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February 22nd
On this day in history in ....
1937 - Bill Collins defeats Ben Jordan for the Georgia Southern Light Heavyweight Title in Atlanta, Georgia, ending Jordan's second reign.
1943 - Bobby Managoff earns a disputed win over National Wrestling Association World Heavyweight Champion Bill Longson in Texas to become recognized as champion by promoter Tony Stecher in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
1949 - Shei Lawrence wins the Jack Pfeffer-promoted World Heavyweight Title from The Demon (Jack O'Brien) in San Diego, California.
1952 - Ron Etchison and Sandor Szabo defeat Ben and Mike Sharpe to win the San Francisco NWA World Tag Team Title in Oakland, California. This ended the Sharpes' fourth reign.
1957 - Pepper Gomez defeats El Medico for the NWA Texas Heavyweight Title in Houston, Texas, ending Medico's second reign and beginning Gomez's sixth.
1958 - Boris and Nicoli Volkoff defeat Reggie and Stan Lisowski to win the Chicago NWA World Tag Team Title in Chicago, Illinois. This began the Volkoff's fifth reign.
1960 - Don and Luke Fields win their third Mid-America NWA Southern Tag Team Title by ending The Corsicans' (Jean and Joe) fourth and final reign in Memphis, Tennessee.
1961 - The Mysterious Medics are billed as Gulf Coast NWA Southern Tag Team Champions on arrival to the promotion.
1965 - The WWWF held an event at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The results:
- Kenny Ackles defeated Steve Stanlee.
- Haystacks Calhoun defeated The Magnificent Maurice.
- Miguel Perez defeated Smasher Sloan.
- Don McClarity defeated Sweet Daddy Siki.
- Bobo Brazil and Gorilla Monsoon fought to a draw.
- Wahoo McDaniel defeated The Golden Terror.
- WWWF United States Tag Team Champions Gene Kiniski and Waldo Von Erich defeated Eddie and Dr. Jerry Graham to retain the title.
- Bill Watts defeated WWWF World Heavyweight Champion Bruno Sammartino by disqualification. Sammartino retained the title.
1966 - The Medics defeat Tito Carreón and José Lothario in a tournament final for the vacant Florida NWA World Tag Team Title in Tampa, Florida.
1967 - The Medics defeat Terry Funk and Dan Miller to win the Southwest NWA North American Tag Team Title in Lubbock, Texas.
1971 - Fritz Von Erich defeats Toru Tanaka in Fort Worth, Texas to win his ninth NWA American Heavyweight Title.
1973 - Killer Karl Krupp and Johnny Valentine defeat Kintaro Ohki and Seiji Sakaguchi to win the NWA International Tag Team Title in Osaka, Japan.
1974 - Harley Race defeats Archie Gouldie for the Stampede North American Heavyweight Title in Calgary, Alberta. This ended Gouldie's seventh reign.
1975 - Dick Dunn wins his fourth NWA Alabama Heavyweight Title in New Brockton, Alabama, defeating Randy Tyler.
1976 - Tommy Rich defeats Jerry Lawler in a No Disqualification match in Memphis, Tennessee to win the Mid-America NWA Southern Heavyweight Title, ending Lawler's sixth reign.
1977 - Mil Máscaras takes Alfonso Dantés' hair in Mexico City, Mexico.
1978 - Great Kojika and Motoshi Okuma defeat Animal Hamaguchi and Mighty Inoue in Gifu, Japan for the AJPW All Asia Tag Team Title, beginning Kojika and Okuma's third reign.
1978 - Dean Ho and Moondog Mayne defeat Black Gordman and Goliath in Sacramento, California to win the San Francisco NWA World Tag Team Title.
1978 - Ray Candy and Steven Little Bear defeat The Brute and Dr. X for the Tri-State NWA United States Tag Team Title in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
1978 - Gypsy Joe and Buzz Tyler become NWA Mid-America Tag Team Champions when Dutch Mantel gives up his half of the title, which he had held with Joe.
1979 - Bob Sweetan defeats Randy Alls (Randy Rose) to win the NWA Central States Heavyweight Title in Kansas City, Kansas, beginning his third reign.
1981 - Ivan Koloff and Ray Stevens defeat Paul Jones and The Masked Superstar for the NWA World Tag Team Title in Greensboro, North Carolina.
1983 - The Great Gama defeats The Dynamite Kid for the Stampede World Mid-Heavyweight Title in Regina, Saskatchewan. This began Gama's second reign and ended Dynamite's third.
1983 - Dick Slater defeats Mike Rotundo to win the NWA Television Title in Columbia, South Carolina.
1984 - Jumbo Tsuruta defeats Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA World Heavyweight Title in Tokyo, Japan. This ended Bockwinkel's fourth and final reign.
1986 - The Cuban Assassin defeats Kendall Windham to win the NWA Florida Heavyweight Title in Tampa, Florida.
1987 - Abdullah the Butcher defeats Hercules Ayala for the International Wrestling International Heavyweight Title in Montreal, Quebec. He was the last champion before International Wrestling closed later in the year.
1988 - The Midnight Rockers (Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels) defeat The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton) in Memphis, Tennessee to win the held-up AWA World Tag Team Title.
1988 - The first Madison Square Garden event featuring protective mats on the floor around the ring is held in New York City, New York. The results were:
- The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers (Jacques and Raymond) defeated King Harley Race and Iron Mike Sharpe (subbing for Hercules).
- George Steele defeated Sika.
- Demolition Ax (with Mr. Fuji) defeated Ken Patera.
- The Junkyard Dog (subbing for Billy Jack Haynes) (with Ken Patera) defeated Demolition Smash (with Mr. Fuji and Demolition Smash).
- Dino Bravo and Jake Roberts fought to a 20-minute draw.
- Ted DiBiase (with Virgil) defeated Bam Bam Bigelow by countout.
- Ron Bass and Jim Duggan fought to a double-countout.
- Don Muraco and The Ultimate Warrior defeated King Kong Bundy (subbing for the One Man Gang) and Butch Reed (with Slick).
1993 - The WWF held a live Monday Night RAW at the Manhattan Center in New York City, New York. The show featured Hulk Hogan's first WWF appearance since WrestleMania VIII, announcing a new alliance with Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake. The new team was called The Mega-Maniacs, with Jimmy Hart as their manager. The results were:
Dark matches:
- Jim Powers defeated Gus Kanterakis.
- Damien Demento defeated Chris Kalpowski.
- Bob Backlund defeated ???.
- WWF Tag Team Champions Money, Inc. (Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) defeated The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs and Jerry Sags) to retain the title.
- Papa Shango and Tito Santana fought to a double countout.
RAW:
- Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Scott Taylor.
- The Nasty Boys and Tatanka defeated The Beverly Brothers (Beau and Blake) and WWF Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels, when Tatanka pinned Michaels.
- Crush defeated Terry Taylor by submission.
- The Undertaker (with Paul Bearer) defeated Skinner.
1993 - The Moondogs (Splat and Spot) defeat The Harris Brothers (Don and Ron) for the USWA Tag Team Title in Memphis, Tennessee. This began Splat and Spot's second reign and ended the Harris' third.
1994 - Javier Llanes defeats El Dandy in Mexico City, Mexico for the CMLL World Middleweight Title, ending Dandy's third reign.
1997 - El Nene defeats Carlos Colón in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to end Colón's 20th WWC Universal Heavyweight Title reign.
1997 - The East Coast Wrestling Association held its very first Super 8 Tournament in Wilmington, Delaware. The results were:
Quarterfinals:
- Billy Kidman defeated Reckless Youth.
- Cheetah Master defeated Devon Storm.
- Ace Darling defeated The Inferno Kid.
- Lance Diamond defeated Ronny Roberts.
Semifinals:
- Cheetah Master defeated Billy Kidman.
- Ace Darling defeated Lance Diamond.
Final:
- Ace Darling defeated Cheetah Master.
1997 - Dennis Gregory defeats Lou Marconi for his third PWX North American Heavyweight Title in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
1998 - WCW held its eighth-annual SuperBrawl pay-per-view event before 12,620 fans at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California. The show got a 1.1 buyrate, the highest ever for a SuperBrawl at that point, and the results were:
- In a dark match, Ultimo Dragon pinned Shiryu (Kaz Hayashi) (with Sonny Onoo).
- Booker T pinned WCW World Television Champion Rick Martel after the Harlem Sidekick to win the title, beginning his second reign.
- WCW World Television Champion Booker T pinned Saturn after the Harlem Sidekick to retain the title.
- Disco Inferno pinned La Parka after the Chart Buster.
- Goldberg pinned Brad Armstrong after the Jackhammer.
- WCW Cruiserweight Champion Chris Jericho defeated Juventud Guerrera by submission with the Liontamer to retain the title, and win Juventud's mask.
- The British Bulldog defeated Steve McMichael by submission with an armbar.
- WCW United States Heavyweight Champion Diamond Dallas Page pinned Chris Benoit after a Diamond Cutter to retain the title.
- Lex Luger defeated Randy Savage (with Elizabeth) by submission with the Torture Rack.
- The Outsiders (Scott Hall and Kevin Nash (with Dusty Rhodes)) defeated WCW World Tag Team Champions The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott) with Ted DiBiase)) to win the title, when Hall pinned Rick after the Outsider's Edge. This took place after Scott Steiner turned on his brother, joining the nWo. This ended the Steiners' sixth and final reign and began the Outsiders' third.
- Sting pinned Hollywood Hulk Hogan after Randy Savage hit Hogan with a can of spray-paint to win the vacant WCW World Heavyweight Title. This began Sting's fourth reign. After the match, Sting spray-painted "WCW" on Hogan, and J.J. Dillon gave Sting the title belt. The WCW World Heavyweight Title had been held-up since January 8, following a controversial ending of Hogan and Sting's match at December's Starrcade.
1998 - Perro Aguayo, Sr. defeats Cibernético to win the Mexican National Heavyweight Title in Chihuahua, Mexico.
1999 - El Cobarde and El Cobarde, Jr. defeat Perro Aguayo, Sr. and Perro Aguayo, Jr. for the Mexican National Tag Team Title in Nuevo Laredo, Texas.
2000 - The WWF taped the February 24 SmackDown! and the February 26 Sunday Night Heat at the Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The results were:
Heat:
- Mosh (with Thrasher) defeated WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Essa Rios (with Lita) by disqualification when Lita gave Mosh a hurricanrana from the top.
- Ivory and Mideon defeated Funaki and WWF Women's Champion Jacqueline, when Ivory pinned Jacqueline while holding the ropes after she blocked a sunset flip over the top from the apron.
SmackDown!:
- Crash Holly pinned WWF Hardcore Champion Test to win the title after Hardcore Holly interfered. Hardcore was trying to hit Crash with the chair but Crash moved and Hardcore hit Test.
- Chris Benoit and Kane (with Paul Bearer) fought to a double-countout. Kane chased after his former girlfriend Tori, who had come ringside but ended up being shot in the face with a flamethrower by a waiting X-Pac.
- Steve Blackman, Dean Malenko, Perry Saturn and Al Snow defeated Christian, Edge and The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt), when Saturn pinned Jeff with a bridging double underhook suplex. Edge & Christian and The Hardy Boyz fought after the match.
- D-Generation X (WWF Tag Team Champion Road Dogg, WWF Champion Triple H (with Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley) and X-Pac (with Tori)) defeated Rikishi and Too Cool (Grandmaster Sexay and Scotty 2 Hotty), when X-Pac pinned Sexay after the X-Factor.
- D'Lo Brown and The Godfather defeated Albert and The Big Boss Man after Tazz interfered, and Godfather pinned Albert after the Pimp Drop.
- WWF Tag Team Champion Billy Gunn defeated Bubba Ray Dudley (with D-Von Dudley) by disqualification when D-Von interfered. Billy fought off both Dudley Boyz, giving Bubba Ray the Fameasser through a table.
- WWF European Champion Kurt Angle and The Big Show defeated WWF Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho (with Chyna) and The Rock by disqualification after Chyna hit Big Show with a chair. The Rock and Big Show fought to the backstage area, with Show throwing Rock through a window.
2000 - Ryuji Yamakawa defeats Kintaro Kanemura for the WEW Hardcore Title in Tokyo, Japan.
2001 - Jeff Justice defeats David Taylor for the CWF Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Title in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
2002 - Robbie Brookside defeats Dave Taylor in Ventnor, England to win his third European Heavyweight Title.
2002 - The Blackbird Posse (Larry Green and Chris Young) defeat J.P. Black and Mike Thunder for the NWA Texas Tag Team Title in North Richland Hills, Texas. This began the Posse's third reign and ended Black and Thunder's second.
2003 - Mafia (Dan Maff) defeats Homicide for the JAPW Heavyweight Title in Woodbridge, New Jersey, to end Homicide's fifth reign.
2004 - Kaz Hayashi defeats Blue-K (Taka Michinoku) in Tokyo, Japan for the vacant AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Title. The title had been stripped from Kendo Kashin on February 12 due to a February 11 no-show.
2004 - Brodie Lee defeats Fusion and Marcos in a three-way match in Rochester, New York to win the vacant Rochester Pro Wrestling Television Title. Rochester Pro Wrestling is known as NWA Upstate.
2004 - Silas Young wins the NWA Midwest Heavyweight Title from Adam Evans in Wheaton, Illinois.
2005 - WWE held taped the February 24 SmackDown! and February 26 Velocity at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The results:
- In a dark match, Frankie Kazarian and Shannon Moore defeated The F.B.I. (Nunzio and Vito), when Kazarian pinned Vito.
Velocity:
- Paul London pinned Spike Dudley with a bridging dragon suplex.
- René Duprée pinned Scotty 2 Hotty after the Duprée Driver.
- Charlie Haas and Hardcore Holly defeated Mike Kruel and Fred Sampson, when Haas made Kruel submit with the Haas of Pain.
- Booker T pinned Kenzo Suzuki (with Hiroko) after a scissors kick.
SmackDown!:
- WWE Tag Team Champions Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio defeated The Basham Brothers (Danny and Doug Basham), when Mysterio pinned Doug after a 619, frog splash and springboard legdrop.
- Kurt Angle defeated Matt Martel (Matt Striker) by submission with the ankle lock in a Gold Medal Invitational.
- WWE Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guerrero pinned Funaki after the Gory Bomb to retain the title.
- The Undertaker defeated Mark Jindrak and Luther Reigns in a Handicap match when Taker made Jindrak submit with a triangle choke.
- The Big Show and WWE United States Champion John Cena defeated Orlando Jordan and WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield, when Cena pinned Jordan after the FU.
2007 - Bradley Jay defeats Vito in McDonough, Georgia to become the first two-time Deep South Heavyweight Champion.
2008 - ROH held "Eye of the Storm" at the Community Center in Deer Park, New York. The show featured an eight-man tournament for a future match for Nigel McGuinness' ROH World Title. The results were:
- In a tournament quarterfinal, Bryan Danielson defeated ROH World Tag Team Champion Rocky Romero.
- In a tournament quarterfinal, Kevin Steen defeated Delirious.
- In a tournament quarterfinal, El Generico defeated Austin Aries.
- In a tournament quarterfinal, Go Shiozaki defeated Necro Butcher.
- In a tournament semifinal, Kevin Steen defeated Bryan Danielson.
- In a tournament semifinal, Go Shiozaki defeated El Generico.
- Jason Blade defeated Mitch Frankin, Human Tornado and Pelle Primeau in a Four Corner Survival match.
- The Vulture Squad (Jigsaw and Ruckus) defeated Jimmy Jacobs and Zach Gowen.
- In the tournament final, Kevin Steen defeated Go Shiozaki to earn a future ROH World Title match.
2009 - Randy the Ram finally met an opponent he couldn't defeat tonight, as Mickey Rourke was passed over for Best Lead Actor in a Feature Film at the Academy Awards. The Academy instead honored Sean Penn for his portrayal of Harvey Milk in the Gus Van Sant film "Milk." While praising the other nominees, Penn made specific mention of Rourke in his acceptance speech noting, "Mickey Rourke rises again...he is my brother." Maria Tomei was up for Best Actress for her role in the film but did not get the nod either. A comedy sketch during the show featuring James Franco and Seth Rogan shouted out The Necro Butcher earlier in the evening.
2010 - WWE announced Wendi Richter would be inducted into their Hall of Fame by Roddy Piper.
2010 - WWE broadcast Raw. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV report:
It is time to take a look back at last night’s Elimination Chamber pay per view where John Cena won the Raw Elimination Chamber match . . . only to lose to Batista so we have a newer new WWE Champion.
We are live from Indianapolis, Indiana and your announcers are Michael ‘Vintage Adjectives’ Cole and Jerry ‘Eight Seconds . . . is all we get to talk on PPVs’ Lawler.
Cole and Lawler let us know that Shawn Michaels will be on Raw tonight, but will the Undertaker show up as well? We also have a mechanical bull in the building because of one-half of our guest host combination Ty Murray.
Justin Roberts brings out the World Champion Chris Jericho, who is the champion of Smackdown, but he is on Raw despite never being allowed back on the show. Chris says that he is going to Wrestlemania. He says that since he was unfairly assaulted and attacked by Mike Tyson, he said that he would never return to Raw again despite being the best performer in the company and the true face of the WWE. Jericho says that he changed his mind because he defeated five of the top Smackdown superstars, including the Undertaker. He says that he has defeated the Undertaker two times in a row and wonders how many can say that. Jericho points out that he is the World Champion and says it a few more times.
Chris is interrupted by Edge’s music and he comes up behind Jericho and hits a spear on Chris. Edge tells Chris that Jericho is going to Wrestlemania to face him.
Cole and Lawler talk about the matchup between Edge and Jericho.
Speaking of people who won a title on Sunday, John Cena comes to the ring and he has a purpose. Cena has something to say but he waits a little bit to compose himself. Cena says that he can be added to the list of people who have been screwed by Vince McMahon. John points out that he won the Elimination Chamber match and instead of celebrating, he is mad as hell because of Vince McMahon for putting him in a second match against Batista. John says that if that is how Vince wants to do business, that is fine. John says that he wants his rematch and he wants it right now.
Continuing the parade of former champions, Vince McMahon comes out and he has something to say. Vince says that the operative word is ‘business’ and he is all about business. Vince says that he made a business deal with Batista. He says that he didn’t want to mess up his hands with the broken down Bret Hart and since Batista helped him out, Vince was going to help Batista. Vince says that if Batista wanted a WWE Title match any time and any place, he could have it. Vince says that it is all on Cena. Vince says that if it was personal, he can bring up what Cena said last week. Vince repeats what Cena said last week and as a result of what Cena said, Batista became the champion. Cena says that he is taking it back. Vince says that Batista is not going to defend the title until Wrestlemania. Vince brings up that another person has a rematch clause and that person is the former WWE Champion Sheamus. Vince wonders which one of them deserves the title match at Wrestlemania. Vince says that he has a deal for Cena. If Cena can win tonight, he faces Batista in the main event at Wrestlemania. If Cena loses, Sheamus gets to be in the main event against Batista. Cena wants to know who he is facing tonight since he accepts the offer. Vince says that John Cena will be facing Batista.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Didn’t you already know about the demographics for Wrestlemania Ticket buyers?
Match Number One: Maryse versus Gail Kim in the Divas Tournament Finals . . . We really mean it . . . this is the finals as long as nobody changes things
Gail with a waist lock and rollup for a near fall. Gail with a forearm but Maryse with an Irish whip but Gail goes to the apron to avoid Maryse. Gail with a running clothesline for a near fall. Gail with a forearm and kick followed by a European uppercut. Gail with an Irish whip and running cross body into the corner. Gail is sent into the ring post but Gail tries for Eat Defeat but Maryse holds on to the ropes. Maryse gets a near fall and then she tries for the DDT but Gail with a rollup for a counter and a near fall. Gail misses a charge into the corner but Gail with a kick. Gail misses a cross body but Maryse cannot take advantage because she is down. Gail with an inside cradle for a near fall. Gail with an elbow and then she tries for a victory roll but Maryse hot shots Gail and hits the DDT for the three count.
Winner: Maryse
We go to commercial.
We are back and we see the mechanical bull in the arena for the Divas.
Ty Murray is with the Arm Candy Twins and Jewel is talking to Kelly and Eve. Jewel says that she injured her ankle and that is why she is on crutches. Ty says that he is excited for the bull riding contest. Jillian and Alicia enter and Jillian says that she is not starstruck because she is a singer. Jillian warbles a few lines from some of Jewel’s songs. Jillian wants to know if Jewel is trying to show her up and then she says that she needs to show some respect or Jewel will be living back in her car. Jewel slaps Jillian and then she leaves.
We go to the Legacy Locker Room and Cody tells Randy that he didn’t want to tell him that he told Randy so but he knew that Ted would turn on him. Cody says that Ted was talking about headlining Wrestlemania in the same year that his father is inducted into the Hall of Fame. Randy tells Cody that he knows what he is trying to do and he says that if anyone is at fault, it is him. Randy says that he has taught Cody and Ted way too well. Randy says that he has bullied or physically attacked Cody and Ted if he didn’t get his way. Randy says that they have come way too far and that is why he asked for the six man tag match tonight. Randy tells Cody to tell Ted . . . that he is sorry.
Randy leaves and Ted enters. Ted wants to know how things went and Cody says that they went well . . . only too good. Ted asks Cody if they are sticking to the plan and Cody says that he is. We go to commercial.
We are back with the Slam of the Week: Legacy’s involvement in the Elimination Chamber last night.
Match Number Two: Kofi Kingston, Evan Bourne, and Yoshi Tatsu versus Legacy
DiBiase and Yoshi start things off. Ted with a kick and forearm but Yoshi avoids a slam and he kicks DiBiase. DiBiase blocks a hip toss but Yoshi with a Japanese arm drag and regular arm drag into an arm bar. Bourne tags in and hits a clothesline for a near fall. Ted with a suplex and then he tags in Cody. Bourne with kicks to Cody’s leg and then Bourne with a running clothesline for a near fall. Bourne with a kick in the corner and shoulder. Rhodes with an elbow but Bourne with an elbow to the head and then he goes up top but Rhodes with a punch that crotches Rhodes. Rhodes with a wheelbarrow slam to Bourne and he gets a near fall as we go to commercial.
We are back and Bourne kicks and punches DiBiase but DiBiase with a clothesline for a near fall. Ted picks up Bourne but Bourne with more kicks and then he hits the double knee splash and both men are down. Kofi tags in and hits a springboard clothesline followed by a drop kick and jumping clothesline. Kofi does a few laps but Orton pulls Kofi by the hair when the referee is distracted by Cody. Orton tags in and he slams Kofi three times. Kofi with a kick to the leg but Orton with a European uppercut. Orton with the leaping knee drop and then he puts Kofi in a reverse chin lock. Orton with a forearm while Kofi kicks Randy. Orton with the vintage viper back breaker and then he looks at Kofi before wandering around the ring. Cody tags in but Orton gives Cody the IEDDT and leaves. Ted wants to know what the deal is and Randy gives Ted an RKO as the response to Ted’s question. Kofi tags in Yoshi who hits the running knees into the corner followed by the rolling mare and kick to the chest. Bourne tags in and hits the shooting star press for the three count.
Winners: Yoshi Tatsu, Evan Bourne, and Kofi Kingston
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time to see highlights of the problems between Undertaker and Shawn Michaels. We start off with Shawn’s desire for the rematch and Taker’s refusal to give Shawn that match. Then we see Shawn walk away from wrestling only to emerge from Hornswoggle’s home under the Elimination Chamber to give the Undertaker Sweet Chin Music last night to cost Taker the World Title.
Shawn Michaels makes his way to the ring and he is dressed for our male co-host. Shawn takes off his hat. Shawn says that he is not going to take too long because the explanation for his actions is not that complicated. He says that he did what he had to do. Shawn says that he has heard that what he has done is not that popular but he can live with that. Shawn says that there were rumors that the Undertaker might be in the building tonight. Shawn says that for every action there is a reaction. Shawn says that he is not hoping for a reaction, he is counting on it. He says that there is no one . . .
Gongs stop Shawn’s comments and the flames rise from the stage as the Undertaker emerges from the smoke and makes his way to the ring with the vintage Undertaker gait.
Taker gets face to face with Shawn and says that he wanted his attention so now he has it. Shawn tells Taker that last year people said they had the greatest match in Wrestlemania history, even the greatest match ever. Shawn says that no matter how flattering that is, he wrestled a nearly perfect match. He says that he made one mistake and it cost him everything. Shawn says that it is something that he cannot live with. Shawn asked and begged for a rematch but Taker refused. Shawn says that Taker ignored him and didn’t leave him any choice but to cost Taker the World Title. Shawn says that he knows that Taker is angry at him and as Taker stands there, he cannot wait to get his hands on Shawn. Shawn says that is okay. He says that if Taker wants his revenge, he can do it at Wrestlemania.
Taker tells Shawn that he is on and he accepts the match.
Shawn walks away and Taker gives Shawn one condition for the match. Taker tells Shawn that Shawn has to put something up as well. Taker tells Shawn that if he wins, he ends the streak. Taker says that if he wins, Shawn’s career is over. Shawn thinks about it and he says that Taker doesn’t get it. Shawn says that if he cannot beat Taker at Wrestlemania, he has no career. Shawn accepts the stipulation and says that they are on.
Christian is walking in the back and we go to commercial.
We are back with the WWE Rewind: Highlights from the Money in the Bank Match from Wrestlemania.
We see the briefcase over the ring while the Wrestlemania music plays.
Cole and Lawler talk about the two matches announced for Wrestlemania: Edge versus Chris Jericho for the World title and Shawn Michaels versus Undertaker in a Streak versus Career Match.
We get comments from Heath Slater who is the rookie working with Christian. He says that he is about to blow everyone’s mind. We also hear from Michael Tarver who is the rookie working with Carlito. He says that the other NXT rookies are in danger.
Match Number Three: Christian versus Carlito in a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match
They lock up and Carlito with a knee but Christian with a punch and then he goes to the apron. Carlito with a DDT on the apron and he gets a near fall. Carlito sends Christian into the turnbuckles and hits a shoulder followed by a punch. Christian with a punch and Carlito punches back. Christian with a forearm and then he runs into an elbow from Carlito. Christian with a flapjack and then he stands on Carlito’s back before slingshoting to the floor and hitting an uppercut. Carlito with a missile drop kick for a near fall. Christian with a back body drop and then he goes up top again and misses a cross body. Carlito with a running knee lift but Christian with the inverted DDT for a two count. Christian tries for the Killswitch but Carlito blocks it. Carlito pulls Christian from the turnbuckles and gets a near fall. Carlito blocks the Killswitch again and Carlito tries for the springboard back elbow but Christian catches him and tries for the Killswitch one more time but Carlito blocks it. Christian sends Carlito into the ring post and hits the Killswitch for the three count.
Winner: Christian
After the match, Christian points to the sign and then completes the Money in the Bank Moves of Doom by looking up at the briefcase.
We go to commercial.
We are back it is time for our Guest Hosts to make it into the building since it is time for the Diva Bullriding. Ty Murray and Jewel come out. Jewel says that she has had a blast in the back and she says that it is time to bring some girls into the mix. Ty asks if everyone likes bull riding because he has been working with the Divas with bullriding.
Eve is the first to ride the bull and she stays on for the eight seconds or however long they are doing it for. Kelly is the next one to ride the bull and she stays on. The Bella Twins come out and they decide to ride the bull together.
The next Divas to come out are the Unified Tag Team Champions . . . The Shiz. Miz wants to know what this has come to. He wonders if a yodeling challenge is next. The Miz says that the show revolves around the Unified Tag Team Champions, not a bull. Show says that it doesn’t look too hard and says that anyone can do it. Ty says that he doesn’t think that Big Show can do it and he says that the bull won’t be riding him. Show decides to get on the bull. Miz tells Ty to watch and learn. Show has some trouble getting on the bull but Show cannot stay on for the eight seconds. Miz says that wasn’t fair because it was going way faster than when the Divas rode it. Ty calls Miz a whiner. Miz tells Show to let it go but Show wants revenge on the mechanical bull. Show yells at the mechanical bull and he punches the bull. Miz says that was a disappointment just like the Colts in the Super Bowl.
Ty tells them that they aren’t going anywhere because they have a tag title match. Jewel says that they will be facing the men who beat them last week.
We go to commercial.
We are back and we see Daniel Bryan in the back watching his mentor in the ring.
Michael Cole tells us that Mark Henry’s chest is taped because he killed the ringside barrier last night at the pay per view.
Match Number Four: Big Show and the Miz versus Montel Vontavious Porter and Mark Henry
Miz and Porter start things off and Porter with a clothesline and punches followed by an Irish whip and back body drop. Porter with a kick and forearm to Miz but Miz holds on to the ropes and he tags in Big Show. Porter punches Show as he comes into the ring and then Porter knocks Miz off the apron. Porter with a face buster but Show responds with a spear to Porter. Show with chops to Porter followed by the step over leg drop. Miz tags in and he puts Porter in a rear chin lock. Porter with elbows but Miz with knees and kicks. Porter with a big boot and both men are down. Henry and Show tag in and Henry with a kick and head butts. Henry with an Irish whip and splash into the corner and both men go down. Porter is held back by the referee and Miz comes off the top for a cross body and Henry catches Miz and hits the World’s Strongest Slam. Show with a punch to Henry and he gets the three count.
Winners: Big Show and The Miz
We go to commercial and we are told that we will get an update on Bret Hart when we come back.
We are back and Lawler talks about the PBR World Cup involving Ty Murray and they talk about Jewel’s new album.
We have a new inductee for the Class of 2010. That person is Wendi Richter. She will be inducted by Roddy Piper.
Now it is time to get an update on Bret Hart. Cole talks about how Bret suffered a broken leg and had some tendon damage. In case you missed it last Monday when it happened live or when it was shown again later on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, or last night.
Vince McMahon says that he was considering facing Bret at Wrestlemania and was looking forward to the competition until Bret suffered his injury. Vince says that he had nothing to do with the accident. Vince says that he is invited Bret to come back next week for one final goodbye. Vince says that he will provide whatever Bret needs to get into the ring for a proper farewell.
John Cena walks slowly in the back as we go to commercial.
We are back and Jerry Lawler says that Bret Hart has accepted Vince’s invitation. Next week’s guest hosts are Cheech and Chong.
Next week, Randy Orton will face Ted DiBiase on Raw.
Match Number Five: John Cena versus Batista in a Non Title Match to determine if John Cena or Sheamus will be facing Batista for the World Title at Wrestlemania 26
Cena charges at Batista but Batista goes into the ropes forcing the referee to pull Cena away. Batista with a knee to Cena’s groin and the referee calls for the bell.
Winner: John Cena by disqualification
After the match, Batista applauds Cena’s victory and then he hits a running boot to the head. Batista chokes Cena and kicks him in the corner. Batista leaves the ring and then he comes back to send Cena into the ring post. Batista sends Cena into the ringside barrier. Batista moves the ring steps out of the way and then he runs Cena into the ring post. Batista walks away while the referee and medical staff checks on Cena. Batista returns to ringside and then he gets a chair and then he hits Cena in the back with the chair. Batista stands over Cena with the chair and then he hits Cena again. Cena starts to convulse and Batista hits him again with the chair when Cena tries to get to his feet. Batista hits Cena one more time with the chair and then he puts it on Cena’s neck. Batista poses victoriously as we see Cena being helped and we go to credits.
2011 - WWE broadcast NXT. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV report:
We see R Truth and Johnny Curtis in the dressing room. He tells Johnny that he is proud of Johnny but he won’t be on the show tonight. He says that it is time for him to be on his own. Johnny says that means that he is a one man wolfpack tonight. They hug and Truth leaves.
Brodus Clay and Ricardo Rodriguez are in the back. He tells Brodus that nothing means anything unless he wins. He tells Brodus to win this for Mr. Del Rio. Brodus says that he will win for him.
Daniel Bryan tells Derrick that he is doing a good job but if he is eliminated next week when he returns, he will punch Derrick in the face. Derrick says that he understands and Daniel says that he means he will punch him in the face. Derrick says that it is time to cowboy up.
We are live from Sacramento, California and your announcers are Josh ‘I’ll Be Back’ Mathews and Todd ‘It’s not a tumor’ Grisham. Your host is Matt ‘Damon Killian’ Grisham.
Todd asks rhetorically which one of the rookies will be eliminated tonight.
The rookies make their way onto the stage. Matt congratulates them for finishing in the final three. There are no pros tonight, but one man will be eliminated tonight. Next week, we will have the final episode of NXT Season 4. It is time to go through the Immunity standings and Brodus Clay has 5 points. There are two challenges tonight for Johnny and Derrick to catch up.
It is time for the Grace Under Pressure Physical Challenge and it is worth three points. There are four stations. The first stop is a beer pong station. The second station is a can you design to this diagram station. The third stop is a cup flipping station. The final stop is a chopsticks dice maneuvering station.
Johnny Curtis goes first and his time is 1 minute 19 seconds.
Derrick Bateman is next and he goes well past Curtis’ time.
Brodus Clay is next and he wants to make sure that everything is set up properly. Brodus decides to throw a handful of ping pong balls into the air figuring one will land in the cups. Brodus is also unable to beat Johnny’s time.
Your winner of this challenge is anyone who did not watch this. Johnny Curtis gets the silver for actually having the best time.
The current Immunity Point Standings are Brodus Clay with 5 points, Johnny Curtis with 3 points, and Derrick Bateman is in last with 0 points. There is one more challenge and maybe they will fold socks.
We go to commercial.
We are back and remember that voting starts next week for the season finale.
Match Number One: Derrick Bateman versus Brodus Clay versus Johnny Curtis
Curtis and Bateman look like they are going to go after Clay and Curtis kicks him first. Then Bateman joins in but Clay pushes them away. Clay sends Bateman over the top rope but Curtis hits him from behind. Clay with a chop to Curtis in the corner. Clay with a t-bone suplex to Curtis and then he knocks Bateman off the apron. Clay with a chop and then he kicks Curtis. Clay with another chop to Curtis.
Clay grabs Curtis by the throat but Bateman with a drop kick to Clay followed by kicks to the back. Clay pushes Bateman away but Curtis and Bateman attack Clay. Curtis punches Clay and Bateman with a chop to Clay. Bateman with a kick to Clay’s leg followed by chops from him and Curtis. Clay with chops and a head butt to Curtis. Clay kicks Curtis and then he goes to Bateman.
Clay chokes Bateman in the corner. Curtis punches Clay and then he sends Clay into the turnbuckles. Clay is clotheslined over the top rope by Bateman and Curtis. Bateman hits a suicide dive onto Clay after being Irish whipped. Curtis sees the carnage on the floor and he wants to join them. He hits a somersault dive to the floor as we go to commercial.
We are back and Johnny Curtis with a Fujiwara arm bar on Bateman while Clay is on the floor. Curtis sends Bateman back to the mat after Bateman gets up. Curtis returns to the Fujiwara arm bar but Bateman gets to the ropes. Curtis with a European uppercut and then he sends Bateman into the corner. Curtis with a suplex for a near fall. Curtis with a short arm clothesline and he gets another near fall.
Clay is still on the floor. Bateman with a kick and a swinging neck breaker for a near fall. Bateman with a drop kick into the corner on Clay. Bateman hits another running drop kick to Clay’s head. Bateman returns to Curtis and he Irish whips him and hits a running drop kick into the corner on Curtis and he gets a near fall but Curtis has his hand on the ropes.
Clay hits Bateman from behind and Derrick goes to the apron. Clay punches Curtis and then he squeezes Curtis’ head to try to get some juice from Curtis. Clay with a running knee into the corner and then he stomps on Bateman using the ropes for extra leverage. Clay with an Irish whip to Bateman and then he hits a running butt splash to Bateman’s head.
Clay stands on Bateman’s chest and Bateman screams in pain. Clay with a punch to the head of Curtis and Clay hits a suplex on Curtis and he gets a near fall. Clay with a running elbow into the corner on Bateman. Clay with an overhead t-bone suplex to Bateman and Clay is happy with his work so far.
Clay covers Bateman but Curtis with a leg drop from the top and he gets a near fall on Clay. He gets a near fall on Bateman too. Curtis punches Clay but Clay with a body block to Curtis. Clay sets for a suplex but Bateman with a forearm to Clay. Curtis and Bateman attack Clay and hit a double suplex on Clay. Curtis kicks Bateman and he hits a Falcon Arrow on Bateman on top of Clay and Curtis pins Bateman for the three count.
Winner: Johnny Curtis
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time to hear John Cena’s response to the Rock from last night’s Raw.
Josh and Todd talk about the Rock and John Cena’s promos because it is time for the Talk the Talk Challenge when we come back.
We are back and it is time to review the Immunity Challenge Points Standings. Johnny Curtis has a chance to pass Brodus if he wins because it is worth three points.
Each rookie will have thirty seconds to put themselves over for the people in Sacramento.
Johnny Curtis goes first. He says that he was going to say nasty things about Shrek and AC Slater, but he wants to thank the WWE Universe for being able to perform in front of them. He says that a vote for him is a vote for freedom.
Derrick Bateman is next and he tells Sacramento, the land of Golden dreams. He has a dream and it is golden. He says that he is the Sacramento King. He says that he is it. He breathes it, eats it, and when he wakes up in the morning, he takes it.
Brodus Clay is last and he gives a shout old to his people in Stockton as well as his little niece who goes to Sacramento State. He says that he is the next breakout star because he represents the west coast.
The winner of this challenge is Brodus Clay and Brodus has earned immunity.
We find out if Johnny Curtis or Derrick Bateman is going home when we come back.
We are back and it is time to find out who is eliminated.
We go to ringside for the WWE.com Eliminatron 2011. We say goodbye to Derrick Bateman.
Matt asks Derrick for his final thoughts.
He says that he thought he had the support of the fans online. He says that he has proven that he is the future of this industry and the future face of this franchise. He says that he was the most exciting rookie on NXT.
Derrick walks away and we see Johnny Curtis on the ground. It appears that Brodus took some liberties on Johnny Curtis. We see Brodus clothesline Johnny Curtis.
2013 - SHINE held SHINE 7 on iPPV. Richard Trionfo filed the following live report:
Welcome to live coverage of Shine 7 from the Orpheum in Ybor City, Florida.
Daffney welcomes everyone to Shine 7.
Match Number One: Brittney Savage versus Heidi Lovelace
Heidi offers her hand and Brittney shakes it but she slaps Heidi. Heidi with arm drags and then she hits a monkey flip. Brittney with a knee and then she tosses Heidi by the hair. Brittney chokes Heidi with her boot and then hits a back heel kick followed by a kick to the head and a neck breaker for a near fall.
Heidi with punches to Brittney but Brittney with kicks to Heidi’s ribs. Brittney with a boot to the head and then she connects with forearms. Heidi with an arm bar submission but Brittney escapes. Brittney with kicks to the shoulder and then she tosses Heidi buy the hair.
Heidi sends Brittney into the turnbuckles and then she misses a charge into the corner and Brittney sends her into the turnbuckles. Brittney with a chop and a running butt splash into the corner followed by a knee. Brittney with a kick to the head and she gets a near fall.
Brittney with a forearm and Irish whip but she misses a charge into the corner and Heidi with a rollup for a near fall. Brittney with a kick to the had. Brittney with a snap mare and drop kick to the back for a near fall. Brittney misses a few elbow drops and Heidi with a drop toe hold followed by a clothesline and drop kick.
Heidi with head scissors driver but Brittney gets her hand on the ropes. Heidi returns to the arm bar submission with a body scissors but Brittney runs Heidi into the turnbuckles. Brittney with a round kick to the side of the head for the three count.
Winner: Brittney Savage
Match Number Two: Luscious Latasha versus La Rosa Negra versus Tina San Antonio
Tina has something to say to Latasha before anyone locks up. Latasha and Rosa appear to be working together but they miss with a double clothesline and Tina hits each of them in the rear end. Rosa sends Latasha into Tina and then Rosa with arm drags to Latasha followed by a reverse chin lock and body scissors.
Tina adds a reverse chin lock on Rosa and then she drops Rosa on her rear end. Tina sends Latasha to the floor and focuses on Rosa. Rosa with a Thesz Press and she punches Tina. Latasha with a rollup on Rosa when Tina goes to the floor. Latasha with a crucifix cover on Rosa for a near fall. Tina blocks a backslide on Rosa and she kicks Rosa. Latasha finally gets a near fall.
Tina throws Rosa to the floor and then Tina with a series of neck breakers to Latasha and then she chokes Latasha in the ropes. Tina sends Rosa back to the floor. Tina runs Latasha’s eyes across the top rope before sending her into the turnbuckles. Latasha and Rosa send Tina to the floor.
Rosa with an STO to Tina but Tina sends Rosa into the turnbuckles. Rosa with a kick and arm wringer followed by a kick to the midsection and a Northern Lights suplex for a near fall. Rosa with a boot to Tina’s shoulder. Latasha with a drop kick to Rosa followed by a kick to Tina. Rosa with elbows to Latasha followed by a power slam. Rosa goes up top but misses a frog splash.
Tina with a side slam for the three count.
Winner: Tina San Antonio
Match Number Three: Jessie Belle versus Santana
They lock up and Santana with a hammer lock. Jessie with a reversal into a top wrist lock. Santana with a take down but Jessie gets to the ropes. They lock up again and Jessie with a side head lock into a top wrist lock. Santana returns to the side head lock and hammer lock. Santana with a back elbow into a Fujiwara arm bar. Santana with a hammer lock and a bridge.
Jessie gets back to her feet but Santana continues to work the arm. Santana uses the turnbuckles for a spinning arm drag. Santana with a handspring back splash but Jessie catches Santana and puts her into the tree of woe. Jessie with a kick but Santana with a head scissors and drop kick that sends Jessie to the floor.
Jessie tries to get some feeling back into her arm and Santana thinks about a drop kick but Jessie turns around. Santana tries for a baseball slide but Jessie pulls the ring skirt and Santana falls into it. Jessie sends Santana into the apron and they return to the ring. Jessie slams Santana’s head into the apron and then she does a jig before getting a near fall.
Jessie with shoulders in the corner but she takes too long and misses a charge into the corner and hits her shoulder on the ring post. Santana with a key lock but Jessie counters with a spinebuster and she gets a near fall. Jessie with a snap mare or three using the hair. She follows it with a drop kick for a near fall.
Jessie with a knee to the midsection and then she applies an abdominal stretch. Santana refuses to give up. Jessie sends Santana into the corner and she dances some more. She misses a knee into the corner when Santana moves. Santana gets a near fall. Santana slams Jessie’s head into the mat and then hits a few clotheslines. Santana with a kick and suplex and floats over for a near fall.
Jessie with an Irish whip but Santana with a sunset flip. Jessie counters but uses the ropes and the referee stops the count. Santana with an enzuigiri followed by a back handspring moonsault for the three count.
Winner: Santana
Lenny Leonard is in the ring with Daffney and he has a few announcements.
The first announcement is in reference to SHIMMER Women’s Athletes. He mentions the partnership between Shine and SHIMMER. SHIMMER will have their world premiere on iPPV with SHIMMER 53 during WrestleCon.
Saraya Knight will defend the SHIMMER Title against Cheerleader Melissa in a steel cage.
The next announcement is in reference to two women who are not at the show tonight. Jessicka Havok and Reby Sky have had a few issues including their match at SHINE 6.
On Saturday March 23rd, SHINE returns at 7:30 PM. Reby Sky will put her SHINE career on the line in a Career versus Respect Match. If Reby wins, Jessicka must tell Reby that she respects her.
The final announcement is to be made by Daffney. She introduces the newest member of the Shine roster.
Angelina Love makes her way to the ring.
Angelina says that before she reveals her big plans, she says that she loves and respects Daffney. She says that she loves being in Shine. She says that she will not be wrestling tonight, but she will have her debut at Shine 8 on March 23rd.
Rain’s music plays and she makes her way to the ring with the other members of Valkyrie.
Rain wants to know what Angelina is doing. Shine is for the women of today and the women of tomorrow. She calls Angelina a has been. She apologizes and says that Angelina is a never was. There are five of them so she can walk out or be helped out.
Angelina goes to the floor.
Match Number Four: LuFisto versus Ivelisse
Lufisto with forearms to Ivelisse followed by shoulders in the corner. Lufisto with a punch followed by an eye poke. Lufisto with an arm drag and a Japanese arm drag followed by a slam and a somersault senton for a near fall. Lufisto tries to have Ivelisse’s foot touch the back of her head.
Ivelisse makes it to the ropes. Ivelisse with an elbow. Ivelisse leaps through the ropes and hits a tornado DDT? Ivelisse with kicks in the corner. Ivelisse with kicks to the upper chest and she chokes her. Ivelisse kicks Lufisto in the midsection. Ivelisse takes Lufisto’s ‘manager’ and throws it to the floor. Lufisto does not appreciate it that and she punches Ivelisse.
Ivelisse with kicks but Lufisto with a slap followed by a gutbuster. Lufisto with a drop kick for a near fall. Lufisto with a snap mare and kick to the back. Lufisto with a Dragon sleeper. Lufisto with a chop and a sliding clothesline for a near fall. Lufisto stretches Ivelisse in the ropes. Lufisto kicks Ivelisse in the head while in the ropes.
Lufisto gets a near fall. Ivelisse with an elbow and a flapjack. Ivelisse rolls through into a single leg crab. Lufisto gets to the ropes. Ivelisse returns to the leg and kicks the hamstring. Ivelisse gets a near fall. Ivelisse returns to the ankle with a heel hook and she grapevines the leg. Ivelisse kicks Lufisto in the head as Lufisto tries to get out of the hold or to the ropes. She eventually makes it to the ropes.
Ivelisse kicks Lufisto and wraps the leg in the ropes. Ivelisse with a kick to the hamstring and she gets another near fall. Ivelisse returns to the leg and drives it into the mat to hyper-extend the knee. Ivelisse with more kicks and she continues to work the leg and gets a near fall. Ivelisse continues to work on the legs but Lufisto is able to get to the ropes.
Ivelisse chokes Lufisto in the ropes. Ivelisse with punches to the head. Lufisto with an Irish whip but she runs into a boot. Ivelisse tries for a rana but Lufisto counters with a power bomb and both women are down. Lufisto with chops and slaps to the upper chest. Ivelisse with chops to Lufisto in the corner. Lufisto with chops and slaps followed by a cannonball and a running face wash.
Lufisto gets a near fall. Lufisto with a boot to the midsection and then she goes up top but Ivelisse gets up and they fight on the turnbuckles. Ivelisse with punches but Lufisto puts Ivelisse in the ropes and hits a double stomp. Lufisto gets a near fall and she cannot believe that Ivelisse kicked out. Ivelisse with a rake of the eyes to get out of a Death Valley Driver and she hits a round kick but can only get a near fall. Ivelisse with a guillotine choke but Lufisto counters into a package brainbuster. Lufisto with a torture rack but Ivelisse with elbows and she kicks Lufisto and applies a guillotine choke.
Lufisto with a Sharpshooter and Ivelisse gets to the ropes.
The members of Valkyrie come out and Ivelisse uses the distraction to kick Lufisto in the back of the leg and Ivelisse hits a guillotine DDT for the three count.
Winner: Ivelisse
After the match, Allysin Kay, Taylor Made, and April Hunter go into the ring to celebrate Ivelisse’s victory.
Match Number Five: Allysin Kay, Taylor Made, and April Hunter versus Mia Yim, Tracy Taylor, and Su Yung
Mia and Allysin start things off and Allysin slaps Mia and tags in April. Su tags in and April tries her best Sumo Miyagi hybrid pose. April does her best attempt at kung fu and she trips Su. April with a hair mare and she tags in Taylor and Allysin and they triple team Su.
Su fights out of trouble for a moment and then all six get in the ring until the members of Valkyrie get to the floor. Taylor is brought back into the ring but she escapes. Mia with a suicide dive onto all three women.
Su and Tracy with a double snap mare to Taylor and then Su with a drop kick to the back followed by a drop kick from Tracy for a near fall. Tracy with a near fall. Tracy with a fireman’s carry into a wrist lock. Tracy with punches.
Allysin tags in and she sends Tracy into the turnbuckles and kicks her. Allysin with a thumb to the eye followed by a front face lock. April tags in and punches and kicks Tracy. April with a front face lock. Allysin tags back in and connects with forearms. Allysin with a forearm and she chokes Tracy in the ropes. Allysin stares Mia down before returning to the attack. Tracy with some punches but Allysin stops her.
April tags in and connects with a forearm. Tracy with forearms to April but April with a body scissors rollup into a head scissors. April keeps Tracy from making the tag and she connects with a forearm to the back. April sends Tracy into the turnbuckles and Mia and Su have had enough and they enter the ring. Mia with an Irish whip and kick to April followed by a splash from Tracy and a forearm by Su.
Mia kicks April out of the ring and Taylor with an Irish whip to Mia. Mia with a drop toe hold that sends Taylor into the turnbuckles. Mia with a German suplex and bridge for a near fall. Allysin makes the save and Mia, Tracy, and Su send Allysin to the floor.
Su with a modified airplane spin. Tracy with a flying leg lariat for a near fall. Mia pulls Taylor into the middle of the ring for a quebrada for a near fall. Allysin makes the save. Allysin with forearms to Tracy. Taylor distracts the referee while Allysin kicks Tracy. Mia and April fight on the apron while Allysin continues to connect with forearms. Tracy with a kick to the head and she goes up top. April pushes Tracy off the turnbuckles.
Mia pushes Allysin and slaps her. She misses a back fist but connects. Allysin and Taylor hit 3D on Mia for the three count.
Winners: Allysin Kay, Taylor Made, and April Hunter
Match Number Six: Mercedes Martinez versus Nikki Roxx
They lock up and Martinez backs Nikki into the corner and gives a clean break. They lock up again and Nikki backs Mercedes into the corner. Mercedes with a thumb to the eye and she follows up with punches and forearms. Martinez with an uppercut but Nikki with a forearm and clothesline. Nikki with a slam and she gets a near fall. Nikki with an Irish whip and a running elbow into the corner.
Mercedes blocks a kick and hits a spinebuster for a near fall. Martinez punches Nikki in the head. Martinez sends Nikki into the turnbuckles and chops her. Mercedes follows with a punch and then sends her into the turnbuckles. Mercedes with shoulders in the corner. Martinez with a snap mare and a leap frog neck snap for a near fall. Martinez with a rear chin lock.
Martinez with a clothesline and she chokes Nikki in the ropes. Martinez with punches but Nikki with a forearm and chops. Nikki with a forearm but Martinez with a clothesline and a near fall. Martinez chokes Nikki with her knee. Martinez with a kick to the head and a punch. Martinez with punches to the kidneys followed by a two rolling suplexes. Nikki with a boot to the midsection.
Martinez with a boot to the chest but Nikki responds with a knee of her own. They go back and forth with more boots as they try to top each other. They each connect with boots at the same time and they both go down.
Nikki with forearms that knock Martinez off the apron and to the floor. Nikki goes to the floor and she sends Martinez back into the ring. Martinez waits for Nikki to get into the ring but she misses a clothesline. Nikki sends Martinez into the turnbuckles as they go around the ring. Nikki climbs the turnbuckles and punches Martinez.
Nikki with a fallaway slam and she gets a near fall. Nikki sets for the Voodoo Drop but Martinez counters with a sunset flip and she gets a near fall. Nikki with an ankle lock. Martinez with an ankle lock of her own. Martinez tries for a fisherman’s buster but Nikki counters with an inside cradle. Nikki with a stunner for a near fall.
Nikki cannot believe that she couldn’t pin Martinez after a stunner. Martinez with a knee to the head and she has trouble getting Nikki up. Nikki with the Voodoo Drop for the three count.
Winner: Nikki Roxx
Match Number Seven: Last Woman Standing Match: Leva Bates versus Kimberly
This time Leva is dressed like the Scarecrow.
Kimberly avoids Leva at the start of the match. Kimberly with a kick and punches. Leva with an Irish whip but Kimberly stops short of the sack in the corner. Leva blows something into Kimberly’s face. Leva goes under the ring and gets a fire extinguisher and she sprays it in Kimberly’s face. . . eventually. Kimberly is down in the corner and Leva with a hesitation kick in the corner followed by a baseball slide that sends Kimberly to the floor.
Leva hits Kimberly with a pumpkin. Kimberly chops Leva and Irish whips her into the ring post. Leva sends Kimberly into the ring post. Leva goes onto the stage to get a chair and she throws it into the ring. Leva with a Thesz Press from the stage.
The referee starts his count on Kimberly but she gets back to her feet. Kimberly hits Leva with the fire extinguisher and hits Leva while she is down. The referee starts his count but Leva gets back to her feet in time. Kimberly slams Leva’s head into the apron.
They return to the ring and Kimberly with a Samoan drop. Kimberly uses Leva’s ring attire to choke her. The referee starts his count and then Kimberly thinks about using the chair but she decides not to. Kimberly tries for a Diamond Cutter but Leva blocks it. Kimberly with a swinging neck breaker and Leva is down.
Kimberly refuses to use the chair (and will that backfire in the end?). Leva uses the chair but Kimberly with kicks and a Gory Bomb onto the chair. Kimberly taunts Leva while the referee makes his count. Leva gets back to her feet. Kimberly sets the chair in the ring and she suplexes Leva.
Kimberly sits over Leva. Leva kicks Kimberly out of the chair. Leva goes up top and hits a double stomp to the back. The referee starts his count. Kimberly starts to get up and Leva puts the rope around Kimberly’s neck. Leva hangs Kimberly from the ring and she falls to the floor when Leva releases her grip on the rope.
The referee starts his count but Kimberly gets up. Leva with a double sledge from the apron. Leva Irish whips Kimberly into the ring post and the referee starts his count again. Leva spits at Kimberly and then she climbs on one of the platforms and hits a clothesline.
Leva misses a super kick and Kimberly with a bulldog onto the ring steps. Kimberly hits Leva with the pumpkin. Kimberly picks up Leva and chokes her and sends her into the apron. They return to the ring. Kimberly kicks Leva in the midsection and then she puts Leva on the turnbuckles. Kimberly punches Leva but Leva punches back. Leva slaps Kimberly. Kimberly with a punch and a press slam from the turnbuckles. The referee starts his count.
Kimberly grabs the chair and she turns around but Leva with a super kick into the chair. Kimberly falls to the floor and Leva goes down in the ring. The referee starts his count. Leva is able to get to her feet right before the referee gets to ten while Kimberly falls to the mat.
Winner: Leva Bates
After the match, Kimberly clips Leva and then she puts Leva in a Cloverleaf. The referee tries to pull Kimberly off Leva and he is unable to do it. The other referee comes out to try to get Kimberly off Leva.
Match Number Eight: Rain (with Ivelisse, Allysin Kay, Taylor Made, and April Hunter) versus Amazing Kong
Kong charges at Rain and Rain realizes the better option is to get out of the ring. Rain returns to the ring but she leaves as quickly as she re-enters. Kong chokes Rain in the ropes and then tosses her across the ring by the hair. Kong chokes Rain until the referee warns her . . . very politely.
Rain with a drop kick to the knee and a DDT for a near fall. Rain with kicks to Kong but Kong with chops to the neck. Kong with a knee to the midsection. Kong with an Irish whip and splash into the corner. Kong with a foot on the chest for the cover and she gets a near fall. Kong stands on Rain’s hair and pulls her up.
Rain with drop kicks but Kong stays on her feet against the ropes. Rain with a third drop kick and Kong falls to the mat. Rain chokes Kong. Rain with forearms to Kong. Kong misses a spinning back fist but she stomps on Rain’s chest and then slams Rain. Kong with a splash for a near fall.
Kong goes for the Implant Buster but Rain blocks it with a kick to the head. Valkyrie tries to give Rain a chair. The referee gets knocked down and Kong tries for the Implant Buster but Valkyrie attack Kong. Kong fights back and she sends Taylor over the top rope to the floor.
Kong stands on the chair and takes it from Rain. Rain hits the mat with the chair and then tosses it to Kong. The referee sees the chair and he calls for the bell.
Winner: Rain (by disqualification)
After the match Valkyrie continue to attack Kong. Nikki Roxx, Santana, Mia Yim, Tracy Taylor, and Su Yung make their way to the ring to help Kong.
Thank you for following the live coverage of Shine 7. Check out WWNLive.com for information on replays if you missed the live show.
I will have my thoughts on the show in the Shine 7 Post Game Show in Elite Section.
2013 - WWE broadcast Smackdown. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV report:
The Road to Wrestlemania is a few days closer to its destination. Jack Swagger will be facing Alberto Del Rio for the World Title and he will be doing it for Americans. The Rock has a new title belt while we do not know who will have the chance to change the plates on the side of the belt.
This week, we are in Biloxi, Mississippi and your announcers are Josh’ They have casinos here too’ Mathews and John ‘Get your Bingo cards and drinking game rules ready’ Layfield.
Lillian Garcia introduces Ricardo Rodriguez and he introduces the man who has the longest current reigning major championship belt in WWE history, Alberto Del Rio.
In case you missed it, we have photos of Big Show tapping out to Alberto at the Elimination Chamber.
Del Rio says that at the Elimination Chamber, he retained his World Title. That means that they are going to Wrestlemania and they prove it by pointing to the sign. Alberto says that he found out who his opponent would be and that man is Jack Swagger. Alberto says that Jack has a new mission, a new friend, and a new attitude. Jack believes that he is everything that is right with America while Alberto is everything that is wrong with America.
Alberto says that he has heard Jack and saw what he had to say. Jack says that the problem in this country is with the immigrants who are taking jobs from people like Jack. This country was built by immigrants who were chasing the American dream. It was built by families looking for a better life. That is why America is so great.
The title is the result of his hard work and the American dream. Jack claims to be the ‘Real American’, Alberto thinks that he is the ‘Real Jackass’. Alberto tells Jack to come out so he can lay his hand out across Jack’s face.
Jack Swagger does not come out, but Randy Orton does make his way to the ring.
Randy has something to say and he tells Alberto that he is going to do his absolute best to stay calm, cool, and collected. Something was taken from him this past Sunday. He was this close to having the opportunity to regain the World Title against Alberto in the main event of Wrestlemania. It was taken by Jack Swagger.
Randy says that he respects Swagger because he would have done the same thing. Part of him wants to take out his rage on Jack Swagger tonight. Randy says that Alberto is wrestling Swagger at Wrestlemania. He wants Alberto to step aside tonight so he can take care of Swagger tonight.
Even though nobody has moved towards taking an offensive action in the ring, Booker T comes out and he says that this is not how he sees Smackdown going down. Booker has a few ideas. There will be a champion versus champion match. Alberto Del Rio will face Wade Barrett. Jack Swagger will be facing Randy Orton tonight.
Randy has his wish and Booker wants to know if someone wants to dig.
Sheamus is walking in the back and he is on his way to the ring as we go to commercial.
We are back and before his match, Damien Sandow wants the music silenced. Tonight we will bear witness to the destruction of their false idol, Sheamus. He is a man whose only purpose is to drag us further into the bowels of your ignorance. Sheamus’ reign of terror ends tonight. Damien tells everyone “You’re Welcome”.
Match Number One: Damien Sandow versus Sheamus
Sandow with a kick and punch but Sheamus with kicks and punches of his own. Sheamus sends Sandow into the turnbuckles but Sandow with kicks. Sheamus with a short arm clothesline and he punches Sandow in the head. Sandow with a kick and head butt. He tries for a hip toss but Sheamus blocks it and he hits a short arm clothesline.
Sheamus clotheslines Sandow over the top rope to the floor. Sheamus follows after Sandow and he sends Sandow into the ringside barrier and then he goes to the other side of the ring to do the same thing. Sheamus sends Sandow back into the ring and he waits for the slingshot shoulder tackle and he hits it.
Sheamus runs his forearm across Sandow’s face but Sandow with a kick and clothesline. Sandow with punches that are blocked by Sheamus. Sandow with a kick to the midsection. Sandow is sent over the top rope and he lands on the apron. Sheamus with the forearms across the chest that Layfield wants him to do to Josh. Sheamus tries to suplex Sandow back into the ring but Sandow goes to the floor and we go to commercial.
We are back and Sandow with a reverse chin lock. We see footage from the commercial break when Sandow sent Sheamus into the ring post. Sandow with a side Russian leg sweep and then he hits the Elbow of Disdain. Sandow with a leaping neck breaker and he gets a near fall. Sandow with crossfaces while Sheamus is in the ropes.
Sheamus with punches but Sandow with a knee and then he hits a short clothesline and he kicks Sheamus. Sandow chokes Sheamus with his boot. Sandow goes to the floor while Sheamus is hanging over the apron and Sandow with an elbow to the throat.
Sheamus with a kick and knee to the midsection. Sandow with a snap mare and knee to the back before he applies a reverse chin lock. Sheamus with a head butt and punch to Sandow. Sandow with a drop toe hold that sends Sheamus into the ropes and then Sandow with a running knee to the back and Sandow gets a near fall.
Sandow returns to the reverse chin lock. Sheamus with a kick and punches. Sheamus with an Irish whip and a shoulder into the corner followed by a running knee lift and a few double sledges to Sandow. Sheamus runs into a boot but Sheamus gets Sandow up for a power slam but Sandow escapes and he sends Sheamus into the turnbuckles and hits a reverse X Factor for a near fall.
Sandow with knees to Sheamus and Sandow tries for Terminus but Sheamus blocks it and Sheamus with head butts. Sheamus gets Sandow on his shoulders but Sandow gets to his feet. Sheamus misses the Brogue Kick and Sandow with a drop kick to the knees and he goes for another flip neck breaker but Sheamus moves. Sheamus hits White Noise and then he looks around for the point to focus on before he pounds on his chest before hitting the Brogue Kick and getting the three count.
Winner: Sheamus
In case you missed it, WWE is going to have Wrestlemania XXX in New Orleans. We have footage from the press conference.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time to take a look at the Shield, who continued to ominate with a victory at the Elimination Chamber.
Match Number Two: Kaitlyn and Layla El versus Tamina Snuka and Aksana
Aksana and Layla start things off and Aksana does some mime work. Layla decides to dance for her portion of the talent competition. Aksana adds a few dance moves but Layla kicks her in the rear end and then hits Aksana with a leaping butt bump. Kaitlyn tags in and she connects with a flying shoulder tackle and applies a reverse chin lock.
Tamina distracts Kaitlyn and Aksana knocks Kaitlyn out of the ring. Tamina with a clothesline on the floor while the referee is distracted by Aksana. Kaitlyn makes her way back into the ring and Aksana wit a side slam for a near fall. Aksana with a hard Irish whip and Aksana seductively slithers into the corner and slaps Kaitlyn.
Kaitlyn slaps back but Aksana with a forearm and kicks to the midsection. Aksana with a figure four head scissors on Kaitlyn and she turns Kaitlyn over and drives Kaitlyn’s skull into the mat. Aksana misses a splash when Kaitlyn rolls out of the way.
Layla and Tamina tag in and Layla pulls Tamina down by the hair and connects with a clothesline and kicks. Layla with a drop kick and a back heel kick. Layla with a multiple jump cross body but Tamina catches her and gets Layla on her shoulders but Kaitlyn tags in and hits a spear.
Layla with a drop kick to Aksana to prevent her interference and Kaitlyn gets the three count.
Winners: Kailtyn and Layla El
After the match, Layla takes a liking to the title belt and Kaitlyn appears to be jealous.
We go to commercial.
We are back with the Raw Rebound.
Jack Swagger is walking in the back and Zeb gives Jack a pep talk.
Wade Barrett says that he is not one to give out compliments, but he wants to say that it is about time that someone spoke the truth about what is going on in this country. He is looking forward to doling out some punishment on one of the main perpetrators.
Zeb tells Wade that there is an understanding. Wade doesn’t sound like him and he doesn’t sound like someone from around here. He asks Wade where he is from. Wade says that he is from England. Zeb tells Wade that he is part of the problem because he is stealing a job from an American. He suggests that Wade and Del Rio go out there and beat each other up so they can be sent back to where they come from in a two-for-one deal.
Jack tells Wade ‘We The People’ and Zeb tells Jack it is time to go.
Match Number Three: Randy Orton versus Jack Swagger (with Zeb Colter)
They lock up and Swagger backs Orton into the corner but they go around the ring in the collar and elbow tie up. They go to a stalemate. They lock up again and Swagger with a rollup for a near fall. Orton with a European uppercut and kicks in the corner. Swagger wit a kick to the knee but Orton with a back elbow. Orton with a belly-to-back suplex and he gets a near fall.
Orton chokes Swagger in the ropes. Swagger with punches to Orton and then he connects with shoulders. The referee warns Swagger but Orton with forearms to Swagger followed by a kick. Orton sends Swagger into the turnbuckles but Swagger with an Irish whip. Orton with a clothesline out of the corner and then he stomps on Swagger’s hand.
Orton with a European uppercut followed by a snap mare and reverse chin lock. Swagger with a belly-to-back suplex for a near fall. Swagger with elbow drops to Orton and then he hits Orton with a shoulder tackle. Swagger with another shoulder tackle. Orton with a rollup for a near fall.
Orton with a kick and a standing drop kick. Orton with the Garvin Stomp to Swagger. Orton with a leaping knee drop for a near fall. Swagger pulls Orton down and then he wraps the leg around the ring post. Swagger goes for the ankle lock but Orton holds Swagger’s leg to keep him from getting into position. Orton kicks Swagger out of the ring and then Orton hits the Thesz Press on the floor and he punches Swagger.
They return to the ring and Swagger goes to the floor. Orton follows and hits a clothesline. We go to commercial.
We are back and Swagger punches Orton but Orton punches back. They go back and forth and Orton sends Swagger to the apron and Orton kicks Swagger in the midsection. Orton sets for the IEDDT but Swagger back body drops Orton to the floor. Orton lands on his feet and he pulls Swagger to the floor. They fight around the ring and Swagger Irish whips Orton into the ring steps.
Swagger slams Orton’s head into the ring steps and then he sends Orton back into the ring. Swagger gets a near fall. Swagger with knees to the midsection and then Swagger with a power slam and he connects with a running knee into the corner. Swagger gets a near fall. Swagger works on the arms and he stretches Orton. Orton with elbows to Swagger but Swagger with a head butt.
Orton sends Swagger over the top rope and Swagger lands hard on the floor. Orton with a belly-to-back suplex onto the ringside barrier. Orton limps before he returns to the ring and Swagger dives at the knee and then he hits the double jump Swagger Bomb but Orton kicks out. Swagger with a front face lock and he tries for a suplex but Orton blocks it.
Orton with a suplex of his own to Swagger. Swagger misses a charge into the corner and he hits the ring post with his shoulder. Orton looks around but it is not that time. It is time for two clotheslines and the ability to avoid a clothesline from Swagger before hitting a power slam. Orton tries for a back breaker but Swagger escapes and he connects with a knee to the midsection.
Swagger goes for another double jump Swagger Bomb but Orton moves and he kicks Swagger in the chest and then hits the back breaker. Swagger goes to the apron and Orton sets for the IEDDT and he hits it. Orton looks around but Colter pulls Swagger to the apron and Orton cannot hit the RKO. Swagger with a thumb to the eye and he drops Orton across the top rope and gets the three count with a rollup.
Winner: Jack Swagger
On the replay we see that Swagger had his foot on the ropes when he got the three count.
We go to commercial.
We are back with the segment from Raw when we found out that Brad Maddox was rehired and that Paul Heyman will be facing Vince McMahon next week.
Before our next match, Cody Rhodes is in the Goldman Box. Cody says that he is sick and tired of the criticism about his mustache. What does it say about the lives of the people who obsess over what is on Cody’s face. Cody says the ladies call it a Lovestache.
Match Number Four: Miz versus Cody Rhodes
Miz with a waist lock but Cody pulls Miz to the mat. Miz with a back elbow but Cody sends Miz over the top rope to the apron. Miz with a shoulder. Cody pulls Miz’ arm onto the top rope and he kicks Miz in the injured shoulder. Cody with a kick to the arm and he gets a near fall. Cody with a hammer lock but Miz with elbows. Miz with an elbow to Cody.
Cody with a kick to the knee and a kick to the shoulder followed by a drop kick for a near fall. Cody kicks Miz and punches him. Cody wraps the arm in the ropes. Miz with a kick and punch followed by a kick. Cody with a kick but Miz with a sunset flip. Cody rolls through and connects with a knee to the head and Cody gets a near fall.
Cody works on the injured arm and wrist. Cody with a knee and he tries for a belly-to-back suplex but Miz lands on his feet and Miz with a kick to the head. Miz gets a near fall. Cody tries for an arm wringer but Miz sends Cody into the turnbuckles. Miz misses a splash. Cody tries for the Alabama Slam but Miz counters and applies the Figure Four Leg Lock and Cody taps out.
Winner: Miz
We go to commercial.
We are back but before our main event, Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter come out to the stage to watch the main event.
Match Number Five: Wade Barrett versus Alberto Del Rio (with Ricardo Rodriguez)
Barrett works on the wrist but Del Rio rolls through and he kicks Barrett and sends him to the mat. Barrett wants to know what Ricardo is laughing at. Barrett with an elbow and punches to Del Rio’s midsection. Del Rio with kicks to the chest. Del Rio with a snap mare and a kick to the back.
Ricardo mocks Barrett holding his back and Barrett chases after Ricardo and Del Rio with a drop kick and we go to commercial.
We are back and Barrett with elbows and kicks but Del Rio with punches. Barrett with an Irish whip but he runs into an elbow. Barrett pushes Del Rio off the turnbuckles and to the floor while we watch Swagger and Colter watch.
Barrett sends Del Rio’s head into the ring steps. Barrett Irish whips Del Rio into the ring steps and Del Rio holds his arm. Barrett gets a near fall. Barrett with a reverse chin lock on Del Rio. Del Rio with a punch and head butt but he misses a clothesline. Barrett with a back heel kick and then he hits a pump handle slam and gets a near fall.
Barrett puts Del Rio in the ropes and chokes him. Del Rio is put in the ropes and Barrett with knees and then he hits a running boot to the head and Del Rio falls to the floor. Barrett goes to the floor and sends Del Rio back into the ring and he gets a near fall. Barrett with a series of elbow drops and he gets a near fall.
Barrett with a reverse chin lock on Del Rio. Barrett with a knee and Irish whip but he runs into an elbow. Del Rio with a missile drop kick and both men are down. Barrett with a kick to the midsection but he misses a clothesline. Del Rio with two clotheslines. Barrett misses a clothesline and Del Rio with a tilt-a-whirl back breaker. Del Rio with a super kick and Del Rio gets a near fall.
Del Rio charges at Barrett but Barrett with the Blackpool Slam and he gets a near fall. Barrett tries for Wasteland but Del Rio escapes. Barrett is put in the ropes and Del Rio with forearms to the back and then he hits a lungblower to get a near fall. Del Rio signals that it is time for the cross arm breaker but Swagger makes his way to the ring and Del Rio focuses on Swagger.
Barrett with a rollup and handful of tights for a near fall. Barrett with a boot to the head and then Barrett gets ready for the Bull Hammer but Del Rio avoids it and Del Rio floats over into the cross arm breaker and Barrett taps out.
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
After the match, Del Rio and Swagger stare each other down and we go to credits.
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