Welcome to PWInsider.com’s coverage of WWE LFG’s Season 2 - Episode 6 on A&E!
After a short recap of last week’s episode and a preview of tonight’s episode, Shawn Michaels gathers everyone to let the Future Greats know that they have to be ready for change. Michaels wants everyone to get out of their comfort zone. The Future Greats will be working on something that they usually don’t do.
The Legends meet to talk about what the matches should be. They decide on BJ Ray (Team Bubba) vs. Chris Island (Team Booker), Penina Tuilaepa (Team McCool) vs. Haze Jameson (Team Bubba), Dani Sekelsky (Team Undertaker) vs. Summer Sorrell (Team McCool), and Drake Morreaux (Team Undertaker) vs. Elijah Holyfield (Team Bubba).
The Legends meet with their Future Greats to talk about how they will get out of their comfort zones. Penina Tuilaepa has been challenged to go from being P-Nasty to P-Nicety. BJ Ray and Chris Island will be switching roles with BJ being a babyface and Island being a heel. Island plans on switching up his look (to karate-style) to go along with his new heel attitude. Dani Sekelsky will be working under a Lucha mask while being a heel. Haze Jameson will be dying her hair. Elijah Holyfield will be focusing on being more intense and physical. Summer Sorrell will be cutting a promo.
Dani Sekelsky (Team Undertaker) vs. Summer Sorrell (Team McCool)
Before the match, Summer Sorrell’s mother is shown in the audience. Sorrell then cuts a promo in the ring about doubting herself when it came to wrestling when she was a fan. She’s still scared in the ring, but is doing her best. Sorrell talks about how her mom was diagnosed with cancer and then, tearfully, says that she’s not afraid of anyone who steps through the curtain. She’s doing this for her mom and the girl who doubted herself in the crowd.
In the back, Dani Sekelsky (“Shooting Star” with the Lucha mask on) says that everyone has a sob story. She congratulates Sorrell on facing her fears, but Sekelsky is going to give her a lot more tonight.
They lock up and Sorrell takes Sekelsky over. Sorrell ducks under a lock up and rolls Sekelsky up for a two count. Sorrell tries another roll up and gets a two count. Sekelsky is sent to the ropes, but rolls over Sorrell and chop blocks her. Sekelsky kicks Sorrell's leg and then drops her elbow on it. Sekelsky stretches Sorrell’s leg. Sekelsky drags Sorrell to the corner and slams her leg into the ring post. Sekelsky goes to the floor, trash talks Sorrell’s mom, and then steals her water. Sekelsky takes a sip of the water and then throws some of the water onto Sorrell’s mom. Sorrell goes on the attack and works Sekelsky over on the floor. Sorrell heads back into the ring. On the outside, Sekelsky puts something in her mask. Sorrell goes to the floor and rolls Sekelsky back into the ring. Sekelsky hits the ropes and hits a leaping headbutt on Sorrell for the win!
Winner: Dani Sekelsky
BJ Ray (Team Bubba) vs. Chris Island (Team Booker)
In the back, Chris Island cuts a promo on BJ Ray before the match. He’s been waiting to let the dog out.
Island attacks Ray as BJ runs the ropes during his entrance. Island sends Ray to the corner and works him over. Island whips Ray across the ring and hits a running strike followed by a side slam for a two count. Island grabs a chinlock, but Ray works out of it. Island goes for a suplex, but Ray blocks it and hits one of his own. Ray punches Island in the gut and then snapmares him. Ray hits a front flip neck snap for a two count. Island shakes it off and drops Ray onto the top rope and then clotheslines him. Ray shakes it off and hits a slam. Ray blocks punches from Island and hits some of his own. Ray hits a running shoulder tackle and a bulldog for a two count. Ray runs the ropes and drops an elbow on Island for a two count. Island drop toe holds Ray into the ropes and rolls him up for the win!
Winner: Chris Island
Penina Tuilaepa (Team McCool) vs. Haze Jameson (Team Bubba)
Haze Jameson cuts a promo into the mirror and then the camera in the locker room before the match. She calls Penina Tuilaepa smelly and talks about how everyone thinks she’s a dumb blonde. Jameson reveals her new pink hair and warns Tuilaepa.
Jameson pie faces Tuilaepa and then rolls to the floor when Penina goes after her. Jameson trash talks the crowd and then gets back into the ring just in time to break the count. Tuilaepa goes after Jameson again, but Haze goes to the floor. Tuilaepa is able to grab her through the ropes and drags Jameson into the ring. Tuilaepa slams Jameson and then signals for a moonsault. Tuilaepa climbs to the middle rope, but Jameson hits her low as the referee tries to get in the middle. Jameson works Tuilaepa over in the corner and then makes fun of the bows in her hair. Tuilaepa pushes Jameson and then charges at her in the corner. Jameson dodges Tuilaepa and grabs a sleeper. Tuilaepa drives Jameson into the corner and charges at her. Jameson rolls to the floor. Tuilaepa chases Jameson around the ring. Jameson gets into the ring. Tuilaepa slides into the ring and hits a spear for the win!
Winner: Penina Tuilaepa
Drake Morreaux (Team Undertaker) vs. Elijah Holyfield (Team Bubba)
Before the match, Elijah Holyfield cuts a promo on Drake Morreaux in the locker room. Violence comes easy to Holyfield and no one will forget his name after tonight.
This match takes place in front of a live crowd, with The Undertaker and Bubba Ray Dudley being introduced to the fans before the match starts.
Holyfield and Morreaux lock up and Drake tries to drive Elijah to the corner. Holyfield pushes him off and they lock up again. Holyfield grabs an arm, but Morreaux reverses. Holyfield reverses back, but is sent to the ropes and eats a tackle. Holyfield gets frustrated and locks up aggressively. Holyfield drives Morreaux to the corner and punches him hard in the gut. Holyfield hits another punch and then starts working Morreaux over with heavy punches until the referee breaks it up. Holyfield goes back on the attack in the corner and then stares down the referee. Holyfield turns around and gets rolled up for a Morreaux win!
Winner: Drake Morreaux
After the match, Drake Morreaux goozles Elijah Holyfield. Holyfield breaks it, but Morreaux double legs Elijah. They take shots at each other until security and referees come out to break it up. Holyfield is dragged out of the ring. Morreaux breaks free and climbs to the top rope. Morreaux hits a dive on Holyfield. Officials take both men to the back and they continue to go at it until they are separated.
Bubba Ray checks on Holyfield, who is fuming. The Undertaker checks on Morreaux, who says that he was just trying to match Holyfield’s intensity.
It’s time to award the points!
For the women, Bubba Ray picks Haze Jameson, but everyone else picks Penina Tuilaepa.
For the men, Booker T picks Chris Island. Michelle McCool picks Drake Morreaux, as does The Undertaker. Bubba Ray picks Elijah Holyfield for getting the fire out of Morreaux. Morreaux is awarded the point, though.
Standings
Team Booker - 3
Team Undertaker - 3
Team Bubba - 2
Team McCool - 2
Men’s Standings
Elijah Holyfield - 2
Harlem Lewis - 1
Shiloh Hill - 1
Drake Morreaux - 1
Women’s Standings
Sirena Linton - 2
Penina Tuilaepa - 2
Dani Sekelsky - 1
Next time (in two weeks) - Anthony Luke and Harlem Lewis go at it and things get tense between the women, as well.
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