The Wrestling Thread: WWE WrestleMania 31 [NSFW]

[GM]

Changing these.

Suppose I'd better too.

WWE Night of Champions

Pre-show Battle Royale for a shot at the US title later
Winner: Tyson Kidd
Antonio Cesaro (c) vs. Battle Royale Winner
Winner (worth 2): Antonio Cesaro
R-Truth and Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Kane and Daniel Bryan
Winning Team: Kane and Daniel Bryan
Loser: R-Truth
Layla (c) vs. Kaitlyn
Winner: Layla
Randy Orton vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner (worth 2): Dolph Ziggler
Sheamus (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio
Winner (worth 3): Sheamus
CM Punk (c) vs. John Cena
Winner (worth 3): CM Punk


BONUS
Caped Chameleon & Zellery vs ROTS & Dante
Winners: ROTS & Dante
Prototype & Hank Scorpio vs Dangerblade & Codename47
Winners: Dangerblade & Codename47

[Dante]

[A J Styles]

]WWE Night of Champions
Pre-show Battle Royale for a shot at the US title later
Winner: Zack Ryder
Antonio Cesaro (c) vs. Battle Royale Winner
Winner (worth 2): Antonio Cesaro
R-Truth and Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Kane and Daniel Bryan
Winning Team: Kane and Daniel Bryan
Loser: Kofi
Layla (c) vs. Kaitlyn
Winner: Layla
Randy Orton vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner (worth 2): Dolph Ziggler
Sheamus (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio
Winner (worth 3): Sheamus
CM Punk (c) vs. John Cena
Winner (worth 3): CM Punk

BONUS
Caped Chameleon & Zellery vs ROTS & Dante
Winners: Caped Chameleon & Zellery
Prototype & Hank Scorpio vs Dangerblade & Codename47
Winners: Prototype & Hank Scorpio

[Caped Chameleon]

Slightly concerned that Caped hasn't posted since August 30th.

Never fear, tag team buddy




WWE Night of Champions

Pre-show Battle Royale for a shot at the US title later
Winner: Zack Ryder
Antonio Cesaro (c) vs. Battle Royale Winner
Winner (worth 2): Antonio Cesaro
R-Truth and Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Kane and Daniel Bryan
Winning Team: Kane and Daniel Bryan
Loser: R-Truth
Layla (c) vs. Kaitlyn
Winner: Layla
Randy Orton vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner (worth 2): Randy Orton
Sheamus (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio
Winner (worth 3): Sheamus
CM Punk (c) vs. John Cena
Winner (worth 3): CM Punk

BONUS
Caped Chameleon & Zellery vs ROTS & Dante
Winners: Caped Chameleon & Zellery
Prototype & Hank Scorpio vs Dangerblade & Codename47
Winners: Prototype & Hank Scorpio

[Return_of_the_STAR]

Slightly concerned that Caped hasn't posted since August 30th.

Never fear, tag team buddy




WWE Night of Champions

Pre-show Battle Royale for a shot at the US title later
Winner: Zack Ryder
Antonio Cesaro (c) vs. Battle Royale Winner
Winner (worth 2): Antonio Cesaro
R-Truth and Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Kane and Daniel Bryan
Winning Team: Kane and Daniel Bryan
Loser: R-Truth
Layla (c) vs. Kaitlyn
Winner: Layla
Randy Orton vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner (worth 2): Randy Orton
Sheamus (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio
Winner (worth 3): Sheamus
CM Punk (c) vs. John Cena
Winner (worth 3): CM Punk

BONUS
Caped Chameleon & Zellery vs ROTS & Dante
Winners: Caped Chameleon & Zellery
Prototype & Hank Scorpio vs Dangerblade & Codename47
Winners: Prototype & Hank Scorpio

Noooooo you broke out

[Psychic]

Changing these.

WWE Night of Champions

Pre-show Battle Royale for a shot at the US title later
Winner: Brodus Clay
Antonio Cesaro (c) vs. Battle Royale Winner
Winner (worth 2): Antonio Cesaro
R-Truth and Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Kane and Daniel Bryan
Winning Team: Kane and Daniel Bryan
Loser: R-Truth
Layla (c) vs. Kaitlyn
Winner: Layla
Randy Orton vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner (worth 2): Randy Orton
Sheamus (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio
Winner (worth 3): Sheamus
CM Punk (c) vs. John Cena
Winner (worth 3): CM Punk

BONUS
Caped Chameleon & Zellery vs ROTS & Dante
Winners: Caped Chameleon & Zellery
Prototype & Hank Scorpio vs Dangerblade & Codename47
Winners: Prototype & Hank Scorpio

[Caped Chameleon]

[Pontius Pilate]

WWE Night of Champions
Pre-show Battle Royale for a shot at the US title later
Winner: Zack Ryder
Antonio Cesaro (c) vs. Battle Royale Winner
Winner (worth 2): Antonio Cesaro
R-Truth and Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Kane and Daniel Bryan
Winning Team: Kane and Daniel Bryan
Loser: Kofi Kingston
Layla (c) vs. Kaitlyn
Winner: Layla
Randy Orton vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner (worth 2): Dolph Ziggler
Sheamus (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio
Winner (worth 3): Sheamus
CM Punk (c) vs. John Cena
Winner (worth 3): CM Punk

BONUS
Caped Chameleon & Zellery vs ROTS & Dante
Winners: ROTS & Dante
Prototype & Hank Scorpio vs Dangerblade & Codename47
Winners: Prototype & Hank Scorpio

[KK]

Daniel Bryan appeared on 98.5 SportsHub in Boston earlier this week.

Bryan started off by talking about Jerry Lawler's heart attack on RAW this past Monday, and being in the ring at the time. He says he was in the middle of a chin lock and noticed that the crowd was looking away from the ring. He thought that there was a fight in the crowd, and first realized what was going on with Lawler when he went to the top rope. He noted that Lawler was very lucky, and the locker room was very concerned because they're like a close family backstage.

Bryan said that William Regal came up with the "Daniel Bryan" name, and he revealed that he made a list of names, including "Buddy Peacock."

He also discussed being a smaller wrestler in WWE, and said that he was lucky that he had ten years of independent wrestling experience before being thrown into a WWE ring. He noted that one of the best things about being out of the indys is that he gets a chance to shower after a WWE show, unlike wrestling in armory's and small halls.

The host brings up the necktie incident that resulted in his firing from the company in 2010. Bryan admitted that he was fired because it "wasn't PG." He defended himself, and said that he was told that they [Nexus] were told to go out there and give a "gang-style" beating. He said that he was new with the company at the time and didn't know the rules.

He is asked about the difference between "sports entertainment" and "wrestling." Bryan stated that the fact that WWE produces 8 hours of television a week, it just can't be wrestling. People would get bored by just 8 hours of wrestling, and he said that you need to throw interviews and storylines in there to give people a break.

Daniel Bryan revealed that he and CM Punk are no longer vegans after being one for 2 1/2 years. He said that it was the hardest thing to find vegan food on the road.

The host talked about how much Andre The Giant used to drink, and that it doesn't seem like the wrestlers are drinkers like they used to be. Bryan told a short story about having a cookie eating contest in a lobby in Japan, and the old timers making fun of them and noting how much the times have changed.

[DamageInc]

WWE Night of Champions

Pre-show Battle Royale for a shot at the US title later
Winner: Brodus Clay
Antonio Cesaro (c) vs. Battle Royale Winner
Winner (worth 2): Antonio Cesaro
R-Truth and Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Kane and Daniel Bryan
Winning Team: Kane and Daniel Bryan
Loser: R-Truth
Layla (c) vs. Kaitlyn
Winner: Layla
Randy Orton vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner (worth 2): Randy Orton
Sheamus (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio
Winner (worth 3): Sheamus
CM Punk (c) vs. John Cena
Winner (worth 3): John Cena

BONUS
Caped Chameleon & Zellery vs ROTS & Dante
Winners: Caped Chameleon & Zellery
Prototype & Hank Scorpio vs Dangerblade & Codename47
Winners: Prototype & Hank Scorpio

[Jam-Master Jay]

What are people's reasons for backing Ziggler or Orton tonight?

I really have no clue and am just hoping that they make the smart decision.

No idea how they're booking either, but assuming Orton would be favoured regardless of how shite he is.

[Cosmo]

WWE Night of Champions
Pre-show Battle Royale for a shot at the US title later
Winner: Santino
Antonio Cesaro (c) vs. Battle Royale Winner
Winner (worth 2): Antonio Cesaro
R-Truth and Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Kane and Daniel Bryan
Winning Team: Kane and Daniel Bryan
Loser: Truth
Layla (c) vs. Kaitlyn
Winner: Layla
Randy Orton vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner (worth 2): Dolph Ziggler
Sheamus (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio
Winner (worth 3): Sheamus
CM Punk (c) vs. John Cena
Winner (worth 3): CM Punk

BONUS
Caped Chameleon & Zellery vs ROTS & Dante
Winners: ROTS & Dante
Prototype & Hank Scorpio vs Dangerblade & Codename47
Winners: Prototype & Hank Scorpio

[Banjo]

WWE Night of Champions
Pre-show Battle Royale for a shot at the US title later
Winner: Christian
Antonio Cesaro (c) vs. Battle Royale Winner
Winner (worth 2): Antonio Cesaro
R-Truth and Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Kane and Daniel Bryan
Winning Team: R-Truth and Kofi Kingston
Loser: Kane
Layla (c) vs. Kaitlyn
Winner: Layla
Randy Orton vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner (worth 2): Dolph Ziggler
Sheamus (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio
Winner (worth 3): Sheamus
CM Punk (c) vs. John Cena
Winner (worth 3): CM Punk

BONUS
Caped Chameleon & Zellery vs ROTS & Dante
Winners: ROTS & Dante
Prototype & Hank Scorpio vs Dangerblade & Codename47
Winners: Dangerblade & Codename 47

[Cosmo]

It's been confirmed that JBL will be on commentary tonight.

[1cmanny1]

Buddy Peacock

[BraithGwirod]

Pre-show Battle Royale for a shot at the US title later
Winner: Zack Ryder
Antonio Cesaro (c) vs. Battle Royale Winner
Winner (worth 2): Cesaro
R-Truth and Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Kane and Daniel Bryan
Winning Team: R-Truth and Kofi
Loser: Kane
Layla (c) vs. Kaitlyn
Winner: Kaitlyn
Randy Orton vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner (worth 2): Ziggler
Sheamus (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio
Winner (worth 3): Sheamus
CM Punk (c) vs. John Cena
Winner (worth 3): Punk

What a bland card.

BONUS
Caped Chameleon & Zellery vs ROTS & Dante
Winners: ROTS & Dante
Prototype & Hank Scorpio vs Dangerblade & Codename47
Winners: Dangerblade & Codename47

[Slimgrady]

WWE Night of Champions
Pre-show Battle Royale for a shot at the US title later
Winner: Santino
Antonio Cesaro (c) vs. Battle Royale Winner
Winner (worth 2): Antonio Cesaro
R-Truth and Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Kane and Daniel Bryan
Winning Team: Kane and Daniel Bryan
Loser: Kofi
Layla (c) vs. Kaitlyn
Winner: Layla
Randy Orton vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner (worth 2): Orton
Sheamus (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio
Winner (worth 3): Sheamus
CM Punk (c) vs. John Cena
Winner (worth 3): CM Punk

BONUS
Caped Chameleon & Zellery vs ROTS & Dante
Winners: ROTS & Dante
Prototype & Hank Scorpio vs Dangerblade & Codename47
Winners:Prototype & Hank Scorpio

[KK]

The only thing worse than the oakland raiders is trying to get ring of honor's ippv.

It has got to the stage where if you purchase Ring of Honor on iPPV, you're an idiot.

Not on the same scale as they're not in the same league, but it's like pulling a Halloween Havoc 98...except every single time you go on PPV.

[Dark Ritual]

Even worse when the companies own talent is pointing it out.

[KK]

The replay is up on their website, but with matches missing. Not sure why, unless there was a problem with filming it too.