Monday Night RAW Preview 5/20/13

Well, this is a famous/familiar spot.

So much out of Extreme Rules last night – and it all will spill over unto the stages of tonight’s Raw!

  • The Shield swept – taking the US and Tag titles. It certainly seems they cannot be stopped.
  • Brock Lesnar did was he does best in a cage – pummel a man.
  • John Cena and Ryback ended in absolute brutal fashion – expect injury updates on all!
  • Alberto Del Rio is the new #1 Contender for the WHC! Seriously, don’t do drugs kids.

Lots of major moments last night – but what could this be? A possible THIRD member to the Heyman stable for Excellence and Achievement in Sports Entertainment?

It’s going to be a good night!

CDW Top 5 Week of May 12th – May 19th

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It’s time once again for a wrap up of our weekly top 5 performers, our Fave Five as Booker T would say, based on THIS PAST week of action. Since the WWE week traditionally starts each Monday on Raw we’re also including last night’s Extreme Rules PPV.

Based on highly subjective criteria, here are OUR findings, with CDW writers voting for their top 5 names in all of Professional Wrestling for the week. Could be managers, could be superstars, could be announcers.

Disagree with our results? Want to argue a placement? Want to name your top 5? Feel free to leave a comment or message us on twitter: @dukeswrestling. We’ll gladly name names of who voted for whom, and demand the defend themselves.

Hit the jump for the results for this week.

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The Morning Roundup – 5/20/2013

#FlyingElbowsBeforeHoesLong weekend = quick recap.  Great PPV last night from the sounds of it.  Here we go!

Extreme Rules – LOP

A lot went on at the PPV last night.   Here is a general link to a well trusted site I use a lot in Lords of Pain.  Not only will they have all the analysis of the title changes and retains, but some instead opinions on how each of the matches went down.  From the sounds of it, crowd was particular mad about how one ended.  Here is a hint, Cena/Ryback didn’t win any fans over.  I did not get a chance to watch the PPV.  With out any “must see” matches in my opinion, I did not shell out the money.  Nevertheless, its a good PPV to catch up on. Continue reading →

SmackDown Preview 5/17/13

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Pull two tractor trailers behind you because you’re the World’s Strongest Man, THAT’S WHAT YOU DO, and it’s FRIDAY!!!

Tonight on Friday Night Smackdown from Wichita, KS just two days before Extreme Rules, the WWE Superstars get their last licks in on each other before going to the EXTREME (TM Paul Heyman)! This year’s card has a lot to live up to once you consider the amazing show that occured at last year’s Extreme Rules. Let’s see if they can top it.

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WWE Releases 7 NXT Superstars *UPDATED*

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With news swirling about potential new WWE developmental signings leading up to the opening their new training center in July, WWE has apparently let go of some long time FCW/NXT talents.

Here’s the list so far according to PW Insider (via Wrestling INC):
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