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Your host is Renee Young and she is joined by Booker T, Paul Heyman, and Alex Riley.
Paul is his usual self on the panel and he starts to show the tension with Renee.
Booker says that he is feeling great. The guys in the back have a lot of adrenaline and nervous energy. Booker talks about the carnage that will take place tonight. Booker says that he was in one TLC match in his WWE career. He says that is a match that can make or break your career. It can leave you a torn man. He says that if he was going to be in another TLC match, he would have retired earlier.
Renee asks Alex what match is grabbing his attention. Alex decides to talk about Booker’s comments about being in another TLC match. He says that shows how dangerous these matches can be.
Renee mentions the Tables Match with the added stipulation that John is no longer the Number One Contender if he loses.
Paul is asked about the stipulation. He points out that he is the advocate for Brock Lesnar. His client has a vested interest in this match. Neither man can be pinned or forced to submit. The man who wins is the person who puts their opponent through a table. If Cena wins, he is still the number one contender, but what condition will John be in? Who will be the number one contender if Seth Rollins wins? What if it is Seth Rollins? He is the man with the briefcase. What condition will Seth be in if he can win.
Renee mentions that we will have a tag team match. Kofi Kingston and Big E will face Goldust and Stardust.
We see the footage from the Tag Team Turmoil match from Raw two weeks ago.
Tom Phillips is by himself in the Social Media Lounge. Tom mentions that Dolph Ziggler will be live tweeting tonight. You can send him questions using #AskZiggler.
We are back and we take a look at the TLC Match between Dean Ambrose and Bray Wyatt with a video package.
Renee asks if crazy can outdo crazy.
Paul says that you have Dean Ambrose, a man who comes into the ring with reckless abandon. You have Bray Wyatt who is insane. Both men leave everything behind. He says that if you are not interested in this match, you are not paying attention.
Renee mentions that Dean debuted on pay per view in a TLC match.
Alex says that both men can go places that no one else can go. Alex says that this could be a beat down of biblical proportions.
Booker says that this is not about championships or money, it is about who can be the best.
Miz says that this is not a scam. He tells Naomi that he is insulted that she would question him. Naomi says that she will do this on her own. Miz says that he knows that he is talking to Naomi’s jealous and domineering husband, not her.
Naomi says that she is not falling for this.
Miz says that he is married and his wife is not jealous.
Miz says that the deal is open but only for tonight.
Naomi asks if the result of tonight’s match doesn’t matter.
Miz says that if he is champion, he guarantees that she will get a contract.
Naomi says that her focus is becoming the Divas champion and his priorities are out of order.
Miz says that if he wins, she wins because doors will open for her.
Renee asks how Miz’ ego has been affected by the Usos winning the tag team Slammy.
Alex says that Miz is a slimeball and he is getting under the Uso’s skin. You have to give him credit.
Renee asks if the Usos can stay focused tonight.
Booker says that the hardest thing to do is be married and walk the walk. Booker says that Jimmy has not been tested and we will see if his woman gets involved.
We are back and Renee mentions that tonight will feature the first Stairs Match with Erick Rowan facing Big Show.
Renee asks Booker about the Big Show.
Booker says that he is a big guy who knows how to throw his weight around. Normally you could test someone’s cardio, but the person whose right hand connects first will get the advantage.
Alex talks about what could happen if you use the stairs.
We see a tale of the tape for the stairs.
Booker says that whoever wins this match will still be in a lot of pain.
Paul says that he is concerned. Big Show is a trained athlete, but he knows nothing about Rowan. We find out these things about Rowan, but we don’t know much about him. How does Big Show prepare to fight this man who can pick up the stairs and smash them into the Big Show. Paul says that he is concerned about Rowan.
Luke Harper will defend the Intercontinental Title against Dolph Ziggler in a Ladder Match.
Renee mentions Dolph’s experience in ladder matches and she wonders how will Luke handle the pain.
Booker says that Luke knows every inch of the ring. Ziggler proved to him that Dolph will do whatever it takes to stay in the company. He is trying to get back to the top.
Alex says that Dolph will have the home field advantage.
Tom Phillips finally has someone in the Social Media Lounge with him and it is Dolph Ziggler.
We go through some of the questions asked of Dolph.
Dolph says that it was exciting to see Sting’s debut. He was looking for something to give him some sort of motivation being down and Sting was able to help him.
Dolph is asked if he looks to become WWE Champion. Dolph says that he always looks to be the WWE Champion. He will fight for the people every night. His focus right now is on the Intercontinental Title. He would love a shot at Brock Lesnar.
Dolph is asked how will he win tonight. Dolph says that he will need to use his speed while figuring out how to use the ladders to his advantage.
Kickoff Show Match Number One: Big E and Kofi Kingston (with Xavier Woods) versus Goldust and Stardust
Kofi and Goldust start things off. They lock up and Kofi with a waist lock but Goldust with a standing switch. Goldust with a drop toe hold into a wrist lock and side head lock. They lock up again and Goldust with a shoulder tackle and a near fall. Goldust barks in Kofi’s face and backs into the corner.
Goldust with a kick and side head lock. Kofi with back elbows and an arm drag for a near fall. Kofi holds on to the arm bar. Kofi with an Irish whip and Big E tags in and he sends Kofi into the corner. Big E with a body block and Goldust goes to the floor. The referee holds Big E back while Goldust takes his time getting back into the ring.
Stardust tags in and he rolls away from Big E and applies a waist lock but Big E with a back drop to send Stardust to the mat. Stardust hisses at Big E and he kicks Big E and punches and kicks him. Big E with a flying shoulder tackle and he gets a near fall. Kofi tags in and he drops kicks Stardust while Big E back drops Stardust. Kofi get a near fall. Kofi sends Goldust to the floor and then Big E boosts Kofi onto Goldust and Stardust.
Stardust is rolled back into the ring and Big E gets a near fall. Stardust with a kick to Big E and Goldust tags in and he kicks Big E and connects with a fist drop. Goldust with more kicks and he gets a near fall. Goldust with a reverse chin lock.
Stardust tags in and he punches and kicks Big E in the corner. Stardust bows for Big E and then he kicks him in the corner. Stardust with a punch and then he runs into the corner but Big E with a uranage and both men are down. Kofi tags in and he hits a springboard clothesline followed by a drop kick and leaping clothesline. Kofi with the New Day Boom Drop.
Kofi sets for the running knees into the corner and he connects. Kofi goes up top but Goldust forces him back to the apron. Stardust sends Kofi shoulder first into the ring post and then Kofi goes to the floor. Goldust tags in and he sends Kofi into the ringside barrier. Woods tries to say something to Goldust but he walks away.
Kofi is brought back into the ring and Goldust puts Kofi in the turnbuckles and Stardust tags in and they both hit boots to Kofi. Stardust with a boot to the midsection and he applies a modified Boston Crab. Stardust with a boot to the back. Stardust with a reverse chin lock. Stardust punches Kofi in the midsection and then he is sent over the top rope to the floor with a back body drop by Kofi.
Kofi crawls across the ring but Goldust tags in and he knocks Big E off the apron with a punch an then he kicks Woods on the floor. Goldust with a punch and he tags in Stardust. Stardust with an elbow. Kofi lands on his feet and Big E tags in. Big E with a belly-to-belly suplex to Stardust followed by a splash into the corner. Big E with an overhead belly-to-belly to Stardust followed by the Warrior Splash.
Goldust distracts Big E for a moment but he gets Stardust up for the Big Ending. Goldust is sent to the apron. Stardust with a springboard round kick for a near fall. Kofi is sent to the floor by Goldust. Kofi makes the tag and he pulls Goldust to the floor. Kofi and Big E hit the Midnight Hour for the three count.
Winners: Kofi Kingston and Big E
We take a look at the Nikki Bella and AJ Lee feud over the Divas title.
Renee asks Booker about this situation.
Booker says that is his Moment of the Night. He said the Bellas would get back together and they have done it in a big way. As long as you hold the title, that is all that matters.
Renee brings up that AJ won the Slammy for Diva of the Year.
Alex says that Nikki has everything it takes to be the Divas Champion and he says that tonight will be her night.
Renee mentions the Chairs Match featuring Kane versus Ryback.
She asks Paul about Ryback and whether he is impressed with his return from injury. Paul says that Ryback hurts people and no one likes to step in the ring with him. Now Ryback has the chance to pick something up and slam it into their back. Kane hurts people too. Can either of them do the damage to the other? They will have the opportunity to pick something up and smash it into another human being. That is what has him most interested.
Alex says that you can use those stairs. Alex says he was hit by Randy Orton with the stairs.
Booker says that Ryback has to go into the match reckless and with abandon.
They talk about the ability to withstand the punishment of the chairs. Paul says that it doesn’t matter how thick you are, it will hurt.
Renee mentions that the opening match is the Ladder Match.
It is time to talk about the Tables Match again. We have a video package.
Renee reminds us that the Royal Rumble will be in six weeks and Brock Lesnar will face the number one contender for the WWE Title at that pay per view.
Paul says if Seth Rollins wins tonight, who chooses the number one contender? If John wins, what shape will John Cena be in? Paul says that he sees Seth Rollins as the future of WWE. He mentions that he was the owner of a company that brought this type of match into vogue. He says that in hindsight, he would not have put his wrestlers in this type of match so often. What condition will the winner be in? Seth is not guaranteed to be number one contender if he wins.
Paul says the table does not just break when you go through them. This is a dangerous environment.
Alex reminds us that John lost in a Tables Match against Sheamus.
Booker says that Seth Rollins will be graded tonight. John Cena is in the prime of his career.
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