Showing posts with label wwe Europe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wwe Europe. Show all posts

European Tour - Wrestlers and matches announced for Germany and Austria

WWE is back in Europe, and for the shows in Germany and Austria in May, the first matches and contestants have been announced!
As far as I know, there will be no differences between the three shows announced for the German speaking area.

May 17th 2014
Innsbruck (Austria) - Olympiahalle

May 23rd 2014
Oberhausen (Germany) - König-Pilsener- Arena

May 24th 2014
Berlin (Germany) - o2 World
Announced Wrestlers:
  • John Cena
  • Bray Wyatt
  • Sheamus
  • Christian
  • Big Show
  • Alberto Del Rio
  • The Wyatt Family
  • Cesaro
  • Dolph Ziggler
  • Kofi Kingston
  • Damien Sandow
  • The Bella Twins
  • Alicia Fox
  • Aksana
Announced Matches:
  • John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt
  • Sheamus vs. Christian

My Zürich Haul!

Ah, finally I got to sort out my haul from the WWE live show in Zürich!

Autographs, autographs, autographs!!!

Wade Barrett, Dolph Ziggler, Kofi Kingston, Natalya, The Miz, Damien Sandow, Aksana, Seth Rollins, Los Matadores (with El Torito), Zack Ryder, Cody Rhodes, Summer Rae, Goldust, Big Show, Big E Langston, Roman Reigns.

Special Cesaro approved autograph!!!

Yes, this is me, in Luzern this summer, and this is the newest attraction there: the Antonio Cesaro statue! *cough cough*

Signed Damien Sandow action figure!!!

WWE European Tour - My personal Zürich recap

Meeting wrestlers is and will always be a highlight of my year. At least once a year - when the WWE comes to Germany, Switzerland, Austria, or France - we try to attend at least one show.
Apart from that, we always try to catch up with the stars and staff before the show, when all of them are still fresh and in a good mood, and afterwards as well.
That way, we gain a lot insight on how the wrestlers we see on the screen day by day behave in a more private environment, when the cameras are off and they can behave completely out of character - or not.
Here are some insights of the people we met in Zürich this year!

Some people, that are always nice, very friendly, and taking time for their fans even though the find themselves in some stress, are definitely Dolph Ziggler, Natalya, Wade Barrett, Big Show, Cody Rhodes, Antonio Cesaro, and Kofi Kingston. Those, I have had the fortune to meet before, and every time, they never fail to be exactly that: friendly and talkative. Especially Natalya always likes to stop for a little chat.
After Zürich, a few more people could be added to that list, among them Summer Rae, Big E Langston, Damien Sandow, and Seth Rollins. Especially Summer proved to be such a bubbly and delightful person, always responding to the fans with a smile, taking her time for photo's, autographs... One wouldn't think that when she bitches around in the ring, but she certainly is a lovely person!

Other wrestlers like to stay in their roles, no matter if heel or face. In his heel days, especially The Miz was one to stay in his role, shouting, more arguing with the fans than actually talking to them. But there is still a difference between acting keyfabe and acting like an ignorant and utter douche. So just because the character is a heel, unfriendly behaviour isn't necessarily pretended...
Someone absolutely acting keyfabe appeared to be Damien Sandow. He wasn't unfriendly, but always kept up his sophisticated and arrogant behaviour. Likewise, Zeb Colter, stayed in his role, giving autographs and posing for photos, but still having this "We, the people" touch we all know from TV.

Nobody can expect from someone to be in a good mood 24/7, and what still seems to surprise some "fans" is that wrestlers are no exception to that. And some people just aren't as outgoing, extrovert, and social as others. Among them are people like Jack Swagger, Santino Marella, and, since I got to meet them in Zürich now, Fandango and Goldust.
But whether it is tiredness or the general aversion against being too close to other people, these stars still take their time for you! Contrary to the last year where I would have put Zack Ryder in the category that is about to follow, he managed to somehow pull himself together this year and end up here in line with the others.

And of course, as a contrast to the first category, the unfriendly behaviour exists as well. Primo and Epico, or rather known as Diego and Fernando by now, belong to that category. It is hard to determine whether those that can be added to this category truly belong in here or simply were in a bad mood when we met them, but there are still differences to the likes of Fandango and Goldust for example.
Contrary to their colleague Seth Rollins, both Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose, proved to be rather ignorant when it came to even looking at their fans, even though Reigns, later on, at least took some minutes to interact with the fans. With Aksana it was the same, just the other way round. Before the show, she reluctantly agreed to taking photos, but since then she appeared rather unfriendly to all of us.
One who was rather disappointing this year was Randy Orton. Last year, he was quite friendly, but since his heel turn and the win of his title, he seemed to not have to be friendly anymore, just storming off and turning his back to the fans...

My personal favourites from this year were of course talking to Antonio Cesaro and giving him my present, doing the "We, the people" pose with Zeb Colter and convincing him that women are people too, getting my elite action figure signed by Damien Sandow, and meeting Big E Langston and Seth Rollins for the first time. Plus, it is always a delight to meet Natalya and Dolph Ziggler, because those two are just the cutest!

In addition to that, it is always interesting to see who is on tour with them. Seeing (Cooperate) Kane was a little surprise already, while Justin Roberts is almost a given on any tour, but it was nice to meet not only Jamie Noble, but Mr. People Power John Lauranitis himself!


European Tour - Results from Zürich 11.13.13

  • Kofi Kingston def. the Miz
  • The Real Americans def. Los Matadores
Zeb Colter cut a completely different promo this time, comparing Switzerland to America with having the same problems about immigrants. Overall, he was very pro Switzerland, and how couldn't he be with the Swiss Sensation on his team?
After the match, he still got hit by El Torito.
  • Natalya def. Aksana
  • Santino Marella def. Fandango (w. Summer Rae)
This match was a fan's choice match where the crowd in Zürich could determine whether they wanted to see a match or a dance off.
  • The Rhodes Brothers & Big E Langston def. The Shield
  • Wade Barrett def. Zack Ryder
  • Damien Sandow def. Dolph Ziggler
  • Randy Orton def. The Big Show
    WWE Championship Match
Randy Orton got the win after Kane's music hit and Big Show was too distracted to pay attention, getting the RKO. Afterwards, Kane invited the Shield to come out and together with Orton the Hounds of Justice started hitting and kicking the knocked out giant.
But Big Show fought back, giving a Chokeslam to Reigns, and Rollins and Ambrose, before knocking out Orton as well.

European Tour - John Cena and Antonio Cesaro Promo

Someone of the precious crowd in Munich actually typed the appreciation speech of both John Cena and Antonio Cesaro at the end of the show! And for your convenience, I will translate the German parts again.



John Cena wants me to direct a few words in German at you. He wants to thank all the fans here, in Munich, from his heart. [pauses] Okay, again, I am only translating here. I would never say that myself, but John wants to say something about me now. All German fans have supported the WWE for many, many years, with all their heart. [loud cheers] And thanks to the years of your support all of you deserve the respect of the WWE! [loud cheers until John Cena takes the microphone from him again]

I would love to stand here with this thing [holds the World Heavyweight Championship] but sadly it has the wrong name on it. That's why I gladly return it [hands it back to Cena] but with a small promise. Not for you, because I don't know how long you'll have that belt. [talks towards a non understanding Cena]. My promise is for all of you. [bids Cena good bye, loud cheers from the audience]. My promise is not for the next time I'll be here and not for the time after that, but one thing I can promise you. I will return to Germany as WWE champion. [loud cheers] Not only for myself, but for each and everyone of you! And now, from a future champion, till next time Munich!
And, hey, Munich knows one or two things about champions! [refers to the famous football club, gets more boos than cheers] Hey, come on! Really? Do you really want to end this evening by booing me? You know, if I say "We, the people" I think of everyone of us, everyone of you! Because for me it means: "We, the people", those are the people that support me, and the ones I believe in. Germany supported me since day one! In roughly a month it will be twelve years since I stepped into a ring for the first time. For the first time in the ring, here in Germany. [frantic applause] So, this is for everyone here: "We, the people!" I see you next time! Bye!

You all can not understand the feeling I got and the goosebumps that ran down my arm when John Cena called Cesaro Claudio, telling him that he is a future champion.

European Tour - Results from Munich 11.09.13

Paul Heyman was the opener of the show, ranting and insulting the crowd until CM Punk came out, attacking the bandaged Heyman with a kendo stick.
  • PTP def. Hunico & Camacho
  • Ryback def. Justin Gabriel
  • Brie Bella def. AJ Lee
  • Antonio Cesaro def. The Great Khali
Before his match, Antonio Cesaro held a promo - of course in German - only to demand the microphone after the match once more, thanking the German crowd for the frantic cheers.
  • Daniel Bryan & CM Punk def. The Wyatt Family
  • The Usos def. 3MB
  • Curtis Axel def. R-Truth
  • John Cena def. Alberto Del Rio
After the match, Cena calls Cesaro back into the ring, letting the Swiss translate some words for him so he could tell the German crowd that the German fans deserve the respect of the WWE. Afterwards, he congratulated Cesaro for coming home and told him, that he sees a future champ in him.
Concluding the evening, Antonio Cesaro promises the audience to return as a champion one day.

European Tour - Keyfab Changes

Apparently, the WWE is by now fond of changing keyfab things even during house shows, and even when they take place in another country. At least that's the impression you get when you read about the current shows in Belfast and Dublin.

  • The Miz seems to be going through a heel turn again, cutting a heel-like promo and facing Kofi Kingston in a match.
  • Wade Barrett is back with his "Bad News Barrett" gimick we all know from the JBL and Cole Show by now.
  • Furthermore, Big E Langston missed his match against Curtis Axel on Main Event since he is part of the live tour as well. This may be an indication that Axel isn't as fit as WWE officials might have thought when they announced the match between him and Langston.

European Tour - Matches, card, and changes for Zürich

As in Munich, the card and the announced matches for Zürich have undergone some slight changes.

Zürich, 13.11.2013
- AJ Lee
Aksana
- Antonio Cesaro
- Big E Langston
- Big Show
- Cody Rhodes
- Damien Sandow
 - Daniel Bryan
- Dolph Ziggler
- Fandango
- Goldust
- Kofi Kingston
- Los Matadores
- The Miz
- Natalya
- Randy Orton
- Santino Marella
- The Shield
- Wade Barrett
- Zack Ryder

WWE Championship Match: Big Show vs. Randy Orton
6-Men Tag Team Match: The Rhodes Brothers & Big E Langston vs. The Shield

European Tour - Changes!

Seems like the WWE wasn't too happy with the current line up, so several changes had been made to the WWE live event for Munich in less than a week!

München, 09.11.2013
- John Cena
- Paul Heyman
- CM Punk
- Ryback
- Alberto Del Rio
- The Wyatt Family
- R-Truth
- Curtis Axel
- Goldust & Cody Rhodes
- The Bella Twins
- The Usos
- 3MB
- Justin Gabriel
- PTP
- The Great Khali
- Daniel Bryan
- Antonio Cesaro
- AJ Lee
- Tamina Snuka

Goldust and Cody Rhodes have been taken off the card, as well as Big E Langston, Layla, Los Matadores and one half of the Real Americans, Jack Swagger!
New on the card are thus AJ Lee and Tamina, Daniel Bryan, and Antonio Cesaro on his own.

World Heavyweight Championship Match: John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio
Tag Team Match: CM Punk & Daniel Bryan vs. The Wyatt Family

Of course, with most parts missing, the tag match between Los Matadores and The Real Americans was cancelled as well. Furthermore will the 2 on 1 Handicap Match between CM Punk and Ryback & Paul Heyman not take place.
Instead, Punk and Daniel Bryan will face The Wyatt Family.

European Tour - Complete card for Munich

In one week, WWE comes to Munich, and finally, the complete card has been announced!

München, 09.11.2013
- John Cena
- Paul Heyman
- CM Punk
- Ryback
- Alberto Del Rio
- The Wyatt Family
- R-Truth
- Curtis Axel
- Goldust & Cody Rhodes
- The Bella Twins
- The Real Americans *new*
- Los Matadores *new*
- The Usos *new*
- 3MB *new*
- Justin Gabriel *new*
- PTP *new*
- The Great Khali *new*
- Big E Langston *new*
- Layla *new*

 2 on 1 Handicap Match: CM Punk vs. Ryback & Paul Heyman
World Heavyweight Championship Match: John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio
Tag Team Match: The Real Americans vs. Los Matadores *new*

European Tour - More Participants and New Matches

New participants have been announced for the European tour of the WWE in November. And in addition to that, the first planned matches had been announced!

München, 09.11.2013
- John Cena
- Paul Heyman
- CM Punk
- Ryback
- Alberto Del Rio
- The Wyatt Family
- R-Truth *new*
- Curtis Axel *new*
- Goldust & Cody Rhodes *new*
- The Bella Twins *new*

2 on 1 Handicap Match: CM Punk vs. Ryback & Paul Heyman
World Heavyweight Championship Match: John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio *new*

Zürich, 13.11.2013
- Randy Orton
- The Shield
- Daniel Bryan
- Big Show
- The Miz *new*
- Dolph Ziggler *new*
- Kofi Kingston *new*
- Natalya *new*
- Wade Barrett *new*
- AJ Lee *new*
- Antonio Cesaro *new*

Wien, 16.11.2013
 - John Cena
- Big Show
- Randy Orton
- The Shield
- Daniel Bryan
- Alberto Del Rio
- Dolph Ziggler *new*
- The Miz *new*
- The Shield *new*
- Antonio Cesaro *new*
- Kofi Kingston *new*
- AJ Lee *new*
- Natalya *new*

WWE Title Match: Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton
 World Heavyweight Championship Match: John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio *new*

European Tour - More participants and first matches

New participants have been announced for the European tour of the WWE in November. And in addition to that, the first planned matches had been announced!

München, 09.11.2013
- John Cena
- Paul Heyman
- CM Punk
- Ryback
- Alberto Del Rio *new*
- The Wyatt Family *new*

2 on 1 Handicap Match: CM Punk vs. Ryback & Paul Heyman

Zürich, 13.11.2013
- Randy Orton
- The Shield
- Daniel Bryan
- Big Show

Wien, 16.11.2013
 - John Cena
- Big Show
- Randy Orton
- The Shield
- Daniel Bryan
- Alberto Del Rio *new*

WWE Title Match: Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton

European Tour - First participants announced

WWE Germany made a big announcements including the first participants of the house shows in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland!

München, 09.11.2013
- John Cena
- CM Punk
- Paul Heyman
- Ryback

Zürich, 13.11.2013
- Daniel Brya
- Randy Orton
- Big Show
- The Shield

Wien, 16.11.2013
- John Cena
- Daniel Bryan
- Randy Orton
- Big Show
- The Shield
older posts home