Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
The show starts with an announcement that Cesaro, Apollo Crews, Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio will square off in a Fatal 4-Way match where the winner gets a shot against Rusev for the WWE United States Championship later tonight.
Cesaro beats Alberto Del Rio, Sheamus and Apollo Crews with a Sharpshooter in the center of the ring to Alberto Del Rio to earn a shot against Rusev for the WWE United States Championship later tonight. Alberto Del Rio shoves Cesaro into the steel steps and hits him with a double foot stomp from the apron after the match. Rusev shows up, congratulates Cesaro, and tells him to enjoy this moment for it is about to end. He doesn't want to wait until later tonight, and wants Cesaro to take the challenge right now if he's not a coward. Cesaro accepts Rusev's challenge after the break.
Rusev retains the WWE United States Championship against Cesaro with the Accolade.
Renee Young interviews Rusev and Lana backstage. Rusev says July 4th should be "Rusev Day," and that America should be celebrating him. When Renee informs him that he'll be defending the WWE United States Championship against Titus O'Neil again on the July 4th Raw, Lana simply says "Rusev...crush."
Dana Brooke beats Billie Kay as Sasha Banks watches from the back.
Renee Young interviews Sasha Banks. She's never been more focused, and she says that Charlotte won't be champ for long. Suddenly, Summer Rae shows up, checks her phone, and tells Sasha she's tired of the boss thing and that she's "all flash and no funk." Sasha tells Summer she plans to teach her a lesson tonight.
It's time for Miz TV with The Miz and Maryse, which could either be the last on SmackDown or the signature of SmackDown Live, according to The Miz. Tonight's guest is Dean Ambrose, who makes an early entrance, and eats a sandwich, much to Miz's annoyance, due to the fact that Dean has been making a lot of personal appearances. As Ambrose compliments Miz on the set decoration of Miz TV, Miz disrespects the memory of Mitch the potted plant, and gets angry with Dean for saying The Ambrose Asylum is better than Miz TV. Ambrose asks the fans which show they'd like to see, and it becomes clear they'd rather see The Ambrose Asylum. Miz brags about being the Intercontinantal champ, but Ambrose says he's the champ around here, but Miz says he looks more like a champion than Dean Ambrose. After some more arguing, Dean knows where this is going. Both men put away their championship belts and Miz removes his jacket. Ambrose then wipes his mouth on Miz's jacket. Maryse takes the jacket and places it on Ambrose's head before Miz kicks Ambrose to the ground to close out Miz TV.
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) show up. Rowan and Strowman beat Aaron Hale and Mike Duwati. Suddenly, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up on the TitanTron and make fun of The Wyatts. Xavier Woods is still silent, and Bray Wyatt tells him that he knows that the shadows are calling for him. He tells Woods to pray...and run.
Sasha Banks beats Summer Rae with the Banks Statement.
The Worldwide Underground (PJ Black, Johnny Mundo, Jack Evans) will defend the Lucha Underground Trios Championships against The Underdogs (Drago, Fenix, Aerostar) at Ultima Lucha Dos. Also at the event, Prince Puma will face Rey Mysterio Jr.
King Cuerno beats Mil Muertes after knocking Mil Muertes into the ref during a dive to knock the ref out, reversing an Irish Whip into a chair set up in the corner by Mil Muertes and putting one of his feet up on the rope for the pinfall when the referee comes to.
Taya and Ivelisse are in Dario Cueto's office. Dario Cueto is impressed with Taya's tenacity as her ability to take on any challenger, and is also impressed with Ivelisse's prowess as a Trios champion. However, he says there can only one can be the baddest woman, and pits them against each other in a match at Ultima Lucha Dos. Catrina shows up and wishes Ivelisse luck, and Ivelisse says it isn't over between the two of them. Catrina then demands a rematch between Mil Muertes and King Cuerno at Ultima Lucha Dos, and she wants it to be a death match. Dario initially doesn't want to grant it until Catrina says it will be a death match, which causes Dario Cueto to change his tune and tell her that she always knows just what to say. Catrina then disappears.
Prince Puma beats El Dragon Azteca Jr.
Cage, Son of Havoc, The Mack and Texano are in the ring with Dario Cueto. Dario says that Ultima Lucha Dos is almost here, and he gives them a gift to kick Ultima Lucha Dos: they will be entered into the first-ever "Unique Opportunity Tournament." Whoever wins it will, of course, get a unique opportunity that will be the most unique opportunity he's ever offered. The match starts at Ultima Lucha Dos, but the four of them get into a brawl which ends with Cage on top.
Johnny Mundo beats Fenix after Taya distracts the ref so Munda can blast Fenix with one of the Trios title belts. After the match, PJ Black and Jack Evans show up and, along with Taya, gang up on a downed Fenix. Drago and Aerostar make the save, and Ivelisse also shows up to go after Taya.
We hear exclusive comments from "The King of Strong Side" Shinsuke Nakamura. He's known Finn Balor for ten years and has really gotten to know him, and says he has to fight him before he can become champion as he wants to face the best in NXT before that happens. He hopes to give something sensational to NXT.
Cathy Kelley interviews Bayley. Bayley is happy to be back in the ring and can't wait for her WWE Women's Championship rematch against Asuka. Alexa Bliss shows up and tells Bayley she shouldn't even have a rematch, as she is the one who earned the title shot. She brags about beating Carmella, and tells Bayley she'll have to go through her before she can go through Asuka, and that she'll take even more pleasure in beating Bayley.
Andrade "Cien" Almas beats Noah Kekoa - now known as Noah Potjes.
Austin Aries says he attacked No Way Jose because he's done nothing with his career, and that people would rather cheer No Way Jose than be privileged to see him in the ring. He doesn't care if the fans like him or not, as he will prove why he is as good as he is.
We hear exclusive comments from Finn Balor. He says "The King of Strong Side" Shinsuke Nakamura is a real friend, and thought he would never see him again when he went to NXT. So when he heard that Nakamura was heading to NXT, he was overjoyed and wanted to return the favor by helping him get acclimated to NXT...and now, here they are. Finn Balor says a lot has changed since he and Nakamura were in the same locker room, and he cannot wait for this match.
Next week on NXT: Bayley vs. Alexa Bliss!
Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa beat The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley). After the match, Gargano mentions his and Ciampa's recent win against The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder), and says they should have a shot at the NXT Tag Team Championships. Suddenly, American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) show up, and Gable says that Gargano and Ciampa aren't next in line for anything, and that they will win the NXT tag team titles and that Gargano and Ciampa will be facing them when the time comes. Jordan says that he and Gable will get their revenge against The Authors of Pain in time, but for now, they've got unfinished business. The Revival show up, and say that they call the shots and that neither team in the ring deserve a title shot. Dawson says that The Revival are in charge and that they dictate the terms. NXT General Manager William Regal shows up, tells Gargano and Ciampa that they will get a title shot down the line, and makes the rematch for the tag team titles between American Alpha and The Revival official for next week...and it will be a two-out-of-three falls match. After Regal leaves, American Alpha shakes hands with Gargano and Ciampa, and as the latter team leaves, American Alpha is attacked from behind by The Authors of Pain. Gargano and Ciampa try to help, but they fare no better than American Alpha. Paul Ellering then shows up to survey the carnage, and The Authors of Pain walk up the entrance ramp and stand at the top with Ellering to close out the show.
Maria Kanellis and "The Miracle" Mike Bennett show up. She calls Billy Corgan a good leader in the absence of Dixie Carter, and asks everyone to enjoy her show tonight. Bennett then says she has a golden ticket to the TNA World Heavyweight Championship that he will cash in at Destination X and become TNA's greatest World champ. He tells Lashley he might be big and bad, but he will never be the man he is because he is "The Miracle." Lashley shows up, and tells Bennett he just woke up a sleeping giant and that Bennett is half the man he is. Bennett thinks Lashley is trying to intimidate him, but Lashley says that when he intimidates him, he'll know. He says he'll destroy Ethan Carter III and Drew Galloway tonight, and that Bennett is an afterthought. Bennett hopes Lashley, EC3 and Galloway tear each other apart as he's taking the title at Destination X, but Lashley tells him not to hope for that. Ethan Carter III then makes his entrance, and says he's planned his reemergence. Tonight, he takes the World title back. Lashley tells EC3 he isn't half as tough as he makes himself out to be, and Bennett tells them both to destroy each other so he can eventually cash in. EC3 calls Bennett a piece of shit for taking the X Division title for what he did as well as what he and Maria did to make his aunt Dixie Carter take a leave of absence. Billy Corgan shows up and explains what's going on, and gives Billy the idea of making Bennett defend the X Division Championship tonight. He makes Bennett defend the title against the winner of tonight's X Division battle royal, and adds to the Smashing Pumpkins puns that EC3 made in the process. Bennett then attacks EC3 from behind with the X Division title before he and Lashley gang up on him. Drew Galloway gets into the ring and evens the odds.
Ethan Carter III and Drew Galloway have a heated argument in the back.
Before the next match, Allie tries to get Gail Kim to consider retirement. It doesn't work.
Sienna retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Gail Kim after Jade goes at it with Allie outside of the ring only for Marti Bell to hit Jade in the back with the steel baton. All the while, Gail Kim is distracted, and Sienna hits the Silencer as soon as Gail turns around.
Reby Sky pushes Matt Hardy in a wheelchair as Matt holds Maxell in his arms. Matt says he won't stop until he gets what he needs.
"The Miracle" Mike Bennett runs into Drew Galloway backstage. Galloway tells Bennett his mouth has gotten him into trouble, and that he'll be fighting him if he goes for the World title. Bennett says he's going to retain the X Division title tomorrow, and tells Galloway that if he should be angry at anybody, it should be EC3 for costing him the title. He also tells Galloway he's beaten him, but Galloway reminds him that he only did it with the help of Maria.
It's time for Fact of Life with Eli Drake. Eli Drake makes fun of the crowd and talks about what's been going on with himself recently. He then introduces his guest for tonight: James Storm. Storm calls Eli Drake "Eli Dork" and considers starting a drinking game where everyone drinks when the Dummy button is pressed. Eli Drake puts a gallon of water on the desk, then compares himself to other talk show hosts while pressing the Dummy button (with Storm drinking every time he does) before asking Storm where his title is, especially after he's been here since virtually day one. Eli tells him to watch his tongue, but Storm changes the drinking game up by saying that every time he presses the button, he'll "slap the piss" out of him. Eli Drake tells him to leave his show, but Storm tells him that their paths will meet again and he'll beat his ass. Storm leaves, then Eli tosses a beer out of the ring towards Storm. He presses the button, then gets hit with a Last Call Superkick.
Jeff Hardy can't wait to meet Matt Hardy face to face tonight...
Who is The Fixer?
Rosemary tells Bram he will be part of Decay in time.
Matt Hardy shows up with Reby Sky. Matt refuses to leave his wheelchair, and insists Reby push him around so everyone can see what he has become. Matt says he despises the crowd, and blames them and Jeff Hardy for what has happened to him. He calls Jeff out.
Jeff Hardy shows up after the commercial break. Matt Hardy tells Jeff he wants their rivalry to be over, but he will never stop pursuing him until he gets what he needs: another match against Jeff, and a win. He wants six weeks to recuperate before the match, and he also raises the stakes: whoever wins owns the name Hardy. Jeff agrees to the match, then Reby confronts Jeff, telling him he broke Matt and that he has to deal with this. Jeff tells Reby to fly away on her broom, and as Jeff says he'll take care of their son Maxell after the win, Matt suddenly gets up from out of the wheelchair and attacks Jeff before putting his head into a steel chair and hitting him with a Twist of Fate. He then tells Jeff will take place next week "in the sanctuary of our genesis" and that it will lead to "the final deletion."
"The Miracle" Mike Bennett guests on commentary for the next match.
Braxton Sutter wins the X Division Battle Royal, last eliminating Andrew Everett and Trevor Lee, who attack him along with Gregory Shane helms after the battle royal. "The Miracle" Mike Bennett then gets in the ring and demands that his X Division title defense starts right now. Despite an inside cradle near-fall from Sutter, Bennett retains the TNA X Division Championship.
Mahabali Shera and Grado still need a third man to take on Al Snow and The Tribunal (Basile Baraka and Judge Baron Dax)...and Grado says he's got this.
We find out that the tag team partner of Grado and Mahabali Shera in this match is...Tyrus.
Grado, Mahabali Shera and Tyrus beat Al Snow and The Tribunal (Basile Baraka and Judge Baron Dax).
"The Miracle" Mike Bennett brags about his X Division title defense tonight, and announces that he will call out Billy Corgan next week, cash in and go on to Destination X.
Lashley retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Ethan Carter III and Drew Galloway.
Seth Rollins shows up to start tonight's show. He talks about the Triple Threat Match between him, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship (now known simply as the WWE Championship from this point on) at Battleground, then talks about Roman Reigns' 30-day Wellness Policy violation and Roman's owning up to his mistake on Twitter. Seth Rollins says Roman has never apologized for anything in his life, and wonders why he should start now. He says Roman didn't really care for the fans, and as for owning his mistake, Seth says he owns Roman and says Roman doesn't deserve forgiveness or a slot in the Battleground main event, saying that the match should only be between him and Dean Ambrose. Dean Ambrose shows up and wonders if Seth's rant is about Roman or about him having the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Dean says everybody makes mistakes, then makes fun of Seth before saying the match should remain a Triple Threat Match. AJ Styles suddenly shows up and says the match should remain a Triple Threat, except with himself replacing Roman Reigns. Dean says Roman's still in the match, but AJ Styles still wants to be in it, making it a Fatal 4-Way. Suddenly, John Cena shows up, saying that Dean Ambrose is a fighting champion and will fight anybody, but wonders if Dean will fight him. After announcing he's been in the WWE for 14 long years, he brings up the idea of making the match a Fatal 5-Way. Rollins gets upset, then Stephanie McMahon shows up. She is embarrassed and mortified with the "Roman Reigns scandal," then has an idea involving what has just transpired. She puts Seth Rollins in a match with John Cena and AJ Styles in a match with Dean Ambrose. If Cena and Styles win their matches tonight, they will be added to the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match at Battleground.
Paige and Sasha Banks beat Charlotte and Dana Brooke with a Banks Statement to Dana Brooke.
Raw is being aired in China for the very first time tonight on PPTV, making it the 91st country to broadcast the show.
Titus O'Neil beats Rusev by count-out after sending Rusev into the timekeeper's area.
We go behind the camera at WWE's televised events with DeVry University.
Stephanie McMahon runs into Kane backstage. Kane still wants to run SmackDown. Suddenly, The Miz and Maryse show up. Both Miz and Kane name drop their recent movies, then Kane mentions that Miz hasn't defended the Intercontinental Championship in over 30 days, and if he were running SmackDown, Miz would be defending the title tonight. Stephanie thinks that's a great idea, and has Miz defend the title later tonight...but leaves the conversation on a cliffhanger as she doesn't mention who Miz will be defending against.
John Cena will host the Espys live on July 13th.
Seth Rollins beats John Cena thanks to a distraction by The Club (AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson).
Before the next match, Enzo Amore and Big Cass asks the fans to do the wave when the match starts. They then quickly beat two local talents. After the match, The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) make a surprise return and announce they're looking for some action. Axel tells Enzo and Cass to get out of the ring. Big Cass wants to know who's hardest, but the three of them get in the ring to show how hard they really are. Big Cass and Enzo force them to retreat, however.
WWE has partnered with Special Olympics, and some Special Olympics athletes get to take a tour of the WWE Performance Center. Some Special Olympics athletes and Special Olympics North America president Mark Edenzon stand at the top of the entrance ramp along with Big Show and Renee Young.
Natalya - who says that she's tired of being the nice girl and being walked on - guests on commentary for the next match. The next match doesn't happen, however, as Becky Lynch attacks Natalya as soon as she makes her way to the ring.
Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is in the crowd tonight.
It's time for The Highlight Reel. Tonight's guests are Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. He introduces Kevin Owens first, followed by Sami Zayn. Jericho then tries to see what makes the two of them tick and drive them apart, but Sami Zayn wants to put an end to the rivalvry between him and Owens once and for all at Battleground. He says that Kevin Owens hides behind lies, as Owens says it was strictly business that he put Sami through so much and not because it was personal. Owens continues to insist that Sami ruined their friendship and that his actions were all strictly business. He says he was happy for Sami and says Sami wasn't happy for him. Owens says it doesn't matter now after calling Sami a terrible friend, and tells Sami he's got his match at Battleground. Jericho then agrees with Owens, and says that Sami has his head up his ass caring about what the fans think. He says Sami makes him sick and wants to slap him, but decides to let Owens do it instead. He then asks Owens and Sami to drink in the gift of Jericho. Instead, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens super-kick Jericho to end The Highlight Reel.
Kane beats The Miz by count-out after Maryse's distraction backfires, leaving her knocked off the apron and with a hurt ankle. Miz carries Maryse to the back and retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
Maryse reveals to The Miz that she didn't hurt her ankle. Miz is surprised....and impressed.
Cesaro and Apollo Crews beat Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio after Del Rio turns on Sheamus and leaves him high and dry.
Jojo interviews Dean Ambrose, who says that his WWE World Heavyweight Championship reign isn't exactly what he hoped for, but he has plenty to do. Stephanie McMahon shows up and makes it clear she doesn't like him holding the title, and that when the match at Battleground becomes a Fatal 4-Way, she'll be one step closer to ending "this nightmare."
This Thursday on SmackDown: Miz TV with special guest Dean Ambrose!
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up dressed like The Wyatt Family (Erick Rowan, Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper). They say The Wyatt Family need a big ol' bowl of Booty-O's, then proceed to make fun of them. The real Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) then make their presence known, and Bray wants to know how the power of positivity will put food on his table. Bray also gets to Xavier Woods as well, and tells Woods he can trust in him. He then says the New Day will fall.
Renee Young interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods). As Kofi and Big E believe that making fun of The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) is a good idea, Xavier Woods in uncharacteristically quiet.
Seth Rollins guests on commentary for the next match.
Dean Ambrose beats AJ Styles after The Club (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) tries to interfere and John Cena fights them off. After the match, Styles, Gallows and Anderson beat up John Cena while Seth Rollins gets Dean Ambrose from behind with a Pedigree. The Club then hits the Magic Killer on Cena at the top of the entrance ramp, then Rollins hits another Pedigree on Ambrose.
Tonight's episode is a special Women of Honor episode, featuring Women of Honor matches from recent months.
Veda Scott, "The Bullet Babe" Amber Gallows and Allysin Kay beat Sumie Sakai, Thunderkitty and "Crazy" Mary Dobson.
We get out first look at recent Ring of Honor dojo student Faye Jackson, who makes her wrestling debut in the next match.
ODB beats Faye Jackson in the latter's debut. Both women show respect after the match.
We hear from "The Exotic Goddess" Mandy Leon and "The Howling Huntress" Hania, who say that they have unfinished business after Mandy Leon beat Hania in what Hania calls a fluke victory the last time around.
"The Howling Huntress" Hania beats "The Exotic Goddess" Mandy Leon.
BJ Whitmer says that Kelly Klein was a diamond in the rough before he found her, and that she's choked out all challengers.
We hear from Taeler Hendrix, who says that Ring of Honor is her house.
Kelly Klein beats Taeler Hendrix with The End Of The Match.
Kyle O'Reilly beats Kamaitachi with the Cross Arm Breaker. After the match, O'Reilly extends his hand in a sign of respect, but Kamaitachi spits on it and walks out.
ACH beats "The Last Real Man" Silas Young.
Mark Briscoe beats Roderick Strong in what is Roddy's last match in Ring of Honor. After the match, Roddy and Briscoe shake hands, and the crowd chants "Thank you, Roddy."
Bullet Club (Adam Cole, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson) beat Moose and War Machine (Hanson and Raymond Rowe) in a Tornado Rules six-man tag match.
The Addiction (Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian) retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships against The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) after Kamaitachi shows up and starts a fight with NJPW talent Jay White, who is seated in the front row. As the referee is distracted, Daniels hits Shelley with a low blow. After the match, Kamaitachi celebrates with The Addiction.
BJ Whitmer beats Steve Corino in a Fight Without Honor after the lights go out and come back on only to reveal that Kevin Sullivan is in the ring. Sullivan drives his golden spike into Corino's head, allowing Whitmer to get the win.
Bobby Fish retains the ROH World Television Championship against Dalton Castle.
The All Night Express (Kenny King and Rhett Titus) show up with Cparice Coleman, who is revealed to be their "Minister of Information." The three of them announce that they will now be known as "The Cabinet," and that they will make wrestling great again.
Jay Lethal retains the ROH World Championship against Jay Briscoe in a rematch one year in the making. After the match, Lethal and Briscoe shake hands.
Seth Rollins shows up. He says that the idea of achieving anything if you just put your mind to it is a big fat lie thanks to Dean Ambrose, and that he is not happy with the fact that he has to beat Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns at the same time to get the WWE World Heavyweight Championship back. After saying he will prove himself the best member of The Shield at Battleground, he issues an open challenge to anyone who wants to face him in the main event tonight. Sami Zayn shows up, and Seth calls him the perfect person to make an example out of. Suddenly, Dean Ambrose shows up and starts an impromptu Ambrose Asylum, complete with set pieces, much to Seth's chagrin. After drawing a championship belt on the Ambrose Asylum sign, Ambrose asks Rollins why he's being such a jackass, then Sami Zayn wants to go at it with Seth Rollins right now. Seth gets angry and leaves.
Cesaro beats Alberto Del Rio by reversing a Cross Arm Breaker into a Neutralizer.
Sheamus beats Apollo Crews by count-out after kicking Crews straight into the steel steps.
The Club (AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) brag about beating up John Cena when The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). Jimmy Uso challenges AJ Styles to a one-on-one match. AJ Styles accepts, and gives him his word that Gallows and Anderson won't show up at ringside.
AJ Styles beats Jimmy Uso after Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson show up and attack Jey Uso.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) beat The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch). After the match, The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) show up on the TitanTron. Bray Wyatt questions the power of positivity, then declares that The New Day will fall.
Bob Backlund plans to make this era the Darren Young Era.
Greg Hamilton interviews Sami Zayn. Sami wants to further his career and get past Kevin Owens by beating Seth Rollins tonight.
Renee Young interviews Charlotte and Dana Brooke. Charlotte says that Sasha Banks will be bowing down to her.
Dana Brooke beats Becky Lynch with an inside cradle in a matter of seconds after Charlotte distracts Becky from the ring apron. Charlotte and Dana attack Becky after the match, then Sasha Banks shows up. Dana Brooke and Sasha go at it, and Sasha puts Dean in the Banks Statement before staring Charlotte down.
Dean Ambrose runs into Seth Rollins backstage.
Dean Ambrose guests on commentary for the next match.
Seth Rollins beats Sami Zayn. After the match, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose stare down, then Rollins attacks Ambrose. Ambrose fights back, and chases Rollins to the entrance ramp to close out the show.
Dario Cueto talks with someone in his office. This person is one of the best luchadores in the world and an ancestor of the Jaguar clan, and he will debut at Ultima Lucha Dos. He hands him one of the seven ancient Aztec Medallions. This luchador tells Cueto that at Ultima Lucha Dos, he will prove to himself, his clan and the world that he, Night Claw, will rise to the top of Lucha Underground. Cueto reminds him that his clan's arrogance made them the first of the seven ancient clans to be destroyed by The Gods, and tells him not to let his arrogance get to him.
Daga beats Mascarita Sagrada by submission to earn one of the seven ancient Aztec Medallions. After the amtch, Famous B and Brenda celebrate with Mascarita Sagrada, but Famous B turns on Mascarita Sagrada and attacks him, with Brenda very unhappy at the turn of events. Famous B promises he will find himself a new client and make him famous.
Dario Cueto talks to El Dragon Azteca Jr. in his office. He sees the anger in his eyes, and has an opportunity for him. He tells him that Black Lotus is wanting to take him out, and wants to make a match between the two of them.
Marty "The Moth" Martinez knows that Killshot isn't happy with him right now, but knows that they have to be brothers. He offers him his dogtags back as a peace offering. Killshot takes them.
Killshot, El Siniestro de la Muerte and Marty "The Moth" Martinez beat Cortez Castro, Mr. Cisco and Joey Ryan to earn three of the seven ancient Aztec Medallions when the latter team can't get along. After the match, Marty takes back the dogtags from Killshot, and Killshot chases after him.
In an apprehensive pairing, Sexy Star and Mariposa beat Ivelisse and Taya to win two of the seven ancient Aztec Medallions.
Prince Puma shows up. People have been wondering what he's planning to do for Ultima Lucha Dos, and says that Konnan once told him that he could be the next Rey Mysterio. Together, he and Rey were champions, and he admits Rey is the best, and being around him for long enough made him wonder what he has to offer. He wants to know if he is the next Rey Mysterio, or if he is better. He asks Rey Mysterio if he can face him at Ultima Lucha Dos. Rey Mysterio Jr. shows up and heads to the ring. Rey says he was a pioneer who paved the road for talents like Puma, and has respect for him, but tells Puma that he is a Prince and that he is a Rey. He accepts Prince Puma's challenge.
In a smashing upset, Oney Lorcan beats "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger. (Lorcan has previously fought in NXT under his real name Chris Girard, and is best known for his work in the indies under the name Biff Busick.)
Cathy Kelley interviews Austin Aries. Even though he came up short against Shinsuke Nakamura, the goal remains the same. Even though Nakamura was the better man, he is more focused than ever. No Way Jose shows up and tries to cheer Aries up.
Earlier today, Bayley announced that she returns to NXT tonight.
No Way Jose beats Josh Woods. As Jose celebrates, Austin Aries shows up and says one is not defined by victories, but by defeats. He then says Jose reminds him of something he forgot, and that it's all about having fun. He thanks Aries, then shakes his hands. Before he can leave, No Way Jose has Aries dance with him. He does. They take it to the commentary table, where Austin Aries then knocks Jose off the table before attacking him. He pretends to leave at first, then returns to put Jose in the Last Chancery.
William Regal gets with Shinsuke Nakamura and makes his match against Finn Balor official for next week. As he does, Buddy Murphy shows up and makes demands, especially now that he has returned to singles competition. Nakamura tells him he'll take him tonight. Regal tells Murphy to be careful what he wishes for.
Bayley beats Deonna Purrazzo in her first match since her injury.
Carmella wants to be the face of the NXT Women's Division, but Alexa Bliss shows up as she says she wants to be the next Women's Champion, and tells Carmella she's irrelevant without Enzo Amore and Big Cass. Alexa says she left Wesley Blake and Buddy Murphy because she was the star, says she deserves the title and reminds Carmella that she was never pinned in the recent Triple Threat match. Carmella tells Alexa the Women's title will be hers, and that she refuses to let Alexa get in the way.
We take a look at Nia Jax vs. Asuka for the NXT Women's Championship at NXT TakeOver: The End.
American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) return next week!
Drew Galloway starts tonight's show. Before he can say very much, Ethan Carter III shows up and says he had no intention of ruining his title match, and apologizes. Galloway wants to fight EC3 instead. EC3 says Galloway has been burning the candle at both ends, and knows how Galloway feels, but after Galloway refuses to listen to him, EC3 rescinds his apology, and the two of them are about to brawl until Lashley shows up. As Lashley finds humor in the situation, EC3 and Galloway decide to fight Lashley in addition to each other, but Lashley has another idea: a tag team match between the team of EC3 and Galloway and the team of Lashley and a partner of his choice. If EC3 and Galloway, they get a title shot. If they lose, his partner gets a title shot. His partner? Eli Drake, who likes the idea of being a dual champion and seems to have the match all figured out. He's in.
Ethan Carter III and Drew Gallowa beat Lashley and Eli Drake to get their title shot against Lashley.
Rosemary has went to somebody to help Abyss and Crazzy Steve, and she's about to get some answers...
Lashley and Drew Galloway talk backstage. Galloway tells Lashley his plan backfired, but Lashley tells him he holds all the cards and tells him he can still beat him anytime he wants to.
Decay (Abyss, Crazzy Steve, Rosemary) show up. Rosemary says they want and crave the same things, and that they are death dealers and for some, death is all they offer. But they want to breathe life into someone. Rosemary calls out Bram, and Bram shows up. Rosemary asks Abyss and Crazzy Steve to trust "us," and asks the same of Bram, whom she knows has a lot of unanswered questions, and says that the only answer to the loss of all of Bram's tag partners and the TNA King of the Mountain Championship is Decay. Bram rejects their offer to join them, saying he doesn't do make-up as he tells Rosemary to leave the make-up to Crazzy Steve and Abyss. Rosemary gets angry. Crazzy Steve spits the green mist into Bram's face, then he and Abyss beat him up. Rosemary tells Bram they aren't finished with him yet.
Lashley and EC3 chat backstage, and Lashley tells EC3 that he is still the one in control. EC3 still tells Lashley he's coming for him and the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Lashley says EC3 and Galloway will get their title shots on his time.
Marti Bell beats Jade with the steel baton.
"The Miracle" Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis are heading to the ring, and they tell Dixie Carter to be there or else...
Dixie Carter tells Lashley that he is defending the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against both Ethan Carter III and Drew Galloway next week.
Maria Kanellis and "The Miracle" Mike Bennett show up. Bennett is angered at what happened last week when Dixie Carter slapped Maria Kanellis in the ring. Maria calls out Dixie Carter, telling her to come to the ring and explain herself. Dixie Carter shows up with Billy Corgan, and says anyone else would have done what she did with a smile on their face. Nevertheless, she apologizes Maria wants more, and demands that Dixie step down as President of TNA. Bennett says that Dixie is sitting on a million-dollar lawsuit, and Billy Corgan says they have some points, as neutral as he is trying to stay, and says Dixie's slap put the company in a difficult situation. He asks that Dixie Carter take a week's leave of abscence. Dixie Carter leaves, but not before telling Billy that "this changes everything." Bennett then demands a title shot, but not the World title shot. Destination X is coming up, and he wants a shot at the X Division Championship so he can take advantage of Option C. Billy tells Bennett he has to earn Destination X, but has an idea: he gives him a title match against Eddie Edwards, and it happens right now.
"The Miracle" Mike Bennett beats Eddie Edwards by using the ropes to win the TNA X Division Championship!
Robbie E waits on Jesse Godderz in another brief ad for Big Brother After Dark and looks at the Big Brother Cam on Jesse's tablet. He sees Jesse talking to Raquel, and it's obvious they don't want Robbie to know about something. When Jesse shows up, Robbie is disappointed in Jesse, and Jesse has no idea what's going on.
Braxton Sutter is about to face Balam when Rockstar Spud shows up, tells Balam to get out, and then puts himself on a pedestal before mocking Sutter's career. Sutter shoves Spud to the mat, starting a match.
Braxton Sutter beats Rockstar Spud. After the match, Rockstar Spud seems to give respect to Sutter, saying he belongs here, then kicks Sutter in the groin before smacking him with his leather belt and spitting on him.
We learn more about Sienna.
Jeff Hardy beats Matt Hardy in Six Sides of Steel.
It is announced on the pre-show that The Wyatt Family return tonight.
Renee Young interviews Sami Zayn during the pre-show, and says that the relationship between him and Kevin Owens has reached the point of obsession, and unless he can put the rivalry to rest tonight, he can never get beyond where he is in the WWE.
Earlier today, Dean Ambrose made it to the arena...and almost left the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in the taxi.
Dean Ambrose starts tonight's show. He says that last night was a long night, and that's not counting the stuff he doesn't remember. He says that Seth Rollins had a long night, too, but he says that Rollins was the right guy at the right place at the wrong time. He says that what goes around comes back around, and that hard work pays off and pays off big. After celebrating his title win, Roman Reigns shows up. Roman says last night wasn't his night; it was Dean's. He congratulates Dean Ambrose, and wants to know how good it felt to cash in on Seth. Dean tells Roman he would have cashed in on him, too. Roman asks if he's a fighting champ, as he has a rematch and he's not going to anyone else except him. Rollins shows up and tells Roman to get to the back of the line as Dean stole the WWE World Heavyweight Championship from him. Roman and Seth are about to throw down after Roman says there's only one way to settle who takes on Dean Ambrose for the title when Shane McMahon shows up. He makes a match for tonight between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins...and the winner gets Dean Ambrose for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, and with Stephanie McMahon not being here tonight, Seth Rollins can't do anything to stop the match from happening.
Sami Zayn beats Kevin Owens after reversing a pop-up power bomb into a roll-up. Owens boots Sami in the face after the match, and the two of them brawl. Officials have to break the brawl up.
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens' brawl continues in the back.
John Laurinaitis shows up for the first time in a while. He talks about the WWE Brand Extension Draft when Shane McMahon shows up and tells Big Johnny that he's not being hired for one of the two General Manager, be it SmackDown or Raw. Enzo Amore and Big Cass show up, then Enzo and Shane have a dance-off and compares shoes. Enzo and Cass then make fun of Big Johnny.
Enzo Amore and Big Cass beat The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch). The double team move where Big Cass launches Enzo Amore from the top rope is now known as "Ba-da-boom-shaka-laka."
AJ Styles shows up. He says that his match last night by two guys who were supposed to be brothers to him, and that Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson had no business in his business. He demands Gallows and Anderson give him a public apology. Gallows and Anderson show up, and say they were only trying to help, but AJ tells them they dragged his name through the mud. Anderson apologizes first, followed by Gallows. Styles then asks the both of them to apologize to John Cena, and calls Cena out. Cena shows up, but says he doesn't need an apology as they had a contract and Styles broke it. Gallows says that Styles had no idea that they were going to show up last night, and he apologizes. Cena doesn't buy it, and says Styles called on Gallows and Andeson because he's not as good as he thinks he is. Styles says that Cena isn't as good as he thinks he is. Cena respects the win, but says that Styles was not a man of his word or has any balls. Styles tells Cena that Gallows and Anderson did Cena a favor, and Cena says that real recognizes real. Styles then gives Cena s hot at either Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, as he is getting ready for tonight's Stone Cold Podcast. Cena says it won't matter who he chooses, as he's going to face all three of them anyway. AJ insists he's a man on his word, says that Cena is wrong, and that Karl Anderson will knock his teeth down his throat.
John Cena vs. Karl Anderson wends with AJ Styles and Luke Gallows attacking Cena, just as Cena predicted.
Jojo interviews Seth Rollins. Rollins proved he was the best, and says Dean Ambrose proved that he was a coward. He says he beat Roman Reigns last night and that he can beat him again, and prove at Battleground. who the best member of The Shield really is.
The Broemer family moves to the front row courtesy of Little Caesar's Pizza.
Renee Young interviews Becky Lynch, who feels betrayed but better off if she's the last woman in WWE with any integrity. When Becky says it's one strike and you're out with her from now on, Natalya attacks her from behind and says that for the first time in years, it's time to take care of herself.
Baron Corbin beats Zack Ryder.
WWE recently took a trip to China.
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) are back...
Renee Young interviews Paige, but Charlotte and Dana Brooke. Charlotte says that when Team PCB broke up, she rose to the top and Paige sank like the Titanic. Paige says that Women's title will look good around he waist and that everything will come crashing down on her.
Charlotte retains the WWE Women's Championship against Paige after Dana Brooke interferes, distracting Paige. Suddenly, Sasha Banks returns and take out Dana Brooke before approaching the ring and approaching Charlotte. Sasha puts Charlotte in the Backstabber only to be attacked by Dana Brooke, but Paige gets back in the ring and cleans house with Sasha Banks.
Jojo interviews Roman Reigns. He says he's simply going in there to beat Seth Rollins.
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) is here...
We get a promo for pyro.
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) show up. Wyatt says The Family has been locked away and punished, but they have not forgotten what they stand for and that they are strong as they have ever been. Suddenly, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up, but before they can finish speaking, Bray Wyatt bursts into laughter and says that they made a mistake interrupting his return before saying "New...Day Falls. New...Day Falls."
Renee Young interviews Titus O'Neil. He says Rusev made it personal last night, and tells Rusev not to disrespect him or his family. When he gets in the ring, Titus O'Neil attacks Rusev before the bell can even ring, and absolutely floors Rusev. Rusev retreats through the crowd.
We get another Miz Report.
Shane McMahon meets Chris Jericho, who says that Shane has had it out for him for years. He is also irritated that Dean Ambrose is WWE World Heavyweight Champion, and says he'd rather work for ten Stephanie McMahons than one Shane. Shane says he's running both shows. Jericho isn't very happy.
Dean Ambrose guests on commentary for the next match.
This Thursday on SmackDown: Seth Rollins in action!
Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns fight to a double count-out. Shane McMahon shows up, but Dean Ambrose says he'll fight both Roman and Seth on the same night. Shane does him one better and puts Dean, Seth and Roman in a Triple Threat Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Battleground. Roman tries to get Dean's attention but gets a Pedigree from Dean in response before Dean leaves. Seth tries to pick up Roman, but Dean gets back in the ring and hits Dirty Deeds on Seth to close out the show.
We find out what happened after The Golden Truth (Goldust and R-Truth) turned the heat up on Breezango's (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) tanning booth: Breezango gets burnt, and Golden Truth have some fun at their expense.
The Golden Truth (Goldust and R-Truth) finally get a win against a heavily sunburned Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) in a comedic tag team match.
Cesaro is listening to music when Sami Zayn talks with him. Both men make it known they plan to take the Money In The Bank Briefcase and cash in to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
Natalya and Becky Lynch are in the social media lounge. Natalya has known Becky for over 10 years, and the energy between them is there. Becky was inspired by Bret "The Hitman" Hart and Dynamite Kid; Natalya by Hart, "Macho Man" Randy Savage and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. As for Charlotte, nothing she does surprises either of them.
The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) beat The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley).
Before the next match, Enzo Amore says he fell in love with Lady Luck and went to the top all night long, while Big Cass says that it's time to ante up, and if any of the other teams in the next match, they're going broke. When The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up, they don't believe any of the other teams' "booty chatter" that they will become the next tag team champions before making fun of them.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) retain the WWE Tag Team Championships against The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch), The Club (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) and the team of Enzo Amore and Big Cass in a Fatal 4-Way match.
Tom Phillips interviews Kevin Owens. Suddenly, Chris Jericho shows up and puts himself on a pedestal, but Kevin Owens says he'll be the one to take the Money In The Bank briefcase tonight. Jericho says he's going to do the same, then Alberto Del Rio shows up and promises to take the briefcase again. After that, we get some "perro" and "drink it in" jokes, followed by Jericho calling Owens and Del Rio "stupid idiots" after they leave.
Baron Corbin beats Dolph Ziggler.
Dana Brooke and Charlotte beat Natalya and Becky Lynch. After the match, Nattie attacks Becky from behind.
Tom Phillips interviews Dean Ambrose, who says he has no strategies going into tonight's match, and that the Money In The Bank Briefcase is his tonight. He also hopes that Roman Reigns beats Seth Rollins up tonight.
Apollo Crews beats Sheamus as Sheamus argues with the referee.
Battleground comes to pay-per-view and the WWE Network on July 24th!
AJ Styles beats John Cena after the ref is inadvertently knocked down and Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson show up to hit the Magic Killer on Cena despite not being allowed in the match.
Dean Ambrose beats Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Cesaro, Alberto Del Rio and Chris Jericho in a Money In The Bank Ladder Match.
On August 21st, the biggest event of the summer is back...
Rusev retains the WWE United States Championship against Titus O'Neil, then grabs the microphone, stands next to Titus' two sons in the front row and tells them Titus is a loser before wishing America a happy Father's Day.
Seth Rollins beats Roman Reigns to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship! After the match, however, Dean Ambrose cashes in his Money In The Bank Briefcase and hits Dirty Deeds on Rollins to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship!
Adam Cole says that it's only one week before the ROH World title match. He says he won't get involved as he will be picking up the scraps afterwards, and that's a promise that's just too sweet.
We look back at Jay Lethal's World title win from Best In The World last year, as well as Jay Briscoe's near-win against Lethal back in April.
Tomohiro Ishii beats Will Ferrara.
The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) tells Bullet Club (Matt Jackson, "The Cleaner" Kenny Omega, Tama Tonga, Tonga Roa) that they're not taking over Ring of Honor tonight, especially when they're tag teaming with Jay Lethal and Roderick Strong tonight.
Steve Corino shows up. He tells us that calling himself an evil man isn't just a slogan, and that he tried to shed his "evil man" image a few years ago to no avail. He calls BJ Whitmer the biggest piece of trash he's ever seen climb into the ring, and says that Whitmer will pay for pushing him to his limits. He also tells Whimer that he's got the wrong mask, as he's not Mr. Wrestling III and the real mask is his glasses and three-piece suit. He tells Whitmer he's already in a special place in Hell and that he will take Whitmer with him. At Best In The World, Whitmer will never be in ROH again as he will be taking out the trash.
Jay Lethal says that Bullet Club (Matt Jackson, "The Cleaner" Kenny Omega, Tama Tonga, Tonga Roa) has strength in numbers, but he wants to see what happens when those numbers are taken out. As for Roderick Strong, he has nothing against Bullet Club, but he has a problem with them attacking Ring of Honor, and that it'll be too sweet when Ring of Honor's hands are raised.
The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe), Jay Lethal and Roderick Strong beat Bullet Club (Matt Jackson, "The Cleaner" Kenny Omega, Tama Tonga, Tonga Roa). Jay Briscoe and Jay Lethal stare down after the match.
We see a compilation of all the backstage promos leading up to Best In The World one last time to advertise Best In The World.
Renee Young interviews Apollo Crews, who says that Sheamus is a bully and that all bullies are the same. Bubba Ray Dudley shows up and tells him he should be worried about tonight, as he doesn't like the new era Superstars. Apollo starts smiling, and Bubba asks why he's doing that. Apollo says he grew up idolizing The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) growing up, and that the smile on his face signifies how he'll feel when he beats Bubba tonight.
Jack Swagger beats Viktor with the Patriot Lock.
Apollo Crews beats Bubba Ray Dudley after drop-kicking D-Von Dudley's table back onto D-Von.
Sasha Banks beats Summer Rae with the Banks Statement.
Renee Young interviews Baron Corbin. Corbin says Dolph Ziggler isn't relevant in WWE anymore, and is just a man who stands between him and his paycheck. As for Jack Swagger, he won't have much of a future once he's done with him.
Chris Jericho starts tonight's show with The Highlight Reel with a new Serengeti yak's hair carpet and the new Jeritron 6500. He plans to win the Money In The Bank Ladder Match, cash in and become WWE World Heavyweight Champion. He then introduces his guest for tonight: Dean Ambrose. Ambrose admires the carpet and the Jeritron, and teases ruining the carpet with his coffee. Jericho raises the Jeritron up as punishment, then tells Ambrose he hasn't forgotten what Ambrose has done to him, and that he won't win on Sunday and win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Kevin Owens shows up and says that the Money In The Bank briefcase is his, then Del Rio shows up only to be interrupted y Cesaro before he can really get a word in. Cesaro gets interrupted even faster by Sami Zayn. Jericho tells the two of them to shut up when Sami Zayn reminds Jericho that the six of them have a six-man tag team match tonight. Jericho says his team is better, which leads to a brawl starting after Dean Ambrose spills the coffee on the carpet. Several officials have to break the brawl up.
Big E, Xavier Woods and Enzo Amore guest on commentary for the next match.
Kofi Kingston beats Big Cass, Luke Gallows and Aiden English in a Fatal Four-Way Match.
Renee Young interviews Natalya and Becky Lynch. Natalya and Becky say that Charlotte can't win a fight fairly. Charlotte and Dana Brooke show up and tell them to get out of their way, and it nearly starts a brawl.
Dolph Ziggler guests on commentary for the next match.
Baron Corbin beats Zack Ryder, then teases going at it with Dolph Ziggler after the match.
Rusev demolishes Kalisto and Sin Cara, then gets roughed up by Titus O'Neil.
Renee Young interviews AJ Styles. Styles says John Cena can't beat him, and that he will prove it on his own this Sunday. Suddenly, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up and make fun of AJ Styles, and AJ Styles challenges Xavier Woods to a one-on-one match with nobody at ringside. Xavier accepts.
AJ Styles beats Xavier Woods with the Calf Crusher after working on Woods' knee, which Woods tweaked during the match. After the match, Styles says that what he did to Xavier is a taste of what he'll do to Cena on Sunday.
Bob Backlund gives Darren Young the best advice: don't take advice.
Charlotte beats Natalya with the Figure Eight by using the WWE Women's Championship as a diversion as Becky and Dana Brooke brawl and briefly take it into the ring.
Dean Ambrose, Sami Zayn and Cesaro beat Chris Jericho, Kevin Owens and Alberto Del Rio after Owens super kicks both Del Rio and Jericho before eating a Dirty Deeds from Ambrose.
Here are the top 10 highlights from tonight's show!
He's baaaaaaaaaack! After Reigns beat AJ Styles at Extreme Rules, Rollins made his return from injury and attacked him. Now he wants the title that he never lost...
My prediction: Roman Reigns will probably retain.
Sami Zayn vs. Cesaro vs. Chris Jericho vs. Dean Ambrose vs. Kevin Owens vs. Alberto Del Rio
in a Money In The Bank Ladder Match
Six men have qualified for a chance to win the coveted Money In The Bank briefcase...only one of them is going to win and get a shot at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship anytime they want. Who's it gonna be?
My prediction: Ambrose. I like Sami Zayn (and Kevin Owens), but I just have the feeling Ambrose will win this one.
John Cena vs. AJ Styles
The face that runs the place takes on the face that used to run the place in TNA. It's like a dream match come true! This had better deliver. Don't let me down, WWE.
My prediction: Cena will win this one...but not without a fight!
The Club (Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows) vs. Enzo Amore and Big Cass vs. The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) vs. The New Day (Big E, Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods) (c)
for the WWE Tag Team Championships
Three great new teams have a chance to take the tag team gold. But they have to deal with The New Day to do it, and The New Day won't give up the tag team championships that easily...
My prediction: The New Day will retain.
Titus O'Neil vs. Rusev (c)
for the WWE United States Championship
Well, at least they're doing something with Titus O'Neil now that he's back from a suspension and The Prime Time Players have been quietly broken up.
My prediction: Rusev will retain.
Natalya and Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte and Dana Brooke
Not content with her loss to Charlotte, Natalya is getting revenge against Charlotte...and Becky Lynch has joined forces with her.
Pentagon Jr. beats King Cuerno, Ivelisse, Taya, Johnny Mundo and Fenix in a Six To Survive Elimination Match to become the #1 contender to the Lucha Underground Championship and earn the right to face Matanza Cueto for the title at Ultima Lucha. During the match, King Cuerno is eliminated thanks to a returning Mil Muertes, now with a taped-up mask and fiery red irises. After the match, Dario Cueto and his brother Matanza Cueto show up, and Pentagon Jr. tells them that at Ultima Lucha, he will not just break Matanza's bones, but also Dario's.
Tonight's show begins with a ribbon - one half being the American flag and the other being the rainbow flag - and "We Stand With Orlando" on the bottom.
We finally find out who the men Paul Ellering showed up with last week are: The Authors of Pain.
The Authors of Pain beat two unknown opponents by blowout.
Cathy Kelley is interviewing Andrade "Cien" Almas when "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger shows up wanting a rematch.
Cathy Kelley interviews Paul Ellering. His only words are "In due time."
Carmella beats Tessa Blanchard with her submission, which is now known as the Code of Silence. During the match, it is announced that Andrade "Cien" Almas will face "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger in a rematch later tonight.
Last week, Samoa Joe asked what people are willing to sacrifice for the NXT Championship and said that his era has begun.
Cathy Kelley interviews Blake and Murphy, who are suddenly a team again. They say they've put their history behind them, and they're on the road back to the tag team titles starting with TM61 (Shane Thorne and Nick Miller).
TM-61 (Shane Thorne and Nick Miller) finally get their first win on NXT television against Blake and Murphy when Shane Thorne causes some bad communication between Blake and Murphy.
The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) said last week that they have proven themselves that they're the best tag team on the planet with a second NXT Tag Team Championship title reign.
It is announced that Bobby Roode has arrived in NXT at the recent Download Festival.
Andrea DeMarco interviews Bayley, who says that she has a doctor's appointment next week, and if all goes well, she'll be coming back soon.
Andrade "Cien" Almas beats "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger.
Finn Balor shows up. He talks about the first time he saw NXT on his TV back home, saw Enzo Amore and Big Cass and knew he had to be part of it. He talks about his battles with Neville, Tyler Breeze, Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe, and asks what is next for Finn Balor. He soon finds out: it's Shinsuke Nakamura, who makes his entrance. Shinsuke says that when he was in Japan, he watched him become the icon of NXT, which he still is despite not being the champion anymore. He feels that in order to become the champion, he must first defeat the icon. Finn Balor accepts Nakamura's challenge.
Lashley shows up to start the show. He says he is the most dominant World champion TNA has ever had and better than every other wrestler in the business today. He says that tonight is Gold Rush, as he has the gold and everyone is rushing to get out of the building because they're don't want a piece of him. Ethan Carter III makes an entrance and challenges him to the TNA World Heavyweight Championship tonight. Lashley tells EC3 that nothing about him is real and that he himself is real, and that EC3 is not even close to ready for him. Drew Galloway shows up, and says he's still standing. He tells EC3 that he'll have to wait as he wants his title back. Lashley notices that Galloway looks like hell, but Galloway says he's ready for more. Lashley says he's better than Galloway, and everyone knows it, and that Galloway will never beat him. Galloway says that "never" is a strong word, and announces that he is exercising his rematch clause for tonight's main event.
We see footage from yesterday, where Jeff Hardy challenges Eli Drake for the King of the Mountain title.
Jeff Hardy vs. Eli Drake for the TNA King of the Mountain Championship ends with Matt Hardy biting referee Earl Hebner's hand.
Ethan Carter III talks with Drew Galloway, who says that he and Lashley have taken physicality to another level and that tonight is his night. He says that when EC3 gets his shot at the world title again, it'll be against him.
Jeff Hardy is still in the ring. He hoped to put an end to his feud with Matt Hardy, but apparently it's not over. He calls out "Brother Moore" and tells him to get over here. Matt shows up in the rafters, and says that Jeff will never wake from this nightmare. He also says that Jeff has no remorse towards what he's done to his family. Jeff Hardy ends up going after Matt and fights him on the stairs. Reby Sky shows up and sprays Jeff with a fire extinguisher before Matt sends Jeff down the handrail.
Matt Hardy tells Jeff Hardy he will have his true revenge next week in Six Sides of Steel.
Eddie Edwards retains the TNA X Division Championship against Trevor Lee.
The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godders) advertise Big Brother After Dark.
Ethan Carter III tells Lashley that he's done playing games, and says he's coming for the world title.
Dixie Carter enters the ring as the TNA locker room watches from the top of the entrance ramp. She thanks the fans and the locker room for bringing the company to its fifteenth year, and announces this year's Hall of Fame inductee: Gail Kim. After a video package, Gail Kim thanks the fans for everything.
Decay (Crazzy Steve, Abyss, Rosemary) state that their victory tonight will be nothing but beautiful chaos.
Jeremy Borash interviews Marti Bell. She says The Dollhouse is the past, and that Jade threw their friendship away over the Knockouts title. When Marti says that she's leaving Jade behind, Jade shows up and throws down.
Decay (Crazzy Steve and Abyss) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against the team of Grado and Mahabli Shera, The Tribunal (Basile Baraka and Judge Baron Dax) and The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godderz).
"The Miracle" Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis are furious that Gail Kim is Hall of Fame bound. They're headed to the ring...
Jeff Hardy says that Matt Hardy has lost his mind, and that if Matt wants crazy, he's got it next week.
"The Miracle" Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis head to the ring. Bennett accuses the fans of not appreciating him. Maria says that TNA management does not want her and Bennett to succeed. Bennett calls out Dixie Carter, but gets Billy Corgan instead, and says that they're not handling business like this in public. Maria accuses Dixie of bringing Billy out to do her dirty work, which causes Dixie to show up. Maria tells Dixie she's not here to kiss her ass, but Dixie tells her to shut up and start wrestling as the fans are sick and tired of hearing her talk. Maria tells Dixie to stop pointing fingers at her and to point them at herself, as she and Billy have ideas for TNA and that Dixie is shutting her out. Dixie says that Maria is either deranged or delusional, and says that Maria should not be leading the Knockouts division anymore. Maria plays the career card and keeps poking Dixie, and Dixie finally slaps Maria in the face before walking out of the ring.
Ethan Carter III guests on commentary for the next match.
Lashley retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Drew Galloway when Galloway accidentally hits the referee with the Claymore and Ethan Carter III confronts Lashley only to accidentally hit Galloway in the back with a steel chair when Lashley dodges out of the way.
As Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) get a tan in a tanning machine during the Raw pre-show, The Golden Truth (Goldust and R-Truth) crank up the machine all the way to max.
The show starts with a moment of silence in remembrance of the recent Orlando nightclub shooting.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up. As they talk about their Fatal Four-Way match for the tag team title match, jokes are made about Kofi's choice of footwear. Before they can leave, Enzo Amore and Big Cass arrive and say they are walking out of Las Vegas and Money In The Bank with the tag team titles. After Big Cass roasts Kofi's choice of footwear, Big Cass tells Xavier Woods that his trumpet Francesca II "cheated" on Xavier with Enzo, who talks about how he blew Francesca. When Kofi announces a battle of wits between both parties, The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) show up and say they will take the tag team titles at Money In The Bank. As Aiden English sings, The Club (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) appear and tell everyone to shut up before announcing they will be the next tag team champions. Big Cass then tells all the heels outside of the ring that they're S-A-W-F-T sawft.
The Club (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) and The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E), Enzo Amore and Big Cass.
WWE looks back at the history of The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns).
Shane McMahon meets with Stephanie McMahon backstage. As they argue over who takes Raw and who takes SmackDown, Corporate Kane makes a surprise return and offers his services, giving them his resume and a letter of recommendation from The Undertaker.
Zack Ryder talks about the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie with friends when Sheamus shows up and says he'll destroy him tonight, then make a joke out of Apollo Crews at Money In The Bank.
The Shining Stars (Primo and Epico) talk about the clean beaches of Puerto Rico, then tells us to come over there.
Rusev attacks Titus O'Neil before he can have his match tonight.
It's time for The Ambrose Asylum. Dean Ambrose's guests tonight are his former Shield teammates, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. Ambrose asks the burning questions about Sunday night, then welcomes Rollins by calling him "the scum of the earth" before welcoming Reigns. Ambrose asks about the knee, but Rollins chastises him for not watching his WWE 24 special on the WWE Network and says his knee is ready to go. Ambrose then jokes around with Reigns, then with Rollins, but Rollins isn't in the mood and Ambrose tells him not to be a party pooper. Rollins then looks back on fond Shield memories after Ambrose says they had good times in the ring together, and Rollins agrees with Ambrose. He then says that his best moment was taking a steel chair and putting it in Ambrose and Reigns' backs. Reigns then says he's walking both in and out as champ at Money In The Bank, and Rollins asks if Reigns ever beat him for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Reigns then asks why he has the title, and Rollins says it's because he's been injured for the better part of last year, and that Roman earned it while he was gone, and brings up the fact that he beat Ambrose, Sheamus and Triple H to do it, but says that Reigns has yet to beat him and that he can't do it. Rollins says he got the title on his own, and that Roman couldn't do it without it, and that he will take the title back on Sunday. Roman tells Reigns that he broke up not only The Shield, but also a brotherhood, and that he will finally be "The Guy" on Sunday because he beat Rollins. Ambrose then brings up a "what if:" what if he wins the Money In The Bank briefcase and cashes in on either of them in the same night? This starts a brawl between the three. Rollins almost hits a Pedigree on Ambrose only to eat a Superman Punch. Ambrose then hits Dirty Deeds on Reigns.
We look back at Seth Rollins' 2014 Money In The Bank Ladder Match win.
Dean Ambrose meets with Stephanie McMahon, and we learn that Shane McMahon has reinstated The Ambrose Asylum. Ambrose then learns he has a match with Chris Jericho tonight. Ambrose still thinks there is a tinge of hatred in Stephanie, but Stephanie says that hatred is good and that you just have to know how to use it.
Natalya and Becky Lynch guest on commentary for the next match.
Paige beats Charlotte when Dana Brooke's assistance backfires.
Backstage, Charlotte tells Dana Brooke that if she messes up as badly as she just did again at Money In The Bank, she's done with her.
Renee Young interviews Cesaro when Sami Zayn shows up...and it gets awkward from there. Cesaro says Sami is acting like a child, and that he still has a lot to prove, and that he should start proving tonight.
Sheamus beats Zack Ryder, then attacks Ryder until Apollo Crews makes the save, forcing Sheamus to retreat through the crowd. During the match, it is announced that Sheamus is taking on Apollo Crews in the Money In The Bank kick-off.
We look back at Kane's 2010 Money In The Bank Ladder Match win.
As Kane tries to make bygones be bygones with Shane McMahon, Kevin Owens shows up and says Alberto Del Rio just showed up 20 minutes ago and should be out of the Money In The Bank Ladder Match because of it. Del Rio shows up and says he knows it was Owens who called airport security on him and stopped him for five hours. Del Rio speaks Spanish, Owens peaks French, and Kane puts them in a tag team match against The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto)...and if The Lucha Dragons win, they replace Del Rio and Owens in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match.
Sami Zayn beats Cesaro.
We get a behind-the-scenes look at the production trucks courtesy of DeVry University.
Michael Cole is in the ring for the contract signing between John Cena and AJ Styles. Cena is introduced first, and he talks about the dream match between him and AJ Styles before introducing Styles. Styles says he will run circles around Cena, then asks where he signs. There are two contracts: one that lets Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson be at ringside, and aone that does not. Cena tells him to pick which one he signs carefully, telling him that having Anderson and Gallows will prove nothing. Styles thinks this is a trick, and says that if he were in WWE 15 years ago, he'd be the star, not Cena. Cena tells him to man up and do it now. Styles signs the contract that makes the match strictly one-on-one, and tells Cena that this Sunday, Cena's time is up and his time is now.
We look back at Randy Orton's 2013 Money In The Bank Ladder Match win.
Alberto Del Rio and Kevin Owens beat The Lucha Dragons (Kalisto and Sin Cara) to stay in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match despite not being on the same page throughout the entire match. Del Rio attacks Owens after the match.
We hear from The Miz again as he is on the set of The Marine 4.
Kevin Owens complains about Shane McMahon to Stephanie McMahon about the match from earlier, as well as the fact that Sami Zayn is on commentary for Ambrose vs. Jericho, and wants to be on commentary, too. As Stephanie is surprised by the fact that Sami Zayn is on commentary for this match, Del Rio confronts Owens for "kissing up to the boss lady" and wants to be out there if Owens is. Stephanie McMahon makes him the special guest timekeeper for Ambrose vs. Jericho.
Cracks form in the partnership between Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon as they try to one-up each other. Shane makes Cesaro guest ring announcer and accuses Stephanie McMahon of bringing Corporate Kane back. Kane shows up and it becomes apparent that he will not run SmackDown. Shane then says she and Stephanie will both continue to co-run Raw...but he's running SmackDown.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn are special guest commentators, Cesaro is special guest ring announcer and Alberto Del Rio is special guest timekeeper for the next match.
Dean Ambrose beats Chris Jericho. After the match, Ambrose, Jericho, Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, Cesaro and Alberto Del Rio all brawl. Jericho climbs a ladder and grabs the Money In The Bank briefcase.
