2018 SummerSlam Results!

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Kick Off Show:

Rusev and Lana vs Cien Almas and Zelina Vega – I love Lana’s gear. She always looks sharp. Why the hell is there a commercial for the main event in the middle of this match? I hate that. Lana is getting better and better, and Zalina Vega is a force to be reckoned with. I think she’s going to go far. She proves that after Almas distracted Lana and she rolled her up in a schoolgirl pin with her feet on the ropes.

 

WWE Cruiserweight Championship Match
Cedric Alexander(c) vs Drew Gulak – Gulak has gotten really mean over the years… He tears Alexander apart right off the bat, but Alexander does fight back when he does get the upper hand Alexander gets mean. Alexander does a cool flip to Gulak outside the ring after Gulack powdered out. Gulak uses the ropes to lock in his submission, leaving Alexander kinda banged up. (Those are steel cables, they do hurt) Gulak tries to overpower Alexander but Alexander fights out. After multiple back and forth pin attempts and 2 counts, Alexander retains his title with a small package roll up.

 

Raw Tag Team Championship Match
The Revival vs The B Team(c)- After a short and fun match the B team retains the Raw Tag Team titles with the third roll up win on this pre-show.

I think the match agents are asleep at the wheel.

 

Main Show:

Intercontinental Championship Match
Seth Rollins w/Dean Ambrose vs Dolph Ziggler(c) w/Drew McIntyre – This match was entertaining as expected… There are so many small packages in this match, is it the move of the night? A rib on someone? WHY???? Rollins picks up the win with the King Slayer, and takes the Intercontinental Championship.

 

Smackdown Tag Team Championship Match
The New Day vs The Bludgeon Brothers(c) – Big E and Xavier Woods are in for this match but are getting absolutely pummeled by the Bludgeon Brothers. Xaviers gear looks like a Tide Pod. Match ends in a DQ once Rowan tries to kill TND with a giant mallet. Winners, The New Day.

No title change.

 

Money In The Bank Contract Match
Kevin Owens vs Braun Strowman for the MITB Contract – Watching Kevin Owens bump after Strowmans shoulder tackles him is everything… lol KO bounced when he hit the diamond plate. WOW. With a big powerslam its over. Braun did not let KO win.

 

Smackdown Women’s Championship Match
Becky Lynch vs Charlotte Flair vs Carmella(c)- If there was ever a time to #RehireEllsworth its now, as Carmella needs him more than ever. WHY ARE THERE SO MANY SMALL PACKAGES ON THIS PPV? Other than that this match has been great. Carmella has come a long way, Becky looked awesome as always, and Charlotte is insanely athletic. Charlotte wins the title after pinning Becky Lynch. Becky got robbed. Crowd chanting for Becky afterward, she embraces Charlotte, then socks her in the face, the crowd explodes, pop of the night so far. Becky continues her assault on Charlotte outside the ring. Charlotte goes for a ride into the German Announce Desk. I guess thats an irish congradulations.

 

WWE Heavyweight Championship Match
Samoa Joke vs “The Phenominal” AJ Styles (c) – Shit talking to kick it off, AJ’s soccer mom hair is on point tonight. I wonder how many rest holds Styles will have to take to keep Joe in the match? He’s already blown up and super sweaty and we are only a few minutes in. This match is ok, but TBH these guys could do more, and the women’s match before it totally shows them up. This match is pretty meh, gets into some power moves, AJ takes Joe out, is bleeding then goes and gets his wife and kid, and leaves the ring. Samoa Joe follows AJ, and we cut to commercial. Did the match end? I am so confused. Oh well it was boring anyway.

 

Who wants to walk with Elias? I am so excited about his latest hit. Elias’s guitar neck snaps, the crowd chants “You Fucked Up” Elias throws some stuff around, it goes dark.

 

Daniel Bryan vs The Miz – Daniel Bryan looks better than ever. Not going to write much, as honestly I rather watch. This match was great. The Miz wins when Maryse gives him some brass knuckles from ringside, to knock Bryan out.

 

Baron Corbin vs Finn Balor – THE DEMON HAS RETURNED!!! The crowd is loving it and so am I. Poor Baron Corbin doesn’t know what he signed up for. The demon paint is on point today. The fear in Corbin’s eyes is epic. The Demon goes right after Corbin, Corbin looks screwed. Crowd is chanting “This is Awesome”. “The Demon” Finn Balor makes easy work of Corbin.

 

United States Championship Match
Jeff Hardy vs Shinsuke Nakamura – Jeff Hardy Mocking Nakamura is hilarious. I wonder if Hardy and Balor did their facepaint together tonight. The match overall was pretty entertaining and high intensity, but didn’t feel polished enough for SummerSlam. Nakamura retains.

 

Raw Womens Championship Match
Alexa Bliss(c) vs “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey- Ronda undid bliss. End of story. Rousy is the new Raw Womens Champion. Did you really think Bliss had a chance? And is it just me or did that turn to a shoot halfway in?

 

Universal Championship Match
Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar – Am I the only one who hopes Strowman cashes the MITB contract in? Or maybe Ronda comes for belt #2? LOL Oh yes I totally called it! Braun Strowman makes his way down to the ring. He asks for the mic. The crowd is going crazy. He announces he is standing here for the entire match and at the end of the night, one of those two is gonna Get These Hands! Yay. Reigns goes after Lesnar and gets off to a great start. Lesnar is a little slow, probably ring rust…lol Lesnar locks a guillotine on Reigns, Reigns counters and both men down. Not a bad start. Lesnar has got the guillotine on again, Reigns is trying to power out. He manages to get up and give Lesnar a spine buster. Lesnar takes Reigns to Suplex City… Is that a Jimmy Johns sandwich logo on Lesnar’s shorts?  Reins does a suicide dive, misses Lesnar, hits Strowman outside the ring, and Lesnar gives Strowman a F5. The Lesnar starts hitting Strowman with the suitcase and a chair, while he stupidly gives Reigns time to recover in the ring. He brings the chair and Reigns spears him, and gets the pin! Roman Reigns is your new Universal Champion! Braun Strowman is still down on the ground at ringside… Guess no one is going to catch those hands after all.

Tune in next time, for more snarky commentary from me!

Smackdown Live Results from Rusev Day 2/6/18

Results via WWE.com

Daniel Bryan reveals the first-ever SmackDown LIVE Top 10 Superstars List

Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan had a tense altercation

Charlotte Flair def. Liv Morgan

The Bludgeon Brothers def. local competitors

SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos laid down the Uso Street Code

United States Champion Bobby Roode def. Rusev

Shelton Benjamin & Chad Gable def. The Ascension

Daniel Bryan announced a Triple Threat Match for the WWE Title at WWE Fastlane after Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn ended in a no contest

2018 Royal Rumble Live Results

Preshow:
US Title Open Challenge:
Bobby Roode(c) vs Mojo Rawley
Winner: Bobby Roode

Main Card:

WWE Championship Title Match:
AJ Styles vs Kami
Winner: Aj Styles

Smackdown Tag Team Title Match: (2 out of 3 Falls)
The Uso(c) vs Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin
1st Fall Usos
2nd Fall Usos
Winners: The Uso’s

The Mens Royal Rumble:
1. Rusev Eliminated by Hardy and Wyatt

2. Finn Balor Eliminated by Cena

3. Rhyno – eliminated by ﹰCorbin

4. Baron Corbin – eliminated by Balor

5. Heath Slater -corbin laid out before he got to the ring eliminated by wyatt

6. Elias (since everyone is down he sings)

7. Cien Almas Eliminated by Orton

8. Bray Wyatt Duel elimination with hardy

9. Big E

10. Tye Dillenger -Replaced by Zayn after beat down by Kami – Eliminated by Nakamura

11. Sheamus -eliminated by Slater in seconds

12. Xavier

13. Apollo Crews

14. Nakamura

15. Cesaro – Eliminated by Rollins

16. Kofi Kingston – Landed on pancakes to stay in, Almas eliminated

17. Jinder Mahal – Landed on pancakes to be eliminated

18. Seth Rollins – Eliminated by Reigns

19. Matt Hardy

20. John Cena – Eliminated by Nakamura

21. The Hurricane YEEEEESSSSS!!!! Eliminated by Cena

22. Aiden English-Eliminated by Balor

23. Adam Cole

24. Randy Orton – Eliminated by Balor

25. Titus O’Neil

26. The Miz

27. Rey Misterio – Eliminated by Balor

28. Roman Reigns

29. GoldDust – Eliminated by Ziggler

30. Dolph Ziggler -Eliminated by Balor

Final 4 Cena, Balor, Nakamura, Reigns

Nakamura wins!!! I was hoping Reigns would win so Philly would riot.

Raw Tag Team Championships:
Jason Jordan & Seth Rollins (c) vs “The Bar” Sheamus and Cesaro
Winners: The Bar take the Raw Tag Team Titles

WWE Universal Championship Title Match
Brock Lesner(c) vs Braun Strowman vs Kane
Winner: Lesner wins by pinfall on Kane

Inaugural Women’s Royal Rumble

1. Sasha Banks eliminated by the Bellas

2. Becky Lynch Eliminated by Ruby Riot

3. Sarah Logan Eliminated by Molly Holly

4. Mandy Rose Eliminated by Lita

5. Lita Eliminated by Becky Lynch

6. Kairi Sane Eliminated by Dana Brooke

7. Tamina Eliminated by Lita

8. Dana Brooke Eliminated by Molly Holly

9. Torrie Wilson Eliminated by Deville

10. Sonia Deville ELiminated by McCool

11. Liv Morgan Eliminated by McCool

12. Molly Holly!!!!!!!!!! Eliminated by McCool

13. Lana Eliminated by McCool

14. Michelle McCool Eliminated by Nattie

15. Ruby Riot Nia Jax

16. Vickie Guerrero – Eliminated by everyone

17. Carmella – Vickie hit her with the MOTB briefcase on the way down

18. Natalya -gets pulled off apron and knocked out by carmella before entering

19. Kelly Kelly Nia

20. Naomi -Outdid Kofi to be thrown out by Nia

21. Jacqueline!!!! Nia

22. Nia Jax Eliminated by everyone

23. Ember Moon Eliminated by Asuka

24. Beth Phoenix Eliminated by Nattie

25. Asuka

26. Mickie James ELiminated by Trish

27. Nikki Bella eliminated by Asuka

28. Brie Bella eliminated by Nikki

29. Bayley Eliminated by?

30. Trish Stratus Eliminated by?

Asuka chooses to fight ….

Rhonda Rousey comes out and just keeps pointing to the WrestleMania sign.

 

WWE News Alert 1/1/18 – Elias Covers Hotline Bling, Championship Match Ends Due to Referee Stoppage, Rusev Day Shirt Sells Out

WWE News and Rumors for January 1, 2018

WWE held a live event on New Year’s Eve in Toronto, the hometown of musical artist Drake. The audience on hand was treated to an acoustic rendition of Drake’s hit “Hotline Bling” by none other than Elias, who continues to display his vast musical range. Although 2018 will be a a breakout year for Elias, the performance was followed by a chokeslam from Kane.

Also in Toronto, the main event for the Intercontinental Championship ended abruptly as the champion Roman Reigns busted his challenger Samoa Joe open above the eye before the referee stopped the match due to the laceration.

Braun Strowman was sent home from the WWE Holiday Tour due to illness an misses several events. Strowman shouldn’t miss much time and had been wrestling Kane on this tour.

Chris Jericho had been on Podcast One for the past four years with his podcast Talk is Jericho. In addition Jericho formed “The Jericho Network” within Podcast One that brought other shows to the platform including The Raven Effect, Keeping it 100 and Killing The Town. Jericho is leaving Podcast One and bringing his show and entire Jericho Network of shows to a new platform, Westwood One.

For the first time ever on Smackdown Live the week will feature AJ Styles vs Sami Zayn in what should be a PPV Quality match on free TV. This is, however, a non-title match, so the WWE Championship is not on the line.

Rusev Day is an absolute phenomenon! To close out 2017, the Happy Rusev Day shirts are completely sold out and expected to be back in stock any minute. Get yours at WWE Shop.

WWE Clash Of Champions Predictions!!

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It’s that time again! Sorry I have been really busy and not writing as much as I should be! I recently launched a new podcast about wrestling on an all-new internet radio station. I’ve been so busy I almost forgot the PPV was this Sunday!

You can watch it on the WWE Network for FREE if you are a new subscriber! If you live in the Boston area, you can still get tickets on Stubhub or TicketLiquidator, but as you already know, this will be a sold out show!

So here are my thoughts on the matches as they stand as of today:

Zack Ryder vs. Mojo Rawley – MOJO!!!!!!! Need I say more?

Breezango vs. The Bludgeon Brothers – Oh Breezango, what have you gotten yourselves into? I think that Harper and Rowan are going to murder them.

United States Champion Baron Corbin vs. Bobby Roode vs. Dolph Ziggler (Triple Threat Match) – I am so looking forward to this match!!! All these guys are great wrestlers, and are hard-hitting wrestlers. I think that Bobby Roode does have the ability to take the belt away from Corbin, however, I don’t think it will happen in a 3-way match, especially where Ziggler is involved.

Randy Orton & Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn (Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan as special guest referees) – Sigh. WHYYYYYYYYYYYY???? While I am sure this match will have its moment’s and I like all the guys involved, WHY???  Someone tell Owen and Zayn they are 6 years too late on the Occupy hype train, that crashed and burned 3 years ago fools. Lame. I don’t care who wins… this is stupid, fire whoever wrote this garbage, not Zayn and Owens.

SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos vs. The New Day vs. Shelton Benjamin & Chad Gable vs. Rusev & Aiden English (Fatal 4-Way Match) – I am so happy to see Shelton Benjamin back in action, even if he does have to team with Gable… (ha!) I think this match is gonna be your typical clusterfuck 4 way tag, with lots of broken bodies. The Uso’s will most likely retain…

SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair vs. Natalya (Lumberjack Match) – This match is going to be awesome! I love watching both these women wrestle, but sorry Charlotte, I gotta go with Nattie on this one! Get that title back on your waist where it belongs!!!

WWE Champion AJ Styles vs. Jinder Mahal – Sigh…. why? Wrestling was getting interesting again, and then we got slapped in the face with a momentum stopping bitchslap. I really don’t want to watch the same people wrestle again and again and again. Jinder lost… he is a cheater, and does he really deserve a rematch? Nah they won’t give us Styles vs Nakamura yet… But I would have much rather watched him wrestle Rusev than Mahal again. AJ will retain the championship, or WWE may be attempting to incite a riot in Boston.

While this is a “Smackdown” branded PPV, I am not as excited for it as I usually would be. The highlights of this PPV will be the women’s match and the tag team clusterfuck for me.

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