Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Austin Theory beats Dragon Lee following the distraction by Maxxine Dupri.
We hear from Gunther, who says that he is in WWE to compete at the top and wear championships around his waist. He then says he got distracted by Danhausen pretending to belong to the business that he loves and respects, and that he has worked too long and hard for someone like him to disrespect it. He also says that Finn Balor is one of the greatest, but his time has passed and he has the dignity and respect for himself to hand it up. He says he had to beat dignity and respect into both of them today, calling it a success and states that the next success is to follow when he takes the WWE Championship.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Chelsea Green. Chelsea says she does not blame Roxanne Perez after she ambushed The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez) and asked the fans to trust her to pull through for them only to pull the opposite. Chelsea says she will train so hard that the next time she faces The Judgment Day at Crown Jewel, there will not be a doubt in anyone's mind that she is the greatest women's champion of all time.
Sol Ruca beats Lyra Valkyria after Lyra is distracted by Bayley's entrance music. After the match, Sol Ruca celebrates with Bayley to end the show.
Backstage, Raw General Manager Adam Pearce meets up with SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis regarding tonight's six-woman tag match. Trick Williams and Lil Yachty show up, and Trick says he has unfinished business with Sami Zayn. Bron Breakker also shows up, much to Trick's annoyance, and when Lil Yachty says that Trick will be Mr. Money in the Bank, Breakker wants to fight Trick. Pearce makes a match between Breakker and Trick, which Aldis also endorses.
CM Punk heads to the ring. Punk talks about tomorrow night's Money in the Bank Ladder Match and how he won the match in 2008 and 2009 and cashed in both times, then says he is doing this again as he has a chance to make history and be the only three-time winner. He responds to people saying he is crazy and that it cannot be done by saying "Watch me," and admits that it will not be a cakewalk. Punk mentions all of his opponents, but when he mentions Owens, Owens shows up, and Punk talks about him as he heads to the ring. Owens tells Punk that he will not win tomorrow night and that tomorrow will be successful for him, and that he will make sure Punk does not get the contract, "as nobody needs to see [Punk] as WWE Champion ever again." Owens says that as long as Punk does not win the contract, he will consider tomorrow night "a win." Punk says that this is an excuse for a consolation prize and says Owens does not believe in himself, which is why he is on top of the world while Owens is not. Owens says he has never looked up to Punk and will not start now before climbing one of the ladders to be eye-to-eye with Punk as he tells him that he sees a man who is not taking the contract, as he will make sure Punk does not walk out on his own two feet. As Owens says he will beat "that bitch Sami Zayn," Sami Zayn shows up as Owens and Punk argue, and he climbs up the ladder in the center. Sami calls all of this "disapponting," as he is on the short ladder while Owens and Punk are considered above him. Punk says it is not the size of the ladder, but what you do with it, and says he will wrap it around Owens' fat head before he beats Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Sami says that Owens and Punk should know better, as they know who he is and he is a survivor who has found a way to win and retain the WWE Championship. Owens says Sami had Punk's help, while Punk says Sami had Owens' help. Sami says this is because he is "exceptionally intelligent" and can see the forest for the trees while Punk and Owens cannot comprehend they are exactly alike, then says Owens is honest about wanting Punk to fail while Punk acts like it does not bother him. He says that this drives Punk crazy and that neither Punk or Owens will get the contract tomorrow night as they are not in the headspace for it, while he will still be Undisputed WWE Champion.
Jacy Jayne, Tiffany Stratton and Lash Legend beat Roxanne Perez, Sol Ruca and Lola Vice in a six-woman tag match after Sol Ruca inadvertently hits Lola Vice with the Sol Snatcher as Lash is about to hit Lola with the Lash Extension. After the match, Lash throws Jacy into Tiffany, then hits Tiffany with the Lash Extension.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Chelsea Green, who is focusing on being positive regarding a possible cash-in. Nikki Bella shows up and berates Chelsea Green again, saying that what she does to Paige is a preview of what she will do to Chelsea as she takes her title. Chelsea chalks this all up to jealousy, and Nikki says Chelsea's reign will be a failure and that Chelsea is a "bootleg Nikki Bella," then says the title will be going to the real thing, which she says Chelsea's husband would rather have. All of a sudden, Charlotte Flair is attacked by Jade Cargill, B-Fab and "Michin" Mia Yim.
Backstage, Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley find out what has happened to Charlotte Flair from General Manager Nick Aldis, and says that Jade Cargill, Michin and B-Fab have been removed from the building before stating that Charlotte cannot compete. Charlotte demands that Alexa take her place in the match against Fatal Influence tonight, which Alexa does. Aldis also mentions that everyone will be banned from ringside for the match, including Jacy Jayne.
The MFTs (Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga) beat The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) after Bakusai (Shinsuke Nakamura and Kiyoki) show up to distract Tama Tonga only for Kiyoki to distract the referee after Tama knocks Kiyoki off the apron, which allows Haku to hit Erik in the throat with his walking stick. After the match, Bakusai brawl with The MFTs and get the upper hand, and when Ivar attacks Kiyoki for costing The War Raiders the match, Bakusai get the better of him, too.
Backstage, as Danhausen scans both Raw General Manager Adam Pearce and SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis for evil with the Evil Detector, Finn Balor shows up wanting a match with Gunther. As Pearce leaves the room saying that he needs a drink, Aldis says that Gunther has a match, but with Danhausen, not with Finn. Danhausen is slightly reluctant to face Gunther, even as Finn reminds Danhausen of how dangerous Gunther is.
We see footage of John Cena on his seventeenth appearance on The Jimmy Fallon Show.
In backstage footage from ealier today, General Manager Nick Aldis meets with The Miz and Kit Wilson when he sees Randy Orton. Aldis tells Orton that he crossed a line with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Orton says he will make Aldis' night easy and that he will leave, then says that Cody is the problem and that he did what he said he would do to ensure Cody did not get the WWE Championship before he did. He tells Aldis to sit down and speak with Cody before saying that Cody will not kick his head off his shoulders.
The Miz and Kit Wilson suddenly shows up in the ring, with Miz offended that he pushed aside for Randy Orton. Kit Wilson calls the Lafayette, Louisiana crowd "toxic" before giving them a chance to sing "Happy Birthday" to The Miz. All of a sudden, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up, and The Miz interrupts Cody's entrance as the pyro is still going off, irritated that everyone will sing Cody's theme but not sing "Happy Birthday" to him. Miz demands that Cody stay out of the ring unless he is here to wish him a happy birthday. Cody gets in the ring, throws Kit Wilson over the top rope, then takes out The Miz before speaking to the fans. General Manager Nick Aldis shows up saying he was afraid of this and that he sent Orton home because of this, and says that if this happens anywhere else, it does nothing for anyone and risks both Cody and Orton being put on the shelf along with other top stars. He says that this is about business and that his business is to get the match into the ring. Aldis says that he knows it is far from over between Cody and Orton, and asks Cody to meet him in his office to see how they can make this match happen. Cody offers to have this discussed in his office, which is the ring, and mentions what Orton has done to him. She says that what Orton did to him made his daughter cry, and that fear was behind those tears. Cody says then says he will be everywhere to go after Orton, who cost him the WWE Championship. Cody demands that Orton be face-to-face with him, and says he is not above flying to St. Louis, Missouri to find him, stating that it is all about what he is going to do to Orton.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Damian Priest, who says that he would be a world champion again if it were not for R-Truth. He says he is done explaining himself regarding R-Truth, then notices Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) mentioning what Priest has done to R-Truth. Priest confronts them, and after Fraxiom chew Priest out to his face, Priest pretends to leave only to lay them both out. All of a sudden, R-Truth sucker punches Priest from out of nowhere, and officials have to stop the ensuing brawl.
Danhausen vs. Gunther ends before it can start. Danhausen stops the referee from starting the match so he can curse Gunther, but Gunther boots Danhausen in the face before he can finish before absolutely torturing him. Finn Balor shows up and gets the better of Gunther, forcing him to retreat throught he crowd. Afterwards, Finn Balor checks on Danhausen, but Gunther returns from backstage and attacks Finn Balor. Finn Balor gets the better of Gunther again, but that does not last for long, and officials show up as Gunther powerbombs Finn Balor into the announce table.
Backstage, Sami Zayn meets with Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae regarding last week. Gargano and Sami agree on surviving and overcoming the hands they are dealt, and that they need to figure out what they are dealing with. Bron Breakker shows up and tells Sami he will see him soon.
Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley beat Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid) to become the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions after Lainey Reid is caught holding on to Fallon Henley's hand on a pinfall attempt to give Fallon leverage from the outside, allowing Alexa to hit Lainey with Sister Abigail and Tatum to hit Fallon with Cemetery Drive to win the match and the titles. (As per pre-match stipulation; everyone else is banned from ringside.)
Trick Williams beats Bron Breakker by disqualification after Austin Theory and Maxxine Dupri show up and Theory attacks Trick. After the match, Logan Paul shows up and knocks Lil Yachty out, then Je'Von Evans shows up and fights Theory only to be distracted by Maxxine, allowing Breakker and Theory to gang up on Je'Von until Penta shows up and takes both Breakker and Theory out. Suddenly, "Big" Bronson Reed shows up from out of nowhere and takes out Penta before going on the warpath, leading to a Spear to Trick Williams by Bron Breakker before Bronson Reed hits Trick with a Tsunami. The attacks continue as the show fades to black.
Roman Reigns arrives at the arena and meets up with The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso), who are about to discuss family business when LA Knight's entrance theme hits. Reigns says that he has some business to handle as LA Knight heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Knight says that his match with Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship is all that matters, as he sees Reigns as the establishment and he plants to send it all crumbling down. He says that while Reigns is used to living in his bubble, he is used to living in the chaos, and at Money in the Bank, he will crush the establishment to become the World Heavyweight Championship. Suddenly, Roman Reigns makes his way to the ring. Reigns says he is not fazed and is not a man who loses his poise, as he was born in the deep end and born in the fire, and he is not distracted. He senses a false sense of confidence in Knight's eyes and that Knight does not have the shot he thinks he has, especially when he is a giant hypocrite who has badmouthed him and his family. Reigns mentions his World title defense against Penta while Knight "took the bitch route" and dropped him where he stood, then says Knight always has had attention and has said way too much, and that Knight is not on his level. Reigns says he is a doer while Knight is a complainer, then says Knight is "another egg in the omelette" and he will "break [his] bitch ass." He says he is the only megastar and true champion in WWE. Knight gets in Reigns' way as Reigns' makes his way out, and both men have a tense staredown before Knight says his one problem with Reigns is that Reigns is "the most manufactured, corporate puppet industry plant" he has ever seen in his life. He says that Reigns has a rocket so far up his ass that he is surprised he is not spitting out fuel, and that he will drop him on his head and make Reigns realize there was not a thing he could do about it.
Je'Von Evans and Penta beat The Vision (Bron Breakker and Austin Theory) after Logan Paul snakes brass knuckles into the ring while Maxxine Dupri distracts the referee only for Je'Von to get a hold of them and knock Theory out behind the referee's back. After the match, "Big" Bronson Reed slides into the ring and attacks Je'Von and Penta, and ultimately lays them both out. All of a sudden, Oba Femi shows up and fights both Breakker and Bronson. Logan Paul gets involved, but soon regrets it. This allows Bronson to hold Oba down for a Spear from Breakker, but Oba breaks free. Breakker almost inadvertently Spears Bronson, and Oba soon overpowers both men. Bronson almost has Oba where he wants him, but when he goes for the Tsunami, Oba clotheslines him off the top rope to the outside. Oba tells Bronson he has his work cut out for him at Money in the Bank, as he is climbing a mountain instead of a ladder, and he will end up receiving a Fall from Grace as he takes him to the deepest waters where he cannot swim. He says that The Vision (Breakker, Logan Paul, Theory, Maxxine Dupri) may have Bronson's spirit and Paul Heyman may have his soul, but "[Bronson's] ass belongs to Oba Femi."
We hear from Liv Morgan, who calls Becky Lynch and Stephanie Vaquer "her two biggest haters" who screwed her out of the Women's World Championship, and says he would hate herself, too. She then says that she has not gotten her rematch because of Becky, but she will not worry, as she will get even, as revenge is what she does best. Liv Morgan tells Becky that The Man will come around to find out that Liv is so much better than her, then tells Stephanie that she will take the Women's World Championship from her.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Dragon Lee and Rey Mysterio. Dragon Lee says he is feeling fire, then says that Rey Mysterio still moves like a 20-year-old. Rey says that Big Cass throwing a tantrum "like a big ass baby" reminded him of "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, who shows up with JD McDonagh. Dominik and McDonagh take offense to Rey's comments, and this leads to Dragon Lee challenging the both of them to a tag team match. JD McDonagh accepts after Dragon Lee makes fun of the size of his head.
We hear from 946 (Royce Keys, Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Jaida Parker). Royce Keys asks how The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu) can be the ones when 946 is spilling their blood, then says that there is two left, and once 946 takes them out, it will lead to the grand prize.
Backstage, Roman Reigns meets with The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) regarding 946 (Royce Keys, Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Jaida Parker) and asks if Jacob Fatu is all right, then says that Jacob Fatu is a soldier and that The Usos should not be taking orders from him. Reigns then says that he will be back and he will handle this.
The Judgment Day (Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez) beats Lola Vice and Sol Ruca after Lola inadvertently hits Sol Ruca with the MIA spinning back fist.
Backstage, Roman Reigns brings General Manager Adam Pearce to The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso). Pearce makes 946 (Royce Keys, Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Jaida Parker) vs. The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso) official for next week, and Roman says that Solo will be teaming up with The Usos in the match instead of him. Solo Sikoa then appears in the room.
Rey Fenix beats "All Ego" Ethan Page after Ethan slips out of the Mexican Muscle Buster only for Fenix to pin him with an inside cradle.
Backstage, The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) looks forward to holding three championships. All of a sudden, JD McDonagh gets a gift. Inside the box is a letter and a JD McDonagh Funko Pop from Joe Hendry.
The Judgment Day ("Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh) beat Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee after Big Cass shows up and attacks Dragon Lee and McDonagh hits Rey with a headbutt following a blind tag. After the match, Big Cass gets his hands on Rey, and Dragon Lee makes the save only to be overpowered. Big Cass considers leaving at first, but gets back in the ring to boot both men in the head at the same time.
We hear from Becky Lynch, who calls Liv Morgan for cheating, needing help and lying to win and then crying victim when things do not go her way. She says that Liv Morgan is the easiest person to fool and knows that she will hold her feet to the fire, and when she beats her, it will not be about winning; it will be about making sure Liv does not.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Lyra Valkyria. Lyra says she does whatever it takes all the time but she is not on top, and she does not know what else she has to do. She says she has broken up their tag team and that she has beaten Bayley, but Bayley has cost her opportunities. As she asks how to make it end, Bayley shows up and says Lyra only thinks she has any control over this situation after everything she did, and that this will not be over until she says that it is.
We hear from 946 (Royce Keys, Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Jaida Parker). Jaida Parker says Solo Sikoa may be back in The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso), but Royce Keys says they can line them all up and take one shot.
Backstage, "Big" Bronson Reed meets with Paul Heyman and says that he will not just beat Oba Femi. Heyman says he hopes so for Bronson's sake, as he has seen this up close and knows that Bronson must climb the mountain, then jump off and hit multiple Tsunamis. Heyman says he has seen what happens when the bell rings, as he has pissed people off professionally for 40 years and has only come back more obnoxious and more powerful when he got fired, but not with Oba Femi. He says that Oba Femi showed him that Brock Lesnar was not only human, but just another opponent for him, which humbled him. He says that Bronson must hit Tsunami after Tsunami or else Oba Femi will humble him, too.
Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan in a Women's World Championship #1 contender's match ends in a no-contest after Becky and Liv both inadvertently attack Stephanie Vaquer, despite Vaquer showing up and foiling Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez's referee distractions and physical involvement during the match, which eventually get Raquel and Roxanne ejected from ringside. After the match, Vaquer attacks Becky and Liv, then grabs the microphone and asks General Manager Adam Pearce to come to the ring to tell him she wants both of them at Money in the Bank. Pearce makes it official, then Vaquer hits Becky and Liv with a corkscrew moonsault.
The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) arrive at the arena with a metal pipe and a wooden baseball bat, respectively.
The Vision (Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Austin Theory, Maxxine Dupri) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Bron Breakker says that The Vision is here, The Vision is complete and The Vision runs WWE. The fans continue to chant for Oba Femi as Breakker says that Oba is not medically cleared and is not coming after he rightfully took his spot as the future of WWE thanks to the recently returned Bronson Reed. Bronson says Oba Femi thought he was untouchable and that he came across a man who did not recognize the crown, and that Oba Femi was the force of nature that felt four Tsunamis. He says that there is no room for Oba Femi on Raw now that The Vision is complete and that they decide, not ask, what happens. Logan Paul says the fans are like mindless drones and that they must see that The Vision is unstoppable. Logan says that with the five of them, it is "literally unfair." Austin Theory says they are just getting started taking all the gold and that Bron Breakker and Maxxine Dupri will qualify for their respective Money in the Bank matches. Maxxine Dupri says that the "brokies" in the crowd are jealous that she is with a real man when Akira Tozawa shows up. Theory laughs and says he will just whip Tozawa's ass, but Tozawa tells Theory he will be facing Otis, not him. Otis shows up and heads to the ring with Tozawa for the next match.
Otis beats Austin Theory by disqualification after Bronson Reed hits Otis with an elbow drop in front of the referee. After the match, Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed and Austin Theory gang up on Otis, and Akira Tozawa tries in vain to make the save and gets attacked for it. Breakker then hits Otis with a Spear with the help of Theory and Bronson. The threesome then attacks Tozawa, then it is revealed that Oba Femi is here. Petey Williams tries to tell Oba Femi that he is not medically cleared only to get piefaced as Oba heads to the ring and overpowers Breakker and Bronson. Theory hits Oba with a chair to the back as Oba confronts Logan Paul, but it has no effect. When Oba takes out Theory, however, Breakker gets the better of Oba, and he and Bronson start further decimating an already hurt Oba Femi. At this point, officials get in the ring to check on Oba only for Breakker to hit Oba Femi with another Spear. Bronson then goes up top for a second Tsunami.
We see a video package for Royce Keys and OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price). Royce Keys brags about what he and OTM can do, saying that nobody is safe and that nobody has been through what they have been through, not even The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso). We also see the number "946."
Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) meet up with Jacob Fatu on their way to the ring to call out Royce Keys and OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price). Jacob says that this is what Royce Keys and OTM want and that the three of them have nothing to lose after spilling The Usos' blood. Jacob says he knows how they operate, and Jey tells Jacob to call the play. Jacob tells them "lay low, play it slow," and says their next move needs to be their best move.
Backstage, Becky Lynch meets with Stephanie Vaquer. She says they keep getting off on the wrong foot and says that while they can both beat Liv Morgan, there is five of The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) and only one Vaquer. Vaquer says she does not ask for help, because every time she does, she gets betrayed. She respects Becky, but she does not ask her for help. Becky says that Vaquer can go back to Chile as a loser.
Jackie Redmond interviews comedian Matt Matthews in the crowd. Matthews says it is an honor to be here after growing up in the Attitude Era, then The Miz and Kit Wilson show up, with The Miz taking offense to Matt Matthews getting what he perceives as his interview time. The Miz proceeds to mock Matt Matthews and the rest of Alabama for being rednecks, and Kit Wilson says that disrespecting Miz is toxic. Matt Matthews jokingly states that he thought The Miz was retired, and Miz and Kit pull him out of the crowd. Matt Matthews gets the better of Kit Wilson in the ring with a tilt-a-whirl head scissors, but The Miz hits Matthews with the Skull Crushing Finale.
Bron Breakker beats Rey Mysterio and "All Ego" Ethan Page in a men's Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifier. Before the match, it is mentioned that during the commercial break, Bron Breakker took out The Miz, Kit Wilson and comedian Matt Matthews before the match.
We see a preview of Mr. T: I Pity the Fool, on Netflix September 8th.
Backstage, LA Knight tells General Manager Adam Pearce that he wants the World Heavyweight Champion after Triplemania, even if he has to do things his own way. Pearce reluctantly goes with this, and tells Knight his word is good. Pearce leaves, then Solo Sikoa shows up. Solo says they need to get Royce Keys and OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) and they need to get them now, but Knight tells Solo to let The Usos deal with them so they can pick the bones. Knight says they must be smart and pick their spots, but Solo says he knows how dangerous Royce Keys is before asking Knight if he has his back. Knight says he has his back, but they need to be smart and pick the bones. An impatient Solo says he does not know if he can wait.
We hear from Penta, who says that he knows Roman Reigns and his accomplishments in WWE, and that while he respects Reigns, he does not fear him. Penta says he has made the impossible happen his entire life, and that he will beat Roman Reigns and become the World Heavyweight Champion in Mexico City, Mexico. Penta says that Reigns will not be facing just him, but an entire country that is behind him, and that when the night is over, he will be World Heavyweight Champion.
We see footage of Lola Vice dancing in a club, at the beach and in the gym. We then see the words "9.14" and "Everybody's got a vice."
Sol Ruca beats Lyra Valkyria and Maxxine Dupri in a women's Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifier after Bayley suddenly returns and pulls the referee out of the ring after Lyra hits Maxxine with Nightwing. Sol Ruca then hits a distracted Lyra with the Sol Snatcher for the win. After the match, Bayley attacks Lyra, but Lyra runs away through the crowd before Bayley can put her through the announce table.
We hear from OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price), who are outside of the arena as they call out The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso). Royce Keys joins them and tells Jacob Fatu to "let the two bitches off the leash." Meanwhile, The Usos and Jacob Fatu have seen this from inside the arena, and Jacob Fatu tells The Usos to trust him on this. Jacob says that if they walk out the doors, blood will be spilled again.
We hear from Joe Hendry, who makes fun of JD McDonagh and his head through song, stating that McDonagh's father was a Funko Head pop.
Joe Hendry beats JD McDonagh after Je'Von Evans shows up with the Funko Pop head from Hendry's song from earlier on his head. "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio confronts Evans only to be headbutted with the head, and Hendry gets the win on a distracted McDonagh.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between Stephanie Vaquer and Liv Morgan.
Backstage, Becky Lynch runs into Liv Morgan. Liv mocks Becky, saying that Becky is selfish and that nobody likes her or "her pathetic excuse of a husband." Liv then says that she will retain against Stephanie Vaquer tonight.
Backstage, Paul Heyman is met by The Vision (Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Austin Theory, Maxxine Dupri). Maxxine Dupri brags about what happened to Oba Femi tonight, and Heyman walks up to Bronson Reed and hugs him. Heyman says that Bronson has shook the WWE upon his return and that he is proud of him for that, then Bron Breakker says that Oba Femi is finished, Bronson is back and the future of WWE is secured as promised. Heyman then asks if Oba Femi is still breathing, then gets frustrated and leaves.
Liv Morgan retains the Women's World Championship against Stephanie Vaquer. During the match, Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez show up, with Roxanne distracting the referee as Raquel trips Vaquer off the top rope. The referee turns around and puts two and two together, and when he ejects Raquel from ringside, Becky Lynch shows up and attacks Raquel while Roxanne tosses the Women's World Championship to Liv to use as a weapon. Becky sees this and chases Roxanne through the crowd, but Liv blasts Vaquer with the Women's World Championship behind the referee's back and hits Ob-Liv-Ion to win and retain.
We hear from Big Cass. He says that he has been stacking bodies since his return, but he is really here to win titles. He says he looks like, walks like, talks like and acts like a champion and is everything a champion should be. Big Cass says that he can go anywhere and everyone turns their head to see who he is, and that soon enough, everybody will find out.
Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) tell Jacob Fatu that they want a piece of Royce Keys and OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) now, then the three of them head to the ring. After the commercial break, Jey Usos says that Royce Keys and OTM got the drop on them two weeks in a row and that it will not be three, then says both sides know where the other is and calls Royce Keys and OTM out. We then see Royce Keys outside of the arena with multiple members of security laid out on the ground, then we see The Usos' car. OTM stands near it as they smash the car with blunt objects before tossing a can of gas inside. Royce Keys then lights up a Zippo lighter and tosses it inside the car, lighting it on fire before stating that nobody is safe.
At the start of the show, The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) are attacked by Royce Keys and OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) in the parking lot, and Jacob Fatu runs out to the parking lot with a pipe as Royce and OTM speed off. The Usos' faces as well as any blood in the immediate area are mosaiced out as officials check on them, and Jacob Fatu is furious.
Raquel Rodriguez retains the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship against Sol Ruca. Jacob Fatu interrupts the match unexpectedly before it begins and calls out Royce Keys and OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price), saying that if they want to start a war, he will bring one to them and he will dog walk all three of them, calling them "motherfuckers" in the process. His microphone is soon cut off. Later on in the match, Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez rush in to get involved, and Sol Ruca fends them off. As Sol Ruca goes for the Sol Snatcher, however, Lyra Valkyria is suddenly on the ring apron. Lyra grabs Sol Ruca by the neck, and that allows Raquel to pluck Sol Ruca out of the corner for a Tejana Bomb to win and retain.
We see a video package for Penta vs. Rey Fenix in the finals of the World Heavyweight Championship #1 contender's tournament later tonight.
Chad Gable heads to the ring. Gable says that he achieved everything that he had looked for when he won the Intercontinental Championship, then realized that he does not feel that way, as the real work begins now and the work is how he is remembered as a champion by the fans. He says he started carving that legacy two weeks ago against Rey Mysterio, and that he would be remiss if he did not mention what the fans in Mexico did for him during his time in AAA, saying that he would not be champion without them. Gable says he did not want to return to Mexico without a way to repay them, and now he does, as Raw is returning to Mexico City, Mexico for the first time in fifteen years and he will be defending the WWE Intercontinental Championship there. Gable says that there are many who are worthy of a shot at the title, then introduces one of those men in Dragon Lee. Dragon Lee shows up and heads to the ring, and Gable says that his recent match was awe-inspiring and that Dragon Lee continues to be one of his favorite talents on the roster. Dragon Lee says that it is an honor to be in the ring with Gable, then Gable says that General Manager Adam Pearce has left it up to him to decide who he defends the Intercontinental Championship against. "All Ego" Ethan Page shows up and says that Gable is offering anothre title opportunity to "an undeserving, talentless luchador," and while he understands while Gable feels bad for how he treated everybody, he does not have to go easy on himself and he can pick him for a real challenger. Gable tells Ethan that his name is low on the list of people he wants to defend with below The Honky Tonk Man, but Ethan says The Honky Tonk Man has a legacy and says that Gable should stop being a charity case or else he will be a paper champion. Ethan then interrupts Dragon Lee, who interrupts Ethan back and says that Ethan has a big mouth before challenging him to a match right here and right now. Ethan asks Dragon Lee if he is sure he wants that, but Gable says that is a great idea and decides to raise the stakes by making the winner the one who wrestles him for the Intercontinental Championship in Mexico City. Gable watches the next match from ringside.
Dragon Lee beats "All Ego" Ethan Page to face Chad Gable for the WWE Intercontinental Championship in Mexico City, Mexico in two weeks. During the match, Ethan throws Dragon Lee into Gable, and Chad Gable chases Ethan back into the ring. This distracts the referee, allowing Ethan to remove a top rope turnbuckle cover. Dragon Lee charges at Ethan only for Ethan to send him into that turnbuckle, and when the referee is focused on the match again, he realizes what Ethan has done, thanks to Gable. Dragon Lee then hits Operation Dragon for the win and the title shot.
It is announced that WWE has a three-year agreement with the country of Australia and will be in the country for televised programs in mid-December.
Roman Reigns arrives at the arena and meets with Jacob Fatu, who tells Reigns that it is not looking good for The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) as he mentions what happened. Jacob says that he has not seen this side of Royce Keys since they were younger and that Royce Keys can be a problem, but Reigns tells Jacob that Royce is his problem and that he must handle him while everything else is his problem. Reigns then heads to the ring, and says that being the one true champion, the only champion that matters and the Tribal Chief is a burden, as everyone wants what he has. Reigns says he should be celebrating the tournament to decide a new opponent for his title and that he should be talking about Penta and Rey Fenix and showing respect, for they are earning it, unlike everyone else around here who "pisses and moans" for a shot at the title. This then brings Reigns to Solo Sikoa, saying that Solo will eventually acknowledge him and serve his family and legacy, and that Solo blew that opportunity for LA Knight. He says that Knight reminds Solo of The Rock, but Knight is not family. As Reigns is about to talk further about Knight, Knight shows up on the stage and says that while he should be talking about Royce Keys and OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price), Roman Reigns is recycling material from three years ago. He says that Reigns is doing thing the wrong way, as he has called his name only for Reigns to put family and tournaments he could not enter between them. He also says that "OTC" stands for "One Tremendous Coward" and wants Reigns to admit that he is scared of him, saying that Reigns was not here last week due to nursing his injuries, then tells him that when he whips the horse, he has to take the ride, and they will ride right now. All of a sudden, it is revealed on the video screen that Solo Sikoa has been attacked backstage, with Jacob Fatu watching as officials check on him. Knight heads backstage and confronts Jacob, then Knight is attacked from out of nowhere by Roman Reigns with a Superman Punch. Reigns tells Jacob to handle Royce Keys while he handles LA Knight.
We see a vignette of a woman in a white two-piece bathing suit on a beach before seeing a woman in a gym practicing kickboxing. Lola Vice arrives on September 14th.
Je'Von Evans beats "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio by disqualificaton after JD McDonagh attacks Je'Von on the outside in full view of the referee. After the match, Joe Hendry arrives as Dominik and McDonagh are about to gang up on Je'Von, and Hendry makes the save. General Manager Adam Pearce shows up and angrily states that he is tired of Judgment Day (Dominik and McDonagh) interference before restarting the match as a tag match.
The Judgment Day ("Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh) beat Je'Von Evans and Joe Hendry after McDonagh headbutts Hendry on the outside, allowing Dominik to hit the top rope splash for the pin and the win.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Becky Lynch. Becky is soon interrupted by Stephanie Vaquer, who also wants to know why Becky helped her. Becky says she saw an opportunity to beat up The Judgment Day and took it, but if she did want to help someone, it would be someone who would take one three women at once and it would be Vaquer, who Becky says she would rather face for the Women's World Championship than Liv Morgan. Vaquer says that she does not Becky's help, but Becky says Vaquer owes her one and owes her some respect, and that if Vaquer wins the title, she gets first crack at it. Vaquer takes this as Becky showing her true colors after she started to trust her, and says that the Women's World Championship deserves her, not the other way around.
We see a video package for Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker at Sunday Night's Main Event, then Cathy Kelly interviews Paul Heyman, who has watched the promo backstage. Heyman says that this is a match that both men must win and neither man must lose, and while the winner becomes known as the future of WWE, while the loser will has a big dip in momentum. He says that he has respect for both men and that Bron Breakker will bring a fight to Oba Femi like Oba Femi has never seen before, and that he knows what is as stake and what is on the line. Heyman says his guess is as good as anyone else's and that everyone will see who the future of WWE is on Sunday.
Backstage, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez congratulate "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh on a job well done against Je'Von Evans and Joe Hendry. Roxanne hopes that Becky Lynch gets in the way so she can handle her, but Liv says she is not worried and that she will defeat Stephanie Vaquer and retain the Women's World Championship again next week.
It is reported that Solo Sikoa and The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) have been transported to a local medical facility to be evaluated for mulitple injuries, and that updates are forthcoming.
Penta beats Rey Fenix to win the World Heavyweight Championship #1 contender's tournament and face Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship in Mexico City, Mexico. After the match, Roman Reigns shows up and has a staredown in the ring with Penta.
Stephanie Vaquer heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Vaquer says she is here tonight for only one reason: the Women's World Championship. She does not want to talk, and wrestling is her first language. Vaquer calls out Liv Morgan, and Liv shows up with Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez. Liv says Vaquer may not feel like talking a lot tonight, but she has a lot on her night. She mentions Becky Lynch mentioning her reign negating all the hard work she put in the Women's World Championship, then says that she does not care. Liv says she does not care about those before her and those coming after her, as she is not a champion for them, and she certainly does not care for any of the fans. Liv also talks about how she put Stephanie Vaquer on the shelf for three month and states that all that matters is that she is champion, and as long as she is, Vaquer and Becky never will be. She says that the woman that Becky and Vaquer berated on a regular basis is now the greatest Women's World Champion of all time. Vaquer then dares Liv to get in the ring, and Liv tells Vaquer she will regret this when Roxanne and Raquel join her in a three-on-one attack. Vaquer soon fights back, but the numbers game takes back over. All of a sudden, Becky Lynch shows up and fights the threesome, bumping into Vaquer as she does. Vaquer and Becky confront each other again, and the confrontation soon gets physical. Liv pulls Becky out of the ring and sends her into a ring post, but Vaquer takes Liv down from the ring apron only to eat a big boot from Raquel. Liv, Roxanne and Raquel soon get the better of Vaquer.
Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) are excited to bring Solo Sikoa back home to The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Jacob Fatu), and Solo Sikoa is with them. The three of them then run into LA Knight, and Jey Uso tells Solo and Knight that they both know the play as Jimmy laughs as Knight. Solo is then brought into The Bloodline's locker room.
Je'Von Evans beats JD McDonagh. After the match, Big Cass appears and attacks Je'Von Evans for a third time, then bear hugs him and hits him with the East River Crossing. Je'Von then grabs a microphone and ask Big Cass if that is all he has got, and Big Cass makes up his mind to return to the ring. Je'Von clocks Cass with a right hand, then hits him with a tope suicida despite a tweaked left ankle. "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio suddenly grabs Je'Von and sends him into the ring post, and that allows Big Cass to launch Je'Von into the barricade before hitting him with a big boot back in the ring.
It is announced that next week's show will start at 6 PM Eastern/3 PM Pacific.
We hear from Rey Fenix, who says that the power of lucha libre grows stronger with every step he takes. He says that El Fiscal is an incredible fighter, but he is unstoppable. Fenix says this is his chance to fight for the World Heavyweight Championship. We then hear from El Fiscal, who calls the tournament his big opportunity He says that his match will Rey Fenix will be historic and that he will get one step closer to Roman Reigns, then declares that he is the law and that after him comes total darkness.
Rey Fenix beats El Fiscal to advance in the World Heavyweight Championship #1 contender's tournament.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Stephanie Vaquer, who will face Roxanne Perez next week. Vaquer says that Liv always needs three people to deal with her, and that she has not forgotten what Roxanne has done to her. Becky Lynch shows up and annoys Vaquer over what recently happens. Vaquer says that Roxanne is her problem, and warns Becky not to become her next one. Becky says that as Vaquer goes after the Women's World Championship, she will be her biggest problem. She then sarcastically wishes Vaquer luck against Roxanne next week, and sarcastically hopes that the match will be a clean one-on-one match where nobody interferes.
We hear from Lyra Valkyria, who brags about decimating Bayley and how everything is about Sol Ruca these days. Lyra says she can do anything Sol Ruca does, but she does not because she is smart, and that when one flies and flips around, bad things happen. Lyra says Sol Ruca is out of her mind if she thinks she can beat her, and that she will make Sol Ruca crash and burn before she gets her title back.
Sol Ruca beats Lyra Valkyria.
Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) meet up with Jacob Fatu. Jey brags about delivering Solo Sikoa to Roman Reigns when Jacob could not do it, then says "Who's a punk ass now, Jacob?"
Members of the Buffalo Bills football team are seen in the front row.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The Vision (Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, Austin Theory, Maxxine Dupri). Logan Paul states that last week was all about showing that they run this place, and that anybody that wants to step up will get put down. Maxxine Dupri laughs about Austin Theory smashing Otis' head into the ring post and squashing Tozawa over and over again. Theory says Oba Femi took a cheap shot on him last week, and that this will not go unnoticed. He also notes that he and Bron Breakker are the World Tag Team Champions and he has Maxxine on his arm. Breakker states that anything he has to say to Oba Femi will be said right to his face. Breakker heads to the ring and calls Oba Femi out, telling him he will have to take the future of WWE from him if he wants to be it. Paul Heyman suddenly shows up and says he was once an advocate and still an oracle and wiseman. Heyman says he knows what is wise and not wise to do, and notes that the question going around is "Who is the future of WWE?" Breakker demands that Heyman tell him who he thinks is the future of WWE. Suddenly, the lights go out, and Oba Femi makes his way to the ring. Oba says that Breakker is asking stupid questions and that he already knows who the future is, as does he, the fans and Brock Lesnar. Oba states that "the future is Oba Femi," and if Breakker has a problem with the answer, he can take it up with him any day, any time. Breakker proposes right here and right now, and Heyman says that if Breakker takes one more step towards Oba, he takes a permanent step away from him. Heyman says that WWE is a publicly traded company and the biggest wrestling company on the face of the planet, and that they answer to shareholders. Heyman admits that this will not a popular thing to say, especially in Buffalo, New York, and says that while two people in the ring understand, one is learning. Heyman says that the future does not propose an impromptu match and that the match must be prepared and marketed, and that he has already set this up for Sunday Night's Main Event in Breakker's hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. Breakker and Oba Femi will square off then to see who is really the future of WWE. Breakker shakes hands with Heyman, and Oba Femi does the same. Breakker takes exception to this as Heyman says "That's good business!"
We hear from Dragon Lee, who says that lucha libre is not just a style, but a part of his family's legacy. He says that he is an extension of lucha libre and that failure is not an option. He welcomes El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. to the fire as he declares that only one of them will become World Haeavyeight Champion. We then hear from El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr., who says that the tournament is not about the gold, but about his family, his mask and his legacy, and after tonight is over, nobody will forget why he is known as "The Aztec Warrior."
Dragon Lee beats El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. to advance in the World Heavyweight Championship #1 contender's tournament.
Chad Gable retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Rey Mysterio. After the match, Rey Mysterio places the Intercontinental Championship around Chad Gable's waist, and Gable raises Rey's hand.
Roman Reigns arrives at the arena, and Jacob Fatu gets the door of the limo for him. The two of them then head to the ring. Roman Reigns demands that Solo Sikoa be brought to him, and The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) do just that. The Usos bring Solo Sikoa to the ring, and Reigns says that regardless of what the fans think, the sight of Solo pisses him off. Reigns says that he is a blessed man and has everything one can ever imagine, but some say he is petty and cannot understand how he can hold a receipt for so long. Reigns recalls his and Solo's Tribal Combat match, which is revisited in video package form and interspersed with recent footage of Solo Sikoa being cheeky towards The Usos and Roman Reigns, leading to a "Solo" chant. Reigns then says the fans may think it is funny, then asks why Solo thinks this is funny before noticing his jewelry and stepping on his sunglasses after nudging them off. Reigns asks Solo why he is looking at him and not on his knees begging. Solo is suddenly superkicked by Jacob Fatu, who then locks in the Tongan Death Grip. Reigns calls Jacob off, then tells Solo to wait on the mat while he has other business. Reigns praises The Usos and calls them his captains, and declares that if anyone disrespects them, they disrespect Reigns. Jimmy and Jey are both awarded black ula falas, then Reigns and The Usos focus on Solo again before LA Knight shows up. Knight sends The Usos out of the ring, then confronts Reigns. Jacob Fatu attacks Knight from behind, but Reigns stops him before he can lock in the Tongan Death Grip so he can hit Knight with a Superman Punch. As Reigns is about to go for the ground and pound on Knight, Reigns decides to force Solo to lay Knight out, saying that his father is watching and that he is here to serve his family now. Solo apologizes to Knight, then goes for the Samoan Spike only to hit Reigns with it. The Usos are enraged by Solo's behavior, then points his finger at The Usos like a gun. Solo and LA Knight take The Usos out, and LA Knight comes face-to-face with Jacob Fatu. Jacob Fatu refuses to lift a finger, and Roman Reigns goes for a Superman Punch only for Knight to turn around and reverse it with a BFT. Knight and Solo fist bump, then leave the ring.
It is announced on commentary that Royce Keys will be out indefinitely with a bruised larynx and a cervical strain before Solo Sikoa interrupts, coming out through the crowd while mocking The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) to start tonight's show. Solo mentions The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu) taking out Royce Keys, then says he is here to handle some family business. Jey Uso arrives and heads to the ring before Solo can say much else. Jey asks Solo if he really wants to do this and air out the family laundry for everyone to see again, then says that Solo knows how to fix this. He says that Roman Reigns has called the play, and Solo must fall in line. Solo says falling in line did not work out well for Jey, and says it looks more like Jey "fell off." He says that Jey was a World Heavyweight Champion and won the Royal Rumble, and that the kids were happy when they heard Jey's theme. Solo says he is not coming back to the family and that he loves where he is at, as does the fans, and Jey tells Solo to shut up, saying that Solo is here and has what he has because of the rest of the family. Jey then says that they will handle this like the rest of the family does in the ring tonight, and if he wins, Solo will be delivered on a silver platter to The Bloodline. Solo accepts the challenge, and says that if he wins, The Bloodline must leave him alone.
It it announced that there is an eight-man tournament consisting of luchadors from Raw, SmackDown and AAA to decide a #1 contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. We then hear from the first two participants, Penta and Laredo Kid. Penta says that Laredo Kid will find out what kind of luchador he has become and that he will win the tournament, while Laredo Kid says that this tournament is his moment and that he will not be stopped.
Backstage, "Main Event" Jey Uso catches up with Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu, and Jacob wants to know what is going on. Jacob says that Jey is running the play by himself and ignoring The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu), but Jey says he will win and bring Solo Sikoa to the Bloodline, which Jacob could not do. Jacob says he did his thing last week, and that Jey winning will be the only way Solo will come back.
Penta beats Laredo Kid to advance in the World Heavyweight Championship #1 Contender's Tournament after avoiding a top rope corkscrew moonsault and hitting a Mexican Destroyer.
An eight-date European tour is announced for January 2027.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews The Vision (Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, Austin Theory, Maxxine Dupri). Logan Paul says that everyone is beneath them and that the only bad blood with Alpha Academy is Otis' blood pressure. Maxxine Dupri says that Tozawa does not stand a chance against Austin Theory. Theory says he will gift Tozawa an ass-whupping tonight because he deserves it, then says that he deserves Maxxine. Bron Breakker stands there as everyone else leaves, and asks Byron Saxton what he thinks of Oba Femi. When Byron Saxton says that he likes Oba and that Oba is the future, Breakker says that Saxton "sounds like Paul [Heyman]."
Austin Theory beats Akira Tozawa. After the match, Theory continues to attack Tozawa, and officials led by General Manager Adam Pearce stop Theory from attacking Tozawa with a chair. Bron Breakker gets in the ring to Spear Tozawa when Oba Femi shows up. Austin Theory rushes at Oba Femi only to get laid out, and officials get in the ring at the same time as Oba to stop the impending brawl. Logan Paul has to hold Bron Breakker back.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio, who says that Penta and Laredo Kid had a great match and that Roman Reigns will have his hands full when Raw returns to Mexico City. Dragon Lee shows up and thanks Rey Mysterio for the opportunity, then "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio shows up, taking offense to not being in the tournament. Rey Mysterio says that he did not think Dominik needed another hand-out, as it is how he became a jackass in the process. Dragon Lee defends Rey Mysterio, then says he will see Dominik in the ring before calling him a fake king of luchadors. Dominik accepts the challenge.
Stephanie Vaquer heads to the ring. Vaquer thanks the fans for their support and admits that she missed being in action, and that she also missed The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez) getting scared every time they see her coming. She says that nobody can destroy her, and that she will decimate The Judgment Day one by one. She says she has beaten up Raquel a thousand times and will do it again, and says that Roxanne is "a dead woman." Vaquer says Liv Morgan is scared, as they both know that the Women's World Championship belongs to her, then Becky Lynch suddenly shows up. Becky makes it clear that she wants to "beat the everloving piss out of Liv Morgan" simply because she does not like her and because she has barely defending the Women's World title, then admits she does not know much about Vaquer. Becky thinks this is by design, but knows that Vaquer has made an impact on Raw since showing up despite being on the shelf for four months, and does not know why Vaquer rushed back before she is ready. Becky says she does not want any more bad luck for the Women's World Championship and that she considers herself more good than lucky, saying that while Vaquer can go ahead and beat up Liv, she should leave the title to her. Vaquer reminds Becky not to get in her way, or else she will find out what "La Primera" is all about. As Vaquer leaves, Becky is attacked from behind by Liv. Vaquer returns to the ring and nearly collides with Becky trying to swing at Liv, who escapes. Becky and Vaquer argue in the middle of the ring over the Women's World Championship, then Becky leaves.
It is announced that Bianca Belair and Montez Ford have recently given birth to a son.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews LA Knight, who says that if it is time for Roman Reigns to find out if he has the tingle in his loins to face him. Solo Sikoa shows up and asks Knight if he saw what happened recently, and has to remind Knight that he is facing the whole Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu) if he faces Reigns. He knows that Knight does not need his help, but he does want to warn him.
Dragon Lee beats "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. After the match, Big Cass shows up and attacks Dragon Lee before putting him in a bear hug for the East River Crossing. Suddenly, Je'Von Evans runs to the ring and fights Big Cass, but gets clotheslined out of the air. Big Cass then hits Je'Von with a big boot.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Sol Ruca. Sol Ruca says she has been stuck in a Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez) vortex for the past few months and she is sick of it. She says she has a score to settle, and tonight is all about revenge. Sol Ruca then says she will come back for the Women's Intercontinental Championship when she is done, then Danhausen shows up and volunteers to be Sol Ruca's tag team partner. Sol Ruca says the spot has been filled, and Danhausen cannot get any human monies from Byron Saxton.
Backstage, LA Knight meets with General Manager Adam Pearce, who says that he will find a way for him to get a match for the World Heavyweight Championship. Afterwards, Knight runs into Jacob Fatu, who warns Knight about running his mouth against Roman Reigns. Knight tells Jacob to go to Reigns so he can get the green light to fight him.
Sol Ruca's mystery partner is revealed to be Iyo Sky.
Sol Ruca and Iyo Sky beat The Judgment Day (Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez).
Backstage, Bron Breakker meets with Paul Heyman and asks him about Oba Femi. When he asks Heyman if he thinks Oba Femi is the future of WWE, Heyman says he respects Oba for sticking to his word, and that Breakker is starting to think Oba is the future of WWE. Heyman says he will keep respecting Oba until Breakker shows him he is not worthy of his respect. Breakker simply says "Okay" and backs away.
Backstage, Penta speaks with Rey Mysterio when Chad Gable shows up. Penta leaves, and Gable praises Rey for his work as AAA General Manager and says he would love to defend the Intercontinental Championship against him. Rey says he still has a lot in the tank and that he would be honored.
Backstage, Sol Ruca and Iyo Sky are met by Lyra Valkyria, who takes offense to Sol Ruca going for the Women's Intercontinental Championship and tells Sol Ruca not to get in her way. Iyo Sky asks if Lyra is okay after Lyra leaves, and Sol Ruca says that Lyra looks like she needs some sleep.
"Main Event" Jey Uso beats Solo Sikoa following the distraction by Jimmy Uso, who gets hit with the Samoan Spike. As per pre-match stipulation, if "Main Event" Jey Uso won, Solo Sikoa would be delivered to The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu). (Had Jacob Fatu won, The Bloodline would have had to leave him alone.)
Roman Reigns heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Reigns says that he is a man of his word, and that when he calls his shot, he delivers. He says that he saved WWE and owned the whole summer, and last night, he beat Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. He knows that in Iowa, it stings a little bit, for Rollins is from Iowa and Rollins is "his boy," then has the crowd sing Rollins' song. All of a sudden, LA Knight shows up. Knight congratulates Reigns for his win at SummerSlam and still being World Heavyweight Champion, then congratulates Reigns on beating Rollins on his own. He then says Reigns is still a fraud. Knight says he has called his name for months, but Reigns has sicced The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu) on him, and Reigns still owes him a real one-on-one match for the World Heavyweight Championship, and while they can have it any time they want, the only right answer is "Yeah." Reigns says the only fraud he is Knight, saying that Knight calls himself a megastar yet wears a Walmart watch on his wrist before showing off his own wristwatch. He says everyone runs their mouths, and wants to know what Knight has done lately. He says there is no validity in anything Knight says, as he has not won a tournament or a big match, and says title shorts will be awarded through bitching and moaning. He says that Knight will not waste his time, and tells Knight to get to the back of the line. Knight stops Reigns on his way out, saying that Reigns is cooler when he is not standing in front of him and that Reigns uses other people to duck him because he sucks. He says Reigns may be on another level because he is champion, but he is not on his level. Knight says that Reigns is everything he wishes he was, and tells Reigns to come back when he can buy a pair, since he cannot grow one, so he can slap him back to factory settings.
Je'Von Evan beats "All Ego" Ethan Page with the OG Cutter after the referee catches Ethan removing a turnbuckle cover and Je'Von leaps over both Ethan and the referee to hit the OG Cutter. After the match, Big Cass returns and hits Je'Von with a big boot, then grabs Je'Von and whips him into the ropes for a bear hug into the East River Crossing.
Backstage, Roman Reigns speaks with the rest of The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu), saying he has a standard and that it does not work if they lose. He says they already had the advantage and still lost, then wants to know where Solo Sikoa is, as he should be on his hip right now. After showing further frustration with LA Knight, he wants to know why Royce Keys is considered Jacob's family, as Royce is not part of his. Roman tells Jacob not to let "those circus folks" confuse him and that they are the only bloodling around here. He tells The Bloodline to leave LA Knight to him, then leaves before Knight shows up, saying he is out of here after having overheard Reigns.
Backstage, Royce Keys meets with Jacob Fatu, reminding him of the times they both fought in California and that he is still rolling with him and that they are still family. Jacob feels otherwise, and says Royce is just "one of the boys" before challenging him to a street fight tonight.
The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez) heads to the ring. Liv brags about she beat one of the best in the world in Iyo Sky at SummerSlam before calling her the only woman in the division brave enough to challenge her, and now that she is done with Iyo, she does not see any challengers. Liv says she will be the longest-reigning Women's World Champion of all time, then addresses Raquel, who is carrying the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship, which is now adorned with barbed wire. She says Raquel could not be champion without the help of Roxanne Perez, who will beat Sol Ruca tonight and prove that The Judgment Day rules Monday Night Raw.
Sol Ruca beats Roxanne Perez by disqualification after Liv Morgan trips Sol Ruca at the corner as Sol Ruca goes for the Soul Snatcher in full view of the referee. All of a sudden, Becky Lynch shows up for the first time in over two months and confronts The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez), but says she is not here for the Women's Intercontinental Championship and that she wants the World Women's Championship. She says that she is here to make sure Liv does not wait over 100 days to defend again and that Liv Morgan has done nothing but become a glorified valet and that a champion should be fighting and not just flirting. She says that Liv has had the worst title reign of all time.She says that Liv has had the worst title reign of all time. After Becky says that things are about to get worse for Liv, Liv says Becky should be at home with her daughter instead of in her face being jealous of her because Becky's time is over and her time is over. The Judgment Day leaves, and Becky says Liv is not the greatest women's champion to sleep with "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, much less the best in her group. All of a sudden, Stephanie Vaquer shows up for the first time in a while and takes out Raquel and Roxanne. Liv runs to the ring, and Becky Lynch watches from the top rope as Vaquer beats Liv up. Raquel and Roxanne return, but Vaquer fends them off as well as Liv, sending all three women into a retreat. Becky and Vaquer then have a staredown in the middle of the ring, and both of them argue over the Women's World Championship.
We see a video package chronicling Brock Lesnar's career.
Backstage, Paul Heyman has seen the video package for Brock Lesnar when he is met by Oba Femi, who says he never got the chance to thank Lesnar. He asks Heyman to tell Lesnar he said thanks when he sees him again, and Heyman congratulates Oba Femi on winning at SummerSlam.
Oba Femi heads to the ring. Oba says that words cannot describe what transpired at SummerSlam, and that he and Brock Lesnar came out of their match with newfound respect for one another. He thought that Lesnar knew he was the one at WrestleMania, but chalked Lesnar's revenge out of jealousy or evil. He then found out that Lesnar wanted to know if he could swim, but at SummerSlam, the question was whether or not Oba could hold his breath. Oba states that Lesnar took him to the deepest deaths, but he swam up, become victorious, and passed the test.He says that now, "The Beast" can rest, and now that he has a clear path, he will lead a new generation and a new crop of talent, the old guard will fall, and if any man has a problem, they will answer to him. As Oba Femi is on his way out, The Vision (Bron Breakker, Austin Theory, Maxxine Dupri) shows up, and Bron Breakker stares Oba Femi down briefly before The Vision heads to the ring to the point that Theory has to hold Theory back.
Bron Breakker beats Joe Hendry with a Spear despite continuing to look towards the back at the start of the match, which leads to Hendry sending Theory into the commentary table after leaping over a Spear after Breakker runs around the ring. After the match, Austin Theory attacks Joe Hendry, and Akira Tozawa gets in the ring and fights Theory, sending Theory out of the ring.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Big Cass. Big Cass says he was left for dead in the dirt and that it took eight years to get here from rock bottom. He says that it was nothing personal and that Je'Von Evans was just in the way, and that Je'Von is the first - and not the last - of the bodies he will stack.
Chad Gable heads to the ring. Gable talks about how last night was the single-greatest moment of his career and says that he earned it, then thanks Penta for being the epitome of a fighting champion and continuing to cement his legacy as the greatest luchador in the history of the business. He then thanks all of the fans for sticking with him for ten years, even when it came close and it never happened, even when he was "Shorty G," and even when he promised to overcome everything he had been through to become a singles champion. Gable says he has taught his children to bust one's ass to deliver when you make a promise, and that he has delivered on his promise and is proud to be WWE Intercontinental Champion. All of a sudden, Penta shows up and heads to the ring, and tells Gable that he deserves the Intercontinental Championship, and tonight, he gives Gable his flowers. He knows that Gable made his mistakes, but he changed, and now, he has his respect and that of the fans. He calls Gable "a true luchador" and one of the best wrestlers in the world before raising his hand. All of a sudden, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh show up. Dominik says he cannot understand Gable being called a true luchador, then says he is AAA Mega Champion and the greatest Mysterio of all time. McDonagh asks why any of "these Des Moines ditchpigs" would root for Gable when he lost the right to call himself a luchador. McDonagh also mocks Penta for losing to Gable before Dominik says the two of them will beat Penta and Gable any time. Gable says tonight is the best time, and Dominik accepts the challenge.
Chad Gable and Penta beat The Judgment Day ("Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh) after Gable stops Dominik from hitting the 619 with a ring bell hammer in his boot and Penta blasts Dominik on the outside with the WWE Intercontinental Championship as the referee puts the hammer away.
Backstage, Bron Breakker meets with Paul Heyman, who agrees with Breakker that he should do something about Oba Femi. When he asks Paul Heyman where Oba Femi is, Heyman says he does not know, and Breakker apologizes for thinking Oba Femi was Heyman's "new best friend." In the background, General Manager Adam Pearce meets with Lyra Valkyria.
Jacob Fatu beats Royce Keys by submission in a street fight with the Tongan Death Grip. After the match, officials have to get Jacob Fatu off of Royce Keys. After Jacob Fatu is declared the winner, Jacob Fatu briefly locks the hold back in and says it is family business as blood comes out of Royce's mouth. Jacob then scares the referees out of the ring to hit a few hip attacks in the corner. Jacob Fatu then wraps a chair around Royce Key's head, and General Manager Adam Pearce shows up with more officials to talk Jacob down. Jacob pretends to leave the ring, then hits the hip attack one more time on the chair. Roman Reigns shows up and nods at Jacob Fatu from the stage before he and Jacob Fatu raise one finger. Afterwards, Roman Reigns is met by Rey Mysterio, who then tells Roman Reigns that he is General Manager of AAA and says "Let me run something by you."
General Manager Adam Pearce and WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque are in the ring to start tonight's show as the Cell comes down. Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar (with Paul Heyman) are escorted to the ring for the official weigh-in for their match. Oba comes out first, followed by Lesnar and Heyman. Oba steps on the scale for his weigh-in first, and weighs in at 302 lbs. Lesnar and Heyman then arrive and make their way to the Cell for Lesnar's weigh-in. When Lesnar's police escort enters the Cell, however, Lesnar locks the Cell door, trapping Oba Femi in the Cell. Heyman announces there is a slight change of plans, as allowing Lesnar in the Cell is not a very good idea. Heyman calls Brock Lensar the most non-PG, most successful and most violent individual in the history of combat sports before telling Oba Femi that he is an underdog going into his Hell in a Cell match with Lesnar. Heyman says that Oba Femi will not beat Brock Lesnar inside Hell in a Cell, then says that Lesnar stepped on a scale backstage and weighed in at 303 lbs. Lesnar then lays the key to the Cell on the floor to taunt Oba Femi, then tells Oba "I'll see you at SummerSlam, bitch!" As Lesnar and Heyman leave, Oba Femi takes his anger out on all of the police officers in the ring and attacks them. (Some of the police officers escoring Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar are played by indepedent wrestlers Lucas Riley, Dom Kubrick and Mathias.)
We look at "Chapter VI: Surprise," which chronicles Seth "Freakin'" Rollins vs. Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship at Royal Rumble 2022 and their hatred for each other at the time.
The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu) are seen arriving to the arena in two black SUV's.
WBC Welterweight World Champion Ryan Garcia is seen in the front row.
The Vision (Bron Breakker and Austin Theory) beats Alpha Academy (Otis and Akira Tozawa) after Logan Paul distracts the referee, allowing Theory to get the knees up to block Tozawa's top rope senton. After the match, The Vision continue to attack Tozawa, but Otis makes the save and stops Breakker from hitting another Spear. Maxxine distracts Otis as Otis goes up top, and Breakker and Theory powerbomb Otis out of the corner for a Bron Breakker Spear. On the way out, Theory grabs a metal folding chair and smacks Otis' head against the ring post with it.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews LA Knight. Knight says he is paranoid, as everything he has said would happen has happened, and at SummerSlam, he will be doing some fighting and putting The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu) in a hole.
We hear from Raquel Rodriguez and Sol Ruca. Raquel says that Sol Ruca will not get lucky again and will not let the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship slip through her fingers. Sol Ruca says she knows what she is getting into and that Raquel will throw everything at her, but she has beaten her once and she will beat her again.
Comedian Fluffy, Hot Ones: Extra Heat host Sean Evans, All the Smoke Podcast host Matt Barnes, and "The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart are seen in the crowd.
We see a video package of Chad Gable's road to SummerSlam.
We hear from Iyo Sky, who says that she has been in Liv Morgan's head since Queen of the Ring and that Liv is not as strong as she thinks she is. She says that Liv is not the greatest challenge of all time, which she has been in the presence of great champions and wrestlers that Liv pales in comparison to. Iyo says that Liv's arrogance will be her downfall and that Liv is scared to lose. She says she will prove Liv wrong again and face her for the World Women's Championship at SummerSlam, stating that she has beaten her once and she will do it again.
Je'Von Evans beats Rusev after escaping the Accolade twice.
We look at "Chapter VII: Old Ghosts," which chronicles what happened between Seth "Freakin'" Rollins and Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40.
Joe Hendry and Danhausen perform a concert in the ring regarding their feud with The Judgment Day ("Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh). The Minihausens join in to dance and play tambourine, and "The Clipperhausens" (really the Los Angeles Clippers dance team) dance at ringside. WBC Welterweight Champion Ryan Garcia jumps the line and joins the ringside dancers before playing guitar in the ring. When Joe Hendry turns his back after noticing Garcia, Garcia hits Hendry from behind with the guitar before JD McDonagh and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio show up and lay out Danhausen. Dominik and McDonagh celebrate with Ryan Garcia.
We hear from Penta. He says that he is glad Chad Gable changed, but forgiveness does not erase the past and winning the International Championship will not earn him redemption.
Actor Harry Jowsey, actor and TV host Mario Lopez, actor and rapper O'Shea Jackson Jr., and actor Ashton Kutcher are seen in the crowd.
We see another vignette for Big Cass, who will return to WWE next week.
"All Ego" Ethan Page beats Rey Mysterio after blocking the 619 with the ring skirt.
We hear from Liv Morgan, who says that Iyo Sky does not understand who she is facing at SummerSlam. Liv says that everyone overlooked and underestimated her on her way to the top, and that she will do whatever it takes to stay there. She says she does not care about what people think; only the Women's World Championship, which means she has to care about Iyo. She says that Iyo is not in her head and that she is stronger than Iyo thinks she is.
Backstage, it is revealed that Danhausen and the Minihausens have been laid out in Danhausen's laboratory. General Manager Adam Pearce shows up and tells Danhausen to give the money back to "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh, and Danhausen tells Pearce to put it on a pole for a match. Pearce makes a Human Monies on a Pole Match official for SummerSlam.
The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) head to the ring. Jey Uso warns LA Knight, Royce Keys and Solo Sikoa with a warning shot, then Solo Sikoa shows up out of the crowd and mocks them, saying The Usos started this by running back to Roman Reigns and that "the real Bloodline" had him in it. After Solo says that The Usos have no chance at SummerSlam, Jimmy says that Solo is just playing games before telling him to "run the play or else." Solo asks why he would come back to the family when he and everyone else loves where he is at, and tells The Usos that Roman Reigns can kiss his ass, then LA Knight shows up. LA Knight says his heart does not feel for The Usos' family drama and hopes that maybe they could patch it up before they pay penances for what they did to him and Royce Keys. He says that the talking is done, and he will see them at SummerSlam. Knight turns to leave, then turns around, takes off his jacket, and says he could walk down the aisle so that he and Solo Sikoa can stomp The Usos right now. Solo soon joins Knight in the ring, starting a tag team brawl that only escalates when Jacob Fatu shows up. Royce Keys soon arrives to even the numbers game, then brawls with Jacob Fatu. Jacob soon locks the Tongan Death Grip on Royce Keys before Solo breaks the hold and hits Jacob with the Samoan Spike. Knight hits Jacob with the BFT, and he, Solo and Royce stand tall in the ring.
We see a video package of a brief history of the Hell in a Cell Match.
Raquel Rodriguez beats Sol Ruca to become the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship! During the match, Roxanne Perez runs out to the ring and is taken out by Sol Ruca. Liv Morgan shows up and yanks at Sol Ruca from the outside behind the referee's back, and that allows Raquel to hit a big boot. Iyo Sky shows up and goes at it with Liv Morgan, hitting her with the Bullet Train Attack into the ring post. Sol Ruca then goes for the Soul Snatcher on Raquel only to be yanked down by Roxanne, and Raquel hits the Tejana Bomb for the pin, the win and the championship.
We see "Chapter VIII: The Grandest Stage," which chronicles Seth "Freakin'" Rollins' World Heavyweight Championship win at WrestleMania 41.
Roman Reigns heads to the ring. Before the fans can acknowledge Reigns, however, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up and heads to the ring. Rollins demands that the fans acknowledge him, and Reigns calls him an asshole. Rollins says that this is how he gets his, as some other people get things handed to them while people like him have to grind to survive. He admits that Reigns is everything he says he is and everything WWE wanted him to be, and while Reigns has an edge over him in so many departments, he will never be better than him at professional wrestling. Rollins says that when it comes to what goes on in the ring, he owns Reigns, and when it comes to what goes on inside Reigns' head, he owns Reigns there, too. He says that Reigns can call him an asshole, but he cannot call him a liar, and SummerSlam will not be any different. He says that Reigns can need to beat him all he wants, but he will not stand a chance. Reigns states that he is "the only true Superstar" and "the only true champion" around here, and that he meant it when he said that he needed to beat Rollins, and says that the whole industry needs him to beat Rollins. Rollins says it is funny what they need and that Reigns needs this so badly, then addresses Reigns needing his family to be there to see Reigns beat him as well as how he cashed in on him at WrestleMania 31 and sent him and his family home in tears. He then hopes that Reigns' family is there on Sunday so he can see them cry again after finding out that their father is a fraud, a loser and "forever Seth Rollins' bitch." Reigns punches Rollins in the face and attacks him. Reigns soon hits Rollins with the Superman Punch followed by the Spear, then grabs a metal folding chair and tries to hit Rollins with it only for Rollins to recover and hit Reigns with The Stomp.
