Apr 24, 2014 - Six Man Clash

This week in WWE, Daniel Bryan returned from his off-the-grid honeymoon, just in time for two devastating blows. The first was the death of his father (R.I.P.), the second was the return of Demon Kane, who destroyed him despite the falsely-sincere protests of Stephanie McMahon. The Intercontinental Championship and Divas Championship are now starting to get something resembling booking, as a tournament started to crown a #1 contender for Big E's IC title, and as Paige took on all comers as Tamina looms as a new challenger. Meanwhile, Evolution and The Shield looked to square off, but Evolution hid behind a screen of midcarders while warning The Shield they had to 'adapt or perish.'

And gloriously, the WWE Universe voted for the Almighty Cena to face the entire Wyatt Family in a 3-on-1 handicap, leading to a big beatdown, and the lingering shot of Wyatt cradling Cena's head while singing "He's Got The Whole World In His Hands."

Down in NXT Land, the NXT Women's Championship is now vacant, awaiting a new champion following a tournament, while the BFFs' Charlotte & Sasha Banks tangle with Emma and her mystery partner, Tyson Kidd looks to re-establish himself as a premier talent in NXT, Tyler Breeze has entered the building, and in the main event, tag team champions collide as The Ascension and the Usos team up with Corey Graves and Sami Zayn for a six-man tag team spectacle.

Apr. 17, 2014 - Gravitational Pull

This week in WWE, while Daniel Bryan enjoys his honeymoon as both champion and new husband (congrats to he and Brie Bella!), The Authority was looking to eliminate threats to their power.  While Stephanie McMahon motivated Corporate Kane into redonning his mask and becoming the monster again, Triple H convinced Randy Orton and Batista that they needed to work together as a unit to take out the 'Hounds of Justice' in The Shield...

...and that's just what they did, booking the trio in a handicap match against 11 midcard heels, a numbers game that even The Shield couldn't overcome for long, and in the end, they were beat down and left vulnerable for Orton, Batista, and Triple H, who laid them out and told them, "Believe in Evolution."

Down in NXT Land, BIG CASS restarted his rivalry with the Artiste, Oliver Grey returned to action against Camacho, the Great Khali left a big carbon footprint on CJ Parker's face, the tag team scene heated up a little more with a new team's arrival, and Brodus Clay threw his considerable weight around on Adrian Neville.

Apr. 10, 2014 - Post Mania Rush

This week in WWE, it marked the end of an era, as Wrestlemania and the Post-Mania Raw both changed the landscape in WWE.  The remnants of the Attitude Era fell to the advent of the Reality Era, as Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold, and The Rock effectively passed the torch to the current generation over some beers, while The Shield defeated Corporate Kane & the New Age Outlaws, as Cesaro won the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, and while Daniel Bryan overcame every obstacle The Authority could put in his way and became the WWE World Heavyweight Champion.

But that almost paled in comparison to the unthinkable happening-- The Undertaker's vaunted Streak came to a shocking end as BRRROOOOCK LLLESSSNAAAR broke him and marched out, a triumphant conqueror.

Also, just days after burying the hatchet with Vince McMahon and being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, the Ultimate Warrior passed away of a sudden, but not unexpected, heart attack, shocking many wrestling fans.  All I'll say on that subject is, for all that I disagree with his worldviews, I was sad to hear of his passing.  Rest in peace, Warrior.

Other major happenings from this week will be discussed below the break.

Down in NXT Land, the Adam Rose Experience continued, as did the BFFs' losing streak. Brodus Clay continued to make his case for a title shot, while the entire NXT Universe literally turned its back on Bo Dallas when he tried to do the same.

Apr. 3, 2014 - Will Sami Stay Down?

This week in WWE, everyone's on the Road to Wrestlemania, as The Shield gets set to face off with Corporate Kane and the Corporate Outlaws, as AJ Lee takes on the world to defend her Divas Championship, as the Undertaker defends The Streak against BRRROCK LLLESNAR, and as Daniel Bryan's #YesMovement tries to overcome The Authority's Triple H en route to the Triple Threat WWE World Heavyweight Championship match with Batista and the champion Randy Orton.

And everyone else is either fighting for the Tag Titles or is in the Andre the Giant Memorial 30-Man Over-The-Top-Rope Battle Royal (Brother).

Down in NXT Land, the Emmalution returns to Full Sail University, while more of These Guys from the NXT Tag Division fall to the juggernauts that are The Ascension. Brodus Clay puts the NXT Champion on notice, while Tyler Breeze "uggo-fies" Yoshi Tatsu. And in the main event, Corey Graves looks to make Sami Zayn "stay down."

Mar. 27, 2014 - Vengeance Week

This week in WWE, Triple H officially labelled the current WWE era the "Reality Era," in a not-too-subtle way to acknowledge the blurring of the lines between what's "real" and what's "staged."  The Authority continued to flex its muscle as Daniel Bryan was kept off TV, while Corporate Kane and the New Age Corporate Outlaws made life difficult for the Shield.  Oh, and Vickie Guerrero got back at AJ Lee's disparaging remarks by forcing her to face the entire Divas roster at Wrestlemania.

Meanwhile, the Wyatt Family has gotten into John Cena's head as they care less about wins and losses and more about just breaking him physically and mentally.

Down in NXT Land, it's Vengeance Week with several issues stemming from "NXT Arrival" and the month since come to a head, as CJ Parker looks to avenge his loss to Mojo Rawley, Xavier Woods looks for retribution against Tyler Breeze, Yoshi Tatsu looks for revenge against Corey Graves, Natalya looks to shut up Charlotte, and Bo Dallas cashes in his rematch clause against NXT Champion Adrian Neville.

Mar. 20, 2014 - Sheamus Steals the Spotlight

This week in WWE, John Cena pulled a one-eighty in the face of Bray Wyatt's mind games, expressing fear of Wyatt's warped message and the swamp cult leader's quest to destroy Cena's legacy.  Meanwhile, The Authority felt the pressure of mounting rebellion.  The Shield openly defied Corporate Kane and took him down, rather than attack Jerry 'The King' Lawler.  WWE World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton and Royal Rumble winner Batista both expressed their displeasure with the potential of a third man in their Wrestlemania main event, and questioned Triple H's decision-making abilities... which prompted the furious COO to declare that if when he beats Daniel Bryan, he'll be inserted into the main event triple threat.

And then he compounded it by duping Bryan with fake cops, got him handcuffed, and then delivered an absolutely sick beatdown to the leader of the Yes Movement.

Down in NXT Land, the 'Hype Man' stays hyped, but CJ Parker is getting ready to release some eco-justice on him, Corey Graves tried to make sure Sami Zayn 'stays down,' the Adam Rose Experience continues, Bayley showed some new personality against Sasha Banks, and Sheamus came down to NXT to steal the spotlight from 'The Artiste.'

Mar. 13, 2014 - It's Bo Time

This week in WWE, Daniel Bryan finally had enough of The Authority's meddling.  After kicking Triple H in the head last week and getting beat down for it, Daniel Bryan was given a "sincere" (not really) apology from Mr. & Mrs. Stephanie McMahon for their losing their cool, and demanded an apology in return. Instead, the "sawed-off little goat-faced troll" and his Yes Movement hijacked the show, and #OccupyRaw took control of the ring.  In exchange for returning the show to The Authority, Daniel Bryan demanded a match against Triple H at Wrestlemania 30-- with the stipulation that if he beats The Game, Bryan is added to the WWE World Heavyweight Championship main event against Batista and Randy Orton.

And all The Authority could do was say "Yes."

Down in NXT Land, the BFFs continue to make life unpleasant for anyone else, the Ascension continued their path of total maximum carnage, Xavier Woods looked for retribution against Alexander Rusev, and Bo Dallas went up against BIG CASS.