Archive for July, 2015
Randy Orton, Brock Lesnar, John Cena and More from the Prime Time Mailbag
On July - 2 - 2015
Randy Orton sure has been pretty quiet since the Money in the Bank pay-per-view. He isn't announced for the upcoming Beast in the East show or Battleground. When he finally resurfaces, let's hope he has a heel beard.
Orton-Lesnar Dream Match?
@ThisIsNasty what is the likelihood of there being an Orton and Lesnar match anytime soon?
— BIGNA$$TY (@noahhall069) June 30, 2015
Orton and Lesnar are both relatively new babyfaces, and I think a truly effective feud between the two would require that one of them turn heel, preferably Orton.
The two have never had a program together as top stars, and a potential feud could play off their background coming in ...
WWE Armchair Booking: How to Maximize Sheamus as Mr. Money in the Bank
On July - 2 - 2015
The Money in the Bank briefcase can net Sheamus more than a run with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. It can be the catalyst for him to be among the most hated men on the roster as he robs heroes of opportunities and joins a cadre of villains.
While The Celtic Warrior was certainly not the first choice of the Internet Wrestling Community as the next Mr. Money in the Bank, he will thrive in that role.
That's especially true if WWE portrays him as a dangerous predator on the prowl—if it uses Sheamus' contract-filled briefcase as a means to create stories ...
WWE SmackDown: Spoiler-Free Preview for July 2
On July - 2 - 2015
Familiar foes will meet on the first WWE SmackDown of June. Ryback, Bray Wyatt and Roman Reigns all face off with rivals they have locked horns with several times in the past.
As WWE continues to inch toward Battleground on July 19, Ryback and company seek momentum ahead of the pay-per-view.
Monday's Raw saw Wyatt go on the attack and The Big Guy watch as his would-be prey scampered out of the ring. Does success keep coming for both men on Thursday's SmackDown? Does WWE succeed in elevating the animosity in all of Battleground's key feuds?
On Tuesday night, fans inside the Giant Center in Hershey, ...
WWE fans in Japan are in for a treat come July 4.
WWE’s “The Beast in The East” two-hour event will take place in the Ryougoku Sumo Hall in Tokyo at 5:30 a.m. EST. The card features a returning Brock Lesnar scheduled to face Kofi Kingston, Neville vs. Chris Jericho and Dolph Ziggler teaming with United States champion John Cena to face King Barrett and Kane.
Despite the star power in this fight card, none of those bouts are expected to be the main event.
The match everyone is seemingly waiting for in anticipation is Kevin Owens vs. Finn Balor, a battle for ...
WWE NXT Results: Biggest Winners, Losers and Moments from July 1
On July - 2 - 2015
With just three days before the biggest match of his career, Finn Balor teamed with Samoa Joe to battle NXT champion Kevin Owens and Rhyno.
And by the end of the night, he became the first person to pin Owens inside an NXT ring.
The Demon not only enjoyed a major in-ring victory but was also the subject of part three of a major documentary meant to further familiarize the audience with the man expected to carry the brand into the future.
Balor has clearly been positioned as the new face of NXT over the last month, and his pinfall win over Owens ...
The Rock Is Brock Lesnar’s Best Opponent for WrestleMania 32
On July - 2 - 2015
The Rock is one of the most iconic Superstars in WWE history. Every time he comes back to the company, he always makes an impact and that's thanks to not only who he is but what he's accomplished in the business.
But he's not finished yet. One challenge remains, one hurdle is left to be cleared. The Rock must once again face and try to beat Brock Lesnar and it needs to happen at WrestleMania 32.
This is the ultimate return match, the one that many fans have been waiting for since 2002. That year's SummerSlam saw The Rock go down to ...
Seth Rollins’ Strong Booking Has Improved WWE Battleground 2015
On July - 2 - 2015
As Seth Rollins prepares for his WWE World Heavyweight Championship defense against Brock Lesnar at the 2015 edition of Battleground, he is finally being booked in a way that will make him look like a viable threat to come out victorious.
Better late than never.
Whether it was a collective beatdown on Lesnar or earning clean victories on Raw and Smackdown, WWE Creative has completely changed the way the current champion is booked. Instead of taking clean losses every week—even to J&J Security—the company is booking like it cares about Rollins for the first time since he cashed in his Money in ...
WWE NXT Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from July 1
On July - 1 - 2015
Just three days before an epic NXT Championship match in Tokyo, Finn Balor and Kevin Owens found themselves on opposite sides of a gigantic tag team main event on the WWE Network.
Balor partnered with Samoa Joe to battle Owens and Rhyno, bringing together several different rivalries and stories for one star-studded marquee match.
Would Balor knock off Owens, gaining momentum heading into the most important match of his career, or would the best heel in the industry once again get one over on a fan favorite?
The Vaudevillains continued making their case for an NXT Tag Team Championship match, battling The Mechanics.
Tyler ...
WWE Battleground 2015 Poised to Surpass Previous Editions of the PPV
On July - 1 - 2015
Armed with Brock Lesnar and having only a paltry past to outdo, WWE Battleground 2015 will be the best event in the pay-per-view's history.
That not-yet-complete card already boasts three matches that have Match of the Year potential. For a pay-per-view that has so few standout contests on its time line, a trio of classics would be a major departure from the past.
In Battleground's first two editions, WWE offered headaches and frustrations but not a long list of memorable bouts.
While Money in the Bank and Extreme Rules have developed reputations as being among the best more recent additions to the WWE ...