The lower you fall, the higher you'll fly. Day #3 on my journey to reclaim what is mine. #Payback #FightClub
— Kaitlyn (@KaitlynWWE) June 19, 2013
Author: Ed Boston
Low Attendance For WWE Tapings This Week And Backstage Details On Stephanie And Divas
There were low attendance issues at last night’s WWE TV tapings in Dayton, Ohio. Several parts of the arena were tarped off. The camera side was full to the top of the arena but the opposite side had only three rows full. WWE reportedly tried a “buy one get one free” ticket sale over the weekend.
As seen on Monday’s RAW, Stephanie McMahon confronted Kaitlyn and the other Divas on the stage and told them to never interrupt her again. This was apparently a play off a real-life situation that happened backstage recently where someone interrupted Stephanie and caused a bit of a scene
Stephanie McMahon Responds To AJ Lee’s Post-Raw Tweet
“@WWEAJLee: Hey @StephMcMahon , ya wanna know something? You’re pretty scary. But I’m scarier. Until we meet again…" Careful what u wish 4
— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) June 19, 2013
WWE Issues Statement on Tragic Death of 5 yr old
Source: Raj from WrestlingInc.com
Teen Killed Young Sister Allegedly Using ‘WWE Style Moves,’ WWE Issues Statement
The Advocate published a story today about the death of five-year-old Viloude Louis, who was killed by her 13-year-old brother after he allegedly used wrestling moves that he learned from television.
“The 13-year-old reported he started to wrestle with the victim and practiced ‘WWE’ style wrestling moves on the 5-year-old,” said Col. John Fortunato of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Devalon Armstrong, 13, allegedly slammed his sister onto a bed and beat her. She suffered multiple injuries including broken ribs, internal bleeding and lacerations of the liver. The boy called police after his sister stopped breathing, and paramedics were teaching him over the phone how to use CPR to keep her alive. She died shortly after deputies arrived and paramedics were unable to revive her.
Devalon was booked into a juvenile jail and has been charged with second-degree murder. WWE sent us this statement on Viloude’s tragic passing:
“The death of Viloude Louis is a tragedy, and our condolences go out to her family.
“WWE urges restraint in reporting this unfortunate incident as if it were the result of a WWE wrestling move. As in similar cases, criminal intent to harm and a lack of parental supervision have been the factors resulting in a tragic death.
“Authorities have already charged the accused with second degree murder and determined that this was not an accidental death due to a wrestling move.”
End of Bryan vs Orton Match On This Weeks Raw Was The Real Deal
It may have looked like your average outcome of the ringside doctor looking over a wrestler who was “injured”. After all it was just several weeks back when we saw something similar with Triple H during his match with Curtis Axel. However what we witnessed was reportedly the real thing.
F4Wonline.com reports that Daniel Bryan was injured in his match with Randy Orton on RAW last night and the finish they did was essentially a shoot as they stopped a match that Bryan was scheduled to win. The storyline mention that he suffered a stinger is legit
More on Bryan incident from wrestlinginc.com on backstage events following the matche
The planned finish had Bryan defeating Orton to help set up Bryan’s main event run this summer. .
When Bryan returned to the back, he was “irate” and complained to Triple H that the match should not have been stopped. They got into a loud argument in the gorilla position backstage with a lot of people looking on. People were shocked because Bryan is usually soft spoken and good natured, plus he was standing up to Triple h of all people.
Bryan complained that he’s worked all over the world, worked hurt and knows when he can go and when he can’t. Triple H argued that they were protecting him and they don’t want anyone working hurt. Both men did apologize to each other
RAW Segment of the Week: Mark Henry Fools The WWE Universe
Sometimes in the world of professional wrestling, those from the creative departments totally fool us fans with what takes place. Last night’s segment with the Mark Henry “retiring” was one of those times. Check out a couple of my tweets from where DTRT Wrestling News Live Tweets during Raw.
Love when wrestlers can be themselves. Thank you Mark Henry #SexualChocolate @DTRTWrestling #Raw
— Ed Boston (@EdBostonDTRT) June 18, 2013
Minutes later after delivering a massive World’s Strongest Slam:
I don’t mind admitting when I’ve been had. After my last tweet and now what he just did to @JohnCena – I’ve been had. @DTRTWrestling #Raw — Ed Boston (@EdBostonDTRT) June 18, 2013
The crowd totally bought into the retirement story and the announcers totally sold it as well as you can hear them talking all happy and laughing. I was so sold on the swerve that even after the World’s Strongest Slam, I still thought it was just gonna be his way of saying goodbye. Not until I heard him say I’ve still got plenty left in the tank did I admit I had been had.
As impressive as all of that was, I personally think the best thing from the entire angle was they way they used social media to hook us in. All the wrestling sites I checked yesterday had stories about what Henry had been tweeting and I sure don’t feel all alone in being “duped” by the creative minds at the WWE.
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We are going to make this a regular feature on Tuesday’s for RAW and Friday’s after Impact. Would love to have feedback on my thoughts and even what you think should have been “Segment of the Week”.
Ed Boston
DTRT Wrestling News Co-Founder
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Raw Recap: June 17 2013
New World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio with Ricardo Rodriguez came to the ring to boos. Del Rio asked how was your weekend. He said he was asking because he heard you talking about a man of steel. He said why do you do that when you have a man of gold in front of you, your real Superman. Ricardo introduced Del Rio again. Del Rio talked about his win last night being controversial. he brought up how he lost his title to Dolph Ziggler the night after WrestleMania when Ziggler cashed in the Money In The Bank briefcase when his leg was injured. Del Rio said you people cheered for him a coward who attacked an injured man. Del Rio said he isn’t surprised. Fans chanted we want Ziggler. Del Rio said he gave the fans everything but they never showed him the respect that he deserves. Del Rio talked about Jack Swagger calling Swagger an ignorant pig who disrespected the Mexican culture & the Mexican people. Del Rio said after that all he heard was chants of USA. Fans chanted USA. Del Rio said you wont cheer for me but you will cheer for a pig & a coward. he said he guesses that is what America is all about pigs & cowards. Del Rio said he fought for the fans the past 5 months & he didn’t get anything & last night he fought for himself & he got this(holding up the World Heavyweight Championship). Del Rio said he is going to show the fans why he is the best. Del Rio said he is going to give the fans a second chance to show him the respect he deserves. CM Punk with Paul Heyman came out to the ring to a huge crowd reaction. Punk said to Del Rio the last time we was in the ring together was at Survivor Series 2011 when I beat you for the WWE Championship & I went on to hold it for a record 434 days. Punk said that’s not why he is out here & your problem with the fans isn’t why I’m out here. Punk said he is out here because he heard Del Rio say he was the best . Fans chanted CM Punk. Punk said there is only one best in the world & your looking at him right now. Punk said he is out here to challenge Del Rio. Heyman interrupted & said his clients don’t fight for free. Heyman went on & Punk tried to get Heyman’s attention. Punk asked Heyman what was he doing. Heyman said I know we didn’t talk about this & you are banged up from last night besides the Tilte wont be on the line. Punk said he knows that & that Ziggler gets & deserves a rematch & he knows he is banged up. Punk said he is banged up because while Del Rio was stealing the Title from Ziggler he stealing the show with Chris Jericho. Punk said last night proved he was the best in the world & we should do it again tonight against Del Rio. Del Rio said Punk you don’t wont to do this. Punk said yes I do. Fans chanted si. Del Rio said Punk you don’t wont want me . Punk asked Ricardo if he wants to fight & said somebody is going to fight him tonight. Vickie Guerrero with Brad Maddox came out & she said excuse me. Vickie said Del Rio doesn’t get to make that decision she does. Vickie mad the match of Punk vs Del Rio for Raw’s main event.
Michael Cole said Vickie is going to announce a big surprise tonight.
Punk & Heyman backstage, Heyman said he was sorry for jumping the gun out there. Punk said I guess I wasn’t clear I said this last night. Punk said you got involved in my match last night & almost cost me the match. Punk said I don’t need your help to win matches I’m not Brock Lesnar or Curtis Axel I’m not your client. Punk told Heyman for here on out he doesn’t want him at ringside. Punk said I’m always going to be a Paul Heyman guy & walked off.
Intercontinental Championship Match: Wade Barrett vs Intercontinental Champ Curtis Axel: Barrett was in the ring waiting for Axel. Vickie came out & said you rematch will have to wait because you will face my big surprise. Christian came out to a huge crowd reaction.
Wade Barrett vs Christian: Christian got the win.
It was announced that tonight match of Daniel Bryan & Randy Orton the fans will get to choose the stipulation via the WWE App. the chose are No DQ, No Count Out or 2 Out Of 3 Falls.
Promo video for the Wyatt family.
2 On 1 Handicap Match: Team Rhodes Scholars vs Sheamus: Sandow rolled up Sheamus for the pin when Sheamus was about to nail Rhodes with a Brogue Kick. Team Rhodes Scholars got the win. After the match Sheamus nailed Rhodes with the Brogue Kick.
Promo video for the return of Rob Van Dam at Money In The Bank.
Backstage Vickie & Maddox with Triple H, Vickie bragged about making the Punk vs Del Rio main event match. She said she wanted to do something to make Triple H proud. Triple H said it was great but if Punk didn’t confront Del Rio what would be her main event. Vickie talked about bringing Christian back. Triple H said Christian has been medically cleared for about a month & a half why are you just now getting around to bringing him back. Triple H mention the return of RVD & both Vickie & Maddox said it was their idea. Triple H said while he was making the deal with RVD he doesn’t recall them on the phone with them. Triple H said The Shield is running rough shot on the place & that she needs to take control. Triple H said if The Shield gets involved in anyway tonight he wants Vickie to take control & make an example out of The Shield. Vickie said he could count on her. Triple H sarcastically said putting 3MB on the show tonight was a stroke of genius.
Daniel Bryan getting ready backstage, Kane came in & wanted to talk. Bryan said he was busy & if Kane is going to sau I told you so he doesn’t want to hear it. Kane said who said anything about I told you so. Bryan said Kane was glad RKO No didn’t win the Tag Team Titles last night because to Kane it proves that he is the weak link. Bryan said he is going to prove Kane wrong by beating Randy Orton. Kane said he isn’t glad of anything. Kane said your not the only one who lost last night. Kane said maybe both of us losing is a sign that Team Hell No should give it another shot. Bryan said that he will never prove myself along as I’m apart of a team. Bryan said the only team that matters to him right now is Team Daniel Bryan, Team DB. Kane said that makes sense because your acting like a db. Bryan said he has to prove himself by doing it by himself & that he needs to win the WWE Championship. Kane said he wants to win the WWE Championship too. Kane asked are we done. Bryan said I don’t know. Kane said I don’t know either. Kane wished Bryan good luck tonight. Bryan said you are saying good luck because you thin I’m the weak link. Kane just walked off.
Randy Orton said Daniel Bryan is the reason they lost at Payback last night to The Shield. Orton said Bryan is the weak link 7 tonight he is going to prove it.
Randy Orton vs Daniel Bryan: The fans voted via the WWE App for a No DQ Match: Orton got the win because a doctor told the referee to stop the match because Bryan was hurt & couldn’t continue. After the match Orton came over & checked on Bryan & helped him up. Orton gave Bryan a hug & shook his hand.
AJ came to the ring with Big E Langston. AJ said so this is what it feels like to have it all. AJ said Dolph Ziggler couldn’t be here tonight because he isn’t medically cleared but soon enough he will be back to share the spotlight with the greatest Diva’s Champion of all time. AJ said she has always been champion but now has the proof. AJ said she made Kaitlyn tap out. She said she played mind games with Kaitlyn & crushed her spirit but that she is the hero of this story. AJ said she is a woman that knows how to get exactly what she wants & that is an example to women everywhere. AJ said there isn’t a woman in this audience, in the locker room, or in the whole world who that is as strong, brilliant & courageous as she is. AJ said if there is woman back there who thinks she can compare to her & who thinks she is a fraction of the woman that she is she dares her to come out here now. Stephanie McMahon came to the ring. AJ said high boss lady are you here to congratulate me. Stephanie said there is a line of Diva’s waiting to come out here but she asked to say her peace first. Stephanie said congratulations. Stephanie said she doesn’t understand why AJ perpetuates this stereotype about women that was vicious, conniving & manipulative & rather tear each other down than build each other up. Stephanie said what AJ did to Kaitlyn was degrading to women everywhere. Stephanie said to AJ that it’s time for her to start acting like a champion. AJ said she should be acting like her instead of dating Superstars that she should marry one. AJ mentioned Stephanie’s daddy issues. Stephanie said if your so brilliant I would expect something a little more original. AJ said what she did to Kaitlyn was original & well planned months in the making & that it was her masterpiece. Stephanie said AJ you want to give me those crazy eyes do you forget who your talking to I’m a McMahon, nobody does crazy better than us. Stephanie said if you want to be Diva’s Champion like I suggested before you start acting like one. AJ said she is the champion & the only reason you arte out here is because I am you, only younger. Stephanie said remember that I cantake all that away from you & if I wanted to you want have a job anymore. Kaitlyn & a line of Diva’s interrupted & came out. Stepahnie left the ring. Kaitlyn said congratulations AJ you did it you won. Stephanie told Kaitlyn that she is going to give her a by because of all that she has been through but don’t ever interrupt her again & said that goes for all of you. Kaitlyn walked toward the ring & said you won. you got in my head, you manipulated me, you humiliated me, you played me like a puppet, (Fans chanted you tapped out & AJ smiled & laughed) you broke me & now it’s my turn. Kaitlyn ran into the ring & pounced on AJ. Big E Langston pulled AJ out of the ring & carried her away on his shoulders. AJ squirmed & screamed at Kaitlyn saying you will never have this( referring to the title).
United States Championship Match: US Champ Dean Ambrose vs Kane: The Shield interfered in the match soon after it started. the Shield laid out Kane with a triple powerbomb.
Backstage Mark Henry was wearing a pink suit coat & talking with the prime Time Player & Tamina Snuka.
Backstage The Shield was confronted by Vickie with Maddox. Vickie was mad & told them to remember that she is their boss. The Shield didn’t take her serious. Vickie pointed her finger in Ambrose’s face & said your & was interrupted by Mr. Vince McMahon. Vince shook hand with The Shield & said you guys remind me of me & told them to keep up it up & have a good day. The Shield walked away. Vince said to Vickie & Maddox that those guys really impress him & that he like them. Vince said he never liked that Halloween mask wearing freak Kane anyhow. Vince walked away & Vickie & Maddox looked confused.
Another promo video for the Wyatt family.
Zeb Colter came out & said out country is lying to us & spying on us. He talked about foreigners sneaking across our borders. Colter said we are at war & sometimes war calls for some strange alliances. Colter said him & Jack Swagger have decided to work along side of Antonio Cesaro. Cesaro came out said “we the people.”
Antonio Cesaro vs William Regal: Cesaro got the win. After the match Colter handed Cesaro a Don’t Tread On Me Flag & Cesaro laid it across the top of Regal.
Promo video for the return of RVD was showed again.
John Cena came to the ring. Cena was loving the mixed reaction from the crowd. Cena said honestly I love this. Cena said we are all her tonight because we love the WWE. Cena said everybody has a favorite Superstar & Cena said his favorite is & pointed around to the fans. Cena said the fans have always been honest with him. Cena said there is a group out there that just doesn’t like him & another group that every time he steps in the ring he goes to war for them. Cena said he is going to take a second to speack to that group. Cena said he had horrible 2012 & had to come out here & ask for you to hang in there. Cena talked about walking out of the 3 Stages of Hell the better man. Cena said stands in this ring & proudly say the champ is here. Cena thanked the fans that hung in there. Cana talked about Money In The Bank & said whoever that hold the Money In The Bank contract that there will never be a opportune time to cash in against him because he will always be ready. Cena said he knows that he wont have the WWE title forever but the next person who hold it earns it because our time is now because the champ is here.
Mark Henry came out with a pair of boots & set them on the stage & came to the ring. Henry told Cena he could put his guard down & shook his hand. Cena started to leave but Henry told Cena to stay because he has something to tell him, the boys 7 girls in the back & all of the fans. Fans chanted Henry. Henry said he respects everybody who loves this business & all the people who work for this company. Henry wiped away tears from his eyes. Fans chanted thank you Henry. Henry said Cena is doing an awesome job. Henry said he figures if you all forget me you would at least remember this coat(Henry was wearing a pink suit coat). Fans chanted Sexual Chocolate. Henry said Cena is going to be the greatest WWE champion of all time. Henry talked about his career. He said he had was World Heavyweight Champion & World’s Strongest man & he had a lot of success, Henry announced his retirement from WWE active roster. Fans chanted one more match. Cena handed Henry his WWE Championship belt & Henry held it up. Henry has never been WWE Champion. Henry gave the belt back to Cena & said it is something that you got to earn. Henry talked about getting to travel the world. Henry said he is a proud, proud man. Henry said to his wife she will be seeing more of him than she wants, to his son & to his little girl who cries when he leaves home. Henry wiped away tears & said baby I’m coming home. Cena raised Henry’s arm & then went to hug Henry but Henry picked up Cena & laid him out with a World’s Strongest Slam. Henry yelled at Cena that he has a lot left in the tank. Henry picked up the WWE Title & threw it down on top of Cena & said it will be mine soon. Henry walked up the ramp & picked up the boots on the stage & said “that’s what I do.”
Backstage Henry said he had us all fooled & called us all puppets. Henry challenged Cena for the WWE Championship. Henry said the reason he had 2 boots is because he is going to leave 1 of them in Cena’s rear end.
Heath Slater of 3MB vs Chris Jericho: Jericho got the win. After the match 3MB tried to attack Jericho but Jericho cleared 3MB from the ring.
Back stage Paul Heynman with Curtis Axel, Matt Striker asked Heyman about CM Punk no longer wanting him at ringside with him & if there is more to the story. Heyman said he is the best friend of the best in the world & true friend no when to give each other space. Heyman changed the subject to Curtis Axel. Heyman said Axel is a man born to be better than perfect.
Sin Cara vs Curtis Axel: The Miz did commentary during the match. Axel got the win.
Backstage Mr. McMahon with Vickie & Maddox. Vince said they are doing a great job & that they will be fine & to just listen to him. Vince asked what they are going to do about the Cena & Henry situation. Vickie said Cena will defend his title against Henry at Money In The Bank. Stephanie came in & said this show is out of control & Vickie needs to acert herself more. Vince said I just told her she is doing a great job. Triple H came in & said Vickie didn’t I tell you to make an example out of The Shield. Vince said I didn’t know you told her that. Triple H told Vickie when I tell you tom do something I want it done. Triple H said Vickie needs to listen to him & walked away. Vince told Vickie not to worry & that she will be fine. Vince told Vickie you be listening to me & you will be good to go 7 walked off. Stephanie said to Vickie if I was you I wouldn’t listen to either 1 of them. Stephanie put her arm around Vickie & said you know who to listen to.
Backstage Heyman caught up to CM Punk & said everybody is trying to stir this up & he doesn’t want to play into that. Heymam said he gets it & thanked Punk for allowing him to be apart of everything Punk let him be apart of. Heyman said I love you & thank you & hugged Punk & told him to go get him & he will be watching. Heyman said you the best in the world & to go win this one.
Alberto Del Rio vs CM Punk: Del Rio backed out of the match & got counted out & backed up the ramp with help from Ricardo Rodriguez. CM Punk got the win by count out. Dolph Ziggler attacked Del Rio from behind. A couple of referees came out & pulled Ziggler off of Del Rio. Del Rio ran to the back & Ziggler chased after him. Brock Lesnar came to the ring. Lesnar circled around Punk & they stared at each other. Lesnar got a mic & acted like he was going to say something & Lesnar laid out Punk with a F5.
AJ Lee & Dolph Ziggler ESPN 96-1 Interview

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Raw Five-Point Preview: June 17, 2013
Source: WWE.com
Last night’s three-hour slugfest was colloquially known as WWE Payback, but retribution may yet be waiting for a trio of Superstars who brazenly relieved incumbent champions of their titles in Chicago’sAllstate Arena. Chief among those is, of course, Alberto Del Rio, who took advantage of Dolph Ziggler’s lingering injury to reclaim the World Heavyweight Title, but he’s far from the only offender who’s likely in for a rematch in the near future. With a troika of new champs, The Champ still here, and CM Punk returned from exile, what’s likely to go down on this week’s must-see Raw?
- The Hall of Pain has grown empty since WrestleMania 29, but its monstrous manager looks to make his big return to Raw following his loss to Sheamus at Extreme Rules. Ordinarily, this would be a cause for unmitigated terror, but a series of cryptic tweets seem to hint at a far more existential Mark Henry than the WWE Universe has come to expect. What could the former World Heavyweight Champion have on his mind, if not mayhem?
- Alberto Del Rio reversed his fortunes at WWE Payback and reclaimed the World Heavyweight Championship from Dolph Ziggler, although the way he did so wasn’t exactly in keeping with The Pride of Mexico’s recent altruistic streak. Looking to aggravate Ziggler’s recently concussed skull, Del Rio targeted Ziggler’s head with a flurry of kicks that even left new Divas Champion AJ Lee looking a little pale at the sight. (His post-match paean for respect didn’t sit too well with the Chicago crowd.)
- Ziggler, shockingly, opted out of trickery in favor of a gritty effort to retain his title through the pain; a decision he probably regrets in hindsight, but that is what the rematch clause is for. What will the two World-class warriors have to say for themselves come Raw? UPDATE: Well, at least we know what Dolph’s status is for tonight’s Raw. Now we just have to hear from Del Rio.
- Coulda, woulda, shoulda: All words that apply to Daniel Bryan & Randy Orton’s challenge for the WWE Tag Titles at WWE Payback. If not for a pair of miscommunications, the submission expert might have earned his second run with the twin titles. A lack of synchronicity doomed the odd-couple challengers to The Shield’s fury (and Dean Ambrose’s victory extended their title reigns), but given Bryan’s efficiency of late – and his particular beef with The Apex Predator – perhaps this is the Daniel Bryan tag team implosion that seems to have been coming for so long.
- And into the light? John Cena survived Three Stages of Hell at WWE Payback, finally felling Ryback with an Attitude Adjustment through the roof of an ambulance in their bout’s final phase Sunday night. With The Champ still standing tall and his challenger banished (though very much on the loose), what awaits the Cenation leader on his first Raw after escaping the domain of the self-proclaimed Beelzebub, Ryback?
Looks like Paul Heyman is as good as his word: CM Punk did, in fact, return at WWE Payback and he did, in fact, defeat Chris Jericho, although Punk’s absence certainly took its toll on the former WWE Champion and winning the match was much easier said than done.
Most interestingly, however, Punk seemed to take issue with Heyman’s attempt to interfere in the bout, preferring instead to win on his own. It all turned out well for Punk in the end, but it will be interesting to see how exactly he’ll co-exist with the newest Heyman guy, Curtis Axel. With the third-generation Superstar holding the Intercontinental Title his father once had (he and Mr. Perfect are the first father-son duo to win the coveted prize), will Heyman be forced to choose between his “guys”?
