Friday, November 25, 2016

FXT Preview Week 12: Roadblock


Zack Ryder is found dead, apparently another murder by the Bullet Club.



[Shane McMahon]
Next week on Preview.
My father, Vince McMahon, will step down as Chairman of the board.

[John Seana]
You can't give in!

[Shane McMahon]
He's had enough blood on his hands.


JJ Styles steps in Seana's face.

[JJ Styles]
Last night at Takeover Brooklyn, I had the opportunity to capture the FXT Universal Championship.
Shinsuke Nickamura was right there for the taking.
That was my only opportunity to go to FantasyMania.
You cost me a Championship, Seana.
You cost me my season.
Now I'm going to cost you.
The next time they shine your light in the sky, don't go to it.
The SeaNation is dead.
Bury it.


[John Seana]
ENOUGH!
You are no longer a member of the Bullet Club.
They kicked you out.
It's time to embrace the face.

[JJ Styles]
I'm still with the Bullet Club.
Once you're with the Bullet Club, it's Bullet Club for Life.
We're just going through some issues, that's all.


[John Seana]
No. You're done with the Bitch Club.
And you're done being a heel.
You've got talent, Styles.
I know you know football.
You haven't been able to show it this season..
But that doesn't mean you give up.
You get up, and get ready for next season.
And if you want to cash in the Money in the Bank Briefcase..
You do it like a man.
You don't run in after a match.
You cash it in for this Sunday at Roadblock.
And you give Nickamura the proper prep time.
If you're as phenomenal as you say you are...
You'll cash in the right way.

*Commercial*



*Commercial*


The Baugh's music hits as the fans get on their feet.


[Ranallo]
OH TAKE A LOOK AT THIS!
IT'S THE RETURN OF THE GREAT ONE!
THE PEOPLE'S CHAMPION!
THE BAUGH!

[Graves]
Oh great, what's this overrated piece of trash doing on my Blogsite?
Doesn't he know Sidney Reign's season is over?


[Ranallo]
WHOA! WHOA! WHOA!
The People are excited by this cheap gimmick!
They're standing on their feet!



[The Baugh]
It feels great to be back here in Rhode Island, to be here LIVE in front of the MILLIONS and MILLIONS of the Baugh's fans!
There's nothing else like it.
Team Bring It World Wide.
The Baugh is trending all over the world!
And that could mean only one thing...
It means...


[The Baugh]
FINALLY.....
THE BAUGH....
HAS COME BACK...

[Ranallo]
Hang on just a second.
We know what this means...



[Minh Wyatt]
Mr. Baugh. Allow me to introduce myself.
My name is Minh Wyatt...
And I have come with a warning.
Mr. Baugh, you aren't the only one who has returned.
He has chosen you.


[Minh Wyatt]
He has chosen you because you represent success.
You represent Greatness...
You are everything Sidney Reigns is not.
But I'm afraid...
In 2016, you...
You are irrelevant.
And the only thing that matters....
Is me.
You see, I am going to FantasyMania...
And when I capture the Universe...
I will close a chapter in the history books.
I will change the world.
I will bring the world to it's knees.


[The Baugh]
Whoa... whoa.. whoa... whoa.. WHOA!
The Baugh knows exactly who you are.
The Baugh knows just how dangerous you are.
The Baugh knows you want to eviscerate the WCC Universe.
The Baugh knows you're The Eater of Worlds.
But from where The Baugh is standing..
You look more like the Eater of Poptarts.
Why don't you go and eviscerate a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios?
And stick that lantern straight up your candy ass!

*Crowd Cheers*


[Minh Wyatt]
Mr. Funny Man.
You think this is a game?
You think Fantasy Sports is fun?
No. Baugh, Fantasy Sports is serious business.
And I'm really sorry for what's about to happen.
I'm really sorry that you won't be able to witness what I am about to do at FantasyMania.
And I am sorry that you will be the first victim of His madness.
Because He has decided to make an example out of you...


*GONG*


[Ranallo]
OH MY GOD!
OH MY GOD!
That's the Underchucker!
The Underchucker has returned and he's taken out The Baugh!


Minh Wyatt laughs at his chaos.


Minh Wyatt may be more powerful than ever, with just 2 weeks before FantasyMania.

*Commercial*


*Commercial*


[Rockson Stark]
Varys.
Tell the Queen...
Tell the Queen that I will confess my treason.
I will bend the knee and profess Evan Baratheon as the one true King of West Coasteros.
I've had enough blood on my hands.


[Varys]
Very well. I'll take you to the Queen at once.


Tai Luunister finds Rockson Stark as he's being taken to the Queen.


[Tai Luunister]
Where do you think you're going?

[Varys]
This is no matter of yours, Tai.
Lord Stark is being escorted to the Queen.
He will confess his treason.


[Tai Luunister]
I'll escort Lord Stark myself.
But you know...
With the year end FantasyMania tournament upcoming... 
It's a shame that we've never faced off in a duel, Lord Stark.
A former League Champion such as yourself...
And of course, a 3x Champion in yours truly.
I've always wonder, if Lord Stark is everything he's made out to be.
And it doesn't appear as if you'll be participating in any more FantasyManias going forward.
Why not settle our curiosity, right here, right now?

[Rockson Stark]
I don't play Fantasy in silly tournaments anymore.
Because when I play football...
I play it for real.
When I draw the sword, it's not for practice.
It's to kill.


[Tai Luunister]
How's this for drawing to kill?


*Commercial*


*Commercial*


[Deez Bryan]
Last week at Takeover Brooklyn..
Jenni Zayn and Shinsuke Nickamura put on a match for the ages!
Instant classic, match of the year candidate.
I could not be prouder of Shinsuke Nickamura.
If that match didn't convince you that Nickamura is a serious contender this season..
Then I don't know what to tell you.
5 straight wins.
Yahoo Sports Power Ranked #1 Superstar in the league.
FXT Universal Champion.
And a 0.1 victory over Jenni Zayn.
I also want to recognize Jenni Zayn and give her some respect.
She deserves to be Champion.
She played like a Champion.
And she should not be considered an Inactive anymore.
I hope she makes the Top 6.
And I hope she makes it to FantasyMania.
So that we can get Shinsuke Nickamura vs. Jenni Zayn II.

*Crowd Cheers*



[Ranallo]
And here comes the leader of the SeaNation!
IT'S JOHNNNNNN SEEEEEEEANA!



[John Seana]
Deez, I'm going to call a spade a spade.
Shinsuke Nickamura has proven that he deserve to be a Champion.
Shinsuke Nickamura is everything he's been billed as and more.
But I believe that my client, JJ Styles, can beat Shinsuke Nickamura.
I believe JJ Styles is as Phenomenal as he says he is.
He just has to Embrace the Face.
Hopefully, JJ Styles has earned a little bit of respect back from the FXT Universe when I stopped him from cashing in his titleshot.
But I'm not gonna stop him from cashing it in for this Sunday at Roadblock.


[John Seana]
So on behalf of JJ Styles, I'm cashing in.
This Sunday.
Shinsuke Nickamura versus JJ Styles for the FXT Universal Championship!


[Deez Bryan]
You've got yourself a deal.
But John.
You should've just cashed it in last week at Takeover Brooklyn.
Because now that Shinsuke Nickamura has prep time.
You've just made the biggest mistake of the season.
Almost as bad as starting Stefon Diggs while he was out with an injury.



[JJ Styles]
This Championship is coming home with me.


[Ranallo]
Do we have another classic in store for Sunday?
Which JJ Styles will show up?
The Phenomenal Fantasy Manager that won the Money in the Bank Ladder Match?
Or the disappointing jobber that has failed to make it to FantasyMania for 3 straight seasons?
We'll see you folks on Sunday for FXT Roadblock!

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

FXT Week 11 Recap: Takeover Brooklyn


[Ranallo]
We are sold out in Boston, Massachusetts for FXT Takeover Brooklyn!
And what a show we have for you tonight.


[Graves]
This is definitely a stacked card with some of the best Fantasy Managers that the WCC has to offer.
It is a tight playoff race and every match matters.


[Ranallo]
But perhaps none more exciting than our main event!
Shinsuke Nickamura defending his Championship against the surprising Jenni Zayn.
Does Jenni have one more surprise in her?
Or will the King of Animal Style clinch a playoff spot?

Singles Match
JJ Styles vs. The Hiz



The Hiz stalks JJ Styles and drops with the Skull Crushing Finale!

1-2-3!

Winner via Pinfall: The Hiz


[Graves]
The Hiz shocks the Phenomenal One!
What a disappointing season for JJ Styles.
This loss mathematically eliminates him from playoff contention.
JJ Styles has now missed FantasyMania for 3 straight seasons.
Maybe he doesn't know shit about football after all.

Backstage Interview


[Renee Young]
Sidney, if I may have a word?
Tonight you face former Shield member, Vic Ambrose in one on one competition.
And at 3-7, it doesn't appear that FantasyMania is likely.
So with that in mind, would you consider laying down for Vic Ambrose and letting him get a free win?
Ambrose is also fighting for a playoff spot, and a win tonight could do wonders for his playoff chances.


[Sidney Reigns]
Lay down?
Renee, at the end of the day, I am a competitor.
I am going to fight until the very end.
I will give everything I've got.
As far as FantasyMania is concerned, I get it.
Even if I win the rest of my games this season, it's not likely that I make it to the big dance.
But that doesn't mean I give up.
That just means I work harder and come back stronger next season.
Which is why.. I've enlisted the help of my cousin to prepare me for next year.
And he will be here this week on Preview.
It's the return of...
THE BAUGH!

*Crowd Cheers*

[Renee Young]
Well, your match is up next.
Good luck to you, Reigns.

Singles Match
Vic Ambrose vs. Sidney Reigns



Vic Ambrose with the Dirty Deeds on Sidney Reigns!

1-2-3!

Winner via Pinfall: Vic Ambrose


The victory puts Comeback Kid in 4th place.
But he has not secured a playoff spot just yet.
He will need another good week or two before he can punch his ticket to FantasyMania.
Sidney Reigns is eliminated from FantasyMania with the loss.
After an amazing regular season last year, Sidney Reigns failed to bring back that success this season.
It appears that he is not THE guy.

Singles Match
Sandy Orton vs. Dolph Riggler



Sandy Orton chokes out Dolph Riggler and Riggler is unable to respond to the 3 count, in this clash of former League Champions.

Winner via Submission: Sandy Orton


Dolph Riggler drops to 5-6, but is still in the hunt in 8th place.
If he can string together a couple of wins, Dolph Riggler may still make it to FantasyMania.

FXT Intercontinental Championship Match
Kenn Balor vs. Kevin Waiting



1-2-3!

Winner via Pinfall and STILL FXT Intercontinental Champion: Kevin Waiting


After a strong start to the season, Kenn Balor has now dropped 4 straight.
Balor still remains in the Top 5, but will need to win another match if he wants to make it back to FantasyMania.
Kevin Waiting jumps to 3rd place and has a strong shot at making it to the year end tournament.

Singles Match
Minh Wyatt vs. Tai Rollins



Minh Wyatt stares down Tai Rollins.




Sandy Orton from out of no where!

Tai Rollins is being ambushed!

1-2-3!

Winner via Pinfall: Minh Wyatt


Sandy Orton has helped Minh Wyatt secure a playoff spot!
It appears that last season's Champion has indeed joined the Wyatt Family.
This makes the Eater of Worlds that much more dangerous with the Viper on his side.
FXT Universal Championship Match
Jenni Zayn vs. Shinsuke Nickamura (C)



[Crowd]
HOLY SHIT!
HOLY SHIT!
HOLY SHIT!
THIS IS AWESOME!
THIS IS AWESOME!
THIS IS AWESOME!

[Graves]
Nothing has even happened yet, what's so awesome about this?
These fans are a bunch of idiots, if you ask me.

[Ranallo]
No one was asking you, Corey.




A back and forth battle between the Champion and the challenger!
Jenni Zayn desperately trying to hold onto a playoff spot.
Nickamura trying to keep his win streak alive.


A huge counter by Nickamura!
Will that be enough to keep Jenni Zayn down?

1-2... KICKOUT by Zayn!




Wait a minute!
Jenni Zayn with the reverse!
Inactive Thunder Bomb by Zayn!

1-2-3!

Winner via Pinfall and NEW FXT Universal Champion: Jenni Zayn


[Ranallo]
OH MY GOD!
SHE'S DONE IT!
Jenni Zayn has made history!
Jenni Zayn has captured the FXT Universal Championship!

[Graves]
An Inactive World Champion?!
This can't be happening...


The referee waves off the call.

[Referee]
The previous pinfall is under review.



[Referee]
After further review...
It was determined that Shinsuke Nickamura had a shoulder up.

*Crowd Cheers*

[Referee]
Therefore by rule, a stat correction has been made.
And the decision has been REVERSED!
This match will continue.

*Crowd Cheers*


BOMAYE BY NICKAMURA!

1-2-3!

Winner via Pinfall and STILL FXT Universal Champion: Shinsuke Nickamura


[Ranallo]
Wait a sudden turn of events!
A last minute correct by Yahoo Sports gives Shinsuke Nickamura a 88.14 - 88.04 victory over Jenni Zayn!
The closest margin of victory in the history of the WCC!

[Graves]
What a hell of a match!
Both Superstars are exhausted and left everything on the table.
Say what you want about Jenni Zayn..
But you have to respect the effort put forth by Zayn.
Nearly defeating the King of Animal style.


[Ranallo]
These two definitely put on an amazing match and both deserve to walk out of tonight with their head held high.


A sign of respect from the Champion to the challenger.


[Ranallo]
Wait a second!
That's JJ Styles!


[Ranallo]
Let's not forget, JJ Styles is Mr. Money in the Bank!
This may be his only opportunity to go to FantasyMania!


[Graves]
Nickamura is in no condition to have another match!
This is highway robbery.
JJ Styles is going to ruin a 5 star match!


But wait a minute!
It's JOHN SEANA!


John Seana stands in JJ Style's way.

[Seana]
Not on my watch.
You're not cashing in tonight.
Not like this.


John Seana may have just prevented Nickamura from losing the FXT Universal Championship.


Nickamura escapes with the Championship.