Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for June 20, 2017

The show begins with Tamina, Charlotte, Natalya and Becky Lynch near General Manager Daniel Bryan's office. D-Bry wants to hear from Carmella and James Ellsworth first.

Carmella and James Ellsworth head to the ring to start tonight's show. Ellsworth demands respect for the first Miss Money In The Bank, Carmella, who welcomes us to "The Fabolous Era of Carmella." She says her name has been trending worldwide, not because she won, but because of she won, with people saying she disrespected the Money In The Bank Briefcase. She does not care, however, as she has been overlooked ever since being picked last in the WWE Draft. At the end of the day, nothing else about the other women in the blue brand's Women's Division matters, because she is that intelligent. Carmella goes on to say that she won the Money In The Bank match fair and square, and refers to Kane helping Seth Rollins in 2014 as well as Bray Wyatt keeping Roman Reigns from winning in 2015. She says that the fans have put her victory in doubt and have gotten General Manager Daniel Bryan even though the match was a no-disqualification match and asks how rules can be broken when there were none in the first place, then goes on to say that Daniel Bryan will reiterate what she has just said. Carmella concludes by saying she is Miss Money In The Bank, and there is nothing anybody can do about it.

Charlotte confronts General Manager Daniel Bryan - who tries to talk to Charlotte about her neck - and asks if the no-disqualification rules apply to the five women in the Women's Money In The Bank and not to James Ellsworth. She tells D-Bry to do the right thing.

Before the next match, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) say they expected to be here tonight with the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships around their waists, but unfortunately, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) fled through the crowd to keep the titles at Money In The Bank. They invite The Usos to step into "The New Day's playpen," and Kofi introduces "the warden:" Big E, who is called "Deput-E." Big E says there is no way easy out and no shortcut home (a reference to "No Way Easy Out" by Robert Tepper from Rocky IV), because The New Day rocks.

Big E beats Jimmy Uso.

General Manager Daniel Bryan is on the phone with Commissioner Shane McMahon when Natalya and Tamina show up. Daniel Bryan says there will be an official decision on whether or not Carmella will still be Miss Money In The Bank soon.

Dasha Fuentes interviews Naomi, who says that it is unfortunate how the Women's Money In The Bank Match ended, but she is ready for whoever her next opponent is. Suddenly, Lana shows up and tells Naomi she was lucky at Money In The Bank, and demands a rematch. Naomi gives it to her for next week, then tells her to get out of her face.

In footage from earlier today, Randy Orton is interviewed by Tom Phillips. Orton says he lost control on Sunday night, and he paid for it. He can deal with losing the WWE Championship, but he cannot deal with people disrespecting his family, and he will not do anything to get to Jinder as he crossed the line and made it personal, and he does not care who he has to go through to do it, whether it be The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh) or Jinder's entire family. He says Jinder has made a mistake, and there is no turning back.

"The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura beats Dolph Ziggler.

General Manager Daniel Bryan is backstage with Sami Zayn, whom he gives a match against Baron Corbin next week. Becky Lynch shows up, and Sami says she got robbed. Becky mentions James Ellsworth's interference on Sunday night, and says that no matter what she does or how hard she trains, SmackDown Live does not seem like the land of opportunity. D-Bry says it's complicated when she asks what she has to do, and Becky asks if doing the right thing is really that complicated.

Kevin Owens shows up. Owens says the only reason he is standing in the ring without the Money In The Bank Contract right now is because the other competitors in the match conspired against him and tried to end his career, and that what happened Sunday night was not fair. He is still here and in the ring as United States Champion, unbroken. Kevin Owens then announces that he will give a lucky individual from Dayton, Ohio a shot at the United States Championship as he declares that the Kevin Owens' Face of America Challenge. AJ Styles shows up, answering the challenge and saying that the only thing better than being the United States Champion is beating the champion for the title. Owens tells AJ Styles to shut up and that this is for someone in the area, and not him, especially as he has been given plenty of challenge. Suddenly, Chad Gable shows up and answers the challenge, saying he moved to Dayton, Ohio this morning. After Gable is able to mention where he lives (which is 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, the address of Wright State University), the open challenge is on. AJ Styles then guests on commentary for this match.

Kevin Owens retains the WWE United States Challenge against Chad Gable.

The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley) are backstage with General Manager Daniel Bryan, wanting their shot at the SmackDown tag titles back. Daniel Bryan gives them another shot at getting their shot. Next week, all they have to do is beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Usos), and they've got their tag team title shot again.

Sami Zayn and "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger advertise Sonic's milkshakes.

General Manager Daniel Bryan shows up. D-Bry says it is great to be back, but he wishes it were under different circumstances due to the aftermath of the Women's Money In The Bank Match. He says he has to take his emotions out of it and stick to the WWE rulebook, and introduces the participants in Sunday night's Women's Money In The Bank match: Charlotte, Tamina, Natalya, Becky Lynch and Carmella. Daniel Bryan admits Carmella had some good points, but also says that nobody has done what James Ellsworth did, either. James Ellsworth mentions Daniel's recently-born daughter, and tells Daniel Bryan to get it over with. Daniel Bryan tells him to shut up about his family, or else he will punch him so hard he won't breathe and he will also fire him. After the women argue, Daniel Bryan then announces that Carmella has been stripped of the briefcase and another Women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match will take place next week to decide a definitive winner.

Jinder Mahal beats Luke Harper. During the match, Baron Corbin shows up and distracts Jinder Mahal, walking around the ring to tease a cash-in, and says he is watching him. Luke Harper almost has Jinder Mahal put away, and tries to hit one of The Singh Brother (Sunil and Samir Singh) with a discus punch only to fall victim to Jinder's Cobra Clutch Slam. After the match, Randy Orton shows up and attacks The Singh Brothers before attacking Jinder. He goes for an RKO on Jinder, but The Singh Brothers attack Orton, allowing Jinder to escape through the crowd. Orton fights back, hitting an RKO on both of The Singh Brothers to close out the show.

On Talking Smack, James Ellsworth finds out he is banned from ringside in the Women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match re-match for next week.

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

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

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

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

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

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

"The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger beats Curt Hawkins.

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

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

Baron Corbin beats Dean Ambrose in a Street Fight.

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

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

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

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

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

Layin 'da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for March 28, 2017

General Manager Daniel Bryan starts tonight's show with a contract signing for AJ Styles vs. Commissioner Shane McMahon. Shane is introduced first, followed by Styles. Shane says that AJ Styles has always been a part of his vision to make SmackDown Live the show to watch, and says that Styles is one of the greatest talents to step into a WWE ring and says he is "truly phenomenal." He says that Styles exploded when he arrived to the WWE and quickly won the WWE Championship, but as time passed, he became arrogant and his ego got in the way of everything, costing him the WWE Championship and almost his career. Shane tells Styles if he does not give him his best at WrestleMania, he won't feel so phenomenal afterwards. He signs the contract. Styles asks Shane if he knows what he's in for, as they are having a traditional wrestling match and not a match without rules. He says the ring is his home, and in his home, he is untouchable. After listing off the who's who of people Shane has taken on in the past, Styles tells Shane he has never been in the ring with someone like him, and that Shane will find out how phenomenal he is. He signs the contract, then pushes the table. Shane and Styles have a brief staredown and Daniel Bryan has to play peacemaker before it gets physical, and asks them to shake hands. Styles refuses, and leaves the ring.

Mickie James and Alexa Bliss guest on commentary for the next match.

Becky Lynch vs. Carmella ends when Mickie James and Alexa Bliss fight each other after they argue on commentary, first at ringside and then in the ring. All four women face each other, then Mickie James and Becky Lynch briefly stare down before Mickie points at the WrestleMania sign. This leads to the match becoming a tag team match between the team of Mickie James and Becky Lynch and the team of Alexa Bliss and Carmella.

Carmella and Alexa Bliss beat Mickie James and Becky Lynch. During the match, Natalya shows up and guests on commentary. After the match, all five women brawl, but the biggest surprise is the return of Naomi, who had to relinquish the SmackDown Women's title weeks ago. She is back at 100% in time for WrestleMania, and she's in the match for the SmackDown Women's title.

Tyler Breeze, dressed up like Nikki Bella, tells General Manager Daniel Bryan that he is available for the SmackDown Women's Title match if he needs him. Daniel Bryan says no, then Tyler Breeze removes his wigs and Fandango shows up, telling him he should have worn the bracelet that is in his hands. Breeze laments that he and Fandango will not have a WrestleMania moment this year, and Daniel Bryan decides to recify that by placing them in a ten-man tag team match tonight and giving them the last two slots in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

We look back at Pete Rose getting hit with a Tombstone Piledriver by Kane at WrestleMania 14.

It's time for Miz TV and the "Total Bellas" finale. It is announced that Al Roker will be the special guest ring announcer for John Cena and Nikki Bella vs. The Miz and Maryse. In the finale, "John Cena" and "Nikki Bella" have dinner, and "Bryan" and "Brie" are also guests. After amazingly crazy dinner rules, "Nikki" asks "John Cena" to marry her. After a commercial break, "John Cena" says he does...not ever want to marry her as it will damage his brand, and all he respects is money and only loves himself, as he is not a good person and that if "Nikki" continues to believe otherwise, he will toss her into the gutter like the rest of them. He says that "never gives up" means that if he gives up his spot, he will be made irrelevant. He says he is a ghost because there's nothing to see. "Cena" and "Nikki" give up the charade, reveal themselves as The Miz and Maryse, and tells them that after WrestleMania, Cena will no longer be able to call himself a man and that the fans will not his entire life is "total bullshit." The real Cena and Nikki show up, and Cena admits he found the "Total Bellas Bullshit" sketches pretty funny, but when the jokes were over and the Miz became himself, it stopped being funny. Cena tells Miz and Maryse that they believe their own crap, and calls them out of it. He says he's shooting a movie, just like several Superstars before him - including Miz - and says he's still brand loyal. He then tells Miz that the movies Miz has made are crappy bootlegs of movies he made. Cena then wants to know what The Miz is still doing here, then talks about the Women's Revolution and says the women of WWE are doing more than Miz. Cena says that Maryse was only hired back so they could put Miz on Total Divas and that Miz is using her for that, then says that The Miz and Maryse also don't have kids like Cena and Nikki do. Cena then tells Miz and Maryse they sound ridiculous and blame everyone but themselves for their failures, and at WrestleMania, he and Nikki are going to destroy them. After some more choice words and daring them to step up, Miz and Maryse retreat, tease going back in the ring and retreat again. Nikki calls them "fake ass, see-through haters," and at WrestleMania, they'll kick their asses.

American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable), Rhyno, Heath Slater and Mojo Rawley beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), Dolph Ziggler and Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango).

Luke Harper tells Bray Wyatt that he has seen the truth. He doesn't need Bray Wyatt, and he is free. He says that if he were Bray, he would run.

Bray Wyatt beats Luke Harper. Randy Orton then appears on the TitanTron in the remains of the Wyatt Family compound. He tells Bray Wyatt that his fate will be sealed at WrestleMania after driving a crucifix - the same one that Wyatt pointed at him last week - into the remains of Sister Abigail and "deliver a serpentine blow" that ends Sister Abigail's influence over Bray.

On Talking Smack, Baron Corbin continues to tell Dean Ambrose that he will take everything from him. Ambrose takes a television remote and both figuratively and literally turns him off.

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

Layin 'da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for February 28, 2017

Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan look at the replay of last night's main event. AJ Styles shows up, wanting the match between him and Luke Harper called off so he can headline WrestleMania, but Shane and D-Bry says the match is still on. AJ Styles then proceeds to make fun of Luke Harper, and the camera zooms back to reveal Harper is behind him. Styles eventually turns around, sees Harper and leaves. Harper then stares at Shane and D-Bry, and simply says "Thank you."

It's time for Miz TV with The Miz and Maryse. Tonight's special guest is John Cena, and Miz immediately cuts Cena's microphone, saying Cena doesn't talk until he lets him and that he has cost him so many opportunities and that he manipulates everyone he comes in contact with to make his way to the stop and stay there, keeping people who work ten times harder than Cena - such as himself - below him. Miz says he is not "the other guy," then talks about how he main evented WrestleMania 27 and won only for Cena to manipulate the accomplishment and turn it into nothing because he is jealous of him. He also calls Cena a hypocrite, saying that he read The Rock the riot act about going to Hollywood only to turn around and go to Hollywood himself, and now "we can't see you, Cena." The crowd chants that Cena sold out, and Miz agrees with the crowd. Miz says Cena isn't even Super Cena anymore; instead, he's Barely Decent Cena. Miz says he is now the one doing everything to make SmackDown Live must-see, and when Cena was gifted a WWE Championship match at Royal Rumble and won the title, he took away opportunities to do the same at Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania. Miz says Cena isn't any better than "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, and that he threw Cena out to make him feel the pain he has felt for the past ten years. Cena asks Miz if that's all he's got, and says that Miz has reiterated everything everyone else has said for the last ten years. He says that if he really was manipulating everything, he'd be standing face-to-face with The Undertaker, not The Miz. He then says that it is easy for people like The Miz to blame everything on him, and that he has never asked anyone to buy in to what he says as you can't fake heart. He goes on to say that everyone knows exactly who he is, and then says The Miz is just some guy named Mike who shortened his name on The Real World and jacked The Rock's electricity, Chris Jericho's personality, Ric Flair's Figure Four, Daniel Bryan's personality and offense and everything AJ Styles has said for the past six months. He says The Miz is a dude dressed like a dude playing another dude, and that he is an unoriginal shell of a WWE Superstar. He says that he and The Miz have locked up quite a few times and that the main difference between him and Miz is that Miz blames everyone else while he keeps fighting. He tells The Miz the next time they talk to not bring a knife to a gunfight, as even though he's not The Undertaker, if he presses him again, he'll be a dead man. Maryse stops Cena saying he doesn't leave until she and Miz say so, and says that Cena's biggest problem is his ego, and that the bigger the ego, the smaller the package. She says that Cena doesn't know the meaning of respect and tells him to "respect this" before slapping him. Cena then tells Maryse that she just made the biggest mistake of her life and Nikki Bella rushes into the ring. The Miz and Maryse retreat, and Nikki tells Maryse "You mess with my man? I'm gonna break ya, bitch! Ya hear me?"

Becky Lynch beats Mickie James 2-1 in a two-out-of-three falls match after knocking Alexa Bliss off the apron and reverses a roll-up of a roll-up into a Disarmher.

Luke Harper says he's always been fighting a constant battle with demons in his mind, but he has made peace with them and now they help me. He has new eyes and knows what true evil is. He is not afraid of Bray Wyatt, and when he wins tonight and faces him at WrestleMania, Bray will be very afraid of him.

Bray Wyatt says "may the best man win." He says the people will want to hear what he has to say tonight. He says he will be the one winning at WrestleMania, as will Randy Orton.

Tonight on 205 Live: Neville's Fastlane address!

Dasha Fuentes interviews Alexa Bliss. Alexa Bliss demands she be asked what it's like to be SmackDown Women's Champion, then makes fun of Naomi during her victory speech. Natalya shows up and congratulates her, and then makes it known to Alexa that she's taking the title from her.

Renee Young interviews AJ Styles. Styles says that he hopes that the cameras are ready, as he plans to win tonight and continue to the main event of WrestleMania.

AJ Styles beats Luke Harper...almost. Luke Harper has his foot on the bottom rope during the pinfall, and Commissioner Shane McMahon shows up to restart the match immediately. After Harper accidentally superkicks Shane McMahon by accident, AJ Styles takes advantage of the situation to secure the win and become #1 contender for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania.

Renee Young interviews John Cena and Nikki Bella. Suddenly, Carmella and James Ellsworth show up. Ellsworth calls Cena and Nikki "phonies," and an unimpressed Cena and Nikki challenges them to a match next week.

General Manager Daniel Bryan congratulates AJ Styles on making it to WrestleMania, but Styles says he has other plans thanks to Bray Wyatt.

Dean Ambrose hits Dirty Deeds on Curt Hawkins, then calls out Baron Corbin after telling him that messing with him is a very bad idea. Corbin appears on the TitanTron, telling him he doesn't come when called He tells Ambrose he cost him the WWE Championship and calls him a speed bump. Now he says Ambrose is a deer caught in the headlights, and he plans to take everything from him. Ambrose tells Corbin not to start something he can't finish, and tells him it's not over between them.

Dolph Ziggler beats Apollo Crews in a Chairs Match after a drop toe hold to Crews that sends Crews throat-first into an open chair.

Bray Wyatt shows up. He didn't care who he faced at WrestleMania, as they are both mortals stepping into the ring with a deity. He says AJ Styles will go down like the rest. All of a sudden, then says he comes from hollowed ground and a place where Randy Orton is right now. Randy Orton appears on the TitanTron, and he is in the Wyatt Family shed. He says that this is Bray's world...but not his. He says he joined The Wyatt Family just to stab Bray in the back and take the WWE Championship from him, and underneath the shed he is in, Sister Abigail was put to rest in the ground below. He pulls out a pickaxe, and asks how long the maggots have eaten her flesh. He then says that Bray is now naked, helpless, exposed and ready to explode, then plans to burn Sister Abigail's spirit and kill Bray with it, making him the master and Bray the servant. Orton then tosses away the pickaxe, picks up a gas can and pours the gasoline everywhere, including the rocking chair and Sister Abigail's resting place. He then says the last time Sister Abigail screamed was when she took her last breath. He then pours some more gas outside and lights a match, then burns Sister Abigail's soul to eternal damnation as he sets the shed on fire. Bray is inconsolable.

On Talking Smack, AJ Styles makes it clear he should still be in the main event of WrestleMania as he feels he should be.

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

Layin 'da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for January 31, 2017

Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan are backstage with AJ Styles. Dean Ambrose, Baron Corbin, The Miz, John Cena, AJ Styles and Bray Wyatt will all be in the Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship. In the meantime, Dean Ambrose - who has also just showed up - has unfinished business with Styles. Styles vs. Ambrose is made official for tonight.

John Cena shows up. Cena says that part of being the man is saying you were wrong and saying you're sorry. He apologizes to AJ Styles, saying he is not just "a guy from Atlanta" and is instead an elite-level athlete who brought out the best in him. As for the celebration, he's looking ahead to the Elimination Chamber instead. Suddenly, Bray Wyatt and Randy Orton show up, Bray says the more things change, the more things stay exactly the same, and in two weeks, Cena will be trapped with him like a rat in the Elimination Chamber and that he will be leaving the Chamber the new WWE Champion, kicking off a new Era of Wyatts. Orton says that if Cena somehow retains, he will be waiting for him at WrestleMania, and he will set the WW Championship free. Wyatt and Orton then surround the ring, and when they are about to get in, the lights go out and Luke Harper shows up. Instead of joining the Wyatts, he stands with Cena, and Wyatt and Orton retreat. Commissioner Shane McMahon shows up, and makes this impromptu tag team match official...and it's next.

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt and Randy Orton) beat John Cena and Luke Harper after Harper falls victim to Sister Abigail and Cena's Attitude Adjustment on Wyatt is halted by an RKO.

James Ellsworth shows up in the clothes that Carmella bought for him, and introduces Carmella before the next match.

Carmella beats Delilah Dawson with the Code of Silence thanks to Ellsworth tripping Dawson up.

Dolph Ziggler beats Kalisto, then tries to rip off his mask after the match. Apollo Crews chases Ziggler into the crowd.

Becky Lynch says Mickie James cost her the SmackDown Women's title, but she's used to being attacked from all angles. Naomi says Alexa Bliss disrespected her, but she made her eat her words at Royal Rumble. They plan to keep the momentum going tonight in a tag match against Alexa and Mickie.

Becky Lynch and Naomi beat Alexa Bliss and Mickie James.

American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) say nobody has challenged them for the SmackDown Tag Team Championships...so they're issuing an open challenge for them in the ring.

American Alpha's (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) open challenge is answered by the entire SmackDown tag team division. Officials and security try to restore order. After the break, the only two teams still in the ring after the impromptu battle royal are American Alpha and the team of Heath Slater and Rhyno.

General Manager is confronted by Natalya...and security. Nikki Bella is also here, and Natalya and Nikki quickly begin arguing. D-Bry yells at them to stop, then makes a match between Natalya and Nikki Bella official for Elimination Chamber. Natalya storms out of the room.

Neville says his dominance will continue tonight on 205 Live.

Next week: John Cena vs. Randy Orton!

The Miz and Maryse guest on commentary for this match. Baron Corbin shows up during the next match and also guests on commentary.

AJ Styles beats Dean Ambrose. During the match, The Miz and Baron Corbin fight each other, and Ambrose takes them both down only to fall victim to a Styles Clash. After the match, The Miz hits Ambrose with the Skull Crushing Finale, then Baron Corbin hits Miz with End of Days.

During Talking Smack, it is announced that there will be a Tag Team Turmoil match for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships at Elimination Chamber. It is also announced that Naomi will face Alexa Bliss for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship at Elimination Chamber.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for January 24, 2017

General Manager Daniel Bryan is about to eat an apple when The Miz shows up with Maryse and starts calling Toledo, Ohio a dump, all while demanding he have his own dressing room. After joking that he will block off a stall in the men's bathroom, D-Bry gives Miz his rematch against Dean Ambrose for the Intercontinental Championship. After Miz demands that the match be no-disqualification, Daniel Bryan says that he will not let Maryse win on his behalf, and since Miz supposedly pays the SmackDown Superstars' salaries, he makes the match a lumberjack match instead. Miz and Maryse storm off.

Randy Orton beats Luke Harper after countering the discus punch with an RKO. After the match, Bray Wyatt helps Luke Harper up only to hit him with Sister Abigail.

Renee Young interviews Mickie James in the ring. When asked why she showed up out of the blue last week and did what she did, Mickie mentions she took her first Women's title from Trish Stratus at WrestleMania. She says she's kept an eye on WWE, and feels what she has done has been swept under the rug by the company. If it weren't for Alexa Bliss, they would have gotten away with this, as she knows everything about her. She says that thanks to Alexa Bliss, she's here right now. She then talks about how Becky Lynch because the #1 women's pick for SmackDown Live, and says that this is now about the reinvention of Mickie James. Becky Lynch shows up, and Mickie dares her to get in the ring so she can give her something to cry about. She does, and Mickie runs into the crowd as a set-up for Alexa Bliss to attack Becky. After Becky hits Twisted Bliss, Mickie tells Becky that she's learned from Alexa to always be one step ahead.

We see footage from last week where Carmella and James Ellsworth went on a shopping trip. After some strange wardrobe choices, Carmella ends up choosing Ellsworth's wardrobe for him.

Baron Corbin guests on commentary for the next match.

Mojo Rawley wins a 10-man over the top rope challenge to earn a spot in the Royal Rumble match, last eliminating Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango).

We see footage from earlier today where Natalya attacks Nikki Bella during an interview outside of the arena.

AJ Styles shows up. Styles is cross about his placement in the official poster for Royal Rumble, because he is in the back and John Cena is in the front. He then calls Cena out, Styles stops Cena before he can even speak, and takes offense to the fact that Styles was mocked and not even mentioned by name on Today, simply being called "Guy from Atlanta." He reminds Cena who he is, and says nobody missed him, as he has replaced him. He says Cena knows that he's the better man in the ring, and that Cena keeps making excuses before saying that Cena himself is the only excuse left as he is a sorry excuse for a wrestler as he is not built for the indies. He then makes fun of Cena's new shirt, and asks what he has to do to earn some respect, then threatens to plant his foot in his ass at Royal Rumble. Cena says Styles is only complaining because he blames everyone else but himself for his problems, and says he was built for WWE. He tells Styles he's not even close to being at his level, and that he gets more done in a day than Styles does in a career and does it without complaining. He takes Styles' complaints about him burying him because he's built for the indies by saying he's built for WWE, right here, right now. He then says that Styles isn't a guy from Atlanta and that he's just a guy, and that he only holds the WWE Championship because he lets him, and on Sunday, he is taking back the WWE Championship.

Dolph Ziggler quickly beats Kalisto with a stuperkick. After the match, Ziggler grabs a steel chair. JBL gets up from his seat at the announce table and shows disappointment with Ziggler, who is attacked from behind and almost hit with a chair shot by Apollo Crews.

The Collins Family is the recipient of the Little Caesars Seat Upgrade.

Before the next match, Nikki Bella and Natalya brawl at catering. Naomi grabs the microphone and demands anyone face her and feel the glow, as she's been gone for months and wants a match. Alexa Bliss shows up, but she's not here to answer her challenge and treats her like a nobody. Naomi dares her to get in the ring so she can snatch her bald. Alexa teases getting in the ring, but then gets out, telling Naomi that she's not worth her time and to "say hello to obscurity for me."

Backstage, Dasha Fuentes interviews Dean Ambrose. He plans on smashing The Miz's nose before smashing him through the canvas to retain the Intercontinental title.

Dean Ambrose retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against The Miz in a Lumberjack Match after all the lumberjacks brawl in the ring.

On Talking Smack, AJ Styles insists that John Cena could never cut it in the indies.

Here are the top 10 moments for tonight's show.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for December 13, 2016

Tonight's show begins with Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan watching last week's main event. So is James Ellsworth, who is sick with a cold and sneezes on Daniel Bryan. As he is sick, his WWE World Championship title shot is postponed. Both Shane and Daniel want James to go home, which he does. Daniel then takes a palmful of hand sanitizer.

It's time for Miz TV with special guest AJ Styles. Styles jokes that James Ellsworth has come down with "chinfluenza," and says that sooner or later, he will destroy Ellsworth in the middle of the ring. When asked about having to defend the WWE Championship (formerly the WWE World Championship) against Ellsworth, he simply laughs before running down what he's done so far in WWE before saying he will destroy Ellsworth, and says he is the most prestigious champion on SmackDown Live right now. The Miz reminds him that he has yet to beat Ellsworth, and that he himself beat Dean Ambrose last week. Miz says that Styles has proclaimed that nobody on his level while saying that he himself is above it. Chairs are pushed to the side as they prepare to fight, then Dean Ambrose shows up followed by Dolph Ziggler. Ziggler says Miz and Styles can't beat matches without cheating, and accuses Miz of "hiding behind Maryse's skirt." The Miz gets in the ring only to get put out. Ambrose lays out Ziggler with Dirty Deeds, then Luke Harper suddenly appears in the ring and lays Ambrose out with a clothesline to end tonight's Miz TV.

AJ Styles shows up backstage, asking Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan for protection from everyone gunning for the WWE Championship. They then announce that there will be a Fatal Four-Way Elimination Match later tonight between Dean Ambrose, Dolph Zigger, The Miz and Luke Harper, with the winner getting a shot at the WWE Championship next week. If anyone not directly involved in the match - Maryse, Bray Wyatt, Randy Orton or anyone else - interferes, that will lead to an elimination for the person they are assisting.

Nikki Bella guests on commentary before the next match.

Before the next match, Natalya tries to tell Nikki Bella that she did not attack her at Survivor Series, but Carmella shows up before she can do it.

Carmella beats Natalya with a roll-up as Natalya is distracted with Nikki Bella as she tells her she didn't attack her at Survivor Series.

John Cena returns to SmackDown Live in two weeks.

Apollo Crews chats with comedian Gabriel Iglesias when The Miz and Maryse tell them to shut up as Miz is mentally preparing for a movie role. Iglesias gets the last laugh, making fun of The Miz' fashion choices as well as his use of "au revoir."

The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley) win a tag team battle royal to become #1 contenders for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships.

We see a Baron Corbin vignette.

Before the next match, Alexa Bliss cuts off Greg Hamilton, says she doesn't do "charity cases" like Becky Lynch, and sucker punches Deonna Purrazzo, who is supposed to be her opponent tonight. Becky Lynch gets in the ring, wanting her rematch. She gets her rematch, but not tonight. As Alexa leaves the ring, Shane McMahon shows up and says that's not how things are done on SmackDown Live, and says the championship rematch is up next.

Becky Lynch beats Alexa Bliss by count-out when Alexa tweaks her knee and can't get back in the ring, but Alexa Bliss retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship. Becky Lynch gives Alexa another beatdown, and we find out that Alexa was faking it just to keep her title.

We get a behind-the-scenes look at the new USA original series Shooter, starring Randy Orton.

AJ Styles guests on commentary for the next match.

Dolph Ziggler beats Dean Ambrose, The Miz and Lue Harper in a Fatal Four-Way Elimination Match after The Miz keeps Ambrose from getting back in the ring, allowing Ziggler to hit a superkick for the win.

"The Outlandish" Rich Swann announces he will be taking on TJ Perkins tonight on 205 Live.

AJ Styes shows up on Talking Smack. Despite Dolph Ziggler winning a shot at the WWE Championship, James Ellsworth still has a title shot. Styles still considers all of Ellsworth's victories flukes, as Dean Ambrose has helped him every single time. AJ admits he doesn't know much about Luke Harper, and that nobody else really knows anything about him. He says that Dolph Ziggler is good, but not phenomenal like him. As for the status on his ankle, he's ready to go.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) appear on Talking Smack, where Jey Uso announces that he has an ankle injury. It is also mentioned that Zack Ryder may be injured as well, but it has not yet been confirmed. They believe that they have the best chance against The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Randy Orton, Luke Harper), and argue that they might as well get a shot at the SmackDown tag titles.

Alexa Bliss appears on Talking Smack. She has not gotten with the trainer yet, and has no idea how her knee is doing as she has spent time trying to elevate it in the locker room. General Manager Daniel Bryan questions whether her knee is actually hurt, due to her kicking Becky Lynch with the bad leg. Alexa says she has to take care of herself, now that she is the locker room leader of the SmackDown Live Women's Division.

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

Saturday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for November 19, 2016

Results courtesy of dailywrestlingnews.com.

Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) beat The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch).

Luke Harper beats Apollo Crews.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for October 11, 2016

Lita interviews Alexa Bliss backstage on the pre-show. She says that if Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan want to make the SmackDown Women's title match a Triple Threat Match, then bring it on. Either way, she plans on taking the title from Becky Lynch.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) are interviewed via Skype on the pre-show. They say that the gameplan to take the SmackDown tag titles is what it's always been: bust people in the mouth until they make their way back into title contention. They say that they got caught slipping against Heath Slater and Rhyno at No Mercy, and that it will not happen again. They say that the WWE Universe booing them for helping Roman Reigns and turning on them is what caused them to stop pandering to the fans and do their own thing. They don't care who they attack next, as they just want the tag titles.

Dolph Ziggler shows up to start the show. He says the weeks leading up to No Mercy have been worth it, as he gave himself only one way out. He had no idea if he would ever be in a WWE ring again, but here he is now. Yet, for the first time in 12 years he doubted himself and felt he made a mistake. Ziggler then says that the WWE is where he belongs, and says "We did it." The Miz and Maryse show up dressed in all black to mourn the loss of the Intercontinental Championship, and Miz calls it "the death of the Intercontinental Championship," saying he brought prestige to the title. He says that this is not the end of the story, as Ziggler with the title is Act 2 and that the hero always gets the gold and the girl. He already has the girl, now he wants the gold. Ziggler gives Miz a hard time for crying at the end of the match at No Mercy, and The Miz says that face is him seeing everything he had getting ripped away from him. This leads to "You were crying!" chants form the fans, as The Miz says he did everything to keep the title and that he will do everything to get it back. He says he is not done with Ziggler...and neither are Mikey and Kenny of The Spirit Squad, whom Ziggler will be facing in a handicap match right now.

Dolph Ziggler beats The Spirit Squad (Mikey and Kenny). The Miz attacks Ziggler right after the match until Heath Slater and Rhyno make the save.

It is announced that Alexa Bliss vs. Becky Lynch for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship on November 8th will take place in Glasgow, Scotland.

Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan announce Survivor Series for November 20th. They announces three 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Match where Raw and SmackDown go head to head: one for the men, one for the women and one for the tag team divisions.

Earlier today, Carmella attacked Nikki Bella after an interview where she plugs Total Bellas.

Naomi beats Carmella after Nikki Bella shows up with a host of officials ready to hold her back, which distracts Carmella and allows Naomi to get the roll-up for the win. After the match, Nikki gets her hands on Carmella, but not for long, as Carmella escapes and runs away through the crowd.

Alexa Bliss says she can beat Naomi any day of the week in an interview. Daniel Bryan shows up, and decides to put that statement to the test but putting her in a match against Naomi next week.

WWE and NBC Universo celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and honor Eva Longoria.

Jimmy Uso beats Chad Gable after Jey Uso assists Jimmy with the schoolboy pin.

The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley) are in the locker room...and so are The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).

AJ Styles shows up for his No Mercy victory speech. He mocks everyone for cheering for either John Cena or Dean Ambrose, and says that he beat both men on Sunday night. He then announces that he will give someone an opportunity to face him in a match. Dean Ambrose's music plays, and when Dean shows up, AJ Styles says he wasn't talking about him. Ambrose tells Styles he isn't done with him yet, but Styles brings out his real opponent: James Ellsworth. Styles tells Ambrose to leave, but Ambrose says he's going to get a front row seat for this. Styles insists Ambrose leave so that Ellsworth isn't distracted. Suddenly, Daniel Bryan shows up, and makes the match official...but makes Ambrose the special guest referee.

James Ellsworth beats AJ Styles after special guest referee Dean Ambrose hits Dirty Deeds on AJ Styles twice.

Randy Orton meets Kane backstage. He says that he is done with Bray Wyatt's world, and asks Kane to live in his, which has pain, chaos, misery and voices begging him to stop that he doesn't listen to. Kane says he's in, and tells Orton that he has issues.

AJ Styles screams at Daniel Bryan, and Shane McMahon tells Styles he brought it on himself.

James Ellsworth and Nikki Bella will be on tonight's Talking Smack.

Before the next match, Luke Harper says that the world has put him to sleep, but now he is wide awake and he has seen the light. After saying that the light is brighter than ever, Bray Wyatt dares Randy Orton to bring his monster, as he has brought his.

Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper beat Randy Orton and Kane after the lights go out and Luke Harper appears in Kane's place on the apron, distracting Orton and allowing Wyatt to hit Sister Abigail.

On Talking Smack, Nikki Bella says she is happy to have won at No Mercy, but can't understand why Carmella can't seem to leave her alone. She says that Carmella keeps running as she's not ready for her. She also says that SmackDown Live would dominate in the Survivor Series 5-on-5 Women's match.

On Talking Smack, Daniel Bryan announces that Jack Swagger and Baron Corbin will square off on next week's SmackDown Live.

On Talking Smack, James Ellsworth calls tonight's win one of the greatest moments of his life. He admits he was nervous facing AJ Styles. He has been in the business for the last 14 years up and down the East Coast and also in the Baltimore, Maryland area. He never thought he would be facing the WWE World Champion in a million years. Daniel Bryan then announces that Ellsworth will take on AJ Styles again next week...and this time the WWE World Championship is on the line.

Talking Smack ends with Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper making a surprise appearance. Bray says that his "brother" Luke Harper is back, and that they are now whole again. He declares that nobody in SmackDown Live is safe. Harper says that they plan to make an impact, make people talk about them and be taken seriously.

Where was Curt Hawkins, who was supposed to debut tonight? Only Curt Hawkins knows...

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 24, 2015

At the beginning of the show, Triple H talks to Seth Rollins. He tells Rollins that because of him, SummerSlam has lived up to the hype and he is now everything that The Authority has imagined to be...and that he is now the man. As promised, Triple H is ready to unveil his statue later tonight.

Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar show up. Heyman is not thrilled with the fact that Undertaker beat The Beast, especially after how everything unfolded, and insists that Lesnar made 'Taker tap out, saying that 'Taker can still go, but not against Lesnar. Heyman then states that Lesnar wants to fight 'Taker one more time, and wants to fight him right here, right now, tonight. Instead of getting Undertaker, however, Lesnar and Heyman get Bo Dallas, who once again proves he's the dimmest bulb in the WWE and gets destroyed with a couple of German Suplexes after he gets in the ring tells Lesnar to Bolieve. Heyman and Lesnar leave, then Lesnar turns back and circles Dallas before hitting him with another German Suplex. They leave again, but Heyman tells Lesnar to go back and do an F5 for him. He does.

The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) guest on commentary for the next match, just in time for The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) to celebrate their win by singing about themselves and how filthy Brooklyn is as Xavier Woods plays trombone.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) beat The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto). The celebration is cut short, however, as the dancing and trombone playing is spoiled by the surprise return of the The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley). The Dudleys immediately clean house, and Xavier Woods is the first WWE Superstar in a decade to fall victim to a Dudley Death Drop through a table. They send a message to The Prime Time Players, asking them "Do you know who we are?"

We take a look at John Cena's 500th Make-A-Wish granting on Today for eight-year-old lymphoma patient Rocco Lanzer and his family, who are in attendance tonight.

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon look at Seth Rollins' statue. Rollins shows up (after the statue is hidden from his view, of course) and thanks them for everything.

Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper is suddenly interrupted by a man in a black sheep mask. The man behind it, however, is not Erick Rowan, but looks a lot like Bray Wyatt. He stares down with Roman Reigns, and stops the Superman Punch cold before tossing him around like a rag doll. This ends the match, but this sudden addition to the Wyatt Family isn't done as he fights off both Ambrose and Reigns at the same time, easily swatting Reigns away before choking him out. He then finishes Reigns off before doing the same to Ambrose after being kicked in the side of head to absolutely no effect. Both Harper and Wyatt embrace this man - with Harper going so far as to laugh with malicious glee - and the Wyatt Family has one more member.

It's time for Miz TV! Tonight's guests are Team PCB (Paige, Charlotte and Becky Lynch). Charlotte is not at all impressed with The Miz's legacy when The Miz mentions that her father taught him the Figure Four Leg Lock and that he has since surpassed Ric Flair's legacy. The three of them make it clear that they are here to usher in a new era of the female athlete, and prove they can be as good as any man. As Paige speaks, Team Bella (Brie and Nikki Bella, Alicia Fox) show up to say that they are the only dominant and empowering group in the Divas Revolution, which almost causes Team Bella and Team PCB to come to blows when Becky Lynch calls Alicia Fox "the Nene Leakes of the WWE." Nikki Bella then states she is soon to become the longest-reigning Divas Champion in WWE history, which causes both teams to get in each others' faces. The Miz tries to butt in, telling everybody to shut up, then tells Team PCB to emulate him if they want to go anywhere in the WWE before calling them "three cackling women with a hashtag who wrestle like a bunch of girls." This is enough for Team PCB to surround Miz, but Team Bella attacks Team PCB from behind. Miz TV ends with Team PCB getting tossed out of the ring.

Team Bella (Brie and Nikki Bella, Alicia Fox) beat Team PCB (Paige, Charlotte, Becky Lynch).

Stardust turns on King Barrett, hitting him with the Queen's Crossbow before their tag team match, which never officially happens. Neville shows up, and he and Stardust brawl briefly before Stardust flees.

The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) return to SmackDown this Thursday!

Recently retired host The Daily Show and recent host of SummerSlam Jon Stewart shows up. He says that his actions at SummerSlam were not to help The Authority or Seth Rollins in any way, but because he felt he could not let John Cena tie Ric Flair's record of sixteen world championships, much to the delight of the Brooklyn, New York crowd. As Stewart speaks, Flair himself shows up, much to Steart and the fans' surprise. Flair appreciates Stewart's actions, but admits he was pulling for Cena last night, saying that sooner or later that the record will be broken and he'd rather it be broken by someone he respects. Flair tells Stewart that he has messed up everything, and before anything else can be said, John Cena shows up wanting a word with Stewart. He is at peace with Stewart, but says that due to his actions, Rollins has become a dual champion now that he has lost the United States Championship and the tarnish that Cena brought back to the title has been dulled again. Stewart admits he did not think that through, but continues to defend his actions from last night, and tells Cena that he can win the title back. John Cena responds with an Attitude Adjustment to Stewart. Stewart is tended to by medical staff after Cena leaves.

Renee Young interviews John Cena. Cena tells Renee he's having another talk tonight...with Seth Rollins.

Randy Orton, Cesaro, Ryback and Dolph Ziggler beat Sheamus, Big Show, Rusev and Kevin Owens after Big Show accidentally hits Sheamus with a knockout punch. After the match, Kevin Owens and Rusev argue with Big Show before the big man fights with both of them only to end up on the business side of a double-team Cannonball. Show is left high and dry to fall victim to a Ziggler super kick and a massive RKO from Orton with the help of Ryback and Cesaro.

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon show up, with the case containing Seth Rollins' statue already in the ring. Stephanie wishes her father Vince McMahon a happy 70th birthday, and everyone (including Triple H) sings along to Happy Birthday. Triple H puts Seth Rollins on a pedestal, saying that Rollins has the hustle, loyalty and respect that John Cena has - and that Rollins is also a winner - before bringing Rollins out. After Seth Rollins himself to legendary Brooklyn players (assuming there are any, according to him), saying that he himself became a legend at SummerSlam and defending his statement that John Cena is a disease, the bronze Seth Rollins statue is finally unveiled...only there's no statue. Instead of a statue...it's Sting. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon back away before Rollins and Sting brawl, and Sting comes out on top. Sting then lifts up the WWE World Heavyweight Championship

In a backstage interview exclusive to the WWE Network, Triple H makes a match between Sting and Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, and instructs Rollins to finish what he started at WrestleMania 31. It's showtime.

We learn after the show that the man in the black sheep match is none other than Braun Strowman, "Abigail's Black Sheep."

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for August 20, 2015

Ryback and Big Show fight to a double count-out after Ryback knocks Big Show through the timekeeper's area, sending both men down and unable to get up.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) beat Los Matadores (Fernando, Diego, El Torito).

Dolph Ziggler and Lana show up. Ziggler says it's great to be back, and it's great to be back with Lana. He had no idea if he would come back during the last six weeks, especially when he was having meals through a straw. His first instinct was to check on Lana. Their first order of business? According to Lana, it's to "crush those bastards." They both have a laugh about giving Rusev and Summer Rae a hard time, then Lana says Rusev can enjoy having an imitation Lana while Ziggler gets the real thing. Rusev's flag soon comes down, and Rusev and Summer Rae arrive. Rusev tells Ziggler he'll know what pain really is by the time he's done with him at SummerSlam, as will Lana, and says his comeback will be over. Ziggler tells him his comeback won't start until after SummerSlam, when he kicks Rusev's teeth down his throat, steals the show and steals Lana...again.

Neville quickly beats Bo Dallas. After the match, Stardust and King Barrett taunt Neville via the TitanTron.

Before the next match, Alicia Fox announces that Nikki Bella will be the longest-reigning Divas Champion in 26 days. Nikki says Sasha Banks will be a great Divas champ, but that won't be happening anytime soon, saying Sasha beating her on Monday night was a fluke and that she is the most powerful woman in sports entertainment worldwide. As she continues to speak, Team B.A.D. show up, saying Nikki does not speak for them. Team B.A.D. (Naomi, Tamina, Sasha Banks) show up, saying they don't speak for them. Sasha Banks and Brie Bella argue, with Sasha calling Brie "Daniel Bryan's wife," saying that Brie is always riding D-Bry's coattails. Team PCB's Charlotte and Becky Lynch show up, saying both of them are in for a good old-fashioned lass kicking.

Brie Bella beats Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch in a three-way match.

Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns tells Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper they picked the wrong family to mess with, Randy Orton tells Sheamus he'll see the RKO coming...and Cesaro just wants to beat Kevin Owens and maybe get a new "Lose Owens Lose" shirt.

Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, Cesaro and Randy Orton beat Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Kevin Owens and Sheamus.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 17, 2015

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon arrive to start the show. They go through the SummerSlam card for this year, and Stephanie confirms that John Cena has accepted Seth Rollins' proposal for a contract signing for their SummerSlam match. After gushing about how epic SummerSlam will be this year, Stephanie announces that Jon Stewart, recently-retired host of The Daily Show, will officially host this year's SummerSlam. Triple H says the road to SummerSlam starts right here, right now.

Randy Orton and Cesaro beat Sheamus and Kevin Owens.

The Undertaker tells Brock Lesnar that when the Reaper calls his name, it's over. He tells Lesnar that the hounds of Hell and welcoming him to his eternal damnation, and that his name has been called. He says Lesnar will never rest in peace.

Seth Rollins is with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon in the back. Stephanie holds the contract, and Rollins asks for a statue of himself in WWE Headquarters when he beats John Cena and wins the WWE United States Championship along with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Stephanie says it's a possibility, and both HHH and Stephanie tell Rollins not to let them down.

Dean Ambrose guests on commentary for the next match. He takes Byron Saxton's seat and pushes it to Bray Wyatt, who sits in it. Saxton has to call the rest of the match standing up, as Ambrose dares Wyatt to do anything during the match.

Roman Reigns beats Luke Harper.

Becky Lynch beats Tamina with the Disarmher.

Lana guests on commentary for the next match.

Rusev beats Mark Henry with the Accolade. After the match, Lana gets in the ring and calls Summer Rae out. She slaps Summer, then calls out Rusev. As she and Rusev stare down, we see the surprise return of none other than Dolph Ziggler, who lays waste to Rusev with Lana's help.

WWE alumni Jonathan Coachman will host ESPN's SportsCenter live from the Barclays Center - home of this year's SummerSlam - at 10 AM Eastern/9 AM Central on ESPN!

Jojo interviews Lana and Dolph Ziggler. Ziggler wants a match with Rusev at SummerSlam.

Big Show guests on commentary for the next match.

The Miz makes fun of Big Show's acting skills before the next match as he promises to take back the WWE Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam.

Ryback beats The Miz, then dares Big Show to get in the ring with him. Big Show just blows Ryback off, however.

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are here for the official contract signing for the title-for-title match between World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins and United States Champion John Cena. Rollins is introduced first, and congratulates Triple H and Stephanie for setting up this year's SummerSlam as well as the WWE Universe for becoming part of history when he beats Cena and becomes a dual champion with the US and World Heavyweight titles. He then signs the contract, then talks about how John Cena plays the role of Superman and keeps people from "knocking him off the top of the mountain," and calls Cena a villain and "a disease." As he talks about how he inoculated the WWE Universe by kneeing Cena in the nose and became the cure, and how Cena accepted his challenge on Tough Enough and not to his face, Cena shows up. He calls Rollins a cheap imitation, and tells him that Triple H hand-picked him to be the champion. He considers injuring Rollins himself as part of his payback, and tells Rollins that what he'll do to him at SummerSlam will haunt him for long after, and in the end calls taking the World Heavyweight title the true payback, because if Rollins loses, Triple H loses as Cena matches the total reigns of HHH's mentor, Ric Flair. He then tells Rollins that while Triple H wasn't Ric Flair's bitch, he's making Rollins his. He signs the contract and leaves.

Brock Lesnar guests on ESPN's SportsCenter tomorrow at 9 AM Eastern and Pacific.

Despite the interference from El Torito, The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) and The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) and Los Matadores (Fernando and Diego).

Stardust and King Barrett aren't impressed with Stephen Amell. Stardust also gives Barrett an awesome cape, and Barrett calls himself "The Cosmic King."

Randy Orton, Cesaro, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns take on Luke Harper, Bray Wyatt, Kevin Owens and Sheamus in eight-man tag action this Thursday on SmackDown!

Sasha Banks beats Nikki Bella with the Banks Statement.

Renee Young interviews Team PCB (Paige, Charlotte, Becky Lynch). They plan to come out of SummerSlam the last team standing.

Paul Heyman is in the ring for Brock Lesnar's homecoming here in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He introduces Brock Lesnar, and confetti and streamers rain down for The Beast. Paul Heyman then both figuratively and literally sings Lesnar's praises until the arena briefly goes dark at the sound of a gong. Lesnar and Heyman laugh it off, being in on it, and tells Undertaker that he doesn't have what it takes to beat Lesnar at SummerSlam, as 'Taker won't be fighting a man, he'll be fighting a beast, and Heyman tells 'Taker that Lesnar will offer no quarter. The arena goes dark again, and this time 'Tkaer is in the ring. He hits a low blow, a choke slam and a Tombstone Piledriver on Lesnar to end the show.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for August 13, 2015

Seth Rollins shows up to begin the show. Rollins talks about how if we don't stop to soak stuff in, we'll be taking life for granted. He then compares himself to Babe Ruth and Michael Jordan, saying he is currently at the top of his game. As he brags about beating Randy Orton and Neville in recent weeks, as well as breaking John Cena's nose, he says that the WWE Universe's grandchildren and their grandchildren's grandchildren will know that the greatest moment in the WWE was Rollins in his prime. After a replay of Cena's recent appearance on Tough Enough, Rollins says that Cena accepted his challenge for SummerSlam, but is miffed he announced it on Tough Enough and had Daniel Bryan accept for him, so he wants him to accept it to his face next week on Raw. He then says that anyone who takes him on will fail, and as he lists who has failed, Neville shows up. Neville is tired of Rollins running his mouth, and says Rollins left out the fact that John Cena still beat him with a broken nose and that Sheamus would be World Heavyweight Champion right now if it weren't for Orton. Rollins just simply mocks Neville, and tells him to turn around and leave, but Neville isn't going anywhere and makes it clear that Rollins goes on...and on...and on...and on...until Cesaro shows up. Cesaro says that Neville is right about Rollins, as is the WWE Universe and the Cesaro Section, and as he talks, he is suddenly attacked by Kevin Owens. Rollins uses this distraction to attack Neville and talk trash to him afterwards.

Charlotte beats Naomi with the Figure Eight.

Cesaro and Neville vs. Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens is official for later tonight.

Ryback returns to SmackDown. He declares that The Big Guy is back and in the WWE where he belongs. He talks about his Intercontinental Championship victory and his recent bout with a staph infection, then focuses on Big Show's recent comments that he should forfeit the Intercontinental title. He thanks the fans for the well-wishes and support, and tells both Big Show and The Miz that at SummerSlam, it's feeding time.

Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper show up and talk about how humans are inherently evil and all it takes is the switch to be flipped. Harper says he's different as he was born holding the Devil's hand. Wyatt says he gave Harper sight, and says that Harper's eyes are set on Roman Reigns tonight. At SummerSlam, it will be family versus family. Dean Ambrose shows up as Wyatt speaks. Ambrose doesn't have much to say, and he's just here to see Roman Reigns talk with his fists.

Roman Reigns beats Luke Harper by disqualification after Bray Wyatt breaks up a pinfall. After the match, Dean Ambrose, who is also at ringside for the match, fights off both Wyatt and Harper, but Reigns makes the save. Harper and Wyatt are forced to escape through the crowd.

Rich Brennan interviews Sheamus. He says the WWE Universe is tired of the same old thing, and deserves to be entertained. He almost did just that on Monday night, but Randy Orton ruined everything. He plans to be back on next week's Raw so he can erase Orton out of existence so it's just him and Seth Rollins. He then says the future is just one Brogue Kick away.

The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) beat The New Day (Xavier Woods and Big E) after Los Matadores (Fernando and Diego) and The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) stop The New Day from walking out of the match.

Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens beat Cesaro and Neville after Rollins grabs Cesaro's tights during an inside cradle. After the match, both teams brawl, but Cesaro and Neville get the last word.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 10, 2015

Seth Rollins shows up to welcome us all to "Monday Night Rollins" to start the show. He makes fun of John Cena, then makes a reference to the "Straight Outta" meme that has hit the Internet recently by saying that Cena is "straight outta action." He says that if Cena wants to forfeit the WWE United States Championship to him, he can, so he can hold the United States and World Heavyweight titles at the same time. He also makes fun of John Cena's appearance on Tough Enough tomorrow night, saying Cena isn't tough enough to take him on. He then finds out from ring crew that John Cena is here tonight...via satellite. Cena's face, complete with broken nose, shows up on the TitanTron. However, it's all a trick, as Seth Rollins' mouth is on top of Cena's and it is Rollins' voice that makes fun of Cena and makes him look like a weakling. As Rollins talks to "Cena," Cesaro shows up and interrupts Rollins and challenges him to a match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. As Rollins asks Cesaro what he's done to deserve a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship, Kevin Owens shows up and says Cesaro has done nothing, makes fun of the "Cesaro Section" signs, and says that he himself has beaten John Cena while Rollins has tapped out to him. Shortly afterwards, Randy Orton shows up and says he's deserving of a World Heavyweight title shot as well. Rollins tells all three of them they're getting nothing, says they're all deaf and dumb, and tells them to get out of his ring. Triple H shows up after this, and says Cena's status for SummerSlam is 50/50. He makes a Triple Threat Match for tonight - Owens vs. Cesaro vs. Orton - and the winner gets a shot at Rollins and the World Heavyweight Championship.

The Submission Sorority (Paige, Charlotte, Becky Lynch) - now known as Team PCB after the first initials of the three members - guest on commentary for the next match.

Team Bella (Brie and Nikki Bella, Alicia Fox) beat Team B.A.D. (Naomi, Tamina Snuka, Sasha Banks). After the match, both teams brawl, and Team PCB (Paige, Charlotte, Becky Lynch) gets in on the action. Team PCB stands tall in the end.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) beat Los Matadores (Fernando and Diego).

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) find out they're facing The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil), Los Matadores (Fernando and Diego) and The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) for the tag team titles at SummerSlam.

Triple H has to get Seth Rollins to stop complaining backstage again, this time concerning the World Heavyweight title match, and tells him he has to put up every single night.

Randy Orton beats Cesaro and Kevin Owens to get a shot at Seth Rollins and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship later tonight.

Dean Ambrose considers Roman Reigns the first real friend he's ever had, and the both of them consider themselves truer family than Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper will ever be.

We get a special look at Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker.

Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker meet one last time before SummerSlam next week on Raw.

Luke Harper beats Dean Ambrose in a chaotic match which also sees Roman Reigns and Bray Wyatt going at it.

It's time for Miz TV. Miz introduces Stephen Amell to the crowd, and tells him to call him when Stardust gets done with him so he can teach him how to act. He then introduces tonight's guest: Daniel Bryan. After some clowning around, Miz wants to talk about how he made Daniel Bryan, but D-Bry tells him not to take credit for making him, as he did all this himself. Miz also talks about D-Bry being on the shelf, and D-Bry mentions his recently released autobiography and his role on Tough Enough. Miz then asks D-Bry if Big Show should retire. Big Show shows up and says tells the WWE Universe that if they want him retired, they'd better find somebody who will retire him. All of a sudden, Ryback's music hits...and Ryback has officially returned. Ryback and Big Show stare down, and Daniel Bryan tosses Miz in-between them. All three men go at it, but Ryback easily puts Show and Miz away. Ryback then fells Miz once and for all with a Meat Hook.

Lana guests on commentary for the next match. She says that Dolph Ziggler is quickly getting better and will be back after SummerSlam.

Rusev vs. "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry ends when Lana and Summer Rae fight each other again. This time around, however, Summer Rae attacks Lana and tortures her with her own version of the Accolade. When the Bulgarian flag comes down, Rusev's photo is on it.

Neville quickly beats King Barrett, then Stardust immediately attacks Neville. He then stares down with Stephen Amell before shoving him. Amell jumps the barricade and goes after Stardust. Security holds Amell back, and Barrett has to get Stardust out of there. Neville shakes hands with Amell afterward.

Triple H has Neville and Stephen Amell with security backstage. Amell makes it perfectly clear he wants Stardust at SummerSlam, and Neville wants it to be a tag team match against King Barrett and Stardust. Triple H makes it official.

Jojo interviews Sheamus. He doesn't know who to root for, but in the end, he knows he'll be WWE World Heavyweight Champion in the end.

Randy Orton vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship ends when Sheamus interferes. Sheamus attacks Orton and Brogue Kicks Rollins, but Orton ends Sheamus' attempt to cash in his Money In The Bank Briefcase.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 20, 2015

The Undertaker appears to start tonight's show. He pulls out a microphone and says that he is ready for battle. Streaks are made to be broken, but 'Taker is tired of Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar taking the fact that they broke The Streak and shoved it down everyone's throats. He calls Battleground his "true resurrection," tells Lesnar that he can't kill won't die, and says he will challenge and conquer The Beast himself.

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon talk in the back. Triple H says that Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar is in the bag for SummerSlam.

Team BAD (Sasha Banks, Naomi, Tamina) guest on commentary for the next match.

Charlotte beats Brie Bella with the Figure Eight.

Triple H tells Paul Heyman over the phone that Brock Lesnar/Undertaker is the main event for SummerSlam, and that Lesnar should not show up tonight. As he speaks to Heyman, The Miz complains about Big Show knocking him out last night. Triple H isn't listening to Miz, and he puts Miz in a match against Big Show.

Los Matadores (Fernando and Diego) beat The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) after the distraction from The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods).

Big Show beats The Miz with a giant elbow drop from the second rope. After the match, Big Show confronts Miz about him being "missing since the Attitude Era," and says he wants Ryback and the Intercontinental Championship.

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon find Paul Heyman backstage. Heyman is here to tell the WWE Universe that Brock Lesnar accepts the challenge at SummerSlam and leave. HHH and Stephanie don't trust Heyman, and agree on posting more security around the arena and warning the locker room.

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon tell the WWE roster to stand between Brock Lesnar and Undertaker, and keep them from destroying one another before SummerSlam.

Paul Heyman is in the ring. He says Brock Lesnar should be WWE World Heavyweight Champion right now, but Undertaker put a stop to all that last night at Battleground. As for continuously bragging about Brock Lesnar breaking The Streak, he mentions all of the big names that tried and failed where Lesnar did not. He then says that Brock Lesnar broke Undertaker's undefeated streak at WrestleMania 30, and while he sold his soul to the devil, his ass belongs to Brock Lesnar. Undertaker pops up after the lights go dark and then turn back on. He is about to go after Paul Heyman when Lesnar rushes in. This starts a brawl of epic proportions that takes security, WWE Superstars and even Triple H himself to break up.

After the break, the brawl between Brock Lesnar and Undertaker continues backstage. Policemen eventually cuff and escort Lesnar out of the arena, with Lesnar kindly asking not to be touched.

As Triple H tells Stephanie McMahon that he will not press charges against Brock Lesnar and will just give him time to cool off, Seth Rollins - amazed at what just happened between Lesnar and Undertaker - shows up and says he has a lot to get off his chest. Triple H and Stephanie give him the go-ahead.

Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper tell Roman Reigns that Battleground was just the beginning, and that this continues tonight.

Dean Ambrose shows up to even the odds before Luke Harper takes on Roman Reigns.

Roman Reigns beats Luke Harper by disqualification after Bray Wyatt drags Roman Reigns out of the ring. This starts a brawl between the team of Harper and Wyatt and the team of Reigns and Dean Ambrose. Harper and Wyatt get their offense in, but Ambrose isn't spent yet and he helps Roman Reigns get enough time to regroup and even the odds. Ambrose and Reigns stand tall and the end of this fracas.

Seth Rollins shows up. He asks the WWE Universe members in the Kansas City crowd what it's like to be wrong about him again, and tells them they are indeed wrong again. He says Brock Lesnar is the most vicious Superstar out there, but he's still standing, yet the WWE Universe still disrespects him like they always have. He says he has faced every challenge in front of him and walked away with the title each and every time, and that he is the "be all, end all" of champions in this industry. He still feels he was robbed by Undertaker and Lesnar, however, and tells Lillian Garcia to come into the ring and announce that he is still the World Heavyweight Champion. She does...then John Cena shows up. He tells the WWE Universe they no longer have to deal with Rollins' crap. Rollins congratulates Cena on last night's win, and gives him a hard time for the open challenges. Cena congratulates Rollins for forcing him into the road to being the United States champ, congratulates him on being a slimy excuse of a champion, and tells him that his actions make people lose faith in the World Heavyweight title and gain faith in the United States title. Rollins tells Cena he can keep having his open challenges while he keeps being the World champion. Cena tells Rollins to keep running from every challenge like he always has, and that the man makes the title, not the other way around. When Cena asks Rollins if he's ready to man up yet, this teases a brawl between Cena and Rollins, but Rollins walks away with a smirk on his face. Cena tells the WWE Universe that the real champion is in the ring, as Cena and Rollins hoist their championships into the air.

Team Bella (Brie Bella, Nikki Bella, Alicia Fox) guest on commentary for the next match.

Team BAD (Sasha Banks and Naomi) beats Team Paige (Paige and Becky Lynch) after Sasha Banks puts Paige in the Banks Statement.

We see an interview with Jake Gyllenhall, star of the upcoming movie Southpaw. We see his workout routine to get in boxing shape for the film, thanks to Billy Gunn, Booker T and Lita, the trainers from Tough Enough.

This Thursday on SmackDown, Team BAD (Naomi and Sasha Banks) takes on The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella).

Renee Young interviews Lana. Lana says that Dolph Ziggler does not have any permanent damage to his windpipe and that he is talking again, and that they are now waiting for him to be medically cleared. Suddenly, Summer Rae shows up, dressed very similarly to Lana but in a slightly more liberal fashion. As Summer works her psychological warfare on Lana, Rusev shows up, speaks to Summer in his native Bulgarian before kissing her, then insults Lana. After Rusev leaves for his match, Summer Rae slaps Lana yet again.

John Cena, Randy Orton and Cesaro beat Kevin Owens, Sheamus and Rusev. During the match, Sheamus walks out after a quarrel with Kevin Owens, Owens walks out after super kicking Rusev in the face after being abusive to him for being laid out outside of the ring, and Lana shows up to give Summer Rae a beatdown.

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