Generation NXT - NXT recap for July 28, 2026

Grayson Waller makes a surprising return to start tonight's show. He talks about his debut, his match at WrestleMania 40, and says that something changed after that and the last two years became an embarrassment. He says he spent "240 lbs. of idiot" on his back making someone relevant again to the point that people chanted for them, and says that person (who is Austin Theory) is still allergic to the microphone. He then mentions his time in The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) without specifically mentioning them, saying he dressed for a funeral and the only thing dying was his career. He then says "It's a new day" and he is now in the best shape of his life, and says he needs to conquer some demons, one of which is the NXT Championship. He says that without the title, he has been treated like "a Netflix break comedy act" instead of the future of the industry, then addresses Mike Santana - under his new name of Cruz Montana - saying people will stop caring about him in six weeks. Grayson says he is not impressed with Montana, saying that being the best in Total Nonstop Action is like being the best basketball player in the YMCA. He also dares Tony D'Angelo to face him, saying that he has nobody left to face him. When told to wrap the promo up, Grayson Waller says that Shawn Michaels can send of his guys if he has a problem. He says that the NXT roster is soft, complacent and happy to be here, then says the only people ready for the main roster is the women's division. He then says some people put "NXT" in their social media bio just to waste their career in medical and that some of the indie talent are a bunch of charisma vacuums the moment they have a microphone, then says Shawn is smiling because he is telling the truth. Grayson says he is going to take the title, the division and any opportunity anybody else is supposed to have, because he is finally starting to remember who he is. His microphone then gets cut off. Grayson then gets in front of a camera just to say that he just took an opportunity and that everyone's cage is black. The show cuts to black immediately.

Backstage, Myles Borne and Tavion Heights talk about Grayson Waller before focusing on business. Mason Rook shows up and also mentions his irritation with Grayson's promo, then says he wants his hands on Kam Hendrix. Myles Borne tells Mason to stay out of his match, but Mason wants to kick Hendrix's ass.

Lizzy Rain beats Izzi Dame after being distracted by Niko Vance only for Niko to nearly be attacked with a metal folding chair by Shawn Spears.

Backstage, Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno meet Cruz Montana, then Saquon Shugars shows up. Noam Dar apologizes for the loss, but Saquon says they got their licks in, and Romeo says they would do it again. Noam and Romeo leave, and Montana confronts Saquon, who says that he is a different man now and asks him to let hit handle DarkState first before they settle things. Saquon leaves, and Kelani Jordan shows up and tells Montana that NXT is an unsafe working environment. Montana leaves as soon as Kelani turns her back.

Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone meets with The Vanity Project (Brady Baylor, Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, Myka Lockwood), who mention that Myles Borne and Tavion Heights are not on their level and that Jackson Drake will soon be NXT Champion. They leave when Keanu Carver shows up - and after Myka Lockwood gets a good look at Carver - wanting a match with EK Prosper, which he gets. Keanu leaves before Stone gets a call from Grayson Waller, and Stone tells Grayson to return to the building because they are not finished.

We hear from Lola Vice, who says that Kendal Grey has no idea what she is getting into with their NXT Underground match like she does. She says that while Kendal Grey will run the women's division, but not while she is still here. She hopes to expose Kendal Grey and become a two-time NXT Women's Champion.

Backstage, Thea Hail meets with Jaida Parker and talks about last week, and Jaida thanks Thea for having her back when she is not the easiest person in the locker room to deal with. Thea returns the favor, then says that they will have a tag match with Nattie and Karmen Petrovic next week. Jaida Parker looks forward to it, and says that she has Thea's back after being the most trustworthy person in the locker room.

Myles Borne retains the NXT North American Championship against Kam Hendrix after Tavion Heights stops Mason Rook from interfering, allowing Borne to kick out of the Showtime Kick and hit Borne Again to win and retain. After the match, Tavion Heights lets Mason Rook go after Kam Hendrix, and as Rook and Hendrix brawl to the back, Borne and Tavion are attacked by The Vanity Project (Brady Baylor, Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake) only to come out on top.

Backstage, Emily Agard interviews Lizzy Rain, who is eating some KFC Popcorn Chicken, saying that Shiloh Hill turned her on to it and that she could beat Izzi Dame all over again. Lizzy then hopes that Izzi Dame is in the rear view for her upcoming Triple Threat Match. Tristan Angels shows up and shows disappointment in Lizzy, then says that Lizzy will reconsider who her role mdoels are after he batters Shiloh Hill.

Backstage, OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) are met by Angel and Berto, who reminds Bronco Nima that while God forgives, Los Perros del Mal (Angel, Berto, Daga, Bronco Nima, Karmen Petrovic) do not. Bronco leaves, and Lucien Price follows after staring seemingly disapprovingly at Angel and Berto.

Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone takes a call from Grayson Waller, telling him to return to the building, then is met by Zaria, who wants to know who her next opponent is. Wren Sinclair shows up looking for her next opponent, and this soon leads to Wren Sinclair challenging an entitled Zaria - who believes she should not be in a tournament - in an attempt to be her next opponent. Stone has Wren defend her title against Zaria next week, and if she wins, she gets a future opportunity at the NXT Women's North American Championship. Zaria tells Wren to count her days and leaves.

Birthright (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Uriah Connors) beats OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) after Angel and Berto show up, distrating Bronco to the point that he tells them not to get involved while Lucien gets double-teamed and pinned.

In this week's NXT Focus, we hear from Kendal Grey. She says her NXT Underground match next week will be her biggest match to date and that she is training with her father as well as Julius Creed to get ready. She says it is the best against the best with Lola Vice, and she knows she is better.

Backstage, Kali Armstrong says that should be her facing Kendal Grey. Izzi Dame reminds Kali Armstrong to wait her turn, as she just got here. As Kali says she waits for nothing. Kelani Jordan shows up and says that should have also been her. Reina Volcan shows up and says the division does not rebuild; it reloads.

Shiloh Hill beats Tristan Angels after Tristan is caught by the referee using the ropes for leverage.

Mike Santana - now going by the name Cruz Montana - heads to the ring. He declares that he is officially a WWE Superstar, then admits that there were times that he would not see tomorrow, as he came up in some of the toughest neighborhoods in New York City. He says that every day was a fight and a struggle to survive, and while he was no saint and made mistakes he would regret while he fought the man in the mirror, he wanted to be the man his daughter would be proud to call "father." Montana then talks about how he was told he reached his ceiling as a tag team wrestle, he started winning as a solo wrestler and rebuilt his career one step at a time. He says that he appreciates what Total Nonstop Action did for him. He then says that he stands here today as a WWE Superstar, and says that was not given to him. He says he is here not to give a spot, but to take a spot, and he plans to be NXT Champion. Montana then gives props to Grayson Waller's promo at the start of the show, then says that they can fight at any YMCA he wants before Tony D'Angelo shows up. D'Angelo welcomes Montana to NXT, interrupting Montana like Montana did to him last week to introduce himself properly before talking about how so many free agents have showed up and talked about how they will run NXT. D'Angelo says he believes Montana, but tells him the spot of NXT Champion is taken until further notice, but Montana has none of this and tells D'Angelo he will show him how he takes that spot. All of a sudden, Montana is shoved into D'Angelo from behihind, and Grayson escapes from Dead to Rights before avoiding a clothesline from Montana meant for him, causing Montana to hit D'Angelo instead.

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Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 27, 2026

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.

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Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for July 24, 2026

Raw General Manager Adam Pearce and SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis are in the ring for Aldis' match with Gunther at SummerSlam to start tonight's show. Aldis is already in the ring, and Gunther is introduced. Pearce dictates that Aldis cannot compete as a WWE Superstar while General Manager, and that when he signs the contract, he relinquishes his position as SmackDown General Manager to Pearce. There is also a hold harmless agreement, which means that Aldis is voluntarily returning to action and that WWE is not responsible for what happens when the bell rings in the match. Aldis says he knows what he is signing up for and knows what he is giving up, even though he never wanted any of this, saying that Gunther has found his breaking point before signing the contract. Gunther says this match will be the greatest moment of Aldis' career, and says that all of this is beneath him and that he should be preparing to become champion, but cannot because Aldis cannot do his job. He says that Aldis had an issue with him and that he chalked it up to jealousy, and says that Aldis dreamed of being a WWE Superstar and never had it happen while he walked in and got it all. Gunther says that Aldis had to be honest with himself and tell himself he was not good enough to be a WWE Superstar, then says he will give him that dream, sign the contract, which he does, and make him a legend. He says that Aldis will be yet another legend like Goldberg and AJ Styles who got retired by him while looking for one more moment, and says he will end Aldis' career before it properly starts. After Gunther throws the contract at Aldis, Aldis says that Gunther keeps saying this only to get him to believe something, as Gunther thought it would never come to this, and knows Gunther wants none of this. Aldis says that Gunther has put his career in jeopardy and has put himself in a situation he cannot get out of, and at SummerSlam, Gunther will go from a career killer to a man made into a bitch by his boss. Gunther swings at Aldis, and Aldis blocks and hits back, starting a brawl. Gunther shoves Aldis into Pearce, then kicks Aldis in the groin and powerbombs him through the signing table as Pearce calls for assistance. Officials have to escort Gunther out of the ring.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley is interrupted by Sami Zayn, who says that he won the Undisputed WWE Championship at Night of Champions and that it became crystal clear as soon as he won it that he was not wanted as champion when he had to defend against Cody Rhodes. He then says that when Cody was taken out, "Corporate Poster Boy #2" CM Punk showed up and took it from him, and says that while CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes looks good on a poster and everyone is happy, he has to ride the bench. General Manager Adam Pearce shows up, and Sami says that Aldis deserves to be in the trainer's room because Aldis screwed him, too. Sami demands that Pearce make the WWE Championship match a Triple Threat. Pearce says that he cannot do that, then tells Sami that there is a Fatal Four-Way Match tonight with Damien Priest, Royce Keys, Finn Balor, and Trick Williams, and the winner faces Sami. Sami hates the option, but Pearce says "Take it or leave it." Sami has no choice but to take it, but he wants no shenanigans or funny business.

Before the next match, Lainey Reid says it is funny how Saturday Night's Main Event was supposed to be the most important night of Fatal Influence's (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) career, yet Brie Bella and Paige will be the ones remembering it forever. Fallon says they took out two legends, which he admits could keep her up at night. Jacy Jayne says that if she had gold around her waist, Fatal Influence would be the perfect pacakge, but thanks to Brie Bella and Paige, she is not in the WWE Women's Championship ladder match. Jacy then says she has the perfect solution: taking the WWE United States Women's Championship from Tiffany Stratton. She then says that tonight, Lainey will embarrass Brie and put her out of her misery once and for all.

Brie Bella beats Lainey Reid after Paige pulls Jacy Jayne off the ring apron and Brie counters with a Sunset Flip after Lainey Reid gets caught by the referee using the ropes for leverage. After the match, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) attack Brie and Paige, but Nikki Bella - who is now medically clear following a foot injury - comes back and makes the save. Nikki says that Fatal Influence will not steal from her sisters and that they are the reason they are here. Nikki then challenges Fatal Influence to a six-woman tag match at SummerSlam.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Finn Balor. Finn says he thinks about 2016 when he thinks about SummerSlam, when he had the best and worst night of his career. It has been ten years since he started clawing back to those heights, and he is close. Gunther shows up and says Finn Balor has great plans, but he is next in line, and he will take back what is his regardless of who he has to face.

Backstage, Royce Keys is met by Solo Sikoa, who looks forward to Royce Keys having two matches at SummerSlam. Royce Keys says he is focused more on tonight and becoming #1 contender and not to worry about The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Jacob Fatu), then LA Knight shows up. He tells Royce he should always be worried about The Bloodline, but Royce says he is taking it all tonight. Solo tells both men to calm down, as they are all on the same team and The Bloodline have found an ass-whipping instead of a weakness.

Backstage, Tiffany Stratton and Chelsea Green are looking forward to SummerSlam. When Chelsea leaves, Blake Monroe shows up and says she actually likes Tiffany, saying she likes the finer things in life like her. Blake says that Tiffany would worry more about her championship than Chelsea, as the more she climbs, the more people look up at what she has.

Chelsea Green beats Kiana James in an Interim WWE Women's Championship Ladder Match qualifier.

Backstage, R-Truth catches up with Damian Priest as Priest gets ready for his match. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up, and Cody is thinking about holding the WWE Tag Team Championships with CM Punk. R-Truth leaves confusedly, then says that Cody looks forward to the Fatal 4-Way tonight after what Punk said about Priest. Priest says he has respect for Punk and Cody, but he and the boys in the back are tired of the same people being the face of SmackDown, and says that whoever is champion after SummerSlam is going to get dropped. Cody says that he likes that attitude, and wishes Priest good luck.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring, then introduces CM Punk. Cody hands Punk a microphone only to accidentally drop it, much to Punk's chagrin, and Cody says it was an accident. Punk takes one from the side of the ring, then says it is a shame that they are at this point and that he cannot trust Cody. Cody says that Punk smacking him with the strap of the WWE Championship was an accident, then says he has to beat Punk for himself. Punk says there should be no other reason and that the title should not come between them. He then tells Cody that if he has another explanation, he should explain it. Cody says that he respects Punk, but he does not like him, as he says that he was inspired by Punk's "pipe bomb" promo, but while he dropped a nuke on the business, the fans wished it was Punk. He also mentions Damian Priest's comment of everyone being tired of the same people being the face of SmackDown, then mentions that he does not sweat anyone in the greatest locker room in wresting except for Punk. Cody says he can love and respect Punk, but he does not like him, and that it is only fair to say that he has to beat him at SummerSlam. Punk asks Cody if he does not like him or the fact that he is the champ, and says he casts a shadow few people can get out of. He says that brothers fight and that this is not one-way traffic, then asks Cody if did what he learned from better before stating that it is up to the fans and the history books to decide. Punk says he was learning from Cody in 2022 and that he learned that there was a way back, then tells Cody that he is lying to himself about how he feels about him. Punk says he cannot handle the pressure of taking the WWE Championship from someone that he cares about and rising to the occasion in an athletic competition with someone who is his equal, and that he has to make everyone his enemy. He says that if everyone else was Cody's enemy, then he is his only friend, and that he will stab him in the front and break his heart at SummerSlam. Cody loosens his tie and says that the both of them have said all that needs to be said, and that their upcoming tag team matches will be an apology for beating Punk at SummerSlam. Punk says he will beat Cody at SummerSlam, and that Cody will learn that not even he can touch him. Cody stops Punk, saying he will be winning the WWE Championship for a fourth time.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Charlotte Flair. Charlotte does not regret her actions from last week and that all she thought about is that she is here and that her best friend is not, and while Jade Cargill can come after her all she wants, she will not go after Alexa Bliss. Charlotte says that if she has to go through Nia Jax to prove that point, then so be it.

Charlotte Flair beats Nia Jax in an Interim WWE Women's Championship Ladder Match qualifier by disqualification after Jade Cargill, "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab show up and cause havoc around the ring before Cargill punches Charlotte in full view of the referee.

Finn Balor beats Damian Priest, Trick Williams and Royce Keys in an Undisputed WWE Championship #1 contender's match and will be facing Sami Zayn to decide a true #1 contender at SummerSlam. During the match, Solo Sikoa shows up, and soon, so do The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso). The Usos attack Solo, but LA Knight shows up from out of the crowd to back Solo up, and their brawl eventually goes into the crowd as the match continues to go on while Sami Zayn and Candice LeRae watch from backstage. At one point, Royce Keys nearly gets the win, but he is pulled out of the pinfall attempt by Jacob Fatu, who sends Royce Keys into the ring post. After that, Finn is able to hit Priest with the Coup de Grace for the win.

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Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for July 23, 2026

Giulia beats Kiana James.

American Made (Julius and Brutus Creed) beat "Super" Sean Legacy and Dorian Van Dux.

Ivy Nile beats Wendy Choo.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for July 21, 2026

General Manager Robert Stone tells a referee that Tony D'Angelo and Naraku cannot touch each other before the main event. Thea Hail shows up, then Nattie shows up saying she will tap Jaida Parker out. Stone leaves before Thea Hail is able to say what she has to say.

DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin) beats Saquon Shugars, Noam Dar and Romero Moreno in a six-man tag match. Saquon Shugars and Dion Lennox have to be held back after the match.

Lizzy Rain, Skylar Raye, Jaida Parker, Thea Hail, Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair talk about their matches and current plans in the women's locker room. Thea with Jaida luck with Nattie tonight.

Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair head to the ring. They are soon joined by Lola Vice. Kendal says she is glad that Lola wants to face her again, and Lola says that she is not done running the women's division and that "Vice City" continues to grow. Kendal says Lola became everything everyone said she could be, then ran into her. She says that Kendal was right when she said she saw a champion, but Lola saw someone who needed validation when she looked at Kendal. Kendal says she does not need validation, as the NXT Women's Championship is validation, and that she did not need years to prove she belonged here. Lola says Kendal got here fast, then wants to know how fast Kendal will fall. Lola says she knows her worth, and that Kendal is shy, weak and vulnerable. Kendal says she is honest with herself and the fans, and says that there is not a woman in the back who can match her. Lola says Kendal beat her once in a match, but not in a fight. Wren Sinclair is hesitant, and Kendal knows where Lola is going. Kendal tells Lola to think about it, as she will be exposed if she goes where she is taking her. Lola gives Kendal a week to train for an NXT Underground match, then says she will send Kendal to the mat. Kendal says she will beat Lola's ass and send her back to "shakin' it."

We see a video package chronicling the events between Tony D'Angelo and Naraku leading to tonight's street fight for the NXT Championship.

Keanu Carver beats Hank Walker. After the match, Carver attacks Hank, and when Tank tries to stop him, Carver sends him into the announce table. Carver grabs the top of a set of ring steps, but EK Prosper shows up out of the crowd and drop kicks Carver. Hank and Tank double-team Carver back in the ring, and EK Prosper gets the last word on Carver from the top rope.

Backstage, Nattie (along with Nikkita Lyons and Karmen Petrovic) meets with Thea Hail about inviting her to "The Dungeon," saying she has worked wonders for Karmen Petrovic and Nikkita Lyons and that Thea can either be a legend like her or "a soft bitch" like Jaida Parker. Thea says she has no problem with Jaida; it is Nattie she does not like. Karmen tells Thea that she will reject this as she, Nikkita and Nattie leave. Thea genuinely hopes that Nattie gets her teeth punched in.

In footage from last night, Shiloh Hill meets Danhausen. Shiloh asks for Danhausen's help with Tristan Angels and mentions that Tristan smashed his tooth. Danhausen hands Shiloh a tooth, but says adhesive will cost a lot of human monies. Shiloh pays Danhausen in Bitcoin. Danhausen takes the Bitcoin payment, then tries to put it in his computer.

Jaida Parker beats Nattie by referee stoppage. As Jaida has Nattie in the Sharpshooter in the middle of the ring, Karmen Petrovic and Nikkita Lyons fight over the white towel in Nikkita's hand. All of a sudden, the towel is thrown into the ring, and Nattie looks at Nikkita and Petrovic only to see Thea Hail at ringside. An alternate camera shot of what happened at the end of the match shows that Thea Hail suddenly showed up, took the towel away, and threw it in the ring. Nattie is embarrassed.

In tonight's NXT Spotlight, we see the events from last week that have led to tonight's street fight for the NXT Championship between Naraku and Tony D'Angelo.

Backstage, Kelani Jordan meets with General Manager Robert Stone, who is on the phone again, saying that she kicked out before the three count, but Stone says the referee's decision is final. Kelani leaves, then OTM shows up. Bronco Nima being part of Los Perros del Mal in AAA and one-half of NXT leads to complications as to what matches Bronco Nima will be in on the weekend of NXT Heatwave.

Shawn Spears beats Niko Vance by disqualification. During the match, Lizzy Rain shows up and brawls with Izzi Dame, and as this goes on, Shawn Spears hit the mat with the chair and tosses the chair to Niko Vance before lying down on the mat behind the referee's back. When the referee turns around, Niko Vance has the chair and Spears is lying on the mat. The referee calls for the bell and gives Spears the win via disqualification, and multiple referees have to hold Vance back after the match.

Backstage, Kam Hendrix tells General Manager Robert Stone that he is not yet medically cleared. Myles Borne and Tavion Heights show up, and Myles Borne wants a tag team title match, saying that he will defend the North American title next week if he can get the match. Myles wants Hendrix, but says that Hendrix's hurt leg is attached to a coward. Kam Hendrix suddenly gets a text from the medical team stating that he is clear. Stone tells Myles that he has his tag team title match, and that he has his North American title match next week. Kam Hendrix says he will see Myles Borne next week.

We hear from Reina Volcan, who says that people mistake beauty for weakness. She says that NXT will suffer, not survive, her.

Reina Volcan beats Skylar Raye by submission with a backbreaker rack in her NXT debut.

Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone is met by Shiloh Hill. Shiloh Hill says that Tristan Angels embarrassed him by destroying his tooth, and that the fog is coming and that Tristan needs to be put down. Stone gives Shiloh a match with Tristan next week, and Shiloh thanks him before taking all of the KFC Popcorn Chicken on the desk on his way out.

A black SUV pulls up in the parking lot, and the back door of the SUV opens.

Tony D'Angelo retains the NXT Championship against Naraku in a street fight after blocking Naraku's poison mist with his hands and getting it in Naraku's eyes before putting Naraku through a table with Dead to Rights on top of some ring steps. After the match, Mike Santana - now out of TNA and signed to WWE - shows up in the crowd and stares down D'Angelo to end the show.

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Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 20, 2026

The Vision (Bron Breakker and Austin Theory) beat Je'Von Evans and Dragon Lee. After the match, The Vision beat down on Je'Von Evans until Alpha Academy show up and brawl with The Vision. Maxxine gets in the ring and slaps Otis, but Otis is unfazed, and Otis continues to take the fight to The Vision after Maxxine retreats. Alpha Academy then tear down the announce table for a powerbomb on Theory, but Bron Breakker saves Theory with a Spear. Otis gets in the ring, and Maxxine watches from the top of the ring post as Otis gets Speared.

Backstage, The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) gang up on Danhausen, demanding their money. Danhausen demands that he be let go so he can find the money, and Dominik Myserio gives him thirty seconds.

We see another vignette for Big Cass, who is identified this time while reports of his out-of-the-ring activities are referred to in the vignette. We hear a voice talk about how even when one reaches the top, there is no telling how far one can fall.

Danhausen heads to the ring with a leather briefcase, presumably full of human money. Danhausen says he thought he took care of The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) at Saturday Night's Main Event, yet they still want their human money back. He says he does not want the money, but he does not want them to have it, either, and declares that he is giving it to the fans. The Judgment Day show up demanding their money, and Danhausen curses them before trying to run away only to be attacked. Suddenly, Joe Hendry shows up and makes the save for Danhausen, but Liv Morgan is able to get the briefcase.

We see "Chapter III: The Cash-In," chronicling "The Heist of the Century" in Seth "Freakin'" Rollins' Money in the Bank cash-in from WrestleMania 31.

Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce confronts The Judgment Day Liv Morgan, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) and is joined by Danhausen and Joe Hendry. JD McDonagh finds out that the money is fake, and when he tosses the leather briefcase away, he hits Oba Femi, who wants to destroy McDonagh. Pearce puts McDonagh and Oba Femi in a one-on-one match, and when Dominik complains that it is not fair, Pearce puts him in a match with Joe Hendry later tonight. Pearce then forces The Judgment Day to the ring.

Oba Femi quickly beats JD McDonagh after General Manager Adam Pearce forces "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh to the ring before Danhausen and Joe Hendry show up and send Dominik and McDonagh into the ring.

Solo Sikoa suddenly heads to the ring. He admits that he should not even be on this show, then proposes that Seth "Freakin'" Rollins meet him in the ring now. Rollins heads to the ring and wants to know if they are talking or fighting, and Solo says he is here to talk and not to fight. He knows that Rollins is focused on Roman Reigns, then says it is not just Rollins against Reigns, but the whole Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu). He says he knows what they are going to do because he was a part of it and that they are going to make sure he does not win against Roman Reigns, then says it does not have to be like that and that he can watch Rollins' back at SummerSlam. Rollins says that Solo makes a lot of good points and is open to the idea, then asks Solo to let him think about it. Solo stops him, saying there is nothing to think about and that he could do for Rollins what Rollins himself did for "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Jacob Fatu shows up, and Solo Sikoa retreats as Jacob threatens to dog walk Solo. When Jacob turns towards Rollins, Rollins superkicks him, then leaves.

Chad Gable and Penta beat "All Ego" Ethan Page and Rusev by disqualification with an ankle lock from Gable to Rusev after Penta leaps off Rusev's back to hit Ethan Page with a Mexican Destroyer.

We see "Chapter IV: The First Encounter," when Seth "Freakin'" Rollins and Roman Reigns squared off for the WWE Championship at Money in the Bank 2016.

Backstage, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins finds Jacob Fatu and dares Jacob to hit him only to mention that he is under strict order from Roman Reigns not to lay a finger on him. Rollins asks if he gets Jacob's services after he wins, and Jacob says that while Rollins got one up on him, it will not happen again, and that if there is anything left of Rollins after SummerSlam, he will beat his ass.

We hear from Paul Heyman, who hypes up Oba Femi vs. Brock Lensar in Hell in a Cell at SummerSlam, saying that Oba Femi is overrated and that Lesnar's unbeaten streak in Hell in a Cell will not be broken. He admits that Oba Femi has had the greatest rookie year on the main roster since Brock Lesnar, but says that Oba will not be able to beat Lesnar in Hell in a Cell, and that Oba's rookie year will come to a violent end.

We see "Chapter V: Back Together," where Seth "Freakin'" Rollins and Roman Reigns got The Shield back together. Rollins says this reunion never felt quite right, and Reigns calls it lost time before becoming the Tribal Chief that he will never get back.

Joe Hendry beats "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. During the match, Danhausen shows up and tries to curse Liv Morgan, but Liv punches him. Later in the match, Danhausen shows up with Iyo Sky, and Iyo Sky beats Liv Morgan up. As this goes on, Danhausen hits Dominik with the Triple D behind the referee's back, giving Hendry the win.

Before the next match, LA Knight talks about his SummerSlam match briefly, then mentions Solo Sikoa trying to help Seth "Freakin'" Rollins earlier tonight. Knight admits that he could not believe what he was seeing and that Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship makes him sick, saying that Roman was booed year after year until he was everything the fans wanted him to be. Knight says that he is not just what Roman Reigns wanted to be, but everything the boys in the back wanted Reigns to be but could not make happen. Knight says he is willing to team with Solo for one night, but he draws the line at allying with Rollins. Knight says that he wants The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu) destroyed at SummerSlam so they are not a factor later on, then makes some Mortal Kombat references as he states that Jacob Fatu cannot stop him.

Jacob Fatu beats LA Knight. During the match, Jimmy Uso shows up, but Solo Sikoa shows up behind Jimmy from the timekeeper's area. Both Jimmy and Solo brawl on the outside, and Jacob hits Solo with a tope suicida. Jimmy goes for a pop-up Samoan Drop on LA Knight, but Knight slips out and hits the BFT just as Jimmy Uso starts distracting the referee. Royce Keys shows up and attacks Jimmy, then "Main Event" Jey Uso comes out of the crowd and superkicks Royce. Jacob then hits the top rope moonsault on Knight for the win. After the match, Jey, Jimmy and Jacob decimate Solo, Royce and Knight before raising a finger in the air to end the show.

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Let's Go! - LFG recap for July 19, 2026

Nathan Cranton meets with Johnny Russo, lead writer of NXT, for ideas for a new name. He asks Nathan to come up with some first and last names combinations and see if they can go through legal. If the idea for a name clears, it will belong to WWE forever. Nathan has already come up with an idea, and already has it on a pair of trunks as well as in his car. Nathan still has misgivings however, and feels this could be either a really good idea or a really big mistake.

Matt Bloom meets with Nattie, Booker T and Bubba Ray Dudley. Booker T gets Harley Riggins, who is still new to singles matches, vs. Tate Wilder, who needs to work further on the basics. Nattie gets Masyn Holiday, who has been stepping up as of late and has been doing better than expected, vs. Nikkita Lyons, who needs to put equity into her offense. Bloom still wants Masyn to listen to the crowd, and Nattie wants to see more conviction out of Nikkita. Bubba Ray Dudley gets Nathan Cranton, who Bloom wants to continue to work on being a heel, vs. Jaime Garcia, who Bloom feels needs to learn how to sell. Bubba Ray admits that Braxton Cole vs. Jaime Garcia started off well, but crumbled due to the lack of chemistry between the two of them, and Bubba says that he will make sure that Garcia's selling improves.

Booker T meets with Harley Riggins and Tate Wilder. Riggins has a ton of ideas for being the heel in his match, but Booker T says they only have seven minutes and that Riggins has to look grimy as well as good. Riggins quickly figures out that Booker T wants a serious match instead of his original idea of being the high school bully.

Tate Wilder beats Harley Riggins. Nattie felt that the match was not bad and had a nice bit of simplicity to it. After the match, Booker T tells both men to stick to the blueprint and not think so much about what moves to do, but other than that, they did a good job. Tate Wilder and Harley Riggins note paying attention to the little things, and Tate Wilder mentions adding little by little. Matt Bloom says it is about characters for the both of them. Riggins notes that it is all about "simple done well."

Nattie meets with Nikkita Lyons and Masyn Holiday. Nikkita notes that Nattie has been supportive of her through her career. Masyn says that she likes working with Nikkita and knows that she can feed off her energy. Masyn notes that working with Nattie was different, and that she learned quite a bit, including a few submission holds. Nikkita notes how Nattie can get the aggression out of someone for a match. Nattie mentions how she loves to work hands-on.

Masyn Holiday beats Nikkita Lyons with an inside cradle. Nattie notes that Masyn Holiday is not "exploding" as a face during the comeback. After the match, Nattie notes that both Masyn and Nikkita have collapsed on the ground at gorilla position; thankfully, they are okay, and they were just tired at the end of the match. Nattie notes that a six-minute match is the equivalent of a 45-minute run. Nattie tells Masyn to add a little more fire to her comeback. Matt Bloom notes that learning to wrestle and learning to stay in shape is a learning experience.

Bubba Ray Dudley meets with Nathan Cranton and Jaime Garcia. Garcia notes that his last match was not good, and Bubba Ray tells him to live in the moment. As they set up the match, Bubba Ray tells Garcia to focus on the sell of his arm being rammed into the exposed metal of the turnbuckle and save the moving around for the comeback.

Nathan Cranton beats Jaime Garcia. Bubba Ray Dudley approves of what he sees throughout the match, and afterwards, Bubba Ray notes that Garcia sold effectively, Cranton was effective as a heel, and that both men kept the fans' interest throughout the match. Afterwards, Nathan Cranton gets his new name. We then see him parking in the Performance Center and announce it with a megaphone. On the side of his car reads "Tristan Angels."

Saturday Night's Main Event 45 - The Results

Trick Williams beats Laredo Kid in the countdown.

Stephanie McMahon introduces Oba Femi to the ring. Oba says that there is one win apiece between him and Brock Lesnar and that while his last match against Lesnar was not in his favor, he is miles ahead of Lesnar in the mental game and that he lives in Lesnar's head. Oba says that Lesnar is acting out of character and that Lesnar will understand that the tides are changing quickly and that he is not locked in a steel cage with Lesnar; Lesnar is locked in a steel cage with him.

Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid) beat Brie Bella and Paige to become the WWE Tag Team Champions after Jacy Jayne rolls Paige backwards after a roll-up, allowing Lainey to roll Paige up for the pin, the win and championship gold.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Sami Zayn. Sami says he is trying to choose his words carefully, as he does not want to call himself a victim, yet everything that has happened since he won the WWE Championship has been egregious. He says that CM Punk and Cody Rhodes just asked for title shots while he has to bash his head against the glass ceiling to get it. Gunther shows up and tells Sami to stay out of his way and not ruin SummerSlam for him.

Former boxer Terence Crawford, YouTuber and streamer n3on, actor and rapper O'Shea Jackson Jr. and Trick Williams are seen in the crowd.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Liv Morgan, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh. McDonagh says that Danhausen is a curse and that he will "rid WWE of that sad buffoon."

Danhausen beats JD McDonagh after putting a black cat in a cage in his cloning machine to create New York Knicks player Karl-Anthony Towns while McDonagh and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio look for weapons and get attacked by three Mini-hausens. Towns choke slams both McDonagh and Domini, with Dominik going through a table, before Danhausen hits the Triple D - the Danhausen Death Drop, which is the Scorpion Death Drop - on McDonagh.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Lyra Valkyria. Lyra says that the last time she and Bayley were in Madison Square Garden were fighting for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships. She says she wanted to get to the top and be proud of how she did it, and she cannot stop thinking about who she would be if Bayley was the person she thought she could be, but tonight, she will get Bayley out of her head.

Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda, comedian Jeff Ross, and Philadelpha Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean are seen in the crowd.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Bayley. Bayley says she tried to give grace to Lyra Vakyria because she believed that Lyra was different, but she realized she is the different one, and that she will have to put an end to Lyra Valkyria before she can get started.

Lyra Valkyria beats Bayley by submission after countering the Bayley-to-Belly. After the match, Lyra attacks Bayley again, then puts her into the submission hold that she won the match with again. Officials try to remove Lyra afterwards, but Lyra grabs Bayley and hits her with Nightwing on the ring steps.

Zuffa boxers Johnny Fisher and Zuffa boxer Ee Ajagba are seen in the crowd. The Roman Family are the recipeints of the Arby's Seat Upgrade tonight.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews CM Punk and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Cody says that he and Punk will coexist and that Punk will have no excuse when he beats him to become a four-time Undisputed WWE Champion. Punk knows they are teammates tonight and opponents at SummerSlam, and tonight, they have to keep it one-on-one so that Cody has no excuses when he beats him at SummerSlam.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and CM Punk beat Gunther and Sami Zayn to keep their Undisputed WWE Championship match at SummerSlam one-on-one. (Had Gunther and Sami Zayn won, they would have been added to the Undisputed WWE Championship match at SummerSlam, making the match a Fatal 4-Way.) During the match, referee Charles Robinson is knocked out by Sami Zayn when Sami Zayn tries to save the match. Gunther soon hits Cody Rhodes with the Undisputed WWE Championship and powerbombs Cody, and a referee shows up to make the count only to be pulled out of the ring by SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, who then blasts Gunther with the WWE Championship and brings referees Charles Robinson back into the ring as Punk hits Gunther with the GTS and drags Cody into the cover. After the match, CM Punk comically smacks Cody Rhodes in the face with one of the straps of the Undisputed WWE Championship on his way out.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers football player James Harrison, two-time NBA all-star Cade Cunningham, Buffalo Bills five-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Dion Dawkins, and Oba Femi are seen in the crowd.

New York Knicks player Jalen Brunston heads to the ring with Roman Reigns. Reigns says that this is "rare air" where greatness acknowledges greatness and that New York City is the home of WWE, and every time he comes here, the fans make him feel like he is at home, too. He also states that 53 years was way too long for the Knicks to get another NBA Championship, then says that there is only one Tribal Chief and only one Captain as he introduces Jalen Brunston. Reigns says that every champion needs a title and that he made some moves, and awards Brunson a custom-made New York Knicks World Heavyweight Championship, saying that he not only deserved it, but earned it. Reigns then has the fans in attendance acknowledge the two of them as they both raise their titles. Suddenly, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up. Reigns then has the fans in attendance acknowledge the two of them as they both raise their titles. Suddenly, Tyrese Haliburton shows up with a metal folding chair in his hands to Seth "Freakin'" Rollins' entrance theme. All of a sudden, Reigns is attacked from behind by the real Rollins, then goes for The Stomp only for Jalen Brunston to stand between him and Roman. Rollins threatens to drop Brunston where he stands, and Roman hits Rollins with a Supeman Punch followed by a Spear. Afterwards, Reigns is awarded with his own Larry O'Brien Trophy. Reigns holds up the trophy while Brunson holds up Reigns' World Heavyweight Championship.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Actor Matthew Rhys is seen in the front row.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for July 16, 2026

Ricky Saints beats Matt Cardona.

Ivy Nile beats Thea Hail.

The Latino World Order (Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro) beat DarkState (Cutler James and Osiris Griffin).

Generation NXT - NXT recap for July 14, 2026

It is announced that Layla Diggs has injured herself over the weekend and that Zaria will be defending the NXT Women's North American Championship against a mystery opponent.

Lilian Garcia is the ring announcer for this week's show.

The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) retains the NXT Tag Team Championships against "Super" Sean Legacy and Dorian Van Dux after Jackson Drake distracts both the ref and Dorian Van Dux so that Myka Lockwood can send Dorian Van Dux tumbling over the top rope.

Backstage, Myles Borne and Tavion Heights talk about Heights' match with Jackson Drake, and Heights entertains beating the rest of The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) for the NXT tag team titles. Kam Hendrix shows up and tells Myles he should be worried about the North American Championship, then says he is 82.6% clear and that he will be seeing him soon. Myles says that is only if Mason Rook does not get to Hendrix first.

Saquon Shugars are met by OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price), who refuse to team with him against DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin). All of a sudden, Birthright show up, and OTM confronts them over their recent actions. Lexis King tries to drive a wedge between OTM with Bronco being in AAA, and tells OTM to settle things between themselves and stop coming for them.

Tristan Angels is in the ring. He says that God has a strange sense of humor when he created men like Shiloh Hill, yet was so overcome with remorse that he created him as an apology. He then states that he has repossessed Shiloh's tooth so that nobody sees him as normal and everyone can see him as nothing more than "a creepy, hillbilly weirdo" who was never fit to stand across the ring from him. Tristan then says he will no longer allow Shiloh to lie to himself, then places the tooth on the ring steps and stomps on it. Shiloh shows up on the TitanTron and says that losing his teeth helped him find his mind. He says he can fix his smile, but Tristan cannot fix the fact that the fog is coming before the lights go out and fog fills the arena.

Backstage, Nattie shows up with Layla Biggs, Karmen Petrovic and Nikkita Lyons as General Manager Robert Stone speaks with Izzi Dame and Lizzy Rain. Nattie feels Nikkita should replace Layla tonight, while Izzi and Lizzy want a shot at Zaria tonight. Robert Stone makes the match for the NXT Women's North American Championship a Fatal 4-Way Match, with Zaria facing Nikkita Lyons, Izzi Dame and Lizzy Rain.

Naraku beats Tate Wilder after shoving Wilder off the top rope into the barricade. After the match, Naraku is attacked from behind by Tony D'Angelo, and when security shows up, a few members of security get leveled. Another member of security gets the red mist into the eyes by Naraku in the ensuing brawl.

Backstage, Hank Walker, Tank Ledger and EK Prosper talk about Keanu Carver and how relentless he can be, and how Hank will beat him in his upcoming match. Saquon Shugars shows up needing tag team partners, and Tank Ledger says that while Saquon needs help, it will not be from them.

Zaria retains the NXT Women's North American Champonship against Nikkita Lyons, Izzi Dame and Lizzy Rain in a Fatal 4-Way Match. During the match, Nattie and Karmen Petrovic show up and grab Zaria as soon as Zaria is sent out of the ring. Jaida Parker shows up and brawls with Nattie to the back, and Zaria hits Karmen with a Spear. Zaria then does the same to Nikkita Lyons and follows it up with an F-5 to win and retain.

Backstage, Saquon Shugars talks with Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair about his tag team partner problem. Lola Vice shows up and tells Kendal that they are not done and that she will take the NXT Women's Championship back. Kendal tells Lola she had better win, and Lola says she will.

Backstage, Tony D'Angelo meets with General Manager Robert Stone, saying that he wants Naraku. Stone says that he is trying to protect him, and asks D'Angelo if he will take to the streets. D'Angelo says this is a great idea, and Stone gives him an NXT Championship match for next week. D'Angelo says that is good, but not good enough, and that he is not waiting. Stone follows as D'Angelo leaves the room, asking D'Angelo what he is going to do.

Jackson Drake beats Tavion Heights with a Sunset Flip following the distraction by Brad Baylor.

We see a vignette for Reina Volcan. She says she always had a voice that demanded more. She says that nature does not ask for permission or apologize for its actions. She says she was born to destroy expectations, not meet them, and that she will bury everyone's favorites beneath the wreckage and that NXT will not survive her. Reina Volcan debuts next week.

Backstage, Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno are met by Saquon Shugars, who is still looking for tag team partners. Noam Dar tells Saquon that he is untrustworthy due to his past, and Saquon says that while he needs partners, he has no problem fighting on his own. Romeo Moreno sees this as an opportunity, and Saquon asks Noam Dar when he last backed down from a fight. Noam Dar gives in and tells Saquon that he and Moreno will team with him against DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin).

Backstage, Wren Sinclair speaks with Kendal Grey when Kali Armstrong shows up and says that she will win tonight and take the NXT Women's Championship. Kendal says that she will either pin her or tap her out and that they will find out who will win next week, then Kali Armstrong leaves. She then sees Jaida Parker looking at her, and Jaida tells her that Kelani Jordan and Lola Vice does not care about her nickname of "The Difference Maker." Kali leaves, then Jaida is attacked from behind by Nattie, Karmen Petrovic and Nikkita Lyons.

In this week's NXT Focus, we hear from Shawn Spears, who talks about his time in NXT and how he saw something in Niko Vance and Izzi Dame. He says that the truth will ultimately prevail, and that Izzi has become everything he hoped she would become and more, and that he is proud of Niko for taking a big step forward. He then says Niko took two steps back after putting him through a table, but he should have known he would come back for him, and next week, he will drag Niko into deep waters and see just how much he has learned.

Lola Vice beats Kali Armstrong and Kelani Jordan in an NXT Women's Championship #1 Contender's Triple Threat Match after knocking Kali out with a pinning backfist and hitting a spin kick on Kelani before falling into the cover on Kali.

Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone has to get security to stop Tony D'Angelo from attacking Nakaru in the parking lot.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

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Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 13, 2026

Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar head to the ring to start tonight's show. Five police officers show up to stand between the ramp and ringside in case Oba Femi shows up. Heyman says he has gotten the police involved because of Oba Femi, who he says turned down a guaranteed title match against either world champion because he is obsessed with Lesnar.He goes on to call Oba Femi "a stalker" and "the biggest dummy [he has] ever seen in his entire life," and while he is used to people being obsessed with Lesnar only to get hit and not be as obsessed, but now, Lesnar is now obsessed with Oba Femi. Heyman says that this scares him half to death and that Lesnar mentions it whenever he calls him, then says that he wants to protect his money, as that is what an advocate does, and has asked for a no-contact clause for the SummerSlam match. He then announces that he has went to a local judge and has gotten a restraining order on both Lesnar and Oba. He then asks Oba cannot come within 100 feet of Lesnar, and asks that Lesnar abide by his restraining order, for "this Beast is a law-abiding citizen." Oba Femi's entrance hits, and Oba shows up on the stage. The police officers get in the ring and stand in front of Heyman and Lesnar in a line. Oba says he is here for a fight, and demands an explanation for the police officers. Heyman tells Oba that he is in violation of a restraining order, and Heyman and Lesnar leave as an officer tries to arrest Oba. That officer gets decimated, as does the rest of the officers, then Oba wants to know what games Lesnar and Heyman are playing at and wants to know where "The Beast" is, saying he used to run the place but just runs away. He then tells Heyman that if he went for a title shot at SummerSlam, he and Lesnar would have cost him anyway. Oba says that at SummerSlam, there will be no more games, and Lesnar will not be able to run from him.

We see "Reigns vs. Rollins, Chapter 1," which focuses on Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins' time in The Shield (Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Reigns).

Iyo Sky beats Roxanne Perez after countering a pinfall attempt with a roll-up. After the match, Iyo fends off Liv Morgan, but Roxanne hits Iyo with a chop block. As Roxanne and Raquel Rodriguez gang up on Iyo, Sol Ruca runs into the ring and makes the save. Raquel soon slams Sol Ruca into the barricade and the ring post, and when Iyo Sky gets up and notices that Sol Ruca is down, Liv Morgan runs into the ring and hits Iyo with the Ob-Liv-Ion before smacking her in the face with the Women's World Championship.

The Vision (Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, Austin Theory, Maxxine Dupri) head to the ring. Maxxine Dupri is credited by Logan Paul with helping Bron Breakker and Austin Theory win the World Tag Team Championships back, then Alpha Academy (Otis and Akira Tozawa) suddenly show up. Tozawa asks Maxxine if they can talk, and Maxxine asks the rest of The Vision to leave the ring, which they do. Tozawa asks Maxxine what she is doing, as this is not like her, and says that Theory is all wrong for her. Maxxine says she still loves Alpha Academy, but they gave her a choice, and the crowd chants "You sold out!" Maxxine mentions Alpha Academy telling her that if she was going to be with Theory, she could not be with them, and as Maxxine says that Otis and Tozawa do not know Theory, Otis says that Theory is bad news. Otis says he has known Maxxine for a long time, and that he has to get something off his chest. Theory laughs and finds this funny, as does the rest of The Vision, and takes this as Otis confessing his feelings for Maxxine. Theory implies that Otis is ugly and says the fans cheer him because they are losers like him, then says that people like Otis do not end up with people like Maxxine and that Maxxine is with him now. Theory then mocks Otis' size as he tells Otis to stay away, and Otis tosses Theory into the ring only for a brawl to break out between The Vision and Alpha Academy. Otis soon gets the upper hand and squashes both Breakker and Theory in the corner, then clotheslines Breakker out of the ring. Maxxine has to stand between Otis and Theory and tells Otis they can fix this, and as Maxxine is about to kiss Otis, Theory hits Maxxine with a low blow. Maxxine tells Otis that there is nothing between them, then Theory attacks Tozawa, who soon fights back only to be nearly broken in half with a Spear by Bron Breakker. Maxxine then hands brass knuckles to Austin Theory, who uses the knuckles to punch Otis in the face before holding Otis down for another Bron Breakker Spear. Maxxine and Theory then poses with a boot on Otis' chest.

It is announced that this year's Survivor Series will take place in Houston on Saturday, November 28th, and that tickets will be on sale the morning of Friday, August 7th.

Jimmy Uso vs. Royce Keys - which is started by Jimmy Uso looking for Solo Sikoa only to be attacked by Royce Keys during the commercial break - ends in a no-contest. During the match, Jacob Fatu shows up at the arena and makes his way through the crowd to the ring to attack Royce Keys. After the match, Jacob brings a metal folding chair into the ring and hits Royce with it before wrapping it around Royce's head. All of a sudden, Solo Sikoa shows up to tell Jacob Fatu to stop. Solo tells Jacob that he understands now, saying that he was lost and he left his family, and that he was being stupid. He says he always knew that blood is thicker than water, and that he is coming home to The Bloodline. Solo Sikoa then raises a finger in the air, and Jimmy and Jacob soon join him. His finger then switches to a thumb, and Solo hits Jimmy with the Samoan Spike before brawling with Jacob. Royce Keys fights Jacob Fatu, who sends Royce into a superkick by Jimmy. Jacob then locks the Tongan Death Grip on Solo before LA Knight's entrance hits. LA Knight gets in the ring with a metal folding chair and sends Jimmy sailing over the top rope before hitting Jacob in the back with the chair to no effect. Jacob charges at Knight, and Knight sends him running after hitting him with the chair. LA Knight says he owes both Jimmy and Jacob, and tells them to get in the ring if they still want a piece. He then wants Jimmy and Jacob in this ring along with "Main Event" Jey Uso, as he realizes he does not have to do this by himself. Knight then challenges The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and Jacob Fatu to a six-man tag match against him, Solo Sikoa and Royce Keys at SummerSlam.

Backstage, The Vision (Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, Austin Theory, Maxxine Dupri) are met by Paul Heyman, calling their recent actions "a vision for the future," then says that Maxxine Dupri was so magnificent tonight that he then says "What the hell do you need me for?" before walking off.

We see a video package giving a brief look at the 30-year history of Hell in a Cell.

Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce is met by Oba Femi. Pearce tells Oba Femi that the restraining order and police officers from earlier were all fake and mind games. Oba Femi says that Heyman and Brock Lesnar are scared, and that they will be even more scared at Hell in a Cell.

Bayley is in the ring, and she asks Lyra Valkyria to join her, which Lyra does. Lyra's appearance looks somewhat disheveled with her shirt torn as she enters the ring. Bayley then hands Lyra a microphone. Bayley says that they could be honest with each other and hopefully apologize, but Lyra says Bayley should be the one apologizing to her for holding her back for a year. It becomes obvious Lyra is not even wearing make-up. She says that Bayley stabs people in the back and that she has also been stabbed in the back, yet she does not make it her entire personality. Lyra says that she lied about everything she made her feel better, and tells her that she is a doormat. She says that she does not belong on the posters, that she is not a locker room leader, and that she is "the worst of the Four Horsewomen." Bayley says she knew this was a mistake, and that Lyra is not as special as she thinks she is. Bayley lists off her accomplishments before telling Lyra she will add to it by beating her ass at Saturday Night's Main Event. Lyra goes for a cheap shot, starting a brawl. Lyra then hits a Bayley-to-Belly to lay Bayley out.

We see "Reigns vs. Rollins, Chapter 2," which mentions the break-up of The Shield (Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns) and the immediate aftermath.

We see a vignette where it is revealed that a man who looks like Big Cass is coming back to WWE on August 3rd.

Chad Gable beats Joe Hendry, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Dragon Lee, Je'Von Evans, Rusev and "All Ego" Ethan Page in an WWE Intercontinental Championship #1 contender's Gauntlet Match. Dominik Mysterio is eliminated after Danhausen shows up as Dominik is about to eliminate Je'Von Evans. Danhausen curses Dominik, yet the pyro comes out at the wrong ring post. As JD McDonagh confronts Danhausen, Je'Von Evans hits the OG Cutter on Dominik to eliminate him. Dragon Lee is eliminated following a counter into a roll-up by Je'Von Evans. After the match, both men show respect, then Rusev shows up from behind Je'Von and shoves Je'Von into Dragon Lee. Je'Von Evans is eliminated by Rusev by submission following three Accolade attempts. Rusev is eliminated following a Victory Roll by Chad Gable, and Rusev puts Gable in the Accolade afterwards until "All Ego" Ethan Page arrives. Gable beats Ethan Page and wins the match and the title shot by submission with an ankle lock after catching Ethan out of the air and keeping Ethan away from the ropes. After the match, Penta meets Gable in the middle of the ring, and both men shake hands.

Roman Reigns arrives at the arena before the next commercial break.

General Manager Adam Pearce is in the ring to oversee the contract signing for Seth "Freakin'" Rollins vs. Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam. Reigns is introduced first, followed by Rollins. Rollins is not traditionally introduced, however; he shows up almost as soon as Reigns is seated and signs the contract as soon as he takes his place at the signing table. Rollins says that some things are certain in life: death, taxes and Rollins beating Reigns every single time. He then tells Reigns to sign on the dotted line and get it over with. Reigns says that he listened to what Rollins had to say last week and that Rollins proved he is "The Tribal Chief's #1 hater," which leads to a "He's a hater" chant. He then says that Rollins is sitting there laughing about it when it is the only thing he is number one at, as Rollins has everyone believing the both of them are at the same level, which could not be any further from the truth. Reigns says that at SummerSlam, he will beat Rollins and show what number one really looks like, then signs the contract. Rollins hands the contract to Pearce and owes Reigns a debt of gratitude for keeping the World Heavyweight Championship warm for him until SummerSlam, then says he will see Reigns the next time he decides to show up for work. As Rollins leaves, Reigns asks Rollins where he is going and asks Rollins what will happen if he beats him at SummerSlam. He asks Rollins if he is going to carry the World Heavyweight Championship for a couple of months and get hurt again, as that happens every time. Reigns says that some would say it is self-sabotage, as some men cannot handle the weight and the pressure of being the top guy. This causes Rollins to head back to the ring and confront Reigns, who pokes at him. Rollins dares Reigns to say what he has to say and not to hold back, and Reigns says he will say it because everyone thinks it. He says that Rollins is still number two because after all these years, he still needs a Money in the Bank briefcase to become champion. He also says that Rollins had to fake an injury just to use it, and says that if there is ever a time to be Rollins to be number one, it is now, as Paul "Triple H" Levesque is "running the joint." Reigns says that WWE gave Rollins "all [his] stuff" and Rollins is still number two, and that Rollins will always be number two while he will always be number one. Rollins asks Reigns "Is that all you've got?" and are dares Reigns to tell him how he will never be as good as he is, and that anything Reigns want to tell him, he has told himself for the last fifteen years. He says that they are not fighting the same fight and that he has had to look in the mirror and be proud of what he fights for. Rollins then says he is glad he is not Reigns before punching him in the face and attacking him. Reigns stirs as Rollins leaves the ring, and Rollins notices this and goes for The Stomp only for Reigns to get back up and hit the Superman Punch. Reigns goes for a powerbomb through the table, but Rollins hits Reigns in the head with a microphone, hits Reigns with a Pedigree, then The Stomp.

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