Battleground 2025 - The LIVE Results

We see Kelly Kincaid's interview with Zaria and Sol Ruca.

We see Vic Joseph's interview with Myles Borne.

We see Blake Howard's interview with Kelani Jordan from earlier this week.

Sol Ruca retains the NXT Women's North American Championship against Kelani Jordan depsite Zaria being ejected from ringside from saving Sol Ruca from a split leg moonsault.

We hear from The Culling (Shawn Spears, Brooks Jensen, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame). Shawn Spears that their moment is tonight. He says they can rely on his experience tonight against Josh Briggs, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger. Niko Vance says this is the biggest match of his life, and with his brothers, he will create carnage to ensure victory. Brooks Jensen says that he was hanging with the wrong people, and now he looks forward as he has three people who have his interests in mind. Izzi Dame says that the doors of the past will be closed and that the doors of the future will be open as they do whatever they need to do to win.

General Manager Ava meets with Dalys and Chik Tormenta backstage.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Mike Santana, who says that he is focused on the TNA World Championship and that he wants the winner between Joe Hendry and Trick Williams. Suddenly, as Fallon Henley and Jacy Jayne argue in the background, No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Tavion Heights, Wren Sinclair) show up, and Charlie Dempsey calls Santana another outsider he does not want in NXT. Tavion Heights steps in and wants a match with Santana, to which Santana is happy to oblige.

Hank Walker, Tank Ledger and Josh Briggs beat The Culling (Shawn Spears, Brooks Jensen, Niko Vance) in a six-man tag match. After the match, The Culling go back on the attack, and when Shawn Spears commands Izzi Dame to get a metal folding chair, she is stopped by Yoshiki Inamura. Spears ends up the victim of a four-on-one beatdown before Briggs and Inamura have a reunion.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews "All Ego" Ethan Page, who says that Ricky Saints' confidence is all for show and that Saints is really the most insecure human being he has ever seen. He says Saints has followed every single footstep he has taken and that he will soon become the new North American Champion. General Manager Ava shows up and says they will open Tuesday night, and that whoever wins the North American title will defend it at Worlds Collide.

Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo beats Tony D'Angelo following the sudden re-appearance of Luca Crusifino, whic allows Stacks to hit D'Angelo with a low blow behind the ref's back. After the match, Luca Crusifino gets in the ring to hug D'Angelo, but D'Angelo pushes him away and leaves.

Stephanie Vaquer retains the NXT Women's Championship against Jordynne Grace. Before and after the match, Dalys and Chik Tormenta are seen in the front row, and Dalys is seen eyeing down Stephanie Vaquer.

Sarah Schreiber interviews Ricky Saints in the ring. Saints says that "All Ego" Ethan Page is smart, but he is more like the weird guy at a party and less of a mastermind, and Ethan has made him his new favorite obsession. He says he is putting the North American Championship on the line to take advantage of Ethan's greed, and if he has to open next week's show and kick Ethan's ass, then they can dance. Saints that if anyone wants a piece of him, they can come get it, and states that the North American Championship makes him an ambassador and that the revolution will be televised. Ethan Page tries to attack Saints from behind, but Saints sees him coming and keeps him at bay until security arrives. Saints then goes to the top rope and takes out Ethan and security with a cross body.

Oba Femi retains the NXT Championship against Myles Borne following three Fall From Grace powerbombs.

Backstage, Fallon Henley and Jacy Jayne have an argument in the background while Stephanie Vaquer, Dalsy and Chik Tormenta have an argument in the foreground. Jacy enters the foreground, slaps Vaquer, and security is forced to step in.

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling President Carlos Silva is seen in the crowd.

Trick Williams beats Joe Hendry to become the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling World Champion! During the match, Trick Williams tries to use the TNA World Championship as a weapon, but the referee takes it away from him. Before the referee can remove it from the ring, Hendry hits Trick with a Standing Ovation. Trick kicks out, then plants Hendry face-first into the front plate of the TNA World Championship after Hendry goes for another Standing Ovation only for Trick to thumb in the eye. He then hits the Trick Shot for the pin and the win. In an historical first, and in a type of instance not seen since Tazz (then in WWF) beat Mike Awesome (then in WCW) for the ECW World Heavyweight Championship in ECW, a WWE-contracted wrestler beats a TNA-contracted for a TNA championship in a WWE ring.

Here are the full highlights from tonight's show!

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

Battleground 2024 - The LIVE Results

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson). They brag about beating up Nathan Frazer and Axiom earlier this week to give them a taste of what is to come tonight, then Gallows says they will not be bothering them anymore after they become NXT Tag Team Champions because they will have no use for them.

We hear from Oba Femi, he says that what was done to him earlier this week by Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) was unprecedented and impressive, then says it will not be happening again, then addresses Wes Lee, saying he is only revered because he came before him and that it is only a matter of time before his reign surpasses Wes'. He says that tonight, it is his house, and in Las Vegas, the house always wins.

Sexxy Red is in the ring to welcome everyone to tonight's show before the cold open.

Kelani Jordan beats Sol Ruca, "Michin" Mia Yim, Lash Legend, Fallon Henley and Jaida Parker in a ladder match to become the inaugural NXT Women's North American Champion!

Nathan Frazer and Axiom retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson).

Khalil Rountree Jr. and Brandon Moreno are seen in the crowd.

Lola Vice beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler in an NXT Underground match with a flurry of punches after sending Shayna head-first into the ring steps on the outside.

Eddy Thorpe returns this Tuesday!

Backstage, Kelani Jordan celebrates with Sexxy Red and her entourage.

NXT Heatwave is live on WWE Network and Peacock on Sunday, July 7th!

Merab Dvalishvili and Forest Griffin are seen in the crowd.

Oba Femi retains the NXT North American Championship against Joe Coffey and Wes Lee in a Triple Threat Match despite the interference by Mark Coffey and Wolfgang.

Wendy Choo returns this Tuesday!

New Years Day lead singer Ash Costello is seen in the crowd.

Roxanne Perez retains the NXT Women's Championship against Jordynne Grace. During the match, Tatum Paxley shows up and tries to run off with the Total Nonstop Action Knockouts World Championship, but is attacked by Ash by Elegance (who is referred to by her TNA name and not "Dana Brooke") on her way out. Jordynne clobbers them both, but when she goes for the Juggernaut Driver, Roxanne counters with a cutter and hits Pop Rox to retain.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Sexxy Red, who advertises her new tour and album before Lola Vice celebrates with her.

Backstage, Wes Lee is attacked by Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfang) until officials intervene.

Jamahal Hill is seen in the crowd.

Trick Williams retains the NXT Championship against "All Ego" Ethan Page. After the match, Trick celebrates with Sexxy Red.

NXT Battleground 2023 - The Results

Backstage, Noam Dar asks Oro Mensah to be his in corner after giving him a first-class planet ticket and a stay in a five-star hotel, saying they can live the good life forever. Oro says he will think about it and leaves. Noam Dar panics.

Wes Lee retains the NXT North American Championship against Joe Gacy and Tyler Bate in a Triple Threat Match.

Noam Dar retains the NXT Heritage Cup against Dragon Lee. Nathan Frazer shows up as Dragon Lee's second before the match, but Oro Mensah runs out to become Noam Dar's second after the end of Round 1. Noam Dar scores the first fall with a roll-up following a spinning back fist with 1:30 (one minute, thirty seconds) left in Round 2. Noam Dar hits Dragon Lee with a elbow after the end of Round 3. At 1:24 left in Round 4, Oro Mensah pushes the rope. Nathan Frazer confronts Oro Mensah for doing this, but then walks away, and Oro Mensah slams Nathan Frazer into the ring steps from behind. Despite Noam Dar taking advantage of the situation, Dragon Lee is able to gain the second fall with 0:55 (55 seconds) left in Round 4. After Round 4, Nathan Frazer fights back against Oro Mensah, and Nathan Frazer and Oro Mensah both get tossed out of the match. At 1:03 (one minute, three seconds) left in Round 5, Jakara Jackson runs into the ring, and Lash Legend shows up from behind the barricade to strike Dragon Lee in the back with a cornerman's bucket on the outside. Noam Dar hits Dragon Lee with the Nova Roller to scord the third and deciding fall at 0:43 (43 seconds) left in Round 5 to retain the NXT Heritage Cup. After the match, Oro Mensah returns to celebrate with Noam Dar, Jakara Jackson and Lash Legend.

Ilja Dragunov beats Dijak in a Last Man Standing Match after jumping from the ring steps and driving Dijak face-first into a steel chair with a clubbling blow to the back.

At Chase University, Duke Hudson says that being the substitute teacher for the university has been consuming and sucking his will to live and that he has brought in two special guests who will help teach the art of catch wrestling: Drew Gulak and Charlie Dempsey. Gulak says that while the students of Chase University are used to being told what to do, he is here to teach them what not to do when they hear the bell ring, with Charlie Dempsey using Thea Hail as an example. Dempsey states that Thea Hails' lack of grappling knowledge puts her at a clear disadvantage against everyone she is in the ring with, and is not how to become a Superstar. Gulak says the good news is that not everyone in the class has to fail like Thea does. Thea Hail storms off, and Gulak says that with the right guidance, everyone will know how to crunch and crack their opponents in half. At this rate, Hudson confronts Gulak and Dempsey for having Thea Hail leave the room crying, and when Gulak says there is no crying in wrestling and that what happened to Thea was a reality check, Hudson tells them that he will not take the students being talked to in such a manner and to have a better lesson plan prepared before kicking them out of the room and dismissing the class so he can check on Thea.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson. Noam says what happened tonight is history, then says that there are levels to this and that the four of them are now at the top.

Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) after Ava Raine attacks Ivy Nile on the outside, distracting Julius Creed.

We see a hooded figure watching the attacks on the NXT women's division, who states that they have wreaked havoc on the division for months and that this Tuesday, they will reveal themselves.

Tiffany Stratton beats Lyra Valkyria in the finals of the NXT Women's Championship Tournament to win the vacant title and become the NXT Women's Champion!

Carmelo Hayes retains the NXT Championship against Bron Brekaker.

Here are the highlights for 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.

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.

WWE Battleground 2016 - The LIVE Results

Andrea D'Marco interviews Zack Ryder, who doesn't care if the odds are against him in his fight against Rusev. He still hopes to bring the WWE United States Championship to SmackDown Live, and even his dad thinks he'll do it.

Raw General Manger Mick Foley and SmackDown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan are in the Social Media Lounge. Daniel Bryan says emphasis should be taken off management on SmackDown, and Foley agrees. On the subject of which Hall of Famer they would have picked for their respective brands, Mick Foley says he could have picked Terry Funk to give the locker room a veteran presence, while Daniel Bryan picks "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. As for they plan to do to revitalize their brands, Mick Foley wants to put emphasis on the in-ring action and better interact with the locker room. Daniel Bryan, on the other hand, keeps his plans under wraps.

Bob Backlund keeps Darren Young focused, while Maryse does The Miz' make-up.

Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) after Tyler Breeze reverses an Uso splash from Jimmy into an inside cradle.

Sasha Banks' partner is revealed to be none other than Bayley from NXT.

Sasha Banks and Bayley beat Charlotte and Dana Brooke with a Banks Statement on Charlotte.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) announce they are the longest-reigning WWE Tag Team Champions, then say that even though The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) will be split apart after tonight, they're not scared.

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) despite an all-out effort from Xavier Woods.

SummerSlam comes to Brooklyn, New York and the WWE Network on August 21st with a special start time of 7 PM Eastern, 4 PM Pacific!

Rusev retains the WWE United States Championship against Zack Ryder with the Accolade after Rusev bends backwards to stop Ryder from breaking out. Rusev attacks Ryder after the match, then recent SmackDown draftee Mojo Rawley shows up and stares down Rusev, who leaves the ring stunned.

Mick Foley and Stephanie McMahon are talking backstage when Seth Rollins shows up. They want Seth to bring the WWE Championship back to Raw, and Mick hopes that Seth Rollins' confidence hasn't faltered, but Seth says he's more than ready and that people will be making babies after he wins tonight.

Sami Zayn beats Kevin Owens in what is perceived to be an explosive final battle.

Natalya beats Becky Lynch with the Sharpshooter.

Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan talk with Dean Ambrose, saying they are counting on him to walk out of Battleground with the WWE Championship with his incredible heart, and Daniel Bryan admits that Dean Ambrose was the one member of The Shield that he always worried about. Dean says he's going to prove why he's SmackDown Live's #1 draft pick, and that he will walk out with the title.

Darren Young vs. The Miz for the WWE Intercontinental Championship ends after Bob Backlund keeps The Miz from running away from the match, which leads to Maryse slapping Bob Backlund...which only makes Bob Backlund mad. Miz pushes Backlund down. Darren Young puts Miz in the Crossface Chicken Wing outside of the ring afterwards. After Darren and Backlund are pulled off of The Miz, Darren Young looks at his hands much like Backlund did after using the Crossface Chicken Wing during his 1990's WWE run.

Before the next match, Enzo Amore and Big Cass cut an impressive promo as they make fun of The Club (AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) and tell them that getting in the ring with them is a big mistake.

John Cena, Enzo Amore and Big Cass beat The Club (AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson).

It's time for The Highlight Reel. Chris Jericho's guest tonight is Randy Orton, who hasn't been seen on WWE programming in nine months due to shoulder surgery. Orton says that something was missing the nine months he was gone, and that it was the WWE Universe. Jericho says there's no need to insult him, saying this should be an excellent moment for him, but Orton warns him that his mood could change and that he could hit him with a RKO. Jericho says he might hit him with a Codebreaker. Jericho then gets Orton up to speed on what's been going on the last nine months, then offers Orton "the gift of Jericho." Orton then makes fun of Jericho's hair, then Jericho reminds Orton that Brock Lesnar will potentially destroy Orton at SummerSlam. After a video package of Brock Lesnar, Jericho says that Orton is scared of Lesnar. Orton says it may take twenty suplexes to get to Suplex City, but it only takes one to get to Viperville..."no enhancement needed." Jericho then says that he has messages from a friend of Lesnar's saying that Lesnar will destroy Orton. Orton then teases an RKO out of nowhere, then hits one for real.

Both the Raw and SmackDown Live locker rooms are watching to see which brand gets the WWE Championship tonight.

Mick Foley, Stephanie McMahon, Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan all show up to watch the WWE Championship match from ringside.

Dean Ambrose retains the WWE Championship against Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins and keeps the title on SmackDown Live after Roman Reigns hits Seth Rollins with a Superman Punch and a Spear only for Ambrose to hit Roman with Dirty Deeds and pick the bones of Roman's handiwork. The SmackDown Live locker room celebrates in the ring after the match.

My predictions for WWE Battleground 2016

Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns vs. Dean Ambrose (c)

for the WWE Championship

Now that Dean Ambrose is top dog on WWE campus, his former Shield brethren want the title back; Seth because he feels he's been robbed and Roman because he wants that rematch and to prove that he's "The Guy." Now, The Man, The Guy and The Dude are all in the same title match alone at last. and they have it all to themselves. Who's going to take the title this time?

My prediction: Dean will probably retain.

Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens

It's that match again...but will this time be the last time?

My prediction: Sami Zayn will probably win this one.

Becky Lynch vs. Natalya

After what happened at Money in the Bank, Natalya is No-More-Mrs.-Nice-Gal, and Becky Lynch is finally sick and tired of being backstabbed by people she thinks are her friends. Now it's personal

My prediction: Have the strange feeling that Natalya will win this one by hook or by crook.

John Cena, Enzo Amore & Big Cass
vs.
The Club (AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson)

AJ Styles told Cena he had nobody to help him against The Club, but on July 4th, he was proven wrong when Enzo and Cass saved Cena from a beatdown. Now The Club is taking it personal, and want all three of them in the ring...

My prediction: The Club will probably win this one.

Darren Young vs. The Miz (c)

for the WWE Intercontinental Championship

Against all odds, Darren Young has won a battle royal to get a shot at The Miz's Intercontinental Championship...but can Darren Young win the title and truly be great again?

My prediction: Darren Young will probably be taking the title from The Miz.

Zack Ryder vs. Rusev (c)

for the WWE United States Championship

Not to be outdone, Zack Ryder is also going for the United States title that he once so proudly wore...but he's going to have to face Rusev to get it. Can he beat the Bulgarian Brute and claim a second reign, or will he fall victim to the Accolade?

My prediction: Rusev will retain.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods)
vs.
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman)

The New Day narrowly escaped a deadly situation in the Wyatts' compound. Now both teams have to face each other in the ring. Who's gonna survive this one?

My prediction: The New Day will probably win this one.

Charlotte and Dana Brooke vs. Sasha Banks and ???

Sasha Banks gets a tag team match against Charlotte and Dana instead of the title match she wanted...and now she has to find a partner. Who will it be? Will Sasha win?

My prediction: Sasha and the mystery partner will win.

Battleground 2015 - The LIVE Results

Ryback will not be able to defend the WWE Intercontinental Championship tonight due to a staph infection in his knee.

Eden Stiles interviews R-Truth, who says he's busted his butt to get where he is now. He can't wait to see Barrett's face when he beats him in the kick-off match.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up at the kick-off table to say they're taking the tag team titles back tonight.

King Barrett beats R-Truth.

Paul Heyman answers questions in the Social Media Lounge. The answers are largely unrevealing as Heyman says that Brock Lesnar will be victorious tonight.

Randy Orton beats Sheamus.

Jojo interviews Stephanie McMahon. Stephanie McMahon announces that the three teams of Divas - Team Bella (Brie and Nikki Bella, Alicia Fox), the team of Paige, Charlotte and Becky Lynch, and BAD (Naomi, Tamina, Sasha Banks) will each have a representative in the ring as part of a Divas Triple Threat Match tonight.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up and say that they deserve to win back the tag team titles.

The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) retain the WWE Tag Team Championships against The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E).

Paige, Charlotte and Becky Lynch are in the locker room. They plan to turn the main roster on its head.

Bray Wyatt beats Roman Reigns thanks to the help of a man in a hoodie. The man in the hoodie enters the ring and reveals himself to be Luke Harper.

SummerSlam is August 23rd!

Jojo interviews BAD (Naomi, Tamina, Sasha Banks), now known as Beautiful And Dangerous. They plan to show just what they're made of tonight.

Charlotte beats Sasha Banks and Brie Bella after locking in the Figure Eight on Brie Bella.

John Cena retains the WWE United States Championship against Kevin Owens with the STF.

The Miz shows up. He complains about how he isn't WWE Intercontinental Champion tonight, how he had everything set up after the match, and Ryback's staph infection postponing the match. He calls Ryback "The Big Pansy," says Ryback isn't really injured and also wonders where Big Show is, saying he should retire as he's been missing since the Attitude Era. He says he should be crowned Intercontinental Champion, or even take the title himself. Big Show appears and Miz tries to kiss up to Show, but Show enters the ring and knocks Miz right out.

Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship comes to an abrupt end when a bell is heard as Lesnar goes for his first F5 on Rollins. The arena goes black, then the lights come back on. The Undertaker is back for the first time since WrestleMania 31, and he gets revenge on Lesnar for beating him at WrestleMania 30 by hitting him with two choke slams and two Tombstone Piledrivers before leaving, ending the show.

My predictions for WWE Battleground 2015

R-Truth vs. King Barrett

in a Battle For The Crown

For the Battleground kick-off, "King What's Up" and King Barrett face off one last time to determine the true current king of WWE.

My prediction: Barrett will probably win this one.

Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt

Bray Wyatt is back...and this time, he's going after Roman Reigns for the sole purpose of trying to take everything away from him. Anyone but Roman, he says...but can Roman give him the beatdown that he has yet to see coming?

My prediction: Roman Reigns will probably win this one.

Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins (c)

for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship

With both of his ex-Shield buddies Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns taken down and out of contention for the World Heavyweight title, there's only one challenge left according to Triple H and Stephanie McMahon: Brock Lesnar. Can Rollins beat Lesnar one-on-one, or is "The Future of the WWE" in over his head?

My prediction: Lesnar will destroy Rollins and take the WWE World Heavyweight Championship for a fourth time.

Big Show vs. The Miz vs. Ryback (c)

for the WWE Intercontinental Championship

The Ryback has made an enemy out of Big Show for calling himself "The Big Guy." To make matters worse, The Miz is back and wants to make his presence known with yet another Intercontinental Championship reign. Is this one plate that's too full for Ryback?

My prediction: Ryback will probably retain.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) vs. 

The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) (c)

for the WWE Tag Team Championships

It's a new day...and a rematch! Yes, it is! Can The New Day take the tag titles back from the Prime Time Players?

My prediction: The Prime Time Players will retain.

Kevin Owens vs. John Cena (c)

for the WWE United States Championship

After two heart-stopping matches at Elimination Chamber and Money in the Bank, it's all on the line at Battleground with one win apiece and the United States Championship on the line this time. Owens recently lost the NXT Championship to Finn Balor at The Beast In The East...and he just might replace his former prize with an even more impressive one...

My prediction: Kevin Owens is taking the United States title. If you thought Cena brought attention and prestige back to that title, wait until Owens holds it.

Randy Orton vs. Sheamus

Yep, this match again.

My prediction: Randy Orton will win this one.

WWE Battleground 2014 - The LIVE Results

Adam Rose beats Fandango.

Cameron beats Naomi.

Tom Phillips interviews The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). Regardless of who the prettier one is, they're read to defend the tag team titles!

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) retain the WWE Tag Team Championships against The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan) in a two-out-of-three falls match with a double splash to obtain their second fall.

Tom Phillips interviews Seth Rollins. He tells Dean Ambrose that there's plenty more where that came from...and tells Tom he plans to make history. Ambrose attacks Rollins, and Triple H tells security to throw him out...and not to let him back in. So much for their match.

AJ Lee retains the WWE Divas Championship against Paige.

Randy Orton finds Kane. He apologizes to him for his lack of trust, even though Kane has no reason to say he's sorry as he is the Devil's Favorite Demon. They conspire to bring the WWE World Heavyweight Championship back to The Authority, with Kane saying that the winner of the Fatal Four-Way "is standing right here." But would that person be Orton...or Kane?

Rusev beats Jack Swagger by count-out after rolling out of a second Patriot Lock outside the ring, sending Swagger into a turnbuckle post and knocking him out. After the match, Rusev briefly puts Jack Swagger in the Accolade.

Seth Rollins appears to be declared winner of his match by forfeit. Seth Rollins beats Dean Ambrose by forfeit, due to the fact that Ambrose was kicked out earlier. As Rollins leaves, Ambrose retuns and attacks Rollins again until security pulls Ambrose off of Rollins.

Chris Jericho beats Bray Wyatt.

As Seth Rollins leaves, he suddenly gets paranoid. Dean Ambrose crawls out of the trunk of a car and attacks Rollins. Rollins is able to drive off and escape.

The Miz plays possum by being knocked out of the ring over the bottom and middle ropes. He uses this to his advantage to win the Battleground Battle Royal and become WWE Intercontinental Champion!

John Cena retains the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Randy Orton, Kane and Roman Reigns in a Fatal Four-Way Match.

My predictions for WWE Battleground 2014

Cameron vs. Naomi

The inevitable has finally occured: The Funkadactyls, Cameron and Naomi, have finally entered Splitsville and have turned against each other! It's only a matter of time before the differences between them explode!

My prediction: Naomi will win the kick-off.

John Cena (c) vs. Kane vs. Randy Orton vs. Roman Reigns
in a Fatal Four-Way match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship

Well, it had to happen, didn't it? Not long after winning the WWE World Heavyweight title, Cena butts head with the authority. Now he and three other men from the Money In The Bank Championship Ladder Match are all butting heads again, this time in a Fatal Four-Way match where Cena doesn't have to be pinned to lose.

My prediction: Cena will retain.

Alberto Del Rio vs. Big E vs. Bo Dallas vs. Cesaro vs. Curtis Axel vs. Damien Sandow vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Fandango vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Ryback vs. Sheamus vs. The Great Khali vs. The Miz vs. Zack Ryder
in a Battle Royal for the vacant WWE Intercontinental Championship

A bunch of guys in the mid-card gun for the Intercontinental title all at once. Who's going to win?

My prediction: Expecting a win from Sheamus somehow.

Bray Wyatt vs. Chris Jericho

Chris Jericho is back! Not long after he shows back up, though, Bray Wyatt decides to pick a fight with him. Now Jericho is in deep with an opponent the likes of which he's never known!

My prediction: Bray Wyatt will probably win this one.

AJ Lee (c) vs. Paige
for the WWE Divas Championship

It's the rematch of the rematch you guys wanted to see. Paige has respect for AJ Lee now, but it's going to go out the window on July 20th.

My prediction: AJ Lee will retain.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey) (c) vs The Wyatt Family (Erick Rowan and Luke Harper)
in a Two Out Of Three Falls Match for the WWE Tag Team Championships

It's happening again, but with best two-out-of-three rules in effect, this will be the brawl to end it all.

My prediction: Wyatts will take the titles. Seriously, I mean it this time.

Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins

Well, it was bound to happen, wasn't it?

My prediction: For some reason, I think Rollins is going to win this one somehow. Probably interference via Kane or Orton (predicting Kane).

Jack Swagger vs. Rusev

Now that Rusev has conquered one patriotic American, he now has to conquer a real American...Jack Swagger. Will the Accolade conquer the Patriot Lock, or will Swagger become a real American hero like GI Joe?

My prediction: Swagger will end Rusev's reign of terror once and for all.

WWE Battleground 2013 - The Results

Paul Heyman is confident Ryback will beat CM Punk.

Dolph Ziggler beats Damien Sandow.

El Torito shows his appreciation for the red-clad Renee Young...or something. I dunno.

Alberto Del Rio retains the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Rob Van Dam in a Battleground Hardcore match with a Cross Arm Breaker wrapped around a steel chair.

Zeb Colter makes fun of the Canadians in Buffalo, New York. He, Antonio Cesaro and Jack Swagger have plans for Santino Marella and The Great Khali.

The Real Americans (Antonio Cesaro and Jack Swagger) beat The Great Khali and Santino Marella.

Curtis Axel retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against R-Truth.

AJ Lee retains the WWE Divas Championship against Brie Bella after Tamina Snuka attacks Nikki Bella.

Cody Rhodes and Goldust beat The Shield (Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns). Dusty Rhodes stays employed, while Cody Rhodes and Goldust get their jobs back. The locker room as well as some WWE Legends celebrate with the Rhodes family after the match.

Brad Maddox is now in charge after Triple H and Stephanie McMahon leave the show early. He asks Vickie Guerrero for help only to get laughed at.

Bray Wyatt beats Kofi Kingston...who then gets destroyed by Erick Rowan and Luke Harper afterwards.

CM Punk hits Ryback with a low blow as Paul Heyman distracts the referee to win the match, much to Heyman's chagrin.

As Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan fight for the WWE Championship, Big Show comes out as D-Bry goes for the Yes! Lock. He tosses the ref out and hits Daniel Bryan...then Brad Madox brings out Scott Armstrong. He makes the count only to be pushed back out of the ring and get knocked out as well. Show then confronts Orton and punches him out before staring down Maddox to end the show.

My predictions for WWE Battleground

Dolph Ziggler vs. Damien Sandow

Welp, this is the kickoff. Yeah, you're reading this right. Sandow is on the kickoff despite still holding the Money In The Bank briefcase and Ziggler fails to have another shot against Dean Ambrose's United States Championship.

My prediction: Dolph Ziggler. Sandow's been losing too much lately...and sadly, it's just going to continue from there, I think.

Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton

for the Vacant WWE Championship

After the fast count at Night of Champions, the WWE title has been taken away from Daniel Bryan again and has been held in advance. Since Orton lost the title to Bryan, the rematch is still on, but the title is now vacant. Can Daniel Bryan get the WWE title for good?

My prediction: Yes! Yes! Yes! Daniel Bryan all the way!

Alberto Del Rio (c) vs. Rob Van Dam

Battleground Hardcore match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship

Thanks to Triple H, it's official: the match from Night of Champions for the World title is on again. Hopefully, Del Rio won't disqualify himself to keep the title, but he probably won't need to: RVD was slightly banged up as of late and Del Rio will see this as an opportunity to reinjure him for an easier victory. Still, I wouldn't count RVD out just yet...especially when Triple H has made this a Battleground Hardcore match where anything goes!

My prediction: Hopefully RVD will get the title this time. I felt cheated slightly at Night of Champions when Del Rio intentionally disqualified himself. Hopefully this won't happen a second time.

CM Punk vs. Ryback

At Night of Champions, Ryback showed up as CM Punk beat up Paul Heyman to within an inch of his life and turned the tables so a downed Heyman could beat Punk in a handicap elimination match. Now Ryback's a "Heyman Guy" along with Curtis Axel, and even though he'll finally get his hands on Ryback, it might as well be a 3-on-1 match where Punk has the disadvantage.

My prediction: It'll probably get a little messy, but Punk just might get this one. Barely.

AJ Lee (c) vs. Brie Bella

for the WWE Divas Championship

Well, we have one of the Total Divas going against the Divas Champion. C'mon, you knew this was coming.

My prediction: Pretty sure that AJ Lee might retain here.

Goldust and Cody Rhodes (with Dusty Rhodes)

vs.

The Shield (Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins) (with Dean Ambrose)

Thanks to the business proposition Stephanie McMahon gave to the Rhodes family, Cody and Goldust will be fighting for the jobs...and their family's entire WWE livelihood...against the tag team champs. If they win, they get their jobs back. But if they lose, they and their father Dusty are all fired and banned from WWE.

My prediction: The Shield will probably win at this rate. With Cody heading to Pro Wrestling Syndicate and Dusty being fired as NXT commissioner (and replaced with JBL), there's not really much for me to expect here.

Curtis Axel vs. R-Truth

for the WWE Intercontinental Championship

According to WWE.com, R-Truth got his Intercontinental title shot from Brad Maddox after all.

My prediction: R-Truth will win the title. I'm picturing Curtis Axel losing the title simply because of CM Punk's mind games.

Bray Wyatt vs. Kofi Kingston

This whole thing feels last minute, since the backstory for this didn't start until the last Raw before Battleground, when Bray Wyatt spoke to Kofi...but it's happening. It wasn't until the last SmackDown before the pay-per-view that Wyatt challenged Kofi to a match as cryptically as only Bray Wyatt himself can do it.

My prediction: Bray Wyatt...because he hasn't lost yet. Period.