PPV digitals - Brothers of Destruction 22 November 2015
From WWE.com:
The Brothers of Destruction def. The Wyatt Family
BY ANTHONY BENIGNO
ATLANTA - Thunderbolts and lightning are very, very frightening, but all the pilfered powers and sinister incantations in the world couldn’t save Bray Wyatt from his own personal reapers, The Brothers of Destruction, in a Survivor Series confrontation that’s been brewing and brewing since WrestleMania 31. There, a solo Wyatt had called out the then-MIA Undertaker and expected to win in a walk, paying the price when The Phenom showed up and reclaimed his honor at The Show of Shows.
The New Face of Fear only waited to strike back once his Family had been both reunited and expanded, but was his mistake targeting Kane as well, replenishing the devil’s ranks to their full strength as well? Was it a strategic error for Wyatt, who had his pick of family members to pit against The Brothers, to pair himself alongside his most battle-tested lieutenant Luke instead of newfound colossus Braun Strowman? Or did The Eater of Worlds simply bite off more than he can chew from the outset in his attempt to depose the devil?
It was apparent, given the pomp and circumstance with which The Phenom was introduced, that The Wyatts were eager - perhaps too eager - to ruin The Deadman’s anniversary. Erick Rowan rushed the ring after The Phenom’s legendary entrance, was immediately met with a double-chokeslam from The Deadman and The Demon, and was not seen again. Harper stepped up in his partner’s place, and Wyatt, looking to finish his war himself, called Strowman off and stepped onto the apron to team with Harper.
Apart from a few moments in which The Eater of Worlds tried his hand against the storied Superstars, Wyatt largely left The New Face of Desolation to shoulder the battle against The Brothers. That, unfortunately, led to an Old School and apron legdrop to Luke Harper that The Phenom delivered with the agility of a Superstar celebrating his 25th day in the ring, not 25th year.
Given the momentum of The Undertaker, it didn’t take long for Strowman to turn from spectator to participant. After Kane tagged in and found himself forced to the outside, The New Face of Destruction hurled The Devil’s Favorite Demon over the commentary table, instigating an ominous face-to-face with big brother that indicated payback would be served for the assault against Kane.With Kane weakened, Wyatt made like his buzzards and went to pick the bones, setting The Demon up for Sister Abigail. The Big Red Monster had some fire left burning in him; he Chokeslammed his way out of The Eater of Worlds’ signature maneuver, leading both spent Superstars to summon their partners for relief. Unfortunately for Wyatt, Harper didn’t fare better against The Phenom.
The New Face of Desolation found himself put so hard on his heels that Wyatt had to come to the rescue. That landed both men’s throats in The Phenom’s hands, at which point Strowman interfered again, breaking up the double chokeslam in a moment of vindication that was short-lived. The Wyatts sent Undertaker tumbling over the ropes but he landed on his feet and immediately turned his attention to Strowman. After dispatching Wyatt & Harper, Kane joined his sibling for a double-chokeslam to The New Face of Destruction through the commentary table. Payback had been served.
The aftermath of that earth-shaking attack was as impressive a performance as any four of the Superstars involved had put together, and for a moment, it really was either team’s match. While the referee attempted to restore order, Wyatt pounced with a Sister Abigail to The Deadman and Harper, the legal man, went for the pin. Kane broke the count up, but found himself cut down by the former Intercontinental Champion’s discus clothesline as a result.
The end result was The Brothers of Destruction laid out side-by-side, immobile and spent, as The Wyatts circled their victims. Harper slithered towards The Devil’s Favorite Demon and The Eater of Worlds contorted himself into an ominous spider-walk toward The Phenom. In a ghastly echo of WrestleMania, both Brothers sat up in sync and dispatched the stunned Wyatts with a pair of simultaneous chokeslams. Only one thing remained, and as Harper reeled with one foot in his grave, The Phenom took hold of The New Face of Desolation and put him all the way in with a Tombstone.
One, two, three. The Deadman lives. The Brothers of Destruction roll on. What’s next for The Wyatt Family?
And that's how you celebrate 'Taker's incredible 25 year anniversary at Survivor Series!
"The Wyatt Family enters Survivor Series ready to battle The Undertaker & Kane on The Deadman's 25th Anniversary."
And the "fireflies" were awesome in that big venue!
"Kane leads the charge for his own family."
It made me happy that Kane got to use his own entrance music.
It made me even happier that, after 'Taker's gong sounded, it was Kane who summoned the flames and brought forth his big brother.
Those big symbols ablaze were awesome! And I totally love the pillars at the front of the stage, with the flaming urns on top.
25 years after his debut at Survivor Series. Happy anniversary, 'Taker.
And still looking damned good!
See what I mean about the pillars and urns of fire?
"The arrival of The Undertaker completes The Brothers of Destruction."
Wait, is that like when Kane told Big Show that he completed him? ;-)
"Erick Rowan rushes the legendary Superstars and is dispatched for his hastiness."
And go me, got my prediction part right - thought it would be Rowan and Harper tossed to the Brothers!
So long, Rowan - thanks for playing! ;-)
Don't let the door hit you where the good Lord split you! ;-)
Next!
"Bray Wyatt himself joins Luke Harper to form The Brothers of Destruction's opponents for Survivor Series."
Leaving Braun "razor brand, mouthful of random consonants" Strowman to twiddle his thumbs ringside.
Harper is the first one to join in the ass-whupping party. :-)
And yes, this match was a little bit of a spot-fest, but hell, I didn't care! Seeing Kane hit this dropkick made me all kinds of happy!
And holy hells, 'Taker has not lost a goddamned step in 25 years!
"The Phenom climbs the turnbuckle for his legendary Old School."
Yep, all kinds of happy!!
Looking real good, Deadman!
Aw, Harper doesn't look like he's having a good time! ;-)
Setting Harper up for that running leg drop!
This guy's been wrestling for 25 years? Who could tell that, watching him? Love seeing him looking so good!
Making sure Wyatt doesn't feel left out!
"Harper sends Kane over the ropes ..."
... and we pause and give thanks for the Kane fangirl who chose this shot for the website. Because that is a thing of upside down beauty! ;-)
And Kane lands on his feet. Because even after his 18 years, he is still a phenomenal athlete.
"... And into the path of Strowman, who sends The Devil's Favorite Demon tumbling over the commentary table."
Giving us a view of one of the best asses in the company in the process! ;-)
And fucking up the headsets of half the commentary team in the process - oops?
But I loved how this attack on his little brother brought 'Taker storming around the ring with murder in his eyes at Strowman!
Mike Chioda was trying very hard to make 'Taker behave ... and 'Taker was having none of it! Not while his baby brother was in danger! Gods, love this so much!
And then he was smacking the turnbuckle and stomping on the steps in desperate attempts to get Kane to their corner and tag him in ... <3
Once he did, though, he roared back into kicking ass and taking names! Leg drop!
"When The Phenom rejoins the fray, Wyatt and Harper find themselves both in his clutches."
YES!
"Another spill outside the ropes allows The Phenom and Kane to dispose of Strowman, plunging him through the commentary table."
Buh-bye, Spanish announce table!
'Taker and Kane both down - oh noes!
Mmmm, shoulderporn! ;-)
Well, there's a luscious pair of hunks all laid out there ... and Bray Wyatt doing that creepy damn spider walk in the background!
"The Wyatts circle the reeling Brothers, only to be met with a last-second resurrection."
Was I the only one counting down to that simultaneous sit up? ;-)
-gigglesnort- I love how surprised Harper and Wyatt look. Even Mike Chioda's in on the surprise in the background! I mean, 'Taker's only been doing this for 25 years ...
Yep, roar back to life and kick ass - classic 'Taker!
"A simultaneous chokeslam to The Wyatts and a Tombstone to Harper seals the contest."
YES!
Kudos, Kane, you got Harper up nice and high for that one! ;-)
I'm not gonna lie, I got emotional at the end of this match. I want Kane and 'Taker to team up forever.
Because I want the chance to see this on my TV every damn week!
And this about kills me. Because I remember seeing Kane and 'Taker team up live at a show here in Australia, way back in 2009. Seeing them do this in person is a very special memory. I still want to see it on my TV forever <3
No video, of course, since it's a PPV. But hey, you can catch the replay on the WWE Network any time! (Love the WWE Network - saving me a fortune in PPV fees!)
But WWE.com does have video of 'Taker's entrance, seeing as it's his 25th anniversary. Check it out here!
And remember that the special for 'Taker's 25 years is on demand on the Network now. Planning on catching that myself!
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The Brothers of Destruction def. The Wyatt Family
BY ANTHONY BENIGNO
ATLANTA - Thunderbolts and lightning are very, very frightening, but all the pilfered powers and sinister incantations in the world couldn’t save Bray Wyatt from his own personal reapers, The Brothers of Destruction, in a Survivor Series confrontation that’s been brewing and brewing since WrestleMania 31. There, a solo Wyatt had called out the then-MIA Undertaker and expected to win in a walk, paying the price when The Phenom showed up and reclaimed his honor at The Show of Shows.
The New Face of Fear only waited to strike back once his Family had been both reunited and expanded, but was his mistake targeting Kane as well, replenishing the devil’s ranks to their full strength as well? Was it a strategic error for Wyatt, who had his pick of family members to pit against The Brothers, to pair himself alongside his most battle-tested lieutenant Luke instead of newfound colossus Braun Strowman? Or did The Eater of Worlds simply bite off more than he can chew from the outset in his attempt to depose the devil?
It was apparent, given the pomp and circumstance with which The Phenom was introduced, that The Wyatts were eager - perhaps too eager - to ruin The Deadman’s anniversary. Erick Rowan rushed the ring after The Phenom’s legendary entrance, was immediately met with a double-chokeslam from The Deadman and The Demon, and was not seen again. Harper stepped up in his partner’s place, and Wyatt, looking to finish his war himself, called Strowman off and stepped onto the apron to team with Harper.
Apart from a few moments in which The Eater of Worlds tried his hand against the storied Superstars, Wyatt largely left The New Face of Desolation to shoulder the battle against The Brothers. That, unfortunately, led to an Old School and apron legdrop to Luke Harper that The Phenom delivered with the agility of a Superstar celebrating his 25th day in the ring, not 25th year.
Given the momentum of The Undertaker, it didn’t take long for Strowman to turn from spectator to participant. After Kane tagged in and found himself forced to the outside, The New Face of Destruction hurled The Devil’s Favorite Demon over the commentary table, instigating an ominous face-to-face with big brother that indicated payback would be served for the assault against Kane.With Kane weakened, Wyatt made like his buzzards and went to pick the bones, setting The Demon up for Sister Abigail. The Big Red Monster had some fire left burning in him; he Chokeslammed his way out of The Eater of Worlds’ signature maneuver, leading both spent Superstars to summon their partners for relief. Unfortunately for Wyatt, Harper didn’t fare better against The Phenom.
The New Face of Desolation found himself put so hard on his heels that Wyatt had to come to the rescue. That landed both men’s throats in The Phenom’s hands, at which point Strowman interfered again, breaking up the double chokeslam in a moment of vindication that was short-lived. The Wyatts sent Undertaker tumbling over the ropes but he landed on his feet and immediately turned his attention to Strowman. After dispatching Wyatt & Harper, Kane joined his sibling for a double-chokeslam to The New Face of Destruction through the commentary table. Payback had been served.
The aftermath of that earth-shaking attack was as impressive a performance as any four of the Superstars involved had put together, and for a moment, it really was either team’s match. While the referee attempted to restore order, Wyatt pounced with a Sister Abigail to The Deadman and Harper, the legal man, went for the pin. Kane broke the count up, but found himself cut down by the former Intercontinental Champion’s discus clothesline as a result.
The end result was The Brothers of Destruction laid out side-by-side, immobile and spent, as The Wyatts circled their victims. Harper slithered towards The Devil’s Favorite Demon and The Eater of Worlds contorted himself into an ominous spider-walk toward The Phenom. In a ghastly echo of WrestleMania, both Brothers sat up in sync and dispatched the stunned Wyatts with a pair of simultaneous chokeslams. Only one thing remained, and as Harper reeled with one foot in his grave, The Phenom took hold of The New Face of Desolation and put him all the way in with a Tombstone.
One, two, three. The Deadman lives. The Brothers of Destruction roll on. What’s next for The Wyatt Family?
And that's how you celebrate 'Taker's incredible 25 year anniversary at Survivor Series!
"The Wyatt Family enters Survivor Series ready to battle The Undertaker & Kane on The Deadman's 25th Anniversary."
And the "fireflies" were awesome in that big venue!
"Kane leads the charge for his own family."
It made me happy that Kane got to use his own entrance music.
It made me even happier that, after 'Taker's gong sounded, it was Kane who summoned the flames and brought forth his big brother.
Those big symbols ablaze were awesome! And I totally love the pillars at the front of the stage, with the flaming urns on top.
25 years after his debut at Survivor Series. Happy anniversary, 'Taker.
And still looking damned good!
See what I mean about the pillars and urns of fire?
"The arrival of The Undertaker completes The Brothers of Destruction."
Wait, is that like when Kane told Big Show that he completed him? ;-)
"Erick Rowan rushes the legendary Superstars and is dispatched for his hastiness."
And go me, got my prediction part right - thought it would be Rowan and Harper tossed to the Brothers!
So long, Rowan - thanks for playing! ;-)
Don't let the door hit you where the good Lord split you! ;-)
Next!
"Bray Wyatt himself joins Luke Harper to form The Brothers of Destruction's opponents for Survivor Series."
Leaving Braun "razor brand, mouthful of random consonants" Strowman to twiddle his thumbs ringside.
Harper is the first one to join in the ass-whupping party. :-)
And yes, this match was a little bit of a spot-fest, but hell, I didn't care! Seeing Kane hit this dropkick made me all kinds of happy!
And holy hells, 'Taker has not lost a goddamned step in 25 years!
"The Phenom climbs the turnbuckle for his legendary Old School."
Yep, all kinds of happy!!
Looking real good, Deadman!
Aw, Harper doesn't look like he's having a good time! ;-)
Setting Harper up for that running leg drop!
This guy's been wrestling for 25 years? Who could tell that, watching him? Love seeing him looking so good!
Making sure Wyatt doesn't feel left out!
"Harper sends Kane over the ropes ..."
... and we pause and give thanks for the Kane fangirl who chose this shot for the website. Because that is a thing of upside down beauty! ;-)
And Kane lands on his feet. Because even after his 18 years, he is still a phenomenal athlete.
"... And into the path of Strowman, who sends The Devil's Favorite Demon tumbling over the commentary table."
Giving us a view of one of the best asses in the company in the process! ;-)
And fucking up the headsets of half the commentary team in the process - oops?
But I loved how this attack on his little brother brought 'Taker storming around the ring with murder in his eyes at Strowman!
Mike Chioda was trying very hard to make 'Taker behave ... and 'Taker was having none of it! Not while his baby brother was in danger! Gods, love this so much!
And then he was smacking the turnbuckle and stomping on the steps in desperate attempts to get Kane to their corner and tag him in ... <3
Once he did, though, he roared back into kicking ass and taking names! Leg drop!
"When The Phenom rejoins the fray, Wyatt and Harper find themselves both in his clutches."
YES!
"Another spill outside the ropes allows The Phenom and Kane to dispose of Strowman, plunging him through the commentary table."
Buh-bye, Spanish announce table!
'Taker and Kane both down - oh noes!
Mmmm, shoulderporn! ;-)
Well, there's a luscious pair of hunks all laid out there ... and Bray Wyatt doing that creepy damn spider walk in the background!
"The Wyatts circle the reeling Brothers, only to be met with a last-second resurrection."
Was I the only one counting down to that simultaneous sit up? ;-)
-gigglesnort- I love how surprised Harper and Wyatt look. Even Mike Chioda's in on the surprise in the background! I mean, 'Taker's only been doing this for 25 years ...
Yep, roar back to life and kick ass - classic 'Taker!
"A simultaneous chokeslam to The Wyatts and a Tombstone to Harper seals the contest."
YES!
Kudos, Kane, you got Harper up nice and high for that one! ;-)
I'm not gonna lie, I got emotional at the end of this match. I want Kane and 'Taker to team up forever.
Because I want the chance to see this on my TV every damn week!
And this about kills me. Because I remember seeing Kane and 'Taker team up live at a show here in Australia, way back in 2009. Seeing them do this in person is a very special memory. I still want to see it on my TV forever <3
No video, of course, since it's a PPV. But hey, you can catch the replay on the WWE Network any time! (Love the WWE Network - saving me a fortune in PPV fees!)
But WWE.com does have video of 'Taker's entrance, seeing as it's his 25th anniversary. Check it out here!
And remember that the special for 'Taker's 25 years is on demand on the Network now. Planning on catching that myself!
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