Raw Deal - Raw recap for September 7, 2026

The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) arrive at the arena with a metal pipe and a wooden baseball bat, respectively.

The Vision (Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Austin Theory, Maxxine Dupri) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Bron Breakker says that The Vision is here, The Vision is complete and The Vision runs WWE. The fans continue to chant for Oba Femi as Breakker says that Oba is not medically cleared and is not coming after he rightfully took his spot as the future of WWE thanks to the recently returned Bronson Reed. Bronson says Oba Femi thought he was untouchable and that he came across a man who did not recognize the crown, and that Oba Femi was the force of nature that felt four Tsunamis. He says that there is no room for Oba Femi on Raw now that The Vision is complete and that they decide, not ask, what happens. Logan Paul says the fans are like mindless drones and that they must see that The Vision is unstoppable. Logan says that with the five of them, it is "literally unfair." Austin Theory says they are just getting started taking all the gold and that Bron Breakker and Maxxine Dupri will qualify for their respective Money in the Bank matches. Maxxine Dupri says that the "brokies" in the crowd are jealous that she is with a real man when Akira Tozawa shows up. Theory laughs and says he will just whip Tozawa's ass, but Tozawa tells Theory he will be facing Otis, not him. Otis shows up and heads to the ring with Tozawa for the next match.

Otis beats Austin Theory by disqualification after Bronson Reed hits Otis with an elbow drop in front of the referee. After the match, Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed and Austin Theory gang up on Otis, and Akira Tozawa tries in vain to make the save and gets attacked for it. Breakker then hits Otis with a Spear with the help of Theory and Bronson. The threesome then attacks Tozawa, then it is revealed that Oba Femi is here. Petey Williams tries to tell Oba Femi that he is not medically cleared only to get piefaced as Oba heads to the ring and overpowers Breakker and Bronson. Theory hits Oba with a chair to the back as Oba confronts Logan Paul, but it has no effect. When Oba takes out Theory, however, Breakker gets the better of Oba, and he and Bronson start further decimating an already hurt Oba Femi. At this point, officials get in the ring to check on Oba only for Breakker to hit Oba Femi with another Spear. Bronson then goes up top for a second Tsunami.

We see a video package for Royce Keys and OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price). Royce Keys brags about what he and OTM can do, saying that nobody is safe and that nobody has been through what they have been through, not even The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso). We also see the number "946."

Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) meet up with Jacob Fatu on their way to the ring to call out Royce Keys and OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price). Jacob says that this is what Royce Keys and OTM want and that the three of them have nothing to lose after spilling The Usos' blood. Jacob says he knows how they operate, and Jey tells Jacob to call the play. Jacob tells them "lay low, play it slow," and says their next move needs to be their best move.

Backstage, Becky Lynch meets with Stephanie Vaquer. She says they keep getting off on the wrong foot and says that while they can both beat Liv Morgan, there is five of The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) and only one Vaquer. Vaquer says she does not ask for help, because every time she does, she gets betrayed. She respects Becky, but she does not ask her for help. Becky says that Vaquer can go back to Chile as a loser.

Jackie Redmond interviews comedian Matt Matthews in the crowd. Matthews says it is an honor to be here after growing up in the Attitude Era, then The Miz and Kit Wilson show up, with The Miz taking offense to Matt Matthews getting what he perceives as his interview time. The Miz proceeds to mock Matt Matthews and the rest of Alabama for being rednecks, and Kit Wilson says that disrespecting Miz is toxic. Matt Matthews jokingly states that he thought The Miz was retired, and Miz and Kit pull him out of the crowd. Matt Matthews gets the better of Kit Wilson in the ring with a tilt-a-whirl head scissors, but The Miz hits Matthews with the Skull Crushing Finale.

Bron Breakker beats Rey Mysterio and "All Ego" Ethan Page in a men's Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifier. Before the match, it is mentioned that during the commercial break, Bron Breakker took out The Miz, Kit Wilson and comedian Matt Matthews before the match.

We see a preview of Mr. T: I Pity the Fool, on Netflix September 8th.

Backstage, LA Knight tells General Manager Adam Pearce that he wants the World Heavyweight Champion after Triplemania, even if he has to do things his own way. Pearce reluctantly goes with this, and tells Knight his word is good. Pearce leaves, then Solo Sikoa shows up. Solo says they need to get Royce Keys and OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) and they need to get them now, but Knight tells Solo to let The Usos deal with them so they can pick the bones. Knight says they must be smart and pick their spots, but Solo says he knows how dangerous Royce Keys is before asking Knight if he has his back. Knight says he has his back, but they need to be smart and pick the bones. An impatient Solo says he does not know if he can wait.

We hear from Penta, who says that he knows Roman Reigns and his accomplishments in WWE, and that while he respects Reigns, he does not fear him. Penta says he has made the impossible happen his entire life, and that he will beat Roman Reigns and become the World Heavyweight Champion in Mexico City, Mexico. Penta says that Reigns will not be facing just him, but an entire country that is behind him, and that when the night is over, he will be World Heavyweight Champion.

We see footage of Lola Vice dancing in a club, at the beach and in the gym. We then see the words "9.14" and "Everybody's got a vice."

Sol Ruca beats Lyra Valkyria and Maxxine Dupri in a women's Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifier after Bayley suddenly returns and pulls the referee out of the ring after Lyra hits Maxxine with Nightwing. Sol Ruca then hits a distracted Lyra with the Sol Snatcher for the win. After the match, Bayley attacks Lyra, but Lyra runs away through the crowd before Bayley can put her through the announce table.

We hear from OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price), who are outside of the arena as they call out The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso). Royce Keys joins them and tells Jacob Fatu to "let the two bitches off the leash." Meanwhile, The Usos and Jacob Fatu have seen this from inside the arena, and Jacob Fatu tells The Usos to trust him on this. Jacob says that if they walk out the doors, blood will be spilled again.

We hear from Joe Hendry, who makes fun of JD McDonagh and his head through song, stating that McDonagh's father was a Funko Head pop.

Joe Hendry beats JD McDonagh after Je'Von Evans shows up with the Funko Pop head from Hendry's song from earlier on his head. "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio confronts Evans only to be headbutted with the head, and Hendry gets the win on a distracted McDonagh.

We see a video package chronicling the feud between Stephanie Vaquer and Liv Morgan.

Backstage, Becky Lynch runs into Liv Morgan. Liv mocks Becky, saying that Becky is selfish and that nobody likes her or "her pathetic excuse of a husband." Liv then says that she will retain against Stephanie Vaquer tonight.

Backstage, Paul Heyman is met by The Vision (Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Austin Theory, Maxxine Dupri). Maxxine Dupri brags about what happened to Oba Femi tonight, and Heyman walks up to Bronson Reed and hugs him. Heyman says that Bronson has shook the WWE upon his return and that he is proud of him for that, then Bron Breakker says that Oba Femi is finished, Bronson is back and the future of WWE is secured as promised. Heyman then asks if Oba Femi is still breathing, then gets frustrated and leaves.

Liv Morgan retains the Women's World Championship against Stephanie Vaquer. During the match, Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez show up, with Roxanne distracting the referee as Raquel trips Vaquer off the top rope. The referee turns around and puts two and two together, and when he ejects Raquel from ringside, Becky Lynch shows up and attacks Raquel while Roxanne tosses the Women's World Championship to Liv to use as a weapon. Becky sees this and chases Roxanne through the crowd, but Liv blasts Vaquer with the Women's World Championship behind the referee's back and hits Ob-Liv-Ion to win and retain.

We hear from Big Cass. He says that he has been stacking bodies since his return, but he is really here to win titles. He says he looks like, walks like, talks like and acts like a champion and is everything a champion should be. Big Cass says that he can go anywhere and everyone turns their head to see who he is, and that soon enough, everybody will find out.

Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) tell Jacob Fatu that they want a piece of Royce Keys and OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) now, then the three of them head to the ring. After the commercial break, Jey Usos says that Royce Keys and OTM got the drop on them two weeks in a row and that it will not be three, then says both sides know where the other is and calls Royce Keys and OTM out. We then see Royce Keys outside of the arena with multiple members of security laid out on the ground, then we see The Usos' car. OTM stands near it as they smash the car with blunt objects before tossing a can of gas inside. Royce Keys then lights up a Zippo lighter and tosses it inside the car, lighting it on fire before stating that nobody is safe.

Let's Go! - LFG recap for September 6, 2026 (Episode Two)

We see Harlem Lewis, Kam Hendrix, Kali Armstrong and Nikkita Lyons at WWE World in Las Vegas, Nevada. All four of them are excited to be at WWE World. Kam Hendrix and Harlem Lewis look forward to having their own action figures in the future. Coach Moss gives Kali Armstrong and Nikkita Lyons some advice for their match, and Coach Matt Bloom wants to make sure that Kam Hendrix and Harlem Lewis are safe in their match.

Bubba Ray Dudley comes out to the ring before the next match and introduces Nikkita Lyons and Kali Armstrong.

Kali Armstrong beats Nikkita Lyons. Nikkita feels that they had a great match and that Kali really brought it. Bubba Ray says that both women did really well this season, saying that Nikkita has been on a comeback trail and hopes that Kali Armstrong lives up to her potential. Armstrong mentions that she had some family in the audience who had never seen her wrestle until now, and that it was awesome for them to see her wrestle in person.

Booker T comes out to the ring before the next match and introduces Kam Hendrix and Harlem Lewis.

Kam Hendrix beats Harlem Lewis. After the match, Booker T says both men did a good job and tells them to keep adding to their playbooks and perfecting their crafts, as they are well on their way. Harlem meets with his family after the match. Kam Hendrix says that the time off of LFG did him some good and brought the best out of him.

We see Kali Armstrong, Nikkita Lyons, Kam Hendrix and Harlem Lewis take pictures with the fans. Nikkita Lyons talks about how this just makes her go even harder, and Kam Hendrix mentions how he got to split some of this time with Harlem, as they both started at around the same time.

Kali Armstrong, Harlem Lewis, Kali Armstrong and Nikkita Lyons have another match on the second day of WWE World, and the four of them come up with a fun match. Coach Matt Bloom says that all four of them have been coached as much as they can be coached up to this point and that they know what WWE is looking for out of them, and that this match will be all on them. Natalya tells Kali and Harlem to enjoy the moment when they are out there in the ring.

Natalya heads to the ring and introduces the teams of Kali Armstorng and Harlem Lewis and the team of Kam Hendrix and Nikkita Lyons.

Kali Armstrong and Harlem Lewis beat Nikkita Lyons and Kam Hendrix in a mixed tag match after Kam Hendrix takes the Kali Connection for Nikkita Lyons only to get hit with a Jackhammer by Harlem Lewis. After the match, Coach Matt Bloom and Shawn Michaels congratulate all four competitors, who had fun with the match. Kali Armstrong finds out from Shawn Michaels that she has earned an NXT contract. We then learn that others would soon be joining her in NXT, as Tristan Angels, Myka Lockwood, Tate Wilder, Nikkita Lyons, Dorian Van Dux, Romeo Moreno, Layla Diggs, and even Kam Hendrix would also make it to NXT. Kam Hendrix gets news of his call-up to NXT from Coach Matt Bloom. We hear from Nikkita Lyons, Tate Wilder, Tristan Angels, Kendal Grey, Harlem Lewis, Kali Armstrong and Myka Lockwood, then Coach Matt Bloom that a new class of recruits is always coming behind the old one before Season 3 comes to a close.

Let's Go! - LFG recap for September 6, 2026 (Episode One)

Coach Matt Bloom meets with Kevin Owens, Booker T and Bubba Ray Dudley. Bubba gets Romeo Moreno vs. Harley Riggins. Bloom says Moreno had one of his better matches last week and needs to trend in that direction, while Bloom still wants Riggins to stop being goofy. Booker T gets Dorian Van Dux vs. Kam Hendrix. Booker T and Bloom agree that the clock is ticking on Hendrix, but they also feel that he has potential and that things are coming together with him. Owens gets Tristan Angels and Myka Lockwood vs. Tate Wilder and Kali Armstrong. Coach Bloom wants to see what all four people can do together, feeling that Tristan and Wilder will work together and that Kali and Myka are primed to move up, and that the only problem is the psychology of a mixed tag match.

Bubba Ray Dudley meets with Romeo Moreno and Harley Riggins. He wants no shine in the match and he wants Riggins to take Moreno's head off, and for Moreno to fight from underneath.

Harley Riggins beats Romeo Moreno. During the match, Bubba Ray Dudley and Booker T think there is something to Riggins, and Booker T wishes that he had five of Riggins in Reality of Wrestling. Bubba Ray also mentions that Riggins has the instinct to talk back immediately, but has learned to keep his mouth shut and be "more ear and less mouth" when it comes to coachability. Later on in the match, Harley Riggins' old tag team partner Jax Presley shows up and inadvertently trips Romeo Moreno off the top rope, then leaves. This allows Riggins to get the win. After the match, Presley and Riggins hug, then Presley raises Riggins' hand before the two of them leave. Afterwards, Moreno was happy with the match, and Riggins compliments Moreno on being communicative during the match while also mentioning that he took his time and worked as a serious heel. Bubba Ray says that they did a lot of things better, including bumping, selling, Riggins being hated and Moreno being cheered for. Coach Matt Bloom is happy to see Presley back, then says that he wanted Riggins to light Moreno up a little bit more during the match; other than that, they have nice chemistry, and they had a good match.

Booker T meets with Dorian Van Dux and Kam Hendrix. Booker T notes that Hendrix has a lot of ideas, but he knows when the light bulb goes off. Hendrix feels that this is his last chance. Booker T notes that Van Dux is picking things up quickly and could make waves on the main roster.

Kam Hendrix beats Dorian Van Dux. After the match, Booker T says both men did a good job and that tonight was Hendrix's coming out party as well as Hendrix's best outing. Booker T says that Dorian Van Dux is a good listener and that "the best listeners are the best workers." Coach Matt Bloom wants Dorian Van Dux to work on selling, and tells Kam Hendrix that he is proud of him and that he will be one of the four people heading to Las Vegas, Nevada for WWE World.

Kevin Owens meets with Tristan Angels, Myka Lockwood, Tate Wilder and Kali Armstrong. We find out that the mixed tag match was Tristan's idea, and Tristan says that for one to fight in their underwear, one must be nuts. Owens notes that there needs to be one big moment in the match and provides some minor changes to a match that all four people have managed to put together.

Tate Wilder and Kali Armstrong beat Tristan Angels and Myka Lockwood in a mixed tag match. After the match, Kevin Owens has enjoyed the match, as has Shawn Michaels. Coach Matt Bloom admits he is hesitant about mixed tag matches because of the flow, but all four competitors proved him wrong, and he had fun with the match. Shawn Michaels tells Kali Armstrong that she will be heading to Las Vegas, Nevada for WWE World.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for September 6, 2026

David Marquez and "Pretty" Peter Avalon introduce us to this week's show from the new Corona Improv in Corona, California. We then see a recap of the best of 2026. Matches and moments include:

Brittnie Brooks vs. Big Mama for the UWN Women's Championship from May 25, 2025

Jake Redondo vs. TJP from March 2026's Sunday Night Slam

Drew Gulak vs. Jordan Cruz for the UWN World Championship from Gotham Wrestling in June

David Marquez and Peter Avalon announces that Championship Wrestling will be at the new Corona Improv in Corona, California soon.

Collision Course - Collision recap for September 5, 2026

The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat The Don Callis Family ("The Machine" Brian Cage and Jake Doyle) after sending Cage into Doyle during an EVP-Trigger attempt on Cage before hitting the EVP-Trigger on Doyle.

We hear from Willow Nightingale, who says that she and Mercedes Moné did everything they could to win at All In. Willow then says she is not making excuses and is getting back up and continuing to fight, as some people want her to mean it when she says it. Willow says she will get the AEW Women's World Championship back, then says she has heard what Mercedes and "The Toxic Spider" Thekla have had to say and wonders what they will have to say to her face.

"Hangman" Adam Page and Brodido (Brody King and Brodido) beat Braddah Kaimi, LBJ and Vin Parker in a trios match.

Backstage, we hear from The Bang Bang Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn, Ace Austin). "Switchblade" Jay White says that they are gold-less after All, then mentions the debut of The New Level. Juice tells "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and "The Jet" Kevin Knight to be ready, as he and Ace Austin are so close that Austin knows what deodorant he is wearing (which is none). Austin says tonight will be as embarassing for Fletcher and Knight as All In was.

In backstage footage from after Dynamite, The Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor) want to fight The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) one more time at All Out with the women's tag titles on the line in a Chicago Street Fight.

"The Prodigy" Nick Wayne beats Komander. After the match, Chris Jericho sneaks into the ring, raises Nick Wayne's hand, then hits Nick Wayne with the Judas Effect.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita and The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). Roderick Strong leaves as Kyle O'Reilly says that none of them are done until they all have a backpack full of gold. Takeshita questions his status in The Conglomeration before saying that he will not give up, either.

Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. guests on commentary for the next match.

Persephone retains the TBS Championship against VertVixen. After the match, Persephone continues to attack VertVixen. Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. is about to put the Lockjaw on VertVixen when Maya World show up and brings Thunder Rosa with her to the ring. Britt and Persephone retreat.

We see a video package for Andrade el Idolo vs. Gabe Kidd later tonight.

The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) beat The Swirl ("Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian and "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson) in their AEW debut match.

We hear from "Jungle" Jack Perry, who says that he failed to win the Casino Gauntlet Match at All In, then says he will become the AEW World Champion even though he does not know when or how. He says the fans will be happy when it happens, and that he will not stop until that becomes a reality. He says that until then, his goal remains the same: beat the best to become the best.

Backstage, we hear from The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona). Ricochet says that All In was a disaster for them after they were upstaged by Swerve Strickland and The New Level (Kofi and "Awesome" Austin Creed). Bishop Kaun says that The New Level is at "a new level behind Swerve," and Toa Liona says that the rookies need to pay their dues, and says Swerve and The New Level got lucky.

Andrade el Idolo retains the AEW National Championship against Gabe Kidd. After the match, Andrade says that with the Casino Gauntlet contract, it is only a matter of time before he is AEW World Champion. He then says he wants to wait for the right time and focus on becoming the greatest AEW National Champion of all time. Andrade says that he will defend the National Championship every week, then asks those who think that he cannot do this "How you know?"

Backstage, we hear from Tommaso Ciampa, who says that he cannot think about his AEW debut every time the plane touches down in Texas and how he has created moments since then, and that there were none bigger than being at Wembley Stadium. He says that he hears "the AEW sickos" and says that it is time that "the Psycho Killer" becomes "the Psycho King" by winning a new title.

Athena beats Isla Dawn in a Ring of Honor Women's World Championship Proving Ground Match.

Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.

The Don Callis Family ("The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and "The Jet" Kevin Knight) beat The Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson and Ace Austin).

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for September 5, 2026

Dustin Starr interviews Marko "Hangtime" Harris at the announce desk to start today's show. Harris says he has been doing his thing since the SummerSlam tryout, but something is not right, because while we has being coached by the best of the best, he was told that he had to be number one and show what he is all about. Harris then says that it is time to go for some more gold, then Mike Anthony shows up. Mike Anthony introduces himself, then tells Harris to stay in his lane after his SummerSlam tryout instead of challenging him, then Matchmaker King Cobra shows up. King Cobra makes a title vs. title match between both Marko Harris and Mike Anthony for today's main event.

We hear from Terry Golden and the Kick-Ass Wrestling collective in the WrestleCenter parking lot. Golden says they are sticking around and says that next week is going to be a lot worse and that "somebody is getting their ass kicked for real."

Justin Case guests on commentary for the next match.

Big Nico 5XL beats The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2) in a two-on-one "five-count match." The match ends with a five-count demanded by Big Nico 5XL. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Justin Case and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington at the announce desk. Justin Case says what happened to The Disorderlies is what will happen to Memphis Wrestling, then Zay Washington says there is nobody on the roster who compares to him. All of a sudden, Main Event Bradley returns for the first time in months and reminds Zay Washington that he is still here before telling Washington that he has failed to meet the 215 lb. weight limit. This leads to a shoving match between Bradley and Washington, and Bradley tells Washington that he is a marked man.

Backstage in front of the WrestleCenter entrance, Ruffshot Lamonte tells Notorious Bradley that therapy is working well for him, but he suddenly has a bad feeling and cannot enter the WrestleCenter. All of a sudden, former WWE Superstar Dexter Lumis is seen behind a window as Notorious Bradley has to get Lamonte into the building.

We see a video tribute to "Superstar" Bill Dundee, then Dustin Starr interviews Bill Dundee at the announce desk. Matchmaker King Cobra wheels Dundee out to the ring, and the locker room thanks Dundee. (Dundee's appearance at the WrestleCenter was taped on August 23rd; Dundee would pass away the morning after this episode aired, with the news of his passing at 3:30 am on September 6th announced by his son Jamie Dundee, better known as JC Ice, as well as by Conrad Thompson on behalf of the Dundee family.)

We see footage from Tupelo Supershow where a masked man in a black hoodie stops Jay Smooth from hitting Kale with "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock's cane. Kale and the man in the hoodie get the better of Jay Smooth as the referee is down, and Kale gets the win. Dustin Starr then interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, who shows up on his own with a wooden baseball bat in his right hand. Blaylock says that nothing has been done about Kale kidnapping his son, and says nothing has been done because everyone is "busy kissing Jerry Lawler's butt." He says Kale will get hurt, and says that whoever is in the black hoodie and mask is "a dead man walking." Blaylock says that nobody lays hands on his son, and that his son had to go to a psychiatrist because of this before promising there will be hell to pay.

"Sweet" Judy Lee beats Ally X after Dahlia Black gets in the ring only for Judy Lee to get the better of her, slam Ally X on top of her and pin the both of them for the win. "Miss Ego" Serena is seen at ringside throughout the match.

We hear from Marko "Hangtime" Harris, who says that success is all he knows and that what he has achieved in Memphis Wrestling is not enough. He says he is willing to risk it all to be the man in Memphis Wrestling. We then hear from Mike Anthony, who says that Marko Harris wants to be the top guy after having his chance at superstardom, and instead of "Hangtime," it will be time he welcomed Harris to the nightmare.

Marko "Hangtime" Harris vs. Mark Anthony in a title vs. title match for the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship and the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship ends in a draw. During the match, Marko Harris goes for the cutter off the top rope, but inadvertently takes out senior official David Knight. Mark Anthony hits the Genetic Dream, but when he goes to the top rope, Marko Harris catches up to him and hits him with a Superplex. Both men pin each other, but both men have their shoulders on the mat when senior official David Knight comes to and makes the count. Marko "Hangtime" Harris retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship. Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship. After the match, both Marko Harris and Mike Anthony still want to settle the score as the show fades to black.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for September 4, 2026

Gunther heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Gunther syas he has been looking for Sami Zayn all day and claims that Sami is hiding, and proclaims that tonight's show will not start until Sami shows himself. Sami Zayn shows up in the crowd and says that Gunther does not have to hold the show hostage, then says he is keeping his distance due to a broken hand. Sami notes that Gunther is angry at him, much like everyone else, and says that Gunther is speaking like a victim when he is the victim here and he was the one who was robbed and should still be Undisputed WWE Champion, saying the champion should be "the last real good guy left around here," but instead, the champion is the biggest "hypocrite fraud" who "should not be breathing the same air as [him]" in CM Punk. Sami says he is not asking for the world, and that he just wants what was stolen from him: the WWE Championship. Sami says that Gunther was in last week's Triple Threat Match when he was not even included, then tells Gunther to buckle up and get comfortable, for this is the future from here on out. He says there will be no #1 contender's matches and no easy rides, and that nobody will get theirs until he gets his. Gunther says he has heard enough and threatens to drag Sami from the crowd to the ring. As Sami says that he is not cleared, Finn Balor shows up in the crowd and says that he still has a bone to pick for Gunther while saying that he is here for his own justice, which he will get from Sami. Finn Balor chases Sami Zayn to the ring, and when Sami tries to leave up the entrance ramp, Kevin Owens shows up from behind. Owens chases Sami through the crowd.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis and CM Punk discuss what has just happened. Aldis says they cannot keep doing this and that they need a #1 contender. CM Punk suddenly gets an idea when he finds Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae, then asks Gargano if he got to this point in his career to lie on a box or become a world champion. Candice says this will not work, but Punk says that "Johnny Wrestling lurks somewhere in there" and proposes an Undisputed WWE Championship match between himself and Gargano tonight. Gargano does not stir, and when Candice stops Punk and Aldis, Gargano is suddenly standing upright. Gargano walks up to Punk and says "Let's do it." Punk says "Perfect," then walks away.

Johnny Gargano vs. CM Punk for the Undisputed WWE Championship is official for later tonight.

Backstage before the next match, Charlotte Flair is met by Alexa Bliss. Alexa says there is a change in plans., then Tatum Paxley shows up and says that she and Charlotte are going to work well together. Alexa says that Tatum proved herself against "Michin" Mia Yim, then calls this change of plans "a bonding exercise." Charlotte says a heads-up would have been nice, then tells Tatum to take notes and do as she says.

Charlotte Flair and Tatum Paxley beat Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid) after Alexa Bliss stops Jacy Jayne from interfering on the outside. After the match, Jade Cargill, "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab attack Charlotte, Alexa and Tatum. Jacy, Fallon, and Lainey join in, then let Cargill, Michin and B-Fab get the last word on their Sunday Night's Main Event opponents.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Nikki Bella. Nikki says that the only thing she took too far was her trust in Paige, who she says is "a C-grade skank" who has "hurt the Bella brand." As she says that Paige is the reason her returned was ruined, Paige shows up and says she has realized that Nikki has never, ever liked her because she built her career on "hustle, loyalty and respect," and next week, Nikki had better bring it, or else she will end her career faster than her last relationship.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis is met by Gunther, who says that Aldis has put him in a position that he should not be in. Danhausen is behind both men with a feather duster as Gunther complains about Johnny Gargano suddenly getting a WWE Championship match against CM Punk. Gunther says that Aldis felt the limelight after getting in the ring with him and does not want to escape it, then says that he is worried about his career and his business and tells Aldis to get his stuff together. Aldis tells Gunther to take it up with Punk, then says the rest of his business has to wait as he has his own business to attend to with the dctor. Aldis leaves, then Danhausen puts his hand on Gunther's shoulder and says he knows exactly how Gunther feels. Gunther grabs Danhausen by the wrist and tells him not to touch him ever again, then Danhausen puts a portrait on himself on the nearby desk with "Employee of the Month" on it.

General Manager Nick Aldis is in the ring with Dr. Woodruff regarding Chelsea Green's injury. Aldis introduces Chelsea Green to the ring, and Chelsea says she does not care what the doctor has to say and that she and Aldis have been through this already, then tells the fans that instead of waterworks, they are getting "an extremely pissed off Women's Champion" and warns Aldis not to take this away from her after saying she can be a fighting champion. Chelsea says she understands she has a target on her eye for everyone to see, but she has waited thirteen years for this title, and if the rest of the women want to think it is easy to take the title from her, then they can try, as she is more concerned about her legacy than her safety. Aldis tells Chelsea she respects this and respects Chelsea, but says her safety is part of his job. He then says it is not up to him anymore, then has Dr. Woodruff speak. Dr. Woodruff says that Chelsea has a fractured orbital bone that has not fully healed, but it is healing, and it is his medical opinion that as long as Chelsea wears the face mask at all times, she is cleared to compete. As Chelsea thanks Dr. Woodruff, The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) shows up, and Nia Jax says that she was waiting to hear this before making it clear that she wants the Interim WWE Women's Championship. Nia and Lash surround the ring as Nia demands that Chelsea give her a match before she breaks her other orbital bone, as "everyone knows [Chelsea] is mad eof glass." Adlis has to get between The Irresistible Forces and Chelsea, and Tiffany Stratton shows up and fights The Irresistible Forces. Aldis says Nia will get her championship match next week in Mexico City, Mexico, then says that Tiffany Stratton is ready to fight and that Tiffany and Nia Jax can have a match right now.

Nia Jax beats Tiffany Stratton after Lash Legend is able to stop Tiffany from hitting the Prettiest Moonsault Ever. After the match, Nia Jax rips the mask off of Chelsea's face, then dares Chelsea to get the mask back. Chelsea confronts Nia, and that is enough for The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) to toss the mask aside and walk away.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Kevin Owens. Owens says he is happy for Johnny Gargano to get his opportunity, but states that CM Punk does not do anything unless he benefits from it and thinks that he is doing this to draw Sami Zayn to the ring. Owens almost respects this, but he does not respect anything Punk does, and if Sami does head to the ring, he will not be alone.

We see Corey Graves' interview with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes from earlier today. The interview is suddenly interrupted by Randy Orton, who mocks Cody and the no-physicality clause for their match before daring Cody to hit him. Cody is stone-faced as Orton mentions everything that he did to Cody last week, and chalks Cody's refusal to lay a hand on him up to his respect for his family and the Undisputed WWE Championship, then says Cody is an addict who loves the WWE Championship more than his own family and that he needs help, saying that he is more sick than anybody, including himself. Cody stands up and says he might be aware that he is sick, as everyone else seems to do, then tells Orton that he is screwed on Sunday because of this before leaving the room.

Backstage, Lil Yachty is met by Trick Williams. Yachty says he will get the win at Sunday Night's Main Event, but Trick says he just wants Yachty to survive the five minutes so he can get his rematch. Yachty then shows off a video of him in the ring that is actually a music video for a diss track on Baron Corbin, who he calls "Baron Borin'." Trick wants Yachty to focus, then Corbin says that Yachty is a joke like his music career and that what he will do to Yachty is no joke. Trick tells Corbin to bring that energy on Sunday, because after Yachty survives, Corbin will not. Corbin tells Trick that his title shot relies on Yachty, and that he will slaughter Yachty, stating that Yachty is dead just like Trick's state of title contention.

Shinsuke Nakamura and Kyoki (now known collectively as "Bakusai") beat The Miz and Kit Wilson. After the match, The MFT's (Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga) and Haku show up on the stage to stare down Bakusai from the stage.

We see a video package for Damian Priest and R-Truth vs. The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) for the AAA World Tag Team Championships.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Blake Monroe. Blake says tonight's match is still not suitable and that she deserves a grander opponent and entrance, then Giulia attacks Blake again, taking their brawl to the stage. Officials try in vain to break the brawl up before Giulia knocks Blake out with the Arrivederci Knee.

Backstage, Sami Zayn meets with Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae. Sami says he is happy for Gargano, then says that this is justice and one for "guys like them." He says that even if he is not out there with him physically, he is still there for him in spirit. He tells Gargano to take the opportunity when it falls in his lap and to not be like Kevin Owens, then tells Gargano that if he takes the title off of Punk, he wants the first shot.

CM Punk retains the Undisputed WWE Championship against Johnny Gargano. During the match, Sami Zayn shows up from out of the crowd, and CM Punk fights Sami. Sami gets in the ring, and Candice LeRae sends CM Punk into the ring steps with a hurricanrana. Gargano hits a tope suicida followed by One Final Beat, but Punk kicks out. Sami then takes the Undisputed WWE Championship, but he is attacked by Owens as he tries to hand the title to Gargano. Owens is about to powerbomb Sami into the ring apron when Gunther shows up, hits Owens with a big boot, then goes for a powerbomb on Sami only for Finn Balor to come out of the crowd and hit the Sling Blade on Gunther. Sami hits Finn with the Undisputed WWE Championship, then does the same to Gunther and Owens. Punk hits Gargano with the GTS, but as Candice distracts the referee, Sami clocks Punk in the head with the Undisupted WWE Championship. Punk still kicks out despite this, and Sami whispers something to Candice. General Manager Nick Aldis shows up with officials and ejects Sami from ringside, and Punk hits Gargano with the GTS to win and retain. After the match, Punk tells Sami that he does not want the Undisupted WWE Championship half as much as he wants to break Sami's face for sticking him nose where it does not belong, and if Sami wants a title shot, he will get one next week, and he will put him to sleep.

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