20LEgend Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 WWE: Shake Up! [April 2017] http://i.imgur.com/c5QXUw3.png #1246 [superstar Shake-Up] - #1247 - #1248 - Payback - #1249 - #1250 - #1251 - #1252 - #1253 - Extreme Rules - #1254 - #1255 - #1256 - #1257 - #1258 - Fatal 4 Way - #1259 - #1260 - #1261 - #1262 http://i.imgur.com/6KGnlF2.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/gUi328f.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/zKmxnVj.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/pW8btgp.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/rKbfUTq.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/On2Y9jh.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/2EixCtX.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/u3kK1Nb.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/QcoQgj0.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/WfdLeyk.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/BwVQoFQ.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/wdE4KnF.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/rUEA0yt.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/fZPbDOX.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/BvfEi2q.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/LRXUgIC.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/EGHPVJD.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/4Ntosoy.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/Hp3H3Fu.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/csOrt56.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/oofrX4c.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/XyGfavS.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/BNgO464.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/pwcVz4N.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/ED0dzNJ.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/YBjZ550.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/1g40GYD.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/FxQ42Q0.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/OOPNRVD.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/Ogtjpbx.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/4cwgCr8.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/1isdAPU.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/OfomQVn.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/aUM5Gup.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/mSww4qV.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/QOuOcuS.png Commissioner: Stephanie McMahon General Manager: Kurt Angle Universal Champion: Brock Lesnar Raw Womens Champion: Becky Lynch Raw Tag Team Champions: The Revival United States Champion: Big Show Cruiserweight Champion: Neville Inactive Raw Superstars: Chris Jericho [on tour]; Darren Young [injured]; Paige [personal issues]; Samoa Joe [long-term injury]; Jeff Hardy [injured] 205 Live Roster: Ariya Daivari, Cedric Alexander, Drew Gulak, Gentleman Jack Gallagher, Gran Metalik, Gurv Sihra, Harv Sihra, Kalisto, Lince Dorado, Mustafa Ali, Neville, Noam Dar, Rich Swann, Sin Cara, The Brian Kendrick, TJ P, Tony Nese, Tozawa <hr>http://i.imgur.com/bOHmwQ8.png #921 [superstar Shake-Up] - #922 - #923 - #924 - #925 - #926 - Backlash - #927 - #928 - #929 - #930 - Money in the Bank - #931 - #932 - #933 - #934 - #935 - Battleground - #936 - #937 http://i.imgur.com/y8WuZXj.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/lZgmxaN.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/1XvLLIT.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/DCWrt38.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/6UpcF6f.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/jpCTzVR.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/Uao2wae.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/K9EOAh0.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/k7y9YYv.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/FdlDs4a.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/f7TdqCI.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/3QWGzza.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/lgmaD6d.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/1Igye3C.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/DaL13T0.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/WI5cRDN.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/zRpIwt8.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/105dctJ.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/P4wj7mG.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/p8UUiyH.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/lOC1Kjz.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/97cuyWV.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/0I6l7Pg.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/IjwJFf8.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/wm3cYDb.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/Bdifv0m.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/TLZtyQW.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/bcdoI3O.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/wpe1GEB.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/IeJZzh4.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/HPE3KOu.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/siqnOAg.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/WY2irym.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/Xw2rFZt.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/42BUJzt.png Commissioner: Shane McMahon General Manager: Daniel Bryan WWE Champion: Seth Rollins Smackdown Womens Champion: Alexa Bliss Smackdown Tag Team Champions: The New Day Intercontinental Champion: Dean Ambrose Inactive Smackdown Superstars: Heath Slater [injured]; Kane [outside interests]; Nikki Bella [time off]; Sami Zayn [injured]; Zack Ryder [injured] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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20LEgend Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/c5QXUw3.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Raw begins with a shot of a Locker Room. Packed into the small room is the entire roster of “Smackdown Live!” Friends and foes stand shoulder to shoulder, ahead of a historic night in the recent history of the WWE.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/PaZBPFi.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/otOJ5y5.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/0bWAUD2.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Stood prominently at the front of the group is Smackdown Live Commissioner Shane McMahon, as well as some of the brand’s featured performers. It is notable that AJ Styles - who has recently had major issues with the man in charge - is stood shoulder to shoulder with Shane. To Shane’s other side stands his World Heavyweight Champion - the WWE title holder - Randy Orton. Aside from the notable absence of Bray Wyatt and Erick Rowan, the “Smackdown Live!” roster presents a united front, ahead of the first ever “Superstar Shake-Up!”</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>This is followed by a video package, recapping the events of last week’s “Raw After WrestleMania”. The show saw the return of Mr. McMahon, who’s announcement of said Superstar Shake-Up takes priority in the package. We also see the return of Finn Balor to in-ring competition, and the moment where Kurt Angle was announced as the new General Manager of Raw!</em></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Coming live into the arena, the show is introduced by announce team of Michael Cole, Byron Saxton and Corey Graves, who promote the “Superstar Shake-Up” and tonight’s Main Event between Samoa Joe and Seth Rollins. They send over to the ramp, where Kurt Angle is stood with the entirety of the Raw roster. Stood to one side of the General Manager is Finn Balor and Seth Rollins, with Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe to the other. Braun Strowman and Chris Jericho are also in prominent positions. </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/rKbfUTq.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/6wKJNjM.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/uNKMEr7.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/KtaQi5R.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/qNCF3Ts.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/rUEA0yt.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/l5c7NNv.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Kurt Angle has a smile on his face, but it is clear that he heads up a divided roster. Throughout the group there are murmurs and bickering, with the group clearly in much lower spirits than their “Team Blue” counterparts. Before the situation can develop further, the thunderous opening of Mr. McMahon’s theme begins to play…</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/mfG0Fhw.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> As the WWE Chairman makes his way out from the back, the roster parts in order to clear the way for him. Stopping at the top of the ramp, Mr. McMahon turns to Kurt Angle, and shakes hands with the new Raw General Manager. He then continues on until he reaches the ring.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Mr. McMahon welcome the audience to “Monday Night Raw!” before promoting the Superstar Shake-Up, calling tonight one of the most unpredictable night’s in recent history. He says that he can see that tension are high, and with the Superstars of both Raw and Smackdown Live in the building, he’s sure that tonight is going to be an explosive night. Mr. McMahon says that he has been in discussion with the heads of both brands all week, and while some deals have been concluded, talks are still ongoing regarding the fate of several WWE Superstars! Mr. McMahon states that by the end of tonight’s show, the future of both brands will be secured, but before then - as everybody know - anything can happen in the WWE!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> As Mr. McMahon goes to continue, with an update on the condition of his daughter Stephanie, he is cut short by the music of Roman Reigns! Clearly furious with the interruption, Mr. McMahon looks up with a stern expression on his face.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/BNgO464.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Previously not present with his fellow Raw Superstars, Roman Reigns makes his way out from the back, barging through the sea of bodies with little regard for his colleagues. As he passes the front of the group, Roman stares down Kurt Angle, as well as the Superstars directly beside him, before continue on to enter the ring. Mr. McMahon is clearly furious, as Reigns circles him in the ring.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> With a microphone in hand, Roman Reigns takes in his usual audience reaction, before opening his mouth. Before he can speak, a furious Mr. McMahon gets in his face and yells “who the hell do you think you are?!” Reigns laughs at Mr. McMahon, completely dismissing the fury of the Chairman, before responding “I’m Roman Reigns… and this is </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>still</em></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> my yard!” Clearly not the response Mr. McMahon expected, he is slightly taken aback by Reigns’ bold response to his boss. Mr. McMahon fires back, asking Reigns if he knows who he is? Before Reigns can reply, McMahon tells him that he is “Mr. McMahon”, and Roman Reigns is stood in </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>his</em></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> ring! Before adding, “hell, this is my entire Universe, dammit!”.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Roman Reigns shakes his head at Mr. McMahon, choosing to refer to him as “Vince”, as he tells him that whoever this ring belongs to, he suggests that the “old man” gets out of it, before he gets hurt. Roman Reigns gets in the face of Mr. McMahon, who takes a step back, followed by his signature gulp. Mr. McMahon backs down from Roman Reigns, leaving him stood in the ring. As he reaches the bottom of the ramp, Mr. McMahon’s fury returns, and he tells Roman Reigns that he will be in action tonight… against Braun Strowman! Roman Reigns nods his head at the news, as Mr. McMahon heads to the back. Before the segment ends, Roman Reigns turns to address Kurt Angle. He tells the entire world that he doesn’t give a damn about this Superstar Shake-Up, because “Roman Reigns is going nowhere!” Reigns then drops the microphone, leaving as he came.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Returning from a commercial break, the commentators talk about the attitude of Roman Reigns, who is taking no prisoners since his victory at WrestleMania two weeks ago. At the event, Roman Reigns featured in the main event, where retired “the greatest performer in the history of WrestleMania”, The Undertaker. They speak about his appearance last week, and the reaction of the WWE Universe to his victory over the legendary figure. This segues into talk of last week’s show and the return of Finn Bálor to Raw, and leads into footage of the aforementioned appearance, as Finn teamed with Seth Rollins to defeat the team of Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/rUEA0yt.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/LRXUgIC.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Finn Bálor vs. Jinder Mahal</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Continuing the momentum from his return last week, Finn Bálor put in another impressive display. Jinder Mahal did better than many would have expected, and his strength advantage allowed him a footing in the match. However, as the match went on, Bálor grew stronger and eventually took control. During this time, the announcer’s talked about the new General Manager of Raw, Kurt Angle, wondering where Finn Bálor may fit into Kurt’s vision. All three men were in agreement that Finn would play a huge role in the future direction of the brand. Proving his worth, after heading to the top rope, Finn hit the Coup de Grâce to his opponent, picking up a convincing victory.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Finn Bálor (via pinfall in 6:42)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Following the match, Finn Bálor stood tall in the ring, posing to the crowd. The commentators reiterated the fact that Finn was the first ever WWE Universal Champion, highlighting just how important he is to the future of the Raw brand. Heading into the commercial break, we are shown a graphic which indicates that the “Superstar Shake Up” begins next! </span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Returning from the break, we see a podium set up at the top of the ramp. As the announcer’s explain the concept of the Superstar Shake Up for those who have not yet heard, Kurt Angle makes his way to the podium.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/KtaQi5R.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Kurt Angle talks up the Raw roster, and speaks of how impressed he has been with them in the short time they have spent together. However, evolution is a constant in the WWE, and to remain at the top of their game, the WWE Superstars must continue to push themselves beyond their comfort zones. The Superstar Shake Up will provide a shot in the arm to those on top of their game, and offer an opportunity to reignite the careers of those unhappy with their place. Kurt Angle has been in talks with Mr. McMahon and Shane McMahon all week, and he is delighted to announce the first signing to Raw. Kurt Angle then steps to the side, as we hear “I DON’T GET HYPE… I STAY HYPE!”</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/oofrX4c.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Making his way out from the back, Mojo Rawley is already clad in a red Raw t-shirt as he makes his way to the podium. As Rawley prepares to speak, he holds up his hand asking the audience for “one minute”. Mojo then goes back behind the curtain, before returning with the Andre The Giant Memorial trophy. Rawley tows the trophy behind him, having attached it to a dolly. Walking up to the microphone, Mojo yells out “This. Is. Monday Night Rawley!” following it up with a huge grin, before applauding himself. Mojo then refers to his Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal victory, saying that he and Andre have had a crazy week, partying every single night. Rawley says that he is proud to be brought to Raw tonight, and he wants to follow in the footsteps of Andre in becoming one of the greatest Superstars in WWE history.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Following the first Shake Up announcement, it is time for Cruiserweight action. We are shown footage from last week’s “205 Live!” where Austin Aries secured a victory to become the Number One Contender to Neville’s Cruiserweight Championship. Following the clip, Neville is seen stood in the ring, holding a microphone.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/wqpH6o2.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Neville cuts a promo dismissing the challenge of Austin Aries, who he calls a loser. He says that he’s already beaten Aries, and quite frankly, he’s sick and tired of making Austin look an idiot. Neville says that if he must beat Austin Aries again, he asks just </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>one</em></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> thing from Aries, and that’s that he beats this man. Neville then introduces Austin Aries’ opponent for tonight… Oney Lorcan!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/fozPtr0.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/mynECaq.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Austin Aries vs. Oney Lorcan</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> While the focus on the match was Austin Aries’ preparation for his rematch against Neville, there was some interest in Oney Lorcan, who has had quite the week. Having made his “205 Live” debut as a last minute replacement for an injured Noam Dar, Lorcan impressed sufficiently in his match with Rich Swann to earn a call up to make his Raw debut, just 6 days later. Displaying a brutally physical style, it is unsurprising that Neville - who takes a position in the announce booth - was keen for Aries to go up against him.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> While Oney gave a good showing of himself, the wiley Austin Aries managed to pick up the victory, finishing Lorcan off with a Discus Forearm, after Lorcan and crashed and burned, shoulder first, into the ringpost.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Austin Aries (via pinfall in 8:21)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Following the match, Neville vacates the commentary position. As Austin Aries celebrates, Neville shakes the rope, causing Aries to fall down to the mat. Entering the ring, Neville looms over the Number One Contender. Rubbing his hands together, Neville looks ready to lay into his future opponent, when he is distracted by pyro from the ramp.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/LuT1DWC.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Turning around to face the stage, Neville sees the emergence of Kalisto from the back. Kalisto runs down to the ring, with Neville rolling out under the bottom rope. Neville makes his way to the bottom of the ramp. Kalisto stands tall in the ring, as the announcer’s put over the latest move in the Superstar Shake-Up!</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/eSo2kJ2.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/ov5b5Vp.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Dana Brooke vs. Emma</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Playing slightly upon the history between the two women, this match didn’t serve much purpose other than to try to further establish the recent attitude change from Dana Brooke. Playing to the audience, Dana managed to pick up a victory, defeating Emma following a Samoan Driver, billed by the announcers as the “Dana Drop”.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Dana Brooke (via pinfall in 7:59)</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Coming back for the second hour of Raw, the ring is set up for a Superstar Shake-Up Special Edition of the Highlight Reel with Chris Jericho.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/l5c7NNv.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Given free reign to speak as he wishes, Chris Jericho tells the audience that an episode of the Highlight Reel is the furthest thing from his mind right now. Chris Jericho proceeds to rant about the attack by Samoa Joe and Kevin Owens last week, putting the pair down in trademark Chris Jericho fashion. Chris Jericho then promotes Payback - in just under 3 weeks - where he will take his rematch against Kevin Owens. Chris Jericho tells Kevin Owens that there is nothing he will stop at to become the United States Champion, and if that means going through Samoa Joe too, then he has absolutely zero problem doing that!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Reeling in the intensity, and reverting back to “Highlight Reel host”, Chris Jericho then introduces his guest for the Highlight Reel, from Smackdown Live, the Team Team Champions, Jimmy and Jey Uso!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> The Usos make their way down to the ring, thanking Chris Jericho for having them on. Shaking hands with Jericho, Jimmy Uso says that despite them being Tag Team Champions, “believe it or not... we can’t get our own show!” Jey says that he don’t understand it either, but they ain’t here to complain. Because they know that this might be the only TV time they get this week!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/WI5cRDN.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/DaL13T0.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Chris Jericho asks them if they’re saying what he thinks they are. As Smackdown Tag Team Champions, would they be interested in a move to the Red team? Jimmy Uso replies that Chris shouldn’t put words into their mouths, all they’re saying is that it’s nice to be on the show. Jericho says it’s great to have them on, and switches the focus to the Raw Tag Team Champions, The Hardys! Jey Uso doesn’t like the conversation turning to their Raw counterparts, and says he thought they came here to talk about them. Jey Uso doesn’t give a damn about The Hardys! Predictably, this stirs the Raw Tag Team Champions, who join The Usos on The Highlight Reel…</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/BvfEi2q.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/csOrt56.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Matt Hardy says that it is “delightful” to appear on the Highlight Reel, and thanks Chris Jericho for having them. But the reason they’re out here is to address the Brothers Uso. Jeff Hardy says that The Usos might not give a damn about them, but they might be just the only people in this building who feel that way. Of course, if The Usos don’t like the Hardys, tonight presents them the best shot to do something about it…</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Jimmy and Jey turn to each other and confer over their decision, before removing their Tag Team Championship from their shoulders. Making it clear they are up for a fight, The Hardys join them, removing their Championship titles from around their waists. However, as The Hardys move towards The Usos, the Smackdown Tag Team Champions have a change of heart, instead deciding to back off up the ramp, leaving The Hardys in the ring.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/rKbfUTq.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/BNgO464.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Braun Strowman vs. Roman Reigns</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Not dissimilar to the previous meetings between these two men, the objective of the contest was to create a physical match where both men displayed their incredible ability to both receive and administer pain. They went back and forth, with the referee allowing a degree of leniency to each competitor. As the brawl continued, the referee had to reign the competitors in, a warning they took no notice of. Throughout the match, the reaction to Roman Reigns was highlighted by the commentators, who spoke of a “backlash” against his victory over The Undertaker. Corey Graves moved to defend Roman Reigns, questioning what the audience expected him to do? Graves says that Roman Reigns did what he had to do, even if it wasn’t what these people wanted to see.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> The action continued to pick up intensity, with Braun Strowman taking control on the outside. However, as Braun Strowman went to crush Reigns up against the ringpost, “The Big Dog” moved out of the way, sending Strowman’s momentum into the Steel. As the “Monster Among Men” staggered around the ringside area, Roman Reigns hit him with a Superman Punch, which was followed up by a Spear, sending Strowman through the Guardrail. Crawling back to the ring, Roman Reigns barely made the count, picking up a victory by Countout.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Roman Reigns (via countout in 13:12)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Making to make it to his feet, Reigns held his hand out to the referee, demanding he immediately raised his hand. Nodding his head as the referee raises his hand, Reigns takes in the response of the audience with a furrowed brow. Smirking slightly, Roman Reigns moves to the corner of the ring, standing on the second turnbuckle with both arms raised. Going into the break, we see that Braun Strowman has yet to stir from his slumber.</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Returning to the show, we see the office of Kurt Angle. The camera pulls back to reveal Kevin Owens stood to his right. Pulling back further, we see that Samoa Joe is also in the office, stood to Kurt’s left. Following a brief staredown between Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe, Kevin Owens breaks the ice.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/uNKMEr7.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/KtaQi5R.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/6wKJNjM.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Kevin Owens speaks in a condescending manner to the General Manager, implying that since this is the “Kevin Owens Show”, he is the person who Kurt should be most looking to impress. Kurt Angle reminds Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe that technically, he’s their boss, and they do what he tells them to. Samoa Joe takes over from here, bringing a calmer - more familiar - tone to the discussion. Joe says it’s simple, he and Owens are two of his most valuable talents, and if he wants to keep them - he’d better give them something to do. Samoa Joe is more than happy to destroy Seth Rollins, but the United States Champion doesn’t want to sit on his hands all night. Kurt Angle says that they’re absolutely correct, but he doesn’t respond well to threats. Kurt Angle tells Samoa Joe that he does have something for Kevin tonight, because he will go up against Big E!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>A graphic is shown, which cycles through the entire Smackdown roster. Stylized to put over the “Shake Up” concept, the spinner stops at “Carmella”, who will trade the Blue Brand for Raw! Cutting to a shot of the Smackdown Locker Room, we see Camella’s reaction to the news.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/OfomQVn.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/lgmaD6d.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> While she appears to be fairly unmoved by the change, a hideously dressed James Ellsworth by her side appears to be losing his mind. Refusing to believe that they are going to be split up, Ellsworth grabs Carmella’s arm. She recoils backward, and shows absolutely zero hesitation in leaving the Smackdown Locker Room!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/9uPliLy.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/OWqi6AR.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/4DJonU7.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/yTpXgDE.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Drew Gulak & Tony Nese vs. Jack Gallagher & Tozawa</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Two of the more captivating performers of the Cruiserweight division, were put together in this contest, designed with the intention of seeing how their unique personalities bounced off each other. Facing one of the few established pairings in the Cruiserweight division, they struggled early on against Nese and Gulak, who are capable of grinding their opponents down. While they did a good job of limiting their opponents for a while, they eventually lost control, allowing Gallagher and Tozawa to pick up a victory.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winners:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Jack Gallagher & Tozawa (via pinfall in 6:59)</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Going into a Commercial Break, we see a split screen of both Bayley and Sasha Banks.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/4cwgCr8.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/2kTzrzd.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Each woman is making their way towards the curtain, ahead of their match for the Women’s Championship up next…</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Returning from the break, the champion and challenger make their way to the ring for the Women’s Championship match. As the ring announcer begins the “Big Match Introductions”, the music of Mr. McMahon begins to play, and the WWE Chairman makes his way to the “Superstar Shake-Up” podium!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/mfG0Fhw.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Mr. McMahon puts over the contribution of both women to the success of the Women’s division on Raw, also name dropping Charlotte in the process. He says that the three women have been cornerstones of the division since the brand split began, and for that they will go down in history. However, with the Superstar Shake-Up, this match has added importance, because he can confirm that as of tomorrow night, on Smackdown Live!, one of them will no longer be a Raw Superstar! The commentators put over the huge announcement, moments before a Women’s Championship match.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/nxOMvNF.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>WWE Raw Womens Championship</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/4cwgCr8.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/2kTzrzd.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Bayley © vs. Sasha Banks</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Going into this Championship match, the women were sent out with simple instructions. Potentially the final match between the two, the pair were instructed to attempt to “steal the show”, leaving everything in the ring. No stranger to each other, the competitors were evenly matched, and went back and forth in an ultra-competitive match. Despite their friendship, this match was not fought as such, with Banks targeting the arm of Bayley is a vicious manner. The commentators put over just how much the Championship means to both women, explaining that they will leave it all in the ring.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Banks came close to victory on a number of occasions, with Bayley looking moments away from submitting from a brutally locked in Banks Statement. However, Bayley fought back and came back into it. When the finish eventually came, it was as a result of a top rope Bayley-To-Bayley, a move which Banks had no answer to.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winners:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Bayley (via pinfall in 12:12)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Clearly disappointed, Sasha Banks took a while to get back to feet, as Bayley celebrated a landmark victory. Frustrated at her defeat, Banks managed to hold back her negative emotions, offering a handshake to Bayley following the match. Of course, Bayley took the opportunity to instead apply a hug to her best friend, in what could be their last night as members of the Raw brand.</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Returning for the third hour of Raw, the music of The New Day begins to play. When the members appear from behind the curtain, only Big E and Xavier Woods are present. They nonetheless make an energetic entrance, taking microphones from ringside and addressing the audience.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/9l0LGdN.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/ovY4odD.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Pointing to the titantron, Big E & Xavier show a photograph of Kofi Kingston in the hospital and perform an over the top “get well soon” routine for their “fallen” New Day brother. Xavier Woods then talks about the “Superstar Shake Up”, poking fun at the concept in typical New Day fashion. Continuing on, The New Day reveal their Raw t-shirts, pledging their undying loyalty to the Red brand. While they continue to bounce off one another, the music of Kevin Owens begins to play. As KO & Samoa Joe make their way to the ring, it is clear that the time for fun and games is over…</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/9l0LGdN.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/6wKJNjM.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Big E vs. Kevin Owens</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> With one eye on his Main Event match later, Samoa Joe was surprisingly inactive during the match, allowing Big E an opportunity to prove himself - in a fair and square match - against the United States Champion. Coming close on a number of occasions, it was only a foot on the rope which stopped Big E. from picking up a huge victory against the former Universal Champion. Eventually, with some assistance from Samoa Joe on the outside, (who followed his involvement up by dropping Xavier Woods) Kevin Owens was able to pick up a victory, hitting a Superkick to Big E, quickly succeeded by a Pop Up Powerbomb.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Kevin Owens (via pinfall in 9:32)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Following the contest, Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe walked up the ramp, where Kurt Angle was talking position at the “Superstar Shake-Up” podium.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/KtaQi5R.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Samoa Joe stopped on his way past the podium, telling Kurt Angle he had seen nothing yet. The two men then carried on, ahead of tonight’s Main Event of Samoa Joe vs. Seth Rollins.</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Remaining at the podium, Kurt Angle says that he has more great news for the Raw Brand, and he is still deep in negotiations on the biggest deal of the “Superstar Shake-Up”. As a result, this is the final time we will see Kurt Angle until that deal is concluded. Therefore, it is his pleasure to announce the two latest signings to Raw… Dolph Ziggler and Becky Lynch! Heading over to the back, Charly Causo is stood by with Becky Lynch.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/jJYsxLV.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/1isdAPU.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Getting a live reaction, it is clear that Becky has a degree of apprehension about leaving the brand where she first became a WWE Womens Champion. She is however upbeat about her opportunities on Raw, where she vows to bring “straight fire” to the division. As Becky continues, thanking Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan for the opportunities she has receive on Smackdown, she is cut off by Dolph Ziggler storming out of the Smackdown Locker Room.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/WfdLeyk.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Dolph Ziggler decides to ask his own question, asking if Charly wants to know how he feels about moving to Raw? Before she can ask, Dolph Ziggler continues. Ziggler says that once upon a time, he would have come here and delivered a passionate monologue about how pissed off he is to be leaving Smackdown, or how delighted he is to be coming to Raw. Clearly feeling hot about something, Dolph Ziggler explains that at this point in his career - however long into he is - he’s just [</span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>done</em></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">. Back and forth, up and down, it doesn’t matter. He is done caring, and he is done getting himself fired up. Instead, Dolph is simply over it… and that is when he is at his most dangerous! </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/BwVQoFQ.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/zKmxnVj.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/1g40GYD.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/2EixCtX.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Hp3H3Fu.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/EGHPVJD.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Enzo & Cass vs. Sheamus & Cesaro vs. The Club</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Referred to as “the match that never was” from WrestleMania, the three teams who are chasing The Hardys went up against each other in yet another chaotic match up. As is often the cases with match ups like this, the momentum of the contest switches back and forth more quickly than anybody could possibly follow. Eventually coming to the end of the contest, The Club - who appeared to be out of the running - stole a tag, with Luke Galloway becoming legal without Sheamus realising. From here, the competitors were taken out following a series of signature moves. This included Enzo Amore taking a dive to the outside, eliminating both Sheamus and Cesaro from the equation. However, as Enzo returned to the ring, Karl Anderson took Big Cass to the outside, leaving Amore alone with Gallows. Returning to the ring, Karl Anderson joined his partner in administering a Magic Killer to Amore, pinning him for an important victory.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> The Club (via pinfall in 10:12)</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Watching from the interview area, Big E and Xavier Woods are stood by with Charly Caruso. Having recovered from defeat earlier in the night, the duo are asked their thoughts on the vibrant Raw Tag Team Division.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/9l0LGdN.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/jJYsxLV.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/ovY4odD.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Big E and Xavier Woods speak in glowing terms about their fellow teams, who they are proud to be fellow members of Team Red with. Xavier Woods says there’s never been a better time to be a Raw Superstar, and they know that the Shake Up is going to make this place even more dynamic and exciting. When they are asked a follow up question - about the possibility of moving to Smackdown Live - the pair are dismissive, claiming that there’s no way that Stephanie or Kurt would be willing to trade them. As Big E goes to expand, he holds his neck, clearly still feeling the effects of Kevin Owens’ Pop-Up Powerbomb. This pain is only compounded, when the pair are jumped from the side by The Revival!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/QcoQgj0.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/YBjZ550.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> The assault is quick and brutal, leaving the record setting Tag Team Champions in a heap in the back. Dash and Dawson hurl some trash talk at the team they defeated last week, claiming that when they’re finished with them, they’ll be desperate to sent to Smackdown Live!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Returning to the announcer’s desk, the commentators talk about what a crazy night of action we have seen so far. As they promote the Main Event, the music of Samoa Joe hits, and he surprisingly makes his way to the ring alone.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/uNKMEr7.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Waiting for Seth Rollins to make his way down to the ring, a supremely focussed Samoa Joe doesn’t take his eyes off the entranceway. Ready for a fair shot at the man who almost cost him his place at WrestleMania, Seth Rollins makes a beeline for the ring. However, as he reaches the middle of the ramp, he is jumped from behind by Kevin Owens.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/qNCF3Ts.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/6wKJNjM.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Dragging Rollins to the ring, Kevin and Joe begin to lay into “The Kingslayer”, targeting the problem knee of Joe’s opponent. Intent on injuring the surgically repaired knee of Rollins, a spanner is thrown into the works of Joe and KO, when Chris Jericho makes his way down to the ring.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/l5c7NNv.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Spotting Jericho before he made it to the ring, Samoa Joe alerted his partner, allowing both men to escape the ring as Jericho reached it. While Seth Rollins is clearly in pain, Chris Jericho refuses to avert his eyes from Kevin Owens, and the United States Championship. Running past Samoa Joe and Kevin Owens comes medical personnel, who are here to check on Seth Rollins.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Deciding that there is no chance of Rollins competing tonight, Samoa Joe throws his hands up and begins to head to the back. However, refusing medical assistance, Seth Rollins drags himself to his feet, he takes a microphone and declares that he came for a fight, and he’s going to fight. Clearly in no state to compete, Rollins pushes the medical staff out of his way, yelling that Joe doesn’t get away that easily!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Having stopped to listen, Joe and Owens laugh at Rollins, before turning to head back up the ramp. Before they reach the top of the ramp, the pair are stopped in there tracks, as the music of the WWE Chairman plays once again.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/mfG0Fhw.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Mr. McMahon has a microphone in his hand, and he tells Seth Rollins that he’s clearly in no state to compete! However, after what Seth Rollins did to his daughter at WrestleMania… he doesn’t give a damn what state Rollins is in! Mr. McMahon demands that Samoa Joe gets back to the ring, telling him to “finish the job, dammit!” He tells Seth Rollins that since his General Manager is busy negotiating a deal involving two former WWE Champions, Mr. McMahon will help him out, by making this a Falls Count Anywhere match!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Falls Count Anywhere</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/uNKMEr7.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/qNCF3Ts.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Samoa Joe vs. Seth Rollins</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> The combination of Seth Rollins’ pre-match injury, the added stipulation and the presence of Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens at ringside, this match was always going to provide a volatile environment for the Main Event of an explosive Raw. It didn’t take long for the action to pick up, and as things got heated in the ring, the same was true on the outside. When Kevin Owens first looked to effect the direction of the match, Chris Jericho came to meet him on the other side of the ring. As Samoa Joe looked to cement his control of the contest, he was distracted by the brawl which broke out on the outside. Taking the focus away from the match, Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens fought all around the ringside area, until security was sent out to remove them.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Back to the action in the ring, the distraction had allowed Seth Rollins an opportunity to regain some footing in the match. He used this time well, looking to gain some revenge on the man who served as Triple H’s heavy in the lead up to WrestleMania. While the effort was there, Samoa Joe was eventually able to cut the legs out from underneath Seth Rollins, and once again took control of the match. It was at this point that Joe decided to put Rollins to the sword, mixing his stiff offensive style with a series of shots with a Cane. Samoa Joe appeared to be completely in control of the contest, setting up Rollins for a Muscle Buster through a table he had previously set up in the ring. Rollins managed to fight off “The Destroyer”, battling back to send Joe to the outside. Following up with a Suicide Dive, Rollins took Samoa Joe off his feet and looked to build his own momentum. Fuelled by his passion for revenge on a man who has tried to end his career on multiple occasions, Rollins took the fight to the top of the ramp, where he set Samoa Joe up for a Pedigree. Hitting a Pedigree through the announcer’s desk, Rollins was able to cover his opponent, picking up a long awaited victory that would have no doubt delighted Seth Rollins.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Seth Rollins (via pinfall in 13:47)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Following an impressive victory, a hurt Seth Rollins stands tall at the top of the ramp. Appearing to be the end of the show, Seth Rollins hand is raised by the referee. However, just before the show goes off air, the announcer’s regain audio. This allows them time to tell the audience to tune in to Smackdown Live tomorrow night, as they are receiving word that as a result of ongoing negotiations, Raw has been allowed a 24 hour extension period on potential signings. With both sides desperate to conclude the “biggest trade of the Shake Up”, it has been agreed that the new deadline for Raw signings will be the end of tomorrow night’s Smackdown Live! This means that both brands will be able to make and announce signings right the way up to the end of tomorrow night’s show!</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lloyd Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Some very good Shake Ups here!! Ziggler and Becky Lynch stand out for me! I can see big things, or certainly bigger things than they're getting on SDL for those two. Loved the Carmella/Ellsworth split. That's exactly how it would have gone down in real life. Now, an Ellsworth in mourning storyline is a must Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Sweet Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 I like this Superstar Shakeup then what happened in real life. This was good first show, I'm curious to see what you'll do with the guys on Smackdown Live, like AJ Styles, Wyatt, and others. Good stuff, bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christmas_ape Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 <p>Good to see you back in the game! </p><p> </p><p> Will look forward to where you take this</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20LEgend Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/bOHmwQ8.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Smackdown Live opens in a dark setting, barely illuminated. The only items visible in the shot are an array of weapons, including a barbed wire bat, a steel chain and a “Do Not Enter” road sign. Coming in from the side of the screen, with a lantern in his hand, we see the former WWE Champion Bray Wyatt.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/jpCTzVR.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Bray Wyatt briefly references the Superstar Shake Up, claiming that the more things change… the more they stay the same. Wherever Bray Wyatt lands, his family will call home… but he isn’t going anywhere, without his WWE Championship. Wyatt switches his focus to Randy Orton, and the upcoming House of Horrors match. Bray Wyatt paces back and forth, putting his hands on the various objects hung behind him. He warns Randy Orton to prepare for his worst nightmares coming to life, cryptically referring to the unique match type in terror inducing language. </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Following on from Wyatt’s promo, a video package recaps the events of last night’s Raw. It focusses on the Smackdown Live talent who made the jump to Raw, before highlighting the fact that tonight, Smackdown Live will announce their new signings! The commentators (Tom Phillips, David Otunga and JBL) then introduce the audience to the show, reminding them that as a result of major ongoing negotiations, Raw has been allowed a 24 hour extension for signing new talent. That means that during tonight’s show, Smackdown will be able to confirm new signings, but may still lose talent from the roster. As the conversation dies down, the music of AJ Styles begins to play. Taking a microphone, AJ Styles makes his way to the ring.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/0bWAUD2.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> AJ Styles talks about the Superstar Shake-Up, reiterating his desire to remain on Smackdown Live! He talks about going to war with Shane McMahon at WrestleMania. He knows that he has finally earned the respect of Shane McMahon, and as the man who built this “house”, he is ready for whatever - and whoever - is around the corner. But in the last week, AJ Styles has been thinking a lot. This is the “Land of Opportunity”, and coming to Smackdown Live gave him the chance to become the WWE Champion. But opportunities and time are finite, and he knows that Randy Orton will be defending his WWE Championship against Bray Wyatt in a House of Horrors match soon. Therefore, with all eyes on Smackdown for the Superstar Shake-Up, he wants to call out Randy Orton or Shane McMahon, or whoever can make his rematch happen… tonight!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/Jl03AJS.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Randy Orton makes his way to the ring and tells AJ Styles that he’s got a lot on his mind right now, between the Superstar Shake-Up, Bray Wyatt and now Erick Rowan. But if AJ Styles want his rematch - and he wants it tonight - Orton accepts! Randy Orton has nothing else to add, as he leaves straight where he came from. The commentators put over the huge announcement, that Randy Orton will go one on one with AJ Styles tonight, for the WWE Championship!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/wpe1GEB.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/HPE3KOu.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Alexa Bliss vs. Mickie James</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Billed as the one on one blow off between these two competitors, Mickie James came into the match with a lot of fire. Bliss tried to evade Mickie James, but eventually had no choice but to engage with her opponent. Mickie James appeared to be into the driver’s seat, but Alexa managed to turn the match around in the blink of an eye. Using a miscue between Mickie James and the referee, Alexa Bliss managed to sneak a victory, hitting a Snap DDT to pick up the victory.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Alexa Bliss (in 7:47)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Following her victory, a gloating Alexa stood in the ring, taking in the victory. Continuing to be dismissive of her downed opponent, Alexa was eventually distracted by the sound of Sasha Banks’ theme, who made her way to the Superstar Shake-Up podium.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/Xw2rFZt.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Beginning to talk about joining the Smackdown Live roster, she says that as a former Women’s Champion, she is ready to switch to the blue side and do it all over again! As she goes to continue, Sasha is attacked from behind, by another new Smackdown Live signee Emma.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/IeJZzh4.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Taking Sasha out from behind, Emma stands over Banks looking out to the Smackdown Live audience through her dark shades. Emma then walks over to the podium, declaring that she has arrived on Smackdown Live, and she isn’t going anywhere…</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Following on from that, a video package is played from last week, replaying The Miz’s promo on John Cena and Nikki Bella’s engagement. The promo was followed by the debut of Shinsuke Nakamura, who made his first appearance as a member of the Smackdown Live! Roster. Returning from the Commercial Break, we see that the ring has been set up for Miz TV, and the show’s host makes his way to the ring. As ever, The Miz is accompanied by his wife, Maryse.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/FKWyDy9.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/3feYwGo.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> The Miz becomes the latest person to promote the Superstar Shake-Up, claiming that Kurt Angle had been calling him all week to make the jump to Raw, but he can officially announce that he is staying on Smackdown Live! The Miz says that his job here is far from done, and that Smackdown is the official home of the most must see talk show in WWE history… Miz TV!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> The Miz then takes an envelope in his hand, and reveals that he has been given a major exclusive… better than anything that featured on the cross branded Highlight Reel last night. His exclusive announcement is of a Superstar who will be joining the Smackdown Live roster, and before he reveals the name, he has been given a list of accolades of this Superstar. He is a former NXT Champion, he has secured victories over some of the biggest names in the WWE, and he is the newest member of the Smackdown Live roster! The Miz opens the envelope, and his face drops. Losing all the enthusiasm from his voice, The Miz’s huge announcement is the latest Smackdown Live newcomer… Bo Dallas!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/6UpcF6f.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Bo Dallas makes his way down to the ring, with a huge smile on his face. He tells The Miz that he is ready to “Shake-Up Smackdown Live!” The Miz cuts Dallas off, completely burying the newcomer, claiming that nobody cares about Bo. The Miz says that if this is the standard of Superstar coming to Smackdown Live, then he may have made a huge mistake. The Miz says that Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan have set him up, and for that reason, he is cancelling Miz TV. Grabbing his wife by the hand, The Miz goes to storm off, when he is cut off by the music of another former Raw Superstar.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/Xm9qVDG.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Sami Zayn stops The Miz in his tracks, asking him if this is “more like it”. Sami Zayn is also a former NXT Champion… and the newest signing to Smackdown Live! Sami Zayn says that he sat in the back all night, last night, and he didn’t get word from anybody on his future. This morning, he received a call from Daniel Bryan, who confirmed that he would be right here on Tuesday nights. The Miz says that while Sami is an improvement, he lacks the one thing that a Superstar needs to appear on Miz TV, and that is the it factor. The Miz tells Sami Zayn that he’s got a long way to go, but if he is willing to turn his back on the “quite frankly, appalling advice” that he has been receiving, The Miz is willing to help him out. Sami Zayn pretends to consider the proposal, but shakes his head at The Miz. Zayn says that he’s in action up next, and he suggests that The Miz takes a place at ringside, so he can get a better look at just how much Sami is “lacking”. </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/6UpcF6f.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Xm9qVDG.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Bo Dallas vs. Sami Zayn </strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Coming back from the break, we are surprised to see that not only has the match already began, but Bo Dallas appears to be in firm control of the contest. Offering an explanation, the commentators introduce a replay which we are told happened “during the break”. As Sami Zayn set-up to begin the match, The Miz returned to the ring - before the bell - and hit the popular Smackdown newcomer with a Skull Crushing Finale. The pre-match attack dictates the mood of the rest of the contest, with Bo Dallas playing the vulture and picking the bones. Feeling he had done enough, Bo Dallas went for a Bo-Dog. Unfortunately for Bo, Zayn reversed the move, dropping Bo crotch first onto the top rope.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Coming back into it, Sami Zayn hit Bo with a Big Boot, which sent him to the outside. Zayn followed Bo to ringside, making a gesture towards The Miz, which stirred the self proclaimed “A List Star”. Rolling his opponent back into the ring, Zayn isn’t capable of returning himself, as he is pushed shoulder first into the Steel Steps by The Miz.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/FKWyDy9.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> This leaves the referee little choice but to Disqualify Bo Dallas.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Sami Zayn (via Disqualification in 8:21)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Following the contest, The Miz continued to lay boots into Sami Zayn, until Bo Dallas comes out and confronts him. The Miz is totally dismissive of Bo, until he grabs him on the arm. The Miz then grabs Bo Dallas, overpowering him and dropping him on the outside with a Skull Crushing Finale. The Miz then leads his wife up the ramp, having sent a message to the new stars of Smackdown Live!</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Heading over the office of Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon, we see the Smackdown Live General Manager shaking his head disapprovingly at the actions of The Miz. As he turns away, he is confronted by a furious James Ellsworth.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/0rhhIPS.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/lgmaD6d.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Ellsworth is straight to the point, asking Daniel Bryan “are you responsible for this?” Daniel Bryan is confused, but Ellsworth tells him that now isn’t the time to play stupid. Daniel Bryan tells Ellsworth he has no idea what he’s talking about, but after what he’s just seen, he isn’t in the mood for any games. It better be important. Ellsworth goes on to explain his fury at being split up from Carmella in the Superstar Shake-Up. Clearly not in the mood for James’ complaints, Bryan says that maybe it’s time that James actually started doing what he is paid for, namely wrestling. Ellsworth says that his ability has never been in doubt, reminding Daniel of his victories over a former WWE Champion! Daniel Bryan says that in that case, Ellsworth should consider this a fresh start, a chance to make his mark once again. In fact, Daniel Bryan is going to give him that “opportunity” next week, when he is the opponent for the debuting Shinsuke Nakamura!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/FdlDs4a.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/P4wj7mG.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Erick Rowan vs. Luke Harper</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Put together with the intention of limiting the possibility of interference in the night’s Main Event, this match saw the two former Wyatt Family partners go one on one in a back and forth brawl. The “match” aspect of this fight appeared to be secondary, and eventually the rules were disregarded all together. This led the pair to the outside, and to the back, where they were eventually counted out. Disappearing into the backstage area, the match was declared a draw.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>No Winner</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> (in 7:22 via Double Countout)</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Returning for the second hour, we hear the music of Shane McMahon, and the Smackdown Live commissioner makes his way down to the ring. He takes in the audience reception with a huge smile on his face, miming that they’re going to “love this” as he enters the ring.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/otOJ5y5.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Shane McMahon talks up the Superstar Shake-Up, making sure to thank the roster members who have moved on, while focussing on those incoming. Shane McMahon says that they have made some huge moves, and the roster is feeling fresher than ever. But there’s always chance for bigger, and there always the chance to get better. Shane McMahon is proud to announce the latest signing to Smackdown Live… and the </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>biggest</em></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> coup of the Superstar Shake-Up. It is his pleasure to introduce the record breaking, booty shaking… New Day! The music of The New Day hits, and Big E and Xavier Woods make their way down to the ring.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/DCWrt38.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/bcdoI3O.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> As they enter the ring, shaking hands and hugging Shane McMahon, it is highlighted on commentary that last night on Rawn, The New Day they declared their undying loyalty to the Red brand. In a complete turn around, the pair are seen putting Smackdown Live branded t-shirts on and declaring that this is “where we belong”. Clearly playing on their apparent treachery, The New Day say that Smackdown Live is their “home” and that they’ve always wanted to work for Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan. While Shane brings up their claim to be “Team Red for life” last night, the exchange is made in good humour, and Shane eventually leaves the spotlight to the Smackdown newcomers.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Big E and Xavier Woods speak of their delight at joining Smackdown Live, but once again send well wishes to their fallen partner Kofi Kingston. Woods says that if Kofi was here right now, he’d want them to keep doing what they’re doing, keeping The New Day flag flying high on Team Blue. But Big E admits, the two of them, it doesn’t feel the same… and conveniently, they have a spare New Day t-shirt right here. Acting shocked Xavier Woods says that if only they had somebody back there who could come in as a replacement. As The New Day stroke their chins, a familiar theme song begins to play. Apollo Crews makes his way to the ring…</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/lZgmxaN.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Walking down the entrance way, Apollo Crews has a spring in his step and a smile on his face. Entering the ring, Apollo Crews thinks he would be perfect. He has everything you need to be a member of The New Day… he’s athletic… he’s got a million dollar smile and most importantly he’s… Xavier Woods cuts Apollo off, finishing his sentence with “fun-loving”. Big E then hands a t-shirt to Apollo, and having clearly set this up before hand, Crews feigns shock that the t-shirt is a perfect fit, before asking for an introduction to The New Day by Big E and Woods. This leads into a self-deprecating list from Woods and Big E, who soon begin to dance.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Beginning to feel it, Apollo Crews joins in the dancing. JBL on commentary highlights just how much they “love to have fun”, but eventually Apollo Crews stops dancing. Stood just behind his new friends, Crews stands still, and then the smile drops from his face... </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> It takes a while for them to notice, but Xavier Woods eventually looks to Apollo Crews, who is now stood completely still. Woods asks Apollo what is up, and tries to get him to join in again. Catching wind of this, Big E turns around and gyrates towards Apollo, trying to get him back in the spirit. With a stern look on his face, Crews throws a punch at Big E, dropping him to the mat. Stood in shock, Xavier Woods can’t react quickly enough to avoid a overhead Belly to Belly Suplex!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> With both active members of The New Day down in the ring, Apollo Crews removes his t-shirt and mocks blowing his nose on it. He then throws it on Xavier Woods. With both men unmoving, Apollo Crews’ smile returns to his face and he begins an over the top dance, sliding to the left and sliding to the right, while clapping his hands. Crews then drops out of the ring, making his way to the back, having shocked tg=he WWE Universe. The announcer’s question the motivation behind Crews’ actions.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Returning from the break, WWE Womens Champion Naomi is stood in the interview area with Renee Young.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/2mud4Wn.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/VnsTy9Z.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Naomi talks about Sasha Banks and Emma coming to the Smackdown Live roster, saying that she is on warning to up her game. As Naomi looks to continue, she is interrupted by “The Queen of Harts” Natalya.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/WY2irym.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Natalya tells Naomi is right, she does need to up her game. Not because of those two, but because she is ready to take this division to a level that it hasn’t seen before!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/y8WuZXj.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wm3cYDb.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Aiden English vs. Tye Dillinger</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Returning from a successful debut last week, Tye Dillinger again made quick work of his opponent, this time defeating Aiden English in convincing fashion. The Tyebreaker is enough for Dillinger to pick up a convincing victory.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Tye Dillinger (via pinfall in 2:20)</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> A video package plays, promoting tonight’s Main Event. It takes us back to the Royal Rumble, where AJ Styles was defeated for his WWE Championship by John Cena. Since then, AJ Styles has been chasing a one on one rematch, which he will receive tonight. The package also puts over his victory over Shane McMahon at WrestleMania, and the handshake between the pair, two nights later on Smackdown Live!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>As the commentators continue to sell the WWE Championship match scheduled for tonight’s Main Event, they are told of an incident in the back, where Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose was preparing to be interviewed. Cutting to the back, we see Dean on the ground, with Baron Corbin stood over him.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/4Gq3P0I.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/1XvLLIT.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Baron Corbin lays boots into the Intercontinental Champion, who has been blindsided by the assault at the hands of “The Lone Wolf”. Baron Corbin goes to walk off, before returning with another flurry of stomps. Baron Corbin then turns to the camera, saying that Dean Ambrose likes to talk, and he likes to fight. Until he gets what he wants - a </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>fight</em></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> for the Intercontinental Championship - Dean Ambrose doesn’t get to do his whole comic relief schtick!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/A8qtT9V.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/A8qtT9V.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>WWE Smackdown Tag Team Championships</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/DaL13T0.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/WI5cRDN.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Uao2wae.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/1Igye3C.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>The Usos © vs. American Alpha</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Developing quite the competitive rivalry, these two team were sent out with the intent to show the fans - and their bosses - what could have been at WrestleMania. Both with a lot to prove, and chips on their shoulders, this match was ultra competitive, as the duos went all out for Tag Team gold. As we have seen before, the evenly matched teams know each other very well, which made it difficult for one pair to take control. When the finish eventually came, it was as a result of a well executed blind tag from Jey Uso. This allowed Jimmy to hit a Superkick to Chad Gable, followed by a Top Rope Splash from Jimmy Uso. </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winners:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> The Usos (via pinfall in 10:38)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Following the contest, the Tag Team Champions - who were confronted last night by The Hardys - celebrated with their Championships. JBL suggested that they were out to send a message to Shane McMahon, after their exclusion from the WrestleMania card.</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Next up was a video package for Shinsuke Nakamura, recapping his Smackdown Live debut. We see his confrontation of The Miz, and the impressive reaction from the live audience. When we return from the commercial break, we see that Daniel Bryan has made his way to the ring.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/0rhhIPS.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Daniel Bryan talks about how well the Superstar Shake-Up has gone for Smackdown Live! and talks about the competition with Raw. He says that the blue team have lost some good talent, but those brought in - both this week and last - will ensure that Smackdown Live continues to be the place to be on Tuesday nights. Bryan says that the Shake-Up has helped create many dream matches in the WWE, but there was an addition to their roster last week that excites him more than any. Daniel Bryan says that this man is one of his favourite performers in the entire world, and one of the most uniquely charismatic figures in Sports Entertainment. He says that he made his name in Japan, and more recently as a two time NXT Champion, and it is his honour to introduce to the Smackdown Live roster… “The King of Strong Style” Shinsuke Nakamura!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/0I6l7Pg.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Making his elaborate entrance, Shinsuke Nakamura eventually makes his way to the ring, where he shakes hands with his General Manager - and a man who has a lot of personal history with - Daniel Bryan. Saying a few words, Shinsuke Nakamura introduces himself to the Smackdown Live roster, warning them that “Strong Style has arrived!” Daniel Bryan plays up his excitement, before taking the opportunity to promote the Main Event for tonight. He says that he wants Shinsuke to have a close eye on this match, and wants him to be the V.I.P guest at ringside. Bryan leaves the ring, leading Shinsuke Nakamura to a seat on the outside.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/bEdrL9f.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>WWE Championship</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/Jl03AJS.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/0bWAUD2.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Randy Orton © vs. AJ Styles</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Completely focussed on his way down to the ring, AJ Styles concentration on the task at hand slipped momuntarily, when the former WWE Champion crossed paths with Shinsuke Nakamura. With history from before their time in WWE, it was clear that there was still bad blood between the pair, as Styles remained unmoved. Raising from his seat, Nakamura had a smirk on his face, and AJ Styles carried on into the ring. When he entered the squared circle, Styles pointed back at Nakamura, telling him to watch this closely.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Despite the pre-match billing, this match was ultimately disappointing, and not because of the action in the ring. In actuality, the contest barely got a chance to get going, and with AJ Styles looking to pick up the pace, Shane McMahon made his way out from the back.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/otOJ5y5.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Walking over to the timekeeper, Shane McMahon whispered in the man’s ear, prompting him to ring the bell.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>No Contest</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> (in 4:31)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> The ring announcer then took a microphone, declaring “on the instruction of Shane McMahon, this match has been declared a No Contest”. Understandably furious, AJ Styles and Randy Orton turned to Shane McMahon, wondering what on earth was going on. Holding his hands up apologetically, Shane McMahon enters the ring with a microphone, repeating “hear me out” to AJ Styles, who is beyond angry.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Shane McMahon says that he has been busy all evening, and if he hadn’t been so tied up, he wouldn’t have let this match go ahead. Because all week, right up until about 2 minutes ago, Shane McMahon had been in an executive office, with Kurt Angle and Mr. McMahon, trying to tie up all the loose ends of the Superstar Shake-Up. McMahon says that he hates to do this, but he has been left with no choice but to end the match. “As of this moment...” Shane shake his head, clearly having a tough time processing the information, which he only received moments ago. “AJ Styles is... no longer a Smackdown Superstar”. AJ Styles’ face drops, and he tells Shane “you gotta be kidding me!” No longer angry, it is clear that AJ Styles’ reaction is one of great disappointment. Shane McMahon says that he’s sorry, but he had to do what was best for the brand... </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Throwing his hands up, AJ Styles is powerless, and turns to the audience to get their reaction to the news. It is clear that there is some discontent with the decision, and as AJ Styles is left with little choice but to accept the announcement and leave the ring, Randy Orton confronts Shane McMahon. He asks Shane McMahon what he is thinking? How can he let somebody like AJ Styles move to the competition? Randy Orton says that Shane McMahon has let the entire Smackdown Locker Room down with this decision, and he has got a lot of making up to do.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Shane McMahon replies that all he wants is what’s best for Smackdown Live!, and the offer Raw made him was too good to turn down. Nobody wants to say goodbye to AJ Styles, but in doing so, they have signed off on the biggest deal of the Superstar Shake-Up so far. Shane McMahon turns to the ramp, declaring “please welcome, the newest member of the Smackdown Live roster…” Familiar music begins to play, and from the back steps the final signing of the Superstar Shake-Up…</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/97cuyWV.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> “SETH… FREAKIN’... ROLLINS!”</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Rollins steps out from the back, and stands at the top of the ramp. Staring down to AJ Styles, Randy Orton and Shinsuke Nakamura who are at ringside, Seth Rollins takes in the reaction of the biggest move of the Superstar-Shake Up! The commentators sell huge shock at the announcement, declaring that as of next Tuesday, Seth Rollins will be here on Smackdown Live...</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarEatWorld Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 <p>The first diary of yours I read was your TNA one. I mouthed off at Hulk Hogan's presentation of Irish people. They were good times. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> I am now excited to be onboard for this one.</p><p> </p><p> #PushTonyNese</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Sweet Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 <p>The Superstar Shakedown has culminated, and I can't lie, I like the picks that you made. My favorite has to be the exchange of stars between AJ Styles & Seth Rollins and as much as I like Styles, I feel like he already has done all he could on the blue brand.</p><p> </p><p> Put the strap on Rollins!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20LEgend Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/5RfOcs0.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Brian Kendrick</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> bt. Mustafa Ali</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Rich Swann</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> bt. Local Talent</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>TJ Perkins</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> bt. Jack Gallacher</span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>News:</strong></span></div></div></div></div><ul><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">Arguably the biggest news coming out of the WWE this week was the trade between AJ Styles and Seth Rollins. WWE.com release an article, featuring an “insider scoop” regarding negotiations. It is reported that while she is at home recovering, Stephanie McMahon’s input to the Superstar Shake-Up was simple: Seth Rollins must leave Raw. While negotiation were drawn out, it is believed that there was a clear mandate, and the departure of Seth Rollins was key to the extended “Shake-Up” window for the Raw brand.</span></span></div></div></div></div><br /></li><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">Elsewhere, there was bad news for The Usos - particularly Jimmy - who has been sidelined with a serious shoulder injury. Caused by Jason Jordan, the general consensus is that the injury was a simple accident, and no blame is being attached to the American Alpha star. It is believed that Jimmy will miss two months of action, leaving the status of Smackdown's Tag Team Championships up in the air.</span></span></div></div></div></div><br /></li><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">Ahead of her upcoming role in the “Fighting With My Family” movie about the life of WWE Superstar Paige, it is being reported that Thea Trinidad has been offered a contract to join the WWE’s developmental brand NXT. The girlfriend of Austin Aries, Thea has been closely associated with the WWE for some time, but now looks set to become a full time member of the NXT roster. It is believed that she could feature on NXT as early as the upcoming "NXT TakeOver: Chicago" special.</span></span></div></div></div></div><br /></li><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">Reports are surfacing from NXT, that both Asuka and Hideo Itami are growing somewhat restless to be the development system. It is believed that they have both approached WWE officials in the past week, requesting that they move up to the Main Roster. With Hideo scheduled to face Bobby Roode at NXT: Chicago, and Asuka holding the NXT Women's Championship, it seems unlikely either of them will be joining Raw or Smackdown any time soon.</span></span></div></div></div></div></li></ul> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20LEgend Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/c5QXUw3.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Raw begins with a shot of General Manager Kurt Angle in his office. As the camera pulls back, we see Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe, who appear to be trying to intimidate their boss.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/6wKJNjM.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/KtaQi5R.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/uNKMEr7.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Kevin Owens recaps last week, where he defeated Big E, and blames Chris Jericho for Samoa Joe losing to Seth Rollins. Joe says that Kurt and Stephanie made the right decision in sending Seth Rollins over to Smackdown Live, because if they hadn’t, he would have ended his career. They then ask Kurt Angle - as they did last week - what he’s got for them? Kurt Angle responds to the previous point, saying that Chris Jericho only got involved with them last week, because they attacked Seth Rollins. Kurt Angle says that Chris Jericho will get his rematch against Kevin Owens at Payback, but tonight he’s in action against Dolph Ziggler. Angle says that if they want action tonight, then they’ve got it. Since Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe like to outnumber people, he’s putting them in the Main Event, against Roman Reigns… and a partner of his choosing!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Following this opening, we lead into a video package which replays the major events of the “Superstar Shake-Up”. Particular focus is placed on Smackdown Live!, where Shane McMahon was forced to call off the Main Event between AJ Styles and Randy Orton for the WWE Championship. He then revealed that AJ Styles would be leaving the blue brand, before introducing Seth Rollins as the final signing to Smackdown Live! As the package ends, the commentators (Michael Cole, Byron Saxton and Corey Graves) introduce the show. As they talk about the shocking events of last week, the music of AJ Styles begin to play. With a smirk on his face, and shaking his head, AJ Styles makes his way down to the ring.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/6KGnlF2.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Grabbing a microphone from ringside, AJ Styles enters the ring. Taking in the response of his return to Raw, AJ Styles says nothing as he looks to all four corners of the arena. AJ Styles says that he knows people weren’t expecting to see him on Raw any time soon, and frankly he wasn’t sure that he wanted to be here. But he’s had a week to think about it, and he’s feeling a little different. Styles says that Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan drafted him to Smackdown Live, they knew they were getting someone “Phenomenal”. But </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>nobody</em></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">, not Shane McMahon, not these people… not even John Cena was ready for just how good AJ Styles was. AJ says that he built Smackdown Live up from the ground, from day one of the brand split, and he beat up John Cena… he beat up Dean Ambrose… he beat up Shane McMahon, and he became the face that ran the place.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> But of course, like it has been since day one, when it comes to AJ Styles, nothing goes as expected, and Kurt and Stephanie decided that Raw needed him to drag their asses out of the gutter. For the last year, Smackdown Live has been the place to be… and the reason for that is simple: AJ Styles!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Last week, he was on the verge of becoming a two-time WWE Champion, but the McMahon family stepped into his business once again, and decided that Raw needed him. He’s not surprised, because for the entire time that he’s been on Smackdown, AJ Styles has made the “flagship” show look bush league in comparison. And everything that he put into making Smackdown Live better, he’s bringing with him to Raw. Because wherever he is, and whatever brand he’s on, AJ Styles makes it better. But he doesn’t do it out of brand loyalty, or for these people, he does it for AJ Styles. Because a better show, means more asses on seats, higher TV ratings, more Network subscription and most importantly, more money in the pockets of AJ Styles, and a better life for his family.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> If declaring his undying loyalty to Team Red is what he has to do in order to make that money, then consider him a Raw loyalist. But if you’re bringing AJ Styles to your show, you don’t pay him just to talk… you pay him to do what he does better than anybody in the world today. Kurt Angle wants to help make him an even bigger star, and he’s not waiting around. In that case, AJ Styles is going to issue an Open Challenge. There’s a whole bunch of fresh competitors for AJ Styles to run rings around, and they need not waste any time. AJ Styles asks who wants it, and is answered by the music of Cesaro, who is accompanied by his partner Sheamus.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/2EixCtX.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/1g40GYD.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/6KGnlF2.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/2EixCtX.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>AJ Styles vs. Cesaro</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Setting out to “Steal The Show”, the intention of this match was to kick AJ Styles’ run as a member of the Raw brand off with similar momentum that his Smackdown Live spell garnered. Facing off against one of Raw’s most consistent and talented Superstars, Cesaro provided a strong opponent for AJ Styles, and pushed “The Phenomenal One” to his limits. With Sheamus at ringside, the presence of Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson was eventually felt, with questions as to whether they were there to scout their long terms rivals Cesaro and Sheamus, or to support their close friend AJ Styles.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/Hp3H3Fu.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/EGHPVJD.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Whichever it was, their arrival provided a turning point for the match, from which moment AJ Styles was able to take more control. While Gallows and Anderson did not themselves get involved in the match, their presence undoubtedly played on Cesaro’s mind. Eventually, after an impressive exchange, where Cesaro picked up a near fall, having preempted a Phenomenal Forearm attempt with an impressive Uppercut, AJ Styles hit the decisive move on his second attempt, picking up a very hard fought victory.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> AJ Styles (via pinfall in 13:25)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> As the commentators spoke about how physical of an introduction AJ Styles had just been given, his former “Club” brothers made their allegiance clear on the ramp. Throwing up the “Too Sweet” to Styles, his reaction was somewhat subdued, with him only briefly raising the symbol himself. Instead, Styles focussed on his own victory celebration, before nodding to Gallows & Anderson, as he made his way up the ramp.</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Coming back from the break, we are taken back last week’s episode, where Neville loomed over Number One Contender, Austin Aries. Before Neville could take his aggression out on Aries, Kalisto made his Raw debut, joining the Cruiserweight Division from Smackdown. Heading back to ringside, Austin Aries is in the ring.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/fozPtr0.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Austin Aries says that Neville chose his opponent last week, so this week is his turn. He says that Neville will go one on one with Kalisto!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/LuT1DWC.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wqpH6o2.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Kalisto vs. Neville</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Having dominated the Cruiserweight Division since his return, Neville was clearly thrown off by Kalisto, who is one of few members of the Division who has similar WWE experience to him. This meant that the fast paced Luchador enjoyed a spell of control early on, which was only stopped when he was crotched on the top rope. From here, Neville’s physical, relentless style ensured he was able to break his opponent down sufficiently. As he looked to close in on the victory, Neville looked to Aries, up at the commentary booth, symbolising that this was a preview of his fate. In that momentary distraction, Kalisto managed to blindside the Cruiserweight Champion, and scored a flash victory from a Salida del Sol.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Kalisto (via pinfall in 7:43)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Following the contest, a furious Neville attacked the celebrating Kalisto. Jumping up from the announcer’s booth, Austin Aries left his position and ran down to the ring.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/fozPtr0.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Realising that Aries was heading for him, Neville rolled out of the ring. Taking his Championship, Neville was clearly still furious, and shouted vitriol towards both the Number One Contender and the newcomer, Kalisto.</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Returning from the commercial break, AJ Styles is interviewed by Charly Caruso. He is asked about his first night as an exclusive member of the Raw roster, and his victory over Cesaro.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/jJYsxLV.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/6KGnlF2.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> AJ Styles says that he is just showing what everybody already knew that he was capable of, right here on Monday Night Raw! As he continues, he is distracted by something off camera. We soon realise that his focus has been taken by his close friends Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/Hp3H3Fu.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/EGHPVJD.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> “The Good Brothers” jokingly comment about AJ Styles brushing them off before, but tell him that his work for the night is done. Gallows tells the interviewer that he doesn’t have time for her stupid questions, and goes to lead AJ Styles off. Anderson tells him that they have somebody who they know just can’t wait to see him...</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>In the Raw Office, General Manager Kurt Angle is seen talking on the phone. Walking into the shot, Roman Reigns immediately captures the attention of his new boss. </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/KtaQi5R.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/BNgO464.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Angle tells whoever is on the other end that he will talk to them later, something has come up. Roman Reigns asks Kurt Angle what he’s thinking, he knows that Roman Reigns doesn’t play well with others. Reigns says that he isn’t going to look for a partner tonight, because he doesn’t need </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>anybody</em></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">. If Roman Reigns has to go it alone tonight, he will. Kurt tries to reason with Reigns, telling him that he will find him a partner for tonight’s main event. Roman tells Kurt Angle that’s fine, he doesn’t care either way. What Roman Reigns wants is for Kurt Angle to name him the Number One Contender to the Universal Champion, Brock Lesnar.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Kurt Angle tells Roman Reigns that there are several Superstars in consideration, and he is yet to make a decision. Reigns laughs, saying that he understands that Kurt has a job to do, but everybody knows that the match Brock Lesnar wants is against Roman Reigns! Reigns leaves the office, and Kurt gets back to his phone call, speaking to a man named “Paul”, he appears to get confirmation that said man will be here tonight. It is later speculated by the commentators that the “Paul” he is speaking to is most likely to be the advocate to the WWE Universal Champion, Paul Heyman. </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Making their way to the ring, The Shining Stars - Epico and Primo - cut a generic promo, looking to antagonise the audience.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/wdE4KnF.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/XyGfavS.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Their uninspired message about just how great Puerto Rico is gets cut off by the music of The Hardy Boyz, much to the relief of everybody watching.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/BvfEi2q.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/csOrt56.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wdE4KnF.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/XyGfavS.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>The Hardy Boyz vs. The Shining Stars</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Easily the most one sided contest of the night so far, the purpose of this match was simple. One, to showcase the talent of the recently returned Hardys, and second to confirm the rematch of Gallows & Anderson for Payback in 13 days time. Picking up a straightforward win, Jeff pinned Epico, after a Twist of Fate and Swanton Bomb combo.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winners:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> The Hardy Boyz (via pinfall in 6:22)</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Returning for the second hour of Raw, the commentators discuss how the Superstar Shake-Up affected the Women’s Division in the WWE, with particular focus going to the moves of Sasha Banks to Smackdown, and the arrival of Becky Lynch from Smackdown Live! As the discussion continues, “The Queen” Charlotte Flair makes her way to the ring.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/aUM5Gup.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Charlotte takes a microphone and gives a “State of the Division” style address, focussing on WWE Womens Champion Bayley, and the recently arrived Becky Lynch. Having heard her name, Becky Lynch makes her entrance, confronting the self-proclaimed “Queen”.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/1isdAPU.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Becky Lynch asks who put Charlotte in charge of the Women’s Division? Last time she checked, Kurt Angle was running the show, and not her. She tells Charlotte that things are going to change around here, and they’re going to change soon. As Becky Lynch signals her intentions to become the next Raw Womens Champion, she is interrupted by the Champion herself.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/4cwgCr8.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Bayley is in high spirits, and welcomes the competition, but tells Becky that it won’t be as simple as she thinks it will. If she doesn’t believe her, Becky can ask Charlotte how easy beating her is. Putting that aside, Bayley asks to signal Becky’s arrival with a hug. Before this happens, the music of Tamina plays.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/QOuOcuS.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> As she makes her way to the ring - returning after almost a year out - we are told that she will go one on one with Bayley up next.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/4cwgCr8.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/QOuOcuS.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Bayley vs. Tamina</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Making what looked to be an impressive return to the WWE, Tamina used her strength to her advantage, bringing the Champion down. Coming close on a number of occasions, it appeared as though there would be a new top contender to the title, from out of nowhere. However, keeping Bayley down is more difficult than it looks, and the resilient Champion came back into the match. Working hard for it, Bayley eventually picked up the win, hitting the Bayley to Bayley for the 1… 2… 3!</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Bayley (via pinfall in 7:55)</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> In the Locker Room, we see Finn Balor talking to his compatriot Becky Lynch, having watched the previous match together.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/rUEA0yt.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/1isdAPU.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Finn Balor is in the middle of telling Becky just how good Bayley is, when Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson walk into the shot, followed by AJ Styles. Becky quickly makes herself scarce.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/EGHPVJD.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/6KGnlF2.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Hp3H3Fu.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Gallows & Anderson throw up the “Too Sweet” again, and following a brief hesitation Finn obliges. While the pair are civil, it is clear that there is less of a camaraderie between AJ Styles and Finn Balor, who simply nod to acknowledge each other’s presence. Looking to avoid a potential awkward silence, Luke Gallows pipes up, telling Finn Balor that it’s been a long time since they saw him, and even longer since all four of them were together. They have a lot of catching up to do, Karl Anderson says that they’re taking an early night, and they’re about to hit the town. Finn Balor says that he’s kinda busy with Raw at the minute, and he doesn’t think he’s gonna make it. Clearly not getting the message, Gallows says awesome, and that they’ll see him when he’s done. Before Finn can reply, “The Good Brothers” leave, leading AJ Styles off with them. Styles tells them to hold on, he think he’s going to catch them up too, he’s just remembered something he has to do. Anderson and Gallows look at each other, shake their heads and head off into the night...</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/fZPbDOX.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/pwcVz4N.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/QcoQgj0.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/YBjZ550.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Golden Truth vs. The Revival</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Continuing their impressive start as members of the Raw roster, The Revival picked up another impressive victory, this time against the veteran duo of R-Truth and Goldust. Looking in doubt on only a couple of occasions, the pair dominated proceedings, adding to their win over The New Day last week with another positive performance.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winners:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> The Revival (via pinfall in 5:03)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Having picked up an easy and one sided victory, Dash & Dawson stood tall in the middle of the ring.</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Returning from another break, the music of Finn Balor plays, and the former Universal Champion makes his way to the ring. The commentators highlight tonight as the first time Finn Balor has addressed the WWE Universe since he vacated the WWE Universal Championship 8 months ago.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/rUEA0yt.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Taking a microphone, Finn Balor tells the audience that it’s been a really long time, and there’s a hell of a lot he has to say. Balor says that he’s kept his head down these last couple of weeks, but he’s back and he’s ready to pick up exactly where he left off. First, he takes the time to thank the fans. He says that their words of support and encouragement kept him going throughout one of the toughest times of his career. He says to everybody who sent him well wishes, this next bit is for them.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Finn Balor then begins to talk about his debut on Raw back in July, where he was the fifth overall draft pick, a billing he quickly backed up by headlining Summerslam with - and beating - Seth Rollins, to become the WWE Universal Champion. Kevin Owens capitalised on him being put on the sidelines, and he can’t blame him for that. Finn Balor isn’t here for revenge, he’s here for…</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/rKbfUTq.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Before he can finish that thought, he is cut off by the music, and subsequent appearance of, Braun Strowman. Strowman marches down to the ring, casting a shadow over the recently returned Finn Balor. Strowman grabs the microphone from Finn Balor’s hand and tells him to shut up. Strowman says that Finn Balor has been away, so allow him to bring him up to speed. Strowman knows what Finn Balor is going to say, and he’d better keep his mouth shut. Things have changed, and if Finn thinks he can just take his spot back, he’s wrong. If Finn wants it, he’ll have to go through Braun!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Balor is more than happy to, and signals that he’s ready to go. Getting in Braun’s face (or chest), he grabs the microphone back and says “you wanna go? Then…” Instead of taking the microphone, Strowman this time grabs Finn by the throat. Backing him into the corner, Braun is too strong for Balor, and once again takes back the microphone. Strowman tells Finn Balor, “You don’t want it!” before releasing him. Clearly shaken up, Balor remains in the ring, as Braun Strowman leaves back up the ramp. The commentators say that Finn Balor has just been introduced to the “Monster Amongst Men”, and like many before him, he simply wasn’t prepared!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Moving on, a video package is played, recapping the rivalry between Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens, a personal beef which has featured Seth Rollins and Samoa Joe in recent weeks. It is highlighted that since Seth Rollins’ move to Smackdown Live, Chris Jericho is well and truly outnumbered. This leads into an interview with Chris Jericho, which was recorded “earlier today”.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/l5c7NNv.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Caught on his way into the building, Chris Jericho is asked how he is feeling, knowing that the man who has had his back in recent weeks is no longer a member of the Raw roster. Chris Jericho’s answer is simple, he says that he never asked for help, and he’s sure that he doesn’t need it. At Payback, in two weeks time, Chris Jericho </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>will</em></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> take back his United States Championship, and he encourages Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe to do whatever they can before then to try and stop him, because they’re going to need to! Chris Jericho vows that </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>nothing</em></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> is going to keep him down!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/l5c7NNv.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/WfdLeyk.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Chris Jericho vs. Dolph Ziggler</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Two highly regarded competitors, Ziggler’s edge in the athleticism department was equally by Jericho’s unmatched experience in a WWE ring. No stranger to each other, the two men went back and forth, with no clear edge becoming evident. Looking to up the tempo, the Superstars were sent out to tell a story, with the desperation of Ziggler becoming clear, as he failed to put Jericho away. On the other side, Chris Jericho’s undeterred focus on the task at hand was prominent, only to be broken by the presence of Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/6wKJNjM.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/uNKMEr7.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Distracting Chris Jericho, Kevin Owens stood at the top of the ramp alongside “The Destroyer”. Looking to capitalise, Dolph Ziggler went to blindside his opponent, but instead ate a forceful Codebreaker. While he could have gone for the win, Jericho signalled for the two to bring it on, inviting them down to the ring. Kevin Owens threw his hands up and walked off, while Joe remained on the ramp. Instead of coming to Jericho, Joe told Jericho to come to him. Seeing red, Jericho looked to follow through on the request, and went to leave the ring. However, as he left, Ziggler kicked the middle rope, crotching Jericho in the process. From here, he was able to hit a Zig Zag, pinning Jericho on his return to Raw!</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Dolph Ziggler (via pinfall in 12:19)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Following Kevin Owens to the back, Samoa Joe left Chris Jericho in the ring, holding his groin. Requesting a microphone from ringside, while still down on the mat, an exhausted and battle worn Chris Jericho says that at Payback, anything goes… and he wants Samoa Joe, next week!</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Coming back for the final hour of the show, we see the parking lot, where a limousine pulls up. The vehicle opens up and a man steps out. As the camera pans upwards, we see that the man is Paul Heyman.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/uYKS4Ag.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Brock Lesnar’s advocate fixes his suit, makes a dismissive comment to the chauffeur, and walks into the arena…</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Following the arrival of Heyman, Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe are in the interview area.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/6wKJNjM.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/uNKMEr7.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> They are in high spirits, having cost Chris Jericho in his match against Dolph Ziggler. Kevin Owens tells Chris Jericho that he is more than happy to accept the No DQ match, but he has some bad news for the fans. Samoa Joe takes over, telling Chris Jericho and the WWE Universe that when he steps in the ring with Chris Jericho next Monday, Jericho will not be stepping out… and we won’t be making it to Payback. Kevin Owens suggests that Angle gets his pen out, because he might need a replacement opponent for Payback!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/OfomQVn.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/eSo2kJ2.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Carmella vs. Dana Brooke</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Going into her Raw debut with a clear overconfidence, Carmella was quickly brought back down to earth. Larger than her opponent, Dana Brooke used her superior strength and took control of the match. Brooke picked up the win after hitting a Dana Drop to her opponent.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Dana Brooke (via pinfall in 5:33)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Coming off her victory, Dana Brooke made her desire to become a WWE Womens Champion clear, signalling around her waist.</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Going to the back, Paul Heyman is seen exiting the office of Kurt Angle. Charly Caruso asks him for an update, enquiring as to why he is here tonight.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/jJYsxLV.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/uYKS4Ag.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Typically sleazy and patronising, Paul Heyman is vague, and acts above answering Charly Caruso’s questions. He says that telling her would ruin the surprise, before emphasising that </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>nobody</em></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> is going to want to miss what he has to say.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/4DJonU7.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/XqnlS4u.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Gentleman Jack Gallagher vs. The Brian Kendrick</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Looking to establish himself in the hunt for the Cruiserweight Championship, Jack Gallagher’s opponent is a man who has been there and done it. Before the match, a video package played, highlighting the rivalry between The Brian Kendrick and Tozawa, with the commentators talking viewer’s through the developments on 205 Live!</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Continuing to display his unique offence, Gallagher’s approach threw Kendrick off his game, before he eventually adapted and managed to come back into the contest.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Eventually, the ending to the match came in controversial circumstances, following involvement of Tozawa.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/yTpXgDE.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Using one of his “lessons” against him, Tozawa caused a distraction to Kendrick, which allowed Gallagher to roll him up.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Gentleman Jack Gallagher (via in 7:50)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> As Jack Gallagher celebrated, Tozawa made light of Kendrick’s defeat. He then entered the ring, shaking hands with the man who he teamed with last week, and who he had helped to victory this.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Going into another commercial break, we see Roman Reigns in the Locker Room.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/BNgO464.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> He is taping up his wrist, and looks focussed ahead of the match. Getting up to leave the Locker Room, we are told that Roman Reigns’ “One Versus All” mantra is about to be tested, in the Main Event of Raw!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Ahead of the Main Event, Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe came out to the ring. They each took a microphone from ringside, and intimidated the ring announcer into vacating the ring.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/6wKJNjM.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/uNKMEr7.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Running down Roman Reigns, the pair claim that they are going to send a message to Chris Jericho, by coming together to destroy “The Big Dog”. Kevin Owens says that Roman Reigns may have put The Undertaker in the ground at The Undertaker’s show, but this is “The Kevin Owens Show” and nobody upstages him. Samoa Joe says that in his debut night on Raw, he beat Roman Reigns 1… 2… 3! Tonight, a victory isn’t enough. Seth Rollins may have ran to take cover on Smackdown, but his buddy is going to realise why they call him “The Destroyer” tonight. Having heard enough, Roman Reigns makes his way out to the ring, with a furious look on his face.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/BNgO464.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Roman Reigns tells the men in the ring that he doesn’t need anybody, and he never has. Reigns laughs off the notion of this being “The Kevin Owens Show”, saying that “this isn’t your show, Owens… but it is </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>my</em></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> yard!” Reigns tells Owens to get his ass out of the ring, so they can get this show on the road. Instead, Samoa Joe volunteers to leave the ring, allowing Owens and Reigns to kick off the match.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> With the competitors circling in the ring prior to the bell ringing, Reigns foolishly turned his back on Samoa Joe. Before the match could begin, Samoa Joe jumped Reigns from behind, and the two men began a vicious assault on “The Big Dog”. Brutally and relentlessly laying into their scheduled opponent for the night, it became clear that Reigns’ comments earlier had isolated him from the rest of the roster. Appearing as though there would be no assistance to Reigns, Owens and Joe began to enjoy themselves. As they looked to take the assault to the next level, aid eventually arrived, as the sound system blared out “I DON’T GET HYPE… I STAY HYPE!”</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/oofrX4c.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Mojo Rawley sprinted down to the ring, causing Joe and Owens to back off. Standing with Roman Reigns, Rawley acted as protector for the man who had been violently beaten down, ahead of a huge Main Event... </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/6wKJNjM.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/uNKMEr7.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/oofrX4c.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/BNgO464.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Kevin Owens & Samoa Joe vs. Mojo Rawley & Roman Reigns</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Essentially still a handicap match, Mojo Rawley took it upon himself to battle on two fronts, as Roman Reigns looked to recover on the apron. Rawley gave everything he had, and his energy and athleticism initially served him very well. Inevitably, the numbers game eventually caught up with him, and the match became all about bringing Roman Reigns into play, as he recharged on the outside.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> After a long struggle, Mojo Rawley eventually made it to the ropes, bringing Roman Reigns in for the hot tag. Coming in with a vengeance, a fired up Roman Reigns somehow found the resolve to take the fight to both Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe. Hitting a Superman Punch to Joe on the outside, and one to Kevin Owens in the ring, Roman Reigns had turned the match around, overcoming insurmountable odds, to take control. Standing in the corner, Roman Reigns set up for a Spear, and would have finished Owens off, had Joe not grabbed him by the leg. This distraction allowed Owens to take Reigns down from behind, and the United States Champion took back control. From here, the team’s only option was to bring Mojo Rawley back in, and when Kevin Owens shoved Reigns (who was looking to recover on the outside again) into the Steel Steps, it was game over. Isolating “The Hype Man”, Samoa Joe and Kevin Owens used their numbers advantage well, and eventually a Coquina Clutch saw Rawley pass out in the middle of the ring.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winners:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Kevin Owens & Samoa Joe (via submission in 11:47)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Heading up the ramp to celebrate, Owens and Joe left the referees to roll Mojo Rawley out of the ring, and to the back. This left Roman Reigns on the outside, as the battered competitor dragged himself up, first with the assistance of the Steel Steps, and then the ropes. Instead of heading to the back, Roman Reigns defiantly returned to the ring, and looked to regain his balance. As he did this, the music of Brock Lesnar played, and the Universal Champion’s advocate, Paul Heyman, waddled arrogantly down the ramp.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/uYKS4Ag.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Paul Heyman tells Roman Reigns that while he is looking a little worse for where right now, he and Brock have been watching him. They saw him last week, they saw him the week before, and they most certainly saw him at WrestleMania. He calls it the night “the one became the two”. Paul Heyman says that Brock Lesnar has beaten everybody there is to beat, he has taken every accolade available in Combat Sports, and that allows him some power.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Heyman says that Brock doesn’t work the schedule of most guys, and he has more than a little influence on who he faces, and who he doesn’t. Paul Heyman says that since WrestleMania - incidentally the night when he became the WWE Universal Champion - there has just been one man in his crosshairs. Lesnar is done with the cannon fodder, he wants to fight the best of the best. Heyman looks in this ring right now, and there is only one man who should be the first challenger to the Universal Champion. “And that man is the man behind the 2, in 23-2…” Before Paul Heyman can finish his sentence, he is cut off by the music of Finn Balor. Heyman face drops, as “The Demon King” makes his way down to the ring.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/rUEA0yt.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Taking a microphone, Finn Balor ignores Paul Heyman, heading straight for Roman Reigns, who he goes nose to nose with. Paul Heyman goes to talk, but before he can say one word, Balor turns to him and says “Paul… shut your mouth!” Rarely lost for words, Heyman takes a step back, as Balor looks intensely towards the man who was seconds away from being named the Number One Contender. Finn Balor tells Roman Reigns that “nobody… and I mean nobody” is going to take a shot at Brock Lesnar before he is. Balor tells Reigns that he never lost the Universal Championship, and there’s no chance he’s going to sit aside and watch Roman be handed yet another free pass. Finn Balor says that Payback is in two weeks time, and if Roman Reigns wants to prove that he deserves a shot at the Universal title, then he will have to beat the man who never lost it!</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Finn Balor then drops his microphone, and barges past Roman Reigns, with the two going shoulder to shoulder. Reigns looks back at Balor, as he leaves, but decides against retaliating. Left in the ring with just Paul Heyman, Roman Reigns picks up the microphone and tells Heyman to send this message to his client. Clearly on edge, Heyman flinches, expecting a physical assault from Reigns, and drops to his knees. Roman Reigns simply laughs at the weasel at his feet, before telling him that it may take him a little bit longer, but Roman Reigns </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>is</em></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> coming for Brock Lesnar, and he’s coming for the Universal Championship... </span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20LEgend Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/bOHmwQ8.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Smackdown Live opens with a video package, which focuses on the final moments of the “Superstar Shake-Up” last week. As the trade deadline loomed, AJ Styles was set to challenge Randy Orton for the WWE Championship. Instead, Shane McMahon appeared, cancelling the Main Event to announce the departure of AJ Styles to Raw… and the arrival of Seth Rollins! Following on from the video package, the announce team (Tom Phillips and John Layfield) introduce the show, the first since the Superstar Shake-Up drew to a conclusion. They talk about the potential fresh match-ups on Smackdown, some of which we will see tonight. However, the show will start in slightly less exciting circumstances, as we receive an update from The Usos. Following an injury to Jimmy Uso last week, speculation has been rampant all week, as to the extent of the damage. Making his way down to the ring, Smackdown Live will open with an “announcement” from General Manager, Daniel Bryan.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/0rhhIPS.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Daniel Bryan takes a microphone, and is clearly in a very sombre mood. He says that there’s no good way to do this, but he and Shane thought that the most respectful thing to do, for the fans and for The Usos, was to start the show with an update on the status of their Tag Team Champions. Introducing footage of the injury - which happened in a match against American Alpha last week - Daniel Bryan visibly grimaces as he watches. Bryan says that is something nobody likes to see, but having done so, he wants to bring out The Usos. </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/DaL13T0.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/WI5cRDN.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Making their way down to the ring, The Usos still carry the Tag Team Championships, but over Jimmy’s other shoulder is a sling. Entering the ring, The Usos shake hands with their General Manager, before Jey Uso takes a microphone. Jey says that over the last 11 months, they have been here on Smackdown Live! They have overseen an evolution in the Tag Team Division and they have faced some of the toughest teams in the WWE. Despite that, they stand here right now, as Tag Team Champions. They have beaten teams like Breezango, The Ascension, Slater & Rhino and American Alpha, and they have loved every minute of the chase. Taking over Jimmy Uso says that this journey they’ve been on is one they never wanted to end… but last week he was injured by Jason Jordan.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> After last week’s show Jimmy was rushed to the hospital, and he received some bad news. He highlights that two years ago, almost to the day, his brother Jey suffered an injury that kept him out of action for over half a year. They came back and they thought the worst of it was over, but tonight they’ve got to do it all again. Earlier this week, Jimmy Uso was told he would miss a minimum of three months of action, and that leaves them little choice but to make the hardest announcement of their career. Jey Uso takes the Championship from his brother's shoulder, and hands them to Daniel Bryan. Jimmy Uso begins to make the announcement, before saying “I can’t even say it” and shaking his head, as if the physical relinquishment of the Championship has caused the moment to fully hit him for the first time.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Taking the Championships, Daniel Bryan thanks The Usos, telling them he knows exactly how they feel. Not only did he have to vacate the WWE Championship after WrestleMania XXX, he had to do the same thing all over again the year later, with the Intercontinental title. For that reason, he has the utmost sympathy with The Usos, and thanks them, on behalf himself, Shane McMahon and everybody involved in Smackdown Live! Bryan says that they need to head home, stay positive, and come back better than ever! Daniel Bryan tells them that this isn’t him talking as a General Manager, this is him talking as a human being. He makes a “personal promise” that when they’re ready to return, there will always be a spot on the Smackdown roster for The Usos.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Daniel Bryan extends his hand to both Jimmy and Jey, who accept the gesture, before leaving the ring. John Layfield speaks of his sympathy with The Usos, and sends out his well wishes to the </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>former</em></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Smackdown Tag Team Champions!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Heading to the parking lot, we see footage from “earlier today”. Stepping of a car, we see “exclusive footage” of Seth Rollins’ first arrival as a member of the Smackdown Live roster.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/97cuyWV.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Following him into the building, Seth Rollins walks past a number of his fellow Smackdown Live roster members. Giving him a cold reception, it is clear that many people are not particularly happy to see “The Kingslayer” on the Blue Brand!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/Uao2wae.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/1Igye3C.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/105dctJ.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/TLZtyQW.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>American Alpha vs. The Ascension</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Kicking off the night’s action was a match with implications for the recently vacated WWE Tag Team Championships. Having been involved in the match where Jimmy Uso was injured last week, American Alpha took on a team they are all too familiar with. Putting in another impressive performance, Alpha were able to go one better than last week, picking up a victory when they managed to pin Viktor.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winners:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> American Alpha (via pinfall in 7:44)</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> As American Alpha celebrate, we head to the back, where Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon are in deep discussion about the Tag Team Division.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/0rhhIPS.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/otOJ5y5.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> While Shane McMahon shares the sympathetic sentiments of Bryan from earlier in the night, he is also keen to look forward to the future, and particularly tonight’s show. As Daniel Bryan begins to talk excitedly about the upcoming debut of Shinsuke Nakamura, they are interrupted by the entrance of the former “Road Dogg”, Brian James.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/ghXJ0Ty.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Brian James apologises for the interruption, but he needs to speak to them. Road Dogg says that he’s spoken to everybody in the back, and nobody has seen James Ellsworth all day. Dogg says that he’s got no choice, they’re going to have to cancel the match between Nakamura and Ellsworth tonight. Shane McMahon asks if he’s sure he’s not just caught in traffic or something. This causes Brian James to sigh, and say “I didn’t want to have to tell you this… but we received a call earlier.” Daniel Bryan asks who the call was from, and James reveals it was from Ellsworth’s mother. She said that her son was feeling under the weather and wouldn’t be able to come into work tonight. Daniel Bryan laughs, but Shane McMahon is less amused. Shane tells Brian that when he next sees James Ellsworth, he’d better send him straight to this office.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>The commentators then lead into a video package, which shows the moment last week, when Apollo Crews assaulted Big E and Xavier Woods. Having been light heartedly offered a temporary position in The New Day by Big E and Xavier Woods, while Kofi Kingston recovers on the sidelines, Apollo Crews appeared more than happy to join in the fun. However, Crews had an apparent change of heart, leaving both members of The New Day on the ground. This is followed by footage of Talking Smack, where Renee and Bryan were left hanging as Crews cancelled his appearance at the last minute. We then head to the interview area, where Andrea D’Marco introduces Apollo Crews.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/uTbzYsM.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/lZgmxaN.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Walking into the shot, Apollo Crews has a huge smile on his face, and is delighted to join Andrea. When she asks why he acted as he did last week, he is charming, but avoids the question. He tells Andrea that Smackdown Live is looking better than ever, and it would be irresponsible of him to use this time to look to the past. Apollo Crews is focussing on the future, and that includes his match tonight. He calls what happened with The New Day “unfortunate”, but asks them not to make “a mountain out of a molehill”. He is willing to move on, and he hopes they are too.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/lZgmxaN.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/VbSQsFF.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Apollo Crews vs. Terry Scott</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Making a very clear statement, Apollo Crews made quick work of the unsigned Terry Scott, who mustered zero offence in the entire contest, against the much larger competitor. Apollo Crews hit his usual Gorilla Press Drop, setting up for the Moonsault that usually follows. Instead, Crews laughs, wags his finger to deny the audience, before picking his opponent for the Spin-Out Powerbomb.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Apollo Crews (via pinfall in 1:35)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Following the match, The New Day theme begins to play, and Big E and Xavier Woods made their way down to the ring.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/DCWrt38.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/bcdoI3O.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Expecting a fight, Apollo Crews is ready to put ‘em up, but Xavier Woods makes it clear that they come in peace. Xavier Woods talks about what happened last week, and says how shocked they - as well as the WWE Universe - were by Apollo’s action. They were angry, and now they’re confused. Xavier Woods has just one question… ”why?” Crews looks away, so Big E takes the microphone. He says that if it was up to him, Apollo would be on the ground right now. Xavier calmed him down and told him to hear Apollo out, so he’d better get an answer.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Apollo Crews goes to walk away, but is stopped in his track. Crews takes a microphone from Xavier Woods, and gets in Big E’s face. Apollo Crews tells Big E that he doesn’t answer to “people like them”. Crews then forcibly brushes past The New Day, leaving up the ramp.</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Cutting to the back, we see Dean Ambrose in the office with Daniel Bryan.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/0rhhIPS.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/4Gq3P0I.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> He tells them that last week, Corbin said that he won’t stop attacking him, unless he gets another shot at Ambrose. Dean says that he can take a few cuts and bruises, but he doesn’t understand the hold up. Ambrose appears more than happy to fight Baron Corbin, wherever and whenever. Daniel Bryan says that it’s not as simple as that, Corbin will have to earn his opportunity once again. Of course, he’ll have a chance to do that tonight, when he faces Smackdown Live newcomer… Sami Zayn. From the side of the shot, Sami Zayn walks in.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/Xm9qVDG.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Zayn plays up to his usual goofy nature, acting pally with his “friend” Dean Ambrose. He tells Dean Ambrose that they’ve always had each other’s backs. Ambrose plays along, but is clearly not as fond of Zayn as Zayn is of him. Daniel Bryan says that since Dean Ambrose is here, and he’s looking to keep himself busy, how about before he joins The Miz on Miz TV tonight, he joins commentary for the match up next. Going into a break, we see Dean Ambrose nod his head and walk off, happy with that plan. He looks less satisfied as Sami Zayn follows him, looking to continue their conversation.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>In the back, we see The Miz and his wife in the Locker Room.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/FKWyDy9.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/3feYwGo.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> We are reminded that tonight there will be a special episode of Miz TV, featuring Dean Ambrose.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Ahead of Baron Corbin vs. Sami Zayn, Dean Ambrose is shown sat at ringside with Tom Phillips and John Layfield.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/4Gq3P0I.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> He explains that he doesn’t understand what the hold up is, but he wants it on record that he’s ready for Baron Corbin. When asked about his friendship with Sami Zayn, Dean is distinctly apathetic towards the new member of the Smackdown Live roster.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/1XvLLIT.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> As Baron Corbin walks down to the ring, he catches wind of Dean Ambrose on commentary. Pointing at Ambrose, he declares that he told him to keep his mouth shut. In response, Ambrose stands up, not backing down from the “Lone Wolf”. Following through on his promise, Corbin stops half way up the steps into the ring and turns back. Lunging at Dean Ambrose, who is still behind the announcer’s desk, Corbin jumps the Intercontinental Champion, catching him somewhat off guard. Baron Corbin gets the better of Ambrose, beating him down until the music of Sami Zayn begins to play.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/Xm9qVDG.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Before Zayn can get to Corbin, security get involved, pulling apart Dean Ambrose and Baron Corbin. We’re told, as he head into the break, that Baron Corbin and Sami Zayn are scheduled to go one on one, and the match will take place once things have settled down at ringside.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/1XvLLIT.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Xm9qVDG.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Baron Corbin vs. Sami Zayn</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Kicking off the match as we returned from the break, Baron Corbin was highly charged going into the contest, and as a result Zayn was able to throw him off his game. After a bright opening, Sami Zayn was brought down by Baron Corbin, who will have no doubt seen Zayn’s positive words to Ambrose earlier as fuel to the fire. Corbin laid a vicious beating on Sami Zayn, but couldn’t seem to keep the “Underdog From The Underground” down for the count. When Sami Zayn eventually appeared to be getting back into the match - sending Corbin to the outside with a dropkick - his momentum was killed by the arrival of Dean Ambrose.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/4Gq3P0I.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Clearly pissed off about the attack earlier, Ambrose exacts his revenge on Baron Corbin, causing Sami Zayn to lose his first match on Smackdown Live as a result.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Baron Corbin (via disqualification in 8:31)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Laying into Baron Corbin, the fired up Dean Ambrose returns to the ring to take a Suicide Dive onto “The Lone Wolf”. However, before he can take flight, Sami Zayn grabs him on the arm. Confronting Dean about getting involved in the match, Ambrose shrugs Sami Zayn off, looking to continue the assault on Corbin. Zayn stops him again, asking him what he thinks he’s doing? Zayn appeared to be on the brink of a comeback, and is clearly upset to have had the chance to pick up a huge win taken away from him.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> As the two begin to bicker, Baron Corbin appears from nowhere and drops Sami Zayn to the ground with a Big Boot. He then took the fight back to Ambrose, who looked to hit Corbin with a rebound Clothesline. Corbin reversed the move, managing to bring Dean Ambrose down with a Deep Six. Corbin then picks Sami Zayn up from the mat, hitting him with an End of Days. Leaving Ambrose and Zayn down in the ring, Baron Corbin stands tall to end the first hour of Smackdown.</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Opening up the second hour of Smackdown Live!, the music of newcomer Shinsuke Nakamura begins to play.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/0I6l7Pg.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Making his exciting entrance to the ring, we are reminded that Shinsuke Nakamura’s scheduled debut on Smackdown has been delayed, after James Ellsworth’s mother called him in sick. Taking a microphone, Shinsuke Nakamura only gets to speak one line - where he calls James Ellsworth a coward - before he is cut off by the music of “The Kingslayer”!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/97cuyWV.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Once he reaches the ring, Seth Rollins tells Shinsuke Nakamura to forget about James Ellsworth, that guy really isn’t worth his time. Seth Rollins says it’s great to be on Smackdown Live, and while it seems that he had little choice in whether he was leaving Raw or not, Rollins says he’s delighted to be here!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Seth adds that while he loved his time as a part of the Raw roster, at WrestleMania he reached a crossroads in his career. Having spent over three years of his life either fighting with, for or against Triple H and his wife Stephanie McMahon, he finally got closure. Losing time from his career, losing friends and fans, Seth Rollins has been through so much in the past three years. He says that he knows he was to blame for a lot of things that happened, but he is finally free. Had he stayed on Raw, Stephanie McMahon would have made his life hell, even from the hospital bed. </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> As Shane McMahon is so fond of saying, Smackdown Live is the “Land of Opportunity”, being here offers him that chance to get his life back, to get his career back, and to get his WWE Championship back!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Hearing this, Shinsuke Nakamura’s ears prick up, and he repeats in an inquisitive tone “WWE Championship?” Seth Rollins turns his attention to Shinsuke Nakamura, saying that if he learned one thing from Triple H that he will stay with him forever, it’s the philosophy that if you don’t want to be the Champion, then you may as well not be here at all! But Seth Rollins does want to be here, and he wants to be here because Smackdown Live has the best talent in the world. Included in that is Shinsuke Nakamura, who Rollins believes shouldn’t be wasting his time with James Ellsworth, but should be facing the best wrestlers in the world.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Shinsuke Nakamura seems to agree, and says that it’s just as well that one of those guys is right in front of him! He introduces “The Kingslayer” to “The </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>King</em></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> of Strong Style”. The pair square up to one another, and a clear respect between the two, underlies the competitive edge. Before talks of a dream match between the two can go any further, Shane McMahon appears at the top of the ramp.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/otOJ5y5.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Telling the pair to step down, Shane McMahon clears the tension by saying that he’s so happy to have both Shinsuke Nakamura and Seth Rollins live on Tuesday Nights! He feels like they’re two equally matched talents, both being former Champions around the world, and having both held the NXT Championship. Shane McMahon says that he’d love to see a match between the two. Seth Rollins turns to the audience and asks them what they think. He then asks Nakamura, who appears ready to fight there and then.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Shane McMahon says he’d love to see a match between the two, and he’s sure they will see it… one day. However, before that, Shane McMahon feels he has a better idea. He says that with the Smackdown Tag Team Championships becoming vacant, they are on the lookout for new teams. Looking through the Smackdown Live roster, there aren’t many guys who get along with each other, and he can see no better potential combination than Seth Rollins and Shinsuke Nakamura. Using Rollins’ tactic, Shane McMahon asks the audience how they would feel about that? Taking in their reaction, Shane McMahon says that he thinks it could be the makings of something special, and announces that next week… at the top of the show, Seth Rollins and Shinsuke Nakamura will make their Smackdown Live debuts, teaming up for the first time ever.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/2mud4Wn.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/WY2irym.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Naomi vs. Natalya</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Following a recap of their confrontation last week, Natalya was given the opportunity to prove herself against the current WWE Womens Champion, Naomi. Technically gifted, Natalya did well to slow the match down to her pace, but eventually failed to keep up with the athleticism of Naomi. In the end, Naomi picked up a win, hitting Natalya with a Split Legged Moonsault for the victory.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Naomi (via pinfall in 6:50)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Interviewed on the ramp after he match, Naomi is asked her feelings about the changes in the Womens Division, and the injury sustained to her husband. As she talks sincerely about her husband’s health, she is cut off by Emma - who debuted by attacking Sasha Banks last week.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/IeJZzh4.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Emma tells Naomi that nobody wants to hear her sob story, so she should shut her mouth. Emma says that Naomi got lucky at WrestleMania, but now Emma is on Smackdown, she is out of luck… just ask Sasha Banks. As Emma continues to run down the Champion, she is confronted on the ramp by the woman she attacked last week.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/Xw2rFZt.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Looking to evade Banks, Emma ran down the ramp, entering the ring to get away. As Banks entered the ring, Emma tried to get her down, but “The Boss” was determined. Turning the tables on Emma, Sasha Banks was able to take her down with a Backstabber, before locking in the Banks Statement. After causing Emma to tap out in the middle of the ring, Banks stood tall, staring down Naomi who was still stood on the ramp.</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Promoting tonight’s Main Event, a promo is played from the realm of Bray Wyatt. Stood beside him is his follower Erick Rowan, who will face Randy Orton tonight.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/jpCTzVR.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/FdlDs4a.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Bray Wyatt says that he is going to send Erick Rowan to the Viper’s Pit, and “The Lost Sheep” will bring a piece of Orton back with him. Bray Wyatt says that when Erick Rowan is finished with him, then and only then, will he be introduced to the House of Horrors!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/6UpcF6f.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wm3cYDb.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Bo Dallas vs. Tye Dillinger</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Continuing his impressive start to his Smackdown career, Tye Dillinger made quick work of Bo Dallas. “The Perfect 10” dominated proceedings before hitting the Tye-Breaker to win the match.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Tye Dillinger (via pinfall in 2:05)</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Returning from the break, the ring is set up for Miz TV. Making his way to the ring, the host is joined by his wife Maryse.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/FKWyDy9.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/3feYwGo.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> The Miz does some generic gloating, calling himself the “Most Must See WWE Superstar in History”. He then throws some thinly veiled insults at his upcoming guest, claiming that the current Intercontinental Championship doesn’t deserve to hold the title, which he won from The Miz in January. Having heard enough, Dean Ambrose makes his way to the ring.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/4Gq3P0I.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Dean Ambrose says that tired of listening to the same crap, and promises The Miz that any time he wants to go, they will go - just like Baron Corbin. That said, he thought that they were here for a nice, civil talk show. Ambrose remembers his run hosting the Ambrose Asylum, and says that The Miz really makes this job look harder than it is. He asks “don’t your writers give you cue cards?” As a returning guest, Ambrose asks if The Miz has some fresh questions, or is he going to go over the same tired insults that he always uses. The Miz retorts, saying that if Ambrose wants him to, he can ask questions. Like how does it feel to get your ass kicked, week in and week out by Baron Corbin?</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Dean Ambrose laughs off the digs, and says that earlier tonight, Sami Zayn got in his way. When it comes down to it, just like he did at WrestleMania, Dean Ambrose will retain the title. The Miz knows better than anyone just how hard Ambrose hits. Disagreeing, The Miz says that Dean Ambrose is getting soft. The Dean Ambrose that made his impact in The Shield would have dropped Sami Zayn in a moments notice, and taken Baron Corbin down too. Ambrose laughs, saying that Sami Zayn is a good kid, but he’s a little naive. Something Ambrose isn’t… Dean says that he’s seen more in a night, than most see in a lifetime, and that gives him certain edges over certain individuals. The Miz says that Sami Zayn isn’t worth his time, and just the mention of his name has sucked the air out of the room. As he tries to move on, the music of Sami Zayn plays, and he enters the ring to have his say.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/Xm9qVDG.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Sami Zayn tells Dean Ambrose that he isn’t as naive as he thinks he is, but he’s going to deal with him later. Sami Zayn says that he hasn’t forgot what The Miz did to him last week, and he will get his revenge. Sami Zayn says that Dean Ambrose cost him his match tonight, but they can sort it out as friends. Something The Miz isn’t. The Miz tells Sami Zayn that just because Ambrose tolerates him, doesn’t make them friends. He knows that Sami doesn’t have many, but his infatuation with Ambrose is embarrassing. He calls Sami out on being annoying, and says that while he might connect with a small portion of the audience, when it come to the Locker Room, Sami Zayn has a lot of enemies. Sami Zayn says that The Miz can say what he wants, because he has more talent in his little finger than The Miz has in his entire body.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Dean Ambrose comes between them, sarcastically complaining about his special guest appearance being upstaged. Wanting to settle the issue, Ambrose tells Sami Zayn and The Miz that they’re both right. They’re friends, but Dean has to admit Zayn is a little bit annoying, constantly buzzing around and smiling. The Miz laughs, until Ambrose says “but Sami is right too, The Miz is </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>completely</em></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> talentless!” With both The Miz and Sami Zayn reacting, Daniel Bryan takes it upon him to look for a resolution.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/0rhhIPS.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Calming everybody down in the ring, Daniel Bryan says that they need to settle this issue. Daniel Bryan says that he can see a beautiful friendship blossoming between Sami Zayn and Dean Ambrose, at a time when Smackdown Live needs some tag teams. As well as promoting Seth Rollins and Shinsuke Nakamura teaming next week, Bryan announces another match, as Dean Ambrose and Sami Zayn team against Baron Corbin… and The Miz!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Cutting to the back, we see Luke Harper in the interview area.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/P4wj7mG.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Questioned about tonight’s Main Event, Luke Harper says that Erick Rowan and Bray Wyatt can’t be trusted, and he knows that better than anyone. He spoke to Randy Orton earlier tonight, and he asked him to back off. If that’s what Randy Orton wants, then that’s fine with Harper. But, when it’s time… Luke Harper will get his hands on Bray Wyatt!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/FdlDs4a.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Jl03AJS.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Erick Rowan vs. Randy Orton</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Using his monstrous size and strength to his advantage, Erick Rowan proved the perfect weapon in Wyatt’s attempt to weaken the WWE Champion. Controlling long spells of the match, Erick Rowan took Randy Orton to the outside, and inflicted a serious amount of damage on “The Viper”. Using everything at his disposal, Rowan returned to the ring, looking to finish Randy Orton off.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> However, as they returned to the ring, Randy Orton managed to turn the tables, mounting an impressive comeback against the huge enforcer of The Wyatt Family. Orton dug deep and battled back to secure an impressive victory. Hitting an RKO, from outta nowhere, Randy Orton pinned Erick Rowan.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Randy Orton (via pinfall in 12:19)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Getting his Championship from ringside, Randy Orton held it up in the air, celebrating his victory over Erick Rowan. As Orton comes down from posing on the second rope, the lights go down. When they come back up, only two things are illuminated. One is a semi-conscious Randy Orton, who has hand his hands tied to the middle rope, which he lays against, and the other is the WWE Championship which is laid out in the middle of the ring. Soon, Bray Wyatt appears on the big screen.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/jpCTzVR.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Becoming less cryptic, Bray Wyatt describes the “House of Horrors” as his own personal torture chamber, specifically designed for the demise of Randy Orton. He warns Randy to prepare to be locked into his “own personal hell”, when Bray gets his rematch at Backlash. Bray Wyatt says that just like he is right now, Randy Orton will be completely powerless! As he says this, we return to complete darkness. When the lights return to normal, Randy Orton has been released, and the Championship has been removed from the ring. Annoyed and confused, Randy Orton pulls himself back to his feet and looks around him, unsure as to what has just happened to him, and to the WWE Championship!</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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20LEgend Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 http://i.imgur.com/c5QXUw3.png Following an introductory video package which recaps the challenge laid down to Roman Reigns by Finn Balor last week, the commentators welcome the audience to the show. They inform viewers that the match is official, and at Payback, Roman Reigns will go one on one with Finn Balor. The winner of that match will put themselves in prime position to be the challenger to Brock Lesnar at Extreme Rules! Speaking of that match - the man who laid down the challenge last week - Finn Balor makes his way down to the ring, taking a microphone. As he enters the ring, we are informed he will go one on one with Braun Strowman later tonight. http://i.imgur.com/rUEA0yt.png Finn largely reiterates his points from last week, playing to the crowd with some choice digs for Roman Reigns. He also puts over the fact that he never lost the Universal Championship, and neither did he receive his rematch upon his return. The same cannot be said for Roman Reigns, who has been handed chance after chance… and failed every time. Had Finn Balor not got involved last week, Roman Reigns would have been handed yet another free pass by Paul Heyman, and he can’t let that happen. On this note, Roman Reigns’ music hits and he confronts “The Demon King”. http://i.imgur.com/BNgO464.png Roman Reigns tells Finn Balor that whether he would have been given a shot last week, or he has to earn it at Payback, Balor is naive if he thinks he has any chance of stopping his match with Brock Lesnar happening. He’s the match Brock Lesnar wants, and Reigns wants the Universal Champion. Balor or not, Roman Reigns is getting his shot! Finn Balor reminds Roman Reigns that when he became the first ever WWE Universal Champion last year, he beat Roman Reigns on his way to the title. This Sunday, Finn Balor intends to do the same again! Roman Reigns shakes his head, he says that him beating Reigns last year means nothing, what happened after is the real proof that Finn Balor can’t cut it. Because when the pressure of being the top guy was on, Finn Balor’s body couldn’t hack it. Roman Reigns has a broad back, and in Finn’s absence he has carried Monday Night Raw! A lot has changed while Balor was on the sidelines, and this is Roman Reigns’ yard now… Balor had better make sure he knows that! Taking this as a threat, Finn Balor squares up to Roman Reigns, who is more than ready to go with the former WWE Universal Champion. Before things get too heated, Gallows & Anderson come out, seemingly to back Finn Balor up. http://i.imgur.com/EGHPVJD.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/Hp3H3Fu.png Accusing Finn Balor of setting him up, Roman Reigns says that if anybody needed proof that Balor isn’t ready for him, this is it. Balor protests he has nothing to do with the appearance of his close friends, but this doesn’t stop them making their way down to the ring. Before they can enter, Kurt Angle stops them, making his way to the top of the ramp. http://i.imgur.com/KtaQi5R.png Kurt Angle tells them to hold on. If they want their hands on Roman Reigns they’ll get him, but he wants to do this the right way. He believes that Finn had nothing to do with it, and tells him that he’s better served in heading to the back and preparing for his match with Braun Strowman later tonight. But up next, Roman Reigns will be in action against Gallows & Anderson... and he will be joined by… “I DON’T JUST GET HYPE… I STAY HYPE!” http://i.imgur.com/oofrX4c.png http://i.imgur.com/EGHPVJD.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/Hp3H3Fu.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/oofrX4c.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/BNgO464.png Gallows & Anderson vs. Mojo Rawley & Roman Reigns Returning from the break, the night’s action kicked off with a tag team match. The more experienced duo took control of the match early on, and did a good job of limiting Mojo Rawley. Using every trick in the book, they ensured that Rawley was sufficiently damaged before Reigns managed to get into the contest. Coming back into it, Reigns’ comeback was stunted by the appearance of Braun Strowman. http://i.imgur.com/rKbfUTq.png Attempting to get at Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman climbed onto the apron, looking to distract him. However, as the two men looked set to lock horns, Braun was knocked off the apron by the Running Forearm of Mojo Rawley. Sending Braun to the ground, Mojo continued to encourage Roman on the apron, until he was grabbed by the leg by Strowman. Throwing “The Hype Man” into the Steel Steps with great force, Strowman’s interference resulted in the referee calling for the bell. Winners: Mojo Rawley & Roman Reigns (via disqualification in 7:55) Having distracted Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman backed away. Looking to pursue the “Monster Amongst Men”, Reigns failed to spot Gallows & Anderson, who attacked him from behind. Mojo Rawley tried in vain to help his partner, only to be assaulted further by Braun Strowman, who slammed him onto the Steel Steps. As Gallows & Anderson continued their beat down of long-term adversary in Roman Reigns, they were caught off guard by the music of The Hardy Boys! http://i.imgur.com/BvfEi2q.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/csOrt56.png Sprinting down to the ring, The Hardy Boys look to get their hands on Gallows & Anderson, who receive enough warning to bail from the ring. Holding their Tag Team Championships in the air, we are reminded that The Hardys will defend their Championships against Gallows & Anderson, this Sunday at Payback! Returning from the break, the music of the 4 time Raw Womens Champion plays, and Charlotte Flair makes her way down to the ring. It is clear from the look on her face that she is not in the best of moods. Giving an indication why, we see that Charlotte’s chance at the Womens Championship at Payback will see her face Bayley, as well as Becky Lynch and Dana Brooke. http://i.imgur.com/aUM5Gup.png Charlotte says that since day one of the draft - where she was Raw’s second pick - she has carried the Womens Division on this show, solo. Which is why she is furious that on Sunday, Becky Lynch appears to have walked straight into a Womens Championship match. Dana Brooke is one thing, but as far as the Raw brand is concerned, Becky Lynch has done nothing! Coming out to defend herself, Becky makes her way out from the back. http://i.imgur.com/1isdAPU.png Becky asks if Charlotte has been watching Smackdown Live for the last year? Week in and week out Becky Lynch has busted her behind, working to earn everything she has been given. Last week, she made her Raw debut, and saw the level of competition. Becky knows it won’t be easy, but she is ready to start fresh and prove herself all over again! Charlotte says that Becky Lynch has done nothing to deserve this shot, and it is a travesty that her first match on Raw is for the Championship that she has made so prestigious. Soon, Carmella comes out to the ring, adding her two cents. http://i.imgur.com/OfomQVn.png Carmella comes and says that she agrees with Charlotte, Becky Lynch has done nothing, and if holding it down on Smackdown is what gets you a title shot, then where is her opportunity? Carmella was the star on that show, and she will be the star of Raw. Feeling the pressure put on by Charlotte and Carmella, Becky Lynch eventually agrees to put her place in the Raw Womens Championship match at Payback, on the line, in a match with Carmella. http://i.imgur.com/1isdAPU.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/OfomQVn.png Becky Lynch vs. Carmella Taking a seat at ringside, Charlotte Flair watches the match, as Becky Lynch makes an impressive and dominant start. Looking to control the entire match, it appeared that Becky’s spot in the match was under no threat, until Charlotte Flair got involved. As Becky closed in on the victory, Flair got up and began protesting to the referee that Lynch had put her foot on the ropes, when she clearly hadn’t. While she was distracted by this, Becky Lynch was rolled up by Carmella, who picks up a shock win. Winner: Carmella (via pinfall in 5:23) Following the match, Charlotte Flair gets as far away from the furious Becky Lynch as she possibly can. Having lost her place in the Womens Championship match at Payback to Carmella, insult is added to Becky Lynch’s injury, by the gloating of the delighted Charlotte Flair. Heading to the back, AJ Styles is interview by Charly Caruso. http://i.imgur.com/jJYsxLV.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/6KGnlF2.png Talking about his match with Cesaro last week, AJ Styles states his intention to continue to “Steal The Show”, against anybody on the Raw roster. A rising tide lifts all boats, and AJ Styles is here to raise the bar on Raw. He only want to face the best, and his open challenge will continue later tonight... http://i.imgur.com/fozPtr0.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/LuT1DWC.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/yTpXgDE.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/wqpH6o2.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/XqnlS4u.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/a9Wmbm4.png Austin Aries, Kalisto & Tozawa vs. Neville, The Brian Kendrick & TJ Perkins Following a video package on the state of the Cruiserweight Division, which focusses on the Cruiserweight Championship rivalry, it is time for the first Cruiserweight match of the night. The stars of 205 Live put on an impressive, fast paced showcase match, with the focus on the two developing stories in the match. The finish came when Austin Aries and Kalisto seemingly had a miscommunication, allowing the man who they will challenge him this Sunday to pick up the victory. After the ring was cleared, Kalisto went head first into Austin Aries, before Neville rolled him up. Rolling through and back onto his knees, Kalisto ate a vicious kick to the head from Neville, who scored the decisive fall. Winners: Neville, The Brian Kendrick & TJ Perkins (via pinfall in 5:02) After his victory, “The King of the Cruiserweights” stood tall in the ring. Looking around at his fallen subjects, Neville sneered at his divisional rivals. Neville will defend his Championship at Payback this Sunday, against Austin Aries and Kalisto. <hr>Returning for hour two, we see footage from AJ Styles’ first match as an exclusive member of the Raw roster last week. We see his victory against Cesaro, in a hard fought contest, after Styles had issued an open challenge. Making his way to the ring, AJ Styles is set to issue the challenge again tonight. http://i.imgur.com/6KGnlF2.png AJ Styles recaps his victory from last week, where he talks about facing one of Raw’s best and coming out victorious! Styles says that he was the face that ran the place on Smackdown Live, and he knows it’s only a matter of time until Raw is “the house that AJ Styles built”. To do that, he has to do what he always has done, wherever he has been. He has to outwork, outwrestle and outsmart everybody else on this show. Without further ado, AJ Styles issues his open challenge… http://i.imgur.com/6KGnlF2.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/1g40GYD.png AJ Styles vs. Sheamus Presenting another fresh contest for AJ Styles, the two competitors were sent out with a clear objective to “Steal The Show”. Once again putting on an impressive display, AJ Styles expertly dealt with the physical approach of Sheamus, who was certainly intent on making his mark on the “Phenomenal One”. While he got in some solid offence, Sheamus was unable to deal with AJ Styles, who commentary described as “a man on a mission”. Utterly desperate to prove himself all over again, AJ Styles dug deep and left it all in the ring, pursuing another important victory. When it came down to it, AJ Styles was successful and having avoided a Brogue Kick, hit Sheamus with a Pele Kick. Stalking his opponent on the outside of the ring, AJ Styles hit his Phenomenal Forearm to Sheamus, picking up his second victory as a member of the Raw brand. Winner: AJ Styles (via pinfall in 12:55) Pointing at Sheamus, an exhausted and battered AJ Styles takes a microphone. Having been pushed to his limits, AJ Styles says “that... is exactly what I want!” AJ Styles tells Kurt Angle that he wants a spot on Payback, and he’s opening it up to anybody on the Raw roster to step up and face the “Phenomenal One”! On the screen, we are shown a graphic promoting an update on the condition of Stephanie McMahon next week. Having not been heard from or seen since WrestleMania, the first information on her status will be given in 7 days, live on Raw! <hr>Heading to the office of Kurt Angle, we see that he has once again been joined by the United States Champion, Kevin Owens. http://i.imgur.com/KtaQi5R.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/6wKJNjM.png Commenting on the Main Event, Kevin Owens tells Kurt Angle that he feels fairly sure that Chris Jericho won’t be standing by the end of the night, and he asks if Kurt Angle has made back up plan for what Samoa Joe does to Chris Jericho? Kurt Angle says he hasn’t, but he has done something that he feels give Jericho the best chance of making it to Payback. For tonight’s Main Event, Kevin Owens is barred from ringside. The United States Champion protests, telling Kurt Angle he “can’t do this”, and that Samoa Joe needs his support at ringside. He claims that he is being treated unfairly, and Kurt is looking out for his “attitude era” buddies. Kurt Angle says that the decision is final, and if he goes against it, he will be stripped of his title. Kevin Owens is annoyed, and says that he can’t promise that when he sees Jericho’s face, he won’t be compelled to get in the ring and finish him off himself. For that reason, Kevin Owens tells Kurt Angle that he’s going home. Angle protests, but Owens says there’s no reason for him to stay… and he’s leaving. Owens leaves the office, as Kurt Angle continues to realise what he is dealing with in his United States Champion. http://i.imgur.com/4cwgCr8.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/eSo2kJ2.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/mSww4qV.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/QOuOcuS.png Bayley & Dana Brooke vs. Nia Jax & Tamina Clearly not the best of friends, Bayley and Dana Brooke did their best to stay on the same page in this match, with the latter doing her utmost to earn the trust of Bayley. She did this during the match, and when Bayley sacrificed herself to take Nia Jax out of the equation, Dana Brooke was able to hit an impressive Dana Drop to Tamina. This helped her team pick up the victory, ahead of their Payback match this Sunday! Winners: Bayley & Dana Brooke (via pinfall in 6:44) Following their defeat, Nia Jax joined Tamina in the ring. Clearly furious with her partner, Nia began to berate Tamina, before pushing her to the ground. Surprised by the shove, Tamina was unable to retaliate, as Nia Jax stormed off up the ramp. Coming back from the break, we see that Roman Reigns has joined commentary for the match between Braun Strowman and Finn Balor. http://i.imgur.com/BNgO464.png Roman Reigns says that he’s keeping a close eye on both men, but his priority has to be Finn Balor, who he faces at Payback! We are then taken to footage from earlier in the night, where Strowman got involved in Roman’s match, attacking his partner Mojo Rawley. Making his entrance for the match, Finn Balor turned to Reigns - sat at the top of the ramp - and pointed to the ring. http://i.imgur.com/rUEA0yt.png As he continued on, Balor was assaulted from behind, and dropped to the ground by Braun Strowman. http://i.imgur.com/rKbfUTq.png The huge Strowman destroys Finn Balor before the match has even began, dragging him across the ramp to the edge of the stage. Just feet away from Roman Reigns, “The Big Dog” remains completely unmoved, watching as Strowman attempts to launch Balor off the stage. Questioned on his detached attitude, Roman Reigns explains this wasn’t his “fight to pick”, asking where Finn Balor was when his Club boys were attacking him earlier? Fortunately for the sake of the show, Finn Balor was able to fight out, and began to lay some right hands towards the “Monster Amongst Men”. Having just enough effect to save himself from destruction, Finn Balor had to be manic and relentless in his attempt to avoid Braun overpowering him. Before long, security came between the two opponents, ensuring that the match was eventually able to officially begin. http://i.imgur.com/rKbfUTq.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/rUEA0yt.png Braun Strowman vs. Finn Balor Changing little, other than the location of the fight, Braun Strowman’s pre-match attack on Balor allowed him to control the vast majority of the match. Taking his brutal offence to the recently returned former Universal Champion, commentary suggested than Braun may be close to planting his name in the Number One Contendership mix, if this match was anything to go by. Finn Balor also came out of the match looking strong, proving his ability to absorb offence, something he has scarcely had to do since his return to Raw. Eventually building to a comeback, Finn Balor’s resilience began to frustrate Strowman, and when Balor climbed to the top rope, Strowman threw him to the outside. Crashing into the guardrail, Finn Balor was laid out on the outside, followed by Braun. Dragging Balor to his feet, Strowman showed zero regard for the match and began to take Finn Balor back towards the top of the ramp. With the match now forgotten about, the referee called for the double countout. No Winner (in 10:49) The conclusion of the contest made no difference to Braun Strowman, and he continued his brutal destruction of the man who will face Roman Reigns in 6 days at Payback. Taking him to the edge of the ramp, Braun Strowman put his hand around Balor’s throat, looking to Chokeslam Balor to the concrete below. Completely powerless, it is only the appearance of Roman Reigns, who flies in with a Superman Punch that stops Finn Balor from sustaining a serious injury. http://i.imgur.com/BNgO464.png Saving the Main Event of Payback, Roman Reigns sends Strowman rocking backwards. As Strowman comes back at him, Reigns hits Strowman with a Spear, sending him crashing down on the ramp. With Finn Balor laid out on the ground, Roman Reigns offers his hand to his opponent this Sunday, looking down on him with a smirk on his face. Feeling patronised by Reigns’ gesture, and sensing the clear smugness of “The Big Dog”, Balor refuses the gesture. Shrugging and laughing, Roman Reigns walks off, telling Balor “see you Sunday”... Returning to the third and final hour of Raw, we see Braun Strowman, staggering around the back, intimidating all he passes. Eventually, the furious giant is stopped in his tracks by General Manager Kurt Angle. From his reaction, it is clear that the effects of the Superman Punch and Spear are still ringing in his head. http://i.imgur.com/rKbfUTq.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/KtaQi5R.png Trying to reason with the big man, Kurt Angle says that he understands that Braun Strowman is angry, and he knows he will still be angry in 6 days time. If he learned one thing about big men in the WWE, it’s that they never forget! However, he can’t stress the importance of this Sunday’s Main Event, and he asks Strowman for his word that he won’t get involved. Strowman can’t do that, telling Kurt that he’s going to rip them limb from limb and make sure they can only be identified by their dental records. As Strowman goes to walk off, he is stopped again, this time being confronted by Mojo Rawley. http://i.imgur.com/oofrX4c.png Still hurt from Braun’s attack earlier Mojo holds his neck while shouting at Strowman about revenge. When Kurt tries to calm him down, Mojo snaps, asking if he saw what happened earlier. Rawley says that if Braun is going to threaten his buddy Roman Reigns, then he’s gonna stop him. Rawley requests a match with Strowman this Sunday. The look on the “Monster Amongst Men”’s face tells Kurt all he needs to know, and he makes the match official. At Payback, Braun Strowman will go one on one with Mojo Rawley! <hr>Back to the ringside area, Enzo & Big Cass come out, holding microphones, ahead of their match. http://i.imgur.com/BwVQoFQ.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/zKmxnVj.png Cutting a version of their unique promo, Enzo & Cass hype up the audience, talking about how great the tag team division is on Raw. As Big Cass looks to send a message to the other team’s in the division, they are cut off by The Revival. http://i.imgur.com/QcoQgj0.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/YBjZ550.png Claiming that Enzo & Big Cass are “everything” that they stand against, and saying that “The Monday Night Revival” is under way, The Revival believe that Enzo & Cass don’t figure in that future. Dawson says that the duo are too concerned with what the people think, and not concerned enough about becoming the very best tag team in the world. Wilder says that’s why Enzo & Cass have never held any gold in the WWE. The Revival are former NXT Tag Team Champions, which Enzo & Cass never were… and they’re future WWE Tag Team Champions, which Enzo & Cass never will be! http://i.imgur.com/BwVQoFQ.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/zKmxnVj.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/QcoQgj0.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/YBjZ550.png Enzo & Big Cass vs. The Revival Commenting on The Revival’s “unmatched defensive game”, Corey Graves and co. on commentary did everything in their power to put over the threat of Dash & Dawson. The team's’ history in NXT was also put over, and this match attempted to recreate it, albeit in a shorter contest. Blocking the ring off for the majority of the contest, when Big Cass eventually got in, The Revival impressively managed to weather the offence, coming out on top against the fast rising star. When they were able to isolate Enzo, having sent Big Cass crashing to the outside, The Revival hit a Shatter Machine, picking up a valuable victory, to add to ones over The New Day and The Golden Truth. Winners: The Revival (via pinfall in 8:12) As The Revival stand tall, we again transition to the office of Kurt Angle. Ahead of his Main Event match tonight, Chris Jericho has sought out his General Manager. http://i.imgur.com/KtaQi5R.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/l5c7NNv.png Chris Jericho says that he has heard what Kevin Owens said earlier, and he thinks that Owens is underestimating him going into this Sunday. Kevin Owens says that Chris Jericho won’t walk into this Sunday’s match, but Chris Jericho thinks that Kevin Owens won’t be able to walk out. Chris Jericho requests that Kurt Angle makes his United States Championship rematch Last Man Standing. Kurt says that Kevin Owens isn’t here to argue against that, because he took an early night. Therefore, Kurt Angle has no problem in making the contest - for the United States Championship - a Last Man Standing match! http://i.imgur.com/4DJonU7.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/Fdq7ysG.png Gentleman Jack Gallagher vs. Noam Dar Throughout the match, we are reminded that last week, having found out that Dar had been lying to her, Alicia Fox dumped the Scottish lothario, only to herself be rejected by Rich Swann. This was the excuse given for Dar’s lack of focus going into this match, and his subsequent defeat at the hands of Gentleman Jack Gallagher. Winner: Gentleman Jack Gallagher (via pinfall in 6:55) After Dar’s loss, Alicia Fox makes her way down to the ring, looking to take the man she dumped last week back. http://i.imgur.com/Ogtjpbx.png Instead, Dar is cold towards his ex-girlfriend, walking off and leaving her in the ring. In the medical room in the back, we see Finn Balor is being attended to, following the injuries he sustained earlier at the hands of Braun Strowman. Soon, Roman Reigns appears, serving as a reminder that things could have been much worse. http://i.imgur.com/rUEA0yt.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/BNgO464.png Roman Reigns “checks in” on Finn Balor, telling him that things could have gotten ugly out there earlier. Patronising his opponent for Payback, who he saved from serious injury, Reigns successfully gets a rise out of his rival. When Balor bites back, Reigns tells him that he’s lucky to have made it this far. Finn will make it to the dance, but on Sunday... his dream ends. <hr>Coming back from the break, Chris Jericho is in the interview area with Charly Caruso http://i.imgur.com/jJYsxLV.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/l5c7NNv.png Given free reign to promote his match with Samoa Joe up next, and to talk about his United States Championship rematch, Chris Jericho vows to make both men pay. He tells Kevin Owens that wherever he is, and wherever he is watching, he’d better be prepared for a Chris Jericho, the likes of which he has never seen before. <hr>This leads into a series of graphics, which promotes the confirmed matches for this Sunday’s Payback special, which will be broadcast on the WWE Network. We then see a video package, with footage dating back to the “Festival of Friendship”, which puts over the Last Man Standing match between Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho for United States Championship. It is not confirmed, but the implication is that the match will feature as the Main Event! http://i.imgur.com/l5c7NNv.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/uNKMEr7.png Chris Jericho vs. Samoa Joe The idea of this match was fairly simply, put sympathy on Chris Jericho, with the veteran taking a serious amount of punishment in the match. Showing great resilience and valiant effort, the story of the match portrayed Chris Jericho as a smart fighter, who is nonetheless outmatched throughout. Aiming to put on the best match possible, the two went all out, with a PPV-style match providing an excellent Main Event to Raw. Important to note from this match, was an apparent injury sustained to Samoa Joe during the finish. With Chris Jericho looking to hit Joe with a Superplex, which was intended to be reversed and lead into the scheduled finish, he slipped from the rope, causing Samoa Joe to land in a particularly awkward way. This completely killed the flow of the match, and the botch had clearly caused serious harm to Joe. While he tried to get up, the concerned referee checked on Joe, and threw up the “X” to the back, calling for medical assistance. The doctor checked on Samoa Joe and declared that he would be unable to continue the match. Altering the scheduled booking, the bell was rung and Chris Jericho was declared the winner. Winner: Chris Jericho (via referee stoppage in 14:02) Clearly not happy with the outcome, but nonetheless aware of the severity of his injury, Samoa Joe allowed the medical team to work on him. With the prepared close to the show proving impossible, there was a small confusion, with the referee talking to Jericho, and seemingly to act as a go between for both parties. Chris Jericho then took a microphone and counted down from “10”, all the way down to “1”, with Samoa Joe down for the entirety of the count. Jericho then sent a message to Kevin Owens, telling him that his time is up, and this Sunday at Payback, Chris Jericho will bring an end to this latest chapter of his career, overcoming Owens and becoming the United States Champion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20LEgend Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 Samoa Joe seriously injured http://i.imgur.com/uNKMEr7.png Coming out of the horrific botch from the Main Event of Raw, it appears that the injury to Samoa Joe could be even worse than expected. Confirming his injury on WWE.com, the wording of the article suggested that Samoa Joe would be out of action for the foreseeable future. Hurt when Chris Jericho lost balance on a Superplex, the injury to Samoa Joe meant that the scheduled finish was unable to go ahead. WWE insiders have since shared the planned finish, which would have seen Samoa Joe pick up a huge victory over Chris Jericho, making him pass out to the Coquina Clutch. Joe would then have counted to ten, indicating that had the match been Last Man Standing - which Chris Jericho’s match with Kevin Owens this Sunday is scheduled to be - Jericho would have been defeated. This was seen as an ideal way to “stack the odds” against Chris Jericho, ahead of his final match in his current run. In addition to the implications to the United States Championship match, the injury will also have an effect on the Payback card in another way, according to some reports. According to some sources, prior to the injury, Samoa Joe was scheduled to be the man to accept AJ Styles’ Open Challenge on Sunday. This would have provided a remarkable scenario, as the pair - who were closely associated with TNA for most of their careers - would have competed in their first match together in the WWE. With that dream scenario now on the shelf indefinitely, it is unknown who will take accept AJ’s challenge. http://i.imgur.com/6KGnlF2.png Still scheduled to leave the WWE after Payback - to tour with his band Fozzy - Chris Jericho’s departure will hit all the more hard, with the top of the Raw card begin to wear thin with the latest injury. With several talents in NXT waiting for the call it, would not be surprising to see Raw “plug the gap” with an impromptu call up from the development system. Murmurs this morning suggest that AJ Styles’ Open Challenge on Sunday may be seen as the ideal moment to debut a new talent, with Kassius Ohno and Drew McIntyre seen as the two candidates most ready to make the step up to the Main Roster. http://i.imgur.com/2jgdx6s.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/WeCIqT5.png Following a botched move from Chris Jericho, Samoa Joe suffered a Shattered Elbow, which will keep him out of action for 1 year, 2 months and 1 week. This schedules his return for July 2018. There was backstage “heat” on Chris Jericho following the injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christmas_ape Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 <p>Wow that might be one of the worst injuries I've ever seen! He ain't exactly young either so that drastically reduces Joe's chance of ever reaching the top of WWE. </p><p> </p><p> Enjoying a lot of this though, Crews has been one of my highlights but yeah the AJ/Rollins swap has been done perfectly and really freshned the rosters up.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20LEgend Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/bOHmwQ8.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Opening Smackdown Live, we are taken back to last week, where The Usos were forced to vacate their Smackdown Tag Team Championships. This came following an injury sustained to Jimmy Uso in a match against American Alpha. Following the emotional moment when The Usos handed their titles over to General Manager, Daniel Bryan, we see clips from Seth Rollins and Shinsuke Nakamura’s exchange last week, which concluded with Shane McMahon putting them in a match tonight… as tag team partners!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/f7TdqCI.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Bdifv0m.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/97cuyWV.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/0I6l7Pg.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Breezango vs. Seth Rollins & Shinsuke Nakamura</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Making their respective debuts on Smackdown Live, Seth Rollins and Shinsuke Nakamura made their entrances separately, but once in the ring it quickly became apparent they were on the same page. Despite some tensions between the pair, Shane McMahon’s decision to put them together paid dividends, in a extremely one sided contest.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Attempting to get inside of Rollins and Nakamura’s head, Breezango looked to use their experience as a tag team to their advantage. This didn’t work. Showcasing the offence of both Rollins and Nakamura - to those who may not be familiar with them - it was never in doubt that the pair would be victorious. The finish eventually came when Seth Rollins hit a Flying Knee Strike to Fandango, allowing Nakamura to stalk Tyler Breeze for the Kinshasa! Of course, the count could have been to 20, and Tyler Breeze was not getting up!</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Seth Rollins & Shinsuke Nakamura (via pinfall in 5:33)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> As Shinsuke Nakamura stood tall in the ring, he was joined by Seth Rollins. The pair went face to face, before Seth Rollins offered his partner his hand. Sealing the deal with a handshake, JBL suggested that Smackdown may have just found the solution to the depleted tag team division, and it could be one of the most exciting teams in WWE history. Two of the WWE’s hottest superstars, it is suggested that together they may just prove unbeatable.</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Heading over to the back, we see Dean Ambrose watching the events unfolding in the ring. Over his shoulder, Sami Zayn joins him.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/4Gq3P0I.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Xm9qVDG.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Sami Zayn is excitable, and is looking forward to teaming with Dean Ambrose tonight against Baron Corbin and The Miz. He points to Seth Rollins and Shinsuke Nakamura, saying that they’re the example that they need to follow tonight. Dean Ambrose isn’t impressed with this, asking Zayn if he really thinks that Seth Rollins is an example to him. Zayn tells Dean it’s fine, he can be the Rollins and Ambrose can be Nakamura. In response, Ambrose merely glares at Zayn, before walking out of the Locker Room. Zayn doesn’t realise what he has done wrong, and looks baffled at Ambrose’s actions.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Coming back from the break, we see The Miz and Maryse stood outside of Baron Corbin’s Locker Room. Miz nervously stands with his hand up, hesitating before knocking.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/FKWyDy9.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/3feYwGo.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Looking to his wife, The Miz looks for support, before taking a deep breath. The Miz then takes a big gulp, knocking on the door of Baron Corbin. Clearly concerned about his partner on the other side, The Miz looks to his wife with a look of fear on his face. As Baron Corbin opens the door, The Miz plasters a huge fake smile across his face.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/1XvLLIT.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Trying to get Corbin on side, The Miz is overly polite and says that he’s here to make sure that everything is alright for them teaming tonight. Having only opened the door slightly, Corbin replies that everything is fine… and he’ll see Miz out there. Corbin then shuts the door in his partner’s face, clearly not the response that “The A Lister” was hoping for.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>After we see a video package highlighting the recent attitude change from Apollo Crews, the men who he turned his back on two weeks ago make their way to the ring. Taking microphones, Big E and Xavier Woods are uncharacteristically serious as the begin to speak.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/DCWrt38.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/bcdoI3O.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Xavier Woods explains the situation, saying that they offered a hand to a man they considered a friend, because they felt like he could do with a boost to his stock. From day one, The New Day have been about grasping whatever small thread they can get their hands on, and making the most out of it. They looked to Smackdown, and Apollo Crews, and saw man with all the natural talent in the world, but who was struggling to express himself. That’s something that Xavier Woods, Big E and Kofi Kingston can all relate to. Seeing themselves in Crews, they looked to give him a peg up. He is where they were a few years ago, but instead of continuing to fight, Crews took the easy way out.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Big E then adds that - at the risk of sounding arrogant - The New Day are made men. They could retire tomorrow with a legacy that will last forever. But they came to Smackdown Live to bring the “Power of Positivity” to a whole new group of people, and he hates to “break the illusion”, but their experience on Smackdown has been anything but that so far. It isn’t often that you will hear Big E speaking this sincerely, so it’s important Crews listens. Big E says that Crews has all the athletic ability in the world, he has a million dollar smile and an impressive physique, but until he embraces his true personality in front of these people, he will never get anywhere. They know what their role on smackdown is, and they under no false presences. They are part of Team Blue to help raise the bar, to try and make sure that guys with potential, don’t become “what if” stories. Big E says that Crews has chosen his path, and he is no longer their problem. But Apollo now has a </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>big</em></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> problem of his own! Big E wants him out here right now!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/lZgmxaN.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Apollo Crews comes out, but remains at the top of the ramp. Unlike last week, his huge smile is absent from his face. Their words have clearly touched a nerve. He tells The New Day that while he appreciates the psychoanalysis, they need to keep their noses out of his business. Crews never asked them to make him a member of The New Day, and he calls it a disrespect that they wanted him to take a role as a “placeholder”. Woods retorts that’s not true, but Crews know exactly what is going on. He says that The New Day are out of ideas, and they thought that Crews could save their group. Well he owes them nothing, and he sure as hell didn’t need them to tell him change was needed. Apollo knew that he needed to make some adjustments, and he picked him moment well. He tells them that the tag team division is opening up, and maybe they should step aside and deal with that, while he focusses on his own business.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> The New Day have a better idea, they think that Apollo Crews should go in the back during the break, and find himself a partner. Before the thought is finished, Crews tells Woods that he really doesn’t figure in this. Crews then walks down to the ring, pushing Woods to one side. Going nose to nose with Big E, Crews tells him that he wants him… one on one! Looking to Woods, Big E nods his head, at which point the smile returns to the face of Apollo Crews. This leads into a commercial break.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/lZgmxaN.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/DCWrt38.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Apollo Crews vs. Big E</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Two evenly matched and athletically gifted competitors, this match saw both men use their physical ability to create an intense contest. The first in-ring contact between Big E and Crews since the attack two weeks ago, the bad feelings between the pair spilled over, and the match risked being thrown out when things heated up. While the match eventually calmed down, tempers flared once again when Crews attempted to cheat.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> This led to Xavier Woods getting up on the apron, distracting the referee to point out the transgression. Annoyed by this, Apollo Crews got into a heated argument with Woods, which the referee had to get between. Big E looked to get involved, but the referee stopped him, before returning to split up Woods and Crews. In this distraction, something unexpected happened. Under the radar, a man had entered the ring, and stood behind Big E.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/6UpcF6f.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Eventually identified as Bo Dallas, the former NXT Champion dropped to his knees and hit a low blow to the unsuspecting Big E. The only of the three to see this, Xavier Woods was outraged, and as he looked to bring attention to Dallas, he was hit with a forearm from Apollo Crews, sending him down to the mat. Crews then turned, seeing the downed Big E, and covered him for the victory.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Apollo Crews (via pinfall in 8:12)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Following the conclusion of the match, Bo Dallas returned, raising the hand of Apollo Crews in the middle of the ring. With huge smiles on their faces, commentary suggested that The New Day have just been introduced to “The True Face of Positivity”.</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Coming back from a commercial break, Luke Harper makes his way down to the ring with determined look on his face.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/P4wj7mG.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Taking a microphone, Luke Harper says but a few words, calling out Erick Rowan to continue what they started a couple of weeks ago. It doesn’t take long for Rowan to respond, making his way down the ramp with zero hesitation.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/FdlDs4a.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Two of the few men on the Smackdown Live roster who would never back down from a challenge, the pair engage in a back and forth brawl in the center of the ring. While initially Rowan’s momentum gives him a slight advantage, it soon becomes clear that he will not be winning this fight. Picking up the intensity, Luke Harper overpowers Erick Rowan, sending him to the outside with a Lariat. Not content to have won the fight, the fired up Luke Harper sets up for a dive to the outside, but Rowan gets away.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Having convincingly got the better of Rowan, Luke Harper stood tall, looking to the audience, with whom he is enjoying a growing rapport in recent months.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Heading to the back, we see Daniel Bryan and James Ellsworth in the Smackdown Live office.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/0rhhIPS.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/lgmaD6d.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> James is clearly nervous, having had his mother call him in sick last week. This resulted in the cancellation of a scheduled match against Shinsuke Nakamura. Ellsworth tells Bryan that he doesn’t see what he’s done wrong, he was in no condition to compete last week. Daniel Bryan says that’s fine, but it’s not him he has to convince. With that, Shane McMahon enters the office. He is clearly not happy with James Ellsworth.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/otOJ5y5.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> At this moment, Ellsworth’s demeanor completely changes, and his body language sees him shrink into a ball. He begins grovelling and apologising to Shane, who is clearly not buying any of it. Shane McMahon looks at Ellsworth, until the excuses stop. McMahon tells Ellsworth to pick a hand, holding up both of his fists to the recent absentee. Flinching, James Ellsworth covers his face after pointing at Shane’s left hand. Expecting a punch, Ellsworth is instead handed a piece of paper, with the name of his opponent for tonight on. His eyes widen, as he reveals his opponent will be Luke Harper! McMahon tells Ellsworth to get out of the office, and Bryan asks Shane what the other option was. Shane opens up the other piece of paper, to reveal that whichever hand he picked, Ellsworth’s opponent was always going to be Luke Harper.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/IeJZzh4.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/WY2irym.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/2mud4Wn.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Xw2rFZt.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Emma & Natalya vs. Naomi & Sasha Banks</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> As the pre-match recap showed, this match saw two developing rivalries on Smackdown Live intertwine in tag team action. While Emma appeared intent on making her own impact, Banks and Naomi were on the same page, and this proved decisive in the end. As Natalya and Emma continued to bicker, their opponents were able to take control, with Sasha Banks eventually making Natalya submit to the Banks Statement.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Naomi & Sasha Banks (via pinfall in 7:34)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Clearly getting along well, Naomi and Banks celebrated in the ring. As this continued however, it became clear that Sasha Banks also had one eye on the Womens Championship over Naomi’s shoulder.</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Heading into the final commercial break of the hour, we see Randy Orton. With his WWE Championship notably absent, we are told that “The Viper” is in no mood for Bray Wyatt’s mind games, and will make his way to the ring… next!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Returning to the second hour, we are taken back to last week when Randy Orton was “introduced to the House of Horrors”. We see footage of Randy Orton tied to the ropes, with his WWE Championship illuminated. As the show ended, the lights came up, with Orton looking around for his title, which was nowhere to be found. Out of this, it is time for the entrance of Randy Orton. Without his prized possession, Randy’s demeanor shows that he is in no mood for Wyatt’s games.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/PaZBPFi.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Getting straight to the point, Randy Orton says that he’s pissed off, and he wants his Championship. He tells Bray Wyatt that he has poked the nest, and that he has two choice. Bray Wyatt can do this the hard way… or the harder way. Either way, Bray Wyatt is heading for a world of hurt, but Orton suggests he brings the Championship down to this ring… right now!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> While Orton doesn’t get the man he wants, someone does make their way down the ramp. The man is dirty and disheveled and appears as though he is here under duress. In his arms is a large box, which the announcer’s suggest may contain Orton’s WWE Championship. The man delivers the box, before running back up the ramp. On his way out, the man trips, before continuing running away.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Turning away from the ramp, Randy Orton grabs the box and slowly opens it. While we can’t see what is in the box, the confused look on Orton’s face suggest that the box does not contain what he had hoped. Randy Orton puts his hand in the box, pulling out what appears to be a bone. Orton holds the bone tightly, and it crumbles to dust, falling through his fingers. As he does this, the lights go down and a spotlight illuminates the WWE Champion. On the screen, we once again see Bray Wyatt.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/jpCTzVR.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Bray Wyatt explains that he has taken the one thing in the world that matters most to Randy Orton, and he can’t let Randy get it back. Randy Orton did everything in his power to take the Championship from Wyatt, and in doing so he took something from Bray Wyatt that he will never get back. What Randy Orton took from Bray Wyatt wasn’t something physical, what Randy Orton took was the final shred of hope that Bray Wyatt had for the human species.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> When Randy Orton burned his house to the ground, he ensured that the flickering ember of Bray Wyatt’s humanity was extinguished </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>permanently</em></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">. The Bray Wyatt that will step into the House of Horrors, is not a man… it is not a God… but is a pure monster! The flame that Randy Orton lit, was the touchpaper for a nuclear explosion… a cataclysmic event which will change the Universe forever. The Bray Wyatt that Randy Orton knew is never coming back… and neither is his WWE Championship. Randy Orton had better be afraid, because if he isn’t, then he will not make it out of this match alive. Bray Wyatt says that he has stayed away since WrestleMania, for the good of this world… a good which Bray Wyatt no longer believes in. Next week… Bray Wyatt will be here, and Randy Orton will be forced to “Face His Fears”!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Coming back we head to the interview area, where Andrea D’Marco is stood by with Seth Rollins and Shinsuke Nakamura.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/97cuyWV.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/uTbzYsM.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/0I6l7Pg.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> As they talk about their Smackdown Live debuts, and teaming together for the first time ever, they are joined in the interview area by former Smackdown Tag Team Champions American Alpha.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/Uao2wae.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/1Igye3C.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Jordan and Gable are full of praise for the Smackdown Live newcomers, complimenting them on an impressive victory earlier tonight. Alpha say that they are looking forward to the competition, and can’t wait to share the ring with them. Seth Rollins says that he’s heard a lot about American Alpha, and it would be his pleasure to introduce them to what Seth Rollins is all about...</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/K9EOAh0.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/PcVgkid.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Curt Hawkins vs. Rhyno</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> With little of consequence happening during this match, it merely proved an opportunity for these two competitors to be given a place on the card. Simple filler, the match was relatively even, until Rhyno hit the Gore!</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Rhyno (via pinfall in 4:19)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Having scored a convincing over Hawkins, Rhyno was joined in the ring by his tag team partner Heath Slater.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/XH2xL52.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> The pair cut a promo, declaring their intent to become two-time Smackdown Tag Team Champions. They say that the new teams can step aside, because they’re ready to take back their titles!</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Cutting to the Office, we see that Alexa Bliss has confronted Daniel Bryan.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/wpe1GEB.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/0rhhIPS.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Complaining about the newcomers “taking her spot”, she demands that Bryan does something about it. She claims she is the star of the Smackdown Women’s Division, and should be treated as such. Daniel Bryan assures Alexa Bliss that she is valued highly by both Bryan and Shane, and she will be treated as such. Not quite what she was looking for, Alexa is informed that next week she will go one on one with Sasha Banks.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Introducing footage from “earlier today”, the announcer’s inform us of an attack on Tye Dillinger, who was preparing for a WWE.com interview.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/wm3cYDb.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/105dctJ.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/TLZtyQW.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Assaulted from behind, as he posed his signature “10” hand signal, The Ascension laid into Tye Dillinger. Standing over him, they tell him that to “to strive for perfection… is to prepare for </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>failure</em></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">!”</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Having made his way to the ring ahead of his match with Luke Harper, James Ellsworth cuts a meek figure, holding a microphone in both hands.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/lgmaD6d.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Looking down to the ground, clearly ashamed of his actions, James Ellsworth says that he has an apology to make. Ellsworth says that he let Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon down, and for that he is sorry. He also let Shinsuke Nakamura down, for which he is also sorry. Most of all, he let these people down, and for that… actually he doesn’t give a damn about them. But he is sorry, and whatever happens to him from this point, he accepts his punishment and is ready to take it.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/lgmaD6d.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/P4wj7mG.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>James Ellsworth vs. Luke Harper</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Despite his assertions prior to the contest, James Ellsworth clearly wasn’t ready for his punishment. Attempting to run away as soon as the bell rang, James Ellsworth found himself completely outmatched by Luke Harper and was crushed from the opening bell. Toying with his victim for some time, Luke Harper eventually picked up the win, hitting a Discus Lariat to his opponent for the victory.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Luke Harper (via pinfall in 2:44)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Having picked up a victory, Luke Harper is given little chance to revel in his victory, as he is immediately set upon by Erick Rowan.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/FdlDs4a.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Spotting Erick Rowan coming down to the ring, Luke Harper is able to pick up ahead of steam, and meets his former partner with a Suicide Dive to the outside. Pumped up, having once again got the better of Rowan, Luke Harper stands tall, even slapping the hands of a couple of fans in the front row!</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Going into the break, we see a video package which shows the overlap of the rivalry between Sami Zayn and The Miz with that of Baron Corbin and Dean Ambrose. The main focus is last week, where Zayn and Corbin went one on one, before all four men appeared on Miz TV. It is put over that Baron Corbin is a “Lone Wolf”, and that the usually assertive Miz will have his work cut out getting the big man on side.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr> Returning, we see Bo Dallas and Apollo Crews in the interview area. The pair have huge smiles on their faces, and Bo Dallas has taken hold of a microphone.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/6UpcF6f.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/lZgmxaN.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Bo Dallas takes credit for the change in attitude of Apollo Crews, stating his belief that Crews was heading down a dark path. Dallas says he knows what it’s like when you feel that you’re losing grip of your dreams, and there is only one way to stop it. He says that the Power of Positivity is one of The New Day’s phoney tag lines, but the road to success is one simple step away. Bo says that he is lucky to have gotten to Crews before The New Day did, and asserts that he has shown Apollo Crews the way. Together, they will build an unstoppable ladder to the top… they simply have to Bo-Lieve.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Having stood silently with a huge smile on his face, Apollo Crews takes the microphone from Bo Dallas, nodding his head and uttering two simple words... “I. Bolieve!” </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/1XvLLIT.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/FKWyDy9.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/4Gq3P0I.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Xm9qVDG.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Baron Corbin & The Miz vs. Dean Ambrose & Sami Zayn</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> During the course of this match, a few things about the pairings being clearer. One was that Sami Zayn clearly likes Dean Ambrose more than Ambrose likes him, and the other was that Baron Corbin doesn’t play well with others. This made for an interesting contest, with both teams facing their own challenges. Early on, Baron Corbin looked to do it all on his own, and - clearly intimidated by his partner - The Miz did little to change this. Eventually taking on two men became too much, and he was forced to bring in The Miz.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> As Miz and Corbin began to work somewhat cohesively, they were able to isolate Zayn, successfully wearing him down and taking the driver’s seat. When Dean Ambrose appeared to have had enough of waiting, he looked to enter the ring. While the referee tried to stop him, Ambrose ran across the ring and took Baron Corbin down, sending him to the outside. Meanwhile, Sami Zayn finally began to come back into the contest, hitting The Miz with a series of shots, before dropping him with a Dropkick. As The Miz turned, Ambrose pulled the ropes down and sent him to the outside. Ambrose then joined Corbin on the outside, hitting him with an Air Lunatic, immediately following up with a series of right hands.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Once up, Baron Corbin fought back, desperately launching Dean Ambrose over the announce table with a crash. Seeing Corbin stood tall, and currently alone in the ring, Sami Zayn set up for a suicide dive. However, as he bounced against the rope, his leg was grabbed by The Miz’s wife Maryse.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/3feYwGo.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> From the side, The Miz scurried back into the ring, and as Zayn got back to his feet, he was immediately hit with a Skull Crushing Finale. With a clear path, The Miz covered Zayn, picking up a satisfying victory for the makeshift team.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Baron Corbin & The Miz (via pinfall in 13:59)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Having his hand raised in the ring, The Miz was joined by his wife Maryse, who had brought him a microphone. As The Miz began to speak, we see that Dean Ambrose had managed to climb back from under the announcer’s table and lunged at Baron Corbin. This leads to yet another brawl breaking out between the pair. Realising that the action on the outside has taken almost everybody’s attention away from him, a huffy Miz stops talking, furious to have been cut short.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> As Ambrose and Corbin brawl back into the ring, The Miz and then Sami Zayn get caught up in the melee. Fighting through the pair, Ambrose and Corbin cause Zayn to stumble towards Maryse. While Zayn stops himself before contact, The Miz gets in his face, and the pair continue to argue. As the debate becomes physical, with the pair pushing each other, Shane McMahon comes out to calm him things down.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/otOJ5y5.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Shane McMahon orders all four members of the Main Event to stop right now, he has something to say that effects them all. Shane McMahon says that he’s sick of these guys’ issues spilling all over the show, but luckily he has a solution. Shane announces that next week - on Smackdown Live - Sami Zayn will go one on one with The Miz… and Baron Corbin will face Dean Ambrose. Shane McMahon adds that the latter will also be contested for Dean Ambrose’s Intercontinental Championship!</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Shane McMahon then walks off, telling the guys to “carry on”. As soon as Shane is no longer the visible, two brawls breaks out, as the four men are shown fighting it out at the conclusion of Smackdown Live! Going off air, the announcer’s remind the audience of next week’s huge show, as Sami Zayn faces The Miz, while Alexa Bliss goes one on one Sasha Banks, and Dean Ambrose defends his WWE Intercontinental Championship against Baron Corbin!</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20LEgend Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/5RfOcs0.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Drew Gulak & Tony Nese</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> bt. The Bollywood Lions</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Tozawa </strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">bt. Ayira Daivari</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Austin Aries & Kalisto</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> bt. Neville & TJ Perkins</span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>News:</strong></span></div></div></div></div><ul><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">Samoa Joe’s injury was the major talking point backstage this week, with some suggestions that Joe’s career - as far as the WWE is concerned - may well be over. At the age of 38, there had already been some reservations over the longevity of Joe’s run, and an absence of over a year is likely to do little to alleviate those concerns.</span></span></div></div></div></div><br /></li><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">With Payback this Sunday, talk backstage was that AJ Styles’ Open Challenge was set to be answered by Samoa Joe, with AJ Styles being positioned as a babyface going forward. The injury, caused by the bound Chris Jericho, and has caused major changes to future plans, with the brand now looking light on established heels.</span></span></div></div></div></div><br /></li><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">Rumours backstage have suggested that rather than looking to developmental to replace Samoa Joe, the company have instead reached out to a number of former talents, enquiring as to their availability to work short-term deals with the company.</span></span></div></div></div></div><br /></li><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">Coming out of 205 Live, another match was added to Payback, as Tozawa will go one on one with The Brian Kendrick. It is believed this match will take place on the “Kick-Off” show, before Payback.</span></span></div></div></div></div><br /></li><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">In a bizarre move, it appears that in an attempt to capitalize off his return to the public eye, Jeff Hardy has announced that his band PeroxWhy?gen will be going on tour over the summer. A strange time to announce a tour, most reports are suggesting that the WWE have given him permission to take part in the tour, which would result in him missing several months of action. This would include the biggest show of the summer, Summerslam. Presumably discussed during contract negotiation, it has been suggested that this could be the catalyst for Matt Hardy’s run as a solo competitor.</span></span></div></div></div></div></li></ul> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20LEgend Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 http://i.imgur.com/AxWdMEV.png The Winner Will Face Brock Lesnar @ Extreme Rules Finn Balor vs. Roman Reigns United States Championship - Last Man Standing Kevin Owens © vs. Chris Jericho Open Challenge AJ Styles vs. Any Member of the Raw Roster Who will accept AJ Styles’ Open Challenge? Raw Tag Team Championships The Hardys © vs. Gallows & Anderson Braun Strowman vs. Mojo Rawley Raw Womens Championship Bayley © vs. Carmella vs. Charlotte vs. Dana Brooke Cruiserweight Championship Neville © vs. Austin Aries vs. Kalisto [Pre-Show] Tozawa vs. The Brian Kendrick Payback Survey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncrewed Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 The Winner Will Face Brock Lesnar @ Extreme Rules Finn Balor vs. Roman Reigns United States Championship - Last Man Standing Kevin Owens © vs. Chris Jericho Open Challenge AJ Styles vs. Any Member of the Raw Roster Who will accept AJ Styles’ Open Challenge?- Drew McIntyre Raw Tag Team Championships The Hardys © vs. Gallows & Anderson Braun Strowman vs. Mojo Rawley Raw Womens Championship Bayley © vs. Carmella vs. Charlotte vs. Dana Brooke Cruiserweight Championship Neville © vs. Austin Aries vs. Kalisto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kijar Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 The Winner Will Face Brock Lesnar @ Extreme Rules Finn Balor vs. Roman Reigns United States Championship - Last Man Standing Kevin Owens © vs. Chris Jericho Open Challenge AJ Styles vs. Any Member of the Raw Roster Who will accept AJ Styles’ Open Challenge? Kassius Ohno Raw Tag Team Championships The Hardys © vs. Gallows & Anderson Braun Strowman vs. Mojo Rawley Raw Womens Championship Bayley © vs. Carmella vs. Charlotte vs. Dana Brooke Cruiserweight Championship Neville © vs. Austin Aries vs. Kalisto [Pre-Show] Tozawa vs. The Brian Kendrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niall2015 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 The Winner Will Face Brock Lesnar @ Extreme Rules Finn Balor vs. Roman Reigns United States Championship - Last Man Standing Kevin Owens © vs. Chris Jericho Open Challenge AJ Styles vs. Any Member of the Raw Roster Who will accept AJ Styles’ Open Challenge? Bobby Roode Raw Tag Team Championships The Hardys © vs. Gallows & Anderson Braun Strowman vs. Mojo Rawley Raw Womens Championship Bayley © vs. Carmella vs. Charlotte vs. Dana Brooke Cruiserweight Championship Neville © vs. Austin Aries vs. Kalisto [Pre-Show] Tozawa vs. The Brian Kendrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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