Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 25, 2026

Paul Heyman is in the ring to start tonight's show. Heyman says that he is here to hype everyone up for a match that needs no hype: Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar at Clash in Italy. The crowd chants for Oba, and Heyman tells everyone to shut up before we hear from Brock Lesnar in a video package. Lesnar says that he can take an ass beating, then asks if Oba can do the same, saying that Oba will take an ass beating and a conquering from "a retired Beast" and that he will rule over Oba Femi. Heyman says that Oba Femi has awakened Brock Lesnar, then Oba Femi shows up and heads to the ring. Oba corners Heyman in the corner of the ring, asking what four F-5s from Brock Lesnar has awoken in him, then says he will not touch him because he needs him alive and well so that Heyman can tell the tale of how he retired Lesnar a second time. He also says that this is personal despite what Heyman might say about the rematch being just business, then signs the contract on Heyman's shoulder before telling Heyman to tell Lesnar that last time, he fought to beat him, and now, he is fighting to kill him.

Penta retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Je'Von Evans. After the match, Penta wants to shake hands with Je'Von, but Je'Von angrily walks past him.

Backstage, Paul Heyman looks through the Clash in Italy contract for Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar when Austin Theory shows up, not knowing what to do now that Logan Paul is out. (Logan Paul is currently out with a torn tricep following Saturday Night's Main Event and will be out for months.) Heyman says he expects Theory to defend the World Tag titles with Bron Breakker, which Theory appreciates. Theory then says that he wants to take out every last person who took out Logan Paul. Heyman tells Theory that he knows exactly what to do tonight and to whom.

Joe Hendry is in the middle of a concert in the ring when he is attacked from behind with a metal folding chair by Austin Theory. On his way out, Theory smashes Hendry's head into the ring post with the chair.

Backstage, Angelo Dawkins is met by Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, who apologizes and says that he knows how it feels to be screwed over by The Vision (Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, Austin Theory). He then says The Vision is at its weakest without Logan Paul, and that Theory is the most violent he has ever been. Montez Ford shows up and says nothing good happens with Rollins around, but Rollins says that when he was not here, they did not become tag team champions. Rollins tells them that they have to work together to take out The Vision. He also says that he is the only one in the three of them to main event WrestleMania, but Montez says he has never stabbed his brother in the back. This leads to Montez challenging Rollins to a match tonight, much to Dawkins' chagrin.

Next week's Raw in Turin, Italy has a special start time of 2 PM Eastern/11 AM Pacific.

Backstage, Je'Von Evans is met by Penta. Je'Von apologizes for being unprofessional after the match, then tells Penta he will see him for the Intercontinental Championship against soon. Je'Von leaves, then Rey Mysterio shows up and says that Mexican pride is at an all-time high. Penta congratulates Rey on becoming the General Manager of AAA, then says that he wants to be a fighting champion and leave a legacy, and that there is no one he would like to face more than Rey for the Intercontinental Championship. Rey is hyped up for the match.

Bayley and Lyra Valkyria beat The Judgment Day (Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez) after "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio's attempt at interfering in the match by tossing the AAA Mega Championship into the ring backfires, as Bayley sends Roxanne into Dominik during a tug-of-war over the title before pinning Roxanne and winning.

Backstage, General Manager meets with Roman Reigns. Roman says he has to go back to his old ways and assert power, then says that there must be consequences. He says that should Jacob Fatu loses, he either serves Roman or gets fired. If Jacob wins, he becomes the new Tribal Chief.

WWE acknowledges Memorial Day in the United States.

We see footage of The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and Bayley and at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum.

LA Knight heads to the ring. Knight says he has not been in front of the fans since WrestleMania, then wishes everyone a happy Memorial Day and thanks the American troops for their service. He says that he has put The Vision in the rear view mirror with The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso), then mentions that he has thrown his hat into the King and Queen of the Ring Tournaments for a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship and Roman Reigns. Knight says that he is trying to bring back The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso), and that The Usos that are running with Roman are different from The Usos that he knew. Suddenly, Jimmy Uso heads to the ring. Jimmy says that he has a lot of respect for Knight and fought alongside him, then says that The Bloodline is not like they used to be. Jimmy has no problem with Knight going for King of the Ring, saying that he will get a fair shot at Roman Reigns if he wins. Knight is not convinced after what The Usos did to Jacob Fatu and says that he does not want Jimmy to be third fiddle to Roman and be his errand boy again. Jimmy says Knight should be lucky Jey is not here, otherwise they would not be talking. He also tells Knight to tread lightly, or else his family will become Knight's business. Knight stops Jimmy, saying he is the one that he likes out of him and Jey, and says Roman only needed Paul Heyman and The Usos because he could not get it done on his own. He says that if the family business becomes his business, then so be it.

Backstage, Rey Mysterio meets with General Manager Adam Pearce, who discuss Rey's potential match with Penta as "All Ego" Ethan Page demands an Intercontinental Championship rematch. Rusev also shows up, and Ethan tells Rusev that the General Managers of Raw and AAA are conspiring against him. Rusev is also incensed, and Rusev and Ethan demand Rey earn his title shot. Rey is game, and Pearce makes a match between Rey and Rusev official.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins beats Montez Ford with The Stomp after avoiding a top rope 450 splash from Rollins. After the match, Angelo Dawkins is attacked with a metal folding chair by Austin Theory on the stage.

Backstage, Montez Ford meets with General Manager Adam Pearce when Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Montez tells Rollins that he is right, then checks on Dawkins. Rollins says he needs to cut off the head of the snake and that he wants Bron Breakker.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Becky Lynch. Becky says that some people get punched in the face and become the face of the industry, but other people get punched in the face and realize that they are way in over her head. She says that Sol Ruca has realized this, and says that time is running out for Sol Ruca to get a big win. Becky says that her name is etched in stone and hopes that Sol Ruca can come around to Clash in Italy as she will and realize that she is standing across from greatness.

"All Ego" Ethan Page guests on commentary for the next match.

Rey Mysterio beats Rusev for a shot at Penta and the WWE Intercontinental Championship after slipping out of the Accolade after Rusev catches the 619 and stacks Rusev up for the pin and the win. After the match, Rusev attacks Rey, then Dragon Lee shows up and fights Rusev. "All Ego" Ethan Page leaves the commentary table, and Dragon Lee sends Ethan into Rusev and sends him packing. Dragon Lee hits the dive on Ethan before Rey hits Rusev with a 619.

Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce personally ejects Austin Theory from the building. Heyman escorts Theory away from Pearce, and Theory glares at Alpha Academy (Otis, Akira Tozawa, Maxxine Dupri). Otis has a bad feeling about what has been going on as of late.

General Manager Adam Pearce is in the ring for the contract signing for Tribal Combat for the World Heavyweight Championship between Jacob Fatu and Roman Reigns at Clash in Italy. Jacob Fatu arrives first, followed by Roman Reigns. After the commercial break, Jacob Fatu signs the contract, then throws the chairs and the table in the ring at security standing at the foot of the ramp. Roman Reigns shows up as security confronts Jacob Fatu, and he surveys the carnage that has just taken place before entering the ring and signing the contract. Roman then takes the microphone from Pearce and says "Leave us." Pearce asks if security is still necessary, and Roman tells Pearce that Jacob signed a blood oath and cannot touch him until the match. Pearce calls security off and leaves with them. This leaves Roman and Jacob alone in the ring, Roman tells Jacob that all he had to do was acknowledge him so that they could move on, but Jacob makes it clear that he does not want to and that Roman is the reason the family has the life that it has and is on top of the mountain.He then says that Roman could only take it so far and that it is time for a change and another direction and destination, then says Roman bent the rules to win by any necessary at Backlash. He then says that anything goes in Tribal Combat, and that he will dog walk Roman. Roman says that if Jacob Fatu cannot win, he will domesticate Jacob like a dog and that Jacob will not only learn from him, but love his Tribal Chief. Jacob says it looks like a win for him, as he will still have a job here if he loses. He then says that if he wins, everybody - especially Roman - will learn how to acknowledge him. Both men then shake hands to end the show.

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Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for October 23, 2025

Montez Ford beats Kit Wilson.

Lyra Valkyria beats Ivy Nile.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for November 22, 2024

"Big" Bronson Reed and Solo Sikoa's Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Jacob Fatu) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Solo says that he and his crew are ready to dominate WarGames, and that Roman Reigns is not ready because he is not even here yet. He then demands that Roman meet him in the ring by the end of the night to acknowledge his terms of surrender so he and his crew can finally acknowledge him.

Chelsea Green beats Blair Davenport and Bianca Belair to advance in the WWE Women's United States Championship Tournament. During the match, is is revealed that Jade Cargill has been slammed onto the hood of a car backstage, which causes Belair to run to the back to check on Jade.

Bianca Belair catches up with Naomi, Bayley and General Manager Nick Aldis before getting in the ambulance with Jade Cargill.

Comedian Adam Ray is seen in the front row.

Before the next match, we hear from Shinsuke Nakamura, who says that he has watched and learned LA Knight and knows him better than he knows himself. He says Knight is riddled with insecurities and begs the fans to chant his name with a growing aura of desperation. He says the fans do not know how frightened he is and consumed with fear that all he obtained will slip through his fingers. He says Knight's fears are justified and that this is the beginning of Knight's end. This allows Escobar to attack Knight before the bell rings.

LA Knight retains the WWE United States Championship against Santos Escobar after Shinsuke Nakamura shows up near the end of the match. After the match, Shinsuke Nakamura gets in the ring and attacks LA Knight, then leaves.

Backstage, Johnny Gargano speaks with The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) regarding Tommaso Ciampa. Gargano tries to iron things out by getting a tag team title match set up, but Sabin says that The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) are more deserving of a title shot. The Street Profits show up and say Ciampa is a bad guy and a snake waiting in the grass.

Roman Reigns' Bloodline (Roman Reigns, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa) is seen backstage.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis asks Nia Jax about the attack on Jade Cargill. Nia says she knows nothing and that she was helping Candice LeRae and Tiffany Stratton with their match tonight, and that she wanted to take Jade out at WarGames. Suddenly, Aldis finds "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and tells him that he has not heard from Kevin Owens, but Cody says that Kevin would not miss tonight's face-to-face meeting and heads to the ring. Cody says that Randy Orton is not here and that he is being told that Kevin Owens is also not here, then says he does not believe the latter and calls Owens out for their face-to-face meeting. Owens shows up from inside the crowd and says he is a little insulted, as he was summoned to be here tonight because Cody wanted him here and while he is wearing his best, Cody is not wearing a suit. Cody says Owens was summoned to stand in the ring, not in the crowd, but Owens says Cody does not get what he wants just because he wants it, and security tires to get Cody back in the ring before Owens asks why Cody is so upset when everything is his fault. Owens then makes his way to the announce table and says that for four years, he fought The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa) every week with everything he had at the risk of his career and supported Cody in his fight with them. He then says that when Roman Reigns, who tried to end his career, needed a partner months later, Cody teamed him, and that since then, everything that has happened to him is his fault. Cody says that if this is how Owens wants to justify his actions, that is great, then says teaming with Roman had nothing to do with Owens, as it was the right thing to do. He then says Owens is painting himself as a victim and that nobody holds him down more than himself. Cody calls what Owens is doing "next-level sabotage" and that while he has obsessed over being world champion, he has become synonymous with WWE and has achieved so many accolades, and yet he does not know it. He says Owens did not pull the trigger when his knee was hurt and become world champion when he could, then says he pulled the trigger on the wrong guy and crossed the line by hitting Orton with a piledriver. Cody tells Owens he will beat a lesson into him and that this lesson will be coming, then tells Owens that the ball is in his cord. Owens says that if Cody wants to fight him, he will get his match, but only when he says it will happen. He then says that when it does happen, he will be doing his job, and while he loved Orton, he hates Cody. Owens then leaves through the crowd, but not before Cody says Owens hates himself, not him. He then says that when they have their match, there will also not be a single line that he will not cross.

Backstage, Roman Reigns' Bloodline (Roman Reigns, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa) meet concerning Solo Sikoa's terms of surrender, saying they are not going through with them, with Sami saying that he is out of ideas. Jimmy considers asking "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes to join them, but Roman shoots him down, saying he is old news. He also shoots down asking Seth "Freakin'" Rollins again, saying they need no one else and that they are all they need. He then says that if they die, they die together. Everyone is in agreement, then Sami asks what the plan is. Roman says "I don't know."

Backstage, Carmelo Hayes gets "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' attention, saying Kevin Owens is telling the truth. This leads to a shoving match that General Manager Nick Aldis has to stop, and Cody says it is time for Aldis to re-evaluate his first round draft pick.

Bayley and Naomi beat Tiffany Stratton and Candice LeRae by disqualification after Nia Jax pulls Naomi off the ring apron and attacks her. Iyo soon fights back, but she is attacked by Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. Rhea Ripley then shows up, this time with a black face mask, and swings a shinai, causing Nia's team to retreat.

Montez Ford beats Tommaso Ciampa with a sit-down pin after countering the Fairytale Ending. After the match, Ciampa attacks Montez, and Angelo Dawkins gets in the ring and fights Ciampa. Johnny Gargano gets in the ring, and when Dawkins grabs Gargano, Ciampa attacks Dawkins from behind. Ciampa tries to calm Ciampa down, but Ciampa shoves him, and when The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) run into the ring, Ciampa escapes.

It is announced that Jade Cargill will be replaced with a mystery competitor in next week's WWE Women's United States Championship Tournament match with "Michin" Mia Yim and Piper Niven.

"Big" Bronson Reed and Solo Sikoa's Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Jacob Fatu) heads to the ring. After the commercial break, Roman Reigns' Bloodline (Roman Reigns, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa) arrives. Roman Reigns' Bloodline heads to the ring, then Solo says he is not here to fight Roman, as he still loves him and his Bloodline and always has, and says that if they join his Bloodline, they can run WWE for decades. He says that they do not have a fifth man or a wise man, and that they have no choice. Solo then demands Roman and his Bloodline surrender and join his team, or else they will all die where they stand. Solo hands Roman the microphone, then Paul Heyman suddenly shows up and apologizes for being put through a table in Madison Square Garden before saying that five versus four is no way to do WarGames. He says that this math does not compute to the wise man, then evens the odds by brings out Roman's fifth man: CM Punk. This leads to a five-on-five brawl in the ring in which Roman Reigns' Bloodline comes out on top.

This week on The SmackDown LowDown: "Michin" Mia Yim! Carmelo Hayes! Andrade!

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Speed Demon - Speed recap for August 14, 2024

Montez Ford vs. Austin Theory ends in a time-limit draw, with both men continuing to fight after the match. Both men are eliminated from the sixth tournament to declare a #1 contender for Andrade's WWE Speed Championship, and as a result, Je'Von Evans advances unopposed to the semi-finals.

Next week: Joaquin Wilde vs. Pete Dunne!

TODAY on #WWESpeed!@MontezFordWWE faces @_Theory1 in the No. 1 Contender's Tournament! Who will move on to the WWE Speed Quarterfinals and battle @WWEJeVonEvans? 👊 pic.twitter.com/XVIJjLsA3p

— WWE (@WWE) August 14, 2024

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for June 2, 2023

We see a video package for Roman Reigns' 1,000 days as champion.

Austin Theory is in the ring. Theory says that if Roman Reigns' reign was combined with his United States Championship reign, there would be a total of 1,209 days, which he calls almost as inspiring as beating John Cena. He says that he will have a 1,000 day celebration one day, and as long as WWE gives him people like Sheamus, he will be United States Champion forever, as he is 25 years old and the best to ever do this. He says that with talent like his, there are people who want to gravitate to it, then introduces two people who "did what was right" in Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) to the ring. Kit Wilson says it was a pleasure destroying The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch) and that Theory is a champion the people deserve, and that they want to show how much they appreciate him as champion with a big "Yes boy!".

Austin Theory and Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) beat The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch).

Backstage, Paul Heyman talks with Solo Sikoa about the preparations for Roman Reigns' 1,000 day celebration, and says that he wants tonight to be special. He then says he will talk to WWE official Adam Pearce to make sure that The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) are nowhere to be found so that Roman is acknowledged tonight.

In backstage footage from earlier today, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles meets with the rest of The O.C. (Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, "Michin" Mia Yim) After admitting his loss to Seth Rollins, he hopes to see Gallows and Anderson take down Hit Row (Ashante "Thee" Adonis and Top Dolla) tonight as part of his birthday.

The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat Hit Row (Ashante "Thee" Adonis and Top Dolla). After the match, Top Dolla attacks Gallows and Anderson, but "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles hits him with a Phenomenal Forearm.

Backstage, WWE official Adam Pearce is met by Paul Heyman. Pearce tells Heyman that The Usos will not be here tonight as their travel has been cancelled and that security has been doubled in case they do show up. Heyman smiles, calls Roman Reigns and leaves.

It's time for The Grayson Waller Effect. Tonight's guest is Asuka. Waller mentions the Money In The Bank briefcases above the ring and the women who think they are ready for Asuka, and Asuka reveals the blue mist in her mouth when Waller mentions the possibility of Bianca Belair coming back for her title. Iyo Sky then shows up, and Asuka and Iyo argue in Japanese before Bayley shows up and states that Damage CTRL (Bayley and Iyo Sky) will win the Raw Women's title. Shotzi shows up and says she would love nothing more than to crush Bayley's dream with some cold hard steel, then Lacey Evans shows up. As Lacey says that the Money In The Bank Contract is coming home to her after she puts Zelina Vega in the Cobra Clutch, Zelina shows up and says everyone is underestimating her like Rhea Ripley did at Backlash. She tells Lacey Evans to keep that energy up all tonight and tells her that she will never be half the woman she is, for she will qualify tonight and become the next Miss Money In The Bank. She tells Lacey Evans to keep that energy up all tonight and tells her that she will never be half the woman she is, for she will qualify tonight and become the next Miss Money In The Bank. Asuka, at this point having moved to the stage, says nobody is ready for her before Bianca Belair shows up and brawls with her until officials restore order.

Backstage, Cameron Grimes meets with WWE official Adam Pearce. When Pearce says Baron Corbin will not be here until next week, Grimes says he will take care of Corbin next week like Carmelo Hayes will take care of him on NXT.

Zelina Vega beats Lacey Evans to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.

Backstage, Santos Escobar tells the rest of the Latino World Order (Rey Mysterio, Zelina Vega, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro) that he will qualify for the men's Money In The Bank and become co-briefcase holder with Zelina Vega.

LA Knight beats Montez Ford to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after using the middle rope for leverage.

We see a vignette for Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre.

Triple H heads to the ring. He says that once in a while, stars come that are so dominant in their sport that they are talked about for decades to come, and that this greatness will be witnessed live tonight and be talked about for generations in Roman Reigns. As he says this, there is a table with a new championship belt covered up with a mantle. Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa make their way to the ring. Triple H congratulates Roman on surpassing 1,000 days as champion on behalf of the fans, and says this has not happened in almost 40 years. He then presents a brand-new Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, which looks like the other two belts but is entirely gold. Roman Reigns holds the new golden belt as pyrotechnics fire off, and after Roman demands the entire universe acknowledge him, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up. Jimmy Uso and Roman Reigns stare down, then Roman demands Jey Usos kick Jimmy Uso in the face in revenge for costing him the tag team titles at Night of Champions. Roman then demands that Jey Uso fix everything right now, but Jimmy says Jey cannot fix it and that he was the one who kicked him in the face because he was being a brother, and brothers treat brothers with respect and Roman has not been a good brother. He asks what kind of brother manipulates, betrays and hurts, then says that he will protect Jey and that he will protect Solo even as Roman uses him. Roman says Jimmy is talking for everyone like he is crazy and that he would rather hear from Solo, then hands Solo the microphone. Solo says he acknowledges his Trial Chief, then says The Usos are his brothers. Solo then hands Roman the microphone and stands with The Usos, then Jimmy asks Roman if he want to run things together with respect or if he wants to be Tribal Chief alone. Roman tells Jimmy to shut up only for Jimmy to shove him. Roman advances at Jimmy, but Jey stops him and tells Jimmy and Roman that he needs both of them and that they cannot fight like this, for they are better than this. Jimmy says they are stronger together, and asks Roman to be their brother so they can "run this place." Roman cries as he hugs Jimmy, then says "No." Solo then hits Jimmy with the Samoan Spike, and leaves with Roman and Heyman. On the way out, Heyman asks about Jey, and Roman says Jey will do what he always does: fall in line.

This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Austin Theory and Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince)! Damage CTRL (Bayley and Iyo Sky)! LA Knight!

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Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for March 31, 2023

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Before Jimmy Uso can say much, however, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens show up. Sami Zayn says that he and Owens will put an end to this once and for all at WrestleMania, and that before they take the tag team titles tomorrow, they will make sure nothing left is unsaid between them and The Usos tonight. Owens admits that he is conflicted about what they will have to do tomorrow night, as The Usos were the first two people to make him feel welcome in the locker room, but he lost respect for The Usos when they started doing Roman Reigns' bidding and tried to take his career away. Owens says that he would not be here right now if for Sami, then admits part of him does not want tot do this, but he and Sami will take their tag team titles.Jimmy Uso tells Owens that they had love for him at the start, but now they have no love for him or Sami and that what they have is family, blood and brotherhood Owens and Sami wishes they had.Sami butts in, telling them that loyalty also makes family, but Jimmy asks Sami what he knows about loyalty. Sami says he was loyal to The Bloodline, but The Usos chose blood and Roman Reigns over him and loyalty even though Roman was never loyal to them. Sami also tells Jey that the pressure on The Bloodline has always been on them and that he and Owens will put them out of their misery and take the tag team titles, and when they do, it will be the end of everything and The Usos can go back to being themselves. Jey says it will be the same thing with Owens and Sami that it always is, that they will lose, and that Owens will stab Sami in the back again while The Usos continue to be the best tag team of all time.

WrestleMania 39 is tomorrow and Sunday night!

Ricochet beats Chad Gable, Montez Ford and Erik in a Fatal 4-Way Match.

We see a video package of Rhea Ripley's road to WrestleMania.

Backstage, a backstage crew member is seen leaving The Great Muta's dressing room with a face covered in green mist.

Bobby Lashley last eliminates Bronson Reed to win the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

We see a video package of "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' road to WrestleMania.

Raquel Rodriguez beats Sonya Deville, Natalya and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler in a Fatal 4-Way Match.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to Rey Mysterio vs. Dominik Mysterio at WrestleMania.

Backstage, Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro, Zelina Vega) meet with Rey Mysterio. Rey thanks them for having his back last week, and Santos Escobar says what is happening between Rey and Dominik Mysterio breaks his heart and hopes Rey will teach him a lesson. Rey says he will teach Dominik a lesson he will never forget, and Escobar says that if The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) play the numbers game, they will have his back. Rey says that if they will do this, they will do this in style, then hands them a couple of lWo (Latino World Order) shirts along with the one that he has.

Drew McIntyre and Sheamus beat Imperium (Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci) despite not getting along.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. He says that we are now at the precipice and that all his cards on the table, and on Sunday, he will do what he has said he will do and become Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Cody says that he is the most prepared he has ever been, but at the same time, he feels wildly unprepared, as he could talk about anything and yet the fighting needs to start. After quoting California Love by 2Pac, stating that he might be a bit broken inside and that winning the title and mentioning what Roman Reigns has said in the past, he says that everybody thinks they are the guy until they meet the guy, then re-introduces himself to Roman as his successor, but as he says he will finish his story, Roman Reigns shows up. Roman arrives with Paul Heyman, then admits to Heyman that he does not care about any of the fans tonight, as it is Cody's turn, not theirs, to acknowledge him. Cody and Roman then have a staredown to end the show.

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Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 20, 2023

Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn head to the ring to start tonight's show. Both men acknowledge that the crowd likes the other, then Sami says it feels good to be on the same page again and that he understands that they have needed each other throughout their careers as friends, enemies and brothers. Sami also admits that he handled everything like a business transaction, which was never how it worked between them. Kevin Owens says he has always been Sami's biggest fan and admits that it frustrated him that Sami Zayn was held under The Bloodline's thumb when everyone, including himself, knew that Sami was better than all of them, but Sami got through to him, and he knew they had to take The Bloodline down together. Sami then tells Owens that they both know what is next, and both men look at the WrestleMania sign before The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up. Jey Uso tells Jimmy that Sami Zayn is "what a backstabber looks like," and that Sami and Owens slit each others' throats. Sami says Jey dreams of backstabbing Roman Reigns, but Jimmy tells Sami and Owens that nothing will happen at WrestleMania. Owens tells The Usos that there is only one way to settle things and only one way to do it: a tag team match for the undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships at WrestleMania. Jimmy proclaims that The Usos are the greatest tag team in the world and that Sami and Owens are undeserving of a title shot, as they have been on the same page for three minutes while they have been on the same page their whole lives. Jey interrupts Jimmy, saying this is their only shot to put the Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens problem in the dirt, then accepts the challenge before getting in the ring and starting a brawl. Sami is almost immediately outnumbered by The Usos, but Owens plows through them. Owens and Sami then gang up on Jey back in the ring, and Jimmy has to make the save for Jey. The Usos soon grab chairs, and as officials keep The Usos away from the ring, Solo Sikoa, Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns all arrive at the arena in a black SUV. The Usos throw their chairs down as Owens dares Roman to get in the ring.

WrestleMania 39 is 12 days away!

Austin Theory beats Montez Ford. After the match, Austin Theory says Montez Ford did not believe in him, but now he does, and at WrestleMania, John Cena will believe in him. Theory then points at the WrestleMania sign.

Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) meet with Roman Reigns. Roman admits the night did not start off well, and Jimmy says that while they took a few shots, nothing hurts him more than being torn from his own brother and and having to answer to it like it is his fault. Jimmy says he will never forgive Sami Zayn for this, and that at WrestleMania, they have him. Roman says he hopes so, then asks Paul Heyman, Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa to leave and for Jey Uso to stay. Everyone else leaves, and Jey stays. After the commercial break, Roman tells Jey that he has not seen or head from him to the point that he had to beg Jimmy to bring him back, and now Jey is making decisions, and in order to make decisions, he must be part of The Bloodline. When Roman asks Jey if he is still part of The Bloodline and still family, Jey says he is Bloodline and he is still with him. Roman says he hopes so, and that this is all he needed to hear. He then says he will see him later, and tells Jey that he loves him as he leaves. Paul Heyman returns and asks Roman if he has found the answers that he was looking for, and Roman tells him yes.

It is announced that The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford), the team of Braun Strowman and Ricochet, Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) will all face each other in a Fatal 4-Way Match at WrestleMania.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews WWE official Adam Pearce about the WrestleMania Fatal 4-Way Matches when Chelsea Green shows up and brings out Piper Niven - who is replacing the current unavailable Carmella, with whom she has matching gear - and demands competition tonight. She also demands that she be in the women's showcase at WrestleMania, then warns Pearce not to make her angry, or else she will put him on blast and block him.

We see an pre-match breakdown of Brock Lesnar and Omos going into their WrestleMania match.

Omos quickly beats Mustafa Ali. After the match, MVP says Omos fears no man or beast, and that Brock Lesnar will learn to fear Omos at WrestleMania.

The Miz meets with Logan Paul within his Impaulsive TV entourage backstage about trying to be the guest on Impaulsive TV, but Logan Paul declines.

It's time for Impaulsive TV. Tonight's guest is Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Logan Paul mentions that Rollins does not want him "in his house," then says Impaulsive TV is his house. He states he does not have to do this, as he has already made millions, and while he admits the fan will not respect him, he does not care, as the fans do not see the amount of talent they see standing in front of them. Logan says he is "a 360-degree entertainer" and that there is no seat he cannot fill or a person on the roster he cannot compete with, then says his match with Rollins is going to be great and that it is an honor to share the ring with him. He then says that his brother Jake Paul has a point and that it is hard to be afraid of a guy named Seth, and says that if Rollins had not started his beef with him, they could have been friends, but instead, he only wants to see if he can knock him out again. After three replays of Logan Paul knocking Seth Rollins out two weeks ago, with the third replay containing a loop of the punch with Rollins' face replayed with a clown emoji, however, Logan's mic is cut off. All of a sudden, Rollins is seen in the production truck, and he comes up with the idea of "saving the show" by heading to the ring. As Rollins heads to the ring, Logan Paul mocks the fans for being tone-deaf and being unable to keep a football team, then tells Rollins that he has ruined his excitement and that his suit looks stupid. Rollins suddenly hits Logan with a double leg takedown, which starts a ringside brawl that officials try desperately to break up. Security soon gets involved, and Rollins goes up top and takes out security only to get knocked out by Logan Paul's left hand.

We see a short video for "WrestleMania: The Musical," available on all of WWE's social media platforms.

Dominik Mysterio beats Johnny Gargano after countering a Superplex attempt and hitting the frog splash. After the match, Dominik mentions Rey Mysterio denying his challenge to a WrestleMania match last week, then warns Rey that he will not stop until he gets what he wants and that he knows the whole Mysterio family will be at SmackDown next week. He says that the family may not like him anymore, but The Judgment Day likes his better, then tells Rey that he knows how to get Rey to get his balls out of his wife's purse and accept his challenge.

Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and Solo Sikoa are met by Paul Heyman, who tells them that the jet is loaded with seafood and that Roman Reigns has asked them to take the night off and indulge. He then tells Solo Sikoa that Roman wants to talk to him.

We hear from Edge, who says that if one pushes him, he will not just resist, but put them through a wall. He says that he is a hostile man, but he keeps it caged up to be a normal part of society. He says that Finn Balor has no idea what he is capable of, but he does, as he has been baptized in Hell In A Cell by The Undertaker himself. Edge tells Finn Balor that he cannot become what he can become staying as he is, as they both have demons, then says he will fear no evil and never has. Edge then tells Finn Balor to keep "Finn" at home and bring his demon to meet the Devil.

Rhea Ripley heads to the ring. Rhea mentions Charlotte Flair saying she needs to be a champion and a star, then says Charlotte does not want to accept her future and keeps bringing up their first WrestleMania match three years ago. She says that she was trying to make a name for herself and earn respect back then, and while Charlotte fancied herself a leader of the women's division, leaders earn respect and Charlotte never had her respect as she made Charlotte question her self-respect. Rhea says that when one mentions her name, one questions everything, as she brings out all the deepest insecurities that one masks as confidence, and tells Charlotte that she knows that every time they have gone to war, she gets up and keep going while Charlotte tries to keep people down. Rhea says it is already over for Charlotte and that it is time for her to go home where she means nothing, for without WWE, Charlotte Flair means nothing. She then says she does not care about Charlotte's insecurities or if she respects her, because at WrestleMania, she will become a champion and the biggest star in WWE. Rhea then states that when Charlotte sees her holding her crown above her head, she will know all her insecurities are true, and while she does not need Charlotte to respect her, she will fear her. Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky) soon shows up, and Bayley admits that she was waiting for Rhea to mention her name when she mentioned leaders. Bayley tells Rhea she respects her, as does Damage CTRL, and says that if she needed help with Charlotte, all she had to do was ask. Rhea tells Bayley that she needs no help from Damage CTRL, and Bayley tells Rhea that she has become so cocky while Damage CTRL has made Raw their show. Rhea laughs and admits she is not ring ready, but dares Damage CTRL to get her out of the ring. Bayley says she is the only here in her gear, and obliges. WWE official Adam Pearce, who has been watching from backstage, sends a referee to the ring to make this impromptu match official.

Rhea Ripley beats Bayley. During the match, Becky Lynch, Lita and Trish Stratus show up, with Becky carrying a big bag of popcorn, and when Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky pull Bayley out of the ring near the end of the match, Trish, Lita and Becky take down Dakota and Iyo, allowing Rhea to hit the Riptide for the win.

Chad Gable finds Otis getting a manicure and tells him that he has got him in the men's WrestleMania Showcase and that he has a match with Ricochet tonight. As he asks Otis to be at ringside tonight, Maxxine Dupri shows up and compliments his manicure and wants him to meet with someone concerning a hand modeling job, then mentions that Mansoor and Mace's match with The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) is postponed again after Mansoor recently overexposed his cheekbones. Maxxine Dupri and Chad Gable fight over Otis, but Chad Gable wins out, much to the frustration of Maxxine.

It is announced that Andy Kaufman will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2023.

We see a vignette of The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch) parodying the chest waxing scene from The 40-Year-Old Virgin for WrestleMania Goes Hollywood.

Ricochet beats Chad Gable. During the match, Maxxine Dupri shows up and walks off with Otis, distracting Chad Gable. This allows Ricochet time to recover and hit a top rope Shooting Star Press for the win.

We look back on "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels vs. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair from WrestleMania 24, courtesy of Snickers.

Bianca Belair and Asuka beat Chelsea Green and Piper Niven despite some slight miscommunication between them near the end. After the match, Asuka lays out Bianca Belair.

Roman Reigns, Solo Sioka and Paul Heyman head to the ring. Before Roman can say much, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes also makes his way to the ring. Cody addresses Roman's warning to stay out of Bloodline business and Heyman's talk of "a Cody Rhodes problem." Heyman advances towards Cody, but Cody stops him and tells him to take a step back, as he is speaking to Roman Reigns. Roman says Cody is not the problem, but what he represents is, as Cody Rhodes is what he used to be - a professional wrestler - and he is now a fighter who runs things around here. He says Cody ran away because he did not want to do "the Stardust thing," then went to a promotion he could not get over in and ran away, then came back and got over only for his "pec to go pop." He then says Cody's special day will be April 3rd, as Cody will wake up and be forced to look in the mirror or do what he always does and "run like a little bitch." Cody states that what Roman has said is true, but not a lot of people complain, as he has made sure that everyone in the locker room can make a lot more money. He also reminds Roman that he started at 20 years old "WWE born and bred," and that he still plans on being a professional wrestler. Cody also admits that he will vomit if anyone brings up his father, says his brother works elsewhere, and also says that his mother would tell him to knock Roman out and hit him again for good measure. He then tells Roman that when he beats him for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Jey Uso will leave him, and then Jimmy will leave him, too. He then says Solo - who he says is not ready despite being a second-generation Superstar flanking the champion - will leave him, and that Paul Heyman will "be an advocate again." He then says that Roman Reigns will be "a Roman with no reigns" and "a chief without a tribe." As the crowd chants "Cody," Roman and Heyman leave, then Cody and Solo stare down. As Solo tries to leave, Cody tells Solo, "It's like I said. I knew you weren't ready." Solo goes for a Samoan Spike, but Cody stops him, and Roman has to hold Solo back.

Here are the full highlights from tonight's show!

This week on Raw Talk: Braun Strowman! The Judgment Day (Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio)! Rick Boogs, Elias and Baron Corbin!

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 1, 2022

Becky Lynch shows up with a cast around her right arm to start tonight's show. She says that in everything she does, she gives it her all, and she has talked about hitting rock bottom and losing her identity after losing the championship, but after SummerSlam, she remembers who she is. She says it is not in the fancy clothes or the constant need for glory, but for the pursuit to be better today than she was yesterday. Becky then says that when she separated her shoulder at SummerSlam, she could either give up or give her all. Becky gave her all for 25 "painful" minutes in which she realized that she was separated from reality, and she realized that it is possible to create the greatest women's division ever. When she lost, she had given her best, yet her best was not good enough. She then says she defines the match and that the match does not define her, that she defines the title, and that she defines "The Man" and not the other way around. Becky says that a new era starts now, but not before she thanks Bianca Belair - who has pushed her every week for the past year - and asks her to come to the ring. Bianca shows up and says that Becky has not only defined "The Man," but she is "The Man." The two of them shake hands and hug. Becky tells Bianca that she will see her soon, then leaves. Bianca says she has nothing but respect for Becky Lynch, even if she has not forgotten how she shook her hand only to smack her with the other. She says the Raw Women's title is worth the work put in, and Becky made the work worth it. She says there is a level of mutual respect between Becky Lynch and to make that happen is worth something, and that she has learned so much from Becky and is still standing as Raw Women's Champion. Bianca says she stays ready so she does not have to get ready, but as she speaks, it is revealed that Iyo Sky, Bayley and Dakota Kai are attacking Becky Lynch's hurt arm backstage. Bianca runs backstage and checks on Becky along with officials after Iyo, Dakota and Bayley run away.

We see a video package on the legacy of the WWE United States Championship.

In a Twitter video from earlier today, Logan Paul announces that we have not seen the last of him in WWE and that the next time he is in a WWE ring, it will be massive.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Mustafa Ali and The Miz in a Triple Threat Match after grabbing Ali out of a successful top rope 450 Splash to hit Styles Clash on Ali on The Miz to continue to tonight's match to determine a #1 contender for the WWE United States Championship.

As Becky Lynch is in the trainer's room, Sarah Schreiber interviews Dakota Kai, Bayley and Iyo Sky. Bayley says it is about them, not Bianca Belair or Becky Lynch. They then run into The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), and Sarah Schreiber interviews them as well. Jimmy and Jey celebrate their and Roman Reigns' SummerSlam victories, then say they will beat Rey and Dominik Mysterio tonight.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins heads to the ring. He says that he is the host for tonight and that tonight is a night of celebration now that nobody has to hear Matt Riddle ever again. Rollins says it takes a lot of guts to do what Riddle did, but there is a thin line between courage and stupidity and Riddle kept crossing it. Rollins then says that the silver lining to all this is that Riddle is on the shelf with a career-threatening injury like Randy Orton after wanting to be like Randy Orton, and with Riddle out of the picture, he can focus on Roman Reigns. Suddenly, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up, but Rollins wants none of it and says he does not want to shair air space with "the biggest losers in WWE." He also says that The Street Profits should break up after failing as a tag team, then tells them to go back to the back. Dawkins reminds Rollins that they beat him to become tag team champions, and Montez mentions Rollins' Hell In A Cell loss to "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Rollins tells them to split up and take him on some other time, but The Street Profits entertain the idea of having one of them beat him and Dawkins brings out a referee so they can play a game of rock-paper-scissors. As they are about to play, Montez Ford grabs the ref and runs off to the ring with him, then narrowly avoids The Stomp. This starts a match.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins beats Montez Ford. After the match, Seth Rollins goes for The Stomp, but Angelo Dawkins gets in the ring and Rollins retreats.

Alexa Bliss vs. Asuka ends with Bayley, Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai attacking both competitors. As Dakota Kai brings a chair into the ring, Bianca Belair runs into the ring, and Bayley, Iyo and Dakota run away. Bianca then says she wants a match with one of them tonight.

Before the next match, Chad Gable says Houston, Texas has a problem and that the problem comes in the form of himself, who has a brain twice the size of Texas. He says he will dispose of Dolph Ziggler and Tommaso Ciampa, win the United States title and put the country on his back.He says he will dispose of Dolph Ziggler and Tommaso Ciampa, win the United States title and put the country on his back. Gable then says that when he does, he will not cheat like the Houston Astros.

Tommaso Ciampa beats Chad Gable and Dolph Ziggler in a Triple Threat Match to face "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles to determine a #1 contender for the WWE United States Championship later tonight.

Edge heads to the ring. He says that for the last few months, he has been "a bit of an asshole," but that changes now that he and the fans both get what they want. Edge says he created The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley) to help some talent reach their full potential, and that they were just getting started until the first taste of power clouded their judgment. He admits that The Judgment Day put one over on him and put him on the shelf for months, but he has pulled himself out of the hell that they put him in and it is time to kill what he created. Edge says he will end The Judgment Day.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Rey and Dominik Mysterio. Rey says that The Judgment Day has no idea what a savage can be, and mentions his tag team title reign with Edge and that he cannot thank Edge enough for helping them get the win Saturday. He then says that the focus is now becoming the undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Bayley, Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai. Bayley says that everyone is talking about them, and says that WWE has been on a downward spiral since she was gone. Bayley says she took it as a cry for help and took it upon herself to recruit two people who really needed an opportunity. Dakota says they know how to play the game, and Bayley says they know what they want and that is not long before they are in control. Iyo tells Bianca Belair she will see her in the ring.

Bianca Belair vs. Iyo Sky ends in a no contest. During the match, Bayley and Dakota Kai show up and distract Bayley, but Asuka and Alexa Bliss show up to even the numbers game, which restores order. When Alexa stops Iyo Sky from using the ropes for leverage on a pinfall attempt, this leads to a six-woman brawl. Officials have to run into the ring to restore order.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews The Miz and Tommaso Ciampa. The Miz says that he was cheated at SummerSlam and that he had Logan Paul, and that WWE is not a playground for an entitled YouTuber to cash a few paychecks. He also blames AJ Styles on their loss. Ciampa says that Styles chose the wrong side at SummerSlam, and says he used to respect his path to the WWE and his accomplishment, but Styles choses to side with an influencer who made a mockery of their home. He says that beating Styles tonight will be all the more satisfying, and Miz says that Ciampa will be the next elite Superstar under his tutelage.

Booker T guests on commentary for the next match.

Tommaso Ciampa beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles to become #1 contender for the WWE United States Championship with help from The Miz, who puts Ciampa's foot on the bottom rope following a Styles Clash and later trying to keep Styles from getting out of the timekeeper's area.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Bobby Lashley. Lashley says he would not have it any other way and that he will defend the United States title every week if he has to, and that Tommaso Ciampa has proven that he is hungry. However, he will beat anyone, anywhere at any time to bring respect back to the title. He says that he brought a reality check to Austin Theory and that he has no problem bringing down Tommaso Ciampa.

We see the aftermath of Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns at SummerSlam, where Brock Lesnar stands in the tilted wrestling ring and tips his cowboy hat to the Nashville, Tennessee crowd.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) retain the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships against Rey and Dominik Mysterio after countering a 619 from Dominik Mysterio with the 1D. After the match, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley) jump the barricade and attack Rey and Dominik, but Edge shows up and fights off Damian and Finn Balor. Edge goes for a Spear on Finn Balor, but Rhea Ripley pushes Dominik into Edge's way, knocking Finn Balor to the side and forcing Dominik to take the Spear. Edge then chases Finn Balor through the crowd. Medical staff check on Dominik as the show ends.

This week on Raw Talk: Seth "Freakin'" Rollins! The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford)! Bianca Belair!

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 27, 2022

In backstage footage from earlier today, John Cena is greeted backstage by Superstars, announcers, producers, photographers, officials, and backstage hands.

Matt Riddle last eliminates The Miz - who fakes a hurt left knee to eliminates "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles - in a battle royal to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match with an RKO on the ring apron.

Backstage, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) talk about John Cena's return for his 20th anniversary, then John Cena shows up. The Street Profits ask him for advice regarding the undisputed tag titles, and Cena tells them to remember who they are and to never give up.

WWE Superstars past and present give their thanks to John Cena.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Matt Riddle, who dedicates his Money In The Bank Ladder Match qualification to Randy Orton and says that John Cena told him to never give up, and now he is going to Las Vegas.

Montez Ford beats Jey Uso. As per pre-match stipulation, he gets to name the stipulation for their undisputed tag team championship match at Money In The Bank.

Backstage, Rey and Dominik Mysterio are met by Finn Balor and Damian Priest. Finn mentions that Rey's 20th anniversary is coming up, then asks what Rey is not teaching Dominik before Priest tells Dominik that The Judgment Day's (Finn, Priest, Rhea Ripley) doors are always open. Rey is offended, but Finn Balor says it may be a bad father Dominik has, not bad luck. Dominik has to hold Rey - who challenges Finn and Priest to a tag team match next week - back.

We see a series of photographs from John Cena's twenty years in WWE.

We see a video package of John Cena's twenty years in WWE.

Kevin Patrick interviews The Miz in the ring. It is announced that Logan Paul is planning for a return to the wrestling ring, then The Miz says that Logan Paul is coming back because of him and that they will be a tag team again at SummerSlam and continue their winning ways. Kevin Patrick then reminds Miz that he hit Logan Paul with the Skull Crushing Finale back at WrestleMania, then Miz says that he is the biggest full-time Superstar in WWE today and that celebrities want to use his fame to elevate their careers. Miz says that he told Logan Paul that he gave him a teaching moment and that they will be on the same page and become tag team champions. On the subject of losing the battle royal, he says AJ Styles is a disappointment and that his career is in a downward spiral. When Styles making fun of the size of his testicles is brought up, Miz insists he has "big balls," then Styles shows up, gets in the ring and lays out Miz with one punch.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats The Miz by count-out after The Miz rolls out of the ring and walks to the back to avoid a Phenomenal Forearm.

Backstage, Ezekiel and John Cena meet. After John Cena tells Ezekiel to never forget who he is - following references that Elias and Elrod are here - Austin Theory shows up and meets with Cena before saying he should be the one being celebrated. Austin Theory lists off his accomplishments and boasts about being Vince McMahon's chosen one while calling John Cena a grown man in jorts, then goes for a selfie with Cena only to find out Cena has quickly walked off.

More WWE Superstars past and present give their thanks to John Cena for twenty years in WWE.

Kevin Patrick interviews Bianca Belair, who wishes that Carmella was in the ring so that she could say what she wanted to say to her to her face, then says she should have seen Carmella hitting her with a cheap shot. She also says that nobody respects Carmella because Carmella does not respect herself, and says that Carmella has potential but cannot see it because she is insecure and not brave. Bianca says that if Carmella does not "bring it," then she is wasting her time. Bianca then questions why they should wait until Money In The Bank when Carmella can show up and prove that she can take her on face-to-face. Carmella says she is smart and has beauty, brawn and brains and that people respect her because she is the total package, then lists off her WWE accomplishment and says that if she is not given respect, she will take it like she will take the Raw Women's title. Carmella teases leaving the ring, but Bianca sees the cheap shot coming and punches her, sending her out of the ring.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Liv Morgan and Alexa Bliss. Alexa admits she and Liv are on friendly terms, but she does not trust anybody and is confident she can win the Money In The Bank contract again even though Liv will be champion one day. Liv says she will knock Alexa off the ladder and take the contract that will change her life forever. Liv says she will knock Alexa off the ladder and take the contract that will change her life forever. She then says that if she has learned anything from John Cena in the last twenty years, it is that you must eventually stand up to someone and tell them their time is up. Liv then tells Alexa that her time is now.

Asuka guests on commentary for the next match.

Liv Morgan beats Alexa Bliss after countering a DDT with an inside cradle.

We see a video package of John Cena granting wishes for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Vince McMahon heads to the ring. After the commercial break, the locker room lines the ramp leading up to the ramp as Vince McMahon introduces John Cena, who heads to the ring. Cena says that today is his WWE birthday, and that one can feel the energy and hear the noise and that he could not have picked a better place for that birthday. After reacting to some fan-made signs in the crowd, Cena says that he has never been one for celebrating milestones because he was always focused on what was coming next, but tonight is different because it has nothing to do with anything he has ever done. He says that it has everything to do with the fans, as this celebration means that the fans have allowed him to do what he has done for the last two decades and that whatever he does in the ring is because the fans have allowed it. He says the fans have let him be his true self and have told him when he sucked and when he did not, and that he has always to say thank you to the fans and that tonight feels like the right moment. As the fans "Thank You Cena," Cena says that his heart is beating out his chest and that he is full of energy and excitement, then thank the fans for allowing him to be who he is and for allowing him to entertain them. Cena says WWE has prepared him for anything, and says that through their fans' investment in him, he is a better human being, professional, husband and person and that he has learned empathy, caring, kindness, humility and perseverance from them. He says that this is about people coming together, then admits he does not know when the fans will see him again, and says that anything he does outside of WWE is not about him, but about the fans coming together. He asks the fans to be honest about what they like and what they don't like about WWE, as "this has always been about us." Cena then asks the fans of Laredo, Texas to show what they are made of, and says that this is only the beginning.

Austin Theory is special guest enforcer for the next match.

Bobby Lashley beats Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) in a two-on-one handicap match. After the match, Austin Theory attacks Lashley alongside Alpha Academy, and Theory takes a selfie only to be booted into the corner before Lashley lays out Alpha Academy. He almost hits Theory with a Spear, but Theory retreats.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is interviewed. He says that rehab has highs and lows and pales in comparison to where he was three weeks ago, and that watching Money In The Bank will be bittersweet. After mentioning everyone in the men's Money In The Ladder Match, Cody asks what it would be like if Seth Rollins were to win the contract again, cash it in and become undisputed champion before saying he would be the first to congratulate him.

Backstage, John Cena is met by Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, who brings up the time that he broke Cena's nose before saying they have had ups and downs over the years and a lot in common before saying that Cena failed to cash in the Money In The Bank contract while his was the best of all time. MVP and Omos show up and tells Rollins that he has a vision of Omos in the middle of the ring surrounded by broken ladders and shattered bodies raising up the Money In The Bank briefcase and that there is nothing anyone can do to stop him. Cena looks up at Omos, then says "Yeah, good luck," pats Rollins on the back and leaves.

Becky Lynch beats Xia Li, Nikki A.S.H., "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler Tamina and Doudrop to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match in a Last Chance Money In The Bank Qualifying Elimination Match.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 13, 2022

It's time for Miz TV to start tonight's show. Tonight's guest is Paul Heyman. Miz talks about the Money In The Bank Ladder Match as well as his Money In The Bank accomplishments, and says one must wait for the perfect moment to cash in the contract and catapult themselves into superstardom. Miz then reminds Heyman that whoever wins the men's match will more than likely cash in on Roman Reigns, while Heyman claims that they will fail to win afterwards because when Roman Reigns is the champion, the chances of winning go down to zero. Heyman also mentions Matt Riddle taking on Roman Reigns for the WWE Undisputed Championship, and as he talks about how he tried to add a stipulation to make the match even bigger, Riddle shows up. Riddle shows up wanting to hear the news about the stipulation "straight from the horse's ass," and Miz takes offense to the interruption before demanding respect towards him and Heyman. Heyman tells Riddle he has "some set of balls on [him]" to interrupt Miz TV, and Riddle says Heyman says nothing for a guy who talks a lot and that neither man knows what he is capable of. He then says that The Usos tried to end his career like they probably did Randy Orton's, then says he does not care what the stipulation is because Roman Reigns will have to kill him to beat him this Friday. Heyman says Riddle has a lot of momentum, but that momentum will be stopped by Roman Reigns, and while he respects Riddle, Riddle cannot beat Roman. He also feels that he will not be able to beat his opponent tonight after hearing what he has to say: if Riddle wins on Friday, he will be the new WWE Undisputed Champion; if Riddle loses, he cannot challenge for the title again as long as Roman is champion. He says this is what is called "do or die" on the Island of Relevancy, then introduces him to The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). As The Usos surround the ring, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up and stand with Riddle.

Jimmy Uso beats Montez Ford after getting the knees up to block the top rope splash.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Rollins says that he meant what he said to "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, then calls Cody "a virus" that has been plaguing WWE since he returned and that sometimes in life, you have to make hard decisions. He pulls out a sledgehammer when he says that when nobody is on your side, you have to take things into your own hands, and when Cody laid bare his ambitions, he had to adapt or perish, and now, he is back and better than ever. Rollins says he has performed one of the greatest Money In The Bank cash-ins of all time and that he wants to outdo it, and when it comes to "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Styles is not on his level and lacks his killer instinct. He says that if Styles wants to stand in his way of the Money In The Bank contract, then he will have to do to him what he did to Cody Rhodes. Suddenly, Rollins gets jumped by Styles, who then says "That one's for Cody."

Becky Lynch vs. Dana Brooke for the WWE 24/7 Championship ends in a no-contest. During the match, Becky says he has a lot of anger and rage and that the match was not about the 24/7 Championship, but instead the disrespect he has been given week in and week out after blazing a trail of success for all to follow. Becky then says that she is looking at the Money In The Bank contracts and that she was robbed and cheated the last time she went for it, and that this year will be different. Suddenly, Asuka shows up and brawls with Becky. It is not long before Asuka comes out on top.

Alexa Bliss and Liv Morgan beat Nikki A.S.H. and Doudrop to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.

Ezekiel beats Kevin Owens by count-out after the commentary team calls Ezekiel by his name and Owens yells at them. After the match, Ezekiel says that while he is not yet done with Kevin Owens, he wants in on the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. He also announces that Elias is coming to Raw next week.

Before the next match, MVP says Cedric Alexander has gotten on his last nerve and handles rejection so poorly that he got involved in his handicap match at Hell In A Cell. He says that Cedric belongs at the bottom while he and Omos belong at the top. He says that all Omos has to do is stand on a lower rung of a ladder and the Money In The Bank contract is his, then Cedric shows up for the match.

MVP beats Cedric Alexander. After the match, Omos tosses Cedric out of the ring.

Backstage, we hear from "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who says that the Money In The Bank contract has eluded him and that he wants it to spite Seth "Freakin'" Rollins after what he did to "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. He says that Rollins is beneath him and that what he will do to Rollins will make think twice before questioning his killer instinct. We then hear from Seth Rollins, who says that he is in AJ Styles' head and that he will be dedicating his victory to Cody Rhodes.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles by sitting down on a Sunset Flip attempt to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.

The Miz guests on commentary for the next match.

Matt Riddle beats Tommaso Ciampa.

Kevin Patrick interviews Bianca Belair in the ring. Belair says she is prepared for anything as she faces Rhea Ripley at Money In The Bank, then mentions the mutual disrespect between them before saying that Rhea Ripley has since become "soulless" since joining The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley). She says that she is not scared of Rhea Ripley and that she will prove that she can walk the walk. Suddenly, Rhea shows up on the TitanTron and says Bianca is all talk while Judgment Day speaks through their actions. Finn Balor says that they do what they want when they want and removed Edge from The Judgment Day to make sure of that, and Damian Priest says that while Edge had the right idea, his actions contradicted his words. Rhea says that the fans are holding Bianca back and that Bianca is only trying to convince herself she is the best while she takes what she wants, and says that Bianca Belair will meet her downfall - which Rhea says will be the greatest part of Bianca's reign - at Money In The Bank.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Austin Theory, who says that he is ready for his posedown with Bobby Lashley and that he is on a different level these days, and that he will prove that Lashley is not on his level and unworthy of the United States title. He also says that he will prove he is the greatest investment Vince McMahon has ever made and that his twenty-year celebration in the future will make John Cena's look like nothing.

Chad Gable beats Mustafa Ali after Otis tries to make the save only to get kicked in the arm by Ali and Gable hits a rolling German suplex for the win.

Veer Mahaan beats Rey Mysterio with the cervical clutch after clotheslining Dominik Mysterio over the barricade into the timekeeper's area.

WWE official Adam Pearce moderates the pose-down between Austin Theory and Bobby Lashley. Austin Theory goes first on the podium with the double bicep, side chest and most muscular poses, and Lashley goes after him after telling Theory brought this on himself and that he will this before taking the United States title from him. Bobby Lashley gets a much better reception from the fans than Austin Theory and wins the pose-down, then Austin Theory says there is one more pose. He squirts baby oil into Lashley's eyes and kicks him out of the ring before taking selfies with the United States title.

This week on Raw Talk: Alexa Bliss! Liv Morgan! Omos! MVP! Matt Riddle!

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Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for September 24, 2021

Becky Lynch heads to the ring to start tonight's show. After a video package replaying what happened last week at Bianca Belair's homecoming, Becky says she has made something of herself in the last year much like how Belair has made something of herself the entire life, yet nobody threw her a party. Becky then says that is okay and that she went to Bianca's homecoming to shake her hand, but Bianca wanted to assert her dominance. She says greatness is made in the mind, not in the body, and said she had no other choice but to embarrass Bianca. Becky says she is "the better man" and that she wanted to give Bianca time to recalibrate after her title shot, but Bianca had to goad her. Suddenly, Bianca Belair shows up. Bianca tells Becky to keep her family out of her mouth, then admits that Becky embarrassed her at SummerSlam and last week before saying it will not happen again next week. Becky says Bianca was not ready for her and that "the EST" is just a catchphrase. Bianca tells Becky that she proved she was "the EST" by lifting her up like it was nothing and accomplishing what Becky did in a quarter of the time while winning an ESPY Award. Becky says Bianca is only succeeding because she showed the world how to be great first, but Bianca says their Extreme Rules match will not end in 26 seconds before proclaiming she will become SmackDown Women's Champion once again. Bianca then offers to shake Becky's hand, but Becky slaps her in the face. Bianca responds by fighting back and reversing the Manhandle Slam with a K.O.D.

Toni Storm is seen rocking out with Rick Boogs and King Nakamura backstage.

King Nakamura retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship after Rick Boogs suplexes Commander Azeez.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Montez Ford. Montez Ford says he has a lot of feelings about this Sunday, and that he and Angelo Dawkins will take back the SmackDown Tag Team Champions again. He says that Angelo Dawkins has business with a friend to attend to and that he will be back on Sunday. Montez Ford goes on to say that Roman Reigns treats The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) like "his bloodline bitches," and that this Sunday, the chips are down and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) want the smoke.

Backstage, Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns have been watching. Roman Reigns is wondernig what Montez Ford said, then Heyman brings up the "bloodline bitches" line. Roman wants a match with Montez Ford tonight.

Backstage, WWE officials Sonya Deville and Adam Pearce are met by Paul Heyman, who proposes Roman Reigns vs. Montez Ford. Pearce says he and Deville can make it happen.

Backstage, we hear from Seth Rollins, who says that while he is a patient made, it has been a week since he made an ultimatum to Edge and has gotten no response. He then says that this is okay, for the sound of Edge's silence is defeaning and reveals the truth that Edge is hurt badly and cannot admit that he is the reason that he cannot compete in a WWE ring ever again. He says that while he likes this, that is not good enough, and he is not waiting for an answer anymore. He says that Edge will show up next week, look him in the eye and tell the world that he is not "Edge Light" and superior to him in every way. He also says that Edge will admit that he ended his career. Rollins says that he will not be made a liar of and that he will find Edge where he sleeps and beat the words out of him in front of his family. He says that the choice is Edge's and that he knows he will make the right one.

Carmella guests on commentary for the next match.

Zelina Vega beats Liv Morgan after Carmella distracts Liv Morgan and Zelina kicks Liv in the head as Liv grabs Carmella from inside the ring.

In a WWE Digitial Exclusive from earlier today, Happy Corbin goes shopping for custom suits as he announces the premiere of his new segment called "Happy Talk."

It's time for Happy Talk. Happy Corbin says his show will not be like "The Kevin Owens Show" where people are broken down and made sad, and that his show is about happiness and joy and putting smiles on people's faces. Corbin brings out his first guest, who he says embodies happiness: himself. Corbin calls himself the happiest person in the world following a wonderful dinner from a chef who knew him from last night and from being rich, in a custom suit and coming to the show in a private jet. Corbin then says that Kevin Owens is one of the toughest people on the WWE roster, yet he beat him with ease, and that it brings him joy to be that powerful. Suddenly, Owens shows up. As Owens approaches the ring, a man in all black attacks Owens, but Owens fights back. The man in black is none other than Riddick Moss, and he and Happy Corbin gang up on Owens and slam him on some ring steps.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Montez Ford, who says that he does not regret calling The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) "bloodline bitches" and that the truth will set one free. He says he is tired of people walking on eggshells around Roman Reigns and that he cannot wait to beat Roman.

It is announced that Edge has announced via Twitter that he will be on SmackDown next week.

Nikki A.S.H. beats Natalya with an inside cradle after Rhea Ripley stops Tamina from entering the ring. After the match, Shotzi and Nox show up on Shotzi's tank, and Shotzi shoots a missile out of the cannon.

Backstage, Dominik Mysterio talks with Rey Mysterio, saying that Rey is suffocating him and not letting him fly on his own. Rey says that Dominik is not thinking straight and giving him space. After Rey leaves, Sami Zayn shows up and tells Dominik that there is no shame in losing to him and that he is getting better in the ring, then says that while Rey means well, he should listen to Rey less and his instincts more.

Naomi heads to the ring. Naomi says she is here to compete, but WWE official Sonya Deville refuses to put her in a match. After saying she has been fined, disrespected and ignored, she demands a match right now. Deville shows up and says she makes the matches, not her. Naomi tells her to make the match, and after Sonya says she could smack the glow out of her but cannot due to being her boss and no longer a competitor. Naomi starts a "Make the match" chant, but Sonya cuts her mic and sends out security. Sonya Deville tells Naomi to "Tiktok dance her way into obscurity" while she builds the future as security escorts her to the back.

As The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to the ring with Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns, they have a staredown with Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis).

Backstage, Becky Lynch says Bianca Belair had every opportunity to back out but kept pushing her. She says that Bianca Belair is "the dumb-EST" and that while life has changed, the ring has not, and she will not only beat Bianca, she will break her.

Roman Reigns beats Montez Ford with a guillotine choke. After the match, Paul Heyman says the guillotine choke was not enough for Montez Ford's sins, and says that Roman Reigns will show what it is like when he gets extreme. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) then show up, and Roman Reigns hits Montez Ford with a chair before The Usos setup a table on the outside. Roman tosses Montez out of the ring, then puts him through the table. The lights go out, then Finn Balor is seen on the ring post as red lights turn on. He dives onto Roman and The Usos, then attacks them all with a Kendo stick from underneath the ring. Roman tries to beat up Finn with a chair in the ring, but Finn Balor hits him with a chair and hits Roman and The Usos with a chair before hitting Roman with a tope con hiro to end the show.

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This week on Talking Smack: Liv Morgan, Rey Mysterio and Bianca Belair!