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Posted by Brett Clendaniel on May 20, 2013 at 11:28 pm
After Monday’s episode of Raw went off the air, trainers continued to check up on Triple H. Triple H was asked if he remembered anything from the match, and he said his entrance. The trainers asked him if he knew what day it was, and he didn’t reply. They then proceeded to pick Triple H up and escort him to the backstage area.
Paul Heyman and Curtis Axel left the ring once trainers started checking on HHH.
Once they left the ring, John Cena and Alberto del Rio defeated Jack Swagger and Ryback in a quick tag match.
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Posted by Brett Clendaniel on May 20, 2013 at 11:10 pm
Tonight’s WWE RAW opens up with an ambulance arriving backstage as Michael Cole welcomes us to RAW. The ambulance drives out into the arena and parks beside the stage. Ryback comes out of the back of the ambulance and makes his way out as we see stills from his Extreme Rules match against John Cena.
Ryback speaks from the top of the ambulance and says the record books say there was no real winner last night. Ryback says Cena didn’t walk away, he was carried away. We see footage from the Extreme Rules post-show where Cena refused an ambulance ride to the hospital. Ryback guarantees the next time they meet, Cena won’t refuse to be put in the ambulance. Ryback calls the fans stupid. Ryback challenges Cena to an Ambulance Match at WWE Payback. Ryback guarantees he will win. Ryback starts ripping the fans some more. Ryback says Ryback Rules and Cole says the match is official.
- Still to come, Paul Heyman will reveal his new client. Chris Jericho and The Miz vs. Wade Barrett and Fandango is next. Back to commercial.
Fandango and Wade Barrett vs. The Miz and Chris Jericho
Back from the break and out comes Fandango with Summer Rae. Out next comes WWE Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett with a new theme song. Out next comes The Miz followed by his partner Chris Jericho to a big pop.
Fandango and Barrett argue about who’s going to start. Barrett starts things off with Jericho. They lock up and Barrett applies a headlock and drops him with a shoulder. Jericho comes back with chops and forearms. Barrett with an elbow to the face and a tag to Fandango. Fandango comes in and unloads on Jericho. Fandango beats Jericho down in the corner but Jericho comes back. Fandango drops him with a big boot and tags Barrett back in. They argue some more. Jericho goes to the floor as we go to commercial.
Back from the break and Barrett is in control of The Miz. Fandango is out on the floor with Summer. Miz makes a comeback on Barrett and works him over. Miz goes for the Figure Four but Fandango cuts him off on the microphone. Fandango says his name, his music hits and he dances with Summer at ringside, right in the middle of the match. Barrett gets upset and yells at Fandango from the ring. Barrett turns around to shoulders from Jericho. Jericho nails a double ax handle shot from the top. Jericho with a running bulldog and a Lionsault. Jericho nails a Codebreaker and tags Miz back in. Miz applies the Figure Four for the win.
Winners: The Miz and Chris Jericho
- After the bell, Fandango continues dancing with Summer at ringside. Jericho and Miz go to the floor and surround Fandango. He retreats through the crowd and leaves Summer there. Jericho stares Summer down and extends his hand. She takes it and they dance a little. They lock eyes again and Jericho disses her. Jericho walks off laughing as his music hits and Summer throws a fit.
- Still to come, a look back at Lesnar vs. Triple H from Extreme Rules. Also, Paul Heyman will reveal his newest client. Back to commercial.
- Vickie Guerrero comes out and announces that Jack Swagger will compete later tonight. Fans on the WWE App can vote on his opponent – The Great Khali, R-Truth or Randy Orton.
- Kane and Daniel Bryan are backstage talking about losing the WWE Tag Team Titles. Bryan isn’t in the mood for jokes. Kane says he is confident and Bryan should be too. Kane says they get a rematch but Bryan can’t be weak because The Shield preys on weakness. Bryan argues about he’s not the weak link of the team. Kofi Kingston appears and calms them down. Bryan says he will see them in the ring and walks off.
Sheamus vs. Titus O’Neil
We go to the ring and out comes Sheamus. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and we see footage of Mark Henry on the Extreme Rules post-show where he said he was going home. Out comes Titus O’Neil with Darren Young.
They lock up and tangle into the corner before breaking. Sheamus with a headlock now. Titus turns it around and drops Sheamus with a shoulder. Sheamus tosses Titus out to the floor and meets him on the apron. Sheamus with several forearm shots to the chest while on the apron now. Sheamus kicks Titus to the floor and follows. Sheamus grabs Young and tosses him into the barrier. Sheamus turns around to a big clothesline from Titus. Titus brings it back in the ring and hits an overhead slam. Titus with a pin attempt and more offense. Titus keeps control and gets another 2 count before going to a submission.
Titus with more big power moves and pin attempts on Sheamus. Titus goes back to working on the arm. Sheamus fights back with headbutts. Sheamus warns Young and nails two big shots. Sheamus with a shoulder thrust and a high knee. Titus blocks White Noise but Sheamus drops his neck over the top rope. Young gets in a cheap shot on Sheamus, allowing Titus to hit a big clothesline for 2. Sheamus counters in the corner and Titus goes down. Sheamus hits White Noise and a Brogue Kick for the win.
Winner: Sheamus
- Up next after commercial, Paul Heyman will reveal his new client.
- Back from the break and here comes Paul Heyman. He tells the fans to go ahead and boo him. Heyman says nothing will change the fact that Brock Lesnar beat Triple H last night. Heyman calls Triple H a loser. He says Lesnar is enjoying life while Triple H had to tuck his sledgehammer between his legs and go home to mommy. Heyman says Lesnar has fulfilled his obligations to WWE. Heyman says it’s time for something new, something different. Heyman says we will replay this moment here in 10 years. Heyman introduces his new client and out comes Michael McGillicutty.
Heyman puts over McGillicutty and mentions him having a legacy. Heyman wonders why he isn’t a main event star already. Heyman says a legacy gets you nowhere in WWE. Heyman announces McGillicutty’s new ring name is Curtis Axel, which pays homage to Larry “The Ax” Hennig and Curt Hennig. Heyman goes on and Triple H’s music hits. Out comes The Game to the ring.
Triple H addresses Heyman but Axel goes to interrupt. Triple H tells him to hush because adults are speaking. Triple H says he isn’t embarrassed about anything at Extreme Rules because he went to war with Brock Lesnar. Triple H threatens Heyman. McGillicutty gets in Triple H’s face. Axel says the game around here has changed. If Triple H wants to talk to Heyman, he’s got to talk to Axel first. Triple H smacks him to the mat. Heyman looks shocked. Triple H says first, he’s going to wrestle Axel tonight. When he gets done, he’s going to kick Heyman’s ass. Triple H drops the mic as Heyman yells at Axel to get up to his feet. Triple H storms out of the ring as Heyman and Axel look on from the ring.
- Still to come, Big E Langston vs. Alberto Del Rio. Back to commercial.
Alberto Del Rio vs. Big E Langston
Back from the break and out comes Ricardo Rodriguez to begin the introduction for new #1 contender Alberto Del Rio. Out next comes Big E Langston with AJ Lee leading the way.
Big E goes right to work but misses a shoulder thrust in the corner. Del Rio applies the cross armbreaker early on but Big E powers up and out, turning it into a powerbomb. Del Rio keeps the hold locked until Big E makes it to the ropes. Del Rio keeps Big E in the hold but Big E rolls out of the ring and powerbombs Del Rio on the floor. Big E works Del Rio over on the floor before bringing it back in. He covers for a 2 count. Big E with more offense including a backbreaker. Big E bends Del Rio over his knee. Big E runs into a pair of boots and Del Rio nails a tornado DDT from the top. Del Rio takes Big E down with clotheslines. Del Rio with a Backstabber and a superkick to the head for another 2 count. Del Rio goes for the cross armbreaker but Big E shoves him out of the ring. Del Rio finally comes back in and nails a big enziguri kick. AJ distracts the referee and Langston pokes Del Rio in the eyes. Langston hits the Big Ending for the win.
Winner: Big E Langston
- Still to come, The Shield vs. Team Hell No and Kofi Kingston. Also, Triple H vs. Curtis Axel. Back to commercial.
AJ Lee vs. Layla
Back from the break and Layla is in the ring with #1 contender AJ Lee. We see footage from Extreme Rules where AJ and Kaitlyn brawled backstage. AJ strikes first and takes Layla down. AJ with two neckbreakers and a 2 count.
Layla makes a comeback with kicks and takes AJ down. Layla mocks AJ and skips around the ring. Layla with another kick and a dropkick. Layla keeps up the attack in the corner. AJ counters a sideslam and locks in her Black Widow submission for the win.
Winner: AJ Lee
- After the match, AJ straddles Layla and blows her a kiss before pushing her head back to the mat.
- Still to come, fans on the WWE App will pick Jack Swagger’s opponent. Also, Triple H vs. Curtis Axel, the former Michael McGillicutty. We go to commercial.
Cody Rhodes vs. Zack Ryder
Back from the break and Ryder is already going at it with Rhodes. Ryder comes off the second rope but Cody ducks. Ryder with a dropkick and some more offense. Cody turns it around and stomps Ryder down in the corner. Cody with a slam and a 2 count. Cody works on the arm now. Ryder comes back and hits his usual moves. Ryder nails the big right hand in the corner and then the Broski Boot. Ryder covers for a 2 count. More back and forth. Cody hits a Disaster Kick for the win.
Winner: Cody Rhodes
- After the bell, Ryback’s music hits and out he comes as Cody leaves the ring. Ryback nails Ryder with a Meathook clothesline when he gets up. Ryback nails a big powerbomb and then Shellshocked on Ryder. Ryback tosses Ryder out of the ring and takes him to the ambulance that is still parked beside the stage. Ryback throws Ryder in the back of the ambulance. The ambulance starts up with its sirens on and leaves the arena with Ryder in the back.
- Still to come, Kofi Kingston and Team Hell No will face The Shield. Back to commercial.
The Shield vs. Team Hell No and Kofi Kingston
Back from the break and out comes WWE United States Champion Dean Ambrose with WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns through the crowd. They cut a promo before the match. Ambrose says The Shield brought power back to the titles. Ambrose talks about how they broke The Rock down and cost him the WWE Title. Ambrose says we will never see Undertaker because of them. Ambrose goes on talking about how they beat up Ryback and John Cena. Ambrose says they were non-believers, the fans heroes. Ambrose says one by one, they all go down. Rollins speaks next and says they are the future. Rollins says this is just the beginning. Reigns says the ending, that stays the same. Put them in front of us, we take them out. Reigns says the hounds of justice run this yard and they carry the collars to back it up. Kane’s pyro goes off and out he comes with Daniel Bryan. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and Kofi Kingston is out now. He starts off with Ambrose. They lock up and trade holds. Kofi takes Ambrose down first for a quick pin attempt. More back and forth and Ambrose with a pin attempt. Ambrose slaps him and Kofi goes for a 2 count. Kofi catapults Ambrose across the ring and arm drags him. Bryan tags in and hits Ambrose with kicks and uppercuts in the corner. Bryan with a running knee and kicks to the back. Bryan drops a knee for a 1 count on Ambrose. Rollins tags in but Bryan drops him and drops an elbow. Bryan goes for the surfboard submission as Rollins screams in pain.
Bryan keeps Rollins in the corner. Kane tags in and unloads on Rollins. Kane with a big right hand in the corner. Kane stomps away and drops Rollins with an elbow for 2. Kofi tags back in for a bit of double teaming in the corner. Kofi works on the arm of Rollins and takes him back to the mat. Kofi drops a knee on the arm. Rollins turns it around and hits a shoulder tackle. They run the ropes and Kofi dropkicks Rollins for a 2 count. Rollins rams Kofi in the corner and Reigns tags in. Reigns takes control of Kofi and beats him down in the corner. Reigns chokes Kofi with a boot. Reigns with more big shots on Kofi. Kofi tries to make a comeback but Reigns cuts him off and slams him on his face for a 2 count. Ambrose comes back in and they double team Kofi. Ambrose takes Kofi to the mat and stretches him. Ambrose keeps control of Kofi for another 2 count. Rollins comes back in and they keep Kofi down.
Rollins with a big slam into the turnbuckle for a 2 count on Kofi. Kofi powers up and fights Rollins off. Rollins slams him and mocks Kofi’s taunts. Kofi takes him down with a headscissors and tags in Bryan. Bryan goes at it with Rollins and hits a big clothesline. Bryan with a running dropkick in the corner. Rollins gets to his knees and Bryan unloads with more kicks as the crowd chants with him. Bryan covers for 2. Bryan goes to the top but Rollins knocks him off. Ambrose tags in and climbs up with forearm shots to Bryan. Ambrose goes for a superplex but Bryan drops him on his face from the top. Bryan nails a missile dropkick on Ambrose for a 2 count. Bryan locks in the No Lock but Ambrose makes it to the ropes. Reigns pulls Ambrose to safety. Bryan knocks Rollins off the apron. The Shield regroup on the floor as their opponents stand tall and we go to commercial.
Back from the break and Kane is in control of Reigns. Kofi tags in and goes up top for some double teaming with Kane. Reigns decks Kofi with a big right hand. Ambrose tags in and works over Kofi. Ambrose rakes Kofi’s face over the rope. Kofi mounts him in the corner with a series of right hands as the crowd counts. Kofi with a big European uppercut. Bryan tags back in. Rollins ends up coming in and powerbombing Bryan into the turnbuckles. Rollins with a 2 count. Rollins with more rights on Bryan. Reigns comes back in and levels Bryan with a big clothesline. Reigns taunts Bryan and applies a submission. Bryan fights back but Reigns stops him with an elbow and a big knee to the face. 2 count for Reigns. Ambrose comes back in to keep control of Bryan. Ambrose with a 2 count. Bryan finally fights Ambrose off with headbutts. Ambrose stops him with a knee to the gut and Rollins comes back in. Ambrose is back in for more of the same. The Shield taunts Bryan but he starts to fight back. Kane finally gets the tag and unloads on The Shield. Reigns catches a huge slam and clothesline. Kane with a clothesline in the corner and another. Kane with a sideslam and a 2 count on Reigns as Ambrose makes the save. Kofi comes off the top and takes Ambrose out. Bryan and Kofi run the ropes and dive out on opposite sides, taking out Ambrose and Rollins on the floor. Kane and Reigns go at it now. Kane with a big DDT for a 2 count. Rollins sends Kofi into the ring post. Ambrose takes out Bryan. Kane runs over Reigns with a big boot. Kane calls for a chokeslam but Ambrose comes off the top. Kane decks him. Kane grabs Reigns for a chokeslam but Rollins springboards in and breaks it. Reigns nails Kane with a spear for the win.
Winners: The Shield
- We see footage of Paul Heyman introducing Curtis Axel earlier tonight. He will face Triple H in tonight’s main event. Triple H is shown backstage taping up. A trainer comes in and says doctors don’t want Triple H competing tonight. Triple H says he’s going out there and if the doctor doesn’t like it, he can seek employment elsewhere.
- Still to come, fans will pick Jack Swagger’s opponent. Back to commercial.
- Back from the break and Kaitlyn is backstage talking to Natalya about her secret admirer. Someone has been texting Kaitlyn and she has a number for them now. Cody walks by texting and they check his phone. It’s not Cody, he’s just posting photos of himself on the internet.
Jack Swagger vs. Randy Orton
We go to the ring and out comes Jack Swagger with Zeb Colter. Jerry Lawler announces Swagger’s opponent, chosen by fans on the WWE App, and it is Randy Orton. Out he comes to a big pop.
Back from the break and they lock up to start the match. Swagger takes Orton to the mat and works on his shoulder. Orton fights up and out, connecting with a dropkick. They go outside the ring and Orton back drops Swagger on the barrier. Orton brings it back in the ring but Swagger goes back out. Orton meets him on the floor with a big clothesline. Orton brings it back in and covers for a 2 count. Orton works Swagger over in the corner with right hands. Orton with a big suplex and another pin attempt.
Swagger goes for Orton’s leg but Orton makes a comeback. Orton stomps away but is limping now. Swagger takes out Orton’s knee and starts working on the leg. Orton dumps Swagger out to the floor. Orton follows and brings him back to the apron. Orton goes for a draping DDT off the apron but Swagger rams him back into the barrier. Swagger beats up Orton outside of the ring now before bringing him in for a 2 count. Orton gets knocked off the top and out to the floor as we take another commercial break.
Back from the break and Swagger takes control of Orton. Swagger with big knees in the corner. Swagger charges but misses and hits the ring post. Orton ends up on the top with Swagger. Orton nails a big superplex. Orton with stomps and uppercuts now. Swagger with a belly-to-belly suplex for another 2 count. Swagger misses a Swagger Bomb and gets kicked in the gut. Orton with clotheslines and a powerslam. Swagger blocks the second rope draping DDT and drops Orton on his head for another 2 count. Swagger goes for the Patriot Lock but Orton breaks it. Orton with a backbreaker and a 2 count. Orton hits the draping DDT and readies for the RKO. Swagger blocks it and applies the Patriot Lock. Orton rolls through and breaks the hold but Swagger re-applies it. Swagger switches legs but Orton makes it to the bottom rope and breaks the hold. Orton kicks Swagger away and out of the ring. Swagger comes back in but Orton nails a RKO for the win.
Winner: Randy Orton
- We get a look back at earlier tonight when Ryback made the Ambulance Match for the Payback pay-per-view against John Cena. Still to come, Curtis Axel vs. Triple H. Back to commercial.
Triple H vs. Curtis Axel
Back from the break and out comes Triple H for tonight’s main event. Out next comes Paul Heyman with Curtis Axel, the former Michael McGillicutty.
Axel taunts HHH to start the match. Axel leans into Heyman for some advice or encouragement. HHH charges and takes Axel to the corner for a beatdown. HHH with a big clothesline and another. HHH with a 2 count. HHH warns Heyman that he’s coming for him. HHH dumps Axel out to the floor in front of Heyman. Axel comes back and unloads on HHH in the corner. The referee backs him off but he goes right back to work. HHH turns it around and beats Axel up in the corner. Axel connects with a dropkick and covers for 1. Axel with a right hand to to the back of the head and a choke in the corner.
Axel turns it back around with another dropkick. Axel comes off the second rope for a 2 count. Axel with a headlock now as Heyman cheers him on from ringside. HHH fights to his feet and breaks the hold. HHH rams Axel back in the corner with shoulder thrusts. HHH with the jawbreaker. HHH with a big spinebuster but he’s moving slow. HHH sends Axel outside of the ring and slams his face into the apron. HHH is selling some kind of injury. Axel fights him off on the floor with right hands. HHH comes right back with a clothesline. HHH brings Axel back in the ring but has trouble getting on the apron. HHH is disoriented now. HHH takes a seat at a chair and asks for water. Heyman looks on shocked. HHH pours the water on himself and comes back to the ring apron as the crowd cheers. He goes down to one knee and stumbles back to the chair. Trainers are checking on him now. HHH tries to stand up again but falls. Trainers tell him he’s done and to relax. The crowd starts chanting for Triple H. HHH struggles to get up again but falls back down. He struggles with trainers as RAW goes off the air.
Posted by Brett Clendaniel on May 20, 2013 at 9:17 pm
After an afternoon full of speculation and crazy rumors, Michael McGillicutty, under the new ring name Curtis Axel, was revealed as the new “Paul Heyman Guy” Axel entered the ring to a new theme song that sampled his late father Mr. Perfect’s theme song.
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Posted by Brett Clendaniel on May 20, 2013 at 7:13 pm
The Cowhead Show on 102.5 The Bone in Tampa reported a bit ago that Rob Van Dam will be returning to WWE on tonight’s RAW. This leads to speculation that Van Dam may be the new “Paul Heyman guy” that has been teased today.
The Cowhead Show regularly covers pro wrestling, according to one of our readers, including segments with Sean Waltman as a guest. RVD has been a frequent guest as well over the last few years.
For take this as an unconfirmed rumor.
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Posted by Brett Clendaniel on May 20, 2013 at 5:02 pm
via Paul Heyman’s official website, HeymanHustle.com:
It appears as though WWE needs to brace itself. Following Brock Lesnar’s epic victory over Triple H at Extreme Rules, our very own Hustler De Tuti Hustlers Paul Heyman is set to make history … AGAIN!
WWE is about to get a little more EXTREME! Our boss, the Hustler De Tuti Huslters Paul Heyman is keeping quiet on this for the moment, but it appears as though we’re about to be introduced to Brock Lesnar and CM Punk’s new stablemate!
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Posted by Brett Clendaniel on May 20, 2013 at 11:35 am
Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri with the fallout from Extreme Rules. CM Punk is rumored to be returning tonight but that’s not confirmed. There are no part-time stars like Triple H, Brock Lesnar or Chris Jericho advertised for tonight’s show. Advertised locally is John Cena and Alberto Del Rio vs. Ryback and Dolph Ziggler, which will obviously be changed due to Ziggler being injured.
WWE is focusing on these points for tonight’s show:
* Will Dolph Ziggler return to face Alberto Del Rio?
* How will The Shield begin their three-pronged reign of terror on RAW?
* Will Ryback make another play for the WWE Title before Payback?
* What does the future hold for Brock Lesnar?
* Does Fandango have another twist in mind for Chris Jericho?
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Posted by Brett Clendaniel on May 16, 2013 at 10:20 am
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross published a new blog entry on JrsBarBq.com. Here are some highlights.
Hog hunting with Shawn Michaels: I had an amazing time this week going on the first hog hunt of my life with the great Shawn Michaels, @ShawnMichaels, and his hunting partner Keith Mark, @KeithMarkmra, on HBK’s Texas ranch. This hunt will be televised later this year on MacMillan River Adventures which airs on the Outdoor Network.
Elimination tag match on Monday’s Raw: Thought the elimination tag match was well done. Episodic TV is infectious when done well as are matches that tell a viable, easy to follow story. Elimination tags, where the person defeated leaves and only ends when one team has been completed eradicated, are about as easy to follow as it gets. (That’s why I enjoy the occasional 2 out of 3 fall bout or a rare, best of 5 or best of 7 series of bouts.)
John Cena going into Extreme Rules: WWE Champion John Cena is in a vulnerable position leading into Extreme Rules where many feel that the polarizing WWE Champion will fall to #1 Challenger Ryback. I can’t make a valid argument against that theory.
HHH vs. Lesnar: If the Brock Lesnar vs. HHH Steel Cage match doesn’t close the PPV, it’s going to make whatever follows this Slobber Knocker have to really hunker down to top what I expect to be the most anticipated bout at Sunday’s PPV. The physicality in this contest will be prominent and I expect a no frills, in your face, main event.
Don’t discount @HeymanHustle Paul Heyman’s involvement in this Sunday’s ferocious festivities as Lesnar’s “representative” who one would assume will be stationed at ringside. Will Heyman play a role in a Lesnar win Sunday?
Extreme Rules: One thing is for sure, Extreme Rules, if one objectively analyzes the card from top to bottom, has the potential for some younger talents or talents looking to regain needed momentum to have memorable nights. “Maximizing one’s minutes” was never more applicable than it will be for many inside the ring in St. Louis this Sunday night.
Extreme Rules is certainly not a one dimensional PPV and I’m anxious to watch it.
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Posted by Brett Clendaniel on May 16, 2013 at 10:01 am
Credit – Wrestling Observer
As noted, the May 13th WWE RAW did a 2.91 cable rating for 4.06 million viewers. This was the second lowest RAW rating of the year.
In the segment breakdown, Chris Jericho and Fandango’s dance-off did a 3.00 quarter rating to open the show. Zack Ryder vs. Ryback lost 125,000 viewers. Tensai and Brodus Clay vs. Darren Young and Titus O’Neil plus Teddy Long’s announcement lost 263,000 viewers. Damien Sandow vs. Kofi Kingston lost 136,000 viewers for a show-low 2.62 quarter rating. The confrontation with Sheamus and Mark Henry, a Brock Lesnar video and the 12 Rounds trailer gained 397,000 viewers at 9pm for a 2.91 quarter rating.
Randy Orton vs. Antonio Cesaro and Heath Slater vs. The Miz lost 160,000 viewers. Daniel Bryan, Kane and John Cena vs. The Shield in the elimination match gained a strong 623,000 viewers, ending with a show-high 3.24 quarter rating. Big E Langston vs. Jack Swagger lost 274,000 viewers. Natalya vs. AJ Lee lost another 279,000 viewers. The closing angle with Triple H and Brock Lesnar in the steel cage gained 465,000 viewers for a 3.18 overrun rating – about normal numbers.
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Posted by Brett Clendaniel on May 16, 2013 at 9:51 am
WrestleChat reader Adam Burchfield (@AdamB_11) tweeted us this interesting tidbit. His PPV provider, Charter out of Tennessee, has this Sunday’s WWE “Extreme Rules” PPV rated as TV-14. Another reader, Jason Block (@beattheblock) confirmed that this event has also been rated TV-14 on DirectTV. It’s also now been confirmed that Comcast (Mike Harp, @harpm2012) has it listed as TV-14 and Sky in the UK (Brad Preston, @MrBradPreston) is listing the PPV as 15+.
Here is the screenshot Adam sent to us:
Here’s a screenshot from Comcast sent to us by Mike Harp:
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Posted by Brett Clendaniel on May 14, 2013 at 10:20 pm
via WWE.com:
Might there be another Paul Heyman guy waiting in the wings?
While CM Punk languishes in self-imposed exile and Brock Lesnar prepares to battle Triple H inside a steel cage, rumors have begun swirling that the mad scientist is looking to expand his ranks, and actively scouting for a third client inside the WWE locker room. The rumors are admittedly just that at this point, but the WWE Superstars and Divas are still abuzz over the possibility of Heyman’s ranks increasing by one.
Despite Heyman’s firebrand reputation, it would appear there is no shortage of Superstars clamoring for his representation, which makes sense given the visibility an association with the mad scientist brings.
“Would I like to be represented by Paul Heyman? Of course,” said NXT Superstar Corey Graves. “It doesn’t mean you’re gonna be liked. You’re not gonna make any friends … but you can’t deny that if you’re a Paul Heyman guy, the world’s going to talk about you.”
United States Champion Kofi Kingston also weighed in with a response that some may find a bit surprising. “I think anyone who is not interested in having Paul Heyman as a representative would be foolish. Look at his track record and what he’s done for guys like Brock Lesnar. You see how much of an asset he’s been for CM Punk. [Heyman] is a genius.”
Others are more wary than anything over the potential growth of Heyman’s cult of personality. Take the recently returned Miz, for example. “What’s in it for me? I’ll answer a question with a question, because while Heyman definitely has something to offer, I just don’t know what he has to offer to me.”
As for Paul Heyman himself, he responded with an uncharacteristic silence when pressed for comment. Third man or not, it would appear he has the WWE Universe talking regardless – which, of course, is just the way he likes it.
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Posted by Brett Clendaniel on May 14, 2013 at 4:58 pm
WWE has released a new “Haters Wanted” t-shirt for The Miz, who returned on RAW last night:
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Posted by Brett Clendaniel on May 14, 2013 at 4:50 pm
Credit – TVByTheNumbers
Last night’s WWE RAW viewership numbers are out. RAW averaged 4,046,000 viewers for the broadcast. This is up slightly over last weeks last weeks 3,920,000 viewer average. Here are the viewership numbers by hour:
Hour 1: 3.79 million
Hour 2: 4.10 million
Hour 3: 4.25 million
The final rating will be out later tonight.
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Posted by Brett Clendaniel on May 13, 2013 at 11:25 pm
- Tonight’s WWE RAW opens up with a look at last week when The Shield appeared after Ryback defeated Kane. How will John Cena respond to Ryback’s actions last week? Also, Triple H and Brock Lesnar will face off.
- We’re live from Tulsa, Oklahoma as Jerry Lawler is in the ring with a microphone. Lawler talks about Fandango vs. Chris Jericho at Extreme Rules. Lawler shows us how Fandango beat Jericho at WrestleMania 29.
It’s time for tonight’s dance-off. Lawler talks about Jericho’s past on Dancing with the Stars. Lawler asks who is a better dancer. Lawler introduces Fandango and his dance partner Summer Rae. Summer comes out dancing first and next is Fandango. Out next comes Chris Jericho with his dance partner Edyta Sliwinska.
Lawler goes over the rules – each couple will have 90 seconds to perform a routine. The winner will be chosen by the fans. Lawler brings up Fandango losing a dance off to The Great Khali. Fandango calls Khali a clumsy atrocity of a man and says he was robbed. Fandango says fans may not like him but they have to respect his performance as an artist. Fandango is confident he will win the dance-off tonight. Fans chant for Jericho. Jericho cuts a promo and says he’s going to create a new dance sensation called The I Just Kicked Your Jackass All Over This Ring. Jericho says at Extreme Rules, he’s going to dance all over Fandango’s face. Fandango and Summer go first in the dance-off. Some music hits but Fandango and Summer just stand there. The crowd boos and Fandango cuts the music. “You suck” chants from the crowd. Fandango says he needs silence. The music hits again. Fandango looks like he’s about to start dancing. He hesitates and they start dancing. Summer falls down and hurts her ankle. Fandango is embarrassed and gets upset with her. Edyta goes over to check on Summer and Fandango doesn’t like it. More “you suck” chants for Fandango. A trainer comes over to check on Summer. Fandango leaves the ring but comes back in to attack Jericho from behind. Fandango nails a big boot and mounts Jericho with right hands. More kicks and punches from Fandango. The crowd chants for Jericho but Fandango kicks him out of the ring. Fandango slams Jericho into the announcers table and then into the steel steps. Fandango yells at Jericho as the fans chant “you can’t dance.” Fandango continues to beat Jericho up on the outside. Fandango grabs a piece of the wooden dance floor that was covering the ring. Jericho gets up but Fandango lays him out with a piece of the floor. Fandango goes back in the ring and Summer stands up perfectly fine. It was a setup all along. Fandango and Summer pose together before dancing away.
- Still to come, The Shield vs. John Cena and Team Hell No in an Elimination Match.
- Ryback is walking to the ring as we go to commercial.
Ryback vs. Zack Ryder
Back from the break and Zack Ryder waits in the ring as Ryback makes his way out. Ryback dominates to start. Ryder tries to fight back but Ryback levels him. Ryback nails Shellshocked for the quick win.
Winner: Ryback
- Still to come, Lesnar and Triple H will face off. Back to commercial.
Darren Young and Titus O’Neil vs. Tensai and Brodus Clay
Back from the break and Brodus Clay, Tensai, Cameron and Naomi are dancing in the ring. Darren Young and Titus O’Neil are already out. Tensai starts with Young and hits a senton in the corner. Titus comes in and hits a big boot and clothesline on Tensai. Clay comes in and takes back control. Clay with a big splash on Titus. Clay knocks Darren off the apron and goes back to work on Titus. Chaos ensues and Titus gets the roll up on Clay for the win.
Winners: Darren Young and Titus O’Neil
- Replays show that Darren used his hair pick to hit Clay at the end.
- Up next, Teddy Long will make a statement about the World Heavyweight Title. We go to commercial.
- Back from the break and Matt Striker introduces SmackDown Senior Adviser Teddy Long. Teddy goes to make an announcement but is interrupted by Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter. Zeb says Swagger should be given the title. Big E Langston and AJ Lee come out. Big E says the title is going nowhere. AJ says Swagger should be fired for what he did to Dolph. Big E and Swagger have words but Teddy breaks things up. Teddy says Dolph won’t be stripped. He announces Swagger vs. Del Rio in a #1 contenders I Quit Match. Teddy says fans will pick Big E vs. Swagger or Del Rio for tonight on the WWE App.
- Mark Henry will call out Sheamus later tonight. We go to commercial.
- Back from the break and Dean Ambrose vs. Kofi Kingston for the US title is announced for Extreme Rules.
Kofi Kingston vs. Damien Sandow
Kofi gets the win with Trouble in Paradise after a quick match of back and forth.
Winner: Kofi Kingston
- Mark Henry is shown walking backstage as we go to commercial.
- Back from the break and Josh Mathews is in the ring with Mark Henry. We see footage from last week where Henry whipped Sheamus with a belt. Henry says that was nothing compared to what he will do at Extreme Rules. Henry says he’s going to drag Sheamus around the ring. We see footage from SmackDown where Henry pulled two tractor trailers. Mathews asks Henry how he will beat Sheamus. Henry tells Mathews to put the strap on and he wraps it around his wrist. Henry shoves Mathews to the mat. Henry drags Mathews around the ring and touches the ring posts. Henry lets Mathews go and calls out Sheamus. Sheamus doesn’t appear at first and Henry runs his mouth. The music hits and out comes Sheamus to a big pop.
Sheamus speaks from the stage and Henry yells at him to come to the ring. Sheamus says he’s never backed down from a fight and heads down to the ring. Sheamus left a present for Henry under the ring earlier and goes to get it… it’s another strap. Sheamus hits the ring and they start whipping each other. Sheamus sends Henry to the floor and up the ramp.
- We get a video for the Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H feud. Later tonight, they will meet face to face.
- We get a plug and trailer for 12 Rounds: Reloaded with Randy Orton.
Antonio Cesaro vs. Randy Orton
Back from the break and Antonio Cesaro waits in the ring as Randy Orton makes his way out. They lock up and Cesaro takes it to the corner. Orton turns it around and they’re forced to break. They lock up again and Cesaro applies a headlock. Cesaro drops Orton with a shoulder. Orton comes back and drops Cesaro. Orton starts stomping now.
Cesaro takes back control and goes for a pin attempt. Cesaro with a submission now. Orton comes back with a big throw across the ring. Orton kicks Cesaro and clotheslines him twice. Cesaro comes back but Orton powerslams him. Cesaro ends up on the apron and blocks the draping DDT. Cesaro with a roll up for a 2 count. Orton nails a RKO out of nowhere for the win.
Winner: Randy Orton
The Miz vs. Heath Slater
Back from the break and out comes The Miz making his return. Heath Slater waits in the ring with 3MB. Miz gets the win with the Figure Four in a match that saw 3MB get involved. It was announced Miz will face Cody Rhodes in the Extreme Rules pre-show match.
Winner: The Miz
- We see footage of Layla and Alicia Fox at the Susan G. Komen walk in Washington, DC last week.
- Still to come, Cena and Team Hell No vs. The Shield. Back to commercial.
- We get another promo for Lesnar vs. Triple H.
Elimination Match: John Cena, Kane and Daniel Bryan vs. The Shield
We go to the ring and out comes WWE Tag Team Champions Kane and Daniel Bryan. WWE Champion John Cena is out next. Kane and Bryan will defend against Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns at Extreme Rules in a Tornado Match. The Shield is out next and Dean Ambrose starts with Kane.
Kane works Ambrose over and tags in Bryan. Bryan with kicks in the corner. Bryan takes Ambrose to the mat for a submission. Cena and Rollins come in and go at it now. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and Bryan has Ambrose in a surfboard submission. Rollins comes in and they keep Bryan grounded in their corner. The Shield with some cheap shots now. Kane finally comes in and cleans house of The Shield. Kane with a 2 count on Ambrose. Kane comes off the top and takes out Ambrose again. Kane goes for a chokeslam and grabs Rollins for a double chokeslam. He sends them over the top and takes out Reigns. Kane stands alone in the ring and goes to the floor to keep up the attack. Kane uses the announcers table on The Shield and gets disqualified. Kane is eliminated.
Back from the break and Ambrose is in control of Cena. Reigns tags in and they keep Cena down in their corner. Reigns with a leaping right hand for a 2 count on Cena. Cena comes back with a suplex but Rollins tags in. Rollins goes to the top and nails a knee to the face for a 2 count. Rollins with a sleeper hold. Cena stands up with Rollins on his back and moves towards a tag to Bryan. Cena tags out and Bryan goes at it with Rollins. Bryan knocks Ambrose off the apron and goes to work on Rollins. Bryan dives through the ropes and takes out Reigns. Then Rollins. Bryan goes to the top and hits a missile dropkick on Rollins for a close 2 count. Bryan with kicks to the chest on Rollins. Rollins fights back but Bryan goes for the No Lock. Rollins fights off. Ambrose tags in but Bryan fights them both off. Rollins drops Bryan with a big kick. Ambrose with a face plant for the pin. Bryan is eliminated.
It’s down to 3 on 1 now. Cena brawls with Ambrose but Reigns tags in. They beat Cena down in the corner. Rollins comes in and they keep the pressure on Cena with quick tags. Cena fights them off and goes to work on Rollins, the legal man. Cena hits his usual moves and goes for the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cena nails it on Rollins and goes for the Attitude Adjustment but it’s blocked. Cena dumps Reigns and Ambrose from the ring. Cena nails the AA on Rollins and covers him for the pin. Rollins is eliminated. Ambrose charges and Cena goes for the AA. Ambrose blocks it. Reigns argues with the referee but nails a spear and breaks up the AA. Reigns has been disqualified and eliminated. Ambrose crawls over to cover Cena but he kicks out at 2. Ambrose smacks Cena around and talks trash. Cena goes for the STF but Rollins and Reigns hit the ring and attack Cena for the DQ.
Winner by DQ: John Cena
- After the bell, The Shield beat Cena up and nail the triple powerbomb. The Shield exits and out comes Ryback while Cena is still down in the ring. Ryback stands over Cena as fans chant Goldberg. Ryback just leaves without doing anything. Ryback stops on the ramp and turns around to come back in the ring. Ryback brings a steel chair in the ring and smashes Cena’s bad ankle with it as Cena screams no. Ryback stands over Cena and poses while Cena sells the injury. Ryback leaves the ring and yells, “my life, my rules… Ryback rules”, from the stage.
- We get more hype for Lesnar vs. Triple H.
- Back from the break and Ryback is walking backstage. Matt Striker stops him for comment. Ryback says no longer is he playing by the rules because it got him nowhere. Ryback says at Extreme Rules, Cena and everyone will know that Ryback Rules.
- We see footage from last week where Jack Swagger and Big E Langston got into it at ringside.
Big E Langston vs. Jack Swagger
We go to the ring and out comes Big E Langston. AJ Lee is already waiting in the ring. Lawler announces that thanks to voting on the WWE App, Big E will be facing Jack Swagger. Swagger had 65% of the vote while Del Rio had 35%. Out comes Swagger with Zeb Colter.
Back and forth to start. They collide with several shoulders in the middle of the ring. Swagger and Big E meet in the middle of the ring and Big E decks him. Big E misses a splash in the corner and Swagger goes for the Patriot Lock. Big E blocks it and kicks Swagger out of the ring but he comes right back in dropping Big E over the top rope. Swagger slams Big E for a 2 count. We go to commercial with Swagger in control.
Back from the break and Big E is in control of Swagger. Big E with shoulder thrusts and a spear in the corner. Big E misses a shot and hits the ring post. Swagger comes back and hits a Swagger Bomb in the corner. Big E turns it around and runs over Swagger. Big E takes Swagger to the top and nails a big superplex. Big E covers for a 2 count. Fans start chanting for Swagger. Swagger comes back and takes out Langston’s knee. Swagger goes for the Patriot Lock and locks it in. Big E makes it to the ropes and breaks the hold. Big E dumps Swagger out to the floor. He follows and throws Swagger into the fan barrier. Swagger turns it around and makes it back in the ring before Big E can.
Winner by Count Out: Jack Swagger
- After the match, Alberto Del Rio attacks but Swagger fights him off. Ricardo Rodriguez attacks Swagger and makes the save. Big E also gets involved. Del Rio comes back, sends Swagger to the floor and stands tall as his music plays. We go to commercial.
Natalya vs. AJ Lee
Back from the break and The Bella Twins are on commentary with Kaitlyn. Hornswoggle and The Great Khali are also at ringside. AJ and Natalya lock up and AJ gets slammed to the mat. Kaitlyn gets some more gifts from her secret admirer while on commentary while Natalya works AJ over. AJ smacks Natalya and runs around the ring before going back in. AJ runs back around the ring and catches Natalya with a kick. AJ brings it back in the ring and blows a kiss to Kaitlyn. Natalya knocks AJ to the floor and follows her out for more offense. Natalya brings it back in the ring but AJ applies her Black Widow submission for the win.
Winner: AJ Lee
- After the match, Kaitlyn helps Natalya out of the ring. Khali and Hornswoggle leave with them.
- Still to come, Triple H and Brock Lesnar will meet face to face.
- Back from the break and Chris Jericho is backstage with Matt Striker. Jericho says he’s been trying to play by other peoples games and that stops. He gets angry and says he’s going to dance all over Fandango’s face at Extreme Rules.
- We go to the ring and out comes Triple H for his face off with Brock Lesnar. The steel cage is lowered down around the ring as we go back to commercial.
Back from the break and Triple H is inside the ring with a mic. He says they have been at war for a year now and finally it will be settled on Sunday at Extreme Rules. Triple H calls the ring his home, where he grew up and became a man. Triple H calls Brock Lesnar to the ring and out he comes with Paul Heyman.
Heyman and Lesnar stop on the stage. Heyman goes to speak and Triple H shuts him up. HHH tells Lesnar to bring his ass in the ring so they can fight. Heyman stops Lesnar. Heyman mocks Triple H for using the word hate just now and says it’s on WWE’s ban list. Heyman says we all know Lesnar and Triple H hate each other. Heyman says Lesnar will teach HHH the true meaning of hate on Sunday. Heyman keeps talking and taunting Triple H. Heyman says Lesnar is ready for a fight… a fight Triple H will have to wait until Sunday to experience. Heyman says Lesnar does not fight for free. Lesnar’s music hits and Heyman stops them. HHH says he’s been wondering why Lesnar won’t face him like a man. HHH says it’s because Heyman can’t afford Lesnar to do that. HHH says if Lesnar comes to the cage and gets his ass kicked one more time, that doesn’t bode too well for Heyman as a businessman. HHH says if he beats Lesnar again on Sunday, Lesnar’s mystique will be done and so will Heyman’s meal ticket. HHH says Heyman no longer believes Lesnar is the baddest man in the room. HHH asks Lesnar what he’s going to do – come to the ring and prove he’s Lesnar The Beast or stand there with Heyman like Lesnar The Bitch. HHH drops the mic and Lesnar approaches the cage. Referees and Heyman try to talk him out of it. Lesnar slowly approaches the cage and finally enters. They meet in the middle of the ring and start brawling. Lesnar takes HHH to the corner with thrusts. HHH fights back but Lesnar nails a huge back suplex. Lesnar yells at Heyman to shut the cage door. Lesnar charges and HHH throws him into the steel. HHH with right hands. HHH throws Lesnar into the cage door and it sends Heyman to the floor. Lesnar falls out of the cage and HHH yells at him to come get more. The crowd chants for Triple H. We go to replays. Lesnar and Heyman make their exit up the ramp while Triple H’s music hits and he poses on top of the cage. RAW goes off the air.
Posted by Brett Clendaniel on May 13, 2013 at 9:07 am
Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Confirmed for tonight’s show is a dance-off between Chris Jericho and Fandango plus a face-off between Triple H and Brock Lesnar. WWE should also finalize the card for Sunday’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view.
WWE is focusing on the following points for tonight’s show:
* What will unfold when Triple H and Lesnar come face to face?
* Can Fandango find a way to out-dance Jericho?
* Who will Ryback target next?
* Will Kaitlyn’s secret admirer reveal himself?
* What is the status of the injured World Heavyweight Champion?
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Posted by Brett Clendaniel on May 10, 2013 at 4:57 pm
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com As always, you can buy JR’s delicious line of BBQ products at WWEShop.com. Here are some highlights of what JR said about:
The Next NXT Star To Get Called Up To WWE:
Who’s the NXT big star to matriculate from developmental to a main, WWE roster? No one knows for sure. No one. Too many variables involved in the situation to adequately answer to the satisfaction of any one with an average IQ. However, @WWENXT has several young talents currently training that have a legit shot to make it to the next level. Many don’t want to hear this as it’s not as exotic a story as the” mysterious, powers that be holding someone down” theory but success is largely dependent on who one sees in their mirror. Irresponsible, young wannabe stars who keep shooting themselves in the feet aren’t gonna win any races. It’s really simple…essentially “Do Right” and devote ample time outside the facility to better prepare for what hopefully will come in time. I wonder how many DVD’s the majority of the NXT talents studied this week. Hmmm.
Best NCAA Champion To Become A Pro Wrestler:
Best former NCAA Champion turned pro wrestler? Easy for me but I’m biased…the late, Jack Brisco who lost one match in college was a two time all American at Oklahoma State, National Champion and then had the mountainous task of being the NWA World Champion when the title was arguably the most prestigious in all the biz. No former NCAA Champion Wrestler traveled more miles and had more great matches than did “Handsome” Jack who is considered by any aficionado of the genre to be Rembrandt-like and the wrestling ring was his canvas. That means that I respectfully go with ‘BRISCO’ over Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar who I both worked closely with at WWE from their star in WWE.
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