Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for March 31, 2021

Christian Cage beats Frankie Kazarian in his AEW debut.

We hear from Darby Allin and Sting. Darby Allin tells Matt Hardy that his body is breaking down and that he does not have what it takes anymore. He calls "Big Money Matt" a reflection of all of Matt Hardy's insecurities and says that Matt used to earn people's respect as he inspired generations, but now, he tries to buy respect instead. He says all the money in the world cannot buy real trust, real friends and real respect, and that Matt will have to earn his respect, for his money "doesn't mean shit" to him.

We hear from Jade Cargill, who says that before Red Velvet first met her, she looked and smelled like money, and after Tony Khan booked her, she made that money. She says that Red Velvet cannot accept she is not better than her, and tells her that she cannot beat her because she is "that bitch."

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes vs. QT Marshall in an unsanctioned exhibition match with members of the Nightmare Family around the ring ends with Marshall decking special guest referee "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson with a right hand. After this, Aaron Solow hits Cody in the back with a chair, causing a brawl between members of the Nightmare Family. Aaron Solow, Anthony Ogogo and Nick Comoroto break ranks with the rest of the Nightmare Family and lay out everyone else, and Comoroto powerbombs Lee Johnson over the top rope at the command of QT Marshall, who attacks Anderson one more time by slamming his arm into the barricade. Comoroto then grabs the ring steps and places them on the stage, where a busted-open "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes is piledrived on the top of the steps by Marshall. They then rbing Cody to the stops, and Red Velvet has to run in to stop Marshall from bashing Cody's head into the steps with a chair. Marshall, Comoroto, Solow and Ogogo head to the back.

We hear from "All Ego" Ethan Page, who states that AEW has not lived up to their end of the deal. He says he gives them star power only to end up being overlooked. As he says this, the scene switches to Scorpio Sky, who is saying the same thing. They say they are forced to share the spotlight with people who are not on their level, and now they will take anything and everything they want, starting on Monday on AEW Dark Elevation against Matt and Mike Sydal.

Backstage, Dasha Gonzalez interviews Red Velvet, who says that she will have "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' back before she is attacked by Jade Cargill, who says that she is "that bitch."

In footage from earlier today, we hear from Jon Moxley, who says he cannot get the sound of the crunch from when The Good Brothers took out Eddie Kingston's ankle, that he is attacked by goons every two seconds, that The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) would rather appeal to someone's sensibilities rather than swing chairs, that he still has scares from the Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match, that he has a match with Cezar Bononi, and that it all pisses him off. He says that Bononi has the look and the talent, but it will not better if he's dead, and tonight, he gets to drop somebody on their head and knock somebody unconscious.

Jon Moxley beats Cezar Bononi with a rear naked sleeper despite JD Drake distracting the referee and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth getting in the ring only to get the Paradigm Shift from Moxley.

We hear from Team Taz (Taz, "The Machine" Brian Cage, "Absolute" Ricky Starks, Powerhouse Hobbs, Hook). Taz says everything is fine and dandy in Team Taz, and Starks says that he had a fun time last night on Dark and is willing to forgive the past. Cage says that if Starks tagged him in sooner, they would have gotten the win sooner. Taz insists that everything is fine and that nobody can stop the path of rage.

We hear from MJF, who gifts The Pinnacle with their own personal stylist as well as their own interior decorator. When he opens the restroom door, The Inner Circle is inside, and when MJF tries to leave, Jake Hager is waiting at the door. This leads to a brawl between The Inner Circle and The Pinnacle. Shawn Spears' head gets slammed between a door and a door frame by Sammy Guevara, Jake Hager slams Wardlow through a table in the trainer's room, Santana and Ortiz attack Tully Blanchard as they throw Cash Wheeler into an ice bath and bust open Dax Harwood, and Chris Jericho gives MJF a swirly before putting him through the door of a Pepsi cooler and pouring a bottle of the bubbly on him. The Inner Circle then toss MJF out.

Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson). Suddenly, Don Callis shows up and tells Marvez and Nick Jackson to go away before telling matt that he loves Kenny Omega like family and thought Matt felt the same until he broke his heart last week. Callis says that Omega chose The Young Bucks because they were family, but last week, he and Nick left him in the ring bleeding like an animal that he could have helped just like his father. Callis asks him if he is so dead inside that he does not care about the people who loves him, then eventually slaps him. Matt grabs him by the collar for a few seconds, then lets go, and Callis asks Matt if there is anything inside of him at all before calling him "pathetic."

Kenny Omega and The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) beat The Lucha Bros. (Penta El Zero M and Rey Fenix) and Laredo Kid in a six-man tag match. After the match, Jon Moxley shows up with The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) and chases Omega, The Good Brothers and Callis out of the ring.

We hear from Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. and Reba. The two of them advertise AEW Dark Elevation and Britt says it is a good platform for Thunder Rosa to get her wins up, and says it is a shame that the biggest win of her career was unsanctioned. Britt also says taht she will continue to be on Dynamite continuing to put AEW on the map.

"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and The Bunny beat Hikaru Shida and Tay Conti after Vickie Guerrero distracts referee Aubrey Edwards on the ring apron while The Bunny hits Tay Conti with a Kendo stick.

Next week: Jon Moxley and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) vs. Kenny Omega and The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson)! JD Drake vs. Darby Allin for the AEW TNT Championship! The Inner Circle returns! Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy, Luchasaurus, Marko Stunt) vs. Bear Country (Bear Boulder and Bear Bronson)!

We hear from Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy, Luchasaurus, Marko Stunt). Jungle Boy says that Bear Country (Bear Boulder and Bear Bronson) have thrown Marko Stunt around twice and tell them to pick on someone their own side, and next week, they propose a match to prove that they are on top of the food chain.

Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Orange Cassidy) beats "Superbad" Kip Sabian and Miro in an Arcade Anarchy Match. (No arcade machines were harmed during this match.) During the match, Kris Statlander appears for the first time in months following a knee injury, popping out of a prize machine and putting Penelope Ford through an air hockey table. Also, Trent returns to action for the first time in months after being dropped by his mom Sue in her minivan. Sue's minivan also gets the attention of Miro near the end of the match.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 15, 2020

Randy Orton shows up to start tonight's show. It is revealed that Edge received a torn triceps last night, and that he has successfully underwent surgery and is now recovering at home. Orton says that he did what he set out to do last night and embarrassed Edge and wrote the last chapter in his redemption story, and that he should have let him save him from himself like Edge did for him. While he was not the last man standing at WrestleMania, he is standing after last night, he is the greatest wrestler ever and he does not need a title to prove it. Orton then thanks Edge for reigniting the fire in his gut that only burns at the expense of other legends, as he was able to remember what it was like to be "The Legend Killer." He wishes his could thank him in person, but Edge is injured. Orton says he knew Edge was injured, but he made him suffer for his own good so he could go back home to his family and now he is in a hospital. He says Edge has another mountain to climb and he hopes he reaches the peak. He then says that Edge won't be cleared until July of 2029 and hopes their paths cross again in nine years, then Christian suddenly shows up. Christian says he sees a "cold, calculating son-of-a-bitch" instead of a legend killer, and that Edge will not quit and will get his closure on his terms. Orton says the story is about Edge, not Christian, and that Christian is here because he wants one more match. Christian says he is here to defend Edge, but Orton says he and Edge are the same and that he cannot accept his career was taken from him. He says that while Christian is not medically cleared, they can get around it by having an unsanctioned match. Orton then gives him until the end of the night to answer, and says that if he does not answer, then it proves Christian is a coward.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Angel Garza and Zelina Vega. Zelina says there are no arguments here and that nobody cost anybody the United States Championship, but Garza says he was only trying to help Andrade and that when you care deeply about something or someone, you must be willing to let it go. He says that they feel for Andrade and Kevin Owens, and Zelina Vega says that Garza will beat Owens again tonight. Andrade shows up and wishes Garza luck, and says that if he loses, Garza will be able to get over his disappointment.

Kevin Owens beats Angel Garza. During the match, Andrade shows up to watch from ringside, and shortly afterwards, Zelina Vega leaves after Andrade and Garza argue, saying she is sick of the infighting. Later on, Andrade gets on the ring apron, but Owens hits the Stunner for the win despite it. After the match, Zelina Vega returns as Andrade confronts Garza, then tells Andrade and Garza to start fighting together as they are both fighting for the same thing.

Backstage, MVP tells Bobby Lashley that he will have everything he has been promised before Sarah Schreiber interviews them. MVP says that Lashley was cheated out of the WWE Championship and that they will address this right now.

MVP and Bobby Lashley show up. MVP says that Lashley had his night at Backlash ruined and that Drew McIntyre had the gall to take advantage of the situation. She says that Lana quenched her thirst for attention by coming to the ring, and blames her for Lashley not being WWE Champion. He says that McIntyre would give Lashley a rematch if he had any integrity, then says he does not and that he is hiding behind another man's wife. Lana shows up and says it was Lashley's idea to ban her from ringside, and that she would do anything for him, including put her career on hold, and says that everything went wrong when MVP shows up. MVP calls Lana a "thot," and Lana tells MVP was everything was fine until he showed up and that she and Lashley was on a hot streak. Lashley blames Lana for his loss, saying she made last night all about her. He then says he is tired of Lana putting their business out there for all to see on social media and using him to get famous, but Lana says she would have slept with someone more famous than him if she wanted to do that. Lashley then tells Lana he wants a divorce.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik). Akira Tozawa and the ninjas return, and Tozawa says "Sequel" before bringing out the tall ninja. Everyone has to hold Erik back as Tozawa and the ninjas walk away, then Montez Ford says he has an idea.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat three ninjas. After the match, Akira Tozawa and the tall ninja get in the ring. The Street Profits and The Viking Raiders huddle, then they bring out Big Show. Big Show makes quick work of the ninjas as Tozawa and the tall ninja retreat.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Seth Rollins, who says that he has seen Dominick, who is here against his father Rey Mysterio's wishes, and that he knows he is here and wants him here so he can send a message.

Backstage, Christian is on the phone. He says he does not know what to do, but he cannot let Randy Orton "get away with this one."

Seth Rollins shows up. Rollins talks about his invitation to Raw that he put out to Rey Mysterio so he could clear the air with him, as Rey Mysterio is a hero who sacrificed himself for the greater good and future of Raw. He then says that Rey "took the coward's way out" and declined, and that Dominick has answered on Rey's behalf. Suddenly, Rey is on the TitanTron. Rey says he did not know what Dominick was doing until it was too late, and warns Rey of something. Rollins says he wants to hep Dominck, not hurt him, as Dominick is already part of the greater good. Rollins then implores Rey to let Dominick join him, but Rey tells Rollins that he will not join him under any circumstances. Rollins says this leaves him few options, and if Dominick is part of the problem, he must be sacrificed. Rey tells Rollins that he will end him if he or his disciples lay a hand on Dominick, but Rollins says Dominick is an adult who has a choice of either joining him or becoming a sacrifice just like Rey. Suddenly, Dominick runs into the ring and attacks Rollins from behind. He then runs into the ring and outsmarts Murphy and Austin Theory, running to the back from over the timekeeper's area and behind the barricade.

Backstage, R-Truth meets up with MVP and Bobby Lashley. R-Truth tells Lashley he feels bad for him being sent to "Claymore Country" and having to divorce Lana, then leaves when Lashley says he doesn't see Drew McIntyre anywhere nearby.

Backstage, MVP and Bobby Lashley find R-Truth trying to run away from a ninja who is underneath the ring, then Drew McIntyre shows up. MVP tells McIntyre he is a pretender while Lashley is a contender. McIntyre tells Lashley that MVP is all talk and false promise after false promise, but MVP tells McIntyre that he would put his title on the line if he had any integrity, and expects R-Truth to do the same. R-Truth accepts the challenge. McIntyre, hesitant at first, also accepts MVP's "winner-take-all" challenge. He is irritated at R-Truth, who says he might be the next "Becky Two Belts," then tells R-Truth that is not how it works.

The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) beat Liv Morgan and Natalya. After the match, The IIconics call out Bayley and Sasha and challenge them to a tag team championship match. When they fail to show up, they say they know somebody who can make the match official for next week so they can take the Women's tag team titles.

Backstage, Christian meets with Big Show, who says that Randy Orton wants an unsanctioned match so he can do whatever he wants to him, and tells him he has a chance to either step back or tell Orton he is not a punk. Christian says he knows what he must do.

Backstage, Natalya blames Liv Morgan for their loss, and says it makes sense why Ruby Riott let her go. Liv Morgan walks away as Natalya says there is no gratitude or appreciation for her efforts. Lana shows up and mentions what she is going through, and says she is sick and tired of being blamed for everyone's shortcomings. Natalya says she knows exactly how Lana feels.

Charly Caruso interviews Christian on the stage. Christian says Orton accused him of being jealous and trying to replace Edge, and while he is proud of his WWE career and has nothing to prove, he will not be disrespected. If Orton wants one more match, he accepts.

Backstage, MVP meets with Apollo Crews, who says there is a difference between a fighting champion and a smart champion, as a smart champion fights the right person for the right time for the right amount of money. He tells Crews that he will burn out and become a former champion being a fighting champion, and offers his managerial services to help him find the right opponents. Crews says if he is not a fighting champion, he is not a champion at all, and declines. MVP tells Crews that the only way he will stay champion is with him in his corner.

Backstage, Charlotte Flair talks with "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, who wants to know what Charlotte planned next.

Apollo Crews beats Shelton Benjamin after using the middle rope for leverage after Shelton gets caught using the ropes for leverage earlier in the match.

Backstage, Akira Tozawa and his ninjas confront R-Truth, but they move away when Drew McIntyre shows up. McIntyre asks R-Truth if he understands the gravity of their situation, saying that they could lose everything. R-Truth says he understands, then tells McIntyre "You know what to do."

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Asuka. Asuka says that Nia Jax started this fight, but she will finish it.

Backstage, R-Truth meets with Drew McIntyre, who says that only the WWE Championship will be on the line. McIntyre says he knows he cannot be pinned to lose the championship, but Truth says he will not let that happen.

Backstage, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) try to come up with a sixth game for their series. Big Show shows up and comes up with an idea for ending their best-of series: putting the Raw tag team titles on the line in the ring. Big Show then adds a little bit of song and dance to "We want the smoke."

R-Truth and Drew McIntyre beat MVP and Bobby Lashley with a tag team rocket launcher finish to MVP. Drew McIntyre retains the WWE Championship.

Backstage, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair meets with Christian. He says he knows why Christian is doing what he is doing, but warns him that he is not ready and that Randy Orton is mean, sadistic and wants to prove a point. Christian says he respects Ric, but he cannot forgive what Orton has said and that he will not regret it, either.

Bayley and Sasha Banks show up. Bayley brags about their tag team title win last week and says that they are in the mood to celebrate, but they have more to celebrate as today is her birthday. She announces a whole birthday celebration week starting with their appearance tonight followed by their match against Tegan Nox and Shotzi Blackheart on NXT before finishing strong at SmackDown. Sasha tells The IIconics that they will defend the Women's Tag Team Championships on their time, then The IIconics show up. Billie Kay says nobody wants to hear their resume and demands an answer to their challenge. Bayley reminds them that they lost and that they will always win regardless of how many teams are put in front of them. The IIconics make fun of Bayley and Sasha having their own separate meltdowns after they beat them at WrestleMania, then Peyton says they can't handle the pressure. Sasha confronts Peyton only to get slapped. This results in Bayley accepting their challenge.

Next week: Rey Mysterio returns!

Asuka retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Nia Jax. During the match, Nia Jax shoves referee John Cone when told that Asuka's foot is beneath the bottom rope. As she is about to be disqualified, Asuka scores the win with a schoolkid pin and what appears to be a fast count.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Randy Orton, who says that for what it is worth, Christian is a legend and that with no rules or regulations, the legend of Christian will be destroyed in a few short minutes by the RKO.

Next week: The IIconics vs. Sasha Banks and Bayley for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships! The Viking Raiders vs. The Street Profits for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships!

Before the next match begins, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair shows up and says he has talked to Edge. He tells Christian to let it go and tells Randy Orton to cut Christian some slack, but Christian tells Ric he has to do this. All of a sudden, Ric Flair hits Christian with a low blow and leaves, then Orton hits Christian with the trademark punt. Orton then turns Christian around and pins him. Randy Orton beats Christian in an unsanctioned match. After the match, Orton tells Christian that he did not want to do this and tells the medical staff who get into the ring to take care of Christian. Orton then tells Christian he did not want to write his last chapter, but he had to do what he had to because this is his livelihood and he cannot let him interrupt or destroy it.

Raw Talk: Big Show says he is not scared of Randy Orton.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 24, 2014

Stephanie McMahon shows up. She says Daniel Bryan won't be here tonight, and that his beating from Triple H last week was disgusting, but necessary. Randy Orton enters the ring, and says even though he respects her and Triple, he won't be responsible for what happens to Triple H if and when he beats Daniel Bryan. He wants Triple H out of the title picture. Batista shows up, and says he's gonna be champ. He then says Stephanie McMahon makes him sick (as his mic cuts in and out), and accuses Stephanie and Orton to sucking up to Triple H, saying that Stephanie's been "drooled over." He then says "Stephanie's been drooled on a lot." Stephanie slaps him, then walks away. Batista then Spears a laughing Randy Orton.

Big E guests on commentary for the next match.

Christian beats Sheamus, Alberto Del Rio and Dolph Ziggler to become #1 contender for the WWE Intercontinental Championship and take on Big E tomorrow night on Main Event. Big E wants to shake hands with Christian, but Christian laughs it off. (During this match, Christian suffers another concussion, and this match ends up being his last. Christian's match with Big E never takes place as a result, and Christian eventually retires from WWE and from wrestling due to the concussion.)

Bray Wyatt tells John Cena he has not yet seen him for who he really is.

Sin Cara (accompanied by Scooby-Doo) beats Damien Sandow in record time.

Los Matadores (Fernando and Diego) beat Rybaxel (Curtis Axel and Ryback) after The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) disract Curtis Axel. The Shield then rip Axel and Ryback to shreds.

Michael Cole interviews Triple H. Triple H justifies his beatdown of Daniel Bryan from last week by saying his hand was forced by both Bryan and the WWE Universe. He says the world has changed since he became COO. He plans to bring forth the "Reality Era," with the reality being that he will reinforce his superiority, end the #YESMovement and walks out WWE World Heavyweight champion. Nobody living off past glories or untapped potential will be able to stop him.

Cody Rhodes beats Fandango after Goldust and Summer Rae has a dance contest ringside. Summer hurts her ankle, distracting Fandango.

Hulk Hogan shows up. He talks about tagging with Mr. T and WrestleMania 1 as well as the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royale, he introduces Arnold Schwarzenegger and Joe Manganiello from the upcoming movie "Sabotage." After an outpouring of mutual respect amongst the three men, Schwarzenegger and Joe Manganiello want to enter the Battle Royale. The Miz shows up and says that this is no act, and that he's going to win the trophy. He then says Joe, Arnold and Hulk don't belong in the WWE and tell them to get out. Joe says "make us." Miz swings at Joe, but Joe punches him, Arnold backhands him, and Hulk tosses him out of the ring!

Big Show beats Titus O'Neil.

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) asks Triple H and Stephanie McMahon where they stand...and want Kane and The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn). Stephanie gives them a match against The Real Americans (Jack Swagger and Cesaro), and tells them they can discuss it later.

As John Cena washes his face in a bathroom before his match, Cena sees Erick Rowan's face - covered in a sheep mask - peer at him from the door. When Cena suddenly looks back, he's gone.

As John Cena takes on Luke Harper, the Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Harper, Erick Rowan) interfere. When the lights come back on, Cena is tied to the ropes, surrounded by the Wyatts and wearing a sheep mask!

Naomi beats AJ Lee by countout when AJ walks out of the match. Vickie Guerrero comes out, calls AJ a total bitch, and puts her in the "Vicki Guerrero Divas Invitational" at WrestleMania 30. Her opponent? The entire Divas Division...including Tamina Snuka!

Scott Hall aka Razor Ramon enters the WWE Hall of Fame this year!

Randy Orton and Batista collide in the ring next week on Raw!

This Friday on SmackDown: Big Show vs. Bray Wyatt.

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins) beat The Real Americans (Jack Swagger and Cesaro). Cesaro goes through the announce table. Kane and the New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) show up to say it's The Shield vs them at WrestleMania 30!

Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar show up. Heyman says Lesnar will win at WrestleMania 30. Lesnar calls Undertaker out. Druids show up with a casket, and place it in front of the ring. After some time, Lesnar kicks at the casket and eventually peeks inside. It's empty. Lesnar confronts the Druids, who walk away. Lesnar is about to walk away when the casket suddenly opens. Undertaker is inside this time around. He rises. They go at it. 'Taker easily overpowers Lesnar.

Raw Deal - WWE Raw recap for March 10, 2014

Hulk Hogan shows up to start off Raw. He promotes WWE Network, then announces there will be a 30-man battle royal for the Andre the Giant Memorial Trophy. John Cena shows up and welcomes Hulk back to WWE, saying he's back where he belongs. Cena enters his name into the battle royal, but then The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) shows up. Wyatt talks about how pride is his favorite sin and how it fascinates him, then calls Cena and Hogan "liars" while considering himself "a god." After a good verbal roasting by Cena, Cena takes his name out of the battle royal and challenges Wyatt to a match at WrestleMania 30. Wyatt says it's all fun and games with Cena until he's caught in the spider's web. Harper and Rowan approach the ring and climb onto the apron...

John Cena beats Erick Rowan. Rowan and Luke Harper climb onto the apron, then step back off after some hesitation. The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Harper, Rowan) retreats. John Cena and Hulk Hogan pose for the crowd for a few minutes after the match.

Will Sheamus vs. Christian be Falls Count Anywhere, two-out-of-three falls or a Memphis Street Fight? Vote now on the WWE App!

Triple H and Stephaie McMahon show up. They apologize to aniel Bryan, who they still downplay as a wrestler. They want him to apologize and admit he's not man enough to take on Triple H before the end of the night. The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) show up and shake hands with Triple H and Stephanie.

The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) guest on commentary for the next match.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat Rybaxel (Curtis Axel and Ryback).

Kane puts The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) to the test after getting tired of their baggage. Rollins and Reigns are pitted against The Brotherhood (Cody Rhodes and Goldust), as Kane considers their losing the WWE Tag Team Championships to them the beginning of when the cracks in The Shield start showing up.

Big E beats Jack Swagger after Cesaro distracts Swagger. Zeb Colter yells at Swagger and Cesaro and orders them to shake hands. Cesaro squeezes Swagger's hand a little too hard.

The Undertaker shows up. So does Paul Heyman. He tells 'Taker not to face Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 30. Undertaker says "The fear of death is greater than death itself, but the fear of the unknown is the greatest fear of all." He also says Lesnar will rest in peace.

Natalya takes on AJ Lee for the WWE Divas Championship on Main Event tomorrow!

The Shield (Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) beat The Brotherhood (Cody Rhodes and Goldust).

Natalya guests on commentary for the next match.

The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) beat AJ Lee and Tamina Snuka. One of the Bellas lifts up the Divas title, much to Natalya's chagrin.

Renee Young interviews Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J from NCIS: Los Angeles. They're glad to be here!

Daniel Bryan shows up and refuses to five Triple H and Stephanie McMahon the apology they want him to give. He plans to make it so that the Memphis, Tennessee crowd occupies Raw, and refuses to leave until Triple H accepts his challenge to face him at WrestleMania 30. To prove a point, members of the Yes Movement flood the ring!

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon show up after the whole ringside area is clogged with Daniel Bryan symphathizers! They're not leaving. Daniel Bryan threatens to take Raw outside. When security is sent out, they can't do anything. Triple H and Stephanie leave and let Damien Sandow deal with the crowd. He can't get in the ring. Triple H yells at Sandow, and Stephanie McMahon finally loses it. Triple H finally admits he tried to protect Daniel Bryan since SummerSlam from the inevitable fall from the top that comes after winning the WWE World Heavyweight title, and accepts the challenge at last. But D-Bry wants the WWE World Heavyweight title too, and he wants to be in the match between Randy Orton and Batista for the title at WrestleMania 30 if he can beat Triple H earlier in the show. An enraged Triple H grants it to him solely so the ring can be unclogged of fans.

Sheamus vs. Christian will be a Memphis Street Fight.

Sheamus beats Christian in a Memphis Street Fight.

Batista and Randy Orton find out from Brad Maddox that Triple H and Stephanie McMahon have left...and that they want them to take down Daniel Bryan. But Orton and Batista still can't cooperate long enough to even do that...

Lana and Alexander are here again.

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) tells John Cena he made a huge mistake in challenging them.

Kane and Big Show square off Friday on SmackDown!

Big Show and Daniel Bryan beat Batista and Randy Orton.

Layin' da SmackDown! - SmackDown recap for March 7, 2014

Batista shows up. He obviously doesn't consider Dolph Ziggler or Daniel Bryan real men. D-Bry shows up. Batista considers him nothing more than an "overblown fan." Daniel makes fun of Batista's skinny jeans and tells him "this fan nearly took you out Monday night." Batista threatens him, but Daniel Bryan keeps making fun of his looks. This starts a brawl that D-Bry quickly appears to win...but Kane shows up and it becomes a vicious 2-on-1 attack. All of a sudden, Big Show returns and chases both Kane and Batista out of the ring. Vickie Guerrero shows up and quickly makes Daniel Bryan and Big Show vs. Kane and Batista for later tonight.

Alberto Del Rio guests on commentary for the next match.

Christian beats Dolph Ziggler as Alberto Del Rio stands on the commentary table and yells at Ziggler. As Renee Young interviews Christian, Sheamus shows up and the two brawl. Christian retreats.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat Rybaxel (Curtis Axel and Ryback).

Byron Saxton interviews Kane. He plans to shut Daniel Bryan's beak tonight.

Eva Marie and Natalya beat AJ Lee and Tamina Snuka.

Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns show up, with Seth Rollins nowhere to be found. Ambrose can't get the fact that there are cracks in The Shield (Ambrose, Rollins, Reigns). He calls out Rollins, who shows up. and tells him and Reigns there are indeed cracks. Rollins has an ultimatum, now that Ambrose and Reigns can see eye-to-eye without bickering for once: get back together or go their separate ways. Ambrose gets in Rollins' face and hits him, and Reigns pushes Ambrose back. Rollins punches Ambrose, and Ambrose does the same to Rollins. After some tension, Rollins asks "Are we done here...or are we done?" All three men quickly swallow their pride, and after some hesitation from Ambrose, the three men get back together.

Sheamus beats Alberto Del Rio.

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) plan to bring John Cena's legacy crashing down.

Byron Saxton interviews Batista. He says Daniel Bryan is just hiding behind Big Show, and says he'll run roughshod over both of them tonight.

Renee Young interviews Daniel Bryan and Big Show, who proceed to make fun of Batista and Triple H, which D-Bry saying he hides behind no one.

Daniel Bryan and Big Show beat Batista and Kane.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 3, 2014

Paul Heyman comes out to CM Punk's music and says "I think he deserves louder than that!" concerning the WWE Universe's response. He talks about CM Punk as he sits Indian-style in the center of the ring. He then says Punk isn't here tonight. Heyman blames the WWE Universe for Punk not being there tonight, as well as The Undertaker beating Punk at last year's WrestleMania. He plans to beat "The Streak" with Brock Lesnar. Lesnar comes out and says 'Taker is scared of him, and that "The Streak" will come to an end. "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry comes out and goes after Lesnar to get revenge for what Lesnar did to him the last time they met. Lesnar tears Henry apart, F5'ing him through a table.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat the New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) to win the WWE Tag Team Championships!

The Divas talk about the new Need For Speed movie.

Big E beats Cesaro by disqualification after Jack Swagger interferes yet again. Cesaro eats a Big Ending.

Seth Rollins, never getting an opportunity to tag into his match, walks out on The Shield, finally having had enough of Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns' bickering.

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) beat The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns).

Renee Young interviews Batista, who disses the Yes Movement.

The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) get their rematch for the tag team titles against The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) Tuesday on Main Event - live on WWE Network!

Santino Marella and Emma beat Fandango and Summer Rae with the Emma Lock.

Sheamus beats Christian.

Renee Young interviews Sheamus, who is attacked by Christian.

The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) beat Alicia Fox and Aksana.

Daniel Bryan enters the ring ready to hijack Raw. He refuses to leave until Triple H answers his challenge or Batista fights him. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon show up and refuse to take him seriously, calling him a B+ player and telling Daniel "We made you." Triple H tells Daniel to get out of his ring, and Daniel says "Make me." Kane is summoned by Stephanie McMahon, but Daniel Bryan beats him up until security - that is also summoned by Stephanie - remove him from ringside.

Aaron Paul from Need For Speed drives Dolph Ziggler to the ring in a Shelby Mustang and guests on commentary for the next match!

Dolph Ziggler beats Alberto Del Rio thanks to the distraction from Aaron Paul.

Paul Bearer is inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2014!

Cesaro interferes in Big E vs. Jack Swagger before it can even start. Big E wins by disqualification. Cesaro turns on Swagger, but Zeb Colter talks him out of putting Swagger in the Cesaro Swing and makes both men hug it out.

Daniel Bryan takes on Kane on Main Event live on Tuesday on the WWE Network!

John Cena shows up. He won't have a match tonight, due to doctor's orders. He tells The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) that success goes through him and that he's not budging. The Wyatts appear on the TitanTron to tell him he can't fend them off forever.

Randy Orton wishes Batista luck against Daniel Bryan tonight.

Lana introduces Alexander Rusev to the Raw audience.

Randy Orton guests on commentary for the next match.

Randy Orton attacks Daniel Bryan and Batista. Daniel Bryan attacks Kane, who shows up along with Triple H. Batista Spears Bryan, and Triple H has to hold Kane back. Triple H tells Bryan he's tired of his "fantasy crap" only to be kicked in the face by a downed Bryan. Bryan is Batista Bombed, then Pedigreed.

After the match, Big Show attacks Kane, Randy Orton and Batista...and John Cena helps Big Show! Daniel Bryan gets up and helps Show and Cena beat up Orton to send everyone home happy.

Big Show returns this Friday on SmackDown!

Raw Deal - WWE Raw recap for February 24, 2014

Hulk Hogan shows up to talk about the WWE Network. He also says he's hosting WrestleMania 30.

Alberto Del Rio beats Batista when Randy Orton shows up and distracts Batista. He knows the crowd hates him, but Batista doesn't care. He plans to beat Orton and become champ at WrestleMania 30.

Big E beats Cesaro by disqualification after Jack Swagger interferes. Cesaro and Swagger argue, then Cesaro hits the Neutralizer on Big E.

John Cena shows up. He calls out Bray Wyatt, who shows up with Luke Harper and Erick Rowan, and says Cena is full of empty promises and a liar to the WWE Universe. After exchanging pleasantries, Cena dares Wyatt and his family to make a move on him. Harper and Rowan attack Cena, and while Cena fights back, he is still easily outnumbered.

John Cena is taken out on a stretcher. (It is later revealed that his injuries are not serious.)

Brad Maddox puts an arguing Sheamus and Christian in a match tonight.

Sheamus beats Christian.

Daniel Bryan confronts Triple H, wanting a match against him at WrestleMania 30. Stephanie McMahon tells Bryan he's got a match with Kane tonight.

WWE honors Tony Atlas and Rocky Johnson.

Dean Ambrose walks away from Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. Bray Wyatt shows up along with Luke Harper and Erick Rowan. Roman Reigns challenges him one-on-one. Both men come to the ring alone. Wyatt accepts.

Daniel Bryan beats Kane. Bryan Calls Triple H a coward, and wants the match against him at WrestleMania 30.

Batista will show up on SmackDown this Friday to tell the WWE Universe what he really thinks of them.

Emma beats Summer Rae with the Emma Lock.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) in mere seconds.

Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt becomes The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Reigns) vs The Wyatt Family (Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan).

Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyamn are here. Heyman tells Lesnar not to destroy anything.

Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman show up. Brock Lesnar has an open contract for WrestleMania 30. Undertaker appears. After a stare-off, Brock signs the contract...as does Undertaker, who signs it with the pen still in Lesnar's hand. Lesnar is then choke slammed through the table!

Layin 'da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for February 21, 2014

Daniel Bryan beats Jack Swagger. Vickie Guerrero immediately puts D-Bry in a match against Cesaro.

Daniel Bryan beats Cesaro by disqualification after Kane chokeslams Bryan. Cesaro hits the Neutralizer after Kane shows no remorse for his actions.

Renee Young interviews Christian. He's got to do what he's got to do to win the WWE World Heavyweight title.

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) tell The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) their days are numbered.

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) beat The Brotherhood (Cody Rhodes and Goldust) and Rey Mysterio.

Byron Saxton interviews Sheamus. Monday's Brodue Kick was an accident...but not tonight's!

Emma beats Summer Rae in a dance-off...and makes quick work of her and Fandango!

Darren Young guests on commentary for the next match.

Dolph Ziggler beats Titus O'Neil after Darren Young blows the whistle at ringside to distract Titus.

Jimmy Uso beats "Road Dogg" Jesse James.

Sheamus beats Christian.

Raw Deal - WWE Raw recap for February 17, 2014

John Cena shows up. He talks about Elimination Chamber as well as Randy Orton, acknowledging Daniel Bryan's victory on him (but not Cesaro's). Cesaro shows up with Zeb Colter and not only tells him he beat Orton last week on SmackDown, he plans to be the next WWE World champion. Sheamus comes out to do the same thing, as does Christian. Orton shows up to thank Triple H and Stephanie McMahon before saying he plans to retain, then Daniel Bryan shows up to say he's going to win. Kane shows up and makes some matches for tonight: Cesaro vs. Cena and Daniel Bryan vs. Christian. Bryan vs. Christian happens next, and Kane plans to stick around and watch.

Daniel Bryan beats Christian. Kane congratulates Daniel, but says he neglected to mention he was in another match...against Kane himself!

Daniel Bryan beats Kane by disqualification, then Kane punishes him some more. He knows he's disqualified, he just doesn't care.

Renee Young interviews The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns). Roman Reigns tells Dean Ambrose he can one-up him when it comes to Mark Henry, causing some bickering between the two of them. Despite their bickering, they're on the same page.

Fandango beats Santino Marella when Marella has a romantic episode with Emma.

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry plans to decimate The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns)!

Roman Reigns beats "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry. As Dean Ambrose beats up Mark Henry, The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) show up on the TitanTron and screw with The Shield (Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Reigns) again. Roman dares them to come out to the ring. They do, but it's all another tease as they step on the apron but then step back off again.

The Brotherhood (Cody Rhodes and Goldust) vs. Rybaxel (Curtis Axel and Ryback) is the Elimination Chamber kick-off.

Cody Rhodes and Goldust play with the new StackDown set...and Bad News Barrett ruins it!

Jack Swagger beats Kofi Kingston with the Patriot Lock.

Big E beats 3MB (Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal) as Zeb Colter runs his mouth on the microphone.

WWE honors Ron Simmons.

Renee Young interviews John Cena. Cena is ready for Cesaro.

John Cena beats Cesaro.

Randy Orton thanks Triple H for everything he's done, and then badmouths Batista - who's right behind him - by saying he can't be the face of the WWE. Batista calls Orton the ass of the WWE, and Orton walks away. Alberto Del Rio shows up to tell Batista he plans to break his arms Sunday. Batista pushes him into some shelves.

Renee Young interviews Titus O'Neil. He faces Darren Young this Sunday at Elimination Chamber, and he plans to beat Darren and have the locker room bear witness to his rise.

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) beat Sin Cara and Los Matadores.

The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) will defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) this Sunday!

"Road Dogg" Jesse James and Jimmy Uso guest on commentary for the next match.

Jey Uso beats "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn...and Jimmy Uso superkicks "Road Dogg" Jesse James!

Byron Saxton interviews Sheamus, who is pumped to take on Orton tonight...and the Elimination Chamber on Sunday!

During Randy Orton vs. Sheamus, The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) attack Sheamus. John Cena, Cesaro, Daniel Bryan and Christian show up, but so do The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan)! Everyone goes at it!

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for February 14, 2014

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) beat Daniel Bryan, Sheamus and Christian.

Zeb Colter wants Vickie Guerrero to be his valentine...and give Jack Swagger a title shot. Swagger gets one, all right: a Fatal Four-Way match against Rey Mysterio, Mark Henry and Kofi Kingston for #1 contendership for the Intercontinental title.

Byron Saxon interviews Antonio Cesaro, who is hereforth known simply as Cesaro on WWE programming. He vows to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion.

Big E guests on commentary for the next match.

Jack Swagger beats Rey Mysterio, Kofi Kingston and Mark Henry with a Patriot Lock to Kofi to become #1 contender for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.

Bad news, ladies: Bad News Barrett says you're getting fat from all the chocolate you've bought.

The Brotherhood (Cody Rhodes and Goldust) and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat Rybaxel (Curtis Axel and Ryback) and The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn).

Renee Young interviews Randy Orton. He plans to beat Cesaro tonight and get back on Triple H and Stephanie McMahon's good graces.

Titus O'Neil guests on commentary for the next match.

Darren Young beats Damien Sandow. Titus O'Neil attacks him, but Darren fights back and rips Titus' pants in half as he does!

The Miz beats Fandango, thanks to Santino Marella and Emma. They show up, and Summer Rae smacks Emma, starting a catfight that distracts Fandango.

Cesaro beats Randy Orton.

Raw Deal - WWE Raw Recap for February 10, 2014

Betty White, this week's guest host, starts the show off, being accompanied to the top of the ramp by Big Show. When Show asks what's going to happen tonight, Betty White says "I'm gonna kick some ass!"

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon show up. Triple H talks about reconsidering the identity of the face of the WWE when Randy Orton interrupts them. He apologizes to Triple H and Stephanie, saying that he must be "The Viper" for the rest of his championship reign to get back on the good graces of The Authority before demanding he be the face of the WWE outside of the ring. Daniel Bryan shows up, demanding a match with Kane. Kane isn't here, as he is on administrative leave for putting his hands on Daniel Bryan. When Daniel calls Triple H and Stephanie a mixture of arrogance and stupidity, Orton verbally lashes out at Daniel. Triple H then gives Daniel Bryan the night off due to Daniel's "agitated state."

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) beat The Brotherhood (Cody Rhodes and Goldust) and Rey Mysterio.

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) are ready for The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan). After Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose have a brief argument over what kind of champion Dean wants to be, Dean puts out an open challenge for the United States title when told that he hasn't defended the title in months.

Betty White meets the Divas...and the New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn).

The Miz shows up during Fandango vs Santino Marella, talks on the commentary headset for a few seconds and leaves.

Fandango beats Santino Marella.

Byron Saxon interviews Sheamus. He knows everything is riding on the Elimination Chamber match.

Sheamus and Christian beat The Real Americans (Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro).

Renee Young interviews John Cena. The (future) time is now with the Elimination Chamber match and the emergence of the WWE Network. He plans to beat Randy Orton tonight.

30 Second Fury...Batista Bombs.

Alberto Del Rio beats Dolph Ziggler. When Del Rio puts the Cross Arm Breaker on Ziggler, Batista shows up in full wrestling gear and demolishes Del Rio, Batista Bombing him through the announce table.

The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) show you how to get plugged in for the WWE Network.

Triple H asks Batista to stop going off on Del Rio, but Batista still wants Del Rio's hide. Triple H gives Batista a match against Del Rio at Elimination Chamber.

Lita is inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

Betty White and the New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) have tea...and Road Dogg spikes her tea with something. But Betty pulls the old switcheroo...

The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) guest on commentary for the next match.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat Rybaxel (Curtis Axel and Ryback)...and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn feels the effects of Ex-Lax.

Dean Ambrose's open challenge is answered by a returning "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry!

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry beats Dean Ambrose by disqualification after Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns interfere, and Dean Ambrose retains the WWE United States Championship. The Shield (Ambrose, Rollins, Reigns) attack Henry after the match, then The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) show up. Both parties climb to the apron, but Bray Wyatt teases The Shield and he and his Family retreat.

WWE honors Bobo Brazil.

The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) and Cameron beat Alicia Fox, Aksana and AJ Lee.

Kane shows up despite being on administrative leave. Daniel Bryan shows up and goes after Kane. Kane retreats through the audience when Bryan gets the upper hand.

The Brotherhood (Cody Rhodes and Goldust) and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) take on The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) and Rybaxel (Curtis Axel and Ryback) this Friday on SmackDown! Also, Randy Orton takes on Antonio Cesaro on the same night!

Betty White thanks the WWE Universe for tonight.

John Cena beats Randy Orton.

Layin' da SmackDown! - SmackDown recap for February 7, 2014

Daniel Bryan shows up and brings up Kane's actions on Raw earlier this week. He calls out Kane, as he wants to know how and why Kane is now part of The Authority...and Kane shows up. D-Bry wants to talk to Kane face-to-face, but Kane considers it unnecessary and apologizes to Daniel for his actions on Monday. Daniel asks him what happened to the Kane he once knew, and wants Kane to shed the corporate image. Kane makes it pretty obvious that's he now a corporate sellout, and doesn't care about the history between them. When Daniel Bryan challenges Kane to get in the ring, he refuses. He then puts Daniel Bryan in a match against Antonio Cesaro later tonight.

Seth Rollins guests on commentary for the next match.

The Shield (Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns) beats Dolph Ziggler and Kofi Kingston. After the match, The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) taunts The Shield from the TitanTron, making light of their internal bickering as they taunt them further.

Sheamus beats Ryback.

Renee Young interviews Alberto Del Rio, who considers "The Animal" Batista just that...an animal.

Daniel Bryan beats Antonio Cesaro with the Yes! Lock. Kane shows up, giving Antonio Cesaro the opportunity to Neutralize Bryan out of revenge. Kane then choke slams Daniel Bryan for the second time in a week.

AJ Lee beats Nikki Bella with the Black Widow.

Renee Young interviews Titus O'Neil, who is glad to dump Darren Young...who then attacks him! Refs have to break it up!

Bray Wyatt beats Goldust. The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) show up on the TitanTron, promising to beat The Wyatt Family (Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) at Elimination Chamber.

Randy Orton beats Christian.

Layin 'da SmackDown - SmackDown results for January 31, 2014

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) show up, sore from the fact that The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) cost them their Elimination Chamber slots. Vickie Guerrero shows up to try to fix the problem, but so does Triple H, who then tells them to let it go. The Shield are still itching for a fight, and the audience want it too. He makes it official: The Shield vs. The Wyatts at Elimination Chamber.

Antonio Cesaro beats Dolph Ziggler to go on to the Elimination Chamber.

WWE Network original program WWE Countdown is previewed.

R-Truth guests on commentary for the next match.

Fandango beats Xavier Woods. R-Truth saves Xavier from further abuse by Fandango.

Rybaxel (Curtis Axel and Ryback) beats The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil). After the match, Titus O'Neil turns on Darren Young, calling him "dead weight" before attacking him. The Prime Time Players are no more.

Alexander Rusev and Lana are coming to the main roster!

Zeb Colter guests on commentary for the next match.

Christian beats Jack Swagger to go on to the Elimination Chamber.

Renee Young interviews Christian..for whom it's now and never for a WWE World Heavyweight Championship!

Kofi Kingston beats Damien Sandow.

Cody Rhodes beats "Road Dogg" Jesse James. The Brotherhood (Rhodes ad Goldust) brawl with the New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg," "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn).

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) send a message to The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) via the TitanTron.

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) beat Rey Mysterio, Daniel Bryan and Sheamus.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 26, 2013

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) guard the ring for Triple H, who shows up. After a recap of the SummerSlam main event, he declares that Daniel Bryan has made it personal last week after insulting him and Stephanie McMahon. He's willing to put this under the bridge, then brings out Randy Orton. Triple H congratulates Orton, and rewards him with a Cadillac Escalade. Orton thanks Triple H, but before he can check the Caddy out, Daniel Bryan shows up. He compliments the new ride, then thanks the WWE Universe for their support, John Cena for the SummerSlam match for the WWE title...and Triple H for showing his true colors after said match. He plans to beat Orton at Night of Champions and win the WWE title again. Triple H then verbally craps on him before putting him in a gauntlet match tonight with The Shield.

CM Punk accepts Curtis Axel's challenge. There are now three stipulations to choose from: Paul Heyman is banned from ringside, Paul Heyman is the special guest referee, or Paul Heyman has to fight CM Punk again if Punk wins.

Damien Sandow guests on commentary for the next match.

Cody Rhodes beats Fandango after The Miz distracts the latter, making fun of him with Rosa Mendes as his dance partner. Damien Sandow attacks Cody, and Miz goes after Fandango. Brad Maddox shows up and makes it a tag team match...starting right now!

The Miz and Cody Rhodes beat Damien Sandow and Fandango, when Fandango leaves Sandow high and dry.

Coming soon: Los Matadores!

Josh Mathews interviews Christian. He meets Randy Orton, who stops him before he can say anything about Triple H's SummerSlam actions and emerging new regime. He challenges Christian, and Christian accepts.

Regardless of the situation, CM Punk is ready to beat Curtis Axel...and maybe get his hands on Paul Heyman, too. Meanwhile, Curtis Axel tells Paul Heyman that he has the situation under control.

The stipulation for CM Punk vs Curtis Axel? Paul Heyman has to face a victorious Punk if Punk wins!

CM Punk beats Curtis Axel. After this, Paul Heyman is forced by security to face Punk. Axel saves Heyman with a low blow to Punk, and the two of them beat up Punk before handcuffing both of his hands behind his back and giving him a Philadelphia-style beating of ECW proportions!

Jojo is special guest referee for the next match.

Brie Bella (with Eva Marie and Nikki Bella) beats Natalya (with the Funkadactyls - Cameron and Naomi). AJ Lee shows up, shills Total Divas, then verbally craps on everyone, including Jojo. (Ironically, everyone in the ring is on the show.)

Rob Van Dam beats Alberto Del Rio, thanks to the support of Ricardo Rodriguez, and becomes the new #1 contender to Del Rio's World Championship!

Josh Mathews interviews Ryback...only to be bullied.

Renee Young interviews Paul Heyamn and Curtis Axel. They're proud of how they manhandled CM Punk.

Randy Orton beats Christian with a thumb to the eye. Daniel Bryan shows up on the TitanTron...and the word "Yes" is spraypainted all over Orton's new Cadillac Escalade. All aboard the Yescalade!

Randy Orton, Triple H and Brad Maddox check out the now-vandalized Cadillac Escalade. Triple H now thinks the entire locker room has an agenda, and tells Brad Maddox that if anyone gets involved in Daniel Bryan's gauntlet match, they're out the door.

Titus O'Neil beats Jack Swagger.

Bray Wyatt tells the story of Sister Abigail.

CM Punk refuses medical attention, and wants a match against Paul Heyman and Curtis Axel out of Brad Maddox. He gets a handicap elimination match against them, and if Heyman backs out, he won't be seen in WWE again.

Renee Young, interviews...anyone from the entire locker room, who is at the ramp to watch the main event as per Triple H. Dolph Ziggler, Big Show and The Miz stay silent.

The gauntlet match between Daniel Bryan and The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) ends in a Shield beat-down. Triple H stares down the entire locker room as D-Bry eats a three-man power bomb. Randy Orton shows up, then gets the okay from Triple H to level D-Bry with an RKO.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for August 23, 2013

Vickie Guerrero shows up and says she's cleared the air with Triple H. She then brings out Randy Orton, who apparently isn't in the mood for hugs. Randy Orton plans to give the WWE Universe what they deserve, and sounds patronizing as he does so. He then asks for their support as he is the new face of the WWE. Daniel Bryan shows up, thanks John Cena for their match at SummerSlam, compliments Randy Orton on how pretty he looks...then says Orton's so pretty that he could kick Orton in the face after calling Orton a product of nepotism. D-Bry then says he could beat Orton for the WWE title, but Orton tells him he'll have to wait until Night of Champions. Orton then tries to RKO Daniel Bryan, but D-Bry pushes Orton away in time. Orton leaves.

Vickie Guerrero has a Daniel Bryan problem...and Wade Barrett wants to take Bryan out of the equation for good! Guerrero makes a Steel Cage match between Barrett and Bryan for tonight!

Curtis Axel beats Cody Rhodes with the help of Paul Heyman. After the match, Heyman puts Axel on a pedestal before whing about CM Punk again, saying Punk should have given up after the beating he received from Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam. Heyman then says Nobody can beat Axel, not even for the Intercontinental Championship. Axel takes the microphone and challenges Punk to a match live on Raw, saying he's going to finish where Brock Lesnar left off and finish Punk off.

Dolph Ziggler beats Big E Langston.

Alberto Del Rio beats Christian with the Cross Arm Breaker from the top rope. Del Rio tells everyone to follow him as he looks and talks down to them, then Ricardo Rodriguez shows up...and says Rob Van Dam stands up for people, unlike Del Rio. As RVD walks down the ramp, Christian hits a Missile Drop Kick on Del Rio, before RVD hits the Rolling Thunder and sending Del Rio into a full retreat.

Big Show and "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry beat 3MB (Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal) in a 3-on-2 handicap match. After the match, The Shield (Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) show up on the TitanTron to tell them to just give up...because they're just better.

Darren Young beats Antonio Cesaro.

Some guy asks Ryback for an autograph...but doesn't know his name and asks "which one he is." Ryback then tears up the autograph.

Daniel Bryan beats Wade Barrett in a steel cage match. Randy Orton hits an RKO on Daniel Bryan from out of nowhere after the match.

Layin' da SmackDown! - SmackDown Recap for August 16, 2013

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) show up. They have found that their actions have been misinterpreted. Wyatt considers Kane a freak of nature, yet people still love him, and wants to reveal him as the "pack of lies" that he is, promising to beat Kane at SummerSlam. Kane's music hits, but it's a sneak attack that leaves Kane alone in the ring with Wyatt. Kane unloads, but is then overpowered by both Harper and Rowan, with Wyatt enjoying his brothers' comeback.

Christian beats Damien Sandow with a surprise roll-up, then lands a Spear on Sandow after the match. Alberto Del Rio shows up and attacks Christian from behind, telling him he won't win this Sunday. Del Rio goes for the Cross Arm Breaker only to eat a Killswitch!

Renee Young interviews Rob Van Dam, who knows he can beat Dean Ambrose for the United States title. Mark Henry and Big Show come from nowhere to side with RVD to back him, and they too are hungry for The Shield (Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns)!

AJ Lee and Layla beat Kaitlyn and Kaitlyn.

Renee Young interviews Ryback. He lives off of brutality and isn't on the SummerSlam card. He then catches a random guy backstage smiling at him...and promptly beats him up. (The backstage worker is Drake Younger, who will later join WWE as a referee the following March under his real name Drake Wuertz.)

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry, The Big Show and Rob Van Dam beat The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns).

After Antonio Cesaro and Zeb Colter are tossed out by the ref, The Miz rolls up Jack Swagger for the win.

Curtis Axel beats Zack Ryder.

After the break, Paul Heyman complains about CM Punk and promises Brock Lesnar will beat him at SummerSlam.

Vince McMahon shows up as Daniel Bryan takes on Wade Barrett in a no-disqualification match.

Vince McMahon tosses the referee out by his leg as Daniel Bryan locks in the No! Lock on Wade Barrett. Vince brings in Brad Maddox to replace the ref, but even that backfires as Barrett inadvertently hits Maddox with a kendo stick. Vince almost puts on a ref's shirt ripped off from the first ref, but Triple H comes out with the stripes already on, and counts Daniel Bryan's pinfall to give Bryan the win over Barrett. Triple H and D-Bry lead the "Yes!" chants, then Randy Orton shows up at the top of the entrance ramp to close out the show.

Layin' da SmackDown! - SmackDown recap for August 9, 2013

Randy Orton beats Rob Van Dam.

It's time for Miz TV! Tonight's guests are AJ Lee and Big E Langston. AJ Lee says that she likes Big E as a friend, but when it comes to her past boyfriends, AJ tells Miz - when asked - that she has never considered herself the problem that ended each and every relationship. She obviously thinks all of them left her, as did Kaitlyn...but says the Divas title will never leave her. When she mentions Dolph Ziggler, Ziggler shows up and says he's over her, but AJ doesn't believe him. Kaitlyn shows up, says AJ has cost bost her and Ziggler their titles, and goes on to say she has no idea why AJ is so obsessed with them. After some arguments from both sides, Miz puts an end to the furor and makes a match for SummerSlam: Kaitlyn and Ziggler vs AJ and Big E. When Kaitlyn tells AJ she'll "slap the crazy off of her face," both ladies fight and are separated by Big E, who then gets Zig-Zagged by Ziggler. Kaitlyn then Spears AJ.

Alberto Del Rio wants an explanation from Vickie Guerrero as to why he has to face Christian tonight. It's because of what he did to Ricardo Rodriguez on Raw earlier this week, according to Vickie.

Fandango beats Kofi Kingston thanks to a distraction by Summer Rae.

Renee Young asks Daniel Bryan about the corporate makeover. The only thing D-Bry will change is history when he beats John Cena at SummerSlam.

Daniel Bryan beats Wade Barrett with the No Lock when Barrett tries to cut D-Bry's beard off...and fails. After the match, D-Bry breaks Barrett's razor.

Renee Young interviews Damien Sandow, who now holds a bigger, "Sandow-ized" Money In The Bank briefcase made out of leather. He plans to take the World title from Alberto Del Rio.

Kane beats 3MB (Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal) in a 3-on-1 handicap match, then The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) shows up on the TitanTron. Bray Wyatt isn't afraid of Kane's fire, as he says it can't burn him and that he's "already dead."

Brock Lesnar announces his match against CM Punk is personal. He considers Punk to be nothing compared to him, and that he let Punk exist out of respect for Paul Heyman before saying that Punk's accomplishments pale in comparison to his own. At SummerSlam, Lesnar plans to destroy Punk.

Christian gets a win on Alberto Del Rio from out of nowhere after thwarting Del Rio into falling victim to a pinfall attempt. Del Rio is livid and tries to beat up Christian, only to eat a Killswitch. After Christian leaves, Damien Sandow rushes in and tries to cash in his Money In The Bank briefcase only to be thwarted by Cody Rhodes.

Layin' da SmackDown! - SmackDown recap for August 2, 2013

Alberto Del Rio shows up. He thanks the WWE Universe for nothing because nobody wanted him to be champion, but here he is now. He makes fun of John Cena's SummerSlam opponent choice in Daniel Bryan, and says Cena is afraid of him. He considered Brock Lesnar, but Lesnar is busy. He considered Booker T but ended up considering Booker a disappointment. He chooses...Ricardo Rodriguez?!? Vickie Guerrero is not amused and feels disappointed. She calls Ricardo a "jiggly little manchild." Del Rio wants another pick, but it's the Brooklyn Brawler, and Vickie isn't amused with this easier. She ends up making the winner of tonight's Triple Threat match - Rob Van Dam, Christian or Randy Orton - his opponent for SummerSlam.

Cody Rhodes beats Jack Swagger.

Josh Mathews interviews Cody Rhodes. He threw the blue Money In The Bank briefcase into the Gulf of Mexico because he was tired of Damien Sandow throwing his so-called "superiority" around and talking down to him. Sandow attacks Rhodes from out of nowhere shortly after he says this.

Big E Langston beats Sin Cara.

Renee Young interviews Kaitlyn and Layla. Kaitlyn is ready for AJ Lee this time, and Layla is pulling for Kaitlyn all the way!

Alberto Del Rio gets mad at Vickie Guerrero for "going back on her word." Brad Maddox shows up, thanks Vickie for making a good decision, and stands up to Alberto Del Rio as only Brad Maddox knows how.

CM Punk beats Fandango with the Anaconda Vice.

Renee Young interviews Rob Van Dam. He's ready to win the Triple Threat match! Christian and Randy Orton show up and tell RVD to watch out, but RVD isn't worried one bit.

AJ Lee beats Kaityln with the Black Widow to retain the WWE Divas Championship after Layla steps between both of them outside the ring. After the match, Layla skips up the ramp alongside AJ, completing a heel turn.

Alberto Del Rio shows up to tell Rob Van Dam, Christian and Randy Orton that he's watching them from the back and that he'll make the winner tap out at SummerSlam.

Christian beats Randy Orton and Rob Van Dam in a Triple Threat Match to become #1 contender for the World Heavyweight title and face Alberto Del Rio at SummerSlam. Orton and Christian shake hands after the match, and RVD shakes Christian's hand shortly afterwards. When Josh Mathews interviews Christian in the ring, however, Alberto Del Rio attacks Christian before he can get a word in.