Bleacher Report - Articles by lee raydean

"The Champ" John Cena May Be Here, but So Is Sheamus (Casper)

lee raydean — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:44:55 -0500

Jesse "The Body" Ventura made some impressionable matches on RAW this last past week and for the TLC pay per view.

John Cena will have to face the Celtic Warrior, Sheamus. The winner of the Breakthrough Battle Royal (Sheamus) is now the No. 1 contender to go against the champ.

Casper, as I like to call Sheamus, is more unpredictable than Randy Orton. He proves that week after week.

Last week, at the contract signing, there were words spoken between the two, and it wasn't about if they could hang out and have a few beers. It was about John Cena, the champ, telling Sheamus that he will be in a war against him.

It wasn't long after that when Cena was about to tangle with Ventura, and Sheamus kicked John in the head, then put him through a table.

Casper ended the career of Jamie Noble when he snapped his neck on the mat outside of the ring. This guy is psycho.

This week on RAW, Sheamus fought Santino and nearly put him out of his misery as well with one of his finishing moves that I call the Razor's Edge or the Crucifix Powerbomb.

That wasn't enough for him. Casper put him through a table that was set up in a corner.

Sheamus is no joke and I honestly think Cena has his hands full at TLC. I haven't seen anyone like Casper before. He's ferocious and dangerous.

Cena has something that Sheamus wants, the championship belt, and as much as I like and respect John Cena, I think Casper can pull this off and become champion.

Tonight, Cena came out to the ring and he wasn't smiling like he usually is. The champ was more serious than a heart attack.

He challenged Sheamus to a title match right then and there. Instead of him coming out, Carlito came out with his little red apple and started to run his mouth about how the locker room wanted Sheamus to win their match at TLC.

That didn't sit too well with our champ, and he made it known. Carlito went to spit apple pieces in Cena's face but instead, got the taste slapped out of his mouth. Don't play unless you can pay.

After this little tiff, Sheamus did come out and started to go down to the ring but changed his mind. Cena wanted him in the worst way. John wanted revenge and retribution for what happened last week.

The question on everyone's mind is can Sheamus beat the champ and become champion? He has what it takes to beat Cena and vice versa. This is going to be one match that is going to take both athletes past their limits.

Neither man will back down. John has never backed down from a challenge or has ever given up. He never lets his fans down either.

This is one match I don't want to miss, it will be very intense, hardcore, and someone will probably be injured. That goes without saying.

John, we back you up 1,000 percent!

Two Triple Threat Matches Proved You Can't Trust Anyone

lee raydean — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:02:27 -0500

RAW was exciting and unpredictable Monday Night as was the case at Survivor Series. At the pay-per-view event, the matches were fast and held hair raising anticipation.

One particular match at this great PPV had me as well as all other fans, in total shock. It was the second Triple Threat match with John Cena's belt on the line.

His two opponents were on the outs on Smackdown last week. Chris Jericho and The Big Slow, teamed against the Brothers Of Destruction, Kane and Undertaker

The match got to the point where the ref couldn't keep control of the event. All four athletes were in the ring at the same time and out of nowhere, Jericho gave his own partner a codebreaker.

That was unexpected somewhat. Some fans were expecting something to happen, and they know how Jericho thinks and what he thinks.

Big Slow gave his partner a taste of his own medicine when they were in a Triple Threat match at Survivor Series when he choke slammed his other half.

On RAW guest host and Governor, also former WWE champion, Jesse "the body" Ventura set up a hefty match at the next pay-per-view event, TLC featuring DX vs Jericho and Big Slow.

Now here is my question, will they be able to co-exist this time? Do they trust each other enough to do what they need to do to get the job done?

There is a very good chance that DX will walk away with the Unified Tag Team belts. Then again at Survivor Series during their Triple Threat match, Shawn Micheals gave his partner , Triple H some sweet shin music before a punch was thrown.

That move came out of nowhere. Even John Cena had a shocked look on his face. I know I was. Didn't expect that one at all, at least not that early in the match.

So who knows for sure what these two teams may be up to at TLC. In my opinion, just because they are fighting for the tag team championship belt doesn't mean squat.

There is still a chance someone will turn on their partner. There is always that chance.

Randy Orton Got the Boom Boom Boom from Kofi Kingston

lee raydean — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:34:13 -0500

Randy Orton ought to watch his back more than he did on RAW this week. He got his lights knocked out during an unofficial match,

It all began when Hall of Famer and host Rowdy Roddy Piper came out to the ring. Shortly after his arrival, Mr. McMahon came down to the ring also. We all know there is no love lost between the two of them.

After some smack talk between the two, Roddy Piper challenged Vince to a match, bring him out of retirement (McMahon announced his retirement from competition, that same night.)

When the time came for the McMahon/Piper match, Roddy came out, but instead of Vince coming out, Randy "the Legend Killer" Orton instead.

There is history between Piper and Orton because of the rivalries that Roddy had with Randy's father, cowboy Bob Orton.

Roddy didn't understand why Orton came out instead of McMahon. Randy had that psychotic glaze in his eyes. There was a confrontation but before it went too far, someone jumped into the ring and went after Orton.

That someone happened to be Orton's latest rival, Kof do him any good.i Kingston. He tore Randy up from one end of the arena to the next. Randy did get a few shots in but it didn't do him any good.

I've never seen Orton get whipped that bad. John Cena has never tortured Randy like Kofi Kingston did. That was the beating that could be heard all over NYC and surrounding areas.

This street fight was out of control. Security thought they had the two subdued, but Kingston would not give up. He fought to get loose and went after Orton again.

The crowd was in a frenzy as they watched the psychotic one get pummeled. I never seen this side of Kofi, I don't think anyone has.

When it was all said and done, Orton was laying on a table that was crushed underneath him. The same table that Kofi put him through.

Fans were chanting all throughout the Madison Square Garden Arena. To me this was the highlight of the show. The triple threat tagteam war that consisted of three tagteams, was good also but what happened between Orton and Kingston was totally unexpected.

Where was Legacy at? Why didn't they come to Randy's aide? All I can say is that I think Orton found his match. And that my friends, is Kofi Kingston! That was the night that NYC could hear boom boom boom.

Batista Unloads on His Best Friend, Rey Mysterio, at Bragging Rights

lee raydean — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:27:20 -0500

At Bragging Rights, after a Fatal Four Way Match that featured Rey Mysterio, his friend Batista, Undertaker and CM Punk. They all wanted what Undertaker had and that was the heavyweight belt.

It was supposed to be every man for himself. No disqualifications, a pin or submission would win the match. These four superstars let their abilities speak for themselves.

This match wasn't supposed to be personal between at least two of the grapplers, Mysterio and Batista. They were best friends, like family, like brothers.

On that fateful night, everything changed. Batista did become an animal and turned rabid against his long time best friend, Mysterio.

A few weeks earlier in the locker room, Batista said that at Bragging Rights, he intended on getting the belt. Rey laughed, but Batista was serious.

Rey never should've been in that match because he knew, like everyone else did, that there was a chance that if Rey would've won, Batista would be livid.

Friend or no friend, when it comes to something like a championship belt, gold, money, you don't go up against your friend for it. People will change just like Batista did when Rey stopped him from pinning Punk.

After the match, Rey and Batista stood in the ring and Rey thought everything was cool, little did he know what was about to happen.

Batista put his hand on Rey's shoulder and said that he was tired of something and went on to say that he was tired of being screwed by his friend.

His whole demeanor towards Rey had changed. He was no longer his friend. Then Batista told Rey he was going to rip his head off. Much to everyone's surprise, that's exactly what he had tried to do.

Batista was a ticking time bomb and he exploded on Rey. Being beaten and kicked and slammed around wasn't what he had expected from his friend.

On Smackdown this past week, Rey called out Batista. That wasn't a good idea. He didn't receive an apology or any kind of reason for Batista's actions against him.

As much as Mysterio begged and pleaded to Batista to understand that he couldn't just stand there at Bragging Rights and do nothing. He wanted that belt just as much as the other contenders did.

It was hopeless, Batista didn't want to hear what Rey had to say. He told Rey to get out of the ring but he wouldn't leave.

So now, there is a rivalry brewing between these two former friends. It's hard to believe that Batista would turn heel on Rey.

Another thing that's going through Batista's mind is that Mysterio has beaten him on a few occasions. That's only going to add fuel to the fire.

Batista was a ticking time bomb and he is going to explode on Rey again. Its inevitable. How much more of a pounding and punishment can he take?

I have a feeling that Batista is laying in wait for his former friend. Mysterio has to keep looking over his shoulder at all times.

This situation isn't going to go away. Rey has a lot of heart and please excuse the expression, has brass balls, but against Batista you need boulders.

Can Rey talk some sense into Batista or will this situation blow up even more? If it continues, it will set the WWE on its ear.

Why Didn't Ted DiBiase Fight Orton on Monday Night Raw?

lee raydean — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:49:48 -0400

Well wrestling fans Raw was a hit again this week. This week's celebrity host was the Sizzler himself, Snoop Dog. He was rappin', dancin', and making some smoking matches.

One in particular was Randy Orton vs Ted DiBiase. Before their match had started, Orton warned Ted that if he wrestled him, Ted would regret it for the rest of his life.

Orton didn't want to be disrespected or humiliated and it would be possible for this to happen. How? Let me answer that little question for you.

Last week, DiBiase had pinned Orton in a tag team match that featured Orton and John Cena against Legacy. DiBiase fought and when Orton was distracted for a split second, DiBiase took advantage of that and pinned his mentor.

Orton was livid and the fans went absolutely crazy. So one cannot say that Orton isn't unbeatable. In his mind he thinks he is unstoppable. At certain times this may be true, but not always.

DiBiase is just about a carbon copy of Orton. In that ring on Monday Night Raw, Orton was taunting Ted, trying to get him to fight. Randy pushed one too many times and DiBiase pushed back, sending Orton to the mat.

The viper stood up in the corner with a shocked look on his face. Ted stood a few feet from him, body shaking, red faced, and you could see the tears in his eyes. But he didn't cry.

The fans were screaming and yelling, "Teddy, Teddy". I know that he wanted more than anything to pummel Orton. He calmed down and when he did, Orton was right there to give him the RKO.

Now here is the billion dollar question. Why didn't Ted DiBiase fight back? Was it out of respect for Orton? Was he afraid of the viper? Or is it because maybe, just maybe, DiBiase is waiting and planning to do something at Bragging Rights?

Ted, in my opinion, could take Orton. He needs to get out of his shadow along with Cody Rhodes. Orton knows DiBiase can be dangerous.

At Bragging Rights, we may see a rift between DiBiase and Orton. Somewhere, somehow, Orton will get his from Ted.

Not sure about Cody. He is getting ready for his big match on Team Raw at Bragging Rights.

Maybe in due time, Legacy will finally wake up and smell the coffee and realize that they can make it on their own.

Tag Team Matchup Ends Up a 3-on-2 Handicapper on Raw

lee raydean — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:52:52 -0400

RAW was superb this week. It was off the hook, phat, downright exciting, lots of twists and turns. It was so good that Chris Jericho was speechless, and you know that's hard to do. Anyone or anything that makes him speechless is a feat in itself.

One of RAW's hosts this week, Nancy O'Dell from Access Hollywood, kicked ass as far as making unforgettable matches.

She originally made a triple threat elimination match with Cody Rhodes vs. Ted DiBiase vs. John Cena and the winner will go to Bragging Rights roster, RAW vs Smackdown. This will be a huge tag team match.

Well, John Cena couldn't win this match because he is already scheduled to be in a Iron Man match against Randy Orton. For the fans's sake, Cena participated in the match just the same.

Instead of a triple threat, it was more like a two-on-one handicapped match. Legacy was all over Cena. Rhodes and Dibiase teamed up to fight the powerhouse, John Cena.

There was no way they wanted to fight each other. John ended up out of the ring and Cody Rhodes pinned Ted DiBiase, to be in Bragging Rights.

Randy Orton came down to the ring due to Legacy arguing over the pin. Orton was trying to get Legacy to calm down. Cena was still out there when Nancy O'Dell came out from the back and made an announcement.

This is where it gets good. O'Dell announced that Cena and Randy would face Legacy later on that evening. Three of the four were just in a match, but it took place anyways.

The camera viewed Orton and Legacy in the back discussing strategy. Orton told his two little mini mees that he won't tag into the match and they could take advavtage of Cena.

Thats exactly what they did. John fought back but Legacy was getting to be too much for him to handle.

This matchup was really exciting Orton preferred to hang down on the floor instead of the ring apron that way he couldn't be tagged in. When he did stand up on the apron and took his eyes off of Cena, John ran over and tagged him on his chest.

Orton had to get into the match now. He grappled with Cody then DiBiase. He couldn't even handle his boys. Soon Cena was back in the ring with Cody on his shoulders ready to give him the Attitude Adjuster.

Right about then Orton tagged himself in and began beating on Cena. Out of nowhere, Ted DiBiase grabbed Orton from behind and rolled him up into a pin.

Legacy beat Orton and Cena. I don't think John really cared about the loss, he was happy to see maybe a rift in the Legacy/Orton dynasty.

Orton was spitting nails, yelling and screaming at his proteges. This is what he drilled into their heads, and they act just like him.

At the end, Cena gave Orton an adjustment. And Legacy walked into the sunset with some fans having more respect for them now for doing what they did. Maybe Orton will feel the same way as some of those fans do.

After all, they were molded into Orton's image. He can't get angry at them for that.

Why Did Vince McMahon Back CM Punk at Breaking Point to Screw Over Undertaker?

lee raydean — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:44:26 -0400

Friday Night Smackdown was off the hook this last past week. At the start of the show, GM Teddy Long was already in the ring. He was making announcements and making matches for Bragging Rights.

On cue, former Heavyweight Champion, CM Punk came down to the ring before Teddy had a chance to finish his announcements. Punk was upset that he wasn't going to give him his title rematch until Bragging Rights.

Instead, Punk was to face Batista that night on Smackdown. Someone wasn't really too happy with that. Punk got Punk'd that night as well.

Just about then, familiar music played and the chairman Vince McMahon came down to the ring. He confronted Teddy about the match at Bragging Rights between Punk and The Undertaker, who is currently our new champion.

He told Teddy that he was still on probation and insinuated that Teddy was trying to tell Punk that he meant to say that at Bragging Rights, Punk will be in the ring with not just the Undertaker but also with Batista and Rey Mysterio.

That would make it a fatal four way. Punk was beside himself and Teddy was speechless.

This is how this whole troubled situation started. Vince had the Undertaker get screwed over at Breaking Point.

When Taker put the Hell's Gate on Punk and made him tap out, Teddy was sent out to tell the Taker and the fans that his move was banned by Vickie Guerrero when she was General Manager.

Therefore the ban was still in effect. Everyone was stunned by this announcement. The dead man was truly the new champion. I don't blame Teddy for his part in this. Of course he was threatened and was forced to participate in this act.

Punk put Undertaker in a hold when he was on his back on the mat. Taker put his hand down on the mat to steady himself so he could get up. The ref motioned for the bell to be rung and saying it was because Taker tapped out.

There is no way in hell that he tapped out. The ref, Punk, McMahon, and Teddy were all in on the plan. Why this came to pass is anyone's guess.

Now there was going to be hell to pay for anyone who participated in this the screwing over of the Undertaker.

Vince was the ring leader and he forced the others to follow his instructions or get fired.

At Hell In A Cell when Punk faced the Taker, the dead man handed Punk his ass on a silver platter. He gave Punk the Tombstone and became the new champion.

There was nothing anyone could do about it either. Now at Bragging Rights, Taker has to defend his title yet again. Punk is never going to learn his lesson. And that lesson is "you don't play with the dead man" because he will take you to hell with him.

Undertaker Raises Hell in His Backyard, Becomes New World Champion

lee raydean — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:52:26 -0400

Undertaker showed CM Punk that its not nice to play with dead people. Taker is now the new World Heavyweight champion after trouncing Punk, and taking the belt.

This match was much anticipated by many fans including myself. It was the very first match of the evening.

Punk was introduced and he had the look of someone who has a huge ego and was smiling, and he was in awe of himself. Once he went into the caged ring, his demeanor totally changed.

The look of determination was in his eyes and in his body language. He looked like the devil hisself. He didn't look like he had a care in the world, but he had another thing coming.

Undertaker came down the ramp with smoke whirling around him. The arena was somewhat dark. Electricity filled the air. Fans were screaming. Slowly and deliberately walking towards the caged ring, the Hell in the Cell.

Punk thought that maybe just maybe, he had a chance of beating Taker and retaining his belt. That means pull out all the stops. Anything goes. Was that enough to beat the Phenom? No it wasn't.

Give Punk his dues, he put up a great fight and didn't back down like he did on Smackdown last week.

When the opening bell rang, it was on. Punk tried to put the dead man away early, but that was not to be. He had a few near falls but Taker was too much for the former champion to handle.

This match was intensifying. There was a point when I thought Punk would win but that was for a split second if that.

I couldn't take my eyes off of that big screen at the bar. Everyone there was hollering for Taker. He didn't let his fans down.

He did what he said he was going to do. Taker didn't even need to use the Hell's Gate to beat Punk.

I can still see that match as if I was watching it at this very moment. I felt the chills running down my spine when he gave Punk the Tombstone and pinned him.

Taker taught Punk a very valuable lesson: That you shouldn't play with dead people, especially if his name is the Undertaker.

Eight Man Tag on Smackdown Was Well Worth Watching

lee raydean — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:26:09 -0400

Smackdown was just a-hopping last night. There was a celebration because it was the 10th anniversary of the show.

They were tributes to the late Eddie Guerrero, old clippings from shows gone by, and a party in the back and everyone was there from RAW, ECW, and Smackdown. Even Vickie Guerrero was there, but that's another story.

The main event was an eight-man tag team match. One team was Randy Orton, Legacy, and CM Punk. The opposing team consisted of WWE Champion John Cena, DX, and The Undertaker.

From the opening bell, the match was action-packed. Body slams, punches, kicks, slaps, a near fatal Attitude Adjuster, RKO's and a single Tombstone.

This was no ordinary match. Not by a long shot. In this mix, we have a rivalry going on between Orton and Cena, another with Legacy and DX, and the big one, Undertaker and C M Punk.

It was a seesaw match at first, and then Legacy became more aggressive and were putting the smack down on DX, but no need to fear, the champ was there.

Cena was aggressive as well. DX didn't take the bull for long. The game gave out some punishment. Watching Legacy made me think of how much they are like Orton.

As the match continued, it was obvious that all eight men had a score to settle and they were going to do it even if they had to break all the rules.

All four superstars ended up in the ring at the same time. The dead man went after his rival, CM Punk, but Punk quickly got out of dodge. Punk wanted no part of him.

Legacy by this time were out of the match, which left just the Viper and he was surrounded by all four of his opponents. I don't know where he thought he was going, because right behind him was the Undertaker. The dead man picked up Orton and gave him the Tombstone.

Lights out for Orton. The team of Cena, DX and Taker seemed more determined after their big win. Determined to beat their opponents once and for all.

All eight men will be in the PPV Event, Hell In A Cell tonight in separate matches: DX vs Legacy, Cena vs Orton, Undertaker vs Punk. This match was a warm up to the PPV Event.

Can't wait to watch these matches. This is Orton's last rematch to get the belt from Cena. And DX says that this rivalry must and will end at Hell In A Cell.

As for Taker and Punk, I guess the dead man should win especially since his finishing move, the Hells Gate, is no longer banned.

But again who knows for sure. They are supposed to be in my hometown at the end of this month and Punk is supposed to be defending his title against Taker.

Either way, this should be a great PPV Event. See you after the show Sunday night.

Superman and Spiderman On RAW, Cena Gives The Viper The STF on Cage

lee raydean — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:12:46 -0400

John Cena: a name that is more than a household name. It stands for integrity, respect, hustle and loyalty.

It stands for CHAMPION.

On Monday Night Raw this week, Cena proved once again why he is the champ. It's not because of his good looks, his charming personality, or his huge muscles.

Or the way that he enters a crowded arena. It's his actions, his manner, and he keeps his promises to the WWE Universe.

John doesn't just say hes going to do something, he goes and does it. And on RAW this week, he proved why he is champion.

His rival, and his opponent at Hell In A Cell, felt Cena's Wrath when John went through a gauntlet match. John went through Jericho and won by DQ and the same with the match against Big Show. The third and last man was Randy Orton.

As Orton was coming down the ramp to the ring, he had that psychotic look in his eyes. They were cold and icy. His mannerism was cocky and egotistical.

Both men were in the ring staring each other down. Then Cena pointed his finger in the air and the cage came down. Orton looked like he was in a state of shock. This is one place he didn't want to be. He tried to get out of the ring, before the cage came fully down.

No chance.

He went for the door and Cena was there to block it. John hit Orton and he fell out the door but Cena was all over him.

No escape from the champ, except up. Orton climbed the steel cage like Spiderman. Cena was right behind him like Superman chasing Spidey. That's a feat in itself. Climbing a steel cage with no opening on top to get back in.

John and Randy were soon on top of the cage facing each other. Cena picked up Orton and gave him the STF, and Randy landed on his back. There was no one there to save him.

Legacy wasn't up there to back him up and help him out of this mess. There was no place for him to run to, except down and that wasn't going to happen. Cena picked him up and gave him the STF and it was a done deal.

In any case Cena seems to be more aggressive, cocky and certain of himself. He proved that on RAW this last week. If I sound like I'm not giving Orton any credit, then please forgive me. I do give him his props.

Randy Orton is in a league all of his own. He plays the psychotic, twisted viper to a T. Sneaky, evil at times, and every move he makes in that ring is deliberate.

He always has a plan and he doesn't go in that squared circle without one either. Orton is always thinking and planning. That's what makes him so dangerous.

At Hell In A Cell, Cena said that he will have a different demeanor, that he will be the aggressor, be the man to beat. You know the saying, "To be the man, you have to beat the man". Guess that stands true for both men.

They will fight 'til their bodies are limp and beat, 'til they can't throw another punch, 'til every muscle and bone hurts. And when the air clears, its going to be interesting to see who will be the CHAMP.

WWE: Major Collision Predicted at Hell in a Cell

lee raydean — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:14:43 -0400

As the time gets nearer for the PPV event "Hell In A Cell", one cannot help but to wonder what is going to happen.

Who is going to win their matches and who will lose?

At "Hell In A Cell" there are going to be a few rivalries and one of them is DX vs. Legacy. It's like a never ending rivalry, one that doesn't rest and keeps simmering until something horrific happens. Then there's no guarantee it will end even then.

Legacy has a high opinion of themselves, and they have the right to make that claim. They are young, capable of keeping DX exactly where they want them and that's on the mat in the squared circle on their backs.

Legacy has gotten into the heads of DX. Sean Michaels and Triple H are a strong tag team and have held numerous titles including "Hell In A Cell" (the Game won five of them and Sean won the very first one), tag team belts, and heavyweight championship belts, whereas Legacy has never been in a "Hell In A Cell" match.

They don't really know what they are in for. DX can literally be dangerous because they have experience in this kind of match.

Fans, you can bet that there will be blood shed. Bodies mangled and laying in the ring. Spirits broken, a collision of sorts.

Triple H said that this rivalry has to end, and it will at "Hell In A Cell". Legacy will be lucky to survive this, although they have been trained more or less by their mentor, Randy Orton.

He has been in a "Hell Of A Cell" match and knows how strenuous physically and mentally it is. You will never be the same after that. That cage match will either make or break an athlete, no matter how strong you are.

After this event, all four men will need a long deserved rest. They will be beaten and battered.

I will be rooting for whoever deserves to win.

Guess which tag team that is.

Cena, Orton Contract Signing Leads To Six-Man Tag Action

lee raydean — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:52:14 -0400

RAW was hypnotic and entertaining Monday night, thanks to Cedric the Entertainer. Never thought it would ever be like it was before until last night.

It was John Cena's and Randy Orton's contract signing. Now you know that something always happens when one of these events are happening. It never fails.

Monday night was no exception. Randy was introduced and he came out with the look of the devil in his eyes. The fans went wild and gave Cena a standing ovation, as always. They have a lot of respect for this man. He's their champion.

Both men were seated at the table while Jerry the King Lawler read the rules for the signing and reminded both superstars that there was to be no physicality at the signing of the contract.

They were both talking trash to each other and they both know that they could back up what they said. Cena and Orton talk the talk and can walk the walk.

Randy told John what he was going to do to him at Hell In A Cell and reminded him that Cena never had been in a Hell In A Cell match and that he wouldn't survive this one.

Well Cena talked his trash talk, getting the fans riled up and excited. He mocked Orton and made faces that he says Orton makes. That part had everyone laughing.

They both got serious and you could tell that Randy was seething. He had that wild look in his eyes and his body was tensed. Even though he couldn't touch Cena, that didn't mean that no one else could.

Orton brought out Jericho (Christina) and the Big Show (Big Slow) and they surrounded John with Randy standing on the announcer's table. John tried to fight his way out to no avail.

Mark Henry and MVP came out to help John. Cedric came out and said that he thought that there should be a six-man tag team match. Jericho made a deal with the host for the night.

The deal went like this: if Jericho's team lost, Orton would be in a gauntlet match against MVP, Cena and Mark Henry. If Cena's team lost, then John would have to do the gauntlet match against Jericho, Orton, and Big Slow.

Both teams were out for blood. There was and still isn't any love lost between Cena's team or Orton's. You know that trouble was brewing when Randy sent Legacy home after Cody's match.

He told Legacy that he had everything under control. Orton always has a plan. He's always one step a head of his opponents.

The match was action packed and went back and forth. Just when you thought Orton had Cena, he would come back and vise versa.

There was a slip of the hand by Orton's team. The ref was distracted, the match got out of control and Orton's team won.

Now on the next Monday Night Raw, John Cena will be in a gauntlet match. If Orton has anything to do with it, he and his teammates will try to put Cena out of commission so he can't compete at Hell In A Cell.

Randy will go to any length to get that belt back. If Cena survives this onslaught, will he be able to take Randy out of the equation at Hell In A Cell? Who will be the survivor of that match?

Who will be standing with the belt after the smoke clears? This rivalry has to end sometime and it may be ending at Hell In A Cell.

Does Everyone Get Screwed In Canada? Ask The Undertaker

lee raydean — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:41:55 -0400

It's Friday night and I am sitting here watching the opening of Smackdown. Teddy Long pulled up in a limo and looked mighty worried, scared if you will. He had many security guards around him.

I can't say that I blame him because at Breaking Point, he, C M Crooked Punk, and the ref had it preplanned to screw the Undertaker over. Why is there such a great conspiracy against the dead man?

Who ordered Teddy and Scott Armstrong to go along with this? It just goes to show all of us wrestling fans that Punk is afraid of the phenom. He didn't win that belt with pride. He wanted to gloat and rub it everyone's face.

It's not Teddy or Scott Armstrong's fault for what they were told to do. Neither of the two are happy about it. When Vince was in the back talking to Teddy, McMahon asked him why he crossed the Taker. Long tried to explain that he (Vince) told him...and that's as far as Teddy got before Vince cut him off making himself look innocent.

Punk thinks that if he can eliminate all the great wrestlers that are better than him, he can be at the top of the food chain. That's exactly what's going to happen to him.

Undertaker will chew him up and spit him out. Taker is out for blood and I have a feeling that when these two meet again, it's not going to be Punk that will be champion, but the Taker will be wearing that belt.

Teddy is an upstanding individual who doesn't want to lose his job. Vince wants higher ratings and to be honest, he's getting them. Is it worth losing the respect of the fans?

Punk is living in a fantasy world if he thinks for one minute there won't be any retribution from the phenom. He better watch over his shoulder. Taker already has Teddy in his possession and there is no telling where the dead man will show up next.

We need answers and we need them now. What the hell is really going on? We all know that Vince could and will stooped low to get his own way. I don't put anything past him.

And in Canada no less. I think enough people have gotten screwed there. Guess the big question now is, what is Taker going to do to all that were involved in this conspiracy? I still don't understand why. Just can't grasp that conception and deception.

Punk is only fooling himself if he thinks Taker is going to take this lying down. Hopefully Taker will shut Punk's mouth and knock him down to size.

The Animal Unleashed on Orton: Does Randy Have Anything Left?

lee raydean — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:49:42 -0400

Raw was exceptionally good tonight.

Batista returned and everyone, including Orton, thought that he was going to say he was retiring. Orton made his appearance, but he looked lost, like he lost his best friend.

That's right he did, at Breaking Point against John Cena. That was one hell of a grueling match, very physical and emotionally draining. Even though Orton lost, he can and will have a rematch at Hell in a Cell.

At his match against Batista last night on Raw, Randy was not at all himself. Besides not having the title in his possession anymore, there was something missing, something not quite right.

The win for Batista was too easy. Of course when Randy just wanted to get the hell out of there and was trying to get in the back, new champion, John Cena, came down the ramp after Orton. Randy didn't know what to do. John clotheslined him and threw him back in the ring.

The match was pretty much finished after that. There was no Legacy to come to his defense and help as they have so many times before. In fact, they dissed him on national television when they were in the ring at the start of the show.

They bragged about how no one in wrestling ever made DX tap out, including Orton, and how they did the impossible.

Seems like Randy has lost everything that mattered to him as far as wrestling is concerned.

Okay, I feel kind of sorry for him in a way.

Why? Well maybe it's because he was always there for Legacy and taught them everything he knew.

Batista says that Orton is too predictable. That may not be totally true. You never know what Orton is up to when he is in maniac mode.

I applaud Cena for doing the impossible against Randy Orton and making him say "I quit" and winning the championship.

Also I applaud Batista for having the guts to face such a dangerous person as Orton and for his win.

Lastly, I want to applaud all three because no matter who you rooted for in the last two days (Raw and Breaking Point), they were awesome and exciting matches that took all three superstars to their limit and beyond.

The Champ Is Here! Orton Says "I Quit" In Brutal Match Against Cena

lee raydean — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:44:49 -0400

Wrestling fans, as I watched Breaking Point at Hooligan's here in Rochester, N.Y., I sat impatiently waiting for the match with John Cena and Randy Orton to begin. It was a submission match.

This was a brutal match that took both superstars beyond their physical limits. Neither would give up. Neither would say "I Quit."

As the match started, John Cena was in control. He was bashing Orton's head into the steel steps, announcer's table, ring posts.

Somewhere down the line, the tables changed and Orton's psychotic demeanor was on the rise. He became a monster.

Please let me rephrase that, Orton had become a madman. He somehow got a pair of handcuffs from a small bag that he brought into the ring. (Why are you carrying handcuffs, Randy? What are you into?)

Never mind, that would be TMI for me. As I was saying, Orton hit Cena and grabbed handcuffs and put one cuff on one of Cena's wrists and the other on the ropes. The key was around Randy's neck.

Orton was now in control. He wasn't going to give John a break. Every time he told the ref to ask Cena if he quits, Cena's reply was "NO."

From there, Orton put both of Cena's wrists in cuffs and put them over the ring post and the rest of his body was sitting on the steel steps. Under the ring were candlesticks which Orton didn't hesitate to use.

John was getting pummeled but still wouldn't give up. His body was marked with welts and cuts from the candlesticks. Orton hit him with a chair and he thought Cena was out.

Orton was in shock as John brought his foot up and kicked Randy where the sun doesn't shine. Randy rolled on the floor in pain. Cena got out of his predicament and found his way to Randy.

By this time, they both were back in the ring. Cena got the key away from Randy. He then handcuffed Orton to him.

That was the start of the bitter end. Cena put Randy's cuffed arm around his own neck and he nearly broke his arm. Randy yelled that he quit.

Through all the pain, the torture that they both went through, Orton at that moment was at his breaking point. Cena became the new world champion.

Whether you like or hate Orton, you have to give him his props, give credit where credit is due. Randy might have quit, but he didn't have anyone coming out in his defense.

He did this on his own. So he does deserve a little credit. That belt was his life, but now it belongs to John Cena. The champ is here!

CM Punk Gets Punk'd On Smackdown By Undertaker

lee raydean — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:45:39 -0400

Well folks it has happened again. CM Punk got slammed yet again on Friday Night Smackdown.

After his grueling match with Matt Hardy, Punk just couldn't let things lie and leave the ring area. He had to hand out more punishment until....that familiar music came on and the lights went out.

When they came back on, Punk had his lights put out by the dead man. Undertaker picked up Punk and threw him through the announcer's table.

Punk's chances of retaining his belt at Breaking Point Submissions has gotten slimmer and slimmer. He's not facing some kid in the street.

We are talking about a dangerous individual.

Taker will appear out of nowhere and chokeslam you before you can blink. Punk is going to meet more than a slam, hes going to meet the devil himself.

On the other hand, Punk has been more aggressive, nastier, and more egotistical in the last few months.

It's possible that along with his new attitude, his martial arts background, and his evil ways, he could pull of an upset to beat all upsets.

However, I don't think WWE is going to let the dead man be embarrassed at his return debut by letting Punk beat him.

It will be a match that will have fans on the edge of their seats.

The arena will no doubt will be in a frenzy; electricity will fill the air. Oh yeah, its going to be a biggie.

Taker is the type of wrestler that will take his opponent apart, little by little. He's like a cat with its prey. They play with it for a while and then, without warning, take it apart.

What addiction is the straight-edge champion going to say is the Taker's? Dirt and flames, the pit of hell? Raising from the dead?

The Taker's addiction is to get the belt, to do what he needs to do to get it.

Even if it means tearing Punk apart, then making him submit. I don't see Punk being able to use the GTS on the Undertaker. He's too big and too powerful. Believe me, he did his homework, knows everything about Punk and vice versa.

Well this is the end of my article for now. Hope you all like. Be back tomorrow with a different article. Ciao!

Randy Orton-John Cena: Same Scenario at Breaking Point As at Summerslam

lee raydean — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:17:02 -0400

At Breaking Point Submissions, there will be a familiar match taking place: John Cena vs Randy Orton for his title belt.

There is no love lost between these two grapplers. Recently at Summerslam, they fought but Cena got screwed out of the belt again.

When they clash, for what seems like a repeat of a repeat program, it's going to be heard around the world. It will be an "I Quit" match, where the loser will tap out or verbally quit, but which of these two icons will be the first to do it?

The match that brought these two egomaniacs to face each other, yet again, was at Summerslam. Orton was determined to get himself disqualified when he realized that he was going to have a long, hard fight ahead of him.

Cena was determined to fight, embarrass, and put a hurting on Randy. Every time he tried to, Orton would jump out of the ring and try to leave the arena area, or hit the referee. Every time he tried to do this, Mr. McMahon would call and tell them to continue the match. It was restarted three different times.

Then it happened.

Cena was distracted and Orton got him when he was on the apron and Cena was against the rope. Randy gave John the RKO while he was still out of the ring.

I don't how he did it, but he did.

On this past Monday Night RAW, GM Dusty Rhodes said that he would do anything for his son. Right there, you knew something was going to go down.

Still, he made a match with Cody going up against Orton for the belt. Cena was to be the special referee. Cody told Orton that it wasn't personal, just business.

When it was time for the match, all participants were in the ring and Dusty was in his son's corner, but he told Cena that he was sorry and repeated the words, "do anything for my son." That's when all hell broke loose.

Orton and Cody pounced on Cena and DiBiase joined them. DX came out to help John but they were on the short end of the stick.

Then out of nowhere, Orton RKO'ed Dusty Rhodes. Cody was livid, and for a split second it looked as if he was going to cry but at the same time kick Randy's ass.

One look from Orton and Cody cowered in the corner. What a wimp. His own father was lying in the ring and he wouldn't do anything because Orton might've hurt him, too.

I would have taken that risk.

Sorry to have gotten off track. What I was trying to say is that it's time that someone puts Orton in check. Cena can be that person—the one to bring Orton's psychotic world down around him, leaving him lying in a pile of his own rubble. Will Randy say "I quit"?

Maybe at this point and time, people may consider that no one can control Orton. He's too far gone.

I honestly think Cena can get to Orton if Rhodes and DiBiase can't interfere. If the ref can order them to stay in the back, but can't really see that happening either.

Maybe on a wing and a prayer, Cena will finally not get screwed and get the belt. John is fed up with Randy always getting away with things. You play, you pay, and it's high time Orton learned that. Any questions?

The Dead Man Rises Up to Take On Punk at Breaking Point

lee raydean — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:08:07 -0400

Ladies and gentlemen, wrestling fans, at a new pay-per-view next month, the Undertaker will make his return debut when he takes on heavyweight champion and brutalizer, CM Punk.

Undertaker is going into the ring with a more aggressive Punk (since he's turned heel). I have a feeling that after Taker gets done pummeling on him, Punk is going to need some of those pain killers that he preaches against.

You can tell by the look in Punk's eyes that the Dead man intimidates him. Taker is one of if not the most dangerous man to ever step into the squared circle.

He rises from the depths of hell and stalks those who think they are unstoppable and who think they can take him on with no consequences afterwards.

On last week's Smackdown, after Punk beat Jeff Hardy at their TLC match, Hardy was laying in the middle of the ring when the lights went out. Taker's music came on and when Punk looked down, there was the Undertaker in place of Jeff.

There was fear and panic written all over Punk's face. He didn't know what to do. The dead man choke slammed him. The electricity and excitement filled the arena as the crowd went crazy.

Its going to be interesting to see how Punk is going to try to handle the Taker at Breaking Point Submission. I doubt if he'll be able to use the GTS on him or get him in any submission hold.

Punk should know that you can't hurt a dead man. The Taker knows no fear at all. If Punk thinks for one second that he can make Undertaker tap or say "I quit," then he's living in dreamland.

This is going to be one battle that Punk has no chance of winning. Sure he may give Taker a little hassle, but its no contest.

After Breaking Point, there is a very good chance of Punk not having the belt anymore. What Punk fails to realize or remember is that the dead man is 17-0 at Wrestlemania. So why does this jackass think he can hurt him?

If Punk makes it through this match, he better thank his lucky stars. He may not be so lucky the next time.

I'm not saying that Punk isn't a good wrestler, I'm just saying that its extremely, almost impossible to beat a man that's already dead. Punk's soul will belong to the Taker, like so many others are.

I'll say a prayer for you, CM Punk!

DX and Legacy Go at It Head On. Guess Who Had To Suck It!

lee raydean — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:40:49 -0400

The boys are back with a vengance and they proved that they can still dish it out and take it. DX was amazing on RAW this week.

Mr. McMahon came to the ring when the show started. He made a few announcements and said that celebrity host for the night was none other than the greatest boxer of all time, Floyd "Money" Mayweather.

The fans and Vince were waiting for his arrival. In the meantime, DX came out to wish Vince happy birthday. Doing their usual goofy and funny antics, they had a few of the stage hands bring out a cake.

From the way DX likes to get under McMahon's skin, I almost expected Mae Young to jump out of it. But to everyone's surprise, it was a man. An almost naked man at that.

Then there was a little tribute and then a visit from Legacy and Randy Orton. Of course they were running their mouths. Since Mayweather wasn't there yet to make any matches, Triple H did it for him.

DX and Mr. McMahon vs. Legacy and Orton. I thought that after all that DX has done to Vince, he wouldn't have been on their side, but much to my surprise, he went along with it.

Later on in the program, Orton and Legacy were in the back discussing their strategy. It was the same game plan as always. Rhodes and Dibiase were to take care of DX while he got Vince and punt him in the skull.

Orton wanted to make sure McMahon wouldn't get up or survive his attack on him this time. Randy had a rude awakening.

Later on in the show, Vince was working out with Mayweather and to be honest with you, he didn't look bad at all.

Randy thought that he was going to get away and tried to run up the ramp but was greeted by his opponent at Summerslam, John Cena. John had a score to settle with Orton and he wanted to pay him back for screwing Cena out of the belt.

Shawn Michaels was tuning up some sweet chin music and Randy's kisser was the receiver. Triple H was handing out Pedigrees and Cena gave Orton the Attitude Adjuster. Then in all his glory, Vince McMahon pinned Orton.

It was SWEEEEEEEEEET! I had a chill run down my spine. It was a fantastic matchup and I hope and pray that Vince will team with DX again because the trio worked well together. What a way to spend your 64th birthday, Vince!

Happy belated just the same.

Jeff Hardy-CM Punk: A Memorable Match, Punk Feels Taker's Death Grip

lee raydean — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:19:22 -0400

Hey fans thanks for stopping by to read my article. It's much appreciated.

You all saw the match between CM Punk and Jeff Hardy at Summerslam. It's one that I will never forget. It was exciting but brutal.

It was the kind of match that kept you on the edge of your seat, keep you glued to your tv. And screaming if you were fortunate enough to see it in person.

Jeff sacrificed his body, his life, his well being in order to keep his belt and keep his fans happy.

Both wrestlers used tables, ladders and chairs. Jeff leaped off of a ladder and tried to swanton Punk who was laying on the table and moved. Jeff went through the table and was injured upon impact.

Punk pounced and started his attack. Since Punk has turned heel, he seems to be more aggressive, like a devil may care attitude and thinks he is above everyone else.

I'm not bashing Punk—he is a very talented wrestler, indeed. As far as his attitude and personality goes, he wouldn't win any contests.

There were moments when I thought these two were actually trying to kill each other and succeed at doing it. I thought one of them would be for sure.

Punk and Jeff both climbed the ladders to get to that belt that hung over the ring. One would be holding it and trying to unhook it and the other would knock the ladder over and whoever was on it at the time would come crashing unto the floor.

Jeff had Punk exactly where he wanted him, again, and spiraled off of the top of the ladder and succeeded this time. He connected using his body as a battering ram.

Both wrestlers were injured. Paramedics came out and put Jeff on a back board and in a neck brace. Punk somehow made it back into the ring. He could hardly stand and Jeff knew he was trying to climb the ladder to get the belt.

Hardy fought and got the neck brace off and wobbled, off balance into the ring. By this time, Punk was at the top and Jeff, by the Grace of God, Got to the top of the ladder and they exchanged blows.

Unfortunately, Jeff was knocked off the top of the ladder and landed on his back. Jeff was seriously injured. Punk got the belt then stood over Jeff smiling.

All of a sudden the lights go out and some familiar music starts playing. It was the music of the Phenom, the dead man, the Undertaker. The fans go crazy and you could feel a chill in the air.

The lights go on and unseen by Punk, the Undertaker was laying in the spot where Jeff was before the lights went out. When Punk looked down at his feet, he saw the Phenom. He did a triple take.

Again the fans are in a frenzy. Undertaker raises up, grabs Punk by the throat and choke slams him. The Undertaker has returned! And you can bet your bottom dollar that the Undertaker will go for the belt that Punk now has.

At breaking Point in September, Jeff is challenging Punk for a rematch. Will The Undertaker make another appearance? One can only hope so.

Hardy Boyz Brotherly Love Intact, For Now; Morrison, Hardy's Win Match

lee raydean — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:49:57 -0400

I am back with another recap of a six-man tag team match on Smackdown last night. It was the Hardy Boyz and John Morrison vs C.M. Punk and the Hart Dynasty.

This was quite a match. Very physical and gut wrenching. Just when you think Punk and the Hart Dynasty had it, their opponent would kick out. The same with the Hardy's and John Morrison.

I, myself, wouldn't mind watching that match again. All six athlete's moves were precise and on the mark. They worked like well oiled machines.

D. H. Smith whose uncle is Bret Hart, showed that he is a Hart and has wrestling in his blood. His father is Davey Boy Smith and you can see that in his ring abilities.

All six men are capable of doing some serious damage, but last night, the team of Morrison and the Hardy Boyz had the upper hand and showed what they are made of.

They showed that they work well together and that they can depend on one another. It was good to see Matt and Jeff working side by side again.

Back to the match. Jeff and Matt had each other's back. Morrison had both of theirs. Same goes for the opposing team.

This six man tag team match was fast paced, and at times rapid tags in and out of the ring. Can't quite explain it but something was different with Jeff. Maybe it was because he and his brother became as one again.

Maybe its because he had enough of Punk and his preaching and wasn't going to take it anymore. He showed Punk and his teammates that he wasn't afraid of them and that Punk was not getting his belt at SummerSlam.

Now, some writers and fans want to know if Matt is playing Jeff and turn on him or interupt his match by helping Punk. From what I saw on Smackdown, my answer would be no, but you all know that anything can happen.

I hope Matt doesn't because that would be devastating for Jeff and everything that he stands for.

Fans we can only speculate about what may happen at SummerSlam and I hope Jeff keeps his belt. A TLC match is right up his alley, so I think he'll prevail.

Will be back after SummerSlam with a recap.

The Good, The Bad, and The Egotisticals: Six Man Tag Team Match Tonight

lee raydean — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:43:57 -0400

As you fans recall on Friday Night Smackdown last week, Aug. 14, Vince McMahon set up a match with injured Champion Jeff Hardy and Hart Dynasty. It was a 2-on-1 match.

Jeff was injured by C M Punk (turned heel) trying to push his ethics down Jeff's throat. Punk waited until Jeff's match was over, and when Jeff was tired and sore, Punk pounded on him, causing further injury.

After the onslaught, which didn't help Jeff's condition, The Hart Dynasty proceeded to do more damage after they won the match.

Punk came out and joined Hart Dynasty in the beating that they were handing Hardy. John Morrison came out in Jeff's defense and tried to take out Dynasty. The trio ganged up on Morrison while Jeff laid in a heap in the corner.

Then, to everyone's surprise and astonishment, Jeff's brother Matt (they have been feuding for a while) went to help his brother. Matt cleared the ring of the dirt that was in there.

I sat and thought to myself, "Is this for real? Did Matt come out to help his brother?" I still don't believe it. Maybe Matt is genuinely sorry for the feuding. Though, he can still be angry and jealous because his brother has the belt.

Tonight on Smackdown, we will see a six man tag team match: C M Punk and Hart Dynasty vs. John Morrison and the Hardy Boys.

I can't help but wonder if Matt will be there for Jeff, or if he is setting him up again. For Jeff's sake, I hope it's because he is tired of the feuding between them and wants to wipe the slate clean. Or is it a sick joke that he, and Punk and Dynasty cooked up?

The Hardy Boys and Morrison are high flying athletes and cannot be grounded. They also have more experience, but the Hart Dynasty were trained by none other than the legendary Bret Hart.

This won't be a quick 1-2-3 match. It could be brutal. Punk is no one to mess with. He has many holds and knows martial arts but, can he keep his cool long enough to get the job done? Or will he be obsessed with hurting Jeff even more than he already has?

No matter how injured, sick, or how much pain he may be in, Jeff will still wrestle and give it 100 percent. That's a true wrestler in my eyes. Tonight, we will find out the answers to all the questions that we have asked.

I will be back later after Smackdown with more coverage and recap on this match.

DX Celebration Cut Short by Legacy

lee raydean — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:38:42 -0400

Monday night RAW was absoluetely exciting this week. I, for one, was surprised, because as of late, WWE was getting to be too predictable.

This week's GM host was actor Freddie Prinz, Jr. When Lillian Garcia introduced him, the fans went crazy.

Another exciting event was the return of DX, Shawn Michaels, and Triple H. The crowd was in a frenzy when they came down to the squared circle.

They looked good standing in that ring, doing their usual antics. It was refreshing to see the Showstopper back in the WWE where he belongs.

As they were celebrating their return, DX was surprised by Legacy. They snuck up on Triple H and Shawn from behind and caught them off guard.

DX didn't really have a chance to fight back because of Legacy being the sneaky weasels that they are.

However, they are Randy Orton's proteges. Therefore, they did what he would have done, and that's getting someone before they get the drop on you.

After the beat down, Ted Dibiase, Jr. told Triple H that he and Cody Rhodes "were ready."

We all know what DX is capable of doing. They break rules and make their own, much like Legacy. The only difference is that DX isn't out to hurt anyone, at least not anyone who hasn't messed with them first.

Now, you fans can bet that DX will get their revenge on Legacy, one way or another. They may do to Legacy what Legacy did to them.

I take that back, they will get even.

They will have a taste of some sweet chin music and some pedigree on the side—DX isn't successful for letting other wrestlers get it over on them.

Legacy will go down in a cloud of smoke, and when it clears, DX will be the only ones standing. And at Summer Slam, you can bet Legacy will be the ones that get surprised.

Cena and Orton: You May Never See This Happen Again

lee raydean — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:59:39 -0400

As you can see from the photo above (taken from WWE.com) John Cena and Randy Orton came together for a brief moment, maybe not quite knowing that they were helping each other.

On RAW this past Monday night (8/11/09) John Cena took on Chris Jericho and Randy took on Big "Slow".

In Cena and Jericho, things heated up since Jericho thinks hes the best thing that ever happened to wrestling and tried to prove that by fighting Cena.

There were moments when I thought Chris would win, but, John would come back and even up the score. It was a seesaw kind of match, very physical to say the least.

Of course, Orton came out to show his Summerslam opponent, John Cena, what he will do to him by attacking Jericho. You know that was an automatic disqualification.

Jericho's tag team and the half of the unified tag team Champ, Big Slow, was infuriated and came running out to help his partner.

This is where it gets interesting. Randy Orton and Cena closed lined the Slow one over the top rope and Cena had Jericho up on his shoulders ready to give him the FU, when Orton came up behind Cena and gave Jericho the RKO while he was still on Cena's shoulders.

The guest host for the evening Sgt. Slaughter, came out to where the ramp was and said that on Monday Night Raw (8/17/09) Orton and Cena will be tag team partners and face the Unified Tag Team champions, Jericho and the Slow one.

Now the question is this, can Orton and Cena survive the match without trying to kill each other, without tring to bury each other alive?

Slow and Jericho are going to be counting on it. If any two can be Unified Champs, its Cena and Orton even though there is no love lost between them.

Both are huge mega stars, both are ring savvy and are very competitive in and out of the ring.

With Summerslam only seven days, Orton and Cena will have that match on their minds, but will need to focus on their upcoming match on RAW this week. They have to keep their wits about them and wait for Summerslam to settle their differences.

John and Randy will both want to get the pinfall. Thats where the egos and fighting will start with these two. What if they do win? What would happen to their match at Summerslam? Thats an interesting question.

One can only imagine. We'll have to wait and see what happens on RAW this week. I am anticipating this match!

Will "Legacy" be ready for DX's return?

lee raydean — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:33:26 -0400

For the first time in over a year, two of wrestling's mega-stars, Shawn Michaels and Triple H, will be teaming up and facing Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase Jr. of Legacy.

For months, I have been waiting for this matchup. It's been on my mind ever since Legacy's reign of terror began.

Their mentor, who some will call a viper, Randy Orton, is sure to have some tricks up his sleeve when this much anticipated matchup occurs.

The "Heartbreak Kid" hasn't been around since his loss to the Undertaker at Wrestlemania XXV. Now, he will be back at Summer Slam thanks to Triple H, also known as "The Game," for hunting him down and pleading with him to reunite.

Triple H said he needed to make one phone call and one only because Legacy was beginning to be too much to handle alone. He didn't just need someone to watch his back, but someone he could trust to give it his all. That individual is HBK.

Hunter Hearst Helmsely, as they used to call him, found the "Show Stopper" after searching far and wide. After weeks of pleading, Shawn accepted his offer to be DX once again at the WWE's second biggest event.

But the move to bring in Shawn, hasn't scared Legacy one bit. They feel that Randy will come up with a plan to stop them dead in their tracks.

Is it possible, that Legacy is really that arrogant to think DX won't be ready? Do they feel like they'll be able to run roughshod over DX as they do with everyone else? That's a bit much even for Legacy.

Orton should know from experience what DX can do.

He's been in the ring with both. He's gone down to the wire, brink, and point of no return and back with those two fighters.

To many, Legacy may seem unstoppable, but they are not untouchable.

Legacy has run out of options. Shawn Michaels isn't just any run of the mill wrestler. He is the "Show Stopper." The author of "Sweet Chin Music."

DX is on a mission of retribution. They want to get even with not only the youngsters of Legacy, but Orton himself; and you can bet he will get his just desserts.

In the end, we can't take anything away from Legacy being a great tag team. But in this contest, they will be facing Legends. And when they stare down at the beginning, they will be staring into one thing in the end, and it won't be Shawn's face, but his boot.

And the last words Legacy will hear are"We got two words for you, SUCK IT!"

Heavyweight Belt Should Have Been Relinquished at NOC

lee raydean — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:39:28 -0400

What in the hell is wrong with the WWE and their refs? I mean, come on now, the ref couldn't make up his mind if John Cena or Triple H made Randy Orton tap out at the NOC.

The game had him in the Boston Crab and it looked as if he was going to tap out. Along comes John Cena and puts the STF on him, tapping out a few seconds later.

The ref sees that Orton tapped out but is in a state of confusion. Which one of the two made Orton tap out? Cena or Triple H?

It doesn't stop there. Right after Orton tapped, his little @protégés came to his rescue. It seems like Orton can't fight his own battles.

Instead of the ref taking the belt away from Randy at the end of the match, he rewards him with it. By all rights, that belt should have been relinquished right then and, making another match either on RAW or at SummerSlam.

Not just any match, but, a match with just Cena and the Game. Randy Orton and Legacy would not be allowed at ringside. It would be a last-man standing and if Orton or Legacy interfere, they should get suspended or fired.

That may seem kind of drastic to some of you wrestling fans, but Randy always seems to win because of interference. Sometimes, he gets counted out or disqualified. It's time for someone else to wear that championship belt.

At SummerSlam, it's going to be John Cena vs Randy Orton. Yes, the belt is on the line.

I for one would like to see someone who hasn't been champion before appear in that matchup. I'm not bashing Cena, but it's always the same ones in the Pay-Per-View main events.

On this Monday Night's RAW, it will be Triple H vs Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase Jr. He did this because Legacy interfered in his match at NOC, making him lose again.

So next week, we shall have a 2-1 match. You know what's going to happen? It's the same thing all over again. Someone, like Orton, will interfere.

It would've been refreshing to see someone like Mark Henry or John Morrison fight for the belt. That would be something different, a breath of fresh air.

No matter what anyone says, I feel very strongly about Orton losing that belt. I feel it wasn't fair to John Cena, Triple H or the fans. His actions aren't rectified and the people at WWE act like it's alright. I need to write for the WWE.

Well readers and fans alike, I will be back later with another article. See ya!

Cm Punk and Jeff Hardy: Who Will Be The Top Dog?

lee raydean — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:46:40 -0400

Night of Champions is only minutes away, and I'm anticipating the match between CM Punk and Jeff Hardy.

As I sit here and write this, I look back on other matches that have involved both of these wrestlers; I think about how much I admire them both for their skill, competetiveness, and ability to dig deep down to get the job done.

Jeff and Punk used to be on the same page; they saw eye to eye. That was in the past. It was before Punk decided to turn his back on the good guys—the same ones that were always there for him.

At NOC, its going to be Punk and Jeff Hardy: for the belt, for pride, and for respect; to see who the best wrestler would be to wear that championship belt around their waist.

Jeff, as of late, has been inches, seconds away from winning that belt, but Punk would do something to get disqualified, or someone would interfere.

Now, Punk is on a "Holier Than Thou" roll. He is currently trying to push his preaching about being straight-edged down Jeff's throat. Making remarks about his past, wrong doings, things that Jeff has already addressed.

Tonight, very soon, we will see who will be top dog, the best of the best. Who will walk out of that ring the champion? Will Punk have something up his sleeve so Jeff will be unable to win the belt? Can Jeff prevail and go on to become the new Heavyweight Champion? Remember—this is Hardy's last chance to get what he wants.

Well fans, the NOC will begin soon. I hope to see some surprises, as well as some good ol' fashioned wrestling, where there's blood, sweat, and tears. That's what makes it all worth while.

That's why wrestlers go beyond their limits—because they believe in what they're doing.

Indie Wrestler Orlando Savage Deserves A Shot At The WWE

lee raydean — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:53:47 -0400

Hey wrestling fans I'm back with some more on Indie Wrestler, Orlando Savage. I had the distinct pleasure of talking to this young man on the phone.

He is intelligent, charismatic, young and savvy, and humble. He takes his craft seriously. Orlando is like a young, straight-edged CM Punk.

When asked about the money aspect of it, he replied "I hardly make anything. I once traveled 100 miles just to wrestle in front of eight people. I received $20.00. I didn't really mind because I was doing what I love doing and that is to wrestle."

He also said that there were times when he couldn't afford to eat because he wanted to save the money for gas to get to his matches that a lot of the time, took him out of state.

Again he didn't mind because of his love for the extreme sport he is so good at, wrestling. He has what it takes to make it in the business.

I also asked him if his dad ever took him to matches when he was younger. He told me that was how he got hooked in the first place. " I knew way back then that I wanted to be a wrestler and be in the WWE," he says.

Wrestling is his life, its the air that he breathes, the dreams that he dreams at night. Orlando eats, drinks, and breathes wrestling. He also says that its his second skin.

Recently, Savage did a try out for Shockwave and said he did pretty well. They want to see him again and maybe set him up in some matches.

Orlando has sacrificed so much in his young life so he can continue his craft. He is very dedicated. Savage isn't just a flash in the pan, he's the real deal.

I cannot express enough and there isn't enough words to describe this young man. There's more to him that meets the eye, but its all good. I never in my life met someone so loyal and dedicated to something as Orlando is to wrestling.

When we talk on the phone its all about his career how much he wants to work for the WWE. He has all the right moves and says he learns more and more everyday.

Ohio has a hot ticket with Orlando. All he needs is the right people to watch him. Bret "The Hitman" Hart has seen him in the ring and thinks he's good. So why isn't anyone picking him up?

Maybe its because his name isn't Hulk Hogan, John Cena, Triple H, or Jeff Hardy. His name is Orlando Savage. And to be perfectly honest, there is no doubt in my mind or ever has been where Savage belongs. That my friend is in the WWE.

The Viper, the Game and the Attitude Adjuster Meet again at NOC

lee raydean — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:28:14 -0400

We have a Triple Threat Match at the Night of Champions again. It seems like there is always a triple threat match at each PPV event.

At the NOC, Randy has to defend his title against the Game, Triple HHH, and against the Attitude Adjuster, John Cena.

These three are in almost every PPV event, unless they are on the injured list or need a little break so they don't get burned out.

Here, we have three of the biggest names in wrestling fighting for the coveted title. They all want it and, in my opinion, they would kill each other for it.

I know the Viper would take out his own Legacy partners, the Game wants to pummel Orton until he can't see straight, and Cena just wants the belt.

Fans would like to see something different, something unique. For example. when Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase Jr. interfere in Randy's match, one of them turns on Randy and then it can become a fatal four way.

Another scenario can be that Legacy comes out to defend Orton and, instead, they end up fighting each other, then turn on Orton and either the Game or Cena pins him while he is being distracted.

Cena and the Game are friends but in the ring they are all business. This match can go in many directions and it just might do that. Remember this is a PPV event, so anything can happen.

I hope it's going to be something exciting!

The Million Dollar Man Makes a Million Dollar Impact On RAW

lee raydean — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:48:54 -0400

Monday Night RAW was impacted by the Million Dollar Man, Ted DiBiase Sr. He wasn't the same man that he used to be. He seemed almost kinder. And he was being fair in making matches for that evening.

I did however thought it was a put on, but, he proved me wrong. Ted Sr. even put his own son in a match against the heavyweight champ, Randy Orton. Why did he make this match? The answer is clear, he thinks his son is better than Orton.

Ted Jr. did give Randy a run for his money and showed Randy that he is just as good as he is, but you can see a lot of Orton in DiBiase Jr, in his moves and attitude.

Cody Rhodes was set up to take on Mark Henry again, he lost but showed he wasn't afraid of him.

Ted Sr. and son got into a little tuffle in the back, but all was forgiven at the end of the show.

A few weeks back, Donald Trump made a match before he sold WWE back to Mr. McMahon involving Triple H and John Cena. They both won their matches and advanced to the Semi's.

There they fought each other in a grueling match that eventually ended up in a double disqualification due to the interference of Legacy, Randy came out and said he didn't have to wrestle either one because of a double disqualification.

Ted DiBiase Sr. came out and said to Randy that even though Orton thought Cena and Triple H didn't win, they didn't lose either and to Orton's surprise made a triple threat match with Orton, Triple H and John Cena at the Night of Champions.

Orton was in shock as well as being livid. Can Orton survive this match after all the physical abuse his body has taken lately? Will Legacy interfere as usual? Or will Orton finally succumb to the strength and agility of Cena and Triple H?

I wish Orton all the luck in the world because he is going to have to survive the onslaught of Triple H because of all the mental and physical abuse Orton has put Triple H's family through.

All three want that coveted belt and they will do anything to get it or in Orton's case retain it. This is going to be a match to remember.