The Beast in the East LIVE Special Official Thread - brought to you by IsAnyoneUp.com

[DaveWadding]

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Card

NXT Title Match
Finn Balor vs. Kevin Owens

WWE Divas Title Match
Tamina Snuka vs. Paige vs. Nikki Bella

Kofi Kingston vs. Brock Lesnar

Kane and King Barrett vs. Dolph Ziggler and John Cena

Neville vs. Chris Jericho

The New Day vs. The Lucha Dragons

Cesaro vs. Diego

Appearances by Hideo Itami and WWE Hall of Famer Tatsumi Fujinami

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Initial reports are Naomi has been replaced in the title match by Tamina.

[Droford]

I have to be to work st 530 lol

[Mercenary]

I'll watch the replay

[#1-norm-fan]

I'm actually looking forward to this. Live rasslin' at 2:30 in the morning. I'm interested in seeing how they handle Kofi vs Brock and the NXT Title match.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I'm weirdly pumped for this. Seems like it could be a unique show. Cesaro is my favorite wrestler at the moment and Diego is, in my opinion, one of the most under-used guys on the roster. I find him genuinely entertaining and the guy has never really had a chance to strut his stuff. I'm hopeful that he and Cesaro get time to wrestle a good match that helps both, and it's not just a swing and a Sharpshooter.

Chris Jericho being back will be great, and he's bound to have a blaster with Neville. I'm not too high on Neville's main roster run so far, but working with Chris Jericho could be a bit of a coming out party.

Ziggler/Cena vs. Kane/Barrett is so...random...but in a good main event level match way. A good chance for Ziggler and Barrett to seem like big deals and get some spotlight working with some old pros.

I've got no clue what they are going to do with Brock vs. Kofi. They obviously trust Kofi in this spot, and he's had some fun heat as part of New Day. This will probably end up just like that time Brock destroyed 3MB, but I'm hoping there's an extra dimension of...something. Look for Kofi to earn his paycheck here.

The Triple Threat is the most interesting Divas Title match they've put on in a while. I'd have rather seen Sasha Banks vs. Becky Lynch II to further promote NXT, but Becky is apparently a little banged up (or is that just angle?). Tamina hasn't really been a player on her own before, so it'll be good to see her work herself into things. Nikki Bella is the most inconsistent character on WWE television at the moment (and that's saying something), but there's potential there. I love Paige, but she's had pretty much nothing to work with. Something about the pieces here make me hopeful though. I'm actually thinking they might do a title change. It would seem to cut Nikki's "I'm the longest serving champion in WWE" story short, but that's not really buzzing at the moment. Switching the title to Paige could give Nikki a reason to really go after her.

Owens vs. Balor will be sick. They've worked together before, but it didn't really go into high-gear. You could tell they were holding back. Here they are going main event. I'm fully behind my prediction that Balor is going to win the NXT Title here clean. Owens is a main roster guy now -- it's time to switch the title and have him make the new cornerstone of NXT. I expect they'll do a big celebration with Hideo Itami, maybe Becky Lynch and whoever else. There might even be some post-match angle where Owens breaks it up, only for someone like Cena or Samoa Joe to make the save and give Balor his moment back.

[#1-norm-fan]

Yeah, pretty sure they're just gonna somehow make it so that Big E and Xavier can legally get involved in the match in order to make the match lasting more than 30 seconds make sense.

[Lock Jaw]

When does this air?

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Four hours.

[#1-norm-fan]

In 4 hours.

5:30 EST/2:30 PST ('merica time)

[Lock Jaw]

Ok. Time enough for me to watch the past two episodes of NXT I haven't watched.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

There's a Star Trek TNG marathon on BBC America as well.

[Tom Guycott]

Oh, shit. I thought this thread was about Bam Bam Bigelow. Totally ruined what I was going to post.

[Boondock Saint]

Ok. Time enough for me to watch the past two episodes of NXT I haven't watched.

Doing that myself right now

[Sixx]

Why is Brock Lesnar fighting Kofi?

That's silly.

[Lock Jaw]

Made it this far.... Dunno... Feel like it will be easier to just find it tomorrow.... especially because who knows if I can find a live stream....

[Dark One]

Made it this far.... Dunno... Feel like it will be easier to just find it tomorrow.... especially because who knows if I can find a live stream....

I have the Network, even, and I'm facing the same dilemma. I mean, sure, I can stay up another hour, but then I'll be up for another three hours after that, which sounds pretty rough.

Probably just going to give up and watch after sleep.

[ron the dial]

i'm riding this out because i've already had a pot of coffee and i've got nothing better to do

[Lock Jaw]

Insomnia kicking in.... plus wicked lightning storm going on outside keeping me up....

How long is this show supposed to be anyways....

[Dark One]

Insomnia kicking in.... plus wicked lightning storm going on outside keeping me up....

How long is this show supposed to be anyways....

Two hours, according to the time block on the network. Seems short for a house show.

[Dark One]

Picture of the setup:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJDvOpEWgAA2RS6.jpg:large

[#1-norm-fan]

Two hours, according to the time block on the network. Seems short for a house show.

Probably a dark match or two I assume.

[DaveWadding]

Went to bed at 11 and set my alarm for 2:15 to watch this. Thought it might be optimistic, but here I am. LET'S DO THIS.

[Lock Jaw]

Still awake.... found a stream... not the best....

[DaveWadding]

JERICHO!

[Lock Jaw]

Frank Drebin, bro, I didn't even go to sleep.

[Frank Drebin]

What up homies? Fn muties waking up for wrestling. Who does that? Am I right?

[DaveWadding]

A favorite of Canadians from Toronto to Regina, Saskatchewan.

[DaveWadding]

What up homies? Fn muties waking up for wrestling. Who does that? Am I right?

Me, because teachers be on summer vacation.

[DaveWadding]

and we have our first (brief) chant.

[Frank Drebin]

Frank Drebin, bro, I didn't even go to sleep.

I strongly considered doing this, but decided to save fave with my wife and go to bed but sneak away. Got a 2 hour nap in. Feeling good. Excited for wrestling with the prospects of a future nap.

Me, because teachers be on summer vacation.

I was just about to text you to wake you up. Didn't know you'd be this hardcore.

[XL]

Really pumped for this.

Live wrestling at 10.30am on a Saturday. A really unique show mixing in main roster and NXT guys, and a couple of a guys you don't see all that often, in a unique setting.

The pop for Jericho gave me goosebumps.

[Frank Drebin]

I know nothing about Japanese wrestling. V interested to see how the crowd reacts or if they change their wrestling style at all.

[DaveWadding]

Byron Saxton infuriating: "I can fly just as good."


You fly WELL, Byron. WELL.

[Blonde Moment]

Definitely off to a good start

[Frank Drebin]

What are yall doing to while you watch? I'm eating raspberries and blueberries. Maybe I'll find some cake to make it a true red white and blue meal.

[DaveWadding]

I was just about to text you to wake you up. Didn't know you'd be this hardcore.

I'm really into this Balor/Owens thing.

[Frank Drebin]

Or maybe I'll just eat frosting out of the can. Already shamelessly woke up at 430 to watch wrestling. Why stop there?

[Frank Drebin]

I'm really into this Balor/Owens thing.

This is going to be fn sweet. Also looking forward to the first snuff vid on wwe network when Brock kills Kofi.

[Dark One]

Or maybe I'll just eat frosting out of the can. Already shamelessly woke up at 430 to watch wrestling. Why stop there?

Damn good plan.

[Blonde Moment]

Thinkin Brocks going to eat the New Day

[DaveWadding]

son of a bitch that was a good standing SSP.

[Dark One]

Japanese Kevin Owens killing it in the front row.

[DaveWadding]

hilariously polite clap for the Lionsault. Americans would have popped to death for it.

[Frank Drebin]

*gasp*

Dark One (Lesnar ) and Wadding (Vader) in the same thread.

Morning Dark One

[Dark One]

Cole namedropping the Liontamer, distinct and separate from the Walls?

Vince is asleep; call moves.

[Dark One]

*gasp*

Dark One (Lesnar ) and Wadding (Vader) in the same thread.

Morning Dark One

Sup dawg.

I lost; we all cool again.

[Frank Drebin]

Japanese Kevin Owens killing it in the front row.

I just figured that was the real Owens scouting the competition.

[DaveWadding]

such a good match to start.

[Dark One]

Chris Jericho quickly developing Ric Flair Body.

[Frank Drebin]

Lesnar walked all the way from Minnesota to Tokyo. Just got to the arena.

[Dark One]

Lesnar walked all the way from Minnesota to Tokyo. Just got to the arena.

The ocean was like "OH SHIT" and got out of the way. That's why he's totally dry.

[DaveWadding]

@WWEPaige looking super sexy.

[Frank Drebin]

Chris Jericho quickly developing Ric Flair Body.

HD TV won't be as kind to this generation as it was previous ones.

[Lock Jaw]

Great match.... wish Neville won...

[XL]

Brock in street clothes seems weird.

[Lock Jaw]

My stream seems to be behind youse guys if you are seeing WWE Paige already.... unless that was a general statement of fact....

[Frank Drebin]

Think they sell used Divas panties at these shows?

[DaveWadding]

Nikki Bella is definitely getting to 300 days with the title, just to stick it to AJ.

[Frank Drebin]

What's Oprah doing in the ring?

[Blonde Moment]

See if i can get a pot of coffee made before this one is over

[DaveWadding]

Jazzy Foot is out there somewhere pulling a Michael Jackson right now. Just Beat It.

[Frank Drebin]

Nikki Bella is definitely getting to 300 days with the title, just to stick it to AJ.

Totally. Not that it's that big of a deal but seems odd if it's out of spite since they certainly talked her up alot on her way out the door. Maybe they're just trying to garner IWC heat for the Bellas? Wishful thinking maybe.

[Frank Drebin]

Fastway, I did a vanity search and saw you asked me a question a while back. Missed it, didn't mean to ignore.

[DaveWadding]

Seems weird that Nikki Bella is wearing purple. Red and black probably has uber-heel connotations in Japan or something.

I'm sure someone who knows more than me can educate.

[Frank Drebin]

No way DaveWadding or Lock Jaw are wearing pants at this hour.

[DaveWadding]

Who wears pants?

[Frank Drebin]

Uhh.....bullhammer from Nikki.....? OK sure.

[DaveWadding]

Seems weird that Nikki Bella is wearing purple. Red and black probably has uber-heel connotations in Japan or something.

I'm sure someone who knows more than me can educate.

A follow up to this: it bothers me to no freaking end that she wears black socks with white shoes. The Reverse Michael Jackson is not a good look.


That's 2 MJ references already.

[#1-norm-fan]

lol Nikki Bella with the win via forearm.

[Dark One]

Pretty solid triple thread with kind of an anti-climactic ending, but solid.

[Dark One]

Such a ridiculous graphic.

[#1-norm-fan]

So weird watching an event where the main event is literally just focused on one guy.

[Frank Drebin]

Cole calling her one of the "all time greats"

[Dark One]

http://i.imgur.com/rYKFuLy.png

[DaveWadding]

whaaaaaaa???

[Frank Drebin]

Time for the Japanese death match.

[DaveWadding]

holy shit. this is early.

[Dark One]

So weird watching an event where the main event is literally just focused on one guy.

It won't be the main event. As you're seeing now.

NXT Title will be main event with a Ziggler/Cena vs. I don't remember as the "dark" main event, I'd guess, based on the two hour time.

[Lock Jaw]

Decent Divas Match...

[#1-norm-fan]

Oh wait... This is now??

[Blonde Moment]

Gonna need a mop after this one

[Dark One]

holy shit. this is early.


Kofi Kingston dying to Lesnar isn't exactly a main event.

[Frank Drebin]

Lol at that Big E big head

[DaveWadding]

Wonder if Jimmy John's delivers at 3 am...

[Dark One]

BROCK "I'M ONLY HERE TO EXPENSE A TRIP" LESNAR IS IN THE BUILDING.

[#1-norm-fan]

It won't be the main event. As you're seeing now.

NXT Title will be main event with a Ziggler/Cena vs. I don't remember as the "dark" main event, I'd guess, based on the two hour time.

I'd consider it A main event. The show is named for the match basically.

[Dark One]

Setting the overunder on the number of moves Kofi gets in at 2.

[Frank Drebin]

No epic stare down where Kofi slaps Lesnar?

[DaveWadding]

kinda weird that they're acknowledging some of these guys Japanese histories. Never thought I'd hear about Lesnar winning another company's World title on a WWE broadcast.

[Frank Drebin]

Awesome looking first suplex.

[DaveWadding]

Pretty sure that they chose Kofi because the guy knows how to take a suplex.

[Dark One]

Brock Lesnar's new theme

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[DaveWadding]

and that's that.

[#1-norm-fan]

Hmm. Thought there would be more to that. New Day interference or something.

[Frank Drebin]

Brock is headed for Chicago? Someone tell the Yeager pilots.

[DaveWadding]

Wonder if Kofi can pull off a full pancake flip on the German like in No Mercy.

[The Destroyer]

Very nice getting to watch a WWE event at a sane time of day.

[Lock Jaw]

Lesnar/Kofi match of the year candidate

[The Destroyer]

I can't work out whether all this Balor hype is deliberate foreshadowing of him winning or a massive swerve when Owen retains.

[Lock Jaw]

Stream died with Brock going back in the ring.... restarted and it is a Finn Balor package...

[GD]

1. Neville could've used the win.

2. Not enough suplexes.

[Lock Jaw]

I like how Finn Balor says "Kevin Owns"

[XL]

Seems weird that Nikki Bella is wearing purple. Red and black probably has uber-heel connotations in Japan or something.

I'm sure someone who knows more than me can educate.

Jericho and Neville both wore purple too. Hmmmmmmmmm.

[The Destroyer]

Purple is great. Don't over analyse it.

[DaveWadding]

CHAMPIONSHIIIIIIIIIIIIII

[DaveWadding]

These fans are unsettingly polite. Keep waiting for them to lose their shit.

[Dark One]

Streamers!

Streamers rule! Long live the stream!

[DaveWadding]

Streamers, holy shit.

[The Destroyer]

Owens must be having ROH flashbacks.

[Frank Drebin]

Holy shit @ those streamers.

[The Destroyer]

These fans are unsettingly polite. Keep waiting for them to lose their shit.
They could lose their shit at this match, just needs near fall after near fall after near fall at the end.

[Frank Drebin]

Tossing your opponent over the top rope shouldn't hurt that much with all the streamers on the outside to cushion a fall.

[DaveWadding]

It's super strange to have Cole actually calling a damned match. Not shoving Twitter and worldwide trends down my throat.

[Frank Drebin]

Wait.....this was supposed to be 2 hours? I thought this was main event. This isn't going 45 mins, right?

[Dark One]

Wait.....this was supposed to be 2 hours? I thought this was main event. This isn't going 45 mins, right?

It's supposed to be two hours. it's plausible we'll get the Ziggler / Cena vs. Kane / Barrett tag match, or whatever it is.

[DaveWadding]

There's still a bunch of matches left, hypothetically. Ziggler/Cena tag, New Day vs. Lucha Dragons (although I bet they had that as a dark match), Diego vs. Cesaro

[The Destroyer]

There's still the main event proper to come. Cena and Ziggler vs Kane and Barrett.

Although whether they'll even broadcast it, who knows?

[The Destroyer]

There's still a bunch of matches left, hypothetically. Ziggler/Cena tag, New Day vs. Lucha Dragons (although I bet they had that as a dark match), Diego vs. Cesaro

New Day/Dragons and Diego/Cesaro have both happened already as dark matches.

[DaveWadding]

I was looking forward to Cesaro. :'(

[The Destroyer]

Same. :(

[The Destroyer]

If it's any consolation, he won.

[Emperor Smeat]

Missed the first hour, anything interesting happened besides Brockzilla's destruction of Kofi?

[DaveWadding]

ahahahahahah Owens going for the cheap heat.

[Dark One]

Kevin Owens: Master troll.

[DaveWadding]

you missed a really good Jericho/Neville match, Smeat.

[The Destroyer]

Missed the first hour, anything interesting happened besides Brockzilla's destruction of Kofi?
Not really, although I thought Jericho/Neville was pretty good.

[DaveWadding]

Pele Kick OUTTA NOWHERE

[The Destroyer]

Another package piledriver tease. :(

[Dark One]

Balor busting out all the former trademarks.

[DaveWadding]

It's awkwardly hilarious that he's using all these moves and Cole and Saxton refuse to even name them, even though the fans are hot.

[DaveWadding]

That was worth staying up for.

Or adjusting my sleep schedule for.

[Emperor Smeat]

:lol: Owens spinning from the clothesline/lariat

NXT title match was really good.

[The Destroyer]

Sad that this effectively means the end of Owens in NXT. But still, good match.

[#1-norm-fan]

Owens takes a clean pinfall loss to an NXT guy.

Booked as an equal to John Cena.

[Dark One]

It's awkwardly hilarious that he's using all these moves and Cole and Saxton refuse to even name them, even though the fans are hot.

Based on the other moves they've called and history they've referenced... I'm guessing they just don't know the names. Hell, I know they're his old trademarks, but I don't know which is Bloody Sunday or whatever else.

I'm honestly kind of pleasantly surprised and amazed how good Cole still can be without a thousand people yelling in his ear about TRENDING WORLDWIDE.

[XL]

I was hoping for Balor to debut a new finish. Really dislike the Coup De Grace.

[Dark One]

Owens' handshake PTSD can only lead me to believe someone tried to shake his hand after he watched his parents get shot in a back alley.

[Dark One]

Wondering if the person with the "I'm deaf" sign knows that's what it says because that is a weird as fuck sign.

[Frank Drebin]

Sweet match

[The Destroyer]

Owens takes a clean pinfall loss to an NXT guy.

Booked as an equal to John Cena.
He had to lose it at some point. Just because someone's an NXT guy, doesn't automatically make them inferior to someone on the main roster.

[Dark One]

Barrett should have come out as EMPEROR Barrett.

[DaveWadding]

Based on the other moves they've called and history they've referenced... I'm guessing they just don't know the names. Hell, I know they're his old trademarks, but I don't know which is Bloody Sunday or whatever else.

They can't send an intern to look on Wikipedia and/or Youtube?

[Dark One]

Barrett should have come out as EMPEROR Barrett.

Upon further review, he should have also stolen Kenzo Suzuki's old entrance and been carried to the ring.

[DaveWadding]

I mean....

Finishing moves

As Finn Bálor
Coup de Grâce[6] (Diving double foot stomp)[150][151]

As Prince Devitt
Bloody Sunday (Lifting single underhook DDT, sometimes from the top rope)[1][24][25]
Devitt's End (High-angle Fujiwara armbar)[4]
Prince's Throne (Fireman's carry double knee gutbuster)[1][152]
Reverse Bloody Sunday (Lifting inverted DDT)[106]
Shingata Prince's Throne (Overhead gutwrench backbreaker rack dropped into a double knee gutbuster)[153]

Signature moves

As Finn Bálor
Diving double foot stomp to the back of the head of a bent over opponent[154]
Lifting inverted DDT[154][155]
Pelé Kick (Overhead kick)[151][154][155][156]
Running front dropkick, knocking the opponent into the turnbuckles[151][154][155]
Sling Blade[151][155][156]
Suicide somersault senton[143][144]

As Prince Devitt
Brainbuster[152]
Diving double foot stomp,[1] sometimes to a tree of woe hung opponent[157]
Dreamcast (Jumping corkscrew roundhouse kick)[158]
Overhead kick[152]
Suicide somersault senton[1][159]

[Lock Jaw]

Good match.... glad they let Finn have it... wish they didn't have him pin Owens in that tag match on the last NXT too....

Anyways, I don't need to see this match. So I will tap out here.

I am going to sleep.

Good Morning Jawmpions and Salutations to all my Lock Dogs.

[Blonde Moment]

I want to see if Owens comes out and interferes

[DaveWadding]

Cena Sucks chants are funnier in Japan. :lol:

[#1-norm-fan]

He had to lose it at some point. Just because someone's an NXT guy, doesn't automatically make them inferior to someone on the main roster.

John Cena is not just "someone on the main roster".

[Blonde Moment]

Cena has been booked alot weaker than what he has been in the past my concern is what happens with Owens if he doesn't in the title. I like the guy and I honestly I find that surprising considering the reoutation he had in the past.

[DaveWadding]

gonna spend this whole match repping people in this thread and half watching.

[Dark One]

Wow. Even Let's Go Cena / Cena Sucks in Japan.

[DaveWadding]

Tag Ropes! Very underrated element of tag matches. Glad they brought them back forever ago.

[Dark One]

Currently feel like Cena in this match right now as I battle against sleep.

[Dark One]

It's very considerate of them to put on a sleep-aid after the drama of the NXT title match.

[Blonde Moment]

Right on schedule

[DaveWadding]

It's very considerate of them to put on a sleep-aid after the drama of the NXT title match.

Bored me to death. Going back to bread. IT's been fun y'all.

[screech]

That was worth getting up at 5:30 to see. Fun show.

Balor winning would have been a great closer, but I get why they put the tag match last.

[Innovator]

I popped for the Bloody Sunday, and the streamers, and the match

[Seth82]

Wondering if the person with the "I'm deaf" sign knows that's what it says because that is a weird as fuck sign.

I was wondering too what the fuck that was all about.

[Shisen Kopf]

Did Stan Hansen rassle a dark match? Also, was hoping DLVH84 would return bc he is Capt. Japan.

[Seth82]

Did Stan Hansen rassle a dark match? Also, was hoping DLVH84 would return bc he is Capt. Japan.

Sadly Stan is retired now. He retired back in 2001 after having back and knee surgery done.

[XL]

Almost adorable how Seth answers in all seriousness. Almost.

[Shisen Kopf]

Brock Lesnar rassled a dark match today.

[Emperor Smeat]

http://i.imgur.com/g3t7lr4.gif

[Seth82]

Almost adorable how Seth answers in all seriousness. Almost.

I knew he was joking fwiw.

I do wish Stan was around today to smack around some of these punks. He's a legend.

Shisen and I talk all the time on facebook. I get his humor.

[Droford]

I skipped the tag match but everything else was good except the Lesnar match which met expectations I guess

[OssMan]

Why was Brock Lesnar at this... weird

[Droford]

Cause Fat Canadian in Tokyo doesn't sound as cool

[Emperor Smeat]

Why was Brock Lesnar at this... weird

Was going to visit a dying friend in Japan and managed to strike a deal with the WWE.

He'd be available for the ppv event while not having it count as an official date and in return they'd cover his travel costs.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Watching this now. First ding ding ding just happened.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Is Cole giving more facts than usual?

[Frank Drebin]

Seemed like it. Prob a combo of doing it off-site, not having JBL contradict everything, and not having tons of shit like Sonic to shill for since this was supposed to be a non televised event.

I rather enjoyed Cole and Saxton as a duo. Brought me back to the days when commentators weren't trying (forced?) to be as outlandish as the wrestlers, focused on the product, and almost blended into the background allowing you to enjoy what you tuned in to see.

[Frank Drebin]

Really hope WWE continues to do these random "bonus" events on the network, provided they hype it up properly (This was done well, KOTR was not). Maybe televise the next house show at MSG or something.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

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new NXT Champion

[DAMN iNATOR]

Brak v. Samoa Joe would be NXT ratings gold.

[Dark One]

Read a review of this somewhere just now because I click on links and read things for no reason, but it has this great line:

John Cena's team won by virtue of being the team with the most John Cena on it.

[Innovator]

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This man is a gem

[loopydate]

Brak v. Samoa Joe would be NXT ratings gold.

Yeah, buddy!

[Mr. Nerfect]

Great show. Just wanted to throw that out here. Cole and Saxton did a great job on commentary.