We start with a video talking about what celebrity and everyday Americans think about the U.S. Armed forces. The video also talks about the sacrifice of the families of the Soldiers. And everyone says thank you to the Soldiers, Vince McMahon is also on the video. John Cena welcomes us at the end of the video.
Were coming from Columbus, Georgia for Tribute to the Troops. Michael Cole welcomes us to the 12th annual Tribute to the Troops.
Out comes Hulk Hogan to a great reaction. There are eight soldiers lining the entrance, Hogan is waving the American Flag and the soldiers salute it as he passes. Cole and JBL both thank the Soldiers. Hogan says the soldiers remind him how thankful he is to be an American. Hogan says thank you from the bottom of his heart. The music of the Miz hits and he makes his way to the ring with Mizdow. Miz says on behalf of the Soldiers and as the star of Marine 3 he would like to say Hogan is welcome. He said it was a privilege to play a U.S. Marine. He said that everyone must have been honored to have him portray it, and when people think of toughness and the military they think of Miz. John Cenas music hits and he comes out. Cena said he apologizes for the Miz, he must have amnesia or drank too much at the officers club. Cena says when he thinks of toughness he thinks of the Special Forces. When he thinks of the Miz he thinks Metro Sexual. Miz says he is a modern day Bob Hope. Cena says “do it for the Miz” has never been said to any soldier or anyone around the world. Cena says Miz isn’t a big deal but being there for the troops is. Cena ask the crowd if Miz is a big deal and they boo. Miz says it’s not that Miz is in the ring with Hogan, its Hogan is in the ring with the Miz. He says Cena is jealous, and everyone knows Miz plays a more convincing Soldier than him. Cena says Miz isn’t awesome he sucks. Miz goes to hit Cena but throws Miz to the outside, Mizdow then throws himself out of the ring.
Rollins music hits and he comes out with J&J Security and Kane, and then Harper and Big Show follow them, the surround the ring. They all attack and Cena and Hogan fight back. Ziggler comes running out with Ryback and Rowan. All the men fight in the ring Hogan, Cena, Ziggler, Ryback, and Rowan are left standing tall.
Commercial 8:15
Back from the break they announce the eight man tag for later tonight. In the ring are the Usos and Stardust & Goldust.
The Usos vs. Stardust & Goldust
Jay and Goldust start and exchange some moves. Stardust is tagged in and he locks up with Jay. Stardust does some dancing in the ring. Stardust gets the upper hand on Jay. Jay hits a slam and tags Jimmy. Jimmy does a flip goes for a cover and gets a two count. Stardust pushes him back into the corner and tags Goldust. Jimmy does some dancing of his own as Stardust is tagged back in. Stardust is knocked to the outside with Goldust and the Usos fly to the outside….
Commercial break: 8:24
Back from the break Jay has the upper hand on Goldust. Jay falls to the outside and they beat him down. Back in the ring Stardust kicks Jay. Jay fights back with some arm drags but Stardust hits a kick and gets a two count and tags Golddust. Goldust hits a huge slap and gets another two count. Goldust applies a chin lock but Jay fights back. Goldust flies to the outside and Jay tags Jimmy. Jimmy and Jay hit some high impact moves and fly all over the place. Stardust hit’s a huge slam in Jimmy and gets a two count. Jimmy hits a corkscrew and gets a two count. Both Usos hits super kicks on both Stardust and Goldust, they hit a double splash from the top rope and get a double pin for the win.
Winner: Usos
They re-cap the match. Florida Georgia Line is next
Commercial: 8:32
Back from the break Cole welcomes us back to Fort Benning. The cast of the Voice thank the troops for their service. Blake Shelton announces Florida Georgia Line as they come out and perform.
Backstage we see the Bellas and Paige getting ready for the Santa’s Helper Diva Battle Royal.
Commercial: 8:41
Back from the break Tom Brokaw thanks the troops and WWE.
There are several Divas in the ring; they only have to go thru the ropes not over to be eliminated.
Santa’s Helper Diva Battle Royal.:
Eliminations: Emma, Rosa, Summer Rae, Cameron, Alicia Fox, Paige, Brie. Nikki and Natalya are eliminated together by Naomi.
Winner: Naomi
We see a video of the Superstars and Divas traveling throughout Fort Benning.
Commercial: 8:53
Back from the break more celebrities thank the troops. Sgt. Slaughter is in the ring and announces the bootcamp match between Wyatt and Ambrose. Wyatt is out first, followed by Ambrose. The ring has all kinds of army gear around and in it.
Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt in a bootcamp Match (No DQ)
Both men start in the ring. Ambrose says he is ready to go to war. Ambrose gets the upper hand, he uses an army backpack. Wyatt slaps Ambrose then rubs his face on the ropes. Wyatt slams Ambrose down onto the mat. Ambrose fights back and hits the running bulldog, Wyatt rolls to the outside. Ambrose launches himself outside onto Wyatt. Ambrose throws Wyatt into the post, and then slams his head off from the stairs. Ambrose uses what looks like an ammo box and throws Wyatt back in the ring. Ambrose throws chairs into the ring. The crowd chants we want tables. Wyatt rolled back out and strikes Ambrose with a Kendo stick. Wyatt continues to hit Ambrose with it. Wyatt punches Ambrose on the mat. Ambrose fights back but Wyatt slams him into a chair set up in the corner….
Commercial: 9:04
Back from the break Wyatt is in control with Ambrose on the mat. Ambrose fights to his feet but gets knocked back down. Wyatt goes for a pin and gets a two count. Wyatt has the Kendo stick again; he gets onto the middle turn buckle and misses Ambrose when he jumps off. Ambrose grabs the Kendo stick and attacks Wyatt with it. Ambrose hits a side Russian leg sweep and gets a chair. He jumps of the middle turn buckle and drives the chair into Wyatts face, he gets a two count. Ambrose goes to the outside and gets a table, the crowd has been chanting for this. Ambrose sets it up in the ring. Wyatt jumps to his feet and slams Ambrose thru the table and goes for the pin, he gets a two count. Wyatt stomps Ambrose on the mat. Wyatt now goes to the outside and he gets another table. Wyatt gets into the face of Sgt. Slaughter who has been standing outside the ring. Wyatt gets back in the ring and sets up the table, we see Sgt. Slaughter take his boot off. Ambrose goes for the roll up and gets a two count. Sgt. Slaughter throws his boot to Ambrose. Ambrose hits him with it and sets Wyatt up on the table. Ambrose goes to the top rope and puts Wyatt thru the table with an elbow. Ambrose gets the pin for the win.
Winner: Dean Ambrose
The announcers re-cap the highlights of the match. Sgt. Slaughter celebrates with Ambrose. JBL and Cole re-cap the opening segment.
Commercial: 9:17
Back from the break we see more celebrities thanking the troops. In the ring are Rusev and Lana. Lana says she is thrilled to there. She says its an honor for the soldiers to be in their presence. Rusev says he has crushed every American Hero. He says he has proven the dominance of mother Russia. The crowd chants “USA”. Lana yells shut up. The crowd chants louder. Rusev yells sit down, they are acting very frustrated. Lana says they cheer and boo because their own stupidity. She tells them to cheer for Putin whose picture is on the big screen. She says if Putin was are leader U.S. would be a great super power. Daniel Bryans music hits, and out he comes with the “Yes” chant. Bryan takes the microphone and says Rusev and Lana don’t understand Americans don’t back down. He says the U.S. fights for what they believe in. And that they believe if he doesn’t like it here then Rusev needs to go back to Russia. Lana says what a touching passionate speech. Lana calls Bryan a Troll. Rusev says he doesn’t worry about Bryan. Rusev tells Bryan to come to the ring so he can crush him. Bryan says are you sure you want to do this in front of these people. Bryan says proud Americans will come from anywhere. A couple soldiers jump the barrier and get on the apron, then a couple more repel from the rafters. Bryan says if Rusev wants a fight they can fight right now. Rusev looks at the soldiers standing on the ring apron and gets out of the ring. Bryan and the soldiers do the “yes” chant as Rusev and Lana go to the back, the American flag falls from the rafters.
Florida Georgia Line is next…
Commercial: 9:31
Back from the break we see Larry the Cable guy thanking the troops. Florida Georgia Line is back for another performance.
We got to break with a look at team Cena in the back….
Commercial: 9:40
Back from the break all the competitors are in the ring.
John Cena, Ryback, Dolph Ziggler, & Eric Rowan vs. Kane, Big Show, Luke Harper & Seth Rollins
Ryback and Rollins start us off. Rollins and Ryback lock up. Rollins hits a bunch of kicks in the corner. Ryback picks him up and slams him in the corner. Ryback goes for the pin and gets a two count, and tags Rowan. Rowan hits some high impact moves and gets a two count. Ziggler is tagged in he goes for a cover and gets a two count. Rollins gets Ziggler in the corner and Harper tags himself in. Ryback then gets the tag from Ziggler. Ryback hits a suplex and gets a two count. Ziggler is tagged back in. Harper tags Rollins and he gets the upper hand. Rollins keeps control but Ziggler fights back. Ziggler hits a back breaker and gets a two count. All the wrestlers come into the ring and there is action everywhere. Things settle down and Ziggler and Rollins are back in the ring….
Commercial: 9:49
Back from the break Big Show and Ziggler are in the ring. Show has the upper hand a she steps on Ziggler. Show picks up Ziggler and throws him into the corner and tags Kane who hits a suplex on Ziggler and gets a two count. Kane puts a chin lock onto Ziggler. Kane goes for a side walk slam and gets a two count. Kane tags Rollins who taunts Cena. Rollins kicks and stomps Ziggler. Rollins continues control of Ziggler as he mocks Cena. Ziggler hits the famouser on Rollins and crawls to his corner and tags Cena. Cena hits shoulder blocks on Harper and hits the five knuckle shuffle. Cena gets a submission but all hell breaks loose and everyone is in the ring again. Cena hits the AA on Big Show and Harper, he gets the pin on Harper and Team Cena wins.
Wiiners: John Cena, Ryback, Dolph Ziggler, & Eric Rowan
Team Cena celebrates as Hogan comes back out. The superstars celebrate with the fans around ringside. Cole says thank you as we go off the air.
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