Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 31, 2017

General Manager Kurt Angle shows up to start tonight's show. He welcomes everyone to the show, and says he has awesome show in store. He announces that Big Show will take on Big Cass tonight, that Jason Jordan is the guest on tonight's Miz TV and that Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman and Samoa Joe are in a Triple Threat Match for the main event. He also says this is the 21st anniversary of him winning a gold medal "with a broken freakin' neck," and thanks the fans for making his entire career possible. As Angle leaves, Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman arrive. Heyman says he knows what Angle is doing, and that he knows he wants to take the Universal Championship off Brock Lesnar. Heyman mentions the sheer size, strength and speed of Braun Strowman, who could be Universal Champion at any other time. He then mentions "The Undertaker slaying" Roman Reigns, as well as "the Samoan disgrace" Samoa Joe. Heyman says he wants to stick it to him as he also has a demanding company to answer to, and says they will fight over who will become champion tonight just like at SummerSlam. He says SummerSlam might as well be called the night Lesnar loses the Universal Championship, and if he does, he and Lesnar will both leave the WWE. Heyman insists that Lesnar will not lose the Universal Championship at SummerSlam.

The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) guest on commentary for the next match.

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson). After the match, The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) and The Hardys brawl on the stage, and Gallows & Anderson also get involved. In the end, The Hardys come out on top.

Renee Young interviews Dean Ambrose. After seeing what happened between Ambrose and The Miztourage (The Miz, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) last week, Ambrose admits he and Seth Rollins looked good last week, but before he can say if they are getting back together, Rollins shows up. Rollins says last week felt like old times, but Ambrose says he still doesn't trust him. He says Rollins burned him once, and he is not letting that happen again.

Seth Rollins runs into Sheamus and Cesaro backstage. Sheamus and Cesaro said they started out with the exact opposite experience as him and Ambrose, and that Ambrose will never trust him again after stabbing him in the back. They continue to mock their former friendship, then Rollins gets angry, considers this a challenge, and tells them to figure out which one of them will face him tonight. Sheamus says that will be him, and tells Rollins he is in a hole...and when you are in a hole, you stop digging.

Akira Tozawa, Rich Swann and Cedric Alexander beat "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese, TJP and Ariya Daivari. Before the match, it is announced that Tozawa will take on Daivari on 205 Live tomorrow night, with the winner taking on Neville for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at SummerSlam.

It's time for Miz TV with The Miztourage (The Miz, Maryse, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) with special guest Jason Jordan. Miz asks questions, and talks over Jordan when he tries to answer them. Jordan says the crowd is going to react however they are going to react, and also says The Miz is the master of boos. The Miz then offers Jordan a proposition, and asks him to let him guide his career by joining The Miztourage. Jordan declines, but Miz insists he needs his help. Jordan declines again, Miz says Jordan doesn't want to join because Angle will hand everything to him, but Jordan says he has made it clear to his dad that he wants to earn his way to everything, and says he would rather be chewed up and spit out instead of being associated with The Miz when The Miz says the WWE will chew him up and spit him out. Miz then starts disrespecting his father General Manager Kurt Angle, saying he is sad, broken and waiting for glory days that are never coming back just like his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Jordan tells Miz he can say all he wants about him, but if he says one more thing about Kurt, he will make him regret it. Bo and Axel get in Jordan's face, and Miz backs them away before turning around and trying to punch him. Jordan ducks, then belly-to-belly suplexes Miz into Bo and Axel before getting out of the ring.

We see a video message from Roman Reigns, who says he will send Braun Strowman back to the hospital and stand tall against Samoa Joe tonight.

Seth Rollins beats Sheamus with a surprise roll-up, then Sheamus and Cesaro attack Seth and hit him with a double-team White Noise after the match. Cesaro and Sheamus then pretend to leave the ring only to go back in, and Dean Ambrose rushes in to make the save only to fall victim to a Neutralizer from Cesaro. After that, Ambrose gets up and begs for more, and he falls victim to a Brogue Kick from Sheamus.

We see a video message from Samoa Joe, where he says that nobody has dominated Roman Reigns like him and that he will make Braun Strowman pay for sticking his nose in his business. Tonight, someone is going to sleep.

We learn about Special Olympics athlete Justin "JJ" Jones, courtesy of WWE and Special Olympics' "Creating Champions." JJ and his family are then seen in the front row.

Bray Wyatt shows up. Bray Wyatt shows up. Bray says there is no escape...not for you, not for your children, and certainly not for Finn Balor. He says that no mortal man can escape the darkness. He tells the crowd that they are pitiful and trying to be something they are not, but he sees them because he is Bray Wyatt and he is everywhere. He then addresses the Balor Club, saying they are "infected with the sickness of hope" and think their lives can one day be special. He says the Balor Club sees Finn Balor do extraordinary things, but he sees Finn for what he truly is and says that he is living on borrowed time. He asks the Balor Club how it felt when he hit Finn Balor with Sister Abigail, and tells them that sometimes, when life knocks them down, there is no escape. Suddenly, Finn Balor makes his presence known, but when the lights go out, Finn Balor is already in the ring, his back turned to ray. Bray puts his hand on him to grab him, but Finn Balor answers with a Pele Kick before knocking him over the guardrail outside of the ring.

We see a video message form Braun Strowman. Braun says he does what he wants, when he wants to whom he wants. He wants to hurt Roman and Joe tonight, and reduce them to whimpering flesh and broken bones.

Roman Reigns beats Braun Strowman and Samoa Joe in a Triple Threat Match.

Big Show is doing push-ups in the locker room when Enzo Amore shows up. He apologizes to him for getting him involved in his feud with Big Cass. He tells Big Show he didn't have to help him, but he did, and thanks him for that. Big Show admits that Enzo did get him involved, but Big Cass is seven feet tall and needs a lesson in respect...and he can teach that.

Elias Samson, now known as just Elias, plays guitar and sings for the crowd. He says he grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, then proceeds to verbally crap on the town and the people in it because he can. He is then interrupted by Kalisto.

Elias beats Kalisto.

Charly Caruso interviews Alexa Bliss. Alexa makes fun of both Bayley and Sasha Banks, and says that with Sasha out of the picture, nobody will be able to bail Bayley out of her match with Nia Jax, which she says will be a massacre.

We see a sneak preview of Pure Country Pure Heart, featuring "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels.

Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose talk in the locker room. Seth thanks Dean for saving him earlier, but Dean says Seth put him in a position where if he did not show up, he would look like the bad guy. He tells Seth that the next time he picks a fight to pick a fight with someone he knows he can beat, and doubts that Seth would do the same for him.

Bayley beats Nia Jax by count-out when Alexa Bliss goes after Bayley outside of the ring. Bayley sees Alexa coming and fights her off, but Nia Jax attacks her from behind. Nia Jax is about to run into Bayley when Bayley dodges her, causing Nia Jax to run smack dab into the ring post. Bayley manages to get back into the ring in time.

Renee Young interviews Big Cass, who says that Big Show and Enzo Amore cannot respect themselves, much less teach him a lesson in respect. He says his grandmother says that you are judged by the company you keep, and if this is true then Big Show is nothing more than a miscreant. He then says that you'll see what respect looks like when Big Show is in a heap in the middle of the ring.

Before the next match, Enzo Amore says Big Cass has done some terrible things. He says he has, too, but he has never eaten the brown part of a bruised banana before he stops keeping it real. He says that Big Show will cash him a reality check, and that the only that will be bouncing is Big Cass.

Big Show vs. Big Cass ends when Enzo Amore jumps on top of Big Cass. Big Show is able to get up just long enough to hit Big Cass with a knockout punch after the match.

Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for July 29, 2017

Ring of Honor COO Joe Koff guests on commentary for this week's show.

Kris Wolfe beats Sumie Sakai.

"The Last Real Man" Silas Young and The Beer City Bruiser show up. Silas says he knows this is a show for women of honor, but says he does not mind injecting a little testosterone into the proceedings. He says it has been 36 days since Jay Lethal has last been seen on Ring of Honor television, and if the crowd things Jay Lethal will do something, they are wrong, as he is bruised, beaten, battered and a shell of his former self. He tells the crowd they can do whatever they want, because it will not matter and Jay Lethal will never be seen on ROH television again in his life.

Jenny Rose beats Mandy Leon.

Kenny King says he recently decided to step out on his own two feet, and his own two feet have made him become the #1 contender to the ROH World Television Championship. He respects KUSHIDA, but KUSHIDA's time as champion is limited when he gets in the ring with him.

Karen Q beats Deonna Purrazzo and Kelly Klein after drop kicking Klein out of the ring and pinning Purrazzo with a schoolgirl pin.

We see a video package for next week's main event between Cody Rhodes and "The Almighty" Christopher Daniels in a Two Out Of Three Falls Match for the ROH World Championship.

Saturday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for July 29, 2017

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Cedric Alexander beats "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese.

Apollo Crews beats Kalisto.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for July 27, 2017

We see footage of Joseph Park and Grado from earlier today. Grado doesn't like the idea of marrying Laurel Van Ness, but he doesn't have much of a choice.

Orlando, Florida Mayor Buddy Dyer, who has proclaimed today "Impact Wrestling Day" in the city of Orlando, is tonight's special guest ring announcer.

Eli Drake, Chris Adonis and Ethan Carter III beat Eddie Edwards, Naomichi Marufuji and Moose when EC3 tries to use the Impact Grand Championship as a weapon. He misses and falls victim to a bicycle kick, but as the referee puts the title away, EC3 hits a low blow on Moose followed by a piledriver-like move in order to get the win for his team.

MacKenzie Mitchell takes to the large exercising man, whose name is Richard Justice. He is warming up in case he is needed to fill time.

We see a vignette for a new tag team coming soon to Impact.

Next week: Impact Live returns to Long Island and Staten Island in New York City!

Lashley shows up. He says that when he started in wrestling, there was a pecking order where you start at the bottom and work your way to the top. It seems to him that people are getting title shots as soon as they show up, and if anyone tries to get past him to a title, he will break them in half. He calls out Bruce Prichard, and demands to know when he will be getting his World title shot and who he has to face at Destination X. Prichard shows up, but so does Matt Sydal, and Sydal makes it very clear that he will not be ignored. Lashley shoves him to the mat, but when he goes for a Spear, Sydal jumps up and knees Lashley in the face before hitting the Shooting Star Press.

We get a closer look at Taiji Ishimori and Davey Richards.

Taiji Ishimori beats Davey Richards to continue to the semi-finals of the Super X Cup Tournament, where he will face ACH.

Bruce Prichard announces that Lashley and Sydal will face each other at Destination X on August 17th, and that the winner will receive a World title shot.

Sienna retains the GFW Unified Knockouts Championship against Rosemary in a Last Knockout Standing after a distraction by KM - which earns him green mist to the face - allows Sienna to toss a trash can at Rosemary, knocking her off the top turnbuckle and through a table outside of the ring.

Joseph Park and Grado get ready for Grado popping the question to Laurel Van Ness.

In footage from earlier tonight, we finally find out what that move EC3 won the six-man tag match earlier tonight with: the ECD, the Ethan Carter Driver.

Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Alberto El Patron. El Patron says he knows where is going, and that the Latin-American Xchange does not. He says that Konnan was crazy then and is crazy now, and promises that Konnan will pay for what he did to his family.

Before the next match, Trevor Lee says he is Impact Wrestling X Division Champion. Lee says he is a fighting champion, "unlike that Sonjay Dutt guy." He says he has found another opponent, and claims that he is one of the very best in Mexico. That man in Octagoncito.

Octagoncito beats Trevor Lee by count-out when Lee gives up and Octagoncito proves to be too much for him. Sonjay Dutt, who is still barred from the building, goes after Trevor Lee, but does not get very far thanks to security.

Konnan tells the rest of the Latin-American Xchange that he does not know why Alberto El Patron wants to take them on in a gauntlet match. Konnan puts Ortiz up first, saying that El Patron has lingering injuries only he knows about, and says he will be enough to take El Patron down.

Joseph Park and Grado show up. Grado is in an orange, gold and black tuxedo with a sports pack. Konnan asks Laurel Van Ness to come to the ring, and she shows up. Sienna is with Laurel, telling her not to do this, but Laurel isn't listening. Grado says Van Ness is the most beautiful woman she has ever laid on, and says they have a connection like no one else. Grado gets down on one knee, and pulls out the wedding ring, asking her to be his wife. Allie shows up, happy for Van Ness, but Braxton Sutter shows up and takes her to the back. Kongo Kong then shows up, and Grado gets out of the ring. Van Ness tells Kongo Kong to calm down.

Alberto El Patron vs. the Latin-American XChange in a Gauntlet Match ends when LAX attacks El Patron as he puts Santana in a Cross Arm Breaker. At this point, El Patron has already beaten Homicide and Ortiz. After the match, El Hijo del Dos Caras tries to save El Patron, but LAX proves to be too much for him. After Dos Caras comes out with a steel chair, The Veterans of War (Mayweather and Wilcox) rush in to fight LAX, and Alberto El Patron is able to fight LAX off with a steel chair to end the show.

Here's the post-show for this week's episode!

Underground Sound - Lucha Underground recap for July 26, 2017

Texano beats The Mack to continue to the quarter-finals of the Cueto Cup Tournament. During the match, Famous B shows up and tries to shoot at The Mack with a water gun. Mack hits Famous B with a Stunner, but this distraction is enough to allow Texano the win.

Son of Havoc is at a bar. The bartender pours him a drink, but Son of Madness takes it. Havoc says he knows why he is here, and both men fight. Havoc says he is not going back after what happened, and Madness gives him a choice of fighting or hearing him out. Madness says Havoc abandoned the club and turned his back on "the invisible cult," and he will make his life hell until he returns to their gang. Havoc says he is not returning, but Madness says he'll have to come back home eventually.

The White Rabbit Clan (Paul London, Mala Suerte, Saltador) are playing checkers - on top of Saltador, of course - until Mascarita Sagrada shows up with a gift box. They bow down as they ask for his forgiveness for failing him, and Mascarita Sagrada gives them the gift and reads. The card on it reads "Hope this brings you better luck," and inside the box is a lucky rabbit's foot. The three of them scream in delight.

Pentagon Dark beats Drago to continue to the quarter-finals of the Cueto Cup Tournament, where he will face Texano. After the match, Kobra Moon tries to stop Pentagon Dark from breaking Drago's arm only to get superkicked. Aerostar shows up and saves Drago, then asks Drago to come back to him and Fenix only for Drago to turn on him. Pentagon sees that Aerostar is down, and breaks his arm instead.

Pentagon Dark meets Catrina in the temple. Catrina says that once upon a time, Pentagon Dark took something from Mil Muertes: his life. She says that she and Mil Muertes never forget a debt. Pentagon Dark says he has no fear, but Catrina teleports behind him and says it would be lucky if Pentagon Dark advanced in the Cueto Cup and faced Mil Muertes, who will not only end his shot at the Cueto Cup, but also Pentagon Dark himself. Catrina then disappears.

Rey Mysterio Jr. beats "The Darewolf" PJ Black. During the match, Rey accidentally boots referee Marty Elias in the face during a Tornado DDT. After this, Johnny Mundo shows up and attacks Rey before helping Black up so they can gang up on Rey along with Jack Evans, who also shows up. El Dragon Azteca Jr. shows up and fights off the three of them, but he is tripped up and dragged out of the ring by Taya before Evans revives the ref and Mundo plays Black on top of Rey, who kicks out at the last second, much to the surprise of Black's buddies, who are chased to the back by El Dragon Azteca Jr., who now has a steel chair in his hands. Black goes for a Razor's Edge, but Rey reverses it into a 619 for the win. After the match, Rey grabs the microphone and tells Black this does not concern him and that this is more about Johnny Mundo. Rey tells Mundo he knows he can hear him, and tells him he won't be able to run his entire life, and that there will be a time where he gets tired of running, and it will be in four weeks. In four weeks, he will see him back in the ring in front of his people, because he and his people will make history because he will become Lucha Underground Champion. He tells Johnny not to worry, because he will not leave him empty-handed, as he will be leaving with a 619.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for July 26, 2017

Ember Moon beats Lei'D Tapa. After the match, Ember Moon says she wants Asuka at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III, as Asuka wants a challenge and competition. She says she is all that and more. Ember Moon says they have tied up before, and she is ready to defeat the undefeated. She asks if Asuka is ready for Ember Moon.

We see a vignette for Aleister Black.

The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) never get a chance to face David Ramos and Timothy Bumpers, as Nikki Cross suddenly shows up and Alexander Wolfe and Killian Dain attack Ramos and Bumpers from behind. This leads to a brawl between SAnitY (Dain and Wolfe) and The Authors of Pain, and The Authors manage to hold their own.

We see a vignette for Street Profits - Montez Ford (previously Kenneth Crawford) and Angelo Dawkins.

We learn that the identity of the woman seen with Andrade "Cien" Almas is Selina Vega. We then see footage from earlier today of a confrontation between No Way Jose and Selina Vega. Vega commends No Way Jose for handling his business, but stuck his nose in Almas', and has now lit a fire that he will not be able to dance around as a result.

Velveteen Dream beats Cezar Bononi. After the match, Velveteen Dream wants no part of an interview in front of "the ugliness of the NXT Universe."

NXT General Manager William Regal says Ember Moon is ready for Asuka. Ember Moon vs Asuka for the NXT Women's Championship is official for NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III.

Drew McIntyre shows up. McIntyre that in one month's time, the main event will be him vs. Bobby Roode for the NXT title. McIntyre thanks those who have been along for the ride through all this. McIntyre says he now only looks forward, as back then, he was known as "The Chosen One," but failed when he just expected opportunity to come to him and stopped working hard. When he left WWE, he knew this was his responsibility, and if he had to succeed, he had to work hard. As he grew, the business grew with him, as everyone sacrificed to get that much better, and this is why he signed with NXT. McIntyre says everyone works together to get better...all except for one Bobby Roode. McIntyre sees nothing but entitlement in Roode's eyes, and says nobody owes him a thing. He says this is the people's NXT. Everyone rises to their feet as McIntyre tells Roode that "We are NXT."

Next week: Bobby Roode responds to Drew McIntyre! Johnny Gargano vs. Raul Mendoza!

Raul Mendoza says he knows Gargano has been training hard, but so has he. Next week, it may be about him, not Gargano.

Kassius Ohno beats Hideo Itami by disqualification after Hideo Itami kicks him in the crotch. During the moon, it is announced that Asuka will return next week to address Ember Moon. After the match, Hideo continues to attack Ohno, and hits him with the GTS twice. Hideo turns to leave, but comes back and sends Ohno face-first into the steel steps.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for July 25, 2017

Dasha Fuentes interviews Neville. He says Daivari made a critical error last night thinking his kingdom was vulnerable to a hostile takeover, and says that 205 Live will forever be his world. He says Daivari did well last week because he let him. This week will be a very different narrative as he will learn of consequences as well as the difference between going up against an injured Tozawa and going up against him.

Akira Tozawa guests on commentary for the next match.

Before the next match, Ariya Daivari questions what Akira Tozawa is doing at the commentary table, thinking that Tozawa is either drumming up sympathy for his shoulder or wanting another title shot against Neville. Daivari says he is the only one who deserves a Cruiserweight title shot, and dedicates his supposedly inevitable win to the 1968 Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling, Iranian wrestler Abdollah Movahed, before saying that in the future, victories will eventually be dedicated to him.

Ariya Daivari beats Neville by count-out by shoving Neville into Akira Tozawa at the commentary table before beating the ten-count. After the match, Neville yells at Tozawa, as if to blame him for his loss. Tozawa gets ready to get in the ring, but referees stop him.

The Brian Kendrick shows up. Kendrick says he tries and helps the fans, and to teach them, but all he gets is attacks and snarky tweets on social media as he tries to drill the difference into people's skulls the difference between fighters like himself and clowns like "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher. Kendrick says he can't tell whether or not the fans are stupid, and decides to use the TitanTron to explain it all. We then see a picture of Gallagher on the TitanTron, and Kendrick says that Gallagher has a pasty white face...like a clown. Kendrick says the hair on his head is bright red...like a clown's. His hair on the TitanTron is replaced with a rainbow afro. Kendrick says that Gallagher's suit and tie are just like a clown's. Kendrick then says that Gallagher has a noticeable red nose...like a clown. Gallagher finally shows up, unamused. He says that taking the high road is no longer an option. He's knocking his bloody head off. Gallagher chases Kendrick out of the ring. Kendrick hides behind the barricade, then leaves through the crowd.

Dasha Fuentes interviews Rich Swann and Cedric Alexander. Swann picked Cedric because of the latter's I Quit Match. Cedric says he came for real competition, and when Swann asked, he had to say yes. TJP and "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese show up, and they both make fun of TJP and Tony Nese make light of Swann and Cedric's abilities. They are about to go it in the back, but this match starts now.

TJP and "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese beat Cedric Alexander and Rich Swann after Tony Nese pushes Alexander off the top rope to allow TJP to get the pinfall.

Layin 'da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for July 25, 2017

Kevin Owens shows up to start tonight's show. Owens says holding the WWE United States Championship just feels right, and says that he is once again United States Champion. He proved to everyone that if your heart is pure and you are a good person, good things can happen, and he can now defend the title with the pride and honor it deserves. He reinstates the Kevin Owens Open Challenge, which starts next week. Upon the groans of the crowd disappointed by the fact that it is not happening right now, Owens says that he would never defend the title in front of a bunch of hicks from Richmond, Virginia. Suddenly, AJ Styles shows up. Owens says Styles should be here to congratulate him and say that he is the better man. Styles says he came out here to get his rematch for the United States title, but Owens says he is not defending it in front to tonight's crowd. The moment is suddenly shaken by the return of Chris Jericho, who has not been seen in the WWE in the last few months. Kevin Owens is angered by Jericho's sudden return, and Jericho says he is here for his rematch for the United States title, but Styles says things have changed and that he is next in line as he has recently lost it. Jericho thinks Styles is cutting in line, and puts Styles on The List of Jericho. Meanwhile, Owens is heading to the back, but Commissioner Shane McMahon shows up and tells him to wait, as he has an announcement concerning the United States title. Shane puts Jericho, Styles and Owens in a Triple Threat Match for the United States title tonight.

"The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura beats Baron Corbin.

Dasha Fuentes interviews Naomi. She says that she will not let Natalya disrespect her after refusing to shake her hand last night. Suddenly, Natalya shows up, and says that Naomi turned the SmackDown Women's title into a kid's toy and that she does not respect tradition. She plans to take the title back, and restore its honor, but Naomi tells her that she is stuck so far into the Hart Dungeon that she can't see the here and now. Naomi says she respects tradition, and at the same time, she placed a piece of herself in the title. She tells Natalya that if she keeps this up, she will feel the glow. Natalya leaves, then Carmella arrives and reminds Naomi that she is always one step away from ending her reign as SmackDown Women's Champion with the Money In The Bank Contract.

Charlotte and Becky Lynch beat Tamina and Lana with a big boot from Charlotte to Lana. After the match, Tamina is disgusted with Lana.

Jinder Mahal shows up. He brags about crushing Randy Orton's legacy on Sunday night and how Orton failed to beat him at his own game on his turf in his type of match. He says he will stay WWE Champion for as long as he desires. After demanding to know who he will face at SummerSlam, he speaks to his own people in his own language of Punjabi until John Cena shows up. Jinder says he knows what Cena is going to say, but Cena tells him to stop and that he's a crap mind reader. He congratulates Jinder, and respects that Jinder is in the best shape of his life and that the WWE Championship means so much to him. He then mockingly introduces himself to Jinder Mahal, saying that Jinder probably knows his voice from pistachio commercials, and says he doesn't care what he has or who he brings as all of it will not be enough. At SummerSlam, Jinder will be facing Super Cena, and Super Cena will be leaving SummerSlam a 17-time World Champion in WWE. Cena leaves, but General Manager Daniel Bryan shows up. He congratulates Cena and Jinder for their wins at Battleground, but reminds Cena that he and Commissioner Shane McMahon is the one that makes the matches around here, and that even if his name is John Cena, he still has to earn opportunities. He tells Cena that he performed brilliantly at Battleground, and tells him that next week, he will face a manw ho also did well tonight: "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura. The winner of this unexpected dream match will go on to face Jinder Mahal for the WWE Championship at SummerSlam.

Commissioner Shane McMahon is on the phone when an angry Kevin Owens shows up, complaining that he is defending the WWE United States Championship in a Triple Threat Match because he and General Manager Daniel Bryan don't like him. Shane admits that he and Daniel Bryan do not like him, but he reminds him of Chris Jericho and AJ Styles' rematch clauses. He tells Owens he cares about giving the fans the best matches, and that he does not care who is United States champ as long as the title is defending . Kevin Owens says he doesn't give a damn about the fans, and that he doesn't give a damn about him whether he is Commissioner or not.

Sami Zayn and "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger beat Mike Kanellis and Aiden English.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) attack The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) before they can even come to the ring.

Renee Young interviews "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura, who says that next week, John Cena won't see him, and that he will be seeing Jinder Mahal at SummerSlam.

AJ Styles beats Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho to become the WWE United States Champion for a second time after sending Owens out of the ring following a pop-up powerbomb to Jericho (in response to Owens trying to pick the bones from a move by Styles earlier in the match). After the match, Owens says it is not fair that he lost the title as he wasn't ready, was forced to defend the title by Commissioner Shane McMahon and that Styles stole his victory from him, and says the people dislike him because he is better than they ever will be. He then says that what is fair is him getting his rematch against Styles for the United States title next week.

Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 24, 2017

General Manager Kurt Angle shows up to start tonight's show. For the past few months, he has been dealing with a private matter that has taken up a lot of his time and kept him from being an effective General Manager. Last week, he made that matter public by announcing that Jason Jordan was his son. Since then, he has made up for lost time, and Jordan will have his first match on Raw tonight. Jason has been given the opportunity, and it is now all up to him. He then says Roman Reigns and Samoa Joe had an opportunity last week, but fate had other plans. Before Angle announces who will face Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship at SummerSlam, Braun Strowman shows up. He says Joe introduces himself to Strowman, whom he admits has never crossed paths, and says he is afraid of neither Lesnar or Strowman. He then demands that Angle put him in the Universal title match against Lesnar at SummerSlam. Suddenly, Roman Reigns shows up. He says Joe and Strowman haven't done anything in WWE, while he's been a champion multiple times, won the Royal Rumble and took part in five WrestleManias, the last of which had him retiring The Undertaker. He wants to know what they've done, and is about to get physical when Angle stops them and makes a Fatal 4-Way Match for the Universal Championship between Roman Reigns, Samoa Joe, Braun Strowman and Brock Lesnar. Angle leaves, and an angry Joe says that Lesnar should be his and his alone. Angle says this conversation is over, and as he leaves, Strowman says it doesn't matter what match it is as long as he is piling up bodies. Roman then tells Strowman to shut up and punches him, and this starts a brawl between all three men. Angle has to send security out to stop the brawl, but Strowman lays them all out. It takes the rest of the locker room to hold back all three men, after Roman hits Strowman with a Spear as he is in a Coaquina Clutch from Samoa Joe. The brawl ends with everyone out of the ring and Strowman hitting Roman with a power slam.

Elias Samson plays guitar and sings for the crowd, and dedicates the song to Finn Balor, whom he proceeds to mock. Not surprisingly, Finn Balor interrupts him again.

Elias Samson beats Finn Balor in a no-disqualification match after Bray Wyatt suddenly shows up as Finn Balor readies the Coup De Grace and hits Sister Abigail as soon as he shows up. Samson is down when he drapes his arm over Finn Balor and gets the pinfall. After the match, Bray Wyatt spider walks over to Finn Balor and admires his handiwork.

Bayley and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) advertise the return of Premium Pretzel Dogs at Sonic Drive-Ins.

We see a recap of General Manager Kurt Angle's announcement from last week.

Renee Young interviews General Manager Kurt Angle, who says that Jason Jordan does not want to wait to prove himself and has a match tonight against Curt Hawkins. Suddenly, Emma shows up and asks when the focus will be on her and what she has to do to get it before considering dating ason Jordan. Kurt Angle responds by putting Emma in a match against Nia Jax.

Enzo Amore meets with Big Show backstage. Enzo knows that he has to take the match to Big Cass.

Before the next match, Enzo says the things that fuel him also fuel Big Cass. What really cranks his engine up is the fans, and he says Cass has lost the key to success and is running on E. He says success is a marathon, not a sprint, and he cannot wait to run into him.

Big Cass beats Enzo Amore. After the match, Cass continues to beat up Enzo until Big Show shows up, and Cass threatens to snap Enzo's neck if he gets closer. Cass shoves Enzo into Big Show before hitting him with the big boot and beating him down.

Renee Young interviews Alexa Bliss. Alexa says a friendship will be destroyed when Sasha Banks and Bayley go at it for #1 contendership for the Raw Women's Title, as neither woman wants to watch SummerSlam from the sidelines due to Sasha's ego and Bayley being the crybaby she views her as. Tonight, she is the real winner.

Nia Jax beats Emma.

Charly Caruso interviews Akira Tozawa. After a video package of what happened last week, Tozawa says that we know now why he wants a rematch with Ariya Daivari. Suddenly, Titus O'Neil shows up and says that he has cancelled the match for the good of his shoulder, but Tozawa says he is heading to the ring right now, and Titus follows right behind him. When they get in the ring, Tozawa pushes Titus back.

After the break, Akira Tozawa calls out Ariya Daivari, but gets Neville instead. Neville mocks Tozawa and his injury, and when Tozawa wants to go at it, he says he cannot stand toe-to-toe with him and that he has fallen victim to Titus O'Neil's false promises. As he calls Tozawa "pathetic" and "a joke," Tozawa headbutts him and hits him with the top rope senton only to hurt his shoulder. Tozawa is then attacked by Ariya Daivari, who then proceeds to clothesline Neville.

Sasha Banks and Bayley are backstage. Sasha says she cannot stand "that little troll" Alexa Bliss and cannot wait to take the Raw Women's Championship off of her, but Bayley says she should focus on tonight's match, as they are facing each other and both of them want to be Raw Womens' champ. Bayley says "May the best woman win." Sasha says "You're right...because the best woman will win."

Courtesy of Sonic Drive-In's return of the Premium Pretzel Dog, we look back at the return of Shane McMahon in February 2016.

Renee Young interviews Jason Jordan. He is grateful for the opportunity, and knows all eyes are on him now. He says it is amazing that his hero is really his father, but right now he is focused on his Raw debut.

In the locker room, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins talk. Seth wants to talk strategy for their 3-on-2 handicap match, but Dean wants none of it and tells Seth "You have to worry about three guys. I have to worry about four."

Alexa Bliss guests on commentary for the next match.

Bayley beats Sasha Banks after rolling out of a pinfall to reverse it into one of her own to go on to face Alexa Bliss for the WWE Raw Women's Championship at SummerSlam. After the match, Alexa Bliss gets in the ring and raises the Raw Women's Championship up as she and Bayley stare down.

Renee Young interviews Curt Hawkins. Hawkins says he will ruin Jason Jordan's debut tonight, and everyone will be talking about him the next morning.

We learn about Special Olympics athlete Cornell Gray, courtesy of WWE and Special Olympics' "Creating Champions." Cornell Gray is then seen in the front row.

Jason Jordan beats Curt Hawkins in his Raw debut, thanks to a mean streak awakened when Hawkins slaps Jordan before the start of the match.

Tomorrow night on 205 Live: Cedric Alexander and Rich Swann vs TJP and Tony Nese! Neville vs. Ariya Daivari!

Charly Caruso interviews The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson)They talk about how they have not only dominated NXT and made their way to Raw to become the future tag team champs, and how they sent The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) packing to SmackDown Live and beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) last week. Suddenly, Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) show up, and says they have done both of these things - and were bald - before they did. Instead of "top guys," all they see are "top nerds."

The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) beat Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) after The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) distract The Revival first, followed by Gallows & Anderson, who fall victim to the Shatter machine. After the match, The Hardys brawl with The Revival in the ring and come out on top. Sheamus and Cesaro are seen scouting the competition from the locker room.

The Miztourage (The Miz, Maryse, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) talk in the locker room. The Miz says he sees a family in them, then he and Maryse make fun of the movie industry's habit of rebooting everything. He calls Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose "a Shield reboot" and "a box office bomb waiting to happen" as he says that The Miztourage will come out victorious tonight.

Next week: Miz TV with special guest Jason Jordan! Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman vs. Samoa Joe in a Triple Threat Match!

Wale is seen in the front row.

Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose beat The Miztourage (The Miz, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) in a 3-on-2 handicap match after Dean and Seth put their differences aside. Just like the last match, Sheamus and Cesaro are seen scouting the competition from the locker room. After the match, Seth wants to do the Shield fist pound with Dean, but Dean walks out of the ring, not noticing that he wants to do it.

Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!

Battleground 2017 - The LIVE Results

Dasha Fuentes interviews John Cena. When asked if he ready, he says yes. He knows what is at stake tonight, as he has come back wanting to be the best, and that he cannot do that by losing tonight's Flag Match as people will remember what will happen at the end.

We see footage of AJ Styles throwing the first pitch at the Citizens Bank Bark in nearby Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dasha Fuentes interviews AJ Styles. He says the United States title represents America and getting what one has earned. He also says the US champ is the workhorse of America, and he will be such until someone unseats him. Until then, Kevin Owens is not worthy of the job.

Tom Phillips interviews Kevin Owens, who says everybody knows he is the best and the new face of America and that he does not need to say it, unlike AJ Styles who has to tell people he is the workhorse. Owens says he deserves the US title, and that he does not have to tell people this is The Kevin Owens Show, either. He wants Styles to know that he is more of a man than Styles ever will be.

Maria and Mike Kanellis are in the Social Media Lounge. When asked if she will ever be in the ring again, Maria says she IS in the ring, helping Mike whenever she can. As for Mike's strategy against Sami Zayn, he plans to punch him in the hard as hard as he did on last Tuesday. Maria says to find love, you just wait until someone looks at you from across the room and you know they're the perfect person. Unfortunately, there is only one of them each, so it just won't happen. After Kayla Braxton wishes Mike luck, Mike says "I don't need luck...I have love." Maria then says "The power...of love."

Aiden English beats "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger.

We see footage from WWE's Facebook page from earlier today of The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh) and Jinder Mahal in an interview conducted in Hindi.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) after foiling a double Uso Splash to wins the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships! With this victory, The New Day (Kofi, Big E, Woods) are the first time to win both the Raw and SmackDown tag team titles.

"The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura beats Baron Corbin by disqualification after Corbin kicks Nakamura in the crotch. Corbin is seen smiling after the match, and is about to leave when he runs back into the ring, hits Nakamura in the gut with the Money In The Bank Briefcase and hits him with End of Days.

SummerSlam is coming to pay-per-view and WWE Network on August 20th!

Naomi guests on commentary for the next match.

Natalya beats Tamina, Lana, Becky Lynch and Charlotte in a Fatal 5-Way Elimination Match to become the #1 contender for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship. After the match, Naomi extends her hand, but Natalya walks away.

Kevin Owens beats AJ Styles to become the WWE United States Champion for a third time. During the match, Styles goes for the Styles Clash, but his recently hurt left shoulder does not allow him to. Owens tosses Styles into the referee, and hits him with a superkick before going for a pop-up powerbomb. Styles avoids it and goes for a Calf Crusher, then Owens reverses it into a crossface before Styles reverses that into a crossface of his own. Owens then pushes Styles back into a pinfall position, and at this point, the referee has come to and counts the pinfall to give Owens the win and the United States Title.

The Singh Brothers tell Jinder Mahal they will not be allowed at ringside due to the second cage of the Punjabi Prison. Nevertheless, they will celebrate from afar. Jinder says he alone will trap Randy Orton in the Punjabi Prison, and that the people of India will proclaim him as the greatest WWE Champion of all time.

John Cena beats Rusev in a Flag Match.

It's time for The Fashion Files! Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) thank each other on a job well done when The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) show up and say it was them. Fandango thinks this is all a joke, as they were not at SmackDown Live and instead were at the Eddie Money show with the tickets they bribed them with. Breeze also shows Tully's torn, decapitated head to The Ascension, who are shocked and leave. Suddenly, the lights go out and Breezango are knocked out. Fandango is then dragged out of the room.

Sami Zayn beats Mike Kanellis despite interference attempts from Maria Kanellis.

Jinder Mahal retains the WWE Championship against Randy Orton in a Punjabi Prison Match thanks to the constant interference of The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh) and the surprise return of The Great Khali, who has not been seen in WWE since 2014, who chokes out Randy Orton from the outside to allow Jinder to escape.

Jinder Mahal talks about the Punjabi Prison Match victory as well as the sudden return of The Great Khali on Talking Smack.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for July 22, 2017

Before the next match, The Young Bucks say that there is no competition in ROH when it comes to the tag team titles, and that they booked themselves into a Dalton Castle and The Boys for the six-man tag team titles, now that The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) and Bully Ray have lost said titles. "Hangman" Adam Page then brings out "The Villian" Marty Scurll.

"The Villain" Marty Scurll beats Josh "The Goods" Woods, Vinny Marseglia, Will Ferrara, El Terrible and "The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian in a Six-Man Mayhem match, despite delivering no offense during the match and by picking the bones after Kazarian hits Marseglia with a cutter. During the match, Shane Taylor shows up and levels Josh "The Goods" Woods outside of the ring as he also attacks other competitors in the match.

"The Almighty" Christopher Daniels says he has prided himself on never letting one loss defines him. However, when he lost the ROH World Championship to Cody Rhodes, it let a fire inside of him. After being told to cool down for a week, he is back and he wants a rematch for the ROH World Championship in a two-out-of-three falls match. That match will happen in two weeks.

The Beer City Bruiser beats Brian Milonas. After the match, "The Last Real Man" Silas Young celebrates the Bruiser on his win, and talks about how he injured Jay Lethal 29 days ago at Best in the World. He says it will be a long time before Lethal shows his face on ROH television ever again.

KUSHIDA retains the ROH World Television Championship against Jay White. After the match, Kenny King shows up and congratulates KUSHIDA as KUSHIDA and Jay White shake hands. Kenny then raises King's hand in victory, then tells him that the Television title will soon be his.

Next week: the special Women of Honor's episode! Karen Q vs "The Gatekeeper" Kelly Klein vs Deonna Purrazzo! Sumie Sakai vs. Kris Wolf!

Saturday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for July 22, 2017

Results courtesy of dailywrestlingnews.com.

R-Truth beats Curt Hawkins.

Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson) beat Rhyno and Heath Slater.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for July 20, 2017

We see Dos Caras and El Hijo del Dos Caras entering the arena in footage from earlier today.

We get a closer look at Sammy Guevara, who decided to become a professional wrestler at 11 years old and wants to become a household name worldwide. He is amazed that Drago is his first round opponent, but says Drago has not seen all of what he can do, and considers this to be an honor. He says it is time to step into the spotlight he deserves, and after that, he is going for the X Division title.

We get a closer look at Drago, who claims to come from another world and whose objective is to destroy his opponent so he can show everyone what Drago is all about. He says Sammy Guevara is a man he wants to get in the ring with, but says Guevara lacks capability and experience. He wants to win the tournament and bring the Super X Cup back to AAA, and he wants everyone to believe in Drago.

Drago beats Sammy Guevara to continue to the semi-finals of the Super X Cup Tournament.

We see footage from Impact Wrestling's trip to Camp Boggy Creek, a camp for special needs children with life-threatening illnesses, from July 5th.

Sienna beats Amber Nova. After the match, Sienna says she did what she said she would do, and put in the work to become a champion. She says there was somebody who didn't believe in her, either: Karen Jarrett. She calls Karen out and demands respect. Karen Jarrett shows up, and Sienna tells her to get on her knees and tell her she is the most dominating Knockouts Champion ever. Karen refuses to back down, and both women jack their jaws at each other. Karen gets out of the ring, and Allie rushes into the ring. Allie attacks Sienna with a kendo stick, but Laurel Van Ness attacks Allie from behind. Rosemary makes the save as Van Ness and and evens the odds. Karen Jarrett grabs Sienna by the hair, and as Sienna grabs her, Gail Kim shows up and cleans house. Karen Jarrett then puts Sienna in a Last Knockout Standing for the Unified Women's Championship against Rosemary next week.

At the Latin-American Xchange clubhouse, Konnan threatens El Hijo del Dos Caras, and tells him to tell Alberto El Patron to join them or else he will find him, wherever he is.

The stars of Swole Mates, Andy Velchich and Freddy "Partyboy" Hardy, are seen in the front row again.

We see a video package giving us a closer look at El Hijo del Fantasma.

Backstage, Bruce Prichard confronts Trevor Lee for claiming to be the X Division Champion, and Trevor Lee says he never got his rematch for the title. Sonjay Dutt confronts Trevor Lee, and is held back by security. Bruce Prichard says he will look into Trevor Lee's claims.

The Laredo Kid, Garza Jr. and Octagoncito beat Idris Abraham, Demus and Trevor Lee. During the match, it is announced that Sonjay Dutt has been banned from the arena for disrupting the show.

Joseph Park gets Grado more confident for his date with Laurel Van Ness...who proves to be quite a handful at a restaurant.

At the Latin-American Xchange clubhouse, Konnan says he has sent Santana and Ortiz out to find Dos Caras in an attempt to force Alberto El Patron to join LAX. Konnan pulls out a pair of pliers, saying Dos Caras should be here soon, implying he will pull his teeth out.

Dos Caras is brought into the Latin-American Xchange clubhouse. Konnan says he does not care what happens to him, and tells him to tell Alberto El Patron to join LAX, as he knows something about his son that even Dos Caras does not know.

Matt Sydal beats Low Ki and El Hijo del Fantasma after Low Ki hits El Hijo del Fantasma with Warrior's Way before breaking the pinfall up with a top rope Shooting Star Press. El Hijo Del Fantasma and Matt Sydal show good sportsmanship after the match. After the match, Sydal says that the X Division is world-class wrestling, and thanks the fans. Matt Sydal tells the fans to "trust yourself and question authority." He then asks Bruce Prichard to come to the ring. Prichard shows up with Tyrus and tells Sydal he likes him, but he is sick and tired of people making demands. Prichard says Sydal is deserving of a title match, but so are others in the back. Suddenly, Lashley shows up. Lashley says there is only one person deserving of a World title shot: himself. He has tackled everyone that Prichard has thrown at him, and tells him to give him a title shot. If one more person gets an opportunity, he will take matters into his own. Lashley hits Sydal with a Spear, and says that's only a start. He tells Prichard to make the World title shot happen.

Grado and Laurel Van Ness' date continues. Grado does what he can to survive the date. Laurel is somehow enjoying herself. Later, we see Joseph Park and Grado meet backstage again. It's official: Laurel Van Ness is Grado's key to citizenship.

Chris Adonis tosses water into the face of Freddy "Partyboy" Hardy. Freddy jumps in the ring and confronts Adonis, and Andy Velcich jumps in shortly afterwards. Adonis gets out of there.

Eli Drake beats Ethan Carter III, Eddie Edwards and Moose after EC3 hits Edwards with the One Percenter only for Eli Drake to pick the bones.

McKenzie interviews the stars of Swole Mates, Andy Velchich and Freddy "Partyboy" Hardy. Suddenly, the Latin-American Xchange interrupts and a camera follows them to the back where they meet Dos Caras and El Hijo del Dos Caras. With no answer as to whether Alberto El Patron will join LAX, father and son are jumped. Konnan demands an answer from Alberto El Patron, or else he will do away with his father and brother.

The Latin-American Xchange head to the ring with Dos Caras and El Hijo del Dos Caras as hostages. Konnan says he knows Alberto El Patron is in the building and that they are recording his documentary here, and says that El Patron underestimated how demented he can be. He says he will handle this Mexican street style, saying that if El Patron wants to put his hands on his family, then he will put his hands on El Patron's. Dos Caras and El Hijo del Dos Caras are attacked with kendo sticks, and El Hijo del Dos Caras is almost unmasked when El Patron shows up. He tells Konnan to leave his family alone, and not to involve them in this. El Patron tells Konnan that if he lays a hand on his father, he will hurt him. Konnan tells El Patron that if he joins, he will let them go. After some words between El Patron and Konnan (whom El Patron calls "Carlos"), LAX let El Patron's brother and father go. El Patron then tells Konnan that they are no longer friends, and that Konnan is no longer the man he once knew and that he is just Konnan and not Carlos. Konnan tells El Patron to put on the LAX shirt, and says he is a man of his word and will let his family goes. El Patron puts the shirt on, then attacks LAX with the kendo stick still laying in the ring. He then rips the shirt off after cleaning house, and the show ends.

Here is the post-show video for this week's show!

Generation NXT - NXT recap for July 19, 2017

Ember Moon beats Ruby Riot.

Hideo Itami interrupts an interview with Kassius Ohno and kicks a trash can as he requests a match. Next week, both men will go at it.

We see another Instagram Story-esque vignette for Street Profits.

Oney Lorcan beats Danny Burch with a single leg crab. Both men shake hands, but neither man lets go, and Burch demands they go one more time. Lorcan accepts the challenge.

No Way Jose beats Cezar Bononi. After the match, Andrade "Cien" Almas shows up along with the woman that he has been seen with, then gets in the ring and attacks Bononi for beating him last week. Jose sees this as well as Almas daring him to get in the ring, and he rushes in only for Almas to crawl out. Almas and the lady then leave through the crowd.

Drew McIntyre beats Killian Dain to become #1 contender for the NXT Championship after hitting a Shining Wizard when Killian Dain gets right back up after a Future Shock DDT followed by the Claymore. Drew McIntyre's undefeated streak in NXT stays alive, while Killian Dain suffers his first NXT loss.

Underground Sound - Lucha Underground recap for July 19, 2017

Prince Puma is on the rooftop of the temple, and he continues to have visions resulting from his Grave Consequences match with Mil Muertes. Vampiro meets him on the roof, and tells him that there is only one thing that will stop the visions: the Lucha Underground Championship. Prince Puma asks Vampiro what will happen if he does not win, and Vampiro says the visions will consume him and that there will be nothing left. Meanwhile, Prince Puma sees The Worldwide Underground (Johnny Mundo, Taya, "The Darewolf" PJ Black, Jack Evans, Ricky Mandel) entering the temple, and Black notices him up on the roof and flips him off before going in. Prince Puma then tells himself he will not lose, no matter what, before saying "my master."

Before the next match, Cage lays out the referee when he tells him to take his gauntlet off, then attacks Pindar. Pindar beats Cage by disqualification to continue to the quarter-finals of the Cueto Cup Tournament when the referee calls for the bell, then Cage lays the referee out again.

Son of Madness attacks Son of Havoc before the next match. Both men fight each other in the crowd, then Madness knocks Havoc out with a steel chain. Dario Cueto shows up and tells Havoc he will not postpone this match, and gives him the choice of either forfeiting the match or preparing to fight. Havoc chooses to fight.

Dante Fox beats Son of Havoc to continue to the quarter-finals of the Cueto Cup Tournament.

"The Darewolf" PJ Black is introduced to The Worldwide Underground's (Johnny Mundo, Taya, "The Darewolf" PJ Black, Jack Evans, Ricky Mandel) new representative, Benjamin Cooke. Black does not see the point in The Worldwide Underground having an agent. He wants to hook The Worldwide Underground up with advertising deals (except for Mandel, for some reason), and tells Johnny Mundo that if he can retain the Lucha Underground Championship, he can give them to the group, and ensure that Lucha Underground is nothing without The Worldwide Underground.

Next week: Drago vs. Pentagon Dark in the Cueto Cup Tournament!

Prince Puma beats "The Darewolf" PJ Black to continue to the quarter-finals of the Cueto Cup Tournament.

Dario Cueto is on the phone with someone when "The Darewolf" PJ Black shows up. Cueto says Benjamin Cooke has demanded that Black get another shot at the Cueto Cup Tournament. He cannot be re-entered into the tournament, but Cooke does have another idea that he agrees with that will allow Black to redeem himself as he unplugs his office phone. Next week, Black will take on Rey Mysterio, Jr. After Black leaves, Cooke calls Cueto again...on his cell phone.

My predictions for Battleground 2017

Tye Dillinger vs. Aiden English

Yep, these two. In the kick-off.

My prediction: Dillinger will probably win this one.

Randy Orton vs. Jinder Mahal (c)

in a Punjabi Prison Match for the WWE Championship

They're at it again. After Jinder Mahal attacked Randy Orton's father "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. at Money In The Bank, Orton has promised to make Jinder's life a living hell. Jinder responds by bringing Hell to Orton...in the form of a Punjabi Prison Match, which has not been seen in quite some time. This might turn out to be one nasty match...and one where Jinder Mahal might retain the WWE Championship if Orton isn't careful...

My prediction: Jinder will retain.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) vs. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) (c)

for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships

The Usos might have run away last time, but this might be the war to settle the score

My prediction: The New Day are taking the titles.

John Cena vs. Rusev

in a Flag Match

In a fit of patriotic fervor, Rusev showed up and tried to ruin John Cena's July 4th return. Also in a fit of patriotic fervor, Cena challenged him to a Flag Match that night. Rusev accepted, but not for the 4th; instead, it's happening at Battleground...

My prediction: John Cena wins. Everybody riots.

Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch vs. Natalya vs. Tamina vs. Lana

in a Fatal 5-Way Match to determine a #1 contender for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship

And the war in the blue brand's women division continues! This time, the women who didn't win the Money In The Bank Ladder Match get another chance at a shot at Naomi and the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship...as does Lana, who talked her way straight to the title match only to lose that and then lose in the rematch.

My prediction: Hoping Charlotte Flair wins this one...

Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Baron Corbin

Baron Corbin seems to have something against Nakamura for acting like he's at where he isn't, and has beaten him up quite a few times to assert his dominance as Mr. Money In The Bank. Now they're in a match...and it's put up or shut up.

My prediction: Nakamura will probably win this one.

Kevin Owens vs. AJ Styles(c)

for the WWE United States Championship

Well, isn't this something? Despite winning a battle royal to become the #1 contender for the United States title, AJ Styles had a match against Kevin Owens for the title at Madison Square Garden less than two weeks before Battleground and won it...and the win became official! Now the roles of champion and challenger have been reversed...but will lighting strike twice for Styles, or will Owens become the face of America again?

My prediction: Owens will probably take the title back.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for July 18, 2017

Mustafa Ali beats Drew Gulak two falls to one in a two-out-of-three falls match after Gulak goes up top and hesitates, and Ali takes advantage.

We see footage from earlier today of Apollo Crews talking with Akira Tozawa. Apollo says that Titus is standing up for him, but Tozawa is not convinced. Tozawa wants to go through with his rematch with Ariya Daivari.

Before the next match, The Brian Kendrick mocks Devin Bennett for being from Manchester, England - the same town as "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher - before asking him if he will either walk away or stand toe-to-toe with him. Bennett chooses to fight.

The Brian Kendrick beats Devin Bennett with the Captain's Hook.

Dasha Fuentes interviews TJP. TJP says Rich Swann is upset, and that he can't stand coming in second to him. He says that their friendship has a competitive spirit to it, and that he has a way to make it up to him: a tag team match where they both pick their own partner and face each other next week.

Before the next match, Ariya Daivari says he has competed all over the world and that there is no better place than his home country of Iran. He talks about how wrestling has been a tradition for 3,000 years, and introduces us to Emam-Ali Habbibi, 1956 Olympic Gold Medalist in freestyle wrestling, on the Titantron (whom he beat Kasahara of Japan to win). Ariya says that Tozawa lacks common sense with his arm all messed up, wanting a rematch, then says he will dedicate his victory to Emam-Ali Habbibi.

Akira Tozawa beats Ariya Daivari after rolling on top of Daivari and grabbing his tights, despite Ariya Daivari working on his injured left shoulder. After the match, Ariya tosses Tozawa into the ring post.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for July 18, 2017

Jinder Mahal and The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh) show up to start tonight's show, as the Punjabi Prison surrounds the ring. The outer structure lowers down around the ring, and Mahal says it will be the resting place of Randy Orton's legacy. We learn the only rules of the match: there are four doors attended to by referees, and when a Superstar instructs for them to be open, they will be open for sixty seconds...once. After that, the only way to escape is to climb out of both the inner and outer structures. Jinder says that he will walk in and out of the Punjabi Prison as WWE Champion. As Jinder speaks to his people in Punjabi, Orton shows up, and tells Jinder that he is either "the bravest S.O.B." he has ever met, or he is not all that bright. He says that The Singh Brothers are the only reason Jinder Mahal is WWE Champion. This Sunday, they will be in the Punjabi Prison, and there will be no escape for Jinder. He says that he has nothing left to lose as he climbs the outer structure, as Jinder took his dignity, took his championship, and left him for dead. Meahwhile, Jinder has everything to lose, as he is the 50th WWE Championship and bears the support of 1.3 billion souls on his back, and asks what will happen when those 1.3 billion consider him a disgrace. All the while, Orton climbs to the top of the outer structure, and tells Jinder that he will be the one to reign supreme on Sunday, as the top of the cage will be his views while he leaves Jinder's "jacked up ass" in the ring.

Jimmy Uso beats Kofi Kingston after reversing a top rope cross body into a pinfall as Big E and Xavier Woods keep Jey Uso at bay.

Commissioner Shane McMahon is talking to Becky Lynch, Charlotte, Natalya, Lana and Tamina, wanting to know who will give him a competitive match. The women argue over who fights who, and Becky and Charlotte are the ones picked by Shane to go at it tonight.

We see a video package of the recent events involving Raw General Manager Kurt Angle's secret being revealed last night on Raw.

Renee Young interviews Chad Gable. Gable is surprised about the fact that Jason Jordan is a biological son of Raw General Manager Kurt Angle, and says that he knew Jason Jordan was being distant and he understood when he explained it to him. He says that this has changed the lives of both him and Jordan. Now that Jason Jordan is on Raw, he will support him the same way Jordan supported him, and says he has ideas for what's next for him on SmackDown Live.

Mike Kanellis beats Sami Zayn in his SmackDown Live and WWE debut after Maria Kanellis gets in the ring and protects Mike, allowing Mike to hit a cheap shot for the win.

John Cena shows up. Cena says the fans are excited, as this Sunday, then asks what the crowd will be excited for and talks about his Flag Match with Rusev. He talks about the rules of the match and how Rusev runs down America, am says everyone will remember the match for two things: either the American flag or the Bulgarian flag. After asking if the American flag will rise or fall on Sunday, he says that it all comes down to him and that he is ready and that he knows how everyone will feel if he cannot get the job done. He says that crowd - chanting "USA!" - believes in what he believes, and brings up how the American flag flew high at Pearl Harbor, Operation (D-Day) and at the Twin Towers. Cena says the colors of the American flag do not run; instead, they kick ass. He takes the American flag in the corner down and promises that it will fly. As he waves the flag, Cena is attacked from behind by Rusev. Rusev eventually locks in the Accolade, and even though Cena fights back, Rusev eventually makes him unconscious with it before lifting up the Bulgarian flag and leaving.

AJ Styles and "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura talk backstage when Shinsuke notices the United States title. Shinsuke simply states "One day, you call...I answer."

Becky Lynch beats Charlotte with the Disarmher. After the match, Lana and Tamina show up after Becky and Charlotte shake hands, and Natalya attacks Becky and Charlotte from behind. This starts a brawl where Lana and Tamina come out on top.

Renee Young interviews Naomi, who says she will congratulate the next #1 contender, and that she wants every match to be her greatest challenge. After she says that she hopes the next #1 contender for the SmackDown Women's Championship is ready, Carmella shows up with the Money In The Bank Briefcase, and says she will see her at Battleground.

It's time for The Fashion X Files. As Tyler Breeze tells Fandango that the supernatural does not exist, Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) find Aiden English trying to be a ghost behind a curtain Then, a light comes on and a delivery man shows up with a box. After Breezango sign for the box, they open it up to find the tattered remains of Tully, Fandango's hobby horse from last week, as well as a note with the word "BATTLEGROUND" on it.

Drew Gulak says he will prove that his ground-based style will be superior in his two-out-of-three falls match against Mustafa Ali on 205 Live tonight.

Kevin Owens and Baron Corbin beat AJ Styles and "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura.

Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 17, 2017

Dean Ambrose shows up to start tonight's show. He says that he and his chair "Steely Dan" are both bent out of shape due to The Miz, and calls him and The Miztourage (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) out. Dean Ambrose sits in the steel chair and waits for them, and considers looking for them in the back seconds later. Instead of getting The Miz, he gets Seth Rollins, and asks Dean why he made the save for him last night. He appreciates the roughness, but tells Dean he needs a better plan. Dean says he just wanted to get a piece of The Miz, then tells Rollins to fight his own battles. Seth says he is only here because The Miz namedropped him during the feud, and asks Dean if he will be on his side or not, and calls him "brother" as he does. Dean says his "brothers" were in The Shield, and refuses to see him as a brother after the group's break-up. Seth says it was three years ago, and that he is sorry. He remembers The Shield, but he also remembers the aftermath of the break-up where they fought each other. He says that he has moved on, and wants to know what Dean has done to move on. Dean says he sees his mouth moving, but he is not hearing anything. Seth says if words will not work, actions will, and dares Dean to hit him with the steel chair. Dean throws the chair away, then The Miztourage (Miz, Bo, Axel) shows up. The Miz pretends to find this touching, then brags about beating Dean multiple times before saying that Dean does not have the technical stkill cannot get it done on his own. He then brags about how predictably Dean called him out at the top of the show and having two for the price of one in the form of Dean and Seth, then The Miztourage all surround the ring and grab steel chairs. This starts a three-on-two brawl where The Miztourage quickly comes out on top.

The Miz tells Cathy Caruso that Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins have heard all he has to say tonight as The Miztourage (The Miz, Maryse, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) leave the arena.

Bayley beats Alexa Bliss after Sasha Banks attacks Nia Jax, distracting Alexa Bliss and giving Bayley the opportunity to win with an inside cradle!

Corey Graves is on the phone when he leaves the commentary table and heads to the back. We then see footage of WWE Supertars The Miz, Maryse, Nikki Bella, John Cena, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon from The ESPYs from last Wednesday.

We see a video package recapping the recent events of Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman.

Backstage, General Manager Kurt Angle is talking to Corey Graves, and hopes he is doing the right thing tonight. Corey tells Kurt that if anyone but him announces what he is going to announce later tonight, his reputation will be ruined, and that it is better if the news came directly from Kurt himself.

Titus O'Neil is talking to Apollo Crews and Akira Tozawa backstage. Suddenly, Ariya Daivari shows up and says Tozawa has no honor, and that he would have dedicated their first match to Iranian Olympic gold medal winner Hassan Yazdani if Neville did not show up. He then challenges him to another match tonight. Tozawa tells him he's got it.

Corey Graves returns to commentary before the next match begins.

Mustafa Ali and "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher beat Drew Gulak and The Brian Kendrick.

Enzo Amore shows up. He says there is not a man in this business who can elicit a reaction on the microphone like he does, and says he knows actions have consequences. He knows he is going to win some and lose some, but he has to fight for what he believes in.He used to believe that Big Cass believed what he believed in, but now he is not so sure, and says that Cass being seven feet tall did not win them championships. When Cass threw him out of the ring and out of his life, he did not get the job done as he will keep getting back up. After mentioning Cass talk about how his mouth writes checks that he can't cash, we then see footage from last week of the beating Big Show gave to Cass, He then says Cass bounced the check, and that Cass folded like a lawn chair. Cass then shows up, says that none of thise would have happened if it was not for Corey Graves, and says Enzo still has not learned his lesson. He says that he will get in the ring and beat some sense into him, and proceeds to just do that. Enzo gets out of the ring and into the crowd, and proceeds to watch what happens next with a young fan wearing an Enzo Amore headpiece. Big Show shows up, and both men go at it. Cass eventually comes out on top, and when Enzo gets in the ring, Cass boots the consciousness out of him.

Backstage, Roman Reigns is having a drink of water and stretching when he is interviewed by Cathy Caruso. Roman is focused on the present and the future, and becoming WWE Universal Champion, because this is his yard.

Backstage, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose recover from the beating they got earlier, and argue over what they should and should not have done. General Manager Kurt Angle shows up, and makes a match between the team of Seth and Dean and any two members of The Miztourage (The Miz, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel). Dean wants it to be against all three. Kurt Angle then allows for that, and makes a 3-on-2 handicap match between The Miztourage and the team of Seth and Dean official for next week.

Elias Samson is in the center of the ring to perform. Before he sings and plays guitar, he says he will get Finn Balor in due time. He then proceeds to mock the crowd through song, then Finn Balor interrupts him again.

Finn Balor beats Elias Samson by disqualification after Samson blasts Balor with his guitar. Medical staff have to check on Balor after the match. After Balor gets up, Bray Wyatt is on the TitanTron. He says Balor has feelings just like everyone else in the sea of humanity, and that he lives for the look of pain. He says it ignites the fire in his soul, and his soul is in need of satisfaction. He wants to put Balor not only in pain, but in agony. as he feels the need to punish him. He tells Balor he will be the worst nightmare he will ever have, and that he will enjoy every second of the pain he will dish out when he summons the tortured souls of the devil himself.

General Manager Kurt Angle is on the phone when Bayley and Sasha Banks show up, arguing over who deserves a shot at the Raw Women's Championship. Angle settles it by making a #1 contendership match between Sasha and Bayley for next week.

Charly Caruso interviews The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder), who say they attacked The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) because they could, and because they treated them like nobodies. After last week, they hope the Hardys will give them the respect they desire. They don't care about the Hardys, but The Hardys will care about The Revival.

Ariya Daivari beats Akira Tozawa after Titus O'Neil gets on the ring apron and demands the match be stopped due to Tozawa's hurt left shoulder. After the match, Ariya dedicates the match to Iranian Olympic gold medalist Hassan Yazdani.

General Manager Kurt Angle shows up. He apologizes for being a distraction for the last couple of months. He says that actions have consequences, some good and some bad. He says that something in his past has come to light, but both his family and WWE are supportive of the announcement. Angle then talks about how he once dated a girl in college, and how this same girl gave birth nine months after their last date to a baby boy. He had no idea about the birth, or that the baby was adopted by two loving parents who would raise him up with true American values. The boy would become very successful, and even became college-bound as he got into wrestling in high school, but he decided to follow his dream to become a WWE Superstar. The boy is now here, and he then introduces the son he had no idea he had until now: Jason Jordan. Jordan shows up, and Jordan and Angle hug.

An exclusive interview with Kurt Angle and Jason Jordan will be aired exclusively on the WWE Network after Raw.

The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) after Dawson stops the Swanton Bomb. After the match, the pin seems suspect, as it looks like Jeff Hardy kicked out before the three count.

Charly Caruso interviews Samoa Joe, who says that his match with Roman Reigns tonight is bigger than Reigns' yard, as he came within inches of beating Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship. He tells Roman he is a force of nature, not an obstacle. The first two times they met, his hand was raised in victory, and the third time will be the charm.

We hear about Special Olympics weightlifter Norris Peterson as part of WWE and Special Olympics' "Celebrating Champions." We then see Norris in the front row of the crowd, leading a "Yes!" chant.

In the locker room, Titus O' Neil tells Akira Tozawa that he stopped his match tonight because he was concerned about the future, and wanted him to become Cruiserweight Champion. Tozawa demands that Titus give him a rematch against Ariya Daivari next week.

Next week: Finn Balor vs. Elias Samson in a no-disqualification match!

Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe to determine a #1 contender for the WWE Universal Championship ends when Braun Strowman gets into the ring, starting a brawl between all three men that leads to Braun laying Roman and Joe out. Security tries to stop Braun, but they end up running away from him. They eventually step aside when he heads to the back.

After Raw went off the air, Jason Jordan explained how he found out that Kurt Angle was his birth father in a WWE Network-exclusive interview.

Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!