Welcome to PWInsider.com’s coverage of WWE LFG’s Season 2 - Episode 2 on A&E!
After a short recap of last week’s episode and a preview of tonight’s episode, Booker T is still fuming over Michelle McCool drafting Penina Tuilaepa and Anthony Luke to her team. Both Tuilaepa and Luke were on Booker T’s team last season. The draft goes on, though, with Booker T claiming that he’s going to win no matter what.
Draft Results
Team McCool
- Penina Tuilaepa
- Anthony Luke
- Trill London
- Summer Sorrell
Team Bubba
- Zena Sterling (same team as Season 1)
- Elijah Holyfield
- Haze Jameson
- BJ Ray (same team as Season 1)
Team Booker
- Harlem Lewis
- Chris Island
- Sirena Linton
- Tatyanna Dumas
Team Undertaker
- Shiloh Hill (same team as Season 1)
- Dani Sekelsky
- Bayley Humphrey
- Drake Morreaux
When it came down to Drake Morreaux and BJ as the last men’s pick, Bubba Ray asked Morreaux if he wanted to do it again. Morreaux said no because Bubba picked BJ Ray over him last season. Bubba Ray said that Morreaux’s answer is the reason why BJ Ray was picked last season…and why he’s picking him again this season.
The Legends are shown getting to know their new teams. The Undertaker talks to his team about making sure to shine and have good matches. Michelle McCool talks to Summer Sorrell and Trill London about having their first LFG matches tonight. Bubba Ray wants his team to focus on the positives this season. He talks to Haze Jameson about her match with Bayley Humphrey tonight. Bubba Ray gives BJ Ray a pep talk about showing that he got better in the ring, especially since he’ll be taking on Harlem Lewis tonight. Booker T is shown helping Harlem Lewis get ready for his match and showing him how to improve his lock up.
It’s time for the matches!
Trill London (Team McCool) vs. Drake Morreaux (Team Undertaker)
Drake Morreaux tries to charge Trill London with his paddle, but the referee confiscates it. Morreaux still gets the best of London and drops him in the corner. Morreaux sends London across the ring and charges in. London moves out of the way and hits a leaping kick. London goes for a springboard arm drag, but Morreaux blocks it. London flips over Morreaux and kicks him into the ropes. Morreaux charges at London, but Trill low bridges the ropes - sending Morreaux to the floor. London goes for a slingshot dive, but Morreaux knocks him out of mid-air.
Morreaux sends London back into the ring and drops down on him for a two count. Morreaux sends London into the ropes and goes for a slam, but London slides out of it. London rolls Morreaux up for a two count, but then eats a big boot for a two count. Morreaux grabs London, but Trill drives Drake into the corner. Morreaux returns the favor, but London comes back with some punches and a couple of forearms. London dropkicks Morreaux to the floor and then hits a slingshot dive. London rolls Morreaux back into the ring and then goes for a springboard move, but he trips on the top rope. Morreaux hits a chokeslam for the win!
Winner: Drake Morreaux
Summer Sorrell (Team McCool) vs. Dani Sekelsky (Team Undertaker)
Before the match, Dani Sekelsky is all business in the back. She wants to win this season after being a semi-finalist in Season 1.
They lock up and Summer Sorrell hits an arm drag. They lock up again and Sorrell drives Dani Sekelsky to the ropes. They jockey for position and then push each other. Sekelsky tries a couple of quick rolls up, but Sorrell kicks out. Sekelsky grabs a waistlock and drags Sorrell to the mat. Sekelsky grabs an arm bar, but Sorrell reverses into a headlock. Sekelsky counters with a roll up for a two count. Sekelsky grabs a side headlock and takes Sorrell over. Sorrel sends Sekelsky to the ropes and eats a crossbody for a two count.
Sorrell lifts up Sekelsky and drops her over the top rope throat-first. Sorrell stomps down on Sekelsky and then grabs an armlock. Sekelsky fights out of it and then hits a back elbow on a charging Sorrell. Sekelsky hits a flurry of strikes, but Sorrell cuts her off. Sekelsky hits the ropes and knocks Sorrell down with a punch. Sekelsky blocks a hip toss and rolls Sorrell into a leg stretch. Sorrell taps.
Winner: Dani Sekelsky
Harlem Lewis (Team Booker) vs. BJ Ray (Team Bubba)
In the back, Harlem Lewis says that he respects BJ Ray for being on Season 1. Lewis doesn’t care who is across the ring from him, though - he’s going to fight for the win.
They lock up and Harlem Lewis drives BJ Ray into the corner. Lewis aggressively breaks clean. They lock up again and Ray grabs a waistlock. Lewis a standing switch, but Ray grabs a side headlock. Lewis sends Ray to the ropes and hits a tackle. Ray shakes it off by dropping Lewis and then hitting a splash. Lewis kicks out of a pin and hits a side slam. Lewis snapmares Ray and hits a running kick for a two count. Lewis grabs a chinlock, but Ray fights out of it. Lewis punches Ray, but Ray fights it off and shoots on Lewis, knocking him down. Ray hits a series of tackles and a bulldog. Ray runs the ropes, but Lewis trips him and hits a jackhammer for the win!
Winner: Harlem Lewis
Haze Jameson (Team Bubba) vs. Bayley Humphrey (Team Undertaker)
Bayley Humphrey charges at Haze Jameson, but Jameson moves out of the way. Jameson avoids Humphrey a second time, but then Humphrey catches Jameson in the corner. Humphrey sends Jameson to the ropes. Jameson tries a crossbody, but is caught and slammed. Humphrey tries to drop an elbow, but Jameson moves out of the way. Jameson lays in some kicks in the corner, but Humphrey grabs her and drives her into the corner. They go back and forth with kicks until Humphrey hits a clothesline. Jameson slips out of Humphrey’s grasp and locks on a sleeper. Humphrey drives Jameson into the corner, but eats a boot. Jameson avoids Humphrey again and climbs to the second rope. Jameson hits a high crossbody for a two count. Jameson tries to whip Humphrey, but Bayley blocks it and lifts up Jameson. Humphrey hits a delayed gutbuster for a two count. Humphrey hits her powerbomb slam finish for the win!
Winner: Bayley Humphrey
In the back, Bayley Humphrey says that Season 2 is her time.
It’s time for the Legends to give their thoughts on the matches and give out the points!
For the women, all the Legends pick Dani Sekelsky.
For the men, Bubba Ray picks BJ Ray. The Undertaker picks Drake Morreaux. Michelle McCool picks Harlem Lewis. Booker T is shocked that McCool didn’t pick the same as The Undertaker and picks Harlem Lewis, as well.
Standings
Team Undertaker - 1
Team Booker - 1
Team McCool - 0
Team Bubba - 0
Next week - more of LFG holdovers from Season 1 get their first matches of Season 2.
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