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The show opens with the Usos arriving at the building. Jimmy hesitates at the door. “Uce, why we here? Let’s just go, hell with him.” Jey places his hand on his brother’s shoulder. “You got screwed and like I told you a thousand times I am sorry about that. But you should have expected it and now this is our life. We got summoned, we gotta show up, Uce.” Jimmy takes a deep breath, steeling himself, and walks in followed by Jey. JULY WEEK 1 MADISON SQUARE GARDEN NEW YORK, NY As the show begins, Ms. Money in the Bank Charlotte Flair is already in the ring. “Hello, New York. It’s been awhile, but as you can see, I am right back where I deserve to be. I have always said that I don’t wait for opportunity because I am opportunity. And now I have my choice. Rhea….Asuka…it really is a difficult decision because I don’t like either of them very much but I also respect the hell out of them for what they do in this ring. So what am I to do? Now I could stand here and tell you my decision of who and where and when but I’m afraid I’m going to have to keep all of you in the dark with the two champions. But both of them need to listen to me right now. I am the fourteen time world champion and when I cash in this pretty little case, I will become a fifteen time champion. So ladies, sleep well, because the Queen is coming for you.” THE GOOD BROTHERS VS HIT ROW *Good Brothers control the beginning and are working like a machine but a B-Fab distraction allows her team to take over. *Adonis and Dolla use well timed and occasional illegal double teams to wear down Gallows and he succumbs to a running avalanche by Dolla followed by a springboard elbow by Adonis. RESULT: HIT ROW WIN BY PINFALL “Joining me now, the new United States Champion, Edge. Congratulations!” “Thanks Kayla. When I came back after so many years I wondered if I would feel this again. It’s so rare to win any championship in the WWE you can’t take them for granted. I had to learn that lesson the hard way but I’m going to make the most out of this one. It’s time we put some pride back in this belt, and if anyone thinks they want to try the old man, let’s go.” TEAGAN NOX VS ASUKA © *Nox knows her way around the ring but once Asuka stalks her into a corner, the champion unleashes her fury on her opponent. *Asuka shows a vicious streak with unrelenting strikes and kicks, leaving Nox barely able to defend herself. *Asuka nails a series of snap suplexes before putting Nox in the Asuka Lock for a quick submission. RESULT: ASUKA RETAINS THE WWE WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP BY SUBMISSION Following Asuka’s dominant win, she looks to the aisle and bows. The camera pans over as the crowd takes notice of the man walking down the aisle with a devilish smile. WWE Hall of Famer Jake the Snake Roberts enters the ring and stands next to the WWE Women’s Champion after collecting a mic. “Well they always say never say never in the WWE, right? Some of you may be wondering why I’m here. The answer is the woman standing beside me. Oh she knows every hold and she knows how to become a champion, that much is self evident. But you see, she lost herself along the path. She changed, she softened. She wanted to dance for you, to entertain you, and that got her exactly nowhere. Yet I knew deep down inside this buzzsaw was a kernel of darkness waiting to be unleashed again. Now there’s no more dancing, there’s no more happy children, there is only vengeance. You see I taught her that as great as this title is, it pales in comparison to hurting people. It is insignificant in comparison to the fear in someone’s eyes. And that brings us to Charlotte Flair. The golden girl with the Money in the Bank contract. Charlotte, I remember you as a tiny little girl and you have truly become one of the best who have ever stepped in this ring. It’s no secret that you want this title, that you need this title. You’ll do anything to get it and therein lies the problem. Asuka will do anything to keep it. She may blind you with mist. She may set you on fire. She may rake your pretty face with barbed wire. Charlotte, as a favor to your father I am going to grant you this warning. Cash in on someone else because if you come for the Empress of Darkness, trust me..you won’t like what you find.” <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="200" id="ips_uid_1120_16" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DjK1ubsM0-E" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe> We see the Brawling Brutes backstage and they’re trashing everything in sight, all of them looking angry. Wade Barrett chimes in, saying someone is going to pay tonight and he’s glad it isn’t him. We see the door to the Bloodline’s private lounge and it opens slowly. Paul Heyman peeks out, and looks around with a very evil grin. Michael Cole hypes the Bloodline reunification tonight and he worries about what the Wiseman has in store for the Usos tonight. THE LWO VS PRETTY DEADLY *A fast paced match which highlights both teams strengths. *Pretty Deadly focuses on working Escobar over until Wilde gets the hot tag and switches the momentum. *Things are going great until…… The Brawling Brutes hit the ring and hit the first people in their path being Escobar and Wilde. The referee calls for the bell. RESULT: THE LWO WINS BY DISQUALIFICATION The Brutes aren’t done but Pretty Deadly limits their targets by running, allowing them to solely focus on Wilde and Escobar. Sheamus delivers a Brogue Kick, almost kicking Escobar’s head off his shoulders, while Butch and Holland pummel Wilde until he’s face down. Cole declares that everyone should be put on notice that these three don’t look like they’re finished. Kayla Braxton is standing by in Gorilla with LA Knight. “LA Knight, in a moment you’ll be in the ring with Cedric Alexander who is hoping to gain a contract here on Smackdown. What’re your thoughts?” “Thoughts? Well Kayla lemme talk to you. My thoughts are I should be standing here Mr. Money in the Bank. Yeah! I should be the first in line for a title shot. Yeah! But it has to start somewhere, right? So Cedric Alexander, sorry to tell you this pal, but you aren’t getting a contract tonight, you’re getting an ass whipping. YEAH!” LA KNIGHT VS CEDRIC ALEXANDER *Alexander starts fast, jumping Knight before the bell. *Knight flips the momentum and has the crowd behind him as he makes his comeback, ending the match with BFT. RESULT: LA KNIGHT WINS BY PINFALL Cole and Barrett tell us that Bianca Belair has been discharged from her local medical center and is home resting but there is no word on how severe her lingering injuries are. Her attacker, Lacey Evans, is scheduled to be in action next week. CAMERON GRIMES VS AUSTIN THEORY *Theory has a huge chip on his shoulder following his championship loss to Edge and takes it out on Grimes in the first half of the match. *Grimes feeds off the crowd and stages a comeback scoring two different roll ups, nearly flash pinning Theory. *Grimes goes to the top but Theory catches him with a punch to the gut, then puts Grimes on his shoulders and hits A-Town Down for the win. RESULT: AUSTIN THEORY WINS BY PINFALL “Ladies and gentlemen, the time has come for the Bloodline Reunification Ceremony. Wade, this is a travesty. Roman Reigns bullied Jey Uso during that match…. ….Come on Cole, the Tribal Chief merely ensured there would be a clear winner and tonight he collects the spoils.” Cole shakes his head. “The ceremony is next! “Ladies and Gentlemen….my name, is Paul Heyman. And tonight you will be witness to a very special ceremony. Tonight we reunite the Bloodline, under the guidance and leadership of our benevolent Tribal Chief. The Reignsing, defending, Undisputed WWE Universal Champion….Roman…Reigns!” Heyman hands the mic to the champion. “New York City……acknowledge me!” After the crowd reacts he looks to the aisle. “Jimmy, Jey, I know you’re here. Come on out here and let’s make this family whole.” The Usos come down to the ring, and Jimmy is clearly angry. Roman looks them both over. “Jimmy, Jey, are you ready to be received back into this bloodline with full love and understanding that I, your Tribal Chief, lead this family and that you serve this family until you are dismissed?” Jey looks unsure and Jimmy is shaking his head. “I thought so. If you don’t want to listen to me, maybe you’ll listen….to him.” WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi comes down to the ring and stands in front of Jimmy and Jey. “My sons, you know I am beyond proud of all you’ve done in this ring. There is a time to fight and there is a time to accept. Roman is our Tribal Chief. The elders put that lei around his neck. And I know you are disappointed about what happened at Money in the Bank, but now this is about honor to the family. This is not about Joshua and Jonathan. This is not about Joseph. This is about Rodney and Matt and Eddie. Those who came before and those who come after.” Jey crosses over and gives his father a hug and stands beside him. Jimmy is still looking resolved and not budging. Roman nods softly. “I knew you would feel this way, so I have someone else to help you see the light.” The crowd gets to their feet at the return of Naomi and Jimmy looks stunned. This was clearly a surprise to him. She enters the ring and goes to her husband. Taking his hand she stands directly in front of him, calling his attention off Roman. “I know this is hard for you, I know it, but this is what the family, our family needs. Together we are stronger than anything or anyone but we gotta be unified.” Jimmy is torn, but his wife won’t let him look away. “I’m here for you. It’s gonna be okay.” Jimmy slowly nods as Jey and the rest of the family look on. He steps around her and approaches Roman. Jimmy hesitates, his pride holding him up, before he drops to a knee as the crowd begins to boo. Roman looks down at his cousin,before squatting down in front of him, and places a hand on his shoulder. Jimmy looks up, clearly emotional as Roman pulls him into a hug. The family relaxes, except Solo of course, as Roman and Jimmy stand. Cole tells us the Bloodline is reunited and that is terrible news for everyone in the WWE.

Money in the Bank is in the rear-view mirror and the biggest party of the summer looms in five weeks. Money in the Bank saw Roman Reigns use his influence to stack the deck against Jimmy Uso and help Solo Sikoa win their match. This Friday there will be a Bloodline Reunification Ceremony. Will Jimmy fall in line or will he continue his feud with the Tribal Chief? Charlotte Flair made a surprise return when she was named as the replacement in the Women's Money in the Bank match and won the briefcase. That match also saw Bayley cost her friend Iyo Sky a chance to win. What does this mean for the future of Damage CTRL? In other action: Asuka will defend the WWE Women's Championship against Teagan Nox Cameron Grimes goes one on one with former United States Champion Austin Theory Tune in LIVE this Friday night for Friday Night Smackdown on FOX!

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JULY WEEK 1 O2 ARENA LONDON, UK “Ladies and Gentlemen, I’m Smackdown’s Michael Cole and I’m joined by Monday Night Raw’s Corey Graves. Welcome to London and the Premium Live Event known as Money in the Bank. As we begin tonight we have disturbing news. About an hour ago, as you saw on the pre show, Zelina Vega was found unconscious backstage, the victim of an attack but the assailant is still unknown.” A video of the LWO attending to Zelina and frantically looking for her attacker is shown. “What we know from WWE Officials is that a replacement will be made for Zelina’s spot in the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match which will begin momentarily but what we don’t know, even right now, is who that replacement will be.” *The match, with uneven participants begins even before the bell rings as Becky and Zoey immediately go after each other and Michin forms a quick partnership with Io to double team Piper who can more than hold her own. *Piper beats the hell out of Michin and leans her against the barrier in front of the time keeper but when she charges, Michin moves and Piper crashes through the barricade. *Becky goes for a Man Handle Slam on Zoey but she’s run backwards into the apron. Zoey glances back at the announcer’s table and with a sick smile, she picks up Becky and delivers a powerbomb onto the table, sending Cole and Graves scrambling to safety. *Zoey pulls a table out from under the ring and sets it up but she’s jumped by Michin and they lay heavy attacks on each other as Iyo and Piper play cat and mouse. *With everyone tied up, Becky gets up and enters the ring. Becky begins the climb and almost has the case on her fingertips when Trish runs down to the ring and grabs her leg. But Becky came prepared. As Trish tries to pull her down, Lita jumps over the barrier and spears Trish. The two of them, roll out of the ring and Trish takes off running with Lita on her heels. * During the fiasco, Becky does not see Iyo come from behind and nail Becky head first into a ladder. Becky falls down and is clearly out. *Iyo looks around and is in the clear! She sets the ladder under the case and begins her climb. Just as she reaches the top, Bayley hits the ring. Iyo smiles down at her partner, gesturing to the case but Bayley isn’t smiling. She grabs the ladder and begins tilting it back. Iyo is helpless as Bayley dumps her over the top rope and she crashes through the table which was set up earlier. *Bayley leaves the ring but as she’s headed up the aisle, we learn the 6th participant. *Charlotte Flair strides down to the ring, giving Bayley a passing glance. On her way to ringside, she knocks Michin down with a chop and then hits Natural Selection on Piper who was just starting to get to her feet. With everyone else in her path down, she rolls into the ring and begins to climb. *Charlotte is half way up when Becky rises and slides in, quickly climbing up the other side and now it’s a race. They begin trading right hands at the top of the ladder and Becky is getting the better of her until Zoey rolls into the ring with a chair and smashes Becky across the back. The Man takes another resounding shot and falls. Charlotte, free from the competition reaches up and unhooks the case as Zoey continues to wail away on Lynch. RESULT: CHARLOTTE FLAIR WINS THE WOMEN’S MONEY IN THE BANK The crowd still seems stunned as Charlotte stands high on the ladder, holding up the briefcase. On the outside, Iyo Sky is still being attended to by medical staff, as Becky Lynch looks up at her former friend with both surprise and fury. In the back Byron Saxton is with the Women’s World Champion, Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio. Byron asks Rhea if she is focused and concerned tonight heading into her title defense against Indi Hartwell. Dom laughs and says that this event is “Mami in the Bank” because it’s a given that Rhea Ripley will still walk out the Women’s World Champion tonight. Byron points out that Indi Hartwell is a former champion in NXT and could surprise the world tonight and Rhea stops laughing and says that Indi Hartwell will be lucky if Mami ends the match early. The last thing Hartwell needs is Ripley ending her career. After that and after Finn becomes Mr. Money in the Bank tonight, Mami is going to take her Dirty Dom out on the town and show him a night that he will never forget. The two walk off holding hands while Byron looks disgusted. The Women’s World Title match is still to come here at Money in the Bank. *Theory does his best to get himself counted out or disqualified but the referee doesn’t seem to be inclined to play ball. *Edge uses every trick in his book to push the champion until Theory seizes control and puts a beating on the Hall of Famer. *Picking up a limp Edge, Theory puts him up on his shoulders for the A-Town Down when Edge slides off his back, shoves him into the ropes and hits the spear for the win. RESULT: EDGE WINS THE UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP VIA PINFALL Edge is handed the United States Championship and falls to his knees, hugging it. Moments later Beth Phoenix enters the ring and embraces her husband as the crowd erupts. A highlight video is shown showing the world Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn’s journey to the Unified WWE Tag Team Titles and the video is juxtaposed to Imperium’s tear through NXT leading to their SmackDown run. The video then shows how the following match was made. It is time for the Unified WWE Tag Team Championship Match!! *Heels do the classic cut off the ring routine with Sami who plays the underdog in peril role for quite awhile *Imperium use scientific prowess to systematically pick Sami apart while mocking KO for not being able to get in the ring *After some near falls, Imperium goes for a Doomsday, but KO comes in and Chop Blocks Vinci and that allows Sami the chance to get to Owens and tag him in. KO comes in as a house of fire and scores some near falls, before being cut off by Kaiser. *Sami makes it into the ring and clears the ring with Kaiser but Vinci is able to nail Owens from behind and hit a German Suplex….amazing, KO LANDS ON HIS FEET…Vinci turns around - STUNNER!!! 1…2….3. RESULT: KEVIN OWENS & SAMI ZAYN WIN BY PINFALL TO RETAIN THE UNIFIED WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP Sami Zayn gets up on the floor, runs over to the time keeper and grabs the Tag Team titles and hands them to KO who has hands raised by the ref. The champs then celebrate while Imperium goes to the back. The Ring General, GUNTHER is shown looking at a monitor and seeing the replay of Imperium’s loss to KO & Sami. He looks furious that his men have failed him, before putting the Intercontinental Title over his shoulder and walking up a hallway. The camera then cuts to Drew McIntyre warming up at Gorilla. The Intercontinental Championship match is next! *As expected this is a physical and stiff match from start to finish *GUNTHER does his usual stiff chops, but Drew can withstand it early on and starts using a back elbow to GUNTHER’s head, allowing McIntyre to take over a large part of the match *The crowd rallies believing that the UK native might actually end this and McIntyre nails a Claymore but the momentum causes GUNTHER to fall to the floor *Back in the ring, McIntyre tries a cover but the Ring General smacks him hard across the head as he covers. From there Gunther takes over and just beats down Drew until it's basically academic. After a Powerbomb, GUNTHER covers for the 1…2..3. RESULT: GUNTHER RETAINS THE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP VIA PINFALL After the match, GUNTHER calls down his Imperium mates to the ring and the three try to double team Drew McIntyre. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn comes out to try to even the odds and a wild brawl happens until: The Original Bro Matt Riddle (who has challenged for the World Title this Monday on Raw) comes running down to the ring and helps Drew and the Tag Champs run off Imperium. This war has clearly got a new member and it’s Matt Riddle. The Bloodline is in their personal lounge backstage. “My Tribal Chief, I wanted to let you know that both Jimmy and Jey have arrived. I arranged for Jey to get his own private room.” “Good job, Wiseman. He has a lot on his mind, he needs the quiet. Solo, are you ready to handle family business tonight?” “Yes, my Tribal Chief.” Roman nods. “Jey will do the right thing….or else.” *Brutal and violent match that spends more time on the outside of the ring than the inside. *There are some close falls but both men continue to fight, to both their frustration and what seems like a mutual respect. *Sheamus gets out of the Hurt Lock by motoring Lashley backwards into the ring post several times. *However, when Sheamus moves in to regain the advantage, Lashley hits a Dominator onto the flat bottom part of the stairs for the win. RESULT: BOBBY LASHLEY VIA PINFALL Lashley gets his hand raised but looks spent and Sheamus is the same. They’ve been through a war but Lashley was the better man tonight. Kayla Braxton waits outside the Bloodline’s Lounge and when the door opens, she immediately moves in. “Mr. Heyman!” Heyman scowls at the girl. “Not now, I’ve got important business to handle on behalf of the Tribal Chief.” “One quick question. Tonight might see the Bloodline shattered if Jimmy Uso can defeat his younger brother Solo Sikoa….” “I’m going to stop you right there. There is this fantasy by people like you who want the Bloodline to end, they want to see the fall of the Bloodline and they put all their hopes and dreams in that basket and you know what’s happened for a thousand days? Roman Reigns through his might, his brains, and his authority, flip that basket over time after time after time. Could JImmy Uso win tonight? There’s always a possibility. Will he?” Heyman shakes his head. “Not a chance in hell.” *Heels keep Mysterio in their corner and put a beating on him. *Escobar gets the hot tag and reverses the momentum. He lights up all three opponents and has the clear advantage when he tags in Wilde who continues to hold the upper hand. *Waller slows Wilde down and antagonizes the ref to draw in Santos after Pretty Deadly send Rey into the post, then hit Spilt Milk behind the ref’s back on Wilde and Waller makes the cover. RESULT: GRAYSON WALLER AND PRETTY DEADLY BY PINFALL As the LWO regroup and check on Wilde, Waller and Pretty Deadly escape up the aisle, pleased with their cheap victory. Indi Hartwell is with Byron Saxton just before she goes out to the ring. Indi says that she heard Rhea’s bragging and her big plans for after the show, but Rhea is overlooking Indi. And that is a mistake…a mistake that will cost “Mami” her title. Indi then goes out to the arena as the introductions for the Women’s World Championship match are made. *Rhea is arrogant and dominant, throwing Indi around early but refusing to go for a pin *Indi keeps trying to fight into this match, but is clearly being overpowered by a nonchalant champion *Finally, Indi snaps and just leans back and slaps the hell out of Rhea which pisses the champ off, Rhea swings for a Haymaker but Indi sidesteps and kicks Rhea hard in the leg *From there Indi starts to have an advantage and scores several near falls while Dom becomes increasingly concerned. However, the tide turns once more when Indi tries to Powerbomb the champ and Rhea drops down, trips the challenger and then kicks her right in the face *Rhea is now pissed and just rag doll’s Rhea around the ring from pillar to post with even Corey Graves begging for Rhea to end this. Indi is out on her feet as Rhea nails Riptide…1…2….INDI KICKS OUT *Dom is freaking out and so is Rhea. Rhea starts trying to cover Indi but again and again Indi kicks out. Finally Dom gets on the ropes and grabs Indi, Rhea charges but wipes out her own man! *Indi rolls up the champ…1….2..Rhea barely kicks out *Indi begins a serious comeback, hitting some strong strikes including a back elbow that bloodies Mami’s nose. When Rhea goes for a boot, Indi catches her leg and does an exploder Suplex into a pin for a near fall. Indi goes over to the apron to go for her Springboard Elbow Drop, but when she does, Dom grabs her foot. Rhea decks Indi who falls to the floor *On the floor, Rhea slams Indi back first onto the steel steps and then throws her in the ring. She goes for the Riptide again, but Indi cradles Rhea…1…2…Rhea again barely kicks out. Indi tries one more comeback, but Rhea ducks a charge and then levels her with a stiff Lariat. A 2nd Riptide follows and finally Rhea Ripley retains. RESULT: RHEA RIPLEY PINS INDI HARTWELL TO RETAIN THE WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Following her successful title defense, Rhea Ripley and Dom back out of the ring, smiling and celebrating blood still on Rhea’s nose. But there is, for a moment, a look of respect and even fear on Mami’s face. Indi Hartwell gave Rhea Ripley a run for her money here tonight, but Rhea’s reign continues here at Money in the Bank. A video tells the story of the bloodline over these past months that brought us to tonight’s match where Jimmy Uso’s freedom is on the line. *Jey is clearly uncomfortable, and it gets worse when Roman and Heyman come down just after the bell rings and sit at ringside. *Jimmy is giving it his all and knows what’s on the line. He stuns Solo with a flurry of offense and almost gets a quick three count but Solo kicks out at 2 ¾ much to Roman’s concern. *Solo regroups on the outside with some counsel from Heyman and the Tribal Chief and goes on a rampage, punishing Jimmy. Even when he could go for a cover, Roman is yelling not to. Solo climbs to the top and jumps off for a headbutt but Jimmy moves and Solo crashes and burns. *Now it’s Jimmy’s turn, and wears out Solo with super kicks. Solo is teetering and Jimmy sets up one last kick to end his little brother when….. *Roman hits the ring and blasts Jimmy from behind. Jey looks like he doesn’t know what to do, and turns to motion for the bell but Roman catches his hand. Roman stares Jey down and gives him a one word order: “No.” *As Jey stands in the corner, Roman and Solo lay a beating on Jimmy until they decide it’s time and then Roman orders Jey to make the three count. RESULT: SOLO SIKOA VIA PINFALL (JIMMY USO REMAINS IN THE BLOODLINE As Reigns, Heyman and Solo look victorious, Jey kneels next to his brother, looking broken as he cares for him. Reigns gives a nod and Solo moves over, scooping Jimmy up and putting him over his shoulder as the Bloodline leave the ring, with Jey bringing up the rear a few paces behind. Vic Joseph and Corey Graves tell us that they cannot wait to get to SummerSlam in Detroit. But next, is the Heavyweight Championship of the World. They then take us to a video package centered around Brock Lesnar’s head games and the two occasions where Seth “Freakin” Rollins has beaten the Beast. Will the Beast Incarnate take over Raw once again? Or will the Beast Slayer once again reign supreme. This epic battle for the World Heavyweight Championship is now upon us. *Seth does his dancing and pied piper stuff to start the match and at first, Brock merely smirks before it starts to bother the Beast who charges right into a Superkick! Cover…1…2…Lesnar is out and stunned and very pissed off *Lesnar moves with lightning speed to grab and toss Seth over his head like a tackling dummy and then is on Seth with elbows to the head ala Randy Orton at SummerSlam 2016 *The ref warns the Beast that he will be disqualified and Lesnar lets off before just slamming the hell out of Seth *Lesnar launches Seth to the floor and goes for an F5 on the announce table, but Seth counters with a DDT and Brock hits the side of the table with his head! The champ then posts Lesnar and does a Belly to Back on the floor. Seth rolls Brock in and goes up top and nails a Frog Splash *1….2….Lesnar not only kicks out, but grabs Seth and leaps to his feet INTO THE F5!!!!!!!!!!! Brock covers….1…..2….Seth Rollins barely kicks out! *Brock launches Seth into a corner and starts wailing away and they even get to the center of the ring and Seth is covering up while standing there, taking shot after shot until Brock starts to tire *When Brock stops to catch his breath, Seth does a High-Knee and into a F5 of his own! Seth covers, but Lesnar is out. Seth does a Superkick and goes for the Curb Stomp but when he charges, Lesnar leaps up into the F5!!!! *Seth is out, but Lesnar is not done. He picks up the lifeless Rollins and sits him on the top turnbuckle before climbing himself. The crowd stands up as Lesnar lifts Rollins up for an F5 from the freaking top rope?????? *Lesnar flies off but SETH COUNTERS MID AIR INTO A DDT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *Crowd chants Holy Shit over and over as Lesnar lands face first into the mat. Seth uses the moment to run into the corner…CURB STOMP! Rollins lifts Lesnar to all fours and runs into the corner for 2nd CURB STOMP!! *Seth covers….1…..2……3 RESULT: SETH “FREAKIN” ROLLINS RETAINS THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP VIA PINFALL Seth “Freakin” Rollins is indeed the Beast Slayer!!!!!! Seth waves his title in the air and then swings it while leading the fans into a chorus of his song. Rollins is battered, he is bruised, but he has survived a war. For all of his games and attacks, Brock Lesnar has failed to defeat Seth “Freakin’ Rollins once again. Raw will still be Monday Night Rollins!!!!!! *A mad scramble starts this match as everyone tries to gain an advantage. Eventually, Cody and Finn are the only ones in the ring with a ladder set up. *Finn and Cody brawl and during the scuffle, Finn rips Cody’s brace off. Finn tries a charge, but Cody backdrops him to the floor. Butch comes up behind Cody, grabs his bad arm and slams it into a ladder before putting Cody’s arm through the ladder and doing Joint Manipulation. The announcers put over how sick this is as Cody screams in pain. *As Cody and Balor continue their fight on the outside, and Kross and Butch trade heavy strikes, Knight has a chance but Carlito sees the same opportunity and climbs the opposite side. They get to the top and Knight lays in a big right hand with an audible YEAH, and another YEAH, but on the third, Carlito blocks the punch before spitting an apple in Knight’s face. Blinded, Knight puts his hands to his face allowing Carlito to hit a blockbuster over him to the mat. *Kross begins to climb with a clear shot at the case when AJ Styles runs down the aisle and jumps onto the apron. Kross has nowhere to go as AJ bounds onto the ropes and soars, hitting a Phenomenal Forearm and knocking Kross off the ladder and to the outside where Styles continues his fight. *With Knight and Kross out of the action, and Cody down Balor sets his sights on the ladder but Carlito gets his own, followed by Butch, All three men are climbing their own ladders and taking shots at each other as they do. Balor, who is in the middle, kicks Butch’s ladder and Butch jumps to Balor’s. Balor kicks Carlito’s which bounces off the ropes and back onto its feet. Balor is now fighting a two front ladder war and losing ground so he jumps down and flips the one he was on, sending Butch crashing to the mat with the ladder atop him. Balor then topples Carlito’s in the same fashion before bringing Butch’s original ladder to the middle. *Balor sees that it is all him and starts climbing, but he fails to see Cody sliding back in with one arm. Cody gets to Balor and shakes the ladder which forces Finn to stand on top of the ladder to try to grab the briefcase. Cody pushes Finn who topples over, landing on his side. Cody seizes the moment and, with one arm, climbs up the ladder and becomes Mr. Money in the Bank. RESULT: CODY RHODES WINS THE MEN’S MONEY IN THE BANK CODY RHODES HAS DONE IT AND THE STORY CONTINUES!!! Damaged arm and all, The American Nightmare clutches the Money in the Bank briefcase with tears in his eyes as pyro shoots across the 02 Arena. Cody Rhodes has a date with destiny! The American Nightmare is Mr. Money in the Bank!!!!!!!!!! Good night from London!

An opening video is shown recapping the main event last week that saw LA Knight triumph over Santos Escobar and AJ Styles to be the last qualifier for the Men’s Money in the Bank match. Also featured is the interference by Karrion Kross when he attacked AJ Styles. JUNE WEEK 4 O2 ARENA LONDON, ENGLAND Michael Cole and Wade Barrett welcome us to London and Friday Night Smackdown! Tomorrow is the long awaited Money in the Bank, but tonight the action is beginning to bubble over. In fact…… The Bloodline, minus Jimmy Uso, make their way to the ring. Heyman is about to do his usual ‘My name is….’ schtick but Roman holds out his hand for the mic and Heyman dutifully hands it over. “London…..Acknowledge Me!” The crowd seems split with half boos and half index fingers stuck in the air. “I want to get right to business tonight. Three weeks ago I put out the offer, the benevolent offer to give Jimmy a way out to forge his own path. Two weeks ago Wiseman, you shared my plan for fairness. Jimmy can fight his way out, or he can admit he was wrong through defeat, and fall in line.” He turns to Jey. “Jey, I can’t imagine how tough this is for you, but you need to know that you’re my right hand, you’re Main Event Jey Uso, and with that comes responsibility.” Jey nods slightly, not sure where Roman is going with this. “So with that in mind, Jey, I have a task for you. This match tomorrow night here in London is too important not just to the Bloodline but to us, Jey. And Solo and Jimmy. This is family. So I need to ensure that when they fight it’s on the level. That’s why tomorrow night, Jey, you will serve as the special guest referee.” Jey’s jaw hits the mat. He looks from Heyman to Solo to Roman, seemingly unable to formulate his thoughts into words but Roman approaches him and puts a hand on his shoulder. “I know you won’t let the family down.” Their music hits and Roman, Heyman, and Solo leave the ring, with Jey standing there still processing the news.: A replay is shown following the commercial break of Roman Reigns naming the Right Hand Man, Jey Uso as the special referee in the match between his brothers at Money in the Banks. ALIYAH VS BIANCA BELAIR *Bianca is all business as she dominates Aliyah with both power and technique. She doesn’t waste time and ends it after a few minutes with the KOD.* RESULT: BIANCA BELAIR VIA PINFALL After her victory, Bianca stays in the ring and collects a mic. “Lacey Evans, I’m right here, so bring your combat boots and your stupid ass hat and come down here so I can kick your ass!” The crowd watches the stage for any signs of Evans but there is no response and as Bianca’s music hits again, she’s not happy. “Ladies and Gentlemen, my guests at this time, Karrion Kross and Scarlett. Karrion, you’ve qualified for tomorrow night’s Men’s Money in the Bank match but we also saw you get involved and cost AJ Styles his opportunity. Can you tell us why?” Kross smiles. “Kayla, they say that father time is undefeated. AJ Styles has had a great career, some may even call it phenomenal. But AJ, do you hear that? It’s a clock ticking down the seconds of your career. I am the Herald of Doomsday. Tick Tock, AJ.” JUDE LONDON VS ILJA DRAGUNOV *Dragunov puts on a clinic with London, showing off all his skills in a squash which ends with Torpedo Moskau, a running/flying headbutt. RESULT: ILJA DRAGUNOV VIA PINFALL The LWO are in their locker room. Rey is the one to speak into the camera with his men and Zelina behind him. Del Toro is in an arm sling. “Pretty Deadly, last week you thought you could take out my amigo Cruz. You broke his arm and tried to end his career. And then Grayson Waller, you must be loco man, if you think it’s a good idea to stick your nose into LWO business. So tomorrow, Money in the Bank, the LWO challenges you three to settle this in the ring. Viva la Raza!” Shotzi is backstage when Asuka approaches. “So when am I getting a shot at that title?” Asuka sizes her up, looking down at the title around her waist, then looks up and spits the burgundy mist in her face. Shotzi screams, clutching at her eyes as Asuka hits a spinning heel kick and floors her. Asuka jumps on her trying to gouge Shotzi’s eyes out but before she can attack further officials move her away as medical staff attend to Shotzi. In their personal lounge, Roman Reigns is seated with Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa standing behind him. Heyman looks uncomfortable. “Wiseman, I know you doubt this plan.” “No, of course not my Tribal Chief, I just feel better about a sure bet and frankly….I don’t know if Jey can be trusted to do the right thing.” “I understand, but trust me instead. Jey will do the right thing and then this Bloodline will be back on track. Believe that.” “As you decree, my Tribal Chief.” STREET PROFITS VS HIT ROW *Ford and Dawkins are clearly the better and smoother team as they control the match early on. *Hit Row makes a comeback thanks to B-Fab at ringside distracting Dawkins. *The Street Profits overcome her outside influence and Ford nails Adonis with a sky-high frog splash for the win. RESULT: THE STREET PROFITS VIA PINFALL The Street Profits barely have time to celebrate before they’re both knocked down by Top Dolla. Adonis joins in the attack as B-Fab slides in a chair. Dolla wears it out across Dawkins’ back before cracking Ford with it. He picks up Ford on his shoulders in a Doomsday Device position and Adonis goes to the top but instead of a clothesline he soars with a Blockbuster that Barrett refers to as “Double Platinum.” Hit Row stands over the Street Profits with their arms raised. Kayla Braxton is standing in Gorilla as she waves her next guests over. “Ladies and gentlemen, Michin and Zelina Vega. Ladies tomorrow night you’ll be in competition in the Women’s Money in the Bank but in a few moments you’ll be in tag team action against Bayley and Iyo Sky, and Iyo will also be in the ladder match of course. Can you co-exist tonight?” Michin glances at Zelina with a nod. “Tomorrow night it’s may the best woman win but tonight, the two best women WILL win.” Zelina smiles in agreement. “Bayley and Iyo are accomplished and dangerous but they don’t scare us. Tonight we put Damage Ctrl down and tomorrow, one of us will be climbing up!” DAMAGE CTRL VS MICHIN AND ZELINA VEGA *Bayley and Iyo control the beginning with quick tags and dirty tricks. *Michin gets the hot tag and splits her time beating up both opponents at the same time. *Zelina goes to the top, cheering on Michin but Bayley shoves her off to the floor below. This opens an opportunity for Iyo to shove the distracted Michin into the corner chest-first and then hit a german bridged suplex for the win. RESULT: DAMAGE CTRL VIA PINFALL WINNER FACES AUSTIN THEORY AT MONEY IN THE BANK EDGE VS AJ STYLES *Two all-time greats with respect for one another face off in a very even match. *Both men come close to hitting finishers but the other is always able to escape. *AJ finally seizes control and is sizing up Edge for the Phenomenal Forearm when Scarlett walks down to ringside. AJ’s focus moves to her and he is wide open for Edge to spear him through the ropes. *Edge rolls AJ back into the ring and hits one more spear for the win. RESULT: EDGE VIA PINFALL We cut backstage to Lacey Evans who is standing outside Bianca Belair’s dressing room. She knocks and we hear Bianca call out asking who’s there. Lacey reaches into a satchel and pulls out a small canister. She opens the door a crack and pulls the pin, tossing it into the ring. We see a bright flash a moment later and hear Bianca scream out in pain. Lacey storms the room and we hear a brawl as the door slams shut to end the show.

Twenty-four hours away from Money in the Bank and Friday Night Smackdown has invaded the O2 Arena in London. The Tribal Chief has summoned Jey Uso. What eleventh hour message does Roman Reigns have in store for his right hand man? After weeks of avoiding her, Lacey Evans has promised to confront Bianca Belair. The EST will be in action this week but that won't stop her from defending her honor. In other action: Damage CTRL vs Michin and Zelina Vega and for the right to face Austin Theory for the United States Championship at Money in the Bank, Edge will go one on one against AJ Styles. Tune in LIVE this Friday night for Friday Night Smackdown on FOX!

A video is shown of Paul Heyman’s announcement that not only can Jimmy Uso win his freedom from the Bloodline at Money in the Bank, but he can lose it for good as well if he loses to Solo Sikoa. JUNE WEEK 3 RUPP ARENA LEXINGTON, KY Michael Cole and Wade Barrett welcome us to Smackdown. Tonight, we have the final two triple threat qualifiers for Money in the Bank. In addition, Solo Sikoa will be in action and Bianca Belair is here to call out Lacey Evans for her inflammatory words last week. All that and more but we start with the final women’s qualifier! QUALIFIER ALBA FYRE VS MICHIN VS BAYLEY *Michin finds herself the victim of a double team in the beginning but Alba and Bayley quickly turn on each other. *Alba gets several close falls on Bayley, who rolls out of the ring. *Michin finds a second wind and tangles with Alba. Neither noticed Bayley getting back in the ring, with a chair--something Barrett notes is totally legal and a brilliant move. *Bayley swings for Michin, who ducks and she nails Fyre. Michin kicks the chair into Bayley’s face and makes the cover. RESULT: MICHIN QUALIFIES FOR MONEY IN THE BANK VIA PINFALL “Michael, Wade, I’m here with United States Champion Austin Theory. Austin, last week you held an open challenge which was answered by Smackdown’s newest male superstar, Ilja Dragunov. A few minutes into the match you just walked out, so people are wondering, are you afraid of Ilja Dragunov?” Theory scoffs. “Kayla, Austin Theory has no fear of anything or anyone. For the simple minded out there, let me make it crystal clear. I offered an open challenge and when I saw the level of quality that answered it, I mean come on. It wasn’t worth my time and frankly Kayla it was below the dignity of the United States championship. So yea, I pulled the plug on it and every single person out there should be thanking me because I saved you minutes of your life that you’d never get back. Maybe next time I’ll get a real challenger.” A video is shown of an attack earlier in the day backstage. Pretty Deadly jump Cruz Del Toro, running him into a large storage cart backstage. Michael Cole tells us Del Toro suffered a broken arm in the attack. But the match is still on for tonight because Joaquin Wilde has a new partner.. PRETTY DEADLY VS THE LWO *Quick pace throughout the match only slowed when the heels trap Wilde in their corner. *Mysterio gets a hot tag and now it’s the LWO who’s in charge with quick tags and non-stop offense. *Grayson Waller comes to ringside and takes it on himself to disrupt Rey’s 619 on Wilson. Wilde tags in as Mysterio focuses on Waller. *The referee loses control and doesn’t see Pretty Deadly hitting Spilt Milk on Wilde for the second time in three weeks for the win. RESULT: PRETTY DEADLY BY PINFALL Backstage, the Street Profits and Hit Row are in the midst of a silent staredown. Finally Montez Ford slowly nods. “Fam, I think they want the smoke.” Dawkins nods. “Yea, Fam, I think they do.” B-Fab puts her finger in Ford’s face. “You gonna regret this.” She and her men walk away as the Street Profits clink their solo cups. CAMERON GRIMES VS SOLO SIKOA *Grimes tries to start fast but Solo absorbs all the punishment and shrugs it off. *Solo dominates the match, showing both agility and brutality. *A Samoan Spike ends Grimes’ night. RESULT: SOLO SIKOA VIA PINFALL We see a vignette of Asuka sitting at a vanity. We see her through the mirror. She begins to apply her makeup, and we skip ahead part by part until she’s finished. She looks into the mirror/camera and spews a burgundy colored mist that looks like blood. Our vision is blocked but we can see her writing her name in Japanese characters in the mist with her finger. We’re left with her name and the blood. Bianca Belair comes down to the ring and although she’s smiling at her fans when she collects the microphone she’s all business. “Lacey, Lacey, Lacey. It wasn’t bad enough that you cheap shotted me after our qualifying match but then you’re gonna call me names. Girl….no no no. We don’t do with the mean girl routine. We do it here in the ring, so get your behind down here and we’re going to settle this. A moment later, Lacey Evans appears….on the tron. She’s clearly not in Rupp Arena and appears to be on a shooting range. “If it isn’t the little nasty. Thinking you can order a Marine around. I show up where I want, when I want. But I just can’t wait to give you a lesson in respect. So I will see you next week and until then, nasty…you’re dismissed! . “My guest at this time…LA Knight. Tonight you seek to become the last entrant into the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match. You’re up against AJ Styles and a man you know well, Santos Escobar.” “Who?" “AJ Styles and Santos Escobar.” “Kayla, let me talk to you. When you say those names all I hear is overrated number one and never was number two, YEAH! LA Knight WILL be going to London, LA Knight WILL be pulling down that briefcase, and LA Knight WILL…YEAH….be cashing it in when the moment suits me. ISLA DAWN VS SHOTZI *The match is even for the most part, but Dawn takes the advantage when Shotzi misses a cross body block. *After showing a mean streak in picking the bones, Dawn hits a half nelson bridged suplex for the win. RESULT: ISLA DAWN VIA PINFALL Backstage, the OC all wish AJ Styles well in his qualifying match. Cole tells us AJ seeks to be the second member of the OC to….. Suddenly, the screen goes black as red words appear line by line as if being typed, off kilter. QUALIFIER LA KNIGHT VS AJ STYLES VS SANTOS ESCOBAR *A great match with an equal amount of offense from all three men. *Styles hits a Styles Clash on Knight, and then begins going move for move with Escobar. *As AJ Styles prepares to hit the phenomenal Forearm, Karrion Kross comes from under the ring, and yanks Styles off the apron and into the Kross Jacket. *Escobar pauses when he sees Kross opening the door for Knight to come from behind and hit the BFT to win. RESULT: LA KNIGHT QUALIFIES FOR MONEY IN THE BANK VIA PINFALL Backstage, Paul Heyman is walking to a limo with Solo when his phone rings. “Yes, my Tribal Chief? I see. Yes, everything will be ready for you. We’ll make sure he’s here. Yes Sir.” Heyman hangs up and looks at Solo. “Make sure Jey is here next week. The Tribal Chief has something to tell him.” They get in the car and it drives away.

Yea, that's weird, maybe when they updated the board awhile back it messed up the coding?

While the Bloodline continues to fracture, the rest of the Smackdown roster has their eyes on the Money in the Bank. Final qualifying matches will take place this week: AJ Styles vs L.A. Knight vs Santos Escobar Bayley vs Michin vs Alba Fyre In addition to that, Solo Sikoa goes one on one with Cameron Grimes and Bianca Belair is looking for payback from Lacey Evans. Tune in LIVE this Friday night for Friday Night Smackdown on FOX!

HBK Austin Owen NAO (Would love to see a degenerate heel Sunny screw LOD and switch sides) Rock NOD Godwins Grand Master Sexay

A replay of the end of last week’s show is played, where Roman Reigns dropped the bomb on Jimmy Uso. At Money in the Bank he’ll be able to leave the Bloodline…if he can beat his younger brother. JUNE WEEK 2 WELLS FARGO ARENA DES MOINES, IA The show opens with Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa in the ring. “Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman and I represent the Reignsing, Defending, WWE Universal Champion, the Head of the table, YOUR Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns. Last week, Roman Reigns in his benevolence, offered Jimmy Uso a way to leave the Bloodline. All he has to do is defeat this man. Solo Sikoa. Now maybe Jimmy still sees Solo as the younger brother and thinks, ‘no problem’. But I see Solo as what he truly is. He is the enforcer of the Bloodline. He is the Street Champion. The Problem Solver. So Jimmy, good luck with that. But you see, the Tribal Chief Roman Reigns also believes in fairness. Give and take. ying and yang, call it whatever you want. So yes, Jimmy you can fight your way to your freedom but there is the other side of the coin. If you fail to defeat the Street Fighter, the Problem Solver, the Enforcer, then you Sir, are beholden through blood, honor, and your integrity, to obey the Tribal Chief until your services are no longer required.” Heyman smiles. “Yea, good luck with that.” He flips the mic as he and Solo exit the ring. QUALIFIER TAMINA VS SHOTZI VS IYO SKY *Tamina dominates early with her power advantage. *Iyo and Shotzi double team her to neutralize her. *When Tamina later goes for Superfly Splash, Bayley runs down and shoves her off the top rope. *Iyo hits a moonsault off the top onto Tamina for the win. RESULT: IYO SKY QUALIFIES FOR MONEY IN THE BANK VIA PINFALL The Brawling Brutes are talking backstage about Butch’s qualifying match when…. “Sheamus!” Bobby Lashley walks up and Sheamus tells Butch and Ridge it’s okay and they can leave. “You got something to say to me Fella?” “Yea, you’re the reason I’m not Money in the Bank. I had Kross seconds from tapping and you decided to get in my business.” “Oh, you’ve got it all wrong. I didn’t get into your business, I ended your business. But I’m not happy either. So since neither of us are gonna be fighting in London. Maybe you’d like to get in the ring at Money in the Bank?” Lashley flashes a smile. “You never fail to amaze me, Sheamus. I thought you were smarter than that.” Lashley walks off and Sheamus sneers. United States Champion Austin Theory is in the ring, looking very cocky. But his expression melts away a moment later. Michael Cole excitedly announces that NXT’s Ilja Dragunov is now on Smackdown! Barrett warns that this is a major shock and not good news for Theory. ILJA DRAGUNOV VS AUSTIN THEORY © *Dragunov continually gets the better of Theory on several lockups. *Theory tries to take him down but Dragunov counters and hits a german suplex. *Theory has had enough and rolls to the outside, collects his title, and walks away. RESULT: ILJA DRAGNOV VIA COUNTOUT (THEORY RETAINS) Iyo Sky and Bayley are hanging out backstage. “Iyo, tonight you became the first member of Damage Ctrl to earn a spot in the Women’s Money in the Bank match and next week I’ll join you. I know we both could have qualified tonight but I told Pearce that tonight was your night. Now, together, there is no stopping us. We’ll decimate the other four losers and then I’ll….uh, one of us, will climb that ladder and claim my…..our destiny.” Bayley smiles just imagining the moment as Iyo gives her a suspicious look. When we come back from break, Lacey Evans is in her dressing room. “Bianca Belair, how’s that neck? You know, in another time someone may have called you a puke, or a maggot, or a scum but I’m just going to call you…nasty. Little girl, you walk around here thinking everything should just be handed to you. You’re so proud of that long title reign but newsflash…the only reason you were champion that long was because I was doing my womanly duty. Now I’m back and you’re in my way. You cost me a shot at that briefcase. You cost me the WWE Women’s Championship that would have come with it. So now, you’re going to boot camp. I will ground you into the dirt below my boot and in the end, you WILL salute me. Semper Fi.” B-Fab is in the ring awaiting her opponent when….. B-FAB VS GIGI DOLIN *Dolin surprises B-Far with a front kick followed by a spear. *Dolin picks a dazed B-Fab up and delivers the Gigi Driver for the win. RESULT: GIGI DOLIN VIA PINFALL Kayla Braxton is standing backstage with Edge. “Edge, tonight you’re in the main event in a qualifying match for Money in the Bank. You’re in there with fellow Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio and Butch. Triple threats are always chaotic, how can you strategize for it?” “Kayla the easy answer is you can’t strategize. And you’re right, it’s chaos. You have to take advantage of the situation. You have to be an opportunist. And if I may say so, nobody in WWE has proven to be a bigger opportunist than me. Butch and Rey are class act athletes, and it won’t be easy but when the window opens….I’ll take it.” IKEMEN JIRO VS OMOS *Omos in an impressive squash of NXT’s Jiro. *Following a double handed chokeslam, pins Jiro with his boot on his chest. RESULT: OMOS VIA PINFALL We’re shown a three-way screen split with Edge, Butch, and Rey Mysterio all on their way to the ring. The Money in the Bank qualifier is next! QUALIFIER EDGE VS BUTCH VS REY MYSTERIO *Edge goes outside to wait for his promised window of opportunity. *Butch and Mysterio tear the place down for several minutes. *Edge returns and battles Rey for several more moments, eventually spearing him out of the ring. *Butch takes advantage and surprises Edge with the Bitter End for the win. RESULT: BUTCH QUALIFIES FOR MONEY IN THE BANK VIA PINFALL Sheamus and Ridge run down to the ring and share a celebratory hug with Butch, thrilled that he’s qualified. Barrett ends the show warming everyone that Fight Night is coming to London!

Brother versus brother. The Tribal Chief has decreed that if Jimmy Uso wants out of the Bloodline he'll have to earn it by defeating his brother, the fearsome Solo Sikoa. This week Paul Heyman, the Bloodline's Wise Man will open the show with a direct message from the Tribal Chief and he promises that after this Friday things won't ever be the same. Smackdown continues the road to Money in the Bank with the second set of men's and women's qualifying matches. Butch vs Rey Mysterio vs Edge Iyo Sky vs Shotzi vs Tamina Tune in LIVE this Friday night for Friday Night Smackdown on FOX!