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So, I've been catching up on WWE in real life and saw a few things... OK, so just noticed Nikki Cross did this recently. 😆 There was a somewhat similar promo cut by Drew before Clash at the Castle too!

November Week 2 - WWE continued to have success with strong RAWs, mainly carried by Becky Lynch who is quickly becoming a superstar - Von Wagner has become the NXT North American champion, defeating Wes Lee - Bobby Lashley is open to the idea of working in Japan and Mexico if his WWE contract isn't renewed - The Coffey brothers seem to have left NXT UK - WWE have begun to rotate their shows across the New England, the Tri-State area and the Great Lakes again after a month of hosting shows at the new WWE Wrestling Center in CT

WWE RAW 4,997@WWE Wrestling Centre, CT Rhea and Becky - Show opens to Rhea Ripley's music - The imposing Ripley gives a slightly deranged smile at the camera before snapping her teeth at it - Rhea says its been a week since she challenged Becky and hasn't heard a thing from her since - Rhea wonders if Becky is worried about her The Man moniquer being destroyed by the man eater Rhea Ripley - Becky Lynch's music (Slap Slap Slap Pound Up Down Snap) plays - She says as much as she admires Rhea Ripley, she's already promised Asuka a title shot - Becky says Rhea still needs to prove herself amongst the likes of Bianca Belair and Alexa Bliss as a true contender - Rhea says Becky doesn't fear any man but is scared of Rhea Ripley - Becky slaps her titles and asks if she looks scared -- PROVE YOURSELF - Becky Lynch came away looking like a real star - Michael Cole and Corey Graves seemed pretty weak unable to keep up or add to what was happening in the ring (rating: 97) WWE World Tag Team: The Street Profits vs. #DIY In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, #DIY defeated The Street Profits in 17:54 when Tommaso Ciampa pinned Angelo Dawkins with a Meeting in the Middle. #DIY make defence number one of the WWE World Tag Team titles. (rating: 63) The Forgotten - Cody Rhodes and Stephanie McMahon are in the ring - Stephanie McMahon congratules Cody on his RAW team winning WWE Bragging Rights and explains that earlier today she finalised contracts with Edge, Finn Balor, Braun Strowman, #DIY and Paige formally known as The Forgotten - The only remaining thing to do was the assign them to a WWE Brand, as Cody was the winning he gets first pick - Cody looks very pleased and thanks Stephanie and the WWE Board of Directors - Stephanie reminds Cody that as #DIY are current WWE World Tag Team champions they have Champions' rights to appear on either show - Cody says... - The Forgotten's music (Alter Bridge's The Other Side) plays and they make their way to the ring - Edge says no way, no way are you going to just raffle us off like cattle to whatever brand you please - We played your game to earn those contracts, to be legitmised within the WWE again - Just look at the power in the ring right now, I'm a former WWE Champion, Braun Strowman is a former WWE Champion and currently the Carribean Champion, Finn Balor... former WWE Champion... #DIY are your CURRENT WWE World Tag Team champions and Paige is a former WWE Women's Champion. - Cody holds up his hands and says he knows that, he sees the talent in the ring - Braun Strowman says that the WWE isn't the only place in town for someone to make money anymore there's a whole new world of wrestling out there - Stephanie gives Cody a glance - Finn Balor says he was in the inaugral WWE Universal champion and then what... nothing... shoved to the wayside once Vince McMahon grew tired of him, he's wasted his best years in the WWE due to injuries and no chances -- if he knew signing that WWE contract this morning would mean a return to the old ways of being shuffled around from show-to-show to fill a void he would have want back to New Japan - Paige wonders if Cody and Stephanie have forgotten that this used to be HER HOUSE, she sees Becky and Asuka running around with titles - Edge holds up his fist and everyone quiets down - Edge says he has a better idea... Smackdown doesn't have a General Manager at the moment... why not let Edge run the show, why not allow The Forgotten all go to Smackdown together - Stephanie McMahon laughs and says that's not a decision she can make, it would have be taken to the WWE Board of Directors, no one person holds power in the WWE anymore - Cody looks around reluctantly - Edge says well who is the General Manager? Because I can tell you now, we're going to show up on Smackdown on Thursday to find out and if its someone I don't think is worthy of the position, I'm going to take them out there and then - Stephanie reminds Edge he has a WWE contract - Edge reminds Stephanie they all survived without before and he's sure they could survive without one again - Stephanie McMahon wonders - So Edge, you want to be able to pick where you go? You want to be General Manager of Smackdown? Looks like we're at a bit of a stalement right here. Give me a week to speak to the WWE Board of Directors and I'll update you next week here on RAW - Braun Strowman steps forward and says he'll go to Smackdown, as he's not backing down from Brock Lesnar's challenges - The rest of The Forgotten look at him - Stephanie asks if anyone else would like to speak for themselves - ... finally Paige says she'll go to RAW - Edge snaps - FINE! FINE! FINE! You all want to chase your own selfish goals, then be my guest... The Forgotten is no more, do you own thing, but don't come asking me for help when you need it again. - Edge leaves the ring - #DIY shrug and leave next - Paige signs a RAW contract - Braun Strowman signs a Smackdown contract - Finn Balor remains in the ring looking at both the RAW and Smackdown contract... finally he leaves without signing one (rating: 74) Tag Team Match Tonight - Cody gathers up the contracts - Logan Paul's music plays - The rest of the former members of The Forgotten have left the ring now - Paul makes his way to the ring and shakes Cody's hand - Paul says Mr. GM, I want -- no I need -- another shot at Seth Rollins, I know I can beat him - Cody says that Logan has learned so much in such a short amount of time since joining the WWE - Logan Paul says that's just who he is, anything he puts his mind to he can achieve - Cody nods, look I'm no fan of Seth Rollins, his cocky obnoxious face is just the way it is... but sure, if you can get a tag team partner tonight, you've got a match - Seth Rollins' music plays - Seth says HE KNEW Cody would use his position against him eventually - You hate it, don't you, Cody. You hate that I'm out here wrestling, while you're stuck in a horrible suit, making sure the pens work hahaha - YOU HATE THAT I'M SETH FREAKING ROLLINS and you're just toady rhodes - Logan Paul mocks Seth the Weeb - Seth says he's not a weeb, I don't even know what that is, you stupid kids and your internets - You want a tag match tonight, I already know who to pick (rating: 74) After the Break - Logan Paul is backstage in the locker room - He's asking Bobby Lashley if he'll team with him tonight - Lashley looks at Logan Paul - You want the almight Bobby Lashley to team with you, kid? - Lashley seems to be weighing Logan Paul up again - Logan Paul says its against Set... - Lashley interrupts, yeah I know who its against, you think I don't know what goes on around here. Kid you've got so much to learn still. Tell you what... you stick with me and you learn more in a week than you have in the last 6 months - Logan and Lashley clasp hands - Logan Paul has dropped hints over the last few weeks of a heel turn, maybe overly so as its getting a little boring and confusing (rating: 83) Big Swole & Dana vs. Hate Crew In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, Hate Crew defeated Big Swole & Dana in 9:50 when Sonya Deville submitted Dana Brooke with a Modified Gogoplata. - Big Swole was really off her game - Big Swole and Dana Brooke make a good tag team (rating: 56) The Fortunate Ones - Rinku and Saurav look swarve in their custom suits - They're touring the WWE HQ in CT meeting and greeting staff - Rinku is signing a few baseballs - Saurav talks about his time as a TV star - Video ends with them both laughing about not having a Bollywood gimmick and being made to dance to the ring (rating: 37) J-Pop Joshi Entertainment - The most crazy, up beat, sickening J-Pop music plays - The screen is covered in cutesy icons and drawings - Maki Itoh makes an entrance singing her own J-Pop theme dressed as a Japanese Schoolgirl - The crowd are strangely loving this - It is very catchy and totally in Japanese (rating: 63) Maki Itoh vs. Alpha Female In a bout that didn't have much heat and embarrassing wrestling, Maki Itoh defeated Alpha Female in 7:31 by pinfall with a Flying Big Head. - Alpha Female and Maki Itoh just don't click AT ALL and it showed in their performance - As planned, this match brough the fans back down a little - The entrance easily the highlight of the match - Fans still loving the whole J-Pop Joshi gimmick of Maki Itoh though (rating: 33) TONIGHT - Seth Rollins interrupts Sheamus, just as Sheamus is about to take a nice long drink - Seth asks Sheamus if he wants to fight tonight, Logan Paul just asked Bobby Lashley - Sheamus laughs and says of course fella (rating: 68) Otunga Enterprise - David Otunga is in the ring - Tonight he's ready to reveal to the WWE true winners and the future - David Otunga introduces Babatunde, formally known as Commander Azeez, and Boa - Otunga says that Otunga Enterprise is going utilise the true strength within these young stars of the future - R-Truth had his chance, but failed to recognise it, Babatunde and Boa - Babatunde stands imposing, while Boa seems to have a good fighting look about him - R-Truth's music plays! - You clownin' me?! Otunga, all you've done is run your mouth, mocked and interferred. You think you know what's inside of me? What you talking about? You some sort of microscope eye man. - Otunga says why doesn't Truth get into the ring with Babatunde and find out what the future is (rating: 45) Babatunde vs. R-Truth In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but terrible wrestling, Babatunde defeated R-Truth in 8:13 by pinfall with a Spear. - R-Truth seemed off his game - David Otunga was great at ring side, constantly mocking R-Truth and feigning interferrence - David Otunga and Babatunde are a good pairing, they play off each other well (rating: 48) Vikings Don't Quit - Erik and Ivar, the Viking Experience, two wrestlers that believe they are Vikings are chanting something drink from Sheamus' stash - TONIGHT IVAR I SHALL BRING BACK THE GOLD WE REQUIRE TO BRING FORTH THE HERALD OF ASGARD - ERIK, YOU SHALL CONQUER THE UNITED STATES GOLD SO THE COSMIC POWER CAN BE CHANNELED INTO SUMMON THE GOD OF THE ALMIGHTY WARRIORS - HO! HO! HO! HO! HO! HO! HO! HO! HO! HO! HO! HO! (rating: 55) Rex Steiner vs. Jinder Mahal In a decent match, Rex Steiner defeated Jinder Mahal in 9:14 by submission with a Steiner Recliner. - This is Jindar Mahal's first appearance since his suspension for steroids (rating: 55) Steiner wants The Imperium - After the match Steiner grabs a microphone - I THOUGHT I WAS FINALLY GONNA GET TO PUT THE RECLINER ON GUNTHER TONIGHT - I WANT THE IMPERIUM - The Imperium's music plays and they remain at the top of the entrance way - Ludwig speaks - Herr Steiner, we heard what you said last week, but we are The Imperium, we do not bend to the will of other people so easily - We are as strong minded out of the ring, just as we are strong technically in the ring - You keep saying you want Gunther, you want The Imperium -- which is it, Herr Steiner? - I WANT THE IMPERIUM YOU EUROPEAN FREAK AM GONNA SHOW YOU JUST HOW SUPERIOR AMERICAN WRESTL (rating: 61) The Imperium - Herr Steiner, Herr Steiner, please... please... I hear you, you have a microphone, there is no need to shout - If it is The Imperium you want then I must warn you... there is but one of you, and look eins, zwei, drei of us... do you really want to go 1v3? - I'LL GO UNO DUO TWA ON YOU ALL ALONE OR OTHERWISE, THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MONTHS NOW - WHAT'S THE MATTA GUNTHER YOU SCARED OF THE STEINER RECLINER? I THINK GUNTHER IS SCARED! - Gunther finally speaks - I am not scared, Rex. I have standards, which usually mean I do not lower myself to engage in conversation with those beneath me. I will fight you. I will break you. The people will hate me, but I will not care. That is the way of the ring. The way of combat. The superior always overcomes. - Ludwig speaks - Find yourself some friends, Herr Steiner and we will meet you at Survivor Series; the best of Europe against... Rex Steiner and Friends (rating: 56) R-Truth Can't Win - Backstage R-Truth is zoned out. Alone. - Kofi and Xavier are talking to each other and looking concerned - Maybe talking about Little Jimmy? - I don't know, Xavier, that was a while ago - Yeah but he loved that kid - Xavier says he knows, as he pulls out Trombone and plays 'What's Up' - Kofi and Xaiver struggled when going off-script - I think this was mainly due to them almost corpsing each other (rating: 48) WWE United States Title: Erik vs. Gable Steveson In a bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, Gable Steveson defeated Erik in 9:49 by pinfall. Gable Steveson makes defence number nine of the WWE United States title. (rating: 59) The Bloodline - The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu with Paul Heyman) are lounging backstage - Jey Uso says this is dumb, we should be doing something all we've done is sit about of weeks - Roman asks if Jey wants to follow in his brother's shameful footsteps - Jey quiets down - Roman says that The Bloodline grows stronger every day, next week Solo and Jacob will make their debut in the tag division to reclaim the titles Jey and Jimmy so carelessly lost - Roman believes that was the start of where things went wrong and should have corrected it long before Becky Lynch won the titles from him - Paul Heyman agrees with the wisdom - The next thing I should have done is great rid of you - Roman looks at Jey Uso, Jey points to himself - Heyman says I agree my Tribal Chief - No, not you, Jey. YOU! - Roman is looking beyond Jey Uso at Paul Heyman - You're just another white man clinging on to the coat-tails of success, leeching the blood from a family proud of their heritage. I've learned a lot from you and your wicked mind. Enough to know you've been cashing in on our blood and sweat from the very start. - Solo and Jacob flank Heyman - Roman raises a hand - Let him go, like the dog he is - Heyman leaves - Roman says that he's finally found the missing piece of the Bloodline, someone who can take down Becky Lynch and any future WWE Women's Champion to ensure ALL the titles come home to The Bloodline - Ava Raines walks into the room and clasps hands with the rest of The Bloodline - Roman looks proud and says it's time - Dramatic changes for The Bloodline and perhaps too much, too soon as Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu and Ava Raines don't appear on the same level as Roman Reigns and Jey Uso (rating: 62) Bobby Lashley & Logan Paul vs. Seth Rollins & Sheamus In a bout that had fantastic heat and good wrestling, Seth Rollins and Sheamus defeated Bobby Lashley and Logan Paul in 20:14 when Seth Rollins pinned Bobby Lashley by using underhanded tactics. - Seth Rollins and Sheamus don't work well as a team, their timing is all over the place - Fans are starting to get bored of Paul Logan's hints of a heel turn (rating: 59) Mocking Win - Sheamus and Seth Rollins mock Lashley and Paul Logan with fake tears as their laugh their way back up the entrance ramp (rating: 71) Overall Rating: 74

November 2022 - The initial feeling backstage is that everyone is disappionted with WWE Bragging Rights - WWE have been on a roll recently with their main events, so it was disappointing to see just how poor Bobby Lashley and Becky Lynch went down - No one is being blamed for the poor reception of WWE Bragging Rights, with one source saying HHH said it was just one of those things - Booker T taken Roxanne Perez under his wing in recent months - Bret Hart has official retired from wrestling, WWE tried to extend his contract but Bret wanted to retire in peace - His send off on Smackdown on was genuine - Glenn Gilbertti has also retired, but no one cares as everyone thought Glenn Gilbertti had retired decades ago anyway - Becky Lynch was the WWE's top merchandise seller, followed by; Randy Orton, Logan Paul, Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, Bobby Lashley, John Cena, The Rock, Asuka and Rey Mysterio - The Top 5 Hottest Wrestlers in WWE right now are; Becky Lynch, Roman Reigns, Randy Orton, Rex Steiner and Bobby Lashley - Adam Cole and Britt Baker are engaged - CMLL released a paraody video mocking AAA, which crashed and burned.

WWE Smackdown: Bret Hart Appreciation Night 3,482 @ Stampede Corral Bret Hart Appreciation - Show cold opens with a tribute video to Bret Hart's career - The classic 'Hero by Chad Kroeger' music is used as footage of Bret Hart's journey from Stampede Wrestling all the way through to WWE, WCW and back to WWE is shown - Key moments include his victory over Yokozuna, his feud with Owen Hart, The Montreal Screwjob, Goldberg's kick to the head, Bret and HBK shaking hands and Bret's return to the WWE as Smackdown General Manager (Rating: 73) Drew McIntyre vs. Finn Balor In a bout that had fantastic heat and good wrestling, Drew McIntyre defeated Finn Bálor in 18:29 by pinfall with a Claymore Kick. (rating: 61) Bret Hart - SCREEEEEEECH The Hitman's music plays - Huge reaction - Bret says that he's enjoyed his time in the WWE, as he's been able to work with wrestlers like Drew McIntyre and Finn Balor, two of his favourites - He says its good to be back where it all started... The Stampede Corral that his Father Stu made famous all those years ago - While tonight might be about Bret, Bret wants to make sure he thanks the right people and ties up some loose ends before he goes - He's going to take this time to announce his retirement from professional wrestling on his terms, and not at the boot of Bill Goldberg - So tonight The WWE Cruiserweight title will be decided as the top 5 contenders face off in a ladder match (rating: 70) I said I wouldn't do this... - Bret asks Natalya to come down - Bret says he said he wouldn't do this, but knows he owes Jim more than one, so... tonight Natalya will get a title shot against Asuka - Natalya hugs Bret - Bret says this ones for Jim, make him proud (rating: 66) ... and just one more thing - Bret goes on to talk about the last time he had to retire - Some of the crowd start to chant Goldberg - Yeah that's the one - Bret says that sometimes people get ahead in life without being very good at things because they have the look - But while what he's about to do is going to be one of the most dangerous things he's done in his life he has to do - Bret calls out Goldberg - Goldberg's music plays as he makes his way to the ring - Bret Hart and Goldberg are in the ring, standing only a few meteres apart - Goldberg looks pissed - Bret says Goldberg made a name for himself by going on an amazing undefeated streak, dropping people on their heads and what not, but still an amazing achievement - Goldberg snorts and shouts that's right - Bret wonders if Goldberg could ever do that again, as well... one of the last things I did as a General Manager was talk to the WWE Board of Directors and I made a change to your contract - Goldberg steps towards Bret - Bret says that if Goldberg is ever defeated in a WWE ring, he'll be fired, forced to quit, forced to retire from the WWE - Goldberg is right in Bret Hart's face - Bret says it won't be a question of Who's NEXT? It'll be I'M NEXT as every young up and coming WWE wrestler out there will look to put the old grizzled Goldberg out to pasture and make name for himself - It looks like Goldberg is going to attack Bret Hart..! (rating: 73) Goldberg attac... - Just as Goldberg is about to attack Bret Hart, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens slide into the ring - The attack Goldberg!! - Kevin Owens puts Goldberg into a Sharpshooter! - Bret Hart takes a step back - The crowd are for Bret - BRET HART PUTS A SHARPSHOOTER ON BILL GOLDBERG AS KEVIN OWENS AND SAMI ZAYN PIN GOLDBERG DOWN! - Bret Hart waves to the crowd as he leaves - and gives one last pose at the entrance way - Thank you Bret rings out across the crowd (rating: 70) Asuka Explains All - Asuka is in the ring after the break - SHe isn't happy she has to face Natalya tonight - Asuka says she has worked hard to make sure she is the WWE Smackdown Women's Champion and Becky Lynch remains the WWE Undisputed Champion until Survivor Series - Asuka wants to be the Empress of Wrestling and to do that Becky must remain champion, she will attack anyone who is facing Becky Lynch, just like she attacked Bobby Lashley and Roman Reigns - Soon the whole of the wrestling world will kneel to The Empress of Wrestling... ASUKA (rating: 80) WWE Smackdown Women's Title: Natalya vs. Asuka (c) In a bout that had great heat and decent wrestling, Natalya defeated Asuka in 15:25 when Asuka intentionally got counted out. - The story of this match was Natalya pushing Asuka to the edge a few times - Some near pinfalls for Natlaya and a prolonged Sharpshooter which Asuka struggled to get a rope break from - Eventually Asuka crawled out of the ring, grabbed her title and left through the crowd for the count out (rating: 60) It isn't over - Brock Lesnar's music plays! - Lesnar is calling out Strowman - Strowman makes his way to the ring with Paige - Lesnar says it isn't over between them - Lesnar is smiling - It isn't often he gets to fight people as big as him, rarely does he get to fight people bigger... he enjoyed it... he wants more - Strowman laughs and smiles too - Strowman says if Lesnar wants more he's going to get more now that Strowman has a WWE contract - Lesnar is cracking his knuckles - Strowman says... but not tonight... not here, this place is too small for a man of my size... - Lesnar laughs and nods - Lesnar says Survivor Series... we rumble through the streets of Suplex City... I JUST WANT TO FIGHT (rating: 77) WWE Cruiserweight Title: Angel Garza vs. Mustafa Ali vs. Ricochet vs. Ultimo Dragon vs. Cedric Alexander In a decent match, Angel Garza defeated Mustafa Ali, Ricochet, Ultimo Dragon and Cedric Alexander in a Ladder match in 15:14 when Angel Garza retrieved the item. During the match we also had El Hijo del Fantasma distract Ultimo Dragon. Angel Garza wins the WWE Cruiserweight title. Ultimo Dragon was the weak link, struggling to keep up with everyone else's in-ring performance. - Ricochet was easily the best in the ring with several high spots - His hot new move the Spacewalk Flip still looks amazing - Just when it looked like Ultimo Dragon had found a time to climb the ladder, El Hijo del Fantasma distracted him - Angel Garza took the moment for himself to grab the title (rating: 69) Round 2 - Shinsuke Nakamura approaches Mansoor in the locker room - Nakamura says Mansoor did well at Bragging Rights but can he beat Nakamura again? He doesn't think so - Mansoor says OK, let's give it another go, I owe you more than that (rating: 53) WWE IC Title: Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Mansoor (c) In a decent match, Shinsuke Nakamura drew with Mansoor in 20:00 when the time limit expired. - A slow burner of a match which Nakamura really controlled and directed - Nakamura easily carried this one and made Mansoor look great - The time limit expired just as Nakamura hit Mansoor with the Kinshasa (rating: 70) It wasn't me... - I HEAR VOICES... Randy Orton is making his way to the ring - He demands Bray Wyatt, The Fiend whatever the hell his name is to come out here right now - For the first time we hear 'The Man Who Sold The World' by David Bowie play... it's Wyatt! - Randy Orton is pacing around as Bray stands in the ring - Randy asks Bray to give him one good reason why he shouldn't RKO him right here, right now - Bray says he doesn't understand - Randy says that little flashing firefly logo at Bragging Rights cost him the match - Bray looks sad and says he's sorry - Randy says YOU'RE SORRY?! You call me out with your cryptic message on the screen... and you're sorry?! - Bray slumps down against the ringpost - Randy, I am sorry, I have no idea what is happening. I don't think it was me that did that message, look at me... I'm not The Fiend - Bray Wyatt looks more like the Bray Wyatt of old - Randy says enough with the games - Bray looks scared now but not of Randy Orton - Randy, it wasn't me, I know it wasn't me... (rating: 84) ... it was him! - the lights go out - When they come back on Bray Wyatt is pointing at something standing behind Randy Orton - Bray shouts out IT WAS HIM! - The Fiend complete with burned, melted mask, is standing behind Randy Orton - As Orton turns to face The Fiend BOOM Sister Abigail from The Fiend - Bray continues to say he's sorry - Alexa Bliss looks delighted at what's going on - The Fiend continues to attack Randy Orton - Bray pleads with Randy Orton - You've got to believe this isn't me, Randy. Of all the people I thought would understand, it would be you - "I hear voices in my head" your music has said for a decade now... I thought you'd understand the most - This isn't me, Randy. That's the Fiend and I'm... I don't know who I am... I only know who he is as he keeps talking to me - I thought it was a voice, but now I know he's reality, I AM SORRY RANDY... I AM SORRY! (rating: 70) Overall Rating: 70

WWE RAW 5,000 @ WWE Wrestling Center, CT Team RAW Celebrate - Show opens in the RAW General Manager's office - Cody Rhodes, Bill Goldberg, Logan Paul and Seth Rollins are celebrating RAW's victory at WWE Bragging Rights - Cody says he never doubted his guys, he knew they'd be able to work together and prove RAW is the best brand - They crack some tins together - Seth Rollins crashes his can into Logan Paul's a little too hard, causing some splash back - Seth apologises, Oh, I'm sorry, did I get some beer on your designer tracksuit. Oh well, at least its nothing too expensive - Logan Paul is wearing his own label. (rating: 80) Logan Paul was wrong... - Logan laughs it off and says he was wrong about losing with Seth in the team - He says they won despite Seth being in the team - Goldberg and Logan Paul laugh - Seth is fuming, oh you think that's funny, Logan Paul? Mr. Youtuber. Chuckle chuckle chuckle. You've been in this business two minutes, if it wasn't for me doing all the heavy lifting for father time over there and you, we'd have lost - Cody tries to calm them down - Logan Paul asks then why is he so good, if he's only been here two minutes - Oh you think you're good, seth asks, how come you can never beat me (rating: 67) Lashley calls out Sheamus - Bobby Lashley's music plays - Sheamus... did you really think I'd forget you broke my nose last week? Let's do this again - Sheamus' music plays - Big fella, I thought you'd never ask (rating: 74) Bobby Lashley vs. Sheamus In a bout that had fantastic heat and great wrestling, Bobby Lashley defeated Sheamus in 15:14 by stoppage when Sheamus was injured and could not continue. - Both wrestlers went all out and really played it to each other's strengths - In the end a furious Bobby Lashley picked up a win after a number of brutal forearms to Sheamus' face caused the ref to stop it (rating: 82) RAID - The Viking Experience, Ivar and Erik are talking - I sense it upon the winds of time, a calling, a beacon, a herald from Odin himself - Yes, brother, I sense it, too -- a raid. Gold to be pillaged and return to Midgar - Titus O'Neil is sitting in the background looking a little confused. He finally approaches them - I couldn't help you two talk about seeking out gold - Erik and Ivar turn to Titus - We are Vikings, we live to seek out glory and loot - We will not st... - Titus stops them and asks - Have you ever thought about the United States title... (rating: 46) General Manager's Office - Cody Rhodes is still in the RAW GM's office - Gable Steveson and Apollo Crews enter - Ah gentlemen, good to see you. I saw the news that you're going to be in an MMA fight soon, Gable - Gable nods - Yeah, I'm that damn good - Cody nods - Sure, sure, but that means you'll be away for a bit and won't be able to defend the WWE US Title for a while - Apollo says he'll defend it in Gable's absence - Cody doesn't look too sure - Cody says he'll think about that, but for now, Gable will defend it every week until Gable leaves for his camp... you know, to build up some credit in case he can't defend it every 30 days while he's away - Cody says he had some real nice Vikings in here just before asking about gold... (rating: 52) WWE US Title: Ivar vs. Gable Steveson (c) In a bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, Gable Steveson defeated Ivar in 13:01 by pinfall. Gable Steveson makes defence number eight of the WWE United States title. - Gable Steveson was really off his game - ... IVAR can wrestle! (rating: 52) The Truth is still sad - The New Day and R-Truth are hanging out backstage - Woods says that last week was a tough loss - Kofi says that this week, they'll be on the look out for Otunga - COS ITS A NEW DAY - The Truth gives a deflated 'yay' - Woods tries to cheer him up - C'mon Truth, we believe in you, get out there and give them some King moves from Tekken or something - Truth says Tekken? Tekken? Man. You clownin' me? Do I look like I wear a Tiger Mask? (rating: 65) I'm not a Bully - Toxic Attraction are in the ring - Mandy Rose says Bianca's words last week really upset her, she can't imagine what kind of spiteful person would go out of their way and call someone a bully like that on national TV - Gigi and Jacy react disgusted - Mandy says that there are some sick people in this business, sick precious people ready to tear down those they're envious of (rating: 56) Apollo Crews vs. R-Truth In a decent match, Apollo Crews defeated R-Truth in 12:31 by pinfall with a Standing Moonsault after a distraction from David Otunga. - The New Day came to the ring with R-Truth - R-Truth reluctantly put on a Tiger mask as he walked down to the ring - BE LIKE KING The New Day Shouted - The New Day chased Otunga away from ring side, but the chase distracted Truth (rating: 60) The Fortunate Ones video - a short video plays hyping the arrival of 'The Fortunate Ones' - It appears that Saurav and Rinku have been teamed up with a new gimmick - Gone is the really badly dated Indian stereotype - Instead they're just themselves - The video has a voice over from the pair explaining their background as a TV star in India and as the first Indian to play AA Baseball in America - They recognise that their fame and fortune has been a blessing - They'll be coming to RAW soon to try and prove their can be WWE wrestlers too (rating: 37) Queen Zelina - Queen Zelina is in the ring - She is ready to get that WWE RAW Women's Title and isn't afraid of anyone - Raquel Rodriquez, a powerhose of a woman, comes to the ring (rating: 52) Queen Zelina vs. Raquel Rodriguez In a decent match, Raquel Rodriguez defeated Queen Zelina in 8:30 by pinfall with a Chingona Bomb. (rating: 61) The Imperium - After the break The Imperium are in the ring - Ludwig says it is time for another showcase of superior European wrestling - Tonight Giovanni will wrestle against a young hopeful from NXT - Gunther stands silently and imposing - Rex Steiner's music plays as he walks around the ring and sits at the annouce table (rating: 52) Giovanni Vinci vs Traevon Jordan In a terrible match, Giovanni Vinci defeated Traevon Jordan in 8:18 by pinfall with a Frog Splash. - Rex Steiner was on commentary talking about The Imperium, European Wrestling and American Wrestling - Giovanni Vinci and Traevon Jordan didn't seem to click and made for an awkward bout - This match was pretty dull and easily the toilet break match of the night (rating: 42) Steiner is tired of The Imperium - After the match Rex Steiner leaves the announce table and grabs a mic - Steiner shouts YOU KNOW WHAT I AM FED UP OF ALL THIS TALKING ABOUT EUROPEAN WRESTLING WHAT I THINK IS THAT YOU SUCK - ITS A DISGRACE TO ME, ITS A DISGRACE TO ALL COLLEGIATE WRESTLERS AND ITS DISRESPECTING PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING - ITS TIME FOR ACTION, ITS TIME FOR STEINER AND GUNTHER TO FACE AECH OTHER IN THE RING - Ludwig holds up hand - Gunther stands unphased, starring at Rex Steiner - Ludwig says my my my so shouty, so unreserved. Very much like American Wrestling, such a spec... - Gunther takes the microphone - If we fight, it will be a contest of ability and skill. One I do not think you are ready for. Pure wrestling. - Rex Steiner shouts I DON'T CARE IF ITS PURE WRESTLING, SHOOT WRESTLING, MAT WRESTLING, CAT WRESTLING, PIG WRESTLING. NO MORE TALKING. NEXT WEEK. - Gunther gives the signal for The Imperium to leave (rating: 48) Special Smackdown Announcement - A video plays for this week's Smackdown - It will be a special Smackdown in honor of Bret Hart, live from Calgari, Alberta (rating: 57) Liv Morgan, Alexa Bliss & Bianca Belair vs. Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Jacy Jayne & Gigi Dolin) In a decent match, Toxic Attraction (Jacy Jayne, Gigi Dolin and Mandy Rose) defeated Liv Morgan, Alexa Bliss and Bianca Belair in 9:59 when Mandy Rose submitted Liv Morgan after blatantly cheating. In terms of in-ring work, Bianca Belair was head and shoulders above everyone else. Jacy Jayne was the weak link, struggling to keep up with everyone else's in-ring performance. (rating: 57) The Bloodline - The Bloodline are in their private room - Roman Reigns says its time to show the world just how deep the blood runs - He introduces two new members of the Bloodline; Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu - Heyman praises the Tribal Chief's wisdom - Jey Uso says great, great - Roman shoots him a look - Roman says Solo and Jacob are going to be the new tag team going forward, the Samoan Hit Squad of the Bloodline to take over where Jey and Jimmy failed - Jey looks like he's trying to keep his mouth shut - Heyman asks what of the other member? - Roman says now isn't the time, but soon enough the Bloodline will be ready to conquer again... on all fronts (rating: 71) Logan Paul vs. Seth Rollins In a bout that had fantastic heat and good wrestling, Seth Rollins defeated Logan Paul in 19:44 by count out. - It looked as though Logan Paul was heeling it up a little during the match (rating: 69) GLOAT - Seth Rollins mocks and gloats over Logan Paul's defeat as he makes his way back up the entrance way (rating: 42) I don't need a man - Slap slap slap Pound Up Down Snap by The Deathset plays as Becky Lynch makes her way to the ring - She pushes Seth Rollins out of the way as she passes him on the ramp - Lynch looks furious - Becky Lynch says she doesn't need anyone's help in or out of the ring - She's the WWE Undisputed Champion - It doesn't matter if you're The Rock or not, she doesn't need a man 'saving her' - She says if Roman Reigns wanted to get in the ring with her again, she'd deal with him there and then... again (rating: 87) I'm no man - Rhea Ripley's music plays - Rhea stands at the top of the entrance way smiling - She says she's no man, she's the destroyer of men, she's the one that sent the daughter of THE MAN packing her bags to go back home - Rhea wants a title shot, she's tired of waiting - Becky holds up the WWE RAW Women's Title and asks if Rhea wants this - Rhea nods and licks her lips (rating: 80) Final Rating: 76

WWE Bragging Rights 25,000 @ Tropicana Field, FL ... - IF YA SMELLLL..! - The Rock is here at Bragging Rights!! - Finally... THE ROCK... HAS COME BACK... - ... nah, nah, wait a minute, wait a minute... The Rock ain't gonna lie to The Millions and Millions - We're in Florida, The Rocks home state, and Poppa H - that's what all you kids call him now, right? Poppa H. - Crazy to think that this guy is in charge now, the same guy that used to go around telling everyone to suck his little sledgehammer - Haha The Rock jokes, you know I love you - The Rock isn't back, just a visit to say hello. The Rock is a movie star now, and a parent, and The Rock is old... yeah The Rock knows he still looks great - Anyway The Rock thought he'd stop by, have a little fun, and congratulate Becky Lynch on beat The Rock's little cousin Roman Reigns (rating: 71) Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman In a bout that had fantastic heat and great wrestling, Brock Lesnar drew with Braun Strowman in 10:17 following a double count out. - This was a wild brawl of powerful meat. Nothing more and nothing less. - Several times the fight spilled outside of the ring and the final brawl ended up going through the crowd for a count-out - Paige worked well with Braun (rating: 75) Face-to-Face - The cameras are following The Rock backstage as he meets and greets people - The Rock suddenly stops as he comes face-to-face with Roman Reigns with Paul Heyman and Jey Uso - No words are spoken - Then The Rock smiles, pats Roman on the back and carries on (rating: 74) Fight Pit: Riddle vs. Randy Orton In an exceptional match, Riddle defeated Randy Orton in a Fight Pit match in 15:17 when Randy Orton was knocked out. During the match we also had Windham distract Orton. - Orton went for the KO several times but Riddle was about to block or dodge - Riddle went for the submission but Orton was able to power out of it - Things were fairly even until a flickering of the lights and a firefly symbol that burned away to reveal Randy Orton's name appeared on the Titantron - That distraction was enough for Riddle to hit a Shining Wizard (rating: 74) Bro - After a small video package for the next WWE Event WWE Survivor Series we're backstage - Riddle is returning to the locker room - Theory and Logan Paul are talking to each other, they both see Riddle - Brah - Brah - Braaaah (rating: 72) WWE IC Title: Mansoor vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (c) In a decent match, Mansoor defeated Shinsuke Nakamura in 20:14 by pinfall with a quick roll up. Mansoor wins the WWE Intercontinental title. - A little bit of storytelling in this one as Nakamura came closer and closer to the win - Mansoor was able to kickout or ropebreak each and every time - Eventually the usually calm Nakamura became frustrated and Mansoor was able to steal the win with a quick roll up (rating: 59) Aftermath - Nakamura remains in the ring and hands over the IC title - Mansoor and Nakamura shakehands before Shinsuke leaves the ring (rating: 58) Florida sucks - Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens make their entrance as Bulls on Parade plays - They wonder what that smell is - Well, Kev, Florida is famous for being America's colon - This segment kinda fell flat, perhaps the America sucks angle has ran its course (rating: 42) 3-Way for the WWE World Tag Title: #DIY vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn vs. The Street Profits (c) In a good match, #DIY defeated Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn and The Street Profits in 16:40 when Johnny Gargano pinned Angelo Dawkins with a Hurts Donut. #DIY win the WWE World Tag Team titles. - This one wasn't as explosive as some might have expected - It felt very much like a midcard cooler match - Still some good spots with 3 very good tag teams (rating: 63) Video Package - Recap of Carmella and Bayley's fued - Recap of Paige's return - Recap of Asuka's need to keep hold of the WWE Smackdown Women's title so she can face Becky Lynch for ALL THE GOLD (rating: 60) Lynch talks about Lashley - A pre-recorded interview plays showing Becky Lynch sitting down talking about fight with Bobby Lashley - Lynch says that Lashley is one of the hardest working wrestlers in the business - But she knows he'll under estimate her, just as most people have done throughout her career - Nobody expected Lynch to cash-in her MITB briefcase to win the WWE and WWE Universal titles - Make no mistakes, she's going to leave WWE Bragging Rights with the titles (rating: 71) WWE Smackdown Women's Title: Paige vs. Carmella vs. Bayley vs. Asuka (c) In a bout that had great heat and decent wrestling, Asuka defeated Carmella, Bayley and Paige in 17:17 when Asuka pinned Carmella with a Spin Kick. Asuka makes defence number one of the WWE SmackDown Women's title. - Asuka and Bayley clearly the two best in the ring - Paige's prolonged absence really shared as she was really off her game (rating: 67) Lashley talks about Lynch - A pre-recorded interview plays showing Bobby Lashley sitting down talking about his fight with Becky Lynch - Lashley's nose is set after it was broken by Sheamus on RAW - Lashley says he has mixed feelings about fighting a woman, perhaps Sheamus was right - But the end of the day this is business and this is for the WWE and WWE Universal titles - There's a reason he's the almighty and that has the power to overcome - While it won't be pretty he promises to make it a short and swift fight at WWE Bragging Rights (rating: 74) How could you forget... - Edge is in the ring with Finn Balor - Edge says he promised another forgotten soul to be their partner tonight - How could you forget about one of the most dominate, twisted forces in NXT - Time is a cruel mistress - Karrion Kross and Scarlet make their entrance from the crowd! - Karrion Kross says the sands of fate can sometimes trickle in strange ways - He's here to erase the memories of pain (rating: 67) Logan Paul, Bill Goldberg & Seth Rollins (Team RAW) vs. Drew McIntyre, AJ Styles & Rey Mysterio (Team Smackdown) vs. Edge, Finn Balor & Karrion Kross (The Forgotten) In a bout that had fantastic heat and good wrestling, Logan Paul, Bill Goldberg and Seth Rollins defeated Drew McIntyre, AJ Styles and Rey Mysterio and Edge, Finn Bálor and Karrion Kross in 18:37; the order of elimination was Edge, Finn Bálor and Karrion Kross first, and then Drew McIntyre, AJ Styles and Rey Mysterio. Karrion Kross was the weak link, struggling to keep up with everyone else's in-ring performance. - Paige and Scarlett did some great work ringside - Karrion Kross struggled and didn't really look on the same level as everyone else - Bill Goldberg was managed well and was used in small bursts with long rests - Rey Msterio sadly seemed off his game with a few blown spots (rating: 71) Main Event Hype Video (rating: 71) WWE and WWE Universal Title: Bobby Lashley vs. Becky Lynch (c) In a bout that had fantastic heat and good wrestling, Becky Lynch defeated Bobby Lashley in 24:55 by pinfall with a Pumphandle Slam. Becky Lynch makes defence number two of the WWE title. Becky Lynch makes defence number two of the WWE Universal title. Becky Lynch makes defence number one of the WWE Undisputed. - Lashley came out of the blocks strong and fast, looking to end it quickly - Lynch however was able to survive the onslaught and drag the match longer than Lashley had expected - Lynch used her superior cardio to her advantage - The one time it looked like Lashley was about to gain a pinfall, Asuka appeared and distracted the referee and Bobby Lashley by sliding her WWE Smackdown Women's title into the ring and underneath the ref's hand as it was counting the pinfall - The match went outside the ring for a while, where Bobby Lashley speared Becky Lynch through the timekeeper barriers - The ref begane a 10 count, which Lashley interrupted - Sadly, outside of the spot moments the parts in between just didn't work - A mix of Lashley's broken nose and a terrible chemistry between Lashley and Lynch really threw the entire performance off (rating: 55) Celebrations - Becky Lynch remains in the ring celebrating with the WWE, WWE Universal and WWE RAW Women's Title - Roman Reigns' music plays as he begins to make his way down to the ring with Jey Uso, he's loaded up in the Superman Punch! - THE ROCK quickly runs in from behind and spins Jey Uso around hitting The Rock Bottom! - The Rock and Roman brawl - Becky Lynch watches on from in the ring (rating: 70) Overall Rating: 63

WWE Bragging Rights Card WWE Undisputed Title: Bobby Lashley vs. Becky Lynch (c) RAW v SD v The Forgotten: Logan Paul, Bill Goldberg, Seth Rollins v Drew McIntyre, AJ Styles, Rey Mysterio v Edge, Finn Balor, ? WWE Smackdown Women's Title: Paige vs. Carmella vs. Bayley vs. Asuka (c) WWE World Tag Titles: #DIY v Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn v Street Profits (c) WWE IC Title: Mansoor vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (c) Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman Fight Pit Match: Riddle vs Randy Orton WWE Bragging Rights was originally set up as a RAW vs Smackdown event, but over the last few months has evolved into personal grudges across the brands, as well as an end to Edge's Forgotten interrupting shows. WWE Undisputed Title - Bobby Lashley vs. Becky Lynch (c) It took Lashley two months of trying to finally get his title shot against Roman Reigns, having won the Money in the Bank and a number one contender's shot on RAW. However, his challenges were often ruined by The Bloodline's protection of Roman Reigns, which led to a Cage Match between the pair at Clash of Champions. The match ended in a draw after Bobby Lashley speared himself and Roman Reigns through the side of the cage. Lashley cashed in his MITB briefcase to restart the match, but halfway through another MITB winner Becky Lynch appeared cashing in HER MITB briefcase. The referee unsure what to do allowed it and Lynch picked up the win to gain both the WWE Title and the WWE Universal Title to alongside the WWE RAW Women's Title she had won earlier in the night. Lynch faced Roman Reigns on RAW two weeks later, picking up a win after Asuka interferred and distracted Reigns from winning. Lynch had promised Asuka a title shot for ALL THE TITLES after her fights with Reigns and Lashley. RAW v SD v The Forgotten - Team RAW (Logan Paul, Bill Goldberg, Seth Rollins) v Team Smackdown (Drew McIntyre, AJ Styles, Rey Mysterio) v The Forgotten (Edge, Finn Balor, ?) When Vince McMahon left the WWE in July a new WWE Board of Directors was formed, a board that wanted to renew a focus on a Brand v Brand battle. Part of that was hiring two new General Managers; Cody Rhodes was appointed RAW General Manager, while Bret Hart was appointed Smackdown General Manager. Both GMs promised to deliver something different and be the best show in the WWE. A new event, WWE Bragging Rights, was introduced into the calendar where RAW and Smackdown wrestlers would fight each other to secure bragging rights for their brand. However, a disgruntled Edge returned, angry and bitter at being forgotten and booed by the WWE fans over the last decade or so due to injury. There were others also bitter at the WWE fans and their fickle nature - Finn Balor, Braun Strowman, Paige, Johnny Gargano and Ciampa. Wrestlers that had either suffered long term injuries or had been released by the WWE. Together they became known as The Forgotten. The main target of the ire was Drew McIntyre -- the Chosen One -- as someone who had came back to WWE with open arms. Drew resented the claim, saying he had to work hard after being released to regain his confidence and love for wrestling until the WWE asked HIM to return. Eventually, Stephanie McMahon decided to offer WWE contracts to The Forgotten under one condition... they agreed to compete at WWE Bragging Rights against the RAW and Smackdown teams. Meanwhile, both RAW and Smackdown GMs have agreed to step down from their roles if their team doesn't win. If The Forgotten win, both GMs could end up stepping down and Edge could become the #1 Contender for the WWE Title, while Finn Balor could become #1 Contender for the WWE Universal title. WWE Smackdown Women's Title - Paige vs. Carmella vs. Bayley vs. Asuka (c) The Smackdown Women's title remains the only top WWE title not around Becky Lynch's waist, however she already has her sights on it. Lynch challenged Asuka to a title match, Asuka agreed under one condition -- ALL THE TITLES WERE ON THE LINE. If Asuka can come through this 4-Way match the winner, she could be in line to face Becky Lynch in one of the most important matches in WWE history. First Asuka must face Bayley and Carmella, who have been feuding ever since Bayley's return. Carmella is furious that Bayley has seemingly ghosted while injured and upon her return. Bayley however is keen to make up for lost time and regain a Women's Title. Then there's Paige, a member of The Forgotten, who has returned from a long term career ending injury. Could she win her first match since returning to the ring to claim the WWE Smackdown Women's Title? WWE World Tag Titles - #DIY vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn vs. The Street Profits (c) A 3-way tag team battle for the World Tag Titles. #DIY were added after Edge agreed all of The Forgotten would compete at Bragging Rights if WWE contracts were offered. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn won a number one contender's match on Smackdown, where the pair defeated AJ Styles & Rey Mysterio. In recent months Sami and Owens have been loud about their dislike for America, which has gained them a lot of enemes in the locker room, but also some friends in Legado del Fantasma (El Hijo del Fantasma, Angel Garza and Ultimo Ninja) who have taken an exception to the Americanised Luchadors like Rey Mysterio and Ultimo Dragon within the WWE. WWE IC Title - Mansoor vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (c) A late addition to WWE Bragging Rights. Mansoor won the 4-way #1 Contenders match on Friday's Smackdown, defeating Ezekiel, Theory and Dolph Ziggler who have all been competing for Nakamura's attention and a title shot. Mansoor was handpicked for the #1 contender's match on Smackdown after training with Shinsuke and impressing him. Few would have thought the young high flyer from Saudi Arabia would have won, will people think that again tonight? Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman Lesnar has been a target of The Forgotten since day one, with Edge putting Lesnar out of action of a number of weeks with brutal chair shots to the ankles. Edge wanted to remove all the part-time wrestlers coasting along from the WWE, believing their were benefitting from all the years he ground his body to the bone. Just as Lesnar returned and looked to get his hands on Edge... a new member of The Forgotten appeared... Braun Strowman. Lesnar and Strowman have clashed whenever they've crossed paths. This is going to be a battle of two big meat slappers. Fight Pit Match - Riddle vs Randy Orton Ever since the WWE Draft in July Randy Orton and Riddle have been at each other's throats. Riddle believes Orton broke the bro code, by ditching the tag team to seek the WWE Title. At Summerslam Riddle cost Orton the ladder match against Lashey for the Money in the Bank contract. Since then Orton has been stalking and attacking Riddle on RAW, much to the dismay of both Cody Rhodes and Bret Hart. Unable to control Orton, Bret worked with Cody to set up a match between Riddle and Orton, which Orton won. This prompted Riddle to start to attack Orton and now the pair will fight again, but this time in a Fight Pit.

- Seth Rollins has bulked up - Jimmy Uso has left the WWE - It would seems that Jey Uso has had his contract extended at some point - Malakai Black won the PWG Battle of Los Angeles 2022 - Reports suggest Paul Heyman continues to work the lockerroom against AJ Styles with Nigel McGuinness and Tyson Kid both upset with Styles - Charlotte Flair has quietly been removed from the WWE socials and active roster page - NXT: Japan crowned its first champions this week at the NXT: J No Way to Escape 2022 Supershow - Yuka Sakazaki defeated Act Yasukawa to become the NXT: J Queen fo the Ring - Yuka Sakazaki left AEW to return home to Kanto, Japan with NXT: Japan - Christopher Daniels defeated Funaki and Kikutaro to become the NXT: J Intercontinental champion - Christopher Daniels also left his role at AEW to join NXT: Japan

WWE SMACKDOWN 5,000 @ WWE Wrestling Center, CT Brock Lesnar vs. Jigsaw In a decent match, Brock Lesnar defeated Jigsaw in 7:17 by pinfall with a F-5. - Smackdown kicks off with Brock Lesnar's music - Jigsaw, former CHIKARA and TNA wrestler, is already in the ring after the off-screen jobber's entrance (rating: 68) Power Moves - Brock is celebrating in the ring when Braun Strowman of The Forgotten appears from the crowd - Strowman slowly enters the ring - Lesnar and Strowman stare down each other, waiting for the other to blink first... they're due to fight at WWE Bragging Rights - Strowman picks up Jigsaw... AND LARIAT!!!! Strowman destroys Jigsaw - Lesnar walks over, helps Jigsaw up and pats him down a little... LARIAT!!!! Lesnar hits an even bigger lariat - Strowman hits a powerbomb on Jigsaw - Lesnar tries to one up with a powerbomb of his own - Its a back-and-forth show of power on poor Jigsaw by Lesnar and Strowman - Eventually the WWE officials, trainers and EMTs stop the competition and attend Jigsaw - Crowd were loving it, cheering each move and chanting 'one more time' - Both Lesnar and Strowman came away looking good here - Jigsaw underperformed with some goofy looking selling (rating: 59) Beasts Brawl - Without Jigsaw to distract them Lesnar and Strowman start to brawl in the ring! - The refs scatter out of the ring before they finally regroup to try and seperate the brawl behemoths apart (rating: 70) Ricochet vs. Reggie In a decent match, Ricochet defeated Reggie in 7:40 by pinfall with a 630° Splash. This match was part of the 'Cruiserweight Title' tournament. - A wonderful high spots focused match between two of the best high flyers in the WWE - Ricochet is now 3 wins out of 3, while Reggie is 0 for 3. (rating: 65) Thank you, Smackdown - The screech of a guitar... its Bret Hart! - The Smackdown General Manager makes his way to the ring - He wants to take this time to thank the Smackdown roster and fans for an enjoyable couple of months - Bret doesn't know what will happen at Bragging Rights, he has faith in his team, but if they lose and he has to quit as General Manager he just wants to make sure everybody knows he's grateful - There's a few 'Goldberg' chants, which Bret acknowledges - Haha yeah maybe not everybody (rating: 70) Chad Gable vs. Angel Garza In a decent match, Angel Garza defeated Chad Gable in 8:57 by pinfall with a Wing Clipper. This match was part of the 'Cruiserweight Title' tournament. - Someone must had told these guys to go out there and steal the show - They wrestled with pace and conviciton with a great blend of technical wrestling and luchalibre - This puts Chad Gable at 0:3 and Angle Garza at 3:0 (rating: 66) Asuka Time - Asuka is in the ring after the break - She has something to say to Roman Reigns and Becky Lynch - History is fleeting and often forgotten, but no one will forget when The Empress becomes the first person in WWE history to beat Becky Lynch to become the ultimate WWE Champion (rating: 82) Paige has other ideas - Paige is on a balcony within the crowd - A spotlight has picked her out - Hey Oscar... OSCAH - The only history you'll be making is as footnote in the WWE Annual as the person that lost the WWE Smackdown Women's title to ME at Bragging Rights - Asuka laughs and points at Paige - Asuka asks Paige if she wants this, pointing at the WWE Smackdown Women's title - Is that OK with your doctor? (rating: 72) #1 Contender's Match (IC): Mansoor vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Theory vs. Ezekiel In a decent match, Mansoor defeated Dolph Ziggler, Theory and Ezekiel in 16:43 when Mansoor pinned Ezekiel with a roll up. - The commentary team recapped the events between Ziggler, Theory and Ezekiel thinking they're the best to face off against Shinsuke Nakamura - They also mentioned that Mansoor had been handpicked by Nakamura for tonight's match as he had been training with Shinsuke lately and impressed - The story of the match was between Ziggler, Theory and Ezekiel focusing on each other, distracting, and breaking up pinfalls between the three - Mansoor managed a few pot shots and stayed fresh - Fresh enough to steal a roll up pin on Ezekiel after Ziggler and Theory brawled out of the ring! (rating: 57) The Bloodline - The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and Paul Heyman) are sitting backstage somewhere - Deadly silence - Jey Uso goes to talk several times but is stopped by Heyman without a word - Eventually Roman speaks - You understand why I did what I did - Jey Uso nods - Roman says Jimmy dared challenge the tribal chief, a challenge on his leadership is a fight - Roman says Jimmy is lucky he was family or he wouldn't have been able to walk again - Jey Uso nods - Heyman speaks up - My Tribal Chief what are your wishes? How can I serve you in regaining the titles that are rightfully yours? - Roman shakes his head - Nah, this is something I have to do. This is family. - Roman stands up and leaves Jey Uso and Paul Heyman sitting - Roman Reigns was fantastic and looked intense throughout (rating: 84) More Forgotten? - Edge is somewhere backstage with the rest of The Forgotten - He's talking about his team at WWE Bragging Rights to face the RAW and Smackdown team - Edge says there's still two people missing, but #DIY are in the tag title match; Braun is fighting Brock; and Paige is now in the WWE Smackdown Women's title match... so who could it be? - Edge smiles broadly - That's the problem... you've already forgotten about them. Wrestlers you once cheered, nothing but a fleeting after thought in your fickle minds - I'M GLAD Stephanie McMahon is going to throw WWE Contracts at us, it means we can't be held liable for injuring anyone in that ring once they're signed - If we lose and we're banned from the WWE? What do we care... WE'RE ALREADY FORGOTTEN! ALREADY REMOVED FROM THE CONTENTS OF YOUR MINDS - Hell maybe we'll just have to get even more creative to get your attention again - Bragging Rights will belong to The Forgotten... and soon so will all you hold dear (rating: 71) I'm Happy too - Drew McIntyre's music plays - He's in the ring looking at Edge on the Titantron - Edge, if you could wrestle as well as you talk shit, you'd have been the greatest champion the WWE had ever seen - But you know what, lad, I'm glad you'll get a WWE contract, too. I'm glad I'll be able to knock your block off every week - You think you missed wrestling before, well I can think of a few others you can begin to miss when Angela starts swinging... - Edge shouts back at McIntyre - Oh whats wrong? Did I upset you bringing up sad times in your life? Did I make you think about SOMEONE ELSE for a change? - You're just like all these 'fans', thinking about yourself - OUT OF SIGHT OUT OF MIND - I'll show you at Bragging Rights what out of mind looks like (rating: 67) AJ Styles, Rey Mysterio & Drew McIntyre vs. The Forgotten (Finn Balor, Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) In a bout that had great heat and good wrestling, AJ Styles, Drew McIntyre and Rey Mysterio defeated The Forgotten (Finn Bálor, Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) in 19:32 when Drew McIntyre pinned Tommaso Ciampa with a Claymore Kick. In terms of in-ring work, Finn Bálor was head and shoulders above everyone else. - This match had it all, speed, high spots, technical back and forth and raw power (rating: 74) Mass Brawl - As soon as the match finishes people seem to flood the ring from all corners - El Hijo del Fantasma and Angel Garza run down the entrance ramp and start attack Rey Mysterio and AJ Styles - Edge appears from the crowd and starts attacking Drew McIntyre with the help of Finn Balor - ITS A MASS BRAWL (rating: 66) Overall Rating: 71

WWE RAW 5,000 @ WWE Wrestling Centre, CT Erik vs. Seth Rollins In a bout that had great heat and decent wrestling, Seth Rollins defeated Erik in 13:07 by pinfall with a Curb Stomp. - Michael Cole and Pat McAfee have really clicked as a commentary team - McAfee was delighted the show was kicking off with Seth Rollins (rating: 64) Logancast - The ring has been transformed for Logancast - Logan Paul introduces his special guest... CODY RHODES! - Cody and Logan talk about Cody's team as General Manager of RAW - Cody says it has been difficult, he realises now just how precious every moment IN the ring is - Cody talks about the RAW v Smackdown v The Forgotten match at WWE Bragging rights - He announces his RAW Team: Bill Goldberg, Bianca Belair, Seth Rollins and... if he accepts... Logan Paul - Logan Paul looks delighted, but wonders... he has doubts that RAW can win with Seth Rollins in the team - Logan says that Rollins seems to be spending more time on his clothes set than his move sets lately - Logan knows a thing a too about fashion and... Seth Rollins isn't it - Seth Rollins' music plays - Everyone is standing up inside the ring now - Rollins displays his fashion and says even after a fight he's still looking better than ever - Logan Paul scoffs at Rollins beating a Viking Cosplayer - Cody tries to calm the pair down, saying they need to work together for one night to help RAW beat Smackdown - Rollins says maybe he'll just lie down so Cody gets fired - Logan laughs and thanks Rollins for admitting he's naturally born to lose - Rollins and Logan Paul go face-to-face (rating: 65) Chatshow Segments never end well... - Logancast set is trashed as Rollins and Logan Paul brawl - Eventually WWE officials break it up (rating: 60) Talking on the phone - The camera catches David Otunga talking on the phone - Otunga covers the camera with his hand and walks away (rating: 17) Odyssey Jones vs. Scotty 2 Hotty In a terrible match, Odyssey Jones defeated Scotty 2 Hotty in 3:05 by pinfall with a Falling Powerslam. - Commentary team are delighted to see Scotty 2 Hotty - They congratulate Scotty on a great career and mention that he's on a retirement tour - In truth his match bombed - Scotty 2 Hotty has been away too long and has litle name value - Odyssey Jones is too new and fresh - Crowd didn't care at all (rating: 13) Apex - After the match MVP climbs into the ring with Damon Kemp - MVP talks about his new venture... APEX - He says he's taken established stars to the top with Hurt Business, now its time to prove he's the greatest manager in professional wrestling by taking rookies to the top... TO THE APEX... of the business - MVP talks about Odyssey Jones... 6 foot 5 inches of explosive power, a man that NXT were afraid to book as he'd destory their roster - Next is Damon Kemp... 6ft of Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling champion - While Otunga and Titus have been playing their little games, MVP has been out and recruited two of the best prospects in NXT - With all their business affairs taken care of there's only one thing for Apex to focus on and that's complete and utter dominiation of the WWE for the next decade (rating: 42) It's a New Day - Kofi and Xavier are backstage playing video games with R-Truth - R-Truth doesn't seem interested - Truth is still thinking about what Apollo and Otunga said - Xavier says to forget about that, those guys just running their mouths off - Kofi says everyone knows who the real Truth is - Truth still doesn't seem sure and wonders if he knows who the real Truth is anymore - Xavier says why doesn't Truth join him and Kofi for a 3-Man Tag match tonight? - Kofi agrees and says a few NXT hopefuls had asked for someone to fight against, it would be a great chance for R-Truth to go out there and have fun (rating: 54) R-Truth & The New Day vs. Dave Mastiff, Gibson and Drew Gulak In a decent match, Dave Mastiff, Gibson and Drew Gulak defeated R-Truth and The New Day in 11:23 when Dave Mastiff pinned R-Truth with a Cannonball after a distraction from David Otunga. - David Otunga grabbed R-Truth's leg as he bounced off the ropes for his spinning axe kick - Truth turned to see who it was and that was enough for Dave Mastiff... - Otunga left laughing on his way back up the ramp (rating: 58) Backstage with Bobby Lashley - Lashley is having a sit down interview - He talks about The Last Man Standing match against Sheamus tonight - Lashley says he's the greatest pure wrestler in the WWE today, but when it comes to an all out fight... that might suit Sheamus - But Lashley knows there's no one with the drive and determination to win that he has, when he sets his goals he achieves - Lashley says that Becky Lynch should take this week to prepare for their match at WWE Bragging Rights as Sheamus' attacks over the last few weeks have lit a fire within (rating: 79) The Imperium - The Imperium (Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser, Azeez and Giovanni Vinci) are in the ring - Ludwig reminds everyone that there is nothing more sacred to the Imperium than the ring, than the fight - Regretfully even The Imperium can forget their creed at times - When that bell rings it is a battle, but a battle with respect and honour, not deciet and trickery - Ludwig says that the attacks by members of The Imperium during Rex Steiner's matches are out of character and they wish to apologise (rating: 48) Imperium Apologise - Gunther takes the microphone from Ludwig and says he hopes Rex Steiner accepts this apology - Gunther than turns and hits a furious burning lariat on Azeez - Gunther takes his belt off and starts to whip Azeez - Ludwig says that each lashing is an apology owed to Rex Steiner for The Imperium breaking their own creed - Do you accept, Rex? - LASH - Do you accept? - LASH - We have failed you. We have failed ourselves. We are the greatest wrestlers in all of Europe. We do not need to cheat - Gunther pushes Azeez out of the ring with the sole of his boot - Gunther says that from this moment on the real for... (rating: 56) REX STEINER - Steiner's music plays interrupting Gunther - Steiner is bombing it down to the ring - The Imperium scatter and are now surrounding the ring - Steiner has the mic and says he's ready to kick their asses all the way back to Europe - He doesn't care about some stupid creed - Just as it looks like The Imperium are all going to enter the ring, Guther orders them back - Eventually he sends Ludwig into the ring - Guther says to prove their honesty The Imperium will stand at ringside and will not interfere if Rex fights Ludwig now (rating:52) Rex Steiner vs. Ludwig Kaiser In a decent match, Rex Steiner defeated Ludwig Kaiser in 13:05 by submission with a Steiner Recliner. (rating: 60) The Truth is... - David Otunga is still having a little chuckle to himself when the cameras catch him in the manager's changing room - Otunga looks at the camera and says the truth is R-Truth is finished and he'll never win again (rating: 29) Twisted Sisters - Alexa Bliss and Liv Morgan are in the ring - Alexa is back to her darker, twisted looking self - Liv Morgan looks like the corpse bride - Alexa is happy that she can be her true self again, happy to look and act how she wants and not some tinkerbell image pushed upon her - Liv smiles and says that's the freedom and power that Bray Wyatt gives to people, he allows you to be free, to be the person you want to be - Liv says that being part of the family is an empowering feeling - Alexa says that while it has been empowering for them, they know the pain Bray Wyatt is going through, as he continues to rebuild himself, continues to search for the parts of him he has last over the years - They want to repay Bray in any way they can and believe the WWE Women's World Tag Titles could be part of the solution (rating: 73) Alexa Bliss & Liv Morgan vs. Emilia McKenzie and Charli Evans In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, Alexa Bliss and Liv Morgan defeated Emilia McKenzie and Charli Evans in 13:25 when Liv Morgan pinned Emilia McKenzie. In terms of in-ring work, Alexa Bliss was head and shoulders above everyone else. - The match was slow paced and aimed at giving the crowd some rest - Emilia McKenzie and Charli Evans work well as a tag team, they've worked as The Medusa Effect on the indie scene for a number of years (rating: 45) Toxic Attraction - As Alexa and Liv celebrate Toxic Attraction's music plays - Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jaybe confidentaly make their way to the ring - Mandy Rose looks at Alexa and Liv with contempt - Mandy asks if Alexa and Liv are really happy... looking like that - Gigi says they look like rejects from The Craft - Jacy agrees and says they should watch better movies anyway... like Clueless - Mandy says she preferred it when Alexa and Liv looked like wannabe hers, but can understand why they gave up since it was always going to be a failed attempt at perfection - This segment could have been so much better if Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne hadn't blown their speaking parts, they really struggled without a script (rating: 50) Toxic Attack-tion - Toxic Attraction attack Alexa Bliss and Liv Morgan! - Mandy is laughing and says its time to take out the freaks - Just when it looks like Toxic Attraction are going to seriously hurt Alexa and Liv... - ... BIANCA BELIAR! - Toxic Attraction leave the ring and quickly exit up the ramp (rating: 52) Bianca Remembers - Bianca helps Alexa and Liv to their feet - She says she hasn't forgotten what happened last week between her and Toxic Attraction - Bianca has had to put up with bullies all her life and there's one thing that's never changed... they always try to out number the victim - Well there's 3 women in the ring now and 3 cowards backing up in the ramp... do you still want to fight?! (rating: 53) Interview with Sheamus - Sheamus is backstage for his sit-down interview - He's poured himself a pint - Sheamus says that Bobby Lashley has taken this Last Man Standing match tonight too lately - He's split his focus between the past, present and future - He's still thinking about losing to Roman Reigns, fighting me tonight and fighting Becky Lynch on Saturday - Sheamus says that the only thing Lashley is gonna remember after tonight is feeling sorry for himself for ever accepting the fight in the first place - Sheamus says he should be the #1 contender as he's not afraid to give anyone a good rumble... even Becky Lynch - He knows Lynch, he's wrestled around the world with her, trained wtih her, he knows she's another one of the lads at heart and that's why he'll beat her at WWE Bragging Rights - Everyone else will go softly softly on the wee lass, but she's tougher and meaner than most of the fellas in the locker room - Sheamus says once Lashley is sat down for 10 tonight, he's got a big leather boot ready with Lynch's name on it (rating: 70) Family - The lights go off in the areana and when they come back on Bray Wyatt is sat in the ring on an old familiar rocking chair - He says to dim the lights as his mind is swirling, there's something in there looking for answers but they can't see the fireflys that lead the way home - The lights go off and a single spot light remains on Wyatt - That's better - Bray says he's been watching, while the empire has been falling - Without even getting involved you're starting to lose your way, Roman. But, I hope... I hope you never fall down the rabbit hole like I have. When you strip a person of their identity it leave nothing behind, not even bones. I wouldn't wish that upon you, even if you carried it on me - For you see... you've shown me something, Roman, you've shown me that family is important... The Bloodline... and while yours seems to be becoming a little weaker... mine is growing a little stronger. - Already Lily and Abigail have returned, two lost parts of me from life times ago, I think - Maybe soon my family will grow again... and won't that be fun - But Roman, I do wonder... I do wonder... did you miss me? (rating: 78) Last Man Standing Match: Bobby Lashley vs. Sheamus In a bout that had fantastic heat and good wrestling, Bobby Lashley defeated Sheamus in a Last Man Standing match in 28:28 when Sheamus could not beat a ten count after a Spear. - In a 30 minute rumble that went around the arean and through the crowd Lashley finally came out on top - Lashley suffered a broken nose but that perhaps only added to the drama - Sheamus continued to become frustrated at Lashley's refusal to stay down (rating: 64) Final Rating: 70

Booking RAW at the moment

WWE SMACKDOWN 5,000 @ WWE Wrestling Center Bret Hart Apologises - The show opens with Bret Hart in the ring - He wants to apologies to Cody Rhodes for another Smackdown wrestler getting involed in a RAW show - Hart says Asuka had no right being on RAW and as a consequence Asuka will have to defend her WWE Smackdown Women's Title tonight against Carmella - Paul Heyman makes his way down to the ring - He's not happy - He wants answers from Asuka tonight and Heyman is demanding that Bret Hart FIRE Asuka for her interference during Roman Reign's rematch against Becky Lynch (rating: 71) Aja Kong & Piper Niven vs. Nikki Cross & Io Shirai In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, Nikki Cross and Io Shirai defeated Aja Kong & Niven in 12:41 when Io Shirai pinned Piper Niven with a German Suplex Hold. In terms of in-ring work, Io Shirai was head and shoulders above everyone else. Aja Kong was the weak link, struggling to keep up with everyone else's in-ring performance. - commentary team continued to talk about the WWE Women World Tag Titles up for grabs - The history between Niven and Cross was mentioned, not only their battles in WWE recently but also in the UK where they learned their trade - Commentary team tried to talk up Aja Kong's legacy in Japan but her age was really showing during the match (rating: 54) Ziggler wants Gold - Dolph Ziggler makes his way to the ring - He's been watching Ezekiel and Theory fight each other for Nakamura's attention - Ziggler says he doesn't have to fight for attention -- just look at him - Ziggler says his music plays and he gets people's attention, which is why he should be the IC champ - Not some greasy, lathergic weirdo - Nakamura's music plays as walks to the ring - He walks around Ziggler, as if inspecting him - Nakamura finally stops, sweeps his hands through his hair and looks to flick the grease ala Dolph Ziggler..! - IT WAS A PSYCH OUT! Nakamura stops before the flick and Ziggler flinches - Nakamura laughs (rating: 57) Ultimo Dragon vs. Theory In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, Theory defeated Ultimo Dragon in 8:11 by pinfall with The Unproven Cutter following interference from El Hijo del Fantasma. This match was part of the 'Cruiserweight Title' tournament. (rating: 48) A Stain - Theory walks away laughing at Ultimo Dragon losing - El Hijo del Fantasma, Angel Garza and Ultimo Ninja continue their attack - Angel and Ultimo Ninja prop Ultimo Dragon up - El Hijo del Fantasma demands everyone to witness the unmasking of a stain on lucha libre - It looks like he's going to remove Ultimo Dragon's mask! (rating: 44) ... the removal..! - but no! Rey Mysterio slides in for the save before the mask can be removed - El Hijo del Fantasma, Angel Garza and Ultimo Ninja bail - Ultimo Dragon readjusts his mask and thanks Rey Mysterio - Ultimo Dragon says the only stain on lucha libre are those who live off their parent's deeds and don't forge their own legacy - El Hijo del Fantasma, Angel Garza and Ultimo Dragon are furious -- they're all blood relations to famous luchadors! (rating: 51) Backstage - Brock Lesnar is in the lockerroom sharing his workout routine with a younger wrestler - Lesnar looks up and sees Strowman standing over them - Lesnar stands up and the pair stare down - No words are said, the young wrestler Lesnar was talking to tries to get between them but is thrown aside before WWE officials manage to break up the staredown (rating: 68) Back in the Ring - Mustafa Ali and Mansoor are in the ring - They have something to say about America - For weeks they've listened to Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn talk bad about America - Ali says he's proud of his heritage, but he's also proud to be an American - They're tired of listening to Owens and Zayn spit on the country that has given so much to (rating: 62) Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn vs. Mustafa Ali & Mansoor In a good match, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn defeated Mustafa Ali and Mansoor in 13:12 when Kevin Owens pinned Mustafa Ali with a Pop-Up Powerbomb. Mansoor was the weak link, struggling to keep up with everyone else's in-ring performance. (rating: 66) Match Announcement - Bret Hart is in the Smackdown GM office - Next week is the final Smackdown before WWE Bragging Rights, and Bret wants to make sure his team is ready - He's going to book a 3v3 Smackdown v The Forgotten, if The Forgotten no show then they forfiet the WWE contracts waiting for them after Bragging Rights - Finn Balor, Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano will face Drew McIntyre, AJ Styles and Rey Mysterio (rating: 61) WWE Smackdown Women's Title: Carmella vs. Asuka In a bout that had great heat and decent wrestling, Asuka defeated Carmella in 12:40 by DQ after interference from The Bloodline (rating: 63) Roman confronts Asuka - The Bloodline have surrounded the ring as Roman Reigns enters and stands over Asuka - There is no where for Asuka to go - Paul Heyman says its time for Asuka to explain herself - Asuka points to the WWE Smackdown Women's title and says she wants to make history and to do that... Becky Lynch has to be champion! - Jey and Jimmy Uso rush into the ring to begin their attack on Asuka! - But Roman Reigns stops them (rating: 89) A Challenge! - Jimmy Uso has had enough, he's shouting and pushing Roman Reigns..! - Jimmy Uso says he's lost all respect in Roman Reigns - It's time for a change at the head of the table - Roman glares at Jimmy and then demands a referee - If Jimmy wants to challenge for the head of the table he better be prepared for the consequences (rating: 83) Roman Reigns vs. Jimmy Uso In a bout that had fantastic heat and great wrestling, Roman Reigns defeated Jimmy Uso in 18:03 by submission with a Guillotine Choke. (rating: 72) The Bloodline - After the match Roman Reigns demands Jey Uso roll Jimmy Uso out of the ring - Jey hesitates but eventually rolls his brother out of the ring - Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and Paul Heyman stand in the ring, watching Jimmy Uso walk away with his tail tucked between his legs (rating: 86) Overall Rating: 67

- Gable Steveson has accepted an MMA fight. He will start his camp in two months. - NXT: Japan opened up with its first tour on Sunday WWE RAW 5,000 @ WWE Wrestling Center, CT Announcers: Michael Cole, Pat McAfee and Corey Graves Bianca Belair vs. Mandy Rose In a bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, Mandy Rose defeated Bianca Belair in 13:18 by pinfall following interference from Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jane. - McAfee and Graves did a good job of explaining Mandy Rose's time in NXT where she had dominated as the NXT Women's Champion - How Rose formed an alliance with Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jane to form Toxic Alliance (rating: 57) Toxic Attraction - After the bell Mandy Rose, Gig Dolin and Jacy Jane continue to attack Belair - Mandy Rose bad mouths the whole time and be heard shouting nobody is going to stand in her way to becoming the next WWE RAW Women's Champion (rating: 52) Toxic Attraction leaving - Toxic Attraction leave the ring and a beaten Belair behind - Mandy Rose grabs a microphone as they go - Rose says that its time to show the world just how dangerous beauty can be - Belair is standing now in the ring with the support of the ring ropes, selling the beat down... and still looking like a superstar (rating: 50) WWE Board of Directors - Stephanie McMahon and Cody Rhodes are in the ring now - Stephaine says after much consideration and discussion between the WWE Board of Directors, RAW General Manager Cody Rhodes and Smackdown General Manager Bret Hart a decision has been made regarding Edge, Finn Balor, Bruan Strowman, Paige, Tommaso Ciampo and Johnny Gargano the group that has become known as The Forgotten - It has been agreed that Edge's "challenge" will be accepted under the conditions that if any of the Forgotten win they will become the #1 Contenders and must become sanctioned WWE wrestlers to one of the brands... if they lose they will be banned from all future WWE events and will be arrested on sight - Cody says he would welcome any of The Forgotten onto RAW if they signed the contracts, having been injured recently he's been reminded of what it feels like not being able to do something you love... he knows the frustration - Cody also knows how to channel that frustration in a positive way, improving physically and mentally on the road to recovery - Cody pleads with Edge and The Forgotten to consider the offer from the WWE Board of Directors as an invitation to return to the WWE - Cody gestures out to the fans and asks them if they want to see Edge and The Forgetten return for sanctioned matches? - The crowd cheer - Crowd got hotter during this one, really getting behind Cody Rhodes (rating: 54) The Street Profits vs. Commander Azeez & Ludwig of the Imperium In a decent match, The Street Profits defeated Commander Azeez and Ludwig Kaiser in 13:23 when Angelo Dawkins pinned Ludwig Kaiser with a Powerbomb. In terms of in-ring work, Montez Ford was head and shoulders above everyone else. Commander Azeez was the weak link, struggling to keep up with everyone else's in-ring performance. (rating: 59) WWE World Tag Team Gold Rush - The Street Profits remain in the ring after their match - Angelo Dawkins holds up his tag title as he says he feels the fever building each week as more and more teams gather to take away their WWE World Tag Team Titles - Monetz Ford clinks his title against Dawkins' and agrees - Ford says he didn't know if seeing a beauty and beast pairing in Robert Roode and Otis was a thing of wonder of a thing of nightmares, but eitherway its kinda sweet - Ford goes on to say that he knows how important the Tag Team Titles, especially the World Tag Team Titles. They're THE best tag team not just in RAW or Smackdown but in all of the WWE - Dawkins says it feels good and welcomes any and all comers... even #DIY... - Dawkins and Ford come across as champions here, looking really good... Ford perhaps a little more out of the two - Dawkins on the other hand is way better on the mic and interacting with the crowd - Street Profits are a great tag team pairing (rating: 54) Introducing... - Riddle is in the ring and he wishes to introduce his opponent tonight, a young man from NXT - An unfamiliar face from NXT makes his way to the ring to a small reaction from those who recognise him - Riddle asks him to introduce himself, brah - I'm Von Wagner - Riddle smiles and says that's sweet brah, you been on RAW before? - Wagner shakes his head and says... (rating: 51) LEG SWEEP - ... Riddle sweeps Von Wagner's leg from under him and begins ground and pound - Riddle demands the ref ring the bell (rating: 56) Riddle vs. Von Wagner In an extremely short match, Riddle defeated Von Wagner in 2:44 by stoppage when Von Wagner could not continue. - The performance of Riddle stoof out as being good - The commentary team put over the henious act of Riddle's sneak attack (rating: 47) I used to think you were cool - Riddle kicks Von Wagner out of the ring and takes a microphone - Riddle says he hopes Orton was watching - Riddle is deadly serious here - Riddle asks Orton if he still thinks he's goofy - Don't let the laid back attitude fool ya, brah, cos I can be a killer - Riddle says he used to think Orton was cool, but now can see him for what he really is -- just another old man, fooling himself he's still got something worthwhile in the ring and for the fans (rating: 73) The Bloodline - The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso and Paul Heyman) are in the ring now - Heyman has a few things to say - Heyman wonders how Becky Lynch is going to fullfill all those promises she's made to people, people like Bobby Lashley, Asuka and ALL THE WWE FANS, when she loses to Roman Reigns tonight - That's an awful lot of people you've set up for disappointment - Heyman says when Roman Reigns regains the WWE and WWE Universal titles, it will be Becky Lynch that will have to acknowledge HIM and put the titles back around his waist, but then Becky will have to acknowledge all the fans she has disappointed, acklnowledge Bobby Lashley won't be getting a title shot at Bragging Rights and that Becky Lynch or Asuka will be making history for ALL THE TITLES on Smackdown or any other show. EVER. - The crowd are booing - YES BOO, says Heyman, BOO NOW and BOO FOREVER MORE, for Becky Lynch has failed you and has sold you short on the little path to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow - Roman takes the mic - Roman says that in some ways he admires Becky Lynch and the way she won the titles, he was unprepared, but has learned from his mistake. There will be no mistakes tonight. - As always Heyman has the crowd in his hands - Roman Reigns looks and is a star even without the titles, he holds himself well in the ring - McAfee and Graves continue to work well putting over past story lines and pointing out the looks on the faces (rating: 71) ... one more thing - Jey Uso takes the mic from Roman Reigns - Reigns looks annoyed - Jey says GOLDBERG you want to fight The Usos, well lets fight The Usos - Jimmy takes the mic and wishes Goldberg goodluck tonight (rating: 69) Rex Steiner Time! - after the break Rex Steiner is in the ring - He says its time for Gunther, he's beaten all the other members of Imperium and after last week he can't wait to start cracking into the one man left - The Imperium are now at the top of the entrance way - Ludwig Kaiser, the mouthpiece for The Imperium, says that's not quiet true... there's one member left... INTRODUCING EUROPEAN PERFECTION... GIOVANNI VINCI - Rex Steiner suffering from a bout of classic Steiner-isms during his promo, at times being a little shouty (rating: 52) Rex Steiner vs. Giovanni Vinci In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, Giovanni Vinci defeated Rex Steiner in 13:12 by pinfall after using a foreign object. During the match we also saw Ludwig Kaiser distract Steiner, and Commander Azeez also distract Steiner. (rating: 47) Ripley talks about Flair - Rhea Ripley is backstage and looks very pleased with herself - Ripley says that she is the #1 contender for the WWE RAW Women's title - As Charlotte Flair, out of frustration of the inability to submit Rhea Ripley, has took her fancy robes and decided to sit at home like the spoilt brat she always has been (rating: 70) The Power of Positivity - Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston appraoch R-Truth in the lockerroom - They saw what happened last week when Truth was attacked by Uhaa Nation and then berated by Otunga - Woods says he remembers how Truth looked after him when he first broke onto the RAW roster - Kofi tells Truth to keep going and be the person he wants to be rather than the person others tell him to be - Woods says if Truth ever needs a friend they're here for him and reminds Truth of all the fun and laughter he's brought to the WWE fans over the years - Truth gives Woods and Kofi a hug and thanks them - Truth says that he knows he is and what he wants to do and thats make people laugh - He's just not that angry young man anymore (rating: 52) Medusa Complex - Two young NXT wrestlers are in the ring - They want to introduce themselves - We're the Medusa Complex, Charli Evans and Emilia McKenzie - We're here to take what we deserve and if we don't get it, we know just how to kick up a fuss until we do (rating: 25) Big Swole & Dana Brooke vs. Medusa Complex In a terrible match, Big Swole and Dana Brooke defeated Medusa Complex in 8:54 when Big Swole pinned Emilia McKenzie with a Blue Thunder Bomb. - For a random pairing Big Swole and Dana Brooke showed excellent chemistry teaming together - Emilia McKenzie and Charli Evans, a team from the indie circuit, have experience together too - Colour commentary did a good job of explaining who the wrestlers were, putting over the degenerate nature of Charli Evans and the millenial concerns of Emilia McKenzie - This was very much a let the crowd breath match as we head into the final hour, but will serve as a good experience for the young wrestlers involved (rating: 41) APEX - MVP is backstage wearing a nice suit - He has been watching Otunga and Titus over the last few weeks trying to build a stable - Well MVP is a man of action and has already hand picked two of the best young wrestlers from NXT - He introduces the new APEX of Professional Wrestling - ODYSSEY JONES a mass of power and brutality; and Damon Kemp, a techinal man mounting - MVP knows how to build champions and wishes Otunga and Titus the best of luck. They WILL need it - MVP as a manager is going to do wonders - He still carries himself as a real star and is great on the mic (rating: 44) Bill Goldberg vs. Jimmy Uso In an extremely short match, Bill Goldberg defeated Jimmy Uso in 5:15 by pinfall with a Jackhammer. (rating: 43) I want the winner - Sheamus is in the ring now - After man handling Bobby Lashley last week there's only one thing certain - He should be the #1 contender to face Becky Lynch at Bragging Rights - Lashley comes out - Lashley seems to have recovered from Clash of Champions - Lashley says Sheamus didn't defeat him, injuries from a steal cage and a referee stoppage - If Sheamus can wait a week, Lashley will happily face him again and if Sheamus wins... sure you can take my spot at Bragging Rights - Sheamus disagrees saying nah fella, I've already beat ya - Lashley is disappointed, he didn't think Sheamus was the kind of person to back out of fight - Sheamus asks if its a fight Lashley wants, a fight he'll get. How about next week me and you in a last man standing match? Or you worried I'll knock you on your arse again? - Lashley acepts (rating: 78) Roman Reigns vs. Becky Lynch In an exceptional match, Becky Lynch defeated Roman Reigns in 28:40 by submission with a Dis-arm-her after interference from Asuka. Becky Lynch makes defence number one of the WWE title. Becky Lynch makes defence number one of the WWE Universal title. - Becky used her speed and agility against Roman's mass and might - The never backdown nature of Becky Lynch continues to gain a groundswell of support from the crowd - At times the match lost a bit of pace and direction - Asuka's interference blindsighted the referee and Roman and even Becky, as Asuka appeared from seemingly nowhere to hit Roman Reigns in the back of the head with her WWE Smackdown Women's Title - This gave Becky the opening to hit her submission move (rating: 77) Acknowledge - After the match Becky stands in the ring holding her titles while looking at Roman Reigns - Reigns looks pissed and it almost looks like he's going to attack Becky Lynch - The rest of the Bloodline are in the ring now and are surrounding Becky Lynch - Jimmy Uso looks pissed and steps in to attack - Roman Reigns stops him - Roman says that wasn't part of the deal - Stephanie McMahon comes down to the ring with the Big Gold belt and beings to hand it over to Becky Lynch - Roman grabs it from Stephanie and begins to look at the belt - He stands behind Becky Lynch who is still standing holding her titles high -... Roman puts the Big Gold Title around Becky's waist - He leaves without saying anything - The Bloodline follow, Jimmy Uso seems to be shouting his disproval at Roman - Becky remains in the ring alone, holding up the WWE, WWE Universal, WWE RAW Women's title with the symbolic WWE Undisputed Title around her waist (rating: 79) Overall Rating: 74

Thanks for the kind words and welcome to the forum! I'm using a heavily modified version of RWC July 2022. Tanked WWE's momentum Set scandle for Vince McMahon Lowered WWE's Popularity slightly Adjusted overness for most of the WWE roster I was surprised the Asuka/Lynch segment hit 100! Becky Lynch is on fire at the moment, so going to cash-in on that groundswell of support while I can.

- Charlotte Flair requested to be released from her contract - More news as we get it as its not clear if Charlotte has been released - Jericho appeared on IMPACT Wrestling as part of the Forbidden Door WWE SMACKDOWN 5,000 @ WWE Wrestling Center, CT You know what I'm after... - Slap Slap Slap Pound Up Down Snap by The Death Set plays, the crowd don't really react until Becky Lynch appears with the WWE, WWE Universal and WWE RAW Women's Title - She has new music and is on SMACKDOWN! - Becky says she's going to cut straight to chase, there's one reason she's here tonight and everyone has probably already guessed... she has a little challenge for Asuka - WWE Smackdown Women's Champion Asuka's music plays and she meets Becky in the ring - Becky says the short and sweet of it she wants the WWE Smackdown Women's title, she wants it all -- she wants to make history - Asuka seems to be shielding her title - Asuka asks Lynch if she wants this, pointing to her title - Asuka says she'll give Becky a title shot, but why should she be the only one to be making history. Asuka says she wants to make history too. - If Becky Lynch wants the WWE Smackdown Women's title so badly, Asuka demands Becky puts all her other titles on the line for it - Becky agrees saying she'll put all the titles on the line for a chance to become the first in WWE History to hold both the WWE and WWE Universal titles and both WWE RAW & SMACKDOWN Women's titles - Asuka laughs and waves her finger as she corrects Becky -- no, no, no, I will make history - Becky says that it's on, but she has some other contractual fights first; Roman Reigns on RAW this Monday and if she's still champion after that she has Bobby Lashley at Bragging Rights. Becky knows the pressure she's put herself under, but WHEN she makes it past Roman and Lashley... Becky Lynch vs Asuka for ALL THE TITLES is on (rating: 100) Io Shirari vs. Xia Li In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, Io Shirai defeated Xia Li in 9:53 by pinfall with a German Suplex Hold. (rating: 61) Oh, I'm Ready - Randy Orton is in the ring - He's talking about Riddle's challenge from RAW - Orton is ready for the fight cage, or whatever name Riddle wants to call it - Submission or knockout suits Orton -- perhaps the RKO from Clash of Champions Riddle took knocked him a little silly - Orton is keen to show he can tap people out, failing that maybe he could bring back the old punt kick one last time to finally wipe the goofy grin from Riddle's face - But to prove a point Orton has arranged a submission to prove that being a professional wrestler means more than having a few MMA moves (rating: 79) Submission Match: Boa vs. Randy Orton In a decent match, Randy Orton defeated Boa in a Submission match in 10:26 by submission. - The announce team lifted the match and really put over the how professional wrestlers have superior cardio and a greater understanding of wearing down parts of the body (rating: 64) Meanwhile in women's locker room - Carmella appraoches Lacey Evans - Carmella says that Evans should team up with her to compete for the WWE Women's Tag Titles - Despite Evans being a Southern Belle and Carmella being from Staten Island they have a lot in common - They're both beautiful, powerful... and can't stand Bayley - Evans corrects Carmella and says she can't stand Becky Lynch or Asuka those titles should be hers - "Well whatever" we can hate them both... (rating: 60) Carmella and Lacey Evans vs. Cora Jade & Roxanne Perez In a bout that didn't have much heat and terrible wrestling, Carmella and Lacey Evans defeated Cora Jade & Roxanne Perez in 13:30 when Carmella submitted Roxanne Perez with a Modified Headscissors. - Announcing and colour commentary quality really lifted the match - It explained how Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez are young up and coming stars from NXT - As well as the history between Carmella and Bayley, as well as Lacey Evans' cancelled title shot against Asuka last year (rating: 48) After the break Bret Hart - Bret Hart is in the ring - He says he accepts Cody Rhodes' challenge for Bragging Rights; the General Manager of the losing brand must resign - Bret Hart explains to the fans that each RAW v SD match up will be scored and the brand with the most points at the end of the night is the winner - If any wrestlers from RAW or SD win a title at Bragging Rights extra points will be awarded - Which brings him on to tonight's main event; #1 contenders match for the Tag Titles (rating: 69) WWE World Tag Team Titles announcement - Bret Hart says tonight three-way tag match to be Smackdown's #1 contender against The Street Profits will occur - He's thought long and hard about it and has finally settled on the three teams: AJ Styles & Rey Mysterio, Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens and MACE & Omos (rating: 61) Ezekiel vs. Theory In a decent match, Ezekiel defeated Theory in 11:10 by submission with a Boston Crab. - Commentary team recapped the ongoing issue between Ezekiel and Theory - Theory believing Ezekiel is trying to brown nose his way to title shots (rating: 57) Smackdown is my home - BROCK LESNAR IS HERE - Lesnar makes his way to the ring - Lesnar says he's back on Smackdown for good, this is the place that made him a superstar and this is home - So Strowman... you know where to find me - Lesnar tells Edge there's no more part-time, it might feel like part-time work when Lesnar is throwing people around for fun and pinning them in under five minutes, but this is it... this is Capital of Lesnar Country, this is... SUPLEX CITY - Commentary team put over Lesnar's historic connection with Smackdown during the early years in 2002 with Paul Heyman - How in 2 years Lesnar became a dominate force in the WWE and for Smackdown before winning the WWE Title (rating: 70) Butch vs. Cedric Alexander In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, Cedric Alexander defeated Butch in 12:37 by pinfall with a Kick to Kill. This match was part of the 'Cruiserweight Title' tournament. (rating: 57) Cruiserweight Update - Bret Hart is in the purpose built Smackdown General Manager's office at the WWE Wrestling Center - He's giving an update about the WWE Cruiserweight league - He explains, as a graphic shows, that Mustafa Ali, Angel Garza, Cedric Alexander and Ultimo Dragon are all on 6 points; (rating: 48) Rudely interrupted - Suddenly El Hijo del Fantasma can be heard - He demands Bret Hart to stop disgracing himself talking about Cruiserweights and besmirching Angel Garza's great name by putting it alongside Luchador imposters like Ultimo Dragon - Camera now shows El Hijo del Fantasma, Angel Garza, ULtimo Ninja, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn are in the GM's office - Fantasma continues saying that he thought better of Bret Hart, he thought Bret Hart understood the true value of heritage - Bret says he does, he's always admired LuchaLibre and was a big fan of... - Angel Garza cuts him off saying nobody is interested, what people are interested in is seeing more REAL Lucha Libre stars - Ultimo Ninja says he wouldn't expect an American to understand... - "Wait guys, Bret's cool, he's Canadian... like us" Kevin Owens gestures to himself and Sami Zayn - Angel Garza says North Americans all look a like and maybe they should think about wearing a mask to give them a real identity - Kevin Owens looks at Sami Zayn, who seems to be pondering something - Finally Kevin Owens says nah that'd never work - El Hijo del Fantasma says that tonight he and Angel Garza should be put into the main event, so all of Mexico can see true luchadors in actions within the WWE and not rely on seeing the Americanised imposter Rey Mysterio tarnish what it means to be lucha libre - YEAH! Owens and Zayn support - Bret says that if they really want that Ultimo Ninja and Garza can have Owens and Zayn's spot in the main event - wait wait wait... no no no let's not carried away here Owens pleads - We're all Canadian here - Bret finally concedes and says he'll make tonight's main event a 4-way match - Everyone really came across well during this apart from Ultimo Ninja (rating: 64) Smackdown #1 Contender's Match for the WWE World Tag Team Titles: MACE & Omos vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn vs. AJ Styles & Rey Mysterio vs. Angel Garza & Ultimo Ninja In a bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn defeated MACE & Omos, AJ Styles and Rey Mysterio and Angel Garza and Ultimo Ninja in 15:07 when Sami Zayn pinned Rey Mysterio with a fast roll up, after a distraction from El Hijo del Fantasma. In terms of in-ring work, Kevin Owens was head and shoulders above everyone else. - AJ Styles and Rey Mysterio have really worked well as a team lately (rating: 67) Overall Rating: 65 - WOW What an opening for Smackdown, easily the best bit of WWE TV they've produced in years. - It was simple and effective - Becky Lynch looked like a star and Asuka's facial expressions and interactions with the crowd were perfection - Crowd really behind Orton, who is playing this kinda old man no shits given face role really well - Sadly the last half hour didn't live up to the opening - Smackdown clearly trailing behind RAW in terms of quality at the moment

If truth be told I haven't watched WWE reguarly since 2015 or so. I've only just realised I've repeated a few storylines they've done in the last year or so... woops!

WWE RAW 5,000 @ WWE Wrestling Centre, CT Ultimate Punishment vs. The New Day In a good match, Ultimate Punishment defeated The New Day in 10:51 when Riddle pinned Kofi Kingston with a Floating Bro. In terms of in-ring work, Riddle was head and shoulders above everyone else. Damian Priest was the weak link, struggling to keep up with everyone else's in-ring performance. - RAW opened with a tag match highlighting the importance and chase currently happening for the WWE World Tag Titles - The New Day still make a great team although it feels they've stalled since losing Big E and the Tag Titles - Riddle was exciting in the ring (rating: 67) The Forgotten want Bragging Rights - Edge is somewhere in the arena - He challanges... no DARES Cody Rhodes and Bret Hart to accept... - Edge wants his Forgotten to appear at Bragging Rights - Edge says Paige is ready to return to the ring and wants to face off against both RAW and Smackdowns! #Contender for the Women's Title - #DIY should be in the tag title match - Finally Edge challenges Drew McIntyre and Brock Lesnar to find a third partner to face off against him, Finn Balor and Braun (rating: 64) In the RAW GM's Office - Cody can be seen reacting to Edge's message - Bill Goldberg is standing with him - Goldberg says Cody looks stressed - Cody gently rotates his injured shoulder and says he's frustrated - Goldberg knows that feeling and says he's still frustrated by what happened at Clash of Champions and wants to fight Jey or Jimmy Uso tonight - Cody nods (rating: 72) Uhaa Nation vs. Viking Raiders In a decent match, Uhaa Nation defeated Viking Raiders in 13:28 when Apollo Crews pinned Erik with a Spin-Out Powerbomb. - Viking Raiders are like an old-school tag team and work well together - Uhaa Nation still gelling as a team - Commentary team again talk up the sudden gold rush mentality for the tag titles since the open invite from The Street Profits (rating: 64) Back in the locker room - Robert Roode is sitting and appears to have been watching the Uhaa Nation/Viking Raiders match - Roode stands and walks over to Otis, Roode seems physically repulsed the closer he gets - Roode finally says... you did alright last week and goes to pat Otis on the back before hover handing and walking away (rating: 57) Cody Rhodes is in the ring - Cody talks about Bragging Rights and what it means for RAW and for him as General Manager to be victorious - Cody accepts Edge's challenge and adds if his RAW Wrestlers do not win he will quit as General Manager of RAW - Cody says that Stephanie McMahon has been right -- the last couple of months have been chaos - "I need to improve" (rating: 66) Goldberg vs. Jey Uso In a bout that had fantastic heat and good wrestling, Bill Goldberg defeated Jey Uso in 5:59 by DQ after Jimmy Uso inteferred. - I pretty simple, short and sweet match that was little more than wild brawl (rating: 64) R-Truth is backstage - and is attacked by Apollo Crews and Gable Steveson! - During the beatdown Uhaa Nation mock R-Truth for having hire Otunga as his manager - Crews shouts that Truth is "finished" and a "disgrace" (rating: 55) Alexa Bliss and Liv Morgan vs. Style and Substance In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, Alexa Bliss and Liv Morgan defeated Style And Substance in 13:14 when Alexa Bliss pinned Gigi Dolin with a Twisted Bliss. Jacy Jayne was the weak link, struggling to keep up with everyone else's in-ring performance. - A simple enough match - Commentry team explained that Alexa and Liv had teamed up after both being the target of ridicule from Toxic Attraction - Sadly, Alexa Bliss seemed really off her game today (rating: 48) ==lights out== - A lone lamp can be seen floating at the top of the entrance way before Bray Wyatt's music plays - He makes his way down to the ring where Alexa Bliss and Liv Morgan have remained - Wyatt stands between the pair in the ring - Wyatt: Oh my sweet Lilly have you found an Abigail for our congregation? I remember times when I had a flock, a blanket of comfort and protection against the hardships of the Devil Dog and his cold stare. I look around this fresh world and I see that there are powers new and some that have grown since I was away. I could try and... devour them... alone, but that would be Gluttonous of me... As I rebuild and regrow anew, the bones, the muscles, yet... I'm struggling with the emotions... I still need to time, I still need to seek out that which I am missing - Alexa Bliss and Liv Morgan follow Wyatt, as he walks away holding the Lamp up high - The crowd, which already seems to have a groundswell of support for Liv Morgan and Wyatt, seemed to really enjoy the potential new grouping - Wyatt clearly enjoyed having the freedom to go off-script and performed well (rating: 77) Treatment - R-Truth is being patched up by the medical team - Otunga is checking up on him - Otunga says R-Truth just isn't a threat and even with his help he'll never amount to anything - Otunga says maybe everyone is right; maybe Truth really is a washed up joke (rating: 51) Dana Brooke vs. Mandy Rose In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but terrible wrestling, Mandy Rose defeated Dana Brooke in 7:50 by pinfall. - Sad for Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke, but this was little more than a refresher moment in the show - There just wasn't much of interest in the match at all (rating: 43) Steiner wants to Fight - Rex Steiner is in the ring - Steiner talks about Gunther's match with Drew Gulak last week - He was impressed, Gunther really can wrestling - Steiner is going to prove that he can out-wrestle Gunther and will show that tonight be submitting Gulak quicker than Gunther - Gulak comes out and says Rex Stiener has some nerve, he says he'd slap some respect so hard into Steiner even his butt-faced Father will feel it (rating: 49) Rex Steiner vs. Drew Gulak In a decent match, Rex Steiner defeated Drew Gulak in 9:26 by submission with a Steiner Recliner. - Rex Steiner and Drew Gulak had pretty good chemisty and it really lifted the match (rating: 57) Gunter Walks down to meet Steiner - Gunther is face-to-face with Rex Steiner - Gunther offers his hand out - Steiner goes to shake it - IMPERIUM attack from the crowd! (rating: 55) Bobby Lashley is backstage - Lashley is still banged up from Clash of Champions - He talks about his recovery and the brutal Clash of Champions match against Roman Reigns - He says that once he is recovered he'll face Becky Lynch for the titles, until then Becky should enjoy being the Undisputed Champ while it lasts (rating: 75) Charlotte Flair is in the ring - Flair says she's next in line to face Becky Lynch and everyone else should form a queue - Flair has beaten Lynch once and she can do it again - Rhea Ripley appears at the top of the entrance way - Ripley says that might be the case but Flair STILL hasn't beaten Rhea Ripley by submission - Ripley challenges Flair right here, right now to prove she can submit her (rating: 70) Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley In a bout that had great heat and decent wrestling, Charlotte Flair defeated Rhea Ripley in 19:35 by pinfall. (rating: 56) Meanwhile at the GM's Office - Riddle is talking to Cody - Riddle says he won't let Rhodes down, he'll beat Randy Orton at Bragging Rights - In fact, Riddle promises he'll put Randy Orton out of commission at Bragging Rights and asks Cody Rhodes to book a special kind of match for him... (rating: 66) Sheamus is in the ring - Sheamus looks pissed - He calls out Lashley - Sheamus says Lashley has had enough chances to face a champion - #1 Contender shots, MITB cash ins... - Lashley says he earned those as he was the best at the time, maybe Sheamus should try that one day - Sheamus laughs and wonders if Lashley would say that to his face - Lashley comes down into the ring and the pair stand nose-to-nose - Sheamus challenges Lashley to a match right now (rating: 76) Sheamus vs. Lashley In a bout that had fantastic heat and great wrestling, Sheamus defeated Bobby Lashley in 12:50 by stoppage when Bobby Lashley was injured and could not continue. - Lashley's injuries from Clash of Champions caught up with him and despite his best efforts to continue the pain was too much (rating: 61) Becky Lynch comes down to the ring - She has an answer for Paul Heyman - Becky says next week she'll face Roman Reigns on RAW on ONE condition - Paul Heyman asks what it is - Becky smiles and says when she wins, Roman Reigns will acknowledge her, he'll stand in this ring and put the Big Gold Belt of the Undisputed Champion around her waist for all to see (rating: 87) Overall Rating: 70

- News coming out that Bret Hart is going to announce his decision to retire soon, having rejected a contract extension with the WWE - If this is true, this could be the final month of Bret Hart - NXT Japan have hired Atsuhsi Ohashi Ayumi Kurihara, Christopher Daniels, Daisuke Sekimoto, Jushin Thunder Liger, Kentai Kobashi, Kikutaro, Masahiro Chono, Funaki and TAKA Michinoku - Its believed most of them will work as trainers and road agents alongside younger wrestlers, with Funaki on commentary with Fuka - Atsushi Ohashi will be senior referee - NXT held NXT: TAKEOVER on Sunday Wrestling World Update All Elite Wrestling Current Champions Adam Page - AEW World The Young Bucks - AEW World Tag Team Scorpio Sky - AEW TNT PAC - AEW All-Atlantic Britt Baker - AEW Women's World Skye Blue - AEW TBS Swerve Strickland - FTW World - Still considered the 2nd biggest promotion in the world, despite WWE's recent failings and lack of momentum - There is an argument to be made that AEW are currently the preferred promotion in North America - Top 5 stars are; CM Punk; Bryan Danielson; Chris Jericho; Jon Moxley and Adam Page - AEW's Forbidden Door is still going strong - Although tensions are building between AEW and CMML and New Japan of America - This could be related to AEW Dynamite's TV coverage expanding into Mexican and Japanese markets New Japan Pro-Wrestling Current Champions Jay White - IWGP World Heavyweight Taiji Ishimori - IWGP Junior Heavyweight Karl Anderson - NEVER Openweight Will Ospreay - IWGP United States Heavyweight FTR - IWGP Tag Team Flying Tiger - IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Suzuku, Taichi & Zack Sabre Jr. - NEVER Openweight 6-man Tag Team - The 3rd biggest promotion in the world today and most successful Japanese promotion - Top 5 stars are: Kazuchika Okada, who is the face of NJPW; Hiroshi Tanahashi; Tetsuya Naito; Shingo Takagi; Kota Ibushi - October is NJPW's G1 Climax - The biggest feud in NJPW at the moment is the internal dispute between Naito and Takagi - Zack Sabre Jr. chose to stay with NJPW than join AEW or WWE in August IMPACT Wrestling Current Champions Josh Alexander - IMPACT World Jordynne Grace - IMPACT Knockouts Mike Bailey - IMPACT X-Divison The Good Brothers - IMPACT World Tag Team Rosemary & Valkyrie - IMPACT Knockouts Tag Team Rich Swann - IMPACT Digital Media - Still in the shadow of AEW and WWE atlhough growing in popularity - Top 5 stars are: Karl Anderson; Doc Gallows; Mickie James; Josh Alexander and Eddie Edwards - October is Bound for Glory time, one of IMPACT Wrestling's biggest events of the year Indies - Alex Shelly won BLP's Turbo Graps 16 Tournament - NWA joined the IndependentWrestling.TV alliance - Mick Foley and Terry Funk are no longer friends - Dr. Cube III is dating someone outside of the wrestling business - Allison Danger is the new booker at SHIMMER - Jeff Jarrett is the new booker at TERMINUS - Kensuke Sasaki is the new booker at NOAH - Exaclibur is now the booker of ROH - Chihiro Hashimoto is the new CEO of EVE - Jon Moxley vacated the GCW World title - Trevor Murdoch is the current NWA World's Heavyweight champion

WWE Smackdown 5,000 @ WWE Wreslting Center, CT Bayley vs. Piper Niven In a decent match, Bayley defeated Piper Niven in 8:02 by pinfall with a Bayley-to-Belly Suplex. (rating: 65) After the match - Bayley has a microphone - Bayley congratulates Asuka on winning the WWE Smackdown Women's title - but says if Carmella hadn't interferred it might have been a different outcome - Bayley says Carmella's jealousy needs to stop and Bayley won't stop until she gets Carmella 1-on-1 in the ring (rating: 70) Bret Hart is in the Ring - Bret Hart says at Bragging Rights Smackdown will show wrestling fans across the world what he already believes: They're the best promotion in town - Tonight there will be a 4v4 tag match to help decide who will represent Smackdown against RAW at Bragging Rights - Asuka, Drew McIntyre, Rey Mysterio and AJ Styles vs. Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Happy Corbin and Carmella (rating: 66) Natalya is back from NXT - Natalya and Tamina are in the ring - Natalya says she has returned from NXT where she was sent to be humbled by her Uncle Bret Hart - She says she has learned A LOT while there - She has learned taht she is still one of the greatest women wrestlers in the WWE and renewed her friendship with Tamina to reclaim the WWE Women's Tag Titles! (rating: 38) Alexia Nicole and emilia McKenzie vs. Natalya & Tamina In a bout that didn't have much heat and terrible wrestling, Natalya & Tamina defeated Alexia Nicole and Emilia McKenzie in 7:40 when Natalya submitted Alexia Nicole with a Sharpshooter. Natalya carried the match in terms of in-ring performance. Alexia Nicole was the weak link, struggling to keep up with everyone else's in-ring performance. - Two NXT tryouts faced off against Natalya and Tamina - Alexia Nicole seemed to have a good following in the crowd from her time in NXT (rating: 51) Theory challenges Nakamura - Theory is in the ring - He says that Nakamura should stop giving brown nosers like Ezekiel title shots and face the future of the WWE - Theory calls Nakamura a dirty looking old man and the WWE should be ashamed of themselves - Nakamura does some classic Nakamura reactions and poses before finally slinking up into Theory's face - Nakamura calls Theory a big mouthed fool (rating: 57) The American Dream? - Bulls on Parade plays as Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens make their way to the ring - They have a special guest tonight, an American that would like to talk to the American people -- Happy Corbin - Happy Corbin makes his way to the ring - Owens confirms that Happy Corbin is an American, he asks if Corbin loves America - Corbin: No. No, I do not. It lied to me, Kev, it lied to me my whoooooole life... and it's lying to all of you - Corbin gestures out to the crowd - Sami: That's disgusting, I can't believe America would just go out there and lie to you like that. - Corbin: Oh America is a crafty bitch, Sami, you don't know its lying to you until you hit rock bottom. We all believe in this thing called 'The American Dream' where we can all make it, all earn enough money to be happy... but that isn't the truth - Owens: That lying bitch - Corbin: America will drain the life from you while you chase that dream, while you grind away 12 hours a day. If I hadn't won my fortunes, I'd be dead somewhere in a side ally. - Sami: Another victim of the system Corbin: I look at out into this crowd and all I can see are the dead eyes of those already trapped within the American Dream, believing in their little white picket fences. You're all a bunch of Willy Lomans and you don't even know it. - Owens asks Sami who Willy Loman is, Sami says he has no idea - Owens: This is from the mouth of an American, someone who believed until they took their destiny into their own hands - Sami: and gambled their last dollar (rating: 76) Theory vs. Shinsuke Nakamura In a bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Theory in 14:13 by pinfall with a surprise cradle. - The non-title match went to the wire with Nakamura 'snatching' the victory with a quick roll up - There was a brief pause where Nakamura offered his hand to Theory before Theory slapped it away (rating: 64) Respect our Culture - El Hijo del Fantasma and Angel Garza make their way to the ring - Fantasma says Garza's match tonight must respect the luchador heritage and culture he was brought up on - Garza mocks Ricochet, claiming he'd be too confused with a Lucha rules match (rating: 52) Luchador Rules: Ricochet vs. Angel Garza In a decent match, Angel Garza defeated Ricochet in 11:43 by two falls to one after winning the first, with the final fall happening by pinfall with a Wing Clipper. This match was part of the 'Cruiserweight Title' tournament. - A fast paced high-flying match with the best out of three falls ruleset of Lucha-Libre - Ricochet picked up the first pinfall quickly - Crowd still loving Ricochet's new Moonwalking Airflip - Garza picked up two falls with some dirty underhanded moves knocking Ricochet off the ropes (rating: 72) Bragging Rights - Orton is in the ring - He wants everyone to know that Bret Hart asked him to be in the main event tonight - But Orton wants another match with Riddle at Bragging Rights - He wants to show that young punk just want it means to piss off The Viper - Orton wants to leave Bragging Rights with no doubts that both Randy Orton AND Smackdown are the best (rating: 79) Just one more... - Becky Lynch's music plays! - The NEW WWE, WWE Universal and WWE RAW Women's champion is here on Smackdown! - Becky says it has been too long since she was last on Smackdown and she's here for one reason - ... another title - And there's no one better that Asuka to the final challenge in collecting them all - Becky wants to face Asuka for the WWE Smackdown Women's title -- can she claim all FOUR top titles in the WWE?! (rating: 86) AJ Styles, Asuka, Drew McIntyre & Rey Mysterio vs. Happy Corbin, Carmella, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn In a bout that had great heat and good wrestling, AJ Styles, Asuka, Drew McIntyre and Rey Mysterio defeated Happy Corbin, Carmella and Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn in 17:14 when AJ Styles pinned Happy Corbin with a Styles Clash. The match also had a lot of interference: Bayley targeted Carmella, Finn Bálor attacked McIntyre, and finally El Hijo del Fantasma interfered against Mysterio. - The match descended into a bit of a free-for-all with all the run ins - During the chaos AJ Styles was able to hit the Styles Clash and pick up the win (rating: 69) Final Rating: 67

- It's believed HHH has reached out to Sasha Banks but Stephanie McMahon a block on it due to on-going simmering tensions - It's also thought that HHH has spoke to Andrade and Brain Danielson lately, too - While Becky Lynch is on fire at the moment, I do believe most people still consider the WWE's biggest name to be John Cena - This is similar to when Hogan ruled in the 80s and left, and The Rock ruled during the late 90s and early 00s before leaving - As we head into October I think WWE's top stars right now are: 1. John Cena 2. Brock Lesnar 3. Roman Reigns 4. Becky Lynch 5. Asuka - WWE made bold moves in Japan today as they announced NXT: Japan and the WWE Dojo based in Kanto. - The Great Sasuke has been appointed the CEO with the help of Fuka. Command Bolshoi has also joined as part of the training staff - No news on who will be joining them or how it will operate just yet, but I'd be surprised if the likes of Steve Corino, with a history of working in Japan, don't have some involvement -There's rumours of Funaki, Taka Michinoku and even Christopher Daniels being approached for the project - This marks the first expansion of the WWE Universe since WWE NXT UK - Damien Priest and Gigi Dolin signed new contracts with the WWE today - Talking of new signings it has been revealed that every contract is only signed off after a strict drug test

WWE RAW 5,000 people @ WWE Wrestling Centre, CT Becky Lynch is the UNDISPUTED - The NEW WWE Champion, WWE Universal Champion and WWE RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch makes opens RAW to a huge response to the crowd - If Roman Reigns looked good with two titles, Becky Lynch looks a real star holding three - Becky: I look good, right? But you know what... a look at these belts and a think... sure they look nice and all, but I want that big gold belt worn by Chris Jericho and HHH. What y'say? To steal a phrase, if ya like... cos AM THE FREAKING UNDISPUTED CHAMPION! (rating: 79) Cody Rhodes wants answers - General Manager of RAW, Cody Rhodes, makes his way into the ring - Becky: A was hoping you were coming out with the belt, but a can see you're empty handed. - Cody: I'm not just empty handed, Becky, I'm lost for words... I need answers. I've had Paul Heyman at me since Clash of Champions finished last night and first thing this morning. He thinks there was some big plan to rob Roman of the titles. - Becky: Look, what I did last week on RAW... I'd do again, I saw my opportunitiy and I took it. Y'see those Briefcases look very similar if you don't tart them all up... and I swapped them over... I took Lashley's briefcase and I left mine behind... I saw my chance to get a shot at the titles... and let me tell ya... I took it. I won them! - Heyman: WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG - Paul Heyman makes his way to the ring - Heyman:... WRONG.You are NOT the champion, those are NOT your titles and you did NOT win last night, as that match at Clash of Champions was legally sanctioned! Roman Reigns is STILL the WWE and WWE Universal Champion, STILL undefeated and I'm going to give you the dignity of handing those titles back over RIGHT NOW before he comes down here and slaps the insolence out of your mouth, young lady - Becky: Oh really, now. Maybe you've forgotten something.. but I'm THE MAN, and there's noone. NOONE. That will slap me. If Roman, or anyone else for that matter, wants these titles, they're going to have to pry them from clenched bloody fists. With that being said, I do owe an apology to Bobby Lashley, so Bobby, if ya listening, when you recover I'll see you at Bragging Rights. - Heyman: NO. YOU WILL NOT - Cody: Wait, a minute Paul -- - Heyman: -- that's Mr. Heyman - Cody: I'll sort this out, I'll speak with the referee, I'll check the contracts. Becky... please hand over the titles until I sort this... - Becky: Over my bloody clenched fists, Cody - Becky steps into Cody Rhodes - Stephanie McMahon's music plays as she makes her way down to the ring - Stephanie: First of all; congratulations Becky Lynch on becoming the WWE RAW Women's champion last night. And I think we can all agree it would be great to see you here tonight wrestle aginst Bianca Belair. - Becky Lynch nods - Stephanie: Secondly... I've spent the morning with the WWE Board of Directors looking over the contracts of both the WWE Women's Money in the Bank contract and the WWE Men's Money in the Bank contract. The wording is very clear and stipulates that the winner of the Money in the Bank contract is entitled to cash in their contract for a title shot at any time and any place they have an official WWE referee confirm the cash-in. So unfortunantly... - Heyman starts clapping and laughing - Heyman: Thank you, thank you, hand them back ov - Stephanie: ... Paul, that means Roman Reigns WAS defeated last night by a Money in the Bank winner. - Heyman begins to throw a wobbler - Stephanie: The contracts don't state who... anyway, if you want to discuss the legalities of it I'll be happy to -- I don't want to bore the fans with it and interrupt Becky Lynch's celebration any longer. CONTGRATULATIONS BECKY LYNCH OUR NEW WWE & WWE UNIVERSAL CHAMPION! - Heyman's tantrum intensifies - Becky Lynch's music plays again as she celebrates in the ring with her THREE major WWE Titles (rating: 84) Logan Paul vs. Seth Rollins In a bout that had fantastic heat and good wrestling, Seth Rollins defeated Logan Paul in 18:14 by pinfall with a fast roll up. - Logan Paul came close to beating Seth Rollins until the quick roll up and grab of tights again by Rollins - Rollins left the ring tapping his head (rating: 66) Street Profits - The Street Profits are in the ring - They hold up their tag titles and talk about how great it is to finally be champs - They promise that The New Day will get their chance at the titles, as will any tag team that is worthy, they're not going to hold the titles hostage like The Usos did (rating: 64) The Bet - Titus O'Neil and David Otunga are backstage - Otunga asks Titus if he's up for a little bet - Titus asks what kinda of bet - Otunga explains he's going to get into the management game too as 'Otunga Enterprises', but beleives his clients will win a title before Titus' will - Titus accepts the bet (rating: 44) Liv Morgan vs. Maki Itoh In a decent match, Liv Morgan defeated Maki Itoh in 9:37 by pinfall. - Maki Itoh making an appearance from NXT - More of a try out match for Itoh than anything else - Itoh didn't seem out of place, even if the crowd didn't know much about her there was a groundswell of public support - Liv Morgan is also enjoying a groundswell of support at the moment too (rating: 59) It Pains me to Ask - Robert Roode approaches Otis in the lockerroom - Roode asks Otis if he heard what the Street Profits said about worthy teams - Otis nods - Roode says as much as it pains him to be associated with an absolute beast, he thinks they should team up and fight for those titles - Otis stands up and stares at Roode - Otis says if Roode needs a fowl beast than he's his man (rating: 53) The Pride of Europe - The Imperium make their way to the ring - Ludwig introduces THE PRIDE OF EUROPE... GUNTHER (rating: 53) Drew Gulak vs. Gunther In a decent match, Gunther defeated Drew Gulak in 12:35 by submission with a Rear Naked Choke. - A very good technical match. Nothing more, nothing less - Gunther has consistently put out solid matches (rating: 68) Stare Down - Rex Steiner's music plays after the match - He appears at the top of the entrance way staring down at Gunther still in the ring - Steiner and The Imperium have been feuding over the last few weeks with Steiner taking exception to claim that American Wrestling is inferior to European - Steiner is yet to have faced off against Gunther in singles competition (rating: 63) Trainer's Room - Bobby Lashley is in the trainer's room having his injuries from the cage match at Clash of Champions attended - There's a knock on the door and Becky Lynch enters - Lashley glares - Becky: Bobby, I owe you an explaination and apology, you're a good fella and I did y'dirty. I swapped our briefcases over last week, thinking I'd need it to cash in against Roman. I was going to play up the whole I'm THE MAN thing... and... - Lashley: Look, the way I see it, none of that matters. You cashed-in when both Roman and I had already been through it. You were smart. - Becky: I meant what I said; once you're all healed up - you and me. - Lashley stands up and looks to confront Becky then offers a handshake - Lashley: Deal (rating: 95) Viking Raiders vs. Robert Roode and Otis In a decent match, Robert Roode and Otis defeated Viking Raiders in 7:42 when Otis pinned Erik with a Dozer Bomb. (rating: 63) You're on notice - After the match, Robert Roode takes a mic - Roode: Ford, Dawkins, Woods, Kingston I hope you've all taken notice of RAW's newest tag team. Unlike your teams of 'friendship', we've came together for the glory that comes with being champions. (rating: 56) R-Truth is backstage - He has a few words to say about Uhaa Nation mocking him last night - He says his match next against Apollo Crews will show he's not JUST CLOWNIN (rating: 55) Apollo Crews vs. R-Truth In a decent match, R-Truth defeated Apollo Crews in 8:07 by pinfall with a Corkscrew Scissors Kick after a distraction from David Otunga. - Apollo Crews easily had the upper hand until Otunga's inteference - Sadly, it looks like age is catching up with R-Truth This is just the Beginning - Brock Lesnar's music plays - Lesnar says that it isn't over between him and Edge - Infact... It's just beginning between him and Braun Strowman - Lesnar says he's ready for a good old slugfest against Braun after Braun blindsided him last night at Clash of the Champions (rating: 64) Otunga is backstage - R-Truth and Otunga can be seen talking backstage - Otunga is telling R-Truth that the whole world say Uhaa Nation laugh at him last night - Otunga reminds R-Truth of what he used to be... a champion - R-Truth pops his new hot catchphrase "JUST CLOWNIN'" and Otunga tells Truth this is why he's being mocked... people think Truth is just a joke - Otunga shares with Truth the reason he became a professional wrestler was seeing Truth winning the NWA Heavyweight Title in 2002 - Otunga asks Truth to think about that (rating: 40) Two in a Row - Sheamus' music plays as he makes his way to the ring - Sheamus is furious with Cody Rhodes for leaving him off TWO big events in a row - Sheamus says if he has fight everyone from the bottom of the ladder back to the top again then he will and when he gets to the top, Cody Rhodes better hope his shoulder is still a bloody mess otherwise there's going to be an Irish Express wrecking its way through Cody Rhode's face - Sheamus dares Cody to send someone out (rating: 64) Sheamus vs. Cameron Grimes In a bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, Sheamus defeated Cameron Grimes in 8:16 by pinfall with a High Cross. - Sadly Sheamus and Cameron Grimes didn't seem to click and it made for an akward bout (rating: 53) I've checked the Contracts - Paul Heyman makes his way to the ring alone - He says he too has checked the contracts. Several times. - He says the WWE should be ashamed of themselves for having such ambigiously worded legal documents allowing such a frivioulus loophole to be used - Heyman says if he was a lesser man he would be sueing the WWE, but then the WWE would be used to that kind of thing... wouldn't it now - Heyman offers a settlement Becky Lynch will face Roman Reigns in two weeks time on RAW for the WWE and WWE Universal titles - Deadline for reply is next week (rating: 69) Meanwhile in the GM's Office - Stephanie McMahon and Cody Rhodes are talking about Heyman's offer - Stephanie: Cody, you have to start doing better. The last few months have been chaos on RAW, while Bret Hart over on Smackdown has everything under control. Don't think the WWE Board of Directors haven't noticed this. You're too soft, you need to learn you can't be friends with everyone - Cody: I just thought I could do things differently - Stephanie: We all think that at first Cody; it's sad that even after all these years you're still living in the shadows of great people. But I have faith in you Cody, I'm sure once your in-ring career is over you'll become a great promotor like your father Cody: At least my Father was a great man (rating: 67) Elsewhere in a Hallow - Bray Wyatt is in the darkened Hallow again, which looks like twisted brambles with mushrooms or toadstools crawling with bugs or catepillars - Bray: Curious. How things go. The Empire has toppled and maybe soon we'll see it's head fly, too. But I just want you to know something, Roman... it was never about the titles. No. You took something from me... not made of gold, but made of mud -- my name. You see, much like the oysters and the fisherman I was lulled into a lie and fed to the already plump. Just like Bray Wyatt was buttered up and fed to the living dead, a phenom that resurrected time and time again without a scratch upon the soul -- a feat I tried to copy. Oh, how I tried. But each time I believed the lie it hurt, a deep notch within to remind me. Bray Wyatt is dead. The Fiend? I'm not sure The Fiend can die, but its a wounded beast right now. For it grew to know of pride, and its pride was cruely twisted when it met you. It took over 400 days for the healing to start. While it might not have been you that burned the flesh from the bones, you are the totem that The Devil Dog carved his image into. This is personal for me. This is my healing and you, Roman Reigns, are the cure. (rating: 74) WWE RAW Women's Title: Bianca Beliar vs. Becky Lynch (c) In an exceptional match, Becky Lynch defeated Bianca Belair in 19:54 by pinfall with a Pumphandle Slam. Becky Lynch makes defence number one of the WWE Raw Women's title. - The match drifted slightly at times due to poor psychology - However the crowd are firmly behind Becky Lynch who continues to amaze in and out of the ring (rating: 71) Overall Rating: 79 - RAW knocked it out of the park tonight and perhaps surprised people with not only a clean main event with no aftermath but ending the show with Becky Lynch still WWE, WWE Universal and WWE RAW Women's Champion - In terms of a rating or something similar this was easily the best show WWE have produced since July's 'reboot' and draft began - The brief segment between Becky Lynch and Bobby Lashley in the trainer's room was one of the best moments in WWE TV due to how simple and honest it was

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- Clash of Champions can be considered a huge success for the WWE - Four of the top 10 matches since June happened last night Randy Orton vs. Riddle (WWE Clash of Champions 22) - 81 Seth Rollins vs. Bobby Lashley (WWE RAW, Sept 22) - 81 Bobby Lashley vs. Roman Reigns in a Cage Match for the WWE & WWE Universal Titles (WWE Clash of Champions 22) - 79 Randy Orton vs. Sami Zayn (WWE Smackdown, Sept 22) - 78 John Cena vs. Robert Roode (WWE RAW, July 22) - 77 Becky Lynch vs. Queen Zelina (WWE RAW, August 22) - 77 Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn vs. AJ Styles & Rey Mysterio (WWE Clash of Champions 22 Pre-Show) - 77 Gunter vs. Ricochet (WWE Main Event, Sept 22) - 77 Becky Lynch vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Roman Reigns in a Cage match for the WWE & WWE Universal Titles (WWE Clash of Champions 22) - 76 AJ Styles & Rey Mysterio vs. The Usos (WWE Smackdown, Sept 22) - 75 - Bobby Lashley appears in 3 of those matches; while Becky Lynch and Roman Reigns appear in 2. The 7th best match in recent WWE history happened on a PRESHOW - Going into tonight's WWE RAW the title situation looks like this: WWE, WWE Universal & WWE RAW Women's Champion: Becky Lynch WWE United States Champion: Gable Stevenson WWE Tag Team Titles: Street Profits - The WWE Women's Tag Team titles have been Vacant since May, Toxic Attraction's move up to RAW might suggest an attempt at building up the tag division - The next WWE Event is WWE Bragging Rights, I'd expect more details to appear in the coming weeks

WWE Clash of Champions 2022 23,195 @ Greensboro Coliseum Asuka vs. Bayley In a bout that had fantastic heat and good wrestling, Asuka defeated Bayley in 10:29 by submission with an Asuka Lock after interference from Carmella. This match was part of the 'WWE Smackdown Women's' tournament. - A solid opening to Clash of Champions, a reflection on what Smackdown is aiming to achieve (Rating: 64) Gable chooses... - Uhaa Nation are in the ring - Gable has decided he will face one of the toughest wrestlers on RAW... R-Truth - Uhaa Nation laugh mockingly (Rating: 48) WWE United States Title: R-Truth vs. Gable Steveson (c) In a bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, Gable Steveson defeated R-Truth in 10:01 by pinfall. Gable Steveson makes defence number seven of the WWE United States title. (Rating: 51) Orton vs Riddle Video Package - Recapas RK-BRO's team together - Before things turn darker when Orton explains he's not getting any older and needs to take his chance at MITB to get a title shot - Focuses on Riddle's pissed off face - Shows Orton joining the MITB late and grabbing the briefcase before Lashley - Shows the rematch between Lashley and Orton for the briefcase and Riddle interferring to cost Orton the briefcase - Frantic cuts of Orton invading RAW to try and attack Riddle (Rating: 72) Randy Orton vs. Riddle (Rating: 81) WWE Smackdown Women's Title: Asuka vs. Io Shirai - There was a handshake before the match In a superb match, Asuka defeated Io Shirai in 10:16 by pinfall with a Spin Kick. Asuka wins the WWE SmackDown Women's title. This match was part of the 'WWE Smackdown Women's' tournament. - Another handshake after the match (Rating: 71) Drew McIntyre & Brock Lesnar vs The Forgotten Video Package - Video shows Edge's pissed off return to the WWE after another forced break - Recaps how Edge is angry at getting booed by the fans and forgotten by the WWE after years of putting his body through pain for them - Shows Edge's chairshot onto Brock Lesnar with his speech about part-timers having it easy playing over it - Recaps Edge calling out Drew McIntyre as everything he hates about the WWE's mentality and handpicking future stars - Video plays highlights of Drew's career from The Chosen One to being released and reworking his way back into the WWE as it plays Drew's promo about having to rebuild himself over the last decade to get back into the WWE (Rating: 69) Drew McIntyre and Brock Lesnar vs. Edge & Finn Balor In a bout that had fantastic heat and good wrestling, The Forgotten (Edge, Finn Bálor and Braun Strowman) defeated Drew McIntyre and Brock Lesnar in a Handicap match in 20:29 when Braun Strowman pinned Brock Lesnar while using the ropes for leverage. - Braun Strowman joined in towards the end (rating: 68) The Bloodline fear no Man - The Bloodline are in their private locker room - Paul Heyman says tonight will cement the legacy of Roman Reigns once and for all, after tonight there will be no more challengers - Roman Reigns says The Bloodline fear no man, and all the blood poured by Bray Wyatt or whatever he's calling himself now, will be reclaimed eventually (Rating: 84) WWE Intercontinental Title: Ezekiel vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (c) In a bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Ezekiel in 20:21 by pinfall with a Kinshasa. Shinsuke Nakamura makes defence number four of the WWE Intercontinental title. - The slow paced storytelling of the match allowed the crowd to rest (rating: 59) WWE RAW Women's Title: Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair (c) In a bout that had fantastic heat and good wrestling, Becky Lynch defeated Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley in 16:36 when Becky Lynch pinned Charlotte Flair with a Pumphandle Slam. Becky Lynch wins the WWE Raw Women's title. In terms of in-ring work, Becky Lynch was head and shoulders above everyone else. (rating: 66) The Blood of Champions - In a dark hallow somewhere Bray Wyatt can be seen - Bray: Did you ever stop and wonder, Roman, if those tales you were told as a kid were real. I did for a while... but soon I realised that those tales were real. Stories of goblins, ghosts, magic, all based on some truth. You see, The Fiend in me is real... haha I know its me, and I know you think I created him... but I think he created me, to make sense of this world. To make sense of all the struggles and setbacks. And here I find myself again trying to make sense of it all, only this time I know I can't do this alone. I've got my Lily with me, but maybe like you, I need family and friends this time... anyway... you've got an important date to take care of first... so tik-tok, you don't want to be late. (rating: 80) WWE World Tag Titles: The Street Profits vs. The New Day vs. MACE & Omos vs. The Usos In a bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, The Street Profits defeated The Usos, The New Day and MACE & Omos in 15:44 when Montez Ford pinned Jimmy Uso with a Frog Splash. The Street Profits win the WWE World Tag Team titles. (rating: 61) Lashley vs. Roman Reigns video package - Recaps Roman Reign's record breaking title reign - Shows Lashley winning the MITB (rating: 72) WWE and WWE Universal Title Steel Cage: Bobby Lashley vs. Roman Reigns (c) In an exceptional match, Bobby Lashley drew with Roman Reigns in a Cage match in 24:47 when both competitors reached the floor at the same time. - Lashley and Roman Reigns took a stunt bump through the side of the cage, hitting the floor at the same time (rating: 79) LASHLEY CASHES IN (Rating: 65) WWE and WWE Universal Title Steel Cage: Bobby Lashley vs. Roman Reigns (c) In an exceptional match, Becky Lynch defeated Bobby Lashley and Roman Reigns in a Cage match in 15:02 when Becky Lynch pinned Roman Reigns with a Pumphandle Slam. During the match we also saw Jey Uso run in and attack Lashley, and Jimmy Uso also attack Lashley. Becky Lynch wins the WWE title. Becky Lynch wins the WWE Universal title. Becky Lynch was added to the match midway through. Roman Reigns carried the match in terms of in-ring performance. - BECKY LYNCH appeared midway through the match and cashed in, much to the confusion of the referee - The ref inspected the briefcase and confirmed it was the Men's MITB briefcase and contract - Becky Lynch was added to the match! (rating: 76) Overall Rating: 77