Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 18, 2016

The rules for the WWE Draft are announced: Raw has the first overall pick. For every two SmackDown picks, Raw gets three. (This is a reference to SmackDown's two hours compared to Raw's three.) Tag teams count as one pick unless a Commissioner/General Manager only wants one member only wants one member of the team. Six draft picks will be made off the NXT roster.

Stephanie McMahon shows up to start the show, but Shane McMahon joins in on the fun before she can utter more than a few words. After welcoming everyone to the show, Shane and Stephanie passive-aggressively insult each other before announcing that there will be a new Cruiserweight Division, and that it will be exclusive to Raw. Stephanie then says she will take Raw to the promised land, and announces that Raw's General Manager is none other than Mick Foley. Foley thanks Stephanie for the opportunity, then compares the new era to the Attitude Era and the Monday Night Wars. He says that he had an ember of an idea, but Stephanie's phone call turned it into a five-alarm fire. He plans to take Raw to the future and beyond much like he did for WWE when he put the final nail in the coffin for WCW. Shane congratulates Mick Foley, and gives credit to Stephanie where it's due, then announces the General Manager for SmackDown: Daniel Bryan. Daniel Bryan says the fans don't miss him half as much as he misses the fans. He says he wants to make SmackDown something awesome for the WWE Universe, and after getting the phone call from Shane about how SmackDown was the underdog in this new competition, and he realized that now was the time to come back. He says that his getting the match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship for and winning the title at WrestleMania 30 was a fan effort, and with a fan effort, SmackDown can beat Raw every single week. After Stephanie calls Daniel Bryan "a B+ player for a B+ show," Shane thanks Stephanie for keeping D-Bry relevant, then Shane and D-Bry start a "Yes" chant.

Sami Zayn and Cesaro beat Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens after Sami Zayn reverses a roll-up from Chris Jericho into an inside cradle.

As Daniel Bryan gets a warm welcome from Goldust, R-Truth, Jack Swagger and Titus O'Neil, he talks to Stephanie McMahon backstage, and Stephanie decides to insult him so more. Daniel Bryan isn't having any of it.

The Miz and Maryse guest on commentary for the next match.

Darren Young beats Alberto Del Rio when The Miz's attempt to distract Darren Young backfires as the ref is too distracted with Miz to count Del Rio's schoolboy pin.

John Cena shows up. Cena mentions the WWE Draft and Battleground, then focuses on The Club (AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson). He says they'll learn this Sunday that they can't see him because he has the Certified G's. Enzo Amore and Big Cass show up, and Enzo says that The Club are insecure before making fun of them. John Cena notices as Enzo is making fun of The Club that Enzo is spitting out punchlines, and it become evident that this is what Enzo does and that Cena is confused. They are, however, on the same page about The Club, and right after Big Cass calls them S-A-W-F-T, The Club shows up and decide to give them a taste of what to expect at Battleground, and Karl Anderson say that the three of them have no chemistry. As they talk about beating up Cena, Big Cass and Enzo, they also talk about beating up The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods). The New Day show up, not surprised at all with The Club. The Club mock them, but Xavier Woods say they are not just normal men, and at Battleground, they plan to prove why they are the tag team champs. They get in the ring, then explain the Enzo and Cass-isms to Cena before making a bunch of Pokemon Go references. The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) show up for the 12-man tag match also involving everyone else in the ring, which is happening next.

The Club (AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) and The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) beat John Cena, Enzo Amore, Big Cass and The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods).

Stephanie and Mick Foley talk with Apollo Crews.

We see an interview with Seth Rollins from earlier today. He calls Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns pawns in his own game of winning the WWE Championship. He cut his losses when the time came, yet Roman Reigns also rose to the top. He says that Roman Reigns will never be the same, then continues to call Dean a thief for cashing in the Money In The Bank briefcase and winning the title off of him. Tonight, he plans to put an end to Dean and his championship reign, and walk in and out of Battleground proving he was always "The Man."

Mick Foley meets Breezango, then Shane congratulates Mick Foley on becoming Raw General Manager. Shane tells Mick that Stephanie she hired him because he relates to the fans. He tells Mick he's looking out for him, and Mick Foley says that he's got a front row seat to Stephanie's rise to power, but knows that she has the passion for the role of Commissioner.

Baron Corbin beats Sin Cara. During the match, it is announced that The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) have broken up so they can be drafted separately in the WWE Draft. After the match, Baron Corbin continues to attack Sin Cara, and when Kalisto shows up to make the save, Corbin attacks him too.

Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch beat Charlotte and Dana Brooke by disqualification after Natalya shows up and attacks Becky Lynch again. Charlotte and Dana attack Sasha after the match.

Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan talk to Kane.

Dean Ambrose cuts a Shield-style promo...almost. He talks about how he went from a member of The Shield to the WWE Championship. He knows what to expect from Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns, and plans to leave Battleground as WWE Champion.

Rusev and Sheamus beat Zack Ryder and Dolph Ziggler with an Accolade on Ziggler.

We see a video package for Randy Orton's return against Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam. Randy Orton is scheduled to return at Battleground as the night's guest for Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel.

We see John Cena as emcee of The Espys.

As Mick Foley talks with The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor), Daniel Bryan meets up with Mick Foley, telling him he just wants a good working relationship after all is said and done. Not surprisingly, D-Bry and Mick have a lot in common, but it soon becomes evident that they are rivals.

Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose ends with both men in an inside cradle with their shoulders down after a top rope superplex after the referee took a hit. Stephanie McMahon declares Rollins the winner, but the result of the match is still in doubt.

On the WWE Network, Shane McMahon declares Dean Ambrose the WWE Championship. The referee says something to Lillian Garcia, who then announces that the referee wants to see a replay. It becomes very apparent that both men had their shoulders on the mat at the same time. The referee says something to Lillian Garcia, who announces that Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose has ended in a draw, and that Dean Ambrose has retained the WWE Championship. Rollins then attacks Ambrose, then walks away with the WWE Championship before deciding to return to the ring to hit Ambrose with the championship. Ambrose ducks and hits Rollins with Dirty Deeds.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for February 22, 2016

It is announced on the pre-show that Brock Lesnar attacked Dean Ambrose shortly after he arrived in the arena before the show. Lesnar slams Ambrose into a nearby limousine a few times before walking away. Dean Ambrose is taken away in an ambulance.

Renee Young interviews Dolph Ziggler, who admits that Kevin Owens got the better of him at Fastlane. He promises to put the WWE Intercontinental Championship around his waist at WrestleMania 32. The Miz shows up and says Renee Young should be asking about his WrestleMania plans, since he headlined it five years ago. Dolph Ziggler tells him that was five years ago, and that everything he's done since then has been largely forgotten. After asking him what he's done lately, Ziggler tells Miz that if he thinks he deserves a shot at the Intercontinental Championship, then he himself doesn't deserve to be a WWE Superstar.

The Vincent J. McMahon Legacy of Excellence Award can be see in the center of the ring at the beginning of the show.

Vince McMahon shows up to present the Vincent J. McMahon Legacy of Excellence Award. Vince McMahon talks about his father, then awards the trophy to his daughter, Stephanie McMahon, who shows up to accept it. Vince tells her she was born for this business and embodies all the attributes of his father. As she thanks Triple H for making everything possible, Shane McMahon appears in the WWE for the first time in years. Vince tries to hug him and shake his hand, but Shane stops him, saying that this award is why he's here and that Stephanie isn't deserving of it. Stephanie tells Shane he doesn't know what he's talking about, especially when it comes to running a business like WWE, but Shane tells her that she and Triple H have run the company into the ground. Stephanie tells him to get out, but Shane tells her and Vince that Vince messed up big time a couple of years and he had to save his bacon. In the process, he was able to take some time off and save his place in line. As for Stephanie's rise atop the company ladder in WWE, Shane let it happen. Stephanie wants to know if this is true, and Vince says there's some truth to it. Shane then says it's all true, and at the time...it was best for business. Shane then tells Steph to leave the ring. Stephanie tells Shane she'll never forgive him. Vince tries to cut him a check, thinking it's about money, but Shane says it's not about money, it's about the McMahon legacy...and that he wants control of Monday Night Raw. Vince says if he controls Raw, he controls the entire company, and that he can't just pick up where he left off now that WWE is a publicly traded company. But he cuts him a deal: he'll give Shane what he wants if he has one match...one night...against an opponent of Vince's choosing. If he wins, he gets what he wants. If he loses, Vince wants everything in Shane's lockbox so that Shane can't hold anything over his head ever again. Shane agrees, and Vince names the time and the place: WrestleMania 32. The opponent of Vince's choice is The Undertaker...and it will be Hell in a Cell.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) beat Neville and The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) after Kofi grabs at Sin Cara's mask and pulls it off a bit, leading to a distraction that allows him to hit Trouble in Paradise.

Roman Reigns is concerned about Dean Ambrose. All he knows is that they're running tests on him. As for WrestleMania 32, it's just him and Triple H now, and he likes his odds. He promises to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship right then and there.

Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar show up. Heyman begins by putting Lesnar on a pedestal, and gets us up to speed on what happened at Fastlane before showing us that video of Lesnar decimating Dean Ambrose before the show. Heyman says nothing can protect Ambrose from Lesnar, who he says should be in the main event at WrestleMania 32. After Heyman says that Lesnar is looking for a new WrestleMania opponent, the ambulance is seen on the TitanTron returning to the arena...and out comes Dean Ambrose, still in the neck brace and still extremely weak from the beating Lesnar gave him. He drags himself towards the ring. Lesnar meets him outside, then leaves him alone. Ambrose then gets the mic and tells Lesnar to kiss his ass and that he's indestructible. He then says he wants Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 32 in a no-holds-barred street fight. Lesnar then returns and hits Ambrose with an F5 outside the ring. Heyman then tells Ambrose his client accepts his challenge.

Before the next match, The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) show up and tell The Usos they're the most decorated tag team in WWE history, not a nostalgia act, and that their legacy is definied by their tag team title reigns, not the tables, which they say we will never see again. D-Von then tells The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) that Rikishi should have taught them respect instead of buying thongs over and over again. The Usos are about to argue with them when The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) attack them from behind, getting their match underway.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) quickly beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor). The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) approach the ring after the match, then back away.

University of Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh is in the crowd tonight.

Chris Jericho shows up. He talks about AJ Styles and their three matches including their last one at Fastlane. He has a few more things he wants to say to AJ Styles, so he calls him out. AJ Styles shows up. Jericho admits AJ beat him, then congratulates him for proving that he belongs in the WWE. He calls AJ "phenomenal," then he and AJ shake hands. Suddenly, The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) show up and act sarcastic and unimpressed about the whole thing. They say nobody is buying this and tell them to get out of the ring as they are a real time. Jericho calls The Social Outcasts' bluff and challenges them right now.

Chris Jericho and AJ Styles beat The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater and Curtis Axel) with the Walls of Jericho on Axel as AJ Styles takes down the rest of The Social Outcasts (Slater, Bo Dallas, Adam Rose).

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon talk backstage. They call Shane McMahon a failure, and that the current situation will be no different. Meanwhile, they have a surprise in store for Roman Reigns...

Stephanie McMahon tells Roman Reigns he has a match with Sheamus, and makes fun of his friendship with Dean Ambrose.

Goldust apologizes to R-Truth for what happened last night with a chocolate frosted yellow cake saying "I'm sorry." He almost gets R-Truth to team up with him, but Truth pushes the cake into his face instead.

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) beat Ryback, Kane and The Big Show after Ryback walks out on his teammates.

Ryback says he left the match because he had nothing to prove in the rematch from Fastlane, and that he's done being part of tag teams. He wants to go solo again and break the glass ceiling there, and tells Big Show and Kane that it's nothing personal. He wants the spotlight to be on him.

Sasha Banks beats Naomi with the Banks Statement after Becky Lynch takes out Tamina. After the match, Charlotte shows up wearing a top that looks similar to Brie Bella's. She mocks both Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks, and tries to drive a wedge between them as she tries to figure which of them will get a title shot against her at WrestleMania 32.

Stephanie McMahon tells her father Vince McMahon that she doesn't want to work for her brother Shane McMahon. Vince tells her that with this calculated risk he's set up, she won't have to.

The Godfather is the next inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2016. He will be inducted into the Hall by The Acolytes Protection Agency (JBL and Ron Simmons).

Triple H will be on SmackDown this Thursday night to address Roman Reigns!

Roman Reigns vs. Sheamus ends when Triple H shows up, this time in a T-shirt, blue jeans, boots and taped up hands. Roman Reigns and Triple H brawl. Triple H ends up winning this brawl by a long shot by ramming Roman Reigns into the commentary table multiple times to the point that Roman Reigns is bleeding from his nose and hitting him with a Pedigree on the steel steps.

Layin 'da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for September 12, 2014

Big Show, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat Goldust, Stardust and The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan).

Seth Rollins and Randy Orton can't wait to take down Roman Reigns and Chris Jericho tonight.

Bo Dallas beats Justin Gabriel. After the match, Jack Swagger and Bo Dallas go at it, and Bo retreats as soon as Jack Swagger can get the upper hand.

AJ Lee guests on commentary for the next match.

Paige beats Summer Rae with the Black Widow to stick it to AJ Lee. When Layla goes after Paige after the match, AJ Lee hits Layla with the Paige Turner before skipping circles around Paige.

Mark Henry beats Rusev in an arm wrestling contest. When Rusev and Lana ask for a rematch in which Henry uses his left hand, Henry naturally accepts without hesitation. It soon becomes a mere excuse for Rusev to land a cheap shot on Henry before going on the attack.

Renee Young interviews Chris Jericho. He plans to make Randy Orton pay for attacking him from behind.

R-Truth and Dolph Ziggler beat The Miz and Damien Sandow. For this match, R-Truth is Ziggler's stunt double, "R-Ziggler."

Byron Saxton interviews Nikki Bella, who insists that she is the victim in this whole family feud. AJ Lee shows up, and she's not happy that Nikki weaseled her way into the Divas title match. Neither is Paige, even though she's more focused on AJ.

Chris Jericho and Roman Reigns beat Seth Rollins and Randy Orton.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for September 1, 2014

It's Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel! Tonight's guest is Randy Orton, who comes out to the ring...but he's not alone. Kane, Triple H and Seth Rollins come out with him. Triple H and Jericho joke around, then Triple H tells Jericho he should thank him for making this Highlight Reel the most memorable one in history, as he has looked at John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar and has been considering making someone else the #1 contender for Lesnar's WWE World Heavyweight title. Orton, Rollins and Kane all want a shot. When Jericho says he wants a shot as well, John Cena shows up and immediately confronts Triple H, reminding of his loss via the STF at WrestleMania 22. Cena says that if Triple H reneges on Cena vs. Lesnar at Night of Champions, then he will sue Triple H and take him to court. Triple H doesn't care, but Rollins and Orton asks him to reconsider it. Jericho reminds Orton he's not doing so hot lately, especially against Roman Reigns, whom Orton considers "nothing" as well as someone he could drop where he stands. Roman Reigns shows up and says Orton is all talk before reminding Seth Rollins they have unfinished business. Reigns also wants a title shot. Triple H then gives everyone a chance to prove themselves in a six-man tag match, with Kane, Orton and Rollins taking on Cena, Jericho and Reigns, with Triple H watching from ringside. As everyone leaves, Rollins tries to attack Reigns with the Money In The Bank briefcase, but Reigns makes him pay.

The Miz and Cesaro beat Dolph Ziggler and Sheamus after Damien Sandow runs interference.

Nikki Bella explains how her sister Brie Bella stole her high school boyfriend and prom date Ryan.

Naomi, Summer Rae and Layla vs Cameron, Rosa Mendes and Eva Marie ends in a no-contest.

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry and Big Show beat The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan) by disqualification after Rusev interferes, attacking Henry. When The Wyatts come into the ring with chairs, Big Show scares them off.

Nikki Bella says that her sister Brie Bella has always been jealous, especially when Brie failed her driver's test, took Nikki's car and crashed it.

Michael Sam will be on Raw next week if he accepts WWE's invitation! (Michael Sam's guest appearance ends up never happening, and the YouTube video of such invitation is hastily removed.)

Paul Heyman shows up and says Brock Lesnar will destroy John Cena again at Night of Champions.

Jack Swagger beats Curtis Axel with the Patriot Lock. Bo Dallas is at the top of the ramp, with a few Americans who were let down by Jack Swagger's recent losing streak, and he takes shots at Jack Swagger's belief in "We The People," as he is converting them into Bo-lievers.

Adam Rose beats Titus O'Neil thanks to the distraction by the bunny...who then helps Adam Rose double-team Heath Slater!

Nikki Bella talks about how her sister Brie Bella has always been self-centered, conniving and jealous, especially with her high school grades.

Rusev beats Zack Ryder with the Accolade. After the match, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry shows up and forces Rusev to retreat, and makes it clear that not only is Rusev not invincible, but that there's a new international wing of the Hall of Pain and that Rusev will be the first inductee!

Triple H talks with Stephanie McMahon backstage about Nikki Bella...and Stephanie has a wonderful announcement for her...

Stephanie McMahon shows up. She brings out Nikki Bella, and tells her she's the face of the Divas Division that she wants. As a result, she gives Nikki Bella a shot at the Divas title. Brie Bella shows up and confronts Nikki for all the lies she's told tonight as well as getting the title shot for it, but Nikki Bella just trash talks her down until AJ Lee shows up, wanting her championship rematch clause, Paige shows up as well. Nikki then says she'll forgive Brie, but only if she sacrifices for her as much as she'd sacrifice for her...and tells her to quit. Brie then pushes Nikki into Paige, and AJ Lee picks up the Divas title before skipping around the ring. She runs into Stephanie, who tells her to give her title. She does, then skips away.

Tomorrow on Main Event: Miz TV with Dolph Ziggler!

Next week on Raw: Chris Jericho vs. Bray Wyatt in a steel cage match!

Bray Wyatt says that he will beat Chris Jericho in the steel cage next week.

When Goldust and Stardust try to apologize to The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) again, they get beat up.

Goldust beats Jimmy Uso thanks to the distraction by Stardust. Goldust and Stardust then attack Jey Uso again, with Stardust smashing a steel chair into Jey's injured leg.

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry tells Big Show he has to take on Rusev himself despite their promise to dominate the tag team division. Big Show gives him his support.

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon show up to watch the next match from ringside.

This Friday on SmackDown: Paige vs. Brie Bella!

Next week on Raw: Randy Orton vs. Roman Reigns in a SummerSlam rematch!

John Cena, Roman Reigns and Chris Jericho beat Seth Rollins, Kane and Randy Orton.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for August 29, 2014

Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt ends when Luke Harper and Erick Rowan attack Reigns. Big Show and Mark Henry show up to even the odds.

Seth Rollins beats Rob Van Dam.

Paige beats Emma with the PTO. AJ Lee shows up with a heart-shaped box of chocolates, She insists Paige eat one. She does, then spits it back into the open box.

Rusev beats Jack Swagger with the Accolade after a towel is thrown into the ring by Bo Dallas. After the match, Dallas says he threw in the towel for him because he refused to say when and didn't learn to Bolieve...then he attacks Swagger.

Kane interrupts Miz on his cellphone and puts him in a match against Sheamus.

Goldust apologizes to The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) for his and Stardust's actions last week on Raw before Jimmy Uso vs. Stardust.

Jimmy Uso beats Stardust...then Goldust and Stardust attack The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) anyway.

The Miz guests on commentary for the next match after utilizing his stunt double "Damien Mizdow." Damien Sandow is now taking on Sheamus.

Sheamus will defend the WWE United States Championship against Cesaro at Night of Champions.

Sheamus beats Damien Sandow, then The Miz attacks Sheamus before retreating. Dolph Ziggler tosses Miz back into the ring, who then narrowly avoids a Brogue Kick from Sheamus that Damien Sandow ends up eating instead. The Miz quickly escapes into the WWE Universe.

Big Show, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry and Roman Reigns beat The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan).

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 25, 2014

Michael Cole starts the show with a Hall of Fame Forum. The panelists are Hulk Hogan, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Shawn Michaels thinks John Cena's chances of taking the title from Brock Lesnar aren't good, but Hulk says Cena can still go. Ric Flair says he thinks the world of John Cena, but feels he doesn't have a chance either. HBK and Hulk debate until Cena himself shows up. Cena says he has respect for all three Hall of Fame panelists, but doesn't want to her all the debate and admits SummerSlam was a complete beatdown before saying he plans to face Lesnar again and bring the fight at Night of Champions. Despite all the doubt (and the support), he has no plans of losing to Lesnar again.

Rusev beats Jack Swagger after beating Swagger to the point that he cannot continue.

A trainer checks on Jack Swagger when Swagger meets Bo Dallas, who tells him he let his country down again and that he should Bolieve.

Sheamus guests on commentary for the next match.

Cesaro beats Rob Van Dam to become #1 contender for the WWE United States Championship. After the match, Cesaro takes the US title belt and looks at it before tossing it into Sheamus' face. The referee has to keep Sheamus from getting close to Cesaro, who continues to taunt Sheamus as he backs away.

Paige beats Natalya. After the match, AJ Lee shows up and fores Paige to retreat, only for Paige to run into a discus punch by Natalya. AJ Lee helps Paige up, then says Paige was being sincere, but not as sincere as she is. She then hugs Paige, kisses her hand and skips around her before leaving.

Kane and Seth Rollins hold a eulogy for Dean Ambrose. As Rollins speaks, Roman Reigns shows up, beats up Kane, then nearly destroys Rollins. Kane rescues Rollins from a Spear, and the two of them retreat.

Goldust and Stardust hear destiny calling for them...

Goldust and Stardust beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) by count-out when Jey injures his leg after diving over the top rope and fails to get back in the ring before the count of ten. The Usos retain the WWE Tag Team Championships. Goldust wants a rematch, as he thinks that Jey got himself counted out on purpose. Goldust and Stardust attack The Usos, and aggravate Jey's leg injury, turning heel in the process.

Kane and Seth Rollins set up a handicap match against Roman Reigns in order to do away with him.

We see a video package for Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena with interview footage of Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman.

The Miz guests on commentary after introducing his stunt double, "Damien Mizdow," who is Damien Sandow dressing and acting like The Miz.

Dolph Ziggler beats Damien Sandow.

Brie Bella and Nikki Bella are brought out individually as part of a family reconciliation...which ends with Nikki hating her sister Brie even more and Jerry "The King" Lawler getting slapped.

Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and Kane ends with Rollins hitting Reigns with his Money In The Bank briefcase. Before Rollns and Kane can Curb Stomp Reigns into the cinderblocks, Reigns fights back, then grabs a cinder block and nearly throws it at Rollins' head. Kane then eats a Superman Punch.

Bray Wyatt plans to put John Cena down like a small, wounded animal tonight.

Big Show and Mark Henry take on The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan) this Friday on SmackDown!

Los Matadores (Fernando and Diego) beat Slater-Gator (Heath Slater and Titus O'Neil).

Bo Dallas beats Kofi Kingston. After the match, Bo says Kofi isn't like Jack Swagger because Kofi just let himself down. Before Bo says that Swagger and Kofi need to Bolieve, Swagger sneaks up on Bo and makes him pay for not keeping his name out of his mouth.

John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt ends with Luke Harper and Erick Rowan attacking Cena...but Big Show and "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry make the save!

John Cena, Big Show and "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry beat The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) by submission with Cena's STF in a six-man tag match made shortly after the last match. The Wyatt Family ends up eating three Attitude Adjustments!

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for August 22, 2014

Randy Orton starts the show. He says that just because you've won the battle doesn't mean you've won the war, and that one match does not define him. When he is focused, it leads to things like Roman Reigns being RKO'd through an announce table. He has a match tonight with Rob Van Dam, whom he calls "collateral damage" and an example for all in the back of what happens to those who dare to mess with him...he'll put them away.

Seth Rollins beats Jack Swagger by count-out when Rollins hits a Curb Stomp on Swagger as he tries to get back in the ring, sending him back out and knocking him out cold. Bo Dallas shows up and tells Swagger that he plans to pick up the pieces and become "the new American sweetheart."

As Miz waits for his pumpkin spice latte (which he doesn't care if it's in season), Kane tells him he has a rematch against his opponent from last week, Roman Reigns.

Rusev beats Sin Cara with the Accolade. As Lana speaks on the microphone after the match, Mark Henry appears on the TitanTron, saying he's putting Rusev on the Hall of Pain. He leaves the backstage area and heads down to the ring. Rusev and Lana regroup outside the ring.

Renee Young interviews Rob Van Dam. He is soon attacked from behind by Randy Orton, who tells Renee Young to tell him that when he gets up, he'll be waiting right by the ring.

Randy Orton vs. Rob Van Dam ends in a double count-out...but not before we see the vicious side of Orton.

Renee Young interviews Roman Reigns. Randy Orton may be coming after him tonight, but he knows what Orton and the rest of his allies are capable of, and he plans to kill the legend of the Legend Killer.

Natalya beats Paige with the Sharpshooter after AJ Lee repeatedly distracts Paige.

Goldust and Stardust beat The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan). After the match, the Wyatts go on the warpath.

Roman Reigns quickly beats The Miz as Randy Orton watches from up close. Reigns dares Orton to get in the ring after the match, and this starts a brawl where Roman eventually comes back on top in the end.

WWE Raw - Raw recap for August 18, 2014

Stephanie McMahon shows up, mocking Daniel Bryan's entrance. There is a new WWE Champion, and he will be presenting the new WWE World Heavyweight Championship. That man is Brock Lesnar. Stephanie wishes John Cena a speedy recovery, then mocks Chris Jericho, Dean Ambrose, and Brie Bella. Stephanie then thanks Triple H before talking trash about Daniel Bryan and bringing out Nikki Bella. Nikki says she's always been there for her sister Brie, but didn't become who she wanted her to be, implying that they've always competed against each other and got the short end of the stick. She then goes on to say that Brie has mistreated her for her entire life, and says she's glad to be free. Brie shows up and tries to reason with her, but Nikki slaps her in the face. Brie leaves crying.

Big Show and "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry beat The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan).

Dolph Ziggler chats with Ric Flair when The Miz suddenly shows up, saying that the WWE Intercontinental Championship is coming back to him tonight.

Renee Young interviews Seth Rollins, who eventually has ice water poured on him. When he turns around, he meets Dean Ambrose, who tosses the bucket in his face before the two brawl. Several officials have to break it up.

Seth Rollins talks to Kane and Triple H. Not only does Rollins get another match against Dean Ambrose tonight, but the WWE Universe gets to vote on what kind of match it is.

Natalya beats Paige after the distraction by AJ Lee, who then wants to shake her hand. AJ Lee is in crazy mode again, and it shows as Paige runs away from her.

What will Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins be tonight? No Holds Barred, Falls Count Anywhere or No Disqualification?

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon arrive to present the new WWE World Heavyweight Championship belt and award it to the new champ, Brock Lesnar. Paul Heyman then tells the audience that John Cena is not here tonight before bragging about Lesnar's victory and saying John Cena has earned his respect and admiration, before saying that anyone that tangles with Lesnar will die.

The Miz beats Dolph Ziggler by count-out, and Ziggler retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Miz attacks Ziggler afterwards only to get Zig Zagged.

Renee Young interviews Jack Swagger. He refuses to give up against Rusev.

Cesaro beats Jack Swagger. After the match, Bo Dallas shows up and tells Jack Swagger he can reclaim the dignity and respect he lost from last night's Flag Match if he just Bolieves.

Renee Young interivews Chris Jericho. He has noticed that there is an emptiness inside Bray Wyatt, and now knows that Wyatt is dead inside, but knows that the Jerichoholics still have his back.

Tomorrow night on Main Event: Big Show vs Erick Rowan!

Roman Reigns, Sheamus and Rob Van Dam beat Rybaxel (Ryback and Curtis Axel) and Randy Orton.

Ric Flair meets Randy Orton backstage, but Orton threatens to beat Flair up to show him why he used to be called "The Legend Killer."

Bray Wyatt talks about his SummerSlam victory. He may be soulless and dead inside, but he says Jericho will never comprehend what he is.

Goldust and Stardust beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso).

This Friday on SmackDown: Rob Van Dam vs. Randy Orton!

Lana and Rusev show up. As Lana brags about Rusev's Flag Match victory last night at SummerSlam, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry shows up and not only shuts Rusev and Lana up, but becomes the next person to step up in America's name against them after Rusev's victory made him sick to his stomach. Rusev attacks Henry, but Henry gets the upper hand.

Next week on Raw: John Cena addresses the WWE Universe!

Dean Ambrose vs Seth Rollins is a Falls Count Anywhere match!

Seth Rollins beats Dean Ambrose in a Falls Count Anywhere match after Rollins hits the Curb Stomp on Ambrose into a stack of cinder blocks, knocking Ambrose out.

Tuesday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for July 1, 2014

Cesaro and Paul Heyman start the show. Cesaro is wearing an eye patch over his right eye. Heyman states that Cesaro's match with Dolph Ziggler (whom he calls a "perennial runner-up") cannot take place tonight as Kofi Kingston supposedly blinded Cesaro in one eye on Raw, leading Cesaro to snap and attack Kingston with a vengeance after the match. Though Cesaro cannot compete tonight according to Heyman, he will be in the battle royal for the vacant WWE Intercontinental Championship at Battleground. Immediately after this is announced, Dolph Ziggler shows up and tells Heyman that unlike Cesaro, he's won a briefcase at Money In The Bank and cashed in to become World champ. Ziggler then announces he's entering the battle royal. As Ziggler tells Cesaro to man up, Big E shows up and puts his hat in the running for it, too. So do Rybaxel (Ryback and Curtis Axel), who also show up as Big E speaks. Rob Van Dam shows up after this and, after making a joke about Ryback copying his singlets, throws his hat in the ring before everyone gets in a brawl. Ziggler, Big E and RVD are the only guys left in the ring after all the heels are cleared out in seconds.

The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan) are coming...

A six-man tag match between Big E, Dolph Ziggler and Rob Van Dam vs Cesaro and Rybaxel (Curtis Axel and Ryback) is announced for tonight.

Chris Jericho will be on SmackDown this Friday!

The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan) beats R-Truth and Xavier Woods.

Stephanie McMahon tells Nikki Bella that her sister Brie Bella abandoned her (like she did on Raw) before giving her a tag team partner for her rematch against The Funkadactyls (Cameron and Naomi): Alicia Fox.

The Funkadactyls (Cameron and Naomi) beat Nikki Bella and Alicia Fox after Fox turns on Nikki.

Renee Young interviews Sheamus. Sheamus issued a 4th of July challenge for the United States title because this is America...and he plans to be its fighting champion. Alberto Del Rio shows up, and not only enters the battle royal for the Intercontinental title at Battleground, he plans to take the United States title this Friday on SmackDown.

Renee Young interviews Cesaro and Paul Heyman. Heyman makes it clear Cesaro will fight at the battle royal at Battleground, even though it's obvious he's trying to weasel him out of a match tonight.

Sheamus will defend the WWE United States Championship against Alberto Del Rio this Friday on SmackDown!

Dolph Ziggler, Big E and Rob Van Dam beat Rybaxel (Curtis Axel and Ryback) and Cesaro.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 30, 2014

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon start off the show. After celebrating Seth Rollins' victory, they introduce John Cena, the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion, who shows up. Stephanie announces that John Cena will be on the front cover of WWE 2K15. Cena isn't impressed, and is instead very suspicious of Triple H and Stephanie's behavior, as he knows they're being too nice and that, according to Cena, Randy Orton and Seth Rollins "are in their back pocket." It soon becomes apparent that they have a problem with him, and Triple H forces Cena to defend his newly-earned championship in a Fatal Four-Way Match against Randy Orton, Roman Reigns and Kane. Cena also will be facing Randy Orton and Kane tonight, with Roman Reigns as his tag team partner. As Cena leaves, Triple H reminds him that "there's always a Plan B." Seth Rollins shows up and stands next to John Cena with the Money In The Bank briefcase before heading to the ring and celebrating his win with Triple H and Stephanie before his match.

Seth Rollins beats Rob Van Dam. After the match, Renee Young interviews Rollins, who then proceeds to belittle the WWE Universe before Dean Ambrose appears on the TitanTron. He tells Rollins it's not over between them, and tells him he's going to keep him from cashing in the Money In The Briefcase against all odds.

As Rusev and Lana continue to trash talk the USA, they ask who is next to take on Rusev. That would be Jack Swagger, who arrives along with Zeb Colter. The latter voices his displeasure of their voicing their opinion of America, and says that a Real American can stop Rusev's reign of terror. Lana holds Rusev back as the WWE Universe cheers for Swagger, and as Lana and Rusev quietly leave, Rusev goes after Swagger only to quickly fall victim to a hip toss. Rusev has to be held back by Lana once again, and he is forced to retreat.

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

Tom Phillips interviews Nikki Bella. Stephanie McMahon shows up and puts Nikki in a handicap match against The Funkadactyls (Cameron and Naomi).

A limo arrives carrying a successful cross-brand WWE superstar and former WWE champion...but who is it?

Bo Dallas shows up and asks the WWE Universe to join him in sixty seconds of silence for Bad News Barrett and Daniel Bryan. As for last night, he says he was the bigger man when it came to trying to inspire Daniel Bryan.

The Funkadactyls (Cameron and Naomi) easily beat Nikki Bella in a handicap match, but Cameron gets mad at Naomi for tagging herself and getting the pin. Cameron then walks out on Naomi.

Bad News Barrett has suffered a shoulder injury on the SmackDown before Money In The Bank. Sadly, there is no timetable as to when he will be able to return. As a result, Bad News Barrett is hereby stripped of the WWE Intercontinental Championship. The new IC champ will be decided in a battle royal for the vacant title at Battleground. Paul Heyman shows up and praises this news, and promises that Cesaro will pick up the pieces and take the title at the battle royal.

Kofi Kingston beats Cesaro on the WWE App. After the match, Cesaro attacks Kofi, and even tosses him to the back of the front row in an impressive showing of strength before officials have to break it up.

Santino Marella talks to his Cobra, disappointed that nobody came to his party...not even Emma! But Adam Rose comes to the rescue with the Exotic Express in what is a blatant advertisement for Twisted Ice Tea. (Yes. Adam Rose sells an adult beverage on a PG show. What.)

Vince McMahon shows up...or so we think. It's Damien Sandow dressed like Vince. After a decent Vince McMahon impression as "Vincent Kennedy McMahondow," he says he's entering the Intercontinental Championship battle royal at Battleground. Stephanie McMahon appears on the TitanTron and is incensed he would impersonate her dad, and puts him in a match against another entrant in the battle royal: The Great Khali, who fells "McMahondow" in one swift chop. The Great Khali beats Damien Sandow.

We finally find out who the returning former WWE champ and cross-platform success of a Superstar is...The Miz. He says he was tempted to stay in Hollywood and shoot more films, but he came back for the fans as they don't appreciate him like Hollywood does. As he continues talking, another superstar of the former WWE champ and cross-media platform success story varieties shows up...Chris Jericho. Miz runs his mouth only to eat a Codebreaker. When Jericho speaks, however, he is surrounded by The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan), who instantly overpower him.

Dolph Ziggler takes on Cesaro tomorrow night on Main Event on the WWE Network.

During Fandango vs. Dolph Ziggler, Summer Rae shows up and kisses Ziggler. Ziggler kisses her back. Fandango is distracted and distraught by this, and this allows Ziggler to hit the Zig Zag. Dolph Ziggler beats Fandango.

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

Paige shows up. She says she's here to stay...until the former WWE Divas Champion, AJ Lee, makes her return! AJ tells Paige that she's right, and that she's proved her and everyone wrong. She also has a change of heart, saying that Paige slapped her back into reality after months of being really cocky, and thanks her. Paige thinks she's pulling the same trick she did to win the Divas title, and says she doesn't want to put her title on the line. AJ asks the WWE Universe if they want a championship rematch right now, and the Universe heartily agrees. Paige agrees to a title defense.

AJ Lee beats Paige to win the WWE Divas Championship!

Sheamus is throwing up a 4th of July Challenge for the WWE United States Championship on SmackDown this Friday!

Triple H guests on commentary for the next match.

Kane and Randy Orton vs John Cena and Roman Reigns with Reigns tossing Orton into the back and Kane using the steel steps as a weapon. Kane hits Cena with a Tombstone Piledriver. As trainers check on Cena, Seth Rollins tries to cash in his Money In The Bank briefcase, but doesn't get the chance to follow through as Dean Ambrose rushes in and goes after Rollins, chasing him out of the arena. Kane grabs a steel chair and is about to hit Cena with it when Roman Reigns returns and Spears Kane. Roman Reigns and Triple H stare each other down, and Triple H slinks away.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 23, 2014

Stephanie McMahon shows up and calls out Vickie Guerrero, who shows up. Due to her letting Roman Reigns in the battle royal last week, which ended up with Reigns winning and going on to the Money In The Bank Ladder Match for the WWE World title, Vickie is almost fired. After talking about how much of a failure Vickie is and making Vickie beg and plead for her very job back, Stephanie gives her one last chance: Vickie has to win her match in order to stay General Manager of SmackDown. Her opponent? Stephanie McMahon herself!

Luke Harper beats Jimmy Uso. After the match, Jey Uso challenges Erick Rowan to a match.

Jey Uso beats Erick Rowan after some high flying both him and his brother Jimmy Uso. Rowan and Luke Harper go on the attack after the match. Bray Wyatt appears on the TitanTron and congratulates his brothers.

Daniel Bryan will make his first appearance since losing the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Money In The Bank.

Lana and Rusev are unimpressed with Washington, D.C.

Paige and Cameron guest on commentary for the next match. This leads to a lot of trash talk from Cameron to Paige.

Naomi beats Alicia Fox. After the match, Paige gets on the apron and raises the Divas title, then extends her hand to Naomi. They shake hands.

Sheamus meets Roman Reigns in the trainer's room. They both want the WWE World title.

Bo Dallas beats Titus O'Neil.

Triple H shows up. He talks about the Money In The Bank Contract Ladder Match. Kofi Kingston, Jack Swagger, Dolph Ziggler, Rob Van Dam and Bad News Barrett will be in the match with Seth Rollins, who Triple H believes will win. He brings out Seth Rollins, who tells everyone that they should get over the break-up of The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Rollins, Roman Reigns) just like he did. Rob Van Dam shows up and, after words are traded, challenges Rollins to a match right now. Triple H makes it happen.

Dean Ambrose beats up Seth Rollins in Rollins vs. Rob Van Dam. Ambrose says that if he can't be in the Money In The Bank Contract Ladder Match, he'll screw Rollins out of the briefcase.

Seth Rollins wants Dean Ambrose in the Money In The Bank Contract Ladder Match so he can keep a closer eye on him. Triple H puts Ambrose in the match, but warns him that if this blows up in his face, it's all on him.

This Tuesday on Main Event: Kofi Kingston, Rob Van Dam and Dolph Ziggler vs. Jack Swagger, Bad News Barrett and Seth Rollins!

Bad News Barrett retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Dolph Ziggler.

Renee Young interviews Vickie Guerrero. She's had enough, and she wants her dignity back. She has no regrets about tonight. Randy Orton butts in and says she'll soon regret the actions that got her in this position in the first place and that she'll get what she deserves.

Stephanie McMahon shows up. She says that the first person to be thrown in the pool of brown goop loses. sends Alicia Fox, Rosa Mendes and Layla after Vickie Guerrero. Vickie throws Stephanie's goons in, but Stephanie pushes Vickie in, causing Vickie to be fired from her position as SmackDown General Manager. Vickie gets revenge by pushing Stephanie in the pool of brown glop, then does the Eddie Guerrero shimmy as she walks back up the ramp, telling Eddie "this is for him."

Byron Saxton interviews Goldust, who doesn't believe Stardust is his brother, Cody Rhodes.

Jack Swagger beats Kofi Kingston with the Patriot Lock.

Paige defends the WWE Divas Championship against Naomi at Money In The Bank!

Renee Young interviews Alberto Del Rio. He plans to take the WWE World Heavyweight title, but Cesaro and Paul Heyman butt in. Cesaro and Del Rio almost come to blows.

Sheamus takes on Bray Wyatt this Friday night on SmackDown!

Damien Sandow pretends to be Abraham Lincoln.

Big E beats Damien Sandow. After the match, he challenges Rusev to a match at Money In The Bank. Well, he tries to, but Lana shows up. As Lana speaks, Rusev attacks Big E from behind and puts him in the Accolade.

Renee Young interviews John Cena. He plans to win tonight and go all the way on Sunday.

John Cena, Roman Reigns and Sheamus beat Cesaro, Randy Orton, Bray Wyatt and Alberto Del Rio in a 4-on-3 handicap match. After the match, Kane shows up and demolishes everyone. Triple H shows up and puts Kane in the Money In The Bank Championship Ladder Match.

Tuesday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for June 17, 2014

Seth Rollins shows up. He congratulates Roman Reigns for his recent battle royal win, then says Reigns will face repercussions for defying Triple H and Stephanie McMahon next Monday night on Raw. Rollins says he's the only one who knows how to control Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose. After some video footage, Rollins announces there will be a second, traditional Money In The Bank Ladder Match for a briefcase containing a contract that guarantees a shot at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship...and that he is the first entrant. Ambrose shows up (with a new entrance and music), then goes after Rollins. Kane interjects himself into the brawl, but Ambrose makes quick work of both of them.

Rusev beats Santino Marella in record time with the Accolade.

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) have plans for Sheamus and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso).

Naomi beats Paige. Cameron stops Naomi and Paige from shaking hands, causing Paige to attack Cameron. As she does, Naomi lets Paige go to work. Naomi and Paige shake hands after the match, and Cameron is angry with Naomi as they leave.

This Friday on SmackDown: a 4-on-3 handicap match! Bray Wyatt, Randy Orton, Alberto Del Rio and Cesaro take on John Cena, Roman Reigns and Sheamus!

Renee Young interviews Sheamus and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). They're definitely ready for tonight.

Also this Friday on SmackDown: Dean Ambrose takes on Kane!

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 9, 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bo Dallas beats Xavier Woods.

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

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

Seth Rollins takes on Dolph Ziggler tomorrow on Main Event!

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

Jack Swagger beats Santino Marella.

Comedian Kevin Hart is coming to Raw!

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

Sheamus takes on Cesaro this Friday on SmackDown!

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

Tuesday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for June 3, 2014

Bad News Barrett brags about his successful Intercontinental title defense at Payback, then calls Cesaro a coward as he talks about his loss on Raw the next night. He then makes fun of Rob Van Dam, who has an Intercontinental title shot against him that he blames on WWE management. Rob Van Dam shows up and brawls with Barrett, causing Barrett to retreat.

The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan) beat Goldust and Kofi Kingston.

Renee Young interviews Rob Van Dam. He says he's still got what it takes...and he'll prove it tonight.

Bad News Barrett vs Rob Van Dam for the WWE Intercontinental Championship ends when Cesaro shows up and destroys both men in response to Barrett calling him a coward.

Tuesday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for May 27, 2014

Curtis Axel grabs the tights to beat Cody Rhodes after the distraction attempt by Ryback.

Damien Sandow is now "D-Sizzle" this time, complete with a hip hop accent, a platinum grill and a chain with a roll of duck tape put through it. R-Truth himself can't believe it.

R-Truth beats Damien Sandow.

Natalya beats Brie Bella with the Sharpshooter.

Renee Young interviews The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). They're going into their match tonight with The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan) like they always have: as a real family.

Bray Wyatt says that he, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan are no less of a family than The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso).

The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). After the match, The Usos are attacked and Jimmy eats a Sister Abigail. Harper counts to ten to a downed Jimmy Uso.

Layin' da SmackDown! - SmackDown recap for May 23, 2014

Jimmy Hart and Hulk Hogan are here in London! Hogan shows his appreciation for the crowd, then hawks WWE Network and Legends House, despite the Network not being available there.

Batista beats Dolph Ziggler in a no-disqualification match, then attacks him afterwards.

The Funkadactyls (Cameron and Naomi) beat Nikki Bella and Eva Marie after a fast count from crooked special guest referee Summer Rae, who obviously has something against Eva Marie for some reason.

Bo Dallas beats Sin Cara in his main roster debut. After a victory lap around the ring, he helps Sin Cara up.

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) are in the ring. Wyatt plans to "eradicate the Cena virus" at Payback and make the Cenation crumble.

Paul Heyman and Cesaro guest on commentary for the next match.

Cesaro attacks Sheamus outside of the ring as Sheamus takes on Alberto Del Rio. After laying Sheamus out, Cesaro shakes his hand as Sheamus lays there.

Vickie Guerrero is in the ring. She says she knows how to party, and introduces Adam Rose. When the crowd tells Rose she's a lemon, Vickie Guerrero tells her to get out. Adam Rose tricks Vickie into falling off the apron, and the Exotic Express carries her away.

Renee Young interviews The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). They plan to beat the Wyatts tonight with John Cena in their corner and prove that actions are louder than words.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) vs. The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) is thrown out thanks to interference from Bray Wyatt, but John Cena jumps in and cleans house.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 12, 2014

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) are in the ring. They were laid out last week, but they're back and ready for more, especially Roman Reigns, who plans to make The Evolution believe not only in The Shield, but also in him. The TitanTron soon shows a limo pulling up into the arena, and as soon as Triple H steps out, The Shield run straight to the back. Meanwhile, Triple H is signing a document on a clipboard with Randy Orton and Batista behind them. Not long after he signs it and the three of them start to approach the ring, The Shield leave them laying in a preemptive assault.

Despite the warning by Zeb Colter to keep his distance, Adam Rose shows up with his Rosebuds. Rob Van Dam takes advantage of the distraction to beat Jack Swagger.

Despite Alicia Fox getting very territorial before the match and very aggressive during it, Paige beats Alicia Fox. Fox goes ballistic after the match, spraying a drink everywhere, partially dismantling the commentary table and even walking back to the back while wearing JBL's hat!

Daniel Bryan shows up. He says he needs neck surgery due to all the beatings he's taken as of late. He plans to get it somewhere around next Thursday and says it might end his career, but he vows to return to WWE.

John Cena and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan). Bray Wyatt thanks John Cena, as he has finally realized what he must do.

Evolution (Triple H, Randy Orton, Batista) show up. Randy Orton feels the gloves need to come off concerning The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns), as he and Batista and have enough. Triple H has a plan to systematically decimate The Shield, but as he describes it, Evolution is suddenly ambushed by The Shield yet again! After the ambush, Batista challenges Roman Reigns to a match later tonight.

Nikki Bella beats Natalya in a match with the rest of the cast of Total Divas holding judges' scorecards throughout the match. The match started after what happened last night on Total Divas, with Nikki being dishonest about liking the painting of her and John Cena that Natalya gave her. After the match, Natalya takes the scorecards thing a little too personally, and her feelings are clearly hurt.

Sheamus beats Curtis Axel with the Cloverleaf only to be attacked by Ryback. This starts another match.

Sheamus beats Ryback.

Stephanie McMahon shows up and says Daniel Bryan is not an A+ player, and says she was trying to protect him. She asks Daniel to come to the ring, but Kane shows up instead, dragging Daniel Bryan out to the top of the entrance ramp with a reddened forehead and a torn shirt. Daniel Bryan has to be taken out on a stretcher again.

Brie Bella snaps at Stephanie McMahon as Daniel Bryan is placed in the ambulance.

Dolph Ziggler beats Fandango when Layla's interference attempt fails. After the match, Fandango knows he's the real winner for having Layla at his side, and easily forgives her.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan enters the ring! Lana shows up, though, and after some America bashing, she sics Rusev on him. Rusev breaks Hacksaw's 2x4, but Big E makes the save and keeps Rusev from breaking Hacksaw himself, even though Rusev hits him hard, too.

After Damien Sandow is unable to vent his frustration with WWE due to being interrupted, Cody Rhodes beats Damien Sandow.

Bray Wyatt wants to see how far John Cena is willing to go to take him down.

John Cena answers Bray Wyatt this Friday night on SmackDown.

Roman Reigns vs. Batista becomes a brawl between The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) and Evolution (Triple H, Randy Orton, Batista). Stephanie McMahon sends out the heels of the WWE roster to take out The Shield...but The Shield strike back! Evolution is forced to flee as the heels are decimated and Ryback is put in a three-man power bomb.

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

Sheamus retains the WWE United States Championship against Dean Ambrose.

Paul Heyman guests on commentary for the next match.

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

Rusev beats Kofi Kingston with the Accolade.

Bray Wyatt has plans for John Cena tonight.

Layla and Fandango beat Emma and Santino Marella.

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

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

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

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 5, 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Layin' da SmackDown! - SmackDown recap for May 2, 2014

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan, Luke Harper) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and Sheamus...then beat them up again after the match.

Hornswoggle and El Torito sign the contract for their WeeLC match this Sunday...and 3MB (Hornswoggle, Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal) are overpowered when they mess with Los Matadores (El Torito, Fernando, Diego).

Paul Heyman guests on commentary for the next match.

Rob Van Dam beats Jack Swagger. After the match, Cesaro hits RVD with a Neutralizer.

Alexander Rusev beats R-Truth by disqualification after Xavier Woods jumps on Rusev's back...then Truth and Woods successfully double-team Rusev.

Daniel Bryan shows up. He tells Kane he made it personal by putting his hands on Brie Bella, turning this from a fight into a war. He plans to send Kane to Hell this Sunday even if he takes him with him. Kane shows up on the TitanTron and promises him to give him a guided tour of his own home.

Dolph Ziggler beats Damien Sandow (dressed as Magneto again).

Big E beats a super-aggressive Titus O'Neil by disqualification when O'Neil doesn't back away from E before the count of five. After the match, Big E lays Titus out.

Bray Wyatt plans to beat John Cena this Sunday.

Dean Ambrose retains the WWE United States Championship against Ryback, Curtis Axel and Alberto Del Rio in a Fatal Four-Way match in which The Shield (Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) are barred from ringside. After the match, The Shield make the save when Ambrose is attacked after his win.