TV Results: Week of 7-21-14
Results courtesy of
PWTorch.com (direct link to list of TV listings reports).
Note that WWE RAW and Main Event results have already been posted.
TNA Impact Wrestling: 7-24-14
1 -- LOW KI vs. D.J. ZEMA ION
A good portion of TNA's viewing audience was probably wondering who Low Ki is after TNA skipped a pre-match refresher. Tenay and Taz tried to fill in the gap on who Ki is as he worked over Zema. Ki then finished off D.J. with a cradle driver for the pin and the win.
WINNER: Low Ki at 2:20. Fine to re-establish Ki, but it will be forgettable by the end of the night based on how little set-up there was.
2 -- MR. ANDERSON & GUNNER vs. MAGNUS & BRAM
The match built to Anderson getting a hot tag to clean house on the heels. Anderson stuck his gut out to call for the Mic Check, but Magnus elbowed out. Anderson tried to chase him around ringside, but Bram posted Anderson. Bram then rolled Anderson back into the ring, where Magnus delivered a lift-up slam finisher for the pin and the win.
Post-match: The action continued with Gunner involved in the proceedings. Bram then low-blowed Gunner before leaving the ring to grab a weapon. But, Sam Shaw entered the ring to stand in-between Bram and Gunner. Bram paused, then adjusted his attack to take out Shaw. Gunner retaliated by taking down Bram, but Magnus cut him off. The post-match extended to the length of the match, prompting Taz to tell viewers that the match is indeed over. Abyss's music then played and Abyss walked to the ring to battle Bram. Abyss won the battle by clotheslining Bram over the top rope, then Abyss's music played to end the segment.
WINNERS: Magnus & Bram at 2:45; Abyss at 3:00 in the post-match.
3 -- KO champion GAIL KIM vs. TARYN TERRELL -- Knockouts Title match
Taryn was out first, followed by Gail. Clean start to establish a clean match early on, then Taryn took control trying to get an early win against the more experienced champ. Gail made a comeback, then they went back and forth exchanging nearfalls. Taryn climbed to the top turnbuckle for a high-impact move, but the Beautiful People shoved her off the top rope and took out both Knockouts. Velvet Sky and Angelina Love celebrated their handiwork ending the match on the way out.
WINNER: No Contest at 4:15; Gail retains the KO Title.
4 -- GREAT MUTA vs. ROBBIE E.
Robbie knocked Muta to the corner and Muta no-sold Robbie's strikes. Robbie then angrily knocked down ref Earl Hebner, giving Muta an opening to spew green mist in Robbie's face. Muta offered vintage offense, then delivered a Shining Wizard to Robbie's face for the pin and the win.
WINNER: Muta at 0:56.
Post-match: Muta's music played to James Storm's music. Muta remained bent over posing after his victory, then he fixed his eyes on Storm, who said he's not too impressed by Muta. Storm ran down Muta as the Great Fraud, calling him a joke, washed up, and a has-been. He said Muta is trying to re-live his glory years, but he is the legend of this company. Storm took a swig of beer, then spewed it in Muta's face, insulting Muta. Muta's helper tried to make the save, but Storm beat him down.
Sanada then hit the ring with chair in-hand. Storm left the ring as Sanada clutched the chair, then Sanada leaned over to check on Muta, who sold being frail and sympathetic. Storm started to leave, then he turned around to give Sanada the signal. Suddenly, Sanada bashed Muta across the back with a chair. Sanada then misted Muta's helper before nodding toward Storm. Sanada followed with a top-rope moonsault to Muta, then he left the ring to bow to Storm.
5 -- BULLY RAY & BROTHER DEVON & TOMMY DREAMER vs. ETHAN CARTER III & RHINO & ROCKSTAR SPUD -- six-man New York City Street Fight
The ECW nostalgia match started with a weapon shot across the head from Dreamer to Rhino. Dixie's trio bailed to the floor to regroup heading to an early break.
Team 3D continued to dominate back from break. Suddenly, a man in a hooded jacket attacked Bully at ringside. Taz wondered if it was a fan, then security pulled him down. Back in the ring, Dreamer delivered a piledriver to Spud, then hit ECIII with repeated chair shots. But, a second hooded man entered the ring and dropped Dreamer before removing his hood to reveal Ezekiel Jackson. Taz said he's the man who used to go by Ezekiel. Dreamer then took a pin from ECIII.
WINNERS: Team Carter at 11:25.
Post-match: The first hooded man was revealed as Gene Snitsky now with a different look of beard and no hair. Tenay and Taz described Snitsky and Ezekiel as "two massive men in other organizations in the past" before they took out Team 3D. Dixie stood in the middle of the ring with King Mo, ECIII, Ezekiel, Rhino, and Snitsky, fulfilling her vow to stand tall over Bully Ray. Tenay said the Carters have "unlimited resources" to provide additional protection for Dixie Carter. The show went off the air with Team Dixie standing tall.
WWE NXT: 7-24-14
1 - NXT tag champions THE ASCENSION (KONNOR VICTOR & RICK VIKTOR) vs. LOCAL JOBBERS - non-title tag team match
The Ascension take out one of the local jobbers, then corner the other outside the ring. He runs into the ring, chops, O'Brian, and O'Brian totally no sells. The crowd cheers on The Ascension as they use fairly heeling tactics. "One more yah!" chant. Fall of Man ends it.
WINNERS: The Ascension in 2:30. Another squash for The Ascension. Yawn.
2 - MOJO RAWLEY vs. TYLER BREEZE
Breeze warns Rawley about the finger, but Rawley catches his charge and dumps him into the corner. Beauty Shot from nowhere and Breeze is the winner.
WINNER: Tyler Breeze in 0:41. Great use of fan favorite Mojo Rawley to keep Tyler Breeze looking strong as he waits out his recovery to face Adrian Neville.
3 - CHARLOTTE vs. SUMMER RAE - NXT Women's Title match
They immediately jaw then push each other. Those are two tall women. Charlotte slaps Summer Rae down then mocks her dancing. Hairpulling mess on the floor. double knockdown. Charlotte with definitely advantage. Figure-Four Headlock, then Charlotte adds a wristlock.
Charlotte still has Summer Rae in the Figure Four Headlock. Summer Rae finally jackknifes out. Summer Rae low bridges Charlotte to turn it around. Summer Rae screams "I made you Charlotte" as she squeezes Charlotte's face with her boots. Summer Rae uses her legs to keep Charlotte on the mat. They trade slaps. Schoolgirl gets two for Summer Rae.
Summer Rae muscles her way into a half crab, then reaches around to rake the eyes so Charlotte bites her. Is that legal? Another schoolgirl gets two for Summer Rae. Summer Rae with a reverse Pedigree gets two. Charlotte off the mat with a clothesline but Summer Rae has one of her own.
Reset of the match. The crowd chants for Charlotte, which sounds a bit like "boring," unfortunately. Charlotte runs into a spinning heel kick and kicks out at two. Bow Down to the Queen after a tussle for the win. The crowd seems happy.
WINNER: Charlotte in 9:45. Decent match, lots of new moves from both. Not nearly at the level of Natalya vs. Charlotte, but who could expect it to be?
4 - SIN CARA & KALISTO vs. THE VAUDEVILLAINS (AIDEN ENGLISH & SIMON GOTCH)
Kalisto starts against Aiden English, and uses his speed to match English on the mat. Sin Cara tags in and there is some sweet team moves. Sin Cara with a springboard crossbody. A few moments later Sin Cara wants another but eats a dropkick. Gotch tags in. Forearms to the heart. Sin Cara tries to come off the mat, but Gotch picks him up. Sin Cara slides down and a Sunset Flip gets two. Sin Cara puts Sin Cara back into the corner. Trademark crisp offense from English.
One-armed sit out powerbomb gets a double tag. Kalisto with high speed against Gotch. English breaks up a tag but Sin Cara clears him out of the ring. Kalisto with a finishing move reminiscent of Seth Rollins's original NXT finishing move for the win.
WINNERS: Sin Cara & Kalisto in 6:01. We finally get to see enough of Kalisto to make a decision, and he definitely lives up to the promise seen in earlier matches. I cannot wait to see more, more, more of Kalisto. The main roster style of this tag match and the pairing with Sin Cara points to a possible call up to the main roster sooner rather than later.
5- NXT champion ADRIAN NEVILLE vs. RUSEV (w/Lana) - non-title match
Rusev strong from the start. Knee lifts while holding Neville then a throw overhead. Rusev wears Neville down with methodical offense.
Elbow in the corner then a boot up in another corner gives Neville room to make a comeback. Dropkick to the knee drops Rusev. Kicks to a kneeling Rusev, but Rusev catches one and hoists Neville in the air. Springboard missile dropkick and Lana yells at Rusev to get up. This distracts the ref, letting Tyler Breeze get involved from the apron. Rusev gets the upper hand. Neville escapes a throw, then fights out of the corner. Rusev takes a nap near the corner, but Tyler Breeze knocks Neville off the turnbuckle for a DQ.
WINNER: Adrian Neville by DQ in 4:07. I liked this pairing, but the placement of a screwy main event finish diminished the Women's Championship match.
WWE Superstars: 7-24-14
1 - ADAM ROSE vs. HEATH SLATER
Slater lands an armdrag and poses. So, Rose goes to the outside to menace Hornswoggle. Slater goes to the outside, but Rose takes him down. Kick to the face lets Slater try a cover, then go on the attack. Spinebuster, and Rose does his usual rally offense. Kicks in the corner. Rose gets creepy with Hornswoggle, so Slater gets a cheapshot.
The Exotic Express takes Hornswoggle away, which distracts Slater a bit. when the crowd parts, Hornswoggle has a lolipop and an Adam Rose shirt on. Rose with the Party Foul from nowhere. Post-match, Hornswoggle celebrates with Adam Rose. Is this the final payoff for the two-year 3MB saga?
WINNER: Adam Rose in 3:05. Cheap house show comedy filler match.
2 - R-TRUTH vs. ALBERTO DEL RIO
Del Rio wins the lock-up, but R-Truth slips out of the corner and dances like a puppet. Del Rio beats some sense into him. Head scissors takedown from R-Truth. Leg drop gets one for R-Truth. R-Truth thrusts his hips at Del Rio, then knocks him off the apron and goes over the top.
R-Truth still in control out of the break. Del Rio turns it around for a moment but R-Truth fights out of the corner. Big corner splash in the corner, then a DDT gets two for R-Truth. Del Rio dodges the axe kick, R-Truth clips out of the cross arm breaker, Del Rio kicks the knee to drop R-Truth. Cross arm breaker and R-Truth taps.