… X-Division Champion, Rami Sebei, comes out to the ring. Sebei says that last night was both a success and a failure for him. It was a success, because once again, he got to headline a pay-per-view against the Heavyweight Champion. It was a failure, because he was unable to leave victorious. Sebei says that the result of the match is questionable, but nothing can be done about it. Sebei says he knows, in his head, that he gave CM Punk a fight that Punk was unprepared for. Sebei says he lost the match, but the fans know that the result could have been much different. Sebei says he will do his best to turn his attention away from the “travesty” of last night, and focus on being the best X-Division Champion the HWL has ever seen… Sebei is interrupted as Peter Bradshaw joins him in the ring. Bradshaw says that he, too, thinks that things could have gone the other way last night, but that it’s true: there’s nothing that can be done about it. Bradshaw says the fans, CM Punk, and himself know what happened. Bradshaw commends Sebei for coming out and taking the high road, and wanting to be a dominant champion. Bradshaw says that, as of right now, there is no clear-cut challenger for the X-Division Title; but that will change. Bradshaw announces that, starting next week, an eight-man tournament will begin. The winner of the tournament will face Sebei for the X-Division Title at Wrestleocalypse 2. Bradshaw leaves the ring as Anarchy goes to commercials. Commercial Break Non-Title Match Kaz/Evan Bourne vs. © Kurt Angle/Martin Maldonado Twenty-four hours after becoming the new HWL Tag Team Champions, Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado stepped into the ring against Kaz and Evan Bourne. Neither Kaz nor Borne were a part of the finish last night, and Peter Bradshaw had given them one final chance against the champions. Kaz and Bourne were determined to come out victorious tonight, and they were able to hold their own for a better part of the match. But the strength of Angle and Maldonado was too much for their high-flying offense. Using a combination of power and double-teams, the champions were able to keep Kaz and Bourne grounded. The champions picked up the victory after Maldonado connected with the Gringo Killa on Kaz for the 1-2-3. [Non-Title Match]: Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado defeated Kaz & Evan Bourne when Maldonado pinned Kaz with the Gringo Killa in 0:13:30. Rating: **** ¼ Commercial Break Returning from the break, a preview for “Wrestleocalypse II” is shown. “The Crazy Ones” by Stellar Revival plays in the background, as Daniels and Michaels hype the Heavyweight Title Match between Randy Orton and Champion CM Punk. “Wrestleocalypse II” will be live from New Orleans, Louisiana on March 18th, only on pay-per-view. Backstage, Ric Flair confronts Rob Terry in the Conglomerate locker room. Flair wants to know what Terry was thinking, walking away from Matt Morgan last night. Terry asks Flair what the point is of them being grouped together. Terry says that The Conglomerate has gone nowhere since AJ Styles lost the Heavyweight Title, and that all Flair ever cared about was making sure Styles stayed champion. Terry tells Flair that he wants out. Flair tells Terry that if he wants out, he has two choices. One, to leave, and know that every member of The Conglomerate will be after him, for turning his back on them. Or two: to earn his way out. Flair says that if Terry does what is asked of him, from now until Wrestleocalypse, Flair will hand-pick an opponent for him. If Terry wins, he is free to leave, and can wipe his hands of The Conglomerate once and for all. Flair leaves the locker room as the camera goes back to the ring. Alex Shelley vs. Jesse Neal (w/Shane Hagadorn) A night after being introduced as Shane Hagadorn’s new charge, and Steve Corino’s new tag team partner, Jesse Neal made his singles debut tonight. Daniels and Michaels talked about how the new partners were going to coexist, especially after the lengthly title reign that Corino enjoyed with Eddie Edwards. At ringside, Hagadorn didn’t seem too concern with that future, even as Alex Shelley gained the advantage at the start of the match. Neal was able to fight back, throughout the match, showing his tenacity. Both men connected with a double clothesline. But it was Neal who got to his feet first, and connected with a stiff back elbow. Neal made the cover for the 1-2-3. Jesse Neal pinned Alex Shelley after a back elbow in 0:08:04. Rating: ** ¼ Commercial Break David Otunga vs. Randy Orton Randy Orton started off the evening by dropping a seed of doubt into the mind of Heavyweight Champion, CM Punk. Throughout the night, Punk appeared to be running things over in his head, as Orton prepared to take on David Otunga. Punk made his way to ringside early on in the match, but stayed quiet as he was content to just watch the action at first. After Orton whipped Otunga into the corner, and followed him in with a clothesline, Punk wrapped a steel chair around Orton’s back. Taking nothing away from Otunga’s effort, for the rest of the match, Orton had to worry about Punk at ringside. Otunga looked impressive, holding his own against Orton. Otunga was able to connect with The Verdict on two occasions, but Orton was able to kick out – barely – each time. Orton took Otunga down with a back elbow and went for the cover, only to have Punk slide into the ring and break up the pin attempt. The referee had no choice but to call for the bell. Randy Orton defeated David Otunga by disqualification in 0:14:13. Rating: ** ½ [CM Punk interfered against Randy Orton.] After the match, Punk connected to attack Orton. As Otunga rolled out of the ring, licking his wounds, Punk whipped Orton into the ropes, and connected with a dropkick. Punk picked up Orton and hit the G.T.S. in the center of the ring. Punk stood over Orton’s body as Daniels and Michaels said goodnight from Los Angeles. Card rating: *** HWL Wrestleocalypse II - 03/18/2012 - New Orleans, LAHeavyweight Title Match: Randy Orton vs. (c) CM Punk Women's Title Match: Eve Torres vs. (c) Hamada
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Post by wickedrex1 on Jun 13, 2014 15:36:12 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy February 20, 2012 TD Garden - Boston, Massachusetts Attendance: 12,822 (73%) The show opens with a recap of the David Otunga-Randy Orton match from last week, and the post-match attack by CM Punk. Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to Boston. Shane Hagadorn, Steve Corino and Jesse Neal make their way down to the ring, with the crowd booing. Hagadorn says that Steve Corino and Eddie Edwards were one of the most successful teams to ever step foot inside an HWL ring. Hagadorn says they were a dominating force in the Tag Team division, and that without his guidance, they would have achieved none of it. Hagadorn says that eight days ago, at Best of the Best, was nothing but a blip on the radar; a speed bump in their continued path to greatness. Hagadorn says that, along with everyone in the arena, Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado know that Corino and Neal should still be Tag Team Champions. Hagadorn says they have come out tonight to use their rematch clause for Wrestleocalypse. This brings out David Otunga and Santino Marella, who get into the ring, and into the faces of Corino and Neal. Otunga says that Corino and Neal may have a rematch clause, and as good a case as any for why they should face Angle and Maldonado; but Otunga says that he, Santino, and the rest of the fans are sick and tired of seeing the same old thing, over and over. Otunga says that there are a number of teams that would love to challenge for the Tag Team Titles; and that he and Santino are one of them. Hagadorn screams at Otunga that he was nothing before Hagadorn brought him in, and that Otunga is still nothing without him. This brings Peter Bradshaw out to the stage. Bradshaw says that, yes, Corino and Neal have a guaranteed rematch clause in their contracts; that they can implement any time they want. Bradshaw says that he also agrees with Otunga and Marella: that the HWL fans would profit from seeing something different inside the ring. Bradshaw says that, tonight, the team of Otunga and Marella will face Corino and Neal, in a Number One Contenders match. Bradshaw says that the winners will face Angle and Maldonado at Wrestleocalypse. Bradshaw leaves the stage, as the five men in the ring stare at each other. Commercial Break X-Division Tournament Match #1 Adam Cole vs. #8 Matt Morgan (w/Ric Flair)Last week, Peter Bradshaw announced that an eight-man tournament would be held to determine the challenger for Rami Sebei and the X-Division Title at Wrestleocalypse. In tonight’s first match, former champion Adam Cole faced off against a very angry and determined Matt Morgan. In this type of match, Morgan would surely be dangerous, and he was exactly that, using his size and strength advantage to overpower Cole. With the no-disqualification stipulation in these matches, it was no surprise when RIC FLAIR interfered. But, it was also no surprise when Cole shoved Flair of the apron when “The Nature Boy” tried to interfere a second time. However, Flair’s distraction allowed Morgan to powerslam Cole, and make the cover for the 1-2-3. [No-Countout-No-DQ Match]: Matt Morgan pinned Adam Cole after a powerslam in 0:13:52. Rating: ** 3/4Commercial Break Returning from the break, Colt Cabana and CM Punk are seen backstage. Cabana tells Punk that he wasn't trying to take away from anything Punk has accomplished by helping Punk win at Best of the Best. Punk says Cabana ruined his chance to prove that Punk is the "Best in the World", at the event that should been named in his honor. Cabana apologizes to Punk. Cabana says they've been friends for a long time; and Cabana just wants to see Punk succeed. Punk thanks Cabana for his concern, but says that he won the Heavyweight Title without any help; he'd like to retain it the same way. Punk walks off and is met by Randy Orton. Orton says that, whether or not Punk will admit it, Punk will need all the help he can get pretty soon. Non-Title Match Velvet Sky vs. © HamadaThe last time these two Vixens met inside a ring, Hamada was just getting her feet wet in the HWL, and Velvet was challenging for the title against then-champion, Nikki Bella. Just over a month ago, Hamada came in with a lot to prove. Tonight, it was Velvet who was hoping to come back from a unneeded loss. Velvet came out strong from the onset, quickly hitting two headscissor takedowns. Hamada fought back, only to have Velvet throw her to the concrete at ringside. Hamada rolled into the ring at six, and was taken down by another headscissor. Velvet kept up the attack, hitting the Beauty Mark, but only getting a two-count. Velvet argued with the referee, allowing Hamada to get back to her feet. Hamada landed a number of stiff chops to Velvet’s chest. Hamada whipped Velvet into the ropes and went for the Hamada Driver. Velvet slipped out of the move, and rolled out of the ring. Velvet walked up the ramp as the referee counted her out. [Non-Title Match]: Hamada defeated Velvet Sky by countout in 0:10:34. Rating: ** ¼After the match, Hamada was handed the Women’s Title. At ringside, Josh and Michael question what Velvet’s motives were for walking away from a match that, had she won, would have helped her status as a possible challenger to the title down the line. Commercial Break Returning from the break, Chelsea and AJ Styles are seen inside the Conglomerate locker room. Chelsea tells AJ that she's sick of being nothing but his eye candy. Chelsea says she feels stupid for having stuck around Styles and the others for as long as she did. Chelsea heads towards the door, but Styles grabs her by the arm. Styles says that if he sees Chelsea anywhere near Brutus Magnus, she's not going to like what happens. Chelsea escapes Styles's grasp and leaves the room... Also backstage, Alisha Hicks is seen with Eve Torres. Alisha congratulates Eve on her victory in the battle royal last week, and asks how it feels to debut and become Number One Contender. Eve says she could've be more excited about becoming Number One Contender. Eve knows she hasn't been in the business as long as the other Vixens, but that she has had success in her short career. Eve credits the other Vixens for being great at what they do; and says she was fortunate to win last week. Eve says she looks forward to facing Hamada at Wrestleocalypse, and is humbled by the opportunity. Before Eve can walk away, Brie Bella stops her and says that Eve was nothing but lucky last week. Brie says she hopes to see Eve lose at Wrestleocalypse, because Eve doesn't deserve a title shot. Brie slaps Eve and walks away. Commercial Break Number One Contenders Match David Otunga & Santino Marella vs. Steve Corino & Jesse Neal (w/Shane Hagadorn)The crowd in Boston was all set for these two teams to finally lock up, and the anticipation was building as Corino and Neal were introduced. They came out to a roar of boos from the crowd, and paced across the ring, waiting for their opponents. Otunga and Marella were introduced, but as they made their way to the ring, Shane Hagadorn instructed Corino and Neal to leave the ring, meeting their opponents halfway up the ramp. The four men brawled up and down the ramp, as the referee tried to intervene, to no avail. Under Hagadorn’s instruction, Neal speared Marella into the steel ramp, getting a huge groan from the crowd. At the bottom of the ramp, Corino whipped Otunga into the steel ringsteps. Corino then stomped and punched Otunga until HWL officials rushed down to the ring, pulling Corino away. Corino, Neal and Hagadorn leave the ringside area as the officials check on Marella and Otunga. Commercial Break Returning from the break, Brutus Magnus is shown walking through the backstage area, where, for the second week in a row, he is attacked by Rob Terry! Magnus and Terry brawl inside the hallway. Magnus take control, and whips Terry into the cement wall. Terry fights back and whips Magnus into a metal door, denting it. Terry stays on the attack, grabbing a chair and repeatedly hitting Magnus in the back. Chelsea appears and screams for Terry to stop. Terry drops the chair and walks away as Chelsea calls for help. X-Division Tournament Match #2 Martin Maldonado vs. #7 Brutus MagnusJosh and Scott discuss the events that just took place backstage, as Martin Maldonado is introduced to the ring. Maldonado waits, as the crowd begins to grow antsy, until Peter Bradshaw appears on-stage with a microphone. Bradshaw says that, due to the attack moments ago, Brutus Magnus is in no condition to compete tonight. Bradshaw then awards the match – and advancement into the second round – to Maldonado. Maldonado looks around, unsure of what to do, as Bradshaw leaves the stage. Josh and Scott talk about the surprising announcement as “Anarchy” heads to commercials. Commercial Break A preview for "Wrestleocalypse II" is shown, as "The Crazy Ones" by Stellar Revival plays in the background. The event will take place live from New Orleans, La., on March 18th, only on pay-per-view. Non-Title Match AJ Styles (w/Ric Flair) vs. © CM PunkAJ Styles came out to the ring with only Ric Flair by his side tonight, a result of the earlier confrontation with Chelsea backstage. Josh and Scott wondered how heavily that was weighing on Styles’s mind as he entered the ring. Could AJ push away his personal issues and focus on a match with the man who holds his Heavyweight Title? Similiary, CM Punk came into this match with questions of his own. Could he trust Colt Cabana? Josh and Scott talked about Randy Orton being in the early stages of mind games with the champion, heading into the biggest event of the year. They wondered if it would be effective, and ultimately lead to a changing of the guard in the HWL. Punk came out strong, clearly using the event of the night to fuel his aggression, which he took out on Styles. Punk was methodical in not giving Styles much room to breathe, hitting him with a number of clotheslines. Punk whipped Styles into the corner, and landed 10 shots as the crowd counted out loud. Punk jumped out of the corner and said that he was “The Best in the World”, which got a pop from the crowd. Styles ran out of the corner, only to get caught in the Anaconda Vice. Styles struggled to get to the ropes, but Flair jumped onto the apron to distract the referee. Punk goes after Flair, who flees, as Styles rolls out of the ring, gathering his breath. Punk slides out of the ring, and follows after Styles, only to get dropped by a low blow from Flair on the outside! Styles recovers and rolls Punk back into the ring a six. Styles works over Punk, stomping his midsection, as Punk recovers from Flair’s attack. Styles bodyslams Punk and goes for a cover, only getting a 1-count. Styles whips Punk into the ropes, and hits a dropkick, sending Punk through the ropes. Flair quickly runs over and rolls Punk back into the ring, where Styles covers him for 2-count. Styles whips Punk into the ropes and connects with the Pele kick in the center of the ring. Styles hits the Styles Clash, but Punk barely gets his arm up before 3. Styles argues with the referee as, outside the ring, Flair grabs the title belt. Flair slides the belt into the ring and jumps back onto the apron, distracting the referee. Styles grabs the belt as Punk gets to his feet. Styles goes to smash Punk with the title, but Punk ducks, and connects with a gut kick on Styles. Punk grabs Flair by the hair and flips him into the ring! Punk takes Flair and throws him over the opposite-side ropes. Styles comes after Punk with the belt again. Punk ducks, and catches Styles in the G.T.S. Punk covers Styles for the 1-2-3! [Non-Title Match]: CM Punk pinned AJ Styles with the G.T.S. in 0:17:27. Rating: **** ¼After the match, Punk grabs the Heavyweight Title and stands on the turnbuckles, looking down as Flair drags Styles out of the ring. Anarchy goes off the air with Punk holding the title above his head. Card rating: *** ½ HWL Wrestleocalypse II - 03/18/2012 - New Orleans, LAHeavyweight Title Match: Randy Orton vs. (c) CM Punk Women's Title Match: Eve Torres vs. (c) Hamada
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Post by wickedrex1 on Jun 22, 2014 20:25:57 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy February 27, 2012 Wachovia Center - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Attendance: 14,924 (73%) A highlight package is shown from the AJ Styles-CM Punk match from last week, ending with Punk hitting the G.T.S. for the victory. Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to Philadelphia. Randy Orton comes out to the ring and wants to talk about trust. Orton says that Philadelphia is the city that made Rocky Balboa great. So much so, that a statue stands in the city to honor him. Orton says that he still finds it amazing that they built a statue for a movie character. Orton says that when there's no one else to look up to, you make your own idols. Orton says, whether or not Rocky was real or fictional, he still had people he could count on. His trainer, Mickey, always had the best intentions, and always believed that Rocky could beat anyone he stepped into the ring with. Orton said that he had a woman that would follow Rocky everywhere he went. Rocky had people that he trusted, and who had his best interests in mind at all time. Orton says he sees himself in the same light as Rocky. He never looked up to Rocky, for one, because he was just a character; but, two, because Orton had a family to idolize. Orton says that he was proud to say he was his father's son, or his uncle's nephew. The Orton name has been synonymous with success in the wrestling business. Orton says that his family had always been there to support him, even when he was starting out. Through injuries and setbacks, Orton was always told he could achieve more. Orton believed those words because they came from people he trusted. Orton says that CM Punk doesn't know the first thing about trust. Orton says that Punk would even say that he was an outcast growing up. Being straight-edge didn't bring him a lot of friends, Orton says. Orton says he's heard the same story before, of how Punk had no one to believe in but himself, and that he made it to where he is today by his own blood, sweat, and tears. Orton says that, even though he got to where he is by himself, once Punk got here, he surrounded himself with people who he thought would watch out for him. Orton names off Luke Gallows, Serena, and Colt Cabana as people who CM Punk has had in his life, who ultimately couldn't be trusted. Orton asks Punk whether or not he truly believes that Cabana can be trusted this time around -- with the biggest match of Punk's career hanging in the balance. Orton says that trust - not ability - will be the reason there's a new Heavyweight Champion crowned at Wrestleocalypse. Commercial Break Number One Contenders Tournament Match #4 Alex Shelley vs. #5 KazAlex Shelley and Kaz came into this match quite familiar with each other, having faced off in the past, both in the HWL and elsewhere. Tonight, with the chance to advance in the X-Division Tournament, they would taking out all the stops to ensure a victory. Kaz started off the match strong, showing that he was able to slow down the pace of a match. Shelley also proved this point by locking Kaz in a cross-face submission. Kaz was able to reach the ropes, but Shelley continued to work over Kaz. Shelley connected with The Dominator, but only got a 2-count. Shelley continued to work over Kaz as both men found themselves outside the ring. Shelly whipped Kaz into the ringsteps before rolling him underneath the ropes. Before Shelley could re-enter the ring, CHRIS SABIN jumped the barricade, and hit Shelly in the back with a steel chair. Sabin laid the chair on the ground and planted Shelley with a DDT on top of it. Sabin rolled Shelley back into the ring, and Kaz collapsed on top as the referee counted the 1-2-3. Kaz defeated Alex Shelley via pinfall in 0:10:11. Rating: **** ¼After the match, Chris Sabin placed his arms on the apron and stared at Alex Shelley, as Kaz was announced the winner. Sabin then left the ringside area as Josh and Scott talked about the stunned reaction from the crowd upon seeing Sabin’s return to the HWL. Commercial Break Coming back from the break, Chelsea is seen walking through the backstage area, when she is confronted by AJ Styles. Styles tells Chelsea that she had a lot of nerve saying what she said to AJ last week. And, to make things worse, AJ says, she showed up in support of Brutus Magnus. AJ grabs Chelsea's arm, but before he can speak, Magnus attacks him from behind. Magnus lands a number of shots to Styles. Magnus whips Styles into the concrete wall. Styles slumps to the ground, and Magnus tells him to never put his hands on Chelsea again. Magnus and Chelsea walk off... Eve Torres vs. MelinaTwo weeks ago, Eve Torres and Melina made their debuts in a battle royal for the chance to challenge Hamada at Wrestleocalypse for the Women’s Title. Tonight, the two newest Vixens squared off, to see what they could do as the only two in the ring. The differences between the two were apparent from the start, as Melina has been known to have had much more experience in the ring, and she showed that by controlling a better portion of the match. Eve has experience in the ring, but not at the same level as her opponent. However, that did not stop her from being resourceful when the match went outside the ring. Eve ducked a clothesline and rammed Melina’s back into the guardrail, before rolling Melina back into the ring, and working the area over. Melina struggled to get to her feet, and Eve made the cover for the 1-2-3. Eve Torres defeated Melina via pinfall in 0:05:32. Rating: **Commercial Break Steve Corino, Jesse Neal, and Shane Hagadorn come out to the ring, to a huge ovation of boos from the crowd. Hagadorn says he knows why the fans are angry: because their beloved, ragtag team didn't get the job done last week. In fact, Hagadorn says, the crowd is probably angry because he, Corino, and Neal pulled one over on them. Hagadorn says that, in reality, all they did was delay the inevitable. Hagadorn says that there's only one team deserving of a Tag Team Title match, and that's the team with the rematch clause in their contracts. Hagadorn says that the team might look a little different, but Corino and Neal were the two that defended the titles at Best of the Best, and they are the ones that should challenging Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado at Wrestleocalypse. Peter Bradshaw appears on-stage, with a microphone, and says that Hagadorn is correct: Corino and Neal were the ones who defended the titles two weeks ago. But, Bradshaw says, that he is the one that makes the final decisions in the HWL. Bradshaw says that David Otunga has been itching to get his hands on Corino and Hagadorn, ever since Hagadorn screwed Otunga out of the Tag Team Titles last year. Bradshaw says that Otunga will get his chance to get his hands on one of them, tonight, in a Number One Contenders tag match. Bradshaw tells Hagadorn that he can consider himself fortunate, because Bradshaw is banning him from ringside for that match. Hagadorn goes ballistic inside the ring, saying that Bradshaw can't do that, and that the owner is making a huge mistake. Bradshaw calls for HWL officials to come out to the ring and escort Hagadorn backstage, as Anarchy goes to commercials. Commercial Break Number One Contenders Match David Otunga & Santino Marella vs. Steve Corino & Jesse NealSantino and Otunga started off the match, working over Jesse Neal, keeping separated from Corino across the ring. Santino went for the Cobra early on, but Neal was able to get out of the way. Santino locked in a number of submission holds, forcing Neal to use a lot of his energy reaching for the ropes. Santino attempted a belly-to-back suplex, but Neal raked his eyes, tagging in Corino. Corino fought both Santino and Marella, allowing Neal time to rest. Otunga reversed an irish whip, clothesline Corino out of the ring. Corino countered a bodyslam attempt, as Neal comes from behind and attacks Otunga. Marella makes the save as all four men begin brawling outside the ring. Corino takes advantage, and whips Otunga into the guardrail, entering the ring at the count of 6. Corino works over Otunga as he enters the ring. Otunga fights back with a number of punches, tagging in Marella. Marella and Corino go toe-to-toe, trading shot. Corino hits a fisherman’s suplex for a two-count. Corino works over Marella, hitting a DDT in the center of the ring. Corino power bombs Marella for another two-count. Corino throws Marella to the outside, and connects with a baseball slide. Neal comes over, he and Corino double-team Marella. Otunga makes the save, and all four men brawl once again. Back in the ring, Marella tags out to Otunga. Otunga works over Corino. Corino lands a backward kick, and a Northern Lights suplex for a two-count. Otunga hits an armdrag takedown, and Corino begs off. Otunga whips Corino through the ropes. Otunga uses the ring steps to his advantage, before rolling Corino into the ring at 8. Corino reverses a suplex. Corino low blows Otunga as Otunga gets to his feet. Corino hits a DDT for a 2 ½-count. Corino locks in an abdominal stretch, but Otunga reaches the ropes. Corino hits the Sliding Lariat, for a 2-count, as Otunga gets his foot on the ropes. Corino works over Otunga. Otunga reverses an irish whip, hitting a shoulderblock. Otunga with a headlock, but Corino reaches the ropes. Corino reverses an armdrag takedown and tags in Neal. Neal and Corino with the double team. Otunga ducks a flying shoulderblock from Neal. The bell sounds, but the referee lets the match continue. Neal and Otunga go back and forth. Otunga blocks an armbar submission, and hits The Verdict for a 2 ½. Otunga makes the tag to Marella and hits The Cobra for the 1-2-3. David Otunga & Santino Marella defeated Steve Corino & Jesse Neal when Santino pinned J. Neal with the Corba in 0:21:25. Rating: ** ¾After the match, Otunga and Marella celebrate their victory as Steve Corino drags Jesse Neal out of the ring. Josh and Scott announce that Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado now know who they will be defending the titles against at Wrestleocalypse.Commercial Break Backstage, Alisha Hicks is shown with Women's Champion, Hamada, and a male interpreter. Alisha asks how Hamada feels about having her first title defense be at the biggest pay-per-view of the year. Hamada and the interpreter speak. The interpreter says that Hamada is honored to be defending the Women's Title at Wrestleocalypse. Hamada has wrestled in front of large audiences before, so she is used to that experience; but there will always be butterflies. Alisha then asks about Hamada's opponent - Eve Torres - who won a battle royal, last week, to earn a shot at the title. The interpreter says that Hamada congratulates Eve on earning a title shot with her first match in the HWL. Hamada says that Eve will not be as fortunate at Wrestleocalypse, because there will not be anyone else to do the work for her. Hamada says that she will test Eve's skills, and walk out victorious. Also backstage, in the Conglomerate's locker room, Ric Flair confronts Rob Terry. Flair toys with Terry saying that he's almost through, but if Terry really wants out, he still have to do what he's told. Terry looks like he wants to say something, but doesn't. Flair tells him to go find Brutus Magnus, and take care of him. Flair walks out of the room, as Terry fumes with anger and disgust. Number One Contender Tournament Match #3 Jesse Neal vs. #6 Steve Corino (w/Shane Hagadorn)Before the match, Neal, Corino, and Shane Hagadorn all come down to the ring. Hagadorn says that he personally feels slighted by Peter Bradshaw, because he was forced away from ringside, and had to watch his team lose the chance to challenge for the Tag Team Titles. And, now, he is being forced to stand at ringside and watch Neal and Corino fight each other for a chance at a possible X-Division Title shot. Hagadorn says it's outrageous, and hopes that Bradshaw is feeling good about himself. Back and forth to start the match. Corino locked in a headlock before hitting a Northern Lights suplex for a 2-count. Corino stays on Neal, hitting a Flatliner, followed by the Sliding Lariat for another 2-count. Neal with a quick burst of offense after reversing an irish whip; but Corino blocks a forearm to the back, and hits a fisherman suplex for a 2-count. As Neal gets to his feet, Corino hits a low blow. Corino works over Neal, sending him outside the ring. Corino hits another Flatline out the concrete, before rolling Neal into the ring at 4. Corino continues to work over Neal, hitting a second Sliding Lariat for a 1-count. Neal counters a clothesline with a crucifix for a 2 ½. Neal and Corino go back and forth. Neal hits a springboard cross body press for a 2-count. Neal works over Corino. Neal blocks a Northern Lights suplex by Corino, and runs into the ropes, as Hagadorn pulls them down! Neal rolls back into the ring a 6. Neal and Corino go back and forth. Neal blocks a lariat, and tosses Corino through the ropes. Neal rams Corino’s lower back into the guardrail, before whipping him to the ring steps. Neal slams Corino’s face into the ringsteps, causing a wound to open up. Corino starts to bleed as Neal rolls him into the ring. Neal covers Corino for the 1-2-3. Jesse Neal defeated Steve Corino via pinfall in 0:15:51. Rating: ** ½ [Shane Hagadorn interfered against Jesse Neal.]After the match, Neal got to his feet and rolled out of the ring, staring as Hagadorn entered the ring to check on Corino. Josh and Scott wondered what Hagadorn’s interference in this match might do to their working “relationship”, and what that means for their chances of regaining the Tag Team Titles, somewhere down the line. Commercial Break A preview for Wrestleocalypse 2 is shown. Kurt Angle vs. Randy OrtonThese two men have taken part in matches against each other that, one day, will go down in the history of the HWL. Tonight, they rekindled that fire in Philadelphia. Orton started out early, surprising Angle with an RKO attempt, but Angle was able to get out of it. Orton with a flying cross body for a 2-count. Angle reversed a clothesline into a sleeperhold. Orton reaches the ropes, breaking the hold. Angle connects with a belly-to-back suplex for a 2-count. Orton and Angle work each other over, getting mixed reactions from the crowd. Orton attempts an RKO, but Angle reverses it into a backslide for a 2-count. Angle and Orton continued to battle back and forth. Angle hooked Orton with the Ankle Lock, but Orton was able to quickly reach the ropes, breaking the hold. Angle ran into the ropes, only to fall to the concrete as Orton moved out of the way. Orton left the ring and landed a series of stomps onto Angle, before throwing him into the broadcast table. Orton slams Angle’s head into the table, before saying “this is what Punk can look forward to!” Orton rolled Angle back into the ring, and re-entered. Orton connected with an RKO, and made the cover. Orton lifted up at two, breaking the count. Orton backed into the corner, and stalked Angle until he get to his hands and knees. Orton hit a running kick to Angle’s head, before covering the Tag Team Champion for the 1-2-3. Randy Orton pinned Kurt Angle after a running kick to the head in 0:18:45. Rating: *** ½After the match, Orton stood over Angle’s body, posing to the crowd, as boos rained down from the seats. Josh and Scott thanked everyone for tuning in, and Anarchy went off the air with Orton standing in the center of the ring. Card rating: *** HWL Wrestleocalypse 2 - 03/18/12 - New Orleans, LAHeavyweight Title Match: Randy Orton vs. (c) CM Punk Tag Team Title Match: David Otunga & Santino Marella vs. (c) Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado Women's Title Match: Eve Torres vs. (c) Hamada
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Post by wickedrex1 on Jul 14, 2014 16:41:17 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy March 5, 2012 Allstate Arena – Chicago, Illinois Attendance: 13,475 (77%) A recap of last week's main event is shown. Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to The Windy City, Chicago. Randy Orton's music plays, as "The Viper" makes his way to the ring. Orton starts talking about his victory over Kurt Angle last week, when he is interrupted by CM PUNK appearing on the Titantron. Punk apologizes to the fans of Chicago, saying that he loves his hometown, but just had something to do, down the road in St. Louis. The camera pans out to show Punk standing in front of Orton's home. Inside the ring, Orton is irate, as the crowd goes crazy. Punk says that he was fascinated by Orton's speech about lineage last week, and says while talking down about Punk's, Orton forgot to talk about his own family's. Punk says that Orton was destined to be a big name in professional wrestling, because of who his father was. Punk says that Orton can't deny that, if not for his father's legacy in the business, Randy would have had to work his way to the HWL, just like everyone else... and that his chances of making it might not have been so high. Punk points to the house and says that Orton's "lineage" paid for it. Punk says that it also paid for Orton's cars, and everything his wife and daughter have. Punk says that Orton lives the life of a superstar, because his father helped make it possible. Punk says that's where things differ between the two of them. Punk says that his lineage is non-existent. No one in his family has ever stepped foot inside a wrestling ring. Punk says that everything he has, everything he has won - including the HWL Heavyweight Title - was a product of his own blood, sweat, and tears. Punk says that he doesn't want handouts or for anyone to feel sorry for him, because he doesn't feel sorry for himself. Punk says he has become famous due to his own hard work, and in two weeks, he'll be headlining the biggest event on HWL's calendar, against a man who doesn't deserve the title shot he's getting. Punk then says that Orton's possessions will look much, much different when "The Viper" returns home. The Titantron goes black as Orton leaves the ring, running backstage... Commercial Break Randy Orton is seen barging into Peter Bradshaw's office, demanding that he be allowed to leave, to make sure that his family is safe. Bradshaw says tells Orton that St. Louis police have been notified and are on their way to Orton's home, but that Orton has a match tonight, and can not leave until he has competed. Orton threatens to hit Bradshaw, before leaving his office, slamming the door behind him. Backstage, Alisha Hicks is seen with CHRIS SABIN. Alisha says that everyone is wanting an explanation for Sabin's return, and the attack on Alex Shelley. Sabin says that the only person responsible for what happened to Alex Shelley is Peter Bradshaw. Sabin says that he left the HWL because he was tired of being held down by Bradshaw, who saw more potential in Shelley than in himself. Sabin says that Shelley did nothing with the potential Bradshaw saw, and says that he will outdo anything his former partner accomplished. Sabin says he will not be held down again, and be coming back, he says Bradshaw is regretting the decision he made. #1 Contenders Tournament Match (#3) Jesse Neal vs. (#2) Martin MaldonadoLast week, Jesse Neal moved on in the tournament, despite having Shane Hagadorn interfere on behalf of Steve Corino. Tonight, he fought one-half of the men responsible for defeating Neal and Corino for the Tag Team Titles. Neal kept his head on a swivel during this match, making sure he wasn’t blindsided again. Even with his concerns, Neal took the fight to Maldonado, controlling the match from the get-go. They made their way outside the ring, where Neal whipped Maldonado into the ring steps. Neal ran into the steps, as Maldonado moved out of the way, hitting his knees on the steel. Maldonado worked over Neal’s leg, before whipping him into the guardrail. Maldonado used the ring steps on Neal, before rolling him back under the ropes. Maldonado went for the cover, but only got a 2-count. Maldonado then hit a dragon suplex for the 1-2-3, advancing to the final round next week. [#1 Contenders Tournament Match]: Martin Maldonado pinned Jesse Neal after a dragon suplex in 0:08:08. Rating: ****Commercial Break AJ Styles and Ric Flair make their way to the ring, to a roar of boos from the crowd. Flair says that they have some footage they'd like everyone to see. A video plays, showing Brutus Magnus walking into a hotel lobby, somewhere in Philadelphia. As he walks down the hallway, after checking in, he is attacked by Rob Terry. Terry smashes Magnus into the elevator doors, and into the wall, breaking a mirror and table. Terry opens the elevator and throws Magnus into it, tossing his luggage in after him. Terry leaves the hotel as the video stops. Flair says that Magnus must be getting close to regretting his decision to stick his nose in AJ's business. Flair says that what's happened to Magnus so far, is only a taste of what's going to happen to him at Wrestleocalypse. Styles then gets on the microphone and asks Chelsea - who isn't at ringside - why should would be interested in a man who can't defend himself, instead of a man who is a mulit-time Heavyweight Champion. Goldust vs. AJ Styles (w/Ric Flair)AJ Styles has found himself in a situation, attacking Brutus Magnus, over Magnus’s contact with Chelsea over the past few weeks. Goldust had his biggest test since joining the main roster, but he held his own against the multi-time Heavyweight Champion. Goldust attempted the Final Cut onto the concrete, but Styles reversed it into a suplex, turning the tide in the match. Styles rolled Goldust back into the ring, and started working over his lower back. Styles hit a clotheslines and a Pele kick. Styles taunted the crowd, with Flair cheering him on from ringside. Styles connected with the Styles Clash, but as he went for the cover BRUTUS MAGNUS came through the crowd and broke up the pinfall! AJ Styles defeated Goldust by disqualification in 0:07:24. Rating: * ¾ [Brutus Magnus interfered against AJ Styles.]After the match, Styles and Magnus brawled inside the ring. Ric Flair came from behind, hitting Magnus in the back, as he and Styles double-teamed Magnus. Styles grabbed Magnus’s arms, but Magnus got away before Flair could connect with a right hand, hitting Styles instead. Magnus grabbed Flair and tossed him over the top rope. The crowd went crazy as Magnus turned his attention to Styles. Magnus hit The Tormentum on Styles. Magnus stood over Styles as Anarchy goes to commercials. Commercial Break Coming back from the break, Randy Orton is shown breaking down CM Punk's locker room door, and destroying the contents inside. Orton says that Punk is going to pay for his actions in the worst way possible. HWL Tag Team Champions, Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado make their way to ringside, as Daniels and Michaels hype their title defense against David Otunga and Santino Marella at Wrestleocalypse. Maldonado joins them at the broadcast table, as Angle grabs a microphone. Angle says that, for years, he has stressed the importance of living life by three simple principles: having intensity, intelligence, and integrity. He says that he has also given credit where it was due. Angle says that David Otunga and Santino Marella have epitomized the word integrity over the past few weeks, not wanting to give up in the face of adversity. Angle says that Otunga and Marella showed those skills in PCW as well, winning multiple titles during their time there. But, Angle says that they’re on a different playing level now. Angle says he admires their tenacity, and their goal of becoming champions in the HWL, but he questions whether or not it’s something they can accomplish against higher-class competition. Kurt Angle vs. Santino MarellaAfter the comments made by Angle before the match, Marella came out wanting to prove the Olympic Gold Medalist wrong. But Marella’s eagerness hurt him, as Angle was able to take advantage of a mistake, gaining control of the match. Angle used his mat skills to work over Marella’s leg and angle, setting up for the Ankle Lock. Angle sent Marella over the ropes, landing awkwardly, and nearly re-reentering the ring at the count of 8. Marella fought back, locking Angle into an armbar submission. Marella worked over Angle’s arm, before stunning Angle with a dropkick. Marella hit a flying headbutt from the middle turnbuckle for the 1-2-3. Santino Marella pinned Kurt Angle after a flying headbutt in 0:12:05. Rating: ****After the match, Marella rolled out of the ring, limping on his ankle, as Angle looked on disgusted by his loss. Commercial Break Backstage, Matt Morgan confronts Rob Terry in the Conglomerate locker room. Morgan says that things would have been a lot easier if Rob was able to play a bigger role in their grand plan. Morgan said that Terry was just a weak link, and that if Terry can do what he’s told, it’ll be better for everyone. Terry tells Morgan that he’s blinded by the lies that Styles and Flair tell him; and that they’re only looking out for themselves. Terry says that neither one of them give a damn about Morgan. Terry starts to leave the locker room, when Morgan attacks him from behind, throwing him into the lockers. Morgan beats Terry down, and says that things will be different after he becomes X-Division Champion. #1 Contenders Tournament Match (#8) Matt Morgan (w/Ric Flair) vs. (#5) KazThe Blueprint and Kaz squared off to determine who will face Martin Maldonado, next week, to see who will face Rami Sebei at Wrestleocalypse. Morgan and Kaz aren’t strangers to each other, as they have met before with a title shot on the line. Kaz had Morgan well scouted, and took advantage early with his speed, getting a two-count with a cross body press. Kaz kept up the attack, but the tide turned when Morgan planted Kaz with a shoulder block. Morgan connected with a Big Boot for a two-count, before tossing Kaz outside the ring. With no rules, Morgan used everything at ringside to his advantage, wearing down the smaller Kaz. Morgan whipped Kaz into the guardrail, before rolling Kaz back into the ring and getting the pinfall. [#1 Contenders Tournament Match]: Matt Morgan defeated Kaz via pinfall in 0:12:36. Rating: ** ¾After the match, Morgan and Flair celebrated the victory as Daniels and Michaels talk about the history between Morgan and Maldonado, and what could possibly unfold with no rules, next week on Anarchy.Commercial Break A preview for Wrestleocalypse 2 is shown, with “The Crazy Ones” playing in the background. Wrestleocalypse 2 will be held LIVE on March 18th, from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana! Colt Cabana vs. Randy Orton“The Viper” had been a man enraged from the beginning of the evening, wanting nothing but to get his hands on Heavyweight Champion, CM Punk. Instead, Orton was allowed to take his aggression out on Punk’s self-proclaimed friend, Colt Cabana. Even with Orton looking for revenge, Cabana was able to hold his own throughout this match. Cabana wore down Orton, and tossed him outside the ring, where Cabana connected with the Colt .45 onto the concrete floor! Instead of defeating Orton by countout, Cabana rolled Orton back into the ring and went for the pinfall, but Orton got his foot on the ropes to break the count. Cabana kept up the offense, until Orton connected with a DDT out of nowhere, giving himself time to breathe. Orton worked over Cabana, as a “CM Punk” chant began from the crowd. Orton connected with a clothesline, and stalked Cabana, before hitting the RKO for the 1-2-3. Randy Orton pinned Colt Cabana with the RKO in 0:11:37. Rating: ****After the match, Orton left the ring, quickly heading backstage as the cameras follow him. Daniels and Michaels talk about how badly Orton wants to get his hands on Punk, as Orton is shown making his way through the backstage area. As Orton enters the parking garage, CM PUNK attacks him from behind! Punk and Orton brawl as officials try to break them up. Punk and Orton push the officials away, continuing their brawl. Punk lands a kick to the midsection, and hoists Orton up with the G.T.S. Punk hits the G.T.S. on the truck of a car in the parking garage, before walking away, as officials tend to Orton. Anarchy goes off the air as Punk walks away.Card rating: *** 1/2 HWL Wrestleocalypse 2 - 03/18/12 - New Orleans, LAHeavyweight Title Match: Randy Orton vs. (c) CM Punk Tag Team Title Match: David Otunga & Santino Marella vs. (c) Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado Women's Title Match: Eve Torres vs. (c) Hamada Brutus Magnus vs. AJ Styles
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Post by wickedrex1 on Jul 27, 2014 9:04:11 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy March 12, 2012 U.S. Cellular Center – Cedar Rapids, Iowa Attendance: 6,689 (93%) Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to Cedar Rapids, jut six dfays before the biggest wrestling event on HWL’s calendar, Wrestleocalypse 2. It is announced that the returning Chris Sabin will be in action tonight; as well as the 10-man battle royal to determine who will take part in the Golden Opportunity Match this Sunday night. Randy Orton makes his way down to the ring, and says that he has something important to show everyone. A video plays, showing Orton attacking CM Punk in the parking garage earlier in the day. Orton says that he has never been as humiliated as he was last week, when Punk attacked him as Orton was leaving the arena. Orton says that Punk used his family to get one by him, and that after getting GTS’d onto the trunk of a car, Orton promised himself that he wouldn’t let that happen again. Orton says that, after picking himself off the concrete, and facing the facts of what happened, he still had to fly to St. Louis and take care of his family and repair the damages that Punk caused to his property. All the while, Orton says, the one thing he couldn’t stop thinking about was making Punk pay for what he had done. What happened in the parking was only a taste, Orton says; and that whatever happens inside the ring tonight, will just be a reminded of what Punk has coming to him this Sunday night. Orton says that Punk has made things personal. He says that Punk’s reign as Heavyweight Champion is not the only thing likely to end this Sunday. Commercial Break Coming back from the break, Daniels and Michaels talk about the clip of Santino Marella defeating Kurt Angle last week. Tag Team Champion Kurt Angle makes his way to the ring, and doesn’t appear to be in a good mood. Angle enters the ring, slinging the title belt across the canvas. Angle says that he has spent a whole week trying to accept the fact that Santino Marella beat him. Angle says he just can’t accept that, saying that it was a one-time thing, and wouldn’t happen again. Angle calls out David Otunga, saying that there’s no way Angle can lose to both of them one-on-one. Otunga’s music hits, as he makes his way to the ring, and the match begins… Kurt Angle vs. David OtungaLast week, in what could be called an upset, Angle lost to one-half of the number one contenders for the Tag Team Titles. Tonight, after saying his luck would be better heading into the pay-per-view, he stepped into the ring against David Otunga. Angle started off early, reversing an abdominal stretch. After Otunga reached the ropes, Angle dropped him with a DDT for a quick 1-count. Angle picked up another pinfall after a picture-perfect release German suplex, and after reversing a powerslam attempt into a small package. Otunga held his own, but fell victim to Angle’s mat skills for most of the match. However, Otunga was smart and stayed away from the Ankle Lock. After being on the defensive for most the match, Otunga shocked the crowd by blocking a backbreaker attempt, and hitting a powerslam for the 1-2-3. David Otunga pinned Kurt Angle after a powerslam in 0:10:29. Rating: ** ¾After the match, Otunga rolls out of the ring, as the crowd looks on in amazement. Inside the ring, Angle tells the referee that Otunga was grabbing a pair of his singlet, but the referee counts the match. Scott and Josh talk about how this could only be feeding fuel to the fire as these two men will meet again, on Sunday night, with the Tag Team Titles on the line. Commercial Break Coming back from the break, Daniels and Michaels announces the ten men taking part in tonight’s battle royal main event: Adam Cole, Claudio Castagnoli, Colt Cabana, Jeff Hardy, Jesse Neal, Kaz, Luke Gallows, Michael Tarver, and Steve Corino. Backstage, Rob Terry stuns Ric Flair, grabbing him by the collar and slamming him against the brick wall. Terry says that he’s done everything Flair has told him to do, and that Flair is lucky Terry doesn’t rip his head off. Flair tells Terry to take his hands off him, or Terry will be sorry. Terry demands to know who he will face this Sunday night. Before Flair answers, MATT MORGAN and AJ STYLES attack Terry from behind. They beat him in the hallway, with Flair giving instructions. Styles cracks Terry in the head with a steel chair, and Morgan whips him into the wall, stomping him in the gut. Flair calls off the attack, gets down to Terry’s face, and says that he will be facing “The Blueprint” this Sunday night. The three of them walk away as the camera goes back to the ring… Non-Title Match Brie Bella vs. © HamadaBrie Bella was back in the ring after more than a month, and facing a big test in the form of the new Women’s Champion, Hamada. Just six days before her title defense, Hamada looked to have the match in the bag, due to Brie’s time away from the ring. But Brie pulled out all the stops, giving Hamada a match fitting for both a former champion and the current title holder. Hamada picked up a near-fall early with a powerbomb. Hamada kept up the offense, until Brie flipped her over the top rope. From the apron, Brie hit a flying clothesline onto the concrete. Brie went for a suplex, but Hamada pushed off, re-entering the ring. Back in the ring, Brie worked over Hamada. Brie gets Hamada in a headlock. Hamada whips Brie into the ropes, connecting with a back elbow, catching Brie in the nose. From the second turnbuckle, Hamada connects with a flying dropkick for the 1-2-3. [Non-Title Match]: Hamada pinned Brie Bella after a flying dropkick in 0:08:02. Rating: ** ½After the match, Hamada rolled out of the ring, grabbing her title belt, and made her way up the ramp. Inside the ring, Brie rolled onto an elbow, checking her nose for any damage as the cameras go backstage. Alisha Hicks is backstage with CM Punk. Alisha asks how Punk is feeling after the attack by Randy Orton earlier today. Punk asks Alisha how she thinks he’s feeling. Punk says that the good mood he had last week, watching the fear creep into Orton’s eyes, and knowing there was nothing he could do to stop what was going on. Punk says that all went away tonight. Punk gives credit to Orton for evening the score. Punk says it shows that Orton isn’t going to back down from the fight this Sunday, and that Punk wants Orton to come at him. He says he wants to face “The Viper” of old, not the garden snake that he made submit a couple months ago. Punk says that he hopes Orton shows up when the stakes are the highest, because Punk wants to beat Orton at the top of his game. And, when he does, just like all the times before, everyone will know that he is the “Best in the World”. Commercial Break Coming back from the break, Daniels and Michaels recap the attack on CM Punk by Randy Orton, and discuss the comments made by Punk before the break. © Rami Sebei & Randy Orton vs. Colt Cabana & © CM PunkBefore Anarchy came on the air, CM Punk was viciously attacked by Randy Orton outside the arena. Orton spent the entire night, backstage, gloating of his actions, saying that he had taken out the Heavyweight Champion. But, Punk has shown in the past, that he won’t let things stand in his way – even a brutal beatdown by the challenger for his title. Punk, who was still feeling the effects of Orton’s attack, came to the ring, and play as much of a part as he could in this match, facing his current challenger, and the man he defeated last month at Best of the Best, Rami Sebei. His partner, Colt Cabana, was a main fixture in this match, as he didn’t want Punk to enter the match due to his condition. Cabana valiantly fought off both Sebei and Orton for most of the match, succumbing to double-teams, and eventually allowing the tide to turn. Punk, however, demanded to get into the ring, and made the tag. Punk cleared the ring, as the crowd chanted his name, but soon he fell victim to the numbers game, as Orton and Sebei turned the match in their favor. Orton worked over Punk, before tagging in Sebei, who hit Punk with a – for the 1-2-3. Rami Sebei & Randy Orton defeated Colt Cabana & CM Punk when R. Sebei pinned Punk after a DDT in 0:13:19. Rating: ****Commercial Break Returning from the break, Daniels and Michaels recap the situation between The Conglomerate and Brutus Magnus. Brutus Magnus makes his way to the ring, showing signs of the attack by Rob Terry two weeks ago. Magnus says that its funny how, just a few weeks ago, he wasn’t on The Conglomerate’s radar. He toiled away, inside the ring, picking up a paycheck for doing what he loved to do. Then, one day, he spoke to Chelsea – a fellow Brit – and for the last three weeks, has been paying the price for that. Magnus says that it’s clear that Ric Flair’s plan for AJ Styles to be Heavyweight Champion didn’t fall through. But now it seems like they’re just trying to find reasons to start issues with people. Magnus says he has no problem with that, because it has become a very personal issue for him. Magnus says they crossed a line, sending Terry out to attack him in his hotel, trying to send a message. A message of what, he asks: that he stay away from Chelsea? Magnus says that he has watched every member of The Conglomerate treat her like trash. And, the only reason she’s with Styles is because he won a match for her “services”. Magnus says Sunday night is, without a doubt, about things between himself and Styles; but that there are more important things at stake – like the safety of a woman who has nothing to do with The Conglomerate’s goal of ruling the HWL. Commercial Break Returning from the break, Daniels and Michaels recap the #1 Contenders tournament up this point, showing Martin Maldnado’s and Matt Morgan’s victories over the past few weeks. Backstage, Alisha Hicks is with X-Division Champion Rami Sebei. Alisha asks who Sebei would like to defend the title against, if he had the luxury of choosing. Sebei says that there would be no luxury in picking between Maldonado and Morgan. He admits that he’s giving up both size and strength to whoever walks out as the challenger, but says that’s what’s great about the X-Division. Sebei says he’s been champion for a while; that he’s been able to find ways to keep the belt around his waist, and that this Sunday will be no different. No. 1 Contenders Tournament – Finale Martin Maldonado vs. Matt Morgan (w/Ric Flair)Just six days before defending the title at Wrestleocalypse 2, Rami Sebei sat backstage, feeling elated after pinning Heavyweight Champion CM Punk in the previous match, watching as the two biggest competitors in the tournament squared off for a chance to challenge for the X-Division Title on Sunday. Maldonado and Morgan have had plenty of history with each other, and Josh and Scott made note of it during the match. In a match of two beasts, there was little need for weapons, and very little need for either man to take the match outside the ring. It became of contest to see who could over power the other, and with Flair screaming encouragement from ringside, Morgan was able to get the best of the Tag Team Champion, hitting a Gorilla Press slam for the 1-2-3. [No.1 Contenders Tournament – Finale] Matt Morgan pinned Martin Maldonado after a Gorilla Press in 0:09:17. Rating: ** ½Commercial Break Backstage, Alisha Hicks is seen with Eve Torres. Alisha asks how Eve is feeling, just six days away from her first title shot in the HWL. Eve says she’s excited, and that it’s a huge opportunity to get her first title match at the biggest event of the year. But, she says, she’s having trouble focusing on Hamada, because of the attack by Nikki Bella two weeks ago. Eve says that, after this Sunday, win or lose, she will be coming after Bella to settle things. A recap of Chris Sabin’s re-debut and attack on former partner Alex Shelley is shown. Claudio Castagnoli vs. Chris SabinChris Sabin made his return to the ring tonight, two weeks after re-debuting, and attacking his former partner Alex Shelley. Sabin said, last week, that he wasn’t going to allow himself to be held down any longer, and he looked eager to prove that point as he took on Claudio Castagnoli tonight. The match quickly went outside, but Sabin whipped Castagnoli into the ring post, shoulder-first. Back in the ring, Sabin worked over the injured shoulder. But Castagnoli fought back, rocking Sabin with European uppercuts. Castagnoli looked to be on the verge of changing the tide, but Sabin connected with an Ace Crusher out of nowhere to pick up the 1-2-3. Chris Sabin pinned Claudio Castagnoli after the Ace Crusher in 0:09:11. Rating: ** ¾Commercial Break A preview of Wrestleocalypse 2 is shown. The event will take place LIVE from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, March 18th! A recap of last year’s Golden Opportunity match is shown, as Daniels and Michaels explain the rules, and the reward – a six-month contract, guaranteeing a Heavyweight Title shot – that goes to the winner. Golden Opportunity Qualifying Battle RoyalTen men stepped inside the ring tonight, with the chance of entering the Golden Opportunity Match this Sunday at Wrestleocalypse 2. Only five men would advance, and go on to face the harshest structure to ever enter professional wrestling – The Elimination Chamber. Claudio Castagnoli, coming off a quick, stunning loss to Chris Sabin just before the break, took his frustration out on Jeff Hardy, disposing over the top rope with a European uppercut for the first elimination. Castagnolie wasn’t finished, as he went on to throw shots at whoever he could get a free chance at. Over in the corner, Steve Corino and Kaz – who are no strangers to each other – battled each other. Corino ducked a clothesline and tossed Kaz to the floor for the second elimination. Corino found Colt Cabana off by himself, and attacked him from behind. Cabana fought back, whipping Corino into the ropes. But Corino reversed it, and SHANE HAGADORN pulled down the top rope, sending Cabana crashing to the concrete for the third elimination. A mass of brutality ensued, as everyone who remained jockeyed for position. Luke Gallows, who had quietly been dominating his match-ups, found Jeremy Buck – who was debuting in tonight’s main event from PCW – and bodyslammed him to the canvas. After a stiff kick to the gut, Gallows tossed Buck over the top rope for the 4th elimination. The match continued on, as the six remaining me started to wear down. Gallows and Corino were battling on one side of the ring. Corino dropped Gallows with a dropkick. Corino attempted the Sliding Lariat, but Gallows blocked it. Gallows whipped Corino into the turnbuckles, chest-first, before dumping Corino onto the floor for the 5th elimination. Jesse Neal and Adam Cole had stayed quiet throughout this match, until their squared off in the final minutes. Cole ran into the ropes, and was stunned when Neal backdropped onto the floor for the 6th elimination. Neal then set his sights on Castagnoli, who looked to be a favorite in this match from the start. They battled each other for a few minutes. Neal placed Castagnoli into a neck crank. As Castagnoli reached for the ropes, Neal lifted him up and he hit the floor for the 7th elimination. Michael Tarver, another newcomer from a short stint in the PCW, had survived this match, making it to the Final Three. Tarver, Gallows, and Neal started going after one another, hoping to wear each other down to the point of getting just two more eliminations. Tarver dropped Gallows with a double-leg takedown, landing rights and lefts on the big man. Disoriented, Gallows fell prey to elimination, and was dumped onto the floor for the 8th exit. Tarver and Neal gave everything they had left in the final minutes of this match. Tarver tried to throw Neal out multiple times, but Neal hung onto the ropes, infuriating Tarver. Neal fought back, but Tarver downed Neal with a vicious clothesline. But, again, Neal hung on to the top rope. This time, though, Tarver was there, hitting a sick knee to the face, breaking the hold and winning the battle royal. [10-Man Battle Royal]: Michael Tarver won a 10-Man Battle Royal: X Castagnoli threw out Hardy after an elbow drop in 0:03:04. X Corino threw out Kaz in 0:07:16. X Corino threw out Cabana in 0:08:48. X Gallows threw out Buck after a kick to the midsection in 0:12:47. X Gallows threw out Corino after a kick to the head in 0:18:15. X Neal threw out Cole in 0:19:09. X Neal threw out Castagnoli after a neck crank in 0:24:54. X Tarver threw out Gallows after a double-leg takedown in 0:29:02. X Tarver threw out Neal after a knee to the face in 0:32:42. Rating: ** ¾ [Shane Hagadorn interfered against Colt Cabana.]After the match, Tarver, exhausted, celebrates in the middle of the ring. Daniels and Matthews thank everyone for watching, saying they will see “us” in New Orleans on Sunday night!Card rating: ** ¾ HWL Wrestleocalypse 2 - March 18, 2012 - New Orleans, LAGolden Opportunity Elimination Chamber Match: Michael Tarver vs. Jesse Neal vs. Luke Gallows vs. Claudio Castagnoli vs. Adam Cole Heavyweight Title Match: Randy Orton vs. (c) CM Punk X-Division Title Match: Matt Morgan vs. (c) Rami Sebei Women's Title Match: Eve Torres vs. (c) Hamada Tag Team Title Match: David Otunga & Santino Marella vs. (c) Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado Brutus Magnus vs. AJ Styles Rob Terry vs. Matt Morgan
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Post by wickedrex1 on Nov 9, 2014 20:24:07 GMT -5
HWL Wrestleocalypse II March 18, 2012 Mercedes-Benz Superdome – New Orleans, Louisiana Attendance: 43,922 (61%) A video begins the show, with the Superstars, of the HWL talking about what it means to be at the top of their games. Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado, Rami Sebei, Randy Orton and CM Punk are shown on screen. The closing moments of last year’s show are shown. A split screen of Orton and Punk saying “this year, things will be different” is shown. Pyrotechnics shoot from the stage as Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to the second-annual Wrestleocalypse, from the “Big Easy” of New Orleans! Michaels says that he has enjoyed himself over the weekend, getting his fill of Cajun cuisine. Daniels says that there are a number of athletes that are hoping to enjoy their weekends, as well. But the only way to do that is to come out victorious here tonight. Daniels and Michaels go over the seven matches scheduled for tonight. Daniels announces that the Women’s Title Match will start things off. But first, a look back at how the challenger, Eve Torres, earned her shot. A video is shown of Eve throwing out Natalya and Brie Bella, winning the six-Vixen battle royal on the night after Best of the Best. Backstage, Eve is with Alisha Hicks, who asks what Eve is feeling, just moments away from challenging for the Women’s Title a month after joining the HWL. Eve says that, for the longest time, she was just another pretty face. She wasn’t given the chance to prove what she could do in the ring. For the past month, she’s been able to do that; and now, she’s on the biggest show of the year, fighting for a title. Eve says that, win or lose, no one will be able to say that she didn’t earn the right to be here. Women’s Title Match Eve Torres vs. © HamadaEve could not have been more excited to be in New Orleans tonight, as her nerves and eagerness showed during the pre-match interview. She came out a ball of energy, but Hamada quickly brought her down to earth once the bell rang. Hamada worked over Eve, using her ground technique to out the newcomer in a number of stretches and holds, begging Eve to submit. However, Eve fought back, managing to push Hamada through the ropes. Outside the ring, Eve slammed Hamada into the guardrail, hoping to wear down the Champion and weaken her back. Eve rolled Hamada back into the ring, and went to work on the lower back again. Eve suplexed Hamada and went for the cover, only getting a two-count. Eve’s nerves got the best of her as, instead of continuing to work over Hamada’s back, she whipped Hamada into the ropes, missing with a clothesline. Hamada connected with a superkick, stopping Eve’s momentum. Hamada lifted Eve up, connecting with the Hamada Drive for the 1-2-3. [Women’s Title Match]: Hamada pinned Eve Torres with the Hamada Driver in 0:08:49. Rating: ** ½ (Hamada retained the HWL Women’s Title.)After the match, Hamada is handed her title. She leaves the ring as Eve is helped to her feet by the referee. Hamada stops at the top of the ramp, turns, and applauds Eve, showing her respect for Eve. A preview for Rebellion is shown, with “War of Change” by Thousand Foot Krutch playing in the background. Rebellion will be live from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on April 15th. Only on pay-per-view! Backstage, Alisha Hicks is seen with Rob Terry. Alisha asks what thoughts must be going through Rob’s mind tonight. Rob says the past month has been hell for him and that every day, he had to look himself in the mirror and know what he had done to Brutus Magnus. Rob says that Magnus didn’t deserve what happened to him, but that it was a means to an end. Because of what he did, Rob says that he finally gets his hands on Matt Morgan. And, when he’s finished tonight, he’s finished with the Conglomerate. Also backstage, Ted Hanson is with David Otunga and Santino Marella. Hanson says that, over the past couple weeks, Otunga and Marella have been able to pick up very impressive victories over the Tag Team Champions. Otunga says that he and Santino have been very fortunate over the last couple weeks. He says that it was only a matter of time before they were taken serious as championship contenders. Santino says that beating Kurt Angle was a huge victory, but it shouldn’t be something that shocks people. He says that Angle and Maldonado are beatable. Santino says that he and Otunga have momentum on their sides tonight. Rob Terry vs. Matt Morgan (w/Ric Flair)The last month for Rob Terry had, in all honesty, been a living hell. Caught in a position where he was determined to get out from under the thumb of Ric Flair and AJ Styles; but the only way he could do so was to torment Styles’ new threat, Brutus Magnus. Making things worse for Terry was the fact that he and Magnus once teamed together. Though, watching his former partner suffer – and at his own hands – Terry followed through, earning his match tonight. When the bell rang, he was a ball of fury and anger. He and Morgan went toe-to-toe, with Terry withstanding everything “The Blueprint” could throw at him. Terry was determined to make Morgan suffer the same way The Conglomerate had made Terry suffer. After wearing each other down for nearly 15 minutes, the fight went outside the ring. Terry whipped Morgan into the ring steps, knocking them off their hinges. With his sights pointed at The Nature Boy, Terry Gorilla-pressed Morgan, dropping him chest-first onto the steps! Terry rolled Morgan back into the ring and covered him for the 1-2-3, giving Terry freedom from The Conglomerate. Rob Terry defeated Matt Morgan via pinfall in 0:15:01. Rating: * ¾After the match, before Terry can get to his feet, Ric Flair slides into the ring and chop-blocks Terry to the canvas. Flair works over Terry’s leg as AJ STYLES runs down from the back. He and Flair continue to work over Terry as Morgan slowly gets back to his feet. Styles and Flair tie Terry’s arms up between the top and middle ropes. Morgan gets ready to attack, but BRUTUS MAGNUS runs down from the back, clearing the ring! Magnus stands over Terry, undoing the ropes, as The Conglomerate make their way up the ramp, taunting and yelling at Magnus. A preview for Rebellion is shown, with “War of Change” by Thousand Foot Krutch playing in the background. Rebellion will be live from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on April 15th. Only on pay-per-view! Backstage, the Tag Team Champions, Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado, are with Ted Hanson. Angle says that he has not been able to stop thinking about the events that took place on Monday night. He says he always goes to the ring confident because of the skills he possesses. But, somehow, it’s possible that he was over-confident Monday, and he didn’t give Otunga enough credit. Angle says that’s bad on him. And that it won’t happen again. The two walk off without Maldonado saying a word. Also backstage, Alisha Hicks is seen with Colt Cabana. Hicks ask how Colt’s feeling about missing out on the Golden Opportunity Match tonight. Cabana says that he’s been struggling with that every day this week. Knowing that he had a chance to challenge for a Heavyweight Title shot. Colt says it’s a same he’s not in the match, and there’s two people to blame for that. Colt says that, whenever Steve Corino wants to finish what he started, he won’t have to look far. But, Colt says, until that day comes, his main focus tonight is making sure CM Punk retains the Heavyweight Title. HWL Tag Team Title Match David Otunga & Santino Marella vs. © Kurt Angle & Martin MaldonadoSince they first started teaming up Otunga and Marella have been trying to find a way to become more cohesive. An injury to Otunga earlier in their partnership made that more difficult. But, since returning, the duo have started to find their footing amongst the Tag Team ranks. Angle and Maldonado, on the other hand, have been on the same page for quite a while now. Ever since their ruse to leave The Conglomerate, they have been a force, holding the titles for just over a month. A couple singles victories over the champions gave Otunga and Marella high hopes for continuing their luck tonight, but it wasn’t meant to be. Otunga and Marella worked well as a team. But they don’t have the chemistry that the champions do, and it showed later in the match, when Marella recovered on the apron, allowing Otunga to be the victim of a low blow that sent him to the outside. Otunga fought back, nearing the end of the match, when the bell rang. The referee allowed the match to continue, and Otunga was able to tag in Marella. But, quickly, Angle focused in on Marella’s injury, setting him up for the Ankle Lock. With the submissive move applied, Marella wasted no time in tapping out. [HWL Tag Team Title Match]: Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado defeated David Otunga & Santino Marella when K. Angle made Santino submit to the Ankle Lock in 0:20:12. Rating: *** ¼ (Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado retained the HWL Tag Team Titles.)After the match, Angle rolls out of the ring as he and Maldonado are handed their titles. Inside the ring, Otunga aides Santino to his feet. Backstage, Alisha Hicks is seen with Michael Tarver. Alisha congratulates him for winning the battle royal Monday night. Tarver says he had to make his mark in the HWL quick, before someone else did it first. Tarver says that neither the HWL nor its fans know who he is, and that’s just fine. Tarver says that he is a former Brusierweight Champion. He says, if you don’t know what that means, just wait for the Golden Opportunity Match later tonight. Tarver says there are four other men wanting the same thing he does: a Heavyweight Title contract. Tarver says he never backs down from a fight, and says that the contract is his for the taking. Also backstage, Ted Hanson is with Jesse Neal. Ted asks for Jesse’s thoughts heading into tonight’s Golen Opportunity Match. Jesse says that there’s no better way to make a name for yourself then to win this match, and earn a contract for a Heavyweight Title match. Jesse thanks God for what Steve Corino and Shane Hagadorn did to him, because he would never have been able to branch out with them by his side. X-Division Title Match Matt Morgan (w/Ric Flair) vs. © Rami SebeiMatt Morgan got off to a rough start tonight, taking on Rob Terry earlier in the show, and getting his chest introduced to the steel ring steps. With the marks of the steps still slightly showing on his skin, Morgan returned to the ring in the hopes of becoming the largest X-Division Champion in HWL history. Morgan was still visibly showing some pain from earlier tonight, as Sebei was easily able to take control of the match. Using his speed, Sebei targeted the injured part of Morgan’s body. Sebei got Morgan down, and attempted a brainbuster suplex, but was unable to lift “The Blueprint” off his feet. Morgan countered with a roll-up for a two-count, before taking control of the match. Morgan worked over Sebei, setting him up for the Carbon Footprint, but Sebei was able to slide out of the way. The match went back and forth from that point, until Sebei ducked a clothesline from Morgan, only to get tripped by Flair outside the ring. Sebei turned around and almost got decapitated by the Carbon Footprint! Morgan made the cover to become the new X-Division Champion. [X-Division Title Match]: Matt Morgan pinned Rami Sebei with the Carbon Footprint in 0:15:33. Rating: **** (Matt Morgan won the X-Division Title.)After the match, Flair enters the ring, handing Morgan the X-Division Title. The two celebrate in the ring, with the crowd booing, as the referee checks on Sebei. Backstage, Alisha Hicks is seen with Luke Gallows. Gallows says that tonight is the biggest night of his life. He says that he and four other men will all do battle for the chance to face the Heavyweight Champion. He’s never had the chance before, and he’ll do whatever he can to make sure he doesn’t lose it. Also backstage, Ted Hanson is with Claudio Castagnoli. Castagnoli says that he only briefly made a name for himself in the PCW. But it was nowhere near the impact he wanted to make. When the chance came to join the HWL, he knew that no one could hold him back. Tonight, will be his moment in the spotlight. He will show Peter Bradshaw and the rest of the HWL what hidden gem they have on the roster. And, when he wins the contract, whoever is Heavyweight Champion will need to watch their back. Again, backstage, Alisha Hicks is seen with Adam Cole. Cole says that tonight, his life, his career, his future all take a turn or the better. Cole says that he has spent his time wallowing away in the X-Division, knowing that he was capable of so much more. Tonight, he will be begin his ascension to the top of the HWL. In the Conglomerate locker room, Ric Flair, AJ Styles, and newly-crowned X-Division Champion Matt Morgan celebrate Morgan’s victory. Flair says that it’s been a very good night for them so far. Flair says he will look past Morgan’s loss to Rob Terry, because he brought a championship into the mix. But, to make it a great night, Flair says that AJ must beat Brutus Magnus later tonight. A preview for Rebellion is shown, with “War of Change” by Thousand Foot Krutch playing in the background. Rebellion will be live from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on April 15th. Only on pay-per-view! Golden Opportunity Elimination Chamber Match Michael Tarver vs. Jesse Neal vs. Luke Gallows vs. Claudio Castagnoli vs. Adam ColeJesse Neal and Luke Gallows got things underway, as the crowd waited to see who would be awarded a six-month contract for a Heavyweight Title match. After two minutes, Adam Cole was the next one to enter the ring. After four minutes, with no one eliminated, Michael Tarver – the winner of Monday’s battle royal – is the next to enter the match. Six minutes in, Claudio Castagnoli is the fifth and final entry into the match. Tarver became the target in this match, after entering, but he was able to hold his own for nearly 15 minutes. Taking a clothesline from Jesse Neal, Tarver flipped over the top rope, hitting his head on the cage floor. Neal covered for the 1-2-3, and the first elimination of the match. The match continued, with all four men tearing into each other, until Castagnoli connected with the Ricola Bomb on Neal for the second elimination. Luke Gallows picked up the third elimination after hitting a gutbuster on Castagnoli, for the 1-2-3. Gallows then found himself as being in the match the longest, against a somewhat fresher Adam Cole. Almost immediately, Gallows went for a clothesline. Cole countered it with a crucifix. The referee counted the 1-2-3, and the crowd in New Orleans was stunned. [Golden Opportunity Match]: Adam Cole won a 5-man Elimination Chamber Match: X J. Neal defeated M. Tarver in 0:20:46. X C. Castagnoli defeated J. Neal after the Ricola Bomb in 0:27:00. X L. Gallows defeated C. Castagnoli after a gutbuster in 0:29:04. X A. Cole defeated L. Gallows after a crucific in 0:29:19. Rating: ****1/4After the match, Cole celebrates by climbing onto the turnbuckles, as the fans looked on in disbelief. Daniels and Michaels announce that Cole now has a guaranteed Heavyweight Title Match until September 18, 2012. Cole leaves the ring celebrating, as the Chamber is slowly lifted away from the ring. Backstage, “Cowboy” Bob Orton tells his son that tonight is his night. Tonight, Randy will get the chance to make up for his lost to CM Punk last fall, and will get another chance at walking out the Heavyweight Champion, in a match Bob knows he can win. Bob says that his behind Randy 100 percent. Bob says that he will accompany Randy to the ring, to make sure that CM Punk doesn’t try to weasel his way into keeping the title. Also backstage, Alisha Hicks is seen with Brutus Magnus. Alisha asks how Magnus is feeling heading into this match against AJ Styles. Magnus says that, for the past month, he has suffered at the hands of The Conglomerate. Magnus said he was punished for doing what he knows was right. Magnus promises to make Styles feel every bit of pain that Magnus has felt. A video clip is shown, highlighting the events between Brutus Magnus and AJ Styles. After the clip ends, Chelsea is shown watching on a monitor backstage. Brutus Magnus vs. AJ Styles (w/Ric Flair)The Superdome was buzzing for this match. The announcers reminded everyone that, if Magnus wins this match, Chelsea is no longer under the services of The Conglomerate. As soon as the bell sounded things got tense at ringside, as MATT MORGAN made his way down. With “The Blueprint” at ringside, Magnus found it hard to focus, falling victim to an onslaught by Styles. Styles worked over Magnus for some time. But every time Magnus would fight back, Flair or Morgan would make a move, allowing Styles to re-take control. Magnus was able to push away from Styles, giving himself some time, but Flair jumped onto the apron, distracting the official, allowing Morgan to slide in a chair. Styles connected with a chair shot, but only got a two-count. Magnus rolled out of the ring as Styles argued the count. Outside the ring, Styles continued to work over Magnus, whipping him into the steel guardrail. Styles rolled Magnus back into the ring for a quick two-count. Magnus began to fight back. Morgan, sensing trouble, tossed Styles another chair, only to have it caught by Magnus, who wrapped it around Styles’s head! Magnus made the cover, but only or a two-count. Finally having control, Magnus went to work on his promise, doing everything he could to inflict pain on Styles. Magnus set up for a clothesline, running into the ropes, but Morgan pulled them down, sending Magnus crashing to the concrete! As Styles distracted the referee, Morgan worked over Magnus outside the ring, until ROB TERRY rushed down the ramp and attacked Morgan! Terry and Morgan brawled at ringside, allowing Flair to roll Magnus back into the ring. Styles connected with the Styles Clash, as HWL officials tried to break up the fight outside the ring. The referee counted, but Magnus got a shoulder up just before the three-count! Styles, enraged, grabbed the referee and threw him down to the canvas. Styles attacked Magnus as the referee called for the bell. Brutus Magnus defeated AJ Styles by disqualification in 0:25:41. Rating: **** ¼ [Matt Morgan interfered against Brutus Mangus.]After the match, all four men began brawling at ringside as more HWL officials rushed down, trying to break them up. Flair, standing at the ramp, called for Styles to leave the ring, as Morgan and Terry were finally separated. Morgan fought off the officials, and joined his teammates on the ramp, as the crowd booed their disapproval. Rob Terry, his lip busted, was released, and entered the ring to check on Magnus. A stare-down ensued as the camera went black. A preview for Rebellion is shown, with “War of Change” by Thousand Foot Krutch playing in the background. Rebellion will be live from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on April 15th. Only on pay-per-view! Backstage, Heavyweight Champion CM Punk is seen getting ready for his title defense. Colt Cabana enters the locker room and pleads for Punk to listen to him. Cabana says that the odds are not going to be fair for Punk tonight, since Randy Orton has his dad at ringside. Cabana says that he will keep things even, if Punk just allows him to go with him. Punk hesitates and says that Colt has a point. Punk says that he still doesn’t trust Colt. Cabana promises that Punk can trust him tonight. A video package is shown of the feud between Randy Orton and CM Punk leading up to tonight’s main event. HWL Heavyweight Title Match Randy Orton (w/”Cowboy” Bob Orton) vs. © CM Punk (w/Colt Cabana)The mind games that began nearly a month ago finally came to an end tonight, as the Heavyweight Title Match was set to take place. Punk was reluctant to have Colt Cabana at ringside, but he knew that it evened the odds that the Ortons tried to place in their favor. Punk and Orton went after each other, showing no disregard for their own well-being. With so much at stake, the only thing that mattered was who was going to walk out with the title in their grasp. Punk tried to end the match early with the GTS, but Orton was able to grab the ropes. Orton fought back, and positioned himself for an RKO, but Punk rolled out of the ring, near “Cowboy” Bob. Punk and Bob Orton had words, but Cabana was there to back up the champion. On the outside of the apron, Orton landed on Punk with a double axehandle as Bob and Cabana backed away. Orton worked Punk over, after rolling him back into the ring, and a quick neckbreaker only got a two-count. Punk was able to fight back, sensing that he was close to losing the title, grabbed Orton and flung him face-first into the second turnbuckle. Punk tried to gain his composure, but was tripped by Bob from the outside. Turning his attention to the floor, Punk didn’t see Orton coming with a high knee that connected in the back. Punk sunk down to the ropes, and Randy used them to choke Punk as the referee counted to five. Randy backs away as Bob continues to choke Punk on the ropes. Cabana grabs a chair from ringside, but gets blinded by a handful of powder by Bob. Cabana swings the chair, and connects with Punk! Punk staggers back from the ropes, right into an RKO from Orton! Orton makes the cover for the 1-2-3! [Heavyweight Title Match]: Randy Orton pinned CM Punk with the RKO in 0:15:39. Rating: *** ½ (Randy Orton won the HWL Heavyweight Title.)The bell sounds as Cabana wipes his eyes, just in time to see Orton’s hand get raised in victory. Cabana looks at the chair, and looks at Punk, motionless in the ring. Cabana stands at ringside, stunned, as the referee awards the Heavyweight Title to Randy Orton. Inside the ring, the Ortons celebrate the victory. The event goes off the air showing the scene at ringside. Card rating: *** 3/4
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Post by wickedrex1 on Dec 1, 2014 5:37:31 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy March 19, 2012 CenturyLink Center – Bossier City, LA Attendance: 7,713 (62%) Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to Bossier City, just 24 hours after Wrestleocalypse! It is announced that, tonight, the X-Division Title will be on the line in a rematch from last night, as Rami Sebei looks to regain the belt from “The Blueprint” Matt Morgan. Also, Michael Tarver will take on Jesse Neal, the man responsible for eliminating Tarver from the Golden Opportunity Match. Randy Orton makes his way down to the ring, carrying his newly-won Heavyweight Title over his shoulder. Orton says that last night will go down as one of the highlights of his career. The night he walked out of the biggest event of the year with the Heavyweight Title around his waist. Orton said that it was only a matter of time before he got his chance to prove Punk’s victory over him couldn’t be repeated. He says that he was tired of sitting back, watching others get the chance he knew he deserved. Orton says he earned that chance, and last night staked his claim as the best in the Horizon Wrestling League. CM Punk’s music hits as he makes his way to the ring. Punk sits on the turnbuckle and rubs the top of his head. Punk says that the stitches he had to receive last night would argue that Orton can stake his claim as being the best in the HWL. Punk says that Orton may have earned the right to headline Wrestleocalypse for the second straight year, but that he didn’t earn the right to be called a champion. Punk says Orton can thank Colt Cabana for holding the title. Punk says the difference between their last two matches are very simple: Orton won because Colt Cabana’s an idiot, Punk made Orton tap out. Punk jumps off the turnbuckle, getting into Orton’s face, saying that he has every intention to prove that he can beat Orton again. Punk says that he made Orton tap out before. The next time, he’s put Orton to sleep. Adam Cole’s music plays, breaking up the scene in the ring, as Cole makes his way to the ring. Cole introduces himself. He says that neither Punk nor Orton probably know who he is. He says he’s the one other person they need to worry about for the next six months. Cole says that he’s made quite the little system for himself, of just sitting in the background, waiting for the time to strike. He says he worked out last night, because he’s not the proud owner of a Heavyweight Title match whenever he wants it. Cole says he could choose to do it right now, tomorrow, or all the way in September. Cole says he thinks he’ll like to sit back and watch Orton and Punk take each other out first. Punk tells Cole that he’ll have to stand in line, because he wants a shot at Orton, for the belt, tonight. This brings out Peter Bradshaw. Bradshaw congratulates Cole on his victory last night. Bradshaw agrees that Punk is the rightful challenger, due to his rematch clause, but that that match won’t be happening tonight. But, Bradshaw says that Punk will get a chance to become familiar with Cole, as they will be facing each other in tonight’s main event. Bradshaw leaves the stage as all three men stand in the ring. Commercial Break Eve Torres vs. MelinaTwenty-four hours after coming up short against Hamada for the Women’s Title, Eve Torres faced-off against Melina, hoping to show that last night was just a bump in the road. Eve took control early in the match, and dominated the match, until Melina reversed Eve, smashing her head into the turnbuckle. Melina used a shoulderblock into the lower back of Eve. As Melina took control, NIKKI BELLA made her way to ringside. Eve reversed an irish-whip, using a headlock takedown on Melina, picking up a quick – and surprising – 1-2-3. Eve Torres pinned Melina after a headlock takedown in 0:08:15. Rating: * ¾After the match, Nikki slides into the ring, as Eve rolls over holding his back. Nikki throws Melina through the ropes. She then attacks Eve, targeting her lower back. She kicks Eve out of the ring and demands a microphone. Nikki says that Eve does not belong in the HWL. Nikki says that Eve took a title shot away from someone more deserving, and that she’s happy Eve lost last night. Nikki leaves the ring and stares down with Melina.Backstage, Alisha Hicks is seen with former X-Division Champion Rami Sebei. Alisha asks what Sebei’s tactic will be against the much larger Matt Morgan later tonight. Sebei says that there really is no tactic. He knows he’s giving up both size and power to Morgan. Sebei says that’s the great thing about the X-Division: anything goes. He says that he will find a way to win back his title. Commercial Break Steve Corino (w/Shane Hagadorn) vs. Colt CabanaColt Cabana came into this match with a lot on his mind after costing CM Punk the Heavyweight Title last night. Colt also wanted to get some retribution on Corino for costing him a shot at the Golden Opportunity Match. Steve Corino came in, tonight, with a couple targets on his back, but he was able to look past those things and take advantage of Cabana trying to do too much. Corino had control throughout this match. Cabana, however, was able to garner some offense; but not enough to take Corino off his game. The end of the match saw Shane Hagadorn pull down the ropes, sending Cabana crashing to the concrete. Hagadorn laid into Cabana with kicks, as Corino distracted the referee. Hagadorn rolled Cabana back into the ring, as Corino connected with a lariat for the 1-2-3. Steve Corino pinned Colt Cabana after a lariat in 0:10:09. Rating: **** [Shane Hagadorn interfered against Colt Cabana.]After the match, JESSE NEAL ran down to the ring, attacking Corino and Hagadorn. Corino and Hagadorn quickly left the ring, as Neal looked on. Backstage, Matt Morgan and Ric Flair are seen outside The Conglomerate’s locker room. Flair says that, last night, Morgan won the X-Division Title. But, tonight, Morgan needs to finish Sebei. Commercial Break X-Division Title Match Rami Sebei vs. © Matt Morgan (w/Ric Flair)Rami Sebei was given the chance to reclaim his X-Division Title tonight, but Matt Morgan was given strict orders to finish things. Morgan came out intent on doing just that. Morgan held control throughout this match, although Sebei tried to work his way back. As the match wound its way outside the ring, COLT CABANA and CM PUNK made their way down the ramp! Ric Flair looked on in shock as Punk distracted Sebei with a shot to the back with a steel chair. Punk and Cabana walked away from the scene as Sebei got to his feet, just in time to eat a Carbon Footprint from the champion. [X-Division Title Match]: Matt Morgan pinned Rami Sebei with the Carbon Footprint in 0:08:14. Rating: *** ¾ [CM Punk interfered against Rami Sebei.]After the match, as Flair continues to look on in disbelief, ROB TERRY and BRUTUS MAGNUS appear from the crowd, attacking Morgan! Terry grabs Flair and whips him into the ring post as AJ STYLES runs down to the ring. All four men brawl at ringside as officials run down to break them up. Commercial Break A preview for Rebellion is shown, with “War of Change” by Thousand Foot Krutch playing in the background. Rebellion will be live from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on April 15th. Only on pay-per-view! Backstage, CM Punk and Colt Cabana are seen walking backstage. Cabana tells Punk that he’s sorry for what happened last night. Cabana says that he was only trying to help. Punk says that the best way Cabana can help is to get out of his sight. Punk says Colt has been following him around all night, and it’s starting to annoy Punk. Cabana walks off, as Punk stands, shaking his head. Punk is then approached by Alisha Hicks. Hicks asks for a reason behind what Punk just did at ringside. Punk says that he doesn’t need to give anyone a reason for what he did tonight. But, if he had to, his reason is on Randy Orton’s shoulder. A recap of last night’s Golden Opportunity Match is shown, highlighting things between Michael Tarver and Jesse Neal. The camera goes backstage, showing Steve Corino attacking Jesse Neal, as Shane Hagadorn shouts instructions. Corino whips Neal into the brick wall. Corino lands a series of stomps on Neal, before saying that things are only beginning between them. Corino and Hagadorn walk away as the show goes to commercials. Commercial Break Backstage, Alisha Hicks is with Adam Cole. Alisha congratulates Cole on his victory last night, and asks about his match with CM Punk. Cole says that what he said earlier tonight was the truth: he is the man that both Punk and Randy Orton need to look over their shoulder for. Tonight, Cole says that he will not be overlooked and under-estimated. Luke Gallows vs. Chris SabinSabin came out quick to start the match, using his speed to get to Gallows, and then drawing heat from the crowd for taunting. Sabin tried to knock down the bigger Gallows, with no luck, before dropping him with a dropkick from the second turnbuckle. Sabin started working on Gallows’ legs, keeping the big man off his feet. Gallows was able to fight back, pushing Sabin through the ropes and to the outside of the ring. Sabin came back into the ring and was met with a clothesline. Gallows then worked over Sabin, using his size to wear him down. Gallows landed a senton for a two-count. Gallows attempted to suplex Sabin, but Sabin wrapped his legs around the top rope, pulling Gallows onto the concrete floor. Sabin hit a flying clothesline from the apron, before rolling Gallows back into the ring. Sabin dropped Gallows with another dropkick, before hitting the Cradle Shock for the 1-2-3. Chris Sabin pinned Luke Gallows with the Cradle Shock in 0:10:38. Rating: * ½Commercial Break Adam Cole vs. CM PunkCole came in, riding high, after his victory last night in the Golden Opportunity Match. Cole got an added boost to his offense as RANDY ORTON made his way to ringside. Orton stood at the bottom of the ramp, watching as Cole went to work on Punk. Cole hit a swinging neckbreaker for a two-count. Cole wasted time taunting the crowd, and was met with a clothesline. Punk worked over Cole, motioning to Orton every time Cole was on the canvas. Punk attempted to lock on the Anaconda Vice, but Cole got to the ropes. Punk attempted the G.T.S, but Cole slid down his back. Cole distracted the referee as Orton jumped onto the ring apron and connected with a steel chair to Punk’s back! Cole rolled Punk up for another two-count. Cole focused on Punk’s back, before going for the Panama Sunrise, but Punk countered. Punk ducked a clothesline, and lifted Cole up for the G.T.S., but Orton entered the ring, kicking Punk in the midsection. Punk dropped Cole, and turned right into an RKO from Orton, as the referee called for the bell. CM Punk defeated Adam Cole by disqualification in 0:15:06. Rating: *** ¼ [Randy Orton interfered against CM Punk.]After the match, Orton and Cole stare at each other as Anarchy goes off the air. Card rating: *** HWL Rebellion PPV - 04/15/12 - Newark, NJHeavyweight Title Match: CM Punk vs. (c) Randy Orton
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Post by wickedrex1 on Dec 14, 2014 22:16:54 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy March 26, 2012 Baltimore Arena – Baltimore, MD Attendance: 4,176 (37%) CM Punk starts off the show, coming down to the ring, getting a huge ovation from the crowd. Punk says that he’s not out to make a clever comment on the fact that he gets his rematch at Rebellion. Punk says he could care less about entertaining the fans tonight. Punk demands that Randy Orton meet him in the ring and face him like a man. The crowd starts chanting for Punk. Peter Bradshaw makes his way onto the stage, getting groans from the crowd. Bradshaw says that he understands Punk’s attitude; and that he has every right to be pissed off. But Bradshaw says that a match between Punk and Orton could not happen tonight, since they are both in separate matches. However, Bradshaw says that he wants Punk and Orton to have a match with a clear-cut winner at Rebellion. Bradshaw announces that the Heavyweight Title will be defended in a Steel Cage Match. And, to make sure nothing happens to taint the outcome, Bradshaw announces that the special referee for the match will be Adam Cole. Commercial Break Returning from the break, CM Punk is seen walking backstage, and is confronted by Adam Cole. Cole says that things just got a lot more interesting. Cole says that winning the Golden Opportunity seems to have opened Peter Bradshaw’s eyes to how important Cole could be to the HWL. Punk tells Cole that beating five men who hadn’t spent a combined amount of time in the ring equal to Cole doesn’t make him any more important than he was when he was clawing his way to becoming X-Division Champion. Punk tells Cole not to screw things up before walking away. At ringside, Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels introduce Eve Torres, live from her home in San Diego. Eve says that her recovery is going better than expected, and that she plans at being at Rebellion. Eve says that she’s on a mission to repay Nikki Bella for sticking her nose in Eve’s business. Eve says that Nikki is simply worried that Eve will steal her spotlight. Eve says that Nikki might be a former Women’s Champion, but Eve has every intention on being the best in history. Melina vs. Nikki BellaNikki Bella came out tonight and was clearly using Eve’s words as fuel against Melina. Melina tried to get some offense in the match, but Nikki dominated. Nikki put a quick finish to the match, hitting the Bella Bomb for the 1-2-3. Nikki Bella pinned Melina with the Bella Bomb in 0:05:04. Rating: * ½After the match, Nikki rolls out of the ring, and slams her hands on the broadcast table. She screams that Eve will wish she never came back at Rebellion. Nikki leaves walks away as Anarchy goes to commercials. Commercial Break After the break, Alisha Hicks is seen with Steve Corino and Shane Hagadorn. Alisha asks for a response to comments made by Jesse Neal last Sunday night. Corino asks if Neal is glad that he’s no longer aligned with Corino and Hagadorn. Corino says that, going out on his own proved nothing for Neal, as he lost the Golden Opportunity Match. Hagadorn adds that Jesse Neal is just a loser, and always will be. Corino says that Neal is the reason they are no longer Tag Team Champions, and says that it was a mistake to bring him into the HWL as a partner. Steve Corino (w/Shane Hagadorn) vs. David OtungaAs Otunga stood in the ring, awaiting Corino’s arrival, Corino was attacked by Jesse Neal as he and Hagadorn walked down the ramp. They brawled in front of the ring, until Neal whipped Corino into the steel steps. Hagadorn tried to intervene, but was pushed to the floor by Neal. Neal continued to work over Corino, throwing him into the barricade and landing a series of stomps. Neal grabs microphone and issues a challenge to fight Corino at Rebellion. No ContestCommercial Break Coming back from the break, Chris Sabin is seen talking to Peter Bradshaw backstage. Sabin tells Bradshaw that he was held back by Alex Shelley, and wasn’t able to show what he could do in the ring. Sabin says that he, Bradshaw, and everyone else knows that Sabin could be an asset to the HWL. All Sabin says he needs is a chance; and it doesn’t matter who he faces. Bradshaw says that Sabin will be given a chance, and his opponent will be announced at some point. Also backstage, an irate Shane Hagadorn grabs Alisha Hicks and announces that he and Steve Corino accept Jesse Neal’s challenge for Rebellion. Both men storm off as the camera goes back to the ring. Claudio Castagnoli & Michael Tarver vs. Colt Cabana & Luke GallowsAfter facing off against each other in the Golden Opportunity Match, Castagnoli and Tarver teamed up to take on Cabana and Gallows, who were also making their debut as a team tonight. Cabana and Gallows worked well as a team throughout the match, but Castagnoli got his team a close call after catching Cabana’s moonsault bodypress into a shoulder breaker, for a two-count. Cabana fought back, taking control of a botched tag attempt, hitting Tarver with the Colt .45 for the 1-2-3. Colt Cabana & Luke Gallows defeated Claudio Castagnoli & Michael Tarver when Cabana pinned Tarver with the Colt .45 in 0:06:31. Rating: ** ¼Backstage, Alisha Hicks catches up with Rami Sebei. Alisha asks how Sebei is doing after last week’s attack by CM Punk. Sebei says that he’s known Punk for a long time, and that what happened to him at Wrestleocalypse was a tragedy. But, what Punk did last week was unacceptable. Sebei says that their differences had been taken care of, and he doesn’t see what point Punk was trying to prove. Sebei says he must have been at the wrong place at the wrong time last week, but he’s glad that Peter Bradshaw is allowing them to step into the ring one more time. Commercial Break Rami Sebei vs. CM PunkThese two men have known each other for quite some time, wrestling all over the country, and just last month headlined the Best of the Best event in a champion vs. champion match. Over time, they’ve proven to know each other very well inside the ring. Sebei used the insult from last week as fuel to start this match off strong. Sebei help momentum until Punk rolled away from a 450 splash attempt. Punk went to work, but seemed less interested in pinning Sebei than he did sending a message to Randy Orton and Adam Cole. Punk went for an elbow off the top rope, but Sebei was able to push him down to the concrete! Punk rolled back into the ring, and was hit with the Michinoku driver, for only a two-count. Sebei then hit the Brainbustah for another two-count, as the crowd started to get behind Punk. Sebei attempted another Brainbustah, but Punk shoved him into the turnbuckle. Punk hit a backbreaker on Sebei for the 1-2-3. CM Punk pinned Rami Sebei after a backbreaker in 0:12:39. Rating: *** ½After the match, Punk rolled out of the ring and made his way up the ramp, as Anarchy goes to commercials. Commercial Break A preview for Rebellion is shown, with “War of Change” by Thousand Foot Krutch playing in the background. Rebellion will be live from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on April 15th. Only on pay-per-view! Ric Flair, AJ Styles and Matt Morgan make their way out to the ring. Styles says that he has been a part of the HWL since its inception; and that he has worked his ass off to create a legacy for himself. He says that he is still the only three-time Heavyweight Champion. He has cemented his name in the record books for all time. But Styles says that he has been regulated lately to facing the likes of Brutus Magnus. Styles says that on the biggest event of the year, he had to fight a man for the rights to call Chelsea his manager, instead of challenging for any of the major titles in the HWL. Styles says that things are no different without Chelsea around, but that is beside the point. He says that, hands down, he knows that he is better that Brutus Magnus in the ring. On any given night, in any given town, the results would be different time and time again. The only reason Magnus walked away victorious is because of Rob Terry. Flair says that Rob Terry was nothing but a mass of dumb muscle. He was the weak link in The Conglomerate, the reason that they didn’t win titles that should have easily been theirs. Flair says that Matt Morgan has already proven he is better off without Terry, winning the X-Division Title at Wrestleocalypse. But, Flair says, that there is one match that matters to all three of them right now. Flair issues a challenge to The British Invasion, to face AJ Styles and Matt Morgan at Rebellion. Commercial Break Non-Title Match: Jeff Hardy & Kaz vs. © Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado Jeff Hardy and Kaz debuted as a new partnership tonight, with the unenviable task of taking on the Tag Team Champions. Hardy and Kaz, former tag team specialists in their own right, did not seem overmatched in this one, taking the first part of the match by storm. Kaz nearly got a victory with a roll-up on Angle early in the match, but the shock quickly wore off for the champs. Maldonado came in and used his strength to wear down the smaller opponents. Hardy and Kaz fought back, but with Maldonado and Hardy incapacitated outside the ring, Angle locked in the ankle lock, forcing Kaz to tap out. [Non-Title Match]: Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado defeated Jeff Hardy & Kaz when Kaz passed out in the ankle lock in 0:11:53. Rating: **** ¼Backstage, Alisha Hicks is seen with Brutus Magnus and Rob Terry, who say that they will accept the challenge issued by Ric Flair earlier tonight. Commercial Break Non-Title Match: Santino Marella vs. © Randy OrtonRandy Orton stepped foot into the ring for the first time since winning the Heavyweight Title at Wrestleocalypse, and looked very much like a champion against Santino Marella. Orton controlled this match from the onset, but Marella showed determination – and how much heart he has – by withstanding two RKO’s by the champion. The third RKO was the one that did the job, giving Orton the victory. [Non-Title Match]: Randy Orton pinned Santino Marella with the RKO in 0:15:49. Rating: **** ¼After the match, Orton celebrates in the ring, with the Heavyweight Title, as Anarchy goes off the air. Card rating: *** ¾ HWL Rebellion PPV - 04/15/12 - Newark, NJHeavyweight Title Steel Cage Match: CM Punk vs. (c) Randy Orton -- Special Referee: Adam ColeJesse Neal vs. Steve Corino Brutus Magnus & Rob Terry vs. AJ Styles & Matt Morgan [/b][/b]
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Post by wickedrex1 on Feb 17, 2015 19:36:28 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy April 2, 2012 Pepsi Center – Denver, CO Attendance: 9,550 (50%) The show starts as Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton makes his way out to the ring. Orton listens to the jeers from the crowd, and says they can’t change the fact that he is now the most powerful man in the HWL. Orton says that CM Punk is just like the fans, in that he isn’t happy with Orton being champion either. Orton says that the crowd and Punk can all blame the same person for what happened at Wrestlocalypse: Colt Cabana. Orton says that warned Punk for weeks that he probably couldn’t trust Cabana. Punk wouldn’t listen, and now he’s out of a title. Orton says he was right and that he told Punk so. Orton wonders if Punk is going to listen to him from now on. Orton says he hopes Punk is listening tonight, because just like at Wrestleocaylpse, when Orton beats Punk at Rebellion – and retains the Heavyweight Title – Punk will have no one to blame but himself. CM Punk’s music plays as Punk joins Orton in the ring. Punk grabs the microphone out of Orton’s hand and the two of them stare each other down. Punk says that he’s tired of waiting. He wants to settle things right here, right now. Punk and Orton get set to fight, but are interrupted as Peter Bradshaw makes his way onto the stage. Bradshaw understands that Punk has had a trying week, and that knowing he has a chance to regain the Heavyweight Title in two weeks is making him anxious. But Bradshaw says that he can’t have Punk and Orton fight tonight, even though the fans would love to see it. Bradshaw tells Punk that he will just have to wait until Rebellion to get his hands on Orton. Bradshaw says that, in the fairness of safety and the main event at Rebellion, he is sending Punk back to his hotel to cool off and get some rest. Punk looks on, dumbfounded, as he is asked to leave the ring. Orton leans over the ropes, waving goodbye to Punk as the crowd chants “Bullshit!” Punk glares at Bradshaw as he walks by, saying that Bradshaw is making a huge mistake. Punk walks through the curtains as Anarchy goes to commercials. Commercial Break Returning from the break, CM Punk is seen walking through the backstage area, and is confronted by Adam Cole. Cole starts to speak, but Punk stops and pushes Cole into the wall. Punk says that whatever smart-ass comment Cole has, to keep it to himself. Punk lets Cole go and walks out of the arena as the camera goes to ringside. Fatal Four Way Match Velvet Sky vs. Natalya vs. Brie Bella vs. MelinaBrie Bella came out strong in tonight’s opening contest, in a match-up consisting of former Women’s Champions and a newcomer in Melina. Brie seemed focused on dishing out punishment to Velvet Sky – whom she has had quite the past with – before connecting flush with a kneelift for the 1-2-3. [Four Corners Match]: Brie Bella defeated Velvet Sky, Natalya, and Melina when Brie pinned Sky after a kneelift in 0:10:11. Rating: ** ½After the match, Brie slid out of the ring, celebrating her victory as Natalya and Melina looked on from the apronCommercial Break Returning from the break, Nikki Bella tells Alisha Hicks that she doesn’t understand why Eve Torres is getting all the attention. Nikki says that Eve is injured and hasn’t even proven herself worthy of the time she’s been given. Alisha asks whether or not Nikki is jealous of the attention Eve is getting. Nikki attacks Alisha and screams that she is not jealous of anyone. Chris Sabin vs. Rami SebeiLast week, Chris Sabin asked Peter Bradshaw to consider giving him an opponent for Rebellion, saying that he could be an asset to the HWL. Tonight, Sabin was given a good first challenge, in the form of former X-Division Champion, Rami Sebei. Sabin came out strong, showing that he wasn’t going to back down a challenge, no matter who it was. A timely mistake by Sabin caused Sebei to take control of the match, nearly getting a pinfall victory. However, Sebei kept up the attack, narrowly getting Sabin to pass out in a rear naked choke. Sabin was able to reach the ropes, fighting back, and connected with the Cradle Shock for a stunning victory. Chris Sabin pinned Rami Sebei with the Cradle Shock in 0:10:03. Rating: *** ¼After the match, Sabin crumples to the floor, still feeling the effects of the rear naked choke. The referee raises his arm, from the canvas, as Anarchy goes to commercials.Commercial Break Returning from the break, Chris Sabin is seen rubbing his neck, as he approaches Peter Bradshaw backstage. Smiling, Sabin asks if Bradshaw saw what just happened in the ring. Bradshaw says that it was impressive. Sabin asks if Bradshaw has found him an opponent for Rebellion. Bradshaw says that he has, and announces that Sabin will take on Michael Tarver in two weeks. Sabin looks stunned as Bradshaw walks off. Also backstage, Scott Hanson is seen with Jesse Neal. Neal says that Corino is trying to make himself feel better by throwing out insults. Neal says that he didn’t come through in the Golden Opportunity Match, but was at least willing to put himself out there for it. Neal says that Corino is just bitter because he hasn’t had the same success as he did before his former partner left the HWL. Neal says that Corino has no friends, yet alone teammates; and that Corino needs to remember that Shane Hagadorn turned his back on the last team he managed to ride the coattails of Corino. But that was when Corino was a champion. Now he has no title, no teammates, and pretty soon no one else to watch is back. Neal says that he proved last week that he could get to Corino. Neal knows that he’s getting under Corino’s skin, and that at Rebellion, the ultimate insult will be when he beats Corino in the center of that ring. Jeff Hardy & Kaz vs. AJ Styles & Matt Morgan (w/Ric Flair)Last week, The Conglomerate issued a challenge to the newly reformed British Invasion for the upcoming Rebellion pay-per-view. With the challenge accepted, and the matched signed, Styles and Morgan set their sights on Hardy and Kaz tonight. Hardy and Kaz took The Conglomerate by surprise in the beginning of the match, using their speed to get the better of “The Blueprint”. Kaz connected with a baseball slide to the outside, where he and Hardy worked over Morgan, before Styles was able to come over and even things out. Styles whipped Hardy into the ring post, allowing he and Morgan to double team Kaz, before tossing him back into the ring. From that point on, Morgan and Styles went to work. Hardy tried to even things up, late in the match, but was grabbed by Ric Flair who connected with a low blow on the outside. This allowed AJ to hit the Styles Clash for the 1-2-3. The Conglomerate (AJ Styles & Matt Morgan) defeated Jeff Hardy & Kaz when Styles pinned Kaz with the Styles Clash in 0:09:06. Rating: *** ¼After the match, Styles and Morgan exit the ring, joining Flair on the ramp. The camera pans to show Jeff Hardy laying prone on the concrete at ringside, as Anarchy goes to commercials. Commercial Break Returning from the break, the Tag Team Champions – Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado – make their way out to the ring. Angle says that everything in wrestling, much like life, is cyclical. Everything has its time and place. Just like the state of tag team wrestling in the HWL. Angle says that the only difference is that, in wrestling, when a team like he and Maldonado have been on the top so long, competition tends to get stale. The paying customers get tired of seeing the same teams try, over and over, to get what they know they can’t have: the HWL Tag Team Titles. Angle says that’s the state the division is in now; that there’s no one left for he and Maldonado to face. Angle says that there are teams being thrown together for the sake of adding depth; but none of them have the history to even call themselves worthy of being number one contenders. Angle then issues an open challenge to any team, or two individuals wanting to try their luck, to come out and accept a title shot at Rebellion. The arena fills with tension until Peter Bradshaw appears on-stage. Bradshaw says that he appreciates Angle’s willingness to allow anyone to challenge him and Maldonado for the titles in two weeks; but that, ultimately, that decision is his to make. Bradshaw says that there are new teams vying to make a name for themselves, and that getting a title shot would certainly put their names on the map. So, instead of allowing an open challenge to be issued, Bradshaw announces that, next week, a four-team tournament will be held to determine who will face Angle and Maldonado at Rebellion. Bradshaw leaves the ring as Angle prepares for his match. Commercial Break Jesse Neal vs. Kurt AngleSteve Corino wasted no time in getting his retribution on Jesse Neal, in the form of giving Kurt Angle weapons to inflict damage with. Angle reluctantly used the offering from Corino, but as the match continued, the Tag Team champion seemed right at home taking the advantage that was given to him. However, even with the use of foreign objects, Angle was not able to put Neal away. Neal recovered from an Ankle Lock attempt, planting Angle with a vicious clothesline. As Neal made the cover, Corino entered the ring and broke up the three-count, getting Angle disqualified. Jesse Neal defeated Kurt Angle by disqualification in 0:09:09. Rating: *** ¼ [Steve Corino interfered against Jesse Neal.]After the match, Corino continues to assault Neal in the middle of the ring. He whips Neal into the turnbuckles, and lands a series of stomps. Corino gets into Neal’s face, saying that Neal will never be better than Corino. Corino winds up to punch Neal, but get stopped by Angle. Corino spins around and attempts to hit Angle, but Angle ducks and throws Corino over the top rope! Corino gets to his feet and makes his way up the ramp, followed by Shane Hagadorn, as the camera goes backstage.Backstage, Scott Hanson is seen with Brutus Magnus and Rob Terry. Scott says that it was a special moment seeing the reuniting of The British Invasion at Wrestleoclypse. Magnus says it was, indeed, and that it was only a matter of time before they were back together. They just needed the right reason to join forces once again. Terry says that the reason they got back together is a similar hatred for Ric Flair and his backstabbing “yes men”, AJ Styles and Matt Morgan. Terry says that what Morgan may be walking around as X-Division Champion, but what happened to Styles two weeks ago, was just a taste of what they have coming to them. Terry says that The Conglomerate is being put on alert for Rebellion. Commercial Break A preview for REBELLION is shown, as “War of Change” plays in the background. REBELLION will be held live, Sunday April 15th, from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey! Backstage, Scott Hanson is seen with Adam Cole. Scott asks what is going through Cole’s mind after his earlier confrontation with CM Punk, knowing that he still has to face Santino Marella later tonight. Cole says that Punk is bitter. Punk is jealous. Punk is angry at himself for allowing someone who he considered a friend to cost him the Heavyweight Title. Cole says that Punk is desperate to do whatever it takes to get that title back, even if it means threatening Cole. Cole says that, what Punk needs to remember is that, at Rebellion, if Cole gets touched in a threatening manner, Punk’s hopes of regaining the title are gone in an instant! Cole then says that he’s headlining Anarchy tonight because he’s proven that he’s capable of anything possible inside the ring. He says he will not stop with headlining tonight; and that after he cashes in his Golden Opportunity, he will be headlining pay-per-views for the foreseeable future. Claudio Castagnoli & Michael Tarver vs. The British Invasion (w/Chelsea)Earlier in the evening, Michael Tarver was announced as Chris Sabin’s opponent at Rebellion in two weeks. Before he could think about the up-coming pay-per-view, he and Claudio Castagnoli had to contend with the reformed team of Brutus Magnus and Rob Terry. It hadn’t been since mid-2011 since Magnus and Terry teamed up with each other, and at the onset, that teamwork was a little rusty. This gave Castagnoli and Tarver an opportunity to show what they could do against former Tag Team Champions. Tarver looked impressive, as he was clearly trying to send a message to Chris Sabin; but eventually, the rust wore off and Magnus and Terry came back. Magnus took control of the match, tossing Tarver out of the ring after a quick tag to Castagnoli, before hitting Claudio with the Tormentum for the 1-2-3. The British Invasion (Brutus Magnus & Rob Terry) defeated Claudio Castagnoli & Michael Tarver when Magnus pinned Castagnoli with the Tormentum in 0:09:55. Rating: ** ¼After the match, Magnus and Terry celebrated with Chelsea inside the ring, as Anarchy went to commercials. Commercial Break Santino Marella vs. Adam ColeSantino has had a rough couple weeks, losing at Wrestleocalypse and coming up short last week against Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton. As he prepared to take part in the four-team tournament, set up by Peter Bradshaw, to determine the number one contenders to face Angle & Maldonado at Rebellion, he stepped into the ring with the Golden Opportunist, Adam Cole. Cole has been busy lately, being named the special referee for the cage match between CM Punk and Randy Orton at Rebellion; and with his recent run-ins with Punk lately, Cole has had his plate full. Tonight, he got more than he bargained for from Marella. Cole had control of the match until a missed shoulder block gave Marella the opening he needed. Marella was unable to put Cole away, and the match turned into a back-and-forth brawl. Both men were nearly counted out, as they used everything at ringside they could to wear the other down. In a bit of desperation, Cole connected with the ring bell, tossing it aside, before rolling back into the ring. Cole sat atop the turnbuckles as the referee counted Marella out. Adam Cole defeated Santino Marella by countout in 0:28:20. Rating: *** ¼After the match, Cole celebrated in the ring, with the crowd roaring their disapproval, as the medical staff tended to Marella. Anarchy goes off the air with Cole make his way up the ramp. Card rating: *** HWL Rebellion PPV - 04/15/15 - Newark, NJHeavyweight Title, Steel Cage Match: CM Punk vs. (c) Randy Orton Women's Title Match: Brie Bella vs. (c) Hamada Tag Team Title Match: ?? vs. (c) Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado Jesse Neal vs. Steve Corino (w/Shane Hagadorn) Brutus Magnus & Rob Terry (w/Chelsea) vs. AJ Styles & Matt Morgan (w/Ric Flair) Chris Sabin vs. Michael Tarver
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Post by wickedrex1 on Feb 24, 2015 22:39:31 GMT -5
Monday Night Anarchy April 9, 2012 Tingley Coliseum – Albuquerque, NM Attendance: 9,488 (82%) CM Punk starts the show off, by coming down to the ring. Punk says that he’s not out here to cause any trouble. God forbid Peter Bradshaw tries to kick him out of the arena again. Punk says that he heard what Adam Cole had to say last week, and did some soul-searching. Punk says he came out tonight to share his thoughts, and respond to the comments made by Cole. Punk sits on the top turnbuckle as the video footage starts to play. The video shows Punk, sitting in his hotel room in Denver, the television flashing behind him. Punk says he just heard from Adam Cole had to say about him. Punk agrees with Cole. Punk says that he is bitter and angry at himself for what took place at Wrestleocalypse. But one thing Punk is not, is jealous. Punk says that it is a shame that someone, who had nothing to do with the match, had the biggest impact on its outcome. Punk says that he didn’t need help to win the title, but he thought he needed help to retain in. Punk says he’s not mad at Colt Cabana for what happened, because Colt was simply trying to help. Punk says he’s mad for putting himself into a situation where something could go wrong… and it did. Punk says he is desperate to get the Heavyweight Title back, because it wasn’t directly his fault he lost it in the first place. Punk says that he doesn’t threaten people, because he’s never backed down from a fight. Punk says that Adam Cole is being forced to stick his nose into something that it doesn’t belong. Punk says that what goes down at Rebellion is strictly between himself and Randy Orton. Punk knows what power comes with being named referee for a match, and says that he will do whatever he can to keep his hands off of Adam Cole at Rebellion. But, Punk says that Cole will get a first-hand look at what he has coming for him, because Punk will do to Orton, at Rebellion, what he can’t do to Cole just yet. The video ends as Anarchy goes to commercials. Commercial Break Coming back from the break, Alisha Hicks is seen with Michael Tarver. Tarver says that the last few weeks haven’t been that great for him. Losing the Golden Opportunity Match has stuck with him, and he’s trying to get back up from that. Tarver says last week things started looking up, when it was said he and Claudio Castagnoli would be taking part in the tag team tournament; and when Peter Bradshaw personally named him as Chris Sabin’s opponent this Sunday. Tarver says that there is no greater honor then having your boss acknowledge your work. Tarver says that there is added pressure, to not let the owner down; but that he has never buckled under pressure, and won’t start this Sunday. Santino Marella & David Otunga vs. Colt Cabana & Edwin ColonTonight’s first match, in the tournament to determine who would face Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado this Sunday for the Tag Team Titles, saw the debut of Edwin Colon, as he teamed up with Colt Cabana. Cabana and Colon worked quite well as a team – in their first match together, with such a huge opportunity on the line – that it appeared to have taken Marella and Otunga off their games. Cabana and Colon connected with a double dropkick outside the ring on Marella that signaled the end. Cabana rolled Marella into the ring as Colon made the cover to advance to tonight’s finale. Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon defeated Santino Marella & David Otunga when E. Colon defeated Santino via pinfall in 0:10:07. Rating: ** ½After the match, Cabana and Colon celebrated inside the ring as the camera goes backstage. Backstage, Ted Hanson asks Jeff Hardy and Kaz about the chance to challenge for the Tag Team Titles, Sunday at Rebellion. Hardy says that he knows what it’s like to be a tag team champion – on multiple occasions – but that there’s nothing like the feeling of winning gold again. Kaz says that during his time in the HWL, he’s had his chances to bring home Tag Team titles, but has never been able to do it. He says that, with a proven champion like Jeff Hardy, his chances are sky high. Commercial Break Returning from the break, Alisha Hicks introduces the returning Eve Torres. Eve says that she’s sorry that Alisha was attacked last week, by someone who’s letting the compassion that other people show for one another cloud the way she thinks people view her. Eve says that just because Nikki Bella doesn’t care how her, doesn’t mean that others don’t. Eve is stopped by Brie Bella. Brie says that Eve is sorely mistaken if she thinks she can do anything to either one of the Bellas. Brie says that she’s going to be the next Women’s Champion, and Nikki is going to embarrass Eve this Sunday night. Claudio Castagnoli & Michael Tarver vs. Jeff Hardy & KazTwo former Tag Team Champions took part in this match, hoping to eventually add another notch to their championship history. Jeff Hardy is well-known for being a part of one of the greatest tag teams in wrestling history; and Claudio Castagnoli came into the HWL after having been a part of the most successful tag teams in PCW history. In a match that should have pitted these two teams in a fair environment, things were shaken up as CHRIS SABIN, who cracked Tarver in the back with a steel chair! This allowed Hardy and take advantage, dropping Tarver with a DDT. Hardy connected with the Swanton Bomb for the 1-2-3. Jeff Hardy & Kaz defeated Claudio Castagnoli & Michael Tarver when J. Hardy pinned Tarver with the Swanton Bomb in 0:10:26. Rating: *** ¼ [Chris Sabin interfered against Michael Tarver.]After the match, Castagnoli jumped off the apron, going after Sabin. Sabin jumps the barricade and makes his way through the crowd. Castagnoli looks on, furious, as the camera shows Hardy and Kaz leaving the ring, celebrating on the other side of ringside. Backstage, Alisha Hicks knocks on the Vixens’ locker room door, trying to get a word from Brie Bella. Brie opens the door, and Alisha asks about her confrontation with Eve moments ago. Brie says that Alisha was there, and is nothing but a dumb blonde, if she didn’t understand that Brie already got her point across. Brie says that, whether or not Eve listens to her, everyone will listen to what she has to say after Sunday night, when she becomes a three-time Women’s Champion. Brie slams the locker room door as Anarchy goes to commercials. Commercial Break Coming back from the break, Ted Hanson asks Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado who they would like to see win tonight, and face them on Sunday night. Angle says that it doesn’t matter who wins tonight, because they will not be able to take the belts away from he and Maldonado at Rebellion. Maldonado wishes both team good luck, saying that they’ll need it, before the two walk away. Non-Title Match Nikki Bella vs. © HamadaSix days away from facing Eve Torres at Rebellion, Nikki Bella stepped into the ring with the woman who beat her for the Women’s Title two months ago. Nikki was looking for revenge, or at least a boost, to send her into Sunday night on a high note. Nikki was impressive in this match, keeping the Japanese ring technician on her toes. Nikki picked up a number of near falls throughout the match, coming within inches of a huge non-title victory. But, EVE TORRES returned to Anarchy tonight, coming out to the stage, distracting Nikki. Nikki began shouting at Eve, before turning around and getting hit with a leaping swinging DDT. Hamada made the cover for the 1-2-3. [Non-Title Match]: Hamada pinned Nikki Bella after a leaping swinging DDT in 0:10:07. Rating: *** ¼After the match, Eve is shown watching the scene as Anarchy goes to commercials. Commercial Break Steve Corino and Shane Hagadorn come out to the ring, as the show returns. Corino says that Jesse Neal has things all wrong. Corino says he is bitter. Not because he and Neal weren’t able to retain the Tag Team Titles, or win them back; but because he and Hagadorn had wasted their time trying to find a reliable partner to fill in for Eddie Edwards, and the best they could get was Neal. Corino says that, for 112 days, he and Edwards were the greatest team in the HWL. Corino says that Neal hasn’t been great a day in his life; and that a victory over Corino – something that isn’t bound to happen – won’t change his standing. Corino says that Hagadorn saw the writing on the wall when it came to “that other team” he managed. Corino says that Hagadorn knew that Corino and Edwards were going to be a tough act to follow. Corino says that Hagadorn has the utmost confidence in him, and that no one is going anywhere any time soon. Corino says, right now, he doesn’t really need anyone by his side, or watching his back. Corino says he’s focused on teaching Neal a lesson, and that’s what will happen on Sunday night. Backstage, Alisha Hicks asks Ric Flair about Matt Morgan’s non-title match against CM Punk. Flair says that there’s no forgetting what has happened between The Conglomerate and CM Punk. Flair says that Punk has had his moments in the sun against Morgan and AJ Styles; but things are different now. Flair says that Morgan is a champion and Punk isn’t. Flair says that he doesn’t like to see mistakes repeat themselves, but that CM Punk is the least of his worries right now. Alisha then asks Flair about Styles and Morgan’s match, this Sunday, against The British Invasion. Flair says that the actions that take place in the ring on Sunday will speak louder than anything he can say here and now. Flair walks away as Anarchy goes to commercials. Commercial Break Steve Corino (w/Shane Hagadorn) vs. Martin Maldonado (w/Kurt Angle)Last week, Steve Corino cost Kurt Angle a victory by coming down to ringside and attacking Jesse Neal. This week, Corino stepped into the ring with Angle’s partner, Martin Maldonado. Angle was at ringside, making sure that Corino or Hagadorn were unable to do anything to sabotage the match. The action in the ring was very even, as Corino and Maldonado went after each other. Corino took over, late in the match, and connected with the Sliding Lariat, but Maldonado was able to kick out before the three-count. Corino tossed Maldonado outside the ring, hoping to wear him down, but JESSE NEAL come down to ringside, chasing Corino over the barricade and through the crowd. Angle helped Maldonado into the ring, as the referee counted Corino out. Martin Maldonado defeated Steve Corino by countout in 0:12:14. Rating: ** ¾Ater the match, Shane Hagadorn ran up the ramp, heading back towards the locker room, as Anarchy went to commercials. Commercial Break A preview for Rebellion is shown, with “War of Change” playing in the background. Rebellion is this Sunday, April 15th, live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey! Non-Title Match © Matt Morgan (w/Ric Flair) vs. CM PunkThe long-standing feud between CM Punk and The Conglomerate was revisited tonight, just six days before Punk challenges for the Heavyweight Title at Rebellion. From the start, it was obvious that neither Morgan nor Punk liked the other, as they went toe-to-toe without flinching. An appearance by RANDY ORTON at ringside took Punk off his game, allowing Morgan to take advantage. Morgan worked over Punk, getting cheered by Flair, and as Orton watched from ringside. Punk fought his way back, ducking a Carbon Footprint attempt, only to get smashed in the back by a steel chair shot from Orton as he ran into the ropes. Morgan connected with a second Carbon Footprint, but Punk was able to kick out. With encouragement from Flair, Morgan grabbed Punk and started choking him out in the corner. Morgan did not break the count, and was disqualified. CM Punk defeated Matt Morgan by disqualification in 0:15:49. Rating: ** ¾ [Randy Orton interfered against CM Punk.]After the match, Morgan and Flair left ringside, their backs turned away from the action inside the ring. Orton slides into the ring as Punk slowly stands up, holding his throat. Orton attacks Punk from behind, catching the challenger to his title off guard. Punk tries to fight his way back, but he gets caught coughing from the attack by Morgan. ADAM COLE runs down to the ring, getting in between Punk and Orton. Cole says that they will get their hands on each other Sunday. Orton slowly leaves the ring, looking at Cole. Cole exits the ring, and stands at ringside, as Punk slowly gets to his feet. Anarchy goes to commercials, showing all three men staring at each other. Commercial Break Tag Team Tournament Final Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon vs. Jeff Hardy & KazKurt Angle and Martin Maldonado were at ringside for tonight’s main event, wanting to get a first-hand look at the team that would be facing them on Sunday night. At the match started, Maldonado said that neither team had a chance of beating them for the Tag Team Titles; Angle was quick to point out that neither team had really proven themselves, but they had both shown capable of being of championship caliber. Hardy and Kaz looks determined to knock off the newly-formed team, picking up a couple near falls in the open minutes of the match. But swift tags, and keeping Kaz isolated helped Cabana and Colon take control. Cabana connected with the Colt .45, but Hardy pulled him off during the pinfall. Colon ran over, clearing himself and Hardy over the top rope as Cabana caught Kaz with a flying cross body for the 1-2-3. [Number-One Contenders Match]: Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon defeated Jeff Hardy & Kaz when Cabana pinned Kaz after a flying cross body press in 0:15:07. Rating: *** ½After the match, Colon reentered the ring, joining Cabana in celebration. At ringside, Angle and Maldonado stood, placed their titles over their shoulders, and applauded the winners. Anarchy goes off the air showing the champions looking at the ring. Card Rating: *** HWL Rebellion PPV - 04/15/12 -- Newark, NJSteel Cage Match for the Heavyweight Title: CM Punk vs. (c) Randy Orton (w/Special Referee Adam Cole)Tag Team Title Match: Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon vs. (c) Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado Women's Title Match: Brie Bella vs. (c) Hamada Brutus Magnus & Rob Terry (w/Chelsea) vs. AJ Styles & Matt Morgan (w/Ric Flair) Jesse Neal vs. Steve Corino (w/Shane Hagadorn) Eve Torres vs. Nikki Bella Michael Tarver vs. Chris Sabin
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Post by wickedrex1 on Mar 5, 2015 17:02:41 GMT -5
HWL Rebellion PPV April 15, 2012 Prudential Center – Newark, NJ Attendance: 12,060 (67%)
A video package plays with “War of Change” in the background. Pyrotechnics shoot through the arena as Josh Daniels and Scott Michaels welcome everyone to Newark. They run down the matches scheduled for tonight.
The backstage area is shown, as Adam Cole is seen entering the arena. Daniels and Michaels acknowledge that Cole is the man of the night, whether he wants to be or not.
Also backstage, Michael Tarver is seen stretching in the locker room. Daniels and Michaels talk about his match tonight with Chris Sabin, and how Tarver was hand-picked by Peter Bradshaw.
Outside of the Vixen’s locker room, Nikki Bella confronts Women’s Champion Hamada. Nikki tells Hamada that, even though she took the title off Nikki, her time as champions is up. Nikki says that her sister is going to be the only three-time Women’s Champion after tonight. Hamada tells Nikki that she should be worried about Eve instead of her.
A video package is shown of Brie Bella winning a battle royal to become the number-one contender for the Women’s Title.
HWL Women’s Title Match Brie Bella vs. © Hamada
Brie Bella came into this match as the only woman to hold the Women’s Title on two occasions. After winning a battle royal two weeks ago on Anarchy, she was poised to start an unprecedented third reign as champion. She just had to get past current titleholder, Hamada. After getting a quick threat from Brie’s sister, Nikki, Hamada came down to the ring determined to keep the title in her grasp. Both women put up a great match. Hamada picked up a near fall with a Michinoku driver. Brie, giving up years and skill to Hamada, reversed a clothesline and connected with a back elbow, rocking Hamada. Brie rolled the champion up, getting ahold of her trunks, as the referee counted 1-2-3.
[Women’s Title Match]: Brie Bella pinned Hamada after a back elbow in 0:06:40. Rating: ** ¾ (Brie Bella won the HWL Women’s Title.)
A preview for the next up-coming HWL pay-per-view, FULLY LOADED, is shown as “Full Circle” by Otherwise plays in the background. FULLY LOADED will be live, May 13th, from the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
Backstage, Randy Orton confronts Adam Cole in the hallway. Orton tells Cole that tonight will prove whether or not Cole can be trusted. Cole tells Orton to let him handle whether or not he can be trusted; and that Orton should be concerned with defending his title against CM Punk.
In the locker room, Colt Cabana and Edwin Colon celebrating their chance to challenge for the Tag Team Titles later tonight.
Backstage, Alisha Hicks asks Chris Sabin about stepping into the ring with Michael Tarver. Sabin says that he respects where Tarver came from, and said that anyone with a background in mixed martial arts is someone to take seriously. But, Sabin says he’s not scared of Tarver, because Sabin is here to make an impact, and return to the glory days of being a champion.
Michael Tarver vs. Chris Sabin
Before the match, Sabin said that he respected Tarver’s background as a mixed martial arts fighter. If Sabin didn’t mean those words, he will after this match. Tarver, trying to impress Peter Bradshaw, took the speedy high-flier and grounded him with submission holds and takedowns. However, Sabin obviously had prepared for this type of match, as he was always positioned near the ropes, breaking the holds. Sabin was able to fight back, and dodging a submission attempt, took Tarver’s leg out from under him. Tarver, now unable to stand, fell victim to the Cradle Shock, as Sabin picked up the win.
Chris Sabin pinned Michael Tarver with the Cradle Shock in 0:10:30. Rating: *** ¾
Backstage, CM Punk is shown entering the arena. Daniels and Michaels speculate what muse be going through his mind as he prepares for the cage match tonight.
Outside the locker room, Adam Cole is approached by an HWL road agent, who tells Cole that Peter Bradshaw wants to see him in Bradshaw’s office. Cole looks suspicious, but follows the agent away.
Also backstage, Alisha Hicks asks Kurt Angle and Martin Maldonado what their thoughts heading into their title defense. Angle says that, just like on Monday night, he and Maldonado applaud the ability of Cabana and Colon to win a one-night tournament. However, Angle says that winning a tournament does not make either of them champions.
HWL Tag Team Title Match Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon vs. © Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado
Since winning the Tag Team Titles in February, Angle and Maldonado have been very adamant about their idea of being the best tag team in the HWL. And, for as long as they held the titles, that’s exactly what they would be. But, every now and then, a team comes out of nowhere and shocks people. Cabana and Colon were hoping to be that team tonight. After making their way through a tournament six days ago, Cabana and Colon gave their best effort to-date against a much more comfortable team. This match was back and forth from the start. Angle looked to have had Cabana in the Angle Slam, but Cabana tagged out, which let the match continue. The end of the match saw Angle make a quick tag to Maldonado, as Cabana ran around ringside, pulling Angle of the apron. Inside the ring, Colon ducked a clothesline from Maldonado and hit the Backstabber for the shocking upset!
[HWL Tag Team Title Match]: Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon defeated Kurt Angle & Martin Maldonado when E. Colon pinned M. Maldonado with the Backstabber in 0:15:05. Rating: *** ¼ (Colt Cabana & Edwin Colon won the HWL Tag Team Titles.)
A preview for the next up-coming HWL pay-per-view, FULLY LOADED, is shown as “Full Circle” by Otherwise plays in the background. FULLY LOADED will be live, May 13th, from the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
Backstage, Adam Cole enters Peter Bradshaw’s office, asking what Bradshaw wants. Bradshaw informs Cole that he was the one who named Cole special referee, it was not something Cole has a right to. Bradshaw says Cole can disrespect Orton or Punk, because that’s between them; but he says that Cole will respect the owner of the company. Bradshaw says that Cole has a lot riding on his shoulders tonight. The pressure to call this match fairly is going to be immense. Bradshaw says that he would hate to see Cole do something to ruin his main event. Cole says that Bradshaw’s threats don’t bother him; and that the main event is safe with Cole as referee.
Also backstage, Alisha Hicks asks Eve Torres has she is feeling, just moments from stepping into the ring with Nikki Bella. Eve says that she feels great, nervous and anxious to get into the ring. Eve says that she’s seen the bullying that The Bellas have been doing as of late, and that nothing will keep her from competing tonight. Eve says that, tonight, Nikki gets a taste of her own medicine.
In the locker room, Shane Hagadorn tells Steve Corino to calm down. Corino says that he’s going to kill Jesse Neal for what he did on Monday. Hagadorn tells Corino not to get irrational; but that he’ll get his hands on Neal soon enough.
Nikki Bella vs. Eve Torres
The feud between these two Vixens had started boiling over after Eve came up short against Hamada at Wrestleocalypse II. Nikki Bella has claimed that Eve was trying to steal her spotlight, and that Eve did not belong in the HWL. This match did not see a lot of classic wrestling holds. It one way, it was more of a sanctioned catfight. Eve and Nikki went after each other from the bell, ripping at each other’s hair and screaming through the arena. Matters got worse, when BRIE BELLA came to ringside, distracting Eve. Brie attacked Eve outside the ring, softening her up for the Bella Buster by Nikki. However, Eve found the strength to kick out. Eve tried to fight back, only to have Brie trip her from behind. This set up Nikki’s springboard cross body that secured the 1-2-3.
Nikki Bella pinned Eve Torres after a springboard cross body in 0:10:27. Rating: ¾* [Brie Bella interfered against Eve Torres.]
After the match, Brie entered the ring, as she and Nikki continued to attack Eve. Nikki grabbed Eve by the arms, and it appeared that Brie was going to hit Eve with her newly-won Women’s Title, but MELINA ran down from the back and cleared the ring! Melina stood over Eve as the Bellas regrouped outside the ring, and made their way up the ramp.
Backstage, Jesse Neal tells Alisha Hicks that Steve Corino has only hurt himself – and stopped any success he may’ve had – by the choices he’s made; or by the choices that Shane Hagadorn have made, and he chooses to follow. Neal says that, tonight, Corino will find out why he should regret breaking up their partnership.
In the locker room, Ric Flair tells AJ Styles and Matt Morgan that tonight could go down as the biggest – most important – night of their careers. Flair says that he knows from experience that winning 16 Heavyweight Titles are each important; that Styles’s three reigns, and Morgan’s X-Division Title victory are important; but there are some nights that mean more. Flair says that, after the months they and Brutus Magnus and Rob Terry have been dealing with each other, nothing outside of a victory will be tolerated.
Also backstage, The Bella Twins tell Alisha Hicks that Eve Torres deserved everything she got tonight. Nikki says that she proved that Eve doesn’t belong in the HWL – or anywhere in professional wrestling for that matter. Brie says that there’s a reason the Bellas have been as successful as they have been: they’re the best female wrestlers in the sport, today.
Jesse Neal vs. Steve Corino (w/Shane Hagadorn)
After joining together two months ago, to defend the Tag Team Titles – which they were unable to do – Steve Corino forcibly let Jesse Neal know that their partnership was over. Corino has continually blamed Neal for their title loss, but had been avoiding Neal in the ring since that time. Tonight, there was no escaping. Neal, himself, had been itching for a chance to get his hands on Corino. He got his chance tonight, and did not squander it. Corino did not back down from the fight, and both mean put their all into this match, trying to one-up the other. By the end of the match, both men were spent, but Neal was able to place Corino on the turnbuckle and hit a superplex into the center of the ring. Slowly, Neal made his way over, draping his arm over Corino as the referee counted the pin.
Jesse Neal pinned Steve Corino after a superplex in 0:11:26. Rating: *** ¾
Backstage, Alisha Hicks asks Brutus Magnus about The British Invasion’s upcoming match with the Conglomerate. Magnus says that the thoughts running through his mind – not to mention Rob Terry’s – would cause them to stand here for hours, talking. Magnus say that for months, Ric Flair, AJ Styles and Matt Morgan have made his and Rob’s lives living hells. Magnus says that he and Terry have months of frustration to get out of their systems tonight, and that the Conglomerate will pay for their actions inside the ring.
Also backstage, CM Punk is confronted by Adam Cole. Punk looks ready to fight. Cole says he knows what’s at stake tonight – for Orton, for Punk, and for himself. Cole says he’ll do his absolute best to call the steel cage match down the middle. Punk moves in closer and says he doesn’t believe Cole. Punk walks away as Cole stands there, staring.
A video package highlights the on-going feud between The British Invasion and The Conglomerate.
Brutus Magnus & Rob Terry (w/Chelsea) vs. AJ Styles & Matt Morgan (w/Ric Flair)
For nearly three months, Rob Terry and the members of The Conglomerate have been going after each other like rabid dogs. In what started as a way to get out of the group in mid-February, Terry found himself getting blindsided by both Styles and Morgan. For weeks, he was attacked, and told to do Ric Flair’s bidding, or he would not be “let go”. Keeping his end of the bargain, Terry not only got multiple beatings, but also a match with Morgan at Wrestleocalypse. That night, he defeated Morgan, and rejoined with former partner, Magnus, helping Magnus defeat AJ Styles. Since Wrestleocalypse, the matchup between these two teams was unavoidable. It was clear that, when this match was signed, the winners were the only things that mattered. For over 20 minutes, these four men battled in and around the ring. Multiple double-teams, from both sides, were used, trying to gain any sort of advantage. Magnus hit the Tormentum on Styles, but AJ was able to kick out. The damage had visibly been done, as Magnus tagged in Terry, who hit Styles with the Freakbuster for the 1-2-3.
Brutus Magnus & Rob Terry defeated AJ Styles & Matt Morgan when R. Terry pinned Styles with the Freakbuster in 0:24:57. Rating: **** ½
A preview for the next up-coming HWL pay-per-view, FULLY LOADED, is shown as “Full Circle” by Otherwise plays in the background. FULLY LOADED will be live, May 13th, from the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
A shot of the ring shows the steel cage being lowered from the rafters. A video package is shown of the events that have led up to this match, between Randy Orton and CM Punk. When the video ends, Adam Cole is introduced, and comes out to the ring wearing a referee’s shirt.
Steel Cage Match for the HWL Heavyweight Title (w/Special Referee – Adam Cole) CM Punk vs. © Randy Orton
The crowd was absolutely buzzing for this match as Punk and Orton made their way into the cage. Orton stood in the corner of the ring, holding up his Heavyweight Title as, across the ring, Punk kept looking back and forth between Orton and Cole. The match started, and both men went right after each other. Punk got the advantage early on; but it was clear from the start that he and Cole would have problems. On a number of occasions, Punk would get into Cole’s face, complaining about slow counts. Cole would remind Punk that he could disqualify Punk if he touched Cole. One distraction was too much, as Orton blindsided Punk and took over the match. Orton worked over Punk, eventually taking him down with a powerslam that got a two-count. Orton then got into Cole’s face, and was also told that Cole could end the match if touched. This gave Punk a chance to come back, shoving Orton face-first into the steel cage, unprotected. Orton fell to the canvas, and Punk made the cover, receiving another slower count from Cole. Punk slammed the canvas in disgust, and made his way to the cage door. Punk tried to exit the cage, but Orton pulled him back in. Punk quickly turned and landed a shot to Orton’s midsection, and once again, went towards the door. Orton grabbed Punk’s leg, wrapping his own legs around, keeping Punk inside the ring. The match continued to go back and forth. Punk ducked a clothesline, and set Orton up for the G.T.S., but Orton grabbed ahold of the ropes, blocking the move. Cole told Punk to let go, but Punk kicked the ropes, releasing Orton’s grasp. Punk went for the G.T.S. again, only to have Orton grab onto the cage itself! Orton wriggled free of the move and started climbing the cage. Punk went up after Orton, and Orton smashed Punk’s face into the steel cage. As Punk fell to the canvas, he grabbed Orton’s ankle, bringing Orton down with him. Orton was the first one up, and connected with an RKO, but Punk was able to get his foot on the rope, breaking the count! Orton paced around the ring, as the fans chanted for Punk. As Punk got to his feet, Cole grabbed him, and hit the Panama Sunrise in the center of the ring! Orton turned around, saw Punk lying on the canvas, and covered him. Orton stared at Cole as Cole counted the 1-2-3.
[Heavyweight Title, Steel Cage Match]: Randy Orton defeated CM Punk by pinfall in 0:23:04. Rating: **** ¼ (Randy Orton retained the HWL Heavyweight Title.)
After the match, Cole grabs the Heavyweight Title and hands it to a stunned Orton, in the center of the ring. Cole exits the ring, through the cage, and makes his way up the ramp, as the crowd boos. Orton stands over Punk, in the center of the ring, holding the Heavyweight Title, as Rebellion goes off the air.
Card rating: *** 1/2
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