Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for April 5, 2024

Chelsea Green beats Natalya after grabbing the tights on the schoolkid pin.

Jinder Mahal beats Akira Tozawa.

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for February 23, 2024

Jinder Mahal beats Apollo Crews.

The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) beat Hank Walker and Tank Ledger.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 15, 2024

WWE acknowledges Martin Luther King Jr. Day to start tonight's show.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. As Cody states that the Royal Rumble is right around the corner, Drew McIntyre heads to the ring. McIntyre says he and Cody have yet to catch up with him, and tells Cody that he is proud of him and how far he has come, and also mentions their brief history as The Dashing Ones and their time away from WWE before they came back. McIntyre mentions his last match before he returned to WWE - which was with Cody - and how Cody told him he would be a future world champion, which he would do twice. He says that Cody will become the first in his family to become a world champion in WWE. He says that Cody will finish his story, but not before he finishes his. Cody says they have both declared for the men's Royal Rumble and that there are others who could win, and that nobody can be counted out. McIntyre tells Cody to be himself, and that he does not need the three-pieces suits, big words, or the fake smile, and says that if anyone has a problem with the real Cody, he can knock them on their arses. Cody says that what he does is not an act, and while he and McIntyre have taken similar paths, he is grateful for his opportunities and his circumstance while McIntyre complains about his. McIntyre asks that if this is "the real Cody," then he wants to know why Cody brought "Main Event" Jey Uso back to Raw. He tells Cody that he is in his way and that he will eat him alive, and at WrestleMania, the story belongs to him. Cody says it is all about "ifs" with McIntyre and that McIntyre wants that for him, but when he focuses on his story, he looks at his opponent and the fans. He then asks who won between them in their last match together before he leaves the ring.

Backstage, Damian Priest meets with R-Truth regarding selling their merchandise in the parking lot. R-Truth hands Priest his cut, which is a lot of money. Priest then tells R-Truth not to tag in during his match.

#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) beat The Judgment Day ("Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh).

In backstage footage, Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell talk with General Manager Adam Pearce when Chelsea Green and Piper Niven show up and Chelsea complains about the officiating in her most recent match, stating that she pinned Kayden Carter. Pearce refuses to have it with Chelsea, then puts Chelsea and Piper in a match with Indi and Candice.

We see a vignette for Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell, who state that they will become WWE Women's Tag Team Champions in 2024.

Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell beat Chelsea Green and Piper Niven.

We see a vignette for Nia Jax.

Backstage, Rhea Ripley heads to the ring to address the women's division. Damian Priest shows up and says he has addresses Drew McIntyre to General Manager Adam Pearce, then mentions that R-Truth is "earning for the crew," much to JD McDonagh's chagrin.

Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser head to the ring. Gunther says that the Royal Rumble is two weeks away and that he can feel and smell the desperation, and since they are in Arkansas, he can smell excrement, too. With everyone wanting to main event WrestleMania, Gunther reminds everyone that he nearly won the Royal Rumble last year and lasted longer than anyone in the past, and proclaims that this year, he will win it and main event WrestleMania. Gunther then addresses Ludwig, saying that Ludwig showed grit, confidence, courage and a nasty side that he has always wanted to show him. Gunther then congratulates Ludwig and hugs him. Suddenly, Xavier Woods shows up. Woods says he and Ludwig have a problem after Ludwig dropped Kofi Kingston's head into the ring steps and says that Ludwig is the reason Kofi is not here tonight. Woods says he will extract his pound of flesh from Ludwig tonight, and asks if Ludwig needs Gunther's permission. Ludwig says that what he did to Kofi last week is nothing compared to what he will do to Woods tonight, and that he will take his head as well as he accepts the challenge. Ludwig and Woods brawl, and Woods quickly gets the upper hand on Ludwig before a referee shows up and makes the match official.

Ludwig Kaiser beats Xavier Woods by disqualification after Xavier Woods hits Ludwig Kaiser with one of the chairs from the announce table. After the match, Woods grabs a metal folding chair, but Kaiser kicks it into Woods' head with an enzuigiri. Afterwards, Kaiser tries to kick Woods' head into the ring steps, but Woods gets up and hits Kaiser with a knee bfore grabbing the ring steps and throwing it at Kaiser's head. Kaiser avoids the steps and runs away through the crowd.

Backstage, we hear from "Big" Bronson Reed, who says that there is a man right now holding a championship who does not realize that sooner or later, it will belong to him.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Xavier Woods when Ludwig Kaiser attacks Woods. "Main Event" Jey Uso shows up and shoves Kaiser off Woods, and referees restore order before things get worse.

Akira Tozawa beats Ivar with a top rope Sunset Flip Powerbomb following the distraction by Maxxine Dupri. After the match, Valhalla attacks Maxxine Dupri, and Ivar boots Tozawa in the face. After Valhalla headbutts Maxxine, Ivar hits Tozawa with a top rope moonsault.

Backstage, Ivy Nile tells The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) and Alpha Academy (Chad Gable, Otis, Maxxine Dupri, Akira Tozawa) that she will talk to General Manager Adam Pearce regarding Valhalla. Afterwards, Chad Gable congratulates Akira Tozawa on the win before calling Ivar's post-match actions those of a coward. He says that Gable will be the one to teach Ivar the difference between a coward and an Alpha.

Rhea Ripley heads to the ring. Rhea says she is tired of people like Nia Jax running their mouth and saying the women's division is theirs, then says the division and the Women's World title is hers. She tells any potential Royal Rumble winners to choose her if they want to waste their WrestleMania and to go pick someone else, for she is always on top. Suddenly, Becky Lynch shows up. Becky notes the similarities between her and Rhea's careers, then says that she won the main event of WrestleMania while Rhea did not. She says that one of them has the strength of a bear, but the other has the heart of a lion. Becky admits a voice keeps her awake at night and tells her that Rhea might be better than her, but she has to prove that she is that, and to do that, she must win the Royal Rumble and take the Women's World Championship from her. Rhea says that there is one person who wants Becky to win the Royal Rumble more than Becky, and that is her. She then tells Becky she will see her at WrestleMania.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Rollins says he has been World Heavyweight Champion now for over 200 days, and with every successful defense, he gets stronger, and he must continue to be a fighting champion in order to take the title to WrestleMania. He says that he and Jinder Mahal have history and that this is not the same Jinder that he beat to become the very first NXT Champion, and he would not have it any other way.

The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damian Priest) beat The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth) after R-Truth is reluctant to fight Damian Priest.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Jinder Mahal. Jinder says he needs absolute clarity. He says that twelve years in the making have been narrowed down to one night and that he must beat Seth "Freakin'" Rollins to become World Heavyweight Champion.

We hear from Shinsuke Nakamura. He says that last week, he could not cause the damage he desired, which made him angry and left him hungry. He tells "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes to keep an eye open, because their story has not ended and that he now turns his hunger towards the Royal Rumble. He says a hungry Shinsuke is a dangerous Shinsuke and that he will feast on the dreams of twenty-nine other men.

"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark beat Tegan Nox and Natalya with a submission hold from Shayna to Natalya.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins retains the World Heavyweight Championship against Jinder Mahal despite inteference attempts by Indus Sher (Veer and Sanga) that involve putting Jinder's foot near the bottom rope on a pinfall attempt and Veer hitting Rollins with the Money In The Bank Briefcase from the outside. During the match, Damian Priest shows up with the Money In The Bank Brifcase to watch from ringside, and later in the match, Drew McIntyre shows up from out in the crowd to brawl with Priest, and the two of them brawl their way to the back.

This week on Raw Talk: Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell (and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark)! Diamond Mine (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile)! Ludwig Kaiser!

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

Generation NXT - NXT recap for February 21, 2023

Before the next match, Trick Williams says he is here tonight to prove he can do more than just talk and back up everything he says, then says nothing Ilja Dragunov can do will stop him from beating him into oblivion. He says that he is glad pain makes Dragunov feel alive, because he will be on cloud nine following the ass-whupping he is about to give him.

Ilja Dragunov beats Trick Williams. During the match, JD McDonagh shows up as Dragunov is down on the outside, and guests on commentary.

We hear from Jinder Mahal, who says that he waited to take on Bron Breakker because timing is everything. He says the weight on Bron's shoulders is getting heavier and the boos are getting louder, and that Bron is falling into the same trap from last year. Jinder says he will be the one to spoil Bron's plans this year, and that there will be shocked faces in the crowd tonight just like when he won the WWE Championship.

Backstage, Fallon Henley tries to call Brooks Jensen to no avail. Josh Briggs tells Fallon that she ruined the big night not just for Brooks, but for Kiana James. Fallon tells Briggs she will apologize to Kiana in person.

In WWE Performance Center footage from earlier this week, Meiko Satomura wants to see how well everyone can survive her training. Roxanne Perez is the only one left after sit-ups, push-ups, partner carrying and a thousand squats. Meiko says this was just a warm-up.

Tyler Bate heads to the ring. Tyler thanks the fans for their love and support on his journey so far and says it has given him a passion for wrestling that he has never even imagined, and while he came up short at times, some things happen for a reason. He then says he and the fans are about to embark on a mystical journey together, then The Schism (Joe Gacy, Rip Fowler, Jagger Reid, Ava Raine) shows up. Joe Gacy says The Schism could not help but hear what Tyler has to say and that he and Tyler are kindred spirits and forward speakers. Tyler says he is not interested in drinking the Flavor-Aid. Ava Raine says they may be kindred spirits, but not always, and Gacy tells Tyler he needs to be careful about who he surrounds himself on his journey. Gacy says The Schism is true family and that Tyler left his behind back home, then says The Schism gave Thea Hail a glimpse of life with them and says that Tyler is next. As The Schism surrounds the ring, Andre Chase, Duke Hudson and Thea Hail charge the ring.

The Dyad (Rip Folwer and Jagger Reid) beat Andre Chase and Duke Hudson after Ava Raine distracts Andre Chase while approaching Thea Hail. After the match, Duke Hudson screams to Andre Chase "You have to let her grow up" regarding Thea Hail, and asks "Is this a university or a charity?"

Backstage, Mr. Stone is talking with Von Wagner when Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo confront them over costing them a North American Championship title shot. Von Wagner refuses to fight them at first, but after more insults, Von Wagner accepts D'Angelo's challenge. Mr. Stone tells Von Wagner that he is playing into D'Angelo's hand and D'Angelo and Stacks leave, but Von Wagner tells Stone to shut up.

Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Drew Gulak and Charlie Dempsey. Gulak says Hank Walker is the kind of guy who wants something, but did not get it, and he is not here to hand out participation trophies. He says Walker is a nice guy and that one cannot be afraid to rip off limbs and ligaments or step on throats, which describes Charlie Dempsey.

We hear from Sol Ruca, who says that the women's division is unpredictable but fun like everything else in life before talking about the enjoyment of trying something new until she succeeds. She says that she wants another match with Zoey Stark because she will eventually land a flip or trick and she will eventually beat Zoey.

Jacy Jayne beats Indi Hartwell by disqualification after Gigi Dolin runs into the ring and attacks Jacy Jayne. Gigi and Jacy brawl their way to the back.

Roxanne Perez and Meiko Satomura continue to train in Performance Center footage from earlier this week. Meiko Satomura says victory come from the heart, not from the muscles, then tells Roxanne that she will see her in two weeks.

Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Zoey Stark, who says that she is done with Sol Ruca before stating that Meiko Satomura has a women's title shot because Roxanne Perez is a fan of hers, then says it is her match. She also says that everyone in the women's division kisses Satomura's ass to get her respect, and says that if Satomura steps into the ring with her, she will show her who the real final boss is.

Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) beat Malik Blade and Edris Enofe. During the match, two men show up with a cake with the words "Happy Anniversary" on it. After the match, the two men with the cake congratulate Gallus on losing the NXT UK Tag Team Championships to Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) two years ago, then Gallus attack the two men while sending them face-first into the cake. Afterwards, Pretty Deadly attack Gallus from behind with chairs before sending them into the ring steps while proclaiming that the tag team division is theirs.

We hear from Dabba-Kato, who says that Apollo Crews has spent the last eight years focused on his future that he forgot about his past, and says that he was there for his biggest moments. Dabba-Kato says he is now here to hurt Apollo Crews, and while Crews brought him into this world, he will be the one to take Apollo out of it.

We hear from Stevie Turner, who says that she is excited for WrestleMania season before debuting the Roster Randomizer. The randomizer lands on Lyra Valkyria, and Stevie Turner fields questions from fans about Lyra. When asked how far Lyra will go, Stevie says Lyra is talented, but she will have to cross paths with her and she will be no match for her forward thinking.

Tony D'Angelo beats Von Wagner. After the match, Kelly Kincaid interviews Tony D'Angelo. D'Angelo comments Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo for being loyal to family, then says Dijak knows nothing about loyalty and that it is time to put an end to things between himself and Dijak. To do that, he will handle things in the ring, and challenges Dijak to one more match in a Jailhouse Street Fight at NXT Roadblock. He says that he will put Dijak in solitary confinement when all is said and done, then tells him he has seven days and not to let him find him.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Nikkita Lyons. Nikkita says she will be back within a year, and that she does not remember who attacked her. Tiffany Stratton shows up and calls the interview a waste of time and that the focus should be on her, then says Nikkita should vanish from NXT for a year.

Backstage, Ivy Nile tells Tatum Paxley not to let Isla Dawn get to her and that they are a team before heading to the ring.

Backstage, Carmelo Hayes praises Trick Williams for holding his own about Ilja Dragunov, then says he must watch the main event. Suddenly, Tyler Bate shows up and gives some advice to Trick, saying "good timber does not grow with ease" and that "the stronger the storm, the stronger the tree."Carmelo Hayes then says he respects Tyler Bate, then says that he knows himself and that it is fortunate that Tyler Bate's journey does not involve the NXT Championship.

Alba Fyre beats Ivy Nile after backing Ivy Nile into Tatum Paxley, knocking Tatum Paxley off the apron before laying Ivy out for the win.

Fallon Henley meets Kiana James at her office and apologizes for ruining her date. Kiana asks Fallon to trust her, and says that she has Brooks Jensen's best interests at heart before they shake hands.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Wes Lee. Wes says he would love to make it to Los Angeles as North American Champion, but he cannot look too far ahead. He then says he will give another open challenge for the title next week. When McKenzie asks why he is doing this when this puts him at a disadvantage at Roadblock, Wes Lee says "It's just who I am."

Bron Breakker retains the NXT Championship against Jinder Mahal after countering the Khalass and hitting the Spear. During the match, The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) attack Indus Sher (Veer Mahaan and Sanga), and both teams brawl to the back as officials try to break the brawl up. After the match, Carmelo Hayes is seen on the nearby balcony. All of a sudden, the show switches to the WWE page on Peacock, and we see Grayson Waller in the production truck. Grayson Waller says that he is the new main event and that he will be the star at NXT Roadblock, then states that he wants to host an edition of "The Grayson Waller Effect" with "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels as his guest.

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

New Year's Evil - NXT recap for January 10, 2023

The show starts with an introduction to tonight's show by Andre Chase, who welcomes the students of Chase University to a new semester.

Wes Lee guests on commentary for the next match.

Dijak beats Tony D'Angelo after Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo tries to take a bullet for D'Angelo and D'Angelo refuses.

Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Toxic Attraction (Jacy Jayne and Gigi Dolin). Jacy Jayne says that they will win the women's battle royal and get vengeance on Roxanne Perez, and Gigi Dolin says that they will take their anger out on all the women in the match. When asked what will happen if they are the last two men standing, Dolin says they will both be the winners of the battle royal.

Before the next match, Sanga tells The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) that Veer Mahaan is not here and that he will honor their match as a two-on-one handicap match. As Julius Creed questions Veer's honor, he and Brutus Creed are attcked from behind by Jinder Mahal. The Creed Brothers are soon laid out, and Jinder Mahal says that while Veer and Sanga fight for respect, he does not.

Backstage, Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) are met by The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods), who tell them that the previous match did not happen and that they are up next.

Backstage, Jinder Mahal and Sanga converse when Valentina Feroz confronts Sanga and asks him if this is the real him, Sanga says it is about him and his brothers and leaves. Elektra Lopez tells Valentina that Sanga is now all about himself and that she should be too starting with the women's battle royal tonight.

Before the next match, Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) say that The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) consider them unworthy of the NXT tag team titles, and that they will go through three of the best team to prove themselves. The Rockers' theme hits, but two unknown wrestlers show up instead. Pretty Deadly go through the team easily, then The New Day show up. Kofi says they knew they would do this and will not let them get away with this, and says they have two top teams for them to face, starting with Edris Enofe and Malik Blade.

Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) beat "The Rockers," the team of Malik Blade and Edris Enofe and Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) to win a tag team gauntlet match. Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen were supposed to be the third team, but it is revealed that they have been attacked backstage, and Mark Coffey and Wolfgang show up - their suspension now lifted - to take their place and decimate Pretty Deadly in short order.

Backstage, Julius Creed tells Ivy Nile that he is tired of getting jumped all the time and that he needs to send a message to Jinder Mahal. Ivy tells Julius that he should be with his brother, but Julius says there is no moving on from Indus Sher (Veer Mahaan and Sanga).

In footage from earlier today at the Sunrise Diner, we hear from Carmelo Hayes, who says that Apollo Crews found out that he is the past, present and future as he writes in his own diary. We then hear from Trick Williams, who says that he and Carmelo are about to reach legend status. Carmelo says that Apollo can look out the window and write in his journal all he wants, and Trick says all he and Carmelo have to do is speak it.

We see a New Year's Eve ball drop, then Tiffany Stratton make her first appearance in months. Tiffany asks the fans how badly they missed her, and says every single woman in the locker room is sweating like a disgusting pig because he is back. She says she cannot blame the women's locker room for feeling so inferior, for she is a revelation who has picked up the business better than any other woman and she has watched every single woman fail at replacing her for the last five months. She says nobody has her shine, skill or style, and now, 2023 can officially begin, because the center of the universe is back.

Backstage, Katana Chance and Kayden Carter make it known they want to be the longest-reigning tag team champions in NXT history, and Tiffany Stratton refuses an interview as she gets in her car.

Bron Breakker retains the NXT Championship against Grayson Waller by count-out. During the match, one of the middle turnbuckles comes off when Waller sends Breakker into it. The turnbuckle gets repaired, but near the end of the match, Waller walks on it only for the turnbuckle to come apart again. Waller drops to the outside, and he cannot get back into the ring in time.

Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Roxanne Perez, who says she looks forward to anyone but Cora Jade winning the women's battle royal, then says the women's division is talented and that anyone could win it.

Backstage, Apollo Crews sees what Carmelo Hayes has to say to him when Axiom shows up. Apollo says Carmelo Hayes will not let him hear the end of it, and Axiom says Trick Williams is still annoying. Apollo and Axiom then team up to take on Carmelo and Trick.

Charlie Dempsey beats Hank Walker by submission.

Backstage, Sol Ruca is met by Alba Fyre, who says that she owes her a one-on-one match, but when Sol Ruca says she owes her nothing, Fyre suddenly insists on it, and Sol Ruca accepts. Fyre suddenly comes to her senses as if something else is on her mind, then says she will see Sol Ruca next week.

We see a video package for Tyler Bate. Tyler Bate returns to NXT next week.

We see another video from "NXT Anonymous," which shows Scrypts leaving a message in Oro Mensah's bag.

Jinder Mahal beats Julius Creed following the distraction from Sanga.

Backstage, Fallon Henley and Kiana James talk with Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen about the attack on them. Jensen says that Gallus attacked them because of their Pub Rules Match from months ago, then Fallon and Kiana head to the ring.

We see a vignette for Stevie Turner.

Toxic Attraction (Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne) both win the 20-woman battle royal for a shot at the NXT Women's Championship after both women eliminate each other on the outside part of the corner and land at the same time. After the match, Roxanne Perez stares down Toxic Attraction from across the aisle.

Backstage, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels meets with Bron Breakker and Grayson Waller and officially makes an NXT Championship rematch in a steel cage for NXT Vengeance Day.

Here's the top ten moments for tonight's show!

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for November 11, 2022

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) retain the undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships against The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) to become the longest-reigning tag team champions in WWE history.

Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) celebrate backstage, and Roman Reigns says that is what being the greatest of all time is like. He then says it is time for him to handle business and that it will be handled live in the ring tonight with The Usos at his side.

Santos Escobar beats Shinsuke Nakamura with a super Phantom Driver to advance in the World Cup Tournament.

WWE acknowledges Veteran's Day.

Backstage, Megan Morant interviews LA Knight, who says that him not being in the World Cup is a major fumble. It is not long before Megan Morant and LA Knight see Bray Wyatt's images on the nearby TV screen. When LA Knight turns away from the screen, Megan is gone and Bray Wyatt is there. He says that he can see the anger and rage in LA Knight and says that he was told that his anger would make a monster out of him. He then says that he was once ashamed of what he did in the past, but he is not so sure anymore, and asks LA Knight how far he is willing to go. When LA Knight tells Bray to go back to the Firefly Fun House and that it is his game, Bray Wyatt headbutts him.

Shotzi beats Lacey Evans, Raquel Rodriguez, Liv Morgan, Sonya Deville and Xia Li in a Six-Pack Challenge to become #1 contender for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship after Liv Morgan takes out Raquel and Sonya from off the barricade.

Backstage, Shotzi is met by Emma. Emma asks if Madcap Moss is around, and Shotzi thinks Emma has a crush on him. (In reality, Emma and Madcap Moss are dating.) Emma leaves, then Shayna Baszler shows up and tells Shotzi to enjoy her time in the spotlight, as Ronda Rousey will give her the beating of a lifetime. She also says that Shotzi wants a part of her body broken, but Shotzi says that Ronda has never faced someone like her and that she will prove she belongs when she beats Ronda and becomes champion. Shayna then tells Shotzi to turn around and say that to Ronda's face, and when Shotzi sees Ronda, Shayna chokes Shotzi out with a Kirifuda Clutch.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Ricochet. Ricochet says this is not just a chance to prove he is the best in the world, but another opportunity to get back what is his. He says that nobody knows Mustafa Ali better than him, then Imperium (Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser, Giovanni Vinci) shows up. Gunther tells Ricochet to fight with all of his heart, because he would love to beat him again.

Before the next match, Jinder Mahal says he is back, and tonight, he will begin his ascent to his rightful spot by winning the World Cup and becoming Intercontinental Champion. He says there is no man who can stop him, then Braun Strowman shows up.

Braun Strowman beats Jinder Mahal to advance in the World Cup Tournament.

Before Zelina Vega and B-Fab can have a match, Top Dolla, Ashante "Thee" Adonis, Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro are all attacked by The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik), and Sarah Logan - now returning as part of The Viking Raiders - attacks both Zelina Vega and B-Fab.

The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, Solo Sikoa) heads to the ring. Paul Heyman says that The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) vs. The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) from earlier tonight is not a sports great rivalry as The New Day cannot compared to The Usos and that no team can. He also says that nobody can compare to Roman Reigns, then Roman Reigns says it is not being his cousin as everyone has always acknowledged him for his greatness. As he is about to compliment The Usos, Ridge Holland and Butch show up. Ridge says he and Butch are tired of The Bloodline using the numbers game every week, then says it is fight night and that they have back-up in the form of Sheamus. Sheamus says tonight is the start of the end of The Bloodline, but Roman Reigns laughs because Sheamus' mic keeps cutting in and out. Sheamus says he has no problem saying anything to his face, then both sides brawl in the ring. The Bloodline has the one-man advantage, but Drew McInytre shows up and becomes a one-man army. Drew McIntyre and Solo Sikoa brawl, then Roman attacks McIntyre before Sheamus attacks Roman. Both sides brawl to end the show.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for July 22, 2022

Stephanie McMahon is in the ring to start tonight's show. She announces that earlier tonight, her father Vince McMahon retired from WWE, and that he wanted to make sure that he thanked the fans, the crew and even the Superstars. She then leads a "Thank you, Vince" chant.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up from out of the crowd. Angelo Dawkins says that next Saturday, anything is possible, and they will be the next undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions. Austin Theory shows up and says no one cares what they are doing, as everyone cares what he is doing: taking back the United States title before cashing in and becoming the new WWE Undisputed Champion. Theory says he does not care who he cashes in on, then The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up. Jey says some people cannot keep Roman Reigns' name out of their mouths, and Jimmy threatens to beat Theory up if he does it again. The Street Profits laugh at Theory, who says that Montez Ford and Bianca Belair are leaving SummerSlam without championship gold. Montez tells Theory that he won't be leaving without "these hands," which strangely starts a brawl between The Usos and The Profits. Theory is about to side with The Usos in the brawl when Madcap Moss shows up to even the numbers and help The Street Profits stand tall in the ring.

Ludwig Kaiser beats Shinsuke Nakamura following the cheap shot from Gunther. After the match, Gunther teases punishing Kaiser, then pats him on the back before chopping him in the chest anyway.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and Madcap Moss vs. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and Austin Theory in a six-man tag match is official for later tonight.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Liv Morgan and "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. Ronda dismisses Kayla so she can talk to Liv alone. Ronda tells Liv that she respects her and calls her "a breath of fresh air," then says that she will beat her at SummerSlam and expect Liv Morgan to shake her hands. Liv Morgan says she will be the one because she loves this, wants this and needs this more than her, then says that she will shake Ronda's hand. Ronda appreciates her passion and sees why everyone likes Liv except her.

Pat McAfee is attacked from out of nowhere by Happy Corbin at the announce table. McAfee chases Corbin to the back, and both men soon brawl. Officials have to separate both men, and WWE official Pat McAfee tells the other officials to get Corbin out of here.

Pat McAfee gets in the ring and says that before he returns to commentary, he has one thing to say to Happy Corbin: at SummerSlam, it will be one-on-one, and when he punts Corbin in the head, he will put Corbin down for good.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) guests on commentary for the next match.

The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Jinder Mahal and Shanky by count-out after tossing both men around and tossing Jinder into The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods).

Backstage, as WWE official Adam Pearce is on the phone demanding that Happy Corbin be kicked out of the building, Sonya Deville shows up and mocks Pearce for not havng a handle on the show. Pearce then says that something he planned will go as intended tonight, then tells Sonya she is in a match with Raquel Rodriguez tonight.

The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland Butch) head to the ring. Sheamus says that tonight, they are going to make history. He says tonight was supposed to be the night that he kicked Drew McIntyre's face off to head to Clash at the Castle, but Sheamus tried to cut his head off last week. Sheamus says the match is not happening until McIntyre's sword is banned, and as he says that he will do everything in his power to make sure that happens, McIntyre shows up with his sword. Sheamus says the sword has no place in the ring, and promises that Ridge Holland will get Butch out of the ring if McIntyre puts the sword away. McIntyre puts the sword in a sheathe in the corner. McIntyre then asks Sheamus what happened to him and when he became a bitch after a long friendship, then says WWE's two world championships are being held hostage and that there needs to a be a new champion to bring prestige to the titles. He then tells Sheamus to have some passion and "have some balls" and that they need to have a #1 contender's match. Sheamus says he has goosebumps down his arms, then says they will have the match, just not tonight. He says that he has spoken with upper WWE management, who have agreed to make the match official for next week and that while McIntyre's sword is not allowed, shilelaghs are, as their match is an Irish Donnybrook Match. WWE official Adam Pearce shows up and makes the match official, and as Sheamus celebrates the match being official, McIntyre cuts Sheamus' shilelagh in half with his sword.

Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) fire themselves up for tonight's main event when Paul Heyman tells them to exploit what Austin Theory brings to the table and get the win before they end the night with Theory face down on the canvas.

Raquel Gonzalez beats Sonya Deville.

Before the next match, Lacey Evans shows disappointment with the fans' welcome, then says that Boston, Massachusetts was founded by American heroes and good, decent people, and that it is no wonder Tom Brady left "this dump city." She also says she has done more today than everyone in the crowd has done in the past year, then says she is so accomplished because she wakes up, works and wins, then says people need to take notes as none of them could walk a mile in her shoes. Aliyah confronts Lacey Evans as she mocks the crowd, then Lacey soon hits Aliyah with a Women's Right.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Jeff Jarrett. Jarrett says it is an honor to be a special guest referee at SummerSlam and that the support is overwhelming, then says the tag team title match between The Street Profits and The Usos is the biggest in SummerSlam history. He says WWE management would not be swayed, intimidated or affected by the bright lights, and that is why WWE picked him to call it down the middle.

We hear from Maxxine Dupri (formerly Sofia Cromwell from NXT), Mace and Mansoor. Maxxine says that the 2022 Beachwear Collection will debut next week.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and Madcap Moss beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and Austin Theory by disqualification after Theory hits Moss with his Money In The Bank briefcase. After the match, Theory continues to attack Moss with the briefcase, then Brock Lesnar suddenly shows up, gets in the ring and hits Theory with an F5 before attacking Theory with the briefcase. Lesnar then hits Theory with an F5 on the briefcase.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for July 8, 2022

Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to the ring to start tonight's show. All of a sudden, Austin Theory shows up before the show cuts to a commercial. After the commercial break, Roman, Heyman and The Usos still stand in the ring. Roman says that life is good and that as long as God wakes him up, he can handle anything. Roman goes on about his day and talks about how it is a privilege The Usos and Paul Heyman, the latter of whom looks concerned, and Roman tells Heyman not to be concerned and tells him to put out his hand. Roman puts a microphone in that hand and tells Heyman to say what is wrong, and Heyman says that while he loves Roman and The Usos, they have a problem and its name is Brock Lesnar. Heyman says that while Roman is one of the most dominant champions of the last 35 years, Lesnar still has one last match against Roman, and when Lesnar is cornered, he is at his most dangerous. Heyman says that Brock has done things he was not expected to do, then says that Roman will have to "go savage" and smash Lesnar, as pinning him is one thing yet putting him down for ten seconds is completely different. As Heyman tells Roman that he will have to put on the best performance of his life, Austin Theory shows up and takes a lap around the ring with the Money In The Bank briefcase in his hands.

The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) quickly beat Jinder Mahal and Shanky. fter the match, The Viking Raiders get the quick win, then The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) show up. Kofi admits that The Viking Raiders kicked their butts but did not finish the job. Xavier Woods then produces "officially sanctioned" ass beating tickets - figuratively and literally - then brawl with The Viking Raiders in the ring. The Viking Raiders soon come out on top in this brawl.

It is announced that seconds after Money In The Bank went off the air, Pat McAfee was attacked by Happy Corbin, who told McAfee that his challenge was accepted. McAfee vs. Corbin is now official for SummerSlam. Afterwards, Happy Corbin suddenly guests on commentary for the next match.

Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser head to the ring. Kaiser says there is no competitor worth facing Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship and that the both of them feel none of the fans are worthy of watching Gunther compete tonight. Kaiser then says it is customary of former Intercontinental Champions "of less ilk" to defend the title against anyone in an open challenge, and Gunther says that any champion who defends his title against an opponent he knows is a fool. As Gunther says that he is not planning on becoming a fighting champion, Shinsuke Nakamura shows up. Happy Corbin mocks Pat McAfee's mannerisms of rocking out to Nakamura's theme on the announce table, and Corey Graves joins in. Nakamura tells Gunther to keep the title warm for him, then challenges Kaiser to a match right now.

Shinsuke Nakamura beats Ludwig Kaiser. After the match, Gunther commands Kaiser to stand up, then chops him in the chest, doing this three times.

Michael Cole interviews Liv Morgan in the ring. Liv says that her SmackDown Women's Championship cash-in is the culmination of blood, sweat and tears and that she will work ten times harder to keep it, as nobody wants this more than she does. She says that being champion means everything to her and that she has dreamed about this her whole life, and even though she felt at times that she would not get there, she is here, and says to never give up. Suddenly, Natalya shows up and wishes that Liv could shut up, and says Liv is only champion because of her and that her Cinderella story will come to an end, as she could not beat "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey fresh, and that Ronda lost the title because she injured her. Natalya brags about how she enjoyed injuring Ronda, then Ronda shows up and tells Liv to enjoy the honeymoon phase while she can, as defending the title is harder than challenging for it. As for Natalya, Ronda asks the fans if they want to see her beat Natalya up again. Natalya attacks Ronda, then Liv beats Natalya up and throws her out of the ring.

"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey beats Natlaya with an ankle lock.

Backstage, Megan Morant interviews Drew McIntyre. McIntyre says Clash at the Castle will be huge and that he will be coming for the Universal Championship, but tonight, he will kick Sheamus' head in with a Claymore even if Ridge Holland and Butch are with him.

Max Dupri shows up on the stage, which is now a runway for Maximum Male Models. Dupri says that Maximum Male Models' debut was not only a success, but a viral sensation, then presents the Maximum Male Models 2022 Tennis Collection. Mace shows up and poses in a blue shirt, white short shorts, a white shirt tied around his neck and a white tennis cap. Dupri then introduces Mansoor, who wears a get-up similar to Mace's. Much like Mace, he also posses with a tennis racket.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Austin Theory, who says that he would love to cash in on Brock Lesnar after how he treated him, but he might cash in on Roman Reigns after seeing how arrogant he was up close. He also says that he is glad he is not liked and that people are looking to see Brock or Roman get knocked off their perch, and while Brock and Roman will beat each other up all over the arena, he is looking for a cash-in. Theory leaves, then Madcap Moss shows up and says he would love to shove the Money In The Bank briefcase in Theory's big mouth.

Before the next match, Lacey Evans arrives, does not get cheered, then leavs, then arrives again only to not get cheered, then leaves and re-appears a third time only to not get cheered, much to Aliyah's confusion. Lacey then says she wanted to take a minute to say how completely disgusted she is with the fans for their lukewarm reaction, as she poured her heart and soul out on live television to help others. She says it bothers others to look at a woman like her and see how weak they are, and says that they cannot go through half the struggles she has been through and be half the woman she is. Lacey says that wherever she shows up, she gets a standing ovation, then says the fans are so weighed down by their pulled pork and brisket that they cannot stand up and that they are "disgusted." She says she is an American hero who has sacrificed to protect people like the fans, and until she gets a better reception, the fans can go to Hell. Aliyah confronts Lacey, but Lacey hits Aliyah with a Woman's Right and leaves.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) quickly beat Los Lotharios (Humberto and Angel). After the match, Kayla Braxton interviews The Usos in the ring. When Montez Ford's shoulder being up is brought up, Jey says they do not need to cheat to win, and Jimmy says that is on the referee, not them. When it is mentioned that their tag team title rematch will have a special guest referee, The Usos says that they do not mind as long as the referee can count to three and they are still "The Ones."

Before the next match, Sheamus reminds Drew McIntyre what is at stake - a championship match at Clash at the Castle - then starts coughing and says he cannot compete until he is tested for COVID and says Butch has been waiting to get his hands on McIntyre. Sheamus says he and Ridge Holland will be watching from ringside before he sics Butch on McIntyre.

Drew McIntyre beats Butch. After the match, Ridge Holland attacks McIntyre, but McIntyre lays him out. Sheamus tries to cheap shot McIntyre, but Drew draws his sword Angela and chops the top rope. Flames emanate from all four corners of the ring.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for June 17, 2022

Vince McMahon heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He says is privileged to stand in front of the fans and in Minnesota, then mentions WWE's intro slogan of "Then, now, forever, together" before welcoming everyone to tonight's show.

Matt Riddle heads to the ring. Riddle says that before he kicks Roman Reigns' head off and takes the WWE Undisputed Championship, he wants to take a walk down memory lane. We see a video package of the events leading up to Riddle vs. Roman for the undisputed title later tonight. He says that his family and friends - and Randy Orton - are all watching from home, then says that he knows Randy is having a big operation later on and wishes him good luck, then ponders the possibility of what would happen if something goes wrong. Riddle then says that he loves and misses Orton before mentioning Orton's achievements, including setting The Undertaker on fire, and says that Orton sacrificed everything to entertain the fans before thanking Orton. He then says that tonight, he challenges Roman Reigns for the WWE Undisputed Championship and that he is dedicating the match to Orton before having Randy Orton's theme play.

Madcap Moss beats Happy Corbin in a Last Laugh Match with two Punchlines. After the match, Madcap Moss actually gets the last laugh on Happy Corbin.

Backstage, we hear from The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). Montez Ford says Happy Corbin isn't so happy after all, then Angelo Dawkins mentions tonight's main event of Matt Riddle and Roman Reigns and that he puts "Bros before Ro's." After this, The Street Profits challenge The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) for undisputed tag team gold at Money In The Bank, with Dawkins saying "We want our babies back."

Happy Corbin - still at ringside - says that he and Pat McAfee have been friends for a long time before referring to the "Bum-Ass Corbin" jokes and criticizing him repeatedly, then warns him to watch his mouth before he drags him into the ring and makes him wish he was dead. Pat McAfee grabs a microphone and leads the fans into laughing Corbin out of the building. When The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) show up for the next match, they also laugh at Corbin on his way out.

We look back at Hulk Hogan and Edge winning the WWE Tag Team Championships from Billy and Chuck on the July 4, 2002 edition of SmackDown.

Backstage, Megan Morant interviews Natalya. Natalya says that she will beat respect into "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey and that if last week does not prove that Ronda is in danger and that the Sharpshooter is the superior hold, she does not know what will. After mocking the fact that Ronda is not here, she says that while Ronda may have had success with the arm bar, she has broken bones and tendons with the Sharpshooter, then says she has made history and is about to be the first woman to make Ronda tap out. She also says that she will become a two-time SmackDown Women's Champion.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) beat Jinder Mahal and Shanky after Woods plays his trombone, causing Shanky to dance and Kofi to hit Shanky with Trouble In Paradise. After the match, Shanky tries to get Jinder to dance with him, but Jinder is not having it.

We see a vignette for The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik), who debut on SmackDown next week.

Drew McIntyre heads to the ring. After the commercial break, WWE official Adam Pearce is in the ring with him. Sheamus heads to the ring alone after telling Ridge Holland to hold Butch back. Pearce mentions that both Sheamus and McIntyre failed to qualify for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match, yet both demanded inclusion into the match, and as Pearce mentions statistics, McIntyre says there is a 100% chance of him kicking ass tonight. Sheamus saying McIntyre being in the match would be a mistake, as McIntyre has been cashed in on while he has won the briefcase and cashed it in, and that McIntyre will fail. Pearce then says that a decision has made, and when he tells Sheamus that he is in, Sheamus takes the microphone and makes fun of McIntyre only for McIntyre to beat him up. Pearce then stops McIntyre to tell him he is in the match, too. An angry Sheamus rushes back into the ring only to eat a Claymore Kick.

Backstage, Sami Zayn is about to knock on Roman Reigns' locker room door when Kayla Braxton interviews him. Sami Zayn says that he is "an honorary Uce" and that everything is fine before heading to the bathroom.

Lacey Evans guests on commentary for the next match.

Raquel Rodriguez beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.

Shinsuke Nakamura wishes Matt Riddle luck backstage.

Backstage, Max Dupri tells WWE official Adam Pearce that he will not bring out his male models until he provides top-of-the-line lighting.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser. Kaiser says that the Intercontinental Championship has a rich history and was made for Gunther, but it was also besmirched by Ricochet and those who represent everything wrong with America. He says that American wrestlers are all flash and no substance, and that the title will also not be held by an American again, but also stay in Gunther's iron grip. Gunther says he is the new Intercontinental Champion.

Roman Reigns retains the WWE Undisputed Championship against Matt Riddle. As per pre-match stipulation, Matt Riddle cannot challenge Roman Reigns again. After the match, Roman Reigns says there is no one left and that he said two years ago that he was here to wreck everyone and leave. He then says that he has wrecked Riddle and he is leaving. Roman then tells the Minneapolis, Minnesota crowd to acknowledge him.Before Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman and The Usos can leave, however, Brock Lesnar suddenly returns and has a staredown with Roman Reigns in the middle of the ring before attempting to shake his hand. Roman goes to shake his hand only for Lesnar to hit him with the F5. The Usos rush the ring, but they both receive an F5.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for June 3, 2022

The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Kofi Kingston says The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch) have put them through the wringer, but now they are back in the winner's circle thanks to Drew McIntyre, whom Xavier Woods introduces. Drew McIntyre heads to the ring, then gives a shout out to Big E, whom he says nobody has forgotten. He then announces he will win the WWE Undisputed Championship at Clash at the Castle. The New Day then gift Drew with a "Big D" kilt as the crowd chants "Happy Birthday." Suddenly, The Brawling Brutes arrive. Sheamus says The New Day and Drew's victory was as tainted as every Ohio State victory and that they had no prepare for their match, and says that if they wrestled one more time, The Brawling Brutes would win. Butch rushes the ring, but he gets tossed right back out.

The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) and Drew McIntyre.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Matt Riddle and Shinsuke Nakamura. Both men agree that they are good tag team partners despite Riddle saying Nakamura "is no Randy [Orton]" and Nakamura saying Riddle "is no Rick Boogs." Riddle says that he will hurt The Bloodline twice as badly as they hurt Orton, and that tonight is not about title gold, but about vengeance. He says this match is for Randy Orton.

Backstage, WWE official Adam Pearce is met by Max Dupri, who says that he has been scouting SmackDown for talent and that he has found his first client, and that this client will be unveiled next week.

Backstage before the next match, Jinder Mahal tells Shanky there will be no dancing. Shanky dances behind Jinder, anyway.

Jinder Mahal beats Humberto following the distraction by a dancing Shanky. After the match, Shanky dances for ring announcer Samantha Irvin, and this time, Samantha joins in.

"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey guests on commentary for the next match. It is also revealed that Aliyah has been locked in the women's locker room again, but she is soon helped out of the locker room.

Natalya beats Shotzi, Aliyah, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, Xia Li and Raquel Rodriguez by pinning Shotzi after Raquel hits Shotzi with the Tejano Bomb while Baszler has Raquel in a sleeper hold. After the match, "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey has a staredown with Natalya in the center of the ring.

In a digital exclusive from last Friday, Corbin says Madcap Moss will either be sent to the funeral or will be begging on his knees for his job back. We then see Moss - now in black tights, knee pads and boots - come out of an ambulance.

We see a vignette for Lacey Evans, who returns to SmackDown next week (despite being initially assigned for Raw).

Madcap Moss heads to the ring. Moss talks about how Happy Corbin injured him three weeks ago with a chair and the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal trophy, then says that while Corbin thought he ended "Madcap Moss", Moss himself buried him. Moss then says that he has had a dream of punching Corbin the face and that the fans would like to see him do it, then tells Corbin to get in the ring before he finds him. Corbin says Moss is here only because he missed him and what he brought to his life as his employer, and that he is here to beg for his job back. Moss says the only thing he wants from Corbin is to knock his teeth down his throat. Corbin says nothing would make him more happy than to teach Moss another lesson in humility, but it is not happening tonight because Moss is not thinking straight and he is about to throw his career away because he is emotional. WWE official Adam Pearce then shows up and makes Corbin vs. Moss official.

Happy Corbin beats Madcap Moss by disqualification after Corbin tries to hit Moss with a chair and Moss uses the chair against him. After the match, Moss hits Corbin with the chair as well as the ring steps, then wraps the chair around Corbin's neck. Officials stop Moss from throwing ring steps into the chair to break Corbin's neck.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). They dedicate their match tonight to Roman Reigns and proclaim that The Bloodline (Reigns, Jimmy, Jey) will still be dripping in all the gold.

Backstage, WWE official Adam Pearce tells Happy Corbin that he and Madcap Moss will have a match at Hell In A Cell, and this time, it is no-holds-barred.

Backstage, we hear from Ricochet, who says he is Intercontinental Champion because his ring work is flawless and that next week, he is confident that Gunther will respect his ability while he stays champion. We then hear from Ludwig Kaiser and Gunther. Kaiser says the Intercontinental title represents honor and integrity and that nobody is more worthy than Gunther before telling Ricochet his time is up. Gunther then says he will become the new Intercontinental Champion.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) retain the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championships against Matt Riddle and Shinsuke Nakamura. During the match, Nakamura's knee hits the ring steps when he goes for a running knee strike on Jimmy on the outside, then Jey kicks Nakamura in the back of the knee, injuring Nakamura and causing referees and a trainer to send him to the back. This leaves Riddle fighting solo for the rest of the match. The match ends when Roman Reigns' theme plays, distracting Riddle and allowing The Usos to get the win. After the match, it is revealed that Sami Zayn is the one who played Roman Reigns' theme. Riddle charges at Sami Zayne and attacks him, and referees have to break up the brawl to end the show.

Layin 'da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for May 27, 2022

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Jimmy has everyone raise one finger to the sky and thank Roman Reigns, and Jey thanks Roman for letting them beat RK-Bro on their own (even though Roman interfered). Jey also announces that this is the 12th anniversary of their debut in WWE, and states that he never thought they would still be in front of WWE fans today. He also thanks the fans for their support through the years. The crowd chants "Usos," then Jimmy says that through the last twelve years, they also realized that they did not need anybody, including the fans, and that they just needed each other and now they are dripping in all the gold. They also brag about injuring Randy Orton and laying out Matt Riddle so badly that kids were crying. Suddenly, Shinsuke Nakamura shows up and challenges The Usos for the tag team gold. He also says that his partner wanted them on their own, but he asked to join him. When The Usos ask who his partner is, Matt Riddle shows up. Riddle and Nakamura brawl with The Usos, but The Usos overpower them until Riddle is able to hit them with a Floating Bro. From there, Riddle and Nakamura come out on top.

Backstage, Shotzi asks why Raquel Rodriguez has another shot at "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey and asks the rest of the locker room why they are being passed up. Xia Li and Aliyah leave, but Shayna Baszler and Natalya agree with her.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Shinsuke Nakamura and Matt Riddle. Riddle says that their tag team is Randy Orton's idea, and Nakamura says that while Riddle is no Rick Boogs, they will dominate. Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Shinsuke Nakamura and Matt Riddle. Riddle says that their tag team is Randy Orton's idea, and Nakamura says that while Riddle is no Rick Boogs, they will dominate.

Before the next match, Shotzi, Natalya and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler head towards the ring, but Shotzi remembers to get her helmet. When she tries to open the door, she finds out that the door is locked. Aliyah has the key to the women's locker room on the other side.

Raquel Rodriguez vs. "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey ends with both women being attacked by Natalya and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Rousey and Raquel come out on top in the brawl.

Raquel Rodriguez and "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey beat Natalya and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. (The Chingona Bomb is now known as "The Tejana Bomb.")

It is announced that Money In The Bank will be held in the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Backstage, Megan Morant interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods). Kofi Kingston says that they are keeping their third man a secret, and Xavier Woods says everyone has been wanting to team with them and that their third man could be anybody. Woods says they have the element of surprise and that they will not be outnumbered when they take on Sheamus, Ridge Holland and Butch.

Madcap Moss returns next week.

Backstage before the next match, Jinder Mahal cannot find Shanky. Suddenly, he finds Shanky dancing, and has to get him to the ring.

Los Lotharios (Humberto and Angel) beat Jinder Mahal and Shanky after Shanky bonks Angel on the head as he tries to flirt with ring announcer Samantha Irvin. After the match, Jinder Mahal blames Shanky for their loss, then Shanky tries to flirt with Samantha Irvin after Jinder walks away.

Backstage, Max Dupri meets with WWE official Adam Pearce. Pearce tells Dupri that he is officially part of SmackDown due to his contract being legal and binding, and Dupri says the hunt for his first new client is on.

The USA Games Powerlifting Team of Special Olympics Arkansas is seen in the front row.

It's time for The Kevin Owens Show. After stating that he will beat Ezekiel so badly at Hell In A Cell that he will never return, he then introduces tonight's guest: Sami Zayn. After both men catch up on things, Sami Zayn says that Elias and Ezekiel are the same person. Owens hugs Sami and says he knew he would have his back just like he did when Sami Zayn had to deal with the conspiracy theory. Owens then asks Sami to join him on Raw so they can call out the liars, but Sami says he has a lot on his plate on SmackDown before inadvertently calling Owens "Uce." Sami blames it on being near The Usos, but Owens tells Sami he is not in The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso). Owens also tells Sami that he looks like a moron, but Sami takes offense to this and say that Elias and Ezekiel are two different people. This leads to Owens calling Sami a moron again and Sami calling Owens a liar. Owens asks why The Usos left him high and dry and says that if he introduces them again, they won't leave him high and dry again. Owens proceeds to introduce them, and they fail to show, and Owens says they could care less about him. Sami tells Owens he does not know what he is talking about and leaves, and when Owens tries to catch up to him, Sami shoves him away, then tells him to go back to Raw and stay there. When two backstage workers show up to take down the set for Owens' show, one of them gets a Stunner and the other man gets one seconds later.

Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser beat Ricochet and Drew Gulak. After the match, Gunther boots Ricochet in the face before commanding Kaiser to kick Gulak in the chest again.

Backstage, Sami Zayn meets with The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and asks them what he is to them and what they really think of him. He then asks he if could be an honorary member, and The Usos like the idea.

WWE acknowledges Memorial Day, which is next Monday.

Before the next match, Sheamus says that The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) do not have the guts to reveal their mystery partner, then says that regardless of who they have, they will get a beating from a couple of brawling brutes. He then says that he, Ridge Holland and Butch will put them on bed rest next to Big E after they cut them down from root to stem. The New Day show up, and Xavier Woods says that tonight will be an unfair fight after the physical specimen that they have found. The New Day then reveal their mystery partner: Drew McIntyre.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) and Drew McIntyre beat The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch). After the match, Drew McIntyre celebrates with The New Day.

This week on Talking Smack: Shotzi! Los Lotharios (Humberto and Angel)! Drew McIntyre and The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods)!

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for March 4, 2022

We hear from Paul Heyman, "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey, Sonya Deville, The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik), The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), Ricochet and Sami Zayn regarding tonight's show.

Ricochet beats Sami Zayn to become the new WWE Intercontinental Champion after Johnny Knoxville shows up wearing a shirt saying "Sami Zayn Intercontinental Chump" and distracts Sami.

We see some footage from The Pat McAfee Show, where Vince McMahon announces that he will induct The Undertaker into the WWE Hall of Fame before offering Pat McAfee a match at WrestleMania.

Backstage, Sami Zayn loses his cool over losing the Intercontinental Championship before saying that if Johnny Knoxville wants to follow him so much, then he will see him at WrestleMania.

Austin Theory shows up and says that wherever Vince McMahon goes, he goes, then tells Pat McAfee that Vince McMahon set him up by being on his show and is several steps ahead. He says that Vince McMahon does everything for a reason and that Vince knows he is a loudmouth and wants him to shut up, then asks him what he will do when his mouth is wired shut and he will have all his meals through a straw. Austin Theory then walks up to the announce table and tells Pat McAfee that he is his opponent at WrestleMania and that he will beat him to a pulp before slapping him.

Naomi beats Carmella after Sasha Banks takes out Queen Zelina.

Backstage, Happy Corbin talks about his match against Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania while cheating to beat Madcap Moss at poker, then talks about his previous WrestleMania moments while continuing to win at poker and bragging he will send McIntyre to a retirement home. Madcap Moss then does an impression of Drew McIntyre as an old man.

We see footage of Rick Boogs and Shinsuke Nakamura hiking through a forest while driving in a Toyota Tundra TRD Pro.

Drew McIntyre beats Jinder Mahal. After the match, Kayla Braxton interviews McIntyre, who says he does not give a damn what Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss and that nobody likes them before asking the fans who want to gouge their eyes out when they see Corbin or Moss on-screen. He says that he will do the world a favor when he beats Corbin at WrestleMania. Backstage, Madcap Moss calls McIntyre backing out of his WrestleMania match "the backdown warrior" to lighten the mood, but it does not work.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) attack Shinsuke Nakamura and Rick Boogs before the next match, and referees have to break up the brawl. Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman then show up, and they and The Usos head to the ring.Roman Reigns talks about his title vs. title match against Brock Lesnar at Madison Square Garden, then says that he will smash whoever is in his path and send them to the back of the line like he has in the last year-and-a-half. He then says that not everybody wants to see Brock Lesnar make it to WrestleMania, much less be WWE Champion, yet he wants him at WrestleMania so he can hand deliver the WWE Championship to him. After Heyman says that is a spoiler and not a prediction, Roman Reigns asks if he should give the fans a spoiler tonight before saying he calls his shot and delivers every time like Babe Ruth. Roman then gives another spoiler and says that he will smash, stack and pin Brock Lesnar and hold the WWE and Universal Championships over his head while $5 million worth of fireworks go off while Lesnar acknowledges him.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships against The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik).

WrestleMania 38 is 29 days away!

Big E vs. Sheamus ends before it can begin with Ridge Holland smacks Kofi Kingston with a chair before doing the same to the ATV after Kofi plays the "New Day Rocks" chant with the ATV horn. Afterwards, Sheamus and Ridge drive off on the ATV.

In footage from during the commercial break, Ridge Holland and Sheamus are seen destroying The New Day's (Kofi Kingston and Big E) ATV with sledgehammers.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Johnny Knoxville. Knoxville calls Sami Zayn "a sad, strange little man" and that he was here to remind him he is a chump and that he has put his body through more insane stuff than Sami Zayn and that getting in the ring with him does not scare him. Knoxville accepts Sami's challenge for WrestleMania.

Backstage, Drew McIntyre interrupts Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss' game of darts.

Charlotte Flair guests on commentary for the next match.

"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey beats Sonya Deville with a cross arm breaker. After the match, Charlotte Flair gets in the ring and Rond Rousey puts her in an ankle lock to end the show.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for February 4, 2022

Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Heyman says he is here as special counsel to Reigns and the acknowledge what really happened. He then says that there was no plot or scheme to make Brock Lesnar look foolish, though Lesnar looks foolish anyway. He says that he made a mistake admitting that Roman needed to be protected from Brock Lesnar, then says that he seized the moment and put Brock Lesnar in the WWE Championship match, which Lesnar won. Heyman then says that when Lesnar aimed for Roman Reigns again for a potential title vs. title match, he looked and acted like a schmuck when he did not accept his place in history on Raw. He then says that he was stuck with "a happy Saskatchewan farmer who wanted to take everyone to Suplex City" until Royal Rumble, when he proved that a GOAT can slay a beast. Heyman says that the fans will never hear him introduce Brock Lesnar ever again after Roman smashed him, and he realized that he did not have to protect Roman from Lesnar; he need to protect Lesnar from Roman. He goes on to say that Roman offered him the hand of forgiveness, love, family, the bloodline and acknowledgement, and he handed him the WWE Championship and he smashed Lesnar with it so Bobby Lashley could become WWE Champion. Heyman says that Lesnar will do what Roman Reigns wants him to do, and that Roman will make Lesnar acknowledge him. Paul Heyman then acknowledges Roman as his tribal chief, then allows the fans of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to do the same. Suddenly, Goldberg shows up, then acknowledges Roman...as his next victim. He challenges Roman to a match at Elimination Chamber for the Universal Championship before telling him he is next.

Ricochet beats Ridge Holland after Cesaro confronts Sheamus on the outside.

Sheamus and Ridge Holland beat Ricochet and Cesaro after Ridge Holland tags in as Cesaro hits a Superplex and hits Cesaro with Northern Grit afterwards.

Jimmy Uso beats Erik.

Aliyah beats Natalya by count-out after Natalya fails to listen to the referee's ten count as she beats up Aliyah on the outside.

Drew McIntyre heads to the ring. Drew says that after Day 1, a doctor told he would not make Royal Rumble or WrestleMania, but he told the doctor he could kiss his ass and rehabbed three hours a day for six days a week. He says that Royal Rumble did not go as planned and that Brock Lesnar got one up on him, but he will deal with that later, as he still has Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss to deal with. Happy Corbin shows up and says that by some miracle, McIntyre eliminated him and Moss, then asks if it was worth it after what they did to his neck. As he says that the thought of McIntyre not going to WrestleMania makes him happy, Moss sneaks up on McIntyre. McIntyre sees Moss coming and points his sword at Moss, then forces Moss to make a Drew McIntyre joke and threatens to draw blood if Corbin gets in the ring. Moss says that a criminal found not criminal is like a WrestleMania main event, as they will both get off Scot-free. McIntyre laughs, then Moss gets Claymored. McIntyre then tells Corbin that he will make his life a living hell and that this is just the beginning.

We see Sami Zayn get tossed out of the Jackass Forever premiere while Johnny Knoxville zaps him with a cattle prod. Backstage, Sami Zayn gets mad at WWE officials Sonya Deville and Adam Pearce for letting that footage be played and wants to know when he will get his Intercontinental Championship match. He finds out he will get it in two weeks. Sami leaves, then Natalya shows up and wants Aliyah in a match that is pinfall or submission only, "Dungeon style." Sonya makes the match official.

Sami Zayn guests on commentary for the next match.

Shinsuke Nakamura beats Jinder Mahal in a WWE Intercontinental Championship Contender's Match.

WrestleMania 38 is 57 days away!

Backstage, Naomi confronts WWE official Sonya Deville and tells her to meet her in the ring in five minutes. When Sonya mentions she has business, Naomi challenges her for next week. Sonya tells Naomi she already has a match for next week: Charlotte Flair for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship. Naomi does not believe her (for obvious reasons), but WWE official Adam Pearce tells her the match is official. Naomi tells Sonya she is safe...for now. She then fist bumps Adam Pearce.

We see a video package of Goldberg's career.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Natalya, who heads to the women's locker room only for Xia Li to come out. Natalya decides to tell Aliyah about their match next week.

In footage from earlier today, we find out that the next match was caused after The New Day (Sir Kofi Kingston and Big E) crashed Los Lotharios' (Angel and Humberto) photoshoot.

The New Day (Sir Kofi Kingston and Big E) beat Los Lotharios (Angel and Humberto).

Charlotte Flair heads to the ring. Charlotte Flair heads to the ring. After the commercial break, WWE official Sonya Deville is also in the ring, and Sonya tells Charlotte that Becky Lynch has chosen "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey as her opponent for WrestleMania. She then says that after next week, Charlotte will need a WrestleMania opponent. Charlotte says she has been on top since 2015 and has been fighting, winning and competing to do that. She says she would be worried if she were Ronda, who has went the safe route with a "mom versus mom" match and that she is confident in herself that she is the main event for WrestleMania. She then picks Sasha Banks as her opponent. Charlotte says that WrestleMania will be the best and worst day of Sasha's life and that she will have a contract waiting for her, then Ronda Rousey shows up. Ronda says she drove through an ice storm to teach her daughter the family business of kicking ass and that she owes Charlotte an ass-beating. She says Charlotte is not special and that she is not first, then says "I'll see you at WrestleMania, bitch." Charlotte says that the SmackkDowm women's title is her baby and prettier than Ronda's. Ronda takes her jacket off and Sonya stops her, but Ronda shoves Sonya and goes after Charlotte. Sonya gets on top of Ronda, and when Charlotte retreats, Ronda puts Sonya in an arm bar to end the show.