Wrestling

Just going to make a list of couples- please add any i missed in the comments or share gossip. HHH/Stephanie CM Punk/Lita Daniel Bryan/Brie Bella John Cena/Nikki Bella Miz/Maryse Undertaker/Michelle McCool Edge/Beth Phoenix Brock Lesnar/Sable Jeff Jarrett/Karen Jarrett Chris Sabin/Velvet Sky Mike Bennett/Maria Matt Hardy/Reby Sky Wade Barrett/Ailcia Fox Tyson Kidd/Natalya Kazarian/Traci Brooks Robbie E/Brooke Adams Jimmy Uso/Naomi Daivari/ALicia Webb Charlie Haas/Jackie Gayda Booker T/Sharmell

As some of you might have already read in the full NXT SPOILERS recap here on WZ, Bo Dallas defeated Big E. Langston for the NXT Championship at last night's tapings. Langston won the title on the January 9th episode of NXT, defeating Seth Rollins, and has held it since. In addition to Big E. Langston's appearance last night, Ryback and Antonio Cesaro also appeared at the NXT tapings. WWE filmed four weeks worth of NXT last night in Winter Park, Florida.

John Cena will not be appearing at this weekend's live events. Taking his place will be Shawn Michaels, who tweeted (seen below) that he'll be reuniting with BG "Road Dogg" James and Billy Gunn, accompanying them to the ring. Ryback vs Chris Jericho is also slated to take place at the events. Headed back to TX for a quick turnaround, pack, etc, then on the road w/ @wwe. Hooking up w/ @wweroaddogg & @realbillygunn ! #DX #DXRoadTrip — Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) May 23, 2013

WWE taped 4 weeks worth of NXT last night at Full Sail University. Spoilers below: Spoiler Episode 1 – Airing June 5th, 2013: * Round 1 of the NXT Women’s Championship Tournament: Tamina Snuka vs. Paige. Paige put the knees up to counter the Superfly Splash and got the win off of a roll up. Episode 2 – Air date of June 12th, 2013: * Round 1 of the NXT Women’s Championship Tournament: Bayley vs. Alicia Fox. Fox won with an Axe Kick. Episode 3 – Airing June 19th, 2013: * Round 1 of the NXT Women’s Championship Tournament: Sasha Banks vs. Summer Rae. Rae won with Melina’s old Sunset Split finisher. Episode 4 – Airing June 26th, 2013: * Round 1 of the NXT Women’s Championship Tournament: Emma vs. Aksana. Emma via Muta Lock. (Source)

CHAIR SHOT REALITY filmed at Latitude 40— presented by JPI LAW & Sorgatron Media This week episode 178 will feature Justin LaBar, Brian Gulish and Chuck's Salsa presents Mark Madden. Be sure to use #WZCSR on Twitter FRIDAY: Segment 1, The return of "Fired Up" with The Shield all holding titles, instant replay in wrestling, Big E. Langston as a face, Orton as a heel and more. FRIDAY: Segment 2, Debate on if Curtis Axel was booked correctly and if the character will work. SATURDAY: Segment 3, Josh Isenberg's "Eyes of Isenberg" on stables. SATURDAY: Segment 4, The future for Brock Lesnar and Triple H's careers. SUNDAY: Segment 5, Randy Orton vs Sheamus rumored to be a summer feud—what needs to happen to make this work? SUNDAY: Segment 6, Josh Isenberg's "Please Vince" on Curtis Axel MONDAY: Segment 7, Debate on the best WCW World Heavyweight Champion in the 90s. MONDAY: 90 second reality reel with the highlights of the weekend. For information on how to advertise or promote your business or music with CSR, please email CSRSportsNetwork@gmail.com

Source: PWInsider.com Dark Match: Justin Gabriel beat Cody Rhodes, which makes both of them better than Zack Ryder. Main Event: Alberto Del Rio beat Big E. Langston to avenge his win from Raw. The Usos beat Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre. I hope they taped this out of order. We didn't get the US Title rematch that was announced on Raw. Smackdown: The show opened with Miz TV. He had Fandango as the guest. This led to Wade Barrett coming out. He was mad at Fandango for what happened on Raw. They put him in a match with Miz because he interrupted and they fought. Fandango is Teflon. Fandango went to commentary. He danced at ringside and they all went back to the ring. Barrett hit the hammer on Fandango, but it was a DQ. For the third night in a row, Jack Swagger lost in a good match. Tonight it was to Daniel Bryan. Kane was with him to counteract Zeb. Matt Striker interviewed Damien Sandow. He talked smack on Sheamus. Looks like they are setting that up. Big Show was beating up Chris Jericho when Y2J hit a Codebreaker on the floor and got back in the ring before 10 to win. Paul Heyman and Curtis Axel came out and ran down Triple H. Then, Axel beat Sin Cara. We got our ION Main Event match next as Kofi Kingston and Dean Ambrose went to a no contest when the other Shield guys attacked and Orton and Sheamus made the save. It turned into a six man that The Shield won when Ambrose pinned Kofi. After the match Team Hell No came out and the faces were left standing tall as The Shield got laid out.

Gargano is one of three big names announced since TuesdayPhoto Credit: Scott FinkelsteinSo, earlier this week, Kevin Steen was added to the Beyond Wrestling Americanrana card to be held at Fete Music in Providence, RI on July 21. Eddie "Eddie Edwards" Edwards was added earlier than that. Drew Cordeiro promised even more huge names on the card over this past week, and he's delivered. Tuesday night, he announced Johnny Gargano. Wednesday night, it was Masada. Last night, he added Colt Cabana to the proceedings. I don't know about you, but those are three epic names to be added to this card.He also solicited fan requests for whom those wrestlers should face. I'd like to see Gargano go up against Drew Gulak, because I'd like to see Gargano get geared down and drawn into more of a mat-based match. For Masada, I'd like to see him take on Mark Angelosetti, because it would bring me great satisfaction to see Mr. Touchdown get whipped from pillar to post. And Colt Cabana, I think I'd like to see him go up against Edwards, just so we can get a marquee "dream" type EEEE match that isn't dreadfully overwrought. No matter what though, that card is loaded. Beyond Wrestling is not screwing around this summer.

Shawn Michaels might not be wrestling anymore, but he's staying busy outside of the ring with numerous projects and, of course, his hunting show. He recently posted some new pictures on Facebook where's shown sporting a heavy-bearded look. Check them out HERE. A new Shawn Michaels' air rifle was also just released. Below is the press release that includes the specific specs of the gun. Shawn Michaels' MRA Showstopper Air Rifle Now Available The Shawn Michaels’ MRA Showstopper air rifle is now available for purchase here. The exclusive MRA “Showstopper” from Shawn Michaels’ MRA Hunting TV Show, features 1,400 fps with PBA Platinum Ammo and a new stock designed for the real hunters of 2013. The air rifle includes an all-weather stock with rubberized grips, ergonomic design, the SAT (Smooth Action Trigger), and SWA (Shock Wave Absorber) – the new recoil pad from Gamo that absorbs up to 74% more recoil pressure. The MRA “Showstopper” is available in .177 and has a 33mm cylinder in order to give more power and velocity to the shooter! MECHANISM -Velocity: 1400 feet per second (fps) with PBA Platinum -33mm cylinder, high power plant -Single Shot -Break Barrel: Single Cocking System -Automatic Cocking Safety system -Barrel: Fluted Polymer Jacketed Steel -Cocking Effort: 41 lbs -Trigger: Two stage adjustable SAT (Smooth Action Trigger) -Manual Safety STOCK -Stock: Tough All Weather molded Synthetic -Butt Plate: SWA (Shock Wave Absorber) Recoil pad with up to 74% recoil absorption -Cheekpiece: Thin cheekpad molded on each side for both Right hand and Left hand shooters -Checkering: Non-Slip texture design on grip and forearm OPTICS -Scope Ramp: Raised Rail -Scope: 4×32 air rifle scope. SPECIFICATIONS -Weight: 8.00 lbs -Length: 43’’ -Ammunition: Any .177 Pellet -Caliber: .177 -Trigger Pull: 3.74 lbs -Barrel Length: 18 in

The following spoilers were taped last night after the live airing of Impact Wrestling: Spoiler * Mickie James came to the ring to celebrate her title win from last week. She said it has been almost two years since she was the title. She thanks for the fans and says she loves them. She said there has been a minute handful who have doubted how she won the title. She said it is not fair and she deserves the belt and would like to address it right now and calls out her dear friend Velvet Sky. Velvet comes out, noticeably with her knee tapes up. Mickie says she said she was willing to wait until Velvet was 100% ready and calls her a fighting champion. She asks the fans to give it up for Velvet. Velvet takes the mic and says the support from the fans has been great. At the end of the day though she wants her rematch. Mickie says the rematch can be whenever and Velvet requests for Slammiversary. Mickie says she already spoke with Brooke who already signed Gail and Taryn for Slammiversary. Gail’s music hits. Gail claims Mickie won the title with her help after she destroyed Velvet’s leg and says that she has been frustrated for a long time. Gail and Velvet bicker over who is next Iine. Gail kicks Velvet in her bad knee and goes to do her let submission in the turnbuckle. Taryn chases Gail off. Mickie slowly backs up the ramp and leaves. Velvet is helped to the back. Up next we have an intergender tag. * Chris Sabin and Taryn Tarrell defeated Kenny King & Gail Kim when Sabin hit his cross legged sit out piledriver. Sabin took a mic and said after two torn ACLs and two years of physical surgery he becomes a 5-time X-Division Champion. Kenny hits him with the belt. He goes to hit the Royal Flush on Sabin but Suicide runs out and hits his move on Kenny. He picks up the belt and looks at it as he and Sabin have a staredown. (Source)

Previously on SmackDown We got a lot of Miz and Teddy Long. When I sung Theodore's praises in last week's preview, I didn't expect him to go all Hulk Hogan us. Miz TV started by featuring Big Show and Randy Orton, before expanding to include Sheamus, Mark Henry, Alberto Del Rio and Jack Swagger. Mr. "tag team match, playa" then hit the scene to do what he do. The faces won that six-man main event as prelude to a clean sweep of their singles matches at Extreme Rules. It was tag-o-rama last Friday night - mostly with actual established pairs instead of thrown together ones. The duo that would win the straps on Sunday, Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins, defeated the Usos, a team with whom they might soon be feuding. Tons of Funk (Brodus Clay and Tensai) took down the Primetime Players (Titus O'Neil and Darren Young), as WWE may be trying to set-up multiple babyfaces teams for their heel champs to knock down. Antonio Cesaro continued his run of strong matches against a variety of opponents when he battled Chris Jericho. And also of losing. That run continued, too. Cody Rhodes stole the show demanding respect for his friend Damien Sandow during our savior's match with the Miz. It didn't work for Sandow on Friday night, and it didn't work for Cody on the pay-per-view (PPV) pre-show. And Divas champion Kaitlyn pulled off the impressive feat of making Aksana look good in the ring. But by comparison rather than by carrying her. Her secret admirer still loves her anyway. TONIGHT (NOTE: This show was taped on Tuesday for broadcast tonight. Previews are spoiler free, but results are available here) The United States championship gets a chance to shine, as the new holder of the belt, Dean Ambrose, will rematch with the man he beat for it, Kofi Kingston, in the premier match being advertised for the May 24th show. Expect more aftermath of Extreme Rules, as plenty of questions remain after the fallout edition of Raw. What's next for World Heavyweight Champion (WHC) Dolph Ziggler and the former champ, and new number one contender, Alberto Del Rio? Ziggler's muscle, Big E Langston, defeated ADR on Monday night, but we still haven't seen the recently concussed champ. Daniel Bryan wasn't the weak link in a six man against The Shield when his Team Hell No partner Kane ate the pin. How are the pair getting along now that they don't have the bronze eagles to bind them together? Curtis Axel was announced as the newest Paul Heyman guy, but his most amazing feat of the night was making himself disappear during the main event. Will the future of the 3rd generation guy be addressed on Smackdown? It's been a long time since Orton, Sheamus and Show dealt with anyone except each other. What's next for the three superstars? Is frequent dance partner Mark Henry healthy? And speaking of dance, Fandango has a few loses beside his name to go along with his historic WrestleMania debut win. Will he hoof his way back to the main event any time soon? Expect to pop for: Damien Sandow. You know what there's nothing wrong with? Getting on television for the largest wrestling company in the world. Do it every week for 52 weeks or so and you've probably got yourself a career for the next twenty or so years off of independent bookings, if nothing else. Sandow's been entertaining for more than a year in his current guise as magniloquent precisian, but this isn't his first stint in Vince McMahon's employ. Back in 2006, Idol Stevens debuted as an associate of Michelle McCool, who was then working a sexy teacher gimmick. He and partner KC James managed to hang around for a couple of months and even netted a tag title shot on PPV. But the future Mrs. Taker was the only part of the teacher's pet team that stuck around. Photo courtesy of www.michellemccool.net We may bemoan Sandow's current fate as a mid-card enhancement talent. But he's carved out a niche for himself by making 'smart' fans laugh and pissing off everyone else. The reb