Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 27, 2018

Roman Reigns shows up to start tonight's show. Roman said he told Braun Strowman he would meet him at the start of the show, and he did not win the Universal Championship to hold it; instead, he is here to defend. If Braun doesn't show up, then this match will be the "Shield Workhorse Open Challenge." It doesn't take long for Braun Strowman to arrive, and he laughs at the term "workhorse" after Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins saved him last week. Roman says The Shield is a brotherhood of workhorse, and that nobody tells them what to do. He says they made their choice and know what it's like at the top of the mountain while Braun has no clue, and that while Braun's hands have lifted objects, his hands have lifted every title in WWE. He then tells Braun to step up and have their title fight tonight. Braun says he isn't cashing in tonight, because they and everyone knows that if he did, Ambrose and Rollins would try to save Roman again. Instead, he makes a deal: he will not cash in until September 16th, and all Roman has to do is show up for a Hell In A Cell Match, a place where they have never been before. Roman says that Braun is starting to sound like a monster, and offers his hand. Braun and Roman shake hands, then Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre show up. Ziggler complains about losing the WWE Intercontinental Championship to Seth Rollins after help from Dean Ambrose, saying the title was stolen from him. He says Seth has been playing catch-up since day one, and when he invokes his rematch clause, it will be on his terms as he and McIntyre will prove themselves to the entire world. McIntyre then says Strowman and Roman are a different story. Ziggler says he and McIntyre need a new challenge, and they're it. McIntyre mentions that Strowman and Roman sit at the top of the red brand mountain, but as they sit at the top, the only way to go is "tumblin' on down." Ziggler says they'd be more than happy to have that happen for them tonight. Roman says they sound tough from the stage, but they can get in the ring if they want to do it right now. Suddenly, Acting General Manager Baron Corbin shows up. Corbin tells everyone to settle down, and says this is why Commissioner Stephanie McMahon made him Acting General Manager. He announces Strowman's cash-in at Hell In A Cell is approved. He then makes a match that nobody could have dreamed up and will take Raw to the next level: McIntyre and Ziggler vs. Strowman and Roman. Strowman tells Roman that at Hell In A Cell, he is taking the Universal title, but tonight, Ziggler and McIntyre will get these hands. After everyone else leaves, Baron Corbin brags that he is an improvement over Kurt Angle as a General Manager, and for his third match, he makes one Angle didn't have the guts to make: himself vs. Finn Balor, the man. He says that he has prepared for this match for the last week while Finn Balor has just found out, and that match is next. Balor eventually shows up after Corbin keeps calling him out.

Finn Balor beats Baron Corbin by disqualification after Corbin uses a steel chair as a weapon...almost. After the match, Corbin says he forgot to make this match a no-disqualification match, and restarts the match as such. He hits Finn in the back with a steel chair, then hits End of Days to get the win.

We hear from legendary and Hall of Fame Superstars concerning The Undertaker vs. Triple H for the last time ever at Super Show-Down.

Next week: "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels sounds off on The Undertaker vs. Triple H at Super Show-Down!

Backstage, Apollo Crews recommends to Dana Brooke to stick to the fundamentals in her match. Titus O'Neil shows up and mentions that her match is up next, and that it is against Sasha Banks. After Dana leaves, Apollo is concerned that Dana has had only one match in the last nine months, but Titus is still confident about her chances.

Sasha Banks beats Dana Brooke with the Banks Statement.

Backstage, Dean Ambrose is met by Jinder Mahal and Sunil Singh. Jinder says he has sensed a great anger in him since his return and that he can guide him to spirituality instead of brutality. As he tries to guide Dean to inner peace, he asks Dean what he sees. Dean says he sees himself kicking Jinder in the teeth and breaking his face and his ribs before Jinder cries in pain. He then tells Jinder to get out of his face.

Seth Rollins shows up. Seth says that lat week was about taking care of some family business, and says The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Rollins, Roman Reigns) prides themselves on being workhorses and fighting champion. This week is Intercontinental Championship business, but since Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre, his dance card is wide open. He then issues an open challenge for the WWE Intercontinental Championship for anyone in the locker room who has the guts. The challenge is answered by Kevin Owens. Owens says he is so glad that Rollins is happy, but since he himself has come back to Raw, his life has been a living hell. He has wished to come back after being moved to SmackDown Live, but since then, things have not been good. He says that Rollins had a good SummerSlam only had his best friend by his side, and says that if he had his friend by his side, he would have beaten Braun Strowman and become WWE Universal Champion right here, right now. Unfortunately, Sami Zayn has been injured at the hands of a brute, and tonight, his awful summer will come to an end when he leaves with the WWE Intercontinental Championship tonight. He then says Montreal, Quebec, Canada would be a better place to win than in Toronto, Ontario, Canada before speaking French, then tells Rollins he is taking his title right now.

Seth Rollins retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Kevin Owens after Owens misses big on a top rope moonsault.

Backstage, Acting General Manager Baron Corbin is met by Braun Strowman. He hands the Money In The Bank contract to him, and tells him to bring it to Hell In A Cell.

Kevin Owens is still in the ring after his loss to Seth Rollins, sitting in a steel chair with a microphone in his hand. He simply says "I quit," throws the microphone away and walks off to the back.

Backstage, Renee Young interviews Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre. Ziggler says that to change the game, you make make your moves at the right time. A windows has opened in front of them, and tonight, they make their move to the top of the food chain. Backstage, Renee Young interviews Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre. Ziggler says that to change the game, you make make your moves at the right time. A windows has opened in front of them, and tonight, they make their move to the top of the food chain. McIntyre says Roman and Strowman not as kings of the jungle, but as small wounded animals ready for slaughter.

The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) beat The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) after an accidental inside cradle reversal fails. After the match, The Revival hits Bo Dallas with a Shatter Machine as he checks on Curtis Axel. They then take the Raw tag team titles into the ring. Dawson says over the last few months, the tag team division has been a joke due to the B-Team. Wilder says they are tired of The B-Team making a mockery of the history of tag team wrestling. Dawson tells The B-Team to hold on to the tag team titles, as they just proved they can take the titles away from them any time they want to.

It is announced that SummerSlam 2019 will take place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Elias is in the ring. Elias plays guitar for the Toronto, Ontario, Crowd, then says everyone is gathered to see who wants to walk with him. He then says the fans will be tested and times will be tough, but as long as they do not stray from the universal truth that WWE stands for "Walk With Elias," they will be okay. Suddenly, Elias has an epiphany, and says that when Drake sang about staring from the bottom, he said that Toronto, Ontario, Canada was the bottom and there is no city lower than it. He says that he has been told that there is no bigger disappointment in life than going from New York City to Toronto, then all of a sudden, Trish Stratus shows up. Elias says things have changed since she left and that he is kind of a big deal, and while Trish is a big fan of his music, she wants him to silence his cellphone, turn off his camera and shut his mouth if he is going to badmouth Toronto. Elias says one of his performances is like the Stanley Cup as Toronto will never see it in their lifetime. Trish says that Elias will never win the WWE Championship in his lifetime. Trish then admits that after she retired and took her place in the WWE Hall of Fame, she never imagined that we would be less than two months from an all-women's WWE pay-per-view and that she would face Alexa Bliss in it. Elias hopes it will be a "swimsuit model pillow fight," but Trish tells him to pack up his guitar, take his floral kimono and scarves and walk up the ramp to the back. Elias says Trish is only here because she wants to walk with him just like thousands of other women, then breaks it to her that he "doesn't date women in their 60s." Trish slaps him for that, then "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey shows up. Natalya soon joins her on the stage, and they both head to the ring for the next match.

Before the next match, Alexa Bliss makes fun of Natalya, Trish Stratus and "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. She compiments Trish Stratus on the yoga program before telling her all the yoga won't save her from the beatdown she will give her at Evolution. As for Rousey, she failed to break her arm so that she couldn't face her again, and she is not only medically cleared, she is invoking her rematch clause at Hell In A Cell. Alexa tells Ronda to enjoy the moment, because she is taking the Raw Women's title back. As for Natalya, they have a friend that she and Trish know all too well: Mickie James, who joins Alexa and Alicia on the way to the ring.

Natalya beats Alicia Fox with the Sharpshooter after Trish Stratus and "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey force Alexa Bliss and Mickie James to run away through the crowd. After the match, Natalya pays tribute to her late father Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart before she, Trish and Ronda celebrate in the ring.

Backstage, Natalya, Trish Stratus and "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey are met by The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella). They are happy for Trish's return as well as Ronda's success, and next week, they are back in action. The five of them celebrate with a group selfie.

We see more legendary and Hall of Fame Superstar reactions to Triple H vs. The Undertaker taking place one last time at Super Show-Down.

Acting General Manager Baron Corbin talks with Commissioner Stephanie McMahon on the phone about Kevin Owens' recent "I quit" statement, then asks for a masseuse. He is suddenly met by Bobby Lashley. Corbin brags about beating Finn Balor, but Lashley calls him out for changing the rules on the fly before asking why he was brought in. Corbin says he does not want to be forgotten, and says he has a match right now. As for his opponent, Corbin doesn't know who it is.

Before the next match, Acting General Manager Baron Corbin shows up on the TitanTron and finally remembers the name of Lashley's opponent...or rather, opponents, as it is a 2-on-1 handicap match against The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).

Bobby Lashley beats The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) in a 2-on-1 handicap match.

Dean Ambrose beats Jinder Mahal.

Roman Reigns is met by Braun Strowman in the locker room. Strowman admits they don't like each other, but Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre are going to get destroyed before Roman has 20 days to think about him destroying him at Hell In A Cell. Roman says that on day 21, Strowman will be looking in the mirror after he fails to get the job done.

Next week: The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) vs. The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan)! The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) vs. The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships!

Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman vs. Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre ends in a no-contest when Strowman refuses to get in the ring after being tagged in and Ziggler and McIntyre continue to stomp on Roman Reigns. After the match, Strowman grabs Roman Reigns and beats him up, then directs traffic and has Ziggler and McIntyre go to town on Roman. Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins run in to make the save for Roman, but they are both easily overpowered. All three members of The Shield (Ambrose, Rollins, Reigns) fall victim to running powerslams from Strowman before Strowman, Ziggler and McIntyre celebrate to end the show.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 16, 2014

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon head to the ring, with all Superstars at the top of the entrance ramp. Tonight, all the Superstars will be in a battle royal for a spot in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match...except John Cena and The Shield (Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins). Cena will have to earn his spot by beating Kane in a stretcher match. After everyone leaves, we soon see Kane looking at the ambulance near the top of the entrance ramp.

Before Seth Rollins can beat Dolph Ziggler in a match, Dean Ambrose rushes in and beats up Rollins, causing Rollins to retreat. Ambrose tells Rollins to get in the ring and fight him like a man, but Triple H shows up on the TitanTron and puts him in a match against Bad News Barrett.

Bad News Barrett beats Dean Ambrose by count-out when Ambrose goes after Seth Rollins. Ambrose hits Barrett with Dirty Deeds after the match.

Roman Reigns tries to sweet-talk Vickie Guerrero into telling Triple H and Stephanie McMahon to take the General Manager job and shove it...and that she should get sugar and cream for their coffee. When she goes for those things, she leaves the coffees with Roman, who then spikes the drinks before she returns. She also sneezes unexpectedly, too.

Sheamus vs Bray Wyatt ends with The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) and Sheamus and the recently-arrived Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) in a six-man brawl, with Sheamus and The Usos standing tall in the end.

Triple H accidentally smacks iced coffee into Vicki Guerrero...and is completely unapologetic about it. Stephanie McMahon, on the other hand, gets her hands on the other and drinks it. Uh, oh...

Renee Young interviews Stephanie McMahon about the battle royal when Stephanie feels something is amiss and suddenly leaves. Paul Heyman shows up and considers the endless possibilities that could happen in less than two weeks before saying Cesaro will win the WWE World title.

As Rusev and Lana berate the WWE Universe, Heath Slater tells them that if they like it over in Russia, they should go back.

Rusev beats Heath Slater with the Accolade.

Triple H has Vickie Guerrero check on Stephanie McMahon...and gets puked on by Stephanie. After Triple H puts her in charge and leaves, Vickie has an emotional meltdown.

Roman Reigns asks Vickie Guerrero to put him in the battle royal tonight to stick it to Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. An angry Vickie Guerrero puts him in without hesitation.

Renee Young interviews Kevin Hart, who will be starring in Think Like A Man Too. He meets Adam Rose and the Exotic Express, who love his new movie.

Kevin Hart guests on commentary for the next match.

Adam Rose and Summer Rae beat Fandango and Layla after Summer Rae chases Layla to the back. After the match, Kevin Hart gets down with Adam Rose and becomes one with the Exotic Express.

Tomorrow on Main Event, Sheamus and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) take on The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) in six-man action.

Roman Reigns wins the battle royal and goes on to the Money In The Bank Ladder Match.

Renee Young interviews John Cena. He plans to beat Kane and The Authority (Triple H and Stephanie McMahon) at their own game tonight!

Paige beats Cameron with the PTO.

Byron Saxton interviews Goldust...who really likes his tag team partner for tonight.

Goldust's partner is...Stardust, who looks a lot like Cody Rhodes in facepaint and wears a uniform similar to Goldust's.

Goldust and Stardust beat Rybaxel (Ryback and Curtis Axel).

This Friday on SmackDown: Roman Reigns vs. Alberto Del Rio!

Despite interference from Seth Rollins and Randy Orton (and the save from Dean Ambrose), John Cena beats Kane in a Stretcher Match to go on to the Money In The Bank Ladder Match.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 9, 2014

The Authority (Stephanie McMahon and Triple H) shows up. Dr. Joseph Maroon, the doctor that performed neck surgery on Daniel Bryan, announces that Daniel will not be returning in time for Money In The Bank. Stephanie McMahon then strips Daniel Bryan of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, and announces that the title will be contested for in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match at Money In The Bank. Triple H then puts The Shield (Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns) in a six-man tag match against The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) - assuming they can find a partner - and says The Shield will soon perish tonight.

Sheamus beats Bad News Barrett to qualify for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Also joining him? Randy Orton, who was placed in the match by Triple H and Stephanie McMahon.

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) plan on beating The Shield (Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns) tonight.

Rusev beats Zack Ryder with the Accolade in 59 seconds (thanks T3hGing3rKid).

Rybaxel (Ryback and Curtis Axel) beats Goldust and R-Truth.

Layla verbally bashes Minneapolis, Minnesota until Summer Rae pours sour milk on her and beats her up.

3MB (Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal) run their mouths, then The Shield (Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns) show up and beat them down. Ambrose and Reigns then say they have plans of tearing Seth Rollins apart before they get their hands on Triple H, and Ambrose goes so far as to call Rollins "a cancer."

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat Fandango and Damien Sandow, who is wearing a full-body ballet outfit.

Bo Dallas beats Xavier Woods.

Cesaro beats Rob Van Dam to qualify for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

Michael Cole interviews Seth Rollins. He says he has the right to destroy his own creation, and then bashes his former teammates Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns, calling them "former business partners" and saying they're nothing without him. He then calls out Ambrose and Reigns, telling them to come at him. They show up, but The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) put a stop to that. Seth Rollins escapes, and John Cena shows up to save The Shield from The Wyatts.

Seth Rollins takes on Dolph Ziggler tomorrow on Main Event!

Paige beats Alicia Fox with the PTO (Paige's Tap Out). After the match, Aksana - who had Fox knocked into her a few times during the match - helps Fox up only for Fox to take her anger out on her.

Jack Swagger beats Santino Marella.

Comedian Kevin Hart is coming to Raw!

Triple H and Stephanie are discussing John Cena's most recent actions when Vickie Guerrero shows up. She celebrates the fact that Brad Maddox and Daniel Bryan are gone. When she pours some wine into a glass, Vickie sneezes. Stephanie slaps her, and tells her not to make her fire her again before telling her to get out.

Sheamus takes on Cesaro this Friday on SmackDown!

John Cena and The Shield (Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns) beat The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan).

Layin 'da SmackDown! - SmackDown recap for May 9, 2014

Sheamus retains the WWE United States Championship against Dean Ambrose.

Paul Heyman guests on commentary for the next match.

Cesaro and Bad News Barrett beat Big E and Rob Van Dam.

Rusev beats Kofi Kingston with the Accolade.

Bray Wyatt has plans for John Cena tonight.

Layla and Fandango beat Emma and Santino Marella.

Roman Reigns beats "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry.

Los Matadores (Fernando, Diego, El Torito) beat 3MB (Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, Hornswoggle).

Batista beats Seth Rollins by count-out, then attacks him again after the match.

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) beat John Cena and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso).

Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 5, 2014

Sheamus wins a battle royal made by Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, winning the WWE United States Championship from Dean Ambrose, whom he eliminated last. After the match, Triple H puts The Shield (Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) against The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan)...and says The Shield's luck has just run out.

Renee Young interviews Sheamus. He says "No hard feelings, fella," concerning Dean Ambrose.

Stephanie McMahon tells Daniel Bryan to stay in the locker room until his match starts, as Kane is very angry since last night. D-Bry and Brie Bella see Kane's mask on a wall after Stephanie leaves.

Rob Van Dam beats Cesaro by disqualification after Cesaro disregards the referee's five-count, getting himself disqualified. Paul Heyman has to stop Cesaro from beating RVD up to the point of injury.

Bray Wyatt tells everyone he became somebody after beating John Cena at Extreme Rules last night. He says that John Cena stands alone, and that Bray himself will not be remembered as a monster, but as a god.

Rybaxel (Ryback and Curtis Axel) beats The Brotherhood (Cody Rhodes and Goldust).

The lights go out in the locker room...and Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan see a Kane jack-'o-lantern. When they move to safer ground, they run into Stephanie McMahon, who offers to get Brie's car brought directly into the building.

Los Matadores (Fernando, Diego, El Torito) pass out candy to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and El Torito's victory at the WeeLC match from last night. But when 3MB (Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal, Hornswoggle) show up and try to force a truce, it doesn't end well for them.

Alexander Rusev (now just Rusev) beats Kofi Kingston with the Accolade.

Daniel Bryan walks Brie Bella to her car. Before they can leave, Stephanie shows up, scaring Brie and telling them they can't leave as Daniel's match is next, and that if he leaves, Daniel Bryan will be in breach of contract and stripped of the WWE World Heavyweight title.

Daniel Bryan beats Alberto Del Rio...then Kane's pyro and entrance music hit. Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan flee and head right into the car, only to find the car will not start. Daniel Bryan checks it out and finds a wire is unplugged. He re-plugs it only to find out Kane is in the back of the car! Daniel manages to fight him off, and knock him off the top of the car when he initially speeds off. Daniel Bryan checks to see if Kane is unconscious, but Kane gets back up after a few seconds. Bryan and Brie speed off for real this time.

Bad News Barrett retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Big E.

John Cena responds to Bray Wyatt this Tuesday on Main Event!

...and now, a Mother's Day message from Mr. T.

As Zeb Colter talks about who he wants deported, Adam Rose and the Rosebuds appear! Adam tells Zeb "Don't be a lemon, be a rosebud!" Jack Swagger charges Adam Rose but gets tossed out of the ring, and Zeb has to escape the Rosebuds as they dance around the ring.

Sheamus defends the WWE United States Championship this Friday on SmackDown!

During The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) vs The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan), Evolution (Triple H, Randy Orton, Batista) show up and distract The Shield. Bray Wyatt hits Roman Reigns with the Sister Abigail, and The Wyatt Family beats The Shield. After the match, Evolution absolutely demolish The Shield.

Layin' da SmackDown! - SmackDown recap for April 25, 2014

Vickie Guerrero shows up. She announces The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) are in another 11-on-3 handicap match tonight before starting a debate between Zeb Colter and Paul Heyman. It ends with both men nearly beating each other up, especially after Paul Heyamn keeps mentioning his client Brock Lesnar conquered The Streak.

Cesaro beats Jack Swagger. The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) show up and power bomb Swagger.

Tamina Snuka beats Natalya.

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) take out 3MB (Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal) backstage.

Vickie Guerrero takes the night off as per her phone call with Triple H. Brad Maddox has plans for The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns).

Curtis Axel beats Jey Uso. (During the break, Curtis Axel is attacked by The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) backstage after Ryback leaves him alone. This was only shown on the WWE App, and wasn't mentioned until just before the main event.)

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) send a message to John Cena from the inside of a steel cage.

The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan) beat The Brotherhood (Cody Rhodes and Goldust).

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) destroy Brad Maddox.

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) put Fandango through a table before Fandango and Layla vs. Santino Marella and Emma can take place.

Stephanie McMahon will apologize to Daniel Bryan next week on Raw.

Rob Van Dam and Bad News Barrett square off in the finals for the Intercontinental Championship #1 Contender's tournament next week on Raw!

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) beat Alberto Del Rio, Titus O'Neil, Damien Sandow, Ryback and Bad News Barrett.

Tuesday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for April 8, 2014

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) beat The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan). Renee Young interviews The Shield afterward. They're prepared to take on Triple H and his cronies!

Jack Swagger beats Dolph Ziggler with the Patriot Lock.

Alexander Rusev destroys Sin Cara with the Accolade in record time.

Layin 'da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for March 28, 2014

Batista shows up. He rants once again about being booed while Daniel Bryan gets cheered, and says he's leaving WrestleMania 30 as WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Triple H shows up after Batista says Stephanie McMahon slaps harder than all of the other challengers, and Batista implies Triple H is only COO because he's married to Stephanie. Triple H asks him why he has to make it personal, then says Batista only left because he found his fame and got complacent. Batista says Triple H has never beaten. Triple H wants to see what Batista can do, and puts him in a match tonight against Sheamus.

The Shield (Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins) beat 3MB (Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre). Kane and the New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) show up and send out their next opponents: Rybaxel (Ryback and Curtis Axel).

The Shield (Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins) beat Rybaxel (Ryback and Curtis Axel). Ryback eats a three-man power bomb.

Sin Cara quickly beats Damien Sandow.

Big Show is interviewed by Renee Young. Show knows how The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) work, but does he have Bray Wyatt's number?

Fandango beats Goldust after Summer Rae gets in Goldust's way.

Sheamus beats Batista by disqualification after Batista hits him repeatedly with a steel chair. Batista says he'll soon be champion again as Triple H watches from his office.

Bray Wyatt says he's broken John Cena...and that he'll break Big Show tonight.

Vickie Guerrero guests on commentary for the next match.

The Bella Twins beat AJ Lee and Tamina Snuka after Tamina and AJ have internal conflicts mid-match.

Santino Marella and Emma have dinner, and it all goes awry again when Santino tries to show his true feelings for her.

Jack Swagger beats Jimmy Uso with the Patriot Lock.

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry beats The Miz.

Bray Wyatt beats Big Show after Erick Rowan distracts the referee and Luke Harper gets in a cheap shot on Show.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 3, 2014

Paul Heyman comes out to CM Punk's music and says "I think he deserves louder than that!" concerning the WWE Universe's response. He talks about CM Punk as he sits Indian-style in the center of the ring. He then says Punk isn't here tonight. Heyman blames the WWE Universe for Punk not being there tonight, as well as The Undertaker beating Punk at last year's WrestleMania. He plans to beat "The Streak" with Brock Lesnar. Lesnar comes out and says 'Taker is scared of him, and that "The Streak" will come to an end. "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry comes out and goes after Lesnar to get revenge for what Lesnar did to him the last time they met. Lesnar tears Henry apart, F5'ing him through a table.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat the New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) to win the WWE Tag Team Championships!

The Divas talk about the new Need For Speed movie.

Big E beats Cesaro by disqualification after Jack Swagger interferes yet again. Cesaro eats a Big Ending.

Seth Rollins, never getting an opportunity to tag into his match, walks out on The Shield, finally having had enough of Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns' bickering.

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) beat The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns).

Renee Young interviews Batista, who disses the Yes Movement.

The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) get their rematch for the tag team titles against The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) Tuesday on Main Event - live on WWE Network!

Santino Marella and Emma beat Fandango and Summer Rae with the Emma Lock.

Sheamus beats Christian.

Renee Young interviews Sheamus, who is attacked by Christian.

The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) beat Alicia Fox and Aksana.

Daniel Bryan enters the ring ready to hijack Raw. He refuses to leave until Triple H answers his challenge or Batista fights him. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon show up and refuse to take him seriously, calling him a B+ player and telling Daniel "We made you." Triple H tells Daniel to get out of his ring, and Daniel says "Make me." Kane is summoned by Stephanie McMahon, but Daniel Bryan beats him up until security - that is also summoned by Stephanie - remove him from ringside.

Aaron Paul from Need For Speed drives Dolph Ziggler to the ring in a Shelby Mustang and guests on commentary for the next match!

Dolph Ziggler beats Alberto Del Rio thanks to the distraction from Aaron Paul.

Paul Bearer is inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2014!

Cesaro interferes in Big E vs. Jack Swagger before it can even start. Big E wins by disqualification. Cesaro turns on Swagger, but Zeb Colter talks him out of putting Swagger in the Cesaro Swing and makes both men hug it out.

Daniel Bryan takes on Kane on Main Event live on Tuesday on the WWE Network!

John Cena shows up. He won't have a match tonight, due to doctor's orders. He tells The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) that success goes through him and that he's not budging. The Wyatts appear on the TitanTron to tell him he can't fend them off forever.

Randy Orton wishes Batista luck against Daniel Bryan tonight.

Lana introduces Alexander Rusev to the Raw audience.

Randy Orton guests on commentary for the next match.

Randy Orton attacks Daniel Bryan and Batista. Daniel Bryan attacks Kane, who shows up along with Triple H. Batista Spears Bryan, and Triple H has to hold Kane back. Triple H tells Bryan he's tired of his "fantasy crap" only to be kicked in the face by a downed Bryan. Bryan is Batista Bombed, then Pedigreed.

After the match, Big Show attacks Kane, Randy Orton and Batista...and John Cena helps Big Show! Daniel Bryan gets up and helps Show and Cena beat up Orton to send everyone home happy.

Big Show returns this Friday on SmackDown!

Layin 'da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for September 13, 2013

Big Show shows up and "apologizes for his abhorrent behavior on Raw." He's obviously reading from a piece of paper. Triple H shows up and just wants him to be a professional and a businessman. Show is then suspended for the night without pay. As Big Show leaves, The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) show up...but Big Show fires back! After a while, Roman hits show with a steel chair, and that's all it takes to set up a three-man power bomb.

AJ Lee guests on commentary for the next match.

Natalya, Naomi and Brie Bella beat Aksana, Alicia Fox and Layla by disqualification after AJ Lee interferes in the six-Diva tag match. Natalya, Naomi and Brie attack AJ, who is then saved by Aksana, Fox and Layla.

Vickie Guerrero brings out R-Truth and Fandango for a dance contest...but The Great Khali and The Miz show up for it as well. The Miz comes out in 1970s clothes and calls himself Mizco Inferno. The Miz wins, and Fandango isn't happy about it. He goes after Miz, but Miz and R-Truth beat him up and toss him out of the ring.

Ryback hosts an interview with Robert Evans, who eventually and predictably gets beat up. (Wrestling fans may recognize Robert Evans as Archibald Peck.)

Vickie Guerrero bans Ricardo Rodriguez from being in Rob Van Dam's corner at Night of Champions...and puts him in a match against Alberto Del Rio! He must win this match if he wants the ban lifted!

Santino Marella beats Damien Sandow.

Michael Cole interviews Paul Heyman and Curtis Axel in the ring. Axel says CM Punk can't beat him, while Heyman calls for a boycott of Night of Champions as CM Punk will get his hands on him. He will always love CM Punk, but he will never forgive the WWE Universe.

Alberto Del Rio beats Ricardo Rodriguez. After the match, Rob Van Dam beats up Del Rio.

Dolph Ziggler beats Dean Ambrose by disqualification after Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns attck Dolph Ziggler as he takes on Dean Ambrose. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) rush in to take them out. Dolph Ziggler gets his United States title shot by disqualification, but now he and The Usos have to take on The Shield (Ambrose, Rollins, Reigns).

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) beat Dolph Ziggler and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso).

Edge shows up to host The Cutting Edge. He brings out Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan. Orton insists he is not a sell-out and did what anyone else would have done. D-Bry, on the other hand, is tired of Orton's corporate schlock and plans to be WWE Champion at Night of Champions. This starts a brawl that ends with Orton tapping to Daniel Bryan's Yes! Lock. The referees rush out and break the brawl up.

Layin da SmackDown! - SmackDown recap for August 30, 2013

It's Miz TV! The Miz's guests are Dolph Ziggler and Big Show. The Miz gives Big Show and Dolph free reign to say what they want. Show considers the beatdown of Daniel Bryan earlier this week on Raw to be the toughest thing to watch, and neither he or Dolph really have much to say. Before Miz can say anything, Triple H shows up. He thinks Miz, Dolph and Big Show have some sort of agenda against him, and he has them do things tonight. Miz has to face Randy Orton, Dolph has to face The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) in a 3-on-1 handicap match again and Big Show has to sit in an announcer's chair for two hours and do absolutely nothing. Miz's match is next.

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) show up as The Miz takes on Randy Orton.

Randy Orton beats The Miz, and he and The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) surround Miz. Daniel Bryan rushes in to save the day, and attacks the four of them with a steel chair!

Vickie Guerrero talks to Daniel Bryan, calling him "a bully" who needs to be "bullied back" for his actions from earlier...so she puts D-Bry against Ryback, who says he can't stand bullies. Wait, what?

Rob Van Dam beats Damien Sandow. Alberto Del Rio shows up and talks about how Ricardo Rodriguez betrayed his own people , the Latinos, before saying that he will retain the World title at Night of Champions.

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) beat Dolph Ziggler in a 3-on-1 handicap match. After this, Dolph gets a three-man power bomb as The Shield taunt Show.

Curtis Axel and Paul Heyman show up. Axel puts Heyman on a pedestal for giving CM Punk the beating of his life earlier this week on Raw. Heyman isn't seeking forgiveness for it, as he had no plans to "take a beating like a man," saying "What did you expect me to do?" At Night of Champions, he plans to beat Punk again with the help of Axel...even if Heyman is afraid of Punk.

Luke Harper and Erick Rowan beat Tons of Funk (Brodus Clay and Tensai). Bray Wyatt hits the Sister Abigail on Brodus.

As Daniel Bryan takes on Ryback, Randy Orton shows up.

Daniel Bryan and Ryback ends when Randy Orton jumps in. Randy Orton is put in the No Lock, but The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) show up and attack D-Bry. Big Show finally gets out of the chair and goes after Orton and The Shield, but Triple H shows up and makes Big Show get out and go to the back. Orton and The Shield torture D-Bry some more, and after a three-man power bomb, Orton spraypaints "NO" on Daniel Bryan.

Wednesday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for August 21, 2013

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) defeat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and Kofi Kingston.

Cameron stops Layla from interfering, but AJ Lee still beats Naomi with the Black Widow.

Zeb Colter blasts outsourcing customer service to India before Jack Swagger faces The Great Khali...and says he would export Khali if given the chance. When he asks Khali a trick question concerning American history, Antonio Cesaro gets clocked.

The Great Khali beats a distracted Jack Swagger, who beats up Hornswoggle along with Antonio Cesaro. Cesaro gets slapped by Natalya for this ordeal, and Khali recovers enough to beat up Swagger.

Fandango interrupts The Miz as he and Josh Mathews speak...again.

Bray Wyatt beats Justin Gabriel.

Raw Deal - Raw Recap for August 19, 2013

John Cena shows up. He is surprised and disgusted about what happened at SummerSlam, when Triple H Pedigreed Daniel Bryan and let Randy Orton cash in his Money In The Bank briefcase . He thanks Daniel Bryan for last night, and for reminding him that a true Superstar is judged by what he does in-ring. He also reveals the fluid in his left elbow is the result of a torn tricep. Cena is getting surgery for it immediately and will be gone for four to six months. He then brings out a man who has earned everyone's respect: Daniel Bryan. Before Bryan can speak after Cena leaves, Stephanie McMahon shows up. She apologizes and says Triple H was doing what was best for business. Daniel Bryan doesn't care, and wants revenge. Even Stephanie's underhanded compliments don't help matters, and D-Bry slaps the microphone out of her hand. Stephanie then calls for security after getting another microphone. D-Bry starts a "No!" chant as he is escorted out.

Cody Rhodes beats Damien Sandow.

Brad Maddox mentions Dolph Ziggler's tweets from last night, which basically state that Ziggler distrusts Triple H after what happened last night. It is obviously because of this (even though Brad won't say it) that Ziggler has to take on The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) in a 3-on-1 handicap match tonight.

Paul Heyman is in the ring. He gloats about Brock Lesnar's win over CM Punk. Heyman is willing to forgive Punk and take him back.

The Funkadactyls (Cameron and Naomi) get trash talked on by the Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella).

The Funkadactyls (Cameron and Naomi) beat AJ Lee and Layla.

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) beat Dolph Ziggler...and give him a three-man powerbomb.

Alberto Del Rio injures Sin Cara's wrist and hand to win by ref stoppage, yet still attacks him. Del Rio then plays the "Latino representative" again, but Ricardo Rodriguez returns for the first time since Del Rio betrayed him to tell him he's representing somebody new: Rob Van Dam. RVD and Del Rio brawl, and RVD gets the upper hand before Del Rio flees.

The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) beat The Real Americans (Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro).

Renee Young interviews Big Show. He and Mark Henry want the tag titles. Brad Maddox shows up and takes over from there, saying that Big Show has spoke "disparaging remarks" about Triple H...so he puts Show in a 3-on-1 tornado handicap match.

Justin Gabriel and Zack Ryder check out some Foot Locker gear for a WWE Foot Locker sweepstakes...as does Fandango.

Ryback bullies another random person, this time in the locker room.

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) beat Big Show in a 3-on-1 tornado handicap match with a three-man power bomb.

CM Punk shows up. He dares a guy in the crowd to get in the ring and fight him for booing him. Then, he dares Paul Heyman to get out into the arena. Heyman shows up with Curtis Axel. Pnk can't compete because he's not medically cleared, but he's ready to apologize to Heyman...for not destroying him! He dares Heyman to get in the ring. Heyman then apologizes...for what Curtis Axel will do to him after the commercial break.

After the commercial break, Curtis Axel gets in the ring..and he and CM Punk brawl! Axel gets the upper hand and aims for Punk's injured knee, but in the end Punk ultimately laid him out.

Bray Wyatt squashes R-Truth.

Coming soon to WWE: Los Matadores!

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat 3MB (Heath Slater and Jinder Mahal).

Fandango attacks The Miz as he locks the Figure Four Leg Lock on Wade Barrett.

Daniel Bryan is back...and Brad Maddox lets Stephanie McMahon know.

The whole locker room is here for the Randy Orton coronation. Vince McMahon tells Triple H he did the right thing, and Triple H says he did it to ensure the future of the WWE. He says he likes Daniel Bryan and that it hurt him to do it, but he ends up using the same underhanded compliments as Stephanie McMahon did at the beginning of the show. He then brings out Randy Orton, who thanks Triple H. Triple H knows that D-Bry is in the building, and lets him come out. Daniel Bryan shows up, and before Daniel Bryan can say anything, he ends up being beaten up by The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns), who like the rest of the roster, was told not to touch Daniel Bryan by Triple H himself. Triple H stops them from using the three-man powerbomb, and lets Daniel Bryan enter the ring to say what he has to say to him...only to eat an RKO from Orton.

Layin' da SmackDown! - SmackDown Recap for August 16, 2013

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) show up. They have found that their actions have been misinterpreted. Wyatt considers Kane a freak of nature, yet people still love him, and wants to reveal him as the "pack of lies" that he is, promising to beat Kane at SummerSlam. Kane's music hits, but it's a sneak attack that leaves Kane alone in the ring with Wyatt. Kane unloads, but is then overpowered by both Harper and Rowan, with Wyatt enjoying his brothers' comeback.

Christian beats Damien Sandow with a surprise roll-up, then lands a Spear on Sandow after the match. Alberto Del Rio shows up and attacks Christian from behind, telling him he won't win this Sunday. Del Rio goes for the Cross Arm Breaker only to eat a Killswitch!

Renee Young interviews Rob Van Dam, who knows he can beat Dean Ambrose for the United States title. Mark Henry and Big Show come from nowhere to side with RVD to back him, and they too are hungry for The Shield (Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns)!

AJ Lee and Layla beat Kaitlyn and Kaitlyn.

Renee Young interviews Ryback. He lives off of brutality and isn't on the SummerSlam card. He then catches a random guy backstage smiling at him...and promptly beats him up. (The backstage worker is Drake Younger, who will later join WWE as a referee the following March under his real name Drake Wuertz.)

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry, The Big Show and Rob Van Dam beat The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns).

After Antonio Cesaro and Zeb Colter are tossed out by the ref, The Miz rolls up Jack Swagger for the win.

Curtis Axel beats Zack Ryder.

After the break, Paul Heyman complains about CM Punk and promises Brock Lesnar will beat him at SummerSlam.

Vince McMahon shows up as Daniel Bryan takes on Wade Barrett in a no-disqualification match.

Vince McMahon tosses the referee out by his leg as Daniel Bryan locks in the No! Lock on Wade Barrett. Vince brings in Brad Maddox to replace the ref, but even that backfires as Barrett inadvertently hits Maddox with a kendo stick. Vince almost puts on a ref's shirt ripped off from the first ref, but Triple H comes out with the stripes already on, and counts Daniel Bryan's pinfall to give Bryan the win over Barrett. Triple H and D-Bry lead the "Yes!" chants, then Randy Orton shows up at the top of the entrance ramp to close out the show.

Wednesday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for August 7, 2013

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) beats "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso).

The Shield has a message to their recent opponents and everyone else - we're on top and you're not.

Natalya beats Aksana with the Sharpshooter.

Paul Heyman guests on commentary for the next match.

Curtis Axel beats Sin Cara.

Layin' da SmackDown! - SmackDown recap for July 19, 2013

Teddy Long is here! He praises Brad Maddox...as well as Vince McMahon, who is here tonight! Teddy Long is geting a job evaluation, and when he asks the WWE Universe if he's doing well and if they'd like to see him in the position for good, they cheer! Then Booker T shows up! He's back! Then Vince shows up. He asks both men which match they have for the main event. Teddy has Curtis Axel vs Chris Jericho for the Intercontinental title, while Booker has Alberto Del Rio vs Randy Orton. Brad Maddox shows up to remind everyone that tonight, Rob Van Dam returns to SmackDown. Vince then makes his decision: Vickie Guerrero? Vickie shows up and enters the ring, and tells the fans that she hates each and every one of them for firing her from the Raw GM position.

Dolph Ziggler beats Jack Swagger. After the match, Ziggler talks about how he dumped AJ Lee and apologizes...for not dumping her sooner! Backstage, AJ Lee loses it, but Big E Langston calms her down and kisses her forehead.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) vs The Shield (Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) becomes a 3-on-2 beatdown when Dean Ambrose jumps in. Mark Henry runs in and cleans house, and The Usos help him make it so!

Daniel Bryan beats Wade Barrett with the No Lock.

Brad Maddox congratulates Vickie Guerrero on becoming SmackDown General Manager...and gets slapped.

It's time for Miz TV! Paul Heyman is The Miz's guest. He gives Paul the microphone since he knows Paul will just lie or bend the truth. Heyman goes on about Brock Lesnar, then tells CM Punk to stay down so that Lesnar won't have to finish him off. Miz then figures out why Heyman lies all the time: it just makes him sound more threatening than he really is. He walks out of the ring to end the show, and Heyman introduces Miz to Curtis Axel, who enters the ring.

Curtis Axel retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against CHris Jericho after a distraction from Paul Heyman. After the match, Ryback demolishes Jericho.

Damien Sandow is in the ring. He insists Cody is still his friend and he has not backstabbed him, and that he will not react to Cody's attack on him from last week. He calls Cody out to explain himself. Cody shows up, but Damien Sandow forgives him and hands him an olive branch by letting him be the "protector of the case," letting Cody protect the blue Money In The Bank briefcase until Sandow cashes in. Cody takes it, then smacks Sandow with the briefcase before throwing it almost all the way to the top of the entrance ramp, making a massive dent in it.

Rob Van Dam beats Darren Young in his first SmackDown match in eight years.

Vickie Guerrero gets rid of Teddy Long by sicking security on him in sweet revenge from what happened last week.

Big Show returns next week on Raw!

Randy Orton beats Alberto Del Rio.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 8, 2013

The show starts with The Wyatt Family saying "We're coming." During the show, we saw some vignettes where a reporter looked for (and found) the Wyatt Family compound...as well as what happened inside.

Vickie Guerrero and Brad Maddox are in the ring. She talks about the ladder in the ring, and use it as a metaphor of her time in WWE and climbing the corporate ladder in a male-dominated corporate environment. Jerry Lawler then lets her know that according to the McMahons, "any and all factors" will make or break her job evaluation tonight, including a WWE App poll that lets the WWE Universe rate her performance! She then has four matches for tonight: John Cena vs. Mark Henry, Christian vs. Kane, Orton and CM Punk, and the first match which happens right now: Daniel Bryan vs Sheamus!

Daniel Bryan beats Sheamus with a surprise roll-up. Both men look at the briefcase, then shake hands.

AJ Lee and Big E Langston talk, then Dolph Ziggler shows up. Dolph and AJ Lee both plan to stay together and both win the World Heavyweight title and retain the Divas title respectively.

The Shield (Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) beat Tons of Funk (Brodus Clay and Tensai).

John Cena enters the ring. He calls out "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry, who shows up. Henry says that the WWE title will validate his career, all after selling out his family and friends. Cena tells Henry "you'd better win this, or it will be for nothing." After some more talk, both men want to fight. Mark Henry plays some mind games with Cena after the latter tells him to cross an imaginary line that he makes with his foot, then ends up destroying him. Cena tries to go for the Attitude Adjustment, but ends up getting flattened and put in a World's Strongest Slam. Henry then stands over Cena with the WWE title held up high.

Josh Mathews interviews Randy Orton. He plans on winning tonight and at Money In The Bank.

The Miz guests on commentary for the next match.

Paul Heyman mentions his black eye at the hands of Alberto Del Rio on last week's SmackDown, but says he is here to bask in the perfection that is Curtis Axel. Axel then makes fun of Chris Jericho before promising to retain the Intercontinental title at Money In The Bank.

Chris Jericho gives Curtis Axel his first ever loss since his debut and re-packaging after The Miz distracts Axel.

Josh Mathews interviews Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes, who are sure that Money In The Bank will not affect their friendship. Zeb Colter, Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro interrupt to spread their message, then Wade Barrett shows up. All five men argue, then Fandango shows up. Nobody wants to hear him, and when he finally tries to say his name, Barrett knocks Fandango out with a punch to the face. Rhodes and Sandow then stare Swagger and Cesaro down.

Dolph Ziggler shows up during Alberto Del Rio vs. Sin Cara. He tells Del Rio that he will win at Money In The Bank and regain the World Heavyweight Championship, then lambasts Ricardo Rodriguez's intro. Del Rio and Ziggler then brawl outside the ring before Sin Cara lands a top rope cross body on Del Rio.

Vickie Guerrero and Brad Maddox are in the ring. Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon and Triple H. They all see through her crap, but Vince still feels Vickie is a good General Manager while the other two think otherwise. They then let the WWE Universe vote decide her fate: 75% say she has failed, and Steph says the ever-famous "you're fired" line. Vicki loses it, then Vince tells the WWE Universe they failed before making Brad Maddox the new Raw GM. Vince escorts Vickie out as a confused Brad Maddox follows.

Vince McMahon consoles Vickie Guerrero, and when Brad Maddox thanks Vince, Vickie attacks him before having a mental breakdown.

Kane beats Christian...then Bray Wyatt shows up on the TitanTron. The Wyatt Family are here. They show up, and Erick Rowan and Luke Harper destroy Kane as Wyatt watches from a rocking chair.

Vickie Guerrero moves her stuff out. Ryback puts the box down, hugs her, then says "You deserve better, Vickie. It's going to be okay." He then gives her the box back.

The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) guest on commentary for the next match.

Kaitlyn and Layla vs. AJ Lee and Alicia Fox comes to a premature end when Kaitlyn destroys AJ.

Josh Mathews interviews CM Punk. Punk plans to win tonight and reclaim the WWE title.

CM Punk beats Randy Orton. After the match, Punk is attacked by Daniel Bryan, who then takes a ladder from underneath the ring and attacks Orton with it. He then uses the ladder to climb to the briefcase, take the briefcase off the hook and start a "Yes!" chant.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 1, 2013

Vickie Guerrero stars the show by announcing a Champion vs Champion match between John Cena and Alberto Del Rio.

Daniel Bryan shows up. He's not the weak link anymore, and he wants to be amongst the greats and win the WWE Championship. Sheamus shows up and says he wants the same thing after Bryan says it's been too long since he's held gold, saying the same applies to him. Randy Orton shows up and says it's been two years. D-Bry tells Randy he made him tap out, but Randy is still all too apt to drop him where he's standing. Kane and D-Bry over who will be WWE Champion, but Christian stops the proceedings to say he's had more experience with ladder matches than anyone else and that he's the best. This cause CM Punk to show up to say he's the Best in the World, and that he will win his third briefcase in two weeks. He also addresses Rob Van Dam (who is absent) and knows that he has a gameplan. D-Bry tells CM Punk to shut up before he makes him tap out faster than Orton, and Randy Orton gets in his face only for Kane to get in Orton's face. D-Bry argues with Kane for "fighting his battle for him," which gives Orton the opportunity to RKO Kane. Everyone except Kane and Daniel Bryan leaves the ring after a tense staredown.

We take a look at Buddy Rogers and Lou Thesz - the first WWE and World Heavyweight champs ever respectively.

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) beat Christian and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso).

Daniel Bryan apologizes to Kane. He's gotten with Vickie and has gotten Kane a rematch against Randy Orton...and D-Bry is the special guest referee. Kane is not happy about that last part.

Dolph Ziggler beats Jinder Mahal, then uses his agility to outsmart Heath Slater and Drew McIntyre!

We take a look at former WWE Champion Bruno Sammartino and former World Heavyweight Champion Harley Race.

Triple H shows up to tell Vickie Guerrero and Brad Maddox they're doing a great job...and to do what he says. Again.

We see a career retrospective for "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry.

Randy Orton almost gets disqualified for shoving special guest referee Daniel Bryan, but Kane tells D-Bry to restart the match. He does.

Kane beats Randy Orton...but Daniel Bryan pulls a fast count, causing him and Kane to argue. Kane almost choke slams Bryan, but lets him go. Randy Orton then gets up and gives Bryan an RKO.

CM Punk still doesn't want Curtis Axel's help, nor does he trust him. Paul Heyman has to explain the logic behind their tag team match.

We take a look at former WWE champ Bob Backlund and former World champ Dusty Rhodes.

Sheamus beats Fandango by count-out after the latter runs back up the entrance ramp.

Chris Jericho guests on commentary for the next match.

The Miz beas Ryback after Miz aggravates Ryback's injured knee, and Ryback tells the ref he cannot continue. Chris Jericho then hits a Codebreaker on Jericho.

We look back at former WWE champ Hulk Hogan and former World champ Ric Flair.

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry comes out. He complains about never getting a real chance at the WWE Championship, and says that he will win it by any means necessary.

Vince McMahon talks with Vickie Guerrero and Brad Maddox. He complains about Daniel Bryan again, then praises the main event only to say it should be on pay-per-view and not on Raw. He wants Vickie to listen only to him.

CM Punk and Curtis Axel beat The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil), but Punk and Axel obviously cannot get along, and Axel even goes so far as to steal the pinfall from Punk. Punk tells Paul Heyman "I told you so," then Heyman celebrates with Axel as if Axel is now his new golden child.

Kaitlyn beats Alicia Fox, then AJ Lee and Big E Langston show up. AJ trashes Kaitlyn again by mentioning certain pics she made when she was broke and desperate. The pic shown is an unusually fat Kaitlyn blown up in size by Photoshop. Kaitlyn is not perturbed, and neither is Layla.

Vickie Guerrero and Brad Maddox get chewed out by Stephanie McMahon. Vickie tries to be funny with Steph after she finally listens to her demand for a stricter direction to follow, but Steph refuses to put up with it. She then schedules a job evaluation in the ring next week to see if she can continue, and become the official Raw General Manager.

Damien Sandow says he and Cody Rhodes will still be friends after Money In The Bank, much to the disappointment of the WWE Universe. Then, Zeb Colter comes out with Antonio Cesaro, complains about current affairs, and announces the return of Jack Swagger, who shows up.

Antonio Cesaro beats Cody Rhodes.

We look back at former WWE champ Triple H and former World champ Booker T.

The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) meet Jojo, Eva Marie, Cameron, Naomi and Natalya...then verbally dump all over them.

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) will debut next week!

CM Punk will show up on SmackDown this Friday!

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry shows up as John Cena faces Alberto Del Rio. Not long after this, Dolph Ziggler shows up and distracts Del Rio, giving Cena the Attitude Adjustment and the win. After this, Mark Henry enters the ring with the WWE title and plays mind games with Cena before walking away.

Layin 'da SmackDown! - SmackDown recap for June 28, 2013

Damien Sandow trashes South Carolina before his Dublin Street Fight match against Sheamus.

Sheamus beats Damien Sandow in a Dublin Street Fight.

Kane meets Daniel Bryan...who is in a much better mood, and perhaps too bubbly, much to Kane's chagrin. He offers his help in case he still needs it, but Kane is still a bit peeved.

The Miz is in the ring with Paul Heyman for Miz TV...and Miz makes it clear that he won't take Heyman's crap, especially after how he hounded Renee Young last week. Heyman thinks Miz is bulying him and summons Curtis Axel, who shows up. The Miz considers Axel an uninvited guest, and makes Star Wars-based insults towards both Axel and Heyman before saying he'll take the Intercontinental title away from the former. Axel takes this personally, and Miz wants to make it even more personal and challenges him to a fight for the Intercontinental title right here, right now. Paul Heyman stops everything yet again, saying Axel doesn't fight for free or on an impromptu basis. Paul Heyman makes fun of Miz, but when Miz fires back at him, Axel gets a nasty attack in on Miz before he and Heyman leave.

Before AJ Lee and Natalya go one-on-one, Kaitlyn shows up dressed as AJ and starts vicious fake rumours about AJ dating various WWE staff members, including Lilian Garcia.

Natalya beats AJ Lee when Kaitlyn distracts AJ by skipping around the ring. After the match, Kaitlyn hits a Spear on AJ.

Teddy Long meets Vince McMahon. Long is going in a different direction that Vickie Guerrero and even Booker T: instead of having all former World champions for the SmackDown Money In The Bank Ladder Match, he's giving potential World champions a shot. Wade Barrett, Damien Sandow, Antonio Cesaro, Jack Swagger, Cody Rhodes, Fandango and Dean Ambrose are all going for the blue briefcase!

Daniel Bryan guests on commentary for the next match.

Daniel Bryan pushes Kane back into the ring...only for Randy Orton to hit the RKO on Kane! Randy Orton beats Kane.

Ryback beats Justin Gabriel, then Chris Jericho comes out and mocks Ryback, calling him "Cryback." Both Jericho and Ryback brawl in the ring, but Jericho gets the upper hand before Ryback flees.

Christian and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) after Christian hits the Spear on Dean Ambrose.

Alberto Del Rio's fiesta occurs. Del Rio celebrates his status as new World Heavyweight title-holder and 4-time world champion.  Del Rio speaks Spanish for a while before he and Ricardo Rodriguez bust a piñata with Dolph Ziggler's head on it. Del Rio guarantees he will win at Money In The Bank and stay world champ, then calls out Dolph Ziggler because he knows he's going to wreck the party. Dolph shows up, walks down the ramp, then charges into the ring and cleans house. Ricardo goes through a table, and Del Rio eats a Zig-Zag. He almost also eats a guitar shot but flees, and Ziggler plays a hit single on Ricardo's head instead. Ziggler then plays with the mariachi band as the balloons descend into the crowd.