Archive for May, 2014
WWE SmackDown Spoilers: Complete Results and Analysis for May 30
On May - 27 - 2014
Just 48 hours away from WWE Payback, the company rolled into the host city of WrestleMania 27 for this week's SmackDown.
With his Last Man Standing match against John Cena on the horizon, Bray Wyatt tests himself in the same match type as he takes on Jimmy Uso.
Sheamus and Cesaro are in action as they prepare for what should be an incredibly physical bout Sunday night with the Celtic Warrior's United States Championship at stake. Sheamus takes on Intercontinental champion Bad News Barrett in the previously advertised champion vs. champion match, while Cesaro takes on Kofi Kingston.
The Shield has a few ...
WWE Rumors: Examining Latest Buzz Around Ric Flair, AJ Lee and More
On May - 27 - 2014
Ric Flair is set to mentor a former world champ, and AJ Lee won't be back until she has a ring on her finger, according to the latest WWE rumors.
Many fans thought that Flair would be back once Evolution reformed, but the company is said to have other ideas in mind for "The Dirtiest Player in the Game." AJ is on her way back to the ring as well, but maybe not until SummerSlam.
Reported plans for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and Fandango's dance partners are two of the more noteworthy stories floating around the Internet. The following is a ...
5 Wrestlers Who Could Join Evolution
On May - 27 - 2014
With Dave Batista apparently taking time off after Payback to fulfill his various outside obligations—F4W Daily's update (subscription required) notes that Monday’s Raw was expected to his last appearance on the flagship show for a while—the future of Evolution is up in the air.
Will WWE disband the group following Batista’s departure? Or will it continue in some form?
Assuming the latter happens, the company will need to replenish the heel stable with new members. But just who are the best candidates to join Triple H and Randy Orton?
Let’s have a look at the best options in descending order of just how suitable ...
On Feb. 23, 1987, rivals collided at WWE's former home base, Madison Square Garden, revving up the crowd with a now-classic six-man Elimination match.
Roddy Piper, Junkyard Dog and Ricky Steamboat battled Adrian Adonis, Randy Savage and Harley Race. It was more than just a tag match, though; it was a meeting of enemies readying for clashes at WrestleMania III.
Adonis and Piper's feud began with confrontations centered around Adonis' "Flower Shop" segments replacing Piper's Pit. With Bob Orton and Don Muraco's help, Adonis attacked Piper's leg with a chair.
Savage and Steamboat's rivalry stretched back to Nov. 22, 1986. After a match on Superstars, ...
With Daniel Bryan currently out of action due to his recent neck injury, the top end of the WWE's roster is in an incredibly delicate position at the moment.
Clearly the issue surrounding the WWE World Heavyweight Championship will not be resolved before the Payback pay-per-view, which means there will be no championship match at the show—a strange scenario, it has to be said.
Whether Bryan is stripped of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship or not, he should not be rushed into another rivalry of note before putting to bed his past demons.
Bryan is a supremely talented worker and would be an ...
WWE Payback 2014: Breaking Down the Biggest Matches on the Card
On May - 27 - 2014
This Sunday's Payback pay-per-view is a show that will live, or die, based on its marquee matches.
A show full of matches that fans have seen before, the main events will face tremendous pressure to deliver in a way that makes this night of rehashes worth watching.
The Shield and Evolution will escalate their heated rivalry in a No Holds Barred Elimination match, and John Cena and Bray Wyatt write the latest chapter of their feud with what is sure to be a brutal and barbaric Last Man Standing match.
As Payback rapidly approaches, gear up for this Sunday's broadcast with an in-depth ...
Bray Wyatt Should Win the World Title in 2014
On May - 27 - 2014
If 2014 truly is going to be Bray Wyatt’s breakout year, the star absolutely has to challenge for—and win—the WWE World Heavyweight Championship sometime soon.
Payback will hopefully mark the end of the long-running John Cena/Wyatt program. After three pay-per-view matches in a row, it is simply time for both men to move on.
Ideally, Wyatt will emerge victorious on June 1—Cena doesn’t need the win anyway—and head into the summer with renewed momentum and a push into the World title scene.
Why not give the former Nexus wrestler a run with the belt?
Frankly, Daniel Bryan needs a new challenger. (Assuming he can ...
WWE Wisely Milking Drama out of Stripping Daniel Bryan of World Title
On May - 27 - 2014
Despite having just undergone neck surgery, Daniel Bryan is still battling to keep the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
WWE is inserting a surprising amount of suspense in what could have just been a simple transaction. Rather than just strip the injured champion, the company has instead decided to turn this moment into an extension of The Authority storyline and another chance to showcase Bryan's defiance.
As Bryan announced to fans on May 12, neck surgery would interrupt his world title reign.
Many assumed WWE would simply take the belt from him. Instead, it has taken a wait-and-see approach to this situation, seemingly stretching ...
WWE Raw Results: Biggest Winners and Losers After May 26
On May - 27 - 2014
Mike Rotunda must have been watching the May 26 WWE Raw with pride, as the go-home show prominently featured his sons.
Bray Wyatt and Bo Dallas each scored major victories of different kinds on the last Raw before Payback. Wyatt added to his monstrous aura by approaching a violence that never came to fruition. Dallas ventured into Raw's spotlight, his time on the main roster promising to be longer and more successful than his brief run in 2013.
Cesaro joins the brothers as another big winner from Monday's Raw. He added momentum, scored a pinfall win and was given quality airtime.
Brad Maddox and ...
5 Potential Candidates to Win the 2014 WWE Money in the Bank Ladder Match
On May - 27 - 2014
The Money in the Bank Ladder match, established in 2005, is one of WWE’s greatest attractions each year. It sees several Superstars vie for a chance to win the Money in the Bank briefcase that hangs high above the ring, which is all but a one-way ticket to becoming world champion.
Unless your name is John Cena or Damien Sandow, every individual to possess the opportunistic briefcase has gone on to hold the prestigious prize. It has launched many of WWE’s top talent into superstardom including the likes of Edge, CM Punk and Rob Van Dam.
Since 2010 there have been two Money ...