Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for July 17, 2026

Gunther heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Gunther says he has prided himself as a professional his entire career, but since he has joined SmackDown, he has been mistreated. He chalks it up to possible jealousy from General Manager Nick Aldis, then says he should be Undisputed WWE Champion right now and everybody knows it. Gunther says that all that prevents him from being champion is Aldis himself, as he made this personal. He then states that Aldis is forcing him to team up with Sami Zayn against "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and CM Punk at Saturday Night's Main Event, then calls Sami "a bum" who is beneath him and calls being put in this position unacceptable. Raw General Manager Adam Pearce shows up and says that Gunther should be thanking Aldis for saving his job after his actions in the last few weeks, and says that if it were up to him, Gunther would have been fired. He then says the position came from the higher-ups and that Aldis has made sure that his match with Sami Zayn against Cody and Punk goes as scheduled, including the stipulation. Pearce announces that if Gunther and Sami win on Saturday, Gunther will be added to the Undisputed WWE Championship match at SummerSlam, and the match will become a Fatal 4-Way. Suddenly, Cody Rhodes shows up and runs into the ring to attack Gunther, much to Pearce's chagrin. Cody sends Gunther out of the ring, then tells Gunther that it is on sight after what Gunther did to him and that Gunther will not make it past Saturday Night's Main Event. Cody then says that the road to Saturday runs through him and that he wants a one-on-one match with Gunther, and that all he needs is Pearce's blessing. Pearce makes the match official.

Backstage, Raw General Manager Adam Pearce announces that Rhea Ripley is closing to returning from injury, yet it is his unfortunate duty to announce that Rhea will not be able to compete at SummerSlam. Pearce announces that tonight and over the next few weeks, there will be five matches to determine who enters a ladder match to decide an Interim WWE Women's Champion. When Rhea Ripley returns, an undisputed champion will be decided.

Finn Balor beats Talla Tonga after hitting Tama Tonga with the Sling Blade on the outside.

Backstage, CM Punk meets with Raw General Manager Adam Pearce. He feels that Gunther wants to hurt "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes instead of win, but Pearce says that Cody wants his receipt. Punk says he will talk to Cody, then meets with Damian Priest, who thanks him for the shout-out from last week and is waiting for him if he still champion. Punk says he and Cody will be waiting if he and R-Truth stay tag team champions. Punk leaves, then R-Truth shows up, apparently having heard nothing that Priest and Punk were talking about.

We hear from Jade Cargill, Nia Jax, Jacy Jayne and Tiffany Stratton, who are looking forward to winning tonight and advancing to the ladder match to decide an Interim WWE Women's Champion.

Tiffany Stratton beats Jacy Jayne in an Interim WWE Women's Championship ladder match qualifier. Before the match begins, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) attack Tiffany, but Brie Bella and Paige rush in to even the numbers and make the match truly one-on-one.

We hear from Baron Corbin, who says he has been watching everyone think they can walk the walk and talk the talk when he is the real deal and everyone knows it. He says that Trick Williams is the first name on a long list while Carmelo Hayes is collateral damage. He tells Trick to smile while he can and enjoy it while he can, because he is coming for it all.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Trick Williams, who calls Baron Corbin "a bald-headed bitch," then Carmelo Hayes shows up and says that Trick Williams is not better than him and that he can see it just by looking at him. Trick says he has been on SmackDown longer than him and has done nothing, then tells Carmelo to mind his business while grown folk are talking.

Actor Matthew Rhys is seen in the front row.

Jade Cargill beats Nia Jax by disqualification in an Interim WWE Women's Championship ladder match qualifier after Charlotte Flair shows up, attacks B-Fab and "Michin" Mia Yim at ringside, then hits Jade Cargill with a big boot in the ring in full view of the referee. After the match, Charlotte wraps a metal folding chair around Jade Cargill's right arm, but Michin and B-Fab pull Cargill out of the ring. Cargill is declared winner by disqualification, and an angry Nia Jax squashes Charlotte in the corner and leaves. Cargill then hits Charlotte with Jaded.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Gunther. Gunther says that "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes always finds a way to make everything about him and solely acts on emotion, and tonight, he will beat rationale into Cody. As for tomorrow, he does not care about Sami Zayn, and he will go into SummerSlam and become Undisputed WWE Champion. Candice LeRae wheels Johnny Gargano out, and tells Gunther that if he wins, Sami Zayn is also in the Undisputed WWE Championship match, and that she and Gargano need this win. Gunther tells Candice to tell Sami to show up, shut up and not get in his way. Gunther leaves, and Blake Monroe - who has been waiting in the background - attacks Candice from behind before introducing herself. Blake leaves, then tells Gargano he needs a haircut.

Backstage, Nia Jax and Lash Legend demand consequences for Charlotte Flair from Raw General Manager Adam Pearce, and Pearce gives Nia Jax another opportunity at the Interim WWE Women's Championship ladder match next week against Charlotte Flair.

The Relyea Family are the recipients of tonight's Papa John's Seat Upgrade.

The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom).

In footage from earlier today at Fantatics Fest NYC, LA Knight makes fun of The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) alongside Royce Keys and Solo Sikoa before stating that the three of them will beat The Usos and Jacob Fatu at SummerSlam. We then see even more footage from Fanatics Fest NYC.

Backstage, CM Punk meets with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes regarding his match with Gunther tonight, asking if it is a good idea. Cody says it is not, but Punk would have done the same thing. Punk tells Cody that he has his back tonight in case Gunther tries to hurt him, but Cody tells Punk to watch from backstage as he does not want him at ringside.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Danhausen. Danhausen says he will not be outnumbered, then puts a cage with a stuffed black cat inside it on a nearby table, saying the cat will curse JD McDonagh on Saturday. A nearby monitor sparks, then Danhausen says he and Jackie should run.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther ends in a no-contest. During the match, CM Punk heads to ringside to cheer Cody on, and later on, Sami Zayn comes out of the crowd to attack CM Punk at ringside. Cody confronts Sami, and Gunther goes for a sleeper hold on a distracted Cody only for Cody to slip out and hits Sami with a tope suicida. Cody gets back in the ring, and Sami drags Cody back out of the ring and attacks him in full view of the referee, ending the match. After the match, Punk and Cody brawl with Gunther and Sami, and officials rush in to break up the brawl as the show ends.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

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

The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for July 17, 2026

We look back on Samoa Joe vs. Magnus in a steel cage match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship from Lockdown 2014.

We look back on Fabian Aichner vs. Cedric Alexander for the TNA X-Division Championship from last night's show.

We look back on The Great Muta, Seiya Sanada and Yasu (spelled Yuza on the graphic at the beginning of the match) vs. Chris Sabin and Bad Influence (Kazarian and Christopher Daniels) from Lockdown 2014.

Before the next match, The Personal Concierge (who has to be turned around by Heather by Elegance) says he may be vision-impaired and may not be able to see, but he can still smell the fans. He then tells the fans to prepare to smell a garden of roses before introducing M by Elegance.

M by Elegance beats Shazza McKenzie.

Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for July 17, 2025

Ivy Nile beats Maxxine Dupri after countering Maxxine's schoolkid pin reversal with a pinfall attempt of her own and using the ropes for leverage after Akira Tozawa takes down The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) from the ring apron.

El Grande Americano beats Austin Theory after loading his mask for a headbutt and raking the eyes when Austin Theory catches him.

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for July 17, 2025

Moose beats Sami Callihan. After the match, Moose tells Leon Slater that at Slammiversary, he is stepping into the biggest match of his career, which is just another Sunday for him, and while Slater has a chance to be the youngest X Division Champion ever, it will not happen. Moose proclaims that he will beat Leon Slater, continue his dominance and become the longest-reigning X Division Champion of all time. He then notices Sami Callihan lying in the corner, and says he does not have it anymore. He says that Callihan used to be "The Death Machine," but now he is "a fat piece of garbage," and while Callihan has a great mind in the business, he should be in the back fixing catering instead of wrestling in the ring. Moose then calls Callihan "a fat turd" before telling him to remove his boots, leave them in the middle of the ring, and to get out and go to the back. Callihan unties one of his boots and leaves the ring, then Moose introduces the rest of The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC) for the next match.

The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC) vs. Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch) ends before it can begin when The System is attacked by DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) while Order 4 watches from the ramp.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Dani Luna. She says Tessa Blanchard is trying to take advantage of someone, but singles competition is her specialty. Dani says she knows who she is and what she brings to the table, and as she knows what it takes to be on top of the Knockouts division, Tessa is in her way.

Tessa Blanchard beats Dani Luna following the interference from Victoria Crawford. After the match, Tessa and Crawford attack Dani Luna until Indi Hartwell runs into the ring, after which they retreat. Indi reminds Tessa that she has turned her back on every friend she has ever had and that Tessa has not known her in six years, and that at Slammiversary, Tessa is going to get to know her.

We see footage from three weeks ago of The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance) confronting The IInspiration (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee) at a fanfest, which causes a scene. We then hear from The IInspiration, who say that they have no insecurities, unlike The Elegance Brand, and that they deserve the spotlight that comes from becoming two-time Knockouts World Tag Team Champions.

The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance) heads to the ring. Ash says she was forced to make a public apology and fined $5,000 for the confrontation with The IInspiriation (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee), blaming it on the fans and accusing them of removing the truth by editing the footage. She says that everyone should be talking about her, not Masha Slamovich or Jacy Jayne, as she beat 19 other women to become #1 contender for the TNA Knockouts Championship and not only worked to get there, but has the divine right to take the title. Ash calls herself the reason why The Elegance Brand is the most dominant brand in TNA history, then Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) shows up. Jacy says that she and Ash have known each other for a while now, and that they had no problem until Ash just started talking crazy. She states that when she becomes a double champion, she will be happy to remind Ash where she stands. All of a sudden, Masha shows up and heads to the ring, and The Elegance Brand leaves. All of a sudden, Masha shows up and heads to the ring, and she shoves Ash to the side as The Elegance Brand leaves. Masha talks about how she showed up in America from Russia and fought for her life while having no friends, but Jacy says Masha will realize why she has no friends if she looks in the mirror. Masha says Jacy looks for perfection in the mirror as that is her image of a champion while she sees the scars that made her into one, and that she will not let the Knockouts World Championship be taken by an outsider. She then considers the NXT Women's Championship easier to take than her own, as Jacy will have to stop her heart from beating in order to beat her. Both women then raise up their respective championships during a staredown.

As per the Bioflex Injury Report, Trey Miguel's hernia injury is being looked at on a day-to-day basis. Meanwhile, KC Navarro is now medically cleared following his left knee injury.

Backstage, Jody Threat shows up in the trainer's room to see if Dani Luna is okay, but both Dani Luna and Indi Hartwell reassure Jody that Dani is fine.

The Home Town Man beats Judas Icarus despite interference by Travis Williams. After the match, Eric Young runs into the ring, but Home Town Man is able to get away through the crowd, who keep Eric Young from going after him.

We see another message from Fourth Rope from Real1, who says that he would beat Joe Hendry and that he will not be alone when he shows up at Slammiversary.

Backstage, we hear from Steve Maclin, who says that he will take on anyone from anywhere internationally, and warns anyone who wants to face him that he is the one holding the line for TNA.

Before the next match, Matt Cardona addresses being attacked by DarkState, and dares DarkState to come at him after what they did to The System, for he is always ready. As soon as his match with Jake Painter starts, DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) shows up and almost decimates both men. All of a sudden, Brian Myers shows up solo, and he is overpowered by DarkState until Eddie Edwards and JDC show up and even the numbers game.

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) head to the ring. Matt thanks the fans for allowing him and Jeff to live their dreams for 33 years and wrestle and win gold for four different decades, and says they have always wanted to be honest to themselves and make sure they were performing at their best. He says that they promised they would never be a shell of what they once were, and that since they lost the TNA World Tag Team Championships, they have also lost a few matches. Jeff mentions Matt losing to AJ Francis, then Matt mentions their promise. Jeff says that if they cannot become tag team champions at Slammiversary, then it should be time for "the Hardy Party" to end. Leon Slater shows up and heads to the ring, and says The Hardys have more than changed his life this year and took him from the undercard to challenging for the X Division Championship. He also says that The Hardys have changed all the fans' lives and that the last six months have been the best of his career, and he thanks The Hardys for that. Matt tells Slater not to worry about them and to focus on becoming the youngest X Division Champion in history, and Slater says that he needs The Hardys to focus, get out of their slump, and get back to being the team that the fans know and love. All of a sudden, Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) shows up, and AJ Francis says The Hardys had a better chance of beating them 25 years ago and that they are as much of a champion as Lamar Jackson. Matt asks Slater to leave the ring, as this is not their fight and he wants him to be health for Slammiversary. Slater leaves as Francis says that The Hardys aren't even the best brother tag team in TNA, which causes The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) to show up. Nic says that as much as they love this "Hardy pity party," he and Ryan are the ones to put butts in seats as well as the best brother tag team, and Ryan says they will be champions forever. Ryan says that they have been in more ladder matches than everyone else in the ring, including The Hardys, even though he has never been in a ladder match. As The Nemeths and The Hardys brawl, The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz and Myron Reed) shows up. As Wentz has Francis in a sleeper, The Hardys go to town on The Nemeths and Fir$t Cla$$ with a ladder.

Joe Hendry and Mike Santana beat Trick Williams and Frankie Kazarian after Santana tags himself in to hit Kazarian with Spin the Block. After the match, Hendry, Trick and Santana have a staredown to end the show.

Backstage, a box containing the TNA logo opens up. Inside is "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles' old TNA gear.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for July 17, 2025

Atlantis Jr. beats "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson.

We hear from "Taiga Style" Lee Morariarty, who states that he has been Pure Champion for 351 says and that he is not complacent with just that, as he wants to take the title to the very top.

Diamanté beats Maya World.

We see a vignette for MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden), Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie promoting their new perfume "Seed."

In backstage footage from All In Texas, Athena says she does not care who it is or when it happens, as she will beat the AEW Women's World Champion.

We see a video package of "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes' road to becoming a champion in Ring of Honor.

We hear from "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes, who says that he is still in shock that he is now the All Elite Wrestling TNT Championship after so many near-misses and after five years. He thanks the fans for supporting him after all this time, and credits his father "The American Dream" Dustin Rhodes for teaching him to keep on going. He plans to keep holding the TNT title and to keep going for as long as he can.

Jay Lethal beats Michael Oku.

In backstage footage from Supercard of Honor, Jacked Jameson is furious and says the ref was against The Frat House (Griff Garrison, Cole Karter, Preston Vance, Jacked Jameson). Preston Vance says they should have won, and that if The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) want more, they are ready. Griff Garrison mentions a nearby party, and the foursome make good on their promise to booze, win or lose. Once again, beer pong is involved.

Hechicero beats Angelico. After the match, Rocky "Azucar" Romero shows up and goes on the attack on Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico). All of a sudden, Hologram shows up and makes the save, taking down Hechicero with a top rope hurricanrana before superkicking Romero out of the ring.

Dynamite 250 - Dynamite recap for July 17, 2024

MJF beats Will Ospreay to become the AEW International Champion with only 2 seconds left in a 60-minute match. During the match, MJF shoves Ospreay into the referee, and after Ospreay reneges on using the Tiger Driver '91, MJF hits Ospreay with a knockout punch. The referee comes to in time to make the pinfall just before time runs out. It is not apparent until after the match that the Dynamite Diamond Ring - which is now just outside of the ring - was used as a foreign object when MJF landed his knockout blow. After the match, oxygen has to be administered to both MJF and Ospreay, and while Ospreay stays down, MJF is woozy as he heads to the corner to raise up the International Championship.

Backstage, Arkady Aura interviews Mark Briscoe and The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens). Max Caster asks Mark Briscoe to be part of Team AEW with Anthony Bowens, with Anthony Bowens saying they beat The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) recently and almost became tag team champions. Mark Briscoe says that they are in after, but he is not the only one calling the shots. Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana show up, and Swerve says that they have been at war in the past with each other as well as with The Elite (Nicholas Jackson, Matthew Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, "Scapegoat" Jack Perry), then says it is best to team up with those you have gone to war with and makes them part of Team AEW.

It's time for The Learning Tree with Chris Jericho. "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho says Little Rock, Arkansas can take lessons from him, as it is such a high-crime city and can do better than more than 1,000 incidents per person. Jericho says he has only missed a few episodes of Dynamite and angered the fans when he did, then says he will never miss another Dynamite until Dynamite 500. Jericho then states that when people do not listen to The Learning Tree (Chris Jericho, Big Bill, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith), bad things happen, as Hook has had a fireball thrown in his face and Samoa Joe has been put through a wall with a forklift. He says that everyone should listen to him and that his lessons are very important, then asks who would be foolish enough not to listen to him before Minoru Suzuki suddenly shows up. Minoru Suzuki produces a piece of paper on his way to the ring, then looks at the FTW Championship, takes the mic and says "Next week." Bryan Keith takes the paper from Suzuki, and finds out that it is an official order stating that he and Big Bill are banned from ringside from the match. Suzuki then headbutts Jericho, then leaves after mocking Jericho's "Hi, guys!" mannerism.

Backstage, we hear from The Elite (Nicholas Jackson, Matthew Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada). Nicholas says they have heard what The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) and Swerve Strickland have to say about them, and that The Acclaimed will not become tag team champions. Matthew says The Acclaimed need a reminder of who they are, and after next week, they will have all the gold and all the power. He also warns that the AEW World Championship may soon end up vacant after Swerve sees who he is dealing with in The Elite. Mercedes Moné shows up and thanks The Elite from banning Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. from ringside for her match, then Okada asks Mercedes to do her dance for The Elite. Okada then starts burning up.

Mercedes Moné retains the TBS Championship against "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose. During the match, Mercedes produces a glove to lock in the Lockjaw, but Nyla bites Mercedes' fingers. Mercedes then locks in the Statement Maker (formerly known as the Banks Statement) to make Nyla submit and retain the TBS Championship. After the match, Mercedes rips a front row fan's sign, then finds out that the fan is really Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. in a Sting match. Britt chases after Mercedes, and security soon gets involved.

We see a video package of Mariah May's betrayal of "Timeless" Toni Storm.

Backstage, we hear from "Scapegoat" Jack Perry, who says that Darby Allin has his attention and that he does not give a shit about Brandon Cutler. We then find out that Perry has attacked Cutler, and Perry lays him out in the nearby boiler room before telling Darby to meet him tonight so he can show him what a real sacrifice is like.

Mariah May - who plays the part of "Timeless" Toni Storm and even comes out to her entrance - heads to the ring. The entrance music cuts out as Mariah is halfway down the ramp. Mariah says everyone saw her betrayal of Toni Storm coming except for Toni herself, and says Toni is so desperate for the spotlight that she did not realize she was giving it all away. She says the question should not be "Why?", but "Mariah, what took you so long?" Mariah admits she did not think this would last so long, either, then says it was so easy and that she was having so much fun stringing Toni along. Mariah says she wanted to see how far it could go, then she say Wembley and decided why she should take the old horse out back when she could kill it in front of as many people as possible. Mariah then says she has been Toni Storm and that she can now be so much more, then tells Toni not to worry, as she still loves her and she has never loved her more than when she was on her knees in pain and screaming her name. She calls this "Toni's greatest performance" before declaring that he greatest performance will be at All In, because now, All Elite Wrestling is "all about Mariah."

In backstage footage from Collision, Arkady Aura interviews The Bang Bang Gang (Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn, "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson). Interim EVP Christopher Daniels and a referee both show up to strip The Bang Bang Gang of the United Trios Championships under threat of suspension, then The Bang Bang Gang declares to The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Killswitch) that they will take the titles back.

Swerve Strickland beats "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada by disqualification after he is attacked by The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson). After the match, The Young Bucks and Okada proceed to attack Swerve, then The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) show up to even the numbers game. "Scapegoat" Jack Perry then shows up to make the brawl four-on-three until Mark Briscoe arrives and cleans house before Perry hits him with a draping DDT. Swerve hits Perry with the House Call, then "Hangman" Adam Pearce shows up and approaches the ring. Hangman and Swerve have a staredown until Okada drags Swerve out of the ring. Hangman and Swerve soon brawl on the outside and take their brawl through the crowd while everyone else brawls on the outside, then Darby Allin's entrance music hits. Darby comes down from the rafters Sting-style, then everyone brawls, with both Team AEW (Swerve, Briscoe, Caster, Bowens, Darby) and The Elite (Nicholas, Matthew, Okada, Perry, Hangman) complete for next week's Blood & Guts match.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Speed Demon - Speed recap for July 17, 2024

Ilja Dragunov vs. Carmelo Hayes ends in a three minute draw. As a result, both competitors are out of the fifth tournament to decide a #1 contender for Andrade's WWE Speed Championship, which is officially Baron Corbin as a result. Baron Corbin vs. Andrade for the WWE Speed Championship will take place next Wednesday. After the match, Carmelo kicks at Dragunov, who is stopped by the referee from hitting Carmelo with an H-Bomb, and another referee has to show up to break up the ensuing brawl.

TODAY on #WWESpeed:

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— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2024

Raw Deal - Raw LIVE recap for July 17, 2023

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Cody says there is a large shadow that looms over the arena tonight that looms over every arena, and that shadow is Brock Lesnar. He says that when Lesnar is called to this ring, he shows up, and instead of talking, Lesnar should come to the ring and accept his challenge for SummerSlam. Lesnar fails to show immediately, and Cody states that he knows Lesnar is here and his plan is to be fashionably late, and if that is the plan, he will still be in the ring waiting for him regardless of the time. Cody then says he would be remiss not to mention that even though this is the house that built him, his mother Michelle Rhodes is in the front row and credits her for the reason that he is a fighter. He admits that his relationship with Lesnar is complex and that the only two words to describe it are "hard times," then says it is okay because when Lesnar shows up, it will be hard times for Lesnar, not for him. As Cody heads out to leave and hugs his mother in the front row, however, Lesnar's music hits, but Lesnar fails to show. Lesnar's music hits again as Cody reaches the stage, and Cody goes backstage only for Lesnar to attack him with a chair. Lesnar then sends Cody into the ring post and hits him with the F5 right in front of his mother before locking in the Kimura Lock and hurting his left arm. He then gets Cody in the ring and locks the Kimura Lock in on the left arm again before telling Cody that he accepts his challenge and that "I'll see you at SummerSlam, bitch!"

Gunther beats Matt Riddle. After the match, Gunther tells the fans they can boo them as much as they want, as it will not change the fact that tonight is "the greatest night of [their] sad nights" after seeing the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time. Gunther then tells Riddle that it is done and that he is building a legacy, and he tells Drew McIntyre that if he wants to ride on his coattails, he can be his guest, but he will fall victim to "The Ring General."

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. Liv says there is not just one deciding factor when it comes to a victory for tonight, and that they will not back down from anyone. Rhea Ripley shows up, and when Liv and Raquel make it clear that they are not having it with her, Rhea headbutts Raquel, and this starts a brawl that officials quickly have to quell. It happens, but not before Raquel's knee is hurt.

The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) head to the ring. Rhea Ripley says that The Judgment Day are stronger than ever and that anyone with half a brain cell can tell they are better than everyone and are just built differently, and now that no one can stop them, they not only run Raw, they dominate it. She says that Raquel Rodriguez found this out the hard way and that she is the biggest threat is the women's division while Finn Balor and Damian Priest will become tag team champions and Dominik Mysterio becomes an NXT champion. Once again, Dominik can barely get a word in edgewise when he says he will beat Wes Lee, and Damian Priest says all those boos will not change the fact that he will become NXT North American Champion and that he is guaranteed to be a world champion. After Damian promises Finn that he has the first crack at Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, Finn says he will listen to anything Rollins has to say and that their issues will never be over until his arm is raised as the new World Heavyweight Champion. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn show up, and Sami says he has a pretty good relationship with the fans and knows what they like and dislike, then asks the crowd if they paid to hear Dominik talk, which leads to a giant row of boos. When Sami asks the crowd if they paid to see somebody shut Dominik's mouth for him, the crowd cheers, then Sami says they, he and Owens are all in luck when they take Damian Priest and Dominik Mysterio. Damian Priest admits the tag team titles would look good on The Judgment Day, and if Owens and Sami are so confident they can beat them, they should put their tag team titles on the line tonight. Sami admits that is not a bad idea, but says he should ask for Owens' output after hearing The Judgment Day talk for five minutes. Owens says he does not care as long as he gets to Stun Priest and punch his fist through Dominik's face.

Backstage, Raquel Rodriguez is cleared, but the trainer recommends that Raquel does not compete tonight. Raquel says she can still go, and WWE official Adam Pearce sanctions tonight's Women's Tag Team Championship match.

Sonya Deville and Chelsea Green beat Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez to become the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions after Sonya repeatedly targets Raquel's injured knee throughout the match.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Sonya Deville and Chelsea Green. Sonya says nobody wants to hear about Raquel Rodriguez's injury and that she and Chelsea - who has too many people to think - are champions and will run the women's division.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Rollins says he has big plans for the World Heavyweight Championship and that the title deserves a marquee match-up, and while he has a short list, Finn Balor has earned a spot on that list. Finn Balor shows up, and Saxton leaves. Finn tells Rollins that he wants his rematch and that he does not care how many contenders to the title that there are as the line starts with him and the issues between them are far from over. He tells Rollins to talk to WWE official Adam Pearce and make the match. Rollins says that he understands where Finn is coming from, but tells him to stop living in the past. Finn says he is living in chaos and that he will do to Rollins what Rollins did to him. Finn says he will hurt him, laugh in his face, take his title and alter his career forever, and Rollins tells him that the World Heavyweight Championship is about more than Finn's personal vendetta and is bigger than the both of them. He also says that they do not need to have a match to settle things right here, right now, and demands Finn take his shot or get out of his face. Finn says "Cool," then leaves. Rollins apologizes to the camera crew, then Finn attacks him and tells him to make the match.

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

The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) in a Viking Rules Match.

"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler quickly beats Nikki Cross with the Kirifuda Clutch. After the match, "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey mocks Baszler from the skybox and has thought a lot about Baszler's "complaint," then asks whether the front door or the back door is better when it comes to entering WWE. She says that she had an opportunity and took it, and that Baszler cannot stand the fact that she is one of the best combat athletes in the world while Baszler is "a knock-off version of [her]." Baszler responds by telling Ronda she is "a better Ronda Rousey" in the ring than Ronda is and demands they settle things in the ring tonight. Ronda says she declines unless Baszler makes her. Baszler is stopped by security on her way to the skybox, then Ronda tells Baszler she will see her at SummerSlam.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Ricochet. Ricochet says Logan Paul does not get it and considers him a joke, but the people are here for wrestling, not because of what is posted on Instagram, and Logan is the joke and the one got laid out. He then invites Logan Paul to meet with him in the ring next week so he can really hit him where it hurts: his ego.

It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is Becky Lynch. Miz brags about beating Tommaso Ciampa last week and being a winner, then talks about playing in the American Century Championship golf tournament before bringing out Becky. On the subject of her losing streak as of late and whether or not she has lost a step, Becky throws the chairs out of the ring and says she has a lost of things in the last year and that a step is not one of them as she gets in Miz's face. She then demands that Miz bring out Trish Stratus before he loses his "tiny testicles," which leads to a "tiny balls" chant form the crowd. Miz introduces Zoey Stark and Trish, then Becky demands her rematch. Trish tells Becky to calm down and stop acting like "a bratty toddler" before asking Becky why she is so obsessed with her, saying she will not fight her after already fighting her and winning. She also tells Becky that she and Zoey are done with her and moving on, and demands that Becky thank her while they have their "must-see moment." Becky calls Trish out for being high and mighty and hitting her when she at her lowest point, as she could not handle at her highest, and tells her that she has accomplished more than Trish ever has. She then tells Trish that if she wants to prove she is the best, then she will give her rematch, unless she is good at anything besides wrestling. Trish says she will fight Becky, albeit under a few conditions. Trish says that Becky will have to beat Zoey Stark first, then get on her knees and say "Thank you, Trish!" afterwards and tattoo "Thank You, Trish" across her chest. Becky says "Done" to all of this, then Trish and Zoey attack her. Becky fens them off, then yanks Trish's mask off and hits her in the face before wearing it herself and headbutting Zoey with it.

Bronson Reed beats Shinsuke Nakamura by disqualification after he is suddenly attacked by Tommaso Ciampa. After the match, Shinsuke Nakamura kicks Tommaso Ciampa in the chest and knocks him down in response to Ciampa costing him the match.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Shinuke Nakamura, who says he is tired of everyone getting involved in his business and loudly reiterates his point when asked about his actions towards Tommaso Ciampa.

It is announced that Seth "Freakin'" Rollins will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Finn Balor at SummerSlam.

Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn retain the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships against The Judgment Day (Damian Priest and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) after Rhea Ripley distracts the referee only to be attacked by Liv Morgan and Owens hits the Stunner on Priest so that Sami can hit the Helluva Kick on Dominik. Seth "Freakin'" Rollins attacks Finn Balor and chases him to the back before the match begins.

This week on Raw Talk: Becky Lynch! Tommaso Ciampa! Alpha Academy (Chad Gable, Otis, Maxxine Dupri)!

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

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling presented by CarShield recap for July 17, 2022

Karl Fredericks beats Kevin Knight.

Marina Shafir beats Alex Gracia with a guillotine choke.

"Pretty" Peter Avalon beats El Primohenio Tribeca.

Backstage, Levi Shapiro tells Howdy Price "It's time." Shapiro's blindfold is removed, and Shapiro likes what he sees.

Before the next match, Jack Banning tells Ju Dizz that he has no intention of fighting him and that he wants to help him, as Ju Dizz told him that they are cut from the same cloth. He asks him to join The Institution (Banning, Hunter Freeman, Brendan Divine, Honest John) so he can get what he has deserved for years. Banning offers his hand, but Ju Dizz slaps it away, saying they are not cut from the same cloth and that he refuses to join. The Institution then attacks him. Banning then locks in a guillotine choke while the rest of The Institution pound on Ju Dizz's back, and multiple referees have to get Banning to break the hold.

Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews Prince Nana and Invictus Khash. Prince tells the wrestling world to watch closely, as they might learns something as Khash continues to prove his dominance and The Embassy gets bigger. He also promises that a new member of The Embassy will walk right through the curtains.

Invictus Khash beats Koto Hiro with an arm bar.

Backstage, Jeremy McPete interviews "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater, who says he will walk in and out of the ring as United World Championship, then tells everyone to watch the end, as he will do something that will make waves across the wrestling world.

"The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater retains the United World Championship against Chris Adonis after Prince Nana shows up to distract the referee, allowing Clearwater to kick Adonis in the groin to get out of the Master Lock and Invictus Khash to hit Adonis with the United World Championship. After the match, Prince Nana told everyone that there would be a new member of The Embassy. Nana then hands the United World Championship back to Clearwater, who then shakes hands with Nana to cement their alliance.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for July 17, 2021

Backstage, a busy Dalton Castle leaves, then The Foundation (Jay Lethal, Rhett Titus, "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams) meet with Joe Keys and Jonathan Gresham. As Keys bandages Gresham's knee, "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams shows concern for Gresham's health and - wanting to give a spot to fesh new talent - allow Joe Keys to take his place. Joe Keys agrees, and becomes part of todays' eight-man tag match between The Foundation and Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, Moses, Kaun) and O'Shea Edwards. Joe Keys accidentally slaps Gresham on his hurt knee on the way out, then comes back to apologize.

Brian Johnson replaces Quinn McKay (and Ian Riccoboni) as this week's host.

Rey Horus beats Fred Yehi.

We hear from Mandy Leon and Quinn McKay prior to their match.

Maria Kanellis-Bennett guests on commentary for the next match.

Mandy Leon beats Quinn McKay after Angelina Love distracts the referee while Quinn McKay locks in the Tangerine Dream on Mandy, which allows Angelina to sneak a pair of brass knuckles while the referee is pre-occupied with Quinn McKay to help Mandy Leon cheat to win.

Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, Moses, Kaun) and O'Shea Edwards beat The Foundation (Jay Lethal, Rhett Titus, "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams) and Joe Keys.

Slammiversary 2021 - The Results

Decay (Rosemary and Havok) beat Fire 'n Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz) in the pre-show match to become the Impact Knockouts Tag Team Champions!

Backstage, Sami Callihan is seen talking to his dark side, who is busted open, hatless and carrying a baseball bat, telling him he needs him more than ever.

"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander retains the Impact X Division Championship against Trey Miguel, "Inevitable" Ace Austin, "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams, Rohit Raju and Chris Bey in an Ultimate X Match.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Don Callis, who says that he finds it interesting that Tommy Dreamer's power is increasing, which leads to tonight's Impact World title match becoming a no-disqualification match. He says that if it weren't for Impact Wrestling, Sami Callihan would be sitting in a Supermax prison, and says that having a sociopath facing Kenny Omega for the World title concerns him. After saying that he does not want Sami Callihan scarring Kenny Omega's face, Callis says that he has always been there for Kenny Omega through life and that he will be there for him again tonight. Callis tells Sami Callihan to give his all, as he will not be able to kick out of a One-Winged Angel, and then, his work in Impact Wrestling will be complete.

Matt Cardona's mystery tag team partner is revealed to be none other than Chelsea Green (formerly Laurel Van Ness).

Matt Cardona and Chelsea Green beat Brian Myers and Tenille Dashwood.

W. Morrissey beats Eddie Edwards after nailing Eddie on the outside with a chain wrapped around his fist.

We hear from Moose, who says that people tend to make huge mistakes that lead to terrible consequences, and says that asking for a match against him at Slammiversary is one of them. He says that the consequences for Sabin will be worse than a car wreck or losing a mortgage, as tonight, he faces him and he faces his consequences.

We see a vignette of someone painting "Long Live The Drama King" before messing the painting up.

Gia Miller interviews Slammiversary contest winner Miguel Contreras, who says that it has been almost 500 since he has been at an Impact show and that he is excited, and that she is excited to see Deonna Purrazzo beat her mystery opponent. As Miguel says he was excited for the pre-show match and is excited for the World title match, Madman Fulton and Shera confront the referee for being banned from ringside earlier. Suddenly, Scott D'Amore shows up. Scott D'Amore says he is excited to see fans again, then addresses Madman Fulton and Shera and puts them in a match against two men who are ready to fight: Juice Robinson and David Finlay.

FinJuice (Juice Robinson and David Finlay) beat Madman Fulton and Shera when Fulton and Shera are not on the same page.

Chris Sabin beats Moose with an O'Connor Roll.

Backstage, Rosemary says it is fitting to shed blood to gain gold for the family, because blood is family and Decay (Rosemary, Crazzy Steve, Black Taurus, Havok) is family. She says it is great to bring the Knockouts Tag Team Championships to the shadows tonight.Crazzy Steve says it is better to burn out than to fade away, and that eventually, everything becomes Decay.

Before the next match, Fallah Bahh says that Impact management asked him if he could find a replacement partner for TJP, and he said "No, no, no...Way Jose!" No Way Jose, no known as just "No Way", is Fallah's tag team partner.

The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) beat Violent By Design (Joe Doering and Rhyno), the team of Fallah Bahh and No Way and the team of Rich Swann and Willie Mack to become the Impact World Tag Team Champions for a second time after Rhyno is distracted by the action on the outside as he goes for the Gore, allowing The Good Brothers to hit Rhyno with the Magic Killer to win the titles.

Invicta FC Atomweight Champion Alesha Zappitella is seen in the front row.

Deonna Purrazzo's mystery opponent is revealed to be Thunder Rosa.

Deonna Purrazzo retains the Impact Knockouts Championship against Thunder Rosa. Before Deonna Purrazzo can say anything after the match, Mickie James returns to Impact for the first time in six years. Mickie says it is good to be back in Impact and in front of a liv audience, and if there is anything that Nashville, Tennessee likes, it's "Hardcore Country." An angry Deonna says this is her moment and her division, but Mickie James says she has been Deonna and that she has mad respect for her, and says she is coming for the best of the best. Mickie James then invites Deonna Purrazzo to NWA Empowerrr. Deonna likes the idea, but says that Mickie James doesn't respect her enough to let her have her moment and tells her to take her trash bag and get out. Mickie slaps Deonna in the face, and when Deonna comes at her, Mickie superkicks her.

Impact Homecoming will air on Impact Plus on July 31st! Bound For Glory 2021 takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 23, 2021!

Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match (after Sami Callihan gets a cheap shot on Kenny Omega and nearly wins in seconds with a piledriver).

In a no-disqualification match that sees two referees get knocked out and Chris Sabin and Eddie Edwards keeping The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) from interfering, Kenny Omega retains the Impact World Championship against Sami Callihan. After the match, the lights go out, then the Bullet Club logo shows up on the video screen. All of a sudden, "Switchblade" Jay White shows up. All of a sudden, someone in blue jeans runs into the ring and a brawl happens, then the Impact Wrestling logo and 2021 copyright information screen pop up, ending the show. (It is soon revealed on Twitter via Sean Ross Sapp that FinJuice (Juice Robinson and David Finlay) ran into the ring and attacked Jay White, who then lays out Juice Robinson and leaves.)

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Memphis recap for July 17, 2021

We see The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) relaxing like champions at a local park. Uncle Mikey says that next week, The Skimahorns will prove that they can wrestle like champions.

"The Gun Show" Brett Michaels beats The Revenant of Walker Hayes.

The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) beat The Crowleys (Jacksyn and Otis Crowley) to become #1 contenders for the Memphis Tag Team Championships.

Dustin "Five" Starr interviews King Cobra and Connor at the announce table. King Cobra says that he has been working with Connor, who has "the heart of a lion and the smarts of a fox," and says that things will be different against a bigger man. After Connor says that he looks forward to taking on Austin Lane, Austin Lane shows up. King Cobra says next time will be a different ouctome, and Connor says he is here to take on the best. Austin Lane asks King Cobra if Connor - who he admits has not been here long - is ready. King Cobra says he is ready, and so does Connor. Austin Lane says that if King Cobra says Connor is ready, he will give him another shot. Austin Lane says that while he respects King Cobra, the ring is his house, and he tells Connor to lace up next week, because he is prepared to hurt him.

Before the next match, Alan Steel - who now has the Memphis Heritage Championship back in his possession - finds out that Johnny Dotson has been barred from the building and becomes livid. As Alan Steel says that the deck has been stacked against him and Dotson since day one, Action Jackson shows up. Action Jackson says Alan Steel doesn't have Dotson to help him cheat, and when Steel says this is his only shot, Jackson says he will take advantage of it. Action Jackson says Alan Steel doesn't have Dotson to help him cheat, and when Steel says this is his only shot, Jackson says he will take advantage of it. Jackson then hits Alan Steel in the face and briefly beats him up before getting him in the ring to start the match.

Alan Steel retains the Memphis Heritage Championship against Action Jackson after nearly whipping Action Jackson into the referee, allowing Steel to hit a low blow as the referee is still looking back hoping not to get hurt.

We see a video package about the Gauntlet For The Gold for the Memphis Women's Championship.

"Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane beats Queen Katelynn, Claudia Solis, Lil Bit, Paris Kelly, Diana Taylor and Rebel Kel to win the Gauntlet For The Gold and become the inaugural Memphis Women's Champion! During the match, Eric McMahon enters the ring and produces a restraining order that keeps Diana Taylor from being anywhere near him or Paris Kelly. Diana Taylor hits Eric McMahon with a DDT, and Eric McMahon and Paris Kelly head to the back, eliminating Paris Kelly from the gauntlet match by count-out. After the match, Rebel Kel, Diana Taylor and Claudia Solis clap for Nikki Lane at ringside.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Hollywood recap for July 17, 2021

Note: These matches are from past episodes of UWN Primetime Live. Matches include:

Lio Rush vs. Fidel Bravo from November 3, 2020

Heather Monroe vs. Miranda Alize from November 3, 2020

We see another edition of "The Push" featuring Todd Keneley.

Vipress vs. Lacey Ryan for the Future Stars of Wrestling Women's Championship from October 6, 2020

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for July 17, 2020

"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Jessi Kamea with the Kirifuda Clutch.

Riddick Moss beats Humberto Carrillo.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for July 17, 2020

Backstage, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles says that he will defend the Intercontinental Championship against Matt Riddle. Last time, Riddle beat him, but this time, Riddle has no chance because he is a flash in the pan and this is the house that he built. Meanwhile, Riddle questions if the AJ in Styles' name stands for "arrogant jackass" before stating that last time was no fluke, and that he will be the bro that runs the show when he wins tonight.

Daniel Bryan predicts that Matt Riddle will become Intercontinental Champion tonight.

Alexa Bliss mentions she has a special guest on tonight's edition of A Moment of Bliss.

The Miz asks John Morrison if he is afraid of facing Braun Strowman tonight. Morrison says he is terrified, even though he says that being scared of fighting Strowman is liking being scared of fighting Jean-Claude Van Damme on a yacht. Meanwhile, Strowman says the horror show starts tonight, and he hopes Bray Wyatt is watching.

Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura look forward to Cesaro beating Big E tonight to pick the stipulation for Extreme Rules. Kofi says that Cesaro will not be Big E, and Big E says that his fist is Lois Lane to "The Swiss Superman."

Cesaro beats Big E and is able to pick the stipuation for his and Shinsuke Nakamura's match against The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) at Extreme Rules. After the match, Nakamura and Cesaro look for a table underneath the ring, but Kofi Kingston takes them down. Kofi sets the table underneath the ring up, but Nakamura saves Cesaro before he and Big E can put Cesaro through it.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews King Corbin, who says that AJ Styles is one of the best to step into the ring and that it will be a quick, decisive victory for him, and while Riddle is ambitious, he is in the honeymoon phase. He says that Riddle is playing and fire and he will get burned, and tonight, "the Bro will find out he is nothing but a little boy."

Backstage, Cesaro says he and Shinsuke Nakamura have gotten the respect that they deserved. Nakamura says that the steel cage is bone-breaking and unforgiving, but Cesaro says he enjoyed putting The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) through a table and would love to repeat it. Cesaro and Nakamura agree that their match against The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) at Extreme Rules will be a Tables Match.

It's time for A Moment of Bliss. Alexa Bliss gives the women of WWE a huge round of applause for the fifth anniversary of the Women's Revolution, then predicts that the Los Angeles Lakers will win the NBA Championship and that Matt Riddle will become champion. She also predicts that Strowman will beat Bray Wyatt at Extreme Rules, and that her special mystery guest will tear the roof off on Sunday. Nikki predicts the special guest is her, and says she will beat Bayley on Sunday, but Alexa says it's not her. Suddenly, Bayley and Sasha Banks show up, and Bayley tells Nikki Cross that she will be a failure on Sunday before Sasha Banks says that Nikki will be back in Alexa's shadow. Bayley then says that she and Sasha are the architects of the Women's Revolution with their first WWE Women's Tag Team Championship reign, then she and Sasha get in the ring and Bayley says she and Sasha will hold all the women's gold. Alexa then reveals that her mystery guest is Asuka, who shows up, then Bayley and Sasha attack Alexa and Nikki. Asuka runs in and joins Alexa and Nikki, forcing Bayley and Sasha to retreat. This starts a match.

Matt Riddle trains with Drew Gulak backstage.

We hear from Daniel Bryan in footage from earlier today. Daniel says "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles has been forced to become a fighting champion and can be a good one if he embraces the opportunity, but if he is not careful, his reign will be a short one. Daniel Bryan also hints that Drew Gulak is helping Matt Riddle get ready for tonight.

Bayley and Sasha Banks beat Asuka and Nikki Cross after Bayley uses the ropes for leverage after stacking Nikki up to counter a Tornado DDT off the ring post.

Backstage, The Miz tells John Morrison that Braun Strowman is not the scary guy he is displayed as and that they are movie guys and that the good guys always win. Morrison proposes that Miz be at ringside.

It's time for Firefly Fun House. Bray Wyatt is at the swamp, and says that the calmness is a camouflage of the danger that lies beneath. He says that Braun Strowman was a lost sheep looking for a home when he first met him, and he found it. He says that Strowman looked the devil in the eye, and he made him into a monster. All of a sudden, Strowman left, or so he thought, because the swamp is a place where darkness comes to life, and once you enter, you never truly leave. He says that a part of a person lives in the swamp forever, and that he knows that the monster he created in Strowman is scratching and waiting to come home, as it still lives within him. Bray Wyatt says that Strowman cannot handle being on his own with what he gave him and refused to embrace the monster he became, and he must destroy the monster that Strowman has become. He then tells Strowman to come home.

Before the next match, Braun Strowman says there is a time a man must grow up and face his fears, and he will do that on Sunday when he slaps the devil in his face, as this is the only way to beat The Fiend, who is an incarnation of everything evil he has ever done. Strowman says this is the only way to beat Bray Wyatt, and that he must beat him before he becomes the fiend The Fiend as he is everything evil about him in human form. Strowman says he must go home and end Bray before Bray ends him. After chasing The Miz and John Morrison out of the ring, he hopes that Bray Wyatt is watching.

Braun Strowman beats John Morrison with the hugging submission move that he used in The Wyatt Family before hitting the running powerslam. After the match, he tells Bray Wyatt that he hopes he was watching, because he is coming home. After Strowman leaves, medical staff tend to Morrison. Morrison gets up under his own power, and heads to the back with help from The Miz.

Before the next match, Lacey Evans says that Naomi's glow will be nothing but a little sparkle.

Lacey Evans beats Naomi after tying Naomi's hair around the middle rope and hitting the Woman's Right after Naomi frees herself.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Jeff Hardy, who says that fighting a bully like Sheamus is like battling addiction, and all he can do is accept the truth, keep his feet on the ground and keep fighting. He says Sheamus regretting his own actions will be worth it. Before he can say much else, he is Brogue Kicked out of nowhere by Sheamus, who says that he will cleanse Jeff Hardy of his demons next week.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Bayley and Sasha Banks. Bayley says nobody has more momentum than her, as her titles give her more mass and in turn more momentum than Nikki Cross. Sasha says it is their destiny to win all the women's gold, and Bayley says Nikki will cry into a state of depression when she beats her Sunday. Meanwhile, Nikki tells Alexa Bliss she should have won tonight and that she will blow it on Sunday. Alexa says that is not true and that she will beat Bayley. When they see Bayley and Sasha Nikki attacks Bayley. Alexa has to pull Nikki off of Bayley.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Matt Riddle after stacking Riddle up to counter the Bromission. Both men show respect after the match, then Riddle is attacked from behind by King Corbin, who hits Riddle with End of Days.

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

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for July 17, 2020

Mansoor beats Tehuti Miles.

"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats Chase Parker after Matt Martel's distraction on the ring apron fails. After the match, Parker and Martel attack Nese, but Isaiah "Swerve" Scott marches into the ring and forces them to retreat.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for July 17, 2019

Matt Riddle beats Arturo Ruas with the MMA-style ground and pound. (Arturo Ruas has previously competed in NXT under the name Adrian Jaoude.) After the match, a masked man runs into the ring and attacks Riddle. The masked man is none other than Killian Dain, who proceeds to decimate Riddle and smash him through the stage with a running senton.

Street Profits host a special edition of Street Talk, who tell Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly that they are the top team in NXT before daring them to face them for the tag team titles.

In footage from last Saturday, Mia Yim is seen attacking Marina Shafir in a parking lot.

Bronson Reed beats Dexter Lumis to advance in the NXT Breakout Tournament.

In footage from earlier today, Cathy Kelly interviews Tyler Breeze, who says everyone seems have to have a group in NXT. Suddenly, The Forgotten Sons (Jaxson Ryker, Wesley Blake, Steve Cutler) show up. Steve Culter tell him that this is a new NXT, and when Breeze jokes around with Jaxson Ryker, Wesley Blake warns him that Ryker is a savage. Breeze says he has seen everything.

Next week: Kacy Catanzaro vs. Io Shirai!

KUSHIDA beats Apollo Crews with the Sakuraba Lock. Both men show respect after the match.

In footage from earlier today, Cathy Kelley interviews Keith Lee, who feels that he has been passed by for newer faces and that he should change the narrative in NXT, starting with Damian Priest.

Adam Cole shows up. Cole says he has been traveling all over the world on his championship tour for the past few weeks and showing everyone what a true champion and true power is. In that time, The Undisputed Era (Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) has taken care of business like nobody else can. He states that a power switch is taking place in NXT, and that he is ready to put the NXT Championship on the line as a fighting champion. He then decides to put the title on the line tonight, and his opponent is none other than Johnny Gargano. After some footage of Johnny Gargano at his gym, we then hear from the guy who got a first-hand look at the NXT Championship in the footage: Twan Tucker, who shows up. Cole tells Tucker he has the opportunity of a lifetime, and it is just going to be the two of them in the ring with nobody else around. Tucker says he didn't come alone, and Gargano shows up. Gargano runs into the ring and fights with Cole, and the brawl makes its way into the crowd. Referees eventually rush out to stop the brawl. Gargano leaves, but then runs back out on the stage and dives at Cole before fighting him again. Cole goes for the Last Shot when they get back in the ring, but Gargano lays him out and makes him tap to Garga-No Escape. Referees have to pull Gargano off of Cole to break the hold.

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for July 17, 2019

Assistant Sid Scala starts the show by announcing that the following things will take place tonight: Saxon Huxley and Tyson T-Bone vs. Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel), Xia Brookside vs. Jinny, a word from Toni Storm and the main event of Mark Andrews vs. Kassius Ohno.

Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) beat Saxon Huxley and Tyson T-Bone.

Backstage, Radzi interviews "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks. Banks is devastated he came up short, but he is hitting the reset button and this is just the beginning for him.

Jinny beats Xia Brookside after Jinny collides the ref, hitting him in the arm. This allows Jazzy Gabert to grab at Xia Brookside, and the distraction is enough for Jinny to get the win despite Jinny's boasting that she can win without Jazzy's help early in the match.

Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) is interviews. Barthel says that British Strong Style has fallen, and that Trent Seven is the only one left. Wolfe says that Imperium has done what they set out to do, and if Trent Seven wants to fight Walter, then Walter accepts. Walter states that he will break Trent Seven's back just like he did to Tyler Bate.

We hear from "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams, who states that he has gotten in touch with General Manager Johnny Saint, and that he will face Noam Dar next week. He has the doctors on stand-by as he proves that you don't need dirty trick to win next week.

In footage from after last week's show, Joe Coffey says that wild animals can be tamed, and that he plans to tame "Bomber" Dave Mastiff in a one-on-one match.

Toni Storm shows up. Storm says that for the longest time, she thought that Kay Lee Ray was one of her best friends after she took her under her wing, but with the way things are going, she wants to know what happened to Kay Lee Ray. She says that Kay Lee Ray has gone from being the first person to help someone to the first person to hurt someone to get her attention, and she is sick of her mind games. Kay Lee Ray shows up and says everyone knows that she has her championship opportunity and that she is a bit more prepared, and proposes that they have their match right now. She then says that is not happening, as she is going to make her wait until NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff, and until she takes the NXT UK women's title, she plans to make Toni Storm's life a living hell.

Backstage, Assistant Sid Scala announces that the first-ever six-woman tag team match in NXT UK history will take place next week. Kay Lee Ray will team with Jinny and Jazzy Gabert, while Toni Storm will team with Xia Brookside and Piper Niven.

Mark Andrews beats Kassius Ohno with a victory roll.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for July 17, 2018

Before the next match, TJP says that General Manager Drake Maverick was gracious enough to tell him who his opponent was beforehand, then complains that Maverick wants him to be a curtain jerker in a "diaper storm of a town." He then gives Noam Dar credit for coming back from injury, and says that wrestling him is slightly better than wrestling one of the fans. He then says that he will ruin the comeback story, as he is still the "Cruisergreat" around here.

TJP beats Noam Dar by submission with the knee bar to Noam Dar's recently healed knee.

We hear from Mustafa Ali, who says that he has made the impossible possible and that he will continue to fight to become WWE Crusierweight Champion.

Drew Gulak beats Danny Garcia in seconds with the Gu-Lock. After the match, Gulak says you can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you just might find you get what you need. He then says 205 Live has had two years' worth of unworthy champions and that he will soon become a deserving champion. He then says Danny Garcia reminds him of Cedric Alexander, because when anyone steps to him, they tap out.

Backstage, Dasha Fuentes interviews Buddy Murphy and "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese. Murphy says he hates to lose, and says The Lucha House Party was at the wrong place at the wrong time. He regrets that Tony Nese did not win last week. Nese says this will be settled once and for all, and both sides will leave their partners behind to ensure the next meeting is one-on-one.

Lio Rush beats Akira Tozawa.

Backstage, Cedric Alexander meets with General Manager Drake Maverick over who he will defend the Cruiserweight Championship against next. Maverick says tonight's show has been great and that it could be anybody. Next week, it will be Drew Gulak vs. Hideo Itami vs. TJP vs. Mustafa in a Fatal 4-Way Match, with the winner going on to face Cedric for the title.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for July 17, 2018

Jeff Hardy shows up to start tonight's show. Hardy says he may look like, make an entrance like, and wear facepaint like Jeff Hardy, but he feels unlike himself, incomplete and like his heart is broken because he is no longer United States Champion. He says that "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura lacks ethics and that he hit the low blow because it was the only way he could beat him. Sunday night, he tried to go after him but was not thinking clearly, but he is thinking more clearly tonight. He plans to make Nakamura feels as much pain as possible and make him fade away and classify himself as obsolete as he takes the United States title back. He then tells everyone to enjoy the show. Backstage, Renee Young interviews Nakamura, who says Jeff Hardy is a sad clown who wears facepaint to hide the tears he cries. He now says the United States title is his and that this is a reason to smile. Tonight, he will give everyone a reason to smile by making a clown cry again. He says "God Bless America," then leaves.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Andrade "Cien" Almas with the Calf Crusher. After the match, Almas stands up and shows his dissatisfaction with his loss.

Backstage, Aiden English apologizes to Lana, wishing he did not cost Rusev the WWE Championship. He asks Lana to talk to Rusev, but Lana says that Rusev needs his space before asking if Aiden English is in Rusev's best interests. Aiden tells Lana that he has always had Rusev's back, and that he is asking for a second chance. Lana says she will take that into consideration.

Becky Lynch beats Mandy Rose with the Dis-Arm-Her. After the match, Becky Lynch says winning feels great, and she has been waiting -sometimes patiently, sometimes not - but has never stopped working for the fans to rack up victories. However, she is just getting started. She tells Carmella that straight fire is coming for her, as it is about time that she became WWE SmackDown Women's Champion again.

Backstage, General Manager Paige meets with Carmella, who once again brags about beating Charlotte Flair and Asuka twice and demands another "'Mellabration." Paige says she will throw the 'Mellabration or 'Mellabrations on the condition that she beats Becky Lynch next week. If Becky wins, however, Carmella will have to defend the SmackDown Women's Championship at SummerSlam.

Backstage, R-Truth meets with "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger. Dillinger becomes annoyed with R-Truth talking to him and says Samoa Joe will be his before leaving. It is then revealed that R-Truth is talking on his cellphone with a Bluetooth earpiece.

Samoa Joe beats "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger with the Coaquina Clutch.

It's time for Miz TV! This week is the eulogy for Team Hell No (Kane and Daniel Bryan), for which The Miz is dressed in all black as pallbearers drag a coffin with Kane's mask on a dummy's head on top of it. Miz thanks everyone in the crowd for being here tonight, and says he is as sad as the fans are before plugging his show and his participation in a celebrity all-star softball game prior to paying his respects to Team Hell No. Miz quotes N*SYNC, saying it is time to say "Bye Bye Bye" to Team Hell No before talking about Team Hell No's previous accomplishments as well as their beginnings as an unlikely tag team. He then says that the reunion ended as quickly as it began at the hands of The Bludgeon Brothers, and now that the team is six feet under, he asks everyone to stand up and join him in honoring them with a moment of silence. To nobody's surprise, Miz says that when his hand goes up, everyone's mouths go shut. He then has a moment of silence for Team Hell No while everyone boos him. After a minute, everyone starts a "Yes!" chant. Miz admits the "Yes!" chants are a little better. He then tells the fans "I told you so," and that he knew that Team Hell No would break up as Kane was nothing more than "a broken down demon" and Daniel Bryan was a glory hound and never "a world-beating wrestler" like he claimed he was. He says that Daniel Bryan knew the fans saw through his lies and that he threw one more Hail Mary pass to bring himself to relevance and failed, and that nobody is sadder than Daniel Bryan because he knows that his return from injury has been a bust. Miz says that Daniel Bryan does not have the courage to say that he is destroying his legacy by the week, and that Team Hell No is dead. Suddenly, Daniel Bryan shows up. The pallbearers, who were blocking the entrance to the ring, get ready to fight, but Daniel Bryan comes out from the crowd and attacks Miz from behind. The pallbearers go after him, but Daniel Bryan makes quick work of them. The Miz runs away, and Daniel Bryan topples everything in the ring down before hitting one of the pallbearers with a running knee.

In the locker room, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) make fun of SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain) before making their way to the ring for the next match.

Eric Young beats Kofi Kingston with the assist from Killian Dain from the outside.

Next week: General Manager Paige announces who "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles will defend the WWE Championship against at SummerSlam!

Jeff Hardy beats "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura by disqualification after Randy Orton shows up from out of the crowd to drag Jeff Hardy out of the ring. "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura retains the WWE United States Championship. After the match, Randy Orton continues to attack Jeff Hardy, then pulls a stud out of one of his ears and yanks on the hole in the ear. He then whispers to Jeff Hardy that if he wants to know why he is doing this, then he will have to wait to find out. Officials and referees try to stop Orton as Orton beats up Jeff Hardy on the commentary table before hitting the draping DDT off of it.

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