Michigan State University basketball fans have been doing the Daniel Bryan Yes! Chants at MSU basketball games. WrestlingInc.com reported that the Meijer stores in Michigan are now selling these MSU Yes! shirts.
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Ed’s Perspective: Random Thoughts
A few weeks into my return to DTRT Wrestling.com for the Wrestlemania season and I decided to just share some random thoughts on the business that I’ve loved for over 40 years now.
- When I heard that the WWE Network was going to show NXT in the same time slot as Impact, I immediately flashed back to WWF vs WCW. Back when that was going on, I hated it because I wanted to watch both and I had to choose. I was a huge WCW fan, so they won out for me. Today with DVR’s that wouldn’t be a problem.
- AJ Lee participated in a Q&A at the Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con earlier this week. Before she came out, the host told the crowd to please not ask any questions about a certain someone who may not be with the company. Read more at Wrestling Inc.com.
- AJ Styles vs CM Punk. In my humble opinion, any Indy promotions willing to shell out the cash for that would more than recoup their investment if they held it in a place big enough to hold all the fans who want to see it. I even had a conversation with a couple of Indy performers who would love to see it happen.
- Who is ready to see Roman Reigns turn babyface and get a huge singles push? Hint – this writer!!!
- Is it just me or is MVP as the “Investor” a huge let down. Maybe it is just me, because the ratings the last two weeks have been very good.
- Sting going to WWE after all these years – is it really going to happen or are they just messing with us? If he comes in as the General Manager, will we see him in black with a ball bat???? Just sayin’.
- Who would like to see Zeb Coulter pull out his bull whip and turn all Dirty Dutch Mantell on Jack Swagger? Talk about some Memphis old school.
- Seeing The Great Muta at Lockdown would be worth the price of admission.
- Please tell me that we are not stuck with Orton vs. Batista for the main event at Wrestlemania XXX. I’m hoping that since the Super Bowl of professional football sucked so badly that the WWE will do something for the fans of the Super Bowl of professional wrestling (H/T to Trevor for the Super Bowl of wrestling line. I’m gonna steal it every chance I get).
- Just think if a new MAJOR promotion was in the works and would sign these Free Agents – Sting; AJ Styles; Jeff Hardy; CM Punk (yes I know he’s still under contract). Competition is good for the business, and it’s long been my hope that another major promotion would appear on the horizon.
- Finally, who is ready to hear me “lay the smack down” on Vanessa’s “candy ass” when the new DTRT Wrestling format hits the air soon? IF YOU SMMMMEEEEELLLLLL What Ed is Cookin’. (See I know I’m already pissing her off with The Rock references).
Shaking things up here on DTRTwrestling
Hey guys so there’s going to be some pretty exciting things happening to this site. We’ve decided to expand the things we choose to cover, also there’s a possible interview in the works. Watch the video to find out exact details.
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The Bella Twins & Natalya Talk About The WWE Network
MMA Promotions Are Interested In CM Punk
Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that former Power Rangers star & MMA fighter Jason David Frank wants to fight CM Punk for the World Series of Fighting promotion. WSOF matchmaker & Executive Vice President Ali Abded-Aziz confirmed to Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting.com that Frank’s manager contacted them about such a fight & they said they would be interested in having Punk fight if he would like to. Bellator MMA promotion has also expressed interest in having Punk fight for them.
Mark Henry To Return Next Week
WWE announced that Mark Henry will be returning next week on RAW.
WWE Wants To Bring Stacy Keibler Back
ProWrestling.net is reporting that WWE officials are making a strong effort to bring back Stacy Keibler as an on-air performer. Stephanie McMahon met with Keibler last week while Keibler was in New York hosting the VH1 Blitz concert.n
Stephanie acknowledged on Twitter that she saw Keibler at the taping & that she looked better than ever. They met for 15-20 minutes. Keibler is said to have been reluctant in the past to return but the offer WWE made is lucrative enough that she has been giving it serious consideration.
RAW Recap
Randy Orton came to the ring, he talked about having to defend his WWE World Heavyweight Championship against 5 other Superstars in the Elimination Chamber. Orton said it’s unfair, he said The Authority is trying to strip him of his championship. Orton said how many times does he have to beat John Cena, Daniel Bryan & the same hold true for Christian, Sheamus & Antonio Cesaro. Orton said he is going to be victorious at the Chamber & beat Batista at WrestleMania. Orton said he is better than Batista & he is the greatest Superstar & the main event attraction on RAW. The Authority came out. Stephanie McMahon told Orton to calm down, she said Orton has a history of self destruction & overthinks things & he is being a bit paranoid. Stephanie told Orton don’t bite the hand that feeds him. She told Orton to think all what they have done for him & to not let all of this get to him because he is better than that. Orton said he doesn’t care what the people think, he faces impossible odds every week & he still has these titles. Triple H told Orton that he says the same things every week, faces impossible odds & the WWE is treating him unfairly. Triple H said these don’t seem like word that should be coming out of the mouth of the face of the WWE. Triple H said maybe they should consider putting their faith in someone else. Stephanie said Orton will face all 5 of his Elimination Chamber opponents over the next few weeks in single competition & tonight he will start with Daniel Bryan. She said if Orton loses they may have to consider Bryan as the new face of the WWE. Triple H led a Yes! chant.
Video from SmackDown of The Shield demanding a match with The Wyatt Family. Triple H said no but they insisted, they said they wasn’t asking for permission. Triple H gave in & set up the match to take place at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view.
The Shield VS Rey Mysterio, Big E Langston & Kofi Kingston: Roman Reigns hit the Superman punch on Big E, then Dean Ambrose tags himself in & hits his finisher on Big E for the win. The Shield got the win. After the match Reigns looked mad at Ambrose. The Wyatt Family appeared on the big screen. Bray called The Shield pawns. Bray talked about building an empire close to the sea & smiling as he watches his enemies drown. Luke Harper said The Shield failed to realize Bray has always been their king. Harper whistles, Erick Rowan leans in wearing his lamb mask & says run!
Bad News Barrett on his podium, he talked about the Super Bowl & said the bad news is all the people who watched might not survive & be around for next years game because of all the junk food they ate during the game. Jerry Lawler stood on the announce table & told Barrett that he had some bad news for him. Lawler said hopefully next week Barrett won’t be around.
A look at the WWE Network show – Countdown.
Christian VS Jack Swagger: Christian got the win. After the match, Zeb Colter was upset with Swagger.
WWE Tag Team championship Steel Cage Match: WWE Tag Team Champions New Age Outlaws VS Cody Rhodes & Goldust: Cody did a moonsault off the top of the cage onto Road Dogg & Billy Gunn hit Cody with The Famouser & got the win. New Age Outlaws retain their Titles.
Zack Ryder VS Titus O’Neil: Video was shown of O’Neil turning on his former partner Darren Young & assaulting him before the match started. The Miz came out over to the announce table during the match. Miz was upset that Ryder & O’Neil were competing on RAW & he wasn’t. Miz said something is wrong with this picture & left. O’Neil got the win.
Video on WWE honors Black History Month.
Dance Off: Fandango VS Santino Marella: Santino said Fandango doesn’t wont to have a dance off with him & Santino dances around a bit. Santino said Summer Rae will have a dance off with someone from the audience. Santino picks Emma out from the crowd.
Dance Off: Summer Rae VS Emma: They both danced. Santino polled the crowd for who won. Emma was chosen as the winner.
A look at the WWE Network show – Legends House.
Sheamus VS Curtis Axel: Sheamus got the win.
Batista came out to the ring. Alberto Del Rio interrupted & came out. Del Rio wanted to talk to Batista about unfinished business between them. Batista said he doesn’t have an issue with Del Rio & that’s not why he came here. Del Rio said Batista is afraid of him 7 he is going to hurt Batista. Batista started to talk & Del Rio attacked Batista. Batista got back up & grabbed Del Rio for a Batista Bomb but Del Rio escaped & retreated.
Dolph Ziggler, R-Truth & Xavier Woods VS The Wyatt Family: The Wyatt Family got the win. After the match, The Shield appeared on the big screen. Dean Ambrose said they don’t live in Bray’s fantasy world & told him to take their crap somewhere else. Seth Rollins said Bray is delusional, a figment of his own imagination, Bray’s grandest delusion he came up with is that he thinks his family can hang with The Shield. Roman Reigns said The Wyatt’s are standing in The Shield’s yard now & they don’t play games, at the Elimination Chamber play time is over & believe that & believe in The Shield. Bray just laughed & then yelled he welcomes this war.
Promo for Alexander Rusev.
Naomi VS Aksana: AJ Lee with Tamina Snuka by her side came out & did commentary during the match. Naomi got the win. After the match, Alicia Fox went after Naomi but Cameron came in & dropkicked her. Cameron then tossed Alicia to Naomi & Naomi his her with The Rear View. Naomi & AJ eyed each other.
Daniel Bryan VS Randy Orton: Kane came out & got involved in the match but Bryan was still able to get the win. After the match Orton & Kane attacked Bryan. Kane laid out Bryan with a chokeslam. Orton celebrated holding his title belts up.
RAW Preview
The Shield seemed to be falling apart after the Royal Rumble, but a potential implosion was stopped, or at least delayed, when The Hounds of Justice set their sights The Wyatt Family after the freaky trio cost The Shield their trip into the Elimination Chamber. With one more faction in WWE left to topple, can the men in black pull themselves together?
The Prime Time Player’s are no more. Om SmackDown they loss to Ryback & Curtis Axel & Titus O’Neil blamed Darren Young. O’Neil said is tired of being a loser. O’Neil assaulted his former friend. What’s next for the former partners?
Cody Rhodes & Goldust get another shot at reclaiming the WWE Tag Team Championships from The New Age Outlaws after an enraged Brock Lesnar interrupted their last shot. WWE COO Triple H granted them a rematch tonight on RAW inside a steel cage.
Alberto Del Rio’s promise to embarrass Batista in the Royal Rumble didn’t quite work out. Del Rio has now vowed to ensure that The Animal doesn’t make it to WrestleMania. Will Del Rio find his mark & hit Batista where he lives? Or is The Animal truly ready for anything Del Rio can throw at him?
The Yes Movement has begun. Daniel Bryan has taken his first step toward the WWE World Heavyweight Championship by claiming one of the six spots in the Elimination Chamber Match & the WWE Universe have firmly placed themselves at his back. With John Cena, Sheamus, Antonio Cesaro, Christian & current champion Randy Orton opposing him, his path to WrestleMania’s main event against Batista is anything but guaranteed. Can Bryan keep his momentum going?
Radio Shack Super Bowl Commercial With Hulk Hogan & Sgt. Slaughter
Hulk Hogan & Sgt. Slaughter appeared in this Radio Shack Super Bowl commercial along with several other celebrities & characters from the 80’s.
