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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

 

[Pre-Show] Tozawa vs. The Brian Kendrick

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[Kick-Off Show]
Tozawa defeated The Brian Kendrick (in 8:21)

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Following a video package which focusses largely on the two “Main Event” matches (Owens/Jericho and Balor / Reigns), the show begins with the entrance of AJ Styles. We are told that AJ Styles will issue an Open Challenge to anybody on the Raw roster tonight.

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AJ Styles takes a microphone and asks how better to start the show, than with the guy who is going to steal the show once again… A-J Styles. Styles says that since he came to the WWE, he has put on match of the year candidate after match of the year candidate. AJ Styles says that he’s Mr. PPV, before correcting himself and saying that he’s Mr. Network Buys. He says that whoever accepts his challenge has better thank him, because they are going to be in the most talked about match of this show… of this week… of this month! AJ Styles says he is the “Face That Runs The Place” and asks however wants some, to bring it on…

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AJ Styles vs. Big Show

AJ Styles appeared to be a little bit surprised by the return of the Big Show, and took a moment to adapt. A unique challenge within the WWE, AJ Styles failed to cope with Big Show early on, and the recently trimmed down giant looked to have his number. Eventually, AJ Styles proved his versatility, as he began to break Big Show down.

 

Bringing Big Show down to size, AJ Styles headed to outside, setting up for the Phenomenal Forearm. Targeting the giant, who was now down on one knee, Styles’ signature move was thwarted by Big Show, who caught his opponent by the throat. Picking AJ Styles up, Big Show hit a huge Chokeslam to the Phenomenal One, and covered him for the 1… 2… Kickout!

 

Showing great resilience, the commentary reacted in shock as Styles kicked out of one of Big Show’s best shots. Setting up for the decisive blow, Big Show signalled for the Knockout Punch. At the last moment, AJ Styles ducked, hitting a Pele Kick to the big man. This move proved the turning point, and Styles was eventually able to pick up the victory, successfully hitting the Phenomenal Forearm!

 

Winner:
AJ Styles (via pinfall in 9:32)

 

As AJ Styles’ hand was raised in the ring, a furious looking Big Show grabbed him from behind. Ready for action, Styles looked prepared for round two with Big Show, but the giant had other ideas. Instead of raising his fist Big Show extended his hand, offering a handshake to Styles. After a moment’s hesitation, AJ Styles accepted the handshake, before having his hand raised by the veteran Giant.

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Cruiserweight Championship

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Neville © vs. Austin Aries vs. Kalisto

With just a video package on Neville’s role as “King of The Cruiserweights” and a recap of Kallisto joining Raw between the two matches, this contest was kept fairly simple, with each talent showcasing themselves during the match. The story of the contest saw Austin Aries and Kalisto working together, before switching their focus to each other, as they vied to become the Cruiserweight Champion. Their interest in one another allowed Neville to take something of a back seat, and eventually lead to the finish of the match.

 

Having returned to the ring, Austin Aries hit the Champion with a Discus Fivearm. This rocked Neville, who turned straight into a Solita del Sol from Kalisto. However, before Kalisto could hit the move that would surely have ended Neville’s chances of winning, Austin Aries hit him with a Discus Fivearm, sending him and Neville to the ground. With Neville on the outside, Austin Aries went to the top rope and hit a 450 Splash to Kalisto. As Aries went to cover Kalisto (having taken a couple of seconds to recover), Neville returned to the ring, assisted by his new associate TJ Perkins.

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Perkins’ helping hand allowed Neville to return to the ring in time, and kick Austin Aries in the head. Throwing his long-term rival out of the ring, Neville pinned Kalisto, to retain his Championship.

 

Winner:
Neville (via pinfall in 10:13)

 

Following the contest, the Cruiserweight Champion has his arm raised by TJ Perkins.

Ahead of the third match of the night, we are sent to footage from “earlier today”, and an interview conducted with Roman Reigns as he entered the building.

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Blunt and straight-to-point, Roman Reigns says there is just one thing on his mind tonight. He doesn’t care how he has to do it, or who he has to piss off… Roman Reigns
will
be getting his arm raised, and - at Extreme Rules - he will go on to face Brock Lesnar!

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Braun Strowman vs. Mojo Rawley

As illustrated by the Braun Strowman “Path of Destruction” video package before the match, Mojo Rawley’s decision to stand up to the “Monster Amongst Men” could only really go one way. With that said, Mojo Rawley fared better than most would have expected, coming into the match with a fire and determination that
almost
knocked Strowman off his feet. Feeling he stood a good chance taking the match to the outside, Rawley looked to take Strowman down with a Running Forearm, but was caught by the big man. Strowman then ran into the Ring Post, smashing Rawley back-first into the ring.

 

From here, Braun Strowman’s assault was brutal, and he appeared to have no interest in winning the match. Paying the price for stirring one of the WWE’s most destructive forces, Rawley suffered not one, but two, Running Powerslams (the first of which was done on the outside). With Rawley lifeless in the ring, Braun Strowman made his intentions clear, picking his opponent up once more. When Strowman hit Mojo with a third Running Powerslam, he still wasn’t ready to end the match. As a result, the referee made the decision to call for the bell.

 

Winner:
Braun Strowman (via referee stoppage in 7:39)

 

Undoubtedly the right decision, the referee’s attempt to halt the destruction was not successful, as the sound of the bell was completely ignored by Strowman. Continuing to lay into Rawley, Strowman dragged “The Hype Man” to the top of the ramp. Setting him up to be thrown off the ramp with a Reverse Chokeslam, Braun Strowman was once again thwarted.

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Coming from out of nowhere, Roman Reigns hit what was described as a “pre-emptive strike” ahead of his involvement in tonight’s Main Event. Hitting Strowman with a Spear to the Steel entranceway, for the second time this week, Reigns walked straight back behind the curtain, showing no regard for his “friend” Mojo. With both Rawley and Strowman down, the announcers justified Roman’s actions, explaining that Strowman had threatened to get involved in the Main Event, and Reigns was just ensuring he gets a fair shot at the Number One Contendership.

Heading away from the carnage at ringside, we see the Locker Room, where Finn Balor is getting ready for tonight’s Main Event.

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The door is only slightly open, allowing a restricted view of Balor. As Finn continues to pull his knee pads up, he looks up and nods. Moments later, before Gallows & Anderson are seen exiting the Locker Room.

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Following some suspicion from his broadcast colleagues, Corey Graves defends Finn Balor, stating that there is nothing with Balor hanging out with his buddies before the biggest match of his career!

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Raw Tag Team Championships

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The Hardy Boyz © vs. Gallows & Anderson

Aside from being the first defence of the Championship from The Hardy Boyz, this contest was little more than a routine title defence for the recently returned specialists. Simply existing to check the “rematch clause” box, this contest went exactly as one would expect, with The Hardy Boyz picking up the victory following a Twist of Fate / Swanton Bomb combo to Karl Anderson.

 

Winner:
The Hardy Boyz (via pinfall in 12:28)

Switching gears to what is billed as the first “Main Event” of the night, an extended video package is played, recapping the deeply personal rivalry between Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens. Dating back to the genesis of their friendship, before highlighting the moment - at Chris Jericho’s “Festival of Friendship” - when Kevin Owens turned his back on his best friend, it chronicles the entire story of “The Kevin & Chris Show”. From there, things have elevated, concluding with this Monday’s main event, where Chris Jericho stood tall - ready for Kevin Owens. The video package is followed by an interview with Chris Jericho.

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Speaking almost out of character, Chris Jericho is given free reign to talk about his most recent run with the WWE, which he describes as one of the most rewarding experiences of his career. He says that whatever has happened, he has enjoyed some of the greatest moments as a member of the WWE roster. He says that Kevin Owens was a man he considered a brother, but Owens made the choices he made and for that he will pay. Having stopped short of saying this would be his last match of his current run, Chris Jericho returns to his usual self, promoting the match and declaring that whatever he has to do to Kevin Owens, nothing is going to keep him down. He says that if Kevin Owens wants to leave the building as the United States Championship, then he will have to finish Chris Jericho… permanently!

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United States Championship;
Last Man Standing

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Kevin Owens © vs. Chris Jericho

Looking to slowly build the match up, Kevin Owens made every attempt to hesitate and stall as the contest began. This frustrated Chris Jericho, an emotion which showed when he finally got his hands of Kevin Owens. Using this to his advantage, Kevin Owens looked to control the pace from the outset. Of course, once weapons are introduced to proceedings, gameplans and strategies often go out of the window.

 

Highlighting the venom between the two men, Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens inflicted cringe-inducing levels of violence towards each other, somehow managing to stay in it and return equal levels of punishment. Two major moments of the match saw, first Kevin Owens being hit with a Belly to Back Suplex through a stack of chairs, before Chris Jericho was Pop-Up Powerbombed onto hundreds of thumbtacks. Somehow, neither incident spelled the end of the match.

 

As the intensity built, both men came close to victory, but the finish came when the two men had brawled to the side of the ramp. Taking control, Kevin Owens escaped an attempted Suplex, and hit Chris Jericho with a Powerbomb, slamming his back against the guardrail. Owens then repeated the move, this time hitting Jericho’s back off the raised part of the ramp. This wasn’t enough, and Kevin Owens dragged Chris Jericho’s body towards the edge of the stage. Sent off the side of the stage, Chris Jericho is Powerbombed to the ground and into the rubble below. Almost looking in shock at his own actions, Kevin Owens stares down at Jericho’s motionless body, remaining completely unmoved as the referee counts to ten.

 

Winner:
Kevin Owens (via 10 count in 22:01)

 

Just as battered and bruised as his former best friends, an exhausted Kevin Owens appears to be in a state of shellshock, looking down upon his former best friend. As an ambulance is backed into the arena, Kevin Owens remains on the ramp, looking down at the mess he has made of Chris Jericho. Cold and remorseless, Kevin Owens slowly raises the United States Championship, with a blank expression that shows zero compassion for Jericho’s suffering. Putting over just how important the United States Championship is to Kevin Owens, the announcers suggest that we may have seen the last of Chris Jericho in the WWE...

As the dust settles on that brutal contest, we hear of an incident going down, involving Braun Strowman. Rampaging through the back, we see Kurt Angle following slightly behind the furious monster.

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Strowman is demanding to find Roman Reigns, while Kurt Angle orders him to stop. Feeling he will be unable to control Braun, Kurt Angle calls upon an army of security, who are tasked with removing Braun Strowman from the backstage area. Angle says that barring him from ringside isn’t enough, as he banishes Braun Strowman from the building! As we head back to ringside, security grapple with how best to approach the irritable monster.

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Raw Women’s Championship

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Bayley © vs. Carmella vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Dana Brooke

Struggling to follow the highly charged match which preceded it, this served as something of a comedown for the audience, allowing them to prepare for the night’s Main Event. While the competitors worked hard, the match had a thrown together feel, and there was little to capture the interest.

 

The finish came as the match broke down, and Dana Brooke and Charlotte took each other out. This left Carmella to roll Bayley up (as she had done Becky Lynch on Monday), but she failed to pick up the victory. From here, Bayley was able to hit the Bayley-To-Bayley to Carmella, retaining her Championship.

 

Winner:
Bayley (via pinfall in 8:38)

Following that match, we head to the back and see a Limousine pull up.

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Paul Heyman steps out from the vehicle, walking with intent towards the entrance of the building…

<hr>Ahead of the Main Event of the show, we see a video package promoting the match. It shows Finn Balor’s victory to become the first ever Universal Champion at Summerslam. Following his injury and vacation of the Championship, it focusses on the success that Roman Reigns found in Finn’s absence. Showing Roman Reigns’ victory over The Undertaker at WrestleMania, the subject switches to Brock Lesnar’s Universal Championship and his public interest in facing the only other man who has defeated The Undertaker in the history of WrestleMania. Tonight, Finn Balor will go one on one with Roman Reigns, with the winner being named the Number One Contender to the WWE Universal Championship.

<hr>Before we head over to the ring for the Main Event, we see Paul Heyman has made his way to the backstage area.

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Stopping at the door of the Raw General Manager, Paul Heyman enters Kurt Angle’s office ahead of the Main Event...

Winner Faces Brock Lesnar at Extreme Rules!

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Finn Balor vs. Roman Reigns

Going into the match, it was highlighted that both men have a strong claim to the Number One Contendership. For Finn Balor, it is the right to take his rematch for the Championship he never lost, for Roman Reigns it is the public backing of his contendership by Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman, and his victory over The Undertaker at WrestleMania.

 

As the action got underway, the difference in approach between the two men was evident. Finn Balor looked to use his speed and endurance to wear Reigns down, while The Big Dog wanted to finish the job as quickly as possible. Reigns’ explosive approach almost paid off and just a few minutes in, Balor was lucky to avoid a Superman Punch by a split second. The longer the match went on, the more Finn Balor settled, and both men scored what they believed to be decisive blows.

 

What followed was anything but decisive, and any hope of a conclusive finish was thrown away when Braun Strowman appeared on the ramp.

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Distracting Roman Reigns, who had the downed Balor set up for a Spear, Braun Strowman fought off wave after wave of security. Eventually, agents and referees had to get involved and the match official left the ring to help restrain the furious monster. With Balor still down - from a Superman Punch he received moments before the distraction - Roman Reigns began yelling towards the referee and Strowman, demanding that focus returns to him in the ring. Growing frustrated, Roman Reigns stepped back, throwing his hands up in the air. As he did this, Reigns was taken out, having been struck in the back with a Steel Chair.

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Appearing from out of nowhere, Gallows & Anderson used the distraction and lifted Roman Reigns up for a Magic Killer onto the Steel Chair!

 

Hearing the thud, the referee turned around, just in time to see the former Tag Team Champions leave the ring. Suspicious, but with no concrete evidence of their involvement, the referee returned to the ring. As he did, Finn Balor had regained consciousness and crawled over to Roman. Draping one arm over the chest of Reigns, Balor was able to pick up the 1… 2… 3!

 

Winner:
Finn Balor (via pinfall in 19:47)

 

Despite knowing little about it, Finn Balor had successfully become the new Number One Contender to the WWE Universal Championship at Extreme Rules. Having escaped from vision, the commentators discuss the involvement of Gallows & Anderson, as focus switches to the huge crowd surrounding Braun Strowman. With the match over, it appears that Strowman has calmed down, and he merely stares down to the ring. As Payback goes off air, Paul Heyman steps out from the back.

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Remaining at the top of the ramp, Paul Heyman begins to applaud the new Number One Contender, who appears to finally have processed what has happened. Still confused by how he won, Finn Balor stands with his hand raised, eyes firmly directed toward the advocate of the Brock Lesnar!

 

In five weeks time - when Raw presents Extreme Rules - Finn Balor will challenge Brock Lesnar, for the WWE Universal Championship.
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<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';"> Opening up the show, a video package plays, featuring stills from last night’s Payback main event. We see Roman Reigns setting up to finish Finn Balor off, before Braun Strowman caused a distraction. During this confusion, Finn Balor’s former “Club” allies Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson attacked Roman Reigns, allowing Finn to pick up the victory. The package continues, with WWE Network exclusive footage of an incident between Finn Balor and Roman Reigns outside the locker room last night. Recorded by a non-professional camera at quite a distance, the only details that can be made out are that Roman Reigns confronted Finn Balor, who took refuge in the locker room. Following on from this, the commentators discuss the controversial ending to last night’s show, highlighting the fact that despite suspicions, there is no evidence to suggest that Finn Balor was in on the attack. This leads into the entrance of the new Number One Contender.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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 talks about how great it is to stand here - after the last 8 months of hell - as the number one contender to the WWE Universal Championship. This is the moment he has been waiting for, because at Extreme Rules, he is slated to go one on one with “The Beast” Brock Lesnar. However, Finn Balor accepts that there is an elephant in the room, which brings him to last night’s main event. At the time, he had no idea what had happened, but when he got to the back, he was told of the involvement of Gallows & Anderson. Later in the night, Roman Reigns confronted him, and he blew him off. Since then, Finn Balor has had time to review the footage, and he wants to bring out Roman Reigns…</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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 comes down to the ring, and is clearly furious at Finn Balor, feeling - as he showed last night - that the number one contender orchestrated the ambush. Reigns tells Finn Balor that he doesn’t need an invitation to come to this ring by him… this is his yard! But right now, he’s not in the mood to talk, and he needs one good reason not to drop Balor where he stands.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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 protests his innocence, saying that he’s watched the footage back, and first and foremost, he is sorry for what happened. Gallows and Anderson are his buddies, but he had absolutely nothing to do with their actions last night and he promises Reigns that he will talk with them later. In the moment, Finn Balor felt on top of the world, having finally earned his rematch, but right now he says that “this doesn’t feel right”. Roman Reigns is unimpressed, responding that he doesn’t give a damn about any of that, because Finn’s attempts to be the “nice guy”, smoothing things over, doesn’t get him any closer to the Universal Championship. All he wants to know is why Finn Balor couldn’t face him like a man, either last night or 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><p></p><div style="margin-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 explains that last night things were hazy, and this afternoon he has been in meetings with Kurt Angle. Balor says that he isn’t here to fob Reigns off, nor to talk himself out of trouble, he’s called Roman out for another reason. Balor watched the tape back again with Kurt Angle earlier today, and they both agree that the way it went down last night wasn’t right. With some reluctance, Finn Balor announces that, as much as he hates to do it, he is relinquishing the number one contendership. Tonight, Finn Balor and Roman Reigns will have a rematch… and the winner will face Brock Lesnar - for the Universal Championship - at 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Satisfied, Roman Reigns nods his head, telling Finn Balor that he has a lot of respect for that… but if he and his “Club” try and pull the same stunt tonight… it will be One Versus All, and the One will </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';"> come out on top! As Reigns leaves up the ramp, the announcers put over tonight’s huge main event, where we will once again crown 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>new</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';"> Number One Contender!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 General Manager Kurt Angle in the Raw office. Stood beside him, but staring off into the distance, we see Kevin Owens. From the look on his face, Owens still appears to be in shock after what he did to Chris Jericho last 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><div style="text-align:center;"><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';"> Kurt Angle says that what Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho put each other through last night was brutal, but there are no days off in the WWE. Kurt Angle tells Kevin Owens that he is his United States Champion and that means he’s a flagbearer for Monday Night Raw, and for the WWE as a whole. Kurt Angle tells Kevin Owens that no matter how he’s feeling, he has to get back up, dust himself off and be ready for action. As Kurt Angle continues to talk, it becomes clear that none of what he is saying is registering with 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Attempting to get him to snap out of it, Kurt Angle says that “you do realise Kevin, that you’re in action tonight?” Growing frustrated Angle says “Kevin…” still nothing, “Kevin!” Owens snaps out of it, shaking his head and saying “what?” as if he had heard none of what Kurt has said to him. Kurt Angle tells Owens that he is in action tonight… and his match is up next. With his mind clearly elsewhere, Kevin Owens says “sure”. Expecting more reaction from the volatile Owens, Kurt Angle adds that his match will be against Big Show! Again Kevin Owens gives little response, nodding his head and leaving the room quietly. </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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, we see more exclusive footage from the fallout of WWE Payback, showing Chris Jericho being carried into an ambulance following his Last Man Standing match with Kevin Owens. Having regained consciousness, Chris Jericho can be heard yelling in pain, grimacing with every single movement of the stretcher. Ahead of the match, the commentators cite reports from WWE.com, stating that Chris Jericho may have wrestled the last match of his career!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/pW8btgp.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 Show 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';"> Looking in complete shellshock after what happened last night, Kevin Owens made his way to the ring in a completely emotionless manner. None of his usual trash talking or bravado, Owens simply entered the ring, acknowledging nothing of his surroundings as he did. Just as confused as his opponent Big Show, the commentators wonder what is going through the mind of Kevin Owens right now. Graves says that he has just been through one of the toughest matches of his career, against a man he once considered a brother. He suggests that it’s ridiculous that anybody could expect him to compete so soon after what Jericho made him 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';"> Growing frustrated of Owens’ inactivity, the Big Show told Owens to wake up. This snapped him out of it momentarily, as he looked up to his gigantic opponent. A few seconds later, Kevin Owens rolled out of the ring, walking up the ramp with his head 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><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';"> Big Show (via countout in 0:53)</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 not happy with a countout victory, Big Show puts his hands on his hips and shakes his head at his opponent.</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 Kevin Owens walking. Ignoring his surroundings entirely, Kevin Owens has a 1000 yard stare as he makes his way to the Locker Room. Before he can push the door open, Charly Caruso catches up with 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/6wKJNjM.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/jJYsxLV.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';"> Asking him for an insight into what thoughts are going through his mind right now, Charly holds the microphone towards Kevin Owens. After a few moments of gradually heavier breathing, Kevin Owens holds his hands out in front of him. Sounding close to hyperventilating, Kevin Owens finally speaks. Looking at his hands, a distressed Kevin Owens declares “I… am a monster”, before turning away and entering 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';"> <hr>Back to the announcers, and it was time for Cruiserweight Division action. Introducing a video package, we see stills from last night, where TJ Perkins gave Neville a helping hand in retaining his Championship. Making his way to the ring for his match, Perkins is joined by Neville.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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><span>http://i.imgur.com/a9Wmbm4.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 talks about how he is the King of the Cruiserweight and he proved it last night by beating </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>two</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';"> men. Handing the microphone to TJ Perkins, the former Champion explained his allegiance to Neville, claiming that he is the only man who has any respect for Perkins around here. Perkins says that he was supposed to be a pioneer for a new generation, but guys like Kalisto and Austin Aries have arrived and want him to sit down and take a back seat. Neville reached out to him, and he taught TJ something he will never forget. Neville did it first, and now Perkins is going to do the same. If you want something, you don’t ask for it… you 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/LuT1DWC.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/a9Wmbm4.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. TJ Perkins</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';"> An exciting fast paced contest, the two men in this match went back and forth, flying across the ring in an attempt to pick up the victory. In that sense, this was a typical Cruiserweight match-up, and Kalisto picked up the win with a Solita 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 8:01)</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';"> With TJ P rolling out of the ring following his victory, he was confronted by Neville. The King of the Cruiserweights dragged Perkins to his feet and demanded he go back in for more. Having just been hit with Kalisto’s best shot, Perkins returned to the ring, with the same fate meeting him again. Despite this, Neville forced him to once again return 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Growing frustrated, Neville eventually entered the ring himself, using TJ’s distraction to blindside Kalisto. From here, both TJ Perkins and Neville laid into Kalisto, putting boots into the man who had just picked up an impressive victory. Eventually, as the attack continued, Austin Aries ran down to make the save.</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';"> Catching Neville and Perkins off guard, Austin Aries was able to take both men down, before sending Neville packing. Watching on from the ramp, Neville is made well aware that Aries isn’t done with him, evidenced by him hitting TJ Perkins with a vicious Discus Fivearm. Aries then stares down Neville, who backs away.</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 this, the actions of Braun Strowman at Payback are discussed by commentary. Having defeated Mojo Rawley, Strowman was attacked by Roman Reigns. Furious, the “Monster Amongst Men” vowed to destroy Roman Reigns, causing him to be banished from the building. Despite this, Braun Strowman did make his presence felt, resulting in the distraction that cost Reigns 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';"> <hr>From here, we head over to the office of Kurt Angle, and we see that the General Manager has been joined in the room by 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><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/6KGnlF2.png</span><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';"> AJ Styles asks Kurt Angle if he saw what he did to Big Show last night, pointing out that he chopped down the biggest redwood in the forest at Payback. Kurt Angle did see it, and he was impressed. He says that everybody knows how good Styles is, but he’s delighted to see him taking it to the next level on Raw. AJ Styles says that’s exactly what he’s been brought he for, and AJ Styles </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>always</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';"> delivers! In fact, he intends to deliver again tonight, as he issues another open challenge. Kurt Angle looks very happy to hear this, and tells AJ Styles that he may know just the guy who is looking for that opportunity to make an impact.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/1isdAPU.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/OfomQVn.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>Becky Lynch vs. Carmella</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';"> Getting her revenge on Carmella for her actions last week (which were recapped prior to the match), Becky Lynch took the match to her opponent from the opening bell. Carmella tried to be evasive, but she couldn’t avoid the “Irish Lass Kicker” for too long. Eventually, Lynch was able to right the “wrong” of last week, making Carmella submit to the Dis-Arm-er.</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';"> Becky Lynch (via pinfall in 6:38)</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';"> Taking a microphone, Becky Lynch asks where Charlotte Flair is this week? She doesn’t seem to what to get involved in Becky’s business after what happened last night. Becky says that she has more respect for the Championship than to have tried to get her revenge last night, but if Charlotte isn’t willing to show her face now… then Becky will see her later tonight. </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';"> Opening up the second hour of Raw, The Hardy Boyz make their way down to the ring. We are reminded that last night they made their first defence of the Raw Tag Team Championships, defeating Gallows & Anderson.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Recapping the events of Payback, Matt Hardy took the burden of most of the talking, declaring The Hardy Boyz intention to prove themselves as the greatest tag team in the history of Professional Wrestling. As the only Tag Team Champions currently in the WWE, they hold the gold which stakes their claim to that title. They didn’t return to the WWE just to prove they’re still at the top of their game, they also want to prove they’re the best tag team in the world today… in fact, they want to prove they’re the best tag team in the entire universe! Before Matt can continue, he is interrupted by the emergence of Enzo & Cass.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/BwVQoFQ.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/zKmxnVj.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';"> Introducing themselves to The Hardy Boyz in typical fashion, Enzo & Cass eventually enter the ring and go face to face with the Champions. Enzo says that Matt might be looking all over the universe for a challenge to their titles, but he doesn’t need to look that far. No disrespect, but Enzo believes the guys who are going to take their titles are standing right in front of them. Upon hearing this, there is another interruption, as The Revival make their way into the mix.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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 Revival say that they needn’t even address Enzo & Cass, because what they did to them last week proves that the “Monday Night Revival” is well under way. Instead they turn their attention to The Hardy Boyz, introducing themselves as well as their “No Flips, Just Fists” slogan. They tell The Hardyz that if they want to do all that playpen nonsense, then they’ve come to the wrong place. The Revival are here to change the division, and when they get their hands on The Hardy Boyz, then Matt and Jeff had better come prepared for a fight! Feeling left out, Sheamus & Cesaro also make their way down to the ring, with Sheamus clearly leading the way.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/1g40GYD.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/2EixCtX.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';"> Hearing that The Revival are up for a fight, Sheamus suggests that they quit the talking, and they get down to it. Of course, the big mouthed Revival are slightly less forthright when confronted by Sheamus and Cesaro, instead declaring that they’ve got nothing to prove. When Cesaro reminds them that they’ve only been here for three weeks, The Revival reply that they’ve already beaten Enzo & Cass in that time. They say that they doubt that Cesaro & Sheamus could do that, something which Enzo Amore wholeheartedly agrees with. Having successfully stirred the pot, The Revival back out of the situation, leaving the two remaining challengers to agree to a match… 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/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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><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</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 teams who know each other very well, this match would see one of them take a step towards being considered for the Raw Tag Team Championships. Each enjoying some offence, we saw Enzo Amore take a great deal of punishment from the physical Cesaro and Sheamus. Eventually bringing in Big Cass, the match evened out, but it seemed the damage had been done.</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';"> Isolating Enzo, Cesaro was able to hit an impactful Uppercut to his opponent, which was immediately followed by a devastating Brogue Kick. This combination was enough 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';"> Sheamus & Cesaro (via pinfall in 9:11)</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 Sheamus and Cesaro embraced following the victory, The Revival made their way back down to the ring. Jumping the victorious team from behind, The Revival laid into Cesaro and Sheamus, sending Sheamus to the outside. They then focussed their assault solely on Cesaro, hitting him with their signature Shatter Machine.</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';"> Standing tall, The Revival make their desire to become the Raw Tag Team Champions clear.</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 away to the Women’s Locker Room, we see that Dana Brooke - who will face Charlotte Flair tonight - is speaking 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/eSo2kJ2.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';"> Dana says that she knows that she and Becky haven’t always seen eye to eye, but she wants to ask Becky something. Lynch says they haven’t always seen eye to eye, in fact Dana used to see a lot of Becky’s back, when she used to jump her from behind. Asking Becky to hear her out, Dana says that she has changed a lot since then, and all she wants is for Becky to stay out of her match tonight. After the bell, Becky can - and should - do whatever she wants to Charlotte, but during the match, Dana wants to real shot at her former mentor.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Becky knows what Dana and Charlotte have been through, and she agrees to keep out of it. Lynch doesn’t know why, but she trusts that Dana is being truthful to her. Becky gives her word that she will not get involved in the match 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';"> <hr>Returning to ringside, we see that Cruiserweight division members Drew Gulak and Tony Nese have already made their entrance.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/9uPliLy.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/OWqi6AR.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';"> Continuing the “No Fly Zone” campaign, Drew Gulak talks of a need for good people to speak out against the established norms. Thankfully, Tony Nese was that man. Taking the microphone, Tony Nese says that he too has been guilty of adopting this reckless, dangerous and career shortening approach, but he stands here today a changed man. Nese says that if he can do, anybody can, and he calls upon the entire Cruiserweight to follow the lead of Gulak and Nese.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Drew Gulak pleads with their opponents, to think about the consequences of their actions, claiming “the last thing these people want to see is people risking their healths flying through the air”. Nese states that there is an art to being a cruiserweight, and he and Gulak are on the forefront of a movement. They will revolutionise what it means to be a cruiserweight 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><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/flqNhUO.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/SOHzPAL.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. The Bollywood Lions</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';"> Refusing to heed the advice of Gulak and Nese, Sunil and Samir Singh came out of the gates flying and looked to take the fight to their opponents from the opening bell. Gulak & Nese were not prepared for this, and took a moment on the outside to regroup. Arguing with the fans at ringside, the anti-high flying pair were outraged at the continued refusal to cooperate by The Lions. Eventually, Gulak and Nese regrouped, and proved that a ground game can be effective in the Cruiserweight Division. Taking full control, Drew Gulak eventually made Sunil Singh submit, after locking in a Dragon Sleeper with Leg Scissors, which he calls the “Gu Lock”.</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';"> Drew Gulak & Tony Nese (via submission in 5:33)</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 to the Locker Room, we see Roman Reigns preparing for his Main Event match with Finn Balor. Reigns looks up, and we see that he has been joined in the room by Mojo Rawley.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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><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';"> Apologising for the interruption, Mojo Rawley says he just came here to thank Roman Reigns for last night. Braun Strowman had bad intentions and Rawley thanks him for being a friend. Reigns tells Mojo Rawley that it’s no problem, but he didn’t do it for Mojo.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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 says that if he has one piece for advice Mojo, it’s to stop looking out for other people. He says Mojo has potential, but Reigns was just looking out for himself last night. Just like tonight, Roman Reigns has threats coming from all angles, and there is only one way to deal with it. Reigns is going to throw fists until there is nobody left in his way, he suggests that Mojo starts doing the same.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 a video package, recapping the actions of Gallows & Anderson at Payback, the former Tag Team Champions make their way down to the ring. The commentators further discuss their attack of Roman Reigns, and how it led to “The Big Dog’s” Number One Contendership rematch against Finn Balor 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/EGHPVJD.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 begin to speak, with a simple and clear message. They absolve Finn Balor of any involvement in what happened last night, and explain that they acted of their own accord. Gallows says that they understand the suspicions, given that they and Finn are best friends, but these people have to accept that Gallows and Anderson just “really, really, really, really” like beating up Roman Reigns. Anderson says that seeing him out there, with an opportunity to become the Number One Contender, they just couldn’t help themselves. The fact they helped their friend out was just a happy coincidence. As Gallows begins to question the decision for a rematch to take place tonight, they are cut off by the music of a furious Roman Reigns.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Reigns makes a beeline for the ring, and immediately takes the fight to the former Raw Tag Team Champions. Roman’s drive is clear, but eventually the numbers game catches up with him. Beating down “The Big Dog”, Gallows & Anderson set up for another Magic Killer, the move which took Roman Reigns out last night. This time, Roman Reigns was able to fight out of the Magic Killer, and fought out with an Uppercut to both Gallows and Anderson. Fighting back, Roman Reigns dropped both Gallows and Anderson with a Superman Punch each, before setting up for a Spear. Instead of retaliating, the friends of Finn Balor exited the ring, backing away from the fired up Roman Reigns. The announcers suggest that Finn Balor is going to face a very different Roman Reigns to the one he stepped across the ring from last 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';"> <hr>Ahead of her match up next, we see Charlotte Flair take a microphone from ringside. Before she is in action tonight, she will address 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/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 Flair tells Becky Lynch that her biggest problem is that she lives in the past. Not only does she spend all her free time watching tapes and old matches, but she also holds on to ancient history. That is something you would never catch Charlotte Flair doing. So she advises that Becky keeps out of the her business, gets her head down and focuses on becoming 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>second</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';"> best performer in the Raw Women’s Division. As for number one? These people are about to be given the privilege of watching her in action. </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/aUM5Gup.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>Charlotte Flair 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 this match, Charlotte Flair clearly underestimated Dana Brooke, who she should really have been prepared for. Caught off guard by her former “enforcer”, Charlotte Flair took a moment to regroup, using her in-ring nous to find her way back into the match. Along with this, she also began to employ underhanded tactics. While Becky Lynch had promised to keep out of it, she couldn’t help herself when Charlotte began putting her foot on the ropes during pinfall. The very thing Charlotte accused Becky of 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/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';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Informing the referee of the cheating, Becky Lynch distracted Charlotte Flair, who argued that the referee should remove her from ringside. Having technically done nothing wrong, Becky merely watched on as Dana rolled Charlotte up 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';"> Dana Brooke (via pinfall 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';"> After the match, the furious Charlotte Flair rolled out of the ring, in complete shock that her former protege had beaten her. Coming into the ring, Becky Lynch began to gloat - telling Charlotte that turnabout is fair play. As the two women began to engage in a slanging match, Dana Brooke confronted Becky Lynch. Despite the victory, Dana was unhappy that Becky had got involved in her match and began shouting at “The Irish Lass Kicker”. Watching on, Charlotte’s look of anger turned to a smug smirk, as it became clear she had caused friction between two of her biggest rivals.</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 to the final hour, we are reminded of what happened to Stephanie McMahon at WrestleMania. Attempting to help her husband against long-term rival Seth Rollins, Stephanie was driven through a table and suffered severe injuries. We are informed that we will receive an update on her condition next, courtesy of Kurt Angle. With that, the Raw General Manager 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/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';"> Having recapped the events of WrestleMania, Kurt Angle begins to give a medical update on the Raw Commissioner Stephanie McMahon. Kurt says that he has spoken personally to Stephanie McMahon in the last week, and while she is going much better than she was, he is still unable to give an estimated return date. He does have a message from Stephanie McMahon that he was asked to relay to the WWE Universe, but before he can share it, he is cut off by the music of Braun Strowman!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> “The Monster Amongst Men” storms down to the ring, and tells Kurt Angle to stop… he’s got something to say and Angle needs to shut his mouth! Braun tells Kurt Angle that he’s out here to give Angle a warning, and Kurt only has himself to blame! Two times in the last week, Roman Reigns has attacked Strowman, and Angle has done nothing about it! Braun warns Kurt Angle that after his match tonight something “real bad” is going to happen to Roman Reigns. Braun says there’s absolutely nothing that Angle can do, and he had better just accept it. Strowman is ready for his match, and Kurt had best not stand in his way!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/u3kK1Nb.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. Curtis Axel</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';"> Appearing to be in just as bad of a mood as Roman Reigns was earlier, Braun Strowman took his frustration out on Curtis Axel. While he could have ended the match sooner than he did, Strowman decided that he wanted to make a point, and took Axel to the outside. Before he could cause too much damage to his opponent, Braun Strowman was once again assaulted by Roman Reigns…</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/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';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Once again explaining the attack as “pre-emptive”, the announcers talk of Reigns taking actions into his own hands, after the threats made by Strowman earlier. When Roman Reigns hit his rival with a Superman Punch, the referee called for the DQ.</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';"> Braun Strowman (via disqualification in 2:30)</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 after the bell, Roman Reigns laid into Strowman, looking to try and get the big man off his feet. Struggling to take the reeling Strowman to the ground, Reigns followed the staggering Strowman around the ring, waiting for the right time to pounce. Picking his moment, Roman Reigns speared Braun Strowman through the guardrail, crashing to the ground with a ferocious impact.</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';"> Standing tall, Roman Reigns headed back up the ramp going into a commercial break.</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 to the show, we see a recap of what happened before the break between Braun Strowman and Roman Reigns. Sending over to the back, we see Braun Strowman rampaging through a corridor. Strowman looks unsteady on his feet, having only just regained consciousness.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Furious, he is yelling out for Roman Reigns, only stopping when he reaches a locker room. Confronted by security, Braun Strowman is told that he can’t enter the Locker Room. Of course, this only makes him more determined to enter the room. Throwing the security guards out of the way, Strowman tries to enter, but the door is locked.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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 a step back, Strowman puts his foot through the door, breaking it completely off it’s hinges. On the inside, we see Roman Reigns, who is stood with his chest puffed out, ready for Strowman.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> The two begin to throw fists back and forth, and it appears that Roman Reigns is getting the better of Strowman. Looking to back off, it appears Strowman is ready to admit defeat, when he grabs a row of locker and pulls them down. This causes the stack of steel to fall onto Roman Reigns, crushing him beneath the lockers. Rushing into the room, security and medical personnel try to lift the lockers, with their struggle showing just how serious Reigns’ injuries could be. Standing over them, Strowman lifts one of the lockers up in the air, slamming it onto the pile which covers Roman entirely! Heading back to the announcers, it is suggested than Roman Reigns’ involvement in the Main Event could be seriously in doubt...</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/fZPbDOX.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/pwcVz4N.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/QOuOcuS.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>Bayley & Golden Truth vs. Tamina & 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';"> Placed merely to fill time, as well as to get the Raw Womens Champions on the show, this match had little of any note throughout. Instead the announcers used the time to discuss the status of tonight’s main event. Golden Truth were entertaining as ever, but it was Bayley who picked up the decisive fall, pinning Tamina.</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 & Golden Truth (via pinfall in 6:23)</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, Nia Jax came down to the ring, and Golden Truth were concerned for Bayley.</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/mSww4qV.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';"> However, Jax completely bypassed Bayley, instead walking over to Tamina. Adding insult to injury, Nia Jax took a microphone and called Tamina “pathetic”, before leaving back 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 see that Bayley is in the interview area, following her team’s victory.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/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';"> Speaking on her victory last night, as well as the future of her Womens Championship, Bayley is in high spirits. As she talks about teaming with The Golden Truth tonight, she is confronted by Alicia Fox.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/Ogtjpbx.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';"> Referring to herself as a veteran, Fox tells Bayley that she is done playing with boys, and she’s back to competing. Alicia Fox says she will be in action next week, and she wants to face the champ!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 back to ringside, AJ Styles makes his entrance. Following his victory over Big Show last night, Styles will issue yet another Open Challenge!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> AJ Styles recaps his victory over Big Show last night, talking about how the challenges on Raw continue to come in all shapes and sizes. The one consistent… for the past 18 months… is that AJ Styles will put on a show stealing performance, whether it’s Smackdown, Raw, PPV… even live events. If AJ Styles is on the bill, then these people know that they’re about to see the very best that this business has to offer.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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 says that there is no better place for him to prove that, week in, week out, than right here on Monday Night Raw! With that, it is time for him lay down the challenge. He is opening it up to anybody in the back, who wants to step in the ring with the gold standard of the WWE. Who wants to share the ring with </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>the</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';"> star maker? As AJ Styles says that, the music of Kurt Angle begins to play, and he appears on 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/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 tells the audience that it won’t be him taking up AJ Styles challenge, not least of all because he has so much on his plate with tonight’s Main Event. But Kurt Angle knows just the guy, and he’s somebody who has been itching to return to the WWE ring for some time. Angle introduces AJ Styles to his opponent for tonight, a former Tag Team, Intercontinental and United States Champion, and a man who he personally called to join him on Raw… Shelton Benjamin!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/FxQ42Q0.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 first appearance for the WWE in over 7 years, Shelton shook hands with the Raw General Manager, a man with whom he has a long and storied history. Looking determined as he makes his way down to the ring, Shelton Benjamin is clearly hungry for his much anticipated return. In the ring, it’s clear that AJ Styles is impressed by the standard of the challenge, with both men ready to go all out for the victory.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/FxQ42Q0.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. Shelton Benjamin</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 match, there was something of a big match feeling, created by the evidence of how important this match was to both competitors. Wanting to prove himself against as many stars as possible, AJ Styles was clearly chomping at the bit to face a man who many thought he would never share a ring with. On the other hand, having spent such a long time away from the WWE, there was no more suitable challenge for Shelton than the current standard bearer of the WWE, 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> What followed was an incredible match up, with the two competitor’s evenly matched athletic ability resulting in a memorable occasion. On commentary, there were even allusions to Shelton Benjamin’s famous match with Shawn Michaels, which is considered to be one of the greatest in Raw history. Going all out to “steal the show”, both competitors had chances to win the match, but failed to put their opponent away.</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';"> Perhaps the closest call of this period saw Shelton Benjamin come moments away from a perfect return. Setting up for the Phenomenal Forearm, AJ Styles flew across the ring. However, at the last moment, Benjamin spotted Styles, and hit him with a Superkick just before impact. A clear call back to the aforementioned Benjamin/Michaels match, the commentators were shocked to see AJ Styles raise his shoulder just in time. This proved to be Benjamin’s closest call of the match, and when Styles went for the Phenomenal Forearm a second time, he was successful.</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';"> Showing how highly he regards Benjamin, Styles didn’t pin his opponent following the Forearm, instead electing to hit a Styles Clash to be sure. Proving to be enough to get the job done, Styles came out on top, in what was nonetheless a hugely impressive return for Shelton Benjamin. </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 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';"> Mirroring the actions of Big Show last night, the roles were reversed in the fall out of this match, as AJ Styles showed his respect to Shelton Benjamin. Having been offered, and accepting, the handshake from Shane McMahon and Big Show in the last month, AJ Styles this time played initiator, extending his hand to Shelton Benjamin. Equally disappointed and impressed, Benjamin accepted the hand. However, as Styles moved in to speak to Benjamin, the returning star was attacked from behind.</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/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';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Dropping Benjamin with a Superkick, Dolph Ziggler looked down on his victim, before locking eyes with AJ Styles. Before Styles could react, Ziggler dropped out of the ring, leaving back up the ramp. As AJ Styles checked on his opponent, Dolph Ziggler stared him down, showing that his issue isn’t personal to Benjamin, but to both men involved. Going into the break, the announcers speculate what Dolph’s problem could be, that led to him ruin such a memorable Raw moment.</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';"> Back from the final break, it is time for the Main Event match. Making his entrance first, we are reminded that earlier tonight, Finn Balor voluntarily relinquished the Number One Contendership for the Universal 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><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';"> Instead, the rematch was made for tonight, as a result of the controversial conclusion to the Payback main event. Stills are then shown, highlighting the distractions and interference that saw Braun Strowman and Gallows & Anderson affect the outcome, costing Roman Reigns.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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 waited much longer than expected, Finn Balor begins to show concern, as it becomes apparent that there has been some sort of hold up regarding the Main Event. Growing frustrated, Finn Balor asks the referee what is going on. When the referee shrugs his shoulder, Balor tells him to find out. As the referee heads to the timekeeper’s area, a stressed looking Kurt Angle comes out from the 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><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 says that it’s his sad news to inform the audience that Roman Reigns will </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>not</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';"> be cleared to compete tonight. Angle is furious and tells the audience that if they want to lay the blame at anybody’s door, then lay it at that of Braun Strowman. Not only has he taken Roman out of action tonight, initial diagnosis suggests that Reigns could be out for a while. Kurt Angle says it isn’t the way he wanted to do it, but he is officially reinstating Finn Balor as the Number One Contender to Brock Lesnar’s Universal Championship! As he says that the music of Brock Lesnar plays, and “The Advocate” Paul Heyman appears on 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/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';"> Offering his hand to Angle, Heyman also pats the General Manger on the shoulder as he passes, telling him that he will take it from 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';"> Paul Heyman joins Finn Balor in the ring, removing a small piece of paper from his inside pocket. Heyman hand the piece of paper to Finn Balor, informing him that it is a “one-way ticket to Suplex City”. Paul says that The Beast in ready for Balor, and he will see that in Baltimore in 5 weeks. However, the road to Extreme Rules will be bumpy for Balor, as he prepares for a match that will change the course of his life irreversibly. Paul Heyman says that tonight is just a drop in, but he will have chance to explain every single brutal detail to Balor in the coming weeks, if Finn so desires. Paul Heyman says that things are going to get extreme… and Heyman knows a thing or two about </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>Extreme</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';">! But Balor doesn’t need to take Heyman’s word for it, because in two weeks’ time, Brock Lesnar will be here, live on Monday Night Raw! Paul then signs off, ready to leave the ring, when Balor tells him to hold on.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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 says that he did want to do it the right way, but when it comes to the Universal Championship, he will stop at nothing! Finn Balor says he’s more than ready to see Brock in two week’s time, but until then he wants Heyman to relay a message back to his client. Getting in Paul’s face, Balor tells Heyman his message:</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> “Six… Six… Six”.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Heyman looks at Balor confused, asking him what the hell that is supposed to mean. Balor laughs, and tells Paul that the message is simple:</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> “Six… Six… Six, Paul. I’ve got the Beast’s number!”</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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 that, Finn Balor drops his microphone and leaves the ring, with Paul Heyman looking on at the first ever Universal Champion. As the show goes off air, the announcers promote next week’s show, when the WWE visit one of the craziest crowds of the year, live from the United Kingdom!</span></div></div></div></div>
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<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 begins with a video package, recapping the events of last week’s episode. Briefly highlighting the debuts of Shinsuke Nakamura and Seth Rollins as members of the Smackdown Live roster, the focus of the package was the events of the Main Event. A tag team match between Baron Corbin & The Miz and Dean Ambrose & Sami Zayn, Miz was able to capitalise on a distraction (and his wife’s involvement) to pin Sami Zayn. The action wasn’t done there, and a post-match melee resulted in Shane McMahon making a match for the Intercontinental Championship, as Baron Corbin challenges Dean Ambrose. Heading to the ringside area, the commentators promote that match, before announcing that both men will feature of tonight’s edition of Miz TV. Speaking of which, the ring is set up for that very show, and soon The Miz and Maryse 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/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';"> Introducing his show, The Miz talks about his star of the show performance in last week’s Main Event, and his victory over that annoying little punk Sami Zayn. The Miz says now that he’s out of the way, he can focus on hosting “The Most Must See Talk Show in WWE History”. Speaking of which, he promotes tonight’s Intercontinental Championship match, before insultingly introducing the current title holder, 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';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/4Gq3P0I.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';"> Dean Ambrose comes down to the ring, ready to get into it with The Miz. However, before he begins to speak, The Miz’s hand goes up. He tells Ambrose that when his hand goes up, Dean’s mouth goes shut. Dean Ambrose says that’s fine, but he suggests that Miz gets Baron out here as soon as possible, because he can’t wait much longer before he has to punch </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>somebody</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';"> in the face. Taking this as a threat, The Miz introduces Baron Corbin, in a much more flattering manner than that which he used on 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';"> </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';"> Attempting to stir the pot, The Miz’s speech, facial expressions and body language make it clear that he is afraid of Baron Corbin. Instead, The Miz keeps his distance, attempting to cause a fight to break out by suggesting that Dean Ambrose can’t beat Baron Corbin. This results in a heated exchange between the Champion and Challenger, which threatens to come to blows. Of course, this is a regular occurrence when these two share a ring, and it is only The Miz coming between them that means the pair don’t engage in yet another brawl.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Breaking the pair up, The Miz adds that he was given an announcement to make at the start of the show, but he decided he would heat things up before he let the Universe, and the competitors know. The Miz says that Baron Corbin and Dean Ambrose will go one on one, but there match won’t be the Main Event. Instead, the Intercontinental Championship match starts… right now! With that, The Miz and Maryse leave the ring, and we head into our first commercial break with ringside assistants clearing away the Miz TV set.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/RIXi4SK.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>Intercontinental 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/4Gq3P0I.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/1XvLLIT.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>Dean Ambrose © vs. Baron Corbin</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 break, we see that The Miz has joined commentary for the match. Getting the action under way, the two competitors quickly get into it, wasting no time in letting out their dislike of one another. What followed was a typical Ambrose and Corbin brawl, with the pair going back and forth inflicting pain on each other. Eventually the match spilled to the outside, and from here the contest changed. Appearing to intentionally send Baron Corbin towards the announcers desk, Dean Ambrose threw Corbin with such force that he knocked The Miz out of his seat. Ambrose laughed at this, before returning to the ring and bringing Baron Corbin with him. Going through his signature moves, Dean Ambrose looked to be closing in on the victory, as he went back to the outside for his Flying Elbow. However, before Ambrose could climb to the top, his leg was grabbed by The Miz. This allowed Corbin to return to his feet and hit a Big Boot which sent Ambrose to 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';"> As Corbin looked to follow Ambrose to the outside, the referee stopped him. This however allowed The Miz to lay boots in Dean Ambrose, going completely undetected by the referee. One man who did notice it however, was Dean’s “friend” Sami Zayn, who ran down to the ring to help his partner from 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/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';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Getting in The Miz’s face, the A Lister backed off from Sami Zayn, making it clear that he feels the Underdog from The Underground is beneath him. This fired Sami Zayn up, and he lunged at The Miz, taking him down on the outside. Returning to the ring, Ambrose and Corbin continued to brawl, with the referee looking to regain order.</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';"> When The Miz tried to escape Zayn, by entering the ring, Sami followed him and all four men began to fight in the ring. With Corbin pushing Zayn out of his way, and Ambrose throwing a punch at The Miz, chaos took over the ring. Feeling that order had been completely lost, the referee called for 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 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 10:02)</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 fight after the bell, Ambrose and Corbin spilled to the outside. Causing a mess of the ringside area, it looks like the four men are intent of tearing each other limb from limb. Attempting to restore some order, Smackdown Live Commissioner Shane McMahon makes his way out to the top of 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/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';"> Clearly at the end of his tether with the four men, Shane once again demands that they stop! He says that it’s obvious that these guys can’t be contained, and that whoever he puts against each other, the other two will no doubt make their presence known. Shane McMahon says he promised a Intercontinental Championship defence tonight, and he isn’t going to let that be it. Instead, Shane McMahon announces that tonight’s Main Event will be an Intercontinental Championship match, with Dean Ambrose defending against Baron Corbin… The Miz… and Sami Zayn!</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 these four men may be unwilling to follow the rules, but that doesn’t matter, because in a Fatal 4 Way match… anything goes!</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 a pre-recorded skit, we see Bo Dallas and Apollo Crews stood in an unidentifiable room. They stand shoulder to shoulder with smiles on their faces.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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 speaks about motivation, and the power of positive thought. Dallas says that anything is possible, and with his help, doors to a new world will be opened. Bo says that limitations are not physical, but mental, and as humans we create barriers within our minds that stop us from reaching our full potential. Bo says it doesn’t need to be that, and with the right mindstate, our physical bodies can easily break down those imaginary barriers. All they have to do, is 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';"> Apollo Crews adds that he is the proof, and for anybody who doubts them out there, he knows exactly how they feel. For years Crews was crippled by uncertainty, humility and self-doubt. He believed that helping others was the key to happiness, but he was wrong. It took Crews a long time to realise his mistakes and to accept these facts, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Crews says </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>you</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';"> can make a change, and you can make it today. Repeating Dallas’ mantra, Crew reiterates “All you have to do… is 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';"> As both men hold plastic smiles on their faces, the camera pans back and we see that they have been addressing a class of school children, who sit with their legs cross on the floor. Looking a mixture of disinterested, distressed and disorientated, it is clear that the message isn’t going down well. On a white board behind Bo & Apollo, the words “Positive Enforcement” are written in black marker.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 promised to appear in the building tonight, Bray Wyatt appears on-screen to make that message clear.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Pacing back and forth, Bray Wyatt suddenly stops, turning to the camera to say “I’m 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><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/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>Emma 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';"> Making her first singles appearance on Smackdown Live, it soon became clear that Emma has made a lot of improvements since her last match on the show. Going move for move with the experienced Mickie James, this match was something of a star making performance for Emma, who only occasionally resorted to underhanded tactics. Picking up a huge win, Emma was able to pin Mickie, having hit her with a Diving Crossbody</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';"> Emma (via pinfall in 6:54)</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 waited for the end of the match to exact her revenge, Sasha Banks ran down to the ring as Emma stood tall.</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';"> Grabbing her fellow Smackdown Live newcomer, it appeared that Banks was going to get the vengeance she had chased right there and then. She didn’t however, on account of Natalya’s involvement.</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/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';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Intercepting the “Legit Boss”, Natalya took Banks down from behind. With Emma joining in, the pair were able to isolate both women simultaneously, ensuring that they could dominate. Having done damage to both women, Emma and Natalya raised each other’s hands, pleased with their dirty work.</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';"> Sending over to footage from earlier today, we see an interview conducted with Randy Orton as he entered the building.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Randy said that while he knows he started the mind games with Bray Wyatt, they’ve gone on far too long for his liking. Orton says that he is sick and tired of The Wyatt Family and the sooner Backlash comes the better. Orton says that he will indulge Wyatt tonight, but that is with one goal in mind… his desire to be reunited with the WWE Championship that he won at WrestleMania!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 their match up next, The New Day make their way down to the ring for their usual pre-match antics.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Given free reign to comment on the Bo Dallas / Apollo Crews “Positive Enforcement” skit from earlier, Big E & Woods clown on their rivals, before taking a serious turn in their tone. They say that Crews and Bo might be doing a fine job of making themselves look like idiots, but that doesn’t change what they did. Big E says that he and Woods will be as entertaining as ever when they finally get their hands on Crews and Bo, but what happens to them will not be funny at all! Having heard enough, the opponents of The New Day decide that have something 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><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/f7TdqCI.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Bdifv0m.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, Breezango convey their usual brand of weirdness, before telling The New Day that their biggest worry is right in front of 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><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/DCWrt38.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/bcdoI3O.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. The New Day</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 their words, Breezango posed little serious threat to the former record breaking Tag Team Champions, and the most notable incident in the match was the presence of Apollo Crews and Bo Dallas at the top of the stage.</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><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';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Making their presence known, without getting involved with the action, Dallas and Crews watched on, as Big E and Xavier Woods secured a convincing victory, in their first match as a team on Smackdown 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';"> </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 New Day (via pinfall in 5:05)</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, Bo Dallas took a microphone and addressed The New Day in the ring. He praised their performance but claimed that they were “oozing negativity”. Bo Dallas says that he used to watch the tremendous trio that made up The New Day, but now he merely sees a pair of positivity parasite. Pointing at Crews’ beaming smile, Dallas says that </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>they</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';"> are the true beacons of hope in the WWE, and The New Day have two choices. They either accept Dallas as the lifestyle incon he is, or he personally introduces them to “Positive Enforcement”.</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 second hour of Smackdown Live, the WWE Champion - who has been without his title for some weeks - 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/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';"> Randy Orton gets straight to the point, telling Bray Wyatt that he is not here to play games. Wyatt has had his fun, but here is where things get serious. Orton promotes Backlash, which is under three weeks away, telling Wyatt that he has made this even harder than it ever had to be. Randy Orton is used to doing things that way, and he won’t miss a step when he walks into the House of Horrors and listens to those “voices” that he tries so desperately to suppress. He knows that Bray Wyatt is here tonight, and he demands that his Championship is returned. Seemingly signalling Bray’s arrival, the lights go down. When they return, Orton is confronted by Bray’s most loyal follower, Erick Rowan. </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Standing behind “The Viper”, Rowan drops Wyatt’s rival to the ground, beginning to lay into him. Caught completely off guard, Orton struggles to defend himself and is eventually dropped by a Full Nelson Slam from Rowan. It is at this point, that Bray Wyatt slowly makes his entrance. Over his shoulder is 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><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';"> Kneeling over the downed Randy Orton, Bray Wyatt removes the Championship from his shoulder and drops it on Orton’s body. Bray Wyatt tells Orton to take the Championship, it is merely a physical vessel. Bray Wyatt didn’t take the Championship because he needs to precious metals that make up the trophy, he took it because of what it represents. Over 50 years of history, a legacy which highlights the evolution of the entire Universe. The Universe which has defined Randy Orton’s existence from before he was even born. 9 times that Championship has belonged Randy Orton, and Bray taking custody of it changes nothing. He knows that, but when Randy Orton burned his house to the ground, he took everything from Bray. Looking down on Orton, Bray tells “Randy”, that every star in his Universe is going to flicker and die, and in their place the sky will be illuminated with Fireflies. His home was burnt to the ground, but as the phoenix rises from the ashes, a new world will emerge. A world in the image and likeness of “The New Face of Fear”. Orton can have his Championship, for now, but at Backlash, everything changes. He will take Orton’s Championship, he will take Orton’s light… Bray Wyatt will take Randy Orton’s soul! </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/97cuyWV.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/0I6l7Pg.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>Seth Rollins & Shinsuke Nakamura 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';"> Back from the break, it is time for the second match of Smackdown Live’s newest tag team. Working slightly more cohesively than last week, where they appeared to wrestle as two singular - albeit exceptionally gifted - competitors, there were several instances of Rollins and Nakamura forming a level of chemistry in this match. Once again a showcase of the victors offence, The Ascension got very little in during the match, before losing. This time, it was Seth Rollins who picked up the pinfall, hitting Viktor with a Jumping High Knee transitioned from a Wrist Lock. </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';"> Seth Rollins & Shinsuke Nakamura (via pinfall in 4:32)</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';"> Standing tall in the ring together, Rollins and Nakamura were clearly happy to have picked up another victory on Smackdown Live! After the pair shook hands in the middle of the ring, the music of Shane McMahon redirected their attention.</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 says “that” is exactly what he is looking for. When Seth Rollins and Shinsuke Nakamura came to Smackdown, nobody expected that they would see them working together. But that is the beauty of Smackdown Live, anything can happen and you never know what is going to come next. One thing they do know, is that in 19 days time, Smackdown Live will present a very special pay-per-view called Backlash, a show that he has a lot of history with. Shane says that he wants to make this year’s Backlash the most memorable of all time, and he feels that the match he is putting together for the vacant Smackdown Tag Team Championships will do just that. Shane McMahon is setting up a multi-team tag team match for Backlash, and he is proud to announce that the first team entered in that match will be “The King of Strong Style” Shinsuke Nakamura… and “The Kingslayer” 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';"> Heading to the Locker Room, we see The Miz and Maryse have approached Baron Corbin. The body language of Corbin makes it clear that he doesn’t want to be disturbed.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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><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';"> Tentatively approaching the volatile “Lone Wolf”, The Miz makes the ill advised move of suggesting that he and Baron Corbin form an alliance in tonight’s Main Event. Baron Corbin looks up to The Miz, and responds without a second’s thought. Corbin asks The Miz what in the world makes him think that Corbin would agree to that, wondering what is in it for him. The Miz wracks his brain for answer, but comes up with nothing. As Corbin grows annoyed at The Miz’s lingering, Maryse leads her husband away from potential danger.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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>Before his match up next, we see footage of Tye Dillinger being assaulted by The Ascension last week. Back to ringside, Tye Dillinger has a microphone in his hand.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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></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';"> Tye says that he was far too interested in watching Seth Rollins and Shinsuke Nakamura tonight to get his revenge on The Ascension, but he hasn’t forgotten about them. Before Dillinger can go into further detail, he is cut off by 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/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';"> His usual annoying self, James Ellsworth speaks about himself in his usual deluded terms. Claiming that he “dumped” Carmella, Ellsworth says that he’s moved on from her and “The Big Hog” is back on the market. Tonight, he proves he’s back in the game against Tye Dillinger. James Ellsworth says that he’s used to spending his time with “Perfect 10s”, and he’s sorry to say that Dillinger isn’t 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><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/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>James Ellsworth 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';"> A one sided match, Dillinger picked up an easy victory, hitting a Tye-Breaker for the win.</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 3:10)</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></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 a video package, promoting Alexa Bliss vs. Naomi next week (and recapping their heated exchange from last week’s Talking Smack), we head to the back, where Shane McMahon is surrounded by American Alpha and Rhyno & Heath Slater.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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><span>http://i.imgur.com/otOJ5y5.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/3QWGzza.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/lOC1Kjz.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';"> Both teams state their desires to be added to the Tag Team Championships match at Backlash, claiming that their previous Championship runs prove their credentials. As the two teams begin to bicker, Shane McMahon has heard enough. He tells American Alpha and Slater & Rhyno that one of the two teams will be in the match at Backlash, and to find out which one, they will face each other next week, 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';"> </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/RIXi4SK.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>Intercontinental 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/4Gq3P0I.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/1XvLLIT.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Xm9qVDG.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/FKWyDy9.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>Dean Ambrose © vs. Baron Corbin vs. Sami Zayn vs. The Miz</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';"> Chaotic from the opening bell, the commentators spoke about just how difficult it would be for Dean Ambrose to come out of this match with his Intercontinental Championship reign in tact. With any notions of allegiance or friendship thrown out immediately, the four competitors went at each other in a fast paced, hard hitting contest, with constant action to excite the audience. Of course, this pace was impossible to keep up, and soon the competitors slowed 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><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 a number of near falls, with it taking other competitors to break them up at the last minute to ensure the match continued. If one decisive moment was to be picked out of the match itself, it would be the moment that Dean Ambrose dived to the outside onto The Miz, but missed as Maryse pulled her husband to safety. Crashing to the ground, Dean Ambrose was then laid out by an End of Days from Corbin, who took Ambrose out with the aid of the Steel Steps. Returning to the ring, Sami Zayn hit The Miz with a Blue Thunder Bomb, and “The A Lister” needed the ropes to save 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';"> Staying on The Miz, Sami Zayn set up for a Helluva Kick, and connected, sending The Miz to the canvas. Taking a moment to compose himself on the ropes, Zayn’s hesitation cost him. Grabbing Zayn by the leg, Corbin pulled Zayn to join him on the apron. In a brutal moment, Corbin smashed Zayn’s head into the ringpost, causing him to fall backwards onto the Steel Steps. In the ring, The Miz was helped back to his feet by his wife, but her “assistance” backfired. Instead of recovering on the ground, The Miz turned straight into an End of Days from Baron Corbin, a move which resulted in the crowing of a new Intercontinental Champion! </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 (in pinfall 17:57; </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>Baron Corbin is the new Intercontinental Champion</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';">)</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';"> Looking around at the bodies left in his wake, Baron Corbin was handed the Intercontinental Championship, the first title he has held in his WWE career. With Ambrose, Zayn and The Miz all laid out, Smackdown ended with an iconic image of Baron Corbin’s young career, with “The Lone Wolf” staking his claim as a clear “alpha male” within the Smackdown Live roster!</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote>
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</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 </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>Noam Dar</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. Rich Swann</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';">Goldust picked up a minor injury in the mixed tag team on Raw and will be kept off the weekend's live events. It isn’t believed that the injury will keep him out for a serious time, but the move has been made as a precautionary measure.</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';">Baron Corbin became the new Intercontinental Championship, winning a Fatal 4 Way featuring Dean Ambrose, Sami Zayn and The Miz. The decision was primarily made to free Dean Ambrose up, with plans hatched that would require him to drop the Championship. Sources have suggested that Dean Ambrose and Sami Zayn may be added to the match for the vacant Smackdown Tag Team Championship match at Backlash. It was announced this week that Seth Rollins & Shinsuke Nakamura would feature in that match.</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';">Making his return to the WWE this past Monday on Raw, Shelton Benjamin’s match with AJ Styles has gone down as well with management as it did with the audience. Impressed at the high level of performance that Shelton brought to his surprise appearance, it is believed that plans are being written up for Benjamin to move into a program with United States Champion Kevin Owens. Originally advertised to return to the WWE on Smackdown at the beginning of the draft extension, an injury meant that Benjamin was only recently cleared to return to in-ring action. The attack on Shelton from Dolph Ziggler was apparently part of a rivalry Ziggler will be moving into with AJ Styles, who will now be positioned as a babyface. Following his interactions with Big Show and Shelton Benjamin in the past week, the company are now confident that Styles has done enough to secure his status as a face. He will as expected, play a huge role on Raw going forward.</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 have surfaced that former ROH Champion Adam Cole is officially a free agent, meaning that he is available to speak to any promotion who may be interested in him. It is believed that Cole will be offered a development contract, along with his former Tag Team partner Kyle O’Reilly.</span></span></div></div></div></div></li></ul>

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<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';"> Following an introductory package, recapping last week’s confrontation between Paul Heyman and Finn Balor, as well as the actions of Braun Strowman that took Roman Reigns out, the announcers introduce the show. Promoting the fact that Raw is emanating from the United Kingdom, the commentators put over one of the most unique and excitable audiences of the year. As they continue to speak, the music of Finn Balor begins to play, and the Number One Contender to Brock Lesnar’s Universal Championship 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/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';"> Finn Balor talks about being on the tour of Europe, saying that he’s having a great time visiting some of his old stomping grounds. He’s met up with old friends and he’s visited his family, but tonight he gets back to business. Balor says that it may not have necessarily been the way he wanted to do it, but he stands here tonight as the Number One Contender to the WWE Universal Championship. The actions of Gallows & Anderson at Payback and of Braun Strowman last week may have dictated his course, but Finn Balor knows that no matter what, one day he would have crossed paths with Brock Lesnar. Balor says that Heyman handed him a ticket to Suplex City last, and Balor has been advised that he’d be best served staying at home. But Finn Balor isn’t afraid, because nothing is going to stop him walking in Extreme Rules and fighting with everything he has for the Universal 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Appearing to have finished, Finn Balor is joined by Kurt Angle, who makes his way down to the ring. The Raw General Manager has a huge smile on his face as he embraces the audience’s reaction.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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 shakes hands with Finn Balor, and tells him that it’s great to have an official Number One Contender, and he knows that Balor will represent this brand with pride. However, speaking from experience, a battle with Brock Lesnar is unlike anything he will have experienced before in his life. Angle says that nothing can prepare you for The Beast 100%, but he may have the next best thing. Kurt Angle announces that tonight - in the Main Event - Finn Balor will go one on one… with Braun Strowman!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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 takes in the announcement, nodding his head. While it is clear he is aware of the enormity of the task, he appears to be relishing the challenge. Before leaving, Angle adds one final thing. With all the interference that’s been going on lately… and the fact that Finn and Braun went to a Double Countout last time they faced, Kurt Angle has decided that tonight’s Main Event will take place inside of a Steel Cage!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/Ogtjpbx.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/4cwgCr8.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>Alicia Fox vs. Bayley</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';"> Reminded of how this match came about (when Alicia confronted the Champion last week), Alicia Fox acts as the aggressor in this match. This allows her to perform better than one may have expected, but wasn’t enough to pick up the victory. Succumbing to a Bayley-to-Bayley, Alicia Fox’s claim to title contendership evaporated as quickly as it had materialised.</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 4:36)</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';"> Footage from last week shows the moment when Shelton Benjamin made his return to the WWE, after 7 years away. Accepting the Open Challenge of AJ Styles, Benjamin put on an impressive performance, which earned him the respect of Styles in the process. One man who wasn’t impressed was Dolph Ziggler, who made his way down to the ring after the match. Hitting Benjamin with a Superkick, Ziggler’s assault was addressed by Shelton on Raw Talk, where he vowed revenge on the “Show Off”. Heading to the Raw Office, we see Kurt Angle and Shelton Benjamin studying the footage.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/FxQ42Q0.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 reiterates just how impressed everybody was with Shelton Benjamin’s return last week, before switching focus to the assault from Dolph Ziggler. Shelton Benjamin is furious, telling Kurt Angle that has only been back for one week and he is already attracting jealousy. Kurt Angle says that it goes with the territory, but the great thing about the WWE is that when you have an issue, there’s something you can do about it. Kurt Angle doesn’t want to wait and let this get out of control, so he is going to give Shelton the chance to do something about it tonight. He says that Shelton Benjamin will go one on one with Dolph Ziggler later on, and given how impressive Benjamin was last week, if he wins the match, there will be huge implications for his direction as part of the Raw roster. Benjamin looks happy and intrigued, ahead of another exciting contest 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';"> <hr>Heading to the back, interviewer Charly Caruso is doing her best to get word from Braun Strowman before his match with Finn Balor 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/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';"> Getting no legible response, Charly is clearly afraid of the “Monster Amongst Men” and backs away from him. Roaring and being generally scary, Strowman continues to storm through the back, ignoring the interview completely.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 out for a surprise appearance, the UK’s own William Regal 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/z6UE5g3.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';"> William Regal is given free reign to promote the upcoming match, selling it as a “UK Showcase”. Regal will also talk about the upcoming United Kingdom show, which will feature on the WWE network. He speaks individually about the talent involved in the match, before introducing the contest.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/cLAkvlk.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/dIPnU0H.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/qC3v2HV.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/jwIsSFy.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>Mark Andrews & Pete Dunne vs. Trent Severn & Tyler Bate</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';"> Four men who know each other extremely well, there was little direction to this match other than to showcase the four men involved. Free to “do their thing” the match was limited in time, but it did it’s job. The finish came when Tyler Bate hit the Tyler Driver 97 to Mark Andrews.</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';"> Trent Severn & Tyler Bate (via pinfall in 5:53)</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 four competitors shook hands, and hugged in the ring. The announcers put over the great friendship of the four men, particularly praising the 20 year old UK Champion Tyler Bate.</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 in the locker room, we see Noam Dar of the Cruiserweight Division. Looking on dismissively, he is soon joined by Gentleman Jack Gallagher.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/Fdq7ysG.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/4DJonU7.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 bitter Dar tries to get Gallagher to join him in criticising the four men, but GJG refuses to engage. Instead Jack tells Noam that he will see him later tonight, to see if he can back up his talk!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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>With Shelton Benjamin already in the ring ahead of his match, Dolph Ziggler stops on the ramp and has a microphone in hand.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Slowly making his way to the ring, Dolph Ziggler explains that his attack last week had nothing to do with Shelton Benjamin, and everything to do with AJ Styles. He suggests that Shelton is beneath him, and that this match doesn’t matter to him at all. As he enters the ring, Kurt Angle’s music begins to play, cutting off Dolph Ziggler.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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 says that the last thing Dolph should be doing is underestimating his opponent. Not only because Shelton is a world-class athlete, but because the winner of this match will find themselves in line for a shot at Kevin Owens’ United States 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/WfdLeyk.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/FxQ42Q0.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>Dolph Ziggler vs. Shelton Benjamin</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 best pure athletes in the WWE, this match was predictably fast paced and went back and forth displaying both competitors incredible abilities. Proving he had his opponent scouted, Dolph did a good job of limiting him, and used this to take advantage early on in proceedings. From here, he controlled the contest, leaving Benjamin to dig deep for a comeback.</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';"> When Shelton managed to build some momentum, Ziggler quickly brought it to a halt, using an opportune moment to poke Benjamin in the eye. He then went for a Zig Zag, but Benjamin held onto the ropes. Ziggler stumbled back, and in the process knocked into the referee. As the referee held his face, Dolph hit Shelton Benjamin low. With the referee back on task, Ziggler set up for a Superkick, awaiting Benjamin getting back to his feet. Before Shelton got up however, AJ Styles made 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/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';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Pointing out Ziggler’s cheating to the referee, Styles managed to distract Dolph. When he eventually went for the Superkick, Benjamin ducked out of the way. Ziggler came back at Benjamin but fell straight into a T-Bone Suplex. Covering his opponent, Benjamin picked up an impressive victory, against one of Raw’s most talented Superstars.</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';"> Shelton Benjamin (via pinfall in 10:24)</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 the match, Dolph Ziggler blamed everybody but himself for the loss, shouting at the referee about Benjamin and AJ Styles. Shelton crossed Styles on the ramp, giving him a nod, but AJ stayed locked on Ziggler. Dolph turned his aggression towards AJ, making various threats towards the “Phenomenal One”. However, when AJ Styles decided to do something about the threats, Dolph Ziggler left the ring. Similarly bitter, Dolph Ziggler walked backwards up the ramp, making aggressive gestures towards the fans and Styles in 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';"> Following a video package which recaps recent events surrounding AJ Styles (including the handshakes with Shane McMahon, Big Show and Shelton Benjamin), we are shown the clip from “moments ago”, when AJ Styles intervened in the previous match to ensure Dolph Ziggler’s cheating wouldn’t go unpunished. Still in the ring, AJ Styles now has a microphone in his hand.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> AJ Styles says that it seems like he’s finally getting the respect that he deserves around here, and it’s about time management realised what these people have known the whole time. AJ Styles was tentative about coming to Raw, but he has loved every minute of it so far. He has been given the opportunity to steal the show every single night, and everybody knows he’s hit it out of the park every time. Of course, with that there is bound to come a backlash and it seems like being in that spotlight has attracted the attention of Dolph Ziggler. Well AJ Styles hopes Dolph Ziggler is watching, because it’s time for the highlight of the show. AJ Styles says that he is the face that runs the place, and this is his house… so who wants some? </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Surprising the announcers, the man who accepts the challenge is a member of the Cruiserweight Division, marking the first time since the division’s introduction that a star of 205 Live had wrestled a member of the larger Raw 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/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';"> Taking a microphone, Neville reminds everybody that he is the “King of the Cruiserweights” and says that AJ Styles opening his challenge up to “anybody” on the Raw roster has just introduced him to a whole new world of hurt. Neville may have escaped this hellish Island that he once called home, but he is going to show all these people that AJ Styles is not quite as “Phenomenal” as they think.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/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>AJ Styles 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';"> Once again backing up his claims, AJ Styles was again involved in what was undoubtedly the match of the night. Another fast paced contest, the pair showed exactly why they excel in their individual fields and the match was compared to Neville’s “star making” performance against Seth Rollins a couple of years ago. Running AJ Styles close, Neville came out of this match looking at the very least AJ Styles’ equal. Eventually AJ Styles did appear to be zoning in on the victory, when Dolph Ziggler made his presence felt.</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/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';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Interfering in the match out of nowhere, Dolph Ziggler jumped on AJ Styles and began laying into him, making no attempt to hide from the referee. This of course led to a DQ finish.</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 disqualification in 9:23)</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, Dolph Ziggler continued a brutal and physical assault on AJ Styles, grounding and pounding him on the mat. Eventually, Ziggler backed off, but only to set up for the Superkick. Connecting with the move that Styles prevented him from using on Benjamin earlier, Ziggler dropped “The Phenomenal One”, leaving with a few choice words before heading 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';"> Heading to the interview area, we see that Kevin Owens is standing by. Still in apparent shock from his brutal victory over Chris Jericho at Payback, he is detached and doesn’t appear to be focussed on the 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/jJYsxLV.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 refuses to answer questions regarding what we had just seen with Shelton Benjamin, AJ Styles and Dolph Ziggler, he is similarly evasive when asked about his match later tonight. Instead of responding to questions, Owens simply turns to Charly Caruso and tells her “I am a monster!” He then holds his hands out in front of him, and shakes his head while looking at them. He once again addresses Charly, saying “I </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>must</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';"> be stopped...”</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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>Charlotte Flair has made her way to the ring, and has a microphone in her hand.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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 recaps the events of recent weeks, focussing on the fact that Dana Brooke defeated her last week because of Becky Lynch’s involvement. She takes this time to call Becky Lynch out, demanding she makes her way to the ring. Instead, she is joined by Carmella.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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></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';"> Carmella is upbeat and tells Charlotte Flair she is going to get what she wants, but she isn’t getting Becky alone. Carmella says that Dana and Becky are trying to screw everyone over, but that doesn’t matter. Carmella tells Charlotte Flair that she’s got her back, and they’re in action… 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/OfomQVn.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/aUM5Gup.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/1isdAPU.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 & Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch & 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';"> The general story of this match was Charlotte Flair’s increasing frustration towards her partner, a dissention which ultimately cost her team the match. Distracted by Carmella’s in ring performance, which she deemed to be subpar, Charlotte failed to spot Becky flying across the ring with a Dropkick. With Charlotte out at ringside, Becky was able to isolate Carmella, making her submit to the Dis-Arm-Her.</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';"> Becky Lynch & Dana Brooke (via submission in 6:31)</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';"> As Becky and Dana celebrated up the ramp, Charlotte Flair began to stir at ringside. The look on her face showed that her frustrations were about to boil over. In the ring, Carmella sold the pain in her arm, looking to be in serious discomfort. Joining her in the ring, Charlotte Flair had zero sympathy for her partner. Extending her hand, Carmella was surprised when all Charlotte offered was a string of abuse. Calling her partner useless, Charlotte Flair waited for Carmella to get back up, before pushing her back to the ground!</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';"> Walking away, it appeared that the worst was over for Carmella, until Charlotte turned back and began laying into her. Vicious and violent, Charlotte Flair appeared to have completely lost it. Eventually, she locked in a Figure Eight Leglock, which she refused to let go of. Eventually, it takes security to prise Charlotte away from Carmella, and it’s evident the later is in severe pain.</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 preparing for his main event match against Braun Strowman. Charly Caruso has entered the locker room, and asks Finn Balor for his thoughts before his Steel Cage match with the “Monster Amongst Men”.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/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';"> For once, an interviewee is polite and cooperative with Charly, with Finn telling her that he’s ready. He says that he is aware of the enormity of the task in front of him, and he is prepared for whatever might be thrown at him tonight. He simply has to be. If Balor goes into this match, just like his upcoming match with Brock Lesnar, with anything but 100% focus, then it won’t end well for him. He is smart enough to know that the men he is sharing the ring with can tear him apart, but he is confident enough that he knows he won’t let 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';"> <hr>Making his way to the ring alone, it is somewhat bizarre to see Enzo Amore walking down the ramp without Big Cass.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/BwVQoFQ.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';"> With an adaptation of his usual shtick, Enzo Amore says that Big Cass isn’t here right now, because he’s in the back checking on Carmella. He says these people might not like her, but they go way back with her. What that means is that Enzo has to go this fight alone, despite knowing that Scott Dawson isn’t here for a fair fight!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/BwVQoFQ.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.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>Enzo Amore vs. Scott Dawson</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 expected, Scott Dawson was able to take advantage of his partner’s presence at ringside. Plucky as ever, Enzo fought with everything he had, but battling on two fronts was not sustainable. Eventually, Dawson was able to pick up the victory, after hitting Enzo with a Flowing DDT.</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';"> Scott Dawson (via pinfall in 6:13)</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="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/QcoQgj0.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 the opportune moment to make a mark on Enzo Amore, The Revival appeared ready to take out Dawson’s opponent, surrounding him after the final bell. The absence of Big Cass allowed them to pick their punches, and they set Enzo up for the Shatter Machine. However, before the pair could execute the move, Cesaro and Sheamus 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/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 style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Taking the fight to The Revival, Sheamus & Cesaro quickly got the better of their rivals, sending Dash & Dawson packing up the ramp. Instead of checking on Enzo, the pair remained locked on The Revival, making it clear that the newcomers won’t bypass the former Champions in the race for Number One Contendership!</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 third hour of Raw, it is time for Kevin Owens’ rematch against Big Show. Showing footage from last week - where Kevin Owens walked out on the match straight after the opening bell - it is explained that Kevin Owens has not been himself since the conclusion of his rivalry with Chris Jericho, who he beat at 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><div style="text-align:center;"><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';"> Entering the ring, Kevin Owens stops the announcer from introducing Big Show, because he has something to say. Kevin Owens shakes his head, taking a while before he can finally compose himself to speak. When Owens opens his mouth, he says “I can’t do this…” Looking sincerely distressed Kevin Owens declares that “this isn’t right” and once again looks at the hands which did so much damage to Chris Jericho, 8 nights ago. As he goes to leave the ring, Kevin Owens is halted when he hears the music of Kurt Angle.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Joining Kevin in the ring, Kurt Angle tells Owens to hold it right there. Kurt says that while he doesn’t necessarily trust Owens, he is aware of how much he went through at Payback. Angle says that he has been through rivalry ending matches before and after such a long time battling with one person, the psychological scars can last much longer than the physical ones. Kurt Angle says that as General Manager, he has a responsibility to look out for the welfare of his talent, and against his better judgement he is going to cancel tonight’s 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';"> Kevin Owens goes to leave again, but Angle isn’t finished. He tells Owens to hold it there. Angle is going to send Kevin Owens for further assessment this week, and depending on that he will defend his United States Championship - next week - against Shelton Benjamin. However, if Kevin Owens decides that he can not compete next week… he will be asked to vacate the United States Championship while he recovers. Kevin Owens looks concerned about this, but once again goes to leave. Interrupted again, this time it is an angry giant, his scheduled opponent for tonight, Big Show.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/pW8btgp.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';"> Less sympathetic, Big Show says that he isn’t buying this “crap” for one second. If Kevin Owens was so badly affected by what he did to Chris Jericho, why did he turn his back on him in the first place? Kurt Angle tries to calm Big Show down, and over his shoulder we see the first sign of a smirk from Kevin Owens. Big Show is furious, as Kevin Owens’ true colours show for the first time since Payback. Saxton talks about how this proves the whole thing was a ruse, as Angle tells the Big Show to back off. Show eventually agrees, but small chuckle from Owens leads him to turn back around and hit the United States Champion with a Knockout Punch. With Owens out on the floor, Big Show storms off up the ramp. A concerned Angle checks on his Champion, while the commentators suggest Owens has pulled the wool over everyone’s eyes, including the GMs!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/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>The Hardy Boyz vs. Gallows & Anderson</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';"> Fairly similar to the match they had at Payback, this match served as a showcase to The Hardy Boyz on their return to the UK. Putting in an impressive performance, the Tag Team Champions proved they are still on top of their game, picking up the win with a Twist of Fate / 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 9:53)</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 the match, The Hardy Boyz celebrated another successful victory with the audience!</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';"> Stood outside of the medical room, we see that Enzo Amore has a supportive arm around the shoulder of a distressed looking Big Cass. Concerned about his girlfriend Carmella, Cass is not impressed by the arrival of Cesaro and 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/BwVQoFQ.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/zKmxnVj.png</span><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';"> When the pair, who helped Enzo earlier in the night, tell them that they can’t have their backs all the time, Big Cass take exception. He asks them if they realise what is going on in that door behind them. His “girl” has just had her knee pulled apart and they think it’s time to score cheap shots. He tells Cesaro and Sheamus to back off, before he puts them through the wall. As Enzo calms the fired up Cass down, Cesaro and Sheamus back out, telling him to chill out. They’re just letting them know that some day, they’ll have to look after themselves!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 a promo from the interview area, Nia Jax is not with an interviewer, and instead just addresses the camera directly.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/mSww4qV.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';"> Nia Jax spends the two minutes berating and “burying” Tamina, claiming that the veteran Superstar isn’t what she used to be. Jax says that Tamina was a woman that she looked up to when she was breaking into the business, but the Tamina she sees now is pathetic. Nia Jax calls on Tamina to either stand up... or to step aside!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 back to the office of the Raw General Manager, we see that Kurt Angle has been joined by a furious Big Show.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/pW8btgp.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';"> Insistent that Kevin Owens is fooling everybody, Big Show says that Kurt is smarter than falling for his tricks. Show explains that Owens smirked at him earlier, saying that their match should have gone ahead. Show explain it isn’t just him that Owens is screwing, it’s the fans! Angle tells Big Show to calm down, he’s just doing what he has to do. He understands Big Show is itching to get back in the ring, which is why he is making a match for next week. Kurt Angle tells Big Show to forget about Kevin Owens, because he is already in action. Instead, Big Show will go one on one with Dolph Ziggler!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/Fdq7ysG.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. Noam Dar</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';"> Similar to the UK Showcase from earlier, these two competitors were given free reign to show off their unique styles, albeit in an official “Cruiserweight Division” match. Going back and forth, the pair went through their signature moves, with Gentleman Jack eventually picking up the win with the Gentleman’s Dropkick!</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 pinfall 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';"> After the match, Jack celebrated, using his umbrella in the process. The commentators made comment about the British weather and suggested that everybody is like Jack Gallagher over here in the UK!</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';"> Before the final commercial break of the show, Finn Balor is shown leaving the Locker Room. As he does, he is stopped by 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/rUEA0yt.png</span><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';"> Banged up from their match earlier, Karl and Luke warn Balor about just how dangerous Braun Strowman is, telling him that he had better think twice about allowing them to lock him inside the cage with him. Balor says he’s more than ready, but Gallows & Anderson tell him to “think about it”. If they weren’t in such a bad way, he knows they’d be out to give him a helping hand, but they can’t promise they’ll be in any position to do that tonight. Balor tells them not to worry, they should hit the showers. Balor says that 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’s</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';"> help, he’s got this. Taken aback by this, Gallows & Anderson’s demeanor changes and they appear more dismissive of Balor, telling him “good luck… you’re gonna need it” as they walks 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><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>Steel Cage Match</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/rKbfUTq.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/rUEA0yt.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. Finn Balor</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';"> When the two men were eventually locked inside the cage, the match became a case of cat and mouse. With Balor trying to evade Strowman, he looked to get in opportune shots wherever possible. While this worked for a while, Braun Strowman eventually caught Finn Balor, grabbing him from midair during an attempted Crossbody. From this moment, it was one way traffic. Brutally animalistic in his offence, “The Monster Amongst Men” put Finn Balor through a world of pain. As if Strowman himself wasn’t enough, the addition of a Steel Cage allowed Braun’s twisted mind even more stimulus.</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';"> Beating Balor mercilessly, the announcers suggest that for the sake of the Extreme Rules Main Event, somebody should call this match off. That didn’t happen, and when Strowman looked set to finish his opponent off, Balor began to mount a comeback. Still unable to take the huge monster off his feet, Balor’s everything simply wasn’t enough. When he once again came from the top rope, Strowman caught Balor for a second time, driving him head first into the Steel Cage. At this point, Corey Graves remarked “this is why we have ‘card subject to change’ on our posters”.</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';"> Zoning in on victory, Braun Strowman lifted Finn Balor up and dropped him with a Running Powerslam. Had he wanted to, Strowman could easily have ended the match there and then, but instead he dragged the lifeless Balor back to his feet. Lifting Balor back up into the Running Powerslam position, Strowman carried him around the ring like a ragdoll. Strowman then ran full force into the side of the Steel Cage, causing that particular panel (nearest the ramp) to come crashing 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><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 commentators were in utter shock that the force behind Strowman slam had caused the reinforced steel structure to break. Having been driven with such force, Balor’s lifeless body rolled to the outside, meaning that despite Strowman’s utter domination, Finn had scored the victory on a technicality. </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 Balor (via escape in 10:02)</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';"> Looking nothing like a winner, Finn Balor was loomed over by Strowman, who looked far from done with “The Demon”. Balor eventually dragged himself up by Strowman’s pants, and threw a couple of weak jabs his way. Standing on the part of the Steel Cage that had fallen to the floor, Strowman was completely unaffected as Balor tried in vain to fight 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><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, Strowman grabbed Balor again, lifting him back onto his shoulder with ease. This was followed by another Powerslam onto the steel panel. Lifting the broken panel up (as it fitted between the two sides of the guardrail), Strowman slammed the entire weight onto the prone Balor. Still not finished, Strowman charged around ringside, eventually coming to the cage door. Pulling it from it's hinges, the monstrous Strowman launched it towards Balor, who was still trapped under the steel panel. Strowman then knocked over the steel steps, with the look on his face making his evil intentions clear. Strowman was satisfied. </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 referees, agents, medical personnel and security all looked to stop the carnage, Strowman’s presence ensured that none of them braved the task of reaching Balor. When Strowman eventually began to walk up the ramp, he raised his arms, once again responsible for complete devastation at ringside. Eventually attended to by medical personnel, the commentators speculate that the main event of Extreme Rules could be in jeopardy, based on the nature of the treatment Balor received. Michael Cole also made comment on Gallows & Anderson’s involvement at Payback, questioning why when their friend is truly in need, they were nowhere to be found...</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';"> Focus then switches back to Braun Strowman at the top of the ramp, as the announcer team put over next week’s episode, featuring the return to Raw... of Brock Lesnar!</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote>
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<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 recaps the events of last week. The particular focus of the package is Baron Corbin, who won a Fatal 4 Way to become the new Intercontinental Champion. Following on from this, the commentators put over the biggest victory of Baron Corbin’s career so far, before switching gears to the vacant Smackdown Tag Team Championships. This leads into the entrance of 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/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 their way to the ring separately, the two Superstars join the commentary booth on opposite sides, indicating that they aren’t quite as close as they possibly could be. With the pair - who will team together at Backlash with the hopes of becoming the Tag Team Champions - in position, it is time for the opening match of 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/Uao2wae.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/1Igye3C.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/3QWGzza.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/lOC1Kjz.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. Heath Slater & 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';"> Promising a spot in the Smackdown Tag Team Championship match at Backlash to the winner, these two teams were sent out to open the show, looking to prove themselves as a match for the already confirmed Seth Rollins and Shinsuke Nakamura. Both teams had chances to earn the victory, and Seth Rollins spoke highly of all four competitors - particularly Heath Slater. Eventually however, American Alpha picked up the victory, with Slater taking the fall.</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 9:30)</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 opening match, Seth Rollins and Shinsuke Nakamura entered the ring, offering a hand to American Alpha. Preceded by a brief staredown, the pair were distracted from their handshake when Shane McMahon made his way to the top of 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/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';"> Speaking of how impressed he is with American Alpha, Shane McMahon says that the Backlash Tag Team Championships match is shaping up to be an all time classic. However, Shane McMahon feels that they can take it up another notch, and he has the announcement to do just that. McMahon announces that he can confirm a third team in the match for the vacant Championships… Dean Ambrose and Sami Zayn!</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 out of a graphic which promotes an appearance from Baron Corbin later tonight, the announcers talk about the addition of Dean Ambrose and Sami Zayn to the Smackdown Tag Team Championships match at Backlash. On that note, they send to the back, where Dean Ambrose is being interviewed.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/k7y9YYv.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';"> When asked about teaming with Sami Zayn, Dean Ambrose is somewhat dismissive, instead talking about Baron Corbin. Ambrose says he has no problem taking part in that match, but right now his focus is on his Intercontinental Championship. Backlash is 12 nights away, and that means there is plenty of time for Shane McMahon to give him his rematch… after he gets that, and only after that, does he focus on the Smackdown Tag Team Championships.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 back to ringside, Bo Dallas and Apollo Crews - billed as “Positive Enforcement” - make their 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/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';"> Taking the lead of the promo, Bo Dallas spoke about the power of his message and the lives they have affected in such a short space of time. He says that coming over to the United Kingdom, he has been exposed to another level of negativity. Apollo Crews reiterates this message, speaking of what a miserable existence it must be to live on this Island. However, thanks to Bo Dallas, these people - just like The New Day - have an opportunity to save themselves. Dallas offers an olive branch to The New Day, telling them that to avoid being shown by force, they must accept the teachings of Dallas… or they will be made to </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>Bo-Lieve</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';"> </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. Local Talent</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';"> Apollo Crews made quick work of his opponent, who stood little chance once Crews was in the zone. With Bo Dallas giving instruction from ringside, Apollo teased his Standing Moonsault, but stalled. He then allowed his opponent to climb up to his knees, hitting him with a stiff back Mule Kick to the chest. Crews picked up the victory following the move.</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 2:20)</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 Bo Dallas enters the ring, Apollo Crews offers him his hand to raise, snubbing the referee. The pair embraced, until the music of The New Day hit.</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';"> Xavier Woods & Big E came to the ring, humorously pretending to have “seen the light” to Bo Dallas’ way of life. Lulling Bo into a false sense of security, the pair then turn the tables, taking out “Positive Enforcement” and standing tall in 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';"> Heading over to the Smackdown Live office, we see that Shane McMahon has been joined by Sami Zayn.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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><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 thanks Shane McMahon for adding him and Dean Ambrose to the Tag Team Championships, saying that it would be a “dream come true” to win the Smackdown Tag Team Championships with his “best friend”. Shane McMahon says that they have earned it, but they can’t step off the gas now. For that reason, Shane McMahon has put Sami Zayn in a warm up match for tonight’s main event… against 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><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/2mud4Wn.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. Naomi</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 a video package played to highlight the long-term rivalry between Alexa Bliss and Naomi, this match went on much longer than previous contests between the two had, and was their best showing to date. Going back and forth, the match was fairly tight, and both women fought for the victory. Despite her reputation, there was little contentious in the performance of Alexa Bliss. Rubbing everyone up the wrong way with her attitude, few arguments could be made against the nature of the victory, as Bliss pinned Naomi, pulling out the Twisting Moonsault to score 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 (via pinfall in 10:22)</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, Alexa Bliss made her desire to become the Women’s Championship of Smackdown abundantly clear.</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 of Smackdown Live, the ring is set up for another edition of Miz TV. Joined by his wife, the host of “The Most Must See Talk Show In WWE History” makes his 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><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';"> Talking himself up as the person who should have won last week’s Main Event, The Miz introduces the man who did walk out victorious, and is - as a result - the new WWE Intercontinental Champion, 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><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';"> Showing zero regard for The Miz’s line of questioning, the host is clearly too intimidated to interrupt “The Lone Wolf”, who addresses the former Champion - looking straight down the camera lens. Baron says that he isn’t afraid of Ambrose, he’s beat him before and he’ll do it again. Corbin says that it seems that all of a sudden Ambrose wants to be taken seriously, but Corbin has treaded on enough toes in his time on Smackdown to know that Dean Ambrose wears clown shoes. He’s always ready with a one-liner, but the real joke is Dean Ambrose’s career progression. Baron Corbin took the only thing keeping him afloat, and that means that when he loses the rematch, it will be his End of Days.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Continuing on, one comment from Corbin tips The Miz over the edge. Saying he doesn’t need a “two bit talk show” to have his voice heard, Baron Corbin infuriates the cowardly host, who tells him “that’s enough!” Getting in Corbin’s face, and then quickly retreating behind his wife, The Miz says that he wasn’t going to say anything, but everybody here knows that Corbin stole the win from The Miz last week. Baron Corbin laughs, in disbelief that Miz would dare step to him. Corbin says that he’d fight The Miz any time and drop him where he stands. Stepping into The Miz’s face, Corbin’s challenge is declined, with The Miz back off up 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';"> <hr>Back in the office of Shane McMahon, the commissioner has this time been joined by 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';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/otOJ5y5.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/k7y9YYv.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';"> Sensing a rivalry brewing between Corbin and The Miz, Ambrose suggests he wants his rematch soon, even if it means pulling double duty at Backlash. Shane McMahon says that Corbin’s first defence </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';"> be at Backlash, but he </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>was</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';"> going to place The Miz in the match. Dean Ambrose protests, saying that he will deal with Sami Zayn, he knows that his “buddy” won’t have a problem with him pulling double duty, Dean </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>is</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 “Iron Man” of the WWE after all. McMahon doesn’t like the idea, but admits that Ambrose is owed his rematch. As a solution, Shane McMahon makes a match between Dean Ambrose and The Miz next week, the winner will face Baron Corbin - for the title - at Backlash!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/PaZBPFi.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';"> Despite a video package recapping the events of Orton’s rivalry with Bray Wyatt, the point of this match was simply to serve as a backdrop to an in-depth explanation of the long-running storyline between the two. Last week, Erick Rowan jumped Randy Orton from behind, as the Champion laid in wait for Bray Wyatt. Speculating about the “House of Horrors” match, Bray Wyatt’s “theft” of the Championship was discussed with the consensus being that Randy’s title run is in serious jeopardy, as he heads into the match contrived within Wyatt’s mind. The action itself was unremarkable, and Rowan’s dominance lead to nothing as he fell to an RKO.</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 9:56)</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';"> Just moments after his victory, as the referee’s raises Orton’s hand, the lights go out. When they come back up, Bray Wyatt is in the ring behind Randy Orton.</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';"> Hitting him from nowhere, Bray Wyatt takes down Orton with a Sister Abigail. The Number One Contender kneeled beside his former disciple, warning him that he is going to take him to the House of Horrors. Bray Wyatt tells Randy Orton that he is going to have to have eyes in the back of his head, and when he leaves the House of Horrors, he will have lost more than his WWE Championship...</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 to the interview area, Natalya & Emma are stood by, ready to address their opponents for next 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/IeJZzh4.png</span><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';"> Promoting their match, the pair mock their respective rivals, with Emma focussing on Sasha Banks (who she feels overshadowed her Smackdown debut) and Natalya talking about Mickie James (who she considers to be a “fake” veteran).</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/wm3cYDb.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.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>Tye Dillinger vs. Viktor</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';"> After the commentators recap the attack on Tye Dillinger by The Ascension two weeks ago, the action begins in a similar fashion.</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/105dctJ.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';"> Despite Konnor’s attempts to get involved early on, Dillinger was able to fight the two on one odds to defeat Victor with a Tye-Breaker.</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 4:23)</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';"> Immediately following his victory, Tye was jumped by The Ascension, who left him laying 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';"> Heading into the commercial break, we see Dean Ambrose and Sami Zayn in the Locker Room, ahead of Zayn’s main event match with 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><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/k7y9YYv.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';"> Dean Ambrose sarcastically says that he’s come here to give his partner a pep talk, before telling him that once you get in the ring with Seth Rollins, it’s really simple. Ambrose tells Zayn to let his natural instincts take over, and pound Rollins in the face! As he says this, Seth Rollins walks into the room, followed by 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/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';"> Seth Rollins confronts Dean Ambrose, telling him that he really needs to let go of the past. Rollins says that he was coming here to wish Sami Zayn luck in tonight’s Main Event, but he sees what is going on here. Seth Rollins tells Sami Zayn that they’ve got 12 days until Backlash, and tonight he’s going to find out exactly 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><p></p><div style="margin-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 a rare moment of sincerity, we see the first indication that Dean Ambrose may be warming to Sami Zayn, as he becomes protective of his partner. Dean tells Seth that he is the one who needs to pay attention, because Sami Zayn is going to surprise him tonight. Ambrose and Zayn were opponents last week, and he promises Rollins that Zayn punches a hell of a lot harder than him! Delighted by Ambrose’s words, it’s clear that the moment has given Zayn a boost.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/Xm9qVDG.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/97cuyWV.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>Sami Zayn 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';"> Coming to the ring without their partners, this match was contested in a 100% fair manner, with both competitors going all out to put on the best match on the night. While they did their best, the match was somewhat marred by what appeared to be a serious injury to Sami Zayn. Injuring himself halfway through the match, Zayn was able to continue, in what appeared to be a slightly altered version of the finish. Aiming for a Helluva Kick, Sami Zayn was unable to connect with the move, leading to him favouring his knee.</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 Sami Zayn stumbled backwards, Rollins hit him with a knee to the back, which sent him into the turnbuckle. Zayn rebounded, falling straight into position for Rollins to hit the Kingslayer 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';"> Seth Rollins (via pinfall in 12:11)</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';"> Standing tall in the middle of the ring, Seth Rollins had his hand raised. Quickly, medical personnel helped Sami Zayn to the back, and it appeared that Zayn was in a lot of pain as he made his way out of the ring. For unknown reasons, Rollins was soon joined in the ring, by Bo Dallas and Apollo Crews.</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><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';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Looking at them in a state of confusion, Seth Rollins is wary of “Positive Enforcement”, an assessment which proves to be well reasoned, as the pair jump him in the ring. While Rollins can fight off Bo Dallas, Apollo Crews drops him and the pair began a vulturous attack on the Kingslayer. Before the attack takes a serious turn, the music of Shinsuke Nakamura hits, and The King of Strong Style makes his way 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/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';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Making quick work of Crews and Dallas, Shinsuke Nakamura hits the two attackers with a flurry of offence, eventually knocking Dallas out with a Kinshasa. Deterring Apollo Crews from returning for more, the big man grabbed Bo Dallas and carried him to the back over his shoulder. Ending the show, the music of Shinsuke Nakamura began to play, and the Smackdown newcomer did his signature gestures in the ring...</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote>
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  • The biggest news of this week was an injury sustained to Sami Zayn in the main event of Smackdown Live. Having been confirmed as taking part in a match for the vacant Smackdown Tag Team Champions, Zayn’s injury has resulted in plans being changed once again. This comes just weeks after a serious injury to Jimmy Uso resulted in the Championships being vacant. Early reports indicate that Dean Ambrose - who was scheduled to partner Zayn - will now get his Intercontinental Championship rematch on the show, while the Tag Team Championship match will go ahead one team short.

  • There was apparently a certain level of heat on Seth Rollins for causing the injury, an issue which has been raised before, following injuries he caused to Finn Balor and Sting. While he maintains the support of management, some rumblings suggest doubts are growing regarding his overall in-ring safety. There are some fears that like Sting and Balor, Sami Zayn’s injury could keep him out of action for the rest of the year.

  • Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan celebrated the birth of their child this week. Bryan has been given a few weeks off from his Smackdown General Manager duties, in order to spend time with his new family.

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<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';">

</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>#1: Demon King vs. Beast Incarnate</strong></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 Finn Balor was in action against Braun Strowman, and as he opened this week’s show, he was clearly showing the wounds of that battle. His focus this week was on Brock Lesnar, as he pointed out how last week proved how much it takes to </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>put</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';"> him down… and how him standing here now is proof 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';"> will </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>keep</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';"> 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><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/rUEA0yt.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';">

Instead of Brock Lesnar, Finn Balor was met by Paul Heyman, who completely played down the challenge of the Number One Contender. Heyman confirmed that Brock Lesnar would be out in the ring later, but it wouldn’t be to address the challenge of Balor…</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/On2Y9jh.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';">

When Brock Lesnar eventually appeared, he looked to be focussed on canvassing the General Manager Kurt Angle for a match against Roman Reigns - the only other man to successfully defeat The Undertaker at WrestleMania. Seeing this as a complete disrespect, Finn Balor confronted the Universal Champion, reminding him that he defeated Reigns at Payback, and that at Extreme Rules </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>he</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';"> will face “The Beast”. Brock looked down on Balor, causing the Irishman to make the confrontation physical. While Brock manhandled the injured Superstar, Balor managed to dodge out of a shoulder tackle from Lesnar, which led to the Universal Champion falling head first into the ringpost. Dazed by the speed and power of his own momentum, Lesnar staggered back. This allowed Finn Balor to hit him with a Slingblade, before heading to the top rope. Causing a huge shock, particularly to Brock’s advocate Paul Heyman, Finn Balor hit a Double Footstomp to the chest of Lesnar, causing him to roll out of the ring. Brock Lesnar was clearly shaken by the offence of Balor and backed up the ramp, as the former Universal Champion - and current Number One Contender - stood tall!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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';"><strong>#2: No Brains vs. Braun</strong></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 return to action following a couple of weeks away, Mojo Rawley made the seemingly insane decision to call out Braun Strowman. Speaking out against the Monster Amongst Men’s actions towards his “friend” Roman Reigns, Rawley himself was reminded of the big man’s power. During Rawley match with Titus O’Neil, Braun Strowman responded to the challenge, destroying Rawley in the middle of the ring. Sending a message to Roman Reigns, Strowman received a message later in the night, as Mojo Rawley challenged him to a No Holds Barred match - next week on 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></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>#3: Kev’s True Colours - Red, White & Blue</strong></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

Since his match at Payback against Chris Jericho, Kevin Owens has not been himself. Completely detached and dejected, the last two weeks have seen Owens walk out on matches with Big Show. Having referred to himself as “a monster who must be stopped” and claiming he was not in the mental state to compete, Kurt Angle sent Kevin Owens for assessment this week. Having shown his true colours in glimpses last week, Owens proved the whole thing to be a charade, as he once again looked to avoid action.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/FxQ42Q0.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';">

Having been told that he would need to either compete, or vacate his title, Kevin Owens came to the ring in a sombre mood. When his opponent came out - Number One Contender Shelton Benjamin - Owens made it clear that he couldn’t compete, asking for Kurt Angle to make his way to the ring. This indicated that he would be relinquishing the Championship, and forfeiting victory. However, as he handed the Championship over to Shelton Benjamin he “dropped” the title (literally), using the distraction to jump his opponent for the night. Hitting Benjamin with a title shot to the back, Owens also gave Shelton a Pop Up Powerbomb before the bell.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/yLfXRmE.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 Kurt Angle considered calling the match off, Shelton Benjamin used the commercial break to convince him to let his title shot go ahead. Despite valiant efforts, Benjamin was unable to topple Owens, who retained the United States Championship thanks to his pre-match assault.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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';"><strong>#4: Join The Club!</strong></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 again issuing an Open Challenge, AJ Styles was this time confronted not by a potential opponent, but by his long-term friends Gallows & Anderson. Speaking to AJ Styles about getting “The Club” back together, Gallows & Anderson were disappointed when Styles stated his desire to continue competing as a single star. Acting as if they didn’t mind, their true feelings towards AJ shone through when he was attacked from behind by Jinder Mahal. While AJ Styles was able to defeat Jinder, the fact that Gallows & Anderson walked away </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>during</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';"> Mahal’s assault spoke volumes to the state of the relationship between 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><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';">

Later in the night, Gallows & Anderson extended the same offer to Finn Balor, and the Number One Contender reiterated that his sole focus - at least for the time being - is 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';">

<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';"><strong>#5: The Show is Over!</strong></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

Sidetracked from their respective rivalries with AJ Styles/Shelton Benjamin and Kevin Owens, Dolph Ziggler and Big Show went one on one in an impressively competitive match. Arguably in the best shape of his career, Big Show was able to pick up a victory - somewhat against the momentum of the match - taking Ziggler out with a KO Punch!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"><span style="font-size:8px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Full-Show Recap</span></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-size:8px;"> </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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Earlier Today:</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-size:8px;"> Brock Lesnar enters the building…</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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Video Package:</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-size:8px;"> Braun Strowman’s actions last week, throwing Finn Balor through the Steel Cage!</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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>In-Ring:</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-size:8px;"> Finn Balor calls out Brock Lesnar, answered by Paul Heyman who claims Lesnar has “bigger fish to fry”.</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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Pre-Record:</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-size:8px;"> Mojo Rawley shares words of support for Roman Reigns, condemns Braun’s actions.</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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><em><strong>Match #1:</strong></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-size:8px;"><em> Mojo Rawley bt. Titus O’Neil (DQ)</em></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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Post-Match:</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-size:8px;"> Braun Strowman destroys Mojo Rawley, sends message to Roman Reigns</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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Backstage:</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-size:8px;"> Dolph Ziggler interrupts Kurt Angle’s pep talk of Shelton Benjamin, to mock the US Championship contender.</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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Pre-Record:</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-size:8px;"> Update from Carmella, who is hospitalised following Charlotte’s attack 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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><em><strong>Match #2:</strong></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-size:8px;"><em> Charlotte Flair bt. Local Talent</em></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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Post-Match:</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-size:8px;"> Charlotte refuses questions on Carmella, she is only interested in her own future.</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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Interview:</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-size:8px;"> Faced with the choice to vacate his Championship or compete tonight, a sombre Kevin Owens declares that he “knows what [he] has 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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Video Package:</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-size:8px;"> Dolph Ziggler’s attack on the returning Shelton Benjamin, issues with Kurt and AJ.</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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><em><strong>Match #3:</strong></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-size:8px;"><em> Big Show bt. Dolph Ziggler</em></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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Post-Match:</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-size:8px;"> Big Show stands tall…</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-size:8px;"> </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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Video Package:</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-size:8px;"> AJ Styles challenge was accepted by Cruiserweight Neville 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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>In-Ring:</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-size:8px;"> AJ Styles open challenge cut off by Gallows & Anderson, who want to reform The Club. When AJ states his desire to go it alone, they leave him to be assaulted by Jinder Mahal.</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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><em><strong>Match #4:</strong></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-size:8px;"><em> AJ Styles bt. Jinder Mahal</em></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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Post-Match:</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-size:8px;"> AJ Styles stands tall, with the announcers questioning who could possibly beat 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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Backstage:</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-size:8px;"> Approaching Finn Balor, Gallows & Anderson wash their hands of AJ Styles. Offering Finn the same deal, Balor also states that his focus is - for the time being - elsewhere.</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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Video Package:</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-size:8px;"> Propaganda video for Drew Gulak’s no-fly zone campaign</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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Pre-Record:</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-size:8px;"> PSA from Drew Gulak and Tony Nese, warning fans to not try what they are about to see at home, and encouraging fans to write to the WWE to reprehend the actions of the Cruiserweight Division’s high-flying risk takers.</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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><em><strong>Match #5:</strong></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-size:8px;"><em> The Brian Kendrick bt. Mustafa Ali</em></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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Post-Match:</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-size:8px;"> Having missed a dive to the outside, Mustafa Ali is helped to the back with what appears to be a serious injury.</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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Pre-Match:</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-size:8px;"> The Hardy Boyz join commentary...</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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><em><strong>Match #6:</strong></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-size:8px;"><em> The Club and The Revival bt. Cesaro & Sheamus and Enzo & Cass</em></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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Post-Match:</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-size:8px;"> Scoring the decisive fall, The Revival stare down the Champions, before firing shots at their age. This angers The Hardy Boyz, who run the newcomers 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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Backstage:</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-size:8px;"> Kurt Angle explains that he has seen the footage of Kevin Owens last week and he believes it proves KO was faking his “psychological issues”. Angle tells him that he either defends his Championship, or forfeit his match tonight.</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-size:8px;"> </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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Video Package:</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-size:8px;"> Highlighting the apparent change in attitude from Kevin Owens, who appears to be suffering from PTSD following his Last Man Standing with Chris Jericho.</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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>In-Ring:</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-size:8px;"> Kevin Owens delays the start of the match to tease that he will hand the Championship over to Shelton Benjamin via forfeit. Bringing Kurt Angle out to preside the change, Owens reveals his true colours, attacking Shelton Benjamin. During the break, Benjamin pleads with Angle not to cancel 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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><em><strong>Match #7:</strong></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-size:8px;"><em> Kevin Owens © bt. Shelton Benjamin</em></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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Post-Match:</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-size:8px;"> Back to his usual self, a laughing Kevin Owens is confronted by Big Show.</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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Backstage:</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-size:8px;"> Argument breaks out in the locker room, as Cesaro & Sheamus blame Enzo & Cass for their defeat.</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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><em><strong>Match #8:</strong></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-size:8px;"><em> Bayley bt. Tamina</em></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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Post-Match:</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-size:8px;"> Coming out to once again chastise Tamina, Nia Jax turns the tables and attacks Bayley instead!</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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Backstage:</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-size:8px;"> Mojo tells Angle that he wants Braun Strowman… no holds barred!</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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><em><strong>Match #9:</strong></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-size:8px;"><em> Neville © bt. Austin Aries</em></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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>Post-Match:</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-size:8px;"> Neville celebrates a fair victory, in the match billed as Austin Aries’ “last chance” at the Cruiserweight 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-size:8px;">

</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-size:8px;"><strong>In-Ring:</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-size:8px;"> Paul Heyman with Brock Lesnar, talks desire to face Roman Reigns. Offended Finn Balor takes issues and gets the better of Lesnar, standing tall to end the show.</span></span></div></div></div></div>

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Shane Addresses Zayn

Kicking off the show, Shane McMahon made the official announcement that Sami Zayn would be out of action for the rest of the year. Of course, this made a change to the Smackdown Tag Team Championship match at Backlash, with Ambrose and Zayn out of the contest. Instead, Shane McMahon announced that joining Seth Rollins & Shinsuke Nakamura and American Alpha, would be both The New Day and Positive Enforcement. Shane also announced that tonight’s Main Event would see Seth Rollins go one on one with Apollo Crews.

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Coming out victorious, Seth Rollins found himself on the end of a post-match attack from Crews’ partner Bo Dallas - who was soon joined by Apollo Crews himself. With Positive Enforcement engaging in a two on one beatdown, Shinsuke Nakamura once again saved his partner, standing tall with his music playing to end the show for the love audience!

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Welcome to The House of Horrors!

Heading into the first ever “House of Horrors” match this Sunday, WWE Champion Randy Orton was the victim of a backstage assault by Erick Rowan. Dragging Orton to the “realm” of Bray Wyatt, Orton was tormented by “The Eater of Worlds”, who gave him a cryptic warning about his fate on Sunday. Ending the show, we saw Randy Orton bundled into the back of a Pickup Truck by Erick Rowan, with Bray Wyatt at the wheel.

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Driving off into the night, Bray Wyatt told Randy Orton that he would soon be introduced to the House of Horrors!

 

 

Ambrose Championship Ambition

Confronting Shane McMahon during that opening segment, Dean Ambrose made his displeasure clear, telling McMahon that with his match on Sunday being cancelled, he wants his Intercontinental Championship rematch at Backlash. Shane agreed, telling Dean Ambrose that his Number One Contendership match against The Miz - which was scheduled for tonight - will now have a different stipulation. McMahon confirmed that Dean Ambrose
will
face Baron Corbin at Backlash, but if The Miz beat Ambrose tonight, the match would be turned into a Triple Threat.

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Having warned Dean Ambrose that he “must win” the match, it was Baron Corbin’s presence that in some ways allowed The Miz to defeat Ambrose. Annoyed at having to defend his Championship against two competitors at Backlash, Corbin looked to attack Ambrose as punishment after the bell. What he didn’t expect was to be on the end of a Dirty Deeds, as The Miz escaped up the ramp.

 

 

Full-Show Recap

Video Package:
Last week, during a match with Seth Rollins, Sami Zayn was injured.

In-Ring:
Shane McMahon confirms Zayn’s injury, announces replacement and tonight’s Main Event. Dean Ambrose confronts Shane, demanding his Championship match.

Interview:
Erick Rowan jumps Randy Orton during interview, drags him away…

Match #1: Emma & Natalya bt. Mickie James & Sasha Banks

Post-Match:
Emma & Natalya stand tall.

Interview:
Seth Rollins interviewed about Sami Zayn accident, promotes Main Event. He hasn’t seen Nakamura all night…

Pre-Match:
Curt Hawkins promo

Match #2: Luke Harper bt. Curt Hawkins

Post-Match:
Harper wants Rowan… No DQ!

Interview::
Baron Corbin warns Dean Ambrose that he had better win, or he’ll end up like his buddy Sami Zayn!

Match #3: The Miz bt. Dean Ambrose (via Maryse distraction and Corbin’s presence)

Post-Match:
Corbin looms over Ambrose, receives Dirty Deeds!

 

 

Video Package:
Earlier tonight, Erick Rowan jumped Randy Orton.

Promo:
Bray Wyatt has Randy Orton out cold in his “realm”. Speaks of the Horrors that await him at Backlash…

Video Package:
Alexa’s chase of the Womens Championship.

In-Ring:
Alexa Bliss claims she is the real Champion, tells Naomi that he took years to reach the level that Alexa is already at. Naomi talks about the trial and tribulations she has been through to make it in the WWE.

Match #4: Tye Dillinger bt. Konnor

Post-Match:
The Ascension fail in attack of Tye Dillinger!

Interview:
The New Day cut off by Bo Dallas, who talks up the threat of Apollo Crews!

Match #5: American Alpha bt. The New Day

Backstage:
Bo Dallas gives Crews a pep talk, fuelled by The New Day’s defeat.

Match #6: Seth Rollins bt. Apollo Crews

Post-Match:
Bo Dallas returns to the ring (having been barred from ringside) to attack Seth Rollins. When Apollo Crews joins in, Shinsuke Nakamura makes the save!

Backstage:
Erick Rowan bundles Randy Orton into a truck, with Bray Wyatt in the driver's seat. Bray tells Randy that they're on their way to the House of Horrors!

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><span>http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Backlash-logo-600x257.png</span><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>WWE Championship; House of Horrors</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

Randy Orton © vs. Bray Wyatt</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>WWE Intercontinental Championship</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

Baron Corbin © vs. Dean Ambrose vs. The Miz</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>For the Vacant Smackdown Tag Team Championships</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

American Alpha vs. Positive Enforcement vs. Seth Rollins & Shinsuke Nakamura vs. The New Day</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Smackdown Womens Championship</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

Naomi © vs. Alexa Bliss</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

Emma vs. Sasha Banks</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

Mickie James vs. Natalya</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>No Disqualification</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

Erick Rowan vs. Luke Harper</span></p></div><p></p><p></p>

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WWE Championship; House of Horrors

Randy Orton © vs. Bray Wyatt

Could go either way. Long as you don't pretend the belt isn't on the line lol

 

WWE Intercontinental Championship

Baron Corbin © vs. Dean Ambrose vs. The Miz

 

For the Vacant Smackdown Tag Team Championships

American Alpha vs. Positive Enforcement vs. Seth Rollins & Shinsuke Nakamura vs. The New Day

Wish I could pick Alpha, but this team is just stacked.

 

Smackdown Womens Championship

Naomi © vs. Alexa Bliss

 

Emma vs. Sasha Banks

 

Mickie James vs. Natalya

 

No Disqualification

Erick Rowan vs. Luke Harper

Much better worker, more potential as well.

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<p>WWE Championship; House of Horrors</p><p>

Randy Orton © vs. <strong>Bray Wyatt</strong></p><p> </p><p>

WWE Intercontinental Championship</p><p>

<strong>Baron Corbin</strong> © vs. Dean Ambrose vs. The Miz</p><p> </p><p>

For the Vacant Smackdown Tag Team Championships</p><p>

American Alpha vs. Positive Enforcement vs. <strong>Seth Rollins & Shinsuke Nakamura</strong> vs. The New Day</p><p> </p><p>

Smackdown Womens Championship</p><p>

<strong>Naomi</strong> © vs. Alexa Bliss</p><p> </p><p>

Emma vs. <strong>Sasha Banks</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Mickie James</strong> vs. Natalya</p><p> </p><p>

No Disqualification</p><p>

Erick Rowan vs. <strong>Luke Harper</strong></p>

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<p>WWE Championship; House of Horrors</p><p>

Randy Orton © vs. <strong>Bray Wyatt</strong></p><p> </p><p>

WWE Intercontinental Championship</p><p>

<strong>Baron Corbin ©</strong> vs. Dean Ambrose vs. The Miz</p><p> </p><p>

For the Vacant Smackdown Tag Team Championships</p><p>

American Alpha vs. Positive Enforcement vs. <strong>Seth Rollins & Shinsuke Nakamura</strong> vs. The New Day</p><p> </p><p>

Smackdown Womens Championship</p><p>

<strong>Naomi ©</strong> vs. Alexa Bliss</p><p> </p><p>

Emma vs. <strong>Sasha Banks</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Mickie James</strong> vs. Natalya</p><p> </p><p>

No Disqualification</p><p>

Erick Rowan vs. <strong>Luke Harper</strong></p>

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<p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:8px;"><strong>[Kick-Off Show] Breezango bt. Heath Slater & Rhyno and Curt Hawkins & James Ellsworth</strong></span></div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/y3DVj5N.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Instead of opening with the typical video package, Backlash kicked off in a dark location, which is quickly revealed as the Wyatt compound. Heading inside a dark building, the guerilla style camera work follows through the grungy environment, until we see a man tied up. Coming in from behind, Erick Rowan grabs the man and removes a black sack from over his head, revealing the WWE Champion Randy Orton.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/FdlDs4a.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Jl03AJS.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Randy Orton is disorientated and tries to wriggle free. He is however, tied to a chair and turns to see Erick Rowan. Rowan removes his sheep mask and laughs at Orton, adding “Welcome to The House of Horrors!” Rowan then turns to the camera and clubs at it, causing a loss of transmission. From here, we return to the scheduled opening video package. </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Said video package highlights the House of Horrors, as well as the title matches for both the vacant Tag Team Championships and Baron Corbin’s Intercontinental Championship. The announcers follow this up, before introducing footage of the very personal rivalry that has developed between Mickie James and Natalya. Battling it out as Natalya feels Mickie has taken her spot as the “Smackdown veteran”, Natalya will look to prove that her Dungeon hardened experience trumps the former Womens Champion’s in-ring tenure.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </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/HPE3KOu.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/WY2irym.png</span><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Mickie James vs. Natalya</strong></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The battle between these two veterans started slowly as the two Superstars looked to use their technical prowess to prove their ultimate dominance. This back and forth saw Mickie James take control, and conceding the moral point, Natalya figured her best route to victory was a more vicious and physical style. An approach which served her well, Natalya worked on the back of James, clearly in preparation for a Sharpshooter. When she eventually locked the move in, Mickie struggled to the rope and used this escape as a launchpad for a comeback.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As Mickie James built the momentum, she proved to be too much for Natalya. This allowed her to pick up the victory, hitting her opponent with the Mick Kick for the win!</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner:</strong></div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Mickie James (via pinfall in 9:43)</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Having been bettered by Natalya for weeks (including a pinfall defeated), Mickie James celebrated after the match. It was clear from her expression that her emotions were a mixture of delight and relief. The commentators put this over as a landmark victory for Mickie since her return to the WWE.</div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </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/105dctJ.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/TLZtyQW.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wm3cYDb.png</span><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>The Ascension vs. Tye Dillinger</strong></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Looking back to how this match came ahead, we saw that Tye Dillinger as had the number of The Ascension at every turn. However, tonight was much different, as Dillinger’s challenge to face both men backfired. While he undoubtedly gave impressive effort, Dillinger was unable to overcome the odds, and eventually was defeated by a Fall of Man. During the match, Tye Dillinger came close on a number of occasions, with falls only being broken by the other half of the team.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winners:</strong></div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The Ascension (via pinfall in 6:43)</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Following the contest, it becomes clear that The Ascension aren’t done with Tye Dillinger as they continue to lay shots into “The Perfect 10”. Having handed Tye his first defeat as a member of the Smackdown roster, they take great delight in leaving him laying in the middle of the ring.</div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Heading back over to the “House of Horrors”, we once again see Erick Rowan and Randy Orton.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/FdlDs4a.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Jl03AJS.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Now ready for action, a furious Randy Orton is untied, and immediately goes after Rowan. However, before he can get his hands on Rowan, he is jumped from the side by two masked men. They grab Randy Orton and appear to be leading him somewhere. This leaves Erick Rowan stood alone. Walking out of the building, Erick Rowan gets into the pick-up truck that brought Randy Orton to the compound. Looking to the camera, Erick Rowan gets behind the wheel, telling Luke Harper that he’s coming for him...</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </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/qtwON3w.png</span><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Smackdown Womens Championship</strong></div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/2mud4Wn.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wpe1GEB.png</span><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Naomi © vs. Alexa Bliss</strong></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With a pre-match video package recapping the long-term issues between Alexa Bliss and Naomi, which stem from Naomi winning her second Womens Championship from Alexa - just weeks after winning it from her for the first time! This was designed as the final blow-off match between the pair, and the two women went above and beyond to try and top the previous matches.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> This led to a back and forth match, with Alexa Bliss going out of her way to take every shortcut she could. Giving her an edge in the contest, Bliss took control early on, in a match that she eventually won. With both women showing resilience to kick out of their opponents finish, it was a missed Split-Legged Moonsault that condemned Naomi to defeat. Taking advantage, Bliss pulled out the Sparkle Splash for the win.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner:</strong></div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Alexa Bliss (via pinfall in 11:31; NEW Smackdown Womens Champion!)</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Following on from the victory, Alexa Bliss celebrates with the Womens Championship, having become the three time Smackdown Champion. Looking down on the former Champion, Bliss once again establishes herself as the brand’s number one female competitor!</div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Pulling up to the arena, we see that Erick Rowan has arrived for his match with Luke Harper. As soon as Wyatt’s disciple leaves the vehicle, he is jumped from the side by his opponent for the night.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/FdlDs4a.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/P4wj7mG.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Brawling through the back, the two men are unable to be separated, until the fight spills to ringside. Having left a trail of destruction in the back, the pair eventually made it to the ring, where their momentary compliance with the rules allowed the match to begin...</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </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><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>No Disqualifications</strong></div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><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><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Erick Rowan vs. Luke Harper</strong></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Continuing as they did before the match began, this “match” was rarely focussed in the ring, with the weapons based contest spilling all around ringside. As has been the case throughout the rivalry between the two original Wyatt Family followers, Luke Harper had the upper hand, and the contested served as another reminder of his unbelievable athleticism and versatility. Eventually this slight edge grew, and using a Kendo Stick to great use, Harper took control. While Rowan enjoyed some spells of control, he was eventually defeated, as Harper hit him with Discus Lariat for the victory.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner:</strong></div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Luke Harper (via pinfall in (9:55)</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Standing tall on what was presented as the final meeting between the two, Luke Harper was clearly feeling the effects of the brutal contest. He nonetheless had his hand raised, with the commentators putting over that the sky is the limit for the liberated disciple.</div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Heading to the interview area, we see Seth Rollins. He is looking around and looks beside himself. Cutting off the interviewer. Seth Rollins appears to be in a manic state of worry, which he goes on to explain.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/uTbzYsM.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/97cuyWV.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Seth Rollins says that he didn’t want to alarm anybody, but he is growing concerned. He knows that he isn’t the closest to Shinsuke Nakamura, but he hasn’t heard from him all day. He hasn’t seen him, and doesn’t know of anybody who has. Seth Rollins says that they’re supposed to be preparing for a Tag Team Championships match right now - but at the moment - he has no partner to prepare with!</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </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/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Xw2rFZt.png</span><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Emma vs. Sasha Banks</strong></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With another short video package recapping the rivalry between these two, we are reminded that the two “new girls” of Smackdown have been engaged in a bitter disagreement since the Superstar Shake Up. Feeling like Sasha stole her thunder, Emma dropped Sasha Banks, starting the rivalry between the pair. The match was contest in a heated fashion, with the women’s hatred spilling over. This resulted in the referee coming between them on a number of occasions. Both employing submission moves to try and pick up the victory, Banks was eventually able to score the decisive fall, making Emma submit to the Banks Statement.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner:</strong></div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Sasha Banks (via submission in 8:55)</div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Heading back to the interview area, Dean Ambrose is stood by ready to talk to Andrea D’Marco. However, before Dean Ambrose can get into it, he is cut off by The Miz and his wife Maryse.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/k7y9YYv.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/uTbzYsM.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/FKWyDy9.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/3feYwGo.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The Miz does his best to wind up Dean Ambrose, reminding him that he defeated him five nights ago on Smackdown. The Miz promises to do the same to Ambrose tonight and looks to get a rise. Ambrose remains cool, with a smirk on his face, telling The Miz to “save it for the ring”. Ambrose then walks off, leaving The Miz disappointed to have not got under his opponent’s skin.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </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/RIXi4SK.png</span><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>WWE Intercontinental Championship</strong></div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/1XvLLIT.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/k7y9YYv.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/FKWyDy9.png</span><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Baron Corbin © vs. Dean Ambrose vs. The Miz</strong></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> An ever evolving rivalry, this match was only confirmed on Tuesday, due to changes resulting from Sami Zayn’s injury. Following a package which relayed this, the match kicked off in typical three way fashion. Early on, the various combinations competed in one on one contests, before the pace picked up and the action revolved around three way action. Such was the pace, none of the competitors were able to take much control and this remained the way for much of the match. Playing on the personal investment from Dean Ambrose and The Miz, Corbin was able to use his detachment to his advantage.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Taking control, Baron Corbin dominated both men, with a calm demeanor which was both cold and calculated. Eventually his control was lost, as he set up for what he believed was the finish. Instead of hitting the End of Days however, Corbin was taken down by the Dirty Deeds, which came as a complete shock to the Intercontinental Champion. In fact, it was only the last minute involvement of The Miz, which prevented Dean Ambrose from regaining his Championship. Frustrated by this, Dean Ambrose took his anger out on The Miz, hitting him with an aggressive flurry of strikes. Getting carried away with this, Ambrose was once again “picked off” by Baron Corbin and thrown out of the ring.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Sensing that Corbin was shaping up to finish her husband off, Maryse decided to get involved, sliding the Intercontinental Championship into. She then climbed on the apron to distract the referee, a move which was mocked by JBL - who pointed out that there are no disqualifications in a triple threat match. This lapse of judgement from Maryse proved costly, as when The Miz swung the Championship, Corbin ducked. Just inches away from hitting his wife, The Miz stopped himself. As Maryse ran down the steel steps, Dean Ambrose returned to the apron. However, as The Miz turned back to Corbin, he was met with a Big Boot. Sending him backwards, The Miz - and in turn the Intercontinental Championship - knocked Ambrose off the apron, sending him flying into the announcer's table. Stumbling forward, The Miz then fell straight into an End of Days, with Corbin securing a successful title defence.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner:</strong></div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Baron Corbin (via pinfall in 18:34)</div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Following on from Baron Corbin’s victory, the commentary team began to promote Raw’s next network special Extreme Rules. As they did this, the feed was interrupted and we headed back to the Wyatt Compound, with Randy Orton still looking for Bray Wyatt.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/Jl03AJS.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Making his way into the house, Randy Orton suspensefully looked into various rooms, coming up short. One such room had dolls of babies hanging from the ceiling, while the kitchen featured a wobbly looking fridge. Heading through a hallway, Randy Orton pulled on a light switch, which revealed several hooded figures. In action movie style, the likes of which he learned during his sideline as an actor, Randy Orton brawled with and took down a inconceivable number of Wyatt disciples. Eventually wading through them, in scarcely credible fashion, Randy Orton - who had taken serious damage at every turn - collapsed to his knees. Exhausted from taking down everything that was thrown at him, Orton was taken out with a Running Knee, as Bray Wyatt made his first appearance of the evening. </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/jpCTzVR.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Dragging Randy Orton out of the doorway, and into the back of his pick-up truck, Bray Wyatt appeared set to make his way to the Allstate Arena...</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <hr>Heading back to ringside, the commentators put over just how much Randy Orton had been through, and how that was just the beginning as he defends his WWE Championship later tonight! Switching gears, they spoke about the Tag Team Championship match up next, reminding us of the injury to Jimmy Uso which forced him and his brother to vacant the titles. This is followed by the entrance of Shane McMahon. When he reaches the ring, we see that the vacant Tag Team Championships have been set up in the ring.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/otOJ5y5.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Shane McMahon talks about The Usos, paying tribute to their performance since the brand extension, calling them the “greatest team in the WWE today”. For everything that has been thrown at them, they have put their heads down and done everything they could to prove themselves. However, with Jimmy Uso out of action, it falls to them to crown new Champions. He reminds The Usos that whenever they return, be it next week, next month or next year, they </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>will</em></div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> be first in line to receive their rematch. Moving on, he talks about the great tag teams in the history of the WWE, and also talks about Sami Zayn - who himself fell to injury on the way to this match. McMahon says that while Smackdown Live never does it the easy way, he is delighted with the way things have turned out. As he goes to carry on, praising the drive of those who have stepped up to the plate in the Tag Team Division, Shane McMahon is interrupted by Seth Rollins, who is scheduled to compete in the following match.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/97cuyWV.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Shane McMahon tells Seth that he hadn’t quite finished, but it he’s so eager to compete, then he won’t waste any more time. Rollins says that he isn’t out here to start the match, he’s out here because he hasn’t seen Shinsuke Nakamura all day. Shane McMahon looks confused, certain that Nakamura arrived at the building earlier today. Clearly frustrated, Seth asks “well where the hell is he now?” Shane McMahon tells Seth Rollins he will get to the bottom of this, at which point he calls a member of the ringside staff into the ring. After a moment of confusion, the staff member returns, saying something to Shane McMahon. McMahon then sends over to the big screen, where Shinsuke Nakamura has been located.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/0I6l7Pg.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Evidently in no state to compete, it appears that Shinsuke Nakamura has been ambushed. Seth Rollins is beside himself, and runs out of the ring, going to tend to his partner. While the pair haven’t been particularly close, it is obvious that Seth is concerned for Nakamura. Feeling the show must go on, Shane McMahon left the ring, allowing the competitors to make their way down to the ring.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </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><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Smackdown Tag Team Championships</strong></div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><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/lZgmxaN.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/6UpcF6f.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/DCWrt38.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/bcdoI3O.png</span><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>American Alpha vs. Positive Enforcement vs. The New Day</strong></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Heading into this match, there was a clear lack of star power from the previously advertised match, but with an opportunity at the Tag Team Championships at stake, the three teams raised their games and gave their all for the opportunity to take the top spot in the Smackdown Tag Team division. All of the competitors were clearly evenly matched, which possibly explains the nature of the ending to the match.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With the contest at a stalemate, the match looked in danger of spilling over. Following a sequence of signature moves, Big E and Xavier Woods had Bo Dallas cornered and appeared in prime position to capture the Smackdown Tag Team Championships. What they didn’t expect was for Big E to be dragged out of the ring... by the returning Mark Henry!</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/lZu9XKo.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With everybody else out, Xavier Woods heard the commotion behind him, witnessing Mark Henry dropping his partner with a World’s Strongest Slam to the outside. Dressed in all-black, in a security guard type outfit, Henry entered the ring. Xavier Woods threw a punch towards Mark Henry, which was blocked by the returning veteran. Henry then dropped Woods with a World’s Strongest Slam, before hitting a Splash in the middle of the ring. Throwing a glimpse towards Bo Dallas, Henry nodded his head, indicating for him to cover Woods. Hesitant, the referee counted the 1… 2… 3!</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner:</strong></div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Positive Enforcement (via pinfall in 16:37; NEW Smackdown Tag Team Champions)</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With Bo Dallas in a mix of shock and delight, Mark Henry dragged him to his feet and dusted him down. Henry then went to the outside and grabbed the downed Crews (who took an outside dive to neutralize both Chad Gable and Jason Jordan earlier), bringing him back into the ring. Scaring the referee off, Mark Henry grabbed the Smackdown Tag Team Championships, handing them to Crews and Dallas.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Standing with “Positive Enforcement” in the middle of the ring, Mark Henry raised the hands of the </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>new</em></div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Smackdown Tag Team Champions!</div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Speaking about the events of the night so far, the commentary team questioned the motive of Mark Henry, who they are surprised to see show up on Smackdown. Having last been seen at WrestleMania - which many believed would be his swansong - discussion of Mark Henry’s re-emergence is cut short as Bray Wyatt’s vehicle pulls up at the arena…</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/Jl03AJS.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/jpCTzVR.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Coming out of the truck, Bray Wyatt holds his hands up triumphantly and gloats to the audience. However, as he turns back around, Randy Orton had made his way back to his feet and jumps out of the vehicle. Hitting Bray Wyatt with a flurry of offence, Randy Orton was clearly feeling the damage he sustained earlier. This allowed Bray Wyatt to take back control, dragging Randy Orton back into the ring... </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </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><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>WWE Championship</strong></div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </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/jpCTzVR.png</span><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Randy Orton © vs. Bray Wyatt</strong></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As the two men returned to the ring, the bell instantly rang, and the match for the WWE Championship was under way. Picking Randy Orton up, Bray Wyatt went for a quick victory, setting Orton up for a Sister Abigail. Hitting the move, Wyatt slammed the WWE Champion’s head into the canvas, with the commentator shocked at what could have become one of the shortest WWE Championship matches in history. Noting that Wyatt had kept his hands clean throughout the night, it appeared Bray had played the “House of Horrors” to perfection.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Much to everyone’s surprise, “The Viper” sluggishly kicked out, shocking the overconfident Bray Wyatt. Despite this, the match continued in a similar vane, with it taking Bray just moments to rework his plan. Using what was available to him at ringside, Bray Wyatt decimated Randy Orton for a long spell of the match, with the WWE Champion looking to be out on his feet when he eventually got up.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Throughout the contest, Bray Wyatt was relentless, to the point where the referee had to come between the competitors, checking if Randy Orton was able to continue. Defiant and resilient, Randy Orton was offended by the suggesting that he couldn’t continue, and grabbed the referee by his shirt. As he insisted he could continue, Bray Wyatt ran at him with a running strike which cleaned his clock. From here, Wyatt looked to zone in, setting up for a second Sister Abigail. This time however, Randy Orton was able to reverse the move, hitting Bray Wyatt with an RKO, with what appeared to be his last refuge of energy.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Unable to drag himself over to Wyatt, it was in fact the challenger who appeared to come around first, but the move did evidently slow Bray Wyatt down. Fighting back into it, Randy Orton’s night of horror came to a fulfilling conclusion, as he refused to stay down. Clawing his way back into the match, it was nonetheless somewhat against the grain when he hit an RKO outta nowhere that dropped Wyatt cold. Managing to crawl on top of his opponent, Randy Orton barely covered Bray Wyatt. Despite this, it was enough for him to pick up a victory, one which had appeared almost impossible at the beginning of the match.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner:</strong></div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Randy Orton (via pinfall in 15:30)</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Bringing the Championship into the ring, the referee was unable to get the exhausted Randy Orton from the mat, as he recovered from a physically and mentally draining night. Putting over the unique and bizarre situation he had found himself in, JBL said that all tonight was about was living to fight another day. Despite clear pain - particularly to his shoulder - Randy Orton had managed to escape the “House of Horrors”. Emerging as WWE Champion, it was speculated that the Randy Orton we see on Tuesday night, may be a very different man to the one of who was dragged into Backlash tonight...</div></div></div></div></div></blockquote>
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<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';"> Opening the show, a video package plays which recaps Brock Lesnar’s return to Raw last week. His first appearance since the Raw after WrestleMania, the night didn’t go to plan for Brock Lesnar, who ended the night on the receiving end of a Coupe de Grace from Finn Balor. Having previously underestimated the challenge of “The Demon”, Paul Heyman will appear on behalf of Lesnar tonight, to address the Number One Contender to the Universal Champion. Before that though, there is some huge matches planned for tonight. Kicking this off, we hear the music of Mojo Rawley - who brings his Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal Trophy with him. “The Hype Man” makes his way down to the ring, dragging the trophy on a cart behind 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/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';"> Addressing the audience, Mojo Rawley looks to hype them up, talking about his win at huge WrestleMania, as well as his match up tonight! He says that Braun Strowman is a monster, but all monsters are humans and there is no man that Mojo Rawley will run away from. He is inspired by the legend of Andre The Giant, and he knows that if Andre was here today, he’d encourage Mojo to swing and keep swinging. As he says this, Braun Strowman’s music hits, ahead of the opening match of 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;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><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 Disqualification</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/rKbfUTq.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/oofrX4c.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. Mojo Rawley</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';"> From the opening bell, the proactive Mojo Rawley went for Braun Strowman. This meant that early on, the offence was largely coming from Mojo. Despite this, Strowman was barely rocked and he quickly came back into it. Taking the match to the outside, Braun Strowman used his environment to his advantage and began to look more dominant. Mojo showed great resilience and didn’t stay down when Strowman threw some haymakers at him. This could only last so long, and eventually - once they’d returned to the ring - Strowman picked up the win with a Running Powerslam.</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';"> Braun Strowman (via pinfall in 8:32)</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';"> Having his arm raised in victory, Braun Strowman’s attention is clearly elsewhere. Leaving the ring, Braun Strowman walks up to Mojo’s Andre The Giant trophy, staring at the statue of the WWE Legend. Braun Strowman eventually breaks his eye contract with Andre, 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';"> From one giant to another, we see Big Show watching a monitor with Kurt Angle in the Raw General Manager’s 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/pW8btgp.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/J8t3rOC.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';"> Both men are clearly impressed with Strowman, but Big Show is in Kurt’s office for another reason. He says that he’s ready for action and - after Kevin Owens revealed his true colours last week - Big Show wants a match against the United States Champion tonight! Kurt Angle smiles, and clearly likes the idea. He makes the match for later 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';"> <hr>Up next is a pre-recorded public service announcement from Drew Gulak & Tony Nese.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/9uPliLy.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/OWqi6AR.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';"> Using footage from last week, where an injured Mustafa Ali was helped out of the arena by medical personnel, Drew Gulak highlights the dangerous and reckless approach that many members of the Cruiserweight Division take. Gulak asks the audience if this is the example they want from their Cruiserweights? Tony Nese says that when he watches people like Ali, he remembers how naive and stupid he was in the past. Now, he sees the error of his ways, and that is thanks to Drew Gulak. He implores the audience to make the right decision, and accept Drew Gulak’s message into their hearts. Gulak says it’s his mission to ensure that the Cruiserweight Division, 205 Live, and the Raw brand as a whole becomes a “No Fly Zone”. If the Cruiserweights don’t take this into their own hands, then Gulak will have no choice but to take this straight to the top! They finish the package calling on the WWE Universe to make the right choice, for a better tomorrow!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 a video package of Nia Jax’s attack on Bayley last week, we see that Tamina has made her way to the ring. She is 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/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';"> Calling out Nia Jax, Tamina calls her a coward and claims that her targeting of Tamina hasn’t gone unnoticed. Tamina says that Jax might think she can just bully all the girls on the roster, but Tamina… </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>she</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';"> isn’t like most girls. She tried to help Nia Jax when she was just starting, and Nia has done nothing but throw it in her 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/mSww4qV.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';"> Responding to Tamina’s claims, Jax admits that she took advice from her early on, and now she regrets it. She says if she hadn’t taken Tamina’s advice, she would be in a better position. Jax says that Tamina is a loser, and while she will beat her tonight, after that she is solely focussed on the Womens Champion, Bayley!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/mSww4qV.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>Nia Jax 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';"> Struggling to keep up with Nia Jax, it was clear that Tamina was out of her depth in this match. This allowed Jax to take control early on - a theme which continued throughout the match. Eventually, Jax had done enough damage to her opponent, and finished her off with a Standing Leg 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';"> Nia Jax (via pinfall in 4:49)</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';"> It became clear after the match, that Nia Jax wasn’t done with her opponent. However, before the attack could commence, Bayley made her 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/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';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Running at the women who attacked her last week, Bayley ducked under an attempted strike from Jax, and hit her with a Dropkick. Sending Nia Jax back, the victor of the previous match escaped the ring, backing away from the Raw Womens Champion!</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';"> Footage from earlier today shows the WWE cameras following Austin Aries as he entered the building.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Asked about the announcement he has for tonight - following his loss to Neville last week - Austin Aries remains secretive. He tells the camera that everybody will see together, but he adds that as far as his career is concerned, he can’t wait for the world to know!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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>Back to ringside, Enzo & Cass make their usual entrance, quickly getting into their promo.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/zKmxnVj.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/BwVQoFQ.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';"> Much more serious than usual, they are clearly furious about the recent actions of Cesaro and Sheamus. Spilling over into a huge argument last week, Enzo & Cass tell them that they’ll teach them a lesson in the only way they know how… kicking their asses!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/zKmxnVj.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/BwVQoFQ.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/2EixCtX.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/1g40GYD.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 & Big Cass vs. Sheamus & 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';"> A heated and physical contest, the growing disdain these teams have for each other was evident throughout the match. Particularly when Sheamus and Cesaro isolated Enzo Amore, the pair refused to pull any punches and brutalised the smaller man. Talking him almost out of contention, Big Cass was lucky that Enzo was able to make it to the corner. Allowing him to mount an impressive comeback, Big Cass was inspired by his fury at Sheamus & Cesaro’s actions when his girlfriend was seriously hurt. Taking control of both men, Cass picked up a big victory, hitting Sheamus with the Empire Elbow for the win.</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';"> Enzo & Cass (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';"> Helping his friend Enzo back to his feet, a pissed off Big Cass leaves up the ramp, having picked up an impressive win.</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, we see the footage from last week where AJ Styles was abandoned by Gallows & Anderson. Having refused their help, AJ Styles was left to be assaulted by Jinder Mahal, who jumped him before accepting his Open Challenge. Making his way to the ring, we are told that AJ Styles will talk about what happened last week, before issuing another Open Challenge.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> AJ Styles says that he doesn’t understand why Gallows and Anderson acted the way they did, reiterating that his decision to refuse their help shouldn’t be taken personally. AJ Styles wants to prove he’s the best, and with the controversy surrounding Finn’s win at Payback, he knows he can’t do that if his boys are helping him. For that reason, he continues to have to prove he’s the best - alone. Styles says he understands their feelings, he too didn’t want to be split up from his “Club” brothers when the brand split started, but since then, he’s unlocked a whole new potential. He calls on Gallows & Anderson to move on from the past, and to prove to everyone just how good he knows they are.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Speaking of proving himself, AJ Styles is here to do that every single week, and until he gets a Universal Championship match, he’s going to keep doing it. With that, he issues his open challenge!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Answering the challenge, Austin Aries holds up his hand and tells AJ Styles to hold on. Taking a microphone, he tells AJ Styles that he will be accepting the Open Challenge, but first </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>he</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';"> has something he wants to say. Aries brings up a few weeks back - in the UK - when Neville transcended the Cruiserweight Division and accepted the challenge. Austin says that was a one off, and he loves 205 Live and the Cruiserweights being their own separate entities. However, last week, Austin Aries lost his “last chance” Cruiserweight Championship match against Neville, and it got him thinking. In this business, he has always been told that if you aren’t here to be a Champion, then you shouldn’t be here at all. And since he won’t be receiving another shot at the title, Aries announces that he is leaving the Cruiserweight Division. As of tonight - and this match up next against AJ Styles - Austin Aries is no longer a member of the Cruiserweight 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><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/gUi328f.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. Austin Aries</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, AJ Styles and Austin Aries put on a very impressive contest, with the match going much longer than a typical television match. Highly competitive, the two men’s innovative offence made for an exciting match which got the crowd buzzing. Now opened up to many more fresh matches, Austin Aries looked to impress and almost connective with a Discus Fivearm, which would have surely put the match to bed. Instead, AJ Styles ducked, hitting a Pele Kick to his 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';"> From here, AJ Styles seemed to be in control, and eventually picked up the victory, connecting with a Phenomenal Forearm!</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 13:50)</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';"> Following the match, an impressed AJ Styles offered the handshake to Austin Aries. Disappointed in defeat, but proud of his performance, Aries accepted the gesture from Styles.</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, we see that Austin Aries has made it to the interview area, where he is asked about his first match as a member of the full 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/jJYsxLV.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/gUi328f.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 he is proud of his performance, but wishes the result would have been better. He claims that tonight was just a small sample of what he can do, and </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>greatness</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 just around the corner. Before Aries can finish, he is cut off by Dolph Ziggler.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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 runs down Aries, saying that nobody cares about a little flippy guy like him. He’s a small fish, and he’s just entered a big pond. Ziggler says that Aries will sink quickly, but if he wants some pointers when it comes to survivng in the WWE, he can watch Dolph Ziggler 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><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/Fdq7ysG.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/kGklGtB.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>Noam Dar vs. Rich Swann</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 video clip reminding us of the history between the two men, and their interactions with Alicia Fox, we witness a short, fast paced match between the pair. Quick and exciting, the match comes down to a poke in the eye and a roll up for Rich Swann.</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';"> Noam Dar (via pinfall in 5:22)</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';"> Adding insult to injury, a bitter Dar lauds over Rich Swann rubbing in his victory. Dar then slaps Rich Swann across the face as he gets to his feet, making it’s clear he isn’t done with him. As it appears Noam is ready to assault Swann, Cedric Alexander makes his long-awaited return!</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/s47KFbE.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';"> Making his way to the ring, Alexander is unable to catch Dar, as the “Scottish Supernova” makes his way up the ramp. Alexander checks on his friend Swann, but clearly has his eyes on Noam Dar.</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 back to Kurt Angle’s GM Office, we see that he is currently being towered over by the “Monster Amongst Men” Braun Strowman.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/J8t3rOC.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';"> Having brutally crushed Mojo Rawley earlier, Strowman wants Roman Reigns at Extreme Rules. Kurt Angle says that he knows both men want that match, but at the minute, he doesn’t know if Reigns will make it to the show! Kurt Angle says he’s happy to make the match, but before Extreme Rules he needs some indication from Roman Reigns that he is fit to compete in such a contest.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 a replay package of Charlotte & Dana’s split. Becky Lynch makes her 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/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';"> Joining commentary, Becky appears to have her eyes on Charlotte Flair for the following 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;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/aUM5Gup.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>Charlotte Flair 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';"> Having suffered an embarrassing defeat to her former protege several weeks ago, Charlotte Flair left nothing down to chance in this match. While Brooke threatened on occasion, Charlotte was able to keep her in line. Eventually, Charlotte found herself firmly in the driver’s seat, winning the match with a Figure 8.</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';"> Charlotte (via pinfall in 7:37)</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';"> Originally staring down Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair eventually turned her back on Lynch. After doing this, Flair made it clear that her only focus is on becoming the next Raw Womens Champion!</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/WfdLeyk.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/QcoQgj0.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/YBjZ550.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/FxQ42Q0.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/BvfEi2q.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/csOrt56.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>Dolph Ziggler & The Revival vs. Shelton Benjamin & The Hardy Boyz</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 third hour, the announcers fill in the background on the rivalries between The Hardy Boyz and The Revival, as well as the recently returned Shelton Benjamin and Dolph Ziggler. What seemed like something of a thrown together match saw a surprising turn of events, as The Revival picked up a huge victory. Managing to take advantage of the chaotic environment in this match, Dash & Dawson were able to isolate Matt Hardy and score a massive, landmark upset with following a Shatter Machine.</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 & The Revival (via pinfall in 10:22)</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';"> Putting over the huge victory, the announcers talk about how The Revival had just made a huge statement, ahead of their match with The Hardy Boyz at Extreme Rules.</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 interview area, we see that Big Show is stood by, ahead of his main event match against 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/jJYsxLV.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/pW8btgp.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';"> Talking about how much of a coward Kevin Owens has been, Big Show is furious at how KO pulled the wool over everybody's eyes. While Big Show might have been the only one to see through him, tonight that doesn’t matter. Because instead, tonight he is going to </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>go</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';"> through him. Show says that he is far from done, and tonight he is ready to stake his claim on the United States 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/4DJonU7.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/LuT1DWC.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/XqnlS4u.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.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>Gentleman Jack Gallacher vs. Kalisto vs. The Brian Kendrick vs. 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';"> Another fast-paced Cruiserweight match, we saw four of Neville’s top contenders face off in an exciting contest. While all men got some offence in, it was Jack Gallagher who scored the win, when he picked up a big pinfall on The Brian Kendrick.</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 pinfall in 8:30)</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 the match, Neville came to the top of the ramp, with his Championship over his shoulder.</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/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';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Neville belittles the challenge of Gentleman Jack Gallagher, feeling confident he can beat him with ease. Neville claims that he is so good that - after losing to him - people leave the division! Before Jack can reply, TJ P comes out and confronts Neville.</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/a9Wmbm4.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';"> Asking about the Championship opportunity he was promised, TJ P is manipulated by Neville, who says that the only man standing in his way is Gallagher. Sending him to the ring, Neville watches as TJ P gets embarrassed by Jack Gallagher, before staring down the man who appears to be the next Number One Contender.</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/pW8btgp.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 Show 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';"> Coming back, we are reminded of the issues that led to this match, particularly as Kevin Owens’ faked being too emotionally disturbed from his match with Jericho to compete. Revealed to be a hoax, which Big Show saw right through, Show requested Kevin Owens one on one as a means of revenge. He went for broke early on, and nearly had the United States Champion out within minutes. However, Kevin Owens is no pushover, and he showed this as he fought back. Clearly talented enough to go toe to toe with the veteran, Owens lacked the will and when he walked off up the ramp, Big Show followed.</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';"> Unfortunately, Owens didn’t come easily, and as the pair brawl on the ramp, the referee counted to ten. With both men outside of the ring, he had no choice but to declare a Double 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>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';"> (Double Countout in 10:22)</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 match ending had no effect on the two men’s intense brawling, and it eventually took the emergence of the General Manager to get any resolution.</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/J8t3rOC.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';"> Unable to get them to stop fighting, Kurt Angle eventually gives up. However, before he leaves, Angle announces that the two men will go one on one at Extreme Rules - No DQ - for the United States Championship!</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 part of the show, Paul Heyman makes his way to the ring. Looking annoyed with the audience, he takes his time before entering the ring. With a clear look of contempt for all those around him, Heyman clear isn’t in a good mood.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Paul Heyman says that Brock Lesnar 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>not</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';"> here tonight, and these people are to blame. Explaining that due to their reaction to Balor last week, Lesnar doesn’t want anything to do with these people, Heyman says that Brock will be at Extreme Rules, but these people won’t see him before then. This means that it is Paul’s responsibility to promote this match. Heyman goes through his usual sell job, highlighting that one thing about this match that body can account for is the first-time ever nature of the contest. Brock and Paul don’t know just how good Finn Balor is. For most guys that would be a problem, but Brock Lesnar isn’t any guy. He destroyed Goldberg at WrestleMania and everybody knows that he will do the same to Finn Balor next Sunday. As Paul Heyman continues to promote his client, Finn Balor’s music hits and he joins Heyman 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/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';"> Finn Balor tells Paul Heyman to cut the crap, we’ve heard it all before. Last week, Finn Balor proved he had the number of The Beast, and what he lacks in size and strength, Balor more than makes up for when it comes to heart and passion. Balor says that both men have had success all around the world, but the difference between them is stark. Finn worked for everything he has, yet it came naturally Brock. From day one, Brock Lesnar was groomed to be a star, using his god-given gifts to become undoubtedly one of the greatest combat sport athletes of all time. Balor on the other hand, started from nothing. Coming from an Island in the North Atlantic, nobody thought that Finn would make it here, let alone become a World Champion. But he did that in Japan, he did that in NXT and he came to the WWE and became the Universal Champion. Everywhere he’s turned, Balor has listened to doubters and shoved their words down their throats. Being in front of the biggest loudmouth in the WWE, he has a clear message for Heyman to relay to 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';"> Finn Balor gets in Paul Heyman’s face and says 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';"> that The Beast throws at him will keep him down. In 13 days time, he isn’t under any illusions, he faces the biggest challenge of his career. But every time that happens, Balor raises the bar and comes out on top. Next Sunday, he has the plan and the strategy in place to ensure that he becomes the two time Universal Champion! Speaking of his strategy, Finn Balor is joined in the ring by Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/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';"> Using their emergence to throw shade at Balor, Heyman reminds Balor that it is thanks to Gallows & Anderson that he is in this position in the first place. He suggest Balor get on his hands and knees and thank them for the blessing. Finn Balor says that’s not what he’s going to do, because he never asked for their help and he doesn’t need anybody’s help in becoming the Universal Championship… and you can ask Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns how he did this time last year!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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 a microphone, Luke Gallows tells Finn Balor to hold on… he knows that Brock Lesnar is a completely different animal. Gallows & Anderson then go to great lengths to put over the threat of Brock Lesnar, finishing with a proposition for Finn Balor. Karl Anderson says that Finn only needs one strategy next Sunday, and they have just the answer for Balor. Refusing their help, Balor says that he only need one strategy, the strategy that got him where he is today. Because man to man, one on one, Finn Balor knows he can put anyone down for the count. Clearly offended (as they were by AJ Styles last week), Gallows and Anderson say that Brock Lesnar isn’t just any man, telling Finn that he knows where to find them when he comes to his senses. They tell Balor they’re heading to the bar, and they’ll have a cold one waiting for him when comes crawling 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';"> As Gallows & Anderson walk off, Paul Heyman begins to smirk, enjoying the descension. He tells Finn that his decision is very valiant and very brave… but it’s also very stupid. As he exits the ring, Heyman turns back to Balor, telling him that he just made the worst decision of his entire life!</span></div></div></div></div>
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<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 opened with a video package recapping the events of Sunday’s Backlash Network Special. Featuring stills from Positive Enforcement’s Tag Team Championship victory, Alexa Bliss’ Womens Championship win and Randy Orton’s successful defence of the WWE Championship in the House of Horrors, the package promotes a huge night in Smackdown Live’s history. Following on, we are introduced to the show by John Layfield and Tom Phillips, who are quickly cut off by the music of Seth Rollins. Irate, Rollins makes his way down to the ring, as we are reminded of the assault that his partner Shinsuke Nakamura suffered last night. As a result, Rollins and Nakamura were taken out of the Tag Team Championships 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><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';"> Still furious, Seth Rollins says he is sick and tired of this crap! Wasting no time, he demands that Smackdown Commissioner Shane McMahon makes his way down to the ring. While he will not have been happy with Seth Rollins’ tone, Shane McMahon still makes his way down to the ring to speak to the aggrieved “King Slayer”.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Speaking aggressively towards his boss, Seth Rollins asks Shane what the hell is going on? Smackdown Live talent and falling all around him, and he wants to know what Shane McMahon is going to do 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';"> Shane McMahon tells Seth Rollins to calm down, but Seth refuses. Rollins tells Shane McMahon that now isn’t the time for calm, Smackdown Live is crumbling around them and Shane McMahon needs to do something about it. Shane McMahon once again tells Seth Rollins to watch his mouth, while Shane was happy to bring Seth Rollins to Smackdown Live - and while he may have difference with his sibling - Shane remembers what Seth did to his sister at WrestleMania, and he’s on a very tight leash. He also doesn’t take kindly to Seth questioning his leadership, and ensures him that a full and thorough investigation is underway. Shane knows that Seth has always had a chip on his shoulder about authority, but that isn’t how they do it on Smackdown Live. This show isn’t about him, this show is about the guys in the Locker Room who bust their asses every single week for these fans!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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 Rollins says that’s all well and good, but sometimes being popular isn’t the most important thing. Shane’s job isn’t to be loved, it’s to look after his talent. Somebody attacked Shinsuke Nakamura and cost these fans a great moment at Backlash… he wants to see action! McMahon reiterates that the attack is being looked into, and they have requested security footage from the arena. However, while he has no leads, then all suspects are innocent until proven guilty. Rollins is clearly annoyed at the lack of progress and threatens to take it into his own hands. He knows that a bunch of people had a lot to gain from them not being in that match, and he has his suspects. </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Once again, Shane McMahon makes he point that he won’t be “punishing” anybody until he has a clearer picture, but he won’t stop Seth from pursuing his own investigations. In fact, he sees lot of frustration from Seth Rollins tonight, so he is giving him the opportunity to pick one of his suspects to face in the Main Event! Seth Rollins says it isn’t just one person who gained more than anybody from Shinsuke Nakamura getting injured, it’s two. Therefore, he’s calling out Positive Enforcement… 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';"> <hr>Returning from the commercial break, we see that Randy Orton has arrived at the building. Holding his WWE Championship, Orton has a blank expression on his face as he is stopped for questions.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/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';"> He tells the interviewer that the Randy Orton she is looking at right now is a very different man to the one she saw last week. Orton says he doesn’t know who will be stupid enough to cross him first… but he doesn’t envy the guy who makes that mistake!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/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>Curt Hawkins 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';"> Despite a solid start to the match, Curt Hawkins struggled to keep up with Dillinger. Coming off his first defeat as a member of the Smackdown Live roster, Tye made sure that tonight he got back to winning ways. Taking control after a couple of minutes, a Tye Breaker allowed Dillinger to pick up a routine 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 4:42)</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';"> Calling out The Ascension after the match, Tye is disappointed at their lack of response. Instead, he decides to challenge them to another match - next week on 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';"> Following this, the commentators introduce stills from Payback which show the return of Mark Henry. Emerging during the match for the vacant Tag Team Champions, Mark Henry showed his allegiance to Positive Enforcement, as he attacked The New Day and helped Apollo Crews & Bo Dallas to victory. Heading to the back, we see Bo Dallas walking through backstage area, acting the big man.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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><span>http://i.imgur.com/6UpcF6f.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/lZu9XKo.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 holds his Smackdown Tag Team Championship and is flanked by Apollo Crews and Mark Henry. This entourage affords him a sense of confidence, as he speaks to various members of staff and crew in a disrespectful tone. All under the guise of needing to spread his message, he demands microphone time tonight in order to hit home the power of “Bo-Lieving” and to introduce his latest convert to 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';"> <hr>Returning from the commercial break, it is time for the entrance of Alexa Bliss. Another notable moment from last night’s show, Bliss’ victory over Naomi saw her become the three time Smackdown Womens Champion. Making her entrance, Bliss has her usual air of arrogance as she 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/wpe1GEB.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 Alexa can begin to talk about her victory, she is quickly cut off by the music of Mickie James. Clearly furious, Alexa Bliss’ chance for a self indulgence is quickly cut short.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/HPE3KOu.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, Mickie James says that we aren’t doing this. We’ve seen it and heard it all before and all anybody in this building is waiting for is to find out who is the next in line to knock her off. Well Mickie is wasting no time, she wants to be the next Number One Contender. Before Alexa has chance to respond, she is once again interrupted, much to the annoyance of the Champion. This time it is Sasha Banks who comes out to have her 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/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';"> Banks says that she’s not going to disagree with Mickie James, but she can’t stand in the back and listen to this without having her say. Sasha says that last Sunday, both she and Mickie won their matches and she thinks that makes them the top contenders. She says that Backlash was a great night for their division, but Alexa becoming Champion was not what anybody wanted to see.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Finally getting her word in, Alexa Bliss says that she doesn’t back down from challenges, but Sasha has only been here for five minutes and she has already beaten Mickie. Instead of handing out a shot, Alexa suggests that the two women go one on one 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/HPE3KOu.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.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>Mickie James 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';"> With Alexa Bliss taking a place at ringside, the pressure was on these two women to put on an impressive display. As the Champion watched on, the pair went back and forth, with very little in the way of a dominant performance. Eventually it didn’t matter, because as Mickie James was sent to the outside, Natalya & Emma made their way 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/IeJZzh4.png</span><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';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Having learned from their defeats at Backlash that they’re better together, the two women attacked Mickie James - who beat Natalya at the event - and caused the DQ.</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';"> Mickie James (via disqualification in 5:52)</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';"> Entering the right, the pair surrounded Sasha, who tried to fight back. She struggled and eventually succumbed to the two women’s assault. Joining them in the ring, Alexa Bliss had a smile on her face which suggested the three women were in cahoots.</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/wpe1GEB.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 impression proved to be false, as Emma & Natalya also jumped the Smackdown Womens Champion. Leaving all three women in a mess, Emma & Natalya walked off together.</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 to the Smackdown Live office, we see that Shane McMahon has been joined by The Miz and 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/otOJ5y5.png</span><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';"> Clearly looking stressed out, The Miz tells Shane McMahon that he is cancelling Miz TV tonight. Miz says that he has seen his scheduled guest Randy Orton in the back tonight, and there’s no way he is going to risk his safety by being the man who shares the ring with him. Expecting Shane to beg him, The Miz is surprised when instead, Shane simply removes his phone from his pocket. Making a call, he speaks to “Dean” about taking over the spot. Having changed his mind, The Miz grabs the phone and tells Shane McMahon to stop. Not wanting the “Ambrose Asylum” to get the scoop, The Miz decides he want to go ahead with Miz TV after all!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/f7TdqCI.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Bdifv0m.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. Breezango</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';"> A fairly standard tag team match, American Alpha looked to get back to winning ways, after the disappointment of Backlash. Looking to build on their pre-show victory, Breeze and Fandango did better than expected, but were eventually thwarted by the ever impressive American Alpha!</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';"> American Alpha (via pinfall in 6:24)</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';"> Opening up the second hour, Bo Dallas debuts new music and a new entrance video, as he makes his way down to the ring. Flanked by Apollo Crews and Mark Henry, Bo Dallas carries the Tag Team Championship over his shoulder with a previously unseen swagger and confidence. With the protection he currently has, it is no surprise “The Inspirational One” is feeling cocky.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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><span>http://i.imgur.com/6UpcF6f.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/lZu9XKo.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, Bo Dallas says that this right here is proof of his message. He says that The New Day’s have “oozed negativity” recently and have tried to suppress his message. But those “parasites of positivity” failed and tonight Bo Dallas stands here with the evidence. Apollo & Mark were lost, they were floundering and they were looking into the abyss… until Bo Dallas reached out. Stood beside him, the two big men nod their heads. Bo admits, these two are not the only men he has reached out to, but they are the only ones with the humility, the self-respect and the intelligence to accept his olive branch. We have heard from Apollo, but Mark Henry has his own testimony that he would like to share. Handing Henry the microphone, Bo steps to the 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';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Mark Henry says that at WrestleMania he took part in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Henry believed that in a career of Tag Team, United States and World Heavyweight Championships. In a career where he was officially the strongest man in the world, and where he became one of the legendary figures in the history of his profession, that winning that Battle Royal would be his crowning moment, a cherry on the cake of one of the greatest and longest careers in WWE history. But he didn’t win, and at first he was ready to accept that. He stepped away, and he was ready to spend his time with his family. While he loved that, there was still something. A feeling in his gut, a burning fire that told him one thing… “I got a lot left in the tank!”</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Mark Henry says that his in-ring career may be over, but there’s is too much he has to offer to just walk away. But did his Raw General Manager Kurt Angle reach out? Did he get a call to work down in NXT? Did Shane McMahon or Daniel Bryan want him on Smackdown? Reacting to each of these questions, Bo Dallas shakes his head. Grabbing Bo by the shoulder and shaking him (more forcefully than Dallas would have liked), Mark Henry says that “this man did!” Bo Dallas offered him a way back and for that he will be forever grateful. That’s why he returned on Backlash… and that’s why he repaid Bo in solid silver!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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 Mark Henry finishes, the music of The New Day begins to play and Big E & 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';"> Having already had their say about Apollo Crews and Bo Dallas, The New Day focus their retort towards the “World’s Strongest Man” asking him “why?” he did this. They refuse to buy his story, saying that the Mark Henry they knew wouldn’t just sit at home and wait for a call. They say that Mark Henry was an influence for both of them, and they don’t want to see him tarnish his legacy like this. They claim that Bo Dallas is a fraud and suggest that Crews and Henry are being used.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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 Bo Dallas taking a step back, Crews and Henry are clearly offended by the suggestion. Crews squares up to Woods, with Big E and Mark Henry going nose to nose. Sensing that it is about to go off, Dallas gets Crews to stand down, with Big E and Henry locking in an extremely intense face off.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Before the two men come to blows, Dallas signals to Crews and the two men jump Xavier Woods. Turning to the pair, Big E is quickly taken down by Bo Dallas and Apollo Crews, as Mark Henry stands still with his arms folded. Watching over the assault, the vulturous Dallas directs traffic, and Mark stands as a watchman. As the assault continues, the music of The New Day plays again, as Kofi Kingston makes his first appearance in the WWE since WrestleMania!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/zRpIwt8.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';"> Kofi Kingston runs down to the ring, with Henry giving the Tag Team Champions a heads up. Ensuring they are able to escape, Mark Henry stays in the ring. Refusing to get physical, Henry merely proves his dominance by standing his ground against Kofi. As Kingston checks on his partners, Henry backs away, leaving up the ramp with Positive Enforcement. In the ring, Kofi Kingston checks on his New Day 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/1XvLLIT.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/3QWGzza.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. Heath Slater</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';"> Supported by Rhyno at ringside, Heath Slater perhaps went into this match a little hard headed, going straight after Baron Corbin from the bell. Despite the support of his partner, Slater struggled in the match and was eventually overpowered by Corbin. Valiant as he was, Slater eventually came to his demise, falling to the End of Days!</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 pinfall in 4:17)</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';"> Standing over Heath Slater, Baron Corbin put his boot on his latest victim, showing a lack of respect for Slater. Annoyed by this, Rhyno entered the ring, going face to face with the Intercontinental Champion. With Corbin refusing to flinch, Rhyno backed away, taking Heath to safety in the process.</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';"> In the interview area, we see a clearly disappointed Naomi stood by ready to be questioned.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/siqnOAg.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/uTbzYsM.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 Naomi talks about the frustrations of once again losing the Championship, she is confronted by Emma & 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/IeJZzh4.png</span><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';"> Refusing to let her speak, Emma & Natalya try to intimidate the former Champion, who refused to back down. This resulted in a beatdown from the two women, with Natalya taking the microphone. Putting the division on notice, Natalya tells the world that her and Emma are “Better Together” and they’re going to run the Women’s Division 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>Following on from stills of his victory over Erick Rowan at Backlash, we are taken to a dark backdrop, where Luke Harper is stood.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Luke Harper says that he is finally free from his previous chains, and nobody is tying him down to his past life. Finally he has the opportunity to introduce the WWE Universe to the real man, and warns Smackdown Live to be ready for an introduction to… Harper’s Way!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/k7y9YYv.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. Dean Ambrose</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';"> A straightforward victory in a one sided match, Dean Ambrose absolutely dominated from bell to bell. Basically free to pick his moment to strike, Ambrose finished the match with a Dirty Deeds which put Aiden English out cold.</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';"> Dean Ambrose (via pinfall in 3:32)</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';"> Taking a microphone, Dean Ambrose says that it’s time to move on from this Sunday. He loved holding the Intercontinental Championship, but he also loves kicking ass. Ambrose tells Shane to keep lining them up, and he’s going to keep knocking them down!</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, we see that the ring has been set up for Miz TV. Making his way to the ring, The Miz is joined by his wife Maryse. Clearly a little uncertain about interviewing the “changed man” that Randy Orton is, The Miz hesitates on 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/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';"> When he enters the ring, The Miz introduces selected stills from Backlash, where Randy Orton came through the “House of Horrors” and defeated Bray Wyatt. Miz shows a level of respect for the WWE Champion which we aren’t used to seeing from the controversial Superstar. Introducing Randy Orton, The Miz takes a step behind his wife as Orton makes his entrance.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';"> Managing to keep “The Viper” sweet for a while, The Miz is clearly struggling with Orton, who is giving short detached responses to Miz’s polite and respectful questions. When The Miz makes allusion to Randy Orton “surviving” the House of Horrors, the WWE Champion does not take it well. Asking The Miz what he means by this, Randy Orton quickly has the host reeling, as he tries to talk his way out of it. As Miz apologises, Randy Orton tells The Miz he needn’t worry. While it is true that Randy Orton is a changed man, he really doesn’t need to concern himself with The Miz. When it comes to threats, Randy Orton has decided to strike first and ask questions later. Luckily for him… The Miz is no threat to 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Almost getting a rise from The Miz, it is only the intervention of his wife Maryse that stops Miz from saying something he may regret. When he stops, Orton notices and asks if The Miz has something to say. Deducing that The Miz is upset not to be on his radar, Randy Orton tells him that he will make him feel important if he wants, dropping him with an RKO just for good measure. Pleased with his night’s work, Randy Orton stands tall, raising his Championship on all four corners of 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';"> <hr>Heading to the backstage area, we see Seth Rollins in the back ready to be interviewed ahead of his 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><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/97cuyWV.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/uTbzYsM.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';"> Seth Rollins talks about the actions of “Positive Enforcement” tonight and at Backlash and points out that out of everybody at Smackdown Live, they have most to gain from taking Shinsuke Nakamura out of action. While that doesn’t prove they had anything to do with it, he still doesn’t like that they’re walking around with those Championships. For that reason, he is happy to call out both members of the Tag Team Champions… tonight! As it looks as though Seth Rollins is ready to walk off, ready to battle alone, he is stopped by the three members of The New Day.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/zRpIwt8.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';"> Referring to Seth as “Captain”, the trio tell Rollins that they have his back tonight. If Mark Henry tries anything, they’ll be right out there to even the odds. Seth Rollins tells them that he appreciates it, but he thinks that he’ll be able to handle Positive Enforcement!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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/6UpcF6f.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/97cuyWV.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>Positive Enforcement 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';"> Clearly up against the odds, Seth Rollins did his best to remain in the match. Struggling throughout, Seth Rollins eventually managed to build a comeback. At which point the match really came to life. Gathering momentum, Seth Rollins was too quick for Positive Enforcement, to the point that Mark Henry decided it was necessary for him to get involved.</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/lZu9XKo.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';"> Stepping onto the apron, Mark was able to distract Rollins. Arguing with “The World’s Strongest Man”, Rollins was shocked when he was grabbed from behind by the referee. Attempting to pull him away from Henry, the referee was hit with an elbow by Rollins, in a case of mistaken identity. Having believed he was taking out one of his opponents, Rollins was concerned for the referee, but this just left him vulnerable. Jumped by the three members of Positive Enforcement (although Henry simply stood over him), Seth Rollins was in a bad way… until The New Day came out to make the save!</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/zRpIwt8.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';"> Clearing the ring, The New Day were able to help their “Captain”, taking him back to square one with a fair shot against the legal man. Coming round, Seth Rollins was stalked by Bo Dallas, but blocked “The Inspirational One’s” attempt at a Bo-Dog. Allowing him to take control of his disorientated, Rollins quickly hit The Kingslayer (Wristlock / High Knee Strike) 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';"> Seth Rollins (via pinfall in 9:59)</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';"> Helping the exhausted and battered victor to his feet, The New Day celebrated with Seth Rollins, holding him up in the air. Carrying him to the top of the ramp, The New Day had officially arrived on Smackdown Live and were back to their very best! Ending the show, we see Seth Rollins crack a smile for the first time since the attack on Shinsuke Nakamura, as the announcers promise a major development in the case investigation next week!</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote>
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Opening the show, we are taken to footage from last week, where Finn Balor confronted Paul Heyman. The pair were joined in the ring by Gallows & Anderson, who implied that they would have Finn’s back against Brock Lesnar in the Main Event of Extreme Rules. Balor rejected the help, leading to an awkward moment between the long-term friends. Tonight, Finn Balor will give his final decision to Gallows & Anderson, ahead of his first opportunity to regain the Universal Championship!

 

Making his entrance to open up the show to the live audience, “The Phenomenal One” AJ Styles comes down to the ring. Taking a microphone, AJ Styles allows the audience to settle before he begins to speak.

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Speaking of his impressive start to his Raw career, AJ Styles puts to bed any skepticism that he may have had about coming to the show in the first place, saying that he’s loved his time on Raw so far. Under Kurt Angle he has been given the freedom to continue to do what he was doing on Smackdown, against a whole new set of talent. Speaking of that, AJ Styles says that it is once again time for his Open Challenge! Confronting AJ Styles’ once more, the call out is answered by Gallows & Anderson.

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Unlike last time, it appears that the pair are actually interested in accepting the challenge , with Karl Anderson clearly dressed to compete. Luke Gallows says that AJ Styles and Finn Balor both seem to think that they can survive on Raw without them, but while the pair of them were away, they’ve been holding it down. Anderson says that if AJ Styles can’t see that, then it looks like his “big brother” Karl is going to have to teach him a lesson. Gallows adds that this isn’t personal, but when Anderson is finished with AJ Styles, he will be begging them to have his back.

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AJ Styles vs. Karl Anderson

Going into the match with a lot to prove, Karl Anderson’s mission in this contest was to show AJ Styles just how much he needs both himself and his partner Luke Gallows. Given the opportunity to prove himself in a way he has few times in the WWE, Anderson held his own against AJ Styles in a competitive, back and forth match. Contested completely fairly, Luke Gallows’ merely served as a cheerleader for Anderson and didn’t look to get involved. Sent out to set the tone for the evening, both men went all out to steal the show.

 

Coming to the end of the match, it appeared that Karl Anderson was on the brink of a surprising victory until AJ Styles pulled it out of the bag. Hitting Karl Anderson with the Phenomenal Forearm, as the weeks have shown, this move will put anybody down. Covering his opponent, AJ Styles managed to pick up the win,

 

Winner:
AJ Styles (via pinfall in 12:02)

 

As has become customary, AJ Styles offered his opponent and long term friend, Karl Anderson a handshake after the match. Coming to from the physical contest, Karl Anderson looked to be considering the offer. However, before Anderson could make his decision, Luke Gallows grabbed him and led him away. With Karl appearing torn as to what to do, he eventually followed Gallows up the ramp, leaving a disappointed AJ Styles in the ring.

Into the office of Kurt Angle, the Raw General Manager is stood with Braun Strowman - the man who has challenged Roman Reigns to a match at Extreme Rules.

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Braun Strowman is in the office to find out the status of Roman Reigns. Telling “The Monster Amongst Men” that he hasn’t heard from Reigns all week, Kurt Angle says that it isn’t looking good for their match to take place. Angle says that Braun Strowman is in action tonight against Goldust, and unless Roman Reigns makes his presence known by the end of the night, that match will not go ahead at Extreme Rules!

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Kalisto vs. The Brian Kendrick

Showing footage from 205 Live, we see the tainted victory that Kendrick scored over Kalisto, ahead of this rematch. This time, Kalisto’s fast paced style was too much for The Brian Kendrick, and the referee was also wise to his underhanded tactics. The combination of these two factors allowed Kalisto to pick up the victory with a Solida del Sol!

 

Winner:
Kalisto (via pinfall in 7:47)

 

With his arm being raised in the ring, Kalisto’s celebration were cut short as he went to the top rope. Jumping the victor from behind, the bitter Brian Kendrick began laying into Kalisto. Eventually locking him in the Captain’s Hook, Kendrick refused to release the hold until Kalisto was completely unconscious.

In the backstage area, we see Bayley has entered the locker room where Enzo & Big Cass are preparing for their match up later.

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Asking for an update on the condition of Carmella, Bayley is clearly concerned for a women with whom she once held a close friendship. Big Cass tells her that Carmella is still in a bad way, but promises that she will be back. Enzo Amore then brings up the fact that they’ll be teaming up tonight in six person tag team action, saying that they need to do this for Carmella!

<hr>Returning to ringside, Big Show makes his way to the ring.

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Taking a microphone, he promotes his match against Kevin Owens at Extreme Rules in a Falls Count Anywhere match. Talking up his opportunity to become the United States Champion, he mixes patriotism with talk of the transformation he has undergone in the last year. Big Show says that he has worked so hard to reignite his career and he hopes that this Sunday can be his crowning moment. He believes that a victory at Extreme Rules would serve as vindication for everything that he has been through. Before he can continue, he is cut off by Jinder Mahal.

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Jinder Mahal calls Big Show a pathetic cry baby. Throwing in some generic anti-US sentiment, Jinder Mahal riles the audience, and his opponent.

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Big Show vs. Jinder Mahal

Despite Mahal’s pre-match confidence, he stood very little chance in this match with Big Show. Fired up and motivated, Big Show was able to easily absorb much of Jinder’s early offence and eventually took control. Sending a message to his opponent ahead of Sunday, it was suggested on commentary that Big Show looked better than ever. Big Show was able to pick up the victory, hitting Jinder with a Knockout Punch!

 

Winner:
Big Show (via pinfall in 7:42)

 

Ending the first hour of the show, Big Show stands tall in the ring. Celebrating, it is put over that Big Show has sent a huge message to Kevin Owens, 6 days before he challenges for the United States Championship at Extreme Rules!

Coming back to the second hour of Raw, we are once again taken back to last week, and the interaction between Finn Balor and the advocate to the WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar, Paul Heyman. This sets up the entrance of the Number One Contender, who will go one on one with “The Beast Incarnate” this Sunday.

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Finn Balor says that there has been a lot of talk in the lead up to this match, with a lot of people throwing their opinions around. However, when it comes to it - this Sunday at Extreme Rules - it’s just Brock Lesnar and Finn Balor, for the WWE Universal Championship. Amongst the prevalent themes in the build up to this match has been the assertion that, while world travelled and talented in his own right - Finn Balor has never faced anyone like Brock Lesnar!

 

Balor admits that Brock Lesnar isn’t your average superstar, but tells Lesnar that Finn Balor is also somebody that he has never shared a ring with. When Finn was called up to Raw - drafted as the brand’s third choice straight from NXT - nobody thought that within two months of debuting he would hold the Championship that Lesnar now possesses. Furthermore, Balor points out that he never lost that Championship… and this Sunday is the first shot he’s had at regaining it. At Summerslam last year, he shocked the world by beating Seth Rollins. But aside from their differences, and the unknowns, there are somethings that he knows the two men have in common. Beyond a will to win and a world-class resume, both men have held Championships all over the world. Whether in UFC or NXT, or IWGP Championships which they have held, both Brock and Finn have Championship credentials. This Sunday, the branding says that this is “Beast vs. Demon”, but in truth it’s man to man. Brock Lesnar may be bigger, he may be stronger… but Finn’s heart and drive are more than a match for any man! As Finn Balor completes this statement, Paul Heyman makes his way down to the ring, ready to retort Balor’s claims.

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Going back over the branding, Paul Heyman sells the “Beast vs. Demon” angle to the match, while also agreeing that this is a match between two human beings. The difference is, Brock Lesnar’s nickname isn’t about some silly face paint and an entrance, it’s about the fact that when it comes to it, whoever he steps in the ring with, it isn’t man against man, it is man against boy. Heyman says that Brock Lesnar is simply a level above all others when it comes to performers in the history of the WWE. Paul Heyman also adds that while we haven’t heard from Brock, he has it on good authority that his client is really,
really
pissed off with Finn Balor. More so than he usually is. Which is why on Sunday, when anything goes, he has some advice for Finn Balor. But first he has some for buddies Gallows & Anderson: stay out of Brock’s way. With that said, he moves his focus back to Finn Balor.

 

Paul Heyman makes clear that he means no disrespect to Finn Balor throughout any of this, putting over that he is undoubtedly one of the greatest imports in WWE history, and puts over his meteoric rise through the ranks. From becoming the first Universal Champion, to his amazing recovery from serious injury, Finn Balor has set a standard on Raw that very few can reach. Unfortunately for Finn Balor, he comes face to face with an anomaly this Sunday, and the man who will make Finn’s weeks of talk, Finn’s months of rehabilitation and Finn’s years of work to get here absolutely worthless. In 6 days time, it’s Finn Balor vs. Brock Lesnar for the very first time… and the last!

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Bayley, Enzo & Big Cass vs. Charlotte & The Revival

With two separate rivalries going on in this match, it was clear that the official was in a difficult position. While the trios appeared to be relatively evenly matched, it was the referee’s inability to keep up with the chaotic action that eventually tipped the balance. The decisive moment came, when Nia Jax made her way to the top of the ramp.

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Distracting Bayley, Nia Jax helped Charlotte’s team to victory, with Flair knocking Bayley from the apron with some force. Enzo & Cass’ concern for Bayley caused them to take their eyes off the ball, and resulted in the The Revival picking up the fall - with Scott Dawson pinning Enzo Amore.

 

Winners:
Charlotte & The Revival (via pinfall in 8:22)

 

Following the match, The Revival were interviewed on the ramp. Talking up their chances this Sunday, when they face The Hardy Boyz in a Steel Cage match, Dash & Dawson promise to bring the titles back to a team who are top guys on Raw!

Heading over to the back, we see Mojo Rawley in the interview area. As always, he has brought his cumbersome trophy with him.

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Once again bringing up the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal victory (completely unprompted), Rawley shows off his trophy, referring to Andre as if he is actually in the room with him. After promoting his match tonight - where he vows to “make Andre proud”, Mojo is asked about the condition of Roman Reigns. Mojo says that both he and his friend Roman have been busy, but he can call him right now.

 

Making the call to Roman, Mojo Rawley looks visibly upset when he doesn’t get answer. However, despite his previous statements, Mojo now declares that he has been texting Roman all week. When the interviewer asks for an update on Roman Reigns’ condition, Mojo blurts out that his friend Roman tells him everything… and he’ll be here tonight! Feeling he has said too much, Rawley sheepishly walks off, carrying his trophy behind him.

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Mojo Rawley vs. Titus O’Neil

With the Andre The Giant Trophy in the background, the opening of this match was treated as something of a hoss match. Probably going on longer than in should have, the match saw Mojo and Titus slowly try and break the other down, before Titus took control. Able to mount a comeback, Mojo Rawley eventually picked up the win, pinning Titus after a Running Forearm Smash.

 

Winner:
Mojo Rawley (via pinfall in 5:26)

 

Causing a scene as he tries to bring his trophy in the ring to celebrate with him, Mojo Rawley’s efforts are cut short when Kurt Angle’s music hit. The Raw General Manager makes his way down to the ring, somewhat to the surprise of Mojo.

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Expecting to be congratulated on his win, Mojo shakes hands with Kurt Angle, but is cut off before he can speak. While Angle is impressed with the victory tonight, he has something else he needs to address with Mojo. Earlier tonight, Mojo claimed that he had it on good authority that Roman Reigns would be here tonight, and Kurt wants more information.

 

Hesitating, Rawley looks to have been caught out, but nonetheless confirms that he got words from his best friend Roman that he’d be here. Angle asks him if he’s 100% sure, and Mojo says he is… he thinks. This raises suspicions with Angle, who reminds Mojo how important this is. If Roman Reigns is here tonight, then he will face Braun Strowman at Extreme Rules, but if this information isn’t true, then the show is thrown into chaos all over again. Kurt asks Mojo one final time… is he sure that Roman Reigns will be here tonight?

 

Having grown less and less confident throughout, it looks like Mojo Rawley may have said something in the spur of the moment, which he now may have to take back. He doesn’t, however, and once again affirms. “Roman Reigns will be here tonight…” Mojo then exits the ring quickly, leaving Kurt Angle less than certain about the status of Roman Reigns.

Returning from the break, we see that Kevin Owens had made his way down to the ring. With a microphone in hand, Owens will address the audience before his match with Shelton Benjamin.

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Speaking out against Big Show, Kevin Owens claims that the giant is using his “attitude era” connections and he hasn’t earned this shot. Instead, Kurt Angle has handed an opportunity to him based on sentiment. At Payback, Kevin Owens showed that there is no room for sentimentality in the WWE. This Sunday he does that again, and while these people don’t appreciate it - and he sure as hell doesn’t do it for them - a win for Big Show, would be a giant step back for Raw, the United States Championship and the WWE as a whole.

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Kevin Owens vs. Shelton Benjamin

Going one on one for the second time since Benjamin returned to the WWE, Shelton once again took Kevin Owens to the ultimate limits. With both men set for action this Sunday, an opportunity to build momentum was gladly taken, and the two competitors were clearly desperate for the win. This led to Kevin Owens taking the low road, and eventually he went to the outside to bring his US title into play. Before he could use it however, the music of Big Show began to play, halting Kevin Owens in his tracks.

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Big Show came down to the ring, and in this distraction, the referee took the Championship from Owens. While the referee’s back was turned, Big Show got up onto the apron and hit Kevin Owens with a Knockout Punch. This sent him reeling, and straight into a T-Bone Suplex from Shelton Benjamin. Covering his opponent, Shelton Benjamin picked up a huge victory against the United States Champion, 6 days before he faces Dolph Ziggler on Pay-Per-View.

 

Winner:
Shelton Benjamin (via pinfall in 11:12)

 

Laughing at the unconscious Kevin Owens, Big Show entered the ring, after taking the United States Championship from ringside. Holding the gold up high, Show made his intentions clear going into his Falls Count Anywhere match at Extreme Rules!

Coming back from the break, we see Finn Balor preparing for his match in tonight’s Main Event against Dolph Ziggler. As he pulls on his ring gear, he is joined by Gallows & Anderson.

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While the atmosphere between them isn’t as warm as it had previously been, Gallows & Anderson still have an offer for Finn Balor. Proposing that he makes the right call, Gallows & Anderson tell Finn Balor to “say the word” and he will get
everything
he desires this Sunday! Having said that, the pair exit the locker room, leaving Finn to consider the offer...

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Braun Strowman vs. Goldust

The opening match of the third hour of Raw kicks off with the entrance of Braun Strowman. As the bout gets under way, it is clear that the match is only going to go one way. However, before Braun Strowman can put the sword to Goldust, he takes him to the outside. Looking to send a message, Braun Strowman’s violence is momentarily stopped by R-Truth, looking to protect his partner.

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This goes about as well as expected, as Truth is thrown out of Strowman’s way. Tearing the veteran apart, concern begins to grow for Goldust, as Braun Strowman returns him to the ring. Fortunately for Goldust, before he was completely destroyed, the music of Roman Reigns plays and “The Big Dog” makes his return to the WWE!

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Going straight after Braun Strowman, the emergence of Roman Reigns results in a Disqualification victory for Strowman.

 

Winner:
Braun Strowman (via disqualification in 5:02)

 

After the bell, a huge brawl broke out between the two men, with the unexpected assault catching Strowman off guard. Holding his own for some time, it was eventually too much for Strowman to handle and Roman took control. Sending his opponent reeling with a Superman Punch, Roman Reigns was eventually able to set up a Table against the guardrail. Stalking his opponent for this Sunday, Roman Reigns hits a Spear to Strowman, sending him through the table!

 

Standing tall in the middle of the ring, Roman Reigns takes a microphone. Confirming that he will be at Extreme Rules, Roman Reigns tells Braun Strowman that he will see him Sunday… in a Tables Match!

Set up as a Gentlemen's Roundtable, we are next taken to a pre-recorded “Table for 3” style set-up, where Neville and Jack Gallagher took part in a sit down interview. Sat between the pair, we see that Byron Saxton was charged with trying to keep order.

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Talking about their match for the Cruiserweight Championship this Sunday at Extreme Rules, temperatures soon rise and any semblance of class is thrown out of the window quickly. Losing his cool, Neville eventually turns the confrontation physical and drags Gallagher - by his tie - across the table. Slamming his opponent’s head into the table, Neville leaves a mess of Gallagher, before leaving with his Cruiserweight title.

<hr>Returning to the locker room of Finn Balor, his preparation is once again interrupted by a knock on the door. Rolling his eyes, it is clear that Finn wants people to stay out of his business, but nonetheless invites the person in. This time he is joined by AJ Styles.

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Telling Finn Balor that he doesn’t intend on getting involved in anybodies business, AJ Styles let Finn know that he’s just here to offer his support. Not just this Sunday, but with this whole Gallows & Anderson business. Styles tells Finn Balor that win, lose or draw, Finn can hold his head high tonight… unless he accepts Gallows & Anderson’s help. AJ says that Finn is an elite level competitor, and he doesn’t need anybodies help. Styles adds that they both seem to be going through a similar thing with their buddies, and they both know what Luke and Karl can be like. Finn says that he appreciates AJ’s support, but he doesn’t need it. It is this time Balor who gets up, telling AJ Styles that he doesn’t anybody to watch his back. Finn Balor knows exactly what he has to do this Sunday…

<hr>Back to the ring, Alicia Fox stands with a microphone.

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Complaining about the behaviour of Rich Swann and Cedric Alexander, she says that all the men on 205 Live are the same. As she goes on with herself, she is cut off by Becky Lynch.

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Lynch tells Alicia Fox that she’s an embarrassment to the division. Instead of focussing on becoming the best athlete she can be - like the rest of the Raw women - she is focussed on being someone’s girl. Becky Lynch tells Alicia Fox that she needs to focus on the Womens Division, or else tonight isn’t going to end well.

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Alicia Fox vs. Becky Lynch

Lynch makes quick work of the unfocused Fox, making her submit to the Dis-Arm-Her. In a one sided dominant performance, Becky Lynch stakes her claim on the Number One Contendership to Raw’s Womens Championship.

 

Winner:
Becky Lynch (via pinfall in 4:12)

Returning from another commercial break, The Hardy Boyz make their entrance. Carrying their Championships, we are reminded that this Sunday, they will defend those titles against The Revival.

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Promoting the Steel Cage match, The Hardy Boyz reminisce about their past experiences in the match, before talking about their return. They say that since they came back to the WWE, they have been introduced to a whole new level of competition. The WWE they left and the one they came back to are very different places, and it is up to them to ensure that they continue to up their game. This Sunday gives them the perfect opportunity to take it to the Extreme!

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Replying to The Hardy Boyz, The Revival remain at the top of the ramp as they run down the current Champions. Calling them has beens, The Revival suggest that the Steel Cage this Sunday allows them the perfect opportunity to pulverise The Hardy Boyz and really introduce them to the WWE in 2017. They are leading a Monday Night Revival… but this Sunday - for The Hardy Boyz - it’s simply about Survival. Speaking confidently as “top guys”, The Revival vow to prove to the WWE Universe that nostalgia should be left in the past, because at Extreme Rules… they intend to ruin some childhoods - permanantly!

<hr>Heading over to the back, Charly Caruso is able to get an interview with a smiling Dolph Ziggler as he exits the locker room. Often seen with a chip on his shoulder, Dolph is asked what could have cheered him up, this close to his Main Event match with Finn Balor.

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Dolph Ziggler says it’s pretty simple, but she doesn’t need to know. Tonight, he gets his opportunity to prove to the world that he… and he only, can Steal The Show night after night. AJ Styles likes to pretend that he has taken over that mantle, but he’s been here for two minutes, Dolph’s been holding it down for over a decade. Up next, Dolph Ziggler says that he’s going to beat Finn Balor… and when it comes to this Sunday - he will show Shelton Benjamin why slogging for a decade straight, easily beats out taking a 7 year hiatus! Dolph Ziggler then walks off, as Charly Caruso sends back to ringside. Curiously, as she does so, Gallows & Anderson are seen leaving the same locker room Ziggler exited, also with smiles on their faces...

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Dolph Ziggler vs. Finn Balor

Going all out in this Main Event match, Dolph Ziggler and Finn Balor were the first two competitors to really outshine the opener, with a back and forth athletic contest which both of these men are known for. Speaking about the uncertainty surrounding Gallows & Anderson, it was suggested that the wily Dolph Ziggler could use this to his advantage. This speculation became a reality however, when both men laid on the mat following a Superplex. Making their presence known at ringside, Gallows & Anderson walked down the ramp.

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As they reach the ring, it appeared as though it was actually Dolph Ziggler who they were out to help, with the commentators suggesting that their “meeting” earlier may have something to do with it. However, when it came down to it, Gallows & Anderson didn’t act, instead remaining completely impartial. Feeling that he had struck a deal with them, Dolph Ziggler was furious with Gallows & Anderson, and this took him off his game.

 

From there, Finn Balor was able to take control and scored an impressive victory. Taking momentum into this Sunday, Balor hit a Coupe de Grace to Dolph Ziggler, enough to pick up the 1… 2… 3!

 

Winner:
Finn Balor (via pinfall in 12:21)

 

Following the match, a tired and battle worn Finn Balor made his way to the top rope, celebrating his victory. Spotting Gallows & Anderson - who had now made their way to the top of the ramp - a look of confusion spread across his face. Having made clear that he wanted to go it alone, Balor seemed somewhat annoyed by the presence of his long term friends. Staring down Gallows & Anderson - with his hands on his hips - Finn Balor watched as the “Good Brothers” raised the “Too Sweet” towards him. Shaking his head and looking away, it is clear that going into Extreme Rules - and his match against Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship - Finn Balor will be going it alone...
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Last Week on Smackdown:
  • Seth Rollins began to investigate the assault of Shinsuke Nakamura at Backlash himself, unhappy with Commissioner Shane McMahon’s approach.

  • Having survived the House of Horrors, Randy Orton featured on Miz TV, hitting the tentative host with an RKO out of nowhere.

  • Kofi Kingston returned, saving his New Day partners from an assault by Positive Enforcement (Apollo Crews, Bo Dallas & Mark Henry), who became Tag Team Champions at Backlash.

Tonight on Smackdown:
  • WWE Champion Randy Orton goes one on one with The Miz in the Main Event!

  • Following his first loss as a member of the Smackdown roster, Tye Dillinger challenges both members of The Ascension to a rematch...

  • Baron Corbin faces Rhyno, following a confrontation last week after the Intercontinental Champion’s match with Heath Slater.

<hr>Following on from this introduction to the show, the music of The Miz begins to play. Making his way down to the ring with his wife Maryse, it is clear that he is still reeling from the actions of Randy Orton last week.

 

The Miz takes a microphone, introducing footage from last week, where he was hit with an RKO - completely unprovoked - by the WWE Champion Randy Orton. The Miz says that he understands completely that Randy Orton is not in a good place, which is why he compromised his journalistic integrity last week and “soft balled” him. And what did The Miz get in return? An RKO! Not only that, but instead of punishing Randy Orton, Shane McMahon has put The Miz in action tonight, against Randy Orton!

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The Miz continues to complain about his treatment, claiming that Shane McMahon should come out here right now and cancel the match… it simply isn’t safe for anybody to be put in the ring with Randy Orton. The Viper is far too unpredictable at the moment, and for the safety of his talent, Shane needs to change the Main Event!

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Shane McMahon does come out to the ring, and tells The Miz that he is right… maybe The Miz shouldn’t share the ring with Randy Orton. Like Randy said last week, it’s not like The Miz is much of a serious challenge for the WWE Champion. Rolling his eyes, The Miz says that he won’t be fooled that easily. He knows what Shane McMahon is trying to do, but The Miz is too smart for that.

 

Shane McMahon says that The Miz has caught him out, he was trying to get under The Miz’s skin, hoping that he’d coax him into agreeing to the match! The Miz smiles and taps his head, telling Shane McMahon that he isn’t just dealing with any Superstar. Of course, Shane McMahon doesn’t need The Miz to agree to the match, reminding him that he is his boss after all. But Shane is a reasonable man, and if The Miz doesn’t feel safe in the ring with the WWE Champion, then that’s fair enough. Plus with the Money In The Bank just around the corner, Shane will keep The Miz’s objections in mind when considering him for any potential future Championship opportunity.

 

This causes The Miz’s eyes to widen, and he quickly begins to back peddle. The Miz says that he deserves to be in the Money in the Bank, and if it takes him fighting Randy Orton tonight to secure his spot, he’ll do it. The Miz asks Shane McMahon one thing, if he agrees to compete tonight, Shane promises him a spot in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match! Shane McMahon says there’s no promises on Smackdown Live, and if The Miz wants a shot… he earns it. Leaving the ring, Shane McMahon wishes The Miz luck tonight, the mood Randy Orton is in - he’s going to need it!

<hr>Transitioning to the back, we see footage from “Earlier Today”, where Seth Rollins was seen storming through the back.

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Vowing to continue his investigation, the fired up Seth Rollins was asking all who he crossed “where is Shane McMahon?” During his rampage, Seth Rollins bumped into The New Day.

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Originally looking to have fun with “The Captain”, the three men soon realise that Seth Rollins isn’t in the mood for game. He tells The New Day that it isn’t personal, but he can’t rest until he has found out who was responsible for the attack on Shinsuke Nakamura! They are completely understanding, and promise to pass on his message if they see Shane.

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Baron Corbin vs. Rhyno

Introducing this match with footage from last week, we see the disrespect that Baron Corbin showed to Heath Slater. This is followed by “WWE Network Exclusive” footage from Talking Smack, where Rhyno confronted the Intercontinental Champion. Fairing better than his partner in the match, Rhyno was able to match the physical style of Corbin and gave “The Lone Wolf” a few scares. However, the veteran simply didn’t have enough in the tank to match Baron, and the Intercontinental Champion picked up the victory, hitting an End of Days to Rhyno.

 

Winner:
Baron Corbin (via pinfall in 7:37)

 

After the match, as Heath Slater enters the ring to help his partner, he is grabbed by Baron Corbin.

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Hitting him with an End of Days - as he had just moments previously to his partner - Baron Corbin piled Heath Slater on top of Rhyno, leaving the pair in a heap in the middle of the ring.

Up next, the announcers introduce a video package from last week, showing footage of Emma & Natalya’s “Better Together” campaign against the Women’s Division. Taking out both Sasha Banks and Mickie James, during their one on one match, the pair were not done there. By the end of the night, they had also taken out Alexa Bliss and Naomi. Taken to an “insert” interview, Emma & Natalya address the rest of the division.

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Putting over their new philosophy, Emma says that it’s pretty simple. Apart, they are two of the best female athletes in the WWE today. Together they are unstoppable! Natalya adds that while the rest of the roster are looking out for themselves, Emma & Natalya have a close knit bond. For that reason, they can beat any two women on Smackdown Live. They will prove that tonight when they face the team of Naomi and the Smackdown Womens Champion, Alexa Bliss!

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Aiden English vs. Luke Harper

The story of this match was clear. From the opening bell, it was simply a case of when - rather than if - Luke Harper would finish Aiden English off. Picking his moment to go for the kill, it was clear that Luke Harper was enjoying torturing his victim. Peeling English off the canvas, Luke Harper grabbed his opponent by the face, before dropping him with a Discus Lariat!

 

Winner:
Luke Harper (via pinfall in 4:38)

 

Joined in the ring by an interviewer, Luke Harper is asked about his victory. Harper clearly enjoyed himself, saying that he has hardly opened the Pandora’s Box to the “World of Luke Harper”. With a smirk on his face, he is ready to introduce Smackdown Live to “Harper’s Way”!

Into the Women’s locker room, we see Alexa Bliss and Naomi together. Having been at each other’s throats for months, it is jarring to see the two women on the same page.

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Despite this, Alexa Bliss is adamant that the pair must stick together tonight. Whatever they think of each other, Emma & Natalya are dangerous if they don’t take them seriously. She says that it is better for both of them if they focus on the task. Dismissive of Alexa’s apparent change of heart, Naomi says that she doesn’t need telling. She is focussed on one thing tonight… revenge!

<hr>Coming back from the break, we see that The Miz is in the interview area. Stood by with him is his wife.

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Taking the opportunity to vent, The Miz complains about Shane McMahon’s decision to put him in this match. Calling Randy Orton a “crazed psychopath”, he asks if McMahon has forgotten the injuries suffered to Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura in recent weeks. He uses this as evidence that McMahon is running an “unsafe work environment” and says questions must be asked. As he continues, Seth Rollins storms into the shot, having heard Miz’s comments on a nearby monitor.

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Seth Rollins doesn’t like the implications made about the accidental injury he inflicted on Sami Zayn, and grabs The Miz by the throat. Maryse tries to come between them, but Rollins won’t be calmed down. He says that this isn’t the first time that he’s heard The Miz talking about Zayn and Nakamura, and he asks him if he had anything to do with the attack on Shinsuke at Backlash. The Miz denies it, saying that he had a match prepare for that night. The Miz tells Seth Rollins that he’s barking up the wrong tree, but Rollins tells him to shut up. Leaving the scene, Seth Rollins tells The Miz that he is keeping his eye on him!

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Alexa Bliss & Naomi vs. Better Together

Early on in this match, it appeared as though Bliss and Naomi were on track to prove Better Together wrong, taking charge of the opening exchanges. While this didn’t last long, there was little reason to doubt that the odd couple were in with a chance in the match. This made it all the more strange when Alexa Bliss abandoned her partner, leaving her to be taken out by Emma & Natalya.

 

Winners:
Emma & Natalya (via pinfall in 6:02)

 

After the match, as Alexa reached the top of the ramp, she was confronted by Sasha Banks and Mickie James - two of Better Together’s other victims.

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Questioning Alexa’s decision to abandon Naomi, the furious Banks and James are left without answers, as Bliss merely walks past them. Watching from the top of the ramp, Mickie & Sasha stare down their rivals in the ring.

Heading into the end of the hour, we are taken to the parking lot where a vehicle pulls up. Stepping out of the vehicle is the returning Shinsuke Nakamura. After the break, we will hear from Shinsuke, for the first time since the assault that took him out of the Tag Team Championships match at Backlash…

<hr>Returning to the second hour of Smackdown Live, we hear the music of Shinsuke Nakamura. Making his way down to the ring, somewhat gingerly, the recently attacked Superstar prepares to address the WWE Universe.

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Shinsuke Nakamura takes a microphone and says it’s good to be back. Last week, at Backlash, Shinsuke Nakamura was taken out for the Tag Team Championship match, but his message to his attacker is simple, “I’m still standing!” As Shinsuke Nakamura looks to move on from talk of the attack, he is cut off by the music of Seth Rollins.

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Welcoming Shinsuke Nakamura back, Seth Rollins says that what happened to him at Backlash was disgusting. Now that Nakamura is back, they can find out who did this and get revenge on them! Attempting to calm the fired up Rollins, it is clear that Nakamura wants to move on from the assault. Rollins is however insistent that they find the culprit who cost the pair of them their Tag Team Championship opportunity. Rollins stresses that the attacker screwed him just as much as they screwed Shinsuke Nakamura. Seth wants Shinsuke to tell him everything he remembers about the attack.

 

Despite his desire to move on, Nakamura does share a single detail. The only thing he seems to remember is conveyed simply: ”baseball bat”. Rollins considers this to be the first lead and leaves the ring, promising to make progress in this case… tonight!

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American Alpha vs. Positive Enforcement

Joining Bo Dallas at ringside, Mark Henry stood in his “inspirational leader’s” corner - bodyguard like - with his arms folded throughout the match. Refusing to get involved, Mark Henry watched as American Alpha looked to set to pick up a victory over the Tag Team Champions. A win which would have undoubtedly put them in with a shout for the first defence by Positive Enforcement, Mark Henry’s eventual involvement put an end to that.

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With Apollo Crews prone, and Chad Gable set to hit a Moonsault, Mark Henry uses Bo Dallas’ attempt to distract the referee to shake the ropes. Gable holds onto the top rope, while stood on the second, but is grabbed by a recovering Apollo Crews. As Bo Dallas rugby tackles Jason Jordan to the ground, Crews hits a Spin-Out Powerbomb, covering his opponent for the 1… 2… 3

 

Winners:
Positive Enforcement (via pinfall in 9:37)

 

Raising the Tag Team Champion’s hands in victory, the stone-faced Mark Henry cuts an intimidating figure in the ring. This leads to suggestions from the announce team that, as long as Henry is by their side, Positive Enforcement can beat anybody! Looking to disprove this sooner rather than later, the celebration is cut short by the emergence of The New Day.

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Confronting Positive Enforcement, The New Day have clearly lightened up since last week. Instead of demanding answers, they rib on Positive Enforcement, making fun of them in their unique way. Clearly annoyed, a scrappy Bo Dallas is held back (with ease) by Apollo Crews. Turning to the Tag Team Champions, Mark Henry tells his new stablemates that he’s “got this”. As a result, Bo & Apollo stand down, leaving the ring.

 

Getting into Big E’s face (having been confronted by him last week), Mark Henry tells The New Day that they “don’t want this”. He then turns his back on them, leading the Smackdown Tag Team Champions up the ramp. Despite their humorous remarks earlier, it is clear that the exchange leaves The New Day dissatisfied.

Coming back from the commercial break, we see that American Alpha have been stopped, moments before entering the locker room, by the backstage interviewer.

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Asked about their defeat, the two are understandably frustrated, with Jordan saying that everybody knows what happened out there. Without Mark Henry, they would have beaten the Tag Team Champions. Less friendly, Chad Gable tells the interview that now really isn’t the time, they need to go and get showered. Walking away, American Alpha enter the locker room. However, as the interviewer goes to sign off, they hear shouting in the locker room. The cameraman follows this, and upon entering the locker room, we see Seth Rollins.

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Stood in front of two open duffel bags, it quickly becomes apparent that Seth Rollins has been looking through Gable and Jordan’s stuff. Confronting him, the pair are understandably annoyed at Rollins. Firing back, Rollins suggests that if they have nothing to hide, then what’s the problem? Rollins says that he
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find out who did this to Shinsuke, and if you’re not willing to help the investigation, then you go straight to the top of the list of suspects. Offended, American Alpha tell Seth Rollins to watch himself, if they ever catch him doing something like this, they won’t be so understanding. They tell Seth to go look elsewhere, because he’s barking up the wrong tree.

<hr>Back at ringside, the announcers recap the rivalry between Tye Dillinger and The Ascension, with the numbers advantage of The Ascension resulting in “The Perfect 10” suffering his first defeat in his Smackdown career. Sending over to the ring, we see that Tye Dillinger is stood with a microphone.

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Tye Dillinger talks about the unprovoked attack from The Ascension weeks ago that started all of this. From that moment, Viktor & Konnor have done everything in their power to make his life hell. But they won’t succeed, because every time Tye gets knocked down… he gets back up! He isn’t going to be intimidated and he won’t be silenced. With that, he is calling out The Ascension!

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Konnor & Viktor make their way to the ring, and Dillinger removes his jacket, ready to fight. Shaping up as if they are going to fight, Konnor & Viktor then shake their heads, rejecting the challenge. Going to leave the ring, The Ascension wait until Tye turns his back on them (to complain to the audience) before jumping him from behind. Laying into Dillinger, The Ascension drop him with a Fall of Man. Standing tall, The Ascension look proud as they leave him down in the ring.

<hr>Looking stressed out, we see Shane McMahon in the Smackdown office. Taking his phone out of his pocket, he is clearly unhappy with what he has just seen. Before Shane McMahon can make a call, Dean Ambrose comes into shot.

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Distinctly not in the mood for Dean’s antics, Shane rolls his eyes at Ambrose. However, Dean Ambrose believes he has just the resolution that McMahon is after. Agreeing to hear Dean out, given he now has a gap in the show, Shane McMahon listens as Dean Ambrose whispers something into his ear. Clearly impressed with the suggestion, Shane nods his head and tells Dean to “go for it”.

 

Somewhat breaking the fourth wall, Dean Ambrose points at the camera in the office and tells the operator “come with me”. Dean Ambrose then walks the cameraman through the backstage area, promoting his idea to the viewers. Telling the cameraman to “wait here”, Dean Ambrose goes into the locker room and can be heard shouting “You! Get your gear on... you and me - next!”

 

Dean Ambrose then leaves the locker room, taking the cameraman to Gorilla position. As Ambrose goes through the curtain, he shoos the cameraman away, as we cut back to the regular cameras.

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Dean Ambrose vs. James Ellsworth

As Dean Ambrose’s opponent made his entrance, it became clear that the idea was that Ambrose beats the hell out of James Ellsworth. Doing this, Dean made relatively quick work of Ellsworth, who has become “Smackdown’s whipping boy” in recent months. Ending the match in efficient fashion, Ambrose hit the Dirty Deeds for the win!

 

Winner:
Dean Ambrose (via pinfall in 2:30)

 

Grabbing a microphone following his victory, Dean Ambrose tells Shane McMahon “your welcome” and suggests that whenever there is a spot on the card, he’s more than happy to beat up a geek like Ellsworth! Ambrose then leaves up the ramp, heading into another commercial break.

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Randy Orton vs. The Miz

Entering the ring tentatively, The Miz’s tactic of trying to delay the beginning of the match only made things worse. Angering the already volatile “Viper”, The Miz learned his lesson early on, as Randy Orton made an impressive start to the match. With his wife’s help, The Miz was able to survive this onslaught and slowly came back into the match. Using his wit and guile, The Miz was able to make the match much more competitive than it could have been.

 

A notable moment of the match came when Randy Orton suffered an injury, having fallen awkwardly into the ring post. Pausing the match momentarily, Orton appeared to forgo medical advice in order to complete the match. Despite the lasting damage that may have been caused, Randy Orton proved that he’d made the right choice, when he picked up the victory with an RKO.

 

Winner:
Randy Orton (via pinfall in 12:22)

 

Attempting to celebrate his victory, while covering up his injury, Randy was clearly in some discomfort after the match. Eventually he abandoned attempts to cover up his pain, resulting in the ringside doctor coming back to check on him. Instead of celebrating an impressive victory for Orton, the show ends with concern for the WWE Champion, who appears to have suffered an injury to his head.
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With the injured list seemingly growing by the week, Randy Orton became the latest Superstar to be sidelined, with the current WWE Champion suffering a Frontal Bone Fracture. Coming during his match with The Miz, the injury was sustained in a freak occurrence, and there is zero suggestion that The Miz could have done anything to prevent it. In spite of Randy Orton’s insistence that he could complete the match, early reports have confirmed that he will need to miss some ring 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';">

While the extent of this injury is currently unknown, alternate plans for Money In The Bank have already been made, and a scheduled match between Seth Rollins and Randy Orton will be delayed to a later date. Instead, it is believed that Seth Rollins will be added to the Money In The Bank ladder match. Intending to set up the title match with a Battle Royal next week, management are said to been disappointed with the timing of the injury, with the WWE Championship match at Money In The Bank having been set to put into motion major plans for Summerslam. With Orton / Rollins now out of the question, plans have been thrown into the air, with creative scrambling ahead of next Tuesday’s Smackdown Live. Rumours had suggested that Seth Rollins would take the WWE Championship from Orton at the Pay-Per-View, setting up a fresh defence at Summerslam against an as yet unknown opponent.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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';">

Despite the option to simply delay the match until Summerslam, It is believed that the company do not want to run Orton / Rollins at another major event, due to the match previously appearing on WrestleMania. They will therefore look for alternatives for their Smackdown brand Summerslam 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><p></p><div style="margin-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 joins Sami Zayn and Jimmy Uso (as well as Raw’s Samoa Joe) as Superstars to have been injured since the “Superstar Shake Up” after Wrestlemania.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: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>Other Notes:</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';">Coming back into prominence with his Positive Enforcement “stable”, Bo Dallas is said to have been putting in extra work at the gym, with the Smackdown Tag Team Champion already looking notably better. Having previously developed something of a “flabby” image, it is clear that Bo has “toned” up slightly, and will continue to do so.</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';">Speaking of Positive Enforcement, it is currently believed that Mark Henry will remain retired, with no plans for him to return to the ring. Instead, Henry will serve a non-competitive enforcer/bodyguard role for the group.</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';">Impressing on 205 Live, there have been some suggestions that Tony Nese & Drew Gulak could become a team on the main roster. While their current gimmick would be unworkable, higher ups are said to be very happy with their work as a team. If incorporated into the full roster, it is believed the team would be drafted over to Smackdown.</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';">Stuck in a difficult position (and currently feuding with The Ascension), it is thought that Tye Dillinger will soon debut a Tag Team partner, bringing an end to his “outnumbered” angle with Konnor & Viktor. Having been as yet unable to find back up on Smackdown, it is believed the partner may well come from NXT. Having struggled to make the impact he would have liked on the show, it is hoped that joining the fledgling Tag Team division will provide Dillinger with the spark he needs to establish himself on the brand.</span></span></div></div></div></div></li></ul><p>�</p>

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Accepting Brock’s size and strength advantage, Finn Balor has instead looked to draw upon his heart, determination and never say die attitude, as he faces the biggest challenge of his WWE career.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Another component to factor into this match has been the constant presence of Gallows & Anderson. Having played a vital role in Finn Balor becoming the Number One Contender, the long-term friends of “The Demon” were disappointed when Balor seemed unhappy with their involvement. Telling them that he didn’t need their help, Gallows & Anderson took issue with Balor’s “ungrateful attitude” and tensions between them (as well as AJ Styles) grew. However, just six days before this match, Gallows & Anderson proposed a final offer. They told Balor that he must simply “say the word” and they promise him “everything his heart desires”. Whether Finn Balor stays true to himself, or instead opts to take the ultimate shortcut, this Extreme Rules match ensures than anything can happen, as “The Beast Incarnate” meets “The Demon King”!</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <hr></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Braun Strowman vs. Roman Reigns </strong></div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><em>in a “Tables” Match</em></strong></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In recent months, since his victory over The Undertaker at WrestleMania, Roman Reigns’ career has taken a turbulent turn. Both personally and professionally, Roman Reigns’ life has been dominated by battles with the “Monster Amongst Men” Braun Strowman. Attacked in increasingly physical and creative ways by Strowman, an attack which took place last month took Roman Reigns out of action indefinitely. Having crushed Reigns under a pile of lockers in the locker rooms, Braun Strowman continued to wreak havoc, targeting the man who has described himself as Roman Reigns’ “best friend”, Mojo Rawley. Brutally destroying the “Hype Man”, Strowman used this as a warning to Reigns and laid down a challenge for Extreme Rules.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With the match in doubt, Roman Reigns was given to the end of transmission this past Monday on Raw to accept the challenge. This confirmation came as Braun Strowman victimised Golden Truth on Raw, with Roman Reigns returning to put Strowman through a Table. Entering the ring, Roman Reigns confirmed that he would be at Extreme Rules… and was accepting Strowman’s challenge! </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <hr></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Kevin Owens © vs. Big Show </strong></div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><em>in a “Falls Count Anywhere” Match</em></strong></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Following his victory over Chris Jericho at Payback, in a brutal culmination of their hugely personal rivalry, it appeared as though Kevin Owens was suffering a degree of PTSD. Refusing to compete or even speak in the immediate aftermath, concern grew over the mental state of the United States Champion. When Owens eventually broke his silence, he called himself a “monster” and said that he “must be stopped”. While many fell for this, Big Show - the man who Kevin Owens avoided facing - saw through the facade, having shared a ring with the apparently “changed man”. Protesting to Kurt Angle, the Raw General Manager felt it his duty to take Owens’ complaints serious.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When Kevin Owens returned to action, it became clear that there was nothing wrong with the United States Champion, as shown by a brutal attack of Shelton Benjamin. Given the option to either surrender the Championship or accept the challenge, Kevin Owens once again misled his opponent, before jumping him in the ring. This revealed what Big Show already knew, and Kurt Angle admitted his mistake. As tensions between the two mounted, Owens and Big Show went to a Double Countout on Raw. With the two refusing to stop fighting, Kurt Angle made the match official. At Extreme Rules, the two will go one on one in a Falls Count Anywhere match for the United States Championship.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> An added dynamic to this match is also the incredible transformation that Big Show has undergone recently, with many believing the giant to be in the “best shape of his career”. Speaking of the hard-work that has gone into the change, Big Show has stated that victory at Extreme Rules would vindicate the journey that he has been on.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <hr></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Dolph Ziggler vs. Shelton Benjamin</strong></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Taking issue with Shelton Benjamin from the moment of his return, Dolph Ziggler has attempted to play the veteran card with his opponent for this match, highlighting Shelton’s 7 year absence from the WWE. Originally focussing on AJ Styles, and claiming that Benjamin was beneath him, Dolph Ziggler’s attitude changed when Shelton Benjamin defeated him on Raw. From this moment, Dolph Ziggler has lashed out on anybody and everybody who would listen, leading Kurt Angle to make this rematch for Extreme Rules.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <hr></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>The Hardy Boyz © vs. The Revival </strong></div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><em>in a “Steel Cage” Match for the Raw Tag Team Championship</em></strong></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Since their return to the WWE at WrestleMania, The Hardy Boyz have been the talk of the tag team division. With every single duo in the WWE desperate to be the ones to prove themselves against the legendary team, The Revival recently emerged as the top contenders. Interestingly this match represents a clash of generation, with a rookie team who represent old school values, against a veteran team who most certainly do not. While it appears that this type of match would probably play into the hands of the unpredictable Hardy Boyz, The Revival insist that this stipulation is right up their street.</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <hr></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><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Extreme Rules Match Card:</span></strong></div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Brock Lesnar © vs. Finn Balor </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:8px;"><strong>- Extreme Rules; Universal Championship</strong></span></div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Braun Strowman vs. Roman Reigns </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:8px;"><strong>- Tables</strong></span></div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Kevin Owens © vs. Big Show </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:8px;"><strong>- Falls Count Anywhere; United States Championship</strong></span></div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Dolph Ziggler vs. Shelton Benjamin</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The Hardy Boyz © vs. The Revival </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:8px;"><strong>- Steel Cage; Raw Tag Team Championships</strong></span></div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Bayley © vs. Nia Jax </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:8px;"><strong>- Raw Womens Championship</strong></span></div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> AJ Styles vs. ??? </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:8px;"><strong>- Extreme Rules Open Challenge</strong></span></div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em><span style="font-size:8px;">Who Will Accept The Challenge?</span></em></div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Neville vs. Gentleman Jack Gallagher </div></div></div></div><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"></span></span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:8px;"><strong>- Cruiserweight Championship [Kick-Off]</strong></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Brock Lesnar</strong> © vs. Finn Balor - Extreme Rules; Universal Championship</p><p>

<strong>Braun Strowman</strong> vs. Roman Reigns - Tables</p><p>

<strong>Kevin Owens</strong> © vs. Big Show - Falls Count Anywhere; United States Championship</p><p>

Dolph Ziggler vs. <strong>Shelton Benjamin</strong></p><p>

The Hardy Boyz © vs. <strong>The Revival</strong> - Steel Cage; Raw Tag Team Championships</p><p>

<strong>Bayley</strong> © vs. Nia Jax - Raw Womens Championship</p><p>

<strong>AJ Styles</strong> vs. ??? - Extreme Rules Open Challenge</p><p>

Who Will Accept The Challenge? <strong>Gallows AND Anderson</strong></p><p>

Becky Lynch vs. <strong>Charlotte Flair</strong></p><p>

<strong>Neville</strong> vs. Gentleman Jack Gallagher - Cruiserweight Championship [Kick-Off]</p>

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