WWE TLC 2014: Live coverage and results - December 14, 2014
Welcome to the live coverage of WWE TLC 2014 PPV from the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. TLC is WWE’s last PPV of the year and the company would look to end 2014 on a high for sure. It is the sixth annual TLC event and the first featuring a stairs match featuring Ryback and Kane.
Hello ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the live coverage of Tables, Ladders, Chairs and Stairs PPV. On the pre – show, A New Day defeated Goldust and Stardust.
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Luke Harper vs. Dolph Ziggler for the WWE Intercontinental championship in a Ladders match
The crowd was very hot for Ziggler, as they started a “Let’s go Ziggler” chant. Both men went for the ladders, as Harper threw Ziggler into a ladder on the outside. Harper threw Ziggler into the time keeper’s area, as Harper went to get the title. Ziggler managed to throw him off the ladder, but Harper caught him with a big boot.
On the outside, Harper went to powerbomb Ziggler on a ladder, but Ziggler managed to squeeze himself out. Harper then drilled him with a spinning sidewalk slam on the outside! Harper tried climbing the ladder, but Ziggler managed to get him down, but Harper threw him onto a ladder, and then decked him with the ladder multiple times.
Ziggler managed to buy himself some time by throwing the ladder into Harper, and went to the top, but Harper threw him to the outside, and threw a ladder onto Ziggler on the outside! Harper decked Ziggler with a suicide dive through a ladder, and nearly broke him arm in the process!
Ziggler tried to capitalize, and climbed a ladder, but Harper threw him down. Harper tried to powerbomb Ziggler on a ladder, but Ziggler dropkicked him. Ziggler went for the fame asser, but Harper powerbombed him on a ladder held between the turnbuckles.
Harper sandwiched Ziggler’s head between the turnbuckle and a ladder, and springboarded him into the ropes! Dolph was busted open as the doctors tended to Ziggler. Harper tried to capitalize on it and climbed the ladder, but Dolph brushed him aside and climbed the ladder! Dolph dropped Harper from the ladder, and fell down in the process.
Harper went for another powerbomb, but Dolph planted Harper face first on the ladder. Dolph tried climbing the ladder, but Harper dragged him down. Dolph countered it into a DDT, as both men tried to get to their feet.
Harper used the ladder to knock Ziggler down multiple times, but Dolph managed to drop Harper. Ziggler decked Harper with a ladder, throwing him onto a ladder on the outside in the process.
Dolph went for the title, but Harper threw him off the ladder as the crowd started a “This is awesome” chant. Ziggler climbed a ladder, and as Harper tried to throw him off, he jumped onto another ladder and tried to climb up, but Harper caught him with a big club to the back. Dolph finally managed to shrug him off and retrieved the title as the arena exploded!
Winner and the new WWE Intercontinental champion: Dolph Ziggler
Rating: *** ½
Analysis: What a fantastic way to kick – off the PPV! They were given about 20 minutes, and they made the most of it. Another 10 minutes and it would’ve been an absolutely amazing match. Nonetheless, the two men put on an incredible show to kick off the show.
The Usos vs. Miz and Mizdow for the WWE Tag Team championship
WWE showed the tensions brewing between Miz and Jimmy, as they started things off.
NOW at #WWETLC: @WWEUsos face the @WWE #TagTeamChampions @MIkeTheMiz & #Mizdow! WATCH LIVE: http://t.co/aEwGYUGBCI pic.twitter.com/q4Zyu27gG6
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2014
Uso caught Miz and Mizdow with a huge plancha over the top rope. Mizdow caused a distraction, enabling Miz to catch Jey with a SCF. Miz and Mizdow wanted to walk out, as Miz decked Jimmy with the slammy to cause a DQ!
Slammy Trophies look great on your mantle AND are surprisingly effective for fending off angry Samoans. #WWETLC #TagTeamTitles @WWE
— Corey Graves (@WWEGraves) December 15, 2014
Winners by DQ: The Usos
Rating: **
Analysis: That was an underwhelming match, but Miz worked for the most part of the match. The crowd wanted to see Mizdow, but that didn’t happen. The DQ finish will most likely lead to yet another title match next month at the Royal Rumble.
Backstage, Seth Rollins cut a promo about taking Cena’s shot, and beating him in the match later on the PPV. He talked about Sting, and said he would make Cena bring The Authority back in power.
. @WWERollins has some strong words for @JohnCena #WWETLC #WWENETWORK pic.twitter.com/VyisoA94Cf
— Brooklyn Brawler (@brawlerreal) December 15, 2014
Erick Rowan vs. The Big Show in a Stairs match
NEXT at #WWETLC: The first-ever #StairsMatch between @ERICKROWAN & @WWETheBigShow! WATCH LIVE: http://t.co/8OJjarZiuz pic.twitter.com/gPbtsKqM4z
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2014
7:15 AM: Big Show drilled Rowan with the stairs, but Rowan came back to use the stairs on Show and dropped him.
Rowan is playing TETRIS with the stairs! @WWE #TLC2014 #oldschool
— Scott Armstrong (@WWEArmstrong) December 15, 2014
7:20 AM: Big Show decked Rowan with the stairs, and drilled the stairs into Rowan’s ribs, as the crowd started a “Big Show sucks” chant.
7:25 AM: Rowan suplexed Show on the stairs, but Show came back to spear Rowan through a stack on stairs on the outside.
7:27 AM: Big Show chokeslammed Rowan on the stairs, and then KO’d them. He pinned him using stairs to pin him down.
So that's how you win a #StairsMatch....#WWETLC
— Becky Lynch (@BeckyLynchWWE) December 15, 2014
Winner: Big Show
Rating: **
John Cena vs. Seth Rollins in a Tables match for the #1 contender spot for the WWE World Heavyweight championship
NEXT at #WWETLC: @JohnCena battles @WWERollins in a #TablesMatch! WATCH LIVE: http://t.co/aEwGYUGBCI pic.twitter.com/pCXb9O1ECh
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2014
7:35 AM: Heyman made his way out, followed by Seth and finally Cena. Both men started things off as Cena went after Rollins.
Who will advance to #RoyalRumble to face @BrockLesnar? Cena or TBA? Here we GO! #WWETLC #TablesMatch pic.twitter.com/k0COG7hpVs
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2014
7:40 AM: Joey and Jamie provided distraction when Cena had the upper hand, enabling Seth to drop Cena as he was building momentum.
7:45 AM: Cena had the upper hand, but Jamie and Joey saved Rollins and just when Rollins was about to powerbomb Cena through a table, he fought back and dished out punishment to Jamie and Joey.
7:50 AM: Cena managed to eliminate Jamie and Joey, but Rollins threw him into the barricades. Back in the ring, Rollins planted Cena. Cena came back to throw Rollins out of the ring.
7:55 AM: Cena knocked down the referee by accident, as he AA’d Rollins through the table from the top rope. As the doctor tended to the referee, Jamie and Joey cleared the ring, but Cena managed to AA both the men through the table at the same time!
7:57 AM: Both the men went through the table at the same time! The referees argued as Mike Cheoda restarted the match!
It's a #PhotoFinish in the #TablesMatch!! Referee can't not determine who hit first ... RESTARTS MATCH! #WWETLC pic.twitter.com/RPG0barQy8
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2014
8:00 AM: Big Show made his way down to help Rollins, but Roman Reigns’ music hit as he came down! Reigns decked Show with the Superman punch and speared him through the table! He then decked Rollins with the Superman punch as Cena AA’d Rollins through the table to win the match.
Winner and still the #1 contender for the WWE World Heavyweight championship: John Cena
Rating: ***
That's ROMAN REIGNS' music!! @WWERomanReigns #WWETLC #TablesMatch pic.twitter.com/qGIvLDK4zM
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2014
Game over for @WWERollins! It's @JohnCena vs. @BrockLesnar for the @WWE World Hvt. Title at #RoyalRumble! #WWETLC pic.twitter.com/qYmOU72ztw
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2014
8:05 AM: Backstage, Nikki and Brie talked about their bond being stronger than ever, and how AJ cannot undo that.
Nikki Bella (With Brie) vs. AJ Lee for the WWE Divas championship
Coming up NEXT at #WWETLC: @WWEDivas Champ Nikki @BellaTwins faces @WWEAJLee! WATCH: http://t.co/aEwGYUGBCI pic.twitter.com/HMgL0MTHKB
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2014
8:10 AM: AJ worked over Nikki, and took Brie down on the outside, but Nikki came back and drilled AJ with a spinebuster.
8:15 AM: AJ made a comeback with a tornado DDT after Nikki worked on her, but Nikki stopped her offense.
8:18 AM: AJ connected with a shining wizard on Nikki, but Brie broke the pin. The referee asked Brie to leave, but Nikki sprayed something in AJ’s eyes.
8:20 AM: Nikki connected with the Rack Attack to pick up the victory.
Winner and still the WWE Divas champion: Nikki Bella
Rating: * ½
A swing and a "mist!!" Nikki @BellaTwins retains the @WWEDIvas Title! #WWETLC pic.twitter.com/MxVVaFmZN1
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2014
Backstage, Roman was interviewed, where he said he will make an impact at the Royal Rumble PPV.
Kane vs. Ryback in a Chairs match
8:25 AM: Ryback worked over Kane and looked to drill Kane with a chair, but Kane dropped him.
NOW at #WWETLC: @Ryback22 takes on @KaneWWE in a #ChairsMatch! WATCH LIVE: http://t.co/aEwGYUGBCI pic.twitter.com/s6tid8f6t0
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2014
8:28 AM: Ryback drilled Kane with a chair, but Kane turned things around and worked over Ryback. Kane connected with a DDT and a big uppercut.
8:30 AM: Ryback drilled Kane with a belly to belly suplex, but Kane countered with several chair shots to Ryback. Ryback finally turned things around with a spinebuster on two chairs, and drilled Kane with chair shots.
8:35 AM: Kane drilled Ryback with a chokeslam, but he kicked out. Kane then went for the Tombstone, but Ryback connected with the meathook and then the shell shocked to pick up the victory.
Winner: Ryback
Rating: **
Rusev (With Lana) vs. Jack Swagger for the WWE United States championship
NOW for the #USChampionship at #WWETLC: @RusevBUL vs. @RealJackSwagger! WATCH: http://t.co/aEwGYUGBCI @LanaWWE pic.twitter.com/TiECmD65vR
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2014
8: 40 AM: Jack Swagger went on the offensive, but Rusev dropped him. More back and forth action, as Jack caught Rusev with the Patriot Lock.
8:43 AM: Swagger broke out of the Camel Clutch, and Rusev managed to counter the Patriot Lock. Rusev locked Jack once again in the Camel Clutch as Swagger tapped out.
Winner and still the WWE US Champion: Rusev
Rating: * ½
WWE aired a promo for Wyatt – Ambrose match.
Bray Wyatt vs. Dean Ambrose in a TLC match
Your #MainEvent of #WWETLC!! It's @TheDeanAmbrose vs. @WWEBrayWyatt in a #TLCMatch! WATCH: http://t.co/aEwGYUGBCI pic.twitter.com/1YUL7qOZt8
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2014
8:55 AM: Both men fought near the fans, as Dean took it to Wyatt from the beginning.
9:00 AM: More back and forth action as Dean drilled Wyatt with chairs, while Wyatt send Dean crashing through a table.
#TLCMatch is where @WWEBrayWyatt will find out that sumthin' wicked this way comes and it's name is @TheDeanAmbrose #WWETLC @wwe @WWENXT
— Simon Gotch (@GotchStyleWWE) December 15, 2014
9:05 AM: More incredible back and forth action, as both men used tables, ladders and chairs to inflict pain on each other. Wyatt nearly took Ambrose’s head off with a clothesline, and Dean returned the favor on the outside.
9:10 AM: Ambrose laid Wyatt on a table near the entrance area, and came down on him with an elbow drop. He repeated the same once again using a much bigger ladder as the crowd went insane!
9:15 AM: Wyatt connected with Sister Abigail out of nowhere but Dean kicked out. Dean then connected with Dirty Deeds as Wyatt got his shoulder up at 2!
9:17 AM: Dean brought the biggest ladder in the arena near the ringside area, but Wyatt drilled him with chair shots. Dean turned things around and laid Wyatt out on the announcer’s table, and came down with an elbow drop as the crowd chanted “This is awesome”!
RIP #SpanishAnnounceTable 2014-2014 #TLCMatch #WWETLC pic.twitter.com/mbTT7ffUbZ
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) December 15, 2014
9:20 AM: Dean tried to hit Wyatt with a monitor, but it blew up in Dean’s face. Wyatt connected with Sister Abigail to pick up the victory as the doctors checked on Dean.
Winner: Bray Wyatt
Rating: **** ¼
The sparks flew in the #TLCMatch ... mostly from the live ring bell mic cable! #WWETLC @TheDeanAmbrose pic.twitter.com/wlEZHnp08o
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) December 15, 2014
Over – all rating of the show: *** ½ (Out of 5 stars)
That was a good PPV, but nothing spectacular. Hope you’ve enjoyed the show.