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[granger]

FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN // ROLLINS IS KING
APRIL 19TH, 2013


"Showtime" Matt Cross vs Seth Rollins (For The WWE Television Title) : Seth Rollins strikes Matt Cross. Spinning back kick from Seth Rollins. Kick from Seth Rollins to the leg. Cover for a two count. Seth Rollins hits a rolling kick on Matt Cross. Cover for a two count. Matt Cross reverses a Seth Rollins hammerlock. Spinning back kick from "Showtime" Matt Cross. There's a two count on the pin. Matt Cross crushes Rollins with a sweet running senton. Matt Cross walks into a trip. Tiger suplex on Matt Cross, right from out of the Misawa playbook. "Showtime" Matt Cross slugs Seth Rollins, sending him down into the corner. While Matt Cross fires up the crowd, Rollins is removing the turnbuckle pad! "Showtime" Matt Cross comes over...but Rollins grabs him by the tights and uses the leverage to slingshot "Showtime" Matt Cross face first into the exposed steel turnbuckle! Seth Rollins rolls up the stunned "Showtime" Matt Cross: 1....2...3! How did the referee not see that? Seth Rollins remains in the ring, celebrating the victory. This one gets a ***1\4 rating, it was a good bout.

OR: 74%
CR: 60%
MQ: 89%

We see The Miz arriving backstage.

OR: 84%

Alberto Del Rio vs John Cena : Chanelling the spirit of Misawa, John Cena uses a forearm to the face. Cena hits a right hand. Flying shoulder tackle by Cena sends Del Rio to the mat. Flying shoulder tackle by Cena sends Del Rio to the mat. Del Rio pushes out of a John Cena hold. Alberto Del Rio snap suplexes Cena...with authority! ('With authority', trademark G.Monsoon 1986.) Del Rio hits a stump piledriver on John Cena. Hooks the leg for a two count. John Cena powers out of a Alberto Del Rio headlock. Spear by John Cena. Cover for a two count. Death valley driver by John Cena, Alberto Del Rio got planted. Pin : 1 - 2 - 2.9999999. Alberto Del Rio avoids a John Cena avalanche. Belly to belly suplex by Del Rio. Cena counters an avalanche with a raised foot to the face. Back elbow connects, Del Rio staggers backward. Alberto Del Rio is in trouble. Attitude Adjustment! 1....2....3. John Cena climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory Worth a ** rating, but no more than that.

OR: 77%
CR: 85%
MQ: 61%

American Wolves are in the ring. Out from the back come Young Bucks, and the two teams end up in the ring arguing. A hoarde of referees and officials hit the ring and intervene, keeping the two teams apart before they can wind up brawling.

OR: 64%

Colt Cabana vs Daniel Bryan : Stun Gun from Daniel Bryan! There used to be this blonde guy in WCW in the early 90's who used that...i wonder what happened to him? Cabana gets rocked with a brutal elbow to the jaw by Bryan. Cover for a two count. Colt Cabana fights out of a grapple. Back suplex on Bryan, which is a backdrop to you NOAH fans. Gut buster, Bryan hits hard. There's a two count on the pin. Colt Cabana plants Bryan with an exploder suplex. Cover, but there's a last second kick-out. Hard impact russian legsweep by Cabana. If you're going to get impact, 'hard' is probably a good way to go. Bryan kicks Colt Cabana in the gut to reverse the momentum. Brutal T-Bone suplex by Bryan, Cabana got folded in half. Cover for a two count. Belly to back suicideplex, Cabana got folded up big time. Hooks the leg for a close fall. Cabana gets caught with a short powerbomb from Bryan. Double arm suplex by Daniel Bryan, Cabana hits hard. Colt Cabana reverses a hip toss. Bryan gets caught with a short powerbomb from Cabana. Delayed brainbuster suplex, Cabana held that one for ages. Daniel Bryan can barely stand. Here it comes - Colt .45. 1....2...3, it's finished. Colt Cabana is still in the ring celebrating. Daniel Bryan pushes the referee away. Daniel Bryan drops Cabana to the canvas. Daniel Bryan quickly locks on the LeBell Lock! Almost a ***** match...but it was missing something, so it only gets a ****1\2.

OR: 95%
CR: 94%
MQ: 96%

Chris Jericho is backstage. He always delivers the goods interview-wise. He continued the feud by ripping into The Miz. Good to see they're giving the feud some proper air-time.

OR: 93%

The Miz vs Chris Jericho : Stiff chop lights up Jericho. Jericho takes a headbutt from The Miz. The Miz with a spinning neckbreaker on Jericho. The Miz slams Chris Jericho down. Jericho reverses a waistlock. Big dropkick by Chris Jericho, who got good elevation. The Miz takes a quick lariat. Hooks the leg for a two count. The Miz avoids a Chris Jericho avalanche. Spear by The Miz. Cover for a two count. The Miz scores with a big spinebuster. Pin : 1 - 2 - 2.9999999. Chris Jericho fights out of a grapple. Double arm suplex by Chris Jericho, The Miz hits hard. The Miz fights out of a grapple. Running knee lift from The Miz. Alex Riley comes running down the aisle and onto the apron! Jericho turns...and is dropped throat-first onto the top rope by A-Ry! Alex Riley has left Jericho in big trouble. The Miz moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Reality Check. 1....2...3, it's finished. The fight has started up again! The Miz attacks Jericho, and they brawl all around ringside, then into the crowd! They eventually disappear backstage, still fighting. *** rating for a good bout.

OR: 83%
CR: 87%
MQ: 75%

Delirious is backstage. He was building up the feud with Christian. Good plan.

OR: 90%

Christian vs Delirious : Double arm suplex by Delirious, Christian hits hard. Spinning back kick from Delirious. Delirious hits a rolling kick on Christian. Vertical suplex by Delirious. Christian counters a sleeper hold by turning it into a jaw breaker. Big clothesline on Delirious. Christian hits a stump piledriver on Delirious. Hooks the leg for a two count. Christian walks into a trip. Delirious crushes Christian with a running senton. There's a two count on the pin. Christian gets hit with a Black Tiger-esque splash mountain out of the corner. Pin, but Christian is out just before the three count. Christian pushes out of a Delirious hold. Delirious gets slammed. Delirious backdrops Christian out of a piledriver attempt. Back elbow connects, Christian staggers backward. Delirious has Christian down on the canvas. Cobra Stretch!!! Christian taps out! Christian gives a murderous look toward Delirious...and attacks! Delirious gets dropped to the canvas, then battered with a barrage of rights and lefts. Christian picks him up...and launches him over the top rope to the outside. A small measure of revenge has been taken. I can't decide whether it's a *** or a ***1\2 match...let's go for a ***1\4 rating to make it fair.

OR: 87%
CR: 90%
MQ: 81%

CM Punk is backstage. I'm actually looking forward to this. He was building up the feud with Antonio Cesaro. Good plan.

OR: 96%

CM Punk is in the ring, when Antonio Cesaro walks out onto the stage. They argue, and the distraction Cesaro causes proves to be enough, as CM Punk doesn't notice Rollins \ Kassius Oh coming out of the crowd until they are already within striking distance. He gets beaten down as Antonio Cesaro looks on from the stage clapping and welcoming Seth Rollins to the Kings Of Wrestling.

OR: 92%

SHOW OVERALL RATING: 83%

[Joey]

Matt Cross is fucking epic.

[granger]

WWE EXTREME RULES // BEST IN THE WORLD
APRIL 21ST, 2013


Christian vs Delirious (For The WWE Showtime World Title) : Hip toss onto a chair by Delirious. Nice piledriver on Christian. Hooks the leg for a two count. Christian blocks the suplex attempt. Stiff chop lights up Delirious. Christian drives a thrust kick into the chest of Delirious. Cover for a two count. Singapore cane shot by Christian. Pin : 1 - 2 - 2.9999999. Vertical suplex by Christian. They brawl to the outside and into the crowd. Christian punches Delirious on the outside. Cover for a two count. Delirious takes a back suplex on the outside. They wind up back in the squared circle. Delirious counters a sleeper hold by turning it into a jaw breaker. Spear by Delirious. Hooks the leg for a two count. Delirious plants Christian with an exploder suplex. Hooks the leg for a close fall. Flying elbow from Delirious. Delirious uses the table as a battering ram. Delirious gets taken down out of nowhere. Christian slams Delirious down. Powerbomb on Delirious. Tomko is at ringside! Delirious wastes valuable time by yelling at Tomko! Christian takes advantage of the distraction and nails Delirious from behind! Delirious is in trouble. Here it comes - Killswitch. 1....2...3, it's finished. Christian and Tomko tie Delirious up in the ropes, then start punching away at him until referees run down and break it up. I'll give this a ***1\4 rating.

OR: 86%
CR: 88%
MQ: 82%

Cody Rhodes is backstage. He talked trash about Randy Orton, continuing their feud.

OR: 77%

Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton (For The WWE Intercontinental Title) : Randy Orton launches Rhodes into the cage wall. Spear by Randy Orton. Cody Rhodes comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Orton gets slammed. Back elbow connects, Orton staggers backward. Cody Rhodes launches Orton into the cage wall. Rude Awakening on Randy Orton by Rhodes. Cody Rhodes climbs the cage, but gets pulled down by Orton! Orton reverses a waistlock. Massive backbreaker, Rhodes got planted. Early reports indicate that the back was *not* actually broken, so the move's name should actually be backhurter. Death valley driver by Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes got planted. Flying shoulder tackle by Orton sends Rhodes to the mat. Randy Orton drives Rhodes into the cage side. Orton walks into a trip. Rhodes slams Randy Orton down. Massive lariat, apparently Rhodes has been watching The Best Of Stan Hansen again. Randy Orton is in trouble. Here it comes - Cross Rhodes. Orton climbs the cage...but gets pulled off by Cody Rhodes, who then climbs up and over! We have a winner! Cody Rhodes climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory This gets a **3\4 rating. Perfectly Acceptable Wrestling.

OR: 83%
CR: 89%
MQ: 70%

Abyss is walking backstage when he is spotted by Dolph Ziggler, who attacks. They brawl around the arena for a while, until Dolph Ziggler gets a clear upper hand and sends Abyss into retreat.

OR: 83%

Colt Cabana vs Daniel Bryan : Belly to belly suplex by Bryan. Flying elbow from Daniel Bryan. Gut buster, Cabana hits hard. Cabana powers out of a headlock. Reverse DDT on Bryan. Cabana walks into a trip. Gutwrench into a stomach breaker, Cabana may be winded. Corkscrew brainbuster suplex, Bryan hit it well. Colt Cabana powers out of a Daniel Bryan headlock. Colt Cabana uses move #193 (arm-BAR). Daniel Bryan comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Big dropkick by Daniel Bryan, who got good elevation. Daniel Bryan has Colt Cabana down...and locks in the LeBell Lock for the submission victory! Colt Cabana extends his hand to Bryan...and it is accepted! They shake! This was missing something, so it only gets a ****1\2 rating.

OR: 96%
CR: 95%
MQ: 97%

Chris Jericho is backstage. He always delivers the goods interview-wise. He was building up the feud with The Miz. Good plan.

OR: 85%

The Miz vs Chris Jericho (For The World Heavyweight Title) : Ladder shot by Jericho. Reverse DDT on The Miz. The Miz pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. The Miz slams Chris Jericho. Big clothesline on Jericho. The Miz slams Chris Jericho onto the ladder. Running knee lift from The Miz. Chris Jericho reverses a hip toss. Brainbuster suplex by Chris Jericho, who apparently is in the mood to bust some brains. Death valley driver by Chris Jericho, The Miz got planted. Gut buster, The Miz hits hard. The Miz gets thrown hard into the ladder. The Miz comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Fallaway slam by The Miz. The Miz scores with a standing spinebuster. The Miz moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Skull-Crushing Finale. The Miz goes up ladder and grabs the prize for the win. Chris Jericho offers a handshake to The Miz...and he accepts it! No! The Miz levels Jericho with a cheap shot right hand! The Miz spins Jericho around. The Miz hits the Skull-Crushing Finale! Chris Jericho has been floored after the match. This gets a **3\4 rating. Perfectly Acceptable Wrestling.

OR: 81%
CR: 87%
MQ: 70%

CM Punk is walking backstage.

OR: 90%

Antonio Cesaro vs CM Punk (For The WWE World Title) : CM Punk takes a flying neckbreaker from Antonio Cesaro. Flying reverse elbow by Antonio Cesaro. Cover for a two count. Antonio Cesaro misses a clothesline. Cesaro gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from CM Punk. Antonio Cesaro takes a butterfly suplex from CM Punk. Hooks the leg for a two count. Wicked suplex out of the corner from CM Punk, executed well. Pin, but Cesaro is out just before the three count. CM Punk snap suplexes Cesaro...with authority! ('With authority', trademark G.Monsoon 1986.) Antonio Cesaro powers out of a CM Punk headlock. Cesaro crushes CM Punk with a running senton. Cover for a two count. CM Punk walks into a face crusher variation. Pin : 1 - 2 - 2.9999999. Cesaro uses a basement dropkick to the knee. Antonio Cesaro strikes CM Punk. Antonio Cesaro misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Big dropkick by CM Punk, who got good elevation. Northern Lights Bomb very nearly crushes the spine of Cesaro. Seth Rollins comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Clothesline...but CM Punk ducks! Antonio Cesaro gets hit! CM Punk knocks Rollins out of the ring. Antonio Cesaro can barely stand. Go To Sleep!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! CM Punk remains in the ring, celebrating the victory. A ****1\2 rating for a great match.

OR: 94%
CR: 94%
MQ: 95%

SHOW OVERALL RATING: 89%

[SP]

CM Punk is the Champion!

[granger]

MONDAY NIGHT RAW SUPERSHOW // STILL AWESOME
APRIL 22ND, 2013


Carlito vs Primo : Carlito uses move #193 (arm-BAR). Primo gets caught with a short powerbomb from Carlito. Hooks the leg for a two count. Primo powers out of a Carlito headlock. Spin kick by Primo to the face. Primo hits a massive spinning kick to the jaw. Hard back suplex on Carlito. Anyone remember when that was Shawn Michaels's finisher? Carlito fights out of a grapple. Carlito hits a stump piledriver on Primo. Carlito moves in for the kill. Backstabber!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Carlito offers a handshake to Primo...and he accepts it! Almost a *** rating, but there were some bits that dragged, so **3\4 instead.

OR: 65%
CR: 50%
MQ: 80%

We see CM Punk arriving backstage.

OR: 95%

American Wolves vs Young Bucks : Jeremy Buc hits a massive spinning kick to the jaw. Second rope flying axe handle, Richards goes down. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag between Jeremy Buck and Max Buck. Jeremy Buck scoops up Richards. Max Buck bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. Cover for a two count. Hard back suplex on Richards. Anyone remember when that was Shawn Michaels's finisher? Davey Richards takes the advantage after a i-block-your-punch-you-don't-block-mine routine. Vicious back suplex! Max Buck got nailed. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag between Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards. Spear by Eddie Edwards. Hooks the leg for a close fall. Eddie Edwards with a spinning neckbreaker on Max Buck. Max Buck pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Max Buck hits a rolling kick on Die Hard. Max Buck tags out to Jeremy Buck. Standing leg lariat by Jeremy Buck on Die Hard. Tag between Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards. Second rope flying axe handle, Richards goes down. Davey Richards grabs Jeremy Buck from behind and shoves him into the ropes, then scores with a roll-up...but Jeremy Buc rolls through with the move! He used a pull of the tights to get Richards over! 1....2...3! The referee was out of position and didn't see it! American Wolves are making their way back down the aisle...but get jumped by Sydal \ Matt Cross! Eddie Edwards gets dropped throat-first onto the guard rail, and then Richards is double suplexed on the entrance ramp! Sydal \ Matt Cross storm the ring...and attack Young Bucks as well! Jeremy Buc gets wiped out with the Double DDT! Max Buck doesn't fair any better, and gets beaten to the floor with punches and kicks. Sydal \ Matt Cross have destroyed both teams! Excellent match, a ***** rating!

OR: 95%
CR: 90%
MQ: 100%

Dolph Ziggler is backstage. He was out there to hype a match against Abyss. Glad to see they're putting effort into getting the fans interested in a fight between the two.

OR: 81%

Abyss vs Dolph Ziggler : Flying shoulder tackle by Abyss sends Ziggler to the mat. Full nelson slam on Ziggler. There's a two count on the pin. Ziggler ducks a wild right hand. Ziggler bodyslams Abyss. Abyss gets caught with a short powerbomb from Ziggler. Hooks the leg for a two count. Wicked suplex out of the corner from Dolph Ziggler, executed well. Pin : 1 - 2 - 2.9999999. Vertical suplex by Dolph Ziggler. Abyss blocks the suplex attempt. Big piledriver on Ziggler. There's a two count on the pin. Powerbomb on Ziggler. Hooks the leg for a close fall. Abyss with a spinning neckbreaker on Ziggler. Ziggler takes a headbutt from Abyss. Ziggler reverses a Abyss hammerlock. Gut buster, Abyss hits hard. Belly to belly off the top rope, Abyss got folded up big time. Dolph Ziggler moves in for the kill. Zig Zag! 1....2....3. Dolph Ziggler goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory This gets a **3\4 rating. Perfectly Acceptable Wrestling.

OR: 77%
CR: 80%
MQ: 71%

Abyss is in the ring, when he gets attacked by Dolph Ziggler. A beating follows, until Carlito runs out from the back and makes the save by driving off Ziggler, signifying his face turn.

OR: 81%

Randy Orton vs Seth Rollins (For The WWE Pride Title) : Orton slams Seth Rollins down. Spinebuster by Randy Orton. Cover for a two count. Rollins blocks the suplex attempt. Dropkick connects, Orton goes down. Second rope flying axe handle, Orton goes down. There's a two count on the pin. Back heel kick off the second rope, Orton goes down. Hooks the leg for a close fall. Second rope flying axe handle, Orton goes down. Orton blocks a punch. Spear by Randy Orton. Cover for a two count. Spear! Rollins is down and hurt. Pin, but Rollins is out just before the three count. Randy Orton with a spinning neckbreaker on Rollins. Rollins receives some punishment. Rollins blocks a kick from Randy Orton. Rollins hits a dropkick on Randy Orton. Back heel kick off the second rope, Orton goes down. Seth Rollins grapples with Randy Orton, and positions himself so that the referee can't see...and hits a low blow! He rolls up the stunned Randy Orton: 1....2....3!! What a cheap shot! Seth Rollins slides out of the ring to the floor, then turns and leaves through the crowd. He's happy to have the win, and evidently isn't going to hang around for Orton to get some payback. *** rating, as it was good, but nothing too special.

OR: 78%
CR: 78%
MQ: 79%

Antonio Cesaro is backstage. He talked trash about CM Punk, continuing their feud.

OR: 90%

Antonio Cesaro vs CM Punk (For The WWE World Title) : FIRST FALL: Legsweep out of Nowhere. Where is Nowhere, and why do moves keep coming out of there? Does it have a factory? Cesaro crushes CM Punk with a big legdrop. There's a two count on the pin. Cesaro drops an elbow...but misses. Fate can be so cruel. Cesaro gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from CM Punk. Big dropkick by CM Punk, who got good elevation. Cover for a two count. Delayed brainbuster suplex, CM Punk held that one for ages. Pin, but Cesaro is out just before the three count. CM Punk snap suplexes Cesaro...with authority! ('With authority', trademark G.Monsoon 1986.) Cesaro drops out the back of a CM Punk bodyslam attempt. Cesaro crushes CM Punk with a running senton. Hooks the leg for a two count. CM Punk walks into a face crusher variation. Hooks the leg for a close fall. Flying elbow from Antonio Cesaro. CM Punk walks into a high dropkick from Antonio Cesaro. CM Punk counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Cesaro tastes a high angle back suplex. It probably tasted like chicken. CM Punk hits a great swinging DDT on Antonio Cesaro. Pin : 1 - 2- 3. CM Punk defeats Cesaro. SECOND FALL: CM Punk snap suplexes Cesaro. Belly to belly suplex by CM Punk. Spin kick by CM Punk to the face. Gut buster, Cesaro hits hard. Cesaro blocks the suplex attempt. Spin kick by Antonio Cesaro to the face. CM Punk takes a hurrancarana from Antonio Cesaro. Hooks the leg for a two count. CM Punk powers out of a headlock. Reverse DDT on Cesaro. Cover for a two count. Wicked suplex out of the corner from CM Punk, executed well. Pin, but Cesaro is out just before the three count. Antonio Cesaro pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Spinning bulldog in the corner, CM Punk is down. Pin : 1 - 2- 3. Cesaro defeats CM Punk. THIRD FALL: CM Punk drives a forearm into the chest of Cesaro. Cesaro blocks the suplex attempt. Cesaro hits a massive spinning kick to the jaw. Cesaro whips CM Punk into the turnbuckles...and predictably, the referee gets sandwiched. Tornado DDT from Antonio Cesaro, CM Punk got planted. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out. CM Punk pushes out of a Antonio Cesaro hold. CM Punk drives a thrust kick into the chest of Cesaro. Massive back suplex! Antonio Cesaro got snapped in half. Hooks the leg for a two count. CM Punk brings out a jumping powerbomb to nearly kill Cesaro. Pin : 1 - 2 - 2.9999999. Cesaro blocks a punch. Lightning kick by Cesaro on CM Punk. Pin : 1 - 2 - 2.9999999. CM Punk fights out of a grapple. Antonio Cesaro is in trouble. Go To Sleep!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! END OF BOUT. Kassius Ohno comes running down the aisle with a chair and into the ring! CM Punk turns...and is dropped by a vicious chair shot! Kassius Ohno has left CM Punk down and bloodied. Almost a ***** match...but it was missing something, so it only gets a ****1\2.

OR: 95%
CR: 96%
MQ: 94%

The Miz is walking backstage.

OR: 92%

Colt Cabana vs The Miz (For The World Heavyweight Title) : Cabana drives a thrust kick into the chest of The Miz. Massive back suplex! The Miz got snapped in half. Cover for a two count. The Miz drops out the back of a Colt Cabana bodyslam attempt. Chanelling the spirit of Misawa, The Miz uses a forearm to the face. Big backdrop on Cabana, executed well. Cover for a two count. Powerbomb on Cabana. Pinfall attempt gets a 2.9999. Fallaway slam by The Miz. Cabana blocks the suplex attempt. Massive back suplex! The Miz got snapped in half. Cover for a two count. Belly to belly off the top rope, The Miz got folded up big time. Hooks the leg for a close fall. Vertical suplex by Colt Cabana. The Miz gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Cabana. Colt Cabana gets taken down out of nowhere. Big backdrop on Cabana, executed well. Death valley driver by The Miz, Colt Cabana got planted. Alex Riley comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Colt Cabana turns around. Alex Riley spins Cabana around. Alex Riley hits the A-Bomb! A-Ry leaves the ring, the damage done! Pin : 1 - 2- 3. The Miz defeats Cabana. The Miz and A-Ry tie Colt Cabana up in the ropes, then start punching away at him until referees run down and break it up. I'm knocking off half a star for some blown spots, so that's a ***1\2 rating.

OR: 89%
CR: 93%
MQ: 83%

OVERALL SHOW RATING: 85%