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December 4, 2019

<div style="text-align:center;"><div style="font:35px Roboto;"><b>Monday Night Raw | Episode 002</div></div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Raw Women's Champion Becky Lynch def. Alexa Bliss; The Boss strikes The Man in post-match assault</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">As announced via WWE.com, Becky Lynch defended her Raw Women's Championship against Alexa Bliss to kick off Monday Night Raw, treating the WWE Universe to a title bout to remember. The Man and The Goddess collided in a fight for glory that saw both women leave it all on the line for the right to walk out with the prestigious prize. However, unfortunately for Little Miss Bliss, the reigning Champion was not ready to relinquish her gold just yet, and was able to defeat her challenger with a Dis-Arm-Her for a decisive submission victory.

Moments after Becky Lynch had secured the win, she was ambushed from behind by former friend-turned-rival, Sasha Banks. The Boss struck with vicious intent after being absent from Raw's Season Premiere last week, and left The Man laying with a Bank Statement before standing over her fallen foe, holding the Raw Women's Championship above her head as if it were her own.</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Hardcore Champion Luke Harper def. Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">If one man can't stop Luke Harper, then maybe two men can? Wrong. Even the duo of Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder could not manage to take the Hardcore Championship away from the Backwoods Brawler. The Long Island Iced-Z was the first to attempt it, rushing head on into a superkick from Harper and that resulted in him being driven to the canvas with a Discus Clothesline that almost beheaded the former Intercontinental Champion. Then in came his ally, Curt Hawkins who tried to make up for his partner's misfortune, only to fall victim to a vicious powerbomb through a table.

The Hardcore Champion defeated not one, but two contenders in a chaotic 2-on-1 Handicap bout to retain the 24/7 title belt. How many men will it take to dethrone Luke Harper from his hardcore throne?</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Rusev def. Apollo Crews</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Rusev returned last week to assault the United States Champion, Ricochet and state his claim as a contender for the star-spangled title. This week, The Bulgarian Brute made his official in-ring return with his wife, Lana closely by his side. Apollo Crews was the unfortunate recipient of Rusev's returning aggression and was forced into submission by the crippling Accolade. But the brutality didn't stop there as Rusev refused to release the hold as The Ravishing Russian, Lana continued to shout out orders to her volatile husband.

Raw's Resident Superhero made the save as Ricochet exploded onto the scene, startling Rusev as his entrance theme hit and flew through the skies with an impressive springboard uppercut, sending Rusev crashing to the outside. The United States Champion helped Apollo Crews back to his feet as Rusev and Lana reluctantly retreated in anger.</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>The King's Court with Roman Reigns is crashed by the monstrous Lars Sullivan</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">All hail The King! Jerry Lawler brought back the infamous King's Court to Monday Night Raw for a special edition with his guest, Roman Reigns. The Big Dog expressed his gratitude at being chosen as The King's first guest and made his respect for the WWE Hall of Famer known. Lawler responded in kind and went on to ask Reigns what he saw in his future now that he is rid of Evolution and back on Raw. Of course, the former World Champion naturally expressed his desire to once again become the Universal Champion and reach the top of the mountain once more, but has no issue admitting that he needs to earn the opportunity like everyone else. The King intended to go into more depth, but before he could continue, an unexpected arrival derailed the process in a big way.

Lars Sullivan emerged, making an eerie entrance and confronting The Big Dog, coming face-to-face with Reigns and showing absolutely no intimidation. The WWE Universe were on the edge of their seats, waiting for somebody to make the first move as Sullivan and Reigns stood nose-to-nose with no explanation. Suddenly, Sullivan thrust his head forward and delivered a stiff headbutt to the bridge of Reigns' nose, sending him tumbling to the canvas as the WWE Universe gasped in shock. Jerry Lawler quickly rushed to Reigns' side and checked on The Big Dog, all the while asking Sullivan what he was doing. And then came a horrific turn of events.

The Freak grabbed Lawler by the throat and dragged him into his clutches before hoisting the Hall of Famer into the air and planting him with a thunderous Freak Accident. The WWE Universe watched in horror as The King lay motionless on the mat, the sadistic Sullivan standing over him with little to no emotion on his face. He opted to take his leave as official and medical personnel quickly rushed to ringside to tend to The King. Roman Reigns came to and checked on The King before looking out at Sullivan with rage in his eyes. The Freak had unleashed a horrifying assault on a Hall of Famer and caught the ire of The Big Dog in the process. What on earth has possessed Lars Sullivan?</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Naomi & Carmella vs. Fire & Desire ends in a no contest</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">While this tag team bout was initially on the way to being a highly competitive bout, it wasn't long before the match was completely ruined by the arrival of one Irresistible Force. Just as Naomi was set to pick up the victory, former Women's Champion, Nia Jax emerged and unleashed all hell on all four of the competitors involved. Flattening Fire & Desire with a double clothesline, and then crushing Carmella with a high-impact powerslam, she then turned her attention to Naomi who attempted to fight back with the WWE Universe behind her, only to be driven into the canvas with a Samoan Drop. Nia Jax has returned and she means business.</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Becky Lynch returns the favour to Sasha Banks backstage</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Sasha Banks was made to realise tonight that she isn't the only one with a mean streak. As The Boss was being interviewed backstage by Renee Young about her earlier assault on the Raw Women's Champion, she found herself on the receiving end of a beating by Becky Lynch. Returning the favour, The Man brawled with her nemesis in a chaotic scrap that saw them tumble through the interview set before officials were forced to step in and separate the pair. As they are pulled apart in the hallway, Lynch called Sasha Banks a b*tch, while Banks responded by telling Lynch to watch her back.</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Aleister Black def. Dolph Ziggler</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">The Show-off has never been one to mince his words, and he definitely didn't tonight when he grabbed a microphone from ringside ahead of his scheduled match to demand some respect from the WWE Universe. Claiming that he was still being misused and mistreated by management even after his statement made on WCW Nitro, he demanded an opportunity to compete for the Universal Championship, explaining that if it wasn't for the poor management of WCW Nitro, that he would have been the World Champion, and would have gone on to SummerSlam to beat Finn Bálor, essentially stating that "it should have been me!".

He was quickly cut short by the arrival of his opponent, Aleister Black who had not time for Ziggler's personal problems and was simply looking for a fight. The former World Champion looked to make an example of The Dutch Destroyer, but ultimately became another victim of the Black Mass, suffering a defeat at the hands of Aleister Black after being laid out cold by the Striking Man from Amsterdam. Another win under the belt, and another impressive display. Aleister Black continues to dominate on his new home turf.</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>The Authors of Pain unleash brutal assault after The New Day interrupt Elias</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Elias refuses to give up on his musical career, and tonight may have just given him reason to continue. As he attempted to perform yet another "smash hit", he was interrupted by The New Day. The Raw Tag Team Champions emerged to poke fun at The Sinister Songsmith, calling his performances "lame", to which the WWE Universe wholeheartedly agreed. Xavier Woods explained that they could help Elias jazz up his performances and make them pop with the power of positivity. After a few moments of Big E playing Elias' guitar terribly and both Kingston and Woods singing horribly, Elias had finally had enough and snatched back his stringed instrument before telling them to get the hell out of his ring.

The New Day continued to pester Elias, but were soon brought back down to earth by the unexpected arrival of The Authors of Pain. Akam and Rezar burst onto the scene with a blindside attack, brutally beating the same team who defeated them last week to retain the Raw Tag Team Championships. AOP had made it clear that their title chase was far from over, leaving Big E, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods in a heap in the center of the ring, all the while flanked by a smug Elias. Is this something Elias had orchestrated? Or were The New Day just in the wrong place at the wrong time?</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Cedric Alexander def. Sin Cara via disqualification</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Last week saw a huge upset in the form of Cedric Alexander picking up a victory over Bobby Lashley in his Raw debut. This week, the cruiserweight went up against Sin Cara in a thrilling, fact-paced bout that looked to be going Alexander's way all over again. But unfortunately for him, Lashley hadn't forgotten about last week's encounter. Acting as a sore loser, The All-Mighty pulled Alexander from the ring, resulting in a disqualification, and proceeded to beat down the man who bested him on last week's episode. Alexander had no chance against an infuriated Lashley who sent him crashing into the steel steps before finally planting him into the entrance ramp with a Dominator. The All-Mighty had gotten his revenge after feeling embarrassed last week, and Cedric Alexander has paid the price.</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>AJ Styles and The Good Brothers explain their actions from last week and reveal their alliance</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">The big question coming from last week's episode of Monday Night Raw was "Why, AJ? Why?". The WWE Universe hoped that question would be answered tonight, and it was, but perhaps not the answer we had hoped. The Phenomenal One made his entrance alongside Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson to address his actions last week as he took on the Universal Champion, Finn Bálor in the main event. Styles explained that what happened last week was long overdue, claiming that he was forgotten by the WWE Universe, berating them for jumping onto the bandwagon of the next best thing after everything he has given to this industry, and all the work he puts into his craft. He says that the same goes for Gallows and Anderson who are the best damn tag team in the world, yet receive no recognition for their talent.

The former World Champion explained that Finn Bálor had tried to steal everything from him, including his so-called "Bálor Club". He went on to call the Universal Champion nothing more than a "second rate AJ Styles". He did what he did to prove that he, Gallows and Anderson are nothing but the best, and they deserve the respect they have worked so hard for. "We are the original - we are the official - we are the only club that matters - just call us... The OC" he declared, claiming that tonight is the beginning of the new era - the era of The OC.</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>The OC def. The Usos; AJ Styles sends Finn Bálor crashing through the announce table</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">As advertised, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson went up against The Usos in a tag team main event, showcasing the all-new union of The OC a AJ Styles accompanied his brothers in arms at ringside. Despite the best efforts of Jimmy and Jey, they were unable to defeat the former Tag Team Champions who finished off their adversaries with a Magic Killer, securing a huge victory to kick start their new alliance with a bang. The Phenomenal One stepped between the ropes to join his brothers in celebration, only to instigate a 3-on-2 assault on The Usos to the WWE Universe's dismay. Things looked bleak for The Usos until the theme of Finn Bálor hit and the odds were evened.

However, even despite the numbers no longer being a factor, The OC would still dominate the fight and the Universal Champion suffered his own beating as well. With AJ directing traffic, Gallows and Anderson dragged Bálor up the aisle to the entrance stage and over to the announce table where AJ Styles unleashed his killing blow. He dragged Bálor onto the announce desk and drove him right through the wood with a Styles Clash, leaving the Universal Champion motionless on the stage. The OC stood side-by-side at the close of Raw, looking as dominant as ever with the boos of the WWE Universe raining down on them. Who is going to stop this newly formed alliance?</div>

<div style="font:20px Roboto;"><b>Raw Results:</b> Quick Hits</div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Raw Women's Champion Becky Lynch def. Alexa Bliss

Hardcore Champion Luke Harper def. Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins

Rusev def. Apollo Crews

Naomi & Carmella vs. Fire & Desire ends in a no contest

Aleister Black def. Dolph Ziggler

Cedric Alexander def. Sin Cara via disqualification

The OC def. The Usos</div>

November 26, 2019

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>The Man to defend Raw Women's Championship against The Goddess on Monday night</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Alexa Bliss made it clear that her sights were firmly set on the Raw Women's Championship last week, and after her impressive victory in the Women's Open Opportunity Battle Royal during the WWE Draft broadcast, she left a lasting impression on USA Network executives who have rewarded her with a shot at Becky Lynch's gold. The Goddess tries her hand at doing what no woman has been able to do for the last few months and dethrone The Man, while Becky Lynch looks to continue her streak of success by retaining her prize on Monday night.

Also, after his shocking actions at the close of Monday Night Raw last week, will AJ Styles explain the reason for his heinous attack on WWE Universal Champion, Finn Bálor as well as his apparent alliance with old running buddies, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. Is this reunited trio set to take over the red brand? What are their motives? Find out if these questions are answered this Monday, live on Raw as The Good Brothers are also set for tag team action.

Don't miss this Monday's explosive episode for all that and more exciting action!</div>

<div style="font:20px Roboto;"><b>Raw Preview:</b> Confirmed Matches</div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Raw Women's Champion Becky Lynch vs. Alexa Bliss

The Good Brothers vs. The Usos</div>

November 23, 2019

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<div style="text-align:center;"><div style="font:35px Roboto;"><b>Friday Night SmackDown | Episode 001</div></div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Fatal 5-Way competitors have heated confrontation to kick off SmackDown</b></div></p><p>

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<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">As announced a few hours before SmackDown's Season Premiere aired, the participants of the Fatal 5-Way main event opened the show with some competitive words for their opponents. Seth Rollins kicked things off, addressing his unfortunate loss to Finn Bálor at SummerSlam, but refused to stay down and vowed to get right back up and capture the WWE Championship. He was interrupted by the arrival of his former rival, Drew McIntyre who expressed his frustration with Rollins being included in this match despite having lost his opportunity this past Sunday. Before the two could come to blows, however, they were joined surprisingly by Rey Mysterio.</p><p> </p><p>

The Master of the 619 emerged to reveal that being drafted to SmackDown has lit a fire under him, and he feels that this is the perfect opportunity for him to have one final run at the top of his game as WWE Champion. The Scottish Psychopath took issue with that, but so did Baron Corbin who joined the fray to call Rey Mysterio a washed-up loser, claiming that the only person fit to challenge for the WWE Championship is him. As the four men traded words, they were soon reminded of their fifth and final adversary as Braun Strowman stomped his way to the ring with a purpose.</p><p> </p><p>

Vowing to let all four of them "get these hands" if necessary, he explained that this was his opportunity to step away from the shadows and get a shot at the title he feels he has deserved for months. Drew McIntyre and Baron Corbin decided to contest this and said that even The Monster Among Men was not big enough to take on the both of them. But Seth Rollins and Rey Mysterio stepped to each side of the big man out of respect, forcing The Sinister Scot and The Lone Wolf to back away and retreat. The main event is sure to be an explosive one, no doubt.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Cesaro def. The Miz to retain the Intercontinental Championship</b></div></p><p>

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<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">The Swiss Superman pulled off the mammoth task of defeating not one, not two, but three other competitors at SummerSlam to capture the Intercontinental Championship from The Miz. But as was expected, The A-Lister would not sit back and let Cesaro go with the title quietly, initiating his rematch clause to kick off Friday Night SmackDown. Although he was determined to take back what he believes is rightfully his, nobody was going to dash the dreams of Cesaro as he once again defeated The Miz with a Neutraliser, planting him in the center of the ring and hooking the leg for the three count.</p><p> </p><p>

As Cesaro celebrated with the prestigious title, we saw a glimpse of a certain superstar watching the match unfold from backstage. That man was Shinsuke Nakamura, who also came up short in the same match at SummerSlam. Does The King of Strong Style still have his sights set on the "workhorse" Championship?</div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>The Revival def. Heavy Machinery to advance to a SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match next week</b></div></p><p>

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<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">In the first of two tag team bouts that would determine which two teams will compete for the SmackDown Tag Team Championships next week, The Revival were able to secure themselves a spot in said match with an impressive win over Heavy Machinery. Despite the WWE Universe being behind the big men, it was the former Tag Team Champions that were able to take down Tucker by disabling his left knee, and then hitting an unbelievable Shatter Machine on the larger Otis, bringing him down with a thud. Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson punch their ticket to next week's Championship bout, but which team will they face for the blue brand's tag team titles?</div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair def. Natalya</b></div></p><p>

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<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">The Queen became the inaugural SmackDown Women's Champion of the all-new era, defeating Asuka in a highly competitive match at SummerSlam, and she hasn't stopped talking about it since. Returning to her throne at the top of the women's division, Charlotte picked up another victory on the Season Premiere, defeating fellow second generation superstar, Natalya. The Queen forced her adversary to submit to the rippling Figure-Eight Leglock, and moments after her victory, shoved Natalya from the ring nad under the ropes with her boot.</p><p> </p><p>

After "taking out the trash" in her own words, Flair grabbed a microphone and declared her superiority over the entire women's division across all three brands, and said that nobody, not even Asuka, could dethrone her, and anyone who tries will undoubtedly fall. Who can argue with her after an impressive display at SummerSlam, and she has the gold to prove it.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Samoa Joe def. Ali</b></div></p><p>

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<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Ali may have lost his Cruiserweight Championship at SummerSlam, but he certainly didn't lose his passion. The young superstar made his debut on SmackDown with the intention of picking up a huge victory, but unfortunately for him, his opponent was a very angry Samoa Joe. The Destroyer was in no mood for playing games and was clearly intent on dismantling his adversary, but Ali showed an incredible determination, and refused to go down on multiple occasions. While it showcased Ali's resilience, all it did was infuriate Samoa Joe who eventually got his hands on the former Cruiserweight Champion and applied a Coquina Clutch for the victory.</p><p> </p><p>

Still raging from his loss at SummerSlam, and being upstaged by Ali in the match prior, he refused to release the hold until officials flooded the ring to separate the pair. Joe stormed away from ringside, the damage being done, leaving Ali in the heap on the canvas. Samoa Joe is not a happy bunny at all.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Sami Zayn breaks down during an emotional address</b></div></p><p>

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<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">What we saw during the Hell in a Cell Match between Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens was something else. Brutality. Carnage. Chaos. All of the above. But the moment that Zayn sent his former best friend plummeting from the Cell roof down to the arena floor had the entire WWE Universe watching in horror. The Underdog of the Underground came out on SmackDown to address what happened, and explain what's going through his mind after defeating his long-time friend turned enemy. And what followed was somewhat confusing and disturbing.</p><p> </p><p>

Looking uncomfortable, Zayn repeatedly raised the microphone to his lips as if to speak, only to lower it again, almost lost for words. Even though the WWE Universe chanted his name and bellowed "That was awesome!" to cheer him on, he still couldn't muster up the ability to speak. Zayn looked up to the camera with tears in his eyes and dropped the microphone before mouthing "I'm sorry" and taking his leave without uttering a word into the microphone. What must be going through the mind of Sami Zayn? It seems that the Cell didn't only leave physical scars, but mental ones as well.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>The Hardy Boyz def. The B-Team to advance to a SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match next week</b></div></p><p>

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<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">The Revival secured their place in next week's title bout, but now it was time to find out who their opponents would be. The B-Team hadn't found much success in recent months, but they saw this as their moment to change all that. However, when you're going up against a legendary team like The Hardy Boyz, it's not quite that easy. The iconic brothers showed everyone why they are a future Hall of Fame duo with an impressive victory, hitting Bo Dallas with a Twist of Fate and Swanton Bomb combination, giving Team Xtreme the win.</p><p> </p><p>

Moments after the closing bell, Matt and Jeff were viciously assaulted from behind by their opponents for next week, The Revival. Showing no remorse, Dash and Dawson dumped Matt Hardy out of the ring and delivered a Shatter Machine to The Charismatic Enigma, sending a message to The Hardyz that they were going to leave SmackDown next week as the SmackDown Tag Team Champions.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Andrade def. Chad Gable</b></div></p><p>

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<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">With the Hardcore Championship now exclusive to Monday nights on Raw, Chad Gable hoped to find success elsewhere, and aimed to kickstart that tonight. But when he went up against Andrade who was also looking to start a fresh on the blue brand, he wasn't so successful. Zelina Vega played a vital role as always, distracting Gable as he ascended the turnbuckle and allowed Andrade to strike, taking advantage and ultimately putting Gable away with a Hammerlock DDT. El Idolo picks up his first win on SmackDown, and with Zelina Vega by his side, there will no doubt be many more to come.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Braun Strowman def. Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, Rey Mysterio & Baron Corbin to become number one contender to the WWE Championship</b></div></p><p>

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<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Five men. One goal. And the WWE Champion, Daniel Bryan decided to grace us with his presence half way through the match, observing his potential challengers. Stemming from their earlier dispute, Braun Strowman found himself on the receiving end of a 2-on-1 assault from Drew McIntyre and Baron Corbin, until Seth Rollins and Rey Mysterio got involved and sent the pair packing with a Stomp and a 619 respectively. But the pair then came to blows themselves, realising what was at stake with every man for themselves. The Monster AMong Men returned to the action to flatten both Rollins and Mysterio with a double clothesline, taking control of the situation.</p><p> </p><p>

The Scottish Psychopath re-entered the ring and began wearing down the big man, hitting him with hard shots and headbutts before finally drilling him with a Claymore, sending him out of the ring. With McIntyre now in control, he planted Mysterio with a Future Shock and measured Rollins up for another Claymore, only to be taken down with a superkick instead. The Architect stomped his foot, rallying the WWE Universe in chants of "Burn it down!", but as he sprung into action hoping to deliver the move, he was tripped up by The Master of the 619, who then delivered the move with authority.</p><p> </p><p>

The stars seemed to have aligned for the former World Champion who leapt from the top rope with a Frog Splash to Rollins, but Baron Corbin was right there to break up the count. The Lone Wolf drove Mysterio into the canvas with an End of Days and stood tall over the competition, realising that he had the opportunity to secure the win and go on to challenge for the WWE Championship. But he had forgotten about one big problem - Braun Strowman. The Monster Among Men returned to the action and hoisted Corbin onto his shoulder before planting him with a running powerslam and with everyone else down and out, there was nobody there to prevent him from scoring the three.</p><p> </p><p>

The WWE Universe erupted as Braun Strowman was declared the winner and new number one contender to the WWE Championship, much to the dismay of Daniel Bryan. The Planet's Champion glared down the aisle to The Monster Among Men who simply smiled and raised his hands into the air. Bryan showed no intimidation though, raising his WWE Championship with a stern expression. We don't yet know when they will collide with the gold on the line, but when they do, it's sure to be one you don't want to miss.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:20px Roboto;"><b>SmackDown Results:</b> Quick Hits</div></p><p>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Intercontinental Champion Cesaro def. The Miz</p><p>

The Revival def. Heavy Machinery</p><p>

SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair def. Natalya</p><p>

Samoa Joe def. Ali</p><p>

The Hardy Boyz def. The B-Team</p><p>

Andrade def. Chad Gable</p><p>

Braun Strwman def. Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, Rey Mysterio & Baron Corbin</div></p><p> </p><p>

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November 23, 2019

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<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Fatal 5-Way Match to determine the next challenger for the WWE Championship scheduled for SmackDown Season Premiere</b></div></p><p>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Following an explosive Season Premiere for both Monday Night Raw and WWE NXT, this Friday marks the turn of Friday Night SmackDown. And the executives at FOX have pulled no punches heading into this monumental return episode, kicking things off by announcing a Fatal 5-Way bout to determine the next challenger for Daniel Bryan's WWE Championship. Seth Rollins, Rey Mysterio, Drew McIntyre, Braun Strowman and Baron Corbin will all step between the ropes, vying for an opportunity to compete for the prestigious prize in the main event of SmackDown's Season Premiere. Which one of these five top talents will walk out with the title of number one contender, and go on to face Daniel Bryan in a blockbuster title bout in the near future?</p><p> </p><p>

Also, don't miss Cesaro defending his newly won Intercontinental Championship against the disgruntled former Champion, The Miz in his official rematch. And the SmackDown tag team division gets a spotlight of its own as two tag team matches have been scheduled to determine which two teams will collide to be crowned the first SmackDown Tag Team Champions next Friday night. Will it be The Revival, Heavy Machinery, The Hardy Boyz or The B-Team that capture the blue brands tag team gold?</p><p> </p><p>

All this and more this Friday on SmackDown's Season Premiere episode. Don't miss it!</div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:20px Roboto;"><b>SmackDown Preview:</b> Confirmed Matches</div></p><p>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Seth Rollins vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Braun Strowman vs. Baron Corbin (Fatal 5-Way Match)</p><p>

Intercontinental Champion Cesaro vs. The Miz</p><p>

The Revival vs. Heavy Machinery (SmackDown Tag Team Championship Challenge)</p><p>

The Hardy Boyz vs. The B-Team (SmackDown Tag Team Championship Challenge)</div></p><p> </p><p>

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November 22, 2019

<div style="text-align:center;"><div style="font:35px Roboto;"><b>WWE NXT | Episode 001</div></div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Johnny Gargano's return leads to an eight-man confrontation</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">As the chants of "NXT!" filled Full Sail, the black and gold brand made it's long-awaited return. Kicking things off, The Undisputed ERA made their way to the ring, led by Adam Cole who had something he wanted to say to the NXT Universe. One the final episode of WCW Nitro, the quartet issued a warning to everyone who would be joining them on Wednesday nights, vowing to take NXT by storm as they did in the past. And who can argue with their history of success? Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish scored a huge win at the WWE Draft broadcast, and with that and their previous track record, Cole claimed that he should be the first in line for an NXT Championship opportunity. But unfortunately for him, he has a few detractors...

Johnny Gargano made a shock return to NXT to the delight of Full Sail and boldly confronted all four Undisputed members, directly debunking Cole's claim to the NXT gold and explaining that he had sat and watched for long enough, thinking of a way to earn back his name of Johnny Wrestling. But as the situation appeared to be going south rather quickly, Gargano was joined by Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate of British Strong Style - the same duo who were defeated along with The Street Profits at the WWE Draft special. The odds were still in the favour of Cole and his cohorts which he was quick to point out, but Gargano had an answer for their 4-on-3 disadvantage - Tommaso Ciampa.

The Psycho Killer joined his former #DIY ally and the British brawlers to even the odds and stand toe-to-toe with The Undisputed ERA. With the field now even, Adam Cole opted to take his team and retreat, suggesting that they settle this in the main event, to which the NXT all-star unit agreed. What a way for the NXT Season Premiere to kick things off!</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Shayna Baszler def. Bianca Belair to become the first NXT Women's Champion; Rhea Ripley makes her debut and confronts The Queen of Spades</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Earning the opportunity to fight to become the first NXT Women's Champion on the final episode of ECW, both Shayna Baszler and Bianca Belair were fighting with everything they had. The NXT Universe were blessed with a highly competitive bout between two of the top women in the industry today. Nobody had been able to topple Shayna Baszler in recent months, yet The EST of NXT was oh so close to doing so after hitting The Queen of Spades with a KOD. However, it wasn't Belair's night as she found herself locked into the Kirifuda Clutch and forced into submission, resulting in Baszler securing the NXT Women's Championship. Who will be able to stop this dominant superstar?

Rhea Ripley, perhaps? The Australian Nightmare made her debut at the expense of Shayna Baszler's title victory, emerging to stand face-to-face with The Queen of Spades, showing no intimidation whatsoever. Raising her title into the air, Baszler made it clear that she was not going to back down, and Ripley showed her that the feeling was mutual. Could Rhea Ripley be the one to match up to Shayna Baszler in the near future?</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>EC3 def. Gentleman Jack Gallagher</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">It's no secret that EC3 hasn't quite been living up to the moniker of "The Top 1%" for a while now, but returning home to NXT proved that his lack of success might not have been his own fault. Making his official return to the brand that gave him his first break, EC3 took on Gentleman Jack Gallagher in an impressive display, defeating the British superstar and showcasing the ability that he has been known for in his career. Hitting his signature One Percent, he put Gallagher away and secured himself a much-needed victory. EC3 may be back on form, and under the NXT banner, this could be the career revival he desperately needed.</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Keith Lee def. Jaxson Ryker</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">With the return of WWE NXT comes the debut of brand new talent. Two brand new superstars in Jaxson Ryker and Keith Lee made their debuts in front of the Full Sail crowd, and it's safe to say that The Limitless One was a favourite with the NXT Universe. Despite Ryker's best efforts, he just couldn't get the momentum he needed to overthrow Lee, who finished Ryker off with a huge Ground Zero. Celebrating his victory in front of his new home crowd, Keith Lee had one simple message for anyone watching - bask in his glory.</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>NXT Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak def. Humberto Carrillo</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Drew Gulak had a grin from ear-to-ear when he entered Full Sail, undoubtedly due to his master plan unfolding at WWE SummerSlam and resulting in him capturing the Cruiserweight Championship that is now exclusive to the NXT brand. Surprisingly, The Philadelphia Stretcher arrived without his "muscle", Lars Sullivan, but he explained that the WWE Draft had unfairly separated them, but claimed that he did not need the services of The Freak to be a success. Gulak addressed the NXT Universe and declared himself the true "Cruiserweight Master", opting to prove himself tonight. With that, he issued an open challenge to any of the cruiserweight prospects in the locker room, which was soon answered by a debuting Humberto Carrillo.

Initially, Drew Gulak was no doubt thinking that he may have bitten off more than he could chew as Carrillo put on an incredible display, coming within inches of defeating the NXT Cruiserweight Champion in this non-title bout. But thanks to Gulak's questionable tactics and a bending of the rules, he was able to roll Carrillo up with the handful of tights to steal the victory. He quickly fled ringside, realising that he may have gotten lucky as his talented adversary looked on in shock and disappointment. He may have lost, but Humberto Carrillo proved that his arrival on NXT is a story worth following.</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>The Velveteen Dream's address is crashed by the debut of Matt Riddle</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">NXT just became the official home of The Velveteen Experience. After an awe-inspiring entrance, The Velveteen Dream addressed the entire NXT Universe, informing them of his arrival to the black and gold brand and stating that he is the future with every intention of taking the brand by storm. After degrading the Full Sail crowd and branding them "unworthy" of witnessing The Velveteen Experience, he found himself interrupted by an unfamiliar theme song, but one that the NXT Universe quickly realised who it belonged to. The Velveteen Dream looked on as Matt Riddle made his NXT debut.

The King of Bros entered the building to a thunderous ovation, basking in the chants of "Bro!" throughout Full Sail. Confronting The Velveteen Dream, he extended a hand only to be declined by the flamboyant superstar. "Who do you think you are?" asked The Dream as Matt Riddle introduced himself. He went on to express his excitement at joining the NXT roster, and explained how he intended to show the world exactly what he is capable of. During his address, he repeatedly called The Dream "bro" which didn't sit very well. The Velveteen Dream expressed his disgust at being called "bro", making it abundantly clear that he is not Matt Riddle's "bro", and that he isn't even worthy of breathing the same air.

Hoping to diffuse the situation, Riddle tried to smooth things over with The Dream, only to receive a slap across the face as the NXT Universe gasped in shock. He may have been willing to smooth it over at first, but Velveteen soon found out that Matt Riddle is not to be taken lightly. The Dream attempted another slap, only to be caught and drilled with a leaping knee from the former UFC competitor, sending him crashing to the outside. The Velveteen Dream quickly retreats, holding his jaw as Riddle shrugs his shoulders, making sure that he knows exactly where he stands.</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>The Street Profits def. Breezango</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">They may have suffered a loss at the WWE Draft broadcast, but even that can't dampen the spirits of The Street Profits. Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins made their way to the ring for tag team action and were surprised to be met by another returning tag team in Breezango. The duo of Fandango and Tyler Breeze had come to NXT in hopes of revitalising their careers and capturing tag team gold, but with The Street Profits hungry for the smoke, it wasn't to be. After disposing of Fandango, Dawkins drove Breeze into the canvas with a spinebuster, followed by an impressive Frog Splash from Montez Ford for the victory. The Street Profits have arrived, and they intend on taking the tag team division by storm.</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Toni Storm def. Io Shirai</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">The new superstars just keep on coming, this time in the women's division. Japanese competitor, Io Shirai took on the Kiwi sensation, Toni Storm in singles action, adding some serious competitive talent to the division on NXT. After an impressive back and forth bout, it was Storm's determination that enabled her to walk awya with the victory, avoiding Shirai's signature Moonsault and following it up with her own tiger driver that she calls the Storm Zero. Toni Storm secured a huge victory in her NXT debut and made a name for herself in the process. The NXT women's division continues to grow and succeed, and Shayna Baszler's competition appears to be getting more and more impressive.</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa & British Strong Style def. The Undisputed ERA</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Following an explosive opening featuring an Undisputed ERA address, Johnny Gargano's return and the union of British Strong Style and Tommaso Ciampa alongside him, this main event had all the makings of a classic. All four members of Undisputed ERA stepped into the ring to combat the NXT dream team in a huge eight-man tag team bout, closing out the NXT Season Premiere with a bang. Roderick Strong kicked things off with Pete Dunne in the opening moments of the match, going back and forth with frequent tags between O'Reilly and Fish, and Tyler Bate coming to the aid of his British Strong Style ally.

Tommaso Ciampa stepped in to unleash his brand of offence and even got his hands on Adam Cole, but once the former United States Champion was in danger, his brothers in arms came to his aid causing all hell to break loose in Full Sail. Chaos took over and bodies began to fly everywhere, but amidst all the carnage, Johnny Gargano had tagged in to become the legal man and finally showcased his lack of ring rust, performing like he hadn't been away at all. O'Reilly and Fish delivered a Total Elimination to Pete Dunne - Tyler Bate took out the both of them with a huge diving crossbody from the top rope - Adam Cole hit the Big Strong Boy with a Last Shot - Ciampa planted Cole with a Fairytale Ending - Strong dropped Ciampa with the End of Heartache - until finally Johnny Wrestling re-earned his moniker after applying the Gargano Escape on Strong, forcing him to submit and handing Gargano and his team the victory.

The Undisputed ERA regrouped on the outside, frustrated at their loss as the dream team of Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa, Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate raised their hands in victory, closing out this episode of NXT with a feel-good moment for the entire NXT Universe. If this is a sign of things to come, then the future of NXT is as bright as ever. And one message to take away from all of this is that the NXT roster all believe in one very impactful statement - We. Are. NXT.</div>

<div style="font:20px Roboto;"><b>NXT Results:</b> Quick Hits</div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Shayna Baszler def. Bianca Belair (NXT Women's Championship)

EC3 def. Gentleman Jack Gallagher

Keith Lee def. Jaxson Ryker

NXT Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak def. Humberto Carrillo

The Street Profits def. Breezango

Toni Storm def. Io Shirai

Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa & British Strong Style def. The Undisputed ERA</div>

November 17, 2019

<div style="text-align:center;"><div style="font:35px Roboto;"><b>Monday Night Raw | Episode 001</div></div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Finn Bálor's Universal Championship address leads to blockbuster main event with AJ Styles</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">History has indeed repeated itself. Finn Bálor overcame Seth Rollins in the main event of WWE SummerSlam to recapture the Universal Championship on the very same stage that he became the inaugural Champion just a few years ago. But when the victory was overshadowed by an unfortunate injury, it left The Extraordinary Man with a burning desire to reclaim the prize he was forced to relinquish, and he did just that. Say hello to your brand new WWE Universal Champion, Finn Bálor!

Kicking off the Season Premiere of Monday Night Raw, the newly minted Bálor addressed the WWE Universe with a heart-warming thankyou, for all their support over the years that allowed him to continue to fight for the opportunity, and now he has achieved his goal. But tonight is about looking towards the future, and the Universal Champion declared that this time, no injury would stop him, and he intends to lead the charge for the red brand going forward. But no sooner had he finished, he was joined by another familiar face in AJ Styles.

The Phenomenal One confronted Bálor with a message of congratulations, but also remarked that he didn't have the same success at SummerSLam, coming up short to Daniel Bryan in a bout for the WWE Championship. That being said, the former World Champion wanted to be the first to issue a direct challenge to Finn Bálor in the hopes that he can find a purpose here on Raw. Styles went on to explain how he has felt demotivated and lost without a World Championship, and he sees no better chance to find out than in a match with the new Universal Champion. After a moment of thought, Bálor accepted, stating it would be his honour to take on Styles, and suggested that they do it right here tonight. The WWE Universe are in for a treat as these two incredible athletes collide in the main event!</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>The New Day def. The Authors of Pain to retain the Raw Tag Team Championships</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">The New Day were able to hold onto their Tag Team Championships, resulting in them becoming exclusive property of Monday Night Raw. But there's no time to celebrate, as kicking off tonight's edition of Raw was their first title defence. And it wasn't just any defence, because their challengers were the destructive Authors of Pain. Awarded the opportunity by management after they were the final ECW Tag Team Champions, Akam and Rezar went into battle hoping to claim gold once more. However, Kofi Kingston and Big E had other ideas, refusing to relinquish the titles they had fought so hard to earn and ultimately defeated AOP when Kingston hit a Trouble In Paradise on Akam for the win. With Xavier Woods and his trusty trombone in tow, The New Day celebrated with the WWE Universe, looking forward to their next challenge.</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Aleister Black def. Elias</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Elias' SummerSlam weekend wasn't quite what he had hoped for. His "SummerSlam Spectacular" was unfortunately interrupted by the legendary Undertaker, resulting in The Living Truth being driven into the canvas with a Chokeslam. Hoping to bounce back from his encounter with The Deadman, Elias hit the ring tonight to issue an open challenge to prove his worth now that he has joined the red brand. However, he was met with darkness once again. But this time it wasn't The Undertaker, it was Aleister Black. The Dutch Destroyer displayed complete dominance over The Sinister Songsmith and finished him off with a Black Mass for the victory. Aleister Black has officially brought his brand of Evil to Monday nights.</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Roman Reigns def. Randy Orton</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Evolution were conquered at SummerSlam by the all-star team of Roman Reigns, Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock. Triple H and Batista appeared to have absconded in defeat, leaving Randy Orton to fend for himself on Raw against The Big Dog in singles action. With the war seemingly over between the two units, this was about closure, and Reigns accomplished just that, slipping out of an RKO and delivering a thunderous Spear to seal the fate of The Viper. Roman Reigns could now breathe easy knowing that Evolution were truly history, and now look forward to the future for The Big Dog. What's next for Roman Reigns on Raw?</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>The Viking Raiders def. Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">New home. New names. Same destruction. Now known as The Viking Raiders, a rechristened Erik and Ivar entered their new home with the same intent they have always had - to destroy. The unfortunate victims were a newly reunited Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins, looking to revisit their old success as a tag team, but The Viking Raiders cared little for their little reunion. After disposing of Ryder, the pair drove Curt Hawkins into the canvas with the Viking Experience to claim the victory. Putting the entire tag team division on notice, The Viking Raiders are here, and they mean business.</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>United States Champion Ricochet def. Dolph Ziggler; Rusev assaults Ricochet</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">A dream match of sorts saw Ricochet defeat his childhood hero, Rey Mysterio at SummerSlam to retain the United States Championship. A moment that will undoubtedly live on for years to come. But not everyone cares for dream matches, certainly not Dolph Ziggler. The Show-off took on WWE's Resident Superhero in a non-title bout, looking to stamp his name as the next challenger for the United States Championship with a victory, but it wasn't to be. The ever-impressive Ricochet scored yet another huge win over the former World Champion, ducking beneath a superkick and hitting him with a Recoil for the win. The celebration began with the WWE Universe in tow, but a certain someone had other ideas.

The Bulgarian Brute, Rusev emerged from out of nowhere and blindsided Ricochet with a devastating Machka Kick. With his wife, Lana closely behind directing traffic, Rusev applied his signature Accolade, refusing to release the hold even despite the officials best efforts. Finally, after Lana would step in and call off her husband, he released the hold and stood over the fallen United States Champion, raising the title as if it were his own. It seems that Rusev has made his next target very clear.</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Luke Harper def. No Way Jose to retain the Hardcore Championship</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Nobody had seen Luke Harper since he and Erick Rowan lost the ECW Tag Team Championships, but he made a shocking return to claim the Hardcore Championship on the WWE Network Exclusive Draft broadcast, intervening in a match between Robert Roode and Chad Gable. With the chaotic title now in his possession, who will step up to challenge the deranged superstar? No Way Jose tried his hand at taking the gold from The Backwoods Brawler, but was unsuccessful after a Discus Clothesline levelled him. Nobody even dares to capitalise on the 24/7 ruling with Luke Harper holding the prize, and who would?</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Raw Women's Champion Becky Lynch def. Lacey Evans; Alexa Bliss emerges to confront The Man</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">The reign of The Man continues. Becky Lynch was able to defeat Sasha Banks and Bayley in a Triple Threat contest at SummerSlam, holding onto the Raw Women's Championship in the process. Ever since winning the Women's Royal Rumble to secure the gold, nobody has been able to topple Becky from her throne. An impressive victory over Lacey Evans tonight on Raw showcased exactly what The Man is capable of, forcing The Lady to submit to the Dis-Arm-Her in a non-title bout. But moments after the closing bell, Becky was joined at ringside by Alexa Bliss. The Goddess stood and applauded Becky in her victory, but also gestured towards the Raw Women's Championship at the same time. Is Alexa BLiss next in line for a shot at dethroning The Man?</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Cedric Alexander def. Bobby Lashley</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Cedric Alexander came up short at SummerSlam when he was unsuccessful in his attempt to become Cruiserweight Champion on the Kickoff Show. But it wasn't all doom and gloom for Cedric as he found himself drafted to Monday Night Raw after his impressive display. Although it didn't seem quite as good when he found out that his Raw debut would be against The All-Mighty Bobby Lashley. In what was obviously a mismatch of power, Alexander tried to hold his own against the much larger Lashley, but to no avail. The former United States Champion used his power advantage to keep Cedric grounded, and looked to be ready to finish him off with a Dominator. But by some stroke of luck, Alexander was able to slip off the shoulders of Lashley and instead roll up his adversary, securing what can only be described as an upset victory. Cedric quickly fled ringside in disbelief, the WWE Universe in a frenzy as Bobby Lashley looked on in a fit of rage. The All-Mighty grabbed the official and demanded an explanation, but there was no explanation other than Cedric Alexander just pinned him one, two, three. Bobby Lashley surely won't forget this, but for now, congratulations Cedric Alexander!</div>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Universal Champion Finn Bálor def. AJ Styles via disqualification</b></div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">You talk about dream matches. What better way to close the Season Premiere of Monday Night Raw than with a one-on-one bout between Finn Bálor and AJ Styles? The two fan favourites collided in a non-title match to the delight of the WWE Universe, putting on an incredible show for everyone in attendance and watching around the world. Back and forth they went, seemingly equal in ability with nobody gaining a deciding edge. AJ Styles came so close to defeating the Universal Champion on multiple occasions, becoming visibly frustrated at the near falls. After a sequence that had the WWE Universe chanting "Fight forever!", the fight would fall to the outside. But as Finn Bálor rolled his opponent back into the ring, he was confronted by two very familiar faces...

Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson had arrived at ringside without explanation. What did The Good Brothers want? Finn Bálor questioned their presence and told them to leave as he returned to the ring, but then it all became clear. AJ Styles struck Finn Bálor with a sickening low blow! The official had no alternative but to call for the bell, resulting in a disqualification. The WWE Universe watched in horror as Bálor dropped to his knees, AJ Styles standing over him with a blank expression. Gallows and Anderson joined The Phenomenal One in the ring and all three stood together before The Good Brothers grabbed Bálor and planted him into the canvas with a Magic Killer. And it wasn't over yet, as they hoisted him back to his feet, only to throw him to AJ Styles who delivered an emphatic Styles Clash. The trio stood tall and united, raising their hands into the air for a "Too Sweet" as the WWE Universe showered them in boos.

In a moment that nobody had seen coming, the band is back together. The Club has reunited. But one question remained on the minds of everyone watching this heinous act unfold - why, AJ? Why?</div>

<div style="font:20px Roboto;"><b>Raw Results:</b> Quick Hits</div>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Raw Tag Team Champions The New Day def. The Authors of Pain

Aleister Black def. Elias

Roman Reigns def. Randy Orton

The Viking Raiders def. Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins

United States Champion Ricochet def. Dolph Ziggler

Hardcore Champion Luke Harper def. No Way Jose

Raw Women's Champion Becky Lynch def. Lacey Evans

Cedric Alexander def. Bobby Lashley

Universal Champion Finn Bálor def. AJ Styles via disqualification</div>

November 8, 2019

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<div style="text-align:center;"><div style="font:35px Roboto;"><b>WWE SummerSlam 2019</div></div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Drew Gulak def. Ali & Cedric Alexander to become the new Cruiserweight Champion (Kickoff Match)</b></div></p><p>

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<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Finally, the all-new era was upon us and what better way to kick it off than with some fast-paced, high-velocity action from the best cruiserweights the WWE has to offer? The reigning Cruiserweight Champion, Ali looked to head into WWE SummerSlam with a full head of steam and leave with the newly designed title still in his grasp, but hot on his heels were his good friend, Cedric Alexander, and of course, Drew Gulak. The Philadelphia Stretcher had arguably bullied his way into contention with the help of his "muscle", Lars Sullivan who accompanied the challenger to ringside. But even with the odds stacked against him, Ali was not going to go down without a fight.</p><p> </p><p>

The three clashed on the SummerSlam Kickoff Show to the delight of the WWE Universe who got their fill of cruiserweight action without a doubt. The Freak played his part on behalf of Gulak, getting himself involved nad taking advantage of the no disqualification ruling that comes with any triple threat bout, assaulting both Ali and Alexander. However, when the pair decided to unite to take down the big man, they were able to remove him from the equation with an astounding tandem suicide dive. However, the momentary distraction allowed Gulak to gather himself and after delivering a sickening boot to the side of Ali's head as he attempted to slide back into the ring, he dragged Alexander back to the center of the mat and applied his signature Gu-Lock, giving Alexander no alternative but to submit.</p><p> </p><p>

Drew Gulak had done exactly what he said he would, and that's capture the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. With the title now in his grasp and Lars Sullivan firmly behind him, who is going to stop this ruthless competitor wherever he may end up on the roster?</div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>The New Day def. The Hardy Boyz to retain the WWE Tag Team Championships (Kickoff Match)</b></div></p><p>

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<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">It's a new era, and tonight is was a New Day for Kofi Kingston, Big E and Xavier Woods. The WWE Tag Team Champions entered the arena to a reaction powered by positivity to take on the number one contenders for their gold, The Hardy Boyz. The legendary duo looked to add yet another reign to their Hall of Fame-bound resumes and at The Biggest Party of the Summer no less. Both teams showed a great deal of respect for each other and embarked on a tag team classic, one that will be remembered for a very long time. Team Xtreme proved that they hadn't missed a beat, performing as if they hadn't aged a bit, with the brothers coming within milliseconds of securing a pinfall after Matt Hardy dropped Kingston with a Twist of Fate.</p><p> </p><p>

The Booty-O Duo bounced back with Xavier Woods in their corner, cheering them on with his trusty trombone. And moments after sending Jeff Hardy crashing and burning to the arena floor outside, the pair hit their signature Midnight Hour on Matt and secured a monumental victory, securing their place as WWE Tag Team Champions and making the titles exclusive property of Monday Night Raw in the process. As The New Day celebrated their hard-earned victory, they were confronted by The Hardy Boyz themselves who extended their hands and showed great sportsmanship, celebrating alongside them in the name of the Power of Positivity. The Hardy Boyz aren't done yet though, as they join the Friday Night SmackDown roster, and will no doubt continue to impress in their tag team division.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Hulk Hogan makes shocking return to kick off WWE SummerSlam</b></div></p><p>

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<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">We knew we were in for some surprises with the all-new era finally underway, but nobody could have expected the return of the one and only Immortal, Hulk Hogan. The WWE Hall of Famer blew the roof off the arena when he emerged immediately following the spectacular pyrotechnics display to open up The Biggest Party of the Summer, entering the ring to a standing ovation and chants of "Hogan!" all across the building. "Let me tell ya something, brother" he began, sending the crowd into a frenzy as he went on to explain how great it felt to be back inside a WWE ring. But more to the point, The Hulkster was here to reveal that he was here to officially host the beginning of the all-new era at WWE SummerSlam, and promised a historic night for everybody. "Watcha gonna do when the WWE run wild on you!" he declared, signing off his return and kick starting The Biggest Party of the Summer in style.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Becky Lynch def. Sasha Banks & Bayley to retain the Raw Women's Championship</b></div></p><p>

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<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">As the legendary Hulk Hogan left ringside, he was greeted atop the stage by the Raw Women's Champion herself, Becky Lynch. The Man came face-to-face with The Hulkster who gave her a nod of respect and a round of applause, Lynch cracking a smile as he continued to make her way to the ring. But the task that stood before her was not a matter to smile about as she would have to defend her gold against not one, but two superstars who have both made it clear that they want Lynch's title. Becky was soon joined by her two challengers, Sasha Banks and Bayley and the match got underway with The Boss 'n' Hug Connection initially teaming up to put away the Raw Women's Champion, dumping her out of the ring and leaving it open for them to do battle between themselves. Banks and Bayley collided, having put their friendship asid in recent weeks, all in the name of glory. The Boss would lock her former best friend in the Bank Statement in hopes of securing the win, but it was then that The Man returned to the fight.</p><p> </p><p>

Becky Lynch responded to her earlier double team attack by unleashing a vengeful assault on both of her challengers, putting them down with a series of Bexploder Suplexes. As Lynch then looked to close in on a victory, grabbing The Huggable One and planting her with a Mandhandle Slam. Sasha Banks broke up the cover and attempted to apply the Bank Statement, seemingly moments away from capturing the Raw Women's Championship, but the wily Lynch was able to slip out and instead apply her own submission, the Dis-Arm-Her and eventually force Sasha Banks to submit, Bayley too late at getting back in the ring to break it up.</p><p> </p><p>

The Man had conquered both of her former friends-turned-enemies and walked out of WWE SummerSlam as the Raw Women's Champion, and the incredible title reign continues into the all-new era. Who will be the next person to challenge Becky Lynch as she looks to state her dominance over the women's division on Monday nights?</div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Ric Flair def. Shane McMahon (Street Fight)</b></div></p><p>

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<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">When Shane McMahon stepped in to cover for Ric Flair as the General Manager of WCW Nitro, nobody could have expected it would end like this. The Prodigal Son seemed to have let the power go to his head, leading to him consistently making Flair's life hell upon his return. But this isn't about the control of a brand, or even about who has the most power in general - Shane McMahon made this personal when he brought The Nature Boy's personal life into the equation, even going as far as threaten him with his daughter, Charlotte Flair's future within the company. The 16-time World Champion was having none of it, and it has led to this No Holds Barred Street Fight between the two to settle the score once and for all.</p><p> </p><p>

Flair wasted no time taking advantage of the rules (or lack thereof), using a steel chair to batter his opponent repeatedly, unleashing all the pent up frustration he had gathered over the last couple of months. Shane McMahon quickly fled to safety in the crowd, refusing to return to the ring until the official took the chair from Flair's grasp. When he eventually did, McMahon utilised his trusty low blow to regain control, much to the dismay of the WWE Universe. Shane-O-Mac began beating Flair with the chair he introduced himself, and looked to use it in conjunction with his signature Coast-to-Coast, the same move we saw this past week on the final episode of WCW Nitro. But as McMahon flew through the air, he quickly realised there was no water in the pool as Flair evaded the attack and turned the tables, applying the iconic Figure-Four Leglock.</p><p> </p><p>

Shane McMahon found himself in a situation that he certainly couldn't buy himself out of, and had no choice but to tap out, resulting in a monumental victory for the WWE Hall of Famer. With blood and tears streaming down his face, The Nature Boy celebrated his victory, the WWE Universe behind him with deafening cheers. Shane McMahon reluctantly retreated up the aisle in a fit of rage as the 16-time World Champion basked in the spotlight one last time. Long live The Nature Boy. Wooooo!</div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Ricochet def. Rey Mysterio to retain the United States Championship</b></div></p><p>

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<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">If you blinked, you most definitely missed some of the action in this contest. The United States Champion, Ricochet defended his star-spangled title against the legendary Rey Mysterio in a match built on mutual respect. The WWE's Resident Superhero was delighted to be competing against his childhood hero, while The Master of the 619 was equally honoured to be facing such a talented athlete. But after a brief handshake and the sound of the opening bell, both of them realised that this was about the prestigious gold, and the game faces were on. Mysterio proved that he could still hang with the best of them, giving even the unbelievably athletic Ricochet a run for his money in the high-flying department, both men engaging in a stand-off moments after an incredible sequence that had the WWE Universe on the edge of their seats.</p><p> </p><p>

The veteran instincts of Rey Mysterio allowed him to gain control of the match and even set the United States Champion up for a 619, and he connected with pinpoint precision. However, as he attempted the signature Frog Splash, Ricochet pulled his knees up to counter the iconic move of the late Eddie Guerrero, using the opportunity to ascend the turnbuckle himself. Ricochet soared through the air, attempting the 630 Senton, only for Mysterio to have a counter of his own, somehow catching his adversary and rolling him into a crucifix pin. A two count was made and the battle continued, but when Mysterio saw an opening to perform a signature springboard move, he was caught mid-flight with a Recoil, laying out the legendary luchadore and hooking the leg for the three count.</p><p> </p><p>

Ricochet had retained the United States Championship and defeated his childhood hero all in one fell swoop, and he immediately embraced the masked competitor on the canvas, thanking him for the opportunity. As Mysterio gathered himself, he stood beside his opponent and raised his hand in celebration in what could potentially be seen as a passing of the torch in some cases. But it's safe to say that Ricochet has already made a name for himself, and he has a very healthy career ahead of him.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Roman Reigns, The Rock & Stone Cold Steve Austin def. Evolution</b></div></p><p>

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<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">If there was ever a definitive dream team, this would probably be it. Roman Reigns would head into battle against Evolution, joined by two of perhaps the most iconic superstars to ever lace up a pair of boots - The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Formerly bitter rivals, The Rock and Austin put their past behind them to join forces with The Big Dog and take on the much bigger threat of Evolution, who are led by Triple H with the intent of taking over the entire WWE. If anyone knows a thing or two about sticking it to the authority, it's Reigns, Rock and Austin. As the WWE Universe regained their composure after losing their minds at the sheer excitement of the entrances, it was time for them to settle this and vanquish Evolution and their corrupt authority.</p><p> </p><p>

Roman Reigns kicked off the action with Batista, two powerhouses colliding in a hard-hitting bout. It wasn't long before Evolution were able to isolate Th Big Dog, however, taking complete control of the bout in the early stages. But Reigns never goes down without a fight, and battled back to eventually tag in The Texas Rattlesnake. The WWE Hall of Famer unleashed his very own brand of "whoop-ass" on his adversaries, hitting anything that moved and eventually aiming to connect with a Stone Cold Stunner on Batista. However, cutting his momentum down, Randy Orton delivered a thunderous RKO to ground the former World Champion and regain control for his team. Orton worked over Austin and kept him isolated, clearly showing the gameplan of Evolution from the start. But as the match continued, there was one element that the WWE Universe were eager to see, and that was The Rock.</p><p> </p><p>

Sure enough, Stone Cold was able to tag in The Great One and the roof blew off the arena. The People's Champion unloaded on his opponents, and would finally get his hands on Triple H. The Game and The Rock traded blows in a moment that seemed like it was plucked right out of the late 90's. Thanks to a Spear from Roman Reigns to Batista, and a Stunner from Austin to Randy Orton, it allowed The Rock to deliver an emphatic Rock Bottom to The King of Kings that sealed the deal, putting Evolution away and standing tall alongside Austin and Reigns in celebration. The pair of icons came together to raise the hands of The Big Dog, showcasing him as the future of the industry, and the WWE Universe couldn't really argue. Evolution had been vanquished, and the all-new era of WWE can now proceed without corruption.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Cesaro def. The Miz, Samoa Joe & Shinsuke Nakamura to become the new Intercontinental Champion</b></div></p><p>

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<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">The Intercontinental Championship has always been a highly sought after reward, and The Miz found that out first hand when he received not one, not two, but three challengers for tonight's event, and all three received the opportunity. Defending his gold in a Fatal-4 Way battle, The A-Listers chances were not looking good. With his opponents all glaring at his prestigious prize, he quickly made a u-turn and evacuated the ring, letting the challengers do battle while he sat back and watched. Samoa Joe wasted no time laying into Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura, looking to dominate early on and take control. But when The Swiss Superman and The King of Strong Style got their heads together to take out The Destroyer, they were able to put Samoa Joe down for the moment after a European uppercut and Kinshasa combination. The two then engaged in a fight of their own, going back-and-forth to the delight of the WWE Universe.</p><p> </p><p>

When Nakamura dropped Cesaro with an inverted exploder suplex, The Miz chose the opportunity to capitalise, entering the ring and planting him with a Skull-Crushing Finale, looking for a quick victory. However, Cesaro was there to break up the count, thwarting Miz's plans. With him now involved in the fray, The Miz found himself on the receiving end of several attacks from his challengers, including Joe who returned to the ring to deliver a huge clothesline to the Intercontinental Champion. The Samoan Submission Machine applied the Coquina Clutch to Nakamura, hoping for a submission victory, but was hit with a torpedo uppercut from Cesaro that send both Joe and Nakamura crashing through the ropes and out of the ring. Looking around him, Cesaro saw an opportunity to grabbed the legs of The Miz, ready for a Cesaro Swing.</p><p> </p><p>

Twenty times! Twenty times Cesaro swung The Miz before releasing him and measuring him up for the Neutraliser. But it was then that The Miz delivered a low blow to Cesaro, taking advantage of the no disqualification ruling and climbed to his feet, shaking away the cobwebs from the Cesaro Swing. A grin came across The Miz's face as he sized Cesaro up for a Skull-Crushing Finale, only for Cesaro to roll it through and somehow get Miz up for a Neutraliser, planting him for a shock victory. Cesaro captured the Intercontinental Championship in style, the WWE Universe elated at the result and The Swiss Superman basking in the glory of his newly won title.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Sami Zayn def. Kevin Owens (Hell in a Cell)</b></div></p><p>

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<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Only the most heated rivalries pass through Hell in a Cell, and this was no exception. The rivalry between Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn stems from years of friendship gone bad, and the last few months have sent the pair spiralling into a bitter and twisted series of events. In this match, billed as "The End", both men collide inside the most hellacious structure in the history of this industry - Hell in a Cell. But could this contraption contain such a bitter rivalry? Turns out, not even the Cell can hold such hatred within its walls. Immediately following the opening bell, both Zayn and Owens began tearing chunks out of each other in front of the WWE Universe, pulling no punches and wasting no time getting down to it. It was only a matter of minuted before the Cell itself came into play, being used as a weapon by both men.</p><p> </p><p>

As the pair tumbled to the outside, they engaged in an all-out brawl between the ring apron and the cell wall, using the steel steps to their advantage as well. As Kevin Owens took control of the match, he sat his former friend against a section of the cell wall before lunging towards him with a cannonball, crashing through the cell wall and into the ringside area, to the chants of "Holy sh*t" from the outspoken crowd. This was getting nasty, and now not even the Cell could contain them. The fight tumbled over the announce tables as both men looked to destroy the other, and then the horrifying moment occurred when they began scaling the Cell. There are no safety harnesses, no crash mats, no barriers, only Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens and a 20-foot drop. They traded blows atop the steel structure, all the while the entire world watched on with their hands on their mouths in horror.</p><p> </p><p>

Shot after shot, they came closer and closer to the edge of the Cell, Michael Cole screaming at somebody to get them down and do something. But there was nothing that could be done, and these men were dead set on making sure that one of them did not leave the arena on their own accord. The Prizefighter grabbed his former friend and looked him dead in the eye before screaming "Is this what you wanted Sami? Is this how you wanted it to end?" and shoving him towards the edge of the Cell. The former World Champion raised Zayn onto his shoulders, presumably looking for a powerbomb all the way to the arena floor, causing everyone in attendance to scream in horror. Luckily, Zayn was able to slip out and rake the eyes of his former best friend. He looked towards Owens and simply shouted "Yeah... this is how it ends!". Zayn then grabbed his bitter rival and sent him plummeting from the cell, straight through the announce table below.</p><p> </p><p>

After the screams and gasps of horror died down, silence fell across the arena as Sami Zayn began descending the Cell, medical personnel rushing to the aid of Kevin Owens. But disregarding their presence, The Underdog of the Underground shoved them aside before covering Owens and demanding a three count from the official. Reluctantly, he counted and the match was finally over, Sami Zayn having gone to another place to put away his arch-enemy. Zayn gets to one knee and holds his head in his hands, realising what he had done. He grabs the hand of Kevin Owens and holds it tight before taking his leave, a moment of emotion that will live on in history. It's over. It's finally over. But at what cost?</div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Charlotte Flair def. Asuka to become the first SmackDown Women's Champion</b></div></p><p>

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<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">The Queen and The Empress, a battle to crown the first SmackDown Women's Champion of the all-new era. After their last encounter ended in a double countout, this match was created to find a definitive winner by Stephanie McMahon, and with the added motivation of becoming an inaugural Champion, both women were keen to pick up the victory. Hoping to follow in her father's footsteps, Charlotte Flair took to the ring and stood across from Asuka in an intense staredown with the SmackDown Women's Championship sitting at ringside. Could The Nature Boy's win earlier in the night be a good omen for Charlotte as well? Perhaps, but Asuka was not interested in her family heritage, coming face-to-face with her adversary as the bell rang. Charlotte kicked things off with a disrespectful slap across the face, setting the tone for the match no less. But Asuka responded with a thunderous spinning backfist, laying The Queen out and hooking the leg, looking for a quick victory. But Flair was able to kick out and leave the ring to regain her composure.</p><p> </p><p>

The Empress of Tomorrow beckoned her adversary back into the ring, even sitting on the ropes to allow Flair entry, but The Queen was having none of it, instead grabbing Asuka by the hair and yanking her to the arena floor. The pair traded blows on the outside and Charlotte send Asuka crashing into the steel steps, appearing to injure the Japanese superstar's knee in the process. Taking advantage of the injury, Charlotte returned the fight to the ring and immediately targeted the legs, setting up for patented Figure-Eight Leglock. It seemed elementary for The Queen as she worked over Asuka's left knee, and then went on to set up the aforementioned signature move, but Asuka still had some fight left, rolling Flair up into a small package and coming close with a two count. But as Charlotte kicked out, she was immediately trapped in the Asuka Lock, forced to suffer intense pain and almost submitting. Using her wits, Charlotte began hammering at the injured knee, forcing Asuka to release the hold, and she then applied her own Figure-Eight Leglock hold, causing The Empress to scream in pain.</p><p> </p><p>

After what seemed like an eternity, Asuka finally had no choice but to submit, handing Charlotte Flair the victory and the SmackDown Women's Championship. Once again, The Queen sits atop her throne as the Champion of her division, leaving Asuka with nothing but disappointment and frustration. It has been a good night for the Flair household tonight, but not so much for their opponents. However, the WWE Universe seemed to have very different opinions of father and daughter, with Charlotte's actions not quite as popular as dear old dad's.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Daniel Bryan def. AJ Styles to retain the WWE Championship</b></div></p><p>

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<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">If you were to ask Daniel Bryan, he would tell you that he is the only true World Champion. Of course, that's not the case, but he seems to think he is. When AJ Styles stepped forward to be named as Bryan's next contender for his WWE Championship, The Phenomenal One vowed to reclaim the title that he once held and built SmackDown with just a couple of years ago. Believing this to be a "must-win" situation, Styles was hoping to put away The Planet's Champion tonight at WWE SummerSlam. The reigning title holder had other plans, however, seeing Styles as more of a stepping stone. But if we have learned anything these last few years, it's to never underestimate AJ Styles, and Daniel Bryan should most definitely heed that warning.</p><p> </p><p>

As the match began, it was a technical display of in-ring prowess and unparalleled wrestling ability, showcased by two of the best to ever grace the ring. But things quickly broke down when Daniel Bryan decided to bend the rules, raking the eyes, pulling the hair and making full use of the referee's five count during rope breaks. Everything that the WWE Champion had become known for these last few months since turning his back on the WWE Universe and abandoning the Yes Movement. He looked to claim the victory early by applying the LeBelle Lock on his challenger, but Styles wouldn't go down that easily, escaping the hold and applying his own submission, the Calf Crusher. The pair were at a stalemate as they escaped each others holds, but it was time to let out the heavy artillery. The Phenomenal One took an opportunity to deliver his Phenomenal Forearm, flattening Bryan and coming withing moments of capturing the gold, but somehow, Bryan was able to kick out.</p><p> </p><p>

Thinking what he has to do to put his opponent away, he signalled for the Styles Clash, setting Bryan up to the point where he had the WWE Champion upside down. But the savvy Bryan was able to wriggle out, lift Styles up and plant him with an inverted piledriver! Hooking the leg, it seemed as though Bryan had retained the title, but Styles would show his resilience with another escape. Frustrated, Daniel Bryan argued with the official, adamant that it should have been a three count, but this distraction had allowed Styles to climb to his feet and hoist Bryan up, delivering an ushigoroshi in the center of the ring and going for the cover. Another two count followed as the pair once again fought tooth and nail. The Phenomenal One pulled up his elbow pad and stepped through the ropes, looking for a second Phenomenal Forearm, but as he sprung through the air, Bryan cleverly dragged the official into his line of fire. Luckily, Styles was able to stop himself and landed in front of the official. But as he moved the referee to one side, he was drilled with a running knee! Bryan hooked the leg and picked up a shocking victory, much to the dismay of the WWE Universe.</p><p> </p><p>

The reign of terror continues as Daniel Bryan remains the WWE Champion, forcing his views and beliefs on anyone who will listen. The title dreams of AJ Styles had just been crushed, and it was clear as he sat with his head in his hands in the center of the ring, while Daniel Bryan retreated with the WWE Championship in his grasp. What's next for AJ Styles?</div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Elias' "SummerSlam Spectacular" is crashed by the unexpected return of The Undertaker</b></div></p><p>

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<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">As if SummerSlam wasn't already enough of a spectacle, Elias decided to grace the WWE Universe with his very own "SummerSlam Spectacular" performance. Safe to say, the crowd in attendance were less than impressed when The Sinister Songsmith appeared in the spotlight to play some guitar to the world. Of course, Elias made it clear that he wanted them to hold their applause, silence their cellphones, and most importantly, shut their mouths. Really great people skills, Elias. But regardless of that, The Living Truth looked to perform anyway whether they wanted to hear it or not, and he did just that with a disrespectful rendition of what he called "The SummerSlam Saviour", which of course was about himself. Who else, right? He included several references to legends from the past, including WWE Hall of Famers who performed tonight, Ric Flair and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Elias even went as far as to berate The Rock, claiming that The People's Champion is now just a Hollywood hasbeen. But Elias may have gone just a step too far when he decided to mention the name of one such legend. Amidst a list of legendary competitors, somewhere in that list as the name of The Undertaker. And everyone knows, thou shalt not mention The Undertaker, or risk summoning The Deadman himself. Wrong move, Elias.</p><p> </p><p>

A note that the WWE Universe could finally enjoy, the sound of a gong struck as the spotlight shut out on Elias, plunging the arena into darkness. No sooner had the lights gone out that the graveyard march sounded and the legendary Phenom made his way to the ring. The iconic competitor slowly approached the ring as Elias looked on, shell-shocked. Entering the ring to chants of "Undertaker!", The Deadman removed his hat and his coat, standing across from Elias, seemingly ready for a fight. The Living Truth plucked up the courage to speak, telling The Undertaker he had no business here, and explained that if he wanted a fight, then he would get it. Having apparently taken leave of his senses, Elias removed his shirt and ran at The Undertaker, only to be grabbed by the throat and slammed to the canvas by a signature Chokeslam. The Deadman has risen once more, and Elias has felt his wrath first hand.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:28px Roboto; text-align:left;"><b>Finn Bálor def. Seth Rollins to become the first Universal Champion</b></div></p><p>

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<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Three years. That's what it has been since the historical night of WWE SummerSlam 2016 that saw Seth Rollins and Finn Bálor collide in the main event to crown the inaugural Universal Champion. Three years have passed since Finn Bálor conquered The Architect to cement his legacy as the first ever title holder, albeit a victory that was cursed by an injury that forced The Extraordinary Man to relinquish the title just 24 hours later. Three years on, and it has come full circle. Finn Bálor and Seth Rollins go head-to-head once again, on the grand stage of the very same event they last encountered over the big red belt. Tonight was either going to be Bálor's opportunity to earn himself the rare second chance a success, or Rollins' chance to rewrite history in his favour. The pair made their entrances, and the battle was on.</p><p> </p><p>

No sooner had the two competitors shook hands in a sign of respect were they tied up, vying for the early advantage. Hoping to help history repeat itself to some extent, Rollins made a clear target out of his adversary's previously injured shoulder, the same one that resulted in Bálor vacating the title the next night on Monday Night Raw. The Extraordinary Man refused to go down that same road and avoided as much as he could, battling back with some high-impact moves of his own, including a shotgun dropkick into the corner, followed by a Coup de Grace attempt that fell short when Rollins rolled under the ropes to escape to safety. Both Bálor and Rollins were clearly at equal levels in terms of their ability, and the WWE Universe could see that, but someone needed to take control, and at first it was The Kingslayer who took charge.</p><p> </p><p>

Grounding his typically high-flying opponent, Rollins maintained control of the bout and even delivered a thunderous Pedigree which only garnered him a two count as a result. Exhausted, he measured Bálor up for what appeared to be a Stomp, but when the devastating strike missed it's mark, Bálor responded with a 1916, planting The Architect on the back of his head and hooking the leg. Somehow, the man who was the last WCW World Champion kicked out and continued to fight, even as Bálor ascended the ropes a second time. Before he could lunge into another Coup de Grace attempt, Rollins sprung to his feet and sent both of them crashing to the canvas with a superplex from the top rope, rolling it through into an impressive falcon arrow. Seeing his opportunity, The Kingslayer would back into the corner and again look to drive Bálor's skull to the canvas with the infamous Stomp, but somehow, Bálor would strike with a devastating Pelé Kick, apparently knocking Rollins out cold. He quickly ascended the ropes one final time and delivered a Coup de Grace directly to the sternum of his adversary, hooking the leg and repeating history with a monumental win in the main event of SummerSlam. Most importantly, recapturing the WWE Universal Championship that he never truly lost three years ago.</p><p> </p><p>

With the WWE Universe in a frenzy, Finn Bálor dropped to his knees in a rush of emotion as he was handed the Universal Championship by the official. Holding it to his face, everyone could see how much the victory meant to him, but in the background, Seth Rollins looked on in disappointment, reluctantly leaving up the aisle, accepting defeat. Finally, Finn Bálor had captured the prize that had evaded him for so long, and this time, nothing will stop him from holding on.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="font:20px Roboto;"><b>SummerSlam Results:</b> Quick Hits</div></p><p>

<div style="font:15px Roboto Slab;">Drew Gulak def. Ali & Cedric Alexander (Cruiserweight Championship; Kickoff Match)</p><p>

The New Day def. The Hardy Boyz (WWE Tag Team Championships; Kickoff Match)</p><p>

Becky Lynch def. Sasha Banks & Bayley (Raw Women's Championship)</p><p>

Ric Flair def. Shane McMahon (Street Fight)</p><p>

Ricochet def. Rey Mysterio (United States Championship)</p><p>

Roman Reigns, The Rock & Stone Cold Steve Austin def. Evolution</p><p>

Cesaro def. The Miz, Samoa Joe & Shinsuke Nakamura (Intercontinental Championship)</p><p>

Sami Zayn def. Kevin Owens (Hell in a Cell)</p><p>

Charlotte Flair def. Asuka (SmackDown Women's Championship)</p><p>

Daniel Bryan def. AJ Styles (WWE Championship)</p><p>

Finn Bálor def. Seth Rollins (Universal Championship)</div></p><p> </p><p>

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November 2, 2019

Really loving where this is going at the minute. a very fresh take on recent events. Keep it up.

October 20, 2019

<div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:center;"><div style="font:22px Roboto;"><b>WWE Draft 2019: The All-New Era Begins</b></div></div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/CwFDDL9.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Renee Young kicks off WWE Draft with the first batch of picks for both Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown</b></div>

The WWE Network officially went live to broadcast a special 2-hour broadcast, airing the official WWE Draft. Renee Young wasted little time welcoming everyone to the show and kicked things off by revealing the first batch of WWE superstars to be drafted to their new homes of either Monday Night Raw or Friday Night SmackDown. Ten superstars were re-housed by the Network Representatives, USA and FOX. See below for the full list of draft picks during the first round.

<div style="margin:auto; width:325px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify; float:left;"><b>WWE Raw Draft Picks</b>

Becky Lynch (Raw Women's Champion)

Roman Reigns

Ricochet (United States Champion)

The New Day (WWE Tag Team Champions)

Bobby Lashley</div><div style="margin:auto; width:325px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify; float:left;"><b>WWE SmackDown Draft Picks</b>

Drew McIntyre

Charlotte Flair

Braun Strowman

The Miz (Intercontinental Champion)

The Hardy Boyz</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/MUNpjGP.gif"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Alexa Bliss wins Women's Open Opportunity Battle Royal</b></div>

To kick off the in-ring action, the Women's Open Opportunity Battle Royal began with women from all across the company vying for the opportunity to showcase their skills for the Network Representatives that are in control of drafting the new rosters. A sea of superstars entered the ring and bodies began to fly. A notable moment was when Nia Jax asserted her dominance, disposing of five superstars in a row before being eventually eliminated by Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville. However, Fire and Desire were also dispatched by The IIconics. Natalya then aligned with Ember Moon to get rid of the Australian pair, leaving them along with Alexa Bliss as the final three. After a hard-fought battle, Natalya took an unfortunate tumble over the ropes when Ember Moon accidentally delivered a dropkick that was originally intended for Little Miss Bliss. Taking advantage of the situation, Bliss ran up behind The War Goddess and sent her crashing to the floor, securing herself the victory. Little Miss Bliss has just landed herself a sure spot in the next round of the WWE Draft with such an impressive performance, and she made sure that Ember Moon knew about it, mocking her adversary as she left ringside.</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/DS0mMSa.gif"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Luke Harper makes a shocking return to capture the Hardcore Championship during Robert Roode vs. Chad Gable</b></div>

Everyone is wanting to make an impact, but nobody expected the shocking return of Luke Harper. The former Bludgeon Brother emerged during the Hardcore Championship bout scheduled between Robert Roode and Chad Gable, decimating anything that stood in his path. Several other superstars joined the fray during the match, hoping to capture the gold, but it was then that Harper returned and cleared the entire ring of the competition. The Backwoods Brawler delivered a sickening superkick to the side of Robert Roode's face and flattened Chad Gable with a Discus Clothesline that almost beheaded the young superstar. With that, Harper was able to score a pinfall and capture the Hardcore Championship for himself. Who's going to stop this barbaric individual when he has everything at his disposal to hurt you? This will undoubtedly make trying to capture the Hardcore Championship a bit more difficult going forward.</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/uPCVzFH.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Renee Young hosts the second round of picks for both Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown</b></div>

After an explosive first round of draft picks, and a couple of adrenaline-fuelled matches, it was time for the second round of picks for the Network Representatives as the executives of both the USA Network and FOX got their respective groups together to secure some more talent for their shows. See the full list of second round draft picks below.

<div style="margin:auto; width:325px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify; float:left;"><b>WWE Raw Draft Picks</b>

Randy Orton

Alexa Bliss

Dolph Ziggler

Luke Harper (Hardcore Champion)

The Viking Raiders</div><div style="margin:auto; width:325px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify; float:left;"><b>WWE SmackDown Draft Picks</b>

Samoa Joe

Shinsuke Nakamura

Asuka

Rey Mysterio

Andrade</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/OGe2zlI.gif"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>The Undisputed ERA def. British Strong Style & The Street Profits (NXT Showcase Match)</b></div>

Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown may be undergoing a competitive draft, but don't let that distract you from the return of WWE NXT. The black and yellow brand will return alongside Raw and SmackDown as an equally entertaining product, featuring some of the most talented athletes in the industry today. And to showcase that, this Triple Threat Tag Team Match was scheduled featuring three teams that have been secured by the WWE NXT brand. This match was explosive from start to finish as all three teams looked to impress heading into the NXT Season Premiere that will air alongside the premieres of both Raw and SmackDown. The Street Profits looked to close in on a victory when they hit a Spinebuster/Frog Splash combination on Kyle O'Reilly, but Bobby Fish prevented the pinfall from being made. The newly reunited British Strong Style delighted the WWE Universe with some classic offence, and even took a page out of the legendary Hall of Famer's book, The Legion of Doom, with a Doomsday Device. However, it was when O'Reilly and Fish were able to isolate Bate and deliver Total Elimination that ended the match and secured them the victory. Adam Cole and Roderick Strong joined their Undisputed allies in celebration, showing that they are intent on taking over WWE NXT, and nobody can stop them.</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/62MHMLZ.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Renee Young hosts the final round of picks for both Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown</b></div>

It's time for the final round of draft picks for both Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown, and it couldn't be more tense for the WWE superstars awaiting their call. The rest of the un-drafted roster will be housed immediately following the event on WWE.com, but to be an official pick of one of the Networks will undoubtedly be an incredible boost. As explained previously, the competitors in the two World Championship Matches (Daniel Bryan, AJ Styles, Seth Rollins & Finn Bálor) are ineligible to be drafted and will be given their new home immediately following SummerSlam. See below for the final set of draft picks.

<div style="margin:auto; width:325px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify; float:left;"><b>WWE Raw Draft Picks</b>

Sasha Banks

Aleister Black

Kevin Owens

Rusev

The Usos</div><div style="margin:auto; width:325px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify; float:left;"><b>WWE SmackDown Draft Picks</b>

Bayley

Sami Zayn

Cesaro

Ali (Cruiserweight Champion)

The Revival</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/SXFbEdW.gif"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Rusev wins Men's Open Opportunity Battle Royal</b></div>

Earlier in the night, Alexa Bliss secured a big victory in the Women's Open Opportunity Battle Royal, a victory that proved to be key to her being chosen by the Network Representatives for USA as she was drafted to Monday Night Raw shortly after. For the main event of this Network Exclusive broadcast, the Men's Open Opportunity Battle Royal would take place featuring a who's who of WWE superstars from all across the company. All vying for a spot at the top of the mountain, many superstars came and went in this over-the-top-rope elimination bout. It Was Braun Strowman who dominated a lot of the match, throwing superstars out left and right before coming into contact with Bobby Lashley and Baron Corbin, whom he had trouble with this past week on WWE Raw. The Monster Among Men was able to send The Lone Wolf over the ropes, and eventually dropped Lashley moments later with a powerslam over the ropes. Believing he had won the match, Strowman celebrated, only to be taken by surprise as Rusev emerged from out of nowhere having been knocked out of the ring earlier in the match, sending Strowman over and out, eliminating him and taking the win for himself. The WWE Universe were in shock as The Bulgarian Brute stole the victory, leaving Strowman stunned on the outside. Rusev's recent run of momentum on ECW had proved to be worth every second as he stood tall over the rest of the roster. What does this mean for The Bulgarian Brute as he joins the Monday Night Raw roster?</div></div>

October 19, 2019

<div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:center;"><div style="font:22px Roboto;"><b>ECW TV: Episode 018</b></div></div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/eijBvlE.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Elias derails Paul Heyman's emotional address; Rob Van Dam intervenes</b></div>

It's once again the final episode of ECW, an experience that Paul Heyman is perhaps all too familiar with. But tonight isn't about negativity, instead it is about the future and all-new era to follow after this weekend's events. The Father of ECW made his way to the ring to address the hardcore faithful one last time as he thanked them for their continued support over the years, making The Land of Extreme live on regardless of whether it airs on TV or not. He leads a chant of "ECW!" with the crowd, only to be rudely interrupted by Elias. The Living Truth declared that ECW's death was deserved, claiming that there's no place for the barbaric nature of ECW in the all-new era. An era that he claims will be led by himself, vowing to lead the charge into the future, a future WWE that stands for "Walk With Elias". He confronts Paul Heyman who gets in his face for interrupting him, telling him that he has no business in an ECW ring. Elias threatens to hit Heyman, only to be taken down by ECW legend, Rob Van Dam from out of nowhere! As Elias scrambles to the outside, Paul Heyman declares that if Elias wants to step into The Land of Extreme one last time, then he's going to compete - against Rob Van Dam - right now!</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/UwpYUsz.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Rob Van Dam def. Elias</b></div>

This impromptu match caught Elias off-guard, but not as much as a diving kick to the jaw from Rob Van Dam. Taking advantage of the extreme rules synonymous with ECW, Van Dam pulled out everything to unleash the pain on The Sinister Songsmith. Elias tried his best to hold his own against the former World Champion, but he was in unfamiliar territory while RVD was right at home. The Whole F'n Show finished his adversary off with a huge Five-Star Frog Splash through the table. After the bell, Paul Heyman returned to the ring for an emotional celebration alongside perhaps the most iconic ECW superstar in history.</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/xJOnO4z.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Sami Zayn speaks ahead of his Hell in a Cell Match with Kevin Owens this Sunday at WWE SummerSlam</b></div>

In an exclusive interview, Sami Zayn addressed this Sunday's Hell in a Cell bout with Kevin Owens, claiming that the end is truly here. The Underdog from the Underground explained that there will be no holding back, no more sneak attacks, no more backstage brawls, just one final battle inside the most hellacious structure in the history of professional wrestling. Sami Zayn referred to the fact that people have been saying that he and Owens are destined to fight for eternity... but at SummerSlam, it all ends. One last battle, and only one man will leave. And Zayn vows that it will be him.</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/86hLssl.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>ECW Tag Team Champions The Authors of Pain def. Heavy Machinery</b></div>

They may have to relinquish the ECW Tag Team Championships as the all-new era begins, but that won't stop them decimating the competition. Akam and Rezar disposed of yet another tag team in the form of Heavy Machinery on tonight's final episode of ECW. The dominant pair took out Otis on the outside, sending him over the guard rail and into the front row, before isolating Tucker and putting him away with The Last Chapter. Drake Maverick applauded from ringside as The Authors of Pain secured yet another victory, and looked as dangerous as ever as they head into the WWE Draft.</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/XLjO2RK.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Shayna Baszler def. Dana Brooke, Liv Morgan & Candice LeRae to advance to NXT Women's Championship Match at NXT's Season Premiere</b></div>

It was revealed before the show that there would be two Fatal 4-Way bouts on tonight's final edition of ECW that would determine two superstars who will compete on the Season Premiere of NXT to crown the inaugural NXT Women's Champion. The first of these two matches took place with Shayna Baszler leaving victorious having outlasted Candice LeRae, Liv Morgan and ultimately forcing Dana Brooke to submit to the devastating Kirifuda Clutch. The Queen of Spades will go on to the premiere episode of WWE NXT to compete for the Women's Championship, but who will she compete against?</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/T9maWbr.gif"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>ECW Television Champion Pete Dunne def. Roderick Strong; Chaos breaks out as Tyler Bate, Undisputed ERA and The Street Profits get involved</b></div>

It was announced via WWE.com earlier this week that the WWE Network would host an exclusive 2-hour live event to showcase the WWE Draft ahead of the all-new era, and as well as this there would be four huge matches broadcast alongside it. One of which is a special NXT Showcase that features the teams of Undisputed ERA, The Street Profits, and the duo of Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate. Tonight, The Bruiserweight went into singles action with his ally for the WWE Draft, Bate at ringside, taking on Undisputed's Roderick Strong. The pair went back and forth and the rest of The Undisputed ERA decided to get involved halfway through the bout, Adam Cole, Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly jumping in to assault the ECW Television Champion. Tyler Bate tried to assist his fallen ally, but the numbers game was too much. That was until The Street Profits arrived and evened the odds, siding with Dunne and Bate to fend off The Undisputed ERA, allowing Dunne to deliver a Bitter End to Strong and secure the victory. Tonight they stand united, but this weekend, it'll be every team for themselves as the all-new era unfolds.</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/NyrAaYt.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Rusev def. Aiden English</b></div>

The Bulgarian Brute showed an all-new aggression last week when he dismantled No Way Jose, cutting the superstar's momentum dead. Since abandoning Aiden English a couple of weeks ago, Rusev has taken on a new attitude with his wife Lana cheering from the sidelines. Tonight, English looked to get some retribution on his former friend for leaving him in the dust and killing the Rusev Day alliance. But The Artiste had no chance against the overpowering brute who issued several high-impact moves including his destructive Machka Kick. Rusev then finished off his former ally with The Accolade, forcing him into submission. Rusev refused to release the hold despite the officials warnings, until Lana gave the order to her husband to step away. This power couple has shown that they mean business, and with the WWE Draft approaching, that's exactly the kind of attitude to have.</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/uGPEbDt.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Bianca Belair def. Ruby Riott, Dakota Kai & Natalya to advance to NXT Women's Championship Match at NXT's Season Premiere</b></div>

Shayna Baszler advanced to the NXT Season Premiere earlier tonight with a victory of her own in a Fatal 4-Way bout, but the second match to decide her challenger would take place right now. And despite the best efforts of all four competitors, it was Bianca Belair that pulled forward to take the lead and was able to hit Ruby Riott with a KOD to secure the win and cement her place in next week's NXT return to compete for the NXT Women's Championship. Moments after her victory, The Queen of Spades herself made her way through the curtain to engage in a staredown with her opponent and gestured that she would be walking out as the inaugural NXT Women's Champion. But if Bianca Belair has anything to say about it, she'll prove why she has always been The EST of NXT.</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/K51GiDA.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Kevin Owens responds to Sami Zayn's remarks and promises that SummerSlam will be the last time we ever see Sami Zayn</b></div>

Earlier in the night, Sami Zayn declared that this Sunday would mark the end of a bitter rivalry between himself and Kevin Owens, and The Prizefighter addressed this, wholeheartedly agreeing. But rather than claiming it would simply be the end, Owens made a more sinister threat, vowing that it would be the very last time we will see Sami Zayn. The former World Champion warned that he would not settle until Zayn is carted out of the arena on a gurney, and transported to the local hospital, confined to his bed for the rest of his miserable life. KO looked directly into the camera and gave a very clear message - Sami Zayn... this is it.</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/zNvvbX9.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>WCW World Champion Seth Rollins def. Tommaso Ciampa</b></div>

Rounding out the very last edition of ECW, and ultimately the final weekly episode before the all-new era truly begins, the WCW World Champion, Seth Rollins arrived in The Land of Extreme for a one-on-one match with Tommaso Ciampa just days before his battle with Finn Bálor to crown the inaugural WWE Universal Champion at SummerSlam. The Kingslayer clearly had this Sunday on his mind, but realised that losing focus against a dangerous competitor like Ciampa would be a huge mistake. He held his own against The Psycho Killer and was able to put him away eventually with a Stomp in a highly-competitive main event. Moments later, the ECW World Champion, Finn Bálor emerged and stood face-to-face with his SummerSlam opponent. Just a few days remain before they collide to crown the first Universal Champion of the all-new era. The pair share a respectful handshake as the show fades to a close, and the road to SummerSlam almost reaches its destination.</div></div>

October 11, 2019

<div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>WWE Network to host 2-hour live event during SummerSlam weekend featuring the official WWE Draft and four blockbuster matches</b></div>

The WWE Draft will take place during an exclusive 2-hour live event, only on the WWE Network. As well as hosting the entire draft, housing all active superstars to either Raw, SmackDown or NXT, the event will also feature four huge blockbuster matches ahead of this Sunday's SummerSlam pay-per-view event. Renee Young will host the broadcast and reveal each and every pick made by each brand's representative, as well as announcing the entire WWE NXT roster. Do not miss the exclusive 2-hour presentation of the WWE Draft, live only on the WWE Network just 24 hours before WWE SummerSlam!</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/x0X2kLw.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Men's Open Opportunity Battle Royal for a future Championship match</b></div></div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/UPsoGfx.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Hardcore Champion Robert Roode vs. Chad Gable</b></div></div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/Bw7Lbj5.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>The Undisputed ERA vs. The Street Profits vs. Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate (NXT Showcase Match)</b></div></div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/YHCgCib.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Women's Open Opportunity Battle Royal for a future Championship match</b></div></div></div>

October 11, 2019

<div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:center;"><div style="font:22px Roboto;"><b>WWE SummerSlam 2019: Match Card</b></div></div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/4ijlupl.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Finn Bálor vs. Seth Rollins (WWE Universal Championship Match)</b></div></div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/ZnEF2FY.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>WWE Champion Daniel Bryan vs. AJ Styles</b></div></div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/d4lwvgS.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Roman Reigns, Stone Cold Steve Austin & The Rock vs. Evolution</b></div></div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/6dEGFk5.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens (Hell in a Cell Match)</b></div></div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/BxnfJyM.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Raw Women's Champion Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks vs. Bayley</b></div></div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/C5lLKy2.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Ric Flair vs. Shane McMahon (Street Fight)</b></div></div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/Ww26UvS.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair (SmackDown Women's Championship Match)</b></div></div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/xJOz4vq.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>United States Champion Ricochet vs. Rey Mysterio</b></div></div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/pYDRjY1.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Intercontinental Champion The Miz vs. Cesaro vs. Samoa Joe vs. Shinsuke Nakamura</b></div></div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/6dOjUQK.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day vs. The Hardy Boyz (Kickoff Match)</b></div></div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/hMc35Gk.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Cruiserweight Champion Ali vs. Drew Gulak vs. Cedric Alexander (Kickoff Match)</b></div></div></div>

<center><b>Prediction List (Copy and bold your predictions)</b>

<i>WWE Universal Championship</i> - Finn Bálor vs. Seth Rollins

<i>WWE Championship</i> - Daniel Bryan vs. AJ Styles

Roman Reigns, Stone Cold Steve Austin & The Rock vs. Evolution

<i>Hell in a Cell Match</i> - Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens

<i>Raw Women's Championship</i> - Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks vs. Bayley

<i>Street Fight</i> - Ric Flair vs. Shane McMahon

<i>SmackDown Women's Championship</i> - Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair

<i>United States Championship</i> - Ricochet vs. Rey Mysterio

<i>Intercontinental Championship Match</i> The Miz vs. Cesaro vs. Samoa Joe vs. Shinsuke Nakamura

<i>WWE Tag Team Championships</i> - The New Day vs. The Hardy Boyz (Kickoff Match)

<i>Cruiserweight Championship</i> - Ali vs. Drew Gulak vs. Cedric Alexander (Kickoff Match)</center>

October 11, 2019

<div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:center;"><div style="font:22px Roboto;"><b>WCW Nitro: Episode 018</b></div></div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/QOPArqj.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>AJ Styles is blindsided by Drew McIntyre as he is confronted by Daniel Bryan</b></div>

The Phenomenal One took the opportunity to open up the final episode of WCW Nitro to address his SummerSlam opponent, the man he will challenge for the WWE Championship, Daniel Bryan. And as Styles explained how he craved to touch the gold again, admitting he would do whatever it took to be at the top of the mountain, he was interrupted by the man himself. The Planet's Champion emerged to badmouth his challenger, claiming that there was no chance in hell that he would walk out of SummerSlam this Sunday as the WWE Champion, because he will snap Styles in half. The number one contender invited the WWE Champion to the ring for a preview, but as Bryan slowly approached the ring, Styles was blindsided by Drew McIntyre! The Sottish Psychopath had clearly struck, hoping to prove a point ahead of the weekends WWE Draft event that will see him sent to either Monday Night Raw, Friday Night SmackDown or WWE NXT. An official appeared and we were sent crashing into an impromptu opening bout.</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/TZ470De.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>AJ Styles def. Drew McIntyre</b></div>

Despite the pre-match assault, AJ Styles was able to battle back and overcome Drew McIntyre in the end, all while Daniel Bryan made himself comfortable at ringside. The Phenomenal One was able to avoid a Claymore attempt and deliver his signature Phenomenal Forearm, taking McIntyre out for the count. As he celebrated, the WWE Champion took the opportunity to strike and gain a one-up over his challenger, but he too fell victim to Styles' wrath and ended up being planted face-first into the canvas with a Styles Clash, allowing him to raise the WWE Championship for himself. Is this the image we will see this Sunday at SummerSlam?</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/oud0epO.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Cruiserweight Champion Ali & Cedric Alexander def. Drew Gulak & Lars Sullivan</b></div>

Challenge accepted. But not quite as Drew Gulak might've hoped. The Philadelphia Stretcher got more than he bargained for when he challenged Ali to a Cruiserweight Championship bout at SummerSlam, as Ali accepted one one condition - that Cedric Alexander also be involved after Gulak cost him his opportunity at Spring Stampede. With the match made official, a tag team match was scheduled for this week's edition of Nitro which put Ali and Alexander against Gulak and his personal muscle, Lars Sullivan. When Gulak saw things going downhill, he quickly retreated, leaving Sullivan to suffer a 2-on-1 disadvantage which played into the hands of the Cruiserweight Champion and his ally. The pair delivered an incredible assisted Lumber Check to The Freak and sealed the deal with an 054 Splash from Ali for the victory. Drew Gulak's title dreams may have just been crushed before his very eyes.</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/5g4cfAB.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>The Undisputed ERA declare the all-new era is theirs for the taking</b></div>

Adam Cole led his Undisputed allies out onto the stage tonight to issue a mission statement that undoubtedly put the entire WWE on notice. He declared that the all-new era would be theirs for the taking, and declared that no matter where they are after this weekend, they will be standing tall as the most dominant force to ever step between the ropes. And that - as he stated - is undisputed.</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/DBFGJRj.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Charlotte Flair def. Billie Kay</b></div>

Before Charlotte Flair and Asuka clash at SummerSlam to crown the first SmackDown Women's Champion, they competed in back-to-back matches with The IIconics, starting with The Queen's bout with Billie Kay. The second generation superstar was able to defeat her adversary by forcing Kay into submission with her signature Figure-Eight Leglock, sending a clear message to Asuka who was already at ringside awaiting the start of her own match with Billie Kay's partner, Peyton Royce. Flair mockingly sat on the middle rope following her victory, inviting her SummerSlam opponent into the ring. Asuka opted to slide beneath the ropes instead as her match began.</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/r8NQsxX.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Asuka def. Peyton Royce</b></div>

Showing just as much dominance as Charlotte Flair, Asuka secured a victory of her own in a hard-hitting display against Peyton Royce, forcing her to also submit to an Asuka Lock for the win. With The IIconics dispatched, Flair re-entered the ring and stood face-to-face with The Empress of Tomorrow, letting her know that this Sunday would not be as easy. If their Spring Stampede battle is anything to go by, their SummerSlam collision will be even more of a spectacle, and one you won't want to miss.</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/og2U39K.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Rey Mysterio def. Andrade</b></div>

The Ultimate Underdog heads into SummerSlam with the opportunity to become the United States Champion for the first time in his illustrious career as he takes on Ricochet in what is sure to be an unbelievable bout. The former World Champion competed tonight against his old rival, Andrade and in a winning effort at that, putting The Pride of Mexico away with a 619, followed by a Frog Splash. Moments later, the United States Champion came out to congratulate Mysterio on his big win and raised the title above his head from the stage with a nod of respect, which The Master of the 619 gave right back.</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/e2xoZQ6.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>ECW World Champion Finn Bálor def. Dolph Ziggler</b></div>

After suffering an unfortunate defeat this past week on WWE Raw in a Six-Man Tag Team main event, Ziggler was looking for some retribution over Finn Bálor for the Coup de Grace he received that ended the match. The Show-off went in with vicious intent, taking the fight to the ECW World Champion and perhaps even trying to prevent Bálor from even going to SummerSlam at all. But ultimately, The Extraordinary Man was able to turn the tables and once again drive his boots through the chest of Ziggler with a Coup de Grac,e picking up another victory over the former World Champion, much to his rage. As Bálor celebrated his victory, he was interrupted by the arrival of the WCW World Champion, Seth Rollins as the two came face-to-face ahead of this Sunday's Universal Championship bout. But Dolph Ziggler saw this as another opportunity at revenge, aiming at The Architect with a superkick. But Bálor shoved Rollins out of the line of fire, causing Ziggler to miss, allowing Rollins to instantly capitalise with a Stomp to put The Show-off down for good. The pair once again engaged in an intense staredown as the show continued.</div>

<img src="https://i.imgur.com/fOkZ15d.png"><div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Shane McMahon and Ric Flair sign the contract for their SummerSlam Street Fight</b></div>

What was different about this contract signing than the others experienced in the past? Absolutely nothing. This also ended in pure chaos as Ric Flair and Shane McMahon met to make their Street Fight official for this Sunday. With nobody to oversee the proceedings as McMahon declared he would oversee it himself, anything could have happened. But what it did do was reveal Shane McMahon's true colours, and unleash his honest feelings on the WCW brand. The Prodigal Son opened up about how the only reason he gave himself the job as Commissioner was because he wanted to be the one that was at the helm of WCW's demise again. He explained that he despises everything that WCW stands for and believes it belongs in the grave where it is returning to after this Sunday. He disrespects the icons of WCW - including Flair himself - claiming that they were never a patch on the true legends of the WWE, and even going so far as to say that if it wasn't for him and his family, none of them would have ever worked again. This infuriated Ric Flair, as it did the WCW Universe, and it incited an all-out brawl between the pair as the ink was barely even dry on the page. But as the chaotic events unfolded, it was McMahon who stood tall, kicking Flair between the legs as he had done at Spring Stampede, dropping The Nature Boy with a low blow. He then went on to deliver an impressive Coast-to-Coast on his SummerSlam adversary, leaving the Hall of Famer laying. Giving the middle finger to the WCW crowd, Shane McMahon left as WCW Nitro came to a sickening close on it's final episode.</div></div>

October 8, 2019

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<div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:center;"><div style="font:22px Roboto;"><b>WWE Raw: Episode 018</b></div></div></p><p> </p><p>

<img src="<a href="https://i.imgur.com/J9GPNZM.png" rel="external nofollow">https://i.imgur.com/J9GPNZM.png"><div</a> style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>The Rock addresses Evolution leading into a heated six-man confrontation</b></div></p><p>

Finally, The Rock has come back... home. The Great One opened tonight's edition of WWE Raw and directly addressed the upcoming Six-Man Tag Team Match at SummerSlam that will see him unite with his cousin, Roman Reigns and his long-time rival, Stone Cold Steve Austin to take on Evolution. Returning last week as the "third man" that Mr. McMahon had referred to when making the match, The Rock thanked the WWE Universe for their support of him over the years, and expressed how great it feels to be back between the ropes. But moving onto more pressing matters, The People's Champion warned Evolution that there was an ass-whooping coming their way, like it or not. The trio of Triple H, Randy Orton and Batista interrupted The Rock's speech as The Game explained that he should have stayed in Hollywood. The Viper stepped forward to vow that he will kill the legends of The Rock and Stone Cold, while Batista declared that he would leave Roman Reigns a broken man. The iconic trio slowly came closer and closer to the ringside area until Triple H threatened a pre-SummerSlam beatdown for the former World Champion. Never one to back down from a fight, The Rock simply had three words for them - "Just bring it". But before Evolution could strike, Roman Reigns and Stone Cold Steve Austin came through the crowd and stood beside their SummerSlam ally, evening the odds. Evolution quickly reconsidered their plan and instead decided to retreat to boos from the WWE Universe. But there will be no retreating this Sunday when all six men are in the ring in a battle for the ages.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<img src="<a href="https://i.imgur.com/VPa4OCP.png" rel="external nofollow">https://i.imgur.com/VPa4OCP.png"><div</a> style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Cesaro & Shinsuke Nakamura def. Intercontinental Champion The Miz & Samoa Joe; Fatal 4-Way Match announced for WWE SummerSlam</b></div></p><p>

The Miz's attempt to get one over on Cesaro backfired last week when the very man who he chose to be his "stand-in", Samoa Joe attacked him and stated his claim to the Intercontinental Championship himself. However, after the events of WCW Nitro, the story had since developed and a tag team match kicked off tonight's edition of Raw. The team of Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura were able to take down The A-Lister and The Destroyer following a serious malfunction between the two not-so-friendly allies. With Miz's focus elsewhere, Nakamura capitalised and dropped the Intercontinental Champion with a Kinshasa for the victory. The chaos continued after the ring bell as Cesaro took the opportunity to strike and planted The King of Strong Style with a Neutraliser! Moments later, Cesaro was grabbed from behind and locked in the Coquina Clutch by Joe! But it was then that The A-Lister struck and got his revenge from last week, planting Samoa Joe with a Skull-Crushing Finale! We are told by Michael Cole on commentary that these four men would compete in Fatal 4-Way action at WWE SummerSlam with the Intercontinental Championship on the line.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<img src="<a href="https://i.imgur.com/Hq2qLkq.png" rel="external nofollow">https://i.imgur.com/Hq2qLkq.png"><div</a> style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Chad Gable def. Robert Roode to become the new Hardcore Champion; Roode regains amidst 24/7 rule chaos</b></div></p><p>

The Hardcore Championship and its 24/7 ruling has meant nothing but carnage has followed wherever it goes. Robert Roode somehow managed to leave last week's Raw as the Hardcore Champion after pinning Mike Kanellis while chaos unfolded. Tonight, The Glorious One defended his title against Chad Gable, and in a shocking turn of events, Gable was able to defeat Roode with a German Suplex onto a steel chair. A new Hardcore Champion was crowned, but that also meant a new target was out and the locker room once again emptied to try and get their hands on some Hardcore Championship action. As a mass brawl broke out, Robert Roode capitalised on the situation once more nad rolled Gable up for a quick three count, reclaiming his title and making a run for it through the WWE Universe. Now that was glorious.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<img src="<a href="https://i.imgur.com/w7QryeA.png" rel="external nofollow">https://i.imgur.com/w7QryeA.png"><div</a> style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Raw Women's Champion Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks ends in a no contest when Bayley attacks; Triple Threat Match confirmed for SummerSlam</b></div></p><p>

The rivalry between Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks finally came to a head tonight on WWE Raw as the pair collided in a match fuelled by bad blood. Back and forth they fought with both women wanting to tear the other apart. However, they forgot one small detail, and that's the added element of Bayley. The Huggable One (who was in the least huggable mood possible) rushed to ringside and confronted her former ally, Sasha Banks before planting The Boss with a thunderous Bayley-to-Belly. The WWE Universe erupted, but as Becky Lynch came to and stood beside the former Women's Champion, she too suffered the effects of a Bayley-to-Belly! Bayley stood tall over both women and screamed that she had had enough. Michael Cole confirmed that the three of them would compete at WWE SummerSlam in Triple Threat action for the newly-named Raw Women's Championship.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<img src="<a href="https://i.imgur.com/3wcVTlB.png" rel="external nofollow">https://i.imgur.com/3wcVTlB.png"><div</a> style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Braun Strowman & Kurt Angle def. Bobby Lashley & Baron Corbin</b></div></p><p>

Braun Strowman made his way to the ring to address the recently announced Open Opportunity Battle Royal at SummerSlam, announcing himself as a competitor. However, as he was speaking his piece, he was interrupted by the duo of Bobby Lashley and Baron Corbin, both of whom have had run-ins with the big man in recent weeks. The pair declared that they would beat some respect into Strowman, and make him realise that it would be one of them with their hand raised at SummerSlam, not him. And just as they were about to unleash an attack on The Monster Among Men, the theme of Kurt Angle hit to a huge ovation. The Hall of Famer rushed to the ring and stood beside Braun Strowman, having had his own issues with both Lashley and Corbin. An impromptu tag team match took place and it was a huge running powerslam by Strowman onto Lashley that secured them the victory. The Olympic Hero and The Monster Among Men stood tall in celebration with the WWE Universe solidly behind him.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<img src="<a href="https://i.imgur.com/XYLjSrq.png" rel="external nofollow">https://i.imgur.com/XYLjSrq.png"><div</a> style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>WWE Tag Team Champion Kofi Kingston def. Matt Hardy</b></div></p><p>

Last week, Jeff Hardy was able to defeat one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions, Big E ahead of their title opportunity at SummerSlam. Tonight, Matt Hardy was not so lucky as he took on the other half, Kofi Kingston. The power of positivity seemed to thrive tonight as Kingston was able to slip out of a Twist of Fate attempt and immediately hit a Trouble In Paradise on the Team Xtreme member, flooring him for the three count. Once again, both teams came face-to-face and shared a respectful handshake. But which team will walk out of SummerSlam with the WWE Tag Team Championships?</div></p><p> </p><p>

<img src="<a href="https://i.imgur.com/LN8kToQ.png" rel="external nofollow">https://i.imgur.com/LN8kToQ.png"><div</a> style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Ember Moon def. Alexa Bliss</b></div></p><p>

After leading respective teams into battle last week on WWE Raw, Alexa Bliss and Ember Moon had some unfinished business that led to this match. While we heard the announcement of a Men's Open Opportunity Battle Royal at SummerSlam, we are told that there will also be a female one as well. Hoping to get some momentum heading into the unique bout, these two collided and it was an impressive Eclipse from the top that secured Ember Moon the victory over the former Women's Champion. The War Goddess stood tall and looked to have all the momentum heading into SummerSlam. We could be looking at this Sunday's Battle Royal winner, and that would mean incredible opportunities await for Ember Moon.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<img src="<a href="https://i.imgur.com/ekK59U7.png" rel="external nofollow">https://i.imgur.com/ekK59U7.png"><div</a> style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>AJ Styles, WCW World Champion Seth Rollins & ECW World Champion Finn Bálor def. WWE World Champion Daniel Bryan, Drew McIntyre & Dolph Ziggler</b></div></p><p>

In what was perhaps one of the biggest main events in Raw's recent history, AJ Styles team up with the WCW and ECW World Champions, Seth Rollins and Finn Bálor to take on the WWE World Champion, Daniel Bryan and the duo of Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler. An incredible main event to close the current season of WWE Raw as we head into an all-new era. We find out ahead of the match that both McIntyre and Ziggler will be participants in the Men's Open Opportunity Battle Royal, but tonight was about knocking off two World Champions and a number one contender for them. However, when Daniel Bryan decided it was time to abandon ship, leaving them to fend for themselves, they fell victim to a series of finishing moves from their adversaries. Seth Rollins delivered a thunderous Stomp to The Scottish Psychopath, removing him from the equation. And then moments later, Dolph Ziggler was dropped with a Styles Clash, leading into a Coup de Grace from Finn Bálor. The three stood tall as Daniel Bryan retreated up the aisle in a fit of rage. AJ Styles will challenge for the WWE World Championship at SummerSlam, while Rollins and Bálor will collide in their own match to crown the WWE Universal Champion. It's all to fight for when WWE SummerSlam airs this Sunday, only on the WWE Network!</div></div></p><p> </p><p>

October 6, 2019

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<div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>WWE Draft to air live on WWE Network as part of SummerSlam weekend</b></div></p><p>

As the part of the iconic SummerSlam weekend, the award-winning WWE Network will broadcast live from WWE Headquarters as Renee Young will host the official 2019 WWE Draft which will determine which superstars will go to Monday Night Raw, Friday Night SmackDown and WWE NXT. All superstars are eligible to be drafted except the competitors involved in the two World Championship matches - Daniel Bryan, AJ Styles, Seth Rollins and Finn Bálor. Their homes will be determined immediately following the official SummerSlam pay-per-view event. All other superstars will be made exclusive to one of the three brands, promising to bring excitement to the WWE Universe each and every week.</p><p> </p><p>

There will be more details to come over the next few days, so keep a close eye on WWE.com and the WWE Network to keep up to date on the futures of all your favourite WWE superstars!</div></div></p><p> </p><p>

October 6, 2019

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<div style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:center;"><div style="font:22px Roboto;"><b>ECW TV: Episode 017</b></div></div></p><p> </p><p>

<img src="<a href="https://i.imgur.com/OOZ0Pkw.png" rel="external nofollow">https://i.imgur.com/OOZ0Pkw.png"><div</a> style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Seth Rollins and Finn Bálor's confrontation is derailed by SAnitY</b></div></p><p>

The ECW World Champion, Finn Bálor arrived at The Land of Extreme tonight to address his pending SummerSlam encounter with Seth Rollins to crown the first WWE Universal Championship. Muck like Rollins had stated on WCW Nitro this past week, he was eager to state his claim to the same gold he captured against Rollins at the very same event just a few years ago. Suddenly, Bálor found himself interrupted by The Kingslayer himself and the two had a tense confrontation to kick off tonight's episode of ECW. But their confrontation was short-lived as SAnitY emerged, led by Eric Young. The unhinged superstar declared that since the disappearance of Bray Wyatt, they have been freed from his grasp, and believe that now is their time to take control . Young stated that SAnitY will wreak havoc in the all-new era, and it starts tonight when they dismantle two World Champions at once. Bálor steps up and says that they should back up their claims in the ring, and challenges them to a tag team match in tonight's main event, which Young gladly accepts. Tonight, Young's allies, Alexander Wolfe and Killian Dain will go head-to-head with ECW and WCW World Champions, Finn Bálor and Seth Rollins!</div></p><p> </p><p>

<img src="<a href="https://i.imgur.com/im1jDNS.png" rel="external nofollow">https://i.imgur.com/im1jDNS.png"><div</a> style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Pete Dunne def. Kassius Ohno to retain the ECW Television Championship</b></div></p><p>

Continuing to live up to his "fighting Champion" claims, Pete Dunne once again put his title on the line, this time against a much larger opponent in Kassius Ohno. The Knockout Artist was keen to get his career back on track and get his hands on his first piece of gold, throwing everything he had at The Bruiserweight. But Dunne's determination is second-to-none, and it helped him pull through to deliver a thunderous Bitter End to Ohno, securing yet another victory. As the all-new era looms, Pete Dunne looks more impressive each and every week.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<img src="<a href="https://i.imgur.com/HsmXZz5.png" rel="external nofollow">https://i.imgur.com/HsmXZz5.png"><div</a> style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Rusev def. No Way Jose</b></div></p><p>

It seems as though Rusev has truly had enough. Last week he dropped his ally, Aiden English, and this week he displayed a scary aggression, dismantling No Way Jose who had previously been on an impressive streak of his own. The Bulgarian Brute unleashed a relentless assault on The Dominican Dancing Machine, hitting him with power move after power move before finally putting him away with a sickening Machka Kick, laying No Way out for the count. After the match, an intense Rusev screamed to the ECW faithful as Lana watched on with a grin from ear-to-ear. Rusev is no longer taking prisoners, and he certainly isn't going to let this all-new era pass him by.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<img src="<a href="https://i.imgur.com/WLiGKZq.png" rel="external nofollow">https://i.imgur.com/WLiGKZq.png"><div</a> style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>ECW Tag Team Champions The Authors of Pain def. Breezango</b></div></p><p>

How do you stop The Authors of Pain? The answer is - you don't Akam and Rezar once again ran through a tag team in the form of Breezango this week, showing why they are the ECW Tag Team Champions. Ever since defeating the iconic Dudley Boyz, the duo have been unstoppable. And with Drake Maverick by their side to direct traffic, they are more dominant than ever. After disposing of Tyler Breeze with a huge assisted powerbomb, AOP dispatched Fandango with The Last Chapter to claim their win. The duo, along with their manager, Maverick stood tall to the dismay of the ECW crowd. Watch this space - The Authors of Pain are here.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<img src="<a href="https://i.imgur.com/9clPMbt.png" rel="external nofollow">https://i.imgur.com/9clPMbt.png"><div</a> style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Sami Zayn vs. Tommaso Ciampa ends in a no contest when a mass brawl breaks out between Zayn and Kevin Owens</b></div></p><p>

For the first time in weeks, Sami Zayn stepped into one-on-one action ahead of his Hell in a Cell clash with Kevin Owens at SummerSlam. The Underdog from the Underground took on Tommaso Ciampa in a hard-hitting bout, keen to get some momentum going before colliding with his former best friend. The match didn't disappoint, but it didn't see a decisive finish due to the arrival of KO himself. The Prizefighter rushed to ringside and engaged in a hellacious brawl with his bitter enemy, tearing apart the ringside area between them as they brawled with absolutely no remorse. The chaotic fight would only be stopped when a series of ECW extremists arrived on the scene to separate the two. The locker room seemed to empty as they pulled apart the hatred-driven pair. Can the Cell even contain these two at SummerSlam?</div></p><p> </p><p>

<img src="<a href="https://i.imgur.com/Rpzsp6M.png" rel="external nofollow">https://i.imgur.com/Rpzsp6M.png"><div</a> style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Shayna Baszler def. Candice LeRae</b></div></p><p>

It has almost become a guarantee that Shayna BAszler will dismantle an opponent each week. The unstoppable Queen of Spades claimed another victim as Candice LeRae looked to test her mettle against the dominant superstar. Despite her best efforts, LeRae fell victim to the same hold that has put away so many before her, the Kirifuda Clutch. Candice had no alternative but to submit, and Baszler knew that. The Queen of Spades stood tall and gestured that she wanted some tougher competition. But the question is, is there anybody who can stop this monstrous superstar?</div></p><p> </p><p>

<img src="<a href="https://i.imgur.com/If05olC.png" rel="external nofollow">https://i.imgur.com/If05olC.png"><div</a> style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Aleister Black def. Rhyno</b></div></p><p>

The Dutch Destroyer has found his mojo, and continues to display his impressive ability. Since ridding himself of Bray Wyatt's haunting, Black has been able to find his former success. This week, he defeated ECW original, Rhyno after capitalising on a Gore attempt, delivering a Black Mass at the opportune moment to knock out the former ECW World Champion. With another victory under his belt, Aleister Black looked forward to the all-new era, eager to find himself a place at the top when the time comes.</div></p><p> </p><p>

<img src="<a href="https://i.imgur.com/kQgzYOx.png" rel="external nofollow">https://i.imgur.com/kQgzYOx.png"><div</a> style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>Ali and Cedric Alexander return the favour to Drew Gulak and Lars Sullivan</b></div></p><p>

The Kickoff Show of WCW Spring Stampede had an unfortunate end for the Cruiserweight Champion, Ali and his challenger, Cedric Alexander. And that was all thanks to Drew Gulak and Lars Sullivan. The pair dismantled both competitors and rendered the match a no contest, with Gulak then revealing his intentions to become the next Cruiserweight Champion. This past week on WCW Nitro, Gulak defeated Akira Tozawa and officially put his name in the hat for a title opportunity, and this week it seemed he was there to do the same. He laid out an official challenge to Ali for a match at SummerSlam, but his challenge was met with a physical answer. Now only from Ali, but from Cedric Alexander as well! Ali and Alexander emerged through the crowd, wielding steel chairs and unloaded on The Freak while Gulak was able to escape unscathed. Gulak and Sullivan retreated up the aisle in anger as Ali and Alexander stood side-by-side, standing up to the devious duo. You could say that his is "challenge accepted", but what is Cedric Alexander's role in all of this?</div></p><p> </p><p>

<img src="<a href="https://i.imgur.com/f6bVDDx.png" rel="external nofollow">https://i.imgur.com/f6bVDDx.png"><div</a> style="margin:auto; width:650px; background-color:#212121; padding:25px; color:#ffffff; text-align:justify;margin-top:-15px;"><div style="text-align:justify; font:22px Roboto;"><b>ECW World Champion Finn Bálor & WCW World Champion Seth Rollins def. SAnitY</b></div></p><p>

As made official at the top of the show, the ECW and WCW World Champions united to take on the destructive force of SAnitY in tonight's main event. Eric Young watched from ringside as Alexander Wolfe and Killian Dain went into battle. Unfortunately for them, both World Champions were not willing to let their momentum be halted heading into SummerSlam and after an incredible bout, a combination of a Stomp, followed by a Coup de Grace to Wolfe was the deal maker and Bálor secured the final pinfall. Moments after the closing bell, Rollins and Bálor once again came face-to-face, holding their titles high. Which of them will leave SummerSlam in two weeks as the WWE Universal Champion? Will it be the same result as before?</div></div></p><p> </p><p>

October 5, 2019