Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for November 20, 2025

Erick Rowan beats Kit Wilson.

Rusev beats Otis after raking his face and powerbombing him off the middle rope before hitting the Machka Kick.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 9, 2020

Becky Lynch shows up to start tonight's show. She says the time for joking around is over, and that she knows that "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler is her opponent at WrestleMania following what happened last night. After footage of Shayna saying that Becky has faced nobody like her, boasting that she tore through all the other competitors in last night's Elimination Chamber match and telling Becky that she will take the Raw Women's title from her and that there is nothing she can do it, Becky gives credit where credit is due when it comes to Shayna cutting through five other women, including Asuka. She then calls Baszler "a world class scumbag" and "a black hole of charisma" before saying she is "the bitch that runs this division," then says she used to see her as "the constipated robot from NXT" who refused to shake her hand last year, but now knows she is her biggest threat yet. She says that Baszler has been waiting in the shadows for over a year to rewrite history, as people like her don't beat trained killers like Baszler, except she does and she will do it again. After stating that their match will be "heart vs. skill," Becky says that Baszler has been underestimating her and that she will smash her face in for it.

It is announced that a camera is trained at the entrance to the parking garage for the arrival of Edge.

Rey Mysterio beats Angel Garza.

In footage from earlier today, Kevin Owens is confronted backstage by Murphy, AOP and Seth Rollins, the last of whom is eating popcorn as he greets Owens. Owens says he's good after Rollins offers him some popcorn, then throws his bag at Rezar before everyone gangs up on him. Referees and officials have to stop the brawl and check on Owens.

Charlotte Flair shows up. She calls Rhea Ripley "the next big thing" and "the shiny new toy," then says that while Rhea Ripley has stated that she must beat the best to be the best, she wants to be herself and nothing like Charlotte. Charlotte says she will never be anything like her. After telling Rhea Ripley to enjoy the hype surrounding her and being "the next big thing" because it will not last, she says that she will teach her a lesson, saying it is one thing to talk about hopes and dreams and another to be humbled by her at WrestleMania. Suddenly, Rhea Ripley shows up, and Charlotte cuts her off, saying this is Raw and not NXT, and that this is her kingdom before telling her to get out of the ring. Ripley responds by hitting Charlotte in the face and leaving.

Bobby Lashley beats Zack Ryder.

We get a closer look at Aleister Black, courtesy of Progressive.

We hear from Aleister Black, who suddenly hears a knock on his door. Aleister stands up, and is met by Seth Rollins and Murphy. Rollins tells Aleister that Murphy has told him a lot about him, and says that he is a bit of an expert in "the numbers game." He asks Aleister to join his movement, and Murphy hands him Rollins' newest shirt. Aleister hands the shirt back to Murphy and refuses. Rollins tells Aleister he is either with him or against him, but Aleister says those sound like fighting words, and that he knocked on the right door. He tells Rollins that he accepts his challenge, then Rollins and Murphy leave.

Drew McIntyre beats Erick Rowan after smashing Rowan's cage - and the giant tarantula inside it - with some steel steps.
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Aleister Black vs. Seth Rollins is official for later tonight.

Before the next match, The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) laugh before Kairi Sane asks Asuka about her wrist. Asuka says it is okay, then Kairi tells everyone to look at her wrist in Japanese before Asuka says she wants to beat Alexa Bliss. As they call Alexa Bliss a "mean girl," Natalya and Liv Morgan show up for the next match.

The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) beat Liv Morgan and Natalya. During the match, Ruby Riott shows up to get a closer look at the match, and she is later joined by Sarah Logan. Sarah and Ruby eventually go at it, and Liv Morgan hits Sarah and Ruby with a top rope cross body to the outside. Despite her best efforts to win the match on her own, Natalya is beaten after a buzzsaw kick to the back of her neck by Asuka as she has Kairi Sane in the Sharpshooter.

The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) show up. Styles says that The Undertaker has stuck his nose in his business and taken moments from him twice, first taking the Tuwaiq Gauntlet Trophy from him and then costing him the no-disqualification match against Aleister Black last night. He says that he saw The Undertaker get beaten by Roman Reigns three years ago before laying his coat, hat and gloves in the middle of the ring, and says that this moment was beautiful and powerful until he ruined it by returning to WWE. He says that this will cost The Undertaker, as he wants him at WrestleMania. Styles admits he may have been hesitant ten to fifteen years ago, and says he sees "a broken-down old man named Mark Calloway" instead of a mythical monster. Styles states that The Undertaker should have retired ten years ago in his prime, and says that his wife Michelle McCool is the only reason he keeps coming back and that she plays him like a fiddle, as whatever she wants, she gets. He goes on to say that they have a wonderful family and that Michelle is the most conniving person he has ever met in his life, then advises The Undertaker that Michelle will run him into the ground and that he is going to help her. Styles tells The Undertaker that he will make sure he dies in the ring at WrestleMania at first, then says he will take his soul and do exactly what Michelle wants him to do. He then lays down the challenge to The Undertaker of a one-on-one match at WrestleMania. He asks The Undertaker what he has left to lose, as he has lost his pride, dignity and mystique and he is a broken-down old man, and that the fans do not give a damn about him. He tells The Undertaker to accept his challenge so he can put the nail in his coffin.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Randy Orton. When asked for his thought, Orton says nothing, and Charly just walks away.

Riddick Moss retains the WWE 24/7 Championship against Cedric Alexander.

MVP is in the ring. He makes fun of Washington, DC for not being an American state and saying that he would rather be somewhere else before saying he is transitioning from manager to "absolute brainiac" who wants to lead others to championship gold. He says he wants to build his stable on an absolute foundation, and on a man like Edge, whom he says has what it takes but lacks focus. MVP says he can lead Edge to prominence and to championship gold again, and that he just needs to focus. As he says that he is waiting for Edge like everyone else and that Edge is not here for the fans, Edge is seen pulling up in the parking lot and quickly making his way to the ring as MVP says he has a proposition for him. Edge makes his way down the ramp, enters the ring, takes the microphone and tells Randy Orton to "grow a set" and come down to the ring. MVP tells Edge his "mental is off" and that he is focusing on the wrong thing. MVP then asks Edge how his wife is, and he gets Speared by Edge before Orton gets in the ring to attack Edge. It is not long before Edge gets the better of Orton and hits him with an RKO. Edge then grabs a steel chair from ringside, then grabs another one. Randy Orton slides out of the ring, then MVP confronts Edge again. Edge puts MVP in a Cobra Clutch before hitting MVP with an RKO on a chair as Orton watches from the stage. Edge makes sure that Orton is continuing to watch as he grabs the other chair after laying MVP's head down on the first one, and proceeds to smack the chair into the back of MVP's neck with a Con-Chair-To. Edge then stares Orton down from the ring before hitting MVP with another Con-Chair-To. Orton makes his way to the back, and Edge runs out of the ring to chase after him.

Next week: A contract signing for The Undertaker vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles at WrestleMania!

We see footage of Triple H being presented a Lifetime Achievement Award by Arnold Schwarzenegger at the 2020 Arnold Classic.

We see a video package for Drew McIntyre vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania.

Backstage, Charly Caruso tells Edge that Randy Orton has left the arena.

Next week: "Stone Cold" Steve Austin makes an appearance!

Aleister Black beats Seth Rollins by disqualification after Murphy gets involved. After the match, Murphy and Rollins attack Aleister, and Rollins calls for AOP (Akam and Rezar) so that they do even more damage. All of a sudden, The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) show up and fight AOP while Rollins and Murphy retreat. Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) also run into the ring and fight Murphy and Rollins, and they and The Viking Raiders stand tall in the ring. Montez Ford then gets on the ring and challenges Murphy, Rollins and AOP to a eight-man tag team match. Rollins accepts the challenge.

Seth Rollins, Murphy and AOP (Akam and Rezar) beat The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) and Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) in an eight-man tag team match. After the match, Rollins is dragged out of the ring and attacked by Kevin Owens, but Owens is thrown into the ring by AOP. Owens overpowers AOP and Murphy, but Rollins hits him with The Stomp. Rollins then hits Owens with two more Stomps to end the show.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for February 24, 2020

Randy Orton shows up to start tonight's show. Orton says he needs to apologize, and while he is not the most sentimental of men, his emotions have become unbalanced. He says that when he arrived to the arena, he was told that it had been 15 years since WWE made it to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and last time they were here, he was Intercontinental Champion and punched in the face by "a certain man." He says this certain man would save him from himself and his self-destructive tendencies and would be a person he would look up to like a brother: Edge. Orton says that none of the fans would ever understand why he did what he did to Edge, yet he is still very sorry for it. Suddenly, Kevin Owens shows up. Owens says he has been dealing with a lot of delusional people in the form of Seth Rollins, AOP and Murphy lately, but he is putting all of that aside tonight because he has an issue with Orton. Since dealing with delusional people seems to be a specialty of his, Owens says he feels that Orton does not mean it, and when Matt Hardy asked for answers only to get beaten up, he is now asking. Orton tells Owens he does not want to go down that road, but Owens says he does, as he has been a WWE fan his entire life and he remembered what it was like seeing Edge retire, so when Edge returned, he wanted to share the ring with him. He then tells Orton that he took that all away before asking Orton why he did what he did again. Orton says "You think you know me?" before stating that Edge thought he knew him, too, and Owens says the only thing he knows is that people would rather see them fight rather than talk. Orton tells Owens he has his match, but not right this minute.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Zelina Vega and Angel Garza. Zelina says the only business they have with Humberto Carrillo is "the unnecessary chore of taking out the trash," as Angel has to put his cousin where he belongs. She then says that there will be nothing stopping Angel Garza from taking the top spot on Raw. After Charly Caruso shakes Zelina's hand, Angel Garza takes Charly's hand and kisses it, saying there is business and there is pleasure, and that business with Charly is always a pleasure.

Angel Garza beats Humberto Carrillo after sitting down on Carrillo during a series of pinfall attempts.

Ricochet beats Luke Gallows.

Backstage, AJ Styles tells Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson to stop arguing, as Ricochet could miraculously beat Brock Lensar for the WWE Championship and he could easily take the title from him. As he tells them that they must plant their flag on the top of the food chain with WrestleMania in the corner, Aleister Black shows up, and Styles tells him he is getting too comfortable and that he should get familiar with them. The three of them then proceed to gang up on Aleister. Aleister gets up and gets back on his feet, even though he is a bit woozy.

Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar show up. Heyman says people have been trying to come up with catchphrases and brand themselves as WWE Champion, but nobody seems to get that Lesnar does not need to do that, as he always reigns as champion when he wants to. He says that Lesnar taking somebody to Suplex City is a rare event, and when Lesnar lays steps into the ring at Super Show-Down, it is not only a special event, but a match where the stakes are high. He says that if Ricochet pulls off "the miracle of miracles" and wins the WWE Championship and goes on to main event WrestleMania, the consequences will be groundbreaking and will change everything. He then says "if" can go out the window when Lesnar decimates Ricochet at Super Show-Down, and that Lesnar will make mincemeat out of Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania and remain WWE Champion.

The Harvie Family are the recipients of the Little Caesars Seat Upgrade.

Aleister Black beats Erick Rowan. During the match, Aleister Black sends Erick Rowan into the steel steps, knocking Rowan's cage off the steps in the process. When Rowan puts the cage back on the steps and apologizes to whatever is inside, he goes back into the ring where he falls victim to Black Mass not once, but twice, as Aleister gets the win despite the beating he received earlier from The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson). After the match, Sarah Schreiber interviews Aleister, who says that unbridled rage got him through the match, and says that his rage will be AJ Styles' burden next week.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Drew McIntyre. McIntyre says he does not care who he faces at WrestleMania, as he has always wanted to main event the show and now he is finally doing it. He says that his WrestleMania main event never materialized, even after WWE Chairman Vince McMahon called him "The Chosen One," and he never won any world titles and things did not go well for him. McIntyre blames himself for that, and that he never thought he would return to WWE, but after three years, he was able to do so. He says that he "left as a boy" and "returned as a man" to Raw. At the men's Royal Rumble match, he knew that he had to eliminate Brock Lesnar, and he did. McIntyre says that regardless of who he is facing at WrestleMania, he will finally fulfill his destiny.

R-Truth is in the ring for Truth TV. Tonight's guests are Bobby Lashley and Lana. Lana says she and Lashley are not here for his talk show, as R-Truth has a match with Lashley. R-Truth admits that Lashley is "really, really, really big" and that he would rather ask him questions than have a match with him. After R-Truth asks Lashley if he has seen the new Sonic The Hedgehog movie, the next match starts after Lana says the interview is over.

Bobby Lashley beats R-Truth.

Next week: Rey Mysterio and Humberto Carrillo vs. Andrade and Angel Garza!

It's time for the women's Elimination Chamber Match contract signing. The signing is moderated by Jerry "The King" Lawler. It is not long before Asuka takes the microphone away from Lawler and speaks, demanding to know where "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler is after seeing only four other competitors in the ring. Lawler says he does not know where Baszler is despite seeing her in the arena earlier, then goes ahead with the contract signing anyway. As everyone signs the contract, Liv Morgan personally brings the contract over to Ruby Riott to ensure she signs it. She signs, then Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan have a brief staredown, with Sarah Logan almost standing up as well. As Asuka signs the contract, Baszler's music hits. Baszler shows up through the crowd, enters the ring and signs the contract. She then has a staredown with Natalya, then Lawler gets out of the ring. Asuka shoves Natalya out of the way so she can confront Baszler herself, saying "Bite me." Natalya takes down Asuka, then Liv Morgan attacks Ruby Riott. Security and referees show up to break up the brawl. Baszler ends up being the only person standing in the ring as everyone else brawls with one another, then Becky Lynch shows up. Lynch and Baszler then brawl in the ring, and referees, officials and security quickly move in.

Before the next match, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) mention how they helped out Kevin Owens, and now, they have a Raw tag team title match at Super Show-Down. After Dawkins calls Rollins and Murphy "The Monday Night Pariah" and "Murph the Smurf", Ford proclaim they will become Raw Tag Team Champions on Thursday.

Angelo Dawkins beats Murphy by disqualification after Seth Rollins interferes. After the match, Montez Ford tells Rollins to protect Murphy, because last week, he got hit so hard that he lost his first name. After stating that he plans to do the same to Rollins, the next match starts.

Seth Rollins beats Montez Ford.

Next week: Beth Phoenix returns!

Randy Orton beats Kevin Owens, but not without controversy. During the match, Seth Rollins, Murphy and AOP (Akam and Rezar) show up to watch the match from ringside, and later, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) run in to attack AOP and brawl with them in the crowd. After Owens fends off Rollins, Orton hits Owens with a draping DDT, then wins after the referee makes a fast count. After the match, the referee checks on Rollins, not on Owens or Orton. Rollins gets two chairs to give to Orton for a Con-chair-to to Owens, but Owens grabs the other chair. Orton drops his chair and retreats, but the referee takes Owens' chair away from him. Owens goes after the referee, gets him in the ring and rips his striped shirt to reveal a "Monday Night Messiah" T-shirt underneath, revealing that the referee was in cahoots with Rollins the entire time. Owens gives the referee a Stunner as Rollins swears that he has nothing to do with this while he stands on the stage, then pulls out a table from underneath the ring and powerbombs the referee through it to end the show.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for February 17, 2020

Randy Orton shows up to start tonight's show. We see footage of Randy Orton's appearance and attack on Matt Hardy from last week, then Orton says he is supposed to face Matt in a no holds barred match this week that will not happen, as Matt is not cleared to compete. He says that the Hardys are known to flying to the highest of highs and diving to the lowest of lows, then Matt Hardy shows up wearing a neck brace and tells him to explain why he brutally attacked Edge weeks ago. Matt asks Orton "What the hell is wrong with you?" and says that Orton did not like being asked that question to the point that he tried to take away his passion, but he is not ready and he came to fight him tonight. Despite not being cleared to compete in a match tonight, he is still here, he still has grit, he will not die, and - like Edge - he will always get back up. He says he does not know what his future is, but it will be determined on his terms, not Orton's. Orton tells Matt he should have said goodbye while he could still leave on his own two feet, and Matt gets in the ring. Orton asks Matt what he will do if he decided to RKO him where he stood. He admits that Matt "has balls," then says nobody will understand why he did what he did. He says that he has and always will respect what Matt Hardy has done, and he loves and respects Edge like a brother. Orton then says he is truly sorry and heads to the back. Orton then takes off his vest while standing on the stage as Matt Hardy takes a steel chair into the ring. Orton slowly moves back to the room as Matt dares Orton to finish him. Orton slinks up the apron, then ducks the chair shot and sends Matt's neck into the top rope. Orton then slides into the ring and hits Matt Hardy with an RKO, then grabs the steel chair and slams it into Matt's back and chest before grabbing another chair, removing Matt's neck brace and stopping just short of performing the Con-Chair-To on Matt. Instead of leaving, however, he runs around the ring and pulls Matt Hardy to the outside so he can smash a chair into his neck on the steel steps. He then sits on the chair and stares at Matt, then heads towards the ramp, goes back and does it again, and repeatedly screams "I'm sorry!" at Matt afterwards.

Aleister Black beats Erick Rowan.

Charlotte Flair shows up. After the replay of footage of her attack on Rhea Ripley and acceptance of Ripley's challenge last night at NXT TakeOver: Portland, Charlotte says she wanted to know who was filing Ripley's head with the idea of challenging her. This caused her to look back on the training and the growing pains, as well as her class building up what soon became a third brand, then says that Ripley has not sacrificed as much as she has to make NXT what it is now. She then says that if Ripley has the audacity to defend the title she put on the map against her, then pride will come before the fall and she will humble her at WrestleMania. She then says that everyone is the next big thing until they are not.

Riddick Moss retains the WWE 24/7 Championship against Mojo Rawley and R-Truth. After the match, Rawley blames R-Truth for his loss, but R-Truth fights back.

Natalya, Liv Morgan, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, Asuka, Ruby Riott and Sarah Logan are announced as the participants in the women's Elimination Chamber Match at Elimination Chamber.

Before the next match, McIntyre leads everyone into pointing at the WrestleMania sign in the arena, then says Suplex City is currently located in Claymore County and that it will be invaded and conquered to the ground at WrestleMania, when he becomes WWE Champion. Suddenly, Paul Heyman shows up and brings out Brock Lesnar, but Lesnar is nowhere to be found. Heyman states that Lesnar will beat Ricochet at Super Show-Down and McIntyre at WrestleMania. McIntyre tells Heyman he can say Lesnar's name all he wants, as he will beat him for the WWE Championship. Heyman says he has profound respect for McIntyre and that he did not come to debate him, then brings out MVP, saying he does not respect McIntyre as much after last week. MVP tells McIntyre that Heyman may not have an issue with him, but he does following his actions from last week. He then tells McIntyre he will beat him and he will see it coming, then hits with a cheap shot with a microphone.

Drew McIntyre beats MVP.

Becky Lynch shows up. Becky says she has been feeling a lot of things over the last week, and while she has come to America for fame and fortune, she has no use for fame and she might as well pay her fine for her next action against "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler in advance. Becky says that bad things will happen when she finds Baszler, as only animals go for the neck to weaken their prey before they end them. She tells Baszler to take a good look at her face, as she is not prey and she has run through former champions. After saying she cut them all down because she had to, she states she is going after Baszler because she wants to. Baszler shows up on the TitanTron and says she will easily win the women's Elimination Chamber match and beat her at WrestleMania, as the path is laid out perfectly for her. She then tells Becky to imagine what she will do to her at WrestleMania after what she did to her last week, and says she will "tear the living shit" our of her. Becky says that she will be watching the women's Elimination Chamber Match carefully and rooting for her.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Lana, Bobby Lashley, Angel Garza and Zelina Vega, calling their tag team match tonight "a Monday night double date" involving "the two hottest couples" in WWE. Zelina says that she and Garza are strictly business partners. Garza says he agrees with Zelina, as no woman can tie him down and Humberto Carrillo will soon find out no other man can measure up to him.

Bobby Lashley and Angel Garza beat Rusev and Humberto Carrillo after Garza grabs the tights while pinning Rusev following the distraction by Lashley.

Before the next match, Asuka makes fun of the black eye that Natlaya got two weeks ago, then she and Kairi Sane say they don't care before Asuka says she will win in the Elimination Chamber and go on to WrestleMania.

Kairi Sane beats Natalya by count-out after Asuka kicks her in the back of the head behind the referee's back.

Murphy and AOP (Akam and Rezar) are in the ring. They introduce Seth Rollins, who comes to the ring to hold a sermon. Rollins says they are here to celebrate progress, the future and moving forward in their vision, and while phase one may have been met with resistance, it was completed last week when Kevin Owens, Samoa Joe and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) were vanquished. He says that they proved that anything is possible through sacrifice, hard work and belief, but now, the work begins, and he takes the responsibility of being "Monday Night Messiah" very seriously. Rollins states that phase two will not be easy, but it is necessary and for the greater good, for it is time for them to seek out the weak and non-compliant and find the flaws in the system to rehabilitate if they can and eradicate if they must. He says this is not a promise, threat or warning, as it comes from his heart and is the gospel, and if any remain non-compliant or stand in the way of progress, they will suffer the same fate as the weak. Suddenly, The Viking Raiders show up and brawl with AOP in the ring. AOP are laid out, as is Murphy, while Seth Rollins runs to the stage, where he is met with a Stunner by Kevin Owens.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Seth Rollins, who says that Murphy and AOP (Akam and Rezar) are the only people who give him the respect they deserve, and if The Viking Raiders and Kevin Owens want a fight, they will get one tonight.

Before the next match, The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) proclaim AJ Styles to be the new "Mr. WrestleMania." Styles states that he is the greatest Superstar on any roster or era, and while he has critics, no one can say anything but him when he wins the Tuwaiq Gauntlet Match at Super Show-Down. As Styles continues to speak, he is interrupted by Ricochet. Styles says he was just being nice when he namedropped people when he says it doesn't matter who WWE Champion is, then says Ricochet will never be WWE Champion as he never deserved an opportunity at the title in the first place. Ricochet says that he has earned his title shot and that he will perform the supposedly impossible at Super Show-Down. The O.C. laugh at him, and Ricochet challenges Styles to a match right now. Luke Anderson takes Styles' place for the match, saying he has this and that he is the toughest man in the building.

Ricochet beats Karl Anderson.

It is announced that Matt Hardy has been taken to a local medical facility.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Liv Morgan, who says that she was as excited as anyone to see Ruby Riott return, but when Ruby betrayed her, it could have broken her, but she has found a home in her own skin. She plans to eliminate Ruby in the women's Elimination Chamber match and go on to WrestleMania.

Kevin Owens and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Murphy and AOP (Akam and Rezar) by disqualification following the interference of Seth Rollins. After the match, Seth Rollins, AOP and Murphy make an example out of Kevin Owens, whom Rollins accuses of crucifying him since day one. As Rollins says he will return the favor, Street Profits show up and overpower AOP and Murphy. Rollins runs away as Owens, The Viking Raiders and Street Profits clean house in the ring.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 20, 2020

Seth Rollins, Buddy Murphy and AOP (Akam and Rezar) show up to start tonight's show. Rollins says he wants the fans to know that every single one of them has played a small part in making him the man that he is today, and without the fans, there is no "Monday Night Messiah." After thanking the fans from the bottom of his heart for believing in him and giving him their support to lead Raw into the future as the premier program of WWE, he then introduces Buddy Murphy, who he says opened his eyes and embraced his fate last week. Rollins says that Murphy has courageous and brave enough to rise up and stand firmly etched in the right side of history following the end of last week's show, which is revisited on the TitanTron. Afterwards, Rollins declares Murphy his newest disciple, then says Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe tried to get in the way of progress and stop the future with the help of Big Show, but their plan failed because the future is inevitable. He calls his plans fate and "determinism at its finest," then says that now is a crucial time for the fans and the locker room to decide which kind of people they want to be, for the battle lines have been drawn. He says that everyone is with his group or against them, then Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe show up. Owens tells Joe that Rollins talks too much, then says Rollins and his group should be proud of taking out Big Show, who should be back to deal with them eventually, then says that they did not get rid of them. He says that he, Joe and the fans have gotten tired of hearing Rollins' voice, and demands "less talking and more fighting." Rollins says there will be no fighting, as there must be a proper time and place. Joe has none of this, calling Rollins "a lawyered-up asshat" as he says that he sees a self-professed messiah in the ring, and Rollins says that while he is forgiving, AOP is not, and if Joe and Owens want a fight, they might as well dance with destiny. Joe says one of the side effects of "being an asshat" is not having proper listening skills, and says that they were not the only ones wanting a fight. He then brings out The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) to back them up, then they head to the ring. Rollins retreats and Owens, Joe and The Viking Raiders quickly clean house.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Seth Rollins, who says that Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe are hiding behind The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) before challenging The Viking Raiders for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships alongside Buddy Murphy later tonight.

Andrade retains the WWE United States Championship against Rey Mysterio in a ladder match. After the match, Zelina Vega tears off one of the floor mats at ringside to expose the concrete underneath, but when Andrade goes for a Hammerlock DDT, a man in a purple Rey Mysterio mask jumps the barricade and confronts Andrade. The man unmasks to reveal himself as Humberto Carrillo, who attacks Andrade and forces him to retreat before checking on Rey Mysterio.

WWE honors the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Aleister Black beats an unnamed opponent in seconds with a single Black Mass.

Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman show up. Heyman says that the fans take what Lesnar does for granted, as he says what Lesnar will do and Lesnar does it to the point that the fans are no longer surprised, and says that Lesnar entering the men's Royal Rumble match at #1 is unprecedented. Heyman states that Lesnar will eliminate everyone in the men's Royal Rumble and stand victorious in the end, and that not one person in the locker room will be worthy of main eventing WrestleMania against him. After Heyman asks the booing fans if they think anybody is worthy of stepping in the ring with Lesnar, Heyman dares the fans to name a single person, then Ricochet arrives. Ricochet says that Heyman talks too much about what it means for Lesnar to be the first entrant in the men's Royal Rumble match, and while there is concern in the locker room, the word "afraid" is not in his vocabulary. Heyman simply calls Ricochet "lunch meat" and tells him to go back to the locker room before he gets hurt, but Ricochet says he is not afraid to fight for a WrestleMania main event. Ricochet then tells Lesnar that he is not afraid to step in the ring with him, then steps in the ring with Lesnar and challenges him to a fight right now. Lesnar waves Ricochet off and leaves with Heyman, but Ricochet asks Lesnar if he is scared. Lesnar gets back in the ring and kicks Ricochet in the groin, then says "not scared" into the microphone and leaves.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Randy Orton. Orton says Drew McIntyre is "a hell of a guy" with "a hell of a future" and "one hell of a chop," but that it is impossible to be on par with a man who can attack from anywhere at anytime without warning with the RKO.

Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton ends with The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) attacking both men only to be overpowered. After the match, both men have a stand-off, then Orton tosses the chair down, walks past McIntyre briefly after calling him a "tough S.O.B." and hits the RKO. As Orton walks away, McIntyre tells Orton that he should have Claymored him, that this will not happen again and that they are not even. He then hopes they are in the Rumble together so he can kick his head off, win the Rumble and main event WrestleMania.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Charlotte Flair. Charlotte says she is prepared to face anyone or anything, then she is joined by Becky Lynch briefly before asking if anyone is prepared to face her.

Becky Lynch shows up. She says that Asuka did her a favor by spitting green mist into her eyes, as she can see things more clearly and that Asuka is the one who should be worried about her. She says that Asuka should also be worried about beating her tag team partner Kairi Sane tonight, and while they may have fought before, she will soon teach Asuka that she is the real winner and that she cannot beat her anymore.

Becky Lynch beats Kairi Sane with the Asuka Lock, then is attacked by Asuka - who is sitting on the ring post for most of the match - afterwards.

WWE celebrates the life and accomplishments of "Soul Man" Rocky Johnson.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Asuka and Kairi Sane. Asuka says that at Royal Rumble, Becky Lynch will not be ready for her.

Seth Rollins and Buddy Murphy beat The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) to win the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships! Before the match, Samoa Joe and Kevin Owens show up with The Viking Raiders and AOP (Akam and Rezar) show up with Rollins and Murphy, and it is not longer after the match begins that AOP, Joe and Owens brawl in the crowd.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Seth Rollins and Buddy Murphy. Rollins says tonight's tag team title win is a new beginning for the two of them, and on Sunday, they will cement their dominance when he wins the men's Royal Rumble.

Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) host another edition of Monday After Weekend Update. Angelo Dawkins takes the time to say he is sick of reboots, then says he love reboots following a graphic of John Morrison and The Miz. R-Truth then reports from the Minute Maid Park at Houston, Texas for the Royal Rumble report about Houston, Texas, and says "It hurt'z" about being F-5'd by Brock Lesnar. We then see footage of Otis with Val Venis' theme playing.

Erick Rowan beats Matt Hardy. During the match, Rowan reaches into the cage and apparently gets bitten again, then Rowan smacks the cage on the steel steps.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe. Owens says that Seth Rollins and Buddy Murphy winning the Raw tag team titles is a problem they will take care of eventually, then declares himself for the men's Royal Rumble match to make sure Rollins does not win. Joe also declares that he is entering the men's Royal Rumble match, and while he will stand by Owens' side as far as Rollins is concerned, he will go through him during the Rumble.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Mojo Rawley. Mojo states that for too long, the 24/7 Championship has been carried by cowards who run at the first sign of danger. The Singh Brothers then show up try to pin Mojo, who overpowers them both.

Before the next match, Lana says that she and Bobby Lashley are trying to share their love, but everyone is jealous and envious of their love of a lifetime and love story of a millennium. She says that they have accepted that they must suffer the fans' ugliness. After mentioning that the fans are disrespectful, she demands a "Thank You, Bobby" from the fans before stating that she and Lashley will get their hands on Liv Morgan and Rusev, respectively.

Bobby Lashley and Lana beat Rusev and Liv Morgan after Lana grabs Rusev by the ankle, allowing Lashley to hit the Spear for the win.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 16, 2019

Seth Rollins shows up to start tonight's show. Rollins introduces AOP (Akam and Rezar) as "the first two men to stand on the right side of history" as he introduces them into the ring. Rollins says that when he debuted for NXT, everyone was saying that he was the future, and when he showed up on Raw, they said the same thing, and until he beat Brock Lensar twice this year, they still said the same thing. He then mentions that the mood suddenly changed and everyone started to question his leadership as if he had done something wrong, and says being a leader is not about being cool or popular, but about making progress. He says that what happened to Kevin Owens is a tragedy, but that he brought it upon himself and was made an example out of. Rollins says he will continue to tell the truth, and says that he is a leader. Rollins says he is also a visionary, and that he will be the man who leads Raw and the business into the next decade and beyond. He then says that whether the people like it or not, he will drag the fans into 2020 and impose his will, and if anyone resists, AOP will enforce his will. Rollins then says that he has a score to settle, and by the end of the night, it will be settled, and the fans will not like it. He says that for what has to be done tonight, he is sorry. Rollins then leaves with AOP.

Before the next match, Karl Anderson says The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) will be the first to admit that The Viking Raiders are the first unstoppable tag team to hit WWE in decades, then says that they are the only ones to beat The Viking Raiders. He then says that last night, The Viking Raiders sacrificed themselves to make sure they did not lose to The O.C. two times in a row, and Luke Gallows says that while The Viking Raiders are tag team champs, they are the best in the world.

The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik).

In footage from last week, Erick Rowan tells Sarah Schreiber to mind her business when it comes to what is in the cage that he carries.

Backstage, The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) celebrate their victory from earlier, then AJ Styles says that he wants to take care of Randy Orton on his own and end his career tonight.

Erick Rowan beats Dante Leon after Leon looks under the cage.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Andrade. Andrade speaks in Spanish, then Zelina Vega says that Humberto Carrillo's two victories against Andrade will be the worst thing to ever happen to him.

We see another vignette for "The Liv Morgan Makeover."

Bobby Lashley and Lana show up. Lana says that she knows everybody has been following her Instagram, then announces that Lashley defeated Rusev at TLC. She says that nobody will ever compared to Lashley, and as Lana admires Lashley, the fans chant "Rusev Day." Lana says she and Lashley are trying to move on and that Rusev Day is dead, then continues to admire Lashley. Lana then produces a black ring box from her sleeves and asks Lashley to propose to her. Lashley says he doesn't like when anyone tells him what to do, unless it is Lana, then proposes to Lana. Lana says yes and that everything went exactly as rehearsed, then she and Lashley make out in the ring.

We get a closer look at "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase courtesy of Progressive.

Before the next match, R-Truth he would not be in WWE if it were not for his childhood hero, John Cena, and says that he was inspired by his United States Open Challenge every Saturday morning and plans to hold the 24/7 and United States titles simultaneously. He states that he will take both titles to WrestleMania, then points at a non-existent WrestleMania sign before asking where the sign is at.

A gauntlet match between Andrade, R-Truth, Akira Tozawa, Matt Hardy, Ricochet and Humberto Carrillo to determine a #1 contender for the WWE United States Championship ends in controversy. After R-Truth is eliminated, a few Superstars chase him through the crowd over the WWE 24/7 Championship. When Andrade enters the match, he exposes the concrete floor and hits Carrillo with a hammerlock DDT on the exposed concrete. Rey Mysterio shows up and checks on Carrillo as Andrade and Zelina Vega leave through the crowd. No winner is declared

As Humberto Carrillo is taken away on a stretcher, Seth Rollins shows up with a metal pipe and flanked by AOP (Akam and Rezar), who attack Rey Mysterio. Rollins tells Rey he only wants to give his pipe back to him, and lays it on the mat. When Rey takes the pipe, AOP continue to attack Rey. Rollins tells Rey it did not have to be this way, but he gave Kevin Owens his pipe to attack him. He says that he is not for retribution and that he is a merciful leader, and tells Rey he owes him one. As AOP and Rollins leave, Rollins hits Rey with The Stomp.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Seth Rollins, who says that he is a leader and leads by example. He says that the score was settled and that Rey would not be able to answer his challenge if he sent him to the hospital. Rollins says it is time to establish dominance, and challenges Rey for the WWE United States Championship next week.

We hear from Randy Orton, who says that AJ Styles needs to remember that this is Raw, not SmackDown, and that he will remind him of who he is with an RKO.

Asuka beats Deonna Purrazzo with the Asuka Lock.

Charly Caruso interviews Becky Lynch. Becky says that she has been off the last few months due to being in the tag team position, and while she at first felt the powers that be were trying to bury her, she has realized that they are protecting her against Asuka because they don't think she can win. She says she did not come here to be shielded, for she is still the best after how 2019 has gone for her. She then tells Asuka that she needs her, as she is the one person she has not been able to beat and she needs that to change in order to prove something to herself.

The Butler Family are the recipients of the Cricket Wireless Seat Upgrade.

We hear from Rey Mysterio, and while he has no problem defending the United States title against Andrade, he has a problem with Andrade injuring Humberto Carrillo. He then says that Seth Rollins only started a fight tonight, and showed why nobody respects him. Rey then accepts Rollins' challenge for the United States title.

Randy Orton beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. After the match, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson attack Orton, but The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) show up to fight Gallows and Anderson. The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) overpower Orton and The Viking Raiders, and the show ends with a Magic Killer on Erik.

Here are thet op ten moments from tonight's show!

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for November 8, 2019

Results courtesy of The Smackdown Hotel.

Shelton Benjamin beats No Way Jose.

Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins beats Erick Rowan and Eric Young.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for October 28, 2019

Paige shows up to start tonight's show. Paige says she is glad to see that Paige and Kairi Sane have done well together after she introduced them, then Kairi and Asuka take the microphone from her to say things in Japanese before Asuka spits green mist into Paige's face. As Paige tries to apply a towel with water on her face, Asuka approaches Paige, then Becky Lynch shows up and fights Kairi Sane, forcing her to retreat, then fights Asuka and Kairi only for the numbers game to take over. Becky sends Asuka over the barricade, then gets Kairi Sane in the ring and forces her to retreat again.

Becky Lynch beats Kairi Sane with the Dis-Arm-Her.

Before the next match, Charly Caruso interviews R-Truth, who says that he bought some bifocals to get an extra set of eyes to find The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh) and take back the WWE 24/7 Championship. Suddenly, Buddy Murphy shows up and says that R-Truth is focused on everything but him, but that is alright, because even though R-Truth may not know him, he won't forget him after tonight.

Buddy Murphy beats R-Truth. During the match, The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh) run around the ring with other Superstars chasing after them. R-Truth joins in the chase, not knowing The Singh Brothers are right behind him, and when he gets back in the ring, Murphy hits R-Truth with a knee to get the win.

We hear from The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar). They have heard that other tag team find it disconcerting that they speak their native languages, then admit they want every team to feel disconcerted as they want to wage physical and mental warfare. They announce that they will own the tag team division by any means necessary.

Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) shows up. They talk about their winning debut from last week when they made The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) feel the blues courtesy of Kevin Owens, then warn the locker room that they will have messed up if they want to face them in the ring. They talk about their winning debut from last week when they made The O.C. feel the blues courtesy of Kevin Owens, then warn the locker room that they will have messed up if they want to face them in the ring.

Hulk Hogan and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair are seen arguing in the ring before the next match.

Ricochet beats Drew McIntyre by disqualification after Randy Orton shows up and hits an RKO out of nowhere on Ricochet.

Backstage, The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) meet Humberto Carrillo. AJ Styles admits he is impressed with Humberto's debut last week, then says that if he wants to prove himself against a top champion, he should try his luck against him in the ring tonight.

The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat The Chicago Cubs (Rizzo and Bryant).

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Sin Cara says that Andrade had his number last week, but that two can play that game. He then brings in a masked woman named Catalina.

Andrade beats Sin Cara with a schoolkid pin with the feet on the rope for leverage despite Catalina stopping Zelina Vega from distracting the referee.

Charlotte Flair and Natalya beat The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) with a Sharpshooter on Billie Kay.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Seth Rollins. Rollins says he is facing Erick Rowan in a Falls Count Anywhere match he fights and survives and because he knows Rowan will take it to another level. He also says that "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt is more dangerous than ever after he burned down The Firefly Fun House. He says that he will have to beat The Fiend at Crown Jewel if he stands a chance at keeping the Universal title.

Seth Rollins beats Erick Rowan in a Falls Count Anywhere Match after pinning Rowan down with a forklift.

Backstage, Lashley tells Lana that he can accompany her if she likes, but Lana tells Lashley "I have to do this alone."

We hear from Aleister Black, who says that the definition of madness is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome, and says that he does not want his outcomes to change. He asks what he is if he is not a madman, and demands that his opponent have an intimate relationship with fear before he takes their head clean off and that his opponent come running to knock down his door ready to pick a fight with him.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Humberto Carrillo with the Calf Crusher. After the match, Styles offers his hand, but when he pulls it away as Humberto tries to shake it, Humberto hits him. Styles responds with the Styles Clash before Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson join him in attacking Humberto, then Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up to start a brawl. Street Profits soon force The O.C. (Styles, Gallows, Anderson) to retreat.

It's time for The King's Court. Tonight's guests are Rusev and Lana, with Rusev being introduced first, followed by Lana. Lana says she does not want to air her and Rusev's dirty laundry, then says she is sick and tired of the mean comments from the fans before saying that her and Rusev's marriage was all about what Rusev wanted, and all he wanted was sex. She says that it was never about Rusev wanting to love her and that it was all about wanting to put a baby in her and that he knew more about her monthly cycle than she did, then says that Rusev cheated on her and that Bobby Lashley told her. Suddenly, Lashley shows up, but Rusev attacks him before he can get in the ring. The brawl ends with Rusev countering a Spear from Lashley with a Fallaway Slam before taking his wedding band and putting it in Lashley's mouth. Lana tries to hit Rusev with a Kendo stick, but this proves to be a distraction to allow Lashley to hit two low blows on Rusev. Lashley and Lana then kiss passionately above a downed Rusev to end the show.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for October 4, 2019

WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon show up to start tonight's show. Stephanie welcomes to history and to Fox, and Vince welcomes everyone to Friday Night SmackDown.

Becky Lynch shows up. Becky says that SmackDown is the show that is in her blood, the place where she changes the game and the place with the fans that raise her up. As she says she is in the mood for a fight, King Corbin shows up. Corbin says he should be starting tonight's show off, not Becky, and questions if Becky is still "The Man." Becky tells him that if he steps one foot in the ring, they will find out. As Corbin steps into the ring, The Rock shows up. The Rock talks about how he introduced the word "smackdown" into modern language, then calls King Corbin "a broke-ass Burger King on crack." Corbin interrupts The Rock after he says he has come back home, and says that he is "The Great One" and "the most electrifying king in sports entertainment" before telling The Rock and Becky to know their roles and shut their mouths. The Rock tells Corbin that winning King of the Ring does not make one king or gives him license to dress like a "35-year-old virgin" at Comic Con. Corbin says he does whatever he wants because he is superior to everybody and the locals' king is not LeBron James. After The Rock and Becky both tell Corbin it doesn't matter what he thinks, The Rock and Becky agree that he is a "super tough dude," then The Rock leads them into chanting "STD" to say what they think of him. The Rock says Corbin should be embarrassed after insulting the fans and The Rock, and says that he and Becky will kick his ass, which they then proceed to do. The Rock then hits Corbin with the People's Elbow, then hits The Rock Bottom after some help from Becky.

Trish Stratus, Lita and Maria Menounos are seen in the front row.

Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch beat Sasha Banks and Bayley with a Figure Eight to Bayley.

Erin Andrews interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods). Kofi Kingston says he is always the underdog, but he still stands as WWE Champion. He calls Brock Lesnar the next mountain he has to climb, and he climbs mountains and overcomes odds. Big E and Xavier Woods, when asked if they will be in Kofi's corner, tell Andrews that Kofi has asked them to stay backstage so he can face Brock Lesnar alone and prove himself.

Boxer Tyson Fury, Mick Foley and Kurt Angle is seen in the front row.

Before the next match, Bray Wyatt shows up on the TitanTron and introduces Seth Rollins - and the rest of the viewers - to the Firefly Fun House. Ramblin' Rabbit - dressed like Seth Rollins - warns Rollins not to step into Hell In A Cell with The Fiend. This gives Wyatt the idea of showing Rollins what will happen to him by having Mercy The Buzzard tear Ramblin' Rabbit apart inside a small red cage. Bray Wyatt laughs and says that history has a horrible way of repeating itself, and says that it is Rollins' turn.

"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and The Rock's mother are seen in the front row.

Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura ends with the arrival of "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt. Rollins makes it to the stage and keeps an eye out for The Fiend, but The Fiend gets Rollins from behind and puts the Mandible Claw on him.

Kevin Owens beats Shane McMahon in a Ladder Match. As per pre-match stipulation, Shane McMahon is fired from WWE. After the match, Owens takes a microphone, tells Shane he's fired, then hits Shane with a Stunner.

We briefly look back at the greatest moments in SmackDown's history, courtesy of Snickers.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Paul Heyman. He says that Rey Mysterio was in Brock Lesnar's way, and Lesnar got rid of him. He says that Lesnar will soon get rid of Kofi Kingston, and tonight, Lesnar will become WWE Champion.

Braun Strowman, The Miz and Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) beat Randy Orton, Dolph Ziggler, Robert Roode and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. During the match, Strowman has a staredown with Tyson Fury until Dolph Ziggler shows up. Strowman inadvertently tosses Ziggler into Tyson Fury outside of the ring before getting the win. After the match, security quickly moves into place as Tyson Fury jumps the guardrail to get a piece of Braun Strowman.

We see footage from earlier tonight where world-renowned DJ Marshmallo pins Carmella to become the WWE 24/7 Champion.

"The New" Daniel Bryan guests on commentary for the next match.

Roman Reigns beats Erick Rowan in a Lumberjack Match despite the interference of Luke Harper after "The New" Daniel Bryan helps Roman fend Rowan off. After the match, Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan shake hands.

Rob Stone and Matt Lineart of Fox College Football are in the front row.

Brock Lesnar beats Kofi Kingston in seconds with one F-5 to win the WWE Championship for the fifth time. "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry and Goldberg are seen in the crowd reacting to Lesnar's win. After the match, Rey Mysterio shows up with MMA fighter Cain Velasquez, who gets in the ring and fights Lesnar, forcing him to retreat. Lesnar teases getting back in the ring for a few minutes, then leaves with Paul Heyman.

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

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

Renee Young interviews "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura. Dolph Ziggler interrupts before the interview can even start, and says if Shinsuke wants to play interview, they'll play interview. Ziggler doesn't give Nakamura much of a chance to speak, and says Nakamura is really Michael Jackson, who really disappeared into obscurity and came back as Shinsuke Nakamura, which means "petty, pathetic, overrated freak." Nakamura takes the microphone away, turns the tables by asking Ziggler what his problem is and calling Ziggler a jackass. Ziggler kicks Nakamura in the gut, but Nakamura replies with an exploder suplex, forcing Ziggler to retreat.

Kevin Owens guests on commentary for the next match.

AJ Styles beats Baron Corbin with a roll-up despite interference from Kevin Owens. Owens and Corbin attack Styles after the match, but Sami Zayn runs in. Owens retreats, and Corbin eventually ends up eating a Helluva Kick. Owens then runs back in and hits Sami Zayn with a pop-up powerbomb.

Dasha Fuentes interviews Charlotte. She says gold runs through her veins, and that she needs it to exist. Tonight, she will complete "the drive for five" and prove she is the best WWE Superstar in history.

American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) beat The Colons (Primo and Epico Colon) in the first match of a Beat The Clock Challenge to decide the #1 contenders for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships with a time of 5:17 (5 minutes and 17 seconds).

We see footage from Rusev from earlier today, stating that he hates SmackDown Live's management and the Superstar Shake-Up. Unless he is given a championship match at Money In The Bank, he will pack his bags and go back home to Bulgaria.

Dasha Fuentes interviews Becky Lynch. She isn't the biggest fan of Charlotte due to what has happened between them on main roster. Carmella, Natalya, James Ellsworth and Tamina show up, wanting to know where Becky Lynch stands on Charlotte, and tell her to choose wisely.

Randy Orton beats Erick Rowan in a no-disqualification match. After the match, Orton says he doesn't exactly know what a House of Horrors Match is, but he'll find out Sunday when he makes it Bray Wyatt's hell. Jinder Mahal shows up, saying Orton is overlooking and disrespecting and that he is the real threat to the WWE Championship as he has more talent, culture and class than anyone else in the arena. He says Orton overlooks him due to how Jinder looks as well as due to arrogance and lack of tolerance, and that he will bring the WWE Championship back to his people, who he will address in Punjabi. Jinder tries to fight Orton, and Orton gets the upper hand until The Bollywood Boyz (Harv and Gurv Sihra) pin Orton down. After the beating to Orton, Jinder lifts the WWE Championship over his head.

We see Lana dance in another vignette.

During the break, Jinder Mahal and The Bollywood Boyz (Harv and Gurv Sihra) are seen leaving in a Hummer limousine with the WWE Championship.

Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) with 2:36 left on the clock in the second match of a #1 Contender's Beat The Clock Challenge to become #1 Contenders for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships.

Neville says he will dismantle "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher tonight on 205 Live, and tells Austin Aries he will suffer the same fate at Payback.

We see a video package of the events leading up to the House of Horrors Match between Randy Orton and Bray Wyatt at Payback.

Renee Young interviews Naomi. Naomi says Charlotte is a stand-out competitor, but she's no Muhammad Ali and she's going to feel the glow.

Charlotte vs. Naomi for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship ends with the interference of Natalya, Carmella, Tamina and James Ellsworth, who all attack Charlotte after a brawl that also involves Naomi.

On Talking Smack, Sami Zayn is viciously attacked by Baron Corbin.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for April 11, 2017

Kevin Owens shows up to start the show, bringing the WWE United States Championship with him. He welcomes everyone to "the brand-new Kevin Owens show," and says that SmackDown Live just got a huge upgrade, as he is here now and he has brought the US title with him. He says that people should be cheering him and not booing, as the title is in good hands with him as Canada is better than the United States and makes better athletes. He challenges anyone in the back to take him on - in French - and says he's only here for himself and that he wants to become the new face of America. Baron Corbin suddenly shows up, and says that while he can beat up everyone in the arena and most of the locker room, he can't beat him up as he beat Dean Ambrose up so badly he sent him to Raw and that Jericho beat him up so badly he sent him to SmackDown Live. Corbin says he is also owed a title match, and wants the United States title. Owens says he doesn't even deserve it. Suddenly, Sami Zayn shows up, surprising and aggravating Owens, and says he is finally on SmackDown Live. Corbin tells Sami Zayn that nobody cares that he is here. Everyone in the ring is suddenly joined by AJ Styles, who says this is SmackDown Live and that it is all about him as it is "the house that AJ Styles built" and he is still here. General Manager Daniel Bryan arrives and announces that before the Superstar Shake-Up, it was announced that Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens for the United States title is announced for Payback, and that the match still stands. Whoever wins the match will also be transferred to SmackDown Live. Even though the United States title will not be defended on the blue brand until after Payback, Sami Zayn, AJ Styles and Baron Corbin will be in a Triple Threat Match to determine the #1 contender for the United States title later tonight.

Randy Orton beats Erick Rowan by disqualification. During the match, Bray Wyatt appears on the TitanTron to taunt Randy Orton again, and says he will see him soon at the House of Horrors Match at Payback. After this, Orton notices that Rowan has disappeared, and when he goes out to look for him, he immediately runs right into some steel steps being held by Rowan, which ends the match.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships against American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable). After the match, American Alpha are attacked by The Shining Stars (Primo and Epico).

Before the next match, Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots is seen in the front row.

Mojo Rawley beats Jinder Mahal after Rob Gronkowski tosses beer into Jinder's face. Mojo celebrates with Gronkowski in the front row after the match.

Commissioner Shane McMahon shows up. He says that SmackDown Live is the land of opportunity, but opportunity is only good if you can seize it. He then calls for the SmackDown Live Women's Division to come to the ring, and they come out one by one. James Ellsworth says that Naomi makes a horrible champion and that people only watch SmackDown Live for Carmella and himself, which Naomi doesn't take kindly too. Shane announces the first woman to make the move to SmackDown Live: Tamina, who hasn't been seen on television in months. He then introduces a more familiar name: Charlotte Flair.

Sin Cara and Rusev are confirmed as having been traded to SmackDown Live.

Aiden English, now without the recently-released Simon Gotch, says the spotlight is solely on him as he returns to his old singing gimmick from NXT. He is interrupted by "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger.

"The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger beats Aiden English.

We see a video package of AJ Styles.

It is announced that Lana is coming to SmackDown Live as she dances in a red dress.

Dolph Ziggler is in the ring. He says he's going to stay on SmackDown Live. He says that a bunch of "shiny new toys" will be coming to the blue brand, and that it will soon get less and less exciting while he still kills it in the ring every week, he is interrupted by "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura. Dolph Ziggler takes Nakamura lightly, saying he must be new around here and asks him who he thinks he is. Nakamura lets the fans do the talking by singing his entrance theme, then tells Ziggler who he is. Ziggler teases walking away before going for a superkick, but Nakamura blocks it. Ziggler retreats.

We see a video package of Baron Corbin.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) are coming soon to SmackDown Live.

We see a video package of Sami Zayn.

TJ Perkins says everyone has slept on him except Neville, and after dropping "that loserweight" Austin Aries on his head last night, he will take on "that rejected circus freak" "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher tonight on 205 Live.

AJ Styles beats Baron Corbin and Sami Zayn in a Triple Threat Match to become #1 contender for the WWE United States Championship after Payback.

On Talking Smack, Kevin Owens gives Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan a hard time for waiting until now to draft him to SmackDown Live.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for April 4, 2017

Randy Orton starts tonight's show. He says that Bray Wyatt does not have power over him, and that he won't forget his name. Bray appears on the TitanTron, saying he has power over nothing and that his rematch is coming. He wants a fight, but in a different kind of match that will push Orton's body and mind and push him to a different level of insanity. He makes it clear he wants to torture him as he takes the WWE Championship back, and that one of them will be sentenced to eternal damnation when it's over. He calls this match a "House of Horrors" Match. Orton accepts this challenge without hesitation, and tells Orton to come to the ring so he can kick his ass. The lights go out, then come back on. Wyatt is behind him, but Orton is on top of his game until a man in a twisted, beige sheep mask with what looks like oxygen tubes on it attacks Orton. It is Erick Rowan, who is back for the first time in months. Luke Harper shows up and brawls with both Rowan and Wyatt until they retreat.

Renee Young interviews The Miz and Maryse. They say John Cena's marriage proposal to Nikki Bella at WrestleMania was the result of them pushing Cena into a corner. They then call out Cena and Nikki, and say that this will be the last time we see them on the blue brand for a very long time.

Naomi retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Alexa Bliss with the Slay-O-Mission.

Before the next match, Curt Hawkins talks about "Superstar Shake-up," as he says he should be hearing more about himself rather than said shake-up. He issues an open challenge to anyone in the locker room, and as soon as he says he is giving the count of ten, it is answered on cue by "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger.

"The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger beats Curt Hawkins.

Dasha Fuentes interviews Mojo Rawley, who calls his Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal win a dream come true, and says he and Rob Gronkowski partied hard afterwards. He says winning the battle royal was the best moment of his life and his WrestleMania moment, but he's just getting started. He says this is just the beginning and that its time to "throw some weight on."

The Miz and Maryse show up, dressed like John Cena and Nikki Bella, respectively. The Miz does his imitation of Cena again, as does Maryse with Nikki Bella. They make fun of Cena's marriage proposal to Nikki at WrestleMania, and say they only love themselves. Miz then says he and Maryse are leaving WWE...for Hollywood, and they will be gone for a very long time and the audience won't be able to see them. After Miz says goodbye, a violinist shows up and starts playing. We then see two-time NXT champion, "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura, make his appearance on the main roster.

Baron Corbin beats Dean Ambrose in a Street Fight.

Commissioner Shane McMahon shows up. He talks about the "Superstar Shake-Up" that Vince McMahon mentioned last night, and says that the Raw roster should be praying to be on SmackDown Live as the blue brand is the land of opportunity. Suddenly, AJ Styles shows up, and says he doesn't know what's going, but knows he doesn't want to leave SmackDown Live, calling it "the house that AJ Styles built" and says he'll be damned if anyone takes that from him. He then says he's really here because he owes Shane something. He extends his hand, and Shane immediately shakes it. Styles then threatens to beat Shane up for a second, then leaves on a good note.

Tonight on 205 Live: Austin Aries is in a Fatal 4-Way match to decide a #1 contender for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship!

Randy Orton and Luke Harper beat Bray Wyatt and Erick Rowan when they seemingly see Wyatt and Rowan's mind tricks coming.

On Talking Smack, "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger talks about his debut.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for September 20, 2016

During the pre-show, it is announced that The Miz has successfully re-negotiated his contract and will be defending the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Dolph Ziggler tonight. We also see a Facebook Live message from The Miz concerning the match, saying he thought he would be celebrating the contract re-negotiation and says that Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan pulled a fast one on him, as he says that Dolph Ziggler should not be #1 contender again.

It is announced during the pre-show that there will be a contract signing between Alexa Bliss and Becky Lynch for their WWE SmackDown Women's Championship Match. Alexa Bliss is then interviewed on Skype. She says that she used to have Wesley Blake and Buddy Murphy by her side at NXT, but now that she's on her own, she can not only talk trash, but also back it up, and that nothing is holding her back right now and that she will take advantage of Becky's mistakes at No Mercy. Booker T tells Alexa Bliss that he made her a believer after last week's match, and asks what it will take to beat Becky Lynch. Alexa says she beat Becky Lynch in her NXT debut, and that she can do it again for the SmackDown Women's title. Jerry "The King" Lawler compares Alexa Bliss to comic book villianess Harley Quinn, and notes the resemblance between Alexa's recent look at Harley Quinn. Alexa says to stay sane, sometimes you have to go a little crazy, and so far it is working. Alexa then tells Becky Lynch to surprise her at No Mercy, as it takes a lot to surprise her and that she hasn't shown Becky all of her tricks yet. She admits she did not win a title in NXT, but she plans on changing that next month.

Daniel Bryan is in the ring with a blue carpet, table and contract inside the ring. He announces that the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship will be defended for the very first time at No Mercy, and that this will be the first ever contract signing for it. He insists that the contract signing be civil. Becky Lynch is introduces first, followed by Alexa Bliss. Alexa and Becky share words, and Alexa says that Becky doesn't fit the role of champion, and that she was born to be a loser. Becky Lynch agrees, saying she wasn't born to be a champion, but says she wants this and has poured her heart and soul into this and that she fought to become a champion, and tells Alexa she will rip her head off at No Mercy if she thinks she can win. Alexa says she is the one born to be champion and that Becky was destined for second place, then signs the contract, but not before throwing her microphone into Becky's face and toppling the table on her. As Alexa leaves, Becky rushes out of the ring and beats Alexa up, forcing her to retreat. She then heads back to the ring and signs the contract, making the SmackDown Women's title match official.

The Miz confronts Daniel Bryan about his Intercontinental Championship defense tonight. Daniel Bryan tells Miz he can cancel the match...and then cancel his contract according to the terms of said contract. The Miz backs down.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) to become #1 contenders for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships at No Mercy. Backstage, Heath Slater talks with Rhyno, saying that they've beaten The Usos once and they can do it again. The Usos meet up with them, and threaten to beat them up. Rhyno is as ready to fight as The Usos, and The Usos leave.

WWE and NBC Universo celebrate Hispanic Heritage match and the life and career of baseball player Roberto Clemente.

Jack Swagger guests on commentary for the next match.

Baron Corbin beats Apollo Crews, then stares down Jack Swagger after the match.

We hear more "Curt Hawkins facts" from Curt Hawkins.

Andrea D'Marco interviews Naomi and Nikki Bella. Naomi says she has a surprise in store for the once-respectable Natalya, and Nikki Bella says that Carmella won't get famous at her expense.

Renee Young interviews The Miz. He says The Miz is desperate, but so is he. He wasn't supposed to be World Champion or a Kent State Hall of Famer, but he is, and tonight he can do anything.

The Miz retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Dolph Ziggler after The Miz manages to spray Ziggler in the face with something - something that Maryse tried to spray in Ziggler's face only to be tossed out of the match - and hit the Skull Crushing Finale.

Randy Orton beats Erick Rowan. After the match, Rowan disappears and only his mask remains when the arena goes dark. Bray Wyatt then appears on the TitanTron, and tells Orton that he is still a man who can die at any given moment while he himself is a god that can never die.

The Hoffman Family have gotten a seat upgrade to the front row courtesy of Little Caesars.

Nikki Bella beats Natalya by disqualification after Carmella pulls Nikki Bella out of Natalya's Sharpshooter to attack her.

Andrea D'Marco interviews AJ Styles. He says Dean Ambrose and John Cena will rip each other apart while he relaxes and watches.

Dean Ambrose beats John Cena after reversing an Attitude Adjustment into a roll-up. AJ Styles attacks Cena and Ambrose after the match, then Daniel Bryan shows up and tells Styles that Ambrose has a World title rematch and that it will happen next week. Ambrose hits Dirty Deeds on Styles to end the show.

Carmella shows up during Talking Smack, mocks both Daniel Bryan and Renee Young, and says all eyes were on Nikki Bella instead of on her at SummerSlam, and has decided to make a statement by attacking her. She says she is here to be the best and become SmackDown Women's Champion, and to do that, she wants to make Nikki Bella wish she never came back and to put her out of commission.

Dean Ambrose appears on Talking Smack. He says he is just as good as John Cena, and calls Cena a snake in the grass in the jungle of SmackDown Live. He says Cena wants to be the nice guy, and says he's never walked on eggshells around him. He makes it clear that he and Cena don't like each other. As for Cena's words about him last week that he has no morals, Ambrose says he doesn't care about anybody's opinion of him. He says that he has done a lot worse to a lot of people than what AJ Styles has done to him, and says Styles is his enemy now, not just his rival. He says next week will be more of a fight than a wrestling match, and that he is better than Styles and Cena. He closes Talking Smack by saying he's been running the show for a while now and not Cena, and that the WWE would fall apart without him.

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