Wrestlemania (2014)

Wrestlemania (2014)
Wrestlemania was a Pay-Per-View produced by ProJaked, It took place on April 8th, in Philiadelphia, PA & Los Angeles, CA.

Background
The build up to this PPV was mainly invested on the Raw & NXT brands. On Raw, we had a rivalry between Magnus & Samoa Joe, this all began when Joe made his appearance on Raw, interfereing in a match between Magnus & Alberto Del Rio. Joe had set his sights on removing Europe's Finest from Raw, the only way to do it was by taking the WWE Championship.

Meanwhile, on NXT & Raw: We were witnessing a rivalry between Sheamus & The Undertaker, after the events of Elimination Chamber, both men were looking to get revenge on each other. After many weeks of brawling, the match was finally settled, Undertaker's career was on the line, as was Sheamus' oppourtunity at a future NXT Championship shot.

Event
We get the night of action started with Intercontinental Championship match as the witty and technical savvy Champion Damien Sandow defends against the powerful and hungry Challenger Ryback.

Damien tries to get going with a kick to the ribs but Ryback counters with and go behind and an attempt at a Irish whip that gets reversed into a belly to belly by Sandow. Sandow tries to start working on a limb of Ryback but easily Ryback is able to take back control and hits a belly to belly of his own on Sandow. Ryback continues control until Sandow comes back with a tilt-a-world DDT. Sandow keeps the control with a belly to belly followed by working on the arm of Ryback. Ryback counters with another belly to belly to Sandow. Sandow gets back the control and takes Ryback down with a Headlock Takedown. They go back and forth some more until Sandow runs Ryback into the corner and shoulder blocks him viciously. Sandow tries for a Dropkick but Ryback catches him. Ryback with another Belly to Belly onto Sandow. Ryback takes Sandow outside only to throw him back in and slam him to the mat. Sandow counters with a very impressive Tilt-A-World DDT on Ryback. Sandow continues the offense with a Knee Drop. Ryback takes back control with a Suplex to Sandow. Ryback tries to lock in the Camel Clutch but gets a rope break. Sandow takes advantage of the rope break with multiple knees to the chest of Ryback. Sandow goes for the cover and gets a 1 on Ryback. Ryback reverses Sandow’s attempt at a Spinebuster and Irish whips him into the ropes only to grab him on the rebound and repeatedly smash Sandow’s head into the ground. Ryback sets up and connects with the Shell Shocked for the win over Sandow to become the new Intercontinental Champion.

In the next match of the night, The New Age Outlaws defend the World Tag Team Championships against the very dominant challengers The Wyatt Family which consisted of Erick Rowan and Luke Harper with their leader Bray Wyatt.

The Wyatts begin to have control as Rowan grabs Gunn and Harper slaps Billy in the face. Gunn takes back control by reverse Harper’s strike and getting behind him for a Back Suplex. Harper is able to get back the control by Irish Whipping him into the corner and running into him with splash. Billy takes back control and hits a drop toe hold and then a Headlock Takedown. Billy starts to connect with a series of strikes until Harper reverses the Dropkick. Gunn still gets control as he hits a massive Piledriver. The 2 teams keep going back and forth as Harper hits a Alabama Slam onto Gunn. Harper proceeds to tag in Rowan. After a few scuffles back and forth, Gunn finally takes control and hits a Back Suplex. Gunn hits a huge Atomic Drop onto Rowan. Gunn tags in Road Dogg and He starts to take control of the match. Rowan is able to switch the momentum as he throws Dogg into the corner and catches him when he hit it with a Full Nelson Slam. Rowan continues the punishment with a STO. Rowan hits a huge Samoan Drop onto Dogg and goes for the cover for a 1. Harper tags back as the 2 go back and forth. Gunn gets tagged back in as well. Harper hits huge chokeslam onto Gunn and then hits the Powerbomb for the win. The Wyatts have won the World Tag Team Championships.

Our next contest is for the Women's Championship, the current champion Layla makes her way down to the ring. She has been dominating the Women's Division ever since she had the title awarded to her in December. Out next is Emma, she could be a major threat her tonight. With how many titles have changed hands tonight, Layla's chances are low.

To start off with, we have an exchange of kicks between both Divas. Emma slaps Layla over the top rope, they proceed to have a short brawl on the outside before returning to the ring. Emma slams Layla face first into the canvas. A Lou Thez Press by Emma, Layla needs to get herself back in this match & fast. Layla Irish whips Emma into the corner, but can't follow up after that, allowing Emma to take control once again. Emma misses an opportunity to follow up on Layla, Layla uses this to sneak up & hit a back suplex onto Emma, this could be her window to strike back. Unfortunately for her, she can't. Emma knocks her down to the mat and begins to strike away. Emma hits a diving splash onto Layla for a 1. Layla gets strangled with Emma's legs in a weird way for a 2. Emma goes for the Emma Lock, deciding not to pin Layla. Splash by Emma gets a 2. Chin lock applied by Emma, Layla taps out. Emma has ended the 3 month reign of Layla. The Emmalution has taken over the Women's division. The next match of the night is a TLC match for the United States title as Matt Hardy defends against his brother Jeff Hardy.

The match begins with a lot of back and forth from each Hardy. Matt hits a elbow drop on Jeff to take control. Drop Toe Hold by Matt, After a series of punches Matt takes Jeff down with a side Headlock. Jeff takes back the control with a Belly to Belly. Jeff hits Matt with a Neckbreaker. Matt gets a ladder into the ring and throws it at Jeff. Jeff takes the ladder and hits Matt with it as revenge. Jeff tries to grab for the belt but Matt stops him. Jeff reverses with a Belly to Belly. Matt tries to climb the Ladder but Jeff is able to tip the ladder from underneath him, causing him to fall off. Matt goes to the top rope and hits Jeff with a leg drop. Jeff and Matt fight over the ladder until Jeff hits Matt in the face with it. Jeff tries to grab the belt but Matt pushes the ladder over and hits Jeff with a Electric Chair. Matt hits a huge Side Effect onto Jeff. Matt continues the pain with a DDT. Matt caps it off with a Twist Of Fate onto Jeff. Matt hits a German Suplex on the ladder to Jeff. Jeff starts to make a comeback with shoulder block. Matt maintains control however when he runs Jeff into the ladder and hits him with a Bulldog. Matt tries to climb the ladder but Jeff pushes it. After some back and forth, Matt hits a Reverse DDT onto Jeff on a ladder. Matt gets on top of ladder and kicks Jeff in the face to knock him down as Matt grabs the title and retains the United States Championship against his brother.

Our next match of the night is for the Cruiserweight Championship as Xavier Woods challenges the highly entertaining champion Adrian Neville.

Neville begins the offense with a German Suplex. Woods hits a a Hurricarana and a kick right to the side of the head of Neville. Neville takes back control by kicking Woods in the knees and dropping him to the mat. Neville flip kicks Woods in the face. Drop toe hold by Woods to get back control. Woods with another huge kick to the back of the head. Neville counters back with a German Suplex. Knee lift by Woods to Neville. German now executed by Woods. Another huge kick to the side of head by Woods. Back suplex by Neville to counter. Throwback by Woods onto Neville’s face. Another back suplex by Neville. Neville kicks Xavier right in the face. Powerbomb by Neville to Woods for a 1. Neville starts to comeback, missing a lariat and hitting Woods with a elbow. Standing Shooting Star press for the 2. Arm Drag by Neville. Step-Up kick by Neville to Woods. Neville drives his feet right into Woods’ chest in the corner. Neville with another pounding kick to the chest. Neville hits the Standing Shooting Star for the win. Neville retains the Cruiserweight title in a very hard fought victory.

Our next contest is an Armageddon Hell In a Cell for Mark Henry's Hardcore Championship. Henry doesn't know his opponents lined up for tonight, he could be in for a major surprise. His first challenger is Brock Lesnar, this is bad for Henry. Next out is The Rock, Henry is in for the task of his life if he wants to defend this belt. The rest of the challengers come out, Stone Cold, Shawn Michaels & Austin Aries. Henry must be thinking that there is no way he's retaining tonight. Straight away we get right into the action. Henry sends Michaels down to the mat, while Brock connects with a suplex to Rock. Meanwhile Aries & Austin brawl back & forth. Both Brock & Austin hit a suplex at the same time to Rock & Aries, while Michaels tries to work the skull of the champ, Mark Henry. Brock executes a German suplex to Rock sending his neck & back into the canvas. Henry & Michaels brawl away on the outside, while Aries & Brock change their targets, all men are back in the ring while the chaos ensues. Brock & Austin begin to make their way to the outside. Maybe they'll implement the cell wall to their advantage in order to get the win, this is no disqualification after all. Brock crashes Austin's body into the wall, slamming him then into the ground. Michaels tries for a 2nd wind, Henry sends him right back down to the ground. Rock & Aries are focusing on each others arm's, why I don't know. Rock & Aries begin brawling on the outside as well. Austin hits a powerbomb on Lesnar on the concrete. Everyone is now back in the ring. Brock connects with his fallaway slam, but the pin is broken up. Brock goes for the Kimura, but is immediately broken up. Henry goes for the Worlds Strongest Slam, but Aries seems to reverse it. Henry splashes Rock while he's in the corner. Aries hits his discus forearm. Rock hits the Rock Bottom on Austin & gets the 3. Rock has pinned a rival of his for the Hardcore Title.

Our next match is for the WWE Tag Team Championships, The Real Americans get set to defend against The Shield. This match is slightly special, as it will be a Tornado Tag Falls Count Anywhere. Meaning that the only way to win is by eliminating the other team. To start off with, Roman Reigns & Jack Swagger contest back & forth, as do Seth Rollins & James Storm. At the start, The Real Americans take control. But the Shield fight their way back into it. The opponents swap around. Seth hits a neck/backbreaker combo, while Reigns plough's away on Swagger. Seth & Storm are our first 2 men to go to the outside. Storm takes control,pushing Seth back into the ring. Double DDT to James Storm. Reigns hits the flying clothesline to Swagger, but Storm breaks it up at 1. Regins gets heaped over the top rope by Storm. While Rollins hits a sunset flip powerbomb onto Swagger, sending him crashing to the outside. Rollins connects with the Skywalker, hooks both legs & successfully eliminates Jack Swagger. It's all down to Storm now. Storm goes flying over the steps, Rollins gets a 2 from an attempted pin. The Shield beat up Storm on the entrance ramp. Finally, they go back in the ring. Reigns hits the Spear. Pinning James Storm & successfully becoming WWE Tag Team Champions.

The next match is the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal, 2 men from each brand will be in the battle royal, the winner gets a World Title shot at Extreme Rules. First out is former WWE Champion Daniel Bryan. If Bryan could win this. He gets either Samoa Joe or Magnus at Extreme Rules. Next out is former U.S Champion, Dolph Ziggler could be looking to get his first chance at the WWE Championship. There's the Raw superstars. Next out is a former Intercontinental Champion, Bret Hart. Smackdown has a good chance. Next out is a man who in a short time has made a big impact in universe. "Ravishing" Rick Rude. NXT superstars make their way out last, Christian & Sami Zayn. Both these men have tried to win titles, but neither has gone well. Christian has defeated former NXT Champions before, maybe he could pull it out of the bag. As this match begins, the only way to eliminate your opponents are from being pinned or submission. As we begin, many moves happen at once. Bryan & Zayn go at it, as do Christian & Bret, and Dolph & Rude. Bret slaps on the camel clutch, but Christian doesn't tap out. Bret hits the Piledriver, but Christian kicks out at 2. Rude & Zayn go at, as do Bryan & Ziggler. Zayn does his missle dropkick in the corner. But Rude kicks out at 2. Zayn hits the Brainbuster on Rude. Rude is eliminated. During this, Bret went for the Sharpshooter, yet again, Christian would not submit. Full Nelson submission hold, & finally, Christian taps out. Roll up by Ziggler, Bryan rolls over, and the ref counts to 3. Ziggler has been eliminated. We are now down to 1 man from each brand. Who can get the win? Will it be Zayn, Bret, or Bryan? Zayn begins to get worked over by Bret & Bryan in the corner. Zayn gets a double backbreaker, and now Zayn is gone. With Bret & Bryan left, who will get the chance at their champion at Extreme Rules? Bret hits the Piledriver again, this time onto Bryan. Hooks the leg & pins Bryan. Bret gets either Dean Ambrose or Edge at Extreme Rules.

Next up is the Divas Championship match, as Summer Rae defends against Beth Phoenix. Summer Rae has held the championship since January, but how will she cope against Phoenix? Beth starts off with a sidewalk slam to Rae. Followed by a slap. Beth works away on Summer, with elbows and kicks. Summer reverses an Irish whip but can't take control. Beth hits a belly to belly to Summer. Summer then gets Beth in the corner, shoves her boot into her face. Beth is using her quickness to outsmart Summer. Beth is showing her dominance over Summer, every time Summer gets back in the match, Beth stops her in her tracks. Beth hits the Fisherman suplex, & then gets the 3, Beth Phoenix has offically won the Divas Championship. The Glamazon rules the Raw divas.

Now, it's time for a big rivalry, as CM Punk & Batista fight off in an I Quit match. This feud goes back to December, when Punk cashed in on Batista, to become the World Champion. Since then, Batista has wanted to get his revenge on Punk. Now, he gets his chance. As this starts off, Punk takes control with a belly to belly, followed by a Russian leg sweep. Punk takes control with an enziguri, followed by some kicks. Batista tires to take control. But Punk hits a Tilt a World DDT, followed by a neckbreaker. Punk's series of elbows are followed by another neckbreaker. Batista hits forearms to Punk while he's up against the ropes. Punk gets himself back in the match, with more kicks & another neckbreaker. Out of nowhere though, Punk hits the GTS on Batista, but Batista will not quit. Batista takes control with a neckbreaker of his own. A DDT means that Batista is now busted open. Batista hits a back suplex, sending his forearm, Punk tries to fly but Batista pushes him off. But gets caught by another neckbreaker. Batista stomps away on Punk's stomach. Punk springs back to his feet, but Batista sends him down. Suddenly, a Spinebuster. Batista sees if Punk will quit, but the answer is no. The moment Punk is back up, Batista grabs him, kicks him in the gut. Hoists him up & sends him down with the Batista Bomb. Batista asks the ref if he will quit, Punk can't get back up & is forced to quit. Batista has finally got his revenge that he's been waiting for. Batista submerges victorious.

We now have our final tag match of the night, as the NXT Tag Team Champions Europe's Finest defends against Better Than Perfect in a Tables match, the first man to go through a table will lose for their team. Barrett & Axel square off outside the ring. While Cesaro & Mr Perfect battle in the ring. Cesaro works on the head & neck. While Barrett & Axel head back into the ring. The targets swap around, a table now enters the ring. Being placed in the corner by Axel. Barrett hits 2 sit out spinebusters on Perfect. While Cesaro's drives Axel's throat into the rope. Another table enters the ring. Now 2 turnbuckles are holding tables. Cesaro hits his gutwrench slam. Followed by the Swiss Uppercut to Axel. Cesaro gets a table as he looks to end this match. Perfect attempts a running shoulder tackle to put Barrett through the table, but Barrett moves & Perfect crashes into the table and the turnbuckle. Barrett hits the Bullhammer onto Axel. The idea of sending someone through a table has not hit these teams. Axel sets up a table in the corner, but gets sent into the corner & tackled through it. Meaning that Europe's Finest continue their ever extending title reign.

The next match is a big one. Sheamus & Undertaker, in a Last Man Standing match, if Sheamus can beat Taker, then Undertaker must retire. If Taker wins, then Sheamus does not get his chance at the NXT Championship at Extreme Rules. When these men started this feud, they were both champions. Now, they have nothing, this isn't for any titles. This is just a blood feud between these 2, only one man will come out on top. Will it be Undertaker going 22-0? Or will Sheamus end not only the streak of the Undertaker, but his career as well?

Both men don't bother trying to grappel each other, just back & forth brawling as the match starts, neither man is giving an inch in this match. Sheamus tries to floor Taker with a tilt a world backbreaker, but Taker gets right back up. Sheamus tries to out pace Taker as we get underway, but to no avail, Taker is always ready for whatever Sheamus has next. Taker tries to connect with a running move on Sheamus, but Sheamus counters it with an overhead belly to belly. The first count begins, Undertaker gets up at 4. Sheamus gets reversed with a belly to belly. The count begins again, Sheamus up at 4. Sheamus hits a powerslam on Undertaker. Sheamus has been working on the head & neck, next thing,  a neckbreaker. The match is just a brawl. Undertaker hits a leaping clothsline, but Sheamus is up at 2. The match is slowing down as the ref counts everytime someone is down on the mat. Undertaker hits a running DDT, Sheamus stares aimlessley at the sky. And somehow, that keeps Sheamus down for a 10 count. Fuck Last Man Standing Matches.

Now we have the first of our 3 world championship matches. As Big E Langston defends against AJ Styles. Langston has to have his first defense at Wrestlemania, the nerves could be strong. Styles has been on a roll, ever since debuting in the roster. Eliminating everyone in the Survivor Series Elimination Match, but was never rewarded, now he feels as if this is his major opportunity to prove himself. Neither man start off in control, back & forth until Styles hits a tornado DDT, Styles follows up with a hurricanrana. Big E counters the speed of Styles with a backdrop, followed by painful blows to he head. Langston just throws Styles across the ring, the 300+ pound Langston showing off his strength here. Styles gets grounded & begins to be worked over by Langston, multiple STO's followed by running moves. Styles out of nowhere hits the Styles Clash, but doesn't follow up with the immeadiate pin, allowing Langston to kick out. Styles reverses the Big Ending. Another Styles Clash, but this time Langston was in the ropes. Langston still just as strong, smashes Styles'  head into the mat. Styles rolls up Langston, but it only gets a 1. A chin lock, but Langston fights out of it. Langston locks on the Torture Rack on Styles, Styles couldn't fight for any longer & must tap out. Langston retains his title, in the start of what could be a dominant reign.

Time for the World Title, as Edge retains against Dean Ambrose. The Shield already have a belt, can Ambrose make it the dream night for The Shield? Edge, now a 2 time World Champion, has to defend the belt yet again, this time, he knows how to do just that. To start off with, Ambrose hits a black hole slam on Edge. But Edge responds with a neckbreaker, & sending him crashing into the corner. Ambrose fights back with multile black hole slams. Edge hits a on the shoulder flapjack. Both men try to take control. Edge rolls up Dean, gets a 2, Dean flips over. That only gets a 2. Edge hits multiple knees to the groin. Edge hits the Edgecution on Ambrose, who kicks out at 2. Dean goes flying out to the outside. Edge sets up Dean on the barricade, and connects with a Spear through it. Dean makes it back in just time. Meaning the match continues. Dean hits a cutter, but to no avail. Edge still has control. Edge gets his comeback, drags Dean to the centre of the ring, & pins him to retain his World Tite. The Shield's dream has failed. But more to the point, Edge will now take on Bret Hart at Extreme Rules.

The Main Event is now upon us. The special guest referee makes his way out, good god almighty, it's Vince Mcmahon, in a special match like this, the owner is going to take a stand to protect his company, will he call it down the line? Or will he screw someone over? Out comes the WWE Champion, Magnus. He won the title in the Elimination Chamber, but how will he do in the first defense of his? Joe makes his way out, after winning the Royal Rumble, Joe made his point, attacking Magnus, proving he was his opponent at Wrestlemania. The time for talking is over, will the title be back in the hands of Raw & WWE? Or will Europe's Finest continue their reign of terror over this company?

Before the match begins, we get an amazing face by Vince as he holds the belt, showing us this match will be a good one.

To begin with, Magnus starts off with some quick attacks, Irish whipping Joe all around the ring. Joe gets chocked by the rope. Joe fights back with some kicks to the leg, which sends him down to the mat. Joe gets worked over while on the ground, elbows & dropkicks, Magnus has started with the control right now. Joe knocks down Magnus with a strong punch to the face. Magnus & Joe square off, Magnus takes control, hitting the triple powerbomb, but only gets a 2. Magnus slaps on the Cloverleaf, but Joe still won't tap out. Joe hits a huge German, followed up by a running dropkick. A series of headbutts to Magnus, meaning the running bum tackle to Magnus' face. Magnus reverses an attempted Irish whip, sending Joe into the ropes. As he makes his way back Vince McMahon sends him up in the air, a kick to the gut, now the Pedigree. Joe is down on the mat, Magnus goes for the pin. A fast count to ensure that Magnus retains his title, Joe has been screwed over, the title was in his grasp. Once again, Europe's Finest have found a tactic to retain the belt. What a horrible way to end Wrestlemania.