Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns have been getting rave reviews behind the scenes in WWE. All three members of The Shield are seen as having breakout potential, with Reigns having the look and intensity of a top tier guy, Rollins being a great worker and Dean Ambrose having the it factor that sets him apart from everybody else. Ambrose has been given the strong compliment of compared to a modern day Terry Funk.
More Details on Jack Swagger's DUI and Drug Arrest Posted by Steve Carrier on 02/20/2013 at 09:35 PM
- The Sun Herald reports that Jack Swaggers court date for DUI, marijuana possession and speeding is March 12th in Biloxi.
Swagger was pulled over at 11:59 pm last night on Lorraine Road near Morningside Drive in Biloxi. An officer stopped him after noticing a 2013 Ford Taurus was speeding, police said.
The spokesperson noted that He was released on a summons to an acquaintance who picked him up at the police station.
Swagger's Arrest: What Wellness Policy Calls For Posted by Steve Carrier on 02/20/2013 at 09:33 PM
- Earlier today, TMZ.com broke the story that WWE superstar Jack Swagger was arrested in Mississippi last night after a SmackDown taping and charged with DUI, marijuana possession and speeding (all misdemeanors).
Swagger is in the midst of the biggest push of his career and is scheduled to challenge for Alberto Del Rio's World Heavyweight Title at WrestleMania 29. It remains to be seen how WWE will respond to Swagger's DUI & drug arrest, but the following portion of WWE's Wellness Policy could spell trouble for him:
"Any WWE Talent, who is arrested, convicted or who admits to a violation of law relating to use, possession, purchase, sale or distribution of drugs will be in material breach of his/her contract with WWE and subject to immediate dismissal."
"Subject" to immediate dismissal does not mean mandatory dismissal. Countless WWE wrestlers have been arrested for DUI in recent years, however the drug possession charge could really hurt him.
Breaking News: Jack Swagger Arrested Posted by Steve Carrier on 02/20/2013 at 04:08 PM
- TMZ is reporting the following:
WWE star Jack Swagger was arrested last night in Mississippi, TMZ has learned -- after allegedly driving under the influence ... with pot in his car.
Sources close to the situation tell TMZ, Swagger -- real name Jacob Hager -- was leaving a "Smackdown" taping at Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi when he was pulled over for speeding.
According to law enforcement, the officer who pulled him over determined Swagger was driving under the influence -- and a search revealed Swagger was in possession of marijuana.
We're told Swagger -- a former WWE World Heavyweight champ -- was taken in by local sheriff's deputies ... and later released on his own recognizance.
We reached out to WWE, who tells TMZ, "Mr. Swagger is responsible for his own personal actions."
WWE has signed a new developmental Diva, Kendra Smith, and she has already
reported to NXT for training. Kendra has experience in stunt work, pro
wrestling, MMA and kickboxing, according to her official website. She has a
degree in acting from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. She also
is a certified trainer from the American College of Sports Medicine. Kendra has
already done some ring announcing work in NXT.
- The Rock has tweeted a new backstage photo of himself holding
the new WWE Championship title belt with the following caption, "New title. New
era. New standard. @WWE Heavyweight Champion. #JustBringIt"
WWE Raw Results - 2/18/13 Posted by Steve Carrier on 02/18/2013 at 06:54 PM
- Tonight's WWE RAW opens up with a look at The Road to WrestleMania 29 with footage from the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view.
- Michael Cole welcomes us to the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana. We go right to the ring and out comes John Cena.
Cena says we are in the heart of Cajun country and the Road to WrestleMania is heating up. Cena says WrestleMania 29 is taking shape and talks about Jack Swagger vs. Alberto Del Rio for the World Heavyweight Title and himself vs. The Rock for the WWE Title. CM Punk's music hits and out he comes with Paul Heyman.
Punk meets Cena in the middle of the ring. Punk asks Cena if he's sure he's facing The Rock at WrestleMania. Punk says that's the easy way out. Punk says The Rock beat him fair and square last night but says he had him pinned for an 18 count before that. Punk says Rock also struck a WWE official and should have been disqualified, losing the title. Punk says Cena has never beat him. Cena says he earned the right to go to WrestleMania and says Punk couldn't get the job done. Cena says for once, it's not about Punk. Punk brags about his lengthy title reign. Punk says Cena got lucky in the Royal Rumble and hasn't earned anything. Punk says Rock will beat Cena again this year because Cena can't get it done, he can't win the big one. Cena asks Punk what he wants. Punk tells Cena to just walk away, leave WWE, get out of his life - just walk away. Cena goes to leave the ring but says no. Cena says Punk has a set of balls and he admires his honesty. Cena says you should know he won't just give away a golden ticket to WrestleMania.
Cena acknowledges that he hasn't beat Punk or Rock. Cena says we have a problem - Cena has critics and Punk wants to go to WrestleMania. Cena wants to hush those critics and has a solution. Cena proposes a match. If he wins, Punk crawls back in his hole and goes away. If Punk wins, Cena will give him his WrestleMania title shot. Cena says Punk talks business but he handles business. Cena wants the match right now. Punk talks it over with Heyman. Punk says Cena just made the stupidest decision of his life. Punk says he will take Cena up on the offer but he won't do it here. The crowd boos. Punk wants to do it on his terms since he got screwed last night. Punk says we will do the match next week and walks out of the ring with Heyman. Cena says their match is official for next week. Cena says he will beat Punk, go to WrestleMania and then we will know the champ is here.
- Still to come tonight, The Rock's celebration. We go to commercial.
- We see stills from Elimination Chamber where The Shield beat Ryback, Cena and Sheamus. Matt Striker is backstage with Sheamus. Sheamus talks about the match and letting everyone down. Ryback is pacing around. Sheamus stops him and says they have to adapt and overcome. Sheamus asks Ryback if he's a machine or some mindless neanderthal. Ryback grabs Sheamus by his collar and Chris Jericho breaks it up. Jericho says they should be upset with The Shield, not each other. Jericho says Shield has everyone on edge. Jericho says he's seen it done with the nWo and Nexus. Jericho says we have to do what it takes to save WWE. Jericho says he loves WWE and will never wrestle for anyone else again. Jericho says they have to stop The Shield. Jericho says he's going to talk Vickie Guerrero into making The Shield vs. Jericho, Ryback and Sheamus.
Sin Cara vs. Mark Henry
Sin Cara is in the ring waiting as Mark Henry makes his way out.
Cara ducks a shot and goes to work with kicks. Henry knocks him down and tosses him into the corner. Henry beats Cara up and stands on his back as the referee counts. Henry with a big splash in the corner. Cara with a kick to the face. Cara goes for another kick but Henry grabs him for a big running powerslam. Henry nails a World's Strongest Slam for the quick win.
Winner: Mark Henry
- After the match, Henry roughs up Cara and goes for another slam but out comes The Great Khali. Henry drops Cara and readies for Khali. Henry slides out to the floor before they can do anything. Henry mocks Khali's dancing from ringside. Henry runs his mouth at Khali and walks off.
- Up next, The Miz will get another shot at Antonio Cesaro in a No DQ match. Vickie Guerrero has made Jericho, Ryback and Sheamus vs. The Shield later on. Back to commercial.
- Back from the break and we get another vignette for Fandango.
No DQ Match: The Miz vs. Antonio Cesaro
We go to the ring and The Miz is in the ring with WWE United States Champion Antonio Cesaro. We see some highlights from their feud. The bell rings and Miz unloads on Cesaro and sends him out to the floor. Miz takes the fight to the floor but Cesaro throws him into the barrier. Cesaro rams Miz shoulder first into the ring post. Miz still is taped up like he was last night. Cesaro brings it back in the ring and grabs a steel chair.
Cesaro brings a kendo stick in. Cesaro whacks Miz with the stick and covers for a pin attempt. Cesaro props a steel chair up in the corner and goes back to work on Miz. Cesaro goes to ram his head into the chair but Miz counters. Cesaro fights him off but Miz rolls him up for 2. Cesaro with a kendo stick to the face for another 2 count. Cesaro uses a chair to tie up the shoulder now. Cesaro with another 2 count. Miz with a backbreaker. Cesaro turns it around again and hits uppercuts in the corner. Cesaro runs into a big boot. Cesaro cracks his knee into the chair and then gets dropped chest first into another chair. Miz locks in the Figure Four and Cesaro taps out for the non-title win.
Winner: The Miz
- Cole and Jerry Lawler talk about Jack Swagger winning the World Heavyweight Title. Swagger and Zeb Colter will speak later. We see a video from Zeb's YouTube page where he's talking about America and what it's become. Zeb says if you want a handout, he and Swagger will give you one in the form of a ticket right back to where you came from.
- Cole plugs Cena vs. Punk for next week's RAW. Still to come tonight, The Rock's championship celebration. We go to commercial.
- Back from the break and Kane and Daniel Bryan are backstage. Bryan says he doesn't feel comfortable teaming with Kane after what happened last night. Bryan says he asked Vickie for a singles match and he's facing Jack Swagger tonight. Bryan doesn't want Kane coming out with him. Kane says he will get his own match and doesn't want Bryan coming out with him. Kane says he doesn't deal well with snakes and Randy Orton appears, asking if someone is talking about him. Kane talks about stomping on snakes. Orton says there was a time when Kane would have scared him but he's a lot less intimidating now that he's hugging and doing group therapy. Orton says Kane is more like Barney the dinosaur these days. Bryan laughs. Kane turns back around and Orton is gone.
- Vickie Guerrero is backstage on the phone and says she has big things planned for her show. She hangs up when Paul Heyman walks up. Vickie sent for him and wants to congratulate him on putting the stipulations on Rock and Punk's match at Elimination Chamber. Vickie has some dramatic news that will affect Heyman's whole career. Heyman wants to know what the news is but she's saving it for the ring. Heyman says he doesn't like surprises. Vickie laughs at him and walks off.
Dolph Ziggler vs. Alberto Del Rio
We go to the ring and out comes Dolph Ziggler with Big E Langston and AJ Lee. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and Ricardo Rodriguez is out to do the introduction for World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio. The bell rings and here we go. Ziggler strikes first and dropkicks Del Rio. Back and forth action now. Del Rio hits an enziguri while Ziggler is on the apron and sends him to the floor. AJ checks on Ziggler as we go to commercial.
Back from the break and Ziggler is in control. Ziggler connects with another big dropkick for a 2 count. Ziggler chokes Dolph on the ropes and Big E gets a cheap shot in. 2 count by Ziggler. We see Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter watching from backstage. Del Rio fights back but Ziggler catches him a knee to the gut. Ziggler hits the leg drop for another pin attempt. Ziggler goes to the top but Del Rio cuts him off. Del Rio with a kick now. Del Rio with a reverse suplex from the top. They trade lefts and rights now. Del Rio runs over Ziggler with clotheslines. Del Rio with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Del Rio with a big kick to the mouth and another 2 count. More back and forth with close calls. Ziggler with forearm shots to the back and a backstabber. 2 count by Del Rio. Big E gets on the apron but Del Rio kicks his legs out. Del Rio counters Ziggler and applies the cross armbreaker for the win.
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
- After the match, Del Rio celebrates until Big E Langston runs over him. Langston yells that Del Rio's time is over. Langston lays Del Rio out with his finisher. Ziggler grabs his briefcase and goes to cash in but Ricardo grabs the briefcase and runs off with it. Big E chases Ricardo. AJ runs and grabs the dropped briefcase. She brings it back but before Dolph can cash in, Del Rio lays him out with an enziguri. Del Rio goes back to celebrating as we go to replays.
- Still to come, The Rock's celebration plus Orton vs. Kane. Back to break.
- Back from the break and WWE Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett is in the ring. He talks about WWE Studios' Dead Man Down. Barrett shows us the trailer for Dead Man Down.
Sheamus appears on the big screen and says his friend Colin Farrell is the real star of the movie. Sheamus rips Barrett and someone tells him they're out of time.
Naomi, Tensai and Brodus Clay vs. Rosa Mendes, Primo and Epico
We go to the ring and out comes Brodus Clay, Tensai, Cameron and Naomi. Out next comes Epico, Primo and Rosa Mendes.
Naomi and Rosa start things off. Naomi strikes first and gets the crowd to pop. Naomi goes on and hits a big crossbody for a 2 count. Epico comes in and gets taken down by Naomi. Tensai and Primo go at it now. Tensai runs over Primo for a 2 count. Naomi gets involved again and takes down Rosa and Epico on the floor. Brodus comes in and double teams Primo for the win.
Winners: Tensai, Brodus Clay and Naomi
- We get a replay of the WrestleMania XXX announcement.
- Up next, Swagger's State of the Union address.
- Back from the break and Jack Swagger is in the ring with Zeb Colter. Swagger talks about winning Elimination Chamber and putting the weight of our nation on his shoulders. We see Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez watching backstage. Swagger says tonight is about America and the State of the Union. Swagger says only one man is honest enough to deliver it - Zeb Colter. Zeb thanks our founding fathers since it's Presiden't Day. Colter says the Bill of Rights gives he and Swagger the right to stand out here and voice their opinion. Zeb says the State of the Union is pathetic but it's not Americans fault. Zeb says the blame is on the people living in our country that don't mind taking everything. Zeb says America has a real problem and it needs to be fixed. Zeb puts over Swagger and brings up WrestleMania 29. Zeb says the match is more like a battle for the heart and soul of America.
Zeb says Alberto Del Rio came into America only to take advantage. Zeb says Swagger will win the World Title and reclaim America at WrestleMania 29. We The People. Swagger chants this as his new music plays. Daniel Bryan's music hits and out he comes.
Daniel Bryan vs. Jack Swagger
One-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Daninel Bryan comes out for the next match as we go to commercial.
Back from the break and Swagger has Bryan on the mat. Bryan's ribs are taped from the Chamber match. Bryan fights up and out. Bryan with kicks on Swagger. Swagger gets countered and rolled up for 2. Swagger blocks a surfboard and shoves Bryan off. Bryan drops Swagger's face into the corner and kicks him. Bryan takes Swagger back down for a 2 count. Bryan continues working on the arm. Bryan with a knee to the face but Swagger clotheslines him out to the floor.
They fight on the floor and Bryan dropkicks Swagger. Bryan runs the apron but misses a shot. Swagger scoops him and rams him back into the fan barrier. Swagger brings it in the ring for a pin attempt. Swagger works on the leg now. Swagger keeps control and keeps Bryan on the mat with another submission. Swagger goes on and hits the Swagger Bomb but Bryan kicks out. Bryan counters with boots in the corner. Bryan fights back with right hands. Bryan makes a comeback and sends Swagger flying out to the floor. Bryan runs the ropes and takes out Swagger with a suicide dive. They come back in and Bryan goes to the top. Bryan nails a missile dropkick for a 2 count. Bryan with kicks to the chest now. Swagger catches a kick and slams Bryan. Bryan goes for the No Lock and gets it locked in. Swagger gets his foot on the bottom rope and breaks the hold. Bryan misses a dropkick in the corner and lands on his head. Swagger drops a knee on Bryan's leg. Swagger takes out the knee with a chop block as Zeb looks on. Swagger applies the Patriot Lock and Bryan taps for the win.
Winner: Jack Swagger
- Still to come, The Shield vs. Jericho, Sheamus and Ryback. We see Paul Heyman walking backstage. Back to commercial.
- Back from the break and Paul Heyman is in the ring with Vickie Guerrero. Vickie has an announcement that will change Heyman's life. She will be naming a new assistant for herself and out comes Brad Maddox. Maddox comes out to the stage and taunts Heyman.
Maddox walks to the ring and talks. He says Vince McMahon is so happy with him he gave him this opportunity. Maddox and Vickie argue about what his title is. Heyman doesn't care about what either of them have to say and goes to leave but Vince McMahon appears on the big screen. Vince says that's not Heyman's surprise. Heyman sucks up but Vince tells him to close his mouth. Vince reminds Heyman that he granted him the stipulation for Elimination Chamber. Vince says he could fire Heyman and teases it but says that's too easy. Vince says he will come to the ring next week on crutches and fight Heyman. Vince smiles as Heyman drops the mic and looks shocked. Vickie and Maddox laugh at him.
- Still to come, The Shield vs. Jericho, Sheamus and Ryback. Back to commercial.
The Shield vs. Chris Jericho, Ryback and Sheamus
Back from the break and out comes Chris Jericho followed by Sheamus and then Ryback. Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns come out through the crowd next. Ryback starts things off with Rollins and unloads on him in the corner.
Jericho comes in to calm Ryback down and goes at it with Ambrose. Jericho with chops and forearms in the corner. Ambrose runs into a boot. Jericho with a dropkick from the corner and a pin attempt. Ambrose with a knee to the gut. Jericho with a crossbody for 2. Sheamus comes in and Ambrose tags Reigns in. Reigns and Sheamus have words. Sheamus attacks and beats Reigns down in the corner. They brawl out of the corner. Sheamus runs over Reigns with forearms. Sheamus takes it back to the corner and hits a running knee. Clothesline in the corner by Sheamus. Sheamus hits White Noise on Reigns. Ambrose saves Reigns from a Brogue. Sheamus nails a Brogue on Ambrose as we go to commercial.
Back from the break and The Shield are in control of Sheamus. They triple team him and Rollins covers for 2. Rollins beats Sheamus down in the corner and stomps away. Reigns come in but Sheamus fights back. Sheamus with a big clothesline. Ryback comes in and unloads on The Shield. Ryback hits a spinebuster on Rollins and then the Meathook clothesline. Ryback goes for Shellshocked but Ambrose distracts the referee while Reigns spears Ryback. Rollins falls on top of Ryback but he kicks out at 2. Ambrose works over Ryback now as the fans chant for Jericho.
They keep control of Ryback and get cheap shots in while he's down in their corner. Rollins comes in to keep up the attack on Ryback. More quick tags by The Shield as they keep Ryback down. Reigns charges in the corner but Ryback moves. Jericho tags in and goes at it with Ambrose. Jericho kicks Rollins off the apron. Jericho with a bulldog on Ambrose. Jericho nails the Lionsault and covers Ambrose for 2. Jericho goes for Walls of Jericho but Ambrose rolls him up for 2. On the floor, Reigns shoves Ryback into the ring post. Jericho rolls Ambrose up for another Walls attempt. Jericho locks it in. Sheamus stops Reigns from interfering. Rollins leaps off the top and breaks the Walls, taking Jericho out. Sheamus and Reigns brawl on the floor while Ryback is laid out. Ambrose covers Jericho for the win.
Winners: The Shield
- After the match, The Shield exit through the crowd as Jericho and Sheamus look on from the ring.
- Cole plugs Vince McMahon's challenge to Paul Heyman for a fight on next week's show. Lawler plugs Cena vs. Punk for next week. Still to come tonight, The Rock's championship celebration. Back to commercial.
Kofi Kingston vs. Damien Sandow
Back from the break and Kofi Kingston is waiting in the ring. Damien Sandow comes out and talks about President's Day. Sandow drops the mic and goes right to work on Kofi before the bell can even ring. Kofi fights back but Sandow beats him down. Sandow rams Kofi into the ring post and he falls out to the floor. Sandow brings Kofi back to the apron and hits him with knees to the head. R-Truth's music hits and out he comes making his return. Truth tackles Sandow on the floor and beats him up. Truth slams Sandow into the barrier and rolls him in the ring. Truth comes in with a big kick to the jaw, some of his dance moves and a scissors kick. Truth clotheslines Sandow out to the floor and checks on Kofi. The match never started.
- Josh Mathews is ringside with D.J. Cotrona and Adrianne Palicki of GI Joe: Retaliation, who were also at Elimination Chamber. they're here for The Rock's championship celebration for tonight. We get a trailer for GI Joe and more hype for The Rock. Back to commercial.
- Back from the break and we get another Fandango vignette.
Randy Orton vs. Kane
We go to the ring and out comes Randy Orton. One-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Kane is out next.
Kane drops Orton first with a shoulder. Orton comes back and works on Kane's arm. Kane runs into a big boot and Orton hits him with forearms in the corner. Kane knocks Orton off the turnbuckles and to the floor with a big right hand. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and Kane has Orton in a headlock. Orton comes back but gets dropped with a big boot. Kane with a 2 count. More back and forth. Kane with a big DDT for a 2 count. Kane goes back to a headlock. Orton fights out but Kane clotheslines him in the corner. Kane misses another and Orton turns it around. Orton with a bunch of right hands in the corner. Orton with a dropkick now. Orton starts stomping away on Kane. Kane drops Orton with a right hand and covers for another pin attempt. Kane with a dropkick and another pin attempt. Orton fights out again and powerslams Kane. Kane with the sideslam for another 2 count. Orton comes back again and goes for the draping DDT but it's countered. Kane calls for a chokeslam but Daniel Bryan comes down and distracts him. Orton hits a RKO for the win.
Winner: Randy Orton
- Up next is The Rock's celebration. We go back to commercial.
- Back from the break and the marching band from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette performs and make an aisle from the stage to the ring. Out next comes WWE Champion The Rock to a big pop.
The Rock hits the ring and addresses CM Punk and beating him at Elimination Chamber. There's a podium in the ring with what looks like a new belt. Rock hypes Lafayette and gets the fans to chant his name. Rock talks about WrestleMania 29 and says he's going as WWE Champion but not with the belt he has in his hand. Rock says he has deep respect for the WWE Title. He says when this belt was introduced 8 years ago, it worked. Some people thought it was cool but some people also believe Bigfoot is real. Rock says the WWE Title should never look like a toy. It should never spin either. Rock makes the title spin and the crowd pops. Rock tells a crew member to take the title and make sure it ends up in the Hall of Fame. Rock talks about how the title should inspire people. He name drops Bruno Sammartino, Hulk Hogan and Steve Austin. Rock unveils the new WWE Title belt and the crowd pops as his music plays. It has the Brahma Bull logo on the sides and a large face.
Rock talks about WrestleMania 29, CM Punk and John Cena but gets interrupted by Cena's music. Punk attacks Cena from behind on the ramp and lays him out. Punk has the old WWE Title belt in his hand. Punk throws it down on the ramp and points at The Rock. Rock readies for a fight as the crowd chants his name. Punk stops and heads back to the back as the crowd boos. RAW goes off the air with Cena down on the ramp.
- WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn commented on her condition following the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, writing on Twitter, "Beaten, battered, bruised... But Still Champ. #SpearIt of a Champion #EliminationChamber"
- WWE's website has an exclusive video with Paul Heyman being helped to the back by officials after CM Punk lost to The Rock at Elimination Chamber. Heyman was selling the bump he took from the ring apron.
Former
Tag Team The Young Bucks (Generation Me) Could Be Returning To TNA
In an interview with PWInsider.com'sPWInsiderTV, Former TNA stars The Young Bucks,
better known as Generation Me reveal that they have been in talks to return to
TNA and said that it is almost certain the duo will be back in TNA in 2013. You
can watch the video interview below
- We're live from the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana for the WWE Elimination Chamber pre-show. Matt Striker and Tony Dawson are at ringside on commentary. They talk about tonight's card.
- We get a look back at Randy Orton and Mark Henry from SmackDown before more Chamber hype. Josh Mathews is backstage with Randy Orton. Orton talks about tonight's Chamber match and says he plans on using every ounce of steel to put his opponents down. Orton says there's something more dangerous than the Chamber - a man hell-bent on headlining WrestleMania 29 and a man with ice cold blood coursing through his veins. Orton says he will show everyone just how dangerous he can be.
- They air a hype video for The Shield.
Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes vs. Tensai and Brodus Clay
We go to the ring and out first comes Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes. Sandow talks about how fans have been demanding a Rhodes Scholars reunion. Cody demands the fans stand and give them an applause. Out next comes Brodus Clay, Cameron and Naomi. Clay goes to the back and brings out Tensai, who's wearing a cap. They head to the ring.
Sandow and Clay start things off. Sandow goes to the floor to regroup early after being overpowered. Sandow comes back in and tags in Cody. Cody says he wants Tensai so in he comes. Cody with a cheap shot. Tensai backs him into the corner and unloads. Tensai with a dance move on the second rope. Tensai misses a move but splashes Cody in the corner. Cody drops down and connects with a right. Sandow comes in and brawls with Tensai. Tensai drops him with a right but Cody tags back in and jumps on Tensai's back. Cody connects with a Disaster Kick. Sandow comes back in and stomps away on Tensai. Tensai double teamed on the ropes now. Tensai fights out of a hold and drops Cody with a right. Tensai misses a back splash and Cody tags Sandow back in. Sandow with a knee drop and Elbow of Disdain.
Clay finally comes in and unloads. Big splash for Cody in the corner. Clay goes to suplex Cody but Sandow dropkicks him from behind. Tensai comes in and takes out Sandow. Tensai and Clay sandwich Sandow with a splash. They double headbutt Cody and then double splash him for the win.
Winners: Tensai and Brodus Clay
- We get a hype video for WrestleMania 29.
- We see the Chamber hanging high in the arena. More hype for tonight's match.
- The 2013 WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view kicks off with a video looking at some of tonight's matches.
- We're live from the New Orleans Arena as Michael Cole welcome us.
World Heavyweight Title Match: Big Show vs. Alberto Del Rio
We go to the ring and out first comes the challenger Big Show. Ricardo Rodriguez is out next to begin the introduction for World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio. Cole is joined by JBL and Jerry Lawler on commentary.
The bell rings and Show goes right to work on Del Rio. Del Rio turns it around in the corner but Show turns it right back around with a huge chop to the chest. Show with another big chop. Show beats Del Rio to the mat and scoop slams him. Show with more offense and chops. Del Rio makes a big comeback and gets a 2 count after a knee to the head. Del Rio gets the crowd to chant "si" and goes for the cross armbreaker but it's blocked. Show nails a spear.
Show with a 2 count. Show taunts Ricardo before beating up Del Rio some more. Del Rio tries for a comeback but Show kicks him in the throat. Show nails the splash from the second rope but Del Rio kicks out at 2. Show goes for another but Del Rio counters and locks in the cross armbreaker. Show finally makes it to the ropes and breaks the hold. Show runs into boots but catches Del Rio in a bearhug. Del Rio finally breaks out but Show takes back control and goes for a powerbomb. Del Rio counters in the middle and manages a hurricanrana. Del Rio leaps through the ropes and takes Show down on the floor.
Show makes it back in before the 10 count. Del Rio nails a seated senton from the top for another 2 count. Show counters and nails a chokeslam out of nowhere. Del Rio kicks out at 2. Show calls for the knockout punch but Del Rio rolls out of the ring. Show pulls Del Rio into the ring by his head and slams him. Show goes for another chokeslam but it's countered. Del Rio tries for a roll up but Show pulls him up. Del Rio counters with a DDT. Del Rio with an enziguri for another 2 count. Del Rio with the cross armbreaker again. Show pulls Del Rio through again and slams him. Ricardo gets on the apron but Show knocks him off. Del Rio misses an enziguri from behind and nails another, sending Ricardo's bucket into Show's head. Del Rio finally knocks Show down with an enziguri and locks in the armbreaker again. Show reaches for the ropes but can't make it and taps out for the win.
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
- We get a trailer for GI Joe with The Rock.
WWE United States Title Match: The Miz vs. Antonio Cesaro
We go to the ring and out first comes WWE United States Champion Antonio Cesaro. Josh Mathews is at ringside with an actor and actress from GI Joe. They talk about being here to support The Rock. Out next comes The Miz.
Back and forth to start. Cesaro takes control and works on the taped up shoulder of The Miz. Miz comes back with a knee to the gut and a kick to the face for a 2 count. Cesaro takes Miz back down and hits a series of right hands. Cesaro continues working on the shoulder. More back and forth. Miz catches Cesaro with a big boot to the face. Miz with a bunch of kicks in the corner now. Miz hits a flying clothesline and goes to the top. They end up on the floor. Miz sends Cesaro knee first into the ring steps.
They come back in the ring with Miz in control. Miz works on the injured leg of Cesaro. Miz with a 2 count. Miz drops knees on the leg now. Miz goes for the Figure Four leglock but Cesaro fights it off. Cesaro blocks a kick and looks as if he trips Miz into him, causing Miz to drop a knee below the belt. Cesaro points this out to the referee and gets the DQ.
Winner by DQ: Antonio Cesaro
- After the match, Miz gets pissed off and kicks Cesaro below the belt.
- Kane and Daniel Bryan are backstage. Kane says he's never main evented WrestleMania so tonight's Chamber match is a big deal to him.
Elimination Chamber Match: Chris Jericho vs. Kane vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Mark Henry vs. Randy Orton vs. Jack Swagger
We go to the arena and the Chamber begins to lower around the ring. They cut to a video package for the Chamber.
Out first comes Jack Swagger with his new theme song. Swagger is accompanied by Zeb Colter. Swagger cuts a promo and introduces Zeb. Zeb talks about Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase. Zeb says Jefferson would be ashamed at what has become of Louisiana and out nation. Zeb goes on and says tonight, a real Patriot, a real American will set things straight inside the Chamber and win one for the good guys. Zeb says tonight marks the beginning of a Jack Swagger America.... We The People. Out next comes one-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Kane. Kane and Swagger enter their pods. Out next comes Mark Henry for his first-ever Chamber match. Randy Orton is out next to a big pop. The other half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Daniel Bryan is out next to start the match with Chris Jericho. Jericho is out last to a big pop.
The Chamber is locked up and the bell rings. Fans chant for Jericho as he squares off with Bryan. They lock up and go at it. Bryan drops Jericho with a shoulder. Jericho with arm drags. Back and forth now. Jericho goes for a Walls of Jericho early but Bryan rolls it into a No Lock attempt. Jericho counters and goes for Walls again. Bryan tosses him across the ring. Bryan with kicks in the corner now. Bryan runs into a big boot. Jericho with chops now. Bryan gets tossed out onto the steel but fights Jericho over the rope. Bryan tries to suplex Jericho onto the steel but he lands on his feet. Back and forth on the steel. Bryan goes for a No Lock on the steel but it's blocked again. They come back in the ring and Jericho drops Bryan for a 2 count. The timer counts down and in comes Jack Swagger.
Swagger comes right in and slams Jericho. Swagger with a Swagger Bomb in the corner for a 2 count. Swagger rams Bryan into the steel as Zeb looks on. Swagger rams Bryan into the steel again. Bryan moves this time and Swagger hits the steel, barely clipping Bryan. Swagger drives Bryan's face into the steel with a knee. Swagger comes back in but Jericho dropkicks him in the face. Jericho with kicks. Jericho works Swagger over in the corner as the fans chant his name. Jericho misses a splash in the corner and lands out on the steel. Swagger follows and throws Jericho shoulder first into the chains. Swagger with knees up against the chains now. Bryan comes over and takes out Swagger on the steel. Bryan brings Jericho into the ring and takes control. Bryan goes to the top but misses the flying headbutt. Jericho covers for a 2 count. Jericho with a low dropkick. The timer counts down and the next man in is Kane.
Kane goes after Swagger and Jericho. He piles them up int he corner and lets Bryan dropkick them. Kane dropkicks Swagger in the face while Bryan works over Jericho in the corner. Kane tosses Swagger out onto the steel. Bryan rolls Kane up for a 2 count. Bryan apologizes as Kane stares him down. Bryan wants to hug but Kane shakes his head no. Kane points to the WrestleMania sign as they chant yes and no. They start fighting. Bryan with a dropkick in the corner. Bryan with kicks to the chest on Kane. Kane ducks a kick and grabs Bryan for a chokeslam. Bryan tries to lock the No Lock in but Kane catches him with a sidewalk slam for a 2 count. Kane goes to the top but Bryan cuts him off. Bryan climbs up for a superplex. Jericho comes over and puts Bryan on his shoulders. Kane clotheslines Bryan off his shoulders. Swagger comes over to break up a pin attempt. Swagger goes at it with Kane. Swagger tries for a suplex but Kane counters and nails one of his own. Kane with a 2 count. Jericho kicks Kane in the head and goes at it with Swagger. The timer counts down and the next man in is Randy Orton.
Orton comes in on fire. He clotheslines Swagger out to the steel. Orton drops Jericho but gets clocked by Kane. Orton sends Kane out to the steel and grabs Bryan. Orton slingshot suplexes Bryan in the ring. Orton goes after Kane but Kane goes for a chokeslam on the steel. Orton counters and rams Kane into the chains. Orton goes for a draping DDT from the second rope and drops Kane's face on the steel. Bryan and Jericho go at it now. Orton comes back in and grabs Swagger by his face. Orton takes Swagger to the top for a superplex. Jericho has Bryan on the opposite side for a superplex. Orton nails his superplex first. Jericho hits his next. Everyone is down as Mark Henry looks on from his pod.
Henry comes in and drops Jericho, Orton, Swagger, Bryan and Jericho again. A headbutt for Orton and another clothesline for Swagger. Bryan goes back down. Henry with a World's Strongest Slam on Bryan. Daniel Bryan is eliminated by pinfall.
Henry grabs Orton and throws him through a pod as the crowd pops. Henry and Kane go at it now. Kane side steps and clotheslines Henry in the corner. Another big splash by Kane. Kane goes to the top but Henry catches him in mid-air. Henry with a World's Strongest Slam on Kane. Kane is eliminated by pinfall.
Henry comes back in and tosses Jericho out onto the steel. Henry goes to torpedo Jericho into the steel bit it's countered. Henry gets throws into the chains now. Swagger and Jericho team up to work over Henry. They double suplex him onto the steel but it hurts all three. Jericho clotheslines Swagger into the ring. Jericho with a crossbody from the top for a 2 count. Swagger goes for the gutwrench but Jericho counters and goes for the Walls of Jericho. Swagger counters. Jericho with a bulldog. Jericho goes for a Lionsault but Henry catches him in mid-air. Henry throws Jericho into the chains. Henry takes both Swagger and Jericho down in the ring now. Henry with a headbutt on Swagger. Henry stacks them on top of each other and goes to the second rope for a big splash. They move and Henry hits the mat. Swagger with a big boot. Jericho with a Codebreaker. Henry staggers around but turns around to a big RKO from Orton. Orton pins Henry and he is eliminated.
Henry leaves the Chamber but comes right back in. He nails three World's Strongest Slams on Swagger, Orton and Jericho. Officials try to get him out but here comes Booker T and Teddy Long. Henry finally leaves as Booker has words with him. Swagger covers Orton for a close 2 count. All three brawl now. Orton and Jericho toss Swagger head first into the corner but his head crashes into the pod. Orton and Jericho brawl now. Orton clotheslines Jericho twice. Jericho ducks and drops Orton with a shoulder block. Jericho goes to the top but Orton dropkicks him in mid-air. Orton covers for a 2 count. Swagger gets powerslammed by Orton. As does Jericho. Orton brings Swagger into the ring with a draping DDT but Jericho breaks it up with a springboard dropkick. Jericho with a close 2 count on Orton. Swagger blocks a Codebreaker and slams Jericho into the corner. Swagger with a belly-to-belly for 2. Swagger catches Orton in the Patriot Act submission. Jericho breaks it with an enziguri on Swagger. Swagger comes right back with the Patriot Act on Jericho. Jericho rolls through and goes for the Walls of Jericho. Orton comes over and hits his backbreaker on Jericho for a 2 count. Orton dumps Swagger onto the steel and grabs Jericho. Orton goes for the draping DDT but here comes Swagger. Orton grabs them both and hits a double draping DDT into the ring. The crowd goes nuts as Orton readies for the RKO.
Jericho blocks the RKO but Orton blocks the Lionsault. Orton nails a RKO and Jericho is eliminated. Swagger comes from behind and rolls Orton up for the win. Jack Swagger is going to WrestleMania 29.
Winner and New #1 Contender: Jack Swagger
- After the match, Swagger and Zeb Colter celebrate on the ramp as Orton looks on pissed off from the Chamber. Orton looks up at the WrestleMania sign in disappointment. Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter are going to WrestleMania 29.
- We get a vignette for The Shield and tonight's big six-man match.
The Shield vs. John Cena, Ryback and Sheamus
We go to the ring and out first comes John Cena. Sheamus is out next followed by Ryback. The Shield's music hits and out comes Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and roman Reigns. Ryback and Reigns start brawling at ringside. Everyone meets in the ring and there's a big brawl to start things. Sheamus, Ryback and Cena hit suplexes at the same time and things look to settle down. The bell rings and it's Sheamus and Ambrose. Sheamus runs over him and takes it to the corner. Ambrose turns it around but Sheamus hits him with knees. Sheamus tosses Ambrose to the apron and hits forearm shots to the chest.
On the floor and Sheamus takes a shot at Rollins. Sheamus comes back in but Ambrose sends him right back out. Reigns runs over Sheamus on the floor now. Reigns brings Sheamus back in the ring and works him over now. Ambrose tags in as does Rollins and we get a nice triple team move. Rollins covers for a 2 count. Rollins with a submission on Sheamus now. Ambrose comes back in and takes Sheamus to the corner. Sheamus hits a big kick on Ambrose out of nowhere from the corner. Cena tags in as does Reigns. Cena unloads with his usual moves and hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cena goes for the Attitude Adjustment but Rollins runs in. He gets sent out and Cena locks in the STF on Reigns. Ambrose runs in and breaks it up. Rollins comes in off the top rope and takes out Cena. Reigns with a 2 count on Cena.
Ambrose comes back in to keep Cena down. Rollins comes back in for some double teaming. Rollins taunts Cena and keeps control of him. Cena fights back and takes out Ambrose and Reigns. Cena turns around to a kick from Rollins for another 2 count. Rollins with a big splash in the corner on Cena. Dueling chants for Cena now. Ambrose comes in and we get another triple team move from The Shield. Reigns with a 2 count on Cena as Sheamus breaks things up. The fans chant for Ryback to come in now. Cena fights back but Reigns nails a Samoan Drop for another 2 count. Reigns keeps Cena grounded. Cena tries to fight up but Reigns takes him back down. Cena finally fights up and slams Reigns. Reigns with a clothesline on Cena and back down he goes for a 2 count. Ambrose comes back in to continue the assault on Cena. 2 count by Ambrose. Ambrose with a headscissors now.
Cena tries to fight back but Ambrose drops him with a nasty DDT. Ambrose unloads on Cena but charges and gets dumped over the top rope and out to the floor. Ryback gets the fans pumped. Ryback finally gets the tag and unloads on Rollins and Ambrose. Ryback with a huge back drop for both men. Rollins gets a powerbomb. Ambrose gets a big slam. Ryback throws Ambrose into Rollins in the corner. Reigns comes in and attacks Ryback from the side. Sheamus takes out Reigns. Sheamus tumbles to the floor with Ambrose. Reigns runs and spears Sheamus through the barrier. More chaos. Ryback ends up in the ring getting beat down by all three men. They go for the triple powerbomb but Cena makes the save. Ryback goes for Shellshocked on Rollins while Cena hits the Attitude Adjustment on Ambrose. Reigns interrupts Shellshocked and spears Ryback. Rollins falls on top and covers Ryback for the win.
Winners: The Shield
- After the match, Cena is confused about the finish. The Shield retreats through the crowd. Ryback is upset and he leaves Cena and Sheamus in the ring. Ryback heads to the back as Cena looks on confused still.
- We go back out and here comes Dolph Ziggler, AJ Lee and Big E Langston. Ziggler talks about how he's not booked tonight. He brings up Jack Swagger and says nothing guarantees a World Heavyweight Title shot but his briefcase. Ziggler goes on and here comes Booker T to the entrance. Booker introduces Ziggler's opponent and out comes Kofi Kingston.
Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler
They lock up and Ziggler takes Kofi down first. Kofi connects with a nice dropkick. Kofi catapults Ziggler out of the corner and he goes flying. Dolph comes back with a dropkick and takes Kofi to the mat. Kofi runs the ropes and Ziggler blocks a kick and goes for the sleeper hold. Kofi fights out but Ziggler goes to the floor. Kofi runs the ropes and takes out Ziggler. Big E gets on the apron to distract the referee. AJ slaps Kofi. Ziggler gets caught by Trouble in Paradise. Kofi covers for 2 but Big E pulls Ziggler to safety. Kofi leaps from the top rope and lands on Big E on the floor. Kofi rolls Dolph in and springboards in with a crossbody for 2.
Ziggler takes Kofi down hard from the top. Ziggler connects with a Zig Zag for the win.
Winner: Dolph Ziggler
- Big E Langston heads up the entrance with Dolph and AJ but comes back to the ring. He hits some big body shots on Kofi and runs over him with a huge clothesline. Langston with a big knee to the gut and two more. Big E lays Kofi out with his finisher and stands over him. Big E yells and holds his fist up as we go to replays.
- Michael Cole plugs the WWE App.
- Brodus clay is backstage with Cameron and Naomi, playing with WWE action figures. Tensai walks up and Clay calls him Sweet T. Tensai doesn't want to be called that again. They joke about the Japanese writing on Tensai's face. Tensai gets sad but cheers up after some dancing.
WWE Divas Title Match: Tamina Snuka vs. Kaitlyn
We go to the ring and out first comes the #1 contender Tamina Snuka. WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn is out next.
They show a video from earlier where Kaitlyn talks about how she might walk out or crawl out tonight but will still be champion. They lock up and go to the ropes. Tamina shoves Kaitlyn back and knees her. Back and forth now. Kaitlyn tries to get some offense going but Tamina breaks to the ropes. Tamina goes to the floor and we see the rest of the Divas watching backstage. Kaitlyn dropkicks Tamina back onto the floor and brings her back in the ring. Kaitlyn comes in but Tamina catches her with a right hand. Tamina rams her into the ring post and Kaitlyn hits the floor.
Tamina brings it back in the ring but Kaitlyn kicks her. Tamina drops Kaitlyn with a boot. Tamina with a 2 count. Tamina with a Samoan Drop now. Tamina goes to the top for a Superfly Splash but Kaitlyn moves out of the way. Kaitlyn spears Tamina and covers for the win.
Winner: Kaitlyn
- We get promos for tonight's WWE Title match.
WWE Title Match: CM Punk vs. The Rock
Out first comes CM Punk with Paul Heyman. Punk has the WWE Title belt with him and has himself introduces as The People's Champion. Out next comes The Rock to a big pop.
We get formal ring introductions before the bell. They get a feel for each other before locking up. Punk drops Rock with a shoulder. They stall some before locking up again. Punk with a headlock. Punk drops Rock again. Rock catches him with big arm drags. Rock throws Punk into the ropes but he retreats to Heyman on the floor. Punk comes back in and the have words in each others face. Punk smacks Rock. Rock unloads with right hands into the corner. Rock ignores the referee and goes back to unloading in the corner. The referee finally backs Rock off with the threat of a DQ. Punk gets up and spits in Rock's face. Rock runs over him with a clothesline and unloads. Rock tosses Punk out to the floor. Rock goes out and whips Punk into the barrier. Rock with a clothesline on the floor as the referee counts. Rock slams Punk's face into the announce table. Rock gets raked in the eyes by Punk. Punk comes back in the ring and Rock follows. Punk with a clothesline.
Punk with another takedown and a 1 count. Dueling chants from the crowd now. Punk keeps control and keeps Rock on the mat now. Punk with a 2 count. Punk with a chinlock. Punk catches Rock with a kick to the jaw for another 2 count. Punk with a suplex and another pin attempt. Rock fights out and decks Punk with a right hand. Rock runs into boots in the corner. Punk springboards in with a clothesline for 2. Punk with another chinlock on the mat now. Rock fights up and out with right hands. Rock blocks a boot in the corner unloads with punches. Punk hits the high knee. Punk runs for another high knee and nails it. Punk lays Rock down and climbs to the top. Punk nails the big elbow drop but Rock kicks out at 2.
Rock gets knocked back out to the floor. Punk follows and takes apart the announce table. Rock gets up and brings Punk back in the ring. Rock goes for a Rock Bottom but Punk goes for a neckbreaker. Rock counters and Punk nails a kick to the head for a 2 count. Punk tosses Rock back out to the floor and puts him on the announce table. Punk hits a Rock Bottom on top of the announce table but it doesn't break. Punk rolls back in the ring as the referee starts counting Rock out. Rock makes it back in the ring before the count out but Punk mounts him with right hands. Rock catches Punk with a Samoan Drop. They both get up and Rock nails a huge right hand. Rock with another right. Punk fights back and they trade lots of big shots now. Rock with a flying clothesline and a DDT as the crowd pops.
Rock goes for a Rock Bottom but Punk counters with elbows to the back of the head. Punk beats Rock down to the mat with elbows. Rock finally nails the Rock Bottom but Punk kicks out. Punk goes to the floor but Rock brings him back in. Heyman argues with a referee. Punk whips Rock into the referee and he lands out on the floor. Punk nails GTS on Rock and covers for the pin but the referee is down. Punk has Rock pinned but there is no referee. Another referee comes down and checks on his colleague, as does a trainer. The second referee comes in the ring as Punk goes for another GTS. Rock counters and nails a spinebuster. The Rock hits The People's Elbow as the crowd cheers. Rock covers but Punk kicks out at 2. Punk lands on the second referee's ankle and he's injured now. Punk drops Rock with a kick to the head as the second referee is out on the floor holding his ankle. A trainer checks on him now.
Punk has Heyman slide him the WWE Title belt. Heyman holds Rock on the apron. Punk charges with the belt but Rock ducks and Punk knocks Heyman to the floor. Rock drops Punk and covers for the win as the first referee wakes up and counts the pin. The Rock is going to WrestleMania 29.
Winner: The Rock
- After the match, The Rock hits the turnbuckles to pose with the WWE Title. Cole announces John Cena vs. The Rock for WrestleMania 29. Elimination Chamber goes off the air with The Rock celebrating.
TNA
Wrestling has just announced that dates for upcoming One Night Only
pay-per-views from Universal Studios in Orlando, FL have changed. Below are the
new dates.
Sunday, March 17 1st Show:
Doors open: 12PM Show starts: 1PM 2nd Show: Doors open: 6PM Show starts:
7PM
Monday, March 18 1st Show:
Doors open: 12PM Show starts: 1PM 2nd Show: Doors open: 6PM Show starts
7PM
Tuesday, March 19 1st Show:
Doors open: 12PM Show starts: 1PM 2nd Show: Doors open: 6PM Show starts:
7PM
Christian has been medically cleared to return to action. If he's not used at
this week's WWE TV tapings, we may not see him until after WrestleMania 29.
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