Archive for August, 2015
WWE Raw Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from August 31
On August - 31 - 2015
Just one week after Sting returned to WWE and made it known that he intends to challenge Seth Rollins for the world heavyweight championship at Night of Champions, The Icon returned to Monday Night Raw to confront The Architect.
What went down when the future Hall of Famer and The Authority's hand-picked golden boy shared the same arena for the first time since last week's broadcast?
The WWE Divas took center stage as Charlotte, Paige and Becky Lynch competed in a Beat the Clock Challenge aimed at crowning a top contender to the Divas title.
Which of the Team PCB members emerged with ...
Seth Rollins vs. John Cena Announced for WWE Night of Champions 2015 PPV
On August - 31 - 2015
The Authority had already announced last week that Seth Rollins would be defending his WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Sting at Night of Champions. Now, Rollins will be pulling double duty as he defends his United States Championship as well against John Cena.
Cena utilized the good old rematch clause to get another shot at Rollins, per WWE:
Ringside Xcess sees Rollins pulling a Bret Hart at WrestleMania 10:
It will be interesting to see which direction the company goes at Night of Champions.
Ever since winning the world title at WrestleMania 31, Rollins' momentum has stalled a little bit. He doesn't have a ...
Nikki Bella vs. Charlotte Announced for WWE Night of Champions 2015 PPV
On August - 31 - 2015
Charlotte will look to become the second WWE star to capture both the NXT Women's Championship and the WWE Divas Championship when she takes on Nikki Bella at Night of Champions on Sept. 20, per WWE.com.
Charlotte battled both Becky Lynch and Paige in a Beat the Clock Challenge on Monday night's edition of Raw. Whoever beat her opponent in the quickest time was set to earn a title shot at the next pay-per-view. Charlotte posted the best time, defeating Brie Bella in one minute, 40 seconds, per WWE:
While almost certainly disappointed she won't be getting the shot, Lynch will still be ...
WWE Raw: Live Results, Reaction and Analysis for August 31
On August - 31 - 2015
Welcome to Bleacher Report's live WWE Raw coverage for August 31.
After last week's crazy schedule, we are finally back to normal. Well, as normal as things can be where a pro wrestling company is concerned.
According to James Wortman of WWE.com, Sting is scheduled to make an appearance during Raw to address his upcoming WWE World Heavyweight Championship match against Seth Rollins.
After The Vigilante ruined what should have been a great moment for Rollins last week, it's safe to say The Authority will be looking for some payback.
Also set for this week is a Beat the Clock Challenge featuring several of ...
WWE SmackDown Must Re-Establish Identity to Combat Poor Ratings
On August - 31 - 2015
Unless WWE SmackDown stops feeling like Raw-lite, it won't matter what day or what network the show is on. It will continue to draw underwhelming ratings.
SmackDown doesn't feel must-watch because it isn't. A fan can just choose to only watch Raw and the monthly pay-per-views and not really miss out on a whole lot. The Thursday show is too often treated like something to just fill out the week's lineup.
That is showing with its viewership numbers.
Even after the buzz created on SummerSlam and Raw the following night, the last SmackDown of August didn't entice a surplus of fans. Pro Wrestling Torch's ...
WWE 2K16: Latest News and Speculation for Week of Aug. 31
On August - 31 - 2015
WWE 2K16 just loaded up on legends. The latest batch of confirmed Superstars for the upcoming video game draws heavily from the Hall of Fame.
The full, massive roster has yet to be revealed, but WWE fans already have a number of world champions and all-time greats to choose from.
More and more, it appears that WWE 2K16 won't just be an improvement over last year's additions because of the names involved and the expansiveness of the list of playable characters. Word is emerging that the gameplay is better as well.
WWE fans can look forward to better creation tools, great graphics and ...
Police Respond to Shooting at WWE Performance Center
On August - 31 - 2015
Orlando police responded Monday afternoon to a shooting outside WWE's Performance Center involving a trespasser.
According to WESH.com, one person was injured in an incident that took place around 1:45 p.m. ET. The injuries and identity of the individual(s) involved have not been revealed at this time, nor is it known whether anyone related to WWE was involved in the incident. Michelle Meredith of WESH 2 News reported Monday's shooting involved another trespassing call.
WWE later released a statement regarding the incident, per Jon Busdeker of the Orlando Sentinel:
"This guy was crazy," a witness told Shannon Butler of WFTV. "He was here ...
Brock Lesnar: Predicting When The Beast Will Next Appear on WWE Programming
On August - 31 - 2015
The wait to see Brock Lesnar tear apart some unlucky WWE wrestler won't be long. The Beast Incarnate will charge back onto WWE programming before September ends.
Ever since Lesnar left the Octagon for the squared circle in 2012, fans have had to play a guessing game between each of his appearances. He arrives, conquers and then leaves for long stretches of time. He's a monster who seeks hibernation after each feeding.
His latest absence won't be a lengthy one, though, thanks to an upcoming live special on the WWE Network.
The last time fans saw Lesnar was on last Monday's Raw. Enraged ...
WWE Raw: Potential Spoilers, Rumors, News and Preview for August 31
On August - 31 - 2015
Seth Rollins has plenty to be uneasy about with Sting stalking him on Monday's edition of WWE Raw and the man he dethroned at SummerSlam likely to pursue him as well.
The WWE world champ's demeanor is sure to change from last week's SmackDown when Rollins said he would crush Sting's "old bones to dust." He made that speech without Sting's shadow stretching over him. When The Stinger showed up on last Monday's Raw, however, the champion was wide-eyed with fear and in retreat mode.
On Monday night, Rollins faces The Vigilante head on as WWE looks to move on from SummerSlam and start building toward Night ...
Best Booking Options for Seth Rollins vs. Sting at WWE Night of Champions 2015
On August - 31 - 2015
The day after SummerSlam featured Sting returning to Raw to set the challenge for Seth Rollins and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at the 2015 edition of the Night of Champions pay-per-view.
It was an absolute shock to see Sting surprise everyone and spoil Rollins' statue unveiling, but how the company moves forward with this storyline will have long-term implications on how both competitors are viewed by the WWE Universe.
Here are the best booking options for the championship match between Sting and Rollins at Night of Champions 2015.
Sheamus Spoils Sting's Crowning Moment
If WWE Creative is willing to take the world title ...