WWE: Shake Up! [Start Date: April 2017]

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Confirmed Matches

Seth Rollins © vs. Randy Orton - WWE Championship Rematch

Dean Ambrose © vs. Baron Corbin - WWE Intercontinental Championship Rematch

Naomi (2) vs. Sasha Banks (1) - Best of 5 Series; Match #4

Bray Wyatt (w/ Erick Rowan) vs. No Way Jose (w/ Tye Dillinger)

Luke Harper vs. Rhyno

 

Additional Question

Ahead of Summerslam's "Battle of the Brands", will John Cena accept Kurt Angle's invitation to appear on Raw next week?

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Seth Rollins © vs. Randy Orton - WWE Championship Rematch

Dean Ambrose © vs. Baron Corbin - WWE Intercontinental Championship Rematch

Naomi (2) vs. Sasha Banks (1) - Best of 5 Series; Match #4

Bray Wyatt (w/ Erick Rowan) vs. No Way Jose (w/ Tye Dillinger)

Luke Harper vs. Rhyno

Love both.

 

Additional Question

Ahead of Summerslam's "Battle of the Brands", will John Cena accept Kurt Angle's invitation to appear on Raw next week? Yes

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Banks

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Harper

 

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<p>Confirmed Matches</p><p>

<strong>Seth Rollins ©</strong> vs. Randy Orton - WWE Championship Rematch</p><p>

<strong>Dean Ambrose ©</strong> vs. Baron Corbin - WWE Intercontinental Championship Rematch</p><p>

Naomi (2) vs. <strong>Sasha Banks (1)</strong> - Best of 5 Series; Match #4</p><p>

<strong>Bray Wyatt (w/ Erick Rowan)</strong> vs. No Way Jose (w/ Tye Dillinger)</p><p>

<strong>Luke Harper</strong> vs. Rhyno</p><p> </p><p>

Additional Question</p><p>

Ahead of Summerslam's "Battle of the Brands", will John Cena accept Kurt Angle's invitation to appear on Raw next week? <strong>Yes.</strong></p>

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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';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-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>Last Week on Smackdown:</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';">After his actions at Battleground, where he used a Baseball Bat to steal the WWE Championship from Randy Orton, Seth Rollins confirmed that he was the man behind the sneak attacks on Shinsuke Nakamura in recent months. Instantly becoming the most hated man on Smackdown Live, there was a queue of Superstars and management - all of whom had been played for fools by Rollins - desperate to share their opinion of the new WWE Champion!</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';">This began with The Miz, who hosted a special episode of Miz TV, where he demanded an apology from Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon. While Bryan accepted responsibility, Shane McMahon was defiant, claiming that The Miz was responsible for his own name being dragged through the mud.</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';">Having been given the chance to gain revenge on The Miz, the man who took delight in putting him out of action for two months, Randy Orton scored an impressive and decisive victory to secure a 48 hours from hell for The Miz. Losing to Shinsuke Nakamura at Battleground, as a punishment for an attack he had no part in, The Miz’s time on Smackdown Live appears to be going from bad to worse.</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';">Finally we heard from Seth Rollins, the new WWE Champion who claimed that he “used” to the WWE Universe to secure his journey back to the Championship. Discarding them after they had served their purpose, Seth Rollins compared the way he treated the WWE Universe at Battleground to the way he treated his fellow Shield members back in 2014. Confronted by Shinsuke Nakamura, a man who he has cost several huge opportunities during his time on Smackdown Live, Seth Rollins had security on hand to ensure his safety. What he didn’t anticipate was the appearance of Randy Orton, who snuck into the ring and dropped the Champion with an RKO!</span></span></div></div></div></div></li></ul><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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>Tonight on Smackdown Live:</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';">Two huge Championship rematches, as Randy Orton goes one on one with Seth Rollins for the WWE Championship, while Baron Corbin takes his return match against new Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose!</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';">Shinsuke Nakamura will address the WWE Universe, for the first time since it was reveal that Seth Rollins was responsible for the sneak attacks that he has suffered in recent weeks.</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';">John Cena responds to Kurt Angle’s invitation to Raw from last night, where the General Manager of the red brand wants to personally introduce John Cena to his Summerslam opponent for the “Battle of the Brands” match...</span></span></div></div></div></div></li></ul><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-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 of the video package, Tom Phillips, JBL and David Otunga introduce the show. Promoting the two Championship matches that will take place tonight, discussion turns quickly to the thing we saw last in the video package, Kurt Angle’s Raw invitation to Smackdown Live Superstar John Cena. Offering to introduce John Cena to his Summerslam opponent face to face, we are told that John Cena will give his answer tonight. As brand competition and the idea of Cena “crossing enemy lines” is discussed, the conversation doesn’t go on too much longer, as we quickly lead into the entrance of Smackdown Live’s Summerslam representative, John Cena!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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/Np78F5z.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-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, John Cena tells the Locker Room that there will be plenty of other times for them to try and make their name off him, but now isn’t one. John Cena says that he’s out here on serious business, and the Smackdown Superstars need to recognise when John Cena is speaking.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> Recapping what we know already, John Cena says that he raised the stakes with Kurt Angle last week and he is man enough to admit, Angle managed to oneup him. John Cena says that he is Smackdown through and through, and he can’t wait to prove to Raw at Summerslam that his show is the place to be! John Cena says that this leads to a serious question, can a Smackdown Superstar make an appearance 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';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> John Cena asks the WWE Universe for their opinion, but says that it really isn’t much of dilemma for him. Cena suddenly becomes much more serious in his demeanor, and begins to talk straight down the camera lense. Addressing Kurt Angle directly, John Cena says that when you call out John Cena, you best be ready for what that means. Three weeks time, John Cena’s going to step inside the ring as Mr. Smackdown and when he is fighting for a cause, he is unstoppable. Cena says that there ain’t nobody on the Raw roster that can hold a candle to him, and that’s why Smackdown Live is the number one brand in the WWE. With all that said, John Cena needs Kurt Angle to make sure of one thing, because even though they don’t stand a chance, he needs Angle to promise him that at Summerslam, he faces the best they have to offer. If they don’t, then John Cena is going to humiliate his show so badly, that they’ll have guys jumping to Superstars and Main Event! John Cena says that all talk aside, Summerslam is going to be a huge challenge, but John Cena doesn’t step down from a challenge from anybody. Cena reiterates that as long as he is on this brand, he is Smackdown Live all day… but to answer Kurt Angle’s challenge, Cena points down the camera and says “I’ll see you…” John Cena then points to all the people in the audience, “and I’ll see all of you… this Monday night on Raw”. John Cena then drops the microphone in the middle of the ring, having made his point loud and 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><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/P4wj7mG.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.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>Luke Harper vs. Rhyno</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Coming back from the break, we are reminded of the issues between these two men, which arose in the match at Battleground. Going back and forth, these two men went out to have a physical brawl, given their relatively similar in ring style. While both man had chances to win, Luke Harper’s size proved to be a decisive factor. Digging deep, Rhyno went for a Gore to his opponent, but missed and ate turnbuckle. Harper rolled him up, but allowed Rhyno to roll through. As Rhyno returned to his feet he was somewhat thrown off and turned into a Discus Lariat from Luke Harper.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Luke Harper (via pinfall in 7:34)</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 back, we are taken to the Smackdown Office. With Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon discussing the WWE Championship match later tonight, John Cena joins them in the office.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/0rhhIPS.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/otOJ5y5.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Np78F5z.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Wondering why he was called into the office, John Cena jokes about being in trouble with Shane, but the Smackdown Commissioner isn’t in such high spirits. McMahon wants to talk about Cena accepting Kurt Angle’s invitation to Raw next Monday. John Cena tells Shane that he is ready to go and represent Smackdown across enemy lines, just like he is going to at Summerslam. Shane McMahon says he understands that, but couldn’t John Cena have ran it by him first. After all, John Cena is contracted to Smackdown, not 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';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> John Cena is confused, even slightly taken aback by Shane McMahon issue, telling him that he’s doing this for the good of the brand. Bryan adds that they understand that, but going over to the other show - just weeks before you’re scheduled to face ond of their guys at Summerslam - might not be the smartest idea. Cena laughs and tells Bryan that he’s a big boy. Leaving the office, John Cena tells Shane and Bryan not to worry about him, he’s more than capable of handling himself.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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, discussion turns to the actions of Bray Wyatt last week. During a tag team match between Positive Enforcement and No Way Jose & Tye Dillinger, Wyatt got himself involved where his input was not at all warranted. Taking out Apollo Crews and Jose & Tye, Bray Wyatt spoke out against the happy-go-lucky nature of the men in the match. Sending over to the interview area, we see that No Way Jose & Tye Dillinger are stood by.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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/p8UUiyH.png</span><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';"> Promoting a match later tonight, Tye Dillinger says that The Wyatt Family mean business, but when it comes down to it, they are more than capable of being serious. Dillinger says that he might like to have fun with his partner, but if they need to, they can switch in a second. Taking over, No Way Jose says that tonight there is no time to play around and he has to stay focussed. Later he will go one on one with Bray Wyatt, and to make it out alive he knows he has to be at 100%!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 from a commercial break, we are once again taken back to last week. This time, we are shown footage from an interaction between The New Day and American Alpha, as the Tag Team Champions looked to find their Summerslam contender. However, the returning Usos - the team who were forced to vacate the Championship due to an injury sustained against American Alpha - had other ideas. Making their intentions clear, The Usos hit American Alpha with stereo Superkicks, before warning The New Day that they were coming for the Championships that they never lost! Right out of the video package, we see that American Alpha have made 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/Uao2wae.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/1Igye3C.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Talking about last week, Chad Gable and Jason Jordan waste little time in calling out the men who attacked them. The Usos seem to have a chip on their shoulder about something that happened months ago, and they think they need to clear the air. Answering the call out, The Usos make their way to the ring. Slowly and confidently, we see that The Usos have an air of certainty about them. Entering the ring, they look as though they’re ready to hear American Alpha 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/DaL13T0.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/WI5cRDN.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Stepping forward from their duos, Jason Jordan and Jimmy Uso go face to face. Back in April, in a match between the two teams, Jason Jordan caused an injury to Jimmy Uso, keeping him out of action for three months. Jason Jordan says that despite what happened last week, he understands how Jimmy Uso is feeling. Jordan tells Jimmy that he didn’t go out with the intention of injuring him and what happened is a risk any time they get in the ring. Jason Jordan wants to draw a line under this, and he thinks The Usos should too.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Jimmy Uso remains unmoved, but Jey Uso steps up. Annoyed by Jordan trying to underplay the incident, he asks him how he’d feel if it was his career that had been put on hold? Jey Uso says that Jimmy was recovering and he had to just sit on his ass waiting. Jey Uso says that he doesn’t care who you are, if you cost him money and time on his career, then you don’t get away with that. Jimmy tells Jordan to stick his apology up his ass, they’ll get their retribution another 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Chad Gable then joins in, telling The Usos that this isn’t an apology, this is their way of moving on. Jimmy Uso says that American Alpha aren’t going anywhere, the wolves don’t lose sleep over the opinion of the sheep, and The Usos have no intention of this going any further. They don’t need to worry about American Alpha, because they are back for their rematch! Feeling as though they are being overlooked, American Alpha grow frustrated and Jordan suggests that if they don’t intend to take this further, how about they sort it out right now. Refusing to back down, it appears as though the two teams are about to go at it, when the music of The New Day begins to play.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/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';"> Looking to calm the mood in the ring, while remaining at the top of the ramp, The New Day looked to make light of the situation and suggest that the four men in the ring calm down. Instead of fighting now for no reason, Xavier Woods suggests they wait until next week. With Summerslam just around the corner, they propose that the match be a Number One Contendership match to 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';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 ring, American Alpha seem more than happy with the suggestion. The Usos not so much, as they tell The New Day that while they shouldn't have to earn a shot at the titles they never lost… they are more than ready to prove they're worthy against American Alpha!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Following that segment, we are taken to the back, returning to the office of Shane McMahon. With Daniel Bryan apparently out of the office, the Commissioner of Smackdown is approached by Alexa Bliss.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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/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';"> Alexa Bliss reiterates her complaint from last week, telling Shane McMahon that she simply has to be on the Summerslam card. The only problem is, she has beaten every single member of the roster and there are no worthy challengers. Shane McMahon says that she has been a great Champion, even if he methods are questionable. Shane says that there is one woman she is yet to beat, because she has never faced her - that woman is Sasha Banks. Fortunately for Alexa Bliss, Sasha Banks is currently busy, but unfortunately, Sasha still has the Money in the Bank briefcase! While Shane McMahon understands her concerns, he doesn’t feel ready to name her opponent yet. With that said, Shane McMahon feels she should take a close look at Naomi and Sasha Banks’ match tonight, because there Best of Five series could come to an end 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 break, we are informed that the Intercontinental Championship match between Dean Ambrose and Baron Corbin will take place up next. With David Otunga highlighting the fact that Baron Corbin is even more angry than usual, JBL supports the former Champion. JBL says that at Battleground, Daniel Bryan and Dean Ambrose colluded to screw Baron Corbin out of the title. While he doesn’t necessarily agree with JBL, Tom Phillips introduces the footage from Battleground. From the clip, we see Dean Ambrose interrupting Daniel Bryan’s announcement that Heath Slater had been pulled from the match due to injury. Not originally scheduled to be in the match, Dean Ambrose and the WWE Universe convinced Daniel Bryan to give Ambrose a place in the match - one he hadn’t really earned. Swayed by the audience, Daniel Bryan agreed to add Dean Ambrose to the match, where he became a three time Intercontinental Champion. Last week, Baron Corbin demanded his rematch, following an intense confrontation where he threatened General Manager Daniel Bryan!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><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';"> Sent out to have a match that played to their strength, it was unsurprising that this match quickly turned into something of a “wild brawl”. Stretching the rules to the maximum, this match saw both men leave almost everything they had in the ring, for the Intercontinental Championship that they have both had a taste of recently. In addition to the level of competition between the two, there was also a high level of personal animosity, between the competitors who have rubbed a lot of people up the wrong way on their journey to the top. While Baron Corbin put in an impressive display throughout the match, he couldn’t put the dogged Dean Ambrose down for the count. Even when he thought a Chokeslam Backbreaker and a Deep Six would be enough, Baron Corbin could not regain his title. Realising it would take an End of Days to end the match, Corbin looked to shut his opponent down for good. However, Dean Ambrose was wise to this, avoiding the move of the man who he knows so very well.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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 Dean Ambrose took control of the match, Baron Corbin couldn’t show the same level of ring intelligence and suffered a defeat following a Dirty Deeds.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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 13:59)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Following an impressive victory, Dean Ambrose was joined in the ring by Renee Young. Asked about his ambitions for the Intercontinental Championship at Summerslam, Dean Ambrose says that he was Smackdown’s number one draft pick last year, and he went into Summerslam as the WWE Champion. This year, he goes into Summerslam as the Intercontinental Champion and promises that his match will be just as important as last year’s!</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Returning to the second hour of Smackdown, we are taken live backstage to the interview area. Stood by is Randy Orton, the man who will take his WWE Championship rematch 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/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';"> Asked about whether he feels he should have waited before taking the rematch, Randy Orton says that there is no doubt in his mind that he needs to take the match tonight. Orton says he isn’t Baron Corbin, and there is no chance that he will throw away his rematch tonight. Instead, Randy Orton has to ensure that the wound is still open, that the scars don’t heal. Orton says that just nine nights ago, Seth Rollins hit him with a Baseball Bat and he screwed him out of 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';"> Orton says he isn’t getting involved in all the controversy surrounding Seth Rollins, that isn’t his concern. If Seth Rollins and Shinsuke Nakamura and The Miz have issues, they can sort them out at Summerslam. The only thing Orton cares about is ensuring 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>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';"> walks into Summerslam as the WWE Champion… not 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';"> <hr>Coming out of the interview, we segue into talk of Seth Rollins’ actions over the last couple of weeks. This leads into footage of Seth Rollins’ “search for justice” after Shinsuke Nakamura initially suffered the attacks. Contrasting this to last week, we see Seth Rollins proudly declare that he had attacked Shinsuke Nakamura, openly admitting that he saw the International Superstar as a threat to him regaining the WWE Champion. We then see the moment last week when Shinsuke Nakamura came out to confront Seth Rollins, before being dragged away by security. Coming back live, we hear the music of Shinsuke Nakamura. After Nakamura makes his way to the ring, we are told that he will tonight address the comments made by Seth Rollins, last week on Smackdown.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/0I6l7Pg.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Taking a microphone, Nakamura says “Seth Rollins. I trusted you… nobody else believed, but I did”. Shinsuke Nakamura adds that he did nothing to Seth, but Rollins saw him as a threat. Shinsuke Nakamura says “we could have fight like men… but you are coward!” Nakamura then tells Seth Rollins he is a threat to him, and he will find out soon. Nakamura adds:</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> “You had your chance to take me down...” Nakamura then pulls a mocking face, adding “I’m still standing!”. Shinsuke says he is going to teach Seth Rollins a lesson now, but he can also show him it in the ring any time. Looking straight down the camera, with his unique intensity, Nakamura says:</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> “Mr. Rollins… even you can’t ‘SLAY’ King of Strong Style!”</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Shinsuke Nakamura appears to have said all he feels he needs to, but before he can leave up the ramp, The Miz’s music begins to play. Joined by his wife Maryse, we see that The Miz is not on board with Nakamura’s words.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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/IjwJFf8.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';"> Handing off the Money in the Bank briefcase to his wife, The Miz patronises Shinsuke Nakamura, telling him to pay attention to him and listen carefully to every word he says. The Miz gets in Shinsuke Nakamura’s face, feeling emboldened by his recents trial and tribulations.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> Pointing extremely close to Shinsuke’s face, The Miz says that “you are the biggest example of </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-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>everything</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 is wrong with this place!” The Miz adds that “from day one, since you arrived in this country, you’ve been a ‘darling’ of the WWE Universe”. The Miz says that the WWE invested into Shinsuke Nakamura, and for that reason he was set up in a way that ensured he could never fail. When The Miz came to the WWE, he didn’t sign with any guarantees, he signed with an opportunity. The Miz says that he came from the bottom, and he was setup to fail. Nobody believed in The Miz… apart from himself.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> The difference is, Shinsuke Nakamura came to the WWE with a “reputation”, and while he isn’t the first to do it, he most certainly is the prime example. People aren’t going to like to hear this, but The Miz had to earn everything he has got in the WWE, tiny step by tiny step. Shinsuke Nakamura was handed </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-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>everything</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 Miz explains that this isn’t a Smackdown Live problem, so he isn’t going to start blaming Daniel Bryan, this is a problem throughout the entire WWE. Certain people have vested interests, and that ensures that people like Nakamura are protected. A lot of people don’t like to be “wrong” and that means that in spite of every piece of evidence to the contrary, no matter what happens, Shinsuke Nakamura will be treated like a star… and The Miz won’t be.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> The Miz says that this is the ironic part, because of everybody in the WWE, he is the only true “Superstar”. That’s why he has to take time off occasionally, but The Miz is no part-timer. The Miz does what he does for Smackdown, for the WWE, for every single Superstar in the back. The Miz says that a rising tide lifts all boats, and everybody in that locker room, including Shinsuke, have him to thank for that. Switching his focus back to Nakamura, The Miz reiterate his belief that Nakamura has been handed everything, but says there’s one thing he doesn’t have.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> The Miz says that Shinsuke Nakamura has the myth, he has the legend and with that he has the respect, the fans and the support of his superiors. That promises Nakamura some privileges and it ensures what is likely to be a hugely successful career in the WWE. One thing Shinsuke Nakamura doesn’t have is “this”. As he says the word, his wife raises the Money in the Bank briefcase so that Nakamura can see it. The Miz says that Seth Rollins may have been the one who took him out of that Ladder match, but it was The Miz who took advantage.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Shinsuke Nakamura looks at the briefcase, clearly envious of the fact that The Miz holds it. The Miz says that he has been put through hell because of what happened to Shinsuke Nakamura, and he came out stronger. The Miz says that, as he stands here as “Mr. Money in the Bank”, he 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>delighted</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 Nakamura got taken out of action. He is delighted that Shinsuke Nakamura didn’t get his chance to become a future WWE Champion!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> Still a very sore topic, Shinsuke Nakamura is clearly furious with The Miz making light of what had happened to him. Nakamura steps up to The Miz, but his wife stands in the way. The Miz then leaves the ring, continuing to talk to Nakamura while stood on the ring apron. The Miz says that no matter how much favour Nakamura finds himself in with the WWE Universe, he promises him that if he ever comes even close to become the WWE Champion, The Miz will use everything in his power… including his Money in the Bank briefcase, to ensure that it doesn’t. On that particularly bitter note, The Miz drops down from the ring, leaving with his wife and his Briefcase, looking mightily impressed with himself. In the ring, we see that the exchange has left Shinsuke Nakamura frustrated, as he stares down the man who has verbally assaulted him, both personally and professionally. </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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/jpCTzVR.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/p8UUiyH.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>Bray Wyatt vs. No Way Jose</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';"> Joined by their partners at ringside, this match looked as though it could have gone off at any time. Having targeted many of the Smackdown locker room, Bray Wyatt last week found resistance from No Way Jose and his partner Tye Dillinger. Throughout this match, No Way Jose showed great spirit, performing in a much more serious demeanor than we would expect from him. While Jose held his own, and put in a hearty and impressive performance, Erick Rowan’s presence (despite Tye Dillinger’s attempts to even the score) caused the momentum to return to Bray Wyatt. From here, “The Eater of Worlds” managed to take control of the contest, pinning Jose following a Sister Abigail</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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';"> Bray Wyatt (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';"> Joined in the ring by his loyal follower Erick Rowan, Bray Wyatt kneeled beside No Way Jose, with Tye Dillinger left with no choice but to watch from the side. Having stood up for No Way Jose last week, Dillinger thought better of steaming in this time, remembering what had happened to him on his previous attempt.</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Coming back from the break, the commentators discuss the “Best of Five” series, currently taking place between Naomi and Sasha Banks. Standing at 2-1 to Naomi, following a controversial victory last week, tonight’s match is make or break for Sasha Banks. Despite the match being scheduled to happen up next, the music of Alexa Bliss plays and she makes her way to the announcer’s desk.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> Taking a microphone, Alexa Bliss says that Tom Phillips is sugarcoating what happened last week, and she won’t stand for it. Alexa says that if she had done what Naomi did last week, she would have been called a “cheater”, she wants to know why Naomi gets away with it? When she doesn’t get answer, she demands that the footage is rolled, so these people can see what happened for themselves. The footage shows, as we saw last week, Naomi instinctively using the ropes to steady herself as she rolled Sasha Banks up. Alexa Bliss says that it was a “blatant and intentional” illegal action. Bliss asks where Naomi’s punishment is. Having heard enough, Naomi comes 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/siqnOAg.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Telling Alexa to shut up, Naomi says that what happened last week was an accident and she has discussed it with Sasha Banks. She didn’t mean to break the rules and Sasha Banks has accepted that, Naomi says Alexa Bliss needs to too. Alexa Bliss replies saying that she isn’t surprised that Sasha Banks fell for Naomi’s lies, calling her stupid. Not taking kindly to this, Sasha Banks also joins Alexa 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/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';"> Sasha Banks tells Alexa Bliss that none of this is her business, Naomi made a mistake and she has held her hands up and admitted it. Banks says that Naomi didn’t intend to gain the illegal advantage, it just happened. Turning her head, Naomi doesn’t like Banks’ wording, as Ms. Money in the Bank implies that Naomi’s momentary use of her hand on the rope gained her an advantage. Naomi says that Sasha is right, it isn’t like it made a difference anyway… Naomi had that match won.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> Naomi’s response gets a similar reaction from Sasha Banks, but she doesn’t say anything. Clearly disagreeing that Naomi had the match won before the mistake, Sasha Banks says that they aren’t here to talk, they’re here to find out who is the best!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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/siqnOAg.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>Naomi 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';"> As the weeks go on, these two women have learned more and more about each other. The flip side of this means that their matches become somewhat predictable. For a fourth time that these two women have met fairly recently, this match should have been to a higher standard. Despite this, the two women worked hard, proving why they are two of the roster’s most important female Superstars. Looking to avenge a controversial victory this week, Sasha Banks remained within the rules, even when she could have used the ropes to even the advantage that Naomi unintentionally gained last week. In truth, Sasha Banks didn’t need to use such tactics, as she was able to make her opponent submit to the Banks Statement!</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Winner:</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Sasha Banks (via pinfall in 7:24)</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';"> Having secured the victory, Sasha Banks has ensured that the Best of Five series will go into its final week. Aware of this, the two competitors in the ring acknowledge each other, showing respect for one another. Knowing that everything rides on what happens on next week’s show, the two remain focussed on each other. This proves to be to their detriment, as the two women are attacked by “Better Together”.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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';"> Laying into the duo, in a fast and malicious attack, Emma & Natalya’s jealousy is transparent, as they lay out two of the top contenders on the Smackdown roster.</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 that match, we are taken to a video package, once again recapping what happened between Randy Orton and Seth Rollins last week. Following Rollins’ WWE Championship celebration, Randy Orton slipped into the ring, hitting the man who beat him at Battleground with an RKO. Randy Orton then stated his intention to take his WWE Championship rematch at the next possible opportunity. Coming back to the commentators, we are sent into the commercial break. Told that it will be Main Event time when we come back, it is noted that Seth Rollins has kept a low profile all day, ahead of the first defence of his 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';"> <hr>Returning from the break, we see that we are no further on in the preparation for the WWE Championship match. Going back to the commentators table we are told that this is due to an incident that went down, during the commercial break. With extremely rare CCTV-style footage of what JBL calls “Gorilla Position”, Randy Orton is seen to be waiting for his music cue to make his entrance. From the side, he is jumped by Baron Corbin.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/PaZBPFi.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';"> While the attack is brutal and sloppy, and a large group of agents come between them, Randy Orton is clearly shaken by the attack. Replaying the first shot, we see that Baron Corbin’s initial strike to the former WWE Champion’s eye is particularly brutal.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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>Out of the footage, We are told that Randy Orton is being assessed backstage, and the Main Event will be delayed until he is cleared. Aware that he could potentially get out of having to defend his Championship, Seth Rollins 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/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';"> Making light of the situation, Seth Rollins suggests that Randy Orton has made the right call in backing out of his rematch, because Seth Rollins would have just embarrassed him all over again! Rollins says that despite Orton’s no show, this still counts as a WWE Championship match. Seth Rollins says that he has prepared for this rematch all week and just because Randy Orton can’t compete, it doesn’t mean his work should go to waste. Using intimidation tactics on the referee, Seth Rollins has the match officially started, with the referee beginning to count out Randy Orton…</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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="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';">“1… 2… 3… 4… 5… 6… 7… 8… 9…”</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';"> As the referee raises his hand to count the final number, he is stopped in his tracks by the music of Shane McMahon. Previously at peak “smug joy”, Seth Rollins’ face drops as the Smackdown Live Commissioner appears at the top of the ramp.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/otOJ5y5.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Shane McMahon tells Seth Rollins to hold on, if his match wasn’t going ahead tonight, then they would reschedule it, this doesn’t count as a Championship defence and Seth Rollins knows it. McMahon says that what happened to Randy Orton is unfortunate, and there will be a severe punishment for Baron Corbin. But Seth Rollins is right, and Shane doesn’t think he should suffer for the actions of Corbin. Seth Rollins agrees, and says that Shane should “let this man raise my hand, and let me move on!” Predictably, Shane McMahon has other ideas. He says that Shane McMahon and Seth Rollins both agree, the WWE Champion should not miss out, just because of the actions of one man. In fact, Shane McMahon isn’t the only man who agrees, Randy Orton does too. It’s that fact, along with the fact that they have spoken to the doctors in the back, that means that Shane McMahon can officially confirm that Randy Orton </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-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';"> compete in tonight’s Main Event. Seth Rollins can’t believe it, and begins to pull his hair out as the challenger 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><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/bEdrL9f.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>WWE Championship Match</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-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/97cuyWV.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>Seth Rollins © 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';"> Straight from the opening bell, Randy Orton came at Seth Rollins, despite the eye injury that had been stitched and covered. Despite the fire in his belly, Randy Orton found himself struggling to keep up with Seth Rollins, who is an expert at exploiting any weakness. Zoning in on the eye of his opponent, Seth Rollins ensured that Orton’s limited vision allowed him to dictate the tempo of the match. Whenever Randy Orton looked to recapture control, Rollins would sidestep him and take opportune shots at the former WWE 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';"> While he did control the vast majority of the match, frustration began to creep into Seth Rollins’ game and, becoming uncharacteristically impatient, he began to lose hold of the match. From here, the one eyed Orton looked to level the playing field. Now struggling with his right arm, Randy Orton was forced to dig deep, simply to stand a chance of regaining the WWE Championship. Forcing a comeback, which was shot down on several occasions, momentum finally turned into Randy Orton’s favour, as he began to cycle through his signature moves. Eventually setting up for a RKO, Randy Orton failed to hit the move, as Rollins escaped onto the apron. However, Randy Orton was able to take control of the prone Rollins, who wasn’t expecting anything like this from the man who was attacked by Baron Corbin before 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';"> Hitting a rope hung DDT to Rollins, Randy Orton once again looked for an RKO, with Rollins opting once again to roll to the outside. This time, when Orton went for the DDT again, Rollins broke free. Now in a complete state of panic, Seth Rollins decided he would be best served by getting himself intentionally counted out. Of course, as Rollins walked up the ramp, Orton followed him, bringing him back into the ring. As Orton entered the ring himself, Rollins rolled back out on the other side. In a repeat of Battleground, Seth Rollins began to look for something under the ring. Wise to this, David Otunga said that Rollins was looking for that Baseball Bat again!</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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';"> Not to be fooled twice, Randy Orton also realised that Seth was looking for another easy way out and instead of dragging Rollins into the ring, leaving himself open to be hit with the Bat, Orton left the ring from the other side and came at Rollins from a different angle. This allowed him to take the WWE Champion out and return him to the ring. However, as he returned to the ring, Rollins kept hold of the Baseball Bat.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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 Randy Orton stalked Rollins, the WWE Champion looked to swing at his opponent, but Orton blocked the shot by grabbing the Bat with both hands. Wrestling the Bat away from Rollins, Orton had become enraged and in a moment of madness looked to swing at Seth Rollins. Lucky not to be DQ’d, Randy Orton’s swing stopped just in front of the referee’s face, as Rollins rolled out of the way at the last second.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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';"> Inches away from taking out an official, Randy Orton had stopped himself, but was clearly thrown off by the near calamity. As the referee took the Baseball Bat from Randy Orton’s hands, he turned away to place it on the outside. With the referee’s attention momentarily distracted, he failed to spot the actions Seth Rollins, who had now risen back to his knees. Hitting Randy Orton with a Low Blow from behind, the Champion used the distraction to full advantage as his opponent dropped to his knees. Grabbing Randy Orton from behind, Seth Rollins put the Wristlock on, and dragged Orton back to his feet. Spinning Orton out, the severely damaged Superstar stood prone, as Seth Rollins dropped him with the “King Slayer” Knee Strike. Connecting directly with the eye that had been damaged in Baron Corbin’s pre-match attack, Seth Rollins knocked Randy Orton clean out cold. Covering his opponent, Rollins was able to pick up 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 12:29)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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';"> Picking up the victory, in what is once again becoming “typical Rollins style”, the WWE Champion had a huge smile on his face, having escaped with his title. Emphasising the word “escaped”, David Otunga suggested that Rollins can only ride his luck for so long. While the attack on Orton before the match, as well as the numerous unhanded tactics taken by Rollins during it are hammered home, JBL suggests that none of that matters when the WWE Champion continues to get results. One of the smuggest Superstars in WWE history, Seth Rollins made no attempt to underplay his celebrations, despite everybody knowing exactly what he did to get here. Recreating his famous WrestleMania pose of swinging the Championship over his head, the over the top celebrations were only cut short by the music of the Smackdown General Manager...</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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/0rhhIPS.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Arriving at the top of the ramp, Daniel Bryan has a microphone in his hand, and he tells Seth Rollins to hold the victory celebrations right there! Bryan says that Seth Rollins has once again found a way to escape with the WWE Championship, but he isn’t out of the woods yet. Daniel Bryan tells Seth Rollins to enjoy the rest of the week, because when he arrives next week on Smackdown Live, he will find out who the new Number One Contender will be, for his next title defence in 3 weeks at Summerslam!</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/9xSI1jL.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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><span style="text-decoration:underline;">RAW Notes</span></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';">

</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';">Following the injury to Jeff Hardy two weeks ago, that will keep him out of action for two months, Matt Hardy is seen as a “spare part” at the moment. This week’s match was designed to write him off TV for a few weeks, with the assumption that he will not feature in any capacity at Summerslam.</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';">Some concerns have been raised over the performance of R-Truth on this week’s show. Having appeared only occasionally, it seems as though the aging process is beginning to slow him down.</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';">Kurt Angle’s invitation for John Cena to appear on Raw is one that is designed to provide increased ratings for Raw this week. Looking to promote a huge interbrand match, it is hoped the segment will spark interest in the marquee match. Cena is not scheduled to appear on any other future Raw episodes.</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';">The decision to involve Gallows & Anderson in the Reigns / Lesnar segment was simply for the purpose of extending the eventual face off. It is believed that the company want to save the full showdown between the two competitors (and Paul Heyman) until the final segment before Summerslam. Working closely with Heyman, it is hoped that the “big sell” can come as close to the Pay-Per-View as physical possible.</span></span></div></div></div></div></li></ul><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Smackdown Notes</span></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';">

</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';">It is reported that The Miz’s promo directed at Shinsuke Nakamura on Smackdown was largely unscripted. While The Miz was handed certain points to hit, he was largely given a free reign to let out real life frustrations. At Battleground it was reported that The Miz had objected to the manner of his defeat against Shinsuke Nakamura, but was convinced to take a “long-term” view of the situation.</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';">Curt Hawkins appears to have some heat backstage and was taken to one side by Finlay this week. It is believed that the issue stems from a late arrival at 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';">There are some murmurings from backstage figures that No Way Jose could be better served as a singles Superstar. Gaining plaudits from a number of Smackdown’s most respected figures, WWE management are said to be much higher on Jose than they are on his partner Tye Dillinger.</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';">Darren Young and Zack Ryder returned to the road this week, both present at this week’s Smackdown TV. It is currently unknown when the two Superstars will return. Particularly notable is the fact Young is still officially a Raw Superstar, having appeared on the brand before his injury.</span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </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';">Going into the show, there had been rumours of a potential appearance from Nikki Bella. Originally stated to return to face Alexa Bliss at Summerslam, plans changed when it became apparent that Nikki would not be capable of competing at the event. While the company feel they must have a Smackdown Womens Championship match on Summerslam, the change of direction has left them scrambling for a new challenger.</span></span></div></div></div></div></li></ul><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

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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>Gentleman Jack Gallagher bt.</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';"> Lord James King [Local Talent]</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Rich Swann bt.</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';"> 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>Drew Gulak bt.</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';"> Gran Metalik</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-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';"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>This Week's Top 10 Talking Points</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></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong>#10: Best of Five</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';">

Continuing their Best of Five series, Naomi and Sasha Banks looked to move beyond last week's controversy, where Naomi unintentionally gained an unfair advantage. Dragging this back up, Alexa Bliss looked to come between the two Superstars, and did create tension between two of Smackdown's top contenders.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';">

Managing to even the score at 2-2, Sasha Banks secured a submission victory, ensuring the series would go in to the final week. Ready for each other, the two competitors didn't expect what came next, as Emma & Natalya (aka “Better Together”) jumped them from behind. Leaving them down and out in the ring, it appears Naomi and Sasha will have to deal with Better Together before they can find a resolution to the Best of Five series.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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="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';"><strong><span style="color:#FF0000;">#9: Fight Team Owens Fight!</span></strong></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';">

Looking to continue his crusade against the Raw General Manager, Kevin Owens took Kurt Angle’s appearance at the show's opening as the perfect opportunity to vent his frustrations against the man in charge. Challenged by Austin Aries, Kevin Owens went on to defeat his opponent, but was confronted by Mojo Rawley after the bell. Furious, Kevin Owens looked to vent at Kurt Angle once again and was given a solution to his growing number of rivals. At Summerslam, Angle announced that Owens would face 5 of his most heated rivals, and would be given three weeks to find 4 teammates.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';">

Owens wasted no time, quickly recruiting Dolph Ziggler and Rusev, as well as sounding out Cesaro & Sheamus for potential places. On the other team, Big Show, Mojo Rawley and Shelton Benjamin were confirmed as 3 of his 5 opponents.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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="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="color:#0000FF;"><strong>#8: The March of 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';">

Having been added last minute to the Intercontinental Championship match at Battleground, the nature of Dean Ambrose’s Championship victory caused controversy, particularly angering former Champion Baron Corbin. Having manipulated Daniel Bryan into adding him to the match, Dean Ambrose used the WWE Universe’s support to secure his spot. When Dean came out victorious, Corbin was fuming and demanded his Championship rematch the following 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><p></p><div style="margin-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 Baron Corbin was not successful, he did have a big impact later in the night, as he attacked Randy Orton before his Main Event match. Having stated earlier that he wasn’t going to throw his rematch away “unlike Baron Corbin”, Orton chose the wrong time to rile “The Lone Wolf”. Attacked as he prepared for his match, Baron Corbin ensured that Orton went into his WWE Championship rematch at less than 100%. Footage of the attack showed severe damage to the eye of Randy Orton.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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="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="color:#FF0000;"><strong>#7: Good Brothers, Bad Choices</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';">

Making their official return to Raw, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows had a very busy night, looking to stick their nose in business where it didn’t belong. Invited to Raw by management, after their attack on Roman Reigns last week, Gallows & Anderson were handed a “prepared statement”. Despite the promise of their reinstatement if they read out the apology, G&A refused, stating that while the likes of AJ Styles and Finn Balor had changed to fit in with the WWE, they wouldn’t. Taking exception to this, AJ Styles confronted Gallows & Anderson, and with the threat of physical violence, Finn Balor joined them in the ring. Looking to come between them, Balor calmed the situation, with Gallows & Anderson laughing off any suggestion that they were about to get physical with their close friend Styles.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

Later in the night, after The Revival attacked AJ Styles and Finn Balor, Gallows & Anderson found themselves on the end of a rough time, as they once again targeted Roman Reigns. What they didn’t expect was for Brock Lesnar to arrive, proving an unlikely ally to the Number One Contender. Working together, Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns ensured that “The Good Brothers” regretted the “bad choices” they had made that 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>#6: Flair Plays Fair?</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';">

With their match at Summerslam confirmed, recent weeks has seen the dynamic between Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair evolve. No longer chasing the title shot, having earned it weeks back, a more secure, relaxed side of Charlotte Flair has emerged. While Bayley is out of the picture, Carmella has decided to put herself forward as a challenger to Becky Lynch, claiming that it’s what Bayley would want. Refusing to accept that she has done nothing to earn the opportunity, Carmella has targeted Becky recently and had so far avoided repercussions. However, that changed this week, as she was confronted by the Raw Womens Champion. While Carmella tried to get herself out of the situation, she was delivered back to the ring by Charlotte Flair.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';">

Gaining some level of revenge, Becky Lynch returned the favour later in the night, as Charlotte was jumped by Carmella. Standing shoulder to shoulder in the ring, Becky and Charlotte cut a jarring duo, with appearances suggesting that a level of respect is growing between the two. </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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="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="color:#FF0000;"><strong>#5: BRRRRAAUNNNN!</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';">

After the intense situation which developed between Braun Strowman and Matt Hardy last week, “The Monster Amongst Men” laid down a challenge to Matt Hardy. Accepting the challenge, Matt Hardy went into this match as an underdog, but couldn’t have expected - after such a hearty and resilient performance - that things could have gone badly as they did. Coming within a second of a count out victory, things went from bad to worse for Matt Hardy, as he was Chokeslammed from the apron, onto the Steel Steps. Lifeless from the moment he crashed into the Steel, Matt Hardy was dragged to the ring by Braun Strowman and finished off with a Running Powerslam.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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 Braun Strowman picking up the victory, the focus at the end of the night was based around the physical condition of Matt Hardy. Motionless and unresponsive since the moment he hit the Steel Steps, medical professionals treated the situation in a very serious manner. Having taken out Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy within three weeks, Braun Strowman’s dominance was summed up by Corey Graves:</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';">

“I don’t care if it’s in the WWE Universe… or any other Universe - there 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>nobody</em></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> who can stop 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';">

</span></div></div></div></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="color:#0000FF;"><strong>#4: A Matter of Respect!</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';">

Looking to secure revenge on Seth Rollins, Shinsuke Nakamura this week looked to call out the WWE Champion, ahead of his first defence later that night on Smackdown. Instead of Seth Rollins, The Miz was the man to join Nakamura in the ring, taking all of his frustrations out on the Japanese Superstar. Claiming that Shinsuke Nakamura is someone that highly influential figures have placed their faith in, The Miz says that in the WWE, Shinsuke Nakamura has been placed in a position where he can not fail. The Miz says that on the contrary, he was setup to fail, simply because he has proved everybody wrong, time and again. Calling out the favouritism shown to certain “darlings”, The Miz suggests that since coming to the WWE, Shinsuke Nakamura has been given the “red carpet” treatment, where as The Miz defied all expectation to earn his.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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 in his belief that he has earned everything, while Shinsuke Nakamura has been handed it, The Miz vowed that should Shinsuke Nakamura ever come close to become the WWE Champion, he will do everything in his power - including using his Money in the Bank briefcase - to ensure that it never happens!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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="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="color:#FF0000;"><strong>#3: Universal Championship!</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';">

Coming face to face for the first time since he was confirmed as the Number One Contender to Brock Lesnar’s Universal Championship, things didn’t go quite to plan for Roman Reigns. Having stated on numerous occasions that he has “a lot to get of his chest” which he needs to tell the Champion in person, Roman Reigns’ call out of the Universal Champion was instead answered by Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows. Looking to get physical once more, Roman Reigns was saved from a serious beatdown by 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';">

Taking out both Gallows & Anderson, Brock Lesnar was left prone, and given the bad blood between them, it was perhaps a sign of gratitude that Roman Reigns stopped himself short of hitting the Champion with a Spear. Despite this, the smug reaction, coupled with the indication of how easily he could have taken the Champion out, Roman Reigns did not have the favour returned by Brock Lesnar. Instead, as Reigns climbed down from a celebratory pose on the turnbuckle, he was hit with an F-5 from his Summerslam opponent. Hitting Reigns with a second F-5, Brock Lesnar made it clear that he wasn’t here to listen to what Roman Reigns has to say. Paul Heyman perhaps put it best, stating that “Brock Lesnar isn’t here to listen… he’s here to kick ass!”</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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="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="color:#0000FF;"><strong>#2: Reclaimed. The Randy / Rollins Rematch!</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';">

In the Main Event of Smackdown, Randy Orton took his rematch for the WWE Championship. While the match eventually went ahead, it was delayed, with some suggestion that it may not have happened at all. The cause of this took place during the commercial break, when Baron Corbin brutally attacked Randy Orton in the back. Caught off guard, Randy Orton was seriously hurt, but refused to forfeit, as Rollins looked to score a victory on the grounds of Orton’s inability to compete.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';">

Impressive that he could even go toe to toe with Seth Rollins, Randy Orton may have been better served saving his rematch for another day, as Seth Rollins once again used referee distraction to secure the victory. Using any method possible to retain his Championship, Rollins looked to use the Baseball Bat that had secure him the title in the first place. While Randy Orton was wise to this, Rollins has done a masterful job of enraging the former Champion. Swinging the Baseball Bat at Rollins, Orton only avoided DQ as a result of Rollins ducking out of the way. Taking the Bat from Orton, it was this instance of the referee being distracted that allowed Rollins to secure 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

Delighted to have stolen a victory (following a Low Blow and a King Slayer Knee Strike), Seth Rollins’ celebrations were cut short by Smackdown GM, Daniel Bryan. Making an announcement for next week’s show, Bryan confirmed there would be no time for Rollins to rest on his laurels, as a new Number One Contender would be named… 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><p></p><div style="margin-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: John Cena Returns To Raw!</strong></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';">

Responding to the announcement from last week, where John Cena revealed plans for a “Battle of the Brands” match at Summerslam, Kurt Angle invited Smackdown’s self-appointed representative to appear on Raw next week. Feeling this would be the best way to reveal Cena’s Summerslam opponent, Angle spent the rest of the night dealing with Raw Superstars who believed they should be the brand representative.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';">

Seemingly going over the head of his superiors, John Cena accepted the call out, promising Kurt Angle that 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>would</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 Raw next week! While this didn’t sit well with Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon, John Cena said that there was nothing to worry about and promised to represent Smackdown Live as best he could, next week on Raw!</span></div></div></div></div>

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<div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/c5QXUw3.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;">

</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>Confirmed Matches:</strong></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;">

Big Show, Mojo Rawley & Shelton Benjamin vs. Dolph Ziggler, Kevin Owens & Rusev</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;">

Enzo & Cass vs. Sheamus & Cesaro</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;">

Becky Lynch & Charlotte Flair vs. Carmella & Tamina</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;">

</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>Bonus Questions:</strong></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;">

1. This week, Neville and Tozawa have been given the option to name the person who will face their Summerslam opponent on Raw. Who will they choose?</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;">

a) Neville vs. _________</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;">

b) Tozawa vs. _________</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;">

2. With offers on the table from both sides, will Sheamus & Cesaro join Team Big Show or Team Owens?</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;">

3. Who from the Raw roster will be named as John Cena's opponent, for the "Battle of the Brands" at Summerslam?</div></div></div></div>

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<p>Big Show, Mojo Rawley & Shelton Benjamin vs. <strong>Dolph Ziggler, Kevin Owens & Rusev</strong></p><p>

Enzo & Cass vs. <strong>Sheamus & Cesaro</strong></p><p>

<strong>Becky Lynch & Charlotte Flair</strong> vs. Carmella & Tamina</p><p> </p><p>

Bonus Questions:</p><p>

1. This week, Neville and Tozawa have been given the option to name the person who will face their Summerslam opponent on Raw. Who will they choose?</p><p>

a) Neville vs. Gran Metalik</p><p>

b) Tozawa vs. TJP</p><p>

2. With offers on the table from both sides, will Sheamus & Cesaro join Team Big Show or Team Owens?- Team Owens</p><p>

3. Who from the Raw roster will be named as John Cena's opponent, for the "Battle of the Brands" at Summerslam?- BRAUUUNNNN</p>

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<p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Beginning with a “cold opening”, Raw starts with the arrival of John Cena at the building “earlier today”.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/Np78F5z.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Proudly wearing a “Smackdown Live!” T-Shirt, John Cena is seen in the parking lot, walking into the Air Canada Centre. As John Cena takes in his surroundings, he is stopped in his tracks. As the camera pans back, we see that Cena’s path is being blocked by 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';"> Confronted by the Number One Contender to the WWE Universal Championship, John Cena smirks, but remains silent. Walking up to Roman Reigns, Cena is stopped by a hand on his shoulder. Reigns tells Cena: “this is my yard!” before allowing him to pass. John Cena merely laughs again, continuing on into enemy territory... </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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/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';"> Coming out of the opening sequence, we are taken to footage from last week’s Raw. Bringing the WWE Universe up to speed, we see Kurt Angle’s invitation for Smackdown’s John Cena to appear on the show. We are also shown the moment that Brock Lesnar saved Roman Reigns from an attack from Gallows & Anderson, before the Number One Contender passed up on the chance to take out the Universal Champion. Brock Lesnar didn’t return the favour, as we see him hit Reigns with, not one, but two F-5s! The video package then concludes with clips of Braun Strowman’s victory over Matt Hardy. After being hit with a Chokeslam to the Steel Steps, Matt Hardy was knocked out cold. With much concern regarding his physical health, Matt Hardy was attended to by medical personnel, before being rushed to hospital - as his brother had just weeks earlier. We also see Braun Strowman stood tall in the middle of the ring, as Corey Graves declares that “in the WWE Universe… or any other Universe, nobody can stop 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';"> Back live, we are introduced to the show by Michael Cole, Byron Saxton and Corey Graves. Highlighting the fact that we are just 13 days away from Summerslam, the commentators put over the chaotic atmosphere surrounding Raw at the moment, and the difficult job Kurt Angle has to face. Introducing the man who will open the show, we are told that one thing that Kurt Angle doesn’t have to worry about is the situation surrounding the WWE Universal Championship. Last month, at Fatal 4 Way, it was confirmed that the contender to Brock Lesnar’s WWE Championship would be “this man”, Roman Reigns. Making his way to the ring, Roman Reigns takes a microphone as he enters.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> Taking us back to last week, Roman Reigns says that it’s no surprise to him that he has a huge target on his back… it’s just standard practise when you’re “The Guy”. Roman Reigns says that he’s been “The Guy” for long enough now, that he is prepared for whatever gets thrown at him. Reigns says that most things just roll off him, but last week Brock Lesnar pissed him off. Because last week, Roman Reigns could have put Brock Lesnar down, Roman Reigns could have showed the entire WWE Universe what a punk Brock Lesnar is! But he didn’t, and because Reigns decided to spare the WWE Universal Champion, he received two F-5s. Brock Lesnar likes to let everybody think that he’s this “bad-ass Conqueror”, but Roman Reigns knows that he is nothing more than a coward! That’s why Brock Lesnar isn’t here tonight… again!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> So if Brock Lesnar isn’t in the building, and Roman Reigns is being forced to wait until next week to get what he needs to say off his chest, then Roman Reigns is going to talk about somebody else tonight… himself. Roman Reigns says that he has been here for 5 years… but he doesn’t think the WWE Universe know the real Roman Reigns. Sometimes, he isn’t sure if they want to…</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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 he was born into this business, the WWE is his legacy and his heritage. Roman Reigns says that he has worked so hard to stand here in front of these people, but he knows that isn’t what they want to hear. Clearly frustrated with the reaction he receives, Roman Reigns says that if people want a reason to think he’s arrogant or a reason to hate him, then he’ll give them one:</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> “I retired The Undertaker 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';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 he asks the WWE Universe what they would have done in his shoes? Lay down… refuse to fight? Roman Reigns says that the reason that he is the success that he is, is because he has </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-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>never</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';"> backed down from a fight! Roman Reigns </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-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';"> never back down from a challenge because 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>knows</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 there isn’t a man on earth capable of putting him down… or keeping him down! Reigns says that some people might see that as arrogance… but nobody has proved him wrong yet!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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 moment to compose himself, Reigns appears to calm down a little, becoming more comfortable in his own skin. Roman Reigns slowly and calmly says that at Summerslam, he is going to take the WWE Universal Championship from Brock Lesnar. Reigns adds that next Sunday may just be the biggest match of his career, but so was his match with The Undertaker at WrestleMania, so was his match the year before against Triple H. For most guys, the biggest matches of their careers happen once in a lifetime, for Roman Reigns his biggest match is the one that’s round the corner. While most guys crumble under that pressure, Roman Reigns doesn’t feel any pressure at all. Because he knows, just like the WWE Universe knows, and just like Brock Lesnar needs to know, when Roman Reigns needs to rise to the challenge, he pulls himself up… and he puts his opponent 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Going into the first commercial break of the evening, Roman Reigns has made his point loud and 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';"> <hr>Coming back from the break, the commentators inform us of an incident which happened while we were away. With footage from the incident, we see that as Roman Reigns looked to leave the ring, he was stopped in his tracks by the emergence of Gallows & Anderson from the side of the ramp.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/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';"> Security quickly stopped Gallows & Anderson, and the pair put up very little resistance. However, Roman Reigns picked his microphone back up and called on them to be set free. Roman Reigns wasn’t about to let them get away with what they did to him! Promising that what he will do to them will be a whole lot worse than a night in a cell, Roman Reigns has to be stopped from approaching Gallows & Anderson by the General Manager 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/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';"> Coming back to the live show, we see that Kurt Angle is now in the ring with Roman Reigns, having calmed the Number One Contender to the Universal Championship down. Kurt Angle explains to Roman Reigns that he can’t just let Reigns fight Gallows & Anderson, because they’re still technically suspended. Rolling his eyes, Reigns suggest that Angle “knows” what he “has to do”. Kurt Angle tries to reason with Reigns, who simply says “you can make this easy… or I can make this real hard”. Stuck between a rock and a hard place, Angle tries to make a compromise. He tells Roman Reigns that he needs to make a few calls to his bosses, but he is willing to reinstate Gallows & Anderson to Raw. Delighting with this, Gallows & Anderson tell security to unhand them. All Kurt Angle asks from Roman Reigns is that he waits until Angle has it fully cleared before he touches them. Roman Reigns nods his head, telling Angle he can wait... </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>After a discussion recapping the events of the opening of Raw, we head over to the back. Stood at the door of Kurt Angle’s currently vacant office, we see Kevin Owens and his Summerslam teammates Dolph Ziggler and Rusev.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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><span>http://i.imgur.com/4Ntosoy.png</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/ED0dzNJ.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Looking discontented, the three competitors stand with stern looks on their faces, waiting for the arrival of their General Manager. When Kurt Angle finally arrives, Kevin Owens steps up to 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/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';"> Kevin Owens says that he has been talking to Dolph and Rusev all week, and they’ve worked something out. Kevin Owens says that whoever decides to speak out against him, Kurt Angle punishes. Rusev pipes up, calling Kurt Angle a dictator. Angle takes this very seriously, saying that he gives everybody on this roster equal opportunity. Ziggler (and his partners) scoffs at this, asking if Kurt is trying to convince them, or himself.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> The Raw General Manager is clearly annoyed about his integrity being questioned, and tells the trio that they have been given more than ample opportunities to prove themselves. However, if they want him to show that he doesn’t hold grudges, he is going to give them a chance to show the world what they’re made of tonight. The three perk up, until they are told that they will face Big Show, Mojo Rawley and Shelton Benjamin… 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>Back to ringside, discussion turns to the current situation surrounding the Womens Championship. Accompanied by footage, the situation is explained on commentary by Cole, Graves and Saxton. In recent weeks, having become the Number One Contender, Charlotte Flair has shown a different - almost respectful - side to her character. Feeling secured in the fact she will get the match she wants at Summerslam, Flair has assisted Champion Becky Lynch throughout her issues with Carmella. Tonight, the pair will team up, 13 days before their huge match at Summerslam!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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>Becky Lynch & Charlotte Flair bt. Carmella & Tamina:</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';"> Working together, and mostly focussing on Carmella, the Champion and Challenger managed to secure a convincing victory. Having done much of the work, Charlotte selflessly tagged Lynch in, allowing her to get revenge on her opponent with a Dis-Arm-Her!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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><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';"> Standing tall in victory after the match, Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair had proved their ability to once again work together. Extending her hand to the Champion, Charlotte Flair show respect to Lynch, which was reciprocated in the handshake.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Returning from a commercial break, we see that Charly Caruso is stood outside of a guest Locker Room, marked “John Cena”.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> She explains that tonight, Smackdown Live Superstar John Cena will appear live on Monday Night Raw! Having laid down the challenge two weeks ago, Cena was invited to Raw tonight to meet his opponent for Summerslam’s “Battle of the Brands”. Attempting to get a word from him, Charly knocks on the door. After a brief pause, Charly puts her finger to her ear, relaying that she has been told that John Cena has put out a tweet. Reading it out, the tweet is also put on the screen in front of us. The tweet reads:</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> “50 members of the Raw roster… there’s a good reason that #YouCantSeeMe”</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> Sending back over to ringside, Charly suggests that we will have to wait until Cena makes his way down to the ring, before we hear from him 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>Once again, we are taken back to last week, and AJ Styles & Finn Balor’s interaction with Gallows & Anderson. Somehow finding themselves once again brought together, the two made it clear that they had no desire to get involved in their close friends’ business. Last week, as they were interviewed about the situation, Styles and Balor were attacked from behind by The Revival. Leaving them out cold, The Revival have been forced AJ Styles and Finn Balor together once more, despite their assertions that they wish to be singles competitors. Making their way to the ring together, we see AJ Styles and Finn Balor have been left with no choice but to present a united front.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><img alt="6KGnlF2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6KGnlF2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rUEA0yt.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rUEA0yt.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-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 know how many times they will have to tell everybody, but they don’t wanna be a Tag Team! Styles says that he respects Finn as a competitor, but they both have eyes for just one thing… the Universal Championship. Balor adds that since the world seems intent on putting them together, then maybe just for tonight they will have to stand side by side. With that Balor calls out The Revival, wanting answers as to why they attacked the pair last week. Wasting little time, The Revival confidently make their way to the ring, proudly carrying the 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';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="QcoQgj0.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QcoQgj0.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YBjZ550.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YBjZ550.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-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 agree to explain their actions from last week, telling AJ Styles and Finn Balor that they are “an insult” to the Tag Team division. Scott Dawson explains that they came out here a few weeks back and they talked about how they weren’t interested in the Tag Team Championships. They claimed that they were above the Tag Team Division. AJ Styles denies this, but is cut of by Dash Wilder, who says “ask The Hardy Boyz who is above us!”</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> Scott Dawson continues, saying that there is no two Superstars on this roster who are above them, because they are “Top Guys”. When AJ Styles and Finn Balor came out and said they didn’t want a part of “our” division, that was a slap in the face to The Revival… and every great team that came before them. Dash Wilder believes in an eye for an eye, so when they slapped them in the face… they took them 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><p></p><div style="margin-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 their decision was never about disrespecting the Tag Team Championships, but was about their personal ambition. Styles adds 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>if</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';"> he and Balor had decided to team up, The Revival wouldn’t have held those Championships for very long! The Revival don’t like to hear that, and say that if Finn and Styles are so sure of themselves, how about they team up - for one night only - and face them. AJ Styles and Finn Balor are deep in discussion, but have their choice made for them. Scott Dawson says that they don’t deserve a title shot, but The Revival will see them, in this ring… 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';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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, The Revival leave, as AJ Styles and Finn Balor appear to be coming around to the idea.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>As discussion turns away from the match between the two team later tonight, we are taken back to the recent issues between Neville and Tozawa. Crossing over from 205 Live and on to Raw, we see the disrespect that Neville has shown to the entire Cruiserweight Division, and the moment when Tozawa decided enough was enough. The only man left to stand up to Neville, Tozawa will face the Champion at Summerslam. After the break, Corey Graves promotes that there will be an “exclusive sit-down interview” with the King of the Cruiserweights, that he recorded earlier this week…</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Coming back we are quickly taken over to the sit-down interview, where an edited version of the conversation is shown. We are told that the full version will be available on WWE.com</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><img alt="THhAgpX.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/THhAgpX.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="wqpH6o2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wqpH6o2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Throughout the interview, Neville is his usual self, speaking in graphic terms about what he intends to do to Tozawa at Summerslam, as a “punishment” for daring to step out of line in Neville’s “Kingdom”. Despite his tone, we can see that there is a level of respect between Graves and Neville, something we don’t often see from the Cruiserweight Champion. Speaking about their history as NXT Tag Team Champions, Graves tells Neville that he always knew he was destined for great things. Neville says that everybody who has stepped up to him has fallen, and he stands atop the mountain without a single soul in sight. Neville make one final closing statement, directed towards his Summerslam challenger: “A-KEE-RAH TOE-ZAH-WAH… if you swing at the King… you had better not miss!”</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Coming back live, it is time for Cruiserweight action, with Neville making his way to the ring. We are told that tonight, Tozawa and Neville have been given the chance to pick the Superstar that their Summerslam opponents will have to 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;"><img alt="yTpXgDE.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yTpXgDE.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Making his way to the top of the ramp, Tozawa tells Neville that he will face a hometown hero, Canada’s own… Gurv Sihra!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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>Neville bt. Gurv Sihra:</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';"> A dominant victory, Neville made quick work of his opponent, making him submit to the Rings of Saturn.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> After the match, Neville refused to relinquish the hold on Gurv. Angering his brother, who is stood at ringside, Harv Sihra jumps onto the ring apron. This doesn’t go well for him, as Neville drags him into the ring, ensuring a similar fate for his opponent’s brother. Locking Harv in a Rings of Saturn, Neville leaves both men laying in the ring. Standing over two more of his “subjects”, The King raises his Cruiserweight Championship in the air. </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Returning for the second hour of the show, Cesaro & Sheamus make their entrance. We are reminded that last week, Kevin Owens approached Cesaro & Sheamus, offering them a place on his Summerslam team.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><img alt="2EixCtX.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2EixCtX.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="1g40GYD.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1g40GYD.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-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 they are here with the intention of competing in a match up next, the entrance of their opponents has to be delayed, when Kevin Owens makes his way down to the ring. Flanking him, he is also joined by his Summerslam teammates Dolph Ziggler and Rusev.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><img alt="WfdLeyk.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WfdLeyk.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="4Ntosoy.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4Ntosoy.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ED0dzNJ.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ED0dzNJ.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-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, Kevin Owens approaches the former Tag Team Champions, saying that since they’ve given them a whole week to make their minds up, they trust that Sheamus & Cesaro have come to the right decision. Looking somewhat uncertain, Cesaro & Sheamus talk between themselves. Owens is surprised that they even feel the need to discuss it, asking them again if they want to put their future in the hands of Kurt Angle… or do they want to control their own destinies? Despite now having a hold of a microphone, Cesaro & Sheamus don’t get a chance to speak, as the music of Big Show begins to play. </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="pW8btgp.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pW8btgp.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Big Show stands at the top of the ramp, and says that he knows for a fact that Cesaro & Sheamus can do better than Team Owens, but they don’t need to give an answer now. Instead, Show thinks they should watch the preview match later tonight (Big Show, Mojo Rawley & Shelton Benjamin vs. Kevin Owens, Dolph Ziggler & Rusev) 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>then</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';"> make their decision. Unable to get a word in edgeways, Cass & Enzo are next out, saying that after their match, nobody is going to want to have Cesaro & Sheamus on their team anyway!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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>Sheamus & Cesaro bt. Big Cass & Enzo Amore:</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';"> Putting in an impressive display once more, Cesaro & Sheamus picked up a victory, as the commentators pondeder which team they would commit to, later in the night. Pinning Enzo, Sheamus was able to score 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> After the match, Kevin Owens returned to the top of the ramp. Watching as the victorious team stood tall, Kevin Owens applauded Sheamus & Cesaro, clearly desperate to have them on his team!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 over to the back, we see AJ Styles and Finn Balor preparing for their match against The Revival later tonight. Soon, they are approached by 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;"><img alt="6KGnlF2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6KGnlF2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rUEA0yt.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rUEA0yt.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EGHPVJD.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EGHPVJD.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Hp3H3Fu.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Hp3H3Fu.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Pretending that the tension between the two sides never existed, Gallows & Anderson are in high spirits as they tell AJ Styles and Finn Balor that it’s great to be “back in business”. Gallows & Anderson say that tonight, they’re going to drop Roman Reigns, and once AJ Styles and Finn Balor are done with The Revival, they need to hit these Canadian bars for a good time! Having had enough of repeating himself, AJ Styles looks up at Gallows & Anderson, before leaving the locker room without a word. Slightly more open, Finn Balor says that now probably isn’t a good time. As Finn follows AJ out of the locker room, the rejected Gallows & Anderson share a discontented look.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 back to the ring, we see the reverse of earlier in the night, with Tozawa now stood in the ring. Making his way to the top of the ramp takes 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;"><img alt="wqpH6o2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wqpH6o2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Explaining that earlier tonight he had to face those two “Canadian weasels” The Sihra Brothers, Neville decides it’s only right that he returns the favour. Neville announces that Tozawa will face Drew Gulak… and 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Drew Gulak & Tony Nese bt. Tozawa:</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Despite giving an impressively spirited performance, Tozawa was unable to defeat both competitors. Looking to build momentum, Tozawa was thrown from the top rope by Tony Nese, allowing Gulak to hit him with a Belly-to-Back Suplex for the win.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> Following the match, Tozawa was left laying in the ring. Standing tall, Gulak & Nese celebrated a victory over the 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 over to the back, we see Cesaro & Sheamus deep in discussion. Soon after, they are approached by 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;"><img alt="2EixCtX.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2EixCtX.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="1g40GYD.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1g40GYD.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pW8btgp.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pW8btgp.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Big Show offers them some “veteran advice”, telling them that teaming with someone bitter like Kevin Owens is a bad idea. Show says that their careers are in their own hands, but they’d be making a mistake to go with Kevin Owens. Big Show says that Cesaro & Sheamus are two of the most respected Superstars in the WWE, and that goes for management, their fellow Superstars and the WWE Universe. They can’t throw that away.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Having heard Big Show out, Cesaro & Sheamus refuse to commit. Sheamus tells Big Show that it’s good to hear from him… but they don’t need anybody to give them advice. Cesaro says that the decision they make won’t be about anything other than what’s best for </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>their</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';"> careers.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 are taken to the office of Raw GM Kurt Angle. Joining him in the office is Curtis Axel. Curtis tells Kurt that he is the man to represent Raw at Summerslam and he wants a shot at John Cena! Kurt Angle is sympathetic towards Axel, but says that the decision has already been made. Angle does however admit that Axel is one of the most trusted Superstars in the WWE, and for that reason he is going to give him an opportunity. Next week, Curtis Axel will face the Raw representative for the “Battle of the Brands”, just 6 days before Summerslam! This appears to suit the former Intercontinental Champion.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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, discussion switches to the upcoming match between AJ Styles & Finn Balor and The Revival. With video footage of the attack last week, we are also shown the interaction earlier tonight, where AJ Styles and Finn Balor were challenged by the Tag Team Champions. Initially reluctant to be paired together, Styles and Balor have agreed to the match, in the hopes of gaining revenge against the team who accused them of “disrespecting” the Tag Team division.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><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;"><img alt="6KGnlF2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6KGnlF2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rUEA0yt.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rUEA0yt.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><img alt="QcoQgj0.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QcoQgj0.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YBjZ550.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YBjZ550.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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 & Finn Balor vs. The Revival</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Having reluctantly realised that they had no choice but to come together, AJ Styles and Finn Balor did everything they could in this match, in order to ensure they remained on the same page. While they worked hard, and showed their individual ability, it was still clear that they were no match for the well-oiled Revival. This meant, that instead of relying on traditional tag team wrestling, AJ & Finn had to try and keep the match at a fast pace, avoiding isolation on one side of the ring. Of course, nobody does this quite like The Revival, and AJ Styles soon found himself in trouble. </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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, AJ Styles was able to reach his partner and at this point, the complexion of the match changed. Fighting back, Finn Balor ensured that his team were able to regain control and this resulted in them picking up the win. Having been hit with a Phenomenal Forearm, Scott Dawson found himself out in the middle of the ring. Heading to the top rope, Finn Balor hit a Coup de Grace after tagging himself in. With AJ Styles dealing with Dash Wilder on the outside, Balor was able to score the victory, pinning the Raw Tag Team Champions!</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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';"> AJ Styles & Finn Balor (via pinfall in 12:21)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Joining Finn Balor in the ring, AJ Styles was clearly impressed with the teamwork that the team had managed to display. However, as they had their hands raised in the ring, they were jumped by The Revival, who had taken the time to regroup on the outside. Exiting the ring, Dash & Dawson grabbed their Tag Team Championships, setting up to take out the pair who had just defeated them.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> As Dash & Dawson went at the blindsided duo, they were surprised when both men ducked out of the way. Turning around, Dash and Dawson were hit with a Pele Kick and an Overhead Kick respectively. Returning to their feet, a knowing look spread across the faces of AJ and Balor. Picking the Tag Team Championships up off the floor, AJ Styles and Finn Balor exchanged a look which suggested that they may be interested in teaming afterall...</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, we are informed that Roman Reigns will be in action next, against the newly reinstated Luke Gallows. Having made their return 3 weeks ago - while still suspended - the pair targeted Roman Reigns, looking to gain favour with their friend Finn Balor. While this didn’t have the desired effect, the rivalry with Reigns took on its own life, with the pair finding themselves in between the WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar, and the Number One Contender Roman Reigns. Taken back to earlier tonight, we see the footage of the confrontation between Reigns and Gallows & Anderson. Coming between them, Kurt Angle agreed to reinstate Gallows & Anderson, providing both sides waited until later in the night, and a sanctioned match, between Reigns and Gallows. Coming back live, we see that Gallows & Anderson are making their entrance. In their hands, Gallows and Anderson each have 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;"><img alt="EGHPVJD.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EGHPVJD.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Hp3H3Fu.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Hp3H3Fu.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-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 a promo on their way to the ring, the pair boast about being reinstated, claiming that they didn’t have to apologise, they didn’t have to change, they just got what they wanted! Gallows & Anderson says that the WWE is full of guys who are willing to bend over backwards for their “General Managers”, but they aren’t. Gallows & Anderson got here by doing things their own way, and they’ll reach the top that same way. Gallows says that the power isn’t with those in charge, but instead with them. Anderson adds that tonight, the WWE’s golden child is going to be shown what the real world is all about!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43542" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Hp3H3Fu.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Hp3H3Fu.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><img alt="BNgO464.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BNgO464.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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>Luke Gallows vs. Roman Reigns</strong></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> While he was in control for much of the match, Roman Reigns’ task was made much more difficult by the constant involvement of Karl Anderson at ringside. The infractions were not enough for Gallows to be disqualified, or for Anderson to be ejected from ringside, but they nonetheless allowed Luke Gallows to fair better than he may have. With a huge match just 13 days away, there was a laser like focus from Roman Reigns, and this ensured that he was able to overcome this obvious disadvantage. When Luke Gallows did take control, Roman Reigns was eventually able to comeback, and after hitting Karl Anderson with a Superman Punch, he turned his attention to his opponent. Following up another Superman Punch, Roman Reigns took Luke Gallows out with a Spear, pinning him 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';"> Roman Reigns (via pinfall in 8:47)</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, Roman Reigns wasn’t finished with his rivals, looking to exact full revenge for their actions in the past few weeks. When Karl Anderson returned to the ring, checking on his downed partner, Roman Reigns stalked him. Waiting for Anderson to return to his feet, Reigns hit him with a huge Spear, taking him down in the ring. By now, Luke Gallows was coming round, and Roman Reigns hit him with another Superman Punch. Roman Reigns then followed up with a final Spear, leaving Gallows & Anderson down and out in the middle of the ring.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Standing tall in the ring, we were reminded that in under two weeks time, Roman Reigns will go one on one with the WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar, in the Main Event of Summerslam!</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 over to the office of Kurt Angle, we see the Raw General Manager on the phone. Angle is double checking that everything is ready, as later tonight he will reveal the name of the Raw representative who will face Smackdown’s John Cena in the “Battle of the Brands” at Summerslam. His focus is averted however, as Carmella enters the office. Carmella is furious, demanding that she get a match with Becky Lynch, next week on Raw! Kurt Angle is more than happy to give her that, but questions if she knows what she’s getting herself in to. Carmella is, and says that the fact that Kurt Angle overlooked her for a shot at the title is exactly what has driven her to do this. Carmella says that next week, she is going to hurt Becky so badly, that there won’t be a Womens Championship match at Summerslam! </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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>Nia Jax bt. (Local Talent) Nicola Taylor:</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';"> Standing under 5 feet tall, Taylor stood no chance against Jax, who wrestled like she had a point to prove in this match. After the victory, she stood over her 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';"> <hr>Heading into the Main Event, a video package plays showing how Kevin Owens has turned almost everybody in the WWE against him. Playing the victim, Owens has claimed that everybody within the WWE Universe is out to get him. However, the video footage shows what most people new already, for every person who has an issue with Kevin Owens, from Kurt Angle to Mojo Rawley to Big Show, Kevin Owens has been the antagonist in every single situation.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Ahead of the Main Event match of the night, Sheamus & Cesaro took a seat at ringside. Having been offered a place in both teams for the 5-on-5 tag team match at Summerslam, Sheamus & Cesaro will tonight make their allegiances known.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><img alt="pW8btgp.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pW8btgp.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="oofrX4c.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/oofrX4c.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="FxQ42Q0.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FxQ42Q0.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><img alt="WfdLeyk.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WfdLeyk.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="4Ntosoy.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4Ntosoy.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dqQGCHK.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dqQGCHK.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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, Mojo Rawley & Shelton Benjamin vs. Dolph Ziggler, Kevin Owens & Rusev</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';"> Somewhat of a standard six man tag team match, the focus of this match was largely on the decision that would be made by Cesaro & Sheamus following the match. During the contest, Big Show’s team took great pleasure in targeting Kevin Owens, and while they all have issues with the other members of his team, Owens was always the focus. Throughout the match, momentum swung back and forth, with the contest developing into a chaotic affair. This made the referee’s job very difficult, and he missed a number of Owens’ team’s questionable 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-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Eventually the match settled down, and it was Big Show’s team who came out victorious. With each of the competitors taking one of the opposites team’s “signature moves”, Dolph Ziggler turned straight from a Superkick to Shelton Benjamin into a Knockout Punch from Big Show. With noone around the break the fall, Big Show picked up the win for his team.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>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';"> Big Show, Mojo Rawley & Shelton Benjamin (via pinfall in 9:22)</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';"> Standing up from their seats at ringside, Sheamus & Cesaro began to applaud Big Show, with smiles across their faces.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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;"><img alt="2EixCtX.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2EixCtX.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="1g40GYD.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1g40GYD.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> As the three members of Team Big Show regrouped in the ring, Sheamus & Cesaro began a discussion. Having made their decision, the pair entered the ring, smiling as they approached Big Show. On commentary, we are informed that Cesaro & Sheamus were waiting for to see who came out of this match victorious before making their decision.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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';"> Joining the three men, Sheamus & Cesaro shook hands with the Big Show, before positioning themselves at either end of the trio. Standing tall in the ring, we are reminded that Kevin Owens’ team (who have regrouped at the bottom of the ramp), have just 13 days to find two men who will join their team for Summerslam. Having choice words for Cesaro & Sheamus, Kevin Owens shouts abuse towards the entire team, before beginning to walk up the ramp. Taking exception to this, Cesaro & Sheamus take a step forward, as Cesaro takes a microphone.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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';"> Cesaro tells Kevin Owens to hold on, telling him they aren’t done with his team. Cesaro says that they had two offers on the table, and their decision is simple. Turning to Sheamus, Cesaro says “we’ve made our decision”. At this moment, Sheamus turns around, hitting Big Show with a Brogue Kick - knocking him out completely. In total shock, Big Show’s teammates are slow to react, as they are jumped by Cesaro & Sheamus. Attempting to fight back, a Brogue Kick and an Uppercut leave Shelton Benjamin and Mojo Rawley on the mat.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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';"> Leaving the ring, Kevin Owens greets Sheamus & Cesaro with a huge smile on his face. Continuing up the ramp, Team Owens is complete, as Rusev, Ziggler, Owens and their new recruits stand tall. All five men raise their hands, with Team Big Show left scrambling to find another two members ahead of Summerslam!</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> As discussion of the shocking events we had just witnessed ended, focus switched to the upcoming appearance of John Cena. Explaining why Cena is here, we are reminded that the Smackdown Live representative will tonight discover the identity of the man who he will face in two weeks time at Summerslam. Heading over to John Cena’s private locker room, where he has remained all night, we see the Smackdown Superstar walk into enemy territory for the first time. Leaving the locker room, John Cena is ready to meet Raw’s representative, for Summerslam’s “Battle of the Brands”.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 final commercial break of the evening, we are straight into the music of John Cena. Announced as “representing Smackdown Live”, John Cena holds both a “Never Give Up” towel, as well as a “Smackdown Live” branded one. Making his way down to the ring, John Cena looks more than ready for whatever Raw has to offer 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;"><img alt="Np78F5z.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Np78F5z.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-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, John Cena says that it’s great to be back here on Raw, but first off he needs to get a little plug in. Promoting Smackdown Live, John Cena says that every Tuesday, the WWE Universe has the chance to see the very best the WWE has to offer, in the “Land of Opportunity”. With that out of the way, John Cena goes on to explain why </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-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';"> is here on Raw tonight. Last week, after he had laid down the challenge for the “Battle of the Brands” at Summerslam, John Cena was invited to Raw by General Manager Kurt Angle, to meet his brand’s representative for the huge inter-brand contest, in person. Despite the fact that he was walking into the Lion’s Den, despite the fact that everybody here wants a piece of John Cena, he didn’t have to think for even a second before he decided to accept the invitation. John Cena says that he’s got a lot to say, but there’s one man who he wants out here to listen to it all. Cena invites Kurt Angle to join him in the ring.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="J8t3rOC.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/J8t3rOC.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Accepting the request, Kurt Angle enters the ring, shaking hands with the Smackdown Live Superstar. Kurt Angle welcomes John Cena to the show, while throwing some underhanded comments in about Smackdown Live. John Cena laughs, telling Kurt Angle that he can have his jokes, because when it comes down to it at Summerslam, Smackdown Live is going to prove that they are the undoubted “A Show” in the WWE. Besides, Kurt Angle and John Cena have a lot of history, so Kurt knows all about what John Cena is capable of. Calling back to this, Cena tells Angle that he should know all about the “Ruthless Aggression” he can show when he’s desperate for a win.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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, John Cena says that he has all the respect in the world for Kurt Angle, in fact, he loves the way that he has ran the show since he took over, but for John Cena, one word overrides anything. That word is “loyalty”. As a member of the Smackdown Live roster, since the day that the draft was made, he has bled blue. That includes being behind Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon. That means that if it came down to it, and John Cena had to stand shoulder to shoulder with The Miz, he would do it for the good of his show. John Cena says that the brand split represents competition, and whether we like to talk about it or not, Smackdown Live is always looking over at Raw, and they are desperate to beat those rating. Because </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-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>they</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';"> know, like Kurt Angle knows, that Smackdown Live has the best roster of any show in the WWE. From Seth Rollins to Randy Orton to Dean Ambrose and Shinsuke Nakamura, there has never been a group of more talented and dedicated individuals than those that comprise the Smackdown Live roster.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> John Cena says that he is proud that, in 13 days time, he will go on to Summerslam and represent “these” Blue colours. John Cena adds that he knows that Kurt Angle is just as proud of Raw, which is why he can’t wait to see who Kurt Angle has chosen…</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> Responding to Cena’s words, Kurt Angle says that he has nothing but respect for John, but he has to disagree. When Kurt Angle looks at the Raw roster, he sees a group that are hungrier, more talented and quite frankly “better” than Smackdown Live. That takes nothing away from John Cena, and Kurt Angle knows that if Raw is to prove what he already knows, then he has to choose wisely. Which is why Kurt Angle has taken his time, he has studied the candidates, but in truth there was only ever one man who 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>knew</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';"> was a match for John Cena. Introducing the man who will represent his brand at Summerslam, Kurt Angle points towards 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">“BBBRRRRRAAAAAAAUUUUUNNNN!”</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><img alt="rKbfUTq.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rKbfUTq.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> As the music of Braun Strowman begins to play, the “Monster Amongst Men” makes his way down to the ring, with his eyes firmly locked on his Summerslam opponent, John Cena. Impressed with Kurt Angle’s choice, Cena struggles to hide this, nodding his head as the big man 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><p></p><div style="margin-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, John Cena extends his hand to Braun Strowman, offering him a handshake. Braun takes the hand, but squeezes it tightly. As Cena comments that he’s got a tight grip, Strowman tells him to “SHUT UP!”</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 in close to John Cena, Braun Strowman looks his opponent in the eyes. Kurt Angle holds the microphone to Strowman’s mouth, as Raw’s Summerslam representative says:</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> “John Cena… you claim to bleed blue. Next Sunday, I intend to find out how true that is!”</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> Releasing his grip, Braun Strowman looks to walk away, having sent a message loud and clear to John Cena. Cena grabs him on the shoulder, saying that he has a few things he wants to say to Strowman too. Strowman isn’t interested and turns to leave once again. This time, when John Cena grabs him, Strowman turns around and drops him with a stiff Clothesline, sending the 16-time World Champion to the ground. Kurt Angle attempts to come between the two, but Strowman quickly shrugs him 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';"> With John Cena at his mercy, Braun Strowman lifts him from the mat, before slamming him straight back down. Throwing a series of uninterrupted punches at Cena, Strowman lays into the Smackdown Live Superstar, before dragging him back to his feet. Strowman throws Cena into the corner, hitting him with a Big Splash. As Cena staggers out of the corner, Strowman connects with a huge Big Boot, sending him to one knee. Once again dragging Cena to his feet, Strowman follows up with a huge Running Powerslam, planting Cena in the middle of the ring. Grabbing Cena by the face, Strowman tells his future opponent “I’m not finished with you yet!” From here, he lifts John Cena back to his feet, hitting him 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>another</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';"> Running Powerslam.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> Drawing comparison to the destruction of The Hardy Boyz in recent weeks, the commentators reiterate that Braun Strowman looks completely unstoppable at the moment. Standing tall in the ring, Braun Strowman lets out a huge roar, raising his hands above his head. Just 13 days before the “Battle of the Brands”, the show is signed off by a confident Raw commentary team, who have every reason to believe that Braun Strowman has John Cena’s number, ahead of their huge match at Summerslam!</span></div></div></div></div>

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Opening up the show, we are taken to footage of John Cena’s appearance on Raw last night. Introducing the man who would be facing him in Summerslam’s “Battle of the Brands”, Kurt Angle brought Braun Strowman to the ring as Raw’s representative in that match. While John Cena had some words for Strowman, the “Monster Amongst Men” had other ideas, brutally destroying Smackdown Live’s Summerslam representative in the middle of the ring. The final shot of the recap shows John Cena struggling back to his feet, having felt the force of Braun Strowman for the very first time!

<hr>Back live, the announcers talk about the gutsy decision of John Cena to “cross enemy lines” and appear on Raw last night, while pointing out that the interaction left confidence low within the Smackdown Live locker room. With 12 days until the Smackdown vs. Raw showdown at Summerslam, John Cena makes his way to the ring to address the one sided beatdown he was the victim of last night.

Taking a microphone, John Cena talks about the attack he suffered last night, pointing out that he was blindsided by Braun Strowman. With that said, he admits that what happened last night, he didn’t see coming. Cena says that he knew that Braun Strowman was strong, but coming into contact with him for the first time changed everything. John Cena continues to put over just how blown away he was by Braun Strowman, before changing tact slightly. John Cena says that Braun Strowman may just be the strongest competitor he has ever come into contact with, but he still knows that he can beat him! Since last night, many people have told him that he stands no chance at Summerslam, but John Cena will “never give up!”

 

John Cena then says that last night he took a huge risk, crossing onto the brand that he will stand against at Summerslam. Tonight, he is sore and he’s stiff, but he isn’t ready to throw in the towel just yet. In fact, John Cena isn’t willing to wait until Summerslam to stand across from Braun Strowman again, and he has a way to make that happen. Since John Cena crossed over to Raw last night, he questions whether Braun Strowman has the guts to do the same. Cena says that tonight he is officially inviting Braun Strowman to appear on Smackdown Live - next week - just 5 days before Summerslam. Ending his promo, John Cena tells Braun Strowman that he’ll see him next week… if he’s got the balls to show up!

<hr>Out of that, we are taken to the usual opening of the show, a recap of the events of last week’s Smackdown Live. With Randy Orton’s WWE Championship rematch later in the night, the challenger made a side comment about not wanting to do a “Baron Corbin”. We then see that earlier in the night, Baron Corbin had failed in his attempt to recapture the Intercontinental Championship, losing his rematch to Dean Ambrose.

 

Hearing Randy Orton’s words, Baron Corbin decided to make the former WWE Champion pay, attacking him just moments before he faced Seth Rollins in the Main Event. With a particularly painful looking shot to Orton’s eye, Baron Corbin ensured that Randy Orton went into the Main Event with a significant handicap. This coupled with Seth Rollins’ underhanded tactics, was enough to ensure that Orton wouldn’t regain his title. At the end of the night, Daniel Bryan cut Seth Rollins’ celebrations short, informing him that he would discover the identity of his Summerslam contender on the following week’s show…

<hr>Sending over to the back, we see Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon in the Smackdown Live office.

Reacting to John Cena’s invitation for Braun Strowman to appear of their show next week, the two men in charge establish that Cena cleared his intentions with either of them. Before they can further discuss the issue, Randy Orton makes his way into the office.

Furious about the events of last week, Orton’s face still shows signs of the sucker punch he received from Baron Corbin. Straight to the point, Randy Orton demands that he gets his hands on Baron Corbin tonight! Trying to calm him down, Daniel Bryan tells Randy Orton to focus on his match later tonight, he’s got the chance to Main Event Summerslam if he can beat Shinsuke Nakamura. Randy Orton says that he can’t focus on Nakamura tonight, because he knows that Baron Corbin will be laying in wait, ready to screw him over again! He has no choice but to make sure that he takes him out before then.

 

In an attempt to appease him, Shane McMahon promises that Randy Orton can face Baron Corbin next week, but asks him to focus on ensuring he is 100% for tonight’s huge Main Event! Randy Orton hears them out, saying that he knows just how important tonight’s match is. That’s why he has to take Corbin out, and give himself the best chance of taking back to the WWE Championship!

<hr>Coming back to ringside, we see No Way Jose & Tye Dillinger make their way to the ring. As they walk down the ramp, we are taken to recent footage of the attacks they have suffered from Bray Wyatt & Erick Rowan in recent weeks. Now stood in the ring, No Way Jose and Tye Dillinger both have a microphone in their hands.

Recapping the attacks they have suffered, No Way Jose talks about his loss last week against Bray Wyatt. Stating that they won’t be put down, Jose and Dillinger called out The Wyatt Family, with Tye Dillinger ready to go one on one with Bray Wyatt. Instead of Bray Wyatt, the duo are met by Erick Rowan - who makes his way to the ring alone…

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Erick Rowan vs. Tye Dillinger

Representing Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan went into this match looking to crush the will of Tye Dillinger, who has stood up to “The Eater of Worlds” in recent weeks, along with his partner No Way Jose. While Tye Dillinger did manage some offence early on, he quickly found himself overpowered by the larger competitor. Eventually mounting a comeback, Tye Dillinger looked to be closing in on victory. However, as he set up to hit Rowan with a Superkick, the lights went down and Bray Wyatt appeared on the screen.

This distraction meant that when the lights came back on, Erick Rowan was stood behind Tye Dillinger. Hitting Dillinger with a Spin Kick as he turned around, Rowan followed up with a Full Nelson Slam to pick up the victory.

 

Winner:

Erick Rowan (via pinfall in 6:24)

 

After the match, No Way Jose entered the ring, but was laid out with a Big Boot from Erick Rowan. As Rowan hit another Full Nelson Slam, Bray Wyatt (who remained on the screen “watching”) begins to laugh. In the ring, Erick Rowan places his sheep mask over the face of Tye Dillinger. Bray Wyatt begins to talk, saying that in the wild, the Lion doesn’t concern himself with the opinion of the Sheep. Wyatt adds that everybody on Smackdown Live has their own ideas, but Bray Wyatt knows the truth. Wyatt says that ignorance is bliss, which is why people like Tye Dillinger and No Way Jose live with their heads in the clouds. Wyatt adds that next week, he will drag them back down to earth and bring them back to reality.

Returning from the commercial break, we are taken back to footage from last week, where Emma & Natalya - collectively known as “Better Together” - attacked Sasha Banks and Naomi, following their fourth match in the Best of Five Series. Delaying the Series’ conclusion, we are told that Banks and Naomi will team up tonight, against Better Together. Following a discussion about the state of the Smackdown Live Women’s Division, we see the current Champion Alexa Bliss is stood in the ring.

Once again running down the level of competition on Smackdown Live, Bliss says that she intends to break all kinds of records as the Smackdown Womens Championship. Alexa says that the four women in the match up next have proved that they are no match for her, adding that she is simply going to put her feet up, and watch the action unfold. After she says that Alexa elects to leave the ring, heading to the back.

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Better Together vs. Naomi & Sasha Banks

Having proved their name correct on almost every occasion of their teaming, Emma & Natalya suffered a blip in this match. Having angered the competitive rivals Naomi and Sasha Banks, Emma & Natalya found themselves up against two focussed Superstars, who have recently emerged as the key contenders to the Womens Championship. Working well together, despite their difference, Naomi & Sasha Banks scored an impressive victory. The finish came when Banks made Emma submit to the Banks Statement.

 

Winners:

Naomi & Sasha Banks (via submission in 4:47)

 

Following the match, the celebrations of the victors are cut short, as we see Alexa Bliss has been watching on in the backstage area. Coming up behind her, Daniel Bryan makes Alexa Bliss jump.

Annoyed by Banks and Naomi’s victory, Bliss is on a short fuse and doesn’t have much time for Daniel Bryan. Understanding this, Daniel Bryan tells her not to worry, he won’t be bothering her for long. Bryan says that he’s only here to give her some information, telling her that next week, as the Best of Five comes to a close, he is giving her a front row seat. Alexa is confused, until Daniel Bryan explains that she will want to have a clear view, as whoever wins will be her opponent for a one on one contest at Summerslam!

Returning to ringside, we are informed that it is time for the Number One Contendership match for the Smackdown Tag Team Championships. Making their way to the ring, The New Day are ready to keep a close eye on the action.

Cutting a promo before the match, The New Day are given free reign to promote their match, and the upcoming Summerslam show, while putting over the challenge of both teams in the match. While American Alpha were their pick to face, they admit that The Usos have a fair claim to the Championships. They’re sure both team will get an opportunity, the question tonight is of who will receive theirs first!

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American Alpha vs. The Usos

Sent out in order to leave it all in the ring, this back and forth match was treated as an extremely serious contest, even by the wisecracking New Day who joined the commentary team. Creating a chaotic soundtrack, The New Day’s enthusiastic (and fairly unbiased) comments fell in line with the fast paced action in the ring. The first time The Usos had competed in three months, in a match where Jimmy Uso was injured by Jason Jordan, the bad blood they had towards American Alpha was clear. While they was very little between the two teams, it may have been this extra motivation that helped them secure the victory. Taking Chad Gable out of the equation, The Usos were able to isolate Jason Jordan, with the man he injured scoring the pinfall over him following a Superkick and a Splash from The Usos.

 

Winners:

The Usos (via pinfall in 11:28)

 

Having ensured that they will get their rematch at Summerslam, The Usos - who never lost the Tag Team Championships that they are chasing - stare down the current Champions The New Day. JBL puts over the victory, saying that the fun and games are over for The New Day, and The Usos mean business!

Returning for the second hour of Smackdown Live, we are taken back to last week, and the sucker punch Randy Orton received just moments before his WWE Championship rematch. Having taken issue with a side comment Orton made about his failed rematch, Baron Corbin looked to ensure Randy suffered the same fate. Coupled with Seth Rollins’ underhanded tactics, Corbin blindsided assault ensured that Randy Orton was unable to recapture the Championship. Talk then goes to earlier in the night, when Randy Orton stated his intention to call out Baron Corbin. While Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon tried to talk him out of it, citing his Number One Contendership match against Shinsuke Nakamura later in the night, the fact that Orton makes his entrance leaves it clear that he has ignored the advice. Entering the ring, Randy Orton takes a microphone.

Explaining his situation, Randy Orton says that he’s damned if he does and damned if he doesn’t. Tonight, he will go one on one with Shinsuke Nakamura, and the winner will face Seth Rollins for the WWE Championship at Summerslam. That leaves him with a problem. If Randy Orton goes into that match tonight, he knows that Baron Corbin is going to come out there and cost him the chance to be in the Main Event of Summerslam. Which means that as stupid as it may sound, he has no choice but to call Baron Corbin out right now!

 

Orton accepts that picking a fight with Corbin so close to his match with Nakamura may hurt his chances of coming out victorious tonight, but the alternative is leaving his fate in another man’s hands. That’s something Randy Orton has never done, and he doesn’t intend of doing it now. After calling Baron Corbin to the ring once more, Randy Orton drops the microphone, ready for a fight. Soon, Baron Corbin makes his way down to the ring.

Slowly walking down the ramp, Corbin takes pleasure in making the wound up Viper wait. Getting up on the ring apron, Corbin pauses, before dropping back to the ground as Orton approaches. With a smirk on his face, Baron Corbin does this on each corner of the ring. Returning to the bottom of the ramp, Corbin once again fakes an entrance into the ring, this time under the bottom rope. Backing away, Corbin throws his hands up, before leaving up the ramp.

 

Not willing to give up that easy, Randy Orton follows Corbin up the ramp, grabbing him from behind. Pulling “The Lone Wolf” back, Orton is hit with a thumb to his bad eye, having been suckered in by Baron Corbin. Taking advantage of Orton’s loss of vision, Corbin throws the former WWE Champion into the guardrail, before pushing him into the ringside steps. Rolling Randy Orton into the ring, Baron Corbin looks to pick the bones, sending “The Viper” into the ropes. Randy Orton is able to avoid an attempted “End of Days” however, hitting Baron Corbin with a RKO out of nowhere! Aware that damage has been done before his Main Event match, Orton leaves up the ramp, hoping to have dealt with “The Lone Wolf”.

 

On commentary, JBL suggests that this won’t be the last we see of Baron Corbin tonight…

<hr>Returning from the commercial break, and a recap of what happened before it, attention turns to the entrance of Dean Ambrose. Taking a microphone, Dean Ambrose seems to have something to get off his chest.

Promoting Summerslam in 12 days time, Dean Ambrose points out the fact that he is yet to have an opponent for the biggest show of the Summer. Dean Ambrose says that he’s tried his best to get the attention of Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan, desperately attempting to get them to do their jobs, but he’s had no luck. Therefore, Dean Ambrose is taking a leaf out of the books of a few other guys and he’s putting his fate into his own hands. Ambrose says that it seems certain Superstars don’t have to run their actions by management, and he’s decided he’s going to be one of them. Ambrose says that there isn’t a long time left until Summerslam, so he’s starting right now. Ambrose then issues an open challenge to anybody on the Smackdown Live roster...

 

After a brief pause, the challenge is accepted by Apollo Crews, who is joined on his way to the ring by Mark Henry.

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Apollo Crews vs. Dean Ambrose

Going into this match, both competitors had clear intention to showcase the full range of their ability, in what turned out to be an evenly contested match. Recently seen under the tutelage of Bo Dallas, it was strange to see Apollo Crews joined only by Mark Henry, raising questions on the status of “Positive Enforcement”. While Mark Henry was at ringside, he made no attempt to get involved, as the match was contested entirely within the four ropes. This meant that there was no contention when the match came to an end, following a Dirty Deeds from Dean Ambrose. Both men had come close on many occasions, but this time it was the Intercontinental Champion who came out on top.

 

Winner:

Dean Ambrose (via pinfall in 10:01)

 

As Mark Henry joined the regrouping Apollo Crews in the ring, Dean Ambrose climbed onto the second turnbuckle to celebrate with the Intercontinental Championship. When Apollo Crews made it to his feet, he was confronted by Bo Dallas, who made his way to the ring.

Questioning where they have been for the last few weeks, Dallas asks Crews and Henry why they haven’t been answering his calls? Standing in the corner of the ring, Dean Ambrose watches the drama with a smile on his face.

 

Telling Dean Ambrose that this is none of his business, Bo Dallas grows frustrated, demanding that Apollo Crews and Mark Henry show him the respect he deserves for “saving their careers”. While Apollo Crews seems to be torn between his loyalties, Mark Henry is straight to the point. Henry tells Bo Dallas that they owe him nothing, adding “we aren’t going to take orders for some nobody like you”. With his influence over his former stablemates dwindling, Bo Dallas is powerless as Apollo Crews and Mark Henry walk out on him.

 

Seemingly losing the plot, Bo Dallas begins to rant and rave about not being treated with the respect he deserves. Bo Dallas continues by stating that all he has ever done is try and make people happy, before turning on Ambrose (still in the ring) and suggesting that the people who loves guys like him are the reason why Dallas is constantly getting overlooked. Poking Ambrose in the chest, Dallas says “you are the reason why I…” Bo Dallas pauses, “you are the reason why I… am a loser!”

 

On that note, Bo Dallas goes to leave, but is stopped by Dean Ambrose. Ambrose tells the disheartened Bo Dallas to put his chin up. After pretending to be supportive, Ambrose switches and tells Dallas “you’re right… you are a loser”, before hitting him with a Dirty Deeds in the middle of the ring!

Coming back from the break, we head over to the interview area, where Baron Corbin is stood by. Having been hit with an RKO earlier tonight, Baron Corbin is questioned about tonight’s Main Event.

Baron Corbin says that last week, Randy Orton made a big mistake. From that moment, Randy Orton has made mistake after mistake, his biggest came earlier tonight when he called out Baron Corbin. Corbin says that anything he says right now will be used against him, so he’s going to keep it simple. “Randy Orton… when you mentioned my name, you made a huge mistake. Whatever happens to you from this point on, I will

not

be held responsible for”. As Corbin goes to walk off, he is confronted by Smackdown General Manager, Daniel Bryan.

Daniel Bryan says that Baron Corbin might have issues with Randy Orton, but tonight is one of the most important night’s in the history of Smackdown Live. In the Main Event, we will discover Seth Rollins’ challenger for Summerslam, as a result, Daniel Bryan is banning Baron Corbin from ringside. In fact, if anybody gets involved in that match tonight, Daniel Bryan will personally see to it that they are suspended for Summerslam!

<hr>Back to ringside, focus turns to the Main Event. Before discussion of Smackdown’s Summerslam Main Event, we are taken back to earlier in the night, when John Cena challenged Braun Strowman to meet him next week on Smackdown Live. Switching back to the Number One Contendership match later, the current WWE Champion Seth Rollins makes his entrance.

Taking a microphone, a calm and confident Seth Rollins addresses the audience. Seth Rollins explains that he doesn’t care who wins tonight’s Main Event, because he has proved on multiple occasions that he is too smart for both of them. From pulling the wool over everybody's eyes when Shinsuke Nakamura was attacked, to defeating Randy Orton two times in two weeks, Seth Rollins has no concerns about who he faces at Summerslam. Rollins says that all he keeps hearing is about how great Shinsuke Nakamura is, and how unstoppable a pissed off Randy Orton is. Those people are right. What they underestimate is just how

desperate

Seth Rollins is.

 

Rollins says that the word “desperate” is thrown around alot, and most of the time it has a very negative association. To Seth Rollins, the word desperate means something

very

different. Seth Rollins says that being “desperate” to be the best isn’t a bad thing, being “desperate” to hold the WWE Championship isn’t a bad thing. To Seth Rollins, being desperate is being willing to do anything, being desperate is about ensuring that there is one singular goal in your mind and being desperate is burning bridges, breaking rules and doing whatever it takes to ensure that you get what you deserve. People might not like that Seth Rollins is the WWE Champion, but not one of them is nearly “desperate” enough to take his title away from him!

 

As Seth Rollins finishes his promo, we are taken into a commercial break. After the break, it will be time for the Number One Contendership match to the WWE Championship!

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Randy Orton vs. Shinsuke Nakamura

As the match gets underway, we are informed that while Randy Orton was in the back, he received medical attention on his injured eye. The announcers tell us that Orton has been reassessed and was cleared to compete in tonight’s match, after his confrontation with Corbin earlier on. It is however made clear that “The Viper” is not at 100%. Despite this, when the match gets underway, Randy Orton is more than capable of matching his opponent, as the two go back and forth for the right to face Seth Rollins at Summerslam. Taking his advantage, Nakamura starts well in the match, but Orton is able to come back at him. The longer the match goes on, the more near falls we begin to experience. Coming close to hitting the opponent with their finishing moves, the commentators put over that between the RKO and the Kinshasa, whichever move is hit first, will spell the end of the match. Built around this, the two competitors jockeyed for position, desperate to hit their decisive moves.

 

As both men tired, the match took on a slower tempo, but Nakamura’s kicks began to rock The Viper, who had done his best throughout to protect his eye. With both of the competitor’s defences dropping, Randy Orton rolled out of the ring, avoiding another attempted Kinshasa. Telling Orton to “bring it on!” Shinsuke Nakamura allowed Orton to return to the ring, and what followed saw both men hit several of their signature moves, garnering close falls in the process. The finish came however, when Randy Orton stalked Shinsuke Nakamura for the RKO. Grabbing Nakamura’s head, Orton was unable to hit the move, which was reversed into a single leg backbreaker from Shinsuke Nakamura.

 

Rolling to the corner of the ring, Nakamura waited for Orton to return to his knees, finally hitting him with a Kinshasa. Connecting directly with the damaged eye of Orton, Nakamura left his opponent out cold in the middle of the ring. Covering Orton, Nakamura scored the 1… 2… 3!

 

Winner:

Shinsuke Nakamura (via pinfall in 18:27)

 

Laying in the ring, Nakamura was only able to hold himself up by laying against the ropes. Exhausted, Shinsuke pounded the mat with his hands, delighted to have his chance at revenge over the man who tried to derail his career, Seth Rollins. Following a replay of the decisive moment of the match, we see that Shinsuke Nakamura is still processing the match that he had just been through, as the announcers put over what the two competitors had left in the ring. Emphasising the importance of the WWE Championship, JBL congratulated Shinsuke Nakamura, pointing out that after beating an icon like Randy Orton, he is ready for anything.

 

Finally managing to make it to his feet, Shinsuke Nakamura celebrates in the middle of the ring, in his unique way. As Smackdown Live goes off air, it is put over that at Summerslam, Seth Rollins will defend his WWE Championship against Shinsuke Nakamura, before we are reminded that John Cena invited Braun Strowman to appear on Smackdown Live… next week!

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</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';">Talks at Raw this week saw management discuss long-term plans for Raw’s broadcast team. Having passed 20 years in the company earlier in the year, it is believed that plans are in place for “life after Cole”. While there is no indication that he will be phased out any time soon, it is believed that Tom Phillips, Corey Graves and Byron Saxton are seen as the future line-up for the company’s flagship show.</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';">The company are looking towards kicking off a big storyline immediately following Summerslam, with a number of call ups expected to be made. One in particular, is expected to slot straight into the higher reaches of the card.</span></span></div></div></div></div><br /></li><li><br /></li><li></li></ul><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Smackdown Notes</span></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';">

</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';">Heading into the final show before Summerslam, there are concerns that the line-up for the show is yet to be finalised. With Shinsuke Nakamura defeating Randy Orton to become the Number One Contender, the company are still looking at how many matches they will be able to fit on the main card. While the company want to run Baron Corbin vs. Randy Orton for instance, there is a chance the match will be delayed, with the two Superstars being placed in a multi-man match. This lack of forward planning has concerned many within the company.</span></span></div></div></div></div><br /></li><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">Braun Strowman </span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>is</em></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> currently advertised to appear on next week’s Smackdown Live.</span></span></div></div></div></div><br /></li><li><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></div></div></div></div><br /></li><li></li></ul><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

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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 bt.</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';"> Kalisto</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Tozawa bt.</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';"> Harv Sihra</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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>The Brian Kendrick bt.</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';"> Thomas Mitchell</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';">

<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';"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>This Week's Top 10 Talking Points</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></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="color:#4B0082;"><strong>[205]</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';"><strong> #10: Next One Up</strong></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';">

Cruiserweight Champion Neville this week looked to put Tozawa “back in his place”, issuing a destructive beatdown on 205 Live! Locking his Summerslam opponent in a Rings of Saturn, Neville ensured that Tozawa was listening as “The King” delivered his most cutting speech yet. Running down the entire division, the majority of which he has personally defeated, Neville told Tozawa that he wasn’t the “next one up”, in fact he was simply “the last one left!”</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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="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="color:#FF0000;"><strong>[RAW]</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';"><strong> #9: FINNOMENAL?!?</strong></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';">

After making it clear for months that they were not interested in becoming a Tag Team, something appeared to change this week between AJ Styles and Finn Balor. Having refused to be put together in the past, when General Manager Kurt Angle suggested them working as a team, the pair presented a united front, calling out The Revival. Gaining revenge for a blindsided assault last week, AJ Styles and Finn Balor showed that they had eyes for the Raw Tag Team Championships. Earlier this week, it was confirmed that The Revival would defend their Championships at Summerslam, with the contendership being offered to AJ Styles and Finn 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><p></p><div style="margin-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><span style="color:#0000FF;">[sDL]</span></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';"><strong> #8: Best of Five</strong></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';">

With the “Best of Five” series sidetracked for a week, with Naomi and Sasha Banks instead teaming up together to face Emma & Natalya, Alexa Bliss was left none the wiser as to the identity of her Summerslam opponent. This became clearer following the Tag Team match, as Daniel Bryan informed the Smackdown Women’s Champion that she would face the winner of the final match between Sasha Banks and Naomi, which will take place 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>[RAW]</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';"><strong> #7: Who’s Side Are They On?</strong></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';">

At Summerslam, Team Owens (featuring Dolph Ziggler and Rusev) are set to face Team Big Show (featuring Mojo Rawley and Shelton Benjamin). With both team’s offering a place to Cesaro & Sheamus, the duo waited until after a three on three match this week on Raw. After Team Big Show were victorious, it appeared as though Cesaro & Sheamus were ready to become the fourth and fifth man. However, as they posed with Big Show, Benjamin and Rawley, Cesaro & Sheamus appeared to have a change of heart. Taking out their apparent partners, Cesaro & Sheamus instead joined Team Kevin Owens for the Summerslam match. Big Show now has a week to find his final two team members.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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="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="color:#0000FF;"><strong>[sDL]</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';"><strong> #6: Ambrose Asylum</strong></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';">

Over on Smackdown Live, Dean Ambrose decided it was time to take matters into his own hands, issuing an Open Challenge on the show. Accepted by Apollo Crews, Ambrose’s victory was overshadowed by issues with Bo Dallas and his opponent. Seemingly losing it, Bo Dallas took shots at everybody, resulting in a Dirty Deeds from Dean Ambrose! Growing increasingly frustrated, Dean Ambrose remains on the search for a Summerslam 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';">

</span></div></div></div></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="color:#FF0000;"><strong>[RAW]</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';"><strong> #5: Reigns Supreme!</strong></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';">

Tuning up for his huge Main Event match at Summerslam, Roman Reigns once again had to contend with the bothersome Anderson & Gallows. When the pair confronted the Number One Contender to Brock Lesnar’s Universal Championship, Reigns demanded that the suspended Superstars be reinstated. While Kurt asked for time to complete this, Gallows & Anderson were brought back to the 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><p></p><div style="margin-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, Roman Reigns defeated Luke Gallows, before thwarting an attack from Karl Anderson. Standing tall, Roman Reigns sent a clear message to his Summerslam opponent, ahead of Brock Lesnar’s appearance on Raw 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong>[sDL]</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';"><strong> #4: When I Say “New”... You Say “Number One Contenders!”</strong></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';">

Competing in a their first match in over 3 months, The Usos made their return to action in a Number One Contendership match for the Smackdown Tag Team Championships. Having been forced to vacate the Championships due to Jimmy’s injury, the duo scored an impressive victory over The New Day’s “hand picked” challengers, American Alpha. Injured by Jason Jordan months ago, The Usos felt vindicated by victory on Smackdown.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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="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="color:#FF0000;"><strong>[RAW]</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';"><strong> #3: May The Best Woman Win!</strong></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';">

Continuing to show respect for each other, Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair worked together this week for the first time in a long while. Previously unthinkable, it appears to all observers that Charlotte Flair has changed her ways. Scoring a victory as a Tag Team, the women engaged in a handshake in the middle of the ring, something that sealed the trust and respect between the two women who will battle it out for the Raw Womens Championship at Summerslam!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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="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="color:#0000FF;"><strong>[sDL]</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';"><strong> #2: A New King to Slay...</strong></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';">

Main Eventing this week’s show, both Randy Orton and Shinsuke Nakamura were given the opportunity to become the Number One Contender to the WWE Championship. Having proved himself to be the man behind the attacks on Shinsuke Nakamura, during the course of screwing Randy Orton out of the WWE Championship, Seth Rollins would not have been looking forward to the prospect of facing either 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

Going into this match, Randy Orton had another rival to deal with, as he called out Baron Corbin. Having hit Orton with a sucker punch last week, after “The Viper” made a joke at his expense, Corbin’s assault cost Randy Orton his WWE Championship rematch. Calling out Baron Corbin, feeling he needed to get him out of the way in order to focus on Shinsuke Nakamura, Randy Orton successfully dealt with Corbin, but did suffer some damage. In the Main Event, Orton’s eye injury slowed him somewhat, and Shinsuke Nakamura was able to become 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><p></p><div style="margin-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: RAW Strength - Strowman Lays The Smackdown!</strong></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';">

Concerning both the Superstars of Smackdown Live </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-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>and</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';"> Raw, John Cena’s appearance on Raw was the biggest talking point of the week within the WWE. Representing his brand at Summerslam, Smackdown Live’s John Cena was invited to Raw by General Manager Kurt Angle, to meet the man who has been chosen to represent his show. Calling out Kurt Angle at the end of the night, John Cena was greeted by his Summerslam opponent in the most physical way possible.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';">

Initially looking to shake hands with his opponent, John Cena immediately felt Braun Strowman’s strength, as he gripped his opponent’s hand. Refusing to let go, Braun Strowman then told John Cena to “SHUT UP!” as he attempted to address “The Monster Amongst Men”. Instead, Strowman had words for John Cena, telling him of his intentions for Summerslam’s “Battle of the Brands”. When John Cena attempted to respond, Braun Strowman refused to engage, instead deciding to drop the 16 time WWE Champion where he 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><p></p><div style="margin-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 to destroy John Cena, Braun Strowman laid a beating on his Summerslam opponent, the likes of which Cena had never experienced before in his WWE career. Left laying, John Cena remained motionless in the middle of the ring, as Braun Strowman stood tall. With just a week to go until Summerslam, Raw were left with every reason to be confident of victory. Despite this, a banged up John Cena still appeared the following night, returning the favour and inviting Braun Strowman to appear on Smackdown Live, 5 days before their Summerslam showdown!</span></div></div></div></div>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="c5QXUw3.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/c5QXUw3.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-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 Raw, we are taken back to the events of last week’s show. Having crossed into “enemy territory”, Smackdown Live Superstar John Cena was introduced to his Summerslam opponent, Braun Strowman. Invited to the ring by Kurt Angle, Braun Strowman - who will represent Raw in the Battle of the Brands at Summerslam - attacked John Cena, leaving him laying in the ring. The brutal attack drew comparison to those suffered by The Hardy Boyz, who were both taken out of action by “The Monster Amongst Men”. We also see footage from the following night - on Smackdown Live - where John Cena extended an invitation to Braun Strowman to appear on the 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><p></p><div style="margin-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 just six days until Summerslam, the announcers introduce the show, discussing whether they feel Strowman should be allowed to appear on Smackdown, knowing that revenge is most likely on the mind of John Cena. Unable to give a conclusive answer, the commentators inform us that Kurt Angle will open tonight’s show, addressing John Cena’s invitation. Right on cue, the 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;"><img alt="J8t3rOC.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/J8t3rOC.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Welcoming the audience to Raw, Kurt Angle promotes the upcoming Summerslam show, which will take place at the Barclays Centre in 6 days time. Running through the card, Kurt Angle promotes the Universal Championship match between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns, as well as the other confirmed matches. However, the match Kurt is here to talk about isn’t a Raw match, but instead the co-promoted Battle of the Brands match. Angle says that what happened last week, when Raw representative Braun Strowman attacked John Cena, was completely unacceptable. Kurt Angle says that he didn’t expect Strowman to behave the way he did, but he has to admit that he now has even more confidence in his brand’s chances at Summerslam.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> Moving on, Kurt Angle talks about the invitation from John Cena, which he made to Braun Strowman last week on Smackdown Live. Angle says that he understands exactly why John Cena wants his hands on Braun Strowman, but as General Manager of Raw, he can’t let it happen. Angle tells Cena he will have to wait until Summerslam to get his hands on Braun Strowman. Having made his point, Kurt Angle prepares to leave the ring, when he is stopped in his tracks by the entrance 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;"><img alt="rKbfUTq.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rKbfUTq.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Unhappy with Kurt’s decision, Braun Strowman tells his General Manager that 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>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';"> going to Smackdown Live tomorrow night, and he’s going to destroy John Cena all over again! Angle says he can’t let him do that, but Braun is insistent. He says that he doesn’t need anybody’s permission, certainly not Kurt Angle’s. This Sunday, he isn’t going after John Cena for his brand, he’s doing it for himself! When Braun Strowman destroys John Cena once again, he will be left with a carcass to pick from at Summerslam!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Kurt Angle once again tells Braun Strowman that he can’t go to Smackdown Live tomorrow night, it’s not just his call - Shane McMahon doesn’t want Strowman there either. Both men agree that this close to Summerslam, those two coming to blows - outside of a scheduled match - is too much of a risk. But Braun Strowman does have a match right now, and Kurt knows that Curtis Axel is ready to put him through his paces before the blockbuster Summerslam showdown!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><img alt="rKbfUTq.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rKbfUTq.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><img alt="u3kK1Nb.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/u3kK1Nb.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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';"> Unsurprisingly, this match was a fairly straight forward affair, with Braun Strowman dominating from the opening bell. While he could’ve ended the match much sooner, it appeared as though Braun Strowman was intent on sending a message to John Cena - given that he hasn’t been given permission to appear on Smackdown Live this week. When he had eventually had enough of toying with Axel, Strowman finished him off 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 3:21)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Furious with Kurt Angle’s decision from earlier - where he told Braun Strowman that he would not be allowed to accept John Cena’s “Smackdown Live” invitation - The Monster Amongst Men decided that he wasn’t done with Curtis Axel. Continuing the assault, Braun Strowman took Curtis Axel to the outside, setting him up against the ringpost.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Picking up the Steel Steps from ringside, the worst was feared as Strowman ran up to the prone Axel. Instead, Strowman stopped himself just before impact, putting the Steel Steps down. Placing one foot on the Steps, Strowman snatched a microphone from a ringside assistant. Calling Kurt Angle from the back, Strowman demanded that the Raw General Manager made his way out. Fearing for one of his Superstars wellbeing, Kurt Angle quickly made an appearance.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><img alt="J8t3rOC.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/J8t3rOC.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Begging Strowman to calm down, Angle was quickly told that if he brought any security team out, he would “crush” Curtis Axel’s skull. Laying down the law to Kurt Angle, Strowman demanded that he be given permission to appear on Smackdown Live tomorrow night!</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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';"> Initially reiterating that even if he wanted to send Strowman, Shane McMahon wouldn’t allow it, Angle is forced to change tact when Strowman picks up the Steel Steps. Attempting to reason with Strowman, Angle tells him that if he drops the Steel Steps, Kurt Angle will talk to Shane McMahon. Strowman isn’t convinced, but drops the Steel Steps. Walking up the ramp, The Monster Amongst Men passes Kurt Angle. As Strowman goes face to face with his General Manager, he tells him that if he doesn’t “fix this” and get him on Smackdown Live, then he promises to tear through the entire Raw roster… 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';"> Returning from the commercial break, we send over to the interview area. Stood by is the advocate for the WWE Universal Champion. Representing his client Brock Lesnar, Paul Heyman promotes “The Beast’s” appearance later tonight, where 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>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';"> finally go face to face with the Number One Contender, 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';"> <hr>Back to the commentators, focus turns to the Cruiserweight Championship match at Summerslam, and the rivalry between Neville and Tozawa. Having showed a complete lack of respect for his challenger, we see clips of some of the soundbites that Neville has produced in the past few weeks. Most recently, Neville dismissed the challenge of Tozawa, telling the Japanese Superstar “you're not the next one up… you’re just the last one left”. Considering his challenge beneath him, Neville has made it clear that he expects his eight month dominance of the Cruiserweight Division to continue, this Sunday at Summerslam!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><img alt="wqpH6o2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wqpH6o2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-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 the interview area, Neville reiterates the points which were shown in the video package. In additional, Neville issues an Open Challenge to anybody on the 205 Live roster. Neville makes it clear, </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>nobody</em></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> in the Cruiserweight Division can beat him!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Coming back from the commercial break, we are taken back to the opening of the show, where Braun Strowman demanded Kurt Angle clear it for him to appear on Smackdown Live tomorrow night. Heading to the Office of the Raw General Manager, we see a clearly frustrated Angle trying to make a phone call.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><img alt="J8t3rOC.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/J8t3rOC.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-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 is heard saying “come on, Shane… pick up!” While Kurt Angle grows increasingly annoyed, he is joined in the office by 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;"><img alt="EGHPVJD.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EGHPVJD.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Hp3H3Fu.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Hp3H3Fu.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Adding to the GM’s stress, they once again complain about tonight’s match - where they will face AJ Styles and Finn Balor. Reminding Angle what they did last time he tried to make this match, Gallows & Anderson tell Kurt Angle they’re more than willing to walk out on his Main Event tonight. Angle isn’t in the mood to deal with the troublemakers, telling them that they will do their damn jobs! Gallows says that he needn’t worry, they will face AJ Styles and Finn Balor tonight, but they need Angle to promise them something.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> Asking what it is, Angle is told by Anderson than he and Gallows want to be added to the Tag Team Championships match at Summerslam. If they’re going to fight their brothers, there had better be something in it for them! With more important issues on his mind, Kurt Angle agrees to giving them the shot, </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-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>only</em></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> if they come out victorious in their 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, there is surprise as Tajiri makes his return to WWE TV. Put over as a legendary Japanese Cruiserweight, we are informed that “The Japanese Buzzsaw” has accepted Neville’s 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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>Neville bt. Taijiri:</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';"> despite the veteran giving an impressive display, he couldn’t defeat the Cruiserweight Champion. Serving as a warm up for his match against Tozawa at Summerslam, this match ended when Neville locked in the Rings of Saturn.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> After the match, Neville took a few moments to release the hold, before standing over the respected figure. Showing a complete lack of class, Neville laid his boot on the back of his opponent, raising his Championship in the air!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 are taken back to last week, and the decision Cesaro & Sheamus made to join Team Owens. Initially looking as if they were going to join the Big Show’s side, the pair “turned” on Big Show, Mojo Rawley and Shelton Benjamin. Despite having just lost a six man tag team match, Owens, Rusev and Ziggler left the night as the stronger team, having recruited Cesaro & 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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>Cesaro & Sheamus bt. Mojo Rawley & Shelton Benjamin:</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';"> much more experienced as a team, Cesaro & Sheamus were able to build even more momentum for their team, as they scored an impressive victory. Pinning Mojo Rawley, Cesaro was able to pick up a pinfall victory. The team’s cause was helped by the presence of Kevin Owens, Dolph Ziggler and Rusev at ringside.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Entering the ring, the five members of Team Owens stood tall, raising each others hands as they stood across the entire canvas.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><img alt="2EixCtX.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2EixCtX.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="1g40GYD.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1g40GYD.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="4Ntosoy.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4Ntosoy.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="WfdLeyk.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WfdLeyk.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dqQGCHK.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dqQGCHK.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> As they stood tall, the commentators discussed their apparent advantage going into the match on Sunday, not least due to Big Show’s lack of a fourth and fifth team member. Speaking of the Team Captain, Big Show made his way to the top of the ramp, 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;"><img alt="pW8btgp.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pW8btgp.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Being mocked by the five men in the ring, Big Show cuts a lonely figure as his partners struggle back to their feet. Big Show tells Team Kevin Owens that he’s going to kick their asses at Summerslam, and the team respond in “you and what army?” fashion. Introducing that he has found a fourth and fifth member of his team, Big Show points to the back, leading to the entrance of Enzo & 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;"><img alt="zKmxnVj.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zKmxnVj.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="BwVQoFQ.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BwVQoFQ.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-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 Big Show on the ramp, Enzo Amore introduces himself and Big Cass, adding that at Summerslam - in their own backyard - Enzo & Cass are going to lead Big Show’s team to victory. While Owens and co. don’t look particularly worried about the additions, Big Show threatens that when it comes down to it, one of them is going to get Knocked 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';"> <hr></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="OJgiLUI.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OJgiLUI.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Returning for the second hour of Raw, the commentators begin to discuss the events of the previous hour. Focussing on the open to the show, they talk about Braun Strowman’s threat, and Kurt Angle’s trouble getting through to Shane McMahon about “The Monster Amongst Men” and his desire to appear on tomorrow night’s Smackdown Live! While this discussion continues, we hear a noise off screen. Distracting the commentators, we soon see that Goldust has rolled onto the ramp, appearing from behind the curtain. Quickly, Goldust is followed by Braun Strowman, who picks Goldust up from the ground.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><img alt="fZPbDOX.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fZPbDOX.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rKbfUTq.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rKbfUTq.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Dragging the veteran to the ring, Braun Strowman utterly destroys Goldust, running him back first into the Steel Ringpost. Continuing the way he left off with Curtis Axel earlier, Braun’s assault is sidetracked as R-Truth, Goldust’s Tag Team partner, runs down to make the save.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><img alt="pwcVz4N.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pwcVz4N.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Proving to be a bad decision, R-Truth is quickly dispatched of, with Braun Strowman hitting him with a Running Powerslam. Once again targeting Goldust, Strowman hits another Running Powerslam, dropping Goldust on top of his partner. Exiting the ring, Braun Strowman grabs the Steel Steps. Setting them up in the ring, he then leaves again, this time to get 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Remaining in his determined trance, Braun Strowman threatens to destroy the Golden Truth, unless he gets what he wants! Strowman demands that Kurt Angle comes out and gives him what he wants - right now!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="J8t3rOC.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/J8t3rOC.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> After a brief delay, a flustered Kurt Angle walks down the ramp. Once he reaches halfway, Strowman stops him in his tracks:</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> “ANGLE! You take another step… their blood will be on your hands!”</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Stopping, Kurt Angle continues to try and reason with Braun Strowman, but he is unwavering in his demands. Angle tells him that the decision is out of his hands, but Strowman doesn’t care. As Braun Strowman sets up to take out Truth and Goldust in the ring, Graves says that while Smackdown Live might be “out of his hands”, the safety of Kurt’s Superstars isn’t. When Braun Strowman lifts the Steel Steps, preparing to take both men out completely, Kurt Angle yells “STOP!” Panicking, Kurt Angle tells Braun Strowman that he’ll get him what he wants, but he needs to put the Steel Steps down. Strowman does, and Angle promises that by the end of the night, Braun Strowman </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-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 scheduled to appear on tomorrow night’s Smackdown Live! This draws a smirk from Braun Strowman, who knows that John Cena awaits him on the Blue side tomorrow 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>Returning from the break, we switch gears towards the Raw Womens Championship match at Summerslam. Taken back to recent weeks, we see the growing respect between Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair. Oweing this to a change in attitude of Charlotte Flair, Corey Graves suggests this is an indication of “The Queen’s” confidence going into Summerslam. Making her way down to the ring, the Number One Contender to the Raw Womens Championship takes 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;"><img alt="aUM5Gup.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aUM5Gup.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-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 a respectful promo on Becky Lynch, the uncharacteristic niceness draw some skepticism from Byron Saxton, who Graves calls a “disgusting cynic”. Promoting this Sunday’s Championship match, Charlotte talks about her history with Becky Lynch, the multiple time Womens Champion even goes as far as to compare the rivalry between the two to that of her father and “The Icon” Sting. Pointing out that throughout the rivalry between Ric Flair and Sting, there was always a begrudging respect. Charlotte Flair says that he father was, and still is, the dirtiest player in the game, but she knows that she has to find her own way. Inviting Becky Lynch to the ring, Charlotte wants to speak to the current Womens Champion.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><img alt="1isdAPU.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1isdAPU.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Nodding along as Charlotte Flair talks about the best woman winning, Becky Lynch agrees with Charlotte Flair, who also notes that when the bell rings, their friendship goes out of the window. Becky Lynch says that he expects no less, saying that she knows Charlotte too well to leave anything to chance. Flair is unsure what she means by this, so reiterates that this Sunday, whoever comes out on top will deserve it. Becky Lynch agrees, and tells Charlotte that she has battled for so long to become the first woman to hold both the Smackdown and Raw Womens Championships, and it is going to take even more of a fight to wrestle this Championship away from her. Asking her to stick around for her match, Becky wants to show Charlotte just how ready </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-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';"> is for This Sunday’s Summerslam match!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-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>Becky Lynch bt. Alicia Fox:</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';"> joining the commentary team, discussion was centered around an apparent heightened tension between the two competitors in this Sunday’s match. Charlotte Flair looked to downplay this, supporting Becky Lynch as she scored a submission 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><p></p><div style="margin-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 the match, Charlotte Flair applauded the victory of Becky Lynch. We are told that later tonight, Charlotte Flair will also be 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';"> <hr>Heading to the Cruiserweight Locker Room, we see Tozawa preparing for his match later tonight. Approached by a battle damaged Tajiri, Tozawa extends his hand to the legendary figure. Speaking initially in their native tongue, Taijiri switches to English to deliver a definitely message. This Sunday, Taijiri wants Tozawa to bring the king to his knees!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 send over to AJ Styles and Finn Balor in the interview area. Later tonight, they will take on Gallows & Anderson, for the first time ever!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="6KGnlF2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6KGnlF2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rUEA0yt.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rUEA0yt.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Putting over how huge this match is for them, both competitors talk about their history and their friendship with Gallows & Anderson. They may not always agree with how they get things done, but they will always consider them to be “brothers”. Moving on to The Revival, AJ Styles and Finn Balor confirm that they will accept the challenge for the Raw Tag Team Championship at Summerslam, but don’t intend to let Gallows & Anderson into that match. While they may go way back with them, they know that their best chance of victory this Sunday is in a straight forward Tag Team match. Finn Balor says that tonight - in the Main Event - they make history. From riding the roads of Japan, to Main Eventing in the WWE, Balor says that no matter what happens, they’ll be boys… for life!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 are taken back to footage of Braun Strowman’s attacks on Axel, Goldust and R-Truth earlier in the night. While Braun Strowman eventually got what he wanted - and will appear on Smackdown Live tomorrow night - The Golden Truth go into their match up next, far from 100%.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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>The Revival bt. Golden Truth:</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';"> despite giving everything they had, Golden Truth simply didn’t have enough in the tank to hang with The Revival. Scoring a decisive victory, the Tag Team Champions stood tall after the match, making it clear that they have their eyes on AJ Styles & Finn Balor vs. Gallows & Anderson 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>Heading back over to the interview area, we see that Gallows & Anderson now stand by. Starting off with a question about their apparent change of tune regarding “never fighting their brothers”, Gallows & Anderson are immediately put on the back foot.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><img alt="EGHPVJD.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EGHPVJD.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Hp3H3Fu.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Hp3H3Fu.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-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 what that question is supposed to mean, Karl Anderson wonders if the interview is trying to suggest they are hypocrites. Luke Gallows corrects Karl Anderson, claiming that the interview doesn’t have two brain cells to rub together, saying that she is just “a nerd with a earpiece”. Removing the headset from her ear, Gallows hijacks the interview. Allowing Karl Anderson to continue, he adds that if anybody thinks that they’re hypocritical, they haven’t been listening closely enough. Anderson says that tonight is about “power, money and respect”, with Gallows adding that failing that, just the money will do!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> Karl Anderson says that they didn’t have an issue with taking on their brothers AJ and Finn, far from it. But when it comes to going against those guys, there has to be something in it for them. Which is why tonight, with a place in the Tag Team Championships match at Summerslam up for grabs, they will have no problem beating AJ Styles and Finn Balor to the ground. Closing out the promo, Luke Gallows adds that AJ Styles and Finn Balor “wouldn’t expect anything less!”</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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, Enzo & Cass make their way to the ring. Given free reign to discuss their match this Sunday, the duo run down all five members of Team 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><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;"><img alt="BwVQoFQ.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BwVQoFQ.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><img alt="dqQGCHK.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dqQGCHK.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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. Rusev</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 match which served as a preview of this Sunday’s action, Enzo Amore gave a spirited performance, but was easily overpowered by Rusev. Doing his best to remain in the match, an attempted comeback from Enzo resulted in the end of the match. Climbing to the top rope, during his best spell of the contest, Enzo Amore was thrown to the outside by Rusev. Landing on his ankle, Enzo Amore couldn’t make it back to his feet. Even with Big Cass checking on him, Enzo Amore couldn’t return to the ring in time.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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';"> Rusev (via countout in 6:47)</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';"> While Rusev celebrated in the ring, Big Cass checked on the injured Enzo Amore. Looking concerned, over what appeared to be a serious injury to his ankle, Big Cass was furious and demanded action from the medical staff at ringside. Eventually, Enzo made it to his feet and limped up the ramp with Cass’ help.</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="OJgiLUI.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OJgiLUI.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> <hr>Returning for the final hour, discussion remained with the potential injury to Enzo Amore and the impact on the ten man tag team match at Summerslam. Continuing to talk about Summerslam, we are reminded that at the end of the night, Roman Reigns will go face to face with Brock Lesnar, for the first time since he became the Number One Contender to the WWE Universal Championship! Sending over to the interview area, we see that Roman Reigns is stood by…</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><img alt="BNgO464.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BNgO464.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Questioned about what he has to say to Brock Lesnar tonight, Roman Reigns keeps his cards to his chest, telling the interviewer that she is just going to have to wait and see. Roman Reigns doesn’t give any details away, but promises that the WWE Universe are going to want to hear what he has to say. Reigns says that Brock Lesnar has hid behind Heyman for too long, but he’s going to talk to the </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>real</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';"> Brock Lesnar 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 the ringside area, the topic of conversation takes us back to earlier in the night, and the interaction between Becky Lynch and her challenger Charlotte Flair. With the competitive rivalry returning to the forefront, we see footage from Lynch’s impressive victory, where she defeated 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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>Charlotte Flair bt. Dana Brooke:</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';"> given their history, this match was always going to be a tough one for Charlotte, who took longer than she would have hoped to score the all important victory. Eventually picking up a submission victory of her own, Flair took much longer than Lynch had earlier in 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><p></p><div style="margin-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 the match, Becky Lynch - who had joined commentary for the match - returned to the ring. Offering a handshake, with something of a smug smile on her face, Charlotte didn’t take the gesture very well. Despite their reconciliation and shows of respect recently, Charlotte was in a foul mood, surprising Becky as she refused to shake her hand. Left in the ring, Lynch shook her head at the woman who she believed to have changed.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 are sent over to a “Talking Heads” segment. Taking soundbites from a series of sit-down interviews, we hear predictions from the 205 Live roster, ahead of Tozawa’s Cruiserweight Championship match at Summerslam. Despite the guts that Tozawa has showed in the last few months, the division were unanimous. From Brian Kendrick to Jack Gallagher, from Drew Gulak to TJ P, everybody saw just one thing in the future of Tozawa - a defeat at the hands of the “unstoppable” Champion 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><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Tozawa bt. TJ P</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';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-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 the match, Tozawa stood in the ring, expecting to be addressed by the Cruiserweight Champion. Looking towards the back, Tozawa saw no sign of Neville, much to his surprise. Corey Graves explained this away on commentary, stating his belief that Neville simply considered this “peasant” to be beneath 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><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;"><img alt="6KGnlF2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6KGnlF2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rUEA0yt.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rUEA0yt.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>http://i.imgur.com/wrDmFGA.png</span><img alt="EGHPVJD.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EGHPVJD.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Hp3H3Fu.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Hp3H3Fu.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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 & Finn Balor 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';"> Prior to the beginning of this match, a video package played showing the history of “The Club” in the WWE, putting together various interactions between four competitors who have found success all over the world. On commentary, we were told of the importance of this match, the first time that they have ever faced each other. Going back to Gallows & Anderson’s refusal to fight their “brothers” last month, we are reminded that the chance to become Tag Team Champions went a long way to changing Gallows & Anderson’s stance.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> As the match got underway, it was all smiles and handshakes, with the two teams respectfully battling back and forth for the chance to be victorious. Already confirmed to be challenging for the Raw Tag Team Championships at Summerslam, AJ Styles and Finn Balor looked to stop Gallows & Anderson being added to that match, with a victory tonight. Given what was at stake, it was unsurprising when the match became more competitive, with frustration clearly starting to bubble. The first to break was the hotheaded AJ Styles, who was whipped into the corner of Gallows & Anderson. Feeling the elbow of Karl Anderson in the back of his head, AJ Styles turned to the non-legal opponent and began giving out. Anderson claimed (and seemed to be honest in doing so) that his elbow was just been placed there, and the contact was accidental. AJ wasn’t buying this, so Anderson jumped from the apron to the ground below, emphatically showing he had no intention of getting involved as the illegal man.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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 managed to outmaneuver Gallows, but was once again a victim of unfortunate timing. Bouncing into the rope, at the same time that Anderson returned to the apron, this resulted in the top rope being pulled down. As a result, when AJ Styles went to rebound off it, he went over the top rope, landing on the outside awkwardly. While commentary were torn as to weather Anderson had done this on purpose, AJ Styles didn’t buy it, as Karl protested his innocence. Returning to the ring, AJ Styles began giving out to Karl Anderson, getting in his face. This annoyed Anderson, who illegally entered the ring to give it back. At this point, Gallows came between the two, and was quickly joined by Finn Balor. Telling Karl Anderson to back off, Balor annoyed Gallows, who felt he had the situation under control. After telling him as much, Gallows grew frustrated with Balor and demanded he back away. Taking this as a threat, Balor refused and was shoved by Gallows to the ground. When all four men returned to their feet, chaos erupted and the competitors began a heated brawl.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> While Corey Graves describe this as “what friends do”, the brawl appeared to be fuelled the duos’ increasing frustrations towards one another. With the referee all but losing control, he allowed the competitors to let their anger out, hoping a natural order would be found. Eventually the match did settle a bit, but only after Luke Gallows had thrown Finn Balor into the Steel Steps and the Guardrail. This left AJ Styles isolated in the ring, and when “The Phenomenal One” looked to take the match back to Gallows, he was stopped by Anderson. With zero pretense that this match would be competed fairly, Anderson pushed Styles from the top rope, straight into the boot of Luke Gallows.</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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';"> Now in control, Gallows & Anderson dealt with a resurgent Finn Balor, hitting him with a Magic Killer. Anderson then returned to the corner, with Gallows bringing him in as the legal man. This allowed them to lift AJ Styles up from the mat, setting up and connecting with a Boot of Doom. Covering AJ Styles, Karl Anderson was able to score 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>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';"> Gallows & Anderson (via pinfall in 10:29)</span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div 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 their former partners in the ring, Gallows & Anderson stood tall, having secured their place in the Tag Team Championship match at Summerslam. Now a three way, also featuring Raw Tag Team Champions, The Revival, the commentators talk about a huge victory for Gallows & Anderson. Leaving up the ramp, the new contenders leave AJ Styles and Finn Balor in the ring, </span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></span></div></div></div></div></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, talk continues to center around Gallows & Anderson’s victory. Sending over to the back, we see that The Revival have confronted Kurt Angle in the 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;"><img alt="J8t3rOC.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/J8t3rOC.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="QcoQgj0.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QcoQgj0.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YBjZ550.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YBjZ550.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Questioning the General Manager’s decision, the main complaint appears to be the fact that they could potentially lose the Tag Team Championships without being pinned. Straight to the point, Kurt Angle tells them that he knew that The Revival would be full of excuses, and he has an idea. Angle announces that at Summerslam, the Tag Team Championship match will be contested under elimination rules! As The Revival turn to leave, Braun Strowman storms into the room, confronting his General Manager.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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;"><img alt="rKbfUTq.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rKbfUTq.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Braun Strowman demands to know that Kurt Angle has made the call, and 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>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';"> appear on Smackdown Live tomorrow night. Strowman says it would be shame if anything happened when your Champion is in the ring up next! Kurt Angle is taken back by Strowman’s threat get to involved between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns, and after a brief hesitation tells Strowman that he will be there. Strowman nods, reminding Kurt Angle that he isn’t doing this for his show, he’s going it for himself! Kurt Angle says that might be the case, but in speaking with Shane McMahon tonight, they have agreed on the final stipulation for this match. Angle says that this match is now even more important than ever, and that stipulation will be announced tomorrow night 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>Coming back to ringside, the conversation quickly turns to the WWE Universal Championship match at Summerslam. Having been promoted throughout the night, we are informed that Roman Reigns will be making his way to the ring shortly. Before then, we are taken back to Roman Reigns’ Number One Contendership victory at Fatal 4 Way, where he defeated AJ Styles, Braun Strowman and Finn Balor to earn the shot at Brock Lesnar. It is also put over that Brock Lesnar has avoided a face to face confrontation with Roman Reigns since that date, after Roman Reigns claimed that he had “a lot to get off his chest”. Excited at to what he has to say, the commentators say that word in the back is that Roman Reigns intends to hit Brock Lesnar with some “home truths” and will not be holding back when he addresses Brock Lesnar, and his advocate Paul Heyman. On that note, the music of the challenger begins to play, and Roman Reigns 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;"><img alt="BNgO464.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BNgO464.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-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 his time, Roman Reigns takes a microphone when he eventually reaches the ring. Standing in the centers of the squared circle, Roman Reigns takes in the reaction of the WWE Universe, allowing them to vent their energy before he begins to speak.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> “I'm not here to talk to a brick wall. Brock Lesnar… get your ass out here </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-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>right now!</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><p></p><div style="margin-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 this was unlikely to go down well with the WWE Universal Champion, Roman Reigns stood defiant, and Paul Heyman eventually led Brock Lesnar 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;"><img alt="On2Y9jh.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/On2Y9jh.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="uYKS4Ag.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uYKS4Ag.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Beginning to introduce “The Beast”, Paul Heyman was cut off as Roman Reigns tells him that he didn’t call Brock Lesnar out here to listen to Paul Heyman, he came out here to talk to the Universal Champion. Sidestepping Paul Heyman, Roman Reigns asks Brock Lesnar if he remembers the last time they stood across from each other, 6 days before a Championship match? Roman Reigns does, because it was almost 2 and a half years ago when they went into the WrestleMania Main Event and tore the roof off the Levi’s Stadium.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> Reigns says that everybody knows what happened after that, but when it came to just Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns, “The Beast” had never been in the ring with anybody like him - Paul Heyman has even said that himself. But Roman Reigns admits, that since that match, Brock Lesnar has gone from strength to strength, and there are people out there who wonder if Brock Lesnar 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>ever</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 beaten for the WWE Universal Championship. Roman Reigns says that Brock Lesnar may have gotten better since they last met, but so has he…</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> Pointing out the fact that he has wrestled 100s of matches since that night in California, Roman Reigns says that he also has twice the experience as a WWE Superstar. Going into that match, Roman Reigns was a guy who rising up the ranks... this time he walks in as “The Guy”. Roman Reigns says that since then he has headlined countless Pay-Per-Views and he’s beaten the likes of Triple H and The Undertaker 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';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> At this point, Paul Heyman interjects, pointing out what Roman Reigns has just said. Main Eventing PPVs, beating Triple H, defeating The Undertaker at WrestleMania… Brock Lesnar did all of those things, and he did them first! Roman Reigns is more like a tribute act than the real deal, and Paul Heyman points out that The Undertaker that Roman Reigns defeated was a whole lot different than the invincible, unbeatable Deadman that Brock Lesnar faced. Roman Reigns faced a shadow of The Undertaker that Brock Lesnar “conquered”. Brock Lesnar didn’t just defeat The Undertaker at WrestleMania, he broke a quarter century hoodoo that had stopped every man before 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><p></p><div style="margin-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 doesn’t buy this, questioning if Paul Heyman is really trying to downplay his victory over The Undertaker. Reigns points out that there’s one thing he did, that Brock Lesnar can never do. Recognising that the audience aren’t about to like what he’s going to say, Roman Reigns admits that sometimes the truth hurts.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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… Brock might have ended The Streak… but </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>I</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';"> ended The Undertaker!”</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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 in the expected reaction, Roman Reigns shrugs, mouthing “it’s true”. Paul Heyman seems to have little retort, instead opting to change the subject. Paul Heyman says that what these men have done in the past doesn’t matter, because there is nobody who can stop the “Beast Incarnate”. However, Paul Heyman admits that out of anybody on the WWE roster, Roman Reigns is the man who he and his client wanted. Not because they see him as easy pickings, quite the opposite. Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar wanted Roman Reigns because they know, he is “hands down” the biggest challenge that the WWE Universal Champion could possibly face. Paul Heyman adds that there are no stars in the WWE currently shining brighter than these two men, and at Summerslam, Raw has the honour of presenting the biggest match of the year, and playing their very best card at “the WrestleMania of the Summer”. Because that is what this is, Heyman says that if this match took place 5 months earlier, it would have been the Main Event of WrestleMania. If Brock was forced to wait until next year to face Reigns, then it would have been the Main Event of that WrestleMania. Whenever these two men stand across from each other, there is a guarantee that all eyes will be on them. When Brock Lesnar defeats Roman Reigns, his stock will be higher than it’s ever been!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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 explains that is why Brock Lesnar </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-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>needs</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';"> this match, and the advocate concedes that the fact that Roman Reigns is now the second man to have beaten The Undertaker at WrestleMania doesn’t sit well with Brock Lesnar. Heyman says that he won’t try and play down what Roman Reigns did to The Undertaker, because that was the moment that Brock Lesnar knew he had to have him. The fact that there has been talk that Roman Reigns went “a step further” by retiring The Undertaker, the fact that people claim that Roman Reigns did what Brock Lesnar “couldn’t” do, </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-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>really</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';"> pisses the Champion 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';"> A pissed off Brock Lesnar is not somebody that anybody wants to face, and Roman Reigns will find that out this Sunday. At Summerslam, this isn’t just about victory, and it isn’t just about the Universal Championship. This Sunday is about proving that Brock Lesnar is “The Baddest Dude on The Planet”. Only Roman Reigns stands in his way of that! As a result, Brock Lesnar has no choice but to take Roman Reigns to Suplex City… and walk out of the Barclays Center </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-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';"> “your reigning, defending, undisputed Universal Champion!”</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> With a smirk on his face, Roman Reigns is clearly impressed by Paul Heyman’s enthusiastic patter, but has something to say himself. Roman Reigns says that Brock Lesnar is a machine, he’s been an emotionless killer his entire career. But This Sunday is different for Brock Lesnar. At Summerslam, the guy who had everything come his way naturally, walks into a match with a chip on his shoulder. Since WrestleMania, when he became the WWE Universal Champion, Brock Lesnar has been missing in action, while he carried that chip on shoulder, Roman Reigns carried a company! Because ever since he defeated Goldberg, Brock Lesnar has taken every opportunity to play the prima donna. These people might love to see Brock Lesnar cause a cyclone of destruction, but Roman Reigns doesn’t respect him. Whatever the result of this match, that will not change. Roman Reigns considers Brock Lesnar to be the most ungrateful, disrespectful piece of trash he has ever stepped foot in the ring with, and as a man who takes it on his back to uphold standards around here, Roman Reigns has no choice but to put Brock Lesnar down! And toxic locker room comes from the top, and the WWE doesn’t need people like rock 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';"> Having remained calm, Brock Lesnar steps up to Roman Reigns, who says this is exactly what he is talking about. Brock Lesnar has been a machine for as long as anybody remembers, but as the guy who </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-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>did</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';"> one up him when he retired The Undertaker at WrestleMania, we’re seeing Lesnar’s emotions get the best of him. Lesnar knows that despite walking in as Champion, </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-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';"> is the one with everything to prove, and Roman Reigns knows the reason for that 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';"> “</span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>This</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 </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>my</em></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> yard!</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> Going nose to nose with the Champion to make that point, it is clear that Roman Reigns is under Brock Lesnar’s skin. Close to erupting, it is up to Paul Heyman to ensure that Brock Lesnar continues to bubble under, without losing his cool. When Heyman goes to reply to Reigns’ points, the angered Beast aggressively snatches the microphone from his advocate. Brock Lesnar says that there isn’t a lot he has in common with the WWE Universe, but there is a one thing he can agree with them on. Making Reigns take a step back, Brock Lesnar tells his opponent for this Sunday, that just like these people “I don’t like Roman Reigns”. That’s why Paul deals with the money, because where Heyman sees Dollar signs, Brock Lesnar sees potential casualty. Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman can talk about the past all day long, and Brock Lesnar knows all about Reigns’ legacy and Reigns’ history, but that’s not his job. Brock Lesnar doesn’t “give a sh*t” about Roman Reigns’ bloodline, he only cares one thing…</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> On this note, Brock Lesnar removes the WWE Universal Championship from his shoulder, having clearly been riled by Roman Reigns. More than happy to engage, Roman Reigns goes face to face with Brock Lesnar, who shoves him to the ground. As Roman Reigns gets up, he pushes Brock Lesnar back. Brock Lesnar once again comes at Roman Reigns, at a much greater speed, but is sidestepped by “The Big Dog”. Throwing him over the top rope, Roman Reigns smirks as Brock Lesnar topples to the outside. When Brock Lesnar goes to return to the ring, Roman Reigns stops him from doing so. Giving up, a furious Brock Lesnar watches as Roman Reigns turns to his advocate, who drops to his knees. Paul Heyman begs Roman Reigns to spare him, as the challenger picks up the Universal Championship from the mat.</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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';"> Looking up at Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman is relieved, as Roman Reigns rests the WWE Universal Championship on his shoulder. Allowing Paul Heyman to leave the ring, Roman Reigns smuggly watches “The Advocate” scurry to the outside. Watching on from the outside, Brock Lesnar is clearly furious. Drawing back to the time that these two competitors engaged in a “tug of war” over the Championship, Corey Graves highlights the fact that Roman Reigns appears to have got the better of Brock Lesnar this time. Held back by Paul Heyman, Brock Lesnar stews at the bottom of the ramp, as Roman Reigns stands smirking in the ring. As Raw goes off the air, we hear that Roman Reigns has just one last message for Brock Lesnar before Summerslam. Pointing down to the canvas below him, Reigns signs off the show declaring:</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-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="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';"><em>“This is my yard, now!”</em></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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Opening the final show before Summerslam, we are taken straight into a video package. Going back to last week’s Raw, we see John Cena’s appearance on the show, where he came face to face with Raw’s representative for the “Battle of the Brands” at Summerslam. Suffering a brutal assault at the hands of Braun Strowman, John Cena returned to Smackdown Live with an invitation of his own. However, after Cena challenged Strowman to appear on Smackdown Live, the show’s General Managers stepped in. Looking to avoid a repeat of what happened when Braun Strowman and John Cena came face to face for the first time, Shane McMahon and Kurt Angle barred Braun Strowman from appearing.

 

Going to last night’s Raw, Braun Strowman left a path of destruction, threatening to destroy the entire Raw roster. Speaking to Kurt Angle later in the night, the threat appeared to have worked, as the Raw General Manager promised that Braun Strowman

would

be allowed to appear on Smackdown Live! Coming back live, the show is introduced by Tom Phillips, John Layfield and David Otunga…

 

Hyping up the fact that Summerslam is just 5 nights away, the commentary team inform us that on tonight’s show, Shinsuke Nakamura and Seth Rollins will go face to face, for the first time since Seth Rollins was revealed as the perpetrator of the sneak attacks on his Summerslam opponent. Mediating the affair will be The Miz, who will host the interaction as part of a special edition of Miz TV! First however, we will hear from John Cena, who makes his way to the ring.

Given free reign to promote Summerslam, and his “Smackdown vs. Raw” match with Braun Strowman, John Cena takes us back to the attack he suffered at the hands of Braun Strowman last week. Adding his thoughts on what happened, John Cena talks about the revenge he intends to take on Braun Strowman at Summerslam. However, John Cena doesn’t intend to wait until Summerslam, which is why he invited Braun Strowman to Smackdown Live tonight. Clearly look forward to this, John Cena is joined in the ring by Shane McMahon, who makes his entrance.

Concerned, Shane McMahon reiterates his issues with John Cena in recent weeks, bringing up the occasions where John Cena has gone above his bosses’ heads and made calls that they don’t agree with. Shane McMahon says that the match at Summerslam is huge for both brands, and later tonight he will announce the special stipulation for that match. Shane McMahon needs John Cena there with him, which is why he

can’t

let Braun Strowman in the building tonight. McMahon says that John Cena has made their jobs more difficult, but Cena says he’s just trying to give the people what they want. John Cena asks the WWE Universe if they want to see Braun Strowman on Smackdown Live tonight?

 

Shane McMahon appreciates that, but says that John Cena knows that as Commissioner, his job entails more than just keeping people happy. Shane McMahon also has a responsibility to his Superstars, to the Board of Directors and to the Chairman. After what happened last time these two men faced off, Shane McMahon can’t risk John Cena getting hurt before Summerslam. John Cena takes his as an insult, suggesting that this is about Shane McMahon not trusting him. Shane McMahon denies this, saying he wouldn’t have picked him as Smackdown Live’s representative for the match!

 

John Cena rallies the WWE Universe, continuing to pressure Shane McMahon. Speaking of his intentions this Sunday, John Cena puts over his “loyalty”, stating that there is nothing more important to him than representing Smackdown Live. However, John Cena adds that he “owes nothing” to Shane McMahon. Cena says that he’s doing this for the WWE Universe, for the guys in the back, but not for Shane McMahon. He does accept that Shane McMahon is in charge, and he can’t dictate what happens on his show. However, Braun Strowman

will

be arriving at the arena tonight. If Shane McMahon isn’t going to allow Strowman into the building, Cena is going to meet him in the parking lot!

 

Leaving the ring, John Cena leaves Shane McMahon frustrated. Walking up the ramp, John Cena’s actions are discussed on commentary. Justifying his behaviour towards his boss, we are reminded of the attack Cena suffered from Strowman last week, and his desperation for revenge.

<hr>Heading into the commercial break, we are taken back to “Earlier Today”. Arriving at the building, we see both “Champion” Seth Rollins and “Challenger” Shinsuke Nakamura are all set for tonight’s Miz TV!

<hr>As we return to Smackdown Live, we are taken back to the recent issues between Baron Corbin and Randy Orton. Born of an off hand comment by Randy Orton, Baron Corbin took issue with being the butt of Randy Orton’s jokes. Taking revenge, Baron Corbin attacked Randy Orton just moments before his WWE Championship rematch, hitting “The Viper” with a sucker punch. Becoming physical again last week, this time instigated by Randy Orton, Baron Corbin was able to do some damage once more. This did Randy Orton no favours, as he went on to lose a WWE Championship Number One Contendership match, later in the night..

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Baron Corbin vs. Luke Harper

Facing off once again, these two men continue to look to one up each other, as two of Smackdown Live’s rising stars. The focus of this match was not on the actions in the ring, but rather the developing rivalry between Baron Corbin and Randy Orton. This was with good reason, as just over 2 minutes into the match, Randy Orton ran down to the ring.

Jumping Baron Corbin, Randy Orton laid into “The Lone Wolf”, resulting in the man who has cost him victory in back to back week picking up a DQ win.

 

Winner:

Baron Corbin (via disqualification in 2:47)

 

Having had his match ruined by Randy Orton, Luke Harper grabbed “The Viper”, confronting him for costing him victory. Orton was having none of it, hitting Luke Harper with an RKO, remaining in a blind rage. Returning his attention to Baron Corbin, Randy Orton hit him with an RKO of his own, before seemingly going to “that place”. Taking steps back into the corner, Randy Orton is only stopped from kicking Baron Corbin’s head off by the music of Smackdown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan.

Attempting to reason with the former WWE Champion, Daniel Bryan tells Randy Orton that he can’t let him do this. Bryan says that Orton needs to stop, he doesn’t want to have to do it, but Orton knows that the move is banned. Bryan warns that if he goes through with it, he will be suspended and miss Summerslam.

 

Randy Orton is surprised by the harsh warning, and asks “really?” before grabbing a microphone. Randy Orton tells Daniel Bryan that he wouldn’t have to do this, if he did his job. Orton says that it’s obvious, they need to give him Baron Corbin at Summerslam. He cost him Championship gold, Randy Orton is getting his revenge one way or another! Daniel Bryan says that he can’t do that, and Orton threatens to go through with the “banned move”. Bryan tells him to stop, telling Orton that he will get his hands on Baron Corbin at Summerslam… just not in a one on one.

 

Daniel Bryan says that at Summerslam, both men will get a shot at Championship gold, as they challenge Dean Ambrose for the Intercontinental Championship. Randy Orton nods his head at this, before Bryan adds that the match will be a Fatal 4 Way match. Bryan adds that the fourth competitor will be decided later tonight, in a Battle Royal match!

 

Now returning to his feet, Baron Corbin has a smile on his face. Looking towards Daniel Bryan, Corbin is once again caught off guard, being hit with a second RKO. Standing tall on the top rope, Randy Orton appears to be ready for this Sunday’s Summerslam pay-per-view!

Continuing to discuss potential Championship matches at Summerslam, focus turns to Alexa Bliss’ search for a worthy Number One Contender. Going into the final leg of the “Best of Five” series, it was last week announced that this week’s decisive match between Naomi and Sasha Banks would also serve as a Number One Contendership match. We are taken to a series of clips from previous matches in the series, where the two Superstars are currently tied a 2-2.

<hr>Returning from the commercial break, we are taken back to earlier in the night. Opening up the show, there was a disagreement between John Cena and Shane McMahon, over whether Braun Strowman should be allowed to appear on Smackdown Live! When Shane decided that Strowman would

not

be allowed access to the building, John Cena told the Commissioner that he would go and meet Braun Strowman in the parking lot instead. Cutting over to the Parking Lot, we see John Cena walking around.

Seemingly looking for Braun Strowman, John Cena has a serious air about him as he prowls the Parking Lot. Yelling out “where you at Braun?”, Cena tries to draw Strowman out. However, instead of being met by the “Monster Amongst Men”, Cena is confronted by a security team. Agreeing to go without a fight, John Cena tells security that whoever sent them is making a bad decision, if Braun Strowman wants to get into the building tonight, John Cena guarantees that he will find a way.

<hr>Now heading over to the Locker Room, we see Emma & Natalya deep in discussions. Joining them, much to their annoyance, we see Alexa Bliss walk into the shot.

Running down both Naomi & Sasha Banks, it is clear that a worried Alexa Bliss is trying to gain favour from her fellow Superstars. Questioning where Emma and Natalya’s shots have been, Alexa seems to win the two members of “Better Together” round. Having won them round, and piqued their interest, Alexa Bliss suggests she has a plan to ensure that the Womens Division runs a whole lot more fairly

after

Summerslam.

<hr>As The Usos make their way to the ring, we are taken back to their impressive victory, last week on Smackdown Live. Scoring a pinfall over American Alpha - the team who caused them to miss three months of action, and forced them to vacate the Tag team Championships - The Usos became the new Number One Contenders to the Smackdown Tag Team Championships.

 

The Usos bt. No Way Jose & Tye Dillinger:

focussed on this Sunday’s pay-per-view, The Usos scored yet another impressive victory, this time against a rookie tag team. While No Way Jose and Tye Dillinger have enjoyed a good start to their careers together, they were no match for The Usos. Destroying any suggestion of ring rust, The Usos were efficient and decisive in victory.

 

Having sent a message to The New Day, The Usos walked up the ramp, as the commentators put over just how ready they were for this Sunday’s Summerslam Championship match. In the ring, as Jose and Dillinger began to regroup, Bray Wyatt appeared on the screen.

Bray Wyatt spoke cryptically, telling Jose and Dillinger that they represent the very bottom of the barrel. They both so perfectly capture everything that he needs to change. Bray Wyatt says that the WWE Universe relate to them, and sing along with their cheers, but to Wyatt they represent “rock bottom”. Bray Wyatt then talks about rebuilding, saying that sometimes you have to reach rock bottom to realise there is nowhere left to fall. Then and only then does anybody ever experience true freedom…

<hr>Returning from the break, we once again see clips of the decisive falls from the Best of Five Series. Following on from that, it is time for the final match of the series, the winner of which will face Alexa Bliss at Summerslam!

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Naomi vs. Sasha Banks

The longest match of the series, the two competitors in this match were sent out to leave everything in the ring, as they battled it out to become the Number One Contender to the Womens Championship at Summerslam. Going back and forth, this match showed clear progression in the Superstars’ understanding of each other, as they expertly telegraphed much of their rivals offence. Despite this, Naomi struggled to keep up with Sasha Banks somewhat, and the currently Ms. Money in the Bank holder took control. As discussion turned to the “double shot” that Sasha Banks will potentially get at Summerslam, Naomi started to come back into the match. Setting up for a Rear View, it appeared she may have been close to securing a victory.

 

However, as Sasha moved out of the way, Naomi momentum sent her flying onto her back, appearing to hurt her shoulder. From here, Sasha Banks was able to zone in on this. Attempting to make Naomi tap out to the Banks Statement, Sasha was rolled up by Naomi. Managing to roll through once again, Sasha Banks had Naomi in the middle of the ring, leaving the injured Superstar with no choice but to submit.

 

Winner:

Sasha Banks (via submission in 10:24)

 

Having her arm raised in the ring, a delighted Sasha Banks celebrated the fact that she was going to Summerslam, and would be facing Alexa Bliss for the Smackdown Womens Championship!

Returning to the second hour of Smackdown Live, we are told that Braun Strowman has been spotted in the area. Going back earlier in the night, we see John Cena’s heated exchange with Shane McMahon, before the Smackdown representative made his way to the parking lot. Expecting Braun Strowman, John Cena was instead greeted by a security team. Escorting him back inside the building, John Cena made it clear that he felt mistakes were being made, sure that Braun Strowman would make his presence known at some point. Sending over to the parking lot, we are told that Braun Strowman is expected any minute now…

 

Stood by, we see that Renee Young is on the scene. However, as a vehicle pulls up, she takes a step backwards. Stepping out of the truck, we see Braun Strowman.

Standing tall, his intimidating presence results in Young being ushered away by security, who are quick on the scene. Braun Strowman towers over the dozen strong team, but realises that he may not be able to fight his way through them all. Instead, Strowman leans into the face of the apparent head of the team, saying “I’m not going to take you out now… but I will find my way into that building!” Braun Strowman goes to turn away, obviously looking for another potential entrance, but he is called back by Shane McMahon, who has some words for “The Monster Amongst Men”.

Showing no fear of the big man, Shane McMahon tells Braun Strowman that he isn’t welcome here and he needs to go home. McMahon says that they have a huge announcement to make at the end of the night, and they can’t let Strowman ruin it. Pushing his authority, Shane implies that going against his orders will lead to serious repercussions. Going to leave, Braun Strowman appears to be heeding the warning of Shane McMahon, but turns back before he is out of sight. With a parting message for the Smackdown Live Commissioner, Braun tells Shane “I’ll see you later, Shane…”

<hr>Back to the commentary table, we switch gears and focus turns to the WWE Championship match at Summerslam. Before we go over to a special edition of Miz TV, it is time for an in-depth look at the rivalry between Seth Rollins and Shinsuke Nakamura.

 

Introducing a video package, we are taken back to the Smackdown Live episode right after WrestleMania. Making his debut on the show, Shinsuke Nakamura was joined the following week, as Seth Rollins joined Smackdown as part of the Superstar Shake-Up! In the weeks that followed, after the vacation of the Smackdown Live Tag Team Championships, Shane McMahon suggested that the two “megastars” teamed together, working towards elevating the Championships. Initially unsure, Rollins eventually appeared to have warmed to the idea, only for Shinsuke Nakamura to be taken out just moments before the scheduled Championship match.

 

Leading the investigation, Seth Rollins demanded to find out who took his partner out, but following another attack - which took Shinsuke out of the Money in the Bank ladder match - a returning Daniel Bryan pointed the finger at Seth Rollins. Eventually seeming to clear his name, as The Miz emerged as the prime suspect, Rollins led calls for The Miz to be fired for his actions. However, when Seth Rollins became the Number One Contender to Randy Orton’s WWE Championship, something changed.

 

Using a Baseball Bat (the weapon used to take Shinsuke Nakamura out), Seth Rollins became the new WWE Champion, seemingly revealing himself as the man behind the attacks. Dropping his “changed man” act, Seth Rollins confirmed his guilt two nights later, explaining that all he was doing was getting the biggest threat to him “reclaiming” the Championship out of the way. Admitting just how good Shinsuke Nakamura is, Seth Rollins may have been short sighted in revealing his true colours, as a fired up challenger now await him at Summerslam. Supremely talented, Shinsuke Nakamura will be even more motivated, with Sunday presenting his first chance at revenge!

 

Back live, we see that Miz TV is set up in the ring, as the show’s host makes his entrance. In the ring, we see a table set up. Over whatever is on the table, there is a large black cloth.

Introducing Miz TV, The Miz says that the reason that tonight is a “Special Edition” of the show is down to the fact that in 5 days time, Seth Rollins will go one on one with Shinsuke Nakamura, in a match for the WWE Championship. Promoting the bitter, personal rivalry between the two men, The Miz adds that tonight he proposed a “show and tell” for the Champion and the Challenger. Both men have given him an item, which are placed beneath the black cloths on the table. Introducing first, The Miz brings Seth Rollins to the ring. With both men still on bad terms, after The Miz was wrongly blamed for the attacks on Shinsuke Nakamura, there is a clear tension in the air.

Grabbing a microphone, Seth Rollins says that he has nothing to say to The Miz, he is here to go face to face - for the first time since Seth Rollins reclaimed himself - with “The King of Strong Style” Shinsuke Nakamura. Making his way to the ring, Shinsuke Nakamura has lazer focus on Seth Rollins.

As Shinsuke Nakamura enters the ring, The Miz steps between the two men, before saying “King of Strong Style… meet The King Slayer!” Seth Rollins smirks, before turning to the table. Rollins doesn’t want to waste any time, and asks The Miz to reveal the item. Seth Rollins leads into the reveal telling the WWE Universe that before he was The King Slayer… he was the “Sting Slayer”. As Seth lets out his signature cackle, The Miz pulls back the cloth, and we see the Baseball Bat.

 

The weapon that Seth Rollins used in the multiple attacks against Shinsuke Nakamura, as well as to win the WWE Championship, we see the challenger visibly tense up. Having had two major matches in his career ruined as a result of Seth’s actions, Nakamura is clearly getting heated. With a smirk on his face, Seth Rollins says that this weapon used to be synonymous with Sting, but that “faced painted freak” couldn’t last in the ring with Seth Rollins. This is a man who had fought Ric Flair, Triple H, Goldberg and Hulk Hogan… one time in the ring with Seth Rollins and the career of “The Icon” was over! And that’s what he did to a real “enigmatic icon”, imagine what he will do to Nakamura...

 

That’s why Seth Rollins doesn’t give a damn about Nakamura’s acumen, or the legacy he has created. Because when The King meets The Slayer, there is only one outcome! King gets slayed, Rollins leaves as Champion! Seth Rollins will continue to be “The Man”, and this time there can be no excuse, because he stands at the top of the mountain... alone!

 

Stepping in, The Miz does a sell job of this Sunday’s PPV, announcing that the Kickoff show of Summerslam will feature Miz TV! Promoting the Smackdown Main Event, he encourages Shinsuke Nakamura to reveal his “show and tell”. Turning to the table, The Miz pulls off the cloth. Shinsuke Nakamura picks up a mouth guard, which has the name Seth Rollins across. Handing it to Seth Rollins, the WWE Champion takes it, but tells Nakamura that he isn’t a coward like Nakamura, he doesn’t need any protection from Shinsuke Nakamura...

 

Shinsuke says that Rollins is free to make that choice, but this Sunday, Nakamura doesn’t just get revenge… he gets the WWE Champion. He adds that Seth Rollins must be ready to feel the heat! Stepping up into Seth Rollins’ face, Shinsuke Nakamura is once again held back by The Miz. Stepping in between the Champion and Challenger once again, The Miz says that “show and tell” isn’t over, because he too has brought something to share with Seth Rollins and Shinsuke Nakamura. Pulling back the final black cloth on the table, The Miz reveals his Money in the Bank briefcase.

 

Picking the briefcase up, Seth Rollins takes this as his cue to leave. Now going face to face with The Miz, Shinsuke Nakamura intensely stares down Mr. Money in the Bank, who may just provide a spanner in the works, during this Sunday’s WWE Championship match.

<hr>Returning from the break, The New Day cut a promo, hyping up the threat of The Usos ahead of this Sunday’s Tag Team Championships match. Putting over the fact that The Usos never lost the titles, The New Day also announce that Kofi Kingston will be in the Battle Royal later tonight, hoping to join the Fatal 4 Way for the Intercontinental Championship at Summerslam!

 

The New Day (Big E & Xavier Woods) bt. American Alpha

 

Following the match, The New Day stood tall, clearly ready for The Usos this Sunday!

<hr>Returning from the commercial break, the Intercontinental Champion makes his way to the ring. Taking a microphone, Dean Ambrose addresses the WWE Universe.

Saying that he is finally getting what he wanted, Dean Ambrose promotes the fact that he will face Baron Corbin and Randy Orton at Summerslam. Talking about the Battle Royal up next, Dean Ambrose says that he is taking a front row seat, and will be watching closely to see who will be the final entrant in the Intercontinental Championship Fatal 4 Way at Summerslam!

Apollo Crews vs. Bray Wyatt vs. Erick Rowan vs. Fandango vs. Kofi Kingston vs. No Way Jose vs. Rhyno vs. The Miz vs. Tye Dillinger vs. Tyler Breeze

Joining commentary, Dean Ambrose made it clear on commentary that he had little time for most of the competitors in the ring. Notable eliminations came when No Way Jose managed to eliminate Erick Rowan, drawing the wrath of Bray Wyatt. In this distraction, Tye Dillinger managed to remove Wyatt from the ring. Bray later caused a distraction, which spelled the end for Dillinger and Jose, and the match eventually came down to the final four.

 

Standing in the ring, with the chance to join the Fatal 4 Way at Summerslam, Apollo Crews, Kofi Kingston, Rhyno and The Miz each took a corner of the ring. Showing off his athleticism, Kofi Kingston eliminated Rhyno, before being set upon by The Miz. Looking to sneak up on Kofi, The Miz was caught blind himself, as Kofi showed great awareness. This allowed him to eliminate The Miz, who had been the favourite to win the match. Despite putting in the best performance of the match, Kofi Kingston fell short of victory, as Apollo Crews - aided by a distraction by Mark Henry at ringside - managed to last eliminate the impressive former Champion.

 

Winner:

Apollo Crews (in 12:34)

 

Joining Apollo Crews in the ring, Mark Henry stared down to Dean Ambrose at ringside. Standing up from the commentary position, Dean Ambrose made it clear he was ready for this Sunday!

Returning from the break, we are taken back to the recent issues between Braun Strowman and John Cena. Causing friction between Smackdown Live roster member John Cena, and his Commissioner Shane McMahon, the Blue Brand’s representative went over Shane McMahon’s head and invited the dangerous Strowman to appear on their show. With just days before their “Battle of the Brands” showdown, Braun Strowman invitation was revoked by Shane McMahon. Having seen the damage “The Monster Amongst Men” had done previously to John Cena, McMahon barred Strowman from appearing on the show. However, with Braun Strowman arriving at the building earlier today, Shane McMahon’s “Stipulation Announcement” up next is almost certain to have the presence of Raw Superstar Braun Strowman hanging over it…

 

Returning live, the announcers put over the announcement up next, hoping that the extra security will be able to contain Braun Strowman. Making his way to the ring, the music of Shane McMahon begins to play.

Recapping recent events, Shane McMahon says that despite what people may think, he has always had 100% faith in John Cena. There is no better “big match” competitor than John Cena (JBL agrees), and Shane McMahon says that if he didn’t believe in John Cena to represent his brand, he would never have agreed to this match. Especially given the extra importance of brand supremacy this Sunday. Shane says that he knows John Cena isn’t happy with him right now, but he wants him to come to the ring. McMahon says that what he has to say is important, and he needs John Cena to be aware of the significance. After a brief delay, John Cena makes his entrance.

Entering the ring, John Cena’s demeanor changes. Despite his rapport with the WWE Universe, he is a different man when face to face with Shane McMahon. Asking if this is the part where Shane gives him a pep talk, he tells Shane McMahon to save it. Cena says that he knows just how important this match is, not just to him and Shane, not just to the Smackdown roster… but to the WWE Universe. John Cena says that this Sunday’s match is more than just “bragging rights”, this Sunday will shape how the WWE Universe looks at the two shows. John Cena says that he is a “franchise player” and he has zero intention of being “part of any B show”.

 

Shane McMahon agrees with John Cena, but says that isn’t the only reason he is here. Shane McMahon says that after Summerslam, a lot is going to change in the WWE, and he wants Smackdown Live to be on the front foot. This Sunday’s “Smackdown vs. Raw” match is very important for that very reason, because whichever team comes out victorious will earn themselves one free, unopposed draft pick. But this won’t be like the Superstar Shake-Up, because that Superstar won’t come from the losing brand… that pick will come from NXT! John Cena understands the importance of this, and begins to talk about how the future runs through him. However, before he can continue, there appears to be a distraction within the audience. Emerging from somewhere in the WWE Universe, we see that Braun Strowman has somehow made his way into the building, and is making his way down the steps...

Acting quickly, Shane McMahon demands security to stop him, but John Cena has other ideas. Telling Shane McMahon to get out of the ring, John Cena prepares for Braun Strowman, who is able to make his way over the guardrail. A few members of the security team try to stop him, but are easily swatted away by the huge man. Braun Strowman then enters the ring, looking to go face to face with John Cena. However, before he can get to his Summerslam opponent, Shane McMahon steps in his way. Put over on commentary as a ballsy, yet stupid decision, Shane McMahon demands Braun Strowman gets out of the ring, but only angers the Raw Superstar further. As Braun looks close to laying his hands on Shane, John Cena moves McMahon out of the way, swinging at “The Monster Amongst Men”.

 

Beginning to brawl in the ring, John Cena fares much better than he had previously, managing a series of strikes which rocked his Summerslam opponent. However, as Cena looked to exact his revenge on Strowman, Shane McMahon once again came between the two rivals. With the movement of an arm, Braun Strowman bats Shane McMahon away, knocking him to the mat and seemingly out cold. Using this to his advantage, John Cena takes the fight to Braun Strowman, managing to build some momentum. Feeding off the energy of the WWE Universe, John Cena shockingly manages to get Braun Strowman onto his shoulders, and looks close to getting one over of the WWE’s most dominant force. However, as he goes to hit the Attitude Adjustment, Cena buckles under the pressure of Strowman’s attempted escape.

 

Now free, Braun Strowman quickly lifts John Cena onto his shoulder, hitting him with the Running Powerslam which took him out last week. Laying a foot on the chest of John Cena, Braun Strowman raises his arms into the air, letting out his signature roar. Signing off on the final show before Summerslam, we see Smackdown Live close with a member of the Raw roster, standing tall over their brands most valuable Superstar...

[Kijar]

Great way to hype up SummerSlam with the end of the show there. Also decently surprised Crews took the Battle Royal win, should be a good showing for him in the 4-Way.