results
24/2/14
by anthony benigno
hulk hogan returns
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He’s back, brother. Seven years after Hulkamania last ran wild in WWE, The Immortal One himself, Hulk Hogan, returned home to the unmitigated delight of the WWE Universe.
The Hulkster’s first address to the WWE Universe – boa wrapped around his neck, biggest arms in the world proudly on display – was brief, but its effect was still incredibly profound. On a day when WWE both celebrated its history and paved the way for its future with the launch of WWE Network, the presence of Hogan proved very much appropriate, and the WWE Universe was more than happy to welcome him back into the fold. And, needless to add, he’s already Hulking up over the prospect of hosting WrestleMania 30. So, once more with feeling: Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?!!
The Hulkster’s first address to the WWE Universe – boa wrapped around his neck, biggest arms in the world proudly on display – was brief, but its effect was still incredibly profound. On a day when WWE both celebrated its history and paved the way for its future with the launch of WWE Network, the presence of Hogan proved very much appropriate, and the WWE Universe was more than happy to welcome him back into the fold. And, needless to add, he’s already Hulking up over the prospect of hosting WrestleMania 30. So, once more with feeling: Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?!!
Alberto Del Rio def. Batista
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Against all odds and in the face of seemingly insurmountable adversity, Alberto Del Rio’s trickery couldn't get him that long-elusive leg up on Batista at Elimination Chamber. But that was then, and this is now. Despite being Batista Bombed into oblivion, Del Rio saved face the next night on Raw, although he had a serpentine Samaritan to thank, in part, for the win.
Del Rio zeroed in on the same leg he had targeted the night before to gain an early advantage, sweeping The Animal onto the edge of the apron. A superplex from Batista turned the tide against “Mexico’s Greatest Export,” and another Batista Bomb seemed inevitable … until Randy Orton’s music hit and Del Rio capitalized with a speedy roll-up.
With his No. 1 contender as a captive audience, Orton attempted to needle his former teammate by mocking the WWE Universe’s frosty reception of his return. However, Batista invited the criticism and warned his former running buddy he wasn’t getting off the hook quite so easily.
Del Rio zeroed in on the same leg he had targeted the night before to gain an early advantage, sweeping The Animal onto the edge of the apron. A superplex from Batista turned the tide against “Mexico’s Greatest Export,” and another Batista Bomb seemed inevitable … until Randy Orton’s music hit and Del Rio capitalized with a speedy roll-up.
With his No. 1 contender as a captive audience, Orton attempted to needle his former teammate by mocking the WWE Universe’s frosty reception of his return. However, Batista invited the criticism and warned his former running buddy he wasn’t getting off the hook quite so easily.
John Cena called out Bray Wyatt
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For the second consecutive pay-per-view, John Cena found his chances at main-eventing WrestleMania dashed by The Wyatt Family. Therefore, the 14-time World Champion put aside his aspirations of title glory for one night and demanded that The Eater of Worlds answer for his actions on Raw.
Cena’s bravery ended up costing him, however. Despite daring Wyatt to come get some, the Cenation leader found himself handily overpowered by the Family, who targeted his leg and left him a writhing heap on the mat. Bray then landed a final, running elbow to Cena's face that put him down and in need of medical attention. The buzzards are here.
Cena’s bravery ended up costing him, however. Despite daring Wyatt to come get some, the Cenation leader found himself handily overpowered by the Family, who targeted his leg and left him a writhing heap on the mat. Bray then landed a final, running elbow to Cena's face that put him down and in need of medical attention. The buzzards are here.
Daniel Bryan def. Kane
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If Daniel Bryan can’t have The Authority’s crown jewel in the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, he has made it clear that he wants a piece of The Authority itself, challenging Triple H to a match at WrestleMania. But if he can’t have that – and according to Triple H, he can’t – he’ll have to settle for a one-on-one match with WWE’s Director of Operations and Bryan’s former tag team partner, Kane.
The two former World Champions were alongway from hugging it out in Green Bay; Bryan targeted Kane’s right knee, The Devil’s Favorite Director of Operations zeroed in on the “Yes!” man’s already-aggravated shoulder, and they were both a mess before long. Bryan, as ever, powered his way into the advantage in a display of what he’s capable of doing to anyone The Authority throws at him. He kicked out of one chokeslam, escaped a second one and finally obliterated Kane with a running knee to close the match.
The only thing stronger than Bryan’s efforts were his words after the match, in which he labeled Triple H a “coward” and demanded he honor the WWE Universe’s wishes to see the two collide at The Show of Shows. Will Triple H say … “YES”?
The two former World Champions were alongway from hugging it out in Green Bay; Bryan targeted Kane’s right knee, The Devil’s Favorite Director of Operations zeroed in on the “Yes!” man’s already-aggravated shoulder, and they were both a mess before long. Bryan, as ever, powered his way into the advantage in a display of what he’s capable of doing to anyone The Authority throws at him. He kicked out of one chokeslam, escaped a second one and finally obliterated Kane with a running knee to close the match.
The only thing stronger than Bryan’s efforts were his words after the match, in which he labeled Triple H a “coward” and demanded he honor the WWE Universe’s wishes to see the two collide at The Show of Shows. Will Triple H say … “YES”?
Bray Wyatt def. Roman Reigns via Disqualification
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The Wyatt Family won the war against The Shield at Elimination Chamber 24 hours earlier, though a late-game rally by Roman Reigns nearly pulled the match out of the fire for The Hounds of Justice. Therefore, it was only fitting that Reigns was fixing for some payback against The Eater of Worlds himself on Raw.
A giant slap from the Superstar he dubbed “an interesting creature” briefly left Bray Wyatt reeling. “The Man of 1,000 Truths” recovered quickly, however, and delivered some punishing strikes of his own to the former WWE Tag Team Champion, flattening Reigns with a running cross body. Dodging a splash into the turnbuckle, The Shield’s juggernaut battled back and started to roll, though the rest of The Wyatts arrived before he could administer the Superman Punch. Reigns’ Shield teammates stormed the ring to even the odds, allowing their powerhouse partner to unleash his “secret weapon.” Unfortunately, Dean Ambrose’s zeal proved costly when he jumped Wyatt, bringing the bout to a sudden halt and saddling his fellow Hound with the disqualification loss.
A giant slap from the Superstar he dubbed “an interesting creature” briefly left Bray Wyatt reeling. “The Man of 1,000 Truths” recovered quickly, however, and delivered some punishing strikes of his own to the former WWE Tag Team Champion, flattening Reigns with a running cross body. Dodging a splash into the turnbuckle, The Shield’s juggernaut battled back and started to roll, though the rest of The Wyatts arrived before he could administer the Superman Punch. Reigns’ Shield teammates stormed the ring to even the odds, allowing their powerhouse partner to unleash his “secret weapon.” Unfortunately, Dean Ambrose’s zeal proved costly when he jumped Wyatt, bringing the bout to a sudden halt and saddling his fellow Hound with the disqualification loss.
The Undertaker confronted Brock Lesnar
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Brock Lesnar, despite his demands to the contrary, is not the No. 1 contender to the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. However, The Anomaly received the first-ever “open contract” to name his own opponent at WrestleMania 30. With Paul Heyman, as ever, acting as his mouthpiece, The Beast Incarnate condemned the offer as little more than a “consolation prize” for a Superstar who demanded nothing less than history to conquer.
Enter The Undertaker. The gatekeeper of WrestleMania’s sole, unbroken winning streak returned after nearly a year’s absence and got right in the face of The Beast Incarnate, to the overwhelming delight of a raucous live crowd in Green Bay. Lesnar immediately put pen to paper and offered The Deadman the opportunity to sign as well – which he did, in a fashion. The Phenom drove the pen through the back of Lesnar’s hand and chokeslammed him through a table, leaving him so dazed he refused to answer Renee Young’s questions on WWE Network’s Backstage Pass. Signed in blood and set for The Show of Shows. The devil himself couldn’t have asked for more.
Enter The Undertaker. The gatekeeper of WrestleMania’s sole, unbroken winning streak returned after nearly a year’s absence and got right in the face of The Beast Incarnate, to the overwhelming delight of a raucous live crowd in Green Bay. Lesnar immediately put pen to paper and offered The Deadman the opportunity to sign as well – which he did, in a fashion. The Phenom drove the pen through the back of Lesnar’s hand and chokeslammed him through a table, leaving him so dazed he refused to answer Renee Young’s questions on WWE Network’s Backstage Pass. Signed in blood and set for The Show of Shows. The devil himself couldn’t have asked for more.
raw recap
Alberto Del Rio def. Batista
Big E def. Cesaro via Disqualification
Sheamus def. Christian
Daniel Bryan def. Kane
Emma def. Summer Rae
The Usos def. The New Age Outlaws
Bray Wyatt def. Roman Reigns via DQ
Big E def. Cesaro via Disqualification
Sheamus def. Christian
Daniel Bryan def. Kane
Emma def. Summer Rae
The Usos def. The New Age Outlaws
Bray Wyatt def. Roman Reigns via DQ