WWE World Championship – TLC Match: (C) AJ Styles vs Dean Ambrose
SmackDown Women’s Championship – Tables Match: (C) Becky Lynch vs Alexa Bliss
Intercontinental Championship – Ladder Match: (C) The Miz w/Maryse vs Dolph Ziggler
SmackDown Tag Team Championship: (C) Heath Slater & Rhyno vs Bray Wyatt & Randy Orton
No DQ Match: Nikki Bella vs Carmella
Chairs Match: Baron Corbin vs Kalisto
We noted before via The Wrestling Observer Newsletter that the February 12th WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view from Phoenix was to be a RAW-exclusive event but that changes to the 2017 pay-per-view schedule were reportedly in the works. In an update, it was noted on F4Wonline.com today that Elimination Chamber is now tentatively scheduled to be a SmackDown show. The March 5th Fastlane pay-per-view from Milwaukee was scheduled to be a SmackDown show but that is now tentatively a RAW event.
Source: WrestlingINC
As noted, the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix announced this week that they will be hosting the WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view in 2017. No other details were provided but word now is that it will be a RAW-exclusive event on February 12th.
SmackDown will then have their Fastlane pay-per-view on March 5th from the BMO Harris Bank Center in Milwaukee.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that they were given a list of 18 planned pay-per-view dates for 2017. The last number WWE publicized was 19. There was serious talk of cutting back to 16 events in 2017, which would mean changes to the current plans.
The original plan was for Extreme Rules and Money In the Bank to be exclusive to SmackDown. The changes in plans may or may not effect those two shows but the information for Elimination Chamber and Fastlane has been confirmed.
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has signed a new performer’s deal with WWE and will be a regular part of the RAW roster going forward. After his endorsement of new RAW Women’s Champion Sasha Banks on Monday’s RAW, WWE has a new poll asking fans if Flair’s support for The Boss is genuine. As of this writing, 57% voted for, “Absolutely. As a 16-time world champion, Flair appreciates the struggle.” The rest went with, “Are you kidding? The dirtiest player in the game is up to no good.”
Source: WrestlingINC
The WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view will be returning in 2017. While the date has not been confirmed, the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona confirmed on Facebook that the event will take place in 2017 from the arena.
WWE Elimination Chamber was created in 2010, and took place annually in February between The Royal Rumble and WrestleMania until 2014. It usually featured a Chamber match with world title implications at WrestleMania. The event last took place in 2015 as a Network special and featured two Chamber matches; a tag team Elimination Chamber match and an Intercontinental championship Chamber bout.
Source: WrestlingINC
WWE NXT Star Austin Aries (who is recovery from an injury he sustained last month in a match against Shinsuke Nakamura, where he was hit with a devastating super kick, which Aries stated will require permanent titanium plates), has joined the commentary team of Mauro Ranallo and Corey Graves for 205 Live. Aries said that that until he is cleared to compete, he will be commentating, then once he is cleared, he will win the WWE Cruiserweight Title.
WWE 205 Live, showcasing WWE’s new Cruiserweight division, will premiere tonight at 10 p.m. ET, exclusively on WWE Network. The one-hour, live weekly show will be called by Mauro Ranallo, the voice of SmackDown LIVE, and Corey Graves, color commentator for Monday Night Raw.
Coming off the success of WWE Network’s recent Cruiserweight Classic tournament and the formation of the new Cruiserweight division, which airs exclusively on Monday Night Raw, 205 Live will feature Superstars that are 205 pounds and under, including: new WWE Cruiserweight Champion The Brian Kendrick, as well as TJ Perkins, Rich Swann, Noam Dar, HoHo Lun, Cedric Alexander, Lince Dorado, Gran Metalik, Tozawa, Jack Gallagher, Gurv Sihra and Harv Sihra.
“205 Live is a natural progression to showcase the depth of our roster,” said Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE Executive Vice President, Talent, Live Events & Creative. “With world-class talent such as Brian Kendrick, TJ Perkins, and Rich Swann, 205 Live will be a must-see program on WWE Network.”
Scheduled for tonight is WWE Cruiserweight Champion Brian Kendrick vs. Rich Swann for the WWE Cruiserweight Title.
Who will challenge the SmackDown Tag Team Champions at WWE TLC? American Alpha vs Bray Wyatt & Randy Orton
Ellsworth is a SmackDown Superstar. Now what?
Is Alexa Bliss due for an Irish Lass Kicking?
SmackDown LIVE provides A-list opportunity for The Miz to gain the advantage
Keep your seats as Corbin and Kalisto prepare for Chairs Match
Source: WWE.com
During last night’s 11/28 WWE RAW in Charlotte, a pre-taped interview aired with Michael Cole talking with Paul Heyman about Brock Lesnar’s loss to Goldberg at Survivor Series.
An emotional Heyman was asked what was next for Lesnar. Heyman revealed that since Goldberg was in the Royal Rumble match then Brock Lesnar would also be.
You can view a recap below from our live report on Monday night.
Cole asks what happened at Survivor Series. Paul Heyman says “we screwed up” and that they took Goldberg lightly. He talks about it being a “f*cking video game” and how they figured it would be the easiest pay day of Brock’s career. Heyman talks about Goldberg spearing Brock immediately and breaking his ribs. “You can’t breathe, you can’t fight.” Cole asks how Lesnar is dealing with all of this. Heyman says, “Like you care.” With tears in his eyes, Heyman says you come into this business and injuries occur. Heyman says the humiliation and embarrassment – you can’t offer up any excuses. He talks about this match going into the record book and how it is now part of Brock’s legacy. Heyman talks about Brock dealing with loses before, but “this is embarrassing.” He adds it has put Brock in the mindset that he has something to prove, which scares him. “That moment can define you. It can destroy you. Or it can drive you to greater heights than you’ve ever achieved before.” Heyman says think about a Brock Lesnar that has something to prove is capable of. Cole asks what is next. Heyman says if Brock has something to prove he will prove it. He warns that if Goldberg is in the Royal Rumble match, then Brock Lesnar is in the Royal Rumble.
Source: WrestleView
Sasha Banks once again proved that she is a legit boss tonight on Raw … by becoming a 3-time WWE RAW Women’s Champion and celebrating with her opponent’s famous father.
Banks faced off with Charlotte in a Falls Count Anywhere match and proceeded to get revenge for her Hell in a Cell loss by making the champion tap out in her hometown.
“The Nature Boy” Ric Flair came out to afterward to raise Banks’ arm in victory following the defeat of his daughter — which isn’t too surprising considering their on-screen split earlier this year.
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
Watch Sasha’s victory in Flair country below:
