Scott Barton's WWE TV review thread

[Scott Barton]

WWE SUPERSTARS
DATE - FRIDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 2015
TAPED - MONDAY 16TH FENRUARY 2015
VENUE - AMWAY CENTER: ORLANDO, FL

1# Fandango bt. Adam Rose
2# Jack Swagger bt. Curtis Axel

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE FAST LANE
DATE - SUNDAY 22ND FEBRUARY 2015
VENUE - FEDEX FORUM: MEMPHIS, TN
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

WWE FAST LANE KICK-OFF: The Miz hosted Miz TV, during which he scolded his personal assistant Damien Mizdow, telling him to sit in the corner, continuing the hostility between the two. Miz interviewed Paul Heyman, who informed the crowd that Brock Lesnar would not be in attendance, but that Lesnar would defeat whoever won the night's main event at WrestleMania to defend his WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

1# Kane, Big Show & Seth Rollins bt. Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan & Ryback in a Six Man Tag Team Match - **3/4
(Post-match, Rollins hit a 'Curb Stomp' on Ziggler before Ryback got hit with the double chokeslam by Big Show and Kane. Moments later, it was Rowan's turn as he also got 'curb stomped', before further onslaught, Randy Orton returned and took them out with Seth Rollins high-tailing it.)

WWE Wrestlemania in 35 days on Sunday 29th March from Levi's Stadium in the San Francisco.

2# Goldust bt. Stardust - **

BACKSTAGE - Stardust attacked Goldust and then told his father that it was him who killed Cody.

3# Tyson Kidd & Cesaro bt. The Usos to become the NEW WWE Tag Team Champions - **3/4

Triple H and Sting go face-to-face with Triple H offering to do business with the Vigilante in the future if he walked away, the C.O.O offered Sting DVDs, Merchandise and even offered to put him in the Hall of Fame. The 13-time World Champion also gave him the option that he can kick his ass and end his legacy tonight. Triple H soon goes for Sting but it was Sting who got in the first shot, it was Triple H who took down Sting and brought out the sledgehammer, but Sting countered it by bringing out his infamous black baseball bat. Sting then pointed the bat at the Wrestlemania sign, Triple H once again went for Sting but he got hit with the baseball bat and taken down with the "Scorpion Death Drop".

4# Nikki Bella bt. Paige to retain the WWE Divas Championship - 3/4*

It was announced that it is official, it will be Triple H vs. Sting in 5-weeks at Wrestlemania.

5# Bad News Barrett bt. Dean Ambrose Via DQ to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship - **1/2
(Post-match, Ambrose hit “Dirty Deeds” on the Intercontinental Champion after unloading on him which caused him to be disqualified from the match, Ambrose then picked up the title belt and left with it.)

The lights go out, the eerie chanting followed by the music of the Undertaker, druids appeared and carried a casket to the ring but once they opened the casket, it was Bray Wyatt who sat up from it. Wyatt talks about how he used to hear the Undertaker but says now he is weak, broken and a shell of what he once was. Wyatt talks about how his soul is lost and his mission is clear, at Wrestlemania, he will claim the soul of The Undertaker.

We go to the Fast Lane Pre-Show panel of Renee Young, Booker T, Corey Graves and Byron Saxton who discuss what has just happened.

6# Rusev bt. John Cena Via Submission to retain the WWE United States Championship - ***(Lana distracted the referee as Rusev low blowed Cena before applying the ‘Accolade’.)
We go back to the Fast Lane Pre-Show panel who discuss what just happened and then look towards tonight’s main event.

7# Roman Reigns bt. Daniel Bryan - ***
(Due to pre-match stipulations; Roman Reigns will now face Brock Lesnar for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW
DATE - MONDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2015
VENUE - BRIDGESTONE ARENA: NASHVILLE, TN
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & BOOKER T

Randy Orton returns to Raw after 4 months out because of Rollins 'curb stomping' him on the announce table and the steel stairs last November. Orton says that he is just getting started before calling out Rollins, instead of Rollins it was the Authority who appeared alongside Big Show and Kane. Despite attempts of reconciliation from the Authority, Orton remained defiant before he was invited to a business meeting backstage which Orton agreed to.

1# Dolph Ziggler bt. Bad News Barrett in a non title match - **3/4 (Guest Commentator - R-Truth)
(Post-match, Dean Ambrose comes down to the ring with the title belt and gets in to the face of Barrett before Ziggler showed an interest in the Intercontinental Championship belt.)

BACKSTAGE - Despite reservations from Kane and Big Show, Stephanie McMahon attempts to reconcile with Randy Orton, Orton shakes hands with Rollins to agree to be on the same page. Stephanie McMahon wanted to show their dominance so she made Randy Orton & Seth Rollins vs. Daniel Bryan & Roman Reigns in tonight's main event.

2# Primetime Players bt. The Ascension - *1/2
(Post-match, an irate Ascension took down both Titus O'Neil and Darren Young.)

Roman Reigns talks through winning the Royal Rumble and the beating Daniel Bryan last night to go to Wrestlemania. Reigns was soon interrupted by Daniel Bryan who says that he is the biggest Reigns doubter as he is a big guy who doesn't have half the heart that Bryan has and that's why he doesn't like him. Bryan mentioned how he failed last night, then says he has no regrets as Reigns proved to him he had more heart than he thought and congratulated Reigns by extending his hand and telling Reigns to go beat Lesnar at Wrestlemania. As Bryan was leaving, Paul Heyman appeared and congratulated Reigns before saying that his money is always on Reigns except when he faces Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania. Reigns responded by telling Heyman what he said after the Rumble he didn't mean, he doesn't care about respect and he will show that in the way he will beat Lesnar in 34 days.

3# The Usos bt. Tyson Kidd & Cesaro Via DQ in a WWE Tag Team Championship match - **3/4
(Tyson Kidd attempted to make the pin attempt with his feet on the ropes for leverage so Naomi pushed them off, in doing so this aggravated Natalya as she pushed Naomi before knocking Jimmy on the top rope to cause the DQ. Naomi instantly pulls Natalya off the apron in retaliation.)

We see a video of Bray Wyatt looking in to a casket whilst talking in rhetoric about Undertaker losing at Wrestlemania last year, Wyatt finished by saying that he will finish the job at Wrestlemania.

4# Jack Swagger bt. Stardust Via Submission - *
(Stardust was distracted with his brother Goldust which led to Swagger applying the patriot act and getting the win.)

John Cena spoke about his match last night against Rusev where he lost but he has a problem with Rusev with the way he won as he proved he is just a coward. Rusev and Lana come to the stage looking smug, they made the comment that Cena let his fans and his country down which riled Cena. Rusev says that his time is now and no one can beat him before wanting Cena to admit Rusev and Russia are better than America. Cena remains confident that he is going to beat Rusev and bring the United States title home to America at Wrestlemania. Rusev tells Cena that he doesn’t deserve a rematch so the answer is no.

We look back at the career of “The Icon” Sting through his time in WCW before coming in to the WWE and challenging Triple H at Wrestlemania.

5# The Bella Twins bt. Emma & Paige – SQUASH

We found out that the latest inductees in to the 2015 WWE Hall Of Fame will be the Bushwhackers.

Before his match, Curtis Axel spoke of how he has now been in the Royal Rumble match for a record 29 days before announcing he will be in the ‘Andre The Giant’ Battle Royal as it will be #Axelmania. Ryback came down to his former tag team partner and says that he will be the last man in the battle royal in 34 days.

6# Ryback bt. Curtis Axel – 1/4*

This Thursday Night on Smackdown we will have a Fast Lane rematch in Atlanta as Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan & Ryback will face Seth Rollins, Kane & Big Show in a six man tag team match.

7# Daniel Bryan & Roman Reigns bt. Seth Rollins & Randy Orton - ***
(Post-match, after Rollins had angered the viper by tagging himself in to the match, Orton went up to Rollins and the fans in Nashville witnessed Orton just giving Rollins a friendly tap after Orton had hit Noble with the RKO.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MAIN EVENT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2015
TAPED - TUESDAY 24TH FEBRUARY 2015
VENUE - PHILLIPS ARENA: ATLANTA, GA
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD & TOM PHILLIPS

1# Cesaro & Tyson Kidd bt. Lucha Dragons in a non title match - **3/4
2# The Bella Twins bt. Emma & Paige - **
3# Stardust bt. Kofi Kingston - **1/4

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE NXT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2015
TAPED - THURSDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2015
VENUE - FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY: ORLANDO, FL
ANNOUNCERS - ALEX RILEY, TOM PHILLIPS & COREY GRAVES

1# Hideo Itami bt. Bull Dempsey - **
(Post-match, Tyler Breeze side-kicked Itamy as he was leaving on the stage. Breeze then got involved with his Selfie stick which distracted him as Itami got up and kicked Breeze multiple times until Breeze got out of dodge.)

We learn that in tonight's main event, Finn Balor will be taking on The Brian Kendrick as we see a highlight video reminding us who Brian Kendrick is.

Before the next match was due to take place, we had an interruption in transmission by Solomon Crowe who said last week was an introduction and a statement but he is on a mission, that mission won't end until he is NXT Champion.

2# Lucha Dragons bt. Tye Dillinger & Jason Jordan - **1/2
(Jordan refused to tag in the match and left Dillinger alone in the ring and he quickly got taken down by the former NXT Tag Team Champions.)

3# Baron Corbin bt. Tye Dillinger - SQUASH

BACKSTAGE - In an interview with Charlotte, she is confident that she will win back the NXT Women's Championship in her rematch with Sasha Banks next week.

4# Becky Lynch bt. Bayley Via Submission - *3/4

BACKSTAGE - In an interview with Rhyno, he says that he is here in NXT to climb to the top and will be ripping people apart with the GORE.

5# Finn Balor bt. The Brian Kendrick - **1/2
(Kevin Owens begins the match on commentary but leaves after a disagreement with Alex Riley. When the match was over, Owens returns and looks on at his next opponent at the NXT Championship but then turns his attention to Alex Riley as he threw him over the announce table.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE SMACKDOWN
DATE - THURSDAY 26TH FEBRUARY 2015
TAPED - TUESDAY 24TH FEBRUARY 2015
VENUE - PHILLIPS ARENA: ATLANTA, GA
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON, MICHAEL COLE & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

Daniel Bryan opens Thursday Night Smackdown and talks about how he won and lost the WWE World Heavyweight Championship before talking how he has his 2nd chance at Fast Lane and failed. Bryan talked about people making comment on how the 'Yes Movement' is dead but he says 'NO' before talking about his plans at this year's Wrestlemania, that was until he was interrupted by the Intercontinental Champion. Bad News Barrett told Bryan that he won't be getting a Wrestlemania moment this year and warns Bryan to get out of the ring, Dean Ambrose then came down still holding Barrett's title belt and went back and forth with Barrett, whilst in the ring Bryan showed interest in the title belt. Both Ambrose and Ziggler then kicked Barrett and stood tall in the ring.

1# Dean Ambrose bt. The Miz - **
(Bad News Barrett came to ringside during the to retrieve his title belt, and despite getting a clothesline from Ambrose, he managed to escape with the title.)

2# Natalya bt. Naomi - *1/2
(The tag team champions got taken down by Uso's in the match as they were trying to get involved.)

Rusev and Lana are in the ring and talk about being the "American" champion and that means they don't have to agree to anyone's terms. They show images from Fast Lane before Rusev sent a message to John Cena that he will have a great match at Wrestlemania but against an opponent who is worth his time and that will never be Cena. Swagger interrupts before taking it to the United States Champion, this was however until Rusev kicked Swagger multiple times and applied the 'Acolade'.

3# Daniel Bryan bt. Bad News Barrett in a non title match - **1/2
(R-Truth was on commentary for the match and stole Barrett's title belt.)

EARLIER TODAY – Byron Saxton sat down with Roman Reigns and they talk about Fast Lane and then Heyman’s comments from Raw. Reigns remains confident for Wrestlemania before discussing how he is preparing for the match.

BACKSTAGE – Dean Ambrose bumped in to R-Truth who is holding the title belt, Ambrose wanted the title belt back and without hesitation, Truth handed Ambrose the Intercontinental title belt. We learn later in the show that Barrett will be defending the title against multiple opponents in a ladder match at Wrestlemania.

4# Fandango bt. Curtis Axel – 1/2*

BACKSTAGE – Damien Mizdow is filming a commercial before Miz interrupts and mocks his personal assistant. Miz ends up taking over and shooting the commercial himself.

5# Goldust bt. Adam Rose – 3/4*
(Post-match, Stardust was dressed up as a rosebud ambushed and assaulted his brother.)

Bray Wyatt comes on-screen and sends another message to the Undertaker, he says that he is the serpent and talks how Undertaker’s ignorance mocks him. Wyatt talks how time is ticking down before telling him to find him.

6# Ryback, Erick Rowan & Dolph Ziggler bt. Seth Rollins, Kane & Big Show in a Six man tag team match - **3/4

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE SUPERSTARS
DATE - FRIDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2015
TAPED - MONDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2015
VENUE - BRIDGESTONE ARENA: NASHVILLE, TN

1# Erick Rowan bt. Adam Rose
2# Luke Harper bt. Kofi Kingston

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW
DATE - MONDAY 2ND MARCH 2015
VENUE - PRUDENTIAL CENTER: NEWARK, NJ
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & BOOKER T

Seth Rollins opens Monday Night Raw accompanied by J&J Security and says he has received word hat Jon Stewart will be here tonight, this was after Rollins invaded the Daily Show last Thursday. Rollins warns Stewart not to show up unless he gets on his knees and apologies, Rollins then continues to promote his self-worth until he was interrupted by the number 1 contender. Rollins claims that he can outwrestle Reigns and will be the next WWE World Heavyweight Champion before telling Reigns that he can't beat Lesnar, but Rollins said he can. Rollins continued to mention various scenarios where can cash in his money in the bank contract before it broke down when Rollins went for Reigns but Reigns fought back, hit a "superman" punch on to Noble before "Spearing" Mercury.

1# Dean Ambrose bt. Bad News Barrett in a non title match - **3/4
(R-Truth was once again on commentary for the match and as he did on Smackdown, attempted to steal the title belt from Bad News Barrett. This time around those it wasn't to be as Luke Harper was standing behind Truth and Truth handed the title to Harper and he left. This distracted the current Intercontinental Champion as Ambrose hit "Dirty Deeds" and got the 3.)

BACKSTAGE - The Miz gathers the WWE Locker room for a world premiere of his commercial, despite attempts by Mizdow not for him to show the commercial, Miz ignored his personal assistant and showed it. This caused embarrassment to the "A-Lister" as it was a commercial about Erectile Dysfunction as it was advertising Niagara. Miz instantly blamed Mizdow before slapping him, Miz threatened he wouldn't be working here if it wasn't for him so Mizdow begrudgingly apologised to Miz.

Bray Wyatt comes to the stage and questioned what is left of the Undertaker before calling him out, Wyatt then refers to a casket on the stage which he said he build but he only gets silence from the deadman. Wyatt says Undertaker can't hide from him and at Wrestlemania he will burn too, Wyatt then set the casket on fire and began shouting "Find me".

2# Naomi & The Usos bt. Natalya, Tyson Kidd & Cesaro - **1/4

John Cena talks about his Wrestlemania future and says that he isn't going to whine and complain that Rusev won't give him a rematch, but Cena did tell Rusev he is a marked man.
Cena then announced that he will be in the Andre The Giant memorial battle royal until Stephanie McMahon interrupted him and bemoaned a superstar putting themselves in to matches, especially for Wrestlemania. Cena claimed that everyone does it but Stephanie accused the 15-time world champion of belittling Andre the Giant and refuses Cena from entering. Cena responded by calling her a bitch as he figured his accomplishments would earn him a spot in the battle royal, Stephanie said that the WWE and Wrestlemania would still thrive without John Cena as it isn’t where would the WWE be without John Cena but where would John Cena be without the WWE. Curtis Axel interrupted and continued to promote #Axelmania before offering his services to face Rusev at Wrestlemania, Steph told Cena to prove himself against Axel tonight and the only way that he will compete at Wrestlemania is if he can get Rusev to change his mind.

3# John Cena bt. Curtis Axel Via Submission – SQUASH
(Post-match, Rusev and Lana come to the stage as Rusev told Cena that his decision is No for Wrestlemania.)

We see highlights from last week as Michael Cole sat down with Michael PS Hayes and Arn Anderson to talk about Sting.

The C.O.O of the WWE came to the ring to talk about Sting and mentions he squandered his opportunity at Fast Lane for one chance at Wrestlemania, Triple H said that he will make it as if Sting never existed. Triple H then invited Booker T in to the ring to question why Sting never came to the WWE, Booker refers to how he believes that it was Triple H himself who blocked him from coming to the WWE as no one can control Sting. In an example of control, Triple H fabricated ‘Firing’ the 5-time WCW Champion to show how he has control and says he has an opportunity to end a legacy and put an end to Sting at Wrestlemania.

4# Paige bt. Nikki Bella Via DQ in a WWE Divas Championship match - *3/4
(Brie Bella interfered in the match to cause the DQ then it broke down in to a 2 on 1 beatdown until Aj Lee returned and with Paige took down the Bella Twins.)

Seth Rollins is in the ring as for “The Daily Show”, Rollins talks how he invaded Jon Stewart’s show last Thursday and how he is here to prove that he can do Stewart’s show much better. Rollins mocked Stewart and New Jersey before questioning where the whereabouts of the comedian was, Stewart then made his way towards the ring. Stewart reciprocated Rollins’ insults but making fun of him before accusing Rollins of never having to fight his way to the top like previous legends. Stewart then tries to stir things up by saying the authority doesn’t care about him and after Wrestlemania, he will still be left with a briefcase he didn’t earn. This riled Rollins up as he grabs Stewart before Orton comes down but before he could do anything, Stewart went low on Rollins and escaped.

5# Daniel Bryan bt. Luke Harper Via Submission - **1/4
(Post-match, Barrett comes down to the ring to reclaim his title belt but Ambrose as other ideas as Ambrose came for Barrett, however it was Harper who hit the big boot on Ambrose as R-Truth made off with the title belt. This was until Harper blocked Truth’s path and Truth got hit with a “clothesline” for his efforts and leaves with the title, Dolph Ziggler then “Super kicked” Harper on the stage and held the title symbolically whilst climbing the ladder.)

It was announced that the 3-time WWE Women’s Champion – Alundra Blayze will be the latest inductee in to the 2015 WWE Hall Of Fame.

Paul Heyman is in the ring and says that Brock Lesnar will be at Wrestlemania and anywhere he pleases before and after, he also mentions Lesnar will be the WWE World Heavyweight Champion for as long as he pleases too. Heyman talks how Reigns will get beat, hurt, embarrassed, emasticated and conquered at Wrestlemania.

6# Seth Rollins bt. Roman Reigns - **1/2
(On multiple occasions in the match, J&J Security interfered as well as Kane & Big Show who were also at ringside. Randy Orton also came to ringside during the match and It was he who grabbed the leg of Roman Reigns which led to Rollins rolling him up and getting the 3. Post-match, an angered Roman Reigns flew over the top rope on to the authority before spearing Kane, Big Show and Seth Rollins.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MAIN EVENT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 4TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - TUESDAY 3RD MARCH 2015
VENUE - VERIZON CENTER: WASHINGTON, DC
ANNOUNERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD & TOM PHILLIPS

1# Fandango bt. Curtis Axel - *1/2
2# Adam Rose bt. Zack Ryder - *1/2
3# Paige bt. Summer Rae Via Submission - *1/4
4# The Usos bt. The Ascension - **1/2

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE NXT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 4TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - THURSDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2015
VENUE - FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY: ORLANDO, FL
ANNOUNCERS - ALEX RILEY, RICH BRENNAN & JASON ALBERT

The show opens with Alex Riley going in to NXT GM, William Regal's office as he wants Kevin Owens. Regal tells Riley that he has to choose to be a competitor or a commentator.

1# Tyler Breeze bt. Adam Rose - *3/4
2# Blake & Murphy bt. Angelo Dawkins & Sawyer Fulton - *1/2
3# Baron Corbin bt. Tony Briggs - SQUASH

We see Kevin Owens standing behind Alex Riley after the match had finished and provoked him by pouring water over his head, this riled up Riley and both men went face to face before Riley was held back.

We see a video from Sami Zayn in Montreal from this past Sunday who says that he is not mentally ready for the first time in 13 years. Zayn said that he will re-watch the match from Takeover before putting in to words what he will do to Owens when he returns.

BACKSTAGE - An irate Alex Riley quits as a commentator to become a competitor, Regal tells him that he won't give him Owens until he is ready. CJ Parker who was in Regal's office before Riley barged in began mocking Riley until Riley told him that he will start with him and will kick his ass next week.

4# Solomon Crowe bt. Bull Dempsey - **1/4
5# Sasha Banks bt. Charlotte to retain the NXT Women's Championship - **3/4

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE THURSDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN
DATE - THURSDAY 5TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - TUESDAY 3RD MARCH 2015
VENUE - VERIZON CENTER: WASHINGTON DC
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON, MICHAEL COLE & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

Dolph Ziggler opens the show and carries the Intercontinental title belt to the ring, Ziggler speaks about never having received a rematch for the title and officially enters the ladder match at Wrestlemania. Ziggler was about to introduce someone who was missing from the match but the current Intercontinental Champion came out instead and wanted his title back. Moments later, Luke Harper attacked Ziggler from behind and soon became a 2 on 1 beatdown after both Harper and Barrett attempted to get the title belt. The beatdown continued until Dean Ambrose made the save, as all 4 men were fighting around ringside, it was R-Truth who once again took the title belt.

1# Cesaro & Tyson Kidd bt. Los Matadores in a non title match - *1/4

BACKSTAGE - Both Kane and Big Show announced their entry in the Andre The Giant Battle Royal at Wrestlemania in the midst of another war of words, Kane then told Show to come to ringside to watch him beat "The Big Guy" next.

2# Ryback bt. Kane - *1/2
(Kane was distracted after another disagreement with Big Show which led to the "meathook" clothesline from Ryback. The night wasn't over for Ryback as Kane ordered him in to a match right now against the Big Show.)

3# Big Show bt. Ryback - *3/4
(Kane attempted to interfere in the match, this caused Ryback to be distracted and soon got a KO punch for his efforts as the world's largest athlete got the 3.)

We see another video from Bray Wyatt who says that the reckoning is at Wrestlemania but “he” refuses to call. Wyatt says that this Monday on Raw, he will unleash it’s spirit whilst referring to the urn, Wyatt finished by saying “Rise Undertaker, Rise”.

Before Brie’s match, both Bella Twins got on the mic to tell everyone how they have been “giving divas a chance”, which was in relation to the #givedivasachance trend. They both say no other diva has reached their high standard and now Brie will give AJ a chance.

4# AJ Lee bt. Brie Bella Via Submission - **1/4
(Paige, who was at ringside in the corner of AJ, pulled the Divas Champion off the apron when she was trying to get involved as AJ applied the ‘widow’s peak’ to get the win.)

5# Big E & Kofi Kingston bt. The Miz & Damien Mizdow - **
(Miz told Mizdow to stand on the floor away from the match which led to Big E and Kingston double-teaming Miz to get the 3.)

6# Rusev bt. Jack Swagger Via Submission in a non-title match - **1/4
(Post-match, Curtis Axel came on-screen imitating the Hulkster with his Axelmania movement before telling Rusev that he is coming for his this Monday night on Raw before coming for the United States title.)

BACKSTAGE – For some reason, Cameron, Summer Rae and Eva Marie all claimed that it is their time to shine.

7# Dolph Ziggler & Dean Ambrose bt. Luke Harper & Bad News Barrett - **3/4
(Post-match, Barrett hit the “Bull Hammer” on both Ziggler and Ambrose. R-Truth, who was on commentary for the match, still held the Intercontinental title belt which Barrett wanted back but Barrett was quickly on the receiving end of a “Suicide Dive” by Ambrose. Once again as Truth was leaving, Harper stood in his way but this time instead of letting Harper get the title belt, Truth kicked Harper in the face. Once on the stage, Daniel Bryan came out and was handed the title by R-Truth until Stardust attacked him from behind and climbed on the ladder with the title belt.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE SUPERSTARS
DATE - FRIDAY 6TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - MONDAY 2ND MARCH 2015
VENUE - PRUDENTIAL CENTER: NEWARK, NJ
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON & RICH BRENNAN

1# The Ascension bt. Primetime Players - **
2# Zack Ryder bt. Adam Rose

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW
DATE - MONDAY 9TH MARCH 2015
VENUE - CONSOL ENERGY CENTER: PITTSBURGH, PA
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & BOOKER T

Monday Night Raw opens with "The Viper" Randy Orton making his way to the ring whilst the authority are stood in the ring applauding him with them publically welcoming him back to the authority. Rollins extends his hand to Orton after addressing the elephant in the room that is Orton is biding his time for revenge. Orton created a façade where he insulted the authority and spoke of his revenge to Rollins before revealing it was all a rouse.

1# Daniel Bryan bt. Bad News Barrett in a non title match - **1/4
(R-Truth was on commentary for the match. Post-match, Barrett hit Bryan with the "Bull Hammer" but Ambrose took down Barrett on his way to the ring for his match.)

2# Dean Ambrose bt. Stardust - **
(R-Truth was on commentary for the match. Post-match, Barrett attacked Ambrose until Bryan got his revenge on Barrett from earlier. Dolph Ziggler and Luke Harper came to the ring and all 6 men were fighting in ring whilst R-Truth put the Intercontinental title belt in a burlap bag. Barrett demanded that Truth hand him the bag, when Truth did, Barrett escaped through the crowd and Truth made a feline for the stage. When Barrett opened the bag, Truth had handed him a replica toy belt whilst he revealed he had the original.)

It was announced that Connor "The Crusher" Michalek, who was an 8-year old boy who passed away through cancer will be the 1st recipient of the "Warrior" Award at the WWE Hall Of Fame Ceremony.

Paul Heyman is in the ring and shows a video of Roman Reigns' journey which contained his time in NXT, The Shield, winning the Royal Rumble match and interviews leading to his match at Wrestlemania. Heyman then brought down the WWE World Heavyweight Champion o the ring and gave the truth about Reigns and his family by saying they used to wait until the last person was standing at a sporting event before they practically lynched them. Heyman claimed that all the video was in propaganda as Lesnar will not lose the title at Wrestlemania and anyone who attempts to screw Lesnar will not leave the stadium alive. Heyman continues to talk about Lesnar doing what he wants, even taking the title to UFC this summer and unifying the WWE & UFC Heavyweight titles, before finished by talking of Lesnar's dominance.

Video from Bray Wyatt who looks at the urn and asks The Undertaker to find him tonight.

3# Erick Rowan & Ryback bt. Kane & Big Show - *1/2
(Show hit Kane by accident with the KO punch and that cost them the match. Post-match, both men argue before Stephanie McMahon came to the ring and claimed that despite Orton not meaning what he said about Kane & Show earlier, she wants the monster and the giant back. She orders them both out of the ring and to leave the arena, she told them not to come back until they have resolved their issues.)

BACKSTAGE – The Miz wanted to do business with tonight’s guest star – Wiz Khalifa, Khalifa told Miz that he has already found an “A-Lister” in “Wizdow”, “Wizdow” then told Miz that he will be in the Andre The Giant battle royal at Wrestlemania.

Wiz Khalifa performs 3 of his hits – We Dem’ Boys, Black & Yellow and All for the Family.

4# AJ Lee bt. Summer Rae Via Submission - *1/2

We see a video from Sting who explains he wants Triple H at Wrestlemania as he is the one who controls his legacy as Triple H’s loyalty is only to himself and he has been waiting 14 years to take him down.

BACKSTAGE – John Cena warns Rusev that if he says one word about the US tonight then he will prove how much fight America has.

5# Rusev bt. Curtis Axel Via Submission in a non-title match – No Rating
(Post-match, Rusev continues to insult America until John Cena came to the ring and applied the ‘STF’ to Rusev before he passed out. That wasn’t enough for the former 15-time World Champion, as he poured water over Rusev to revive him before re-applying the submission hold which forced Lana in to giving him a United States title match at Wrestlemania.)

6# Xavier Woods & Big E bt. Tyson Kidd & Cesaro in a non-title match - *3/4
7# Naomi bt. Natalya – 3/4*
(The Usos took down Cesaro and Kidd when they attempted to get involved.)

8# Los Matadores bt. The Usos - **1/2
(El Torito distracted Jimmy Uso which led to Diego rolling him up and getting the 3.)

Bray Wyatt is in the ring and talks about there being a shell of a man underneath the buzzards, Wyatt then said it was pride who led him to the Undertaker. Wyatt says that he wants to walk over Undertaker’s body as he can’t be his redemption as he is the new face of fear, Wyatt then continues to talk about how Wrestlemania will be The Undertaker’s resurrection and requiem before awaiting him to accept his challenge. Wyatt opened the urn but laughed at it before smoke started coming from it and the lights went down, moments later after the gongs, Wyatt’s rocking chair was in the ring with a message on-screen saying “At Wrestlemania, the man comes around”, after this a bolt of lightning hit the rocking chair with it setting on fire.

9# Roman Reigns bt. Seth Rollins & Randy Orton in a “2 on 1 Handicap” match - **
(Randy Orton refused to tag in to the match and then he flipped Rollins which led to Reigns hitting the ‘Spear’ and getting the 3. Post-match, Orton stalked Rollins before beginning his revenge by assaulting him around ringside and through the crowd with a steel chair. Moments later, Orton hit a DDT on to Rollins from the barricade to the floor before he threw him over the announce table and finished by hitting the RKO on to Rollins crashing through the announce table.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MAIN EVENT - INTERNATIONAL
DATE - WEDNESDAY 11TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - TUESDAY 10TH MARCH 2015
VENUE - JOE LOUIS ARENA: DETROIT, MI
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD & TOM PHILLIPS

1# Erick Rowan bt. Curtis Axel - *1/4
2# Fandango bt. Adam Rose - *3/4
3# The Primetime Players bt. The Ascension - **
4# Naomi bt. Nikki Bella in a non title match - *

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE NXT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 11TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - THURSDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2015
VENUE - FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY: ORLANDO, FL
ANNOUNCERS - JASON ALBERT, RICH BRENNAN & COREY GRAVES

1# Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady bt. Lucha Dragons
2# Alexa Bliss bt. Carmella
3# Alex Riley bt. CJ Parker
(Post-match, Owens tells Riley that he will end his in-ring career and then stop the rise of Finn Balor.)

4# Tyler Breeze bt. Hideo Itami

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE THURSDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN
DATE - THURSDAY 12TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - TUESDAY 10TH MARCH 2015
VENUE - JOE LOUIS ARENA: DETROIT, MI
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON, MICHAEL COLE & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

Daniel Bryan opens the show has talks about trying to ignore the Wrestlemania sign since Fast Lane as he has to accept he can't repeat what he did last year. Bryan said that he can't ignore it anymore as a new opportunity has arisen as he has never won the Intercontinental title, therefore he announces he will be in the ladder match for the title at Wrestlemania. Bad News Barrett made his way to the ring to remind us that he is still the Intercontinental Champion before Dolph Ziggler makes his way down and questions Barrett how he will hold on to the title at Wrestlemania when he can't even do it now; referring to his title being stolen multiple times in the last few weeks. Luke Harper next made his way down as he claimed to want his Wrestlemania moment before the Lunatic Fringe came down and said he if there is going to be a fight then he is ready. Stardust comes down looking for the title belt before R-Truth comes out and reveals he is holding the title belt and says he will hold on to it until Wrestlemania and then will climb the ladder. Barrett attempts to go get the title but chaos ensued in the ring with Bryan, Ziggler and Ambrose standing tall.

1# Los Matadores, Tyson Kidd & Cesaro bt. Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods & The Usos in a 8-man tag team match - **3/4
2# Ryback bt. The Miz - *

Roman Reigns responds to comments made from Paul Heyman and said that Heyman has disrespected him by insulting his family and claiming how he ‘can’t’ beat Brock Lesnar. A fired up Reigns claimed that he can and will win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania. Mark Henry returned and had words for Reigns about Lesnar and then respect; Henry thinks Reigns has done nothing and no one respects him. Henry pushed Reigns and Reigns responded with a “Superman Punch” before spearing him through the barricade at ringside.

3# Paige & AJ Lee bt. Summer Rae & Cameron Via Submission - *
(The Bella Twins were on commentary for this match.)

We go back to earlier this week where Michael Cole interviewed Randy Orton regarding the last 4 months from being ex-communicated from the Authority, to the mind games upon his return where he lured Rollins in to a false sense of security before assaulting him this past Monday night on Raw. Orton says that he will spit in Rollins’ face and then challenge him to a match at Wrestlemania this Monday on Raw.

4# Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler & Dean Ambrose bt. Luke Harper, Bad News Barrett & Stardust in a six man tag team match - ***
(Post-match, Michael Cole interviewed Bryan about the win before Ziggler reminded Bryan he is also in the match before Ambrose and Ziggler called Bryan a ‘turd’.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE SUPERSTARS
DATE - FRIDAY 13TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - MONDAY 9TH MARCH 2015
VENUE - CONSOL ENERGY CENTER: PITTSBURGH, PA
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON & RICH BRENNAN

1# The Lucha Dragons bt. The Ascension
2# Zack Ryder bt. Adam Rose

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW
DATE - MONDAY 16TH MARCH 2015
VENUE - WELLS FARGO ARENA: DES MOINES, IA
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & BOOKER T

Seth Rollins, Kane, Big Show and J&J Security open Raw by talking about Randy Orton's betrayal last week. Rollins then accepted Orton's challenge for Wrestlemania but only if the viper will face him tonight. Orton comes to the stage and accepts Rollins challenge for tonight and says he has enough venom for all the authority, Orton finished by telling Rollins that he will end the future of the WWE at Wrestlemania.

1# Nikki Bella bt. AJ Lee in a non title match - **
(Brie threw Paige in to the ring post which led to a right hand by Nikki followed with the 'Rack Attack' to get the 3.)

2# Ryback bt. The Miz - *1/4
(Post-match, Miz hit Mizdow with the Skull Crushing Finale.)

Michael Cole presents a contract signing between Rusev and John Cena for their WWE United States Championship match at Wrestlemania. Cena talked about the importance of the match as currently Rusev is the one who is representing the United States, Cena told Rusev that at Wrestlemania, he will see that the US will fight back and kick his ass. Rusev brought his attorney to the ring with him as Rusev refuses to sign the contact as it was not he who agreed to the match, however, if Cena allowed Rusev to read his prepared speech then he will agree to the match. With reluctance from the 15-time World Champion, Rusev continued to read his anti-American speech and as Cena did not interrupt, Rusev signed the contract for their match at Wrestlemania.

3# Cesaro & Tyson Kidd bt. Kofi Kingston & Big E in a non title match - *3/4
(Post-match, Los Matadores went after all 3 members of the New Day then tosses Xavier Woods in to the ring where he received a 'Neutralizer' by Cesaro. El Torito then got in the ring and 'Head Scissored' Cesaro out of it.)

BACKSTAGE – J&J Security parted ways with Rollins after an altercation with him, this came moments later from when Big Show & Kane refused to be in his corner tonight.

We hear comments from the WWE World Heavyweight Champion who talks how he was put on earth to kick ass and then began to talk about ending the undefeated streak at Wrestlemania last year. Lesnar said that he will be the WWE World Heavyweight Champion if he leaves the WWE or not, Lesnar said that he will kick Roman Reigns’ ass and f**k him up.

Big Show vs. Erick Rowan never started as Show assaulted Rowan before the match began and then followed by hitting Rowan with a KO punch followed with an ‘elbow drop’ from the second rope.

It was announced that the 2-time AWA Heavyweight Champion and WCW Nitro’s signature voice, the “Living Legend” Larry Zbyskzo will be the next man inducted in to the 2015 WWE Hall Of Fame.

Kane brought out the particpants for the Andre The Giant battle royal to give an example of what will happen, Mark Henry soon interrupted and announced that he will be in the Battle Royal at Wrestlemania. Both Henry and Kane then cleared the ring before they went at it, Curtis Axel tried to throw them over the top rope but it ended up being Mark Henry who was left standing.

This Thursday night on Smackdown – It will be a 1st ever 6-being Interspecies tag team match when Los Matadores & El Torito face the WWE Tag Team Champions – Cesaro, Tyson Kidd and Natalya.

Paul Heyman is in the ring and talks about his client coming to Wrestlemania to make war and brings up the situation of ‘what if Lesnar breaks the rules and parameters’ as we are going to be stuck with Lesnar being the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. After multiple times Heyman had his microphone cut off, he talked about how Lesnar will give Reigns a ‘prison beating’ as Reigns can’t beat Lesnar at Wrestlemania. Reigns made his way through the crowd and in to the ring, Reigns told Heyman that he is expecting a war and has plenty of people who will carry him out as WWE World Heavyweight Champion after he beats Lesnar’s ass at Wrestlemania. Moments later during a backstage interview, Heyman revealed that next week Lesnar and Reigns will go face-to-face in the ring.

4# Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler & Daniel Bryan bt. Bad News Barrett, Luke Harper & Stardust in a six man tag team match - ***1/4
(Featuring R-Truth on commentary for the match; Post-match, Stardust stole the title from R-Truth but he ran in to Ambrose and the title ended up landing in the path of Truth, however Truth ended up in the path of Luke Harper. Ambrose then took out Harper before Bryan & Ziggler fought it out for the title belt, it was Barrett who hit the ‘Bull Hammer’ to Bryan, Ambrose, Ziggler and R-Truth before claiming back his Intercontinental title.)

BACKSTAGE – Seth Rollins complains to the authority with the authority telling him to ‘man up’.

We see a video from Bray Wyatt who talks about his memories and remembering the first time he saw Abigail and what she told him. Wyatt said that last week, all the Undertaker did was turn his chair in to dust and at Wrestlemania, it will be Undertaker’s requiem and coronation. Wyatt said after Wrestlemania, no one is safe and behold the new face of fear.

NEXT WEEK – Snoop Dogg and Bill Simmons will be on the final Raw before Wrestlemania in Los Angeles.

Seth Rollins is in the ring with Orton and said it took 3 weeks for Orton to make the authority look like fools but says it has only taken him 3 hours to make a fool out of Orton. The authority came down and surrounded the ring as Orton grabbed a chair as an equalizer, before they could get in the ring, the lights went off and when they came on, “The Icon” Sting was stood side by side with the Viper. Together, both Orton & Sting took down the authority with Sting hitting Noble with the ‘Scorpion Death Drop’ and Orton hitting Mercury with the RKO as Orton & Sting stood tall looking on at the authority.

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MAIN EVENT - INTERNATIONAL
DATE - WEDNESDAY 18TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - TUESDAY 17TH MARCH 2015
VENUE - SPRINT CENTER: KANSAS CITY, MO
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD & TOM PHILLIPS

1# Curtis Axel bt. Jack Swagger - *3/4
2# Naomi bt. Alicia Fox - *3/4
3# Zack Ryder bt. Adam Rose - **1/4
4# Ryback bt. The Miz - *

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE NXT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 18TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - THURSDAY 5TH MARCH 2015
VENUE - LC PAVILION AT ARNOLD SPORTS FESTIVAL 2015: COLUMBUS, OH
ANNOUNCERS - JASON ALBERT, RICH BRENNAN & COREY GRAVES

1# Tyler Breeze bt. Kalisto - **1/2

We check out what has been going on at the Arnold Sports Festival 2015 and then see NXT stars visiting a local hospital.
We then see highlights of Arnold Schwarzenegger praising Triple H as he was inducted in to the International Sports Hall of Fame, finally we see Hulk Hogan and various other events from the festival.

2# Wesley Blake bt. Colin Cassady - **

We see NXT's newest talent - Dana Brooke, who was competing at the Sports festival and will be debuting soon.

3# Alexa Bliss bt. Sasha Banks Via count-out in a non title match - *1/2

BACKSTAGE - Alexa Bliss and Sasha Banks have a disagreement so NXT GM, William Regal, makes Sasha Banks vs. Alexa Bliss next week for the NXT Women's Championship.

4# Kevin Owens bt. Alex Riley in a non title match - **1/4
(Post-match, Owens was setting up for the powerbomb but Finn Balor made the save before both men exchanged blows.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE THURSDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN
DATE - THURSDAY 19TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - TUESDAY 17TH MARCH 2015
VENUE - SPRINT CENTER: KANSAS CITY, MO
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON, MICHAEL COLE & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

Roman Reigns opens Smackdown to question Brock Lesnar & Paul Heyman's attempt to intimidate him. Reigns was quickly interrupted by Mark Henry who told Reigns and the WWE Universe that he is putting all of his money on Reigns at Wrestlemania. Seth Rollins, alongside J&J Security and Kane came to the stage before Rollins told us all that Rollins will not be here tonight and J&J Security will make sure he is not getting in the building, Rollins says that he is saving humiliating Orton for Wrestlemania. Kane then made himself and Rollins to face Mark Henry and Roman Reigns tonight.

It was announced that former WWF Junior Heavyweight Champion, IWGP Heavyweight Champion, NWA Heavyweight Champion and the innovator of the dragon suplex - Tatsumi Fujinami will be the latest inductee in the 2015 WWE Hall Of Fame.

1# Paige bt. Brie Bella - *
(Featuring Nikki Bella & AJ Lee on Commentary

2# Dolph Ziggler won an Intercontinental title contenders “Gauntlet” match - ****

ORDER OF ELIMINATION:
1. Stardust by Dean Ambrose

Stardust assaulted Ambrose after the fall until R-Truth sent Stardust packing, it wasn’t long before Stardust distracted Truth which quickly led to the “Dirty Deeds” by Ambrose.

2. R-Truth by Dean Ambrose
3. Dean Ambrose by Luke Harper
4. Luke Harper by Daniel Bryan Via Submission
5. Daniel Bryan by Dolph Ziggler

(Post-match, Bad News Barrett cheap shots Ziggler and Bryan before hitting both men with the “Bull Hammer”.)

3# Natalya, Tyson Kidd & Cesaro bt. El Torito & Los Matadores in a 6-being Interspecies tag team match - **1/2

As we were awaiting Mark Henry to come to the ring, the camera went backstage and saw a fallen Mark Henry lay unconscious.

4# Roman Reigns bt. Kane & Seth Rollins in a 2 on 1 “Handicap” match - **
(Post-match, despite J&J Security’s attempts at securing the arena, Randy Orton attacked Seth Rollins and takes out the security that was placed at ringside. Both members of J&J Security then got an RKO as Rollins retreats.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE SUPERSTARS
DATE - FRIDAY 20TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - MONDAY 16TH MARCH 2015
VENUE - WELLS FARGO ARENA: DES MOINES, IA
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON & RICH BRENNAN

1# Jack Swagger bt. Adam Rose Via Submission - *1/2
2# Lucha Dragons bt. The Ascension - **1/4

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW
DATE - MONDAY 23RD MARCH 2015
VENUE - STAPLES CENTER: LOS ANGELES, CA
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & BOOKER T

Monday Night Raw opens with history being made as "The Icon" Sting opens the show, 6 days before Wrestlemania. Sting talks about Triple H's rise in the last 14 years before saying that he isn't here to fight for WCW, he is here to take Triple H down. Stephanie McMahon made her way to the ring and traded words with Sting by referring to how Sting has now made it to the "big time". Stephanie told Sting that this sunday, he will be pinned in the ring by her husband, she then attempted to slap Sting but he blocked it. This angered the C.O.O as he got in to the ring and was handed the sledgehammer by his wife but was countered as Sting pulled out his infamous black baseball bat, Sting fired the crowd wanting Triple H to get in the ring, instead he re-grouped and went back up the ramp.

1# R-Truth & Dean Ambrose bt. Stardust & Luke Harper - **3/4
(Featuring Bad News Barrett on commentary.)

Renee Young introduced Patrick McClenaham (President and CEO of the world games), the ambassadors and competitors for the 2015 Special Olympics this July in Los Angeles.

BACKSTAGE - The Miz & Damien Mizdow sat down with Kevin Hart & Will Ferrell to talk about the new movie 'Get Hard', Miz attempted to dig at Mizdow by mocking stunt doubles but Hart and Ferrell praised the "Hollywood" look of Mizdow.

2# Ryback, Zack Ryder, Erick Rowan & The Primetime Players bt. The Miz, Damien Mizdow, Adam Rose & The Ascension in a 10-man tag team match - **1/2
(Featuring Bill Simmons on commentary)

Booker T announces Seth Rollins and J&J Security will face Randy Orton tonight as voted on by the WWE APP out of Big Show, Kane or Seth Rollins and J&J Security.

3# Randy Orton bt. J&J Security and Seth Rollins in a 3 on 1 "Handicap" match - *3/4
4# Nikki Bella bt. Paige to retain the WWE Divas Championship - **1/4
(AJ Lee made sure that Brie wasn't involved before elbow dropping Paige by accident which led to a forearm then a 'Rack Attack' by Nikki to get the 3. Post-match, both AJ & Paige imploded.)

Another one of tonight's guest stars - Snoop Dogg came to the ring and hyped Wrestlemania this sunday but was soon interrupted by Curtis Axel. Snoop referred to Snoop mania, Axel mania, Wrestlemania but the most important mania is missing, Hulkamania, Hogan then makes his way to the ring. Hogan questions what Axel has been smoking but Axel attempted a cheap shot before a right hand by Hogan then he got sent flying out of the ring by Snoop. Both Snoop and Hogan did a pose after it.

5# El Torito & Los Matadores bt. Natalya, Tyson Kid & Cesaro in a 6-being Interspecies tag team match - **
(Ft. The Usos on commentary)

This Thursday night on Smackdown there will be an 8-man tag team main event with Roman Reigns, Mark Henry, John Cena & Daniel Bryan vs. Bray Wyatt, Seth Rollins, Kane & Big Show.

6# Rusev bt. Jack Swagger Via Submission in a non title match - **
(Post-match, Rusev refused to let go of the 'accolade' until Cena came down and unloaded on Rusev but it was the United States Champion who assaulted Cena around ringside and finished by applying the 'accolade' on to Cena on the announce table.)

Bray Wyatt talks about how his tongue is the source of truth and Undertaker is a liar like everyone else as he wants his soul to be set free. Wyatt says that the spirits now belong to him and at Wrestlemania he will take his rightful place as the new face of fear as the Undertaker can finally Rest in peace.

After another WWE App vote, Booker T announced that Dean Ambrose will be the guest referee for the upcoming match out of the other men who were contenders in this Sunday’s Intercontinental Championship ladder match.

7# Dolph Ziggler bt. Daniel Bryan - **1/2
(Post-match, Ambrose hit Ziggler with the ‘Dirty Deeds’ and then climbed the ladder before all 7 men who are in this Sunday’s Intercontinental Championship ladder match battled it out.)

Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar are in the ring with Paul Heyman hyping the Beast Incarnate ahead of this Sunday before explaining what Roman Reigns would need to do to beat him. Roman Reigns made his way down and confronts Lesnar before Reigns grabbing the WWE World Heavyweight Championship belt from Lesnar and raising it, both men then tussle over the title to end the show.

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MAIN EVENT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 25TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - MONDAY 23RD MARCH 2015
VENUE - STAPLES CENTER: LOS ANGELES, CA
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD & TOM PHILLIPS

1# Fandango bt. Heath Slater - **
2# Naomi bt. Alicia Fox - *1/4

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE NXT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 25TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - WEDNESDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2015
VENUE - FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY: ORLANDO, FL
ANNOUNCERS - RICH BRENNAN & COREY GRAVES

1# Sasha Banks bt. Alexa Bliss Via Submission to retain the NXT Women's Championship

BACKSTAGE - During an interview with Tyler Breeze, Hideo Itami challenges him to a 2 out of 3 falls match next week

BACKSTAGE - Blake and Murphy give Carmella some jewellery to the distain of Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady.

2# Kevin Owens bt. Finn Balor to retain the NXT Championship - ****

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE THURSDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN
DATE - THURSDAY 26TH MARCH 2015
SEGMENTS TAPED - MONDAY 23RD MARCH 2015
VENUE - STAPLES CENTER: LOS ANGELES, CA
ANNOUNCERS - MICHAEL COLE & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

1# Jimmy Uso bt. Cesaro, Fernando & Big E in a "Fatal-4-Way" - **1/2

We go to WWE Axxess live with Byron Saxton and Renee Young as they talk about this past Tuesday, we then see a video of what happened on ESPN as Brock Lesnar announced he has re-signed with the WWE, thus ending his career in MMA. We then see a preview of Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship this Sunday.

We have previews of other matches this sunday - The ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship, AJ Lee & Paige vs. The Bella Twins, Rusev vs. John Cena for the WWE United States Championship and Seth Rollins vs. Randy Orton. It was then announced that Aloe Blacc will sing 'America The Beautiful' this sunday.

We head back to the ring as AJ Lee talks about her and Paige's love for the Divas title which has caused a rift between them, AJ then called out Paige to see if she is going to be 'with her' this sunday. AJ & Paige were about to reconcile but was interrupted by The Bella Twins, all 4 divas traded insults before Nikki threatened to come to the ring before saying "See you bitches at Wrestlemania", as she left.

We are back at WWE Axxess to preview the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal which will not take place on the WWE Wrestlemania Kick-Off show. We then saw more preview of matches this sunday - Triple H vs. Sting and The Undertaker vs. Bray Wyatt.

2# Daniel Bryan, John Cena, Mark Henry & Roman Reigns bt. Big Show, Kane, Seth Rollins & Bray Wyatt in an 8-Man tag team match - **3/4

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE SUPERSTARS
DATE - FRIDAY 27TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - MONDAY 23RD MARCH 2015
VENUE - STAPLES CENTER: LOS ANGELES, CA
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON & RICH BRENNAN

1# Summer Rae bt. Emma - *
(Featuring distraction from Cameron.)

2# Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston bt. The Acension - **

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE WRESTLEMANIA
DATE - SUNDAY 29TH MARCH 2015
VENUE - LEVI'S STADIUM: SANTA CLARA, CA
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

WRESTLEMANIA KICK-OFF MATCH #1: Cesaro & Tyson Kidd bt. Kofi Kingston & Big E, The Usos & Los Matadores in a "Fatal-4-Way" to retain the WWE Tag Team Championship - ***

WRESTLEMANIA KICK-OFF MATCH #2: Big Show won the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal - ***
(Order of elimination - Curtis Axel, Adam Rose, Fandango, Alex Riley, Zack Ryder, Bo Dallas, Hideo Itami, Diego, Fernando, Sin Cara, Tyson Kidd, Mark Henry, Konnor, Viktor, Darren Young, Heath Slater, Titus O'Neil, Jack Swagger, Big E, Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston, Erick Rowan, Goldust, Kane, Jimmy Uso, Cesaro, Ryback, The Miz, Damien Mizdow)

Aloe Blacc opens Wrestlemania by singing 'America The Beautiful'.

1# Daniel Bryan bt. Dolph Ziggler, R-Truth, Stardust, Luke Harper, Dean Ambrose & Bad News Barrett in a 7-man “Ladder” match to become the NEW WWE Intercontinental Champion - ***1/4

2# Randy Orton bt. Seth Rollins - ***3/4
3# Triple H bt. Sting in a No Disqualification match - ***
(Featuring the return of the New Age Outlaws and X-Pac to reform D-Generation X, all 3 men attempted to interfere in the match but Sting took them out. Moments later, Triple H grabbed his sledgehammer before Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall returned, otherwise known as the nWo. The nWo took down DX but DX exacted revenge before Shawn Michaels hit Sting with the “Sweet Chin Music”, it wasn’t long before Triple H hit Sting with the sledgehammer and he got the 3.)

BACKSTAGE – Maria Menounos interviewed the new Intercontinental Champion - Daniel Bryan, he was soon congratulated by a number of former Intercontinental Champions – Pat Patterson, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, Ric Flair and Bret “Hitman” Hart. Moments later we saw a return of Ron Simmons who summed the situation up when questioned whether he has been an Intercontinental Champion with a “Damn!”.

Skylar Grey, Travis Barker and Kid Ink performed a medley of the two Wrestlemania 31 theme songs – “Rise” and “Money and the power”.

4# AJ Lee & Paige bt. The Bella Twins Via Submission - **

Howard Finkel presented the WWE Hall Of Fame Class of 2015 – Rikishi, Larry Zbyszko, Alundra Blayze, Steve Michalek (Father of Connor Michalek), The Bushwhackers, Tatsumi Fujinami, Lanny Pofo (Brother of “Macho Man” Randy Savage), Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kevin Nash.

5# John Cena bt. Rusev to become the NEW WWE United States Champion - ***

It was announced that WWE Wrestlemania 32 will eminate from the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas on Sunday 3rd April 2016. We then went to the WWE Wrestlemania Kick-off panel with Renee Young, Booker T, Corey Graves and Byron Saxton, they discussed Cena being the new United States Champion and talked about what went down on the WWE Wrestlemania Kick-off show earlier with Cesaro & Tyson Kidd retaining the WWE Tag Team Championship and Big Show winning the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

Triple H & Stephanie McMahon made their way to the ring and announced that Wrestlemania has set a new attendance record of 76,876. Both members of the authority talked about how the evolution of the WWE wouldn’t have been possible without them, Triple H then speaks about owning Sting, the superstars and the divas; Triple H even made a comment he owned the people. The Rock made a surprise return and went face-to-face with the C.O.O as he took exception with the comment that he owned the people, the people’s champion was ready to make a Wrestlemania moment right now. Stephanie had some words for the Rock before slapping him and telling him to get out of the ring, as Rock didn’t want to hit a woman, he got UFC fighter, Ronda Rousey to step in the ring. Stephanie told Ronda Rousey to get out of her ring before Ronda challenged her to make her get out. The Rock then unloaded on Triple H before Ronda hip-tossed Triple H before knocking Steph down too – if you smell what The Rock and Rhona is cookin’.

6# The Undertaker bt. Bray Wyatt - ***1/2

WWE Extreme Rules is coming in 4 weeks’ time from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, IL

7# Seth Rollins bt. Roman Reigns & Brock Lesnar in a “Triple Threat” match to become the NEW WWE World Heavyweight Champion - ****1/2
(Seth Rollins joined the match by cashing in his money in the bank briefcase so it became a triple threat.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW
DATE - MONDAY 30TH MARCH 2015
VENUE - SAP CENTER: SAN JOSE, CA
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & BOOKER T

Paul Heyman and the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Brock Lesnar make their way to the ring and Lesnar is ready to fight. Heyman talks about what happened last night and says that Lesnar wants to evoke his rematch right here tonight. Stephanie McMahon comes to the ring to tell everyone that Rollins is still in the air after an appearance on the Today Show in New York earlier today, but he will be up for the challenge. Heyman hypes up the match by saying that tonight for the first time in over a decade, Brock Lesnar will wrestle on Monday night Raw and will take down Seth Rollins to once again become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion.

1# Daniel Bryan bt. Dolph Ziggler to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship - ***3/4
(Post-match, the guest commentator for the match, Bad News Barrett attacked Daniel Bryan from behind but was saved by the returning Sheamus. Moments later, the celtic warrior hit the brogue kick on Daniel Bryan and then pummelled on Ziggler before hitting him with "White noise" and then the Brogue Kick. He then grabbed a microphone and announced that he is back.)

2# Lucha Dragons, Kofi Kingston & Big E bt. Tyson Kidd, Cesaro & The Ascension in an 8-Man Tag Team Match - ***1/4

We see a preview video for the debut of Neville.

It was set to be Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship but Rollins said the rematch won't be tonight, to the anger of Lesnar. In response to this, Lesnar chased off Rollins, threw J&J Security over the announce table before tipping the announce table on top of JBL and Booker T. Lesnar then grabbed Michael Cole before throwing him in the ring and hitting the F5 before doing the same on a cameraman. Stephanie McMahon tried to stop him but Lesnar's disobedience angered Steph in to suspending Lesnar indefinitely. During an interview backstage with Renee Young, Steph told her that she will fine Brock and as he has just signed a new contract with the WWE, she says that she now owns that son of a bitch. When we come back from commercial, we see the commentary team be stretchered away as Byron Saxton joins the commentary table.

3# Damien Mizdow bt. Stardust - *3/4
(Post-match, The miz assaulted Mizdow from behind before verbally berating him for last night and claiming he was nothing before he met Miz.)

4# Neville bt. Curtis Axel – SQUASH
5# John Cena bt. Dean Ambrose in an “Open Challenge” to retain the WWE United States Championship - ***1/4
(ft. Jerry “The King” Lawler joined Byron Saxton on commentary)

BACKSTAGE – Renee Young was interviewing Seth Rollins before Randy Orton interrupted and wanted the rematch for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship that he never got last year. Big Show and Kane then came along before Rollins told Orton he has until the end of the night to find 2 tag team partners for tonight’s main event.

6# Naomi, AJ Lee & Paige bt. The Bella Twins & Natalya in a 6-Diva tag team match - **1/2

This Thursday night on Smackdown – Dolph Ziggler & Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus & Bad News Barrett, also there will be appearances from Roman Reigns, John Cena and Randy Orton.

7# Rusev bt. Goldust Via Submission – 3/4*
8# Roman Reigns, Ryback & Randy Orton bt. Kane, Big Show & Seth Rollins in a Six man tag team match - **3/4

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MAIN EVENT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 1ST APRIL 2015
TAPED - TUESDAY 31ST MARCH 2015
VENUE - SAVE MART CENTER: FRESNO, CA
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON & TOM PHILLIPS

1# Stardust bt. Jack Swagger - **3/4
2# Paige & Emma bt. Cameron & Summer Rae Via Submission - *1/2
3# Lucha Dragons bt. The Ascension - **1/4
(Featuring Tyson Kidd & Cesaro on commentary)