Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 31, 2020

In memory of "Bullet" Bob Armstrong, 1939 - 2020.

Randy Orton shows up to start tonight's show. It is announced that Drew McIntyre will not be here tonight, but will be cleared for Clash of Champions. There will be three matches tonight: Keith Lee vs. Dolph Ziggler, Kevin Owens vs. Randy Orton and Dominik Mysterio (who replaces Rey Mysterio due to an injury Rey suffered last night) vs. Seth Rollins. The winners of these matches will face each other in a Triple Threat Match to decide who faces McIntyre for the WWE Championship at Clash of Champions. Orton mentions that McIntyre gave him another shot at the WWE Championship out of pity, and that he attacked him three times and sent him to the hospital in response. He says the only thing McIntyre deserves is the fractured jaw he gave him. He says that McIntyre deserves to be in pain every single day, and that he himself is the only person promising kicks at Clash of Champions. On the subject of McIntyre saying he is entitled, Orton says he should not have to fight for a WWE Championship rematch, but he will jump through the hoops and face McIntyre for the WWE Championship again, assuming McIntyre be able to make it to Clash of Champions first. Orton says that he has it under good authority that McIntyre is reminiscing with some good friends about how Orton punted him, then displayed a doctored photo of McIntyre, with Edge, Christian, Big Show, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels all in hospital beds. Suddenly, Keith Lee shows up. Lee tells Orton that he has done well for himself and is fixated on talking about the havoc he has caused over the last few months in order to forget that he beat him at Payback. Lee says Orton may be the best to put on a pair of wrestling boots, but he gave him no choice but to bask in his glory, then says a victory like his over a legend killer like Orton means he should get a chance at the WWE Championship. As Keith Lee mentions how McIntyre will make good on his word against Orton, he is suddenly attacked from behind by Dolph Ziggler.

Keith Lee beats Dolph Ziggler to advance to tonight's Triple Threat Match.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. On the subject of how they won the women's tag team titles, Nia and Shayna are still at each other throats, with Nia saying Shayna holds the other title for her. Suddenly, Asuka shows up and butts in on the interview, and she shows no fear when confronted about it by Nia and Shayna.

Backstage, Adam Pearce asks security to make sure that Retribution does not ruin things tonight or else they will be replaced.

Charly Caruso interviews Asuka in the ring. When asked who is most deserving of a shot at the WWE Raw Women's Championship, Asuka says she has beaten many great women, then laughs and says it doesn't matter, as she is ready for anything. Suddenly, Mickie James shows up, and says she recognizes greatness when she sees it. She calls Asuka one of the greatest women's champions of all time, and says she is coming for the Raw Women's Championship. Suddenly, Lana and Natalya show up, and Natalya says she cannot simply get a championship shot just like that after failing six times. Lana says Mickie has failed to evolve, and as she challenges Mickie to a fight, Asuka says she is ready for all three women. Lana and Natalya attack Mickie and Asuka, but Mickie and Asuka clean house.

Connor's Cure is the focus for September once again.

Backstage, Cedric Alexander and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) are met by Demi Burnett, who is impressed that Cedric turned down the invitation to join The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) before kissing Ivar. Meanwhile, Angel Garza is not far behind.

Asuka guests on commentary for the next match.

Mickie James beats Lana.

Backstage, Charly Caruso is near Aleister Black's door when Randy Orton comes out of it.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce). Billie Kay says she never thought their friendship would come to what it has become, and Peyton Royce says that having each other was their only constant in WWE. Billie and Peyton agree that The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan) will self-destruct and that the women's tag team titles will be in their hands.

Before the next match, Kevin Owens is attacked from behind by Aleister Black. Owens, despite not being in a position to wrestle, fights Owens, but succumbs to the RKO only seconds later. Randy Orton beats Kevin Owens to advance to tonight's Triple Threat Match.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Rey Mysterio. Rey says that getting closure against Seth Rollins last night was important to him, and while it means the world to him to beat Seth, his loss is his son's gain. Rey says that injuries happen, and if there was anyone he would want to take his place, it would be his son. Dominik Mysterio says he may be the underdog, but after last night, his confidence is on another level and he has a 619 for Rollins.

Tonight on Raw Underground: Apollo Crews vs. Shelton Benjamin!

It's time for The MVP Lounge. MVP and Shelton Benjamin introduce Bobby Lashley to the ring. MVP says he knows a lot of men who have made mistakes due to youthful exuberance, and that Apollo Crews is no exception. He says that no matter how successful Crews gets, there are three definites: death, taxes and Lashley. Lashley said he did what he said he would do to Apollo at Payback, and that Apollo decided to get some payback afterwards. Lashley says he would have done the same thing, but warns Apollo he will get him back. Shelton says that since Apollo wants to act like a little punk, he will beat him like a little punk at Raw Underground. MVP then addresses The Viking Raiders and Cedric Alexander, but Cedric shows up. MVP holds Lashley and Shelton back, then asks Cedric if he has had a change of heart. Cedric says no, then says he did not come alone. The Viking Raiders are suddenly behind Lashley and Shelton, and they and Cedric go on the attack.

Cedric Alexander and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) with a schoolkid pin along with a grabbing of the tights from Cedric to MVP. After the match, Shelton and Lashley have to hold MVP back, but MVP is smiling.

Backstage, The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) attack Cedric Alexander. Apollo Crews and Ricochet run in just in time for The Hurt Business to walk away.

The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan) beat The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce). As per pre-match stipulation, The Riott Squad gets an opportunity at the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships, while The IIconics are forced to split up. The IIconics are devastated.

Before the next match, Seth Rollins chews out Murphy for kicking him in the head and getting pinned in the middle of the ring by Dominik Mysterio last night. He says he cannot have any mistakes tonight, and tells Murphy to get out of the ring and out of his sight until he figures out what kind of man he is and what side of history he is on. Rollins slaps Murphy in the back of his head as he leaves. Murphy turns towards Rollins on the stage as he leaves, and he is suddenly attacked by Dominik Mysterio, getting the next match started early.

Seth Rollins beats Dominik Mysterio to advance to tonight's Triple Threat Match. After the match, Rollins hits Dominik with The Stomp again.

On Raw Underground, Titus O'Neil decimates an opponent. Another opponent steps up, but Titus sends him to the mat and pummels him quickly. He is soon challenged by Riddick Moss. Riddick Moss gets the upper hand at first, but Titus O'Neil gets back to his feet and tosses him out of the ring before fighting him on the outside and laying out a random crowd member. Riddick Moss kicks Titus O'Neil in the ground and then lays him out to get the win.

Backstage, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) introduce the Coach Dawkins Scouting Report regarding Andrade, Angel Garza and Zelina Vega, who they then proceed to make fun of.

In footage from earlier today, Akira Tozawa and his ninjas are denied entry into the building. He soon finds out the security guard is really a referee, and he is soon pinned by R-Truth, who wins the WWE 24/7 Championship. Tozawa tosses the ref in the van and goes after R-Truth.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) vs. Andrade and Angel Garza ends after Retribution shows up. Angel Garza helps Demi Burnett escape, but Zelina Vega, Andrade and The Street Profits are laid out by Retribution.

Backstage, Adam Pearce chews out security and tells them to get to their posts.

As The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) take in the fights, Avery Taylor takes on Jessamyn Duke in her Raw Underground debut, but she is quickly defeated. Another woman confronts Jessaymn, but Marina Shafir jumps in and decimates her with a triangle hold. Suddenly, they spy The IIconics in the corner, and Peyton Royce shoves Billie Kay into the ring. Billie Kay is laid out with one kick.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Apollo Crews, Ricochet and Cedric Alexander. Apollo says the old him would have felt sorry for himself, but he is gone and replaced with a man more determined than ever who will not stop until he gets the United States title. Ricochet says taht he and Apollo have Cedric's back, and that MVP doesn't care about friendship, and that the three of them are ready to show that friendship is worth more than any dollar sign.

On Raw Underground, Apollo Crews faces Shelton Benjamin. Apollo Crews goes for a double wrist lock, but both men get back on their feet and run out of the ring. Cedric and Ricochet brawl with Bobby Lashley and MVP on the outside. This brawl soon spills into the ring, and MVP, Lashley and Shelton get the upper hand, with Shelton Benjamin becoming victorious over Apollo Crews.

Backstage, Angel Garza shows more concern with Demi Burnett than everyone else that was in the ring. Garza and Burnett then run into Retribution. Garza runs, and Demi soon follows him.

Randy Orton beats Seth Rollins and Keith Lee in a Triple Threat Match to face Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship at Clash of Champions after hitting Keith Lee with the RKO after Keith Lee countered The Stomp with a Spirit Bomb.

Raw Talk: Will MVP get more people within his ranks?

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

Payback 2020 - The LIVE Results

Before the next match, The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) insist that The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan) will not last due to how "the real Ruby Riott" when they expose them as the "fraud team" that they are.

The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan) beat The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) despite an attempt by Billie Kay to drive a wedge between Liv Morgan and Ruby Riott.

Bobby Lashley beats Apollo Crews with the Full Lashley to become the WWE United States Champion! After the match, Crews attacks Lashley, then tells MVP, Lashley and Shelton Benjamin that he is getting the championship back.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton gets a surprise interview with Paul Heyman, who says that Roman Reigns would sign the contract and that he has every reason to believe that he will.

In the locker room, Keith Lee is met by JBL, who tells Keith Lee that he will go far and that he wants him to be prepared for that success with a few hedge funds that cost a million dollars to get in. Keith Lee says he doesn't have that kind of resources, but JBL says if he wins, he will be well on his way. He then says not to feel bad if he does not, as Randy Orton is one of the best wrestlers ever.

Big E beats Sheamus despite Sheamus targeting his left leg throughout the match.

Alyse Ashton interviews Matt Riddle. Riddle says he is always motivated, yet King Corbin has always been "harshing his vibe." He says that Corbin is afraid he will take his crown, and he plans to do that tonight when he runs all over Corbin. As for Corbin's recent tweet that Riddle is already a failure at home just like he will prove to be a failure in the ring, Riddle is silent as he takes the tweet seriously and leaves.

Backstage, Nia Jax talks with "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Nia admits they don't like each other, and both of them tell each other to follow the other's lead. After a brief shoving match, they kill the pre-match chit-chat.

Matt Riddle beats King Corbin.

Backstage, Alyse Ashton interviews Matt Riddle when Riddle is suddenly attacked from behind by King Corbin. Officials have to keep Corbin away from Riddle.

Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beat Bayley and Sasha Banks to become the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions after Baszler wraps Bayley's arm around Sasha Banks to make Sasha tap to the Kirifuda Clutch while Sasha is in a leg lock. After the match, Nia Jax celebrates, keeping Baszler from getting a word in edgewise with Kayla Braxton.

Keith Lee beats Randy Orton after countering the RKO into a Fighting Spirit Bomb. Before the match, it is announced that Drew McIntyre has suffered a hairline jaw fracture from Orton's attacks on him last week on Raw.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Paul Heyman, who says that Roman Reigns promised he would be here tonight, and he is, that Roman Reigns guaranteed he will be in the Triple Threat and win, and that he spoiled that he would become WWE Universal Champion.

Rey and Dominik Mysterio beat Seth Rollins and Murphy after a double team from Rollins and Murphy backfires at the end of a knock-down, drag-out match.

Clash of Champions is live on WWE Network on September 27th! (The show is announced for the 20th in the commercial, then announced as being on the 27th by Michael Cole immediately afterwards.)

Roman Reigns beats Braun Strowman and "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt in a Triple Threat Match to become the WWE Universal Champion! The match begins with just Strowman and The Fiend. Later in the match, The Fiend lands a Superplex on Strowman. It is then that Roman Reigns shows up with Paul Heyman, signs the contract for the match that is in Heyman's hand, then approaches the ring with a steel chair. After kicking The Fiend in the groin, Roman Reigns hits Braun Strowman with a Spear to win the Universal Championship for a second time.

Here are all the highlights!

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for August 29, 2020

This week's episode is a "best-of" episode focusing on "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams. Highlights and matches include:

"Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams talking about walking his dog, going to parks and training to distract himself from missing professional wrestling

"Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams vs. Jonathan Gresham at Survival of the Fittest 2018

"Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams vs. Zack Sabre Jr. from January 12, 2019

"Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams vs. Bully Ray from State of the Art 2019

"Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams talking about the ROH Pure Championship coming back when Ring of Honor comes back, as well as how he is the weapon in the ring

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Hollywood recap for August 29, 2020 (Non-PRO Shingle Edition)

This week's episode is a "best-of" episode. Highlights and matches include:

Los Banditos (Rico Dynamite and Tito Escondido) vs. The Tribe (Navajo Warrior and Hawaiian Lion) for the Heritage Tag Team Championships from 2013

The Classic Connection (Levi Shapiro and Buddy Royal) vs The Friendship Express (Jervis Cottonbelly and The Hobo) for the United Tag Team Championships from 2016, followed by Eric Watts' PP3 Cup cash-in for the titles

Pac 3 (Dylan Bostic and Flex McCalleon) vs. Reno Scum (Adam Thornestowe and Luster The Legend) for the United Tag Team Championships from 2018

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling presented by PRO Shingle recap for August 29, 2020

This week's episode is a "best-of" episode. Matches and highlights include:

Sarah Wolfe vs. Heather Monroe from May 11, 2019

The Upper Class (Royce Isaacs, Chris Bey, Suede Thompson) vs. Luchasaurus and The Rocknes Monsters (YUMA and BHK) from May 11, 2019

Colt Cabana vs. Nick Aldis for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in China in 2018

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for August 28, 2020

The Brian Kendrick beats Tehuti Miles with an inside cradle as Tehuti kneels down to mouth off on him. After the match, Tehuti seems to reluctantly shake Kendrick's hand.

"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats Liam Gray.

Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch beats Ever-Rise (Chase Parker and Matt Martel) with a crossface from Burch to Parker after Ever-Rise argue with the referee when Martel gets caught holding on to Lorcan's foot on the outside during a pinfall attempt by Parker.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for August 28, 2020

In memory of "Bullet" Bob Armstrong, 1939 - 2020.

Backstage, Adam Pearce tells to keep everything secure as best as they can, as all the top stars are here and Vince McMahon is in the house. He then meets with Vince, who asks him to get signatures from Roman Reigns, Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman on the contract for their match at Payback. Vince recommends he start with Bray Wyatt first, and gives him "the proper attire" for Firefly Fun House before telling him to say hello to Huskus The Pig Boy for him.

Jeff Hardy shows up to start tonight's show. He says that after what "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles did to his knee last week, he is glad to be standing anywhere, much less the ring, and as he says he is ready to defend the Intercontinental Championship, Styles shows up. Styles calls Jeff a liar and a cheat, then says he has had knee injuries before and did not whine and cry to a doctor to get an illegal object on his knee. He says that Jeff had a plan involving the brace he got last week, and that he had him beat last week. Styles says that Jeff knew what he was doing and knew how to play the system, and says that the doctor who treated Jeff will not medically clear him tonight, blaming him for that. Jeff says he was about to issue a challenge...to anyone but him. As Styles becomes further aggressive towards Jeff, Jeff hits Styles with a forearm.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles guests on commentary for the next match.

Jeff Hardy retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Shinsuke Nakamura in an open challenge that sees Jeff toss Nakamura into "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles at the announce table. After the match, Sami Zayn shows up for the first time in months with an Intercontinental Championship belt of his own and declares himself the real Intercontinental Championship before both men look at Styles, who is in the ring. Sami Zayn kicks Jeff Hardy in the face as Jeff looks at Styles, then calls Jeff a fraud and leaves.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Sami Zayn, who says that Jeff Hardy is pretending to be the Intercontinental Champion much like AJ Styles before him, and calls them fradulent champions. When asked why he has not defended the championship for five months, he says he has many reasons and that he is a man of the world and the true Intercontinental Champion in every sense of the word. He then speaks in French and leaves.

It's time for Firefly Fun House. Bray Wyatt says it feels good to be back home with all of his friends, but he cannot help but feel something is missing. He then produces the WWE Universal Championship, and neither monster can take it away this time. He then tells Roman Reigns that it has been a long time and that it is good to see him again. The doorbell then ring, and Adam Pearce shows up dressed as a postman. When "Postman Pearce" asks him to sign the contract for the match at Payback, Bray asks why. He says there is a connection between Bray and "him," then Bray signs. He says that if he knows The Fiends like he does, he just signed a couple of death warrants. "Postman Pearce" then leaves while being weirded out towards Bray, and the segment ends.

Matt Riddle shows up. Riddle says that King Corbin has said that anyone who felt he did not belong on SmackDown was welcome to the King's Ransom, and says that Corbin is scared to face him. He then tells Corbin that if he has something to prove to prove him wrong. After the commercial break, Riddle is still waiting for Corbin, and calls him out again. Corbin soon shows up, but as he approaches the ring, Riddle is attacked from behind by Shorty G before Corbin accepts Riddle's challenge on behalf of Shorty G.

Matt Riddle beats Shorty G. After the match, King Corbin charges into the ring, but retreats when Riddle sees him coming and outsmarts him.

In a WWE Network exclusive from earlier today, Big E is met by The Miz and John Morrison when he does not want to be on Miz TV following their argument on Talking Smack. Sheamus joins Miz and Morrison, but Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) joins Big E.

Backstage, Big E and Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) are looking at sausage in a green-and-yellow lunch box when Bayley and Sasha Banks show up and make fun of them for "playing with their meat" and saying they are only capable of handling a tag team championship.

Backstage, Adam Pearce knocks on Roman Reigns' door to get his signature for the contract, but does not get him and leaves. Meanwhile, Kayla Braxton interviews King Corbin, who says he will break Matt Riddle and prove Riddle does not belong in his kingdom on SmackDown.

Bayley and Sasha Banks show up. Bayley says this is one of the most difficult weeks of her and Sasha's careers, as they have had to defend both of their singles titles and will soon have to defend the Women's tag titles at Payback. She then says that she and Sasha are still the best tag team in the history of the women's division, but when Sasha gets cross with her, Bayley says that Asuka beating her for the Raw Women's Championship is all her fault. After mentioning Sasha's inability to defend a singles title, she says that they have to keep moving forward and that they cannot lose at Payback. Sasha agrees, and says that while Bayley has her back, they can get through anything. She says that while she is no longer "Two Belts Banks," they are still best friends and she knows who she is. Suddenly, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax show up on the TitanTron. Shayna says Sasha and Bayley's week is about to get worse, and Nia says she hates them even more than Shayna. Shayna also admits she does not like Nia, then says Sasha is known for everything except winning. Sasha is undeterred and says she will get her vengeance on Sunday.

Backstage, Adam Pearce asks Drew Gulak if he has seen Roman Reigns. Gulak asks Pearce if he has seen Braun Strowman, then finds Strowman and hits him with a steel chair before tossing the chair to Pearce. Pearce explains what's going on, and asks Strowman to sign the contract. Strowman says he knows he is looking for Roman, and says he will sign the contract if he can get Drew Gulak in the ring right now.

Backstage, Cesaro asks Nakamura to let him know when he goes for a singles title as they are a time, then Sami Zayn shows up and meets them for the first time in months. Nakamura mentions that Sami has not even given them a phone call, and Cesaro mentions that things have changed in the last four months, such as them being tag team champions. Sami says this was part of his plan. As he proceeds to celebrate with "fellow champions," Cesaro tells Sami that they were in the middle of a private conversation. Sami seems slighted and says that he had to go, then leaves.

Braun Strowman beats Drew Gulak. After the match, Braun Strowman signs the contract on the stage.

Backstage, Kalisto asks Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik to stay backstage, as he has learned from Lince's mistakes from Cesaro last week. After Kalisto leaves, Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura attack Lince and Metalik from behind.

Cesaro beats Kalisto after Shinsuke Nakamura grabs Kalisto from behind, despite Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik stepping in to stop Nakamura. After the match, Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik make up with Kalisto.

Backstage, Adam Pearce meets with Vince McMahon concerning Roman Reigns. McMahon tells him to knock the doors to his dressing room down with his own body.

Backstage, Tamina speaks with Nikki Cross concerning Alexa Bliss. Alexa shows up wearing pigtails with pink tips, saying she has never been better. Nikki cannot help but be reminded of "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt. Alexa goes off on Nikki Cross, grabs the coffee mug in Nikki's hands - the one she gave Nikki last year - and throws it on the floor, shattering it.

Backstage, Sheamus meets with The Miz and John Morrison concerning strategy for The Miz. Morrison says Big E and Heavy Machinery cannot be let into the ring, which causes Sheamus to tell them to follow his lead.

Backstage, Adam Pearce finally meets Roman Reigns. Reigns looks at the contract.

Big E and Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) beat The Miz, John Morrison and Sheamus after Sheamus walks out on Miz and Morrison after being knocked off the ring apron after Tucker sends Morrison into him as he complains about the referee not seeing him tag in.

Backstage, Roman Reigns tells Adam Pearce that he will wreck Braun Strowman and Bray Wyatt to take back the WWE Universal Championship he never lost in the first place, and says that's not a prediction, that's a spoiler. It is then revealed that Paul Heyman is sitting next to Roman to end the show.

Talking Smack: Sami Zayn demands to be called the Intercontinental Champion.

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

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for August 28, 2020

Mustafa Ali beats Arturo Ruas with a La Magistral Cradle.

Ricochet beats Humberto Carrillo.

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for August 27, 2020

Chris Jericho guests on commentary for this week's episode.

FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat The Natural Nightmares ("The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and QT Marshall), The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) and Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent) in a Tag Team Gauntlet Match with a Figure Four Leg Lock on Chuck Taylor, whose right leg was tweaked during the match, for a shot at the AEW World Tag Team Championships at All Out. During the match, it is mentioned that "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is injured following his match last week against Brodie Lee and that he will be out for some time. The Young Bucks are eliminated after "Hangman" Adam Page holds Nick's leg to keep him from leaving the ring apron and breaking up a roll-up pin attempt by Trent.

We see a black-and-white video package for Darby Allin, who has thumbtacks in his back and an "Absolute" Ricky Starks mask on his head as he climbs up a bridge and leaps into the river below. He tells Starks that he is not afraid of anything.

It is announced that a Casino Battle Royal for a shot at the AEW World Championship is official for All Out, with Darby Allin and Lance Archer being the first two confirmed participants.

Lance Archer beats up someone behind the ringside guardrail before the next match.

Lance Archer beats Sean Maluta.

After the commercial break, Jake "The Snake" Roberts talks about the Casino Battle Royal, saying that twenty other men will go in thinking they have a chance of winning and that Lance Archer will be the only one walking out. He says that Lance Archer's loss has cost them time and that this is his chance to make up for it. Lance says that he will take everyone out, then Roberts says that the battle royal is like a wood chipper: a log goes in, and confetti comes out. As Roberts continues to put Archer on a pedestal, Tazz, "The Machine" Brian Cage and "Absolute" Ricky Starks show up. Tazz says he and Roberts have never crossed path, then says that a member of Team Tazz will win the battle royal. Roberts says that Cage and Starks will be plucked, and Tazz says that one of his men will win at All Out. Suddenly, Darby Allin shows up on his skateboard and drop kicks Starks out of his shoes before attacking him. Allin's and Starks' brawl goes to the back, and Roberts has to keep Archer from attacking Cage.

MJF is in pain as he uses a walker to head to the ring.

We see a video package for Hikaru Shida vs. Thunder Rosa.

MJF heads to the ring with his campaign committee. MJF heads to the ring with his campaign committee. Jon Moxley heads to the ring with a copy of the contract for their match from the stands. MJF signs the contract, as does Moxley. MJF says that everyone has seen a contract signing before and that they usually end in conflict, and as much as he would like to slap Moxley in the face for what he did to him, he will not do it. He says that unlike Moxley, he is not an animal and he can separate business from emotion, and tells Moxley to practice social distancing like his hairline. Moxley tells MJF he'll get there one day; he just has to hit puberty first. MJF tells Moxley that he is not a smart man, then says that people have been clamoring for their match before saying he never got the hype for Moxley, as he viewed him as a "one-trick pony." He then realized he was wrong about him and says that Moxley was "good...real good" after Mike Tyson pointed at Moxley and stated he did not want to be in a dark alley with him. MJF says taht nobody would like to be in that kind of danger, either, but at All Out, they will be in a wrestling ring, not a dark alley, and bad neck or not, Moxley will be the one in danger. MJF states he is a pro wrestling prodigy, and states that at All Out, he will systematically and concisely take Moxley apart and use every single part of the ring to his advance with the same steady hands and consistency as a brain surgeon. He then says that Moxley will panic as he is "a glorified goon" and not a wrestler, and that Moxley will not get him outside of the ring and into his territory, which is all he knows after idolizing guys like The Sandman, New Jack and John Zandig. He calls those men "hot garbage," and says he studied the "Ernie Ladds and Tully Blanchards of the world" and has too high of an in-ring IQ for Moxley to handle as he beats Moxley like the dog that he is. He states that Moxley's fans will be calling ASPCA, but it will be too late when he wears "pretty platinum" and becomes AEW World Champion, as the fans deserve better. He then says that if Moxley thinks he is better than him, then says he does not understand why Moxley needs the Paradigm Shift. MJF then questions Moxley's manhood and states Moxley knows he is not man enough to beat him without him, and if he isn't, Moxley might as well tell his wife MJF is single. Moxley stands up, and MJF's lawyer tells him to sit down and sign the paper or else he will sue. Moxley says he does not need the Paradigm Shift, but he does want to dump MJF on his head multiple times. He says that by banning the Paradigm Shift, MJF is only forcing him to get creative on how to hurt him and it only makes the match more interesting. He then signs the contract, but not before telling MJF that nothing MJF says matters and nothing he signs matters. He then tells MJF that at All Out, he is a dead man. MJF screams and calls Moxley an idiot, and his lawyer says this is the stupidest thing he ever did. Moxley then mentions page 17 of the contract. MJF and the lawyer - now suddenly taken aback - look at the contract, and Moxley states that next week, there will be a tune-up match between Moxley and the lawyer, and if the lawyer does not show up, MJF gets no title shot at All Out. The Paradigm Shift will also be legal during next week's match.

We see a video package for the feud between Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) and Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent).

The Butcher, The Blade and The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix) beat Sonny Kiss, "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela, Brian Pillman Jr. and Griff Garrison in an eight-man tag match. After the match, Eddie Kingston says he, The Butcher, The Blade and The Lucha Bros. will be in the Casino Battle Royal at All Out and that one of them will be winning it.

The Dark Order show up on the stage with a casket. Evil Uno says he has never been so happy, that Stu Grayson purchased two of the most beautiful vehicles on his dream list and that Brodie Lee bought six of the most exceptional lawnmowers known to man. Evil Uno then states that the casket is there for them to symbolically put Cody to rest, and when they open the casket, 10 is there with a fake Cody Rhodes tattoo and jacket. They then "bury' Cody to bury a prince and make way for a newking. They then bring out Brodie Lee, who shows up with Anna Jay and the AEW TNT Championship. Brodie Lee then has Tony Schiavone join him and The Dark Order in the ring for an in-ring interview. Brodie Lee asks Schiavone to look back to December, when he and The Dark Order were laughed off by the fans, then says he does what he says he will set out to do and that he took the TNT Championship like he said we would. He says that there is a lot of symbolism here, as The Dark Order has buried The Nightmare Family. He says there will be no open challenge, and that "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes will never get the title back. He then introduces Anna Jay as the newest member of The Dark Order. When John Silver sings Brodie Lee's praises, Lee smacks him, then says there is nobody who can touch him and that he is the hottest champion in wrestling. Suddenly, The Natural Nightmares ("The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and QT Marshall) run into the ring and attack The Dark Order, but they are easily outnumbered. Scorpio Sky then shows up and takes on The Dark Order, and he soon has Brodie Lee alone in the ring. Anna Jay slaps Scorpio in the face and Brodie Lee lays him out with a clothesline, then The Dark Order goes back on the attack until Matt Cardona shows up and joins The Natural Nightmares and Scorpio Sky in clearing The Dark Order out of the ring.

Backstage, Dasha interviews "Hangman" Adam Page at the bar. He is soon confronted by The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) for costing them a tag team match, then call him a drunk and a jobber to his face for his actions before kicking him out of The Elite. They then slam the door behind them so hard that the glass on the door shatters.

Before the next match, Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. says that if Big Swole can beat her team in a handicap match, she can have her in any match she wants.

Big Swole beats Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D., Reba and Penelope Ford in a two-on-one handicap match after Reba tries to hit Big Swole with a crutch only to inadvertently hit Penelope Ford.

Next week: Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) vs. Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent)! Chris Jericho vs. "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela! Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) and SCU ("The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) and Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus), with the winners facing each other at All Out!

The Dark Order show up to entice Taya Conti to join them by handing her a red folder saying "Join Us." Taya hugs Anna Jay, then proceeds to look into the folder.

The Natural Nightmares ("The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and QT Marshall), Matt Cardona and Scorpio Sky vs. The Dark Order as well as Thunder Rosa vs. Hikaru Shida for the AEW Women's World Championship are both made official for All Out.

Sammy Guevara beats Matt Hardy in a Tables Match after putting Matt Hardy through a table with the word "DELETED!" on it with a superplex. After the match, Chris Jericho is suddenly attacked from out of nowhere on the commentary table by Orange Cassidy, and Jericho, Cassidy and Sammy all have to be separated. The brawl continues as the show ends.

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

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for August 27, 2020

It is announced that NXT UK will re-launch on September 17th from BT Sports Arena in London.

This week's episode is a Superstar Picks episode. Matches and highlights include:

NXT General Manager William Regal picks the late Mark "Rollerball" Rocco as The Black Tiger vs. The Cobra for the WWF Junior Heavyweight Championship from December 28, 1984.

Toni Storm picks her match with Io Shirai in the 2018 Mae Young Classic Finals at Evolution.

Next week: The Champion and his Challenger! We get insights on both Walter and Ilja Dragunov!

We see a video package of the NXT UK tag team division.

Ilja Dragunov picks Cesaro vs. Sami Zayn at NXT Arrival.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for August 26, 2020

Karrion Kross and Scarlett show up to start tonight's show. Kross is wearing a cast on his left arm due to a shoulder injury suffered at NXT TakeOver: XXX. Kross says he told everyone again and again that he would become NXT Champion, and that he warned everyone that along the way, everyone would suffer. He then says he kept good on his word after beating Keith Lee. After stating that he tore the NXT Championship from Lee's carcass like flesh from bone, he says that when one goes to war, one should expect casualties on all sides, and announces that his left shoulder may be separated, it brings him life. Kross then says he is a realist and that he understands the situation, and that he will not be allowed to defend the championship in this situation. He says that on the path, there are obstacles, but for him, the obstacles are the path. Kross places the NXT Championship in the middle of the ring, and Scarlett places an hourglass behind the championship. Kross says that this is a warning, as this changes absolutely nothing and doomsday is still coming. Karrion Kross has officially relinquished the NXT Championship.

Wade Barrett guests on commentary for this week, marking his first appearance in WWE since 2016.

Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) beat Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) to become the NXT Tag Team Champions!

Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Damian Priest, who says that he will answer her questions in due time, but for now, the afterparty is still rolling. Suddenly, Timothy Thatcher shows up. Timothy Thatcher says the NXT calls Damian Priest's actions as a champion disgraceful and says he should be one to get the first shot at his title so he can take it away from him, as he is better equipped for wresting to be champion and Damian Priest will have no ladders to hide behind. Priest says he is "very well equipped" and leaves.

Triple H is seen having a meeting in footage from earlier today.

Tommaso Ciampa quickly beats Jake Atlas in his first appearance in over two months. After the match, Ciampa continues to attack Jake Altas at ringside, throwing him into both the plexiglass and the steel steps. Referees have to tell Ciampa to go to the back, but Ciampa stomps Atlas one more time and pulls him into the underside of the ring apron. Ciampa sits on the ring apron as medical staff put Jake Atlas on a stretcher, then Ciampa pulls Atlas off the stretcher and hits him with Willow's Bell off the stretcher. Ciampa then heads to the back.

We see a video package where Candice LeRae talks about her friendship with Tegan Nox, and says that Tegan does not get her anymore and was never there when she needed somebody. She says she is on the right path, and that Tegan can be on it if she just opens her mind; otherwise, she can stay out of her way. Candice says that if she does not understand that, "C'est la vie."

Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Bronson Reed. While he appreciates Timothy Thatcher's ambition, he has already beaten Damien Priest and that he should get the opportunity at the NXT North American Championship. Suddenly, Austin Theory shows up and says that if Reed keeps going, he'll be a champion at 55. Reed slaps Theory.

Before the next match, Robert Stone and Aliyah shows up and says that that he is not stupid enough to let Mercedes Martinez into the ring after what Mia Yim has done. He is suddenly run over from behind by Shotzi Blackheart's tank. Shotzi then replaces Martinez as Mia Yim's opponent.

Shotzi Blackheart beats Mia Yim after deflecting a top rope dropkick from Mia Yim.

Backstage, General Manager William Regal announces that he has come to a decision concerning the NXT Championship and that he will announce it in the ring.

Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez. Dakota says Rhea Ripley should have minded her own business, then says she and Raquel are a team while Ripley and Shirai are not. Dakota Kai says she still deserves to be NXT Women's Champion, and that she will prove it tonight. Gonzalez says Ripley messed up by getting in her face.

General Manager William Regal is in the ring with the NXT Championship. He mentions the results of the NXT Championship match at NXT TakeOver: XXX as well as Karrion Kross relinquishing the championship with conviction and ferocity. Regal wishes Kross the best of luck in his long recovery, then announces that next week on a special Tuesday night episode, four former NXT Champions will compete in a Fatal 4-Way match to decide a new NXT Champion. He says that these four former champions have accumulated numerous accolades and can lay claim to become champion. Those four men are Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa, Finn Balor and Adam Cole. Regal then says it will not be easy, because this match will also be a 60-minute Iron Man Match.

Santos Escobar retains the NXT Cruiserweight Championship against Isaiah "Swerve" Scott after putting on a luchador mask and headbutting Swerve on the outside.

Backstage, we hear from Johnny Gargano, who says he knows better than anyone that life can change in a moment, as he almost left an unfinished legacy and nearly got injured, but he has built his kingdom brick by brick. He says that fate has produced an opportunity, and next week, he will not only prove he is an iron man, but that he will have the NXT Championship to prove it.

We hear from Finn Balor, who says that full circle comes often in this business, and while others fall prey, he thrives in this business. He says he will enjoy proving he is not just a cornerstone of NXT, but a centerpiece, and everyone will get what they want: him as champion.

Kyle O'Reilly beats Drake Maverick with the Achilles Lock. After the match, The Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) attack Drave Maverick. Before they can hit Maverick with a steel chair, Killian Dain runs into the ring and attacks The Undisputed Era. Afterwards, Maverick gets back on his feet and approaches Killian Dain only to be clocked with a clothesline.

Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Rhea Ripley, who says that while she wants the NXT Women's Championship, it will not get in the way tonight. She plans to send Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez a message that Io Shirai is hers. She then says that if Dakota Kai wants her out of her face, she will have to make her get out of her face.

We hear from Adam Cole, who says he has a chance to make history again in next week's 60-minute Iron Man Match to decide an NXT Champion. He is focused on taking back the NXT Championship, and says this match is right up his alley. He says it is one thing to hold the title once, but a different ballgame to hold it twice, and that is what he plans to do.

Next week: Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza) vs Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) and Isaiah "Swerve" Scott in a six-man Street Fight!

Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez beat Io Shirai and Rhea Ripley after Mercedes Martinez shows up and yanks Ripley off the ring apron, sending her face-first into the apron and allowing Gonzalez to hit her with a choke slam for the win when Ripley tags in.

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

After Dark - AEW Dark recap for August 25, 2020

Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent) beat Storm Thomas and Demetri Jackson.

Shawn Spears beats Jessy Sorenson. After the match, Tully Blanchard hands Shawn a steel slug to place in his glove, then Shawn hits Sorenson with a loaded palm strike as Blanchard distracts referee Mike Posey.

Mel beats Red Velvet.

Before the next match, Lance Archer tosses a rather large man into the ring before booting him in the face.

Lance Archer beats D3.

Luther and Serpentico beat The Initiative ("The Librarian" Peter Avalon and Brandon Cutler) after Avalon inadvertently nails Cutler with a book.

"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats KiLynn King after Vickie Guerrero shoves KiLynn King off the top rope. After the match, Vickie Guerrero says she loves a victory, and that everyone should be honored to be here and witness a picture-perfect vision of success, as she stands in the ring with a distinguished legacy as a manager with Nyla Rose, who signifies fear and destruction,. Vickie Guerrero then coins her and Nyla "The Vicious Vixens," and dares the women's locker room to come into the ring and play.

The Gunn Club (Billy and Austin Gunn) beat Frank Stone and Baron Black.

Penelope Ford beats Heather Monroe.

Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) beat The Metro Brothers (Chris and JC Metro). After the match, Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent) run into the ring and attack Proud 'n Powerful, starting a brawl that goes behind the guardrail and into the parking lot.

"Absolute" Ricky Starks beats Shawn Dean.

Jake Hager beats Marko Stunt by submission. After the match, Hager grabs Marko Stunt, then Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus show up. Hager hits Marko Stunt with a knee, then Luchasaurus and Jungle Boy chase Hager out of the ring.

Frankie Kazarian beats "Superbad" Kip Sabian.

TheHybrid2 (Angelico and Jack Evans) beat Sonny Kiss and "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela.

Emergence, Night Two - Impact Wrestling recap for August 25, 2020

Eddie Edwards retains the Impact World Championship against Rob Van Dam. After the match, Eric Young runs into the ring and attacks Eddie from behind, telling Eddie he has him next week for the World title, as the World title goes through him.

On Wrestle House, Cody Deaner gets ready for a toga party at the house. Suddenly, Cousin Jake throws powder into Cody's face while playing "Fuji," a game proposed by Johnny Swinger. Meanwhile, Johnny Swinger is getting ready, and he tells Crazzy Steve he should dress with style. Swinger says that the two of them will "Fuji" everyone else in the house and have all the women to themselves.

At the Wrestle House toga party, everyone dances and has a few drinks. Taya Valkyrie is drunk when Kylie Rae shows up, and Taya throws up on Crazzy Steve's back. As it is noticed that Rosemary and Larry D are not at the party, Acey Romero tells The Deaners he did not steal their beer. Larry D shows up dressed for a date with Rosemary, and Johnny Swinger tries to throw powder at him only to hit Crazzy Steve. Tommy Dreamer finds out about this, and this leads to a match. Crazzy Steve proposes the match be a Blindfold Match. Tommy Dreamer makes the match a Blindfold Match and ups the ante where the loser has to dress like the winner next week.

On Wrestle House, Crazzy Steve beats Johnny Swinger in a Blindfold Match with a schoolkid pin after Swinger runs into the corner. Cousin Jake is the special guest referee. As per pre-match stipulation, Johnny Swinger must dress like Crazzy Steve next week.

Backstage, Eddie Edwards looks for Eric Young.

Backstage, Rhino says that if Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster The Legend) wants to jump him from behind and take his money, then he wants a tag team match with Heath as his partner. He tells the fans to make it happen with #Heath4Impact, and even if he is alone, Reno Scum will not be off the hook. Rhino says that either solo or as part of a team, he will Gore Reno Scum.

Eddie Edwards heads to the ring and calls out Eric Young, knowing that he is sending a message, that he has received it and that Eric Young has his attention. He tells Eric Young he has his title shot, and they can have their match right now. Eric Young shows up and calls Eddie "pathetic," saying Eddie is playing checkers while he is playing chess and is five steps ahead of him. He says that everything is happening by his design, and confirms that he attacked Rich Swann on purpose. Eric Young says that the match will happen next week, just like he planned. Eddie says it is fine if he wants to wait until next week, but his ass whipping starts right now. Eric Young and Eddie Edwards brawl, and referees, security and Scott D'Amore have to run out to the ring to restore order. D'Amore gets shoved to the floor, and both men have to be separated.

Backstage, Rohit Raju says the plotting, scheming and manipulation has been worth it and that Chris Bey is crossed off his hit list. He says that after being a victim of office politics, he plans to give an opportunity for all after being called a loser and last resort. He then asks who can beat him.

It's time for Locker Room Talk. Dezmond Xavier and Trey Miguel are the co-hosts for this week, and the two of them almost light up before Madison Rayne tells them not to. Tonight's guests are Ace Austin and Madman Fulton, the latter of whom hogs the couch. Austin admits The Good Brothers may have gotten one over on them, then he catchers The Rascalz laughing. Fulton grabs Trey, and Dez has to stop him. Fulton shoves both of them. Ace Austin decides it is time for him and Fulton to leave, and the two of them leave before things get out of hand. Dez and Trey then extend an invitation to the treehouse to Madison, who declines.

We hear from Sami Callihan, who says that he has been screwed this year and says if it were not for Eddie Edwards, he would be World Champion again. He says that RVD was not at his best because he was in his and Katie Forbes' heads. After saying that they have no idea when he will strike next, Callihan proposes they meet in the ring next week so that he can kick RVD's ass.

We hear from Ethan Carter III, who talks about how he beat Kurt Angle for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship while saying that he cannot let go of that moment. He says that this was the last time he was happy, but he cannot let go, and that he gave everything and sacrificed everything only to get pain, regret and hate instead of the respect that he wanted. He says that he cannot be free as long as the TNA World Heavyweight Championship exists, and says that while Moose is a potentially powerful weapon, he hides behind ring robes and is a false idol while he could be just like him. He calls the title "a weight upon his leg" that is causing him to drown, and that he has to let go and destroy the TNA World Heavyweight Championship in order to be free.

Brian Myers beats Willie Mack with a roll-up after grabbing Willie Mack's tights.

We hear from Heath, who tells the fans they have one week to make #Heath4Impact trend so he can team up with Rhino against Reno Scum.

At Wrestle House, Cousin Jake tells Cody Deaner that "Lawrence D" is "Stefan," comparing Larry D's alter-ego to that of Steve Urkel's. Rosemary then shows up for her date with Larry D, then Alisha has a word with Rosemary, saying she is not into Larry D. After Alisha tells Rosemary that she is only breaking John E. Bravo's heart, Taya Valkyrie wakes up and sees Rosemary only to pass out. Tommy Dreamer tells John E. Bravo to make Rosemary his girl before Larry D does. As Rosemary tells Larry D that this never meant to go as far as it has, John E. Bravo confronts and slaps Larry D as Rosemary tries to explain everything. Larry D comes to his senses, then Tommy Dreamer declares it is match time.

At Wrestle House, Larry D beats John E. Bravo with a big right hand. Acey Romero is the referee. After the match, Rosemary tries to explain things, but John E. Bravo says it is his fault for not being honest with Taya Valkyrie. Taya shows up and John E. says he has feelings for Rosemary and that she has feelings for him, too. Taya blames Rosemary for everything that is going on and she did everything to spite her, and challenges Rosemary to a winner-takes-all match next week.

Next week: Taya Valkyrie vs. Rosemary at Wrestle House! Ace Austin and Madman Fulton vs. The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Trey Miguel)! Sami Callihan vs. Rob Van Dam! Eric Young vs. Eddie Edwards for the Impact World Championship!

Deonna Purrazzo retains the Impact Knockouts Championship against Jordynne Grace two falls to one (2-1) in a 30-minute Iron Match. Jordynne scores the first fall after sending Deonna unconscious with a sleeper. Deonna scores the second fall to tie it all up by hitting Jordynne with the Knockouts Championship after Jordynne inadvertently lays out the referee. Deonna then scores the final fall to get the lead in the final seconds of the match by making Jordynne tap out to the Venus De Milo.

Here's tonight's post-show!

Here's the top five moments from tonight's show!

Here's all the backstage segements!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 24, 2020

Drew McIntyre shows up to start tonight's show. McIntyre welcomes everyone to the show, and calls his SummerSlam match against Randy Orton one of his biggest challenges to date. He tells Randy Orton that he pulled off the victory by being hungrier and harder-working than him, and says that he is willing to step up as WWE Champion. He also says his journey has taught him about hard times and desperation. McIntyre goes on to say that Orton has never known those things, as he has always been protected and had his way to the top ensured, and while he was great when he started and is the absolute best now, he was that much better than Orton last night. McIntyre then brings up Orton calling himself "the greatest wrestler ever" after beating Edge in "The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever" and beating him with a wrestling maneuver, asking what that makes him before saying he looks forward to a rematch where he kicks his head off. As McIntyre stands on the stage, he is attacked from behind by Orton. McIntyre and Orton brawl their way backstage to Gorilla position, where referees step in only for Orton to punt McIntyre in the head. As referees check on McIntyre, Orton punts McIntyre in the head again.

Backstage, referees and officials check on Drew McIntyre, who stumbles away under his own power.

We see a vignette for Keith Lee, who debuts on Raw tonight.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Nia Jax, who reveals that she was reinstated after apologizing to Pat Buck. Suddenly, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler shows up and says everyone is waiting for Nia to get herself suspended again, and this leads to some banter between Nia and Baszler after Nia offers her help.

Nia Jax shows up to watch from the stage before the next match.

"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Bayley by disqualification after Baszler is yanked off the ring apron by Nia Jax. Bayley and Sasha Banks laugh and tell Nia to get Baszler, but Nia looks at them, Baszler gets up and the two of them approach Bayley and Sasha, causing them to change their tune.

Backstage, Kevin Owens finds Aleister Black in a pitch black room as he looks for him, as The Kevin Owens Show is next.

It's time for The Kevin Owens Show. Tonight's guest is Aleister Black. Aleister Black shows up with a black bandage covering his right eye. After the footage of Murphy ramming Aleister's eye into the steel steps from last month is replayed, Owens says that Seth Rollins and his disciples can get into people's heads, as it is something Rollins loves to do. Owens says he has done terrible things through his career and that he is trying to rectify that, then Aleister stumbles only to hit Owens with a back elbow followed by a Black Mass. Aleister then leaves.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Bayley and Sasha Banks. Bayley and Sasha are more concerned about Sasha's Raw Women's Championship rematch, and Bayley says they will take care of Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler afterwards.

Akira Tozawa beats R-Truth, Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin in a Fatal 4-Way Match to win the WWE 24/7 Championship after Tozawa is caught and brought back to the ring by his ninjas. Shelton Benjamin goes after the ninjas, but Tozawa pins R-Truth in the ring to win the title.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Randy Orton, who says he has something to say regarding what Drew McIntyre has said earlier tonight.

Randy Orton shows up. Orton says that for the longest time, he has done what he wanted to when he wanted to do it, but last night was not the case. Orton says he will always be a man of his word, as he has destroyed legends like he said he would because he is "The Legend Killer." Regarding what Drew McIntyre said earlier, he punted McIntyre not once, but twice, because he stood in the ring and offered him a rematch out of pity. Suddenly, Keith Lee shows up. Lee notes that Orton looks perplexed, then introduces himself and says he is here to offer him the opportunity to bask in his glory, and also says that while Orton has been called many things, so has he. Lee then notes that Orton is looking for a fight, then challenges Orton to a one-on-one match against him right here, right now. Orton says "Maybe later," then leaves.

Backstage, Charly Caruso notices Zelina Vega arguing with Angel Garza while Demi Burnett from The Bachelor is nearby. Zelina insists she had nothing to do with Montez Ford's poisoning and that the footage proves nothing. Garza tries to step in and defend Zelina, but it does not work and Zelina leaves. Garza then invites Demi - who says that Ivar wants to see her - and Charly to see his match, which is next.

Keith Lee vs. Randy Orton is official for later tonight.

Montez Ford beats Angel Garza. During the match, Ivar hands Demi Burnett a turkey leg and takes her backstage, much to the disbelief of Angel Garza. This allows Montez Ford to get the win on a distracted Garza.

Backstage, Nia Jax talks with "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. She admits she was not thrilled about teaming up with her at first, then tells her she wants to win the Women's Tag Team titles. Baszler says she'll do it if she leaves her alone, and Nia accepts as long as Baszler follows her lead. Baszler slaps her, then leaves. Nia leaves, then Bianca Belair talks with Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan about winning their match.

Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler vs. Bayley and Sasha Banks for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships is official for Payback. It is also announced that Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman and Bray Wyatt will sign a contract for a Triple Threat Match for the WWE Universal Championship at Payback this Friday on SmackDown.

The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan) and Bianca Belair beat The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) and Zelina Vega.

Backstage, Ricochet and Cedric Alexander have an arm wrestling match on the arm wrestling table, then "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry shows up to take the table to the ring. Suddenly, MVP shows up and chews Cedric out for playing around backstage. MVP also chews out Ricochet when he speaks out for him, then says that Ricochet abandoned Cedric last week and implies that his offer is still on the table before heading off to take care of some business.

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry is in the ring to officiate an arm wrestling contest between Bobby Lashley and Apollo Crews. Lashley comes out first, followed by Apollo Crews. Henry mentioned that Cedric Alexander, Ricochet, MVP and Shelton Benjamin have been asked not to come to the ring to ensure a fair competition, but Lashley says he has no competition and does not need MVP or Shelton, and that he will beat Apollo before beating him up ahead of Payback. Apollo warns Lashley that what happened to MVP last night will happen to him at Payback, then says he will win the arm wrestling contest. After a false start by Lashley, Apollo stomps on Lashley's foot when Lashley puts his foot under the table - which is against the rules - and slams Lashley's hand onto the table to win the arm wrestling contest. Lashley goes after Apollo, but Apollo gets the last word on him, MVP and Shelton.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews The Mysterio Family (Rey Mysterio, Dominik Mysterio, Angie). Rey says that he is proud of his son regardless of what happens tonight following his match last night, saying he gave Seth Rollins hell. Dominik admits he was terrified, but he knew he had his family in his corner and did what he had to do. Rey says the family gives each other strength, and says that Rollins will have a family one day, understand what he put them through and suffer the consequences for the rest of his career. Rey says that Dominik has become a person he has never seen before, and says that tonight is not about winning or losing and is a night he can share with his son. He says that Seth Rollins cannot ruin this moment, and that Seth Rollins is looking at the "bright future" that he keeps talking about in Dominik.

Natalya and Lana are in the ring. Lana says tonight is a very special day, as they are inducting a woman into the hall of fame. Natalya says she will be in the WWE Hall of Fame soon, then states that they are inducting Mickie James and that tonight, her trail ends. Lana says she and Natalya have tried to elevate her, but Natalya says that tonight, they will retire "the chick with the kick" before showing a video package of Mickie James that Natalya made herself, which contains just a black screen. Mickie James runs into the ring and lays out both Natalya and Lana.

Backstage, Bobby Lashley, MVP and Shelton Benjamin head into Raw Underground, with Lashley wanting to beat somebody up.

On Raw Underground, Lashley lays out an opponent quickly, then Dolph Ziggler steps up to Lashley. Ziggler takes down Lashley, but Lashley soon overpowers him. Ziggler fights back with a sleeper, but Lashley shoves him out of the ropeless ring. MVP and Shelton Benjamin throw in another opponent, and Lashley lays that opponent out with one big boot to the face.

Randy Orton beats Keith Lee by disqualification after Orton is attacked by Drew McIntyre. Orton flees after jumping the barricade.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Drew McIntyre. He says that while he is happy for Keith Lee, he does not need him to fight his battles. He also admits he does not feel good after Randy Orton tried to end his career. As he addresses Orton, Orton attacks McIntyre from behind and punts him in the head again. Referees have to step in before Orton can do any further damage.

Backstage, Charly Caruso reports that Drew McIntyre is in the trainer's room and that it is feared that McIntyre may have suffered a career-threatening skull fracture.

Asuka retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Sasha Banks with the Asuka Lock after "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler stops Bayley from giving Sasha Banks a steel chair to use as a weapon.

Backstage, Charly Caruso reports that Drew McIntyre has been placed in an ambulance and taken to a local medical facility due to the severity of his injuries, and will undergo more tests. She then interviews Keith Lee, who says that Drew McIntyre is one of the toughest people he has ever met and that he will be okay. He then says he cannot say the same for Randy Orton.

On Raw Underground, Lashley and Cedric Alexander are in the ropeless ring. It is not long before MVP as to pull Lashley off Cedric. Suddenly, The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) jump in, as does Shelton Benjamin, and Shelton and Lashley give The Viking Riaders a beating.

Keith Lee vs. Randy Orton is official for Payback.

Rey and Dominik Mysterio vs. Seth Rollins and Murphy ends with Retribution showing up and attacking the Mysterios. Rollins and Murphy watch with a malicious glee as Retribution beats up The Mysterios before celebrating on the ring apron to end the show.

Raw Talk: Keith Lee talks about paying Randy Orton back for what he has done recently.

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

SummerSlam 2020 - The LIVE Results

Renee Young announces that the kick-off is her "last hurrah" in response to reports that she is leaving WWE soon.

Sarah Schreiber interviews Angel Garza, Zelina Vega and Andrade. Garza hands Sarah a rose, then Zelina takes the rose and tosses away. Zelina insists she did not poison Montez Ford, that Montez Ford is fine and that Bianca Belair attacked an innocent bystander. She says that the fans are poisoned by The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford), and Andrade and Garza are the cure. Andrade says they will be tag team champions.

The Mysterio family - Rey, Dominik and Angie - are seen backstage.

Apollo Crews retains the WWE United States Championship against MVP in a match in which Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin banned from ringside. After the match, Shelton and Lashley run into the ring, but Apollo is able to get away.

Renee Young says goodbye to the fans, and thanks them for changing her life.

Bayley retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Asuka with an inside cradle after Sasha eats a hip attack from Asuka. After the match, Sasha Banks attacks Asuka for hitting her near the end of the match, then she and Bayley lay Asuka out.

Backstage, Dominik Mysterio speaks with Rey Mysterio, telling him that this is his fight and that he must handle it on his own as a man. Dominik asks Rey to promise him he will not get involved, and Rey gives him his word.

Kevin Owens guests on commentary for the next match.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships after Garza superkicks Montez Ford into Zelina Vega, who is on the ring apron. This causes Andrade to leave his corner and check on Zelina, leaving Garza high and dry as they double team him to keep the Raw tag titles.

Kayla Braxton interviews Bayley and Sasha Banks. Bayley almost takes exception to being told that Sasha helped her win, but says tonight is a magical night. When asked if Bayley will return the favor, Sasha says that if Bayley can beat Asuka, so can she, and she will love making Asuka tap out tonight. Bayley then pulls out a broom and says that tonight will be a clean sweep.

Payback is next week live on WWE Network!

Mandy Rose beats Sonya Deville in a no-disqualification Loser Leaves WWE Match. As per pre-match stipulation, Sonya Deville has to leave WWE. After the match, Otis gets in the ring and celebrates with Mandy.

Seth Rollins beats Dominik Mysterio in a Street Fight after handcuffing Rey Mysterio to the middle rope and also taunting Rey's wife and Dominik's mom Angie.

Asuka beats Sasha Banks with the Asuka Lock after knocking Bayley off the ring apron to become the WWE Raw Women's Champion!

Drew McIntyre retains the WWE Championship against Randy Orton after countering the RKO with a backslide pin after missing the Claymore Kick.

Keith Lee makes his Raw debut tomorrow night!

"The Fiend" Bray Wyatt beats Braun Strowman with a uranagi followed by two Sister Abigails on the wooden planks of the ring - which were exposed by Strowman after he cut the mat with a box cutter - to win the WWE Universal Championship for a second time. After the match, The Fiend is suddenly attacked by Roman Reigns, who has not been seen since before WrestleMania. Roman Reigns then hits Strowman with a Spear followed by several steel chair shots, then gets back in the ring and Spears The Fiend before holding up the WWE Universal Championship to end the show.

Here are tonight's highlights!

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for August 22, 2020

This week's episode is a "best-of" episode featuring The Allure (Angelina Love, Velvet Sky, Mandy Leon). Matches and highlights include:

Mandy Leon mentions some of the "firsts" she has been part of in Ring of Honor

Mandy Leon vs. Jenny Rose from Global Wars: Buffalo in 2017

The Allure (Angelina Love, Velvet Sky, Mandy Leon) forming at G1 Supercard 2019

Angelina Love talks about her history and time in ROH and how The Allure (Angelina Love, Velvet Sky, Mandy Leon) have dominated Women of Honor

Angelina Love vs. Sumie Sakai at Saturday Night At Center Stage 2019

Angelina Love and Mandy Leon having a Zoom call where they talk about their match with Sumie Sakai and Jenny Rose

The Allure (Angelina Love and Mandy Leon) vs. Sumie Sakai and Jenny Rose in a no-disqualification match at ROH Unauthorized

Angelina Love and Mandy Leon state that they will continue dominating when they return to the ring.

We see a vignette that ends with "#FollowTheTrend".

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for August 22, 2020

FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) - now with Tully Blanchard as their manager - beat Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy). During the match, it is announced that Dynamite will return next Thursday at 8 PM Eastern/7 PM Central.

We hear from Jon Moxley, who says that the MJF campaign is amusing to him and fun TV, and while MJF has said some bad things about him, it does not bother him. He then says that MJF missed a lot of the good and that he should talk to his wife, because she will give him a two-page list of all his faults and problems. While it does not bother him, he says that people who feel the need to talk about themselves all the time rub him the wrong way, as where he comes from, the toughest guys usually don't have to say much or hide behind words, and MJF talks a lot. He says that it makes him wonder what MJF is hiding, and while MJF might be the future of the business due to being talented in every way and he wants MJF to fulfill his potential and be the man to lead AEW for the next years as he gets out of bed not knowing if he has 18 months left in his career, going so far as to tell MJF to move out of his parents' basement, lose his virginity and become a world champion. He then says the day he becomes world champion will not be September 5th, as he will beat the hell out of him. He then says that at All Out, he will be in heaven while MJF will be looking for a way out while the world finally finds out what MJF is hiding.

We hear from MJF, who says that Genghis Khan, Fidel Castro and Napoleon were all "homicidal maniacs" who pale in comparison to "Dictator John." He talks about how Jon Moxley attacked him from behind "like a gutless coward" and that Moxley is too afraid to try it from the front. He says that Moxley's actions have put him in a neck brace, and that he wants to have a family and kids but won't be able to do because Moxley mangled him. He says that the Paradigm Shift is not a move, but an abomination. Mark Sterling, MJF's attorney, then states that the Paradigm Shift is not just a dangerous move, but also deadly, and that the move ended MJF's career. He then asks whose career Moxley might end next, then says the campaign has put up a petition online last week calling for a ban on the Paradigm Shift, and that the petition has netted five million signatures. He then announces that he and a team of lawyers have made it so that the Paradigm Shift has been banned in MJF's match for the AEW World Championship at All Out, and that Moxley has no reason not to sign at as he is "a badass" and "a man of the people." He also says that if Moxley does not sign the contract, he will sue Moxley so hard that he will have to part his hair to poop. Sterling then states that his firm has not lost and that they will take everything from Moxley before MJF takes his title.

The Natural Nightmares ("The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and QT Marshall) and Jurassic Express (Luchasaurus and Jungle Boy) beat The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix), The Butcher and The Blade after The Blade pushes Pentagon Jr. into a schoolkid pin by Jungle Boy as they argue. After the match, The Butcher and The Blade argue with The Lucha Bros in the ring, then Eddie Kingston shows up and tells everyone to calm down before questioning why none of them are successful and that they are beaten when they are defeated when he has known them for years and knows they are good and they are capable of more. He then tells the four of them to walk with him, and that everything they want will be theirs. Both parties then make up and become a united faction under Eddie Kingston.

We hear from Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D., who is interrupted by "Superbad" Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford making out. He warns them that streptococcus is transmitted via saliva, and offers them her "Couples' Special:" free dental care for a year. She says that if they want it, Penelope Ford has to help her and Reba in a handicap match against Big Swole and make her put her money where her mouth is. Britt also throws in Reba doing Penelope's make-up for a year for free. Penelope accepts.

Tony Schiavone interviews Orange Cassidy and Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent) in the ring. After Schiavone congratulates Cassidy on his win against Chris Jericho last week, Jericho shows up. Jericho congratulates Cassidy for beating him last week, as he has only been pinned three times since the first episode of Dynamite and one of them has been to Cassidy. He says that while it is embarrassing on the surface, he is proud of Cassidy, as he has proved that he is learning from him and proved his haters and critics that he has heart, desire, courage and what it takes to be a main event superstar in AEW. Jericho then wants to give Cassidy a toast, but proposes that they have a third match to see who the better man truly is, and given that he came up with the Money In The Bank Ladder Match, he wants to come up with a unique match. He then proposes that they have a "Mimosa Mayhem Match," a match where 80 gallons of orange juice is mixed with 500 bottles of A Little Bit Of The Bubbly and the only ways to win are via pinfall, submission or being tossed into a vat of mimosa, at All Out. After a video package explaining the match, Cassidy accepts the challenge with a thumbs up. Jericho tells Cassidy the right decision, then says he wants the rest of The Inner Circle to join him. The rest of The Inner Circle surround the ring for a toast, then Jericho sics The Inner Circle on Best Friends and Cassidy, also pouring A Little Bit Of The Bubbly on Cassidy afterwards.

The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Kenny Omega) beat The Dark Order (Alex "3" Reynolds, John "4" Silver and Alan "5" Angels). After the match, Kenny Omega is about to powerbomb Alan Angels into a steel chair, but Matt and Nick stop him from doing it by pulling the chair away.

Backstage, Marvez interviews Tully Blanchard and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), who will be in a Gauntlet Tag Team Match that starts with #4 ranked The Natural Nightmares ("The Natural" Dustin Rhodes vs. #3 ranked The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), with whoever wins going up against #2 Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent). The winner of that will face #1 ranked FTR. Wheeler says that FTR wants to be the best, and that if they want to be the best, they must learn from the best in Blanchard. Blanchard says it is all about crossing the threshold and becoming the best, which is where FTR is destined to be in the gauntlet match. He then says that the tag team title match at All Out is the path, then "Hangman" Adam Page shows up and confronts FTR for their actions last week. FTR ask Page to calm down and say that last week has nothing to do with him, and that The Rock 'N Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) turned their back on them and disrespected them. Harwood says that he had to see if FTR could trust The Elite as well as him, then asks Page what will happen if The Young Bucks face him and Kenny Omega at All Out, beat them and put him back in their shadows. Harwood then says the most important thing is winning the gauntlet match and facing a man they respect in Page as well as Omega.

Darby Allin beats Will Hobbes. After the match, Taz gets on the microphone and says that Team Taz is flourishing and that they have a new member: "Darby," who is really "Absolute" Ricky Starks dressed like Darby Allin. Starks says it is not every day you can live your dreams, but it is every day he can live his nightmares, and for that, nobody likes him. He says that he likes skateboarding, cuddles and being reckless and stomping a man's back, shredding it with thumbtacks on his skateboard, because life is a joke to him. This is just a distraction so that "The Machine" Brian Cage can attack Darby from behind with the FTW Championship before Stark splashes water on him and tells him that he is a joke, and that he does not need facepaint to be somebody or be better than him. He then says life is a joke and that Darby is the biggest joke of all before he and Cage attack Darby again, with Starks hitting Darby with a Coffin Drop.

During the commercial break, Sammy Guevara mocks Matt Hardy with a bunch of signs like he did last week, but he is attacked from behind with a steel chair by Matt Hardy, who then throws Guevara off the stage and into a table. Referees have to stop Matt Hardy before he can attack Guevara further.

We hear from Thunder Rosa, who says that she is here to bring the women's division to the next level and take the AEW Women's World Championship from Hikaru Shida.

Ivelisse and Diamante beat The Nightmare Sisters (Brandi Rhodes and Allie) to win the Women's Tag Team Tournament. When presented with the Women's Tag Team Cup, Ivelisse and Diamante do away with the flowers and display the flags of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

Next Thursday at 8 PM Eastern/7 PM Central on Dynamite: Chris Jericho returns to commentary! The Tag Team Gauntlet Match! Matt Hardy vs. Sammy Guevara in a Tables Match! A contract signing for MJF vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship at All Out! Big Swole vs. Reba, Penelope Ford and Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. in a 3-on-1 handicap match!

Brodie Lee decimates "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes from start to finish to become the AEW TNT Champion! After the match, members of the production crew check on Cody while The Dark Order show up to celebrate. Tony Schiavone interviews Brodie Lee, who says that nobody believed in him or The Dark Order, then says he is now a problem for AEW. He says that with the TNT Championship comes the power and the say-so, and that The Dark Order is at the top as Cody is helped onto a board. Brodie Lee says that executives like Schiavone gave him no chance and kept him down, and when he got the chance, he knocked it out of the park. Brodie Lee then tells Schiavone to get out of the ring as Cody is placed on a stretcher. Cody gives the thumbs up, then The Dark Order approach Cody and "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson. When Anderson fights off The Dark Order, The Dark Order attacks Anderson and surround Cody's stretcher, then topple Cody off the side as they harass referees and security. Brodie Lee then hits Cody in the head with a black bag with what seems to be a metal object inside, then lifts the TNT Championship up while The Dark Order bring out QT Marshall and "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes. Brandi Rhodes gets on top of Cody to protect her, but Brodie Lee sics Anna Jay on Brandi, and Anna Jay chokes Brandi out in a rear naked choke. Brodie Lee then pours the contents of the black bag out: the old, unfinished version of the AEW TNT Championship, which is now broken and what Brodie Lee declares is now Cody's while the newer, finished TNT title is now his.

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