Upon hearing about his father’s unexpected passing Monday Daniel Bryan insisted on at least being part of Raw’s opening segment this week before leaving to be with his family. Bryan who was obviously emotionally distraught by the news of his father’s passing received comfort and encouragement from his newlywed Brie Bella. Brie was added to the segment as a source of support for Daniel who did not cut a promo but instead “took one” for the team and received a beating from Kane before being helped out of the area by medical personnel.
Stone Cold Steve Austin interviewed Paul Heyman during WrestleMania XXX weekend for the Steve Austin Show on PodcastOne, & Austin admitted that a match against Heyman’s client, Brock Lesnar, might be of interest to him. Heyman brought up the possibility of an Austin VS Lesnar match, & while Austin didn’t fully embrace it, he didn’t shoot it down either.
You can check out the Steve Austin Show podcast at this link.
WWE is handing out the “Cesaro Section” signs to the fans in the crowd even though Cesaro is suppose to be a heel. The plan is to create the idea that the fans want Cesaro to turn babyface while he stays with Paul Heyman & doesn’t actually turn, while giving the impression that there is a groundswell on turning babyface. WWE is basically trying to create a Daniel Bryan situation on their own. There’s been some speculation that this will led to a Cesaro VS Brock Lesnar match.
WWE is working on new music fro Cesaro. For now Cesaro & Heyman not coming out to theme music is only short term, the feeling is that not having music is a talking point for Cesaro.
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A lot can be learned from the video at the bottom of this post about the new Diva’s Champion – Paige, but first let’s look at the promo for the pride of British Independent Wrestling that was shown this past Monday on RAW. An amazing accomplishment is shown, as she stunned AJ to become the new champion after AJ’s run of almost 300 consecutive days.
The impressive part of this young new talent, in my opinion, is her back ground growing up in the Indy Wrestling scene with her entire family being a part of “the business” and that business being the sole income of both her mother and father.
You may not know this about me, but I cover a couple of local Indy organizations here in Central Indiana. I get a behind the scenes look at what goes on before, during and after a show is being done. Watching the video at the bottom, at least the parts where they are doing a show, is almost identical to how things are at Hoosier Pro Wrestling and New Era Wrestling here in Indiana.
Another part of what I like about Paige is the way she likes the wrestling part of the business way more than she likes the diva part. This quote at the 41:55 mark of the video says a lot about who she is and where she comes from,
“…over here it’s like wrestling and the way you look as well, so you have to, it’s like they say it’s T and A – tits and ass, that’s what we are there for and I want to change that. I want to be the wrestler as well, that’s the whole part of me coming over here so I can at least change that – take it back to The Attitude Era.”
That will be music to the ears of the fans who have long been tired of the PG version that the WWE has put on in the last few years. As you can tell from the Indy scenes in the video, wrestling takes precedence and to say that the Divas division needs that is a major understatement.
For those who have complained about Paige getting an unjust push, I challenge you to watch this video and say that she hasn’t worked for everything she has and that if you really like wrestling (or wrasslin’ as some people call it) more than “sports entertainment” then you have to be excited about the future of this young British bombshell.
Paige has the looks, but even better she has the moves in the ring. Several of the current Divas that are more athletic and trained in the business should benefit from Paige’s style. Myself, I’m looking forward to seeing her work with Natalya, another wrestler first – diva second. Give them a 10 + minute match and I’m thinking our jaws would drop.
For our fans from Great Britain, you should be very proud of Paige! She’s new to the WWE, but you’ve known what she has for a long time. Thanks for sharing her with us.
Intercontinental Championship # 1 contender Tournament is being held because Christian, who was suppose to get the title shot against Big E for the IC Title hasn’t been cleared to wrestle after WWE got a bad report on his condition & went with the idea to of crowning a new #1 contender. Christian suffered a concussion over 3 weeks ago on RAW.
PWInsider has confirmed reports that AJ Lee has asked for time off. There is no word on how long she would be gone.
Darren Young tore his ACL at a WWE Live Event show Saturday & has already has surgery.
Sting made his first WWE-related TV appearance on tonight’s Ultimate Warrior “Greatest Matches” special on the WWE Network. In between matches, they have been featuring recently recorded comments from various stars on Warrior and Sting spoke after Ricky Steamboat.
Sting talked about how his favorite Warrior memory was Warrior putting tuna and orange juice in a blender and saying, “I got my protein and vitamin C all in one.”
All the WWE Superstars & Divas was out on the stage to pay tribute to The Ultimate Warrior. Tribute Video was showed. A moment of silence while the bell tolled 10 times. Tonight WWE will celebrate the life of The Ultimate Warrior. Warrior’s theme music played, everyone applauded & the fans chanted Warrior.
Intercontinental Title #1 Contender Tournament Match: Alberto Del Rio VS RVD: Winner – RVD
The Authority in their office discussing something with Randy Orton & Batista.
Ultimate Warrior Moment – SummerSlam 1988, Warrior beat The Honky Tonk Man for the IC Title.
The Authority in their office talking to Orton & Batista about The Shield being a problem. Triple H said together they are unstoppable. Orton & Batista aren’t interested, they both want to be Champion & told Triple H that he is own his own in dealing with The Shield.
Ryback & Curtis Axel VS Cody Rhodes & Goldust: Winners – Ryback & Axel
Bolieve promo for Bo Dallas.
New Divas Champion Paige VS Alicia Fox: Winner – Paige by submission.
The Usos VS Randy Orton & Batista: The Usos paid tribute to The Ultimate Warrior by wearing the Warrior face paint. The shield attacked Orton & Batista. Ref called for the bell.
Warrior Moment – WrestleMania 6 IC, Title VS WWE Title, Warrior beat Hulk Hogan to become WWE Champion.
Orton & Batista was walking in the back. Triple H & Stephanie walked up. Triple H said “I told you.”
Paul Heyman came out & talked about Brock Lesnar beating The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXX to end The Streak. Heyman brought out “The King of Swing” Cesaro.
IC Title #1Contender Tournament Match: Cesaro VS Mark Henry: Winner – Cesaro
The Authority in their office with RAW GM Brad Maddox. Triple H told Maddox to got tell The Shield that they are in the main event match tonight.
Xavier Woods VS Alexander Rusev: Rusev made Woods tap with The Accolade. Winner – Rusev by submission. After the match, Rusev wouldn’t let go of the hold, R-Truth came in breaks up the hold & hits Rusev. Rusev shoved R-Truth. Lana steps in between them, they stare at each other. R-Truth checked on Woods, Lana ordered Rusev to attack R-Truth, he came over & took out R-Truth with a kick to the face.
Warrior Moment – SummerSlam 1990, Warrior VS Ravishing Rick Rude in a Steel Cage Match.
IC Title #1 Contender Tournament Match: Jack Swagger VS Sheamus: Winner – Sheamus
Promo for Adam Rose
Damien Sandow VS Big Show: Sandow talked about how great he is & that he is the most deserving person in the WWE. Big Show knocked Sandow out. The match never started.
The Wyatt Family appeared on the big screen. Bray Wyatt said, “we’re next.”
The Wyatt Family came to the ring. Bray said, society has become a vile & putrid thing. Bray said, we see & feel what they want us to see & feel. Bray said he is different. Bray said he has a thousand faces & a million names – seducer, accuser, destroyer. Bray said he has never lied to us but Cena has. Bray said Cena is no man, he is a beast. Bray said he has Cena right where he wants him, up against the ropes & on the edge & all he needs is that last little push. Bray said Abigail shall be his sword but he doesn’t wish to slay this monster yet, right now he just wants to come out & play. Bray called out Cena. Cena came out onto the stage & said he wants to have some fun. Cena said The Wyatt’s are always so serious. Cena said the monster inside him doesn’t exist. Cena said if he could get The Wyatt’s to happy hour, they would be the life of the party. Cena said he bets Rowan has jokes for days & Harper would be the kind of guy who would go streaking through the quad. Cena told Bray it takes a man’s man to wear white pants & joked about his Hawaiian shirt & his hat & leather glove. Cena joked about Bray being a ladies man. Cena said he found Sister Abigail on MySpace & showed a doctored photo of Bray. Cena said he found Bray’s mother on Tinder & shoed a doctored photo with Harper’s face. Cena said The Wyatt’s have a new baby in the family & showed a photo of a baby with Rowans face sitting in a rocking chair. Bray said when there is a serious threat all Cena wants to do is make jokes. Cena said he is going to force Bray to do something he hasn’t done. Cena said Bray can’t back up what he says without his family. Cena challenged Bray to a Steel Cage Match at Extreme Rules. Bray said he likes it. Bray said him & Cena has been playing a catch with knives & sooner or later one of them is going to get stuck. Bray asked Cena how he can be 100% sure it won’t be him. Bray said this is his world & it belongs to him. Bray dropped to his knees & started singing, “He’s got the whole world in his hands.”
Santino Marella & Emma VS Fandango & Layla: Layla pinned Emma. Winners – Fandango & Layla
Stephanie in her office with Kane. She is not happy with his performance. Kane tried to apologize but she screamed at him, she said he use to be a monster & asked what happened to the Devils favorite demon. Kane got made & looked at his mask in the glass case & pulled it out & said he is going to eviscerate Daniel Bryan & send him to the depths of Hell.
Another promo for Bo Dallas
Warrior week on WWE Network.
Video of Warrior’s appearance last week on RAW.
Another promo for Adam Rose
IC Title #1 Contender Tournament Match: Dolph Ziggler VS Bad News Barrett: Winner – Barrett. After the match, Barrett had some bad news, he will be the next IC champion.
11-on-3 Handicap Match: The Shield VS Alberto Del Rio, Jack Swagger, Fandango, 3MB, Titus O’Neil, Ryback, Curtis Axel, Alexander Rusev & Bad News Barrett: Reigns speared Ryback on the outside & a huge brawl broke out. Ref called for the bell. The beat The Shield down 11-on-1. Evolutions music played & Triple H, Randy Orton & Batista came to the ring as Evolution. Evolution attacked a already beaten down Shield. Orton his Reigns with a RKO & Batista hit him with a Batista Bomb. Rollins got a RKO & a Batista Bomb. Ambrose was hit with a Batista Bomb. Triple H said to Reigns as Orton & Batista held him, “Believe in Evolution.” Triple H hit Reigns with a Pedigree.
Upon hearing about his father’s unexpected passing Monday Daniel Bryan insisted on at least being part of Raw’s opening segment this week before leaving to be with his family. Bryan who was obviously emotionally distraught by the news of his father’s passing received comfort and encouragement from his newlywed Brie Bella. Brie was added to the segment as a source of support for Daniel who did not cut a promo but instead “took one” for the team and received a beating from Kane before being helped out of the area by medical personnel.
Sting made his first WWE-related TV appearance on tonight’s 
