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WWE 205 Live Results – June 27th, 2017
We are in San Diego, California and your announcers are Vic Joseph and Corey Graves.
Jack Gallagher is in the back and he is asked about his loss against Tony Nese and how will he do against Brian Kendrick. Jack says he let his gentlemanly manners get in the way. He let the scoundrel take adavantage of him. He will not let his guard down tonight.
While Jack Gallagher is in the ring, Brian Kendrick comes out dressed like Jack and he says if he looked like this every day, he would not look at himself. He says that Jack is a caricature that has grown stale. He calls Jack a joke and embarrassment. He says that Jack does not realize he is a laughing stock. England is one big embarrassment. Jack, you are no James Bond. You are no Kingsman. You are a pint sized version of William Regal and Brian says he is not laughing.
Jack Gallagher versus Brian Kendrick
Kendrick with a knee and forearms to the back. Kendrick with a side head lock. Gallagher with a side head lock. Gallagher with a headstand in the corner and Kendrick waits for him to come out of the corner. Gallagher with a European uppercut followed by a head scissors take down and another European uppercut. Kendrick with a boot and he mocks Gallagher. Kendrick Irish whips Gallagher chest first into the turnbuckles. Kendrick with a running forearm into the corner followed by a hard Irish whip. Gallagher with a forearm and drop kick.
Kendrick with a back body drop and an elbow. Kendrick hits Gallagher with the umbrella and the referee calls for the bell.
Winner: Jack Gallagher (by disqualification)
After the match, Kendrick continues the attack with the umbrella until officials force him to leave the ring.
Drew Gulak is in the back and he is asked about his match against Mustafa Ali, but he is shown what happened last week when Ali beat Gulak. Gulak complains about how they showed the one time that Ali got lucky. That clip proved the message behind his No Fly Zone. Could Mustafa Ali beat him with some flashy move? Drew says he may have lost the match, but it allows him to tell everyone “Safe and Sound . . . Feet on the Ground”
Mustafa Ali shows up and he wants to know why does Drew Gulak despise these show offs? What is there to hate about exciting, high flying moves? or is high flying something Drew cannot do?
We go to commercial.
Mustafa Ali versus Drew Gulak
They have some words and Drew pushes Ali. Ali tries for a take down but Gulak blocks it. Ali goes for a take down but Drew with a punch. Ali with a chop to Drew but Drew with an Irish whip. Gulak runs into an elbow. Ali comes off the turnbuckles but Drew with a boot to the chest. Drew with more boots to the chest. Drew slams Ali and sends Ali’s legs into the ropes. Drew gets a near fall. Gulak works on the neck. Gulak with a knee to the midsection followed by a clothesline and he gets a near fall.
Gulak with a reverse chin lock. Ali and Gulak with standing switches but Gulak suplexes Ali into the turnbuckles and gets a near fall. Gulak with a side head lock and he runs Ali’s face along the top rope. Gulak with a forearm and wrist lock. Ali with a satellite DDT and both men are down. Ali with a running back elbow and a head scissors to Gulak. Gulak with an Irish whip but Ali avoids a splash and Ali with a round kick. Ali with the rolling neck breaker for a near fall.
Ali puts Gulak on the turnbuckles and connects with a forearm. Ali sets for a Frankensteiner but Gulak pushes Ali off the turnbuckles. Gulak thinks about a high flying move and he goes to the middle turnbuckle and then he struggles to go up top. Gulak misses a Superfly splash and Ali with a crucifix for the three count.
Winner: Mustafa Ali
Vic and Corey talk about whether Neville is being distracted by Titus O’Neil’s actions.
Noam Dar and Ariya Daivari are in the locker room and Noam apologizes to Ariya and he says it was a misunderstanding and it was all Cedric’s fault. Dar says he will pay him back. Daivari says $15,000 means nothing to him. He would not waste his time to bend over and pick it up if he dropped it on the floor. Dar says he is happy he does not have to pay Ariya back because he is broke after everything with Alicia. Alicia calls Noam and he takes the call but Daivari hangs up. Daivari says he does not want Dar’s money but he still owes him. Daivari destroys Dar’s phone.
We go to commercial.
Cedric Alexander versus Ariya Daivari
They lock up and Daivari with a wrist lock. Alexander with a reversal. Daivari with a knee and chop to Cedric but Cedric with a waist lock. Daivari with a standing switch and then Alexander floats over and hits a head scissors followed by a drop kick. Alexander is sent to teh apron and Cedric with a shoulder and he goes for a springboard clothesline and he hits it and gets a near fall. Daivari with a kick when Alexander charges into the corner. Alexander with an elbow but Daivari hip tosses Alexander into the turnbuckles and both men have trouble getting back to their feet. Alexander goes to the floor.
Daivari with a drop kick off the apron and then he sends Cedric back into the ring for a near fall. Daivari with a chin lock. Daviari with a sleeper and he grapevines the body. Alexander tries to get to the ropes and his foot lands on the rope to force Daivari to release the hold. Daivari with a chop but Alexander with a chop. Alexander blocks a kick and hits a back elbow. Alexander with a handspring round kick for a near fall.
Dar comes to the ring and Alexander sees him. Alexander goes for a springboard move but misses Daivari. Alexander with an inside cradle for a near fall. Dar gets on the apron again and Alexander kicks Dar off the apron. Daivari with a hammer lock short arm clothesline for the three count.
Winner: Ariya Daivari
After the match, Dar attacks Cedric and punches him. Dar with more punches to Alexander followed by kicks.
Dar gets on the mic and he says he knows Alicia is at home recovering and he would love to be on FaceTime with her, but Cedric Alexander’s chapter is over. He has defended her honor and they can move on.
Neville walks in the back as we go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for the King to come out and address his subjects.
Neville says in two weeks at Great Balls of Fire, he defends his WWE Cruiserweight Title against the next so called challenger. This time, the individual is someone who has been misguided and misled. He does not appreciate the gravity of the situation he has found himself in. The delusional WWE Universe thinks he has a snowball’s chance in hell of beating him. The man he speaks of is the wonder kid Akira Tozawa.
Neville says he is not dealing with the white noise known as Titus O’Neil. He says he sees a little lamb being led to the slaughter. If you like to give lessons Tozawa, the King of the Cruiserweights likes to give warnings. He tells Tozawa not to show up because if you do, you will be slapped in the face with a cold, harsh realization that you do not belong in the ring with him and you do not belong on the Neville Level. You can ask anyone who has been there before and you will get hurt.
Akira Tozawa comes out and Neville says he is happy to see the Flavor of the Month. He asks what does Tozawa want and Tozawa screams. Neville asks Tozawa if he understands what he is saying. Tozawa continues to scream. Neville tells Tozawa to stop while he continues to scream. Tozawa with a series of kicks and Neville goes to the floor. Tozawa continues to AH as we go to credits.
WWE Monday Night Raw Results – June 26, 2017
Welcome to Monday Night Raw for June 26 2017!
Last week’s Raw was a pretty stacked episode and ended with a shocking reveal: Big Cass was the one who attacked Enzo Amore! Weirdly enough, it was Corey Graves who revealed the information – because he has access to security footage where no one else did – and Cass admitted to it before explaining exactly why he did it. It was hard to disagree with anything Cass said before he planted his big boot in Enzo’s face and walked off to the boo’s of the WWE Universe. The break-up received mixed reactions as some thought the duo had run their course, where others wanted them to get at least one tag title run. Regardless, tonight’s Raw will be interesting to see how Enzo responds to his former brother.
A huge return also bolstered last week’s Raw, as Braun Strowman came back from injury to cost Roman Reigns the match against Samoa Joe. Strowman then walked down to the ring and reverse chokeslammed Roman. The two are set to meet again, at Great Balls of Fire, in an Ambulance Match! The winner of this bout will go on to face Broc….I mean, the winner of the Universal Championship match at Great Balls. Strowman’s return was awesome and the fans exploded for him. Expect more brawling tonight between the two giants.
Speaking of Brock Lesnar, the Champion is scheduled to appear on tonight’s Raw and once again cross paths with Samoa Joe. Maybe they will be kept apart, rather than trying to kill each other again, but one thing is for sure, when Brock is in town, everyone watches. Joe has been fantastic since becoming number one contender and, even if he doesn’t win the strap, at least we get a few more weeks of him being the destroyer that he is billed as!
Bray Wyatt and Seth Rollins have given a lot of lengthy promo’s against one and other recently, which often go around in circles and do little to help either man. Which is why tonight I’d like to see them actually put some actions behind their words and go toe-to-toe! Elsewhere, Finn Balor will be looking for revenge on Elias Samson, and The Miz will put his new entourage to good use against Dean Ambrose, but is Maryse gone for good?
All that and loads more to look forward to on tonight’s show! Let us know what you’re excited to see in the comments and be sure to check out the Ringside News app, and enjoy the show!
John Cena on How Many Title Runs He Has Left
John Cena spoke with WSVN-TV promoting the upcoming second season of American Grit. Highlights are below:
If he wrestled the entire match at WrestleMania 33 with the engagement ring in his pocket: “There are some secrets that should be kept secret my friend. That one’s for me to know. I like the fact that a lot of folks ask me where I kept the ring. I know where I kept it and I think that’s a secret I’ll keep with me.”
What to expect from his WWE return: “I just want to get back in the fray. I think it’s a wonderful time to be a fan, to be a member of our WWE Universe. The rosters on both sides, SmackDown Live and Monday Night Raw, is packed with very capable, unbelievable superstars and I’m just waiting to get back into the mix and try to prove my worth once again.”
His interaction with Ric Flair immediately after tying his record at the Royal Rumble: “I have a longstanding friendship with Ric Flair. He’s been a mentor to me over the years. It was very important to me that he was there for me that night. He was nothing but encouraging, so honorable and so inspirational. He’s a wonderful guy and a lot of fun and I’m really happy that he was there. It was a great moment for all of us.”
How many more title runs he thinks he has left: “I truly don’t look at it like that. I just want to be able to be able to perform at an elite level. I know that at 40 years old and 15 years in the WWE now it’s been a long journey, longer than most. I have to find my grit every day to keep working hard to keep up with all of these young, strong guys. It truly is a young man’s game but I feel really good. I look forward to July 4th and I think everybody will see that I haven’t lost a step yet.”
Who he thinks he should pass the torch to: “I think it’s been passed without me. There’s a lot of folks who are currently doing a lot of damage on the roster. The show is thriving in my absence. I think it’s extremely competitive. I did win the 16th Championship at the Rumble but I was unfortunate in my first defense at Elimination Chamber and before that I hadn’t really been in the Championship picture for a while. I think the company is moving on quite well. I don’t know if there needs to be a formal anointment but they’re really doing well without me.”
Triple H Announces NXT Takeover: Brooklyn Event
Triple H announced on Twitter that NXT “Takeover: Brooklyn III” will take place Saturday, August 19th at the Barclays Center during SummerSlam weekend.
NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn returns to Barclays Center on Aug. 19
For the third year in a row, Brooklyn, N.Y., will host NXT’s hottest event of the summer.
TakeOver: Brooklyn III comes to the Barclays Center Saturday, Aug. 19, one night before WWE SummerSlam emanates from the same building.
WWE COO Triple H made the announcement on Twitter:
Tickets for the WWE Network special event go on sale this Friday, June 9, at 10 a.m. ET, exclusively at NXTtickets.com.
NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn has played home to such historic showdowns as Finn Bálor vs. Kevin Owens, Bayley vs. Sasha Banks and Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Samoa Joe in previous years. There’s no telling what huge matches will go down this August, but this much is certain: Takeover: Brooklyn III will have the entire WWE Universe buzzing!
Don’t miss out on witnessing the action live in person — secure your ticket this Friday.
Jinder Mahal Says Dream Match Would Be Against Brock Lesnar
Jinder Mahal recently spoke with nishant.jayaram of sportskeeda.com for an interview. Here are some highlights:
WWE’s Plans to Expand The India Market: Yes, definitely, WWE is looking to expand in India. It already has a huge presence in India. So I believe, alongside other Indian Superstars like the Singh Brothers, Akam in NXT, Lovepreet (Kishan Raftar), I think the more Indian wrestlers come, the bigger the Indian audience becomes, the bigger the WWE Universe in India becomes, which I think would be a great thing because our Indian fans are very passionate.I would love to do more live shows in India – because I know the last two shows in Delhi last year were a huge success, they were both sold out. I would love to see WWE all across India, in Punjab, Mumbai and Delhi.
How US Fans Treat Him: Actually, it’s a very unique dynamic because the American fans boo me – and sometimes in my promos, I say that America doesn’t accept diversity, which is all character stuff. But I like this unique dynamic of how Indians really like me, even American Indian fans like me. In shows here in the USA, a lot of the crowd has Indian fans who are cheering for me, but the American fans are booing for me.I think it’s very unique. It reminds me of the time of Bret Hart, who was a huge and successful star in Canada – Canadian fans would cheer him, but when he was wrestling in the USA, they would (fans) boo him out of the building. I think it is a very similar situation.
New Finishing Move The Khallas: To be a WWE Superstar you’ve to constantly be evolving and improving. I study a lot of tapes, I watch a lot of old wrestling matches and see moves that work and moves that don’t work. I watch guys that are similar to my size, frame and body shape and the moves they do. Because it’s pointless for me to watch high-flying moves or guys that weigh 300+ pound power moves. I’m a unique blend of speed, size and light – I’m only 230 pounds but I’m very strong. I watch guys who are similar to my body type and see what kind of moves they do, and see what works and doesn’t, and based of that I try new stuff on live events. So, if they’re not successful I can scrap it and take it out of my repertoire.
The Success of 3MB: We’re proof – me, Heath and Drew (former members of 3MB) – are proof that anything is possible, it doesn’t matter where you are on the card. You could be the opening match, it is possible to get to the top of the card, through hard work. WWE is great, it gives people opportunities who deserve opportunities, Vince rewards hard work, WWE rewards hard work, so it motivates the rest of the locker room – they’ve seen me go from the bottom of the card to the top.
Dream Opponent: I think my dream opponent is Brock Lesnar. Imagine that match – Champion vs Champion, WWE Champion vs Universal Champion. He is my dream opponent because if I can knock off Brock Lesnar that would truly solidify me… I’m the best and let the world know that the WWE Champion is better than Universal Champion.
Former WWE Diva Cameron Hopeful to Return to the Company
Former WWE Diva, Cameron has expressed her wish to return to the promotion in the future and also called it “definite”. Cameron was the former tag partner of current SmackDown Women’s Champion, Naomi. However, her last run didn’t work out and she was released by the company last year.
Regardless Cameron told Extra, that she is still on good terms with the WWE and would not chalk out a future return. Here’s what she said in the interview: (quotes by stillrealtous.com)
“As far as I am concerned WWE and I parted on good terms. I have no ill will towards anybody there. I am grateful for my time as a WWE talent. I appreciate all of the love and the hate I have received over the years from the WWE Universe. No matter what was said about me I appreciate their candour and their passion for the business. I would definitely love to come back in the future to show the WWE Universe my full potential. I like to say this isn’t goodbye but more like see you later. There will forever be a chip on my shoulder. Maybe one day I will be able to prove myself to the WWE Universe.”
Would you like to see Cameron back in action in a WWE ring once again?
Why Jinder Mahal As Champion Is Fine
As most of you know by now, WWE pulled the trigger on Jinder Mahal and he is now WWE Champion. It’ll surely go down as one of the most shocking and unexpected victories in professional wrestling history. Sure it was met with harsh criticism, but others seem to think it was the right move. From a business standpoint, it was.
WWE is in the process of expanding its brand to India. Mahal winning the championship was the edge they needed to promote it and expand even more. It was a smart business decision, but don’t let that take away anything that Jinder has done to get to this point. He earned his match against Orton in the upcoming weeks to Backlash. His victory in the six-pack challenge and over AJ Styles showed that Mahal should be considered a true player.
Sunday night was just the coronation of his arrival to the spotlight, one that I’m perfectly fine with him having.
Mahal is considered a jobber by most of the WWE Universe. After being fired back in 2014, Mahal was brought back just to fill up the roster holes the brand split would create. The Mahal we saw in 2016 was different. Much different. He is built like a brick house. Maybe it’s the steroids, but nonetheless he changed his look. He also changed his character to a degree. No longer was he a founding member of 3MB. This Mahal was serious, ready to knock down anyone that stood in his way to success. It still didn’t change how he would be booked. By definition, Mahal was a jobber. That would all change at Wrestlemania 33.
Mahal was a finalist in the Andre the Giant battle royal, losing to Mojo Rawley with help from New England Patriots Tight End, Rob Gronkowski. Fast forward a little bit and we see him in the ring with a returning Finn Balor. The match was anything great, but what got people talking was the forearm shot by Mahal. It was viewed as stiff, unnecessary, and dangerous. Even though it got people talking bad about Mahal, it got them talking about Mahal nonetheless.
Jinder then shows up on Smackdown Live and does what every superstar plans to do, seize the opportunity before him. Thanks to The Singh Brothers (formally known as The Bollywood Boys), Mahal was able to pin Sami Zayn in the six-pack challenge and become the number one contender for Randy Orton and the WWE Championship. The rest, we say, is history. Mahal seized his opportunity and became the man of Smackdown Live.
The reason I love this so much is because Mahal has seized his moment, capitalized on every opportunity given before him, and took advantage where necessary. Smackdown Live is “The Land of Opportunity”, and Mahal is now the face of that moniker. Just three years ago Mahal was receiving his termination papers. Today, he holds the most coveted belt in all of professional wrestling.
If that isn’t perseverance, I don’t know what is.
People are going to hate the fact he is champ. They are going to say he hasn’t earned it, or that he doesn’t have enough credibility to be champion. The fact of the matter is, Mahal proved then wrong. He said he would become champ and everyone laughed at him. Now he’s the one holding the gold, laughing while people sit in unbelief.
Anything can happen in the WWE. It’s what makes it a great product. The unpredictability captivates audience or sours them, but either way it’s being talked about. I applaud WWE for making this happen. It was a shocking moment, and it was the right move to make.