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Jennifer Lopez, you are dangerously close to that iconic Versace look of yours!

Y'all know what we're talking about!

The bootylicious queen KILLED the game the moment she stepped out of her vehicle and onto the People Magazine Awards red carpet Thursday evening!

In true JLo fashion, the star showed up in a sparkly tan jumpsuit with a SUPER deep neckline that almost made contact with her belly button!

The star kept her hair down and added a number of rings and bracelets to tie the whole look together.

b***s on FLEEK.

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Source: http://perezhilton.com/2014-12-17-sony-cancel-the-interview-celeb-react-twitter

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WATCH: Andre Roberts Channels Bruno Mars

Posted by Jake Kring-Schreifels on December 18, 2014 7:48 am

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Washington Redskins wide receiver Andre Roberts channels most of his energy onto the field. But when he has some free time, he uses the rest to tickle the ivory.

Roberts posted a video of himselflast nightplaying piano and singing a cover of Bruno Mars When I Was Your Man.

Its pretty impressive, especially the falsetto he hits near the end.

It provokes some questions: Can he sing more than ballads? Can he and Bruno Mars collaborate at some point? What should he practice next?

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Source: http://blog.redskins.com/2014/12/18/watch-andre-roberts-channels-bruno-mars/

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Massacre in Pakistan

IT TAKES something unusually vile for the world to pay much attention to a terrorist outrage in Pakistan. Since 2007 the annual toll of murders by jihadists has never dropped below 2,000 and in 2012 and 2013 it was not far off 4,000. This year has actually seen the mayhem decline by a third. But the horror of the attack by the Pakistani Taliban, an umbrella organisation of militant groups officially known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), on an army-run school in Peshawar stands out for the scale and nature of its brutality.

At about 10am on December 16th, seven heavily armed Taliban gunmen scaled an outer wall of the school and began shooting indiscriminately. By the time army commandos regained control of the compound 141 people, most of them teenagers and younger children, had been killed. Given the seriousness of the wounds that the injured have suffered, the number of deaths will almost certainly rise (see article). This is the deadliest terrorist attack in Pakistans history.

The army, and previous governments, must take much of the responsibility for the violence the country has suffered in recent years. The growth of the TTP is a direct consequence of neurotic fear of encirclement by India which is widespread in Pakistans ruling class and has led to the disastrous policy of exploiting and encouraging jihadist groups in Kashmirterritory disputed by India and Pakistanand in Afghanistan. The TTP operates from North Waziristan, one of the ungoverned tribal areas that border Afghanistan, where the Haqqani network holes up. This highly effective Afghan criminal-terrorist gang, responsible for some of worst violence in Afghanistan, is an ally of Pakistans intelligence service and was seen for many years by the army as a key strategic asset to be cosseted rather than disrupted.

A further inhibition for the armys top brass has been the growing Islamist radicalisation within the once-secular and Westernised institution itself, a reflection of both changes in Pakistani society and a policy of recruiting poor boys from the inner cities. And as the TTP grew in strength, the security forces held off taking it on for fear of reprisals.

No going back

After Nawaz Sharif became prime minister in June 2013 and Raheel Sharif (they are not related) took over as chief of army staff a year ago this disastrous policy began to change. Both men came to the conclusion that jihadist terrorism poses a greater threat to their country than India does. Since June 2014 the army has been carrying out an offensive against the militants. Operation Zarb-e-Azb is aimed at destroying their sanctuaries in North Waziristan. The army claims that around 1,000 militants have been killed with few civilian casualties. The TTP says that women and children have borne the brunt of the air strikes and the army should feel the pain of retaliation in kindhence the attack on the school.

Now that battle against the terrorists has been joined, the army cannot retreat; and there are some other modestly encouraging signs from other fronts. Since the election of Ashraf Ghani as president of Afghanistan in September 2014, relations between the two countries have improved dramatically. Mr Ghani has offered a hand of friendship to Nawaz Sharif by agreeing to a range of confidence-building measures that include sending Afghan army officers to Pakistan for military training and reaching a deal on managing the border. Mr Ghani also appears to have given permission to the Americans to carry out drone strikes against TTP havens in eastern Afghanistan, something his predecessor refused. In return, Pakistans army seems to have given up protecting the Haqqanis, at least for now.

That is progress, but more is needed. Reining in other terrorist groups that the state has cultivated will ultimately require moves towards a rapprochement with India over Kashmir. For that to happen Indias government will also have to show vision. Pakistans feuding politicians and its potentially rebellious army need to find something that has eluded them in the past: common cause in the national interest.

Defeating the terrorists will take a long time. But the slaughter at the Army Public School and Degree College in Peshawar may just persuade Pakistans politicians and soldiers to unite in this necessary fight.

Source: http://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21636746-attack-sign-militants-are-under-pressure-pakistans-leaders-must-unite

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Jeb Bush's Rivals Already Running

Sens. Rand Paul and Ted Cruz share the podium in July 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

Former Florida Governor and ex-First Brother Jeb Bush announced his plans to start a fundraising committee next month, and immediately some big names in GOP money such as Florida developer Mel Sembler got behind him. Bush has recently proven his ability to raise big bucks, but some of Bushs likely competitors for the 2016 GOP nomination already have a head start. Three of them Sens. Marco Rubio (Fla.), Rand Paul (Ky.) and Ted Cruz (Texas) have the advantage of a national podium in the Senate and plenty of places to start stashing away cash.

All three of the senators most likely to join Bush in the 2016 Republican primaries have been hard at work raising money and spending it while Bush has been sorting out whether to run. Theyve built up large reservoirs of cash in their campaign committees and simultaneously used their leadership PACs the type of committee Bush says he will form to raise and spend big sums.

When it comes to all-around fundraising, Paul has the clear advantage of the trio. His campaign committee has raised $5.5 million this cycle the most of any senator who was not up for election in 2014, and more than some senators who were. Pauls leadership PAC, Reinventing A New Direction PAC, has raised $3.6 million this cycle.

Rubios campaign committee has been notably less successful when it comes to fundraising, bringing in just $2.9 million. But his leadership PAC Reclaim America PAC pulled in $3.8 million. Cruzs campaign committee has raised $3.7 million, but his leadership PAC, the Jobs, Growth and Freedom Fund, took in only $2 million.

Just as important as fundraising however, may be how the committees have spent the money. While Bush has a strong fundraising record, these three senators have been criss-crossing the country, using the funds they already have to drum up support, make fundraising pitches and line up new friends who can be helpful down the road.

The senators leadership PACs all spent down their funds nearly to zero. In fact, Rubios and Pauls spent more than they raised this cycle,relying on money in the bank from previous cycles. Rubios leadership PAC had just $15,000 left as of Nov. 24, while Pauls had $290,000. Cruzs leadership PAC spent $1.9 million, and was left with just $138,000.

The expenditures of the PACs may say something about the kinds of campaigns the senators would run in 2016.

The biggest vendor of Pauls leadership PAC, for example, was Strategic Fundraising Inc., a firm that specializes in telefundraising for conservatives. The PAC has paid the firm$635,000 in the 2014 cycle. Close behind is Saber Communications, which is run by political operative Mike Rothfeld, a board member of the National Association for Gun Rights who is known for his email and mass-mail fundraising prowess and his cutthroat political sensibility.Saber Communications has made $560,000 from the leadership PAC in this cycle. The fundraising firms, which cast a wide net for donations, combined to account for more than one-third of RAND PACs spending this cycle, suggesting a strong emphasis on not just fundraising, but grassroots fundraising.

Rubios leadership PAC has spent most heavily with Something Else Strategies, a firm formed by three of his top aides, including John McCain and George W. Bushs top strategists in South Carolina in 2000. Close behind is Targeted Victory a consulting firm closely aligned with Carl Forti, a close ally of Karl Rove.Rubio, it would appear, is the senator among these three whose political spending suggests a campaign that would most overlap with the Bush brand. Maybe thats why the leadership PAC has spent so much on what appears to be brand-building advertising, promotional materials (including more than $47,000 on PAC-themed water bottles) and surveys.

While Paul may have a strong brand and Rubio may already be an acknowledged fundraiser, Cruzs leadership PAC spending suggests his camp is worried about shoring up both brand and fundraising. The top recipient of Cruzs leadership PAC spending is CampaignHQ, an Iowa firm that has done fundraising phone calls for Cruz. The firm has been paid $156,000 by Cruzs PAC. But not far behind is survey firm Wilson Perkins Allen, with $145,000.

All three men have clearly been zooming around the country ranging far from their home states with their leadership PACs picking up the expenses.

RAND PAChas spent more than $123,000 on airline flights and an additional $130,000 on charter jets. Pauls PAC also listed expenses to Caesars Palace in July of this year, and stays at the Breakers Hotel, an upscale Palm Beach resort in March of both 2013 and 2014. The PAC also paid for stays at the Cloisters at Sea Island, a five-star resort in Georgia, and a pricey hotel in Guatemala where Paul, an optometrist, was doing highly-publicized free surgeries. Not all of the travel was for Paul, however. Many of the expenses are reimbursements to aides, like former Iowa GOP chairman A.J. Spiker.

Rubios PAC has spent less on travel, but still has some notable travel expenses. While he wasnt among the potential candidates rumored to have attended the Sheldon Primary in March at the Las Vegas casino owned by billionaire Sheldon Adelson the biggest individual donor in the 2012 election Rubios leadership PAC has paid for what appear to be two trips earlier this year to the Venetian.

Cruzs PAC spent $64,000 on airlines and another $36,000 on private charters, and for what appear to be fancy getaway resorts, likely fundraising events. Like Pauls, Cruzs leadership PAC picked up a weekend at the Breakers Resort in Florida the same weekend as in Pauls case. His PAC also paid for another stay at the resort in late 2013. There were also several trips to Jackson, Wyoming; on a June 23 trip, the PAC paid for both black car service and $72 for something at Teton Mountain resort. Cruzs PAC also notably paid for stays at the Attitash Grand Mountain Resort in New Hampshire.

Their leadership PACs were also used by all three men to spread some of their fundraising takes around to those who might be useful in a 2016 presidential bid.

All three donated to the New Hampshire Republican State Committee, while Pauls and Rubios PACs both supported the Republican Party of Iowa. Cruzs PAC made gifts to the GOP in South Carolina, another crucial early-primary state.

All three leadership PACs also made large donations to the campaign of newly-elected Iowa senator Joni Ernst, as well as to Scott Brown, who was narrowly defeated in his bid to unseat incumbent Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in New Hampshire.

And just in case theres any lingering doubt about what these senators and their PACs were up to, a couple of their other expenses might help settle things: All three made independent expenditures uncoordinated ad buys that explicitly advocate for or against a candidate in support of Ernst in Iowa. Paul and Cruzs leadership PACs also made six-figure buys in support of Brown, in New Hampshire.

Source: http://www.opensecrets.org/news/2014/12/jeb-bushs-rivals-already-running/

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'The Voice' Finale: Can the Show Produce the Next Kelly Clarkson?

Ahead of tonight's season-seven finale of The Voice, ET spoke to the coaches and finalists about the potential impact winning the show could have on a musical career. But, are the days of creating a Kelly Clarkson or Carrie Underwood gone for good?

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Blake Shelton has coached three protgs to victory (Jermaine Paul, Cassadee Pope and Danielle Bradbery), but none of the show's winners have been able to attain the success of early American Idol winners like Kelly or Carrie.

"Most record companies that sign artists for 20 years never get a Kelly Clarkson," Blake told ET. "Carrie Underwood -- same thing. [Successes like that] are one in a million -- not just for a reality show, but in the music industry."

Blake's archrival Adam Levine has coached two winners (Javier Colon and Tessanne Chin), and he told us that a win affords an artist with opportunities they might not get otherwise.

"It catapults you into an amazing place," Adam told ET. "I think you get to be on these carpets and talk to these people about your music and it transcends just being on The Voice."

The finalists -- the soulful Damien Lawson (Team Adam), alternative pop-rocker Matt McAndrew (Team Adam), pop heartthrob Chris Jamison (Team Adam) and country rocker Craig Wayne Boyd (Team Blake) -- had a transcendent moment last night when they debuted original songs and accompanying music videos. Matt's "Wasted Love" shot to No. 1 on the iTunes chart.

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"[Winning] would seriously help a lot for me to live debt free and try to help my family more and that would be awesome," Matt said.

The winner of The Voice gets a recording contract with Universal Music Group and a check for $100,000.

Watch The Voice finale tonight at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.

Source: http://www.etonline.com/tv/155284_the_voice_finale_can_the_show_produce_the_next_kelly_clarkson/

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The Voice 2014 Season 7 - Craig Wayne Boyd Winner - Who Won The Voice ...

Tonight on NBC the Emmy award winning music competition The Voice continues with an all new Tuesday December 15, season 7 episode 26 finale recap called, Live Final Performances, and we have your weekly recap below. On tonights episode the final 4vocalists:Matt McAndrew,Chris Jamison,Craig Wayne Boyd includingwild-card,Damien artist perform in the final performances of the season. They will have to bring their all because one bad performance could be the of their dream. The top 4 performances determine who wins The Voice 2014 season 7 so make sure to check out all the video and vote in our poll below!

On the last episode, three artists advance to the finale. as a game twist a wild-card twist allowed an eliminated vocalist to return to the contest. Who do you think will be sent home tonight? Did you watch the last episode? If you missed it, we have a full and detailed recap right here for you.

On tonights episode as per the NBC synopsis, In the final phase of the competition, the remaining three artists and the Wildcard artist perform live in front of coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams. One of the four artists will be a step closer to being named The Voice. Carson Daly (Today Show) hosts. Who are you rooting for? Who do you think will be crowned, The Voice.

Tonights season 7 episode 26 final 4 performance recap and review is going to be exciting. Well be blogging it right here for you. In the meantime hit up the comments section and tell us your thoughts on season 7 of The Voice and the two new judges, Pharrell Williams and Gwen Stefani. Check out our who wins The Voice season 7 finale poll right here.

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Season seven finale starts now. Carson Daly welcomes us to the finals at Universal Studios Hollywood. Adam Levine, Gwen Stefani, Pharrell Williams and Blake Shelton are there. The top 20 are also there in the audience cheering for the finalists. The four finalists will sing three songs a coach pick, a coach and singer duet and an original song.

First up is Damien Lawson, coached by Adam. Hes the wildcard pick and a former TSA agent. Damien says Adam is the best coach ever. Damien is singing A Song For You. Its just him and a piano and its beautiful. Originally written by Donny Hathaway back in the 70s, Michael Buble and Amy Winehouse have also covered this track. Damiens version is very soulful and the crowd loves it. All four judges are on their feet as he ends.

Blake tells Damien that he floats through a melody with power in every note. Pharrell says he lifted the entire room and everyones spirits. Gwen says its a pleasure watching him sing. His coach Adam says he made Damien sing so many songs he never heard of and says he wanted him to sing something no one was expecting. He says its one of his best. [VIDEO HERE]

Blake has asked Craig Wayne Boyd to sing My Babys Got a Smile on Her Face. He says its really freaking hard to sing but says he thinks Craig can shred it. Craig Wayne Boyd comes out to sing the original single. It sounds like an instant country classic. His voice is solid and he hits all the notes perfectly. He finishes and the crowd goes wild. All the judges are on their feet clapping. Pharrell tells him welcome to your future.

The song is available on iTunes tonight and Pharrell says everyone is going to buy it. Gwen says hes going to be on tour for a long time with music like that. His coach Blake says he hasnt been that nervous about a performance on the show ever. He says that song was meant for Craig and says he was carrying it for years and not knowing this was going to happen. [VIDEO HERE]

Adam says hes amazed by Chris progress and says hes the one to beat. He has chosen Lost Without You by Robin Thicke for their duet. Its Chris Jameson singing with Adam Levine. Chris has a great voice to duet with Adam since they both have lovely falsettos (much better than Robin Thicke, in fact). Chris delivers a really sexy performance that absolutely smolders. He and Adam together is almost too much for this girl to handle (whew). The crowd goes wild and the judges, are again, on their feet.

Matt McAndrewis up next with his original single called Wasted Love. Adam says this is a great hybrid number and is an amazing number for him. Matt is excited to not be doing another cover. Adam coaches him and then says he thinks he has a hit on his hand. Matt McAndrew sings for the finals crowd. Hes got a choir backing him which is really cool since its such a soulful song.

The crowd goes absolutely wild, the coaches are on their feet. Its incredible. Pharrell says he thinks all of Philadelphia and the kids Matt teaches are standing up for him now. Gwen says she got lost in the lyrics and she thanks him for inspiring her. Adam says theyve been working 24/7 on the song and says this is the first time that this has happened. He says Matt sang his own song and that it was amazing and one of the best hes heard in his life. Adam says he knows all the words already because hes a fan of the song and Matt. He says this kid is so special. He says hes so proud and on the verge of tears. [VIDEO HERE]

Carson tells us that Pharrell has six Grammy nominations and Pharrell says its great but you never get used to that kind of recognition. He says hes grateful. Season four winner Danielle Bradbury is there and she shows her new tattoo to Carson. She says her advice is to stay calm and have fun. She says its amazing and awesome and laughs when Carson asks if Blake was coherent. She says shes headed out on tour with Miranda Lambert soon.

Craig Wayne Boyd is back up again next with their duet. They are doing Boots On by Randy Hauser as their coach-finalist duet. Craig and Blake come out and turn up the heat with this powerful and rocking country number. The crowd goes absolutely wild after those two rocked the house like crazy.

Adam and Damion are singing one of Adams Elton John favorites Dont Let the Sun Go Down on Me. This is their finalist-coach number. OMG I love this song soooo much. From the first note, its absolutely gorgeous. WOW! They did not disappoint. They totally did Elton John proud. They sang their faces off. It was incredible.

Next up is Chris Jamison and Adam tells him he hears both Bruno Mars and Michael Jackson in the number hes doing. Chriss song is Velvet and its his original single. Its a funky number from the start and has a very sexy feel. You can definitely feel Adams influence on both the song, his vocals and performance style. Its like hes a Levine mini-me yet its fresh and very cool. You can definitely hear a little MJ and Bruno there too, but again, its totally original. Im digging this.

Its hard to hear the lyrics but once you listen closely, its clear this is a very hot song its all about how the woman feels like velvet on the inside and offers a good ride. Yep thats the Levine influence. This is not a PG rated song But still, its hot, hot, hot. Pharrell starts out and says he has a lot to say. He says to let him talk. He says a star is born with Chris.

He says theyve seen him do one thing then he sang the Marvin Gaye song and he had a metamorphosis. He says thats why they keep voting him through. Adam says Pharrell is right and says Chris, Andrew and Damion are all equally able to win this and says he wishes there could be three winners this year. [VIDEO HERE]

Carson has some of the top 20 there talking and they discuss that theyre excited to see Jessie J there tomorrow. Next up is Adam singing his duet with Matt. They are singing Lost Stars. Adam says this is special to him because it was part of a movie he was lucky enough to be in Begin Again. Matt and Adam come out and start their number with lovely falsettos. Its nice not as good IMHO as the Elton John duet he did with Damion, but hey, its still quite nice.

Blake and Craig talk to Carson next about the finals. Blake talks about Craigs power and pitch and how spot on he always is. Craig is taking on an Alabama cover In Pictures. He says this means a lot as a single dad whose had to travel a lot. This one is a total tear jerker. Its something to sing as a solo artist a song that was performed incredibly by an entire band, but Craig pulled it off. The crowd is cheering as he wraps up his emotional number and tells his son he loves him.

His son Jacques is there smiling. Gwen is all teary and says it was a great song for him to sing. She says she thinks back to when she pushed her button for him and says shes so happy for him. Blake says its tough for anyone with kids and Pharrell says they totally picked the right song. Blake agrees and says it was a perfect statement for where Craig is in his life and where hes going. [VIDEO HERE]

Damiens original single is up next Soldier. Adam says Max Martin is a great songwriter and a good choice for Damiens first original single. We see Adam coaching him on his performance during rehearsals. Its a great ballad and a good match for his voice. The crowd is swaying and really digging the song. The crowd goes absolutely wild as he finishes up.

The coaches are on their feet and the applause seems endless. Adam says he took his guidance but still stayed strong in who he is. Adam says hes the happiest coach win or lose and says he did a great job. [VIDEO HERE]

Carson chats with Chris and Adam and tells Chris hes been red hot. Carson mentions that in the blind auditions, all the coaches turned around for him and then he chose Adam. Carson says he then had some issues in the playoffs and Adam kept him safe. Chris says he was more shy but Adam brought it out of him. Adam got Justin Timberlake to clear Cry Me a River for Chris to sing and hes excited. He says Justin is an ideal artist for him.

Chris says its amazing to be mentored by Adam since hes an idol of his. Adam says Chris has one of the best falsettos hes ever heard and this JT song should show it off. Hes doing a great job and definitely gives Justin a run for his money with his falsetto. Hes smoking this cover. The crowd goes nuts there are girls screaming sooo loudly. The coaches are on their feet. Its awesome. Adam calls him his young Jedi and says welcome and congratulations. [VIDEO HERE]

Matt McAndrew will close out the performances tonight. He says Adam is the coach he wanted and he was so excited that he got him. We see Matts audition with that cool song from Twilight. Then him singing G*d Only Knows the Beach Boys number. Hes the only finalist that has cracked the iTunes top 10 three times. Adam has picked Somewhere Over the Rainbow for his final song. Adam says to keep it simple and let the song take center stage.

Matt comes out and starts a very traditional cover of the famous Wizard of Oz theme. The crowd goes wild from his first note. Its absolutely beautiful. His lower register is so fab. Its breathy but not weak. Very sexy like a whisper in your ear. Every note is absolutely flawless. This song is a standard on reality singing competitions so its nice to hear it done as a standard but yet so purely. Its low key and he doesnt go crazy with Star Search vocal gymnastics. He ends with a strong last note. Lovely. [VIDEO HERE]

Adam and the other coaches are on their feet. Matts mom is thrilled. Gwen says wow and that it was a perfect song. She calls him pure and original. She says he connects and has a gift. She says shes loved seeing him grow. Pharrell says its magical to see him continue to walk through walls and categories. He says hes just a great voice and the world cant get enough of artists like him and says hes rare. Adam says when he listened to him he felt like the whole universe paused to hear something pure and bittersweet and perfect. He says hes so happy he got to work with Matt and thanks him.

We will be updating the post here tonight as contestants are eliminated and the winner is chosen!

The winner of The Voice 2014 season 7 isCraig Wayne Boyd!

Carson reads the fourth place artist its Damien.Next is third place and its Chris Jamison.Craig Wayne Boydwins it!That puts Matt McAndrew in second.

Source: http://www.celebdirtylaundry.com/2014/the-voice-recap-121514-season-7-episode-26-live-final-performances-voicefinale/

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WWE SmackDown Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from ...

Rollins stalled to start the match, consulting with Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury at ringside before returning to the squared circle.

The competitors traded offense early, with Ziggler nearly scoring the victory off a schoolboy rollup. Noble, however, capitalized on a referee whose back was turned and pulled Ziggler to the mat viciously.

Back from the break, Rollins had control of the match, Irish-whipping Ziggler back-first into the post, something that had to further affect the body of the IC champion. His ladder match with Luke Harper was nothing short of a war.

Ziggler fought back, targeting the taped ribs of Rollins but falling prey to a stiff clothesline.

Rollins attempted to dive at a prone Ziggler at ringside but found himself crashing ribs-first into the announcers' table.

The Showoff scored a number of near-falls, including one off a big DDT, but Rollins managed to power out as Noble and Mercury looked stressed from outside the squared circle.

A superkick attempt by Ziggler was caught and Rollins answered with a kick to the side of the head, nearly scoring a victory of his own.

Ziggler sent Rollins flying over the top rope and into Mercury and Noble, and a Fameasser followed for two as the crowd nearly came unglued.

Mercury distracted the official while Noble delivered a cheap shot to Ziggler. This led to Mike Chioda tossing the security and Ziggler delivering the Zig-Zag for the pinfall win.

The IC champion celebrated to close out the show as Rollins, Mercury and Noble watched angrily from inside the squared circle.

Result

Dolph Ziggler defeated Seth Rollins.

Highlights and Quotes

• "Jamie is great security. No one ever said he was smart. He's great security." - JBL
• "I never complained about anything." - JBL
• "What a week, as much as I can't stand to say it, for Dolph Ziggler." - JBL
• "And he gets to sit down with me tomorrow." - Michael Cole
• "Then it's just going to get worse." - JBL

Grade

A

Analysis

The main event of Tuesday's SmackDown was an outstanding way to close out a very fun two hours of television.

Ziggler and Rollins have such incredibly chemistry with each other, and it shows every time they share the ring. Tuesday was no different, even if they did not have nearly enough time to put together a match as fans would hope.

Both are bumping machines, regularly going out of their way to make their opponents look good. They did that in spades Tuesday, despite bumps and bruises from some intensely physical matches at Sunday's TLC pay-per-view.

The near-falls kept the fans on the edge of their seats while the fact that both men are in the midst of considerable pushes kept viewers guessing as to who would emerge victoriously.

Ziggler winning was a nice surprise, as is his entire reemergence as a prime-time player in WWE. He is one of the hardest and best workers in the industry and has endured a lot of political maneuvering and creative inconsistency to make it to where he is today.

For the sake of the Intercontinental Championship, wins over Rollins and other stars of that stature are key. Ziggler, a workhorse, is exactly the guy to reestablish the credibility of the title and the prestige that once followed it.

Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2302341-wwe-smackdown-results-winners-grades-reaction-and-highlights-from-december-16

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