So That Happened: #RAW Recap (03/09/15)

Match 05: Rusev vs. Curtis Axel

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Winner: Rusev

Post-Match, Rusev mentions Curtis Axel, saying he represents America because he is pathetic and delusional. Rusev says back in the real Hulkamania days, America was strong, but now all they do is live in the past.

Rusev says all Americans want to do now is negotiate and calls Americans spineless. Rusev says if America had a spine, it would be made of jello. Rusev said if America had a heart, it would be full of disease and if America had a soul, then God would look down and spit on it.

John Cena comes down to the ring.

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John Cena charges to the ring, takes down Rusev and locks him in the STF.

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John Cena ends up making Rusev pass out to the STF as Lana screams for help.

Referees check on Rusev. John Cena wakes Rusev up with water, then puts him in the STF again. Rusev taps out but John Cena doesn’t let go of the hold.

Lana begs for John Cena to let go of the STF, but Cena doesn’t listen. Lana gives John Cena a U.S. Title Match at Wrestlemania. Cena finally lets go of the hold.

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Backstage: Lana tries to check on Rusev, but Rusev yells at Lana in Russian. Rusev and Lana argue with each other in Russian. Not sure what was said, but Lana ends up leaving.

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Match 06: The New Day vs. Tyson Kidd and Cesaro (w/ Natalya)

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Tyson Kidd almost bumps into Natalya, but stops himself. Xavier Woods rolls Tyson Kidd up.

Winners: The New Day

The Usos and Naomi come out next.

Match 07: Naomi vs. Natalya

Tyson Kidd checks on Natalya, but The Usos take them out.

Naomi takes Natalya out with the Rear View.

Winner: Naomi

Post-Match, Natalya leaves with 1/2 of the Tag Team Titles.

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Los Matadores come out next.

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Match 08: Los Matadores vs. The Usos

Fernando gets caught with a Superkick by Jey Uso.

Jey Uso dives on Diego/Fernando

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El Torito distracts Jimmy Uso, causing Diego/Fernando to attack Jimmy from behind.

Winners: Los Matadores

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Backstage: Jamie Noble tries to tell Seth Rollins that Randy Orton can’t be trusted. Rollins reminds J & J Security that they work for him, and he knows exactly what he’s doing. Rollins says Orton is one of them and that Orton likes to kid around. Rollins doesn’t think Orton is stupid enough to lay out his plan right in Rollins face.

Jamie Noble tells Rollins they have a bad feeling about this, but Rollins reminds J & J Security that he is the Architect and Randy Orton is family. Rollins tells J & J Security to focus on Roman Reigns, then tells them to trust him. Rollins says he’s “got this.”

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So That Happened: #TotalDivas Season 03 Finale (03/08/15)

Total Divas Season Finale:

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Paige’s New Boo Part 2:

Paige and Bradley are officially a couple. Paige is excited that Bradley will be watching her wrestle live for the first time.

Later, Paige and Bradley are in the hotel. Paige proposes the idea of she and Bradley moving in together, since they are both on the road a lot. Bradley hesitates, which makes Paige think he doesn’t want to move in.

Bradley is open to the idea, but Bradley wants Paige to meet his Mom first.

Paige gets some time off to meet Bradley’s Mom and Family. After Paige jokes around with Bradley, Bradley jokes that Paige shouldn’t be herself.

Paige meets Bradley’s Mom Jodie and his sister, Nicole. Paige gives them giant hugs.

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Jodie asks if Bradley has another surprise for them. Paige jokes that she is with child. Later, Paige, Bradley and Bradley’s family go to the Stable house and meet the horses. Paige continues to drop hints about Bradley and her moving in together. Bradley tells Paige that he will tell her when the time is right.

While on a drive, Bradley’s Mom Jodie talks about dinner plans. Jodie brings up the fact that she thought Bradley got married because Paige called her at 1AM and said she’s going to marry Bradley. Paige insists she was joking, but Nicole reveals Bradley actually was married before.

After they get back to Bradley’s house, Paige and Bradley get into an argument about Bradley not telling her about his previous marriage. Bradley insists they’ve only been together for a month and didn’t need to tell her right away. Paige asks Bradley if he even wants to move in with her. Bradley admits he doesn’t. Paige calls Bradley a baby and Bradley storms off.

After breaking the fourth wall, Paige and Bradley have a conversation outside away from cameras. Paige is upset with Bradley because she opened up to him and he didn’t do the same. Paige insists she and Bradley are done, then leaves.

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Eva Marie and Jonathan: Husband or Husbanger?

Eva Marie is back on the road with WWE. After RAW, she and her “husbanger” Jonathan go to a meeting for her to start a hair extension line. that they want Eva Marie to endorse.

While talking about the project, Eva mentions her WWE career. Jonathan tells Eva that she doesn’t have to mention her WWE career because WWE and her modeling career are separate.

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While Eva Marie is modeling, Jonathan is getting impatient. Eva has 45 minutes before her next shoot, and Jonathan snaps on Eileen, Eva’s makeup lady, stressing how important Eva’s time is. After Jonathan leaves, Eileen starts to get emotional and thinks Jonathan doesn’t have to talk down to them like that. Eva says she will talk to Jonathan.

Eva Marie and Jonathan go on another modeling shoot. While on the shoot, Eva gets a call from Mark Carrano. Eva calls Carrano, who asks Eva Marie about a photoshoot she did on her website. Eva tells Mark that Jonathan, her husbanger is the person who set the photoshoot up. Carrano tells Eva that in the future, Eva and Jonathan will have to run everything through WWE Legal and him.

Eva Marie tells Jonathan about WWE finding out about the photoshoot and wants to shut this one down. Jonathan gets upset and says they are not shutting the photoshoot down. Jonathan thinks WWE is just one piece of Eva Marie’s brand, but Eva knows she wouldn’t have the brand without WWE. Jonathan gets even angrier and snaps on Eva, saying he’s not being her husband right now, he’s being his manager. Jonathan insists the photoshoot is still going on.

Back at home, Eva Marie confronts Jonathan about the way he is as a manager. Eva tells Jonathan that she doesn’t like the way he talks to him and if he wasn’t her husband, he wouldn’t allow her to talk to him that way as a manager. Eva suggests Jonathan no longer be his manager and Jonathan freaks out.

Jonathan defends himself, saying he’s quadrupled their profits and Eva’s marketability. Eva tells Jonathan that he as a manager is hurting their relationship, saying it’s hard for her to roll over and kiss him at night. Jonathan calls Eva out on dropping “Eva Bombs” like not wanting to have children or surprising her family and says it’s something she always does.

Jonathan and Eva Marie continue to argue as Eva starts to cry as Jonathan storms out of the house.

The End Of The Bella Twins?

Mark Carrano gives The Bella Twins their new contract extensions. Nikki Bella thinks that if she re-signs for another 3 years then by the time her contract is up, she will be 34 and 1/2. The Bella Twins start to wonder what to do next.

The Bella Twins have lunch with their pregnant friend, Shawna. After talking about babies, Brie Bella says if she gets pregnant tomorrow, she will be very happy. The Bella Twins talk about how they don’t see their friends and family often. Shawna asks The Bellas if it’s worth it.

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Nikki Bella goes to Extra, while Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan go out to eat. After Brie accidentally calls Scrabble “Scramble,” Brie tells Bryan that if Nikki is making the next step, Brie also wants to take the next step and have a baby. Brie is concerned about their finances, but Bryan tells her with the way they live, finances won’t be their problem.

Nikki Bella continues to go on her meetings and meets with a casting director. Nikki says she wants to be the next Rock, but knows her availability is an issue. The Casting Directors want to use her, but are concerned about the rigorous WWE schedule.

In San Diego, Nikki Bella and John Cena have lunch. Nikki shows John Cena how “cold” she is.

After Nikki shows off how “cold” she is, Nikki talks to John about her opportunities in Los Angeles. Nikki thinks it would be amazing that she would be part of a TV Show. Cena tells Nikki that he thinks she and Brie are destined for success outside of the WWE and is behind her 100%

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At Survivor Series, Nikki Bella wins the Divas Championship from AJ Lee!

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After getting a standing ovation from the Divas backstage, Nikki and Brie have a photoshoot with the Divas title. After joking about Brie having to kiss AJ, Nikki realizes that 8 years of hard work was all worth it to win the Divas Championship. Nikki may be having second thoughts about leaving WWE, but Brie still wants to be a Mom.

After talking with Daniel Bryan, The Bella Twins meet with Mark Carrano about their next step. Brie Bella reveals to Mark that she wants to start a family. Nikki tells Mark that she’s been offered a few jobs in the entertainment industry, but she doesn’t know if she will re-sign. Carrano asks The Bella Twins if they’re prepared to tell him that they will no longer be WWE Divas.

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So That Happened:

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I Was There: #WWEMSG (02/27/15) aka Hulk Hogan Appreciation Night

The Divas championship was on the line as well. In a rematch from Fastlane, Paige – still upset over the way Nikki Bella cheated to win – attacked the Champion at the start of the match. #TotalPaige was non-stop until she came face to face with #BrieMode via outside the ring distraction. Then, Nikki tried to wear down our Diva from across the pond with a series of submission holds. Paige rallied, almost knocking Nikki out with a Superkick but she could not get the victory. Brie once again implored a bit of “Twin Magic,” well, not really: Brie caused the distraction (again) and Nikki was able to hit the Rack Attack for the victory. We will say this: Nikki’s strength in executing that move is devastating. Plus, she hits Alpha-Diva levels by striking a pose while hitting the Rack Attack.

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Rusev was supposed to defend his US Championship but after learning that his opponent was John Cena, Rusev (and Lana) opted to not put the title on the line. Fortunately for the MSG Universe, Triple H, in his role as Chief Operating Officer, made Rusev defend his title. It was a hard hitting contest that saw Cena and Rusev try to take each other out. Rusev’s strength is deceptive. He was able to catch John Cena mid flying cross-body and counter it into a fall away slam!

3MB_WWEMSG_20150227_0096But the man who never gives up would not go down that easily. Cena recovered and retaliated. When he had Rusev weak enough for an Attitude Adjustment, Rusev grabbed the top rope and flailed his limbs wildly, inadvertantly hitting referee John Cone. That means that when Rusev tapped to Cena’s STF, there was no referee to call for the bell. That also means there was no referee when Rusev assaulted Cena with a chair. Fortunately, John Cone was recovering and able to see Rusev’s use of the foreign object. John Cena won the much, much to the delight of (some of) WWE Universe in attendance that night; however, the title can only change hands on a pinfall or submission so Rusev retained the championship.

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So That Happened: #RAW Recap (03/02/15)

The Daily Show with Seth Rollins:

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Seth Rollins introduces himself, then says they’re in the great city of Newark, NJ. Rollins corrects himself calling Newark the armpit of America.

Seth Rollins says he verbally dominated Jon Stewart on his own show and tonight, he’s going to do Stewart’s job better than Jon Stewart. Rollins talks about Stewart not being here, then makes jokes about Jon Stewart not being here because he’s a phony and from New Jersey. Rollins takes shots at Jon Stewart’s movie he directed last year, then talks about Stewart’s retirement. Rollins says Stewart wants to retire on his own terms, but if he showed up here he would force Stewart into retirement because it’s hard to do a show with his jaw wired shut.

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Seth Rollins is interrupted by Jon Stewart.

Jon Stewart tells Seth Rollins he didn’t earn this “Daily Show” spot. Rollins tells Rollins that he’s proving to the world that he’s better than Stewart. Stewart says he’s proving to the world Rollins can barely read. Stewart calls Rollins a guy who looks like a swat team stripper with Lady Gaga’s hair. Stewart claims he’s here to help Seth Rollins.

Jon Stewart says he’s old school and not afraid of the curb stomp AKA a Jersey Brunch. Stewart says he’s a fan of the wrestlers who earned it, like Bruno Sammartino and Gorilla Monsoon. Stewart says Seth Rollins is not like Mick Foley or Stone Cold Steve Austin or The Undertaker. Stewart calls Rollins out for trying to take a shortcut by becoming the Poster Boy for The Authority. Stewart jokes that posters get taken down.

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Jon Stewart tells Seth Rollins that he may be stronger, and tougher, but he has something Seth Rollins will never have: Respect. Stewart says The Authority doesn’t care about Seth Rollins. Stewart tells Rollins that if The Authority cared about him, he’d be fighting for the title at Wrestlemania. Stewart says after Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns fight at Wrestlemania, Seth Rollins will be left with nothing and holding his briefcase.

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Jon Stewart tries to say that Seth Rollins didn’t earn his brief case, but Seth Rollins gets offended. Stewart tries to back away, but gets pushed into the Daily Show table. Seth Rollins and Jon Stewart are interrupted by Randy Orton.

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Jon Stewart kicks Seth Rollins low, then escapes.

Randy Orton walks away as Jon Stewart celebrates.

Backstage: Renee Young compliments Jon Stewart for holding his own against Seth Rollins. Stewart says he learned that in wrestling school. Stewart asks if the wrestlers come backstage, then Renee asks if Stewart has any interest in becoming a WWE Superstar or commentator. Stewart says he would, but got winded from talking. Jon Stewart runs for his life before Seth Rollins comes back.

Match 05: Luke Harper vs. Daniel Bryan

Luke Harper boots Daniel Bryan in the face.

Luke Harper counters Daniel Bryan

Luke Harper tosses Daniel Bryan into the turnbuckle.

Daniel Bryan catches Luke Harper with the YES Lock.

Winner: Daniel Bryan

Dean Ambrose comes down and brawls with Luke Harper. Ambrose gets taken out.

R-Truth steals the Intercontinental Title again.

Luke Harper stops R-Truth from taking the Intercontinental Title. R-Truth gives Harper the belt back, then gets clotheslined for his efforts.

Dolph Ziggler catches Luke Harper with a Superkick at the top of the ramp.

Daniel Bryan and Dolph Ziggler have a staredown.

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The latest inductee into the 2015 Hall Of Fame is…

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Backstage: Seth Rollins complains about Jon Stewart until Randy Orton walks up. After Orton is stopped by J & J Security, Orton tells Rollins that Rollins owes him for saving him from almost committing career suicide by attacking Jon Stewart. Orton reminds Rollins that he would’ve been sued and lost his job, and wants a Thank You.

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Randy Orton says that if Seth Rollins needs any help tonight against Roman Reigns, all he has to do is ask. Orton is confronted by Big Show and Kane. Kane says they have Orton’s back. Jamie Noble adds on that they won’t need everybody out there and Randy Orton decides to leave.

Paul Heyman Speaks:

Paul Heyman introduces himself and hypes Brock Lesnar. Heyman says he came to the rancid city of Newark to address the rumors and shoot from the hip. Heyman says it’s true that his client Brock Lesnar will be at Wrestlemania. Heyman adds on that Lesnar will be anywhere he damn well pleases before Wrestlemania and anywhere he damn well pleases after Wrestlemania and he will be there as the Undisputed WWE World Heavyweight Champion because he Lesnar will be champion as well as he damn well pleases.

Paul Heyman’s mic cuts off. Heyman says obviously the sound guy is from New Jersey.

Paul Heyman does the “Believe That.” catchphrase, then says the WWE Universe always buys into fantasies and uses Daniel Bryan at Fast Lane as an example. Heyman says deep down, the fans didn’t believe it because if Daniel Bryan came up against his client, Bryan would be squished like a cockroach under the boot of Brock Lesnar.

Paul Heyman brings up Roman Reigns, but the microphone is busted. Heyman gets a mic from Lillian Garcia. Heyman responds by telling her it’s about time she did something right.

After the crowd “Ooohs” Paul Heyman, Heyman responds that the “Oooh” moment is everyone is buying into Roman Reigns, expecting Reigns to win. Heyman says WWE believes it and that it’s booked by God himself that Reigns is going to win because we “Believe That.” Heyman says Bruno Sammartino, Hulk Hogan, The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H and John Cena also believe that Roman Reigns could beat them in his prime and no one disputed them. A fan calls Heyman out on not saying Andre The Giant and Heyman fires back that he left Andre out because he’s dead, then calls the fan stupid.

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Paul Heyman says not one man disputed him because they all believe that Roman Reigns is a bad ass Samoan with a chip on his shoulder because that chip comes from the fact that Roman Reigns can’t beat Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania.

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Paul Heyman says Wrestlemania goes down one of two ways: One. Brock Lesnar takes Roman Reigns apart the same way he did John Cena. Or two: Brock Lesnar simply Ronda Rousey’s Roman Reigns.

Paul Heyman has more microphone issues.

Paul Heyman tells Roman Reigns that at Wrestlemania he is going to get his ass beat, hurt and embarrassed, emasculated and conquered by Brock Lesnar. Heyman says, “Believe That” then gets ready to leave the ring, but Roman Reigns comes out.

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So That Happened: #TotalDivas Recap (03/01/15)

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Total Divas begins with Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella debating Josie’s attitude. Brie shows Bryan her new voice alert security system. Brie and Bryan have to use their voices to record the sounds.

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Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella bark like dogs into the voice security system.

Brie Bella thinks the security system will work, but Bryan is not convinced.

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