So That Happened: 02/11/13

Posted on February 13, 2013 by 3mbooth

RAW starts off with Paul Heyman in the ring saying tonight is the last night we’re going to see Paul Heyman. Heyman says he won’t play the victim and that everything he’s done he’s done with great passion, but those passions keep betraying. Heyman says he sacrificed years of his life to bring ECW, Brock Lesnar and CM Punk to wrestling fans.

Paul Heyman says he can see into the future and he thinks something really bad is going to happen. Heyman believes this will affect him and everyone around him, including CM Punk. and Heyman says CM Punk needs to be focused and believes Punk will one day be WWE Champion again. Heyman doesn’t want to be a distraction to CM Punk, which is why tonight he’s tendering his resignation.


Paul Heyman trashes the fans for their lack of compassion and says the one thing he won’t miss is the WWE Universe. Heyman says that he loves CM Punk and refuses to stand in his way. Heyman gives goodbyes one more time until he’s interrupted by CM Punk

CM Punk asks Paul Heyman what he’s doing and Heyman reminds him about Vince McMahon’s vendettas against them. Punk refuses to let Heyman resign. Punk says that just like him, the WWE Universe looks up to Paul Heyman, just like him and reminds Heyman of all the “Paul Heyman Guys” out there. Heyman reminds Punk that Vince McMahon is out to screw them and Punk to remember Heyman not as a Martyr, but as a Friend.

CM Punk convinces Paul Heyman to stay on board then the two embrace in a bro hug. Paul Heyman keeps calling CM Punk “The Best In The World” while CM Punk stares sadistically.

Match 01: Mark Henry vs. The Great Khali

Winner: Mark Henry

Post-match. Mark Henry sets his targets on Hornswoggle!

Mark Henry takes Hornswoggle out with the World’s Strongest Slam!

Courtesy of doomsday519

As bad as things look, Overly Optimistic Natalya remains true to herself:

Backstage: Booker T and Mark Henry talk about how impressive Mark Henry is. Chris Jericho walks up and pleads his case to be in the Elimination Chamber for Smackdown. Teddy Long wants him in, but Booker T wants Jericho to impress him first. Teddy Long gives Booker T an idea but Booker T hates it.

Booker T gives Chris Jericho a match with Daniel Bryan!! Chris Jericho shows his gratitude for his match with “Daniel Bearden” by imitating Booker T and saying he’ll be 7 Time World Champion.


 Backstage: Vickie Guerrero and Paul Heyman are talking. Heyman tries to get Vickie to add a stipulation to the WWE Title match, but Vickie refuses. Mr. McMahon calls Vickie Guerrero and Vickie puts him on speaker phone. McMahon hears out Heyman’s stipulation, which is if Rock gets counted out or DQ’d, the title goes back to CM Punk. McMahon accepts Heyman’s proposal, then hangs up on him.

Fandangoo Promo:

Match 02: Chris Jericho vs. Daniel Bryan

Chris Jericho locks the Walls Of Jericho on Daniel Bryan

Chris Jericho and Daniel Bryan remind us why we’re all watching tonight.

Chris Jericho hits the Codebreaker!

Winner: Chris Jericho

Match 03: Three Man Band vs. John Cena, Ryback and Sheamus

Winner: John Cena, Ryback and Sheamus

Post-Match, Ryback says this Sunday at Elimination Chamber is the day he will feast on The Shield. Sheamus says all we’ve heard is “Believe In The Shield” but even though he’s facing them on Sunday, he believes that they should get justice tonight. John Cena takes the mic and gets booed. Cena says this Sunday, The Shield will meet the sword, and Justice Is The Law.


Backstage: Alex Riley and Yoshi Tatsu are making fun of Big Show. Big Show just knocks them out.

Matt Striker is in the ring. Big Show comes down to the ring. Striker tries to ask Big Show a question, but Big Show knocks him out. Big Show takes the mic and tries to speak but he’s too angry.

Big Show walks away without saying a word.

Match 04: Jack Swagger vs. Zack Ryder

Jack Swagger walks out with a mysterious, mustacheod man

Jack Swagger destroys Zack Ryder!

Winner: Jack Swagger

Post-Match, Jack Swagger introduces Zeb Colter, a great native, friend and REAL American. Zeb Colter asks what is wrong with America, then says most Americans don’t know what’s wrong with America. Colter says that he and Jack Swagger are real Patriots and Americans.

Zeb Colter says that now he sees people’s faces that don’t look like his and wonders where they all came from and wants to get rid of them. Zeb Colter says he and Jack Swagger know the truth: America’s the land of the free and the home of the brave, not to whoever wants to cross our borders.

Zeb Colter says our country is our land: To protect and defend because he and Jack Swagger are real patriots, real American, and reminds us: We The People. Jack Swagger starts screaming “WE THE PEOPLE!”

Backstage: Booker T and Teddy Long talk about Jack Swagger and Zed Colter until they’re interrupted by Dolph Ziggler. Dolph complains about Chris Jericho being in the Elimination Chamber and demands to be back in the match to take out Chris Jericho. Big E. Langston reiterates what Dolph says, then has a staredown with Booker T. Booker T decides to put Dolph Ziggler in a match with Kane. Whoever wins is in.

Match 05: The Miz vs. Cody Rhodes

The Miz boots Antonio Cesaro in the head. Cesaro gets up and attacks The Miz from behind.

Winner: The Miz (via DQ)

Post-Match, Antonio Cesaro hits SEVERAL Giant Swings on The Miz.

Courtesy of MillionDollarMoves

Match 06: Primo and Epico vs. Brodus Clay and Tensai

Winner: Brodus Clay and Tensai

Post-Match, Rosa Mendes confronts Naomi but gets attacked by Naomi and Cameron.

The Shield Speaks:

 The Shield comes out. Dean Ambrose says The Shield stands united with the sole purpose of shielding the WWE from atrocities like the ones John Cena commits every day (I.E. Threatening The Shield.) Seth Rollins says that unlike Cena, Ryback and Sheamus, The Shield delivers with action and not threats. Roman Reigns says that if Cena, Ryback and Sheamus want them, come get them.

John Cena, Ryback and Sheamus don’t come out. Dean Ambrose says it was an empty threat from three morally empty individuals. Roman Reigns says last week Cena, Ryback and Sheamus tried to bring the entire roster. Reigns claims they could bring the whole world, but The Shield will still be standing. Seth Rollins calls John Cena a failure, saying that he failed last week and he fails every day when he gets up and exists. Rollins says this Sunday, John Cena will fail again at the hands of The Shield.

Dean Ambrose backs Rollins up calling him a failure and says one of the reasons they don’t like John Cena is because of the examples he fails to set. Ambrose says in John Cena’s world there are no consequences, but that’s not the real world, that is #TheJohnCenaProblem.

Roman Reigns says John Cena has been the problem for the past decade then screams that The Shield is the solution. Seth Rollins says that the standard John Cena set paved the way for The Sheamus’ and Ryback’s of the world. Rollins claims its Cena’s fault that an entire generation believes in the system and John Cena.

Seth Rollins says this Sunday they have an opportunity to rectify a decade of injustice in one swoop. Dean Ambrose says this Sunday, The Shield walks in and out together, but John Cena, Sheamus and Ryback might not walk out at all. Ambrose suggests the three of them breathe as much fresh air as they can because The Shield will drown them at Elimination Chamber. Roman Reigns screams “BELIEVE IN THE SHIELD!!” The Shield calls out John Cena, Ryback and Sheamus until the lights go out. When the lights turn back on, John Cena, Ryback and Sheamus are brawling with The Shield.

John Cena, Ryback and Sheamus fight The Shield in the crowd. The Shield eventually retreats as “FEED ME MORE” chants are heard over John Cena’s music.

Match 07: Damien Sandow vs. Alberto Del Rio

Damien Sandow trashes the Nashville fans for their love of country music.

Winner: Alberto Del Rio

Post-Match, Alberto Del Rio takes the mic and says Big Show gave the best promo of his life by not saying anything. Del Rio says for the first time in his life, he agrees with Big Show because the time for talking is over. Del Rio says once he finishes Big Show this Sunday, Big Show can do what he wants because after Elimination Chamber, the only place Del Rio is going is Wrestlemania!

Backstage: Bo Dallas attacks Wade Barrett.

Match 08: Kofi Kingston vs. Wade Barrett

Winner: Wade Barrett

Match 08: Dolph Ziggler vs. Kane

Dolph Ziggler accidentally bumps into AJ Lee. Big E. Langston catches him.

Winner: Kane

The Rock Speaks:

The Rock comes out and says his “FINALLY” bit for Nashville. Rock says Nashville is a very special city then proceeds “Storytime with The Rock.” The Rock tells an anecdote about him buying a blue Thunderbird from a crackhead. (Also Jeff Jarrett is mentioned)

CM Punk’s theme plays as he interrupts “Storytime With The Rock.” The Rock mocks CM Punk and Paul Heyman’s friendship saying they were reenacting Twilight. The Rock mentions Paul Heyman’s stipulation and says to “Bring It.” The Rock tells CM Punk he’s going to beat his ass at Elimination Chamber and if Punk walks down the ramp, Rock’s gonna beat his ass in Nashville. CM Punk calls The Rock’s bluff as Paul Heyman says he’s got Punk’s back. Punk and Heyman walk away, but Punk runs back to the ring and starts brawling with The Rock.

The Rock hits CM Punk with the Spinebuster then goes for the People’s Elbow, but Paul Heyman grabs The Rock’s foot.

CM Punk hits the GTS on The Rock

CM Punk picks up the WWE Championship then walks up the ramp with it. CM Punk tells The Rock that storyime’s over and everytime The Rock wants to “bring it” CM Punk’s just going to take it. CM Punk raises the WWE Championship up as Paul Heyman calls Punk “The Best In The World.”

So That Happened:

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3 Count: Behind the Hoeski

Posted on February 11, 2013 by 3mbooth
In 3 Count, Three Man Booth will Discuss Wrestling & Wrestling Related Music:
The Good, The Bad & The Cheesy

Music has always had a place in professional wrestling. Country Music was well represented by Wrestling’s singing cowboys: The Honky Tonk Man, “Double J” Jeff Jarrett, Rockabilly and The Roadie Jesse James. Rapping Wrestlers (call them Wrappers … or don’t) have a roll call that includes the Dr. of Thuganomics John Cena, JC Ice and Wolfie D of PG-13, R-Truth and … The “Road Dogg” Jesse James. And the loud guitars of Rock and Roll have been heard from Wrestlers ranging from the Fabulous Freebirds to FOZZY. Pop Music, however, has not had as easy of a time being represented in the world of Wrestling. That has not stopped Zack Ryder, however, who may be the latest (and greatest) Superstar to pick up the Pop and Wrestling bandwagon.

Zack Ryder is already something of a crossover artist having been a lifelong wrestling fan who actually became a WWE Superstar. The Woo Woo Woo Kid represents not just for current wrestlers but also for the era that he grew up watching: the New Generation Era. Hall of Fame bound wrestlers like Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker shared the squared circle with the likes of Doink the Clown, Duke “the Dumpster” Droese and T.L. Hopper. The New Generation had the kind of all-welcoming but contrasting attitude that allowed for the likes of Wrestlemania: The Album. The WWF ventured to take over people’s car stereos as well as their televisions with a collection of songs that combined Wrestlers cutting promos with music. The success of the album is on a song-by-song basis. For every “Speaking From the Heart,” there’s “Tatanka Native America.” At least we all learned that “Tatanka” means “Buffalo.” Amazingly, this album reached the Top 10 on the UK charts, certainly not a small feat by Simon Cowell, who executive produced this album before gaining international fame through American Idol and X-Factor. How this is not brought up EVERY TIME Cowell is on television is a mystery.

Zack Ryder not only managed to make a song that sounds like a lost track from Wrestlemania: The Album, but a good one. Plus, “Hoeski” cracked the iTunes Top 100 Pop Charts:
 

 Which is impressive, considering Ryder did not have the talents of Simon Cowell (acknowledge your roots, Sir!) guiding him. Let’s breakdown the elements of “Hoeski.”


Because Zack Ryder knows 2 things – Wrestling and Pop Music – he represents both of them in “Hoeski.” The intro, where Ryder talks lamentably about his spurned love has the same crestfallen tone that Bret Hart uses in “Never Been a Right Time to Say Goodbye.” But then, “Hoeski” transitions into an incredibly catchy tune coupled with Ryder’s best attempt at boy band style singing. The best way to describe the Long Island Iced Z’s vocal stylings is to compare it to someone reading Shakespeare aloud for the first time. You can hear the classic elements in it but it is also awkward hearing someone else discover iambic pentameter.

Like Wrestlemania: The Album or WWE Originals, Ryder works in all his catchphrases, gimmicks and other known Ryder-isms into “Hoeski:”

  • Bud Light Lime
  • Woo Woo Woo
  • Broski
  • Hoeski (naturally)
  • Long Island Iced Z
  • Rough Ryder
  • Like Me on Facebook, Follow Me On Twitter
  • Are You Serious, Bro?
  • You Know it

The only one not included is “Take Care, Spike Your Hair” but telling your ex-girlfriend to “take care” does not belong in a breakup song. It’s not in the pop music handbook. Most interesting, though, is the repeated use of “Woo Woo Woo.” In 3 different places, “Woo Woo Woo” has a different meaning. The first use – “You May Have Left Me / But I Still Woo Woo Woo” – comes from a Zack Ryder still pining for the girl who spurned him. This Ryder was holding onto the possibility of getting back together with her. The second use – “Fool Me Once, Shame on Me / Fool Me Twice, Woo Woo Woo” – comes from a Zack Ryder, hurt from the Hoeski’s actions, wounded but mending from the mistake of a twice failed relationship. Still, this Ryder is better off, having learned from this experience. By the time Ryder uses “Woo Woo Woo” in a third instance – “Will I Get Over You? / Woo Woo Woo, You Know It” – Ryder is filled with confidence. A Hoeski-less future awaits him and, with it, comes the inevitable success. 

Either “Woo Woo Woo” chronicles the emotional growth of Ryder in the song or he’s using “Woo Woo Woo” in place of every line that would otherwise include “You,” the same way Usher replaces “You” for “U” in all of his songs.

Regardless, Zack Ryder feels better about himself at the end of the song; so should you. The nature of a great pop song is to be both catchy and cathartic. Plus, writing a song about your ex? That’s a total Taylor Swift move, whose relationship with wrestling has been pointed out. Zack Ryder channels T. Swizzle’s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” at the end of “Hoeski.”

Or at least the Official Music Video version of “Hoeski.” The version available for purchase on iTunes, the SSSIIICCCKKK Remix version, is a different Hoeski.

The lyrics are the same but instead of singing them, Ryder shouts them, letting his emotions break through in full without filter. Musically, Hoeski is given more of rock edge, with heavier drums and louder guitars. If the Official Music Video Version is Ryder’s boy band version (complete with a rap break in the middle), the remix is his solo breakout, his “Cry me a River,” if you will.

Zack Ryder is the flag waver for Pop Music in the WWE and in Wrestling in general. His success is possibly because his love of pop music is genuine and not a gimmick that was given to him, like Billy Gunn was fitted with Rockabilly. Instead it’s like when John Cena was a Rapper: it’s a part of his personality that he’s allowed to explore. Maybe Ryder will be furthered inspired by his Pop Music heroes New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees who are going out on a “Package” Tour. Ryder can team with 3 Count and Jillian Hall and travel the country as Pop and Circumstance.

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Snapshots: RAW is Captcha

Posted on February 7, 2013 by 3mbooth
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Today, WWE released their pre-sale for tickets the post-Wrestlemania RAW through Ticketmaster. As usual, it was tough to get tickets, but the good people at Ticketmaster tried to lighten the mood with “cute” Captchas like, “delicious pizza” and “let the good times roll.” Even if you put those in, they told you it was wrong an unnecessarily difficult Captcha as punishment. While these Captchas are usually unbearable, one of them stole the show.

While I’m sure Dolph Ziggler’s finisher being used as a Captcha was a coincidence, I thought it was very fitting for Ticketmaster to use this considering I was trying to cash in and buy tickets to RAW to see Dolph Ziggler (And the rest.) Unfortunately, just like Dolph Ziggler, my cash in opportunity came up short as I was told it was wrong and was forced to put in a more difficult Captcha.

For those trying to get tickets to any of WWE’s events in New Jersey, or the ONE event in NY, good luck! Hope you get a wrestling based Captcha.

…Or no Captcha at all.

…I really really hate Captchas.

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So That Happened: 02/04/13

Posted on February 6, 2013 by 3mbooth

RAW begins with an angry CM Punk. CM Punk walks out angry, rips up a fan’s Happy Birthday sign, then forces Justin Roberts to announce him as the People’s Champion.

CM Punk talks about his actions last week, saying he was justified and acted like a normal person would act because he was screwed. Punk says the WWE Championship was stolen from him by someone who doesn’t understand or deserve to be the WWE Champion.

CM Punk talks about The Shield, Brad “Heartthrob Ref” Maddox and the video, then leaves the ring and asks the fans and commentators if they saw CM Punk in the video.

 CM Punk defends Paul Heyman, saying that if Heyman wasn’t in the video, then Punk believes him. Punk believes that Vince McMahon set the whole thing up, casting Paul Giamatti as Paul Heyman or it was Paul Heyman CGI.

CM Punk claims that Vince McMahon will paint whatever picture he wants and trashes the fans for believing it. Punk reminds everyone about Brock Lesnar breaking Vince McMahon’s hip and says he got what he deserved. Punk starts to trash the WWE Universe saying that they don’t deserve it, then challenges any fan to face him.

CM Punk says that in a few weeks, he’s going get back his WWE Championship because he deserves it, and The Rock will get a beating because he deserves it. Punk continues to rant until Booker T comes out. CM Punk tells Booker T to leave since he doesn’t belong here.

Booker T calls himself the “Managing Manager of General Managers” then says Vickie Guerrero gave him permission to deal with CM Punk, but Booker is going to leave Punk’s fate in the hands of the WWE Universe.

Booker T since they’re on the Road To Wrestlemania, CM Punk should face one of his former Wrestlemania Opponents:

Note: @3ManBooth will regret this statement later. 

Booker T tells the WWE Universe to vote for CM Punk’s opponent via WWE App.

RAWActive: Randy Orton pleads his case to face CM Punk.

Match 01: Ryback vs. Antonio Cesaro

Antonio Cesaro tries to leave the ring, but Ryback stops him.

Winner: Ryback

RAWActive: Rey Mysterio pleads why he wants to face CM Punk.

The Shield Promo Package:

Backstage: Vickie Guerrero talks to John Cena about his rumor about him calling out The Shield, comparing his situation to the movie “Death Wish.” Cena reminds Vickie about him winning the Royal Rumble and his Wrestlemania plans, but before he does that, Cena wants to stop The Shield tonight.

RAWActive: Chris Jericho states his claim to face CM Punk on RAW tonight.

Match 02: Santino Marella vs. Jack Swagger (w/ Booker T on commentary)

Winner: Jack Swagger

Match 03: Alberto Del Rio vs. Cody Rhodes

Winner: Alberto Del Rio

Post-Match Alberto Del Rio grabs the mic and thanks the WWE Universe for showing him the error of his ways. Del Rio calls Big Show a bully until Big Show appears on the titantron. Del Rio tells Big Show that he’s a coward since he’s not in the arena, but Big Show says he left because he doesn’t want to tear Del Rio a part limb from limb.

Big Show says he’s in a secret location and demands a rematch against Alberto Del Rio at Elimination Chamber. He wants Del Rio to sign a contract and have someone bring it over to his location for him to sign it. He tells Del Rio to not even think about trying to find him.

Chris Jericho wins the WWE Active Poll!

Backstage: Daniel Bryan and Kane are arguing over their loss to Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara. Bryan tells Kane that he doesn’t want Kane ruining his chances for the Elimination Chamber, so no matter what happens tonight, he wants Kane to stay backstage. Kane reluctantly agrees.

Match 04: Daniel Bryan vs. Rey Mysterio

Daniel Bryan counters the 619!

Daniel Bryan sits up from Mysterio’s “Turd Splash” then puts Rey in the “NO!” Lock.

Winner: Daniel Bryan 

Post-Match, Daniel Bryan celebrates until Mark Henry’s music plays!

Daniel Bryan tries to attack Mark Henry, but is sent face first into the barricade.

 Mark Henry proceeds to destroy Rey Mysterio until Sin Cara tries to interfere till he gets destroyed too.

Mark Henry continues to decimate Rey Mysterio taking Mysterio out with a Vader Bomb.

Backstage: Daniel Bryan marches up to Kane and asks him why he didn’t help him when Mark Henry attacked. Kane reminds Bryan that he told him to stay back so he did. Bryan yells at Kane for actually listening to him. Kane tells Bryan that words hurt and that there’s nothing more than his friendship. Bryan asks “Really?” but Kane says “HELL NO!” then laughs and walks off.

Big Show In The Hotel Pt. 1: Big Show is on the phone with Booker T asking for the contract. Someone knocks on the door and room service asks for him to sign the check. The man wants a tip but Big Show refuses.

Match 05: Sheamus vs. Kane

Sheamus tries his club blows, but Kane counters.

Daniel Bryan distracts Kane, allowing Sheamus to hit the Brogue Kick.

Winner: Sheamus

MizTV with Paul Heyman 

The Miz welcomes us all to MizTV then talks about Brock Lesnar’s return and attack on Mr. McMahon.

Paul Heyman comes out stopping Miz from talking. Heyman says he agreed to be on MizTV to clear his name and will not have someone like Miz soil his good name. Heyman offers his best wishes to Mr. McMahon, but The Miz calls Paul Heyman on his false apology due to last week’s actions.

Paul Heyman says he didn’t order Brock Lesnar to attack Vince McMahon, and if Miz was less preoccupied with MizTV, he would see that Paul Heyman tried to calm Lesnar down. The Miz brings up Heyman paying off The Shield and Brad Maddox and Mr. McMahon almost firing Paul Heyman.

The Miz calls Heyman the most committed liar in his entire life. Paul Heyman is offended by The Miz then says he has questions of his own for Miz. Heyman asks Miz if he thinks Rock should be champion and switches the subject over to Rock/Punk. Miz calls Heyman out on changing the subject, but Heyman says he’ll answer Miz’s questions as soon as Miz answers his.

Vickie Guerrero says Paul Heyman had nothing to do with Brock Lesnar coming out, she did. Vickie says she was secretly negotiating with Brock Lesnar the whole time, but kept it quiet because she knows Brock Lesnar’s track record is…

Vickie Guerrero says she hired Brock Lesnar in an attempt to impress Mr. McMahon and become the permanent RAW General Manager. Vickie finalized the deal last week, but had no idea Brock Lesnar would attack Mr. McMahon. Vickie says she feels terrible and begins to cry, but Paul Heyman starts consoling her.

Paul Heyman says he believes Vickie Guerrero and wants to take a moment to bow their heads in a moment of silence for Mr. McMahon, but Vickie Guerrero suggests praying instead. The Miz interrupts the prayer session with “Reallys” then calls them out on their lying. Miz calls them both bottom feeders. Vickie reminds Miz that she’s his boss, but Miz says it’s only a matter of time before Mr. McMahon fires Vickie Guerrero and Paul Heyman.

Brock Lesnar’s music hits and he comes down to the ring as Paul Heyman and Vickie clear the ring.

Brock Lesnar and The Miz stare down. The Miz foolishly pushes Brock Lesnar, so Brock Lesnar proceeds to destroy him. Lesnar throws two chairs on The Miz.

The Miz tries to fight back, but Brock Lesnar beats him down some more. Brock takes Miz out with an F-5.

Match 06: Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett

Bo Dallas’ previously recorded comments:

Winner: Randy Orton

FANDANGOO Promo!


Match 07: CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho

Dueling chants for Chris Jericho and CM Punk!

CM Punk locks the Anaconda Vice in!

Y2J locks the Walls Of Jericho on CM Punk

CM Punk hits the GTS on Chris Jericho for the win.

Winner: CM Punk

The latest edition of the WWE 2013 Hall Of Fame Class is…

Backstage: Matt Striker asks CM Punk where his heads at right now. Punk says that everyone thinks he’s pissed off because The Rock makes commercials and movies, but he’s not. Punk is mad that The Rock walks around pretending to be champion. Punk says that he proves it every day that he is the Best In The World and he will prove it again at the Elimination Chamber.

Backstage: John Cena talks to Matt Striker about calling out The Shield tonight. Cena says he can only get pushed so long before he gets pushed back.


Big Show In The Hotel Pt. 2: 

Big Show is yelling at someone on the phone about the contract. Big Show answers the door and takes the contract from one of Del Rio’s workers. The worker tries to get Big Show to listen to him, but Big Show fails to do that. Big Show hears someone knock on the door, opens it again and gets attacked by Alberto Del Rio.

Big Show and Alberto Del Rio brawl with Big Show getting the upperhand until Alberto Del Rio knocks him out with a fire extingusher. Del Rio walks away.

Calling Out The Shield: Brad “Hearthtrob Ref” Maddox in the ring he calling out The Shield. HTR believes he should be the one taking them out and not John Cena.

Brad “Heartthrob Ref” Maddox continues calling The Shield out but uses a familiar voice.

The Shield’s music plays. Dean Ambrose thanks Brad “Heartthrob Ref” for the invitation but says they don’t need one. Ambrose says HTR isn’t a hero, he’s a rat looking for scraps and shouldn’t even compare himself to The Shield. Seth Rollins says HTR doesn’t even know what Justice is, and that Justice will be giving HTR the beating he deserves. Roman Reigns says last time, HTR’s jumping was business, but this time, they’re going to enjoy it. HTR gets jumped.

John Cena’s music hits and he comes out through the crowd. Ryback’s music hits and he also comes out through the crowd. Same thing with Sheamus.

The Shield tries to escape but The WWE Superstars come out.

Jerry Lawler utters four simple words:

John Cena, Sheamus and Ryback brawl with The Shield but the crowd goes mild.

The Shield escapes.

So That Happened:

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Snapshots: RicRod Blues

Posted on February 4, 2013 by 3mbooth
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Ricardo Rodriquez, personal Ring Announcer and Best Friend of Alberto Del Rio lives a life most of us dream of. Being the Alfred to Del Rio’s Batman (El Local, however, is Robin / Nightwing), RicRod – as we affectionately call him – is able to enjoy some of the finer perks of life, like receiving Bret Hart shades straight from Bret Hart himself:

Image Courtesy of Droptoehold.com

Dizzying highs like that, unfortunately, can only be met with terrifying painful lows, especially when Del Rio is feuding with The Big Show (who is kinda like Clayface, I guess?)

The unstable Big Show lashed out after his Royal Rumble loss. And rather than attacking Del Rio, his opponent in the Last Man Standing match, Big Show also unleashed his frustrating defeat on RicRod the next night on RAW.

Image Courtesy of WWE.com

And then again on Smackdown

Image Courtesy of WWE.com

But you know the old saying “Pain Heals, Chicks Dig Scars, Glory Lasts Forever.” The more damaging insults come not from the fists of the Big Show but from the fingers of the Closed Captioning desk.

Really? “Speaking in Other Language?” Not Spanish? You mean to tell me you can’t tell what language Ricardo Rodriguez is speaking? The guy wearing a Mexican themed bowtie in front of a digital image of the Mexican flag? Also, you completely mis-spelled how RicRod pronounces “Alberto Del Rio.” It’s missing at least 18 O’s.

Don’t worry RicRod. Next week is right around the corner.
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