– The “local tag-team” that lost to The Ascension on Friday night’s edition of WWE SmackDown were Lance Anoa’i, who is a cousin of The Usos and Roman Reigns, and Rhett Titus, a former ROH Tag-Team Champion.
– WWE and E! will be presenting the official music video for the single “Bye Bye,” by WWE Diva and Total Divas star Cameron this weekend to coincide with the return of Total Divas on Sunday.
The following are highlights of a new Norfolk Navy Flagship interview with one-half of the WWE Tag-Team Champions and former Total Divas cast member Jimmy Uso:
JM: With the recent news that neither you nor Trinity will be involved in the next season of the Total Divas series, is there some relief knowing that you will not have cameras on you at all times?
Uso: The work is a lot less now. I almost get to have my privacy back. We come off of these tours and you want to get home and relax, but you’re still working because you’re front of these cameras. They’re in your home and you really just want to sleep all day. I’m OK with it, but my wife really isn’t. We didn’t agree with the terms, but things happen and they work out how they do. We’re enjoying the free time that we have now.
JM: Totals Divas has exposed you to a different demographic of viewers that may not have normally watched WWE programming. Have you noticed this while out in the public?
Uso: Definitely. I get recognized more from Total Divas than I do for WWE. With my wife, you get people that look at her and want a picture, but they’re not really sure if it’s her or not, but when we’re together, they automatically know. I get a lot of older women, actually, that come up to me. They’re like “Hey! You’re Jonathan from Total Divas!” out of nowhere. You’ll know that it’s a Total Divas fan because a WWE fan would have said “Uso!”. It was weird at first being called by my first name and my wife by her first name. It’s cool, and funny in a way.
JM: What are your thoughts on the current state of the WWE tag team division and where you see it in the future as newcomers advance from NXT?
Uso: I feel like my brother and I amped it up because we are a real tag team. There aren’t any real tag teams like back in the day with the Legion of Doom, Hart Foundation, Demolition. Today, we’re trying to get that tag team wrestling back to WWE. I think we’re doing a good job, but it could get better. There are teams coming up from NXT, like The Ascension, coming in with each other and hopefully they will stay with each other. Maybe we can get a nice little run out of these guys with The Usos, or maybe the Wyatts can get back together again, or The Shield. I feel like we had great matches with The Wyatts; great chemistry with those guys, but they broke them up. I hope when more tag teams come in the future that they stay together and we can have a real tag team division like back in the day.
Check out the complete interview at NorfolkNavyFlagship.com.
– The Usos defeated the team of The Miz and Damien Mizdow on this week’s edition of WWE RAW, which was the final episode of the show for 2014.
– For those who didn’t notice it, Edge was showing some support for the NXT Champion during his appearance on RAW, as he wore a Sami Zayn t-shirt throughout the show.
2014 is coming to a close. Aside from two episodes of Raw that most likely be forgettable, fans have seen everything the WWE has to offer this year. Here is a look back at all 16 pay-per-views (including NXT), with each event ranked and summarized.
16. Battleground
This event took place during July, and boy was it a hot mess. The opening contest between the Usos and Wyatt Family was money, but it was downhill from there, as fans were subjected to one dud contest after another.
The biggest mistakes involved advertising a Rollins/Ambrose match that didn’t take place, and using the same predictable ending sequence during the main event. Overall, this was completely forgettable and easily the worst pay-per-view of the year.
Worst Match: Chris Jericho vs. Bray Wyatt
Best Match: The Usos vs. The Wyatt Family
15. TLC
The final pay-per-view of the year was certainly not the best the company has to offer. Overall, this event suffered from a thin roster and overcomplicated booking. Like many pay-per-view events, it started off strong before derailing.
Ziggler and Harper stole the show during the opening contest. However, lame gimmicks (Stairs/Chairs Matches) and cheesy endings (Wyatt/Ambrose, Cena/Rollins) really held this event back and prevented it from being a success.
Worst Match: Ryback vs. Kane
Best Match: Dolph Ziggler vs. Luke Harper
The following matches aired during the live version of WWE SmackDown on the USA Network earlier this week.
– Roman Reigns vs. Fandango
– Luke Harper, The Miz, and Damien Mizdow vs. Erick Rowan and The Usos
– Nikki Bella vs. Naomi for the Divas Championship
– Kane vs. Adam Rose
– Dolph Ziggler vs. Seth Rollins in a non-title match
For those in international markets or for those who missed the live airing, you can read a full spoiler report of the show by clicking here.
– WWE broadcast team member Renee Young recently held a Q&A on her official Twitter account. Young noted that her favorite WWE Superstars to interview are Paul Heyman, Fandango, Jack Swagger and The Usos. You can check out more from Young’s Twitter Q&A @ReneeYoungWWE.
– There’s talk that Erick Rowan vs. Titus O’Neil may be in the works for next Monday’s Christmas-themed edition of WWE RAW in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As noted, in addition to the Christmas theme, WWE Hall Of Famer Hulk Hogan will be appearing on the show.
The following is the final lineup for tonight’s WWE TLC pay-per-view.
Tables Match (#1 Contendership On The Line)
– John Cena vs. Seth Rollins
TLC Match
– Bray Wyatt vs. Dean Ambrose
WWE Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match
– Luke Harper (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler
WWE Tag-Team Championship
– The Miz & Damien Mizdow (c) vs. The Usos
WWE United States Championship
– Rusev (c) vs. Jack Swagger
WWE Divas Championship
– Nikki Bella (c) vs. AJ Lee
Chairs Match
– Ryback vs. Kane
Stairs Match
– Big Show vs. Erick Rowan
WWE TLC Kickoff Show
– A New Day vs. Goldust & Stardust
Make sure to join us here tonight for live WWE TLC play-by-play results coverage.
The final pay-per-view of 2014 is only a few hours away, and there should be enough tables, ladders, and chairs to fill a large dining hall. (I’m not entirely sure that I’ve seen a ladder in a college dining hall, but whatever.) The card will feature a total of nine matches, including a main event featuring Seth Rollins and John Cena. With that said, here are my predictions for this Sunday’s TLC pay-per-view.
The New Day vs. Gold and Stardust
The New Day hasn’t done much since returning from a brief hiatus, as they’ve been largely relegated to SmackDown and other programs that aren’t worth watching. However, they’ve looked impressive the few times they’ve been on Raw and all three are above average workers. The New Day has more to gain from a win here, so I’m expecting Big E finish off Stardust after hitting the Big Ending.
Winners: The New Day by pinfall
Ryback vs. Kane (Chairs Match)
Each December, fans can usually look forward to a Chairs Match at TLC. It’s like receiving a Christmas gift you didn’t request or care to receive. You put a smile on your face, do your best to enjoy it, but nine times out of ten, it ends in disappointment. This year’s edition should be no different. Nobody would want to see these guys square off in a singles contest, and throwing a few chairs into the mix will do little to save it. Ryback will win after a “brutal” match where the two exchange chair shots to the back for ten minutes.
Winner: Ryback by pinfall
The Miz and Damien Mizdow (Tag Team Champions) vs. The Usos
This contest should be an entertaining way to fill ten to fifteen minutes of the midcard. Mizdow is perhaps the hottest thing in WWE right now, so I expect he and the Miz to go over. However, it likely won’t be without some dissension. Overall, this should be an entertaining contest with a lot of back and forth action. If booked correctly, it should advance the tension between Miz and Mizdow, hopefully leading to a payoff at WrestleMania.
Winners: The Miz and Damien Mizdow by pinfall
The following matches were taped this past Tuesday night for tonight’s TLC “go-home” edition of WWE SmackDown:
– Cesaro and Tyson Kidd vs. The Usos
– Nikki Bella vs. Alicia Fox
– Jack Swagger vs. Titus O’Neil
– Big E. vs. Goldust
– John Cena promo segment with Seth Rollins
For complete WWE SmackDown spoilers, click here.
During Tuesday night’s WWE SmackDown television taping, a vignette aired hyping the main roster debut of NXT tag-team The Ascension. The promo aired during the start of the number one contender’s match between The Usos and Tyson Kidd & Cesaro.
It’s possible that The Ascension will be wrapping up business in NXT at this Thursday’s NXT Takeover: R Evolution special, where they are set to work with Hideo Itami and Finn Balor.
The tag-team made a main roster appearance back in September, defeating Los Matadores on an episode of WWE Main Event.
WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt is currently double-booked for the December 29th edition of RAW in Washington, D.C., as well as the rare live event on the same night in Richmond, Virginia. It’s said that there’s a possibility that Wyatt will in fact appear on both shows, as they are only 100 miles apart.
Other names advertised for the live event instead of RAW that night, which will be the final edition of RAW for 2014, are Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, The Usos, Kane, Goldust and Stardust. Whether or not the final RAW will go off without all of those top-tier names remains to be seen.
(Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)
– On this week’s edition of WWE’s “Cyber Monday” edition of RAW, a big match was announced for this week’s edition of WWE Main Event, which airs live on the WWE Network on Tuesday night. In singles action, Jimmy Uso of The Usos and The Miz of The Miz and Damien Mizdow will collide in one of the feature matches on the show.
– Also announced on the “Cyber Monday” edition of RAW was one of the main events for this week’s edition of WWE SmackDown, which airs in the United States on the SyFy Network. In singles action, WWE United States Champion Rusev will go one-on-one with “The Lunatic Fringe” Dean Ambrose.
EVENT: WWE Superstars
FROM: Indianapolis, Indiana
RESULTS BY: Matt Boone (@MBoone420)
The following matches were taped in Indianapolis, Indiana on Monday night, prior to the post-Survivor Series edition of RAW, for this week’s WWE Superstars episode.
-Jack Swagger def. Curtis Axel in the opening match of the taping. Swagger, who was accompanied by his manager, Zeb Colter, received an outstanding ovation from the fans in attendance. Axel, on the other hand, received basically no reception at all.
– The Usos def. The Slater Gators in a decent tag-team contest which served as the main event of the taping. The team of Heath Slater and Titus O’Neil garnered a decent comedic reaction throughout the bout, as this was basically designed as a goofy, fun style match.
– WWE posted the following video on their official YouTube channel promoting the return of Santino Marella and the debut of Larry The Cable Guy as tonight’s RAW guest host.
– Speaking of WWE’s YouTube channel, they posted this video to hype tonight’s WWE Network special on The Usos.
Although the late “smart money” has yet to come in, below are the current online betting odds for tonight’s WWE Survivor Series pay-per-view, which shows the current betting favorites and underdogs.
– Team Cena -505 vs. Team Authority +335
– Nikki Bella -300 vs. AJ Lee +220
– Dean Ambrose -170 vs. Bray Wyatt +130
– The Miz & Damien Sandow -190 vs. Goldust & Stardust +160 vs. The Usos +210 vs. Los Matadores +350
– Team Natalya -125 vs. Team Paige -115
Remember, a (-) indicuates a betting favorite, while a (+) indicates an underdog. For example, in the main event, with Team Cena being (-505), it would take a $505 bet to earn $100 in profits. With Team Authority at (+335), a $100 bet would earn you $335 profit.
Make sure to check out the website later tonight for the best WWE Survivor Series live pay-per-view results coverage on the web!
Survivor Series is mere hours away at this point. This baby is totally free, so anyone paying for this pay-per-view is doing it all wrong. In total, there are five matches on the main card, including a traditional Survivor Series tag team main event. Without further ado, here are my predictions for tonight’s Survivor Series pay-per-view.
Fandango (with Rosa Mendes) vs. TBA
Although Fandango’s opponent has yet to be announced, I’d put my money on Adam Rose serving as the punching bag. The match will likely be used to further tension between Adam Rose and the Bunny, while also allowing Fandango to pick up a victory in his return to action.
Winner: Fandango by pinfall
Alicia Fox, Emma, Naomi, and Natalya vs. Paige, Cameron, Layla, and Summer Rae (Divas Elimination Match)
This will be similar to last year’s Divas elimination match in that it will be total waste of ten minutes (and if we’re really lucky, we might get to see it again on Raw tomorrow!). This could go in many directions, but my guess is that Paige’s team wins after last eliminating Natalya.
Winners: Paige, Cameron, Layla, and Summer Rae by pinfall
As noted earlier today, former WWE Tag-Team Champions The Usos teased that they would be featured in a special on the WWE Network after Monday’s post-Survivor Series edition of RAW.
The Usos wrote the following: “Check out a lil preview on the app for The Usos special!! Tune in Nov. 24 after Raw!! #USOOO.”
We can now report that the special will be called “10 Hours to Houston” and will be a thirty-minute special that features The Usos.
WWE SmackDown was taped in Houston, Texas back on October 28th, so it’s likely that the special was filmed during that week.
– WWE Superstars The Usos teased that they will be featured in a new WWE Network special after this coming Monday’s edition of RAW. The Usos wrote the following: “Check out a lil preview on the app for The Usos special!! Tune in Nov. 24 after Raw!! #USOOO”
– The new “Shoot Nation” heel faction in NXT has a new member, as Tucker Knight is now part of the group. Knight was an amateur wrestler at Arizona State University. With his inclusion, the group now consists of Chad Gable, Angelo Dawkins, Jason Jordan, Sawyer Fulton and Knight.
The following are results of this week’s edition of WWE Main Event, which emanated from Knoxville, Tennessee and aired live on the WWE Network.
– The Usos def. Goldust & Stardust in tag-team action. The match was a non-title bout, which saw Uso hit a superkick and top-rope splash on Stardust for the 1-2-3.
– Alicia Fox def. Paige in Divas action. Paige dominated most of the action, however Fox rolled her up out of nowhere for the pinfall victory.
– Renee Young interviewed Adam Rose backstage. The Bunny was also there. Young shows footage of The Bunny humping Rose on RAW. Rose talks about finding The Bunny broke in Times Square. He tells The Bunny not to hump anymore, calls himself a god and says it’s his job to put his “creatures” back in their place.
– Tyson Kidd & Natalya def. Adam Rose & The Bunny in an interspecies tag-team match. The finish saw The Bunny accidentally bump Rose to the floor. Kidd slapped the Sharpshooter on The Bunny, Rose teased making the save, but instead backed off and watched as The Bunny tapped out. After the match, Kidd hit The Bunny with a cheap-shot, which Natalya didn’t like.
– Michael Cole provided an injury update on Sheamus. He said that after being put through a table by Mark Henry on RAW, Sheamus has a number of neck and nerve injuries, which are bad enough that he will not be able to compete at Survivor Series.
– Bray Wyatt cuts an in-ring promo. He talks about the match with Dean Ambrose this Sunday at Survivor Series. He said Ambrose turned his back on him and made a mockery of him, and said because of that, there will be repercussions. He says they could have ruled the world together.
– Bray Wyatt def. Jack Swagger in the main event of the show. It was a competitive match which saw Swagger hit a Swagger Bomb and lock in the Patriot Lock on Wyatt, but ultimately Wyatt fought his way out and nailed Swagger with Sister Abigail for the pin. Prior to hitting his finisher on Swagger, Wyatt yelled out “this is your fate, Dean Ambrose!”
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On Monday’s WWE Survivor Series “go-home” edition of RAW, another title match was made official for this Sunday’s pay-per-view.
In a four-way match for the WWE Tag-Team Championships, the team of Goldust and Stardust will defend their titles against The Usos, Los Matadores and the team of The Miz and Damien Mizdow.
Make sure to visit us this Sunday night for the best WWE Survivor Series live results coverage on the web.
As you might have picked up on, the top priority for WWE television this past week was to elevate Ryback back to the top-tier status he enjoyed prior to his lost to CM Punk at Hell in a Cell 2013.
Speaking of Ryback, he’s official for “Team Cena” at the upcoming WWE Survivor Series pay-per-view on November 23rd, as he joins team captain John Cena and team members Dolph Ziggler, Big Show and Sheamus.
On the other end of the match, which is a traditional ten-man elimination style match with the big Authority stipulation, is Seth Rollins, Kane, Mark Henry, Rusev and Luke Harper.
Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt and Nikki Bella vs. AJ Lee for the WWE Divas Championship are the only other two matches official for the show thus far.
As noted, Adam Rose vs. The Bunny in a Kickoff Show match and a WWE Tag-Team Championship four-way with Goldust & Stardust vs. The Usos vs. Los Matadores vs. The Miz and Damien Mizdow is also expected.
(Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)
Survivor Series is less than two weeks away, and while three matches on the card are essentially set, much of the program is still unannounced. So, will the WWE work to build a pay-per-view that is solid from top to bottom, or are they simply throwing in the towel because this is a “free” event? Here is the card is expect to see on November 23rd in St. Louis.
Adam Rose vs. The Bunny
After attacking the Bunny last week on Raw, it appears these two legends of the squared circle will square off sooner rather than later. This pairing has kickoff show written all over it, as the company tries to get the crowd going with a “humorous” contest.
Gold & Stardust (Tag Team Champions) vs. The Miz & Damien Mizdow vs. Los Matadores vs. The Usos
Los Matadores have picked up a few victories over Gold & Stardust over the past few weeks, and the Miz and his stunt double have also feuded with the champs. Throw in the Usos to make an even number of teams, and you’ve got yourself an elimination tag team match for the straps.
Adam Rose vs. “The Bunny” is currently scheduled to serve as the WWE Survivor Series “Kickoff Show” match. It’s worth pointing out that pre-show plans often change, however that is currently the working idea.
Another match expected for the upcoming pay-per-view is Los Matadores vs. Damien Sandow and The Miz vs. The Usos vs. Stardust and Goldust for the WWE Tag Team Championships.
As of earlier today, the plan for tonight’s RAW in Kansas City was for WWE to make the announcement of Goldust and Stardust vs. The Usos for the WWE Tag-Team Championships at the October 26th Hell In A Cell pay-per-view.
Also as of this morning, the company was still going back-and-forth as to which cell match will be closing the Hell In A Cell pay-per-view this Sunday night, Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose or John Cena vs. Randy Orton. As of this afternoon, no official decision had been made.
(Credit: F4WOnline.com)
It was announced on Monday’s edition of WWE RAW that on this coming Friday’s edition of WWE SmackDown, one of the main events will be a six-man tag-team match.
The Usos will team up with Sheamus to take on the trio of Goldust, Stardust and The Miz.
Make sure to join us here for SmackDown spoiler coverage on Tuesday night.