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Universal title match:
Seth Rollins (c) vs Bobby Lashley
Winner:
Method of victory:

WWE title 30 minute ironman match:
Kofi Kingston (c) vs Daniel Bryan
Winner:
Final score:

Raw women's title match:
Becky Lynch (c) vs Mickie James
Winner:
Method of victory:

Smackdown women's title match:
Becky Lynch (c) vs Asuka
Winner:
Method of victory:

Men's Money in the Bank ladder match:
Ricochet vs Andrade Cien Almas vs Finn Balor vs AJ Styles vs Buddy Murphy vs Aleister Black vs Luke Harper vs Samoa Joe
Winner:

Women's Money in the Bank ladder match:
Bayley vs Lacey Evans vs Sonya Deville vs Nikki Cross vs Mandy Rose vs Charlotte vs Kairi Sane vs Ruby Riott
Winner:

Cruiserweight title ladder match:
Tony Nese (c) vs Rey Mysterio vs Mustafa Ali vs Oney Lorcan vs Chad Gable vs Noam Dar
Winner:

8 man tag team match:
Roman Reigns, The Miz, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs The Corporation (Shane McMahon, Drew McIntyre, Baron Corbin and Elias)
Winner:
Method of victory:

Women's tag team titles match:
The Iiconics (c) vs The Divas of Doom
Winner:
Method of victory:

Pre-show:

Grudge match:
Bobby Roode vs Dolph Ziggler
Winner:
Method of victory:

Grudge match:
Alexa Bliss and Ember Moon vs The Riott Squad (Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan)
Winner:
Method of victory:
 
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Universal title match:
Seth Rollins (c) vs Bobby Lashley
Winner: Seth
Method of victory: Pin

WWE title 30 minute ironman match:
Kofi Kingston (c) vs Daniel Bryan
Winner: Kofi
Final score: 84

Raw women's title match:
Becky Lynch (c) vs Mickie James
Winner: Becky
Method of victory: submission

Smackdown women's title match:
Becky Lynch (c) vs Asuka
Winner: Asuka
Method of victory: pin

Men's Money in the Bank ladder match:
Ricochet vs Andrade Cien Almas vs Finn Balor vs AJ Styles vs Buddy Murphy vs Aleister Black vs Luke Harper vs Samoa Joe
Winner: Styles

Women's Money in the Bank ladder match:
Bayley vs Lacey Evans vs Sonya Deville vs Nikki Cross vs Mandy Rose vs Charlotte vs Kairi Sane vs Ruby Riott
Winner: Kairi

Cruiserweight title ladder match:
Tony Nese (c) vs Rey Mysterio vs Mustafa Ali vs Oney Lorcan vs Chad Gable vs Noam Dar
Winner: Ali

8 man tag team match:
Roman Reigns, The Miz, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs The Corporation (Shane McMahon, Drew McIntyre, Baron Corbin and Elias)
Winner: Corporation
Method of victory: pin

Women's tag team titles match:
The Iiconics (c) vs The Divas of Doom
Winner: Divas of Doom
Method of victory: DQ

Pre-show:

Grudge match:
Bobby Roode vs Dolph Ziggler
Winner: Roode
Method of victory: pin

Grudge match:
Alexa Bliss and Ember Moon vs The Riott Squad (Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan)
Winner: Squad
Method of victory: Pin
 
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Universal title match:
Seth Rollins (c) vs Bobby Lashley
Winner: Rollins
Method of victory: pinfall

WWE title 30 minute ironman match:
Kofi Kingston (c) vs Daniel Bryan
Winner: Kofi Kingston
Final score: 3-2

Raw women's title match:
Becky Lynch (c) vs Mickie James
Winner: Becky
Method of victory: Submission

Smackdown women's title match:
Becky Lynch (c) vs Asuka
Winner: Becky
Method of victory: Submission

Men's Money in the Bank ladder match:
Ricochet vs Andrade Cien Almas vs Finn Balor vs AJ Styles vs Buddy Murphy vs Aleister Black vs Luke Harper vs Samoa Joe
Winner: Joe

Women's Money in the Bank ladder match:
Bayley vs Lacey Evans vs Sonya Deville vs Nikki Cross vs Mandy Rose vs Charlotte vs Kairi Sane vs Ruby Riott
Winner: Ruby Riott

Cruiserweight title ladder match:
Tony Nese (c) vs Rey Mysterio vs Mustafa Ali vs Oney Lorcan vs Chad Gable vs Noam Dar
Winner: Rey Mysterio

8 man tag team match:
Roman Reigns, The Miz, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs The Corporation (Shane McMahon, Drew McIntyre, Baron Corbin and Elias)
Winner: The Corporation
Method of victory: pinfall

Women's tag team titles match:
The Iiconics (c) vs The Divas of Doom
Winner: Royce and Kay
Method of victory: pinfall

Pre-show:

Grudge match:
Bobby Roode vs Dolph Ziggler
Winner: Bobby Roode
Method of victory: pinfall

Grudge match:
Alexa Bliss and Ember Moon vs The Riott Squad (Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan)
Winner: Alexa and Moon
Method of victory: pinfall
 

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Pre-show:
The pre-show starts with a cold open as we can see several medics and Kairi Sane crowding around Bayley who is laid out of the floor. We would then see the Raw commissioner

Paige come over to see what is going on.

Paige: What happened? What happened?

Medic: We found her on the floor like this. We are taking her to the doctor's room right now.

The medics would lift Bayley up and put her onto a stretcher as she is clearly in a bad way as Paige looks concerned.

Paige: Kairi do you have any idea who did this?

Kairi Sane shakes her head.

Kairi Sane: No no I found her like this. She was just on the ground.

Paige: OK that is fine.

Paige goes to leave as Kairi Sane grabs her by the arm stopping the commissioner and shocking her.

Kairi Sane: But I think it was Fire and Desire!

Paige would take a moment before storming off elsewhere backstage. The camera would then cut to the pre-show panel which is being hosted by Renee Young as she is joined by the Coach, Booker T, and Jerry Lawler as they talk about what we have just seen. All 4 discuss who they think did it with most of them agreeing that it was Fire and Desire looking for payback after what happened on Monday night Raw and their recent issues with Bayley. Renee promises that there will be updates throughout the night on the condition of Bayley but due to the situation, the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match will be the main event to give Bayley as much time as possible to recover. The panel would then discuss the show we are about to see telling us that they have been sent this video in by Bray Wyatt in response to Matt Hardy's challenge on the most recent Smackdown Live.

The camera would cut to a dark room with all kinds of smoke which would seem to be coming from a campfire in the background as The War Raiders stand behind Bray Wyatt looking like an imposing force.

Bray Wyatt: Matthew, Matthew oh Matthew. For a time you had me under your control. You had wiped away Sister Abigail’s teachings. You had made me weak.
Bray's face is full of rage.

Bray Wyatt: But even when I was weak I managed to win gold. That is the power sister Abigail’s teachings gave me even in my weakest hour.

Bray would start to cackle like a mad man.

Bray Wyatt: But when we lost those titles, your grip on me was gone. I was no longer woken, no I was free from your control. Free to find new people who needed guidance.

The War Raiders behind Bray would lift not only their Smackdown live tag team titles but their NXT tag team titles in the air.

Bray Wyatt: And free to show the world that war is coming. Matthew, I accept your challenge as just like your brother Nero we shall leave you for the buzzards.

The camera would focus on Bray Wyatt who is sat on his rocking chair as he stretches his arms out wide as we cut back to the pre-show panel. The pre-show panel talk about what Bray Wyatt had to say as well as getting word from backstage that the match has been made official for next week's Smackdown Live. The panel would then cut to the ring as we get ready for the first match on the pre-show.

Michael Cole: Thank you, Renee, and what a night we have in store guys.

Corey Graves: That is right Michael and can I just say that I am going to miss being on commentary with you on Monday Night Raw.

Byron Saxton: I mean you are welcome to stay on Raw Corey if you are going to miss him that much.

Corey Graves:
No someone needs to keep you in line Byron.

*WE RIOT*

The Riott Squad make their way out to the ring getting boos from the live crowd as Ruby Riott leads with Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan behind her.

Michael Cole: Well over the last few weeks Alexa Bliss and Ember Moon have had issues with the Riott squad due to them getting involved in their matches.

Corey Graves: The Riott squad are just being smart using the number games and the goddess I feel is making a mistake by going after them.

Byron Saxton: Well Bliss has never been someone to take things lying down.

*FREE THE FLAME*

Ember Moon makes her way out to the ring in her usual attire as she gives all three members of the Riott squad an angry stare wanting some payback.

Michael Cole:
Well over the last few weeks, Alexa Bliss and Ember Moon have sort of become a team, working together to take care of the Riott Squad.

Corey Graves: And whilst the goddess has always been great at making friends, the Riott squad are a unit. They are a well-oiled machine. Maybe Ember Moon and Alexa Bliss will get there in time but right now? They are two great individuals but they are not a team like the Riott squad.

*SPITEFUL*

Alexa Bliss's music hits getting mostly cheers from the crowd in part due to her recent rivalry with the villainous Riott Squad. She joins Ember Moon on the entrance ramp as the pair go over their plan for the match.

Byron Saxton: Well Bliss looks very blissed off tonight guys.

Corey Graves: No one likes puns, Saxton.

Michael Cole: Well it looks Like Ember Moon and Alexa Bliss have a game plan tonight.

Corey Graves: Well they are going to need one if they are to win this match.

Alexa Bliss steps into the ring starting for her team whilst on the other side of the ring Sarah Logan starts for the Riott squad.

Pre-show: Alexa Bliss and Ember Moon vs The Riott Squad w/Ruby Riott

Early on in the match, Sarah Logan tries to use her strength to crush her smaller foe. Bliss though being the crafty competitor she is, overcomes this and brings Ember into the match during the early stages. Ember uses her pace to take control but Liv Morgan makes the blind tag when Ember is distracted and cuts off Ember Moon. Liv and Logan would start to wear down Ember Moon trapping her in their half of the ring working over Ember Moon with several double team moves.

Ember Moon does what she can to survive as Alexa Bliss cheers on her partner. As the match gets to the closing stages Ember Moon looks like she is about to escape the double teaming and make the hot tag but Ruby Riott pulls Bliss off the apron! The ref does not see this which Sarah Logan uses this to her advantage climbing to the top rope. Liv meanwhile would hit Ember Moon with the Jersey codebreaker! Logan would follow this up hitting a spilt-legged moonsault (which commentary called the Mani) and covers Ember Moon picking up the win!

Winners via pinfall: The Riott Squad (8:58)

Michael Cole: The Riott squad once again using the number games to their advantage and pick up the win.

Corey Graves: And this is why Ruby Riott has to be one of the favorites going into the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match later in the show. She knows how to use the numbers to her advantage and with the Riott Squad at ringside who can stop her?

As soon as they picked up the win, the Riott squad get out of the ring and start heading up the ramp looking to celebrate. Alexa Bliss meanwhile throws a fit outside of the ring furious that they just lost again to the Riott squad. She slides inside the ring checking on Ember Moon making sure she is OK. Ruby Riott and the rest of the squad meanwhile would laugh at Bliss from the top of the ramp.

Byron Saxton: Well I don't think this issue between the two groups is over just yet. However, right now we will go back to the pre-show panel and see if there is any update on the condition of Bayley.

The pre-show panel would thank Byron but would inform us that there had been no update on the condition of Bayley as of this moment. The panel would then talk about the match we had just seen and the Money in the Bank ladder matches later in the show especially talking about the role Ruby Riott's allies in the Riott squad could play in the match.

After they play a few video packages the camera would then cut to a locker room as we can see the New Day are backstage as Kofi can be seen getting himself psyched up ahead of the Ironman match later on tonight. His friends Big E and Xavier Woods are next to him looking to psyche him up.

Big E: Kofi Kingston are you ready to put your WWE title on the line against the crazy vegan Daniel Bryan?

Kofi lets out a little chuckle as Xavier Woods can be seen looking around the locker room for something.

Kofi Kingston: Yo, Woods what you looking for man?

Big E: Yeah I mean I have got the steaks over here.

Big E pulls out an entire steak from his bag and starts casually taking a bite out of it.

Big E: You have got to get in quick or Heavy Machinery take them all.

Xavier Woods: I was going to give you a new pair of special kicks but I am not sure where I put them.

Kofi Kingston: Woods, you didn't have to do that man.

Kofi hugs his friend whilst Big E puts down his steak for a moment, joining in on the group hug. They all break off as Big E goes back to eating his steak.

Xavier Woods: But I wanted to. Listen you finally got the WWE title after 11 years. We always wanted you to get to this point and now we are here, we want to make sure you enjoy every moment of it. Listen I will be back in a bit, I think I left your new kicks in the car Kofi.

Xavier Woods leaves the locker room as he goes to his car looking to get hold of Kofi's kicks as we then cut to the ring for the second match on the pre-show tonight.

*GLORIOUS DOMINATION*

Bobby Roode makes his way to the ring getting boos from the live crowd as he comes out dressed in his full robe as he soaks in the boos from the crowd.

Michael Cole: Well over the last few weeks, Bobby Roode has shown a change in attitude turning on his tag team partner Chad Gable and now it seems Bobby Roode is only interested in looking after himself.

Corey Graves:
I have been there Michael. You feel that you have taken the team as far as you can and you need to look after yourself.

Byron Saxton: I am surprised anyone would want to team with you, Corey.

Corey Graves: Shut up Saxton.


*HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD*

Dolph Ziggler would make his way out next getting cheers from the crowd but there is none of the usual entrance from Ziggler as he sprints down the ramp.

Michael Cole: I don't think Ziggler is in the mood to wait for the bell!

Dolph Ziggler jumps on Bobby Roode laying into him with a number of wild punches! The referee would tell Ziggler to calm down but Ziggler instead would tell the ref to ring the bell. The ref shakes his head before he obliges getting this contest under way!

Pre-show: Bobby Roode vs Dolph Ziggler

In the early stages of the match, Ziggler keeps up the wild offense not even going for covers as he looks to make Bobby Roode pay for the attack on him in his home state. Ziggler though ends up being too emotional and has to warned by the ref on many occasions. The ref nearly disqualifies Ziggler who argues with the ref, allowing the calculating Bobby Roode to take advantage catching Ziggler with a back lariat.

Bobby Roode would get boos from the crowd after the cheap shot but the glorious one would not give a damn as he would look to go on the attack slowing down the pace and wearing down Ziggler. Ziggler would get a few hope spots but Roode stays in control. In the end, Roode would use the ropes to survive a Zigzag attempt from Ziggler. He would follow up with a kick to the gut and plants Ziggler with the glorious DDT! Roode would make the cover, sticking his feet on the ropes for good measure as he picks up the win!

Winner via pinfall: Bobby Roode (7:23)

Bobby Roode is quick to move his feet off the ropes as the crowd boo the smug Bobby Roode who stretches his arms out and savors his victory tonight.

Michael Cole: Bobby Roode picks up the win tonight!

Byron Saxton: Yeah with a little help from the ropes.

Corey Graves: A win is a win Byron and now Dolph Ziggler will have even more doubts about his future whilst Bobby Roode can carry on trying to reach new heights.

Bobby Roode once again taunts the fans at ringside as he walks up the ramp. The camera would then cut to Fire and Desire backstage. Sonya Deville is busy laying a few shots into a punching bag whilst Mandy Rose is eating some Krispy Kreme doughnuts. However, their fun would be interrupted as the door to the locker room slams open and the Raw commissioner Paige walks into the room.

Mandy Rose: Oh Sonya look who it is. Do you want a doughnut?

Paige, however, responds to this comment by slapping the box of doughnuts out of Mandy's hands sending them to the floor. This makes Sonya stop what she is doing and square up to Paige.

Sonya Deville: What is your goddamn problem?

Paige: I will tell you what my problem is. Cause of you two Bayley might not be able to compete tonight.

Sonya and Mandy look a little confused.

Sonya Deville: What are you talking about?

Paige: You two attacked Bayley and left her unconscious.

Sonya Deville: Paige that wasn't us.

Paige: Cut the crap, Sonya. I brought you two to Monday night Raw in the first place so I know exactly what you two are capable of.

Sonya Deville: Yeah we are capable of doing exactly destroying Bayley but me and Mandy have not left this room since we got here.

Paige: Do you think I am stupid? I remember what you said on Monday.

Sonya Deville: Yeah expect I planned to do it in the ring not backstage in some hallway. Now I suggest unless you have some proof, leave. Cause trust me, Paige, I don't care if you are retired or not. Keep getting in my face and I will knock you out.

Paige: Who do you thin...

Mandy Rose at this point steps in between the pair stopping the conversation.

Mandy Rose: Listen, Paige, Sonya is a little heated as we are getting ready for the Money in the Bank ladder match. So for you to come in here with no proof and accuse us of attacking Bayley, is a bit out of order since we used to be friends? Now until you have some proof I suggest you leave.

Paige stares down Mandy Rose before storming off elsewhere backstage. Instead of cutting back to the pre-show panel, however, we cut back to Kofi and Big E backstage in their locker room. Big E is rubbing his stomach as Kofi turns to him.

Kofi Kingston: How many steaks did you just eat?

Big E:
I only ate 6 Kofi come on that was a warm-up.

Kofi responds to this comment by laughing.

Big E: Hey Kofi, don't you think Xavier has been gone for a while?

Kofi Kingston: Listen I am sure he is fine. He probably ran into Tyler Breeze and they are catching up on their GM mode series for UpUpDownDown.

Kofi turns to face the camera with a knowing grin.

Big E: Yeah you are right. Now you know what time it is?

Big E would then pull out a box of Booty O's shaking it at Kofi. Big E would reach inside and grab some pancakes. Kofi looks at his friend with his eyes wide in shock.

Kofi Kingston: More food?

Big E: Guess you are not hungry. Shall we go look for Xavier and see where he is?

Kofi Kingston:
Yeah sounds like a plan.

Big E would then start tucking into the pancakes as Kofi lets out a chuckle. We would then cut back to the pre-show panel who do a final recap of all the matches that are going to take place tonight before announcing that the show will be starting with the Cruiserweight title ladder match! The camera would fade to black as the main show is about to begin.

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Main Show:

After the usual introduction package, we cut to the commentary team who are sat at ringside and introduce us to the show.

Michael Cole: Hello and welcome to Money in the Bank on the WWE network.

Byron Saxton: And we have a massive show in store tonight.

Corey Graves: But we are starting the show off with the Cruiserweight title on the line in a 6 man ladder match!

The camera would then focus on the Cruiserweight title that is hanging in the ring showing what the 6 men will be fighting for tonight.

*ELITE*

Chad Gable's music hits next getting a pop from the live crowd as he walks to the ring in a red white and blue American style tracksuit as he checks some of the ladders on the outside.

Michael Cole: This is a massive opportunity for Chad Gable tonight. He has proven himself as a tag team specialist in the past being one of only 2 men to win the NXT, Smackdown, and Raw tag team titles in his career.

Corey Graves: This is someone who has a lot of potential but being a singles star is very different to being a tag team wrestler and it is time to see if Chad Gable can make the transition smoothly tonight.

Byron Saxton: If I know Gable he will have been doing his research on the other 5 men and will have worked out a plan to beat them.

*WEEKEND ROCKSTAR*

Noam Dar makes his way out next getting some light boos from the crowd. He does his signature pose for the crowd looking supremely confident ahead of what could be the biggest match of his career.

Michael Cole: A massive opportunity for the young Noam Dar tonight.

Corey Graves: Dar may be young but he has a lot of match experience under his belt coming from his time wrestling in the UK.

Byron Saxton: Well if he keeps underestimating legends like Rey Mysterio, he is going to keep coming short.

Noam Dar once inside the ropes has a massive smirk on his face as Chad Gable keeps jogging on the spot keeping his focus whilst Dar taunts the fans.

*GO HARD*

Mustafa Ali makes his way out in his usual power ranger outfit getting cheers from the live crowd as he points towards the 2 men in the ring.

Michael Cole: Mustafa Ali has been this close to becoming not only a Cruiserweight champion but a WWE champion as well.

Byron Saxton: And you have to feel a ladder match will suit the unique offense Mustafa Ali uses.

Corey Graves: Yes that might be the case guys but maybe there is a reason Mustafa Ali keeps coming close and then losing?

Mustafa Ali jumps over the ropes joining Noam Dar and Chad Gable inside the ring as he looks up at the prize they are fighting for tonight.

*COMBATIVE*

Oney Lorcan makes his way out next getting some boos from the crowd as he marches down to the ring in a foul mood.

Michael Cole: Oney Lorcan is a very serious competitor.

Corey Graves: During his time in NXT he had to deal with a lot of teams using cheap tricks on him and his friend Danny Burch. Now Oney is going to do whatever it takes to become Cruiserweight champion. And he will let out his frustrations on anyone that gets in his way.

Byron Saxton: I think he was just born angry guys.

Oney Lorcan steps inside the ring as Noam Dar slides out of the ring showing a little bit of fear. Mustafa Ali and Chad Gable, however, stay inside the ring chatting to each other.

*BOOYAKA 619*

The crowd would then go wild as Rey Mysterio makes his way out to the delight of all the fans in the arena. He does his usual face touch with the little kids in the crowd before running towards the ring.

Michael Cole: This man is a legend of the business, a former World champion and tonight he has the chance to become a 4-time Cruiserweight champion.

Corey Graves: But will he be able to compete with the athletes of today?

Byron Saxton: Rey is 44 years of age but his experience could prove vital in this match. Some of these men have never been in a ladder match whilst Rey has been in several and knows how to win them as well.

As Rey slides into the ring we can see Dar sneering on the outside. Oney meanwhile stews in the corner of the ring still looking angry whilst Gable and Ali shake hands with the legendary superstar.

*WIN IT ALL*

And last but definitely not least the Cruiserweight champion makes his way out. Nese takes a moment to show off his abs getting a few cheers from the females in the crowd.

Michael Cole: Tony Nese made it clear to Paige that he was looking for his next big challenge and he faces one hell of a challenge tonight!

Corey Graves: And his title reign is in massive jeopardy. He has to face 5 of the finest competitors under 205 pounds!

Byron Saxton: Maybe but Tony Nese thrives on competition.

Tony Nese steps into the ring excited about the upcoming challenge. Meanwhile Noam Dar steps into the ring now the match is about to begin. All 6 men stare each other down as the bell is rung getting this underway!

Cruiserweight title ladder match: Tony Nese (c) vs Chad Gable vs Rey Mysterio vs Noam Dar vs Oney Lorcan vs Mustafa Ali
The bell rings and as soon as that happens Dar slides back out of the ring to boos. Gable shakes his head not impressed by the cowardly antics of Dar but as he does this Oney Lorcan cheap shots him with a lethal lariat. Tony Nese goes after Rey Mysterio whilst Ali goes after Oney Lorcan. Dar on the outside meanwhile cockily leans on the barricade watching what is going on in the ring. Rey wins his battle with the champion sending him out of the ring whilst Ali sends Oney Lorcan to the outside. This leaves Mustafa Ali and Rey Mysterio on their own in the ring. The pair stare each other down ready to do battle. The crowd let out a loud cheer in anticipation but when both men look like they are about to fight Noam Dar slides into the ring with a ladder and knocks both men down to boos from the crowd.

Noam Dar has a cocky smirk as he looks to set the ladder up in the center of the ring. However, as he takes his first step onto the ladder his foot is grabbed by Chad Gable! Gable drags Noam Dar off the ladder and brings him back to the mat. Noam Dar is annoyed by this and looks to respond with an uppercut but Gable counters with a judo throw into the ladder! Noam Dar grabs his back in pain, rolling out of the ring. Gable does not have too long to react however as Oney Lorcan flies off the top rope hitting the Olympian with a missile dropkick. Oney sends Gable into the corner of the ring and starts peppering him with several open palm strikes as he holds the chin of Gable. Oney looks to carry on his attack as Noam Dar sweeps his legs out from under him on the outside of the ring!

Dar would slide into the ring as he mocks Oney, telling him he should have teamed with him before turning around into a pele kick from the recovering Gable. Dar would roll out of the ring as Gable makes his way over to Oney Lorcan. He looks to grab hold of the right leg of Oney Lorcan looking for the ankle lock. Oney though is too fresh for this to work and kicks Gable off. Oney struggles up to his feet by the ropes when he is meet with a hanging soccer kick as Mustafa Ali climbs onto the ring apron.

Ali follows this up by hitting Gable with a slingshot springboard dropkick sending Gable out of the ring as well. Mustafa Ali makes his way back to his feet as Tony Nese the champion slides into the ring. Ali charges at him but Nese cuts him off with the Kitchen sink stopping Ali in his tracks. Nese would then see the ladder of the mat and have an idea. He would lift Mustafa Ali into the air and hits him with a fallaway slam onto the ladder! Mustafa Ali's back bounces off as he shouts in pain and rolls out of the ring.

Tony Nese would look at the ladder getting ready to pick it up as Rey Mysterio slides into the ring getting a big pop from the crowd. Nese would pick the ladder up looking to take down Rey but the legend would have it scouted ducking underneath the champ. Rey runs off the ropes and hits Nese with a springboard crossbody sending himself and the ladder into Nese! Both men clutch their ribs as Nese drops the ladder to the mat. With both men down Noam Dar makes his way back into the ring and sees the two men prone on the mat. However, instead of making an attempt to climb the ladder instead he looks to target Rey. He brings Rey towards the ladder that is down on the mat and places the left leg of Rey between the two sides of the ladder. Noam Dar at this point would repeatedly slam the ladder on Rey's left leg sandwiching it between the two sides of the ladder getting boos from the crowd as he shouts abuse at the legend.

He would give the ladder one final slam before he lifts the veteran up and tosses him from the ring to the outside. Rey would land on the floor with a thud as he clutches his left leg. Noam Dar would then see Tony Nese rising to his feet and respond with a running single leg dropkick to his right leg! Commentary mentions that Dar's plan is clearly to take out the legs of every one of the wrestlers in this match! Dar would then grab the right leg of Nese as he starts to hit him with a dragon screw leg whip! Dar, however, holds onto the leg and hits the champion with another dragon screw leg whip. He would go for a third dragon screw leg whip but Nese starts desperately hitting Dar with numerous hard elbow strikes to the head forcing Dar to let go of his right leg.

Noam Dar stumbles back a little as Nese spins Dar around sending him into the turnbuckle with a German suplex! Nese would then make his way to the corner of the ring as he looks to connect with the running kneese. He charges at Dar but Oney slides into the ring connecting with a vicious lariat wiping Nese out to boos from the crowd. Nese rolls out of the ring as Oney looks on with an intense snarl. Noam Dar slowly in the corner of the ring starts to get up to his feet looking slightly worried as Oney stands there snarling. However, as he gets to his feet we see Gable and Ali slide into the ring. All 4 start to do battle in the center of the ring with Oney taking on Mustafa Ali whilst Dar goes after Gable. Oney wins out his battle peppering the high-flier with several hard chops to the chest.

In the other battle, Dar and Gable vie for control as Dar struggles due to the superior technical expertise of the Olympian. Gable is about to grab the right leg of Dar and lock in an ankle lock but Dar rakes the eyes of Gable getting boos from the crowd! This forces Gable to let go of Dar, who sweeps Gable's leg bringing him down to the mat. Meanwhile, Oney looks to hit Ali with a suplex but Mustafa Ali counters with a tornado DDT dropping Oney to the mat. Mustafa Ali climbs to the top rope as he gets ready to fly when Dar catches him with a brutal mid-air ladder shot the chest!

Ali drops to the mat with a sickening thud and rolls out of the ring clutching his chest. Oney gets back to his feet as Dar smiles. Nese climbs onto the apron but gets knocked off due to a ladder shot from Dar sending him to the floor. Dar would then place the ladder in the corner of the ring, in between the ropes. Oney would grab hold of Chad Gable and powerbomb him back first onto the ladder in the corner of the ring! Gable cries out in pain as he tries to roll off the ladder! Oney though holds him still on it whilst Noam Dar climbs to the top rope hovering above Chad Gable. He takes a moment before hitting a double foot stomp from the top rope to the Gable on the ladder! The ladder is now bent slightly and unusable at this point as Gable rolls out of the ring. Dar lets out a cocky smile happy that Oney has agreed to his plan to work together.

He would turn his back on Oney, who hits Dar with a half and half suplex planting him on the mat. Commentary at this point would remind us that there are no friends in this kind of match as Oney would grab Dar by the throat, holding him by the chin and starts battering him with several open-handed chops, turning Dar's chest bright red. Oney then Irish whips Dar into the dented ladder in the corner of the ring. Dar's back bounces off the ladder as he stumbles into a European uppercut. Oney would then lift him into the air and hit him with a powerbomb onto the ladder. The ladder would buckle some more as Oney hits him with a powerbomb onto the ladder one more time and send him crashing through the ladder destroying the young Scotsman.

Oney rolls out of the ring and walks towards the entrance ramp where he picks up one of the ladders on the entrance ramp and he walks back towards the ring. As he does, however, Tony Nese catches him with a dropkick sending the ladder into Oney Lorcan. Nese would grab the ladder off the floor and makes his way back into the ring. The champion sets the ladder up in the center of the ring and starts to make the climb but does so slowly due to his right leg. He gets about halfway up the ladder as Mustafa Ali slides into the ring and pulls Tony Nese off the ladder! Nese lands on his feet though he feels a slight bit of pain in his right leg. Mustafa Ali goes for a roundhouse kick to the head but Tony Nese ducks underneath the leg and runs off the ropes. However as he comes back, Mustafa Ali using his insane agility jumps onto the ladder and then springboards off hitting a brutal jumping knee strike to Tony Nese's head.

Ali gets to his feet as he looks at the ladder and starts to climb. He gets a few rungs from the top as Chad Gable slides into the ring and starts to climb the ladder on the other side! Chad Gable meets Mustafa Ali at the top of the ladder as both men start to trade blows. Chad Gable starts to get the upper hand, stunning Ali as he makes a desperate grab for the title! However, Ali hits him in the gut stopping him for the moment. He grabs hold of Chad Gable as he steadies himself on top of the ladder. He takes a moment before hitting Chad Gable with A MASSIVE SPANISH FLY FROM THE TOP OF THE LADDER!

Chad Gable rolls out of the ring as Mustafa Ali lays on the mat for a moment selling the impact of the massive Spanish fly which has gotten a few holy shit chants from the crowd. Ali would then crawl to the ladder and use one of the rungs to try to help himself up as Noam Dar runs into the ring and hits a sickening double foot stomp to his back! Noam Dar lets out a bit of a smirk as he grabs hold of the right leg of Mustafa Ali dragging it towards the upright ladder and uses it to lock in a modified champagne superknee bar! Dar yanks the hold on tight, really looking to hurt Mustafa Ali! Mustafa Ali desperately looks for a way to get out of the hold but he cannot escape!

However, Rey Mysterio would appear on the ring apron as he springboards off the ropes and drops the dime on Dar! Noam Dar lets go the kneebar allowing Mustafa Ali to roll out of the ring. Dar grabs his chest as Rey runs off the ropes and sends him into the middle rope with a hurricanrana! Rey takes a moment looking to the fans and signals for the 619! He runs to the opposite side of the ring but gets stopped in his tracks as Oney Lorcan catches him with a forearm smash to the face! Rey stumbles back as Oney climbs onto the top rope and hits a diving blockbuster! Rey lays on the mat as Oney turns to Noam Dar who is shaking off the cobwebs. Oney charges at Noam smashing him with several knife-edge chops. Oney would look to send him into the ladder with a belly to back suplex but Dar would fight out as he hits Oney out with a chop block to the left leg!

Noam Dar would make his way towards the left leg of Oney as he looks to lock in his champagne superkneebar but before he can get it on tight the wily veteran Rey Mysterio starts to climb the ladder! Rey gets about halfway up the ladder as Noam Dar notices and quickly lets go of the hold. He rushes over to the ladder and pushes it down sending Rey crashing into the ropes. Noam Dar turns back around but Oney hits him with a spear dropping the cocky Scotsman! Dar rolls out of the ring as Oney Lorcan looks to readjust the ladder and starts to make the climb with an angry look on his face. He gets a few steps from the top when as he is stopped by the Cruiserweight champion who lays into him with an elbow strike to the back of the head stopping Oney in his tracks but Oney hangs onto the ladder. Nese then takes a moment to position himself on the ladder before hitting a German suplex from the ladder planting Oney to the mat with a brutal thud!

Oney grabs the back of his head in pain and rolls out of the ring as Nese slowly starts to make the climb. He is halfway up the ladder when Noam Dar appears and hits him with some shots to the back. He would then try to drag Nese down but Nese would hook his feet refusing to fall off the ladder and instead gets stuck in a tree of woe position on the ladder. Noam Dar would let out a cocky smirk as he runs off the ropes and hits Nese with a soccer kick to the head leaving Nese hanging by his feet on the ladder. Dar would look to add insult to injury as he starts to climb the ladder over Nese's prone body mocking the champion. However as he is inches away from the title, Nese grabs his foot stopping the Scottish Supernova!

Noam Dar looks shocked as on the other side of the ladder we see Oney Lorcan starting to climb. Dar is caught in two minds over what to do with Nese still holding his ankle. He connects with a shot to the gut of Oney Lorcan but as he does this Tony Nese uses his insane upper body strength to hit Dar with a spider German suplex. Dar lands on his head and rolls out of the ring as Nese gets himself back to his feet. He meets Oney Lorcan at the top of the ladder as both men start to battle. Tony Nese takes control but before he can grab the title, Rey Mysterio slides in pushing the ladder down sending both men crashing to the floor.

Tony Nese and Oney Lorcan roll out of the ring as Rey grabs the ladder setting it up in the center of the ring and starts to make the climb, fairly slowly due to the damage to his left leg. The legend is about halfway up the ladder as Chad Gable slides into the ring! Gable pulls Rey Mysterio off it bringing the legend to the floor. Gable would look to grab hold of him but Rey wiggles free, fighting Gable off. Rey would run off the ropes and look for a leg-feed enzguiri but Gable counters locking in the Ankle lock! Rey cries out in the pain as Gable has it looked in tight on the left leg of Rey which has already been damaged throughout this match. Rey is trying to find a way to get out of the hold but is starting to struggle! However, as this is happening Noam Dar sneaks into the ring and climbs the ladder!

Gable seeing this lets go of the hold as Noam Dar is 2 rungs away from the top of the ladder. Gable runs around to the side of the ring where Noam Dar is as Dar is inches away from the title. However, Gable starts trying to pull him down. Dar though desperately kicks him off the ladder sending Gable down to the floor! Dar would look to climb back to where he was on the ladder and go for the title once again. Gable gets back to his feet and climbs the ladder behind Noam Dar as he grabs the Scottish supernova and hits him with a massive AVALANCHE GERMAN SUPLEX!

Noam Dar rolls out of the ring whilst Gable looks to get back to his feet as Tony Nese joins him in the ring. Gable goes after Nese but Nese evades Gable, catching him on the way back with several kicks. Tony Nese would then pick up the weakened Gable and hits him with a buckle bomb! Gable clutches his back in pain as he rolls out of the ring as Nese looks towards the ladder in the center of the ring! Before he can climb the ladder, Oney Lorcan sneaks into the ring attacking the champion from behind with a vicious Northern lariat! Oney looks angry as he sends Nese into the ladder with an Irish whip! Oney grabs Nese by the head and slams him into the ladder multiple times before tossing him out of the ring to boos from the crowd!

Oney has a scowl on his face as he starts to climb the ladder. Oney Lorcan is about halfway up the ladder with no one around when we see Mustafa Ali on the ring apron. Ali takes a few moments as he flies off the ropes hitting a slingshot springboard dropkick stopping Oney Lorcan in his tracks! Oney drops to the floor as Ali clutches his leg which is in massive pain before climbing to the top rope as he looks to make sure Oney Lorcan can't stop him. He takes a moment before flying off and hitting Oney Lorcan with the 054!

Ali takes a moment clutching his mid-section as Oney Lorcan rolls out of the ring in pain. Ali would look to the fans as he would slowly crawl up the ladder looking to grab the Cruiserweight title! He is in a ton of pain but slowly makes the climb. He is halfway up the ladder when he is joined into the ring by Rey Mysterio. Rey sells the damage to his leg as both men race to the top. Ali and Rey make it to the top at the same time as both men look at each other before they start to throw fists at each other.

The fans start up dueling chants for both men as Mustafa Ali starts to take control, as he reigns down several punches. Ali is desperate to finally become Cruiserweight champion as Rey knows he is in trouble. However, Rey hits a kick to Ali stopping him for a moment before climbing to the top of the ladder. Rey takes a moment before he hits A CANADIAN DESTROYER OFF THE LADDER!!!

Both men lay down and out on the mat after the high-risk move. Rey rises to his feet struggling as he starts to slowly climb up the ladder. Rey is doing it slowly but everyone else around the ringside area is down and out.

He is one rung away

Nese and Oney are starting to stir

Rey is on top of the ladder

No one is going to stop him

REY MYSTERIO PULLS DOWN THE CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE!

Winner and new Cruiserweight champion: Rey Mysterio (18:42)
Michael Cole: Rey Mysterio has done it! Rey Mysterio is a 4-time Cruiserweight champion!

Byron Saxton: The veteran once again shown how key experience can be in matches like this and overcame the heart of WWE to pick up the win tonight!

In the ring, we can see Noam Dar still out cold whilst Gable is starting to rise to his feet disappointed to have come up short tonight. Oney Lorcan has made it into the ring and kicks the ropes pissed off at losing. He turns to stare at the former champion Tony Nese who looks devastated to have lost the title he won at Wrestlemania.

Corey Graves: I bet Tony Nese is starting to regret the fact he was looking for a challenge as it may have cost him his Cruiserweight title tonight!

Michael Cole: You may be right there Corey. But he wanted competition and boy did he get it tonight. We just saw 6 of the best Cruiserweights on Monday night Raw put their body on the line in an attempt to leave with the Cruiserweight title.

We see Rey Mysterio start to make his way up the ramp as he celebrates with the kids at ringside and we see his son Dominic makes his way down to the entrance ramp as he hugs his father. In the ring, we see Mustafa Ali slowly start to recover from the Canadian destroyer as he struggles to his feet looking on, devastated at what could have been tonight.

Byron Saxton: Poor Mustafa Ali was fingertips away from becoming champion tonight.

Corey Graves: But how many times is he going to come this close? Ali is a great competitor and a great guy but he keeps coming up short when a title is on the line. It is like he is missing something and that is keeping him from becoming a champion.

The camera would turn back to the new Cruiserweight champion who is still celebrating with his son at the top of the ramp.

Michael Cole: Guys, guys I am getting some breaking news from the backstage area! Renee, what has happened?

The camera would then cut backstage as we can see a crowd of people checking on someone who is laid out on the floor. The camera would then pan around to show Xavier Woods is unconscious on the floor!

Renee Young: Guys we have a situation developing here backstage as Xavier Woods was attacked by an unknown assailant. The assailant left the scene after being spotted as he kicked Xavier in the head. No one was able to catch the face of the attacker who was wearing a plain hoodie and a bandanna covering his face!

We see HHH come on to the scene yelling instructions to a bunch of medics as the WWE champion Kofi Kingston and Big E see their friend being taken away by a bunch of medics and sprint over to the scene.

Kofi Kingston: Xavier, Xavier!

Big E walks up to HHH and gets in his face looking furious.

Big E: Who did this?

HHH: No one saw the attacker. He had his face covered and was wearing a hoodie.

Kofi Kingston: It was Daniel Bryan or Erick Rowan. Let's go find them.

HHH puts his arm in front of them stopping them in their tracks.

Big E: Move the arm or I will move it for you!

HHH: I will deal with this Big E. Your friend Kofi has a WWE title match, I will get to the bottom of this. You have my word.

Kofi at this point steps forward.

Kofi Kingston: We already know who did this and trust me I will be seeing them later.

Big E and Kofi walk off fuming as HHH goes back to shouting instructions to the medics. We then cut back to the commentary team at ringside.

Byron Saxton: I am not sure what HHH has to get to the bottom of. It was clearly Daniel Bryan and Erick Rowan who attacked Xavier Woods!

*GLAMAZONE*

Both members of the Divas of Doom make their way out to the ring getting a decent pop from the crowd. Natalya looks in a good mood whilst Beth Phoenix looks very angry as she marches down the ramp.

Michael Cole: Well right now we are going to see the Women's tag team titles on the line as the veteran team of the Divas of Doom take on the Iiconics.

Byron Saxton: Beth came out of retirement and joined up with Natalya looking to become a tag team champions at Wrestlemania but the Iiconics were able to stun the world when they snuck out of Wrestlemania as tag team champions.

Corey Graves: Listen these two women are great but are they Iconic?

*FEMME FATALE*
The Women's tag team champions make their way out to the ring getting some boos from the crowd as noticeably they have microphones in their hands.

Michael Cole: It looks like we are going to hear from our tag team champions before this match gets underway.

Byron Saxton: Great...

Corey Graves: Saxton show some respect to our iconic tag team champions!

Peyton Royce: Hello Beth

Billie Kay: Hi Beth

Peyton Royce: We just wanted to make it clear we are not stepping into the ring with you tonight!

The crowd boos as Beth shakes her head.

Billie Kay: We are an Iconic tag team and fighting you two is not worth our time!

Byron Saxton: These two cowards are clearly afraid of Beth Phoenix after what she did on Monday Night Raw!

Peyton Royce: These fans don't deserve to see us defend these titles!

Both members of the Iiconics would then drop their microphones to the floor and start to walk towards the back with their title belts over their shoulders. However, Beth Phoenix and Natalya slide out of the ring as they charge up the ramp and attack the champions from behind! Beth and Natalya would pick up the pair before sending them towards the ringside area with a pair of Irish whips, sending the Iiconics backs into the ring apron!

Beth would pick up one of the title belts as she walks towards the pair looking to take their heads off with the belt but Natalya calms her friend down getting her to put the title belt on the floor. However, as she is doing that Peyton boots Natalya from behind sending her into Beth! Peyton would then grab Natalya and rolls her into the ring as the ref rings the bell getting this underway now we have two people in the ring!

Women's tag team titles: The Iiconics (c) vs The Divas of Doom
Peyton grabs hold of Natalya and sends her into the Iiconics corner of the ring as she starts choking with her boot, keeping the ref's attention on her! As this is going on in the ring, Billie Kay picks up the Women's tag team title on the ground and takes Beth's head off! In the ring, the ref gets to a 3 count as Peyton lets go of the choke smiling to herself. Billie Kay makes her way onto the apron, taking her spot in the Iiconics corner as Peyton makes the tag bring Billie Kay into the match. Peyton holds onto the arm of Natalya as Billie Kay hits her with several sole kicks to the midsection. Billie follows up with a DDT as she makes the cover. 1 2 Natalya kicks out. Billie responds to this hitting Natalya with a fist drop keeping her down on the mat.

Billie makes another quick tag bringing Peyton Royce back into the match. Bille grabs hold Natalya as Peyton runs off the ropes and connects with the Iconic knee. Peyton makes the cover 1 2 Natalya kicks out! Peyton would respond to the kick-out by hitting Natalya with a boot to the head! She picks up the veteran mocking her, as Natalya responds with a slap to the face sending Peyton stumbling back. Natalya follows up with a discus clothesline taking Peyton down to the mat. Natalya looks to go for the legs of Peyton Royce as she looks like she is about to lock in the Sharpshooter! Peyton Royce screams like mad terrified at the thought of being locked in the hold as she tries to escape but Natalya gets it locked in on Peyton who screams for help! Peyton teases tapping as Billie Kay jumps on Natalya hitting her with several slaps and punches to the head forcing her to break the hold.

The ref once again tells the pair off as they look for the sick knee from Sidney when Beth Phoenix slides into the ring to cheers from the crowd! She charges at both of the Iiconics as she connects with a double clothesline wiping them both out. Beth would then climb out of the ring and onto the apron, allowing Natalya to make the tag bringing Beth into the match legally! Beth makes her way into the ring as she grabs hold of Billie Kay placing her on her shoulders looking for a Canadian rack but Peyton responds with a boot to the gut! However, it does not phase Beth who dumps Billie to the mat. Peyton tries to slap her but Beth catches her arm and counters hitting Peyton with a heart punch.

Beth would drag Peyton over to Billie Kay placing one on top of the other as she lifts both of the Iiconics onto her shoulders and locks in a double Canadian rack. Both of the Iiconics start to scream in pain as Beth keeps the hold locked in for about 20 seconds before hitting them both with a double Samoan drop! Billie Kay rolls out of the ring as Beth makes the cover 1 2 Peyton kicks out! Beth would get up to her feet still looking angry as she grabs Peyton and lifts her into the air. We see Billie Kay on the outside just starting to stand up so Beth Phoenix gorilla press tosses Peyton Royce onto Billie Kay! The crowd let out a loud cheer as Beth Phoenix makes her way to the outside. She picks up Billie Kay and sends her into the barricade with an Irish whip. Beth then grabs Peyton Royce rolling her into the ring! Beth climbs back into the ring as she picks up Peyton Royce's lifeless body and hits her with a massive buckle bomb!

Peyton's back bounces off the turnbuckle as Beth starts laying into her with several hard strikes. The ref gets to a 4 count before telling Beth to break it as Natalya on the apron looks worried and shouts for Beth to finish this. Beth would oblige dragging Peyton out of the corner as she looks like she is about to go for the glam slam. However, Peyton counters and rolls Beth up!

1

2

Beth kicks out!
Beth gets to her feet as Peyton looks terrified as she crawls away from Beth who stalks her with a face full of rage! She would grab Peyton Royce by the neck with both hands causing her to scream like mad. Beth lifts her up ready for a choke bomb as Billie Kay sneaks back into the ring with one of the title belts stood behind her! Billie swings for Beth looking to get disqualified but Natalya grabs it stopping her!

This starts a tug of war over the belt whilst Beth plants Peyton Royce with the choke bomb! She turns around as Bille Kay kicks Natalya in the gut causing her to fall to the mat. Billie Kay swings at Beth but the Glamazon sees this coming and grabs the belt, yanking it out of the hands of Billie Kay! Billie Kay's face turns to fear as Beth Phoenix has had enough of the Iiconics and in a moment of rage takes Billie Kay's head off with the belt causing the ref to call for the bell disqualifying the Divas of Doom!

Winners via DQ and still Women's tag team champions: The Iiconics (5:45)
Beth looks furious still but slowly it sinks in that she just cost herself and Natalya the chance to become Women's tag team champions. Beth throws the title down frustrated as she pulls at her hair as Natalya asks what she was thinking.

Corey Graves: Beth Phoenix lost her temper and it cost her this match!

Byron Saxton: I mean if the Iiconics are good at anything, they know how to wind people up and Beth let their antics get to her tonight.

Corey Graves: And I think Becky Lynch's comments in the last few weeks about her husband Edge can't have helped Beth's mood.

Michael Cole: Well the Iiconics have escaped with their titles and you have to say they were very lucky to survive tonight.

Natalya and Beth argue in the ring as Peyton sneakily grabs the titles and drags Billie Kay with her getting the hell out of dodge wanting no part of the Divas of Doom. Beth barges past Natalya as she sees the Iiconics walking off looking even more annoyed whilst Natalya shakes her head.

Michael Cole: Well we are getting word that Renee Young is backstage and outside the locker room of Daniel Bryan. Hello Renee.

We cut to Renee Young backstage who is stood by a closed locker room door backstage.

Renee Young: Hello guys I am stood outside Daniel Bryan and Erick Rowan's locker room. A lot of people have been speculating that they were the ones to attack Xavier Woods earlier on tonight.

The door would open with Daniel Bryan walking through the door with Erick Rowan standing behind him, towering over the planet's champion.

Renee Young: Daniel what do you make of the accusation that you or Rowan attacked Xavier Woods earlier tonight?

Daniel Bryan: You fickle people think I am the one who attacked Xavier Woods? You people really are blind sheep. Why would I need to attack Xavier Woods? Why would Erick Rowan need to attack Xavier Woods?

Renee Young: Well a lot of people think it was you due to the rivalry that has developed over the last few months around the WWE title...

Erick Rowan leans forward towering over Renee Young with an angry look on his face scaring her a little bit.

Erick Rowan: We. Did. Not. Do. It.

Erick Rowan lets out a slight snarl as he made sure to emphasize every word.

Daniel Bryan: Are you calling me a liar? Cause I don't lie Renee. All I do is tell the people the truth about the environment and themselves but they don't listen like the fickle sheep they are. If I had hurt Xavier I would admit it and be proud of it.

Daniel Bryan at this point walks back into his locker room with Erick Rowan following after him and slamming the door shut leaving Renee stood there as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.

Corey Graves: See I told you, Saxton. Daniel Bryan had nothing to do with the attack on Xavier Woods.

Byron Saxton: And we are just meant to take him on his word Corey?

Corey Graves: Until you have some kind of proof yes Saxton. Innocent till proven guilty.

*I CAME TO PLAY*

Before Corey and Byron can argue too much on commentary The Miz makes his way out to the ring getting a good amount of cheers from the live crowd as he is dressed in his usual outfit.

Michael Cole: Well right now The Miz will be looking to get some form of payback on the commissioner for Smackdown Live, Shane McMahon after Shane McMahon picked up a fluke win at Wrestlemania 35.

Corey Graves: I used to think The Miz was one of the smartest people in the WWE but getting into a war with your boss is not a smart decision.

Byron Saxton: This war is Shane McMahon's fault! He turned on The Miz in his home town and attacked his father!

*FIGHT*

Kevin Owens makes his way out to the ring next getting a loud pop from the fans in Hartford, Connecticut. Kevin Owens takes a moment though as he waits for his friend.

Corey Graves: Speaking of people turning on others, how can Miz and the rest trust Kevin Owens? He has stabbed his best friend in the back twice.

Byron Saxton: People can change Corey and Kevin Owens has had problems with Shane McMahon since coming to Smackdown Live. He saw Shane McMahon for who he truly was before anyone else did.

*WORLDS APART*

Sami Zayn makes his way out next getting loud pops from the crowd as he joins Kevin Owens on the ramp hugging his friend.

Michael Cole: Well Sami Zayn clearly trusts Kevin Owens.

Byron Saxton: Exactly Michael.

Corey Graves: Sami Zayn is a gullible idiot! Owens will do what he always does and turn on Sami Zayn once again.

*THE TRUTH REIGNS*

Roman Reigns makes his way out next getting a great reaction from the crowd as he walks to the ring with a serious look on his face as he looks ready to go to war. He steps into the ring with Kevin Owens as they give each other shifty looks.

Michael Cole: Well there is still tension between these two men.

Corey Graves: These two men will never be friends that is for sure. And maybe Reigns is smart enough to realize Owens can't be trusted.

*HERE COMES THE MONEY*
Shane McMahon being the egomaniac he is, brings his whole team out to his theme song. Drew McIntyre, Baron Corbin, and Elias stand behind the commissioner for Smackdown Live who has a smug look on his face as they all walk to the ring a united force.

Corey Graves: The best in the world is here!

Byron Saxton: Please don't remind me.

Michael Cole: Here is the problem. If Miz, Reigns, Zayn, and Owens cannot get on the same page, well their opponents tonight the Corporation will be and that could be the difference!

The Miz noticeably rolls his eyes as Shane is announced as the Best in the World. Drew McIntyre steps into the ring looking to start the match for the Corporation. Meanwhile, we see Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens arguing over who will start for their team. On the advice of Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens lets Roman Reigns start the match reluctantly.

Michael Cole: Well Sami Zayn was able to convince his friend Kevin to let Roman Reigns start for the good of the team.

Corey Graves: And this shows why the corporation are going to win. They came into this match knowing Drew was starting whilst their opponents argue amongst themselves.

Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens, The Miz and Sami Zayn vs The Corporation (Shane McMahon, Elias, Baron Corbin and Drew McIntyre)
Neither man wastes any time, as both men lay into each other with several clubbing blows in the center of the ring. Commentary mentions their rivalry from before Wrestlemania as Reigns looks like he is taking control in the early stages pressing Drew McIntyre into the corner of the ring adjacent from the Corporation. Reigns charges in looking for a corner clothesline but Drew moves out of the way sending Reigns crashing into the turnbuckle. Drew would grab hold of Reigns as he Irish whips him into the ropes sending him across the ring towards his team as Owens tags himself in!

Drew catches Reigns on the rebound with a big boot dropping him to the mat but as Owens comes up behind Drew McIntyre hitting him with a German suplex! Reigns would slowly get up as he looks at Owens shaking his head a little annoyed he got tagged out. Meanwhile, Owens makes the first cover of the match. 1 Drew powers out. Owens would put Drew into a headlock but Drew powers out of the rest hold sending Owens back with a few punches.

Drew makes his way over to the corporation's corner and tags in Elias bringing him into the match. Elias makes his way over to Owens as both men look to lock up in the center of the ring. Owens though due to his superior wrestling ability takes control as he brings him over to the ropes near his team hitting Elias with a mid-section stun gun. He follows up with a neckbreaker before making the cover. 1 2 Elias kicks out. Owens would look to keep up the attack as he sends Elias into the corner and makes the tag to Sami Zayn bringing his best friend into the match.

Kevin Owens would hit a corner clothesline as Sami brings Elias out of the corner with a running hurricanrana. Sami runs off the ropes taking down Elias with a leg lariat. Zayn hooks the legs 1 2 Elias kicks out. Sami Zayn would look to follow up as he looks for a standing moonsault... Elias gets his knees up! Elias wastes no time getting away from Sami Zayn. He makes his way over to Baron Corbin tagging the lone wolf into the match.

Sami Zayn is starting to clutch his mid-section as Baron Corbin comes into the ring and starts to work over the mid-section of Sami Zayn locking him in a bearhug, dragging him towards the corporation's corner of the ring. Corbin is enjoying working over the mid-section of Sami Zayn before lifting him into the air dropping him with a powerslam. Corbin makes the cover 1 2 Sami Zayn kicks out. Corbin rises to his feet with a smug look on his face. He lifts Sami Zayn into the air before hitting him with snake eyes onto the turnbuckle in the corporation's corner.

Baron Corbin looks towards Drew McIntyre as he makes the tag bringing the Scottish Psychopath into the match. Sami Zayn is on wobbly legs as Drew McIntyre powers through him with a massive shoulder block. Drew makes the cover 1 2 Sami Zayn kicks out. Drew would keep Zayn on the mat as he grabs hold of him near the ropes locking him in a bow and arrow hold. Sami is in a lot of pain as Owens watches on getting pretty annoyed. Drew is enjoying hurting and working over the mid-section of Sami Zayn. Drew though would let go of the hold before lifting Zayn into the air and connects with a thrusting spinebuster!

Drew makes the cover once again 1 2 Sami Zayn kicks out. Drew makes his way back to the corner of the ring and tags in Elias bringing the drifter into the match as the Corporation mock the fans at ringside. Elias makes his way over to Zayn and connects with a jumping knee drop to the midsection. Zayn clutches his gut which is in pain as Elias lifts him off the mat and plants Sami with a powerbomb. Elias makes the cover 1 2 Sami kicks out. Elias would lift Sami up grabbing him in a chin lock as he looks to grind Sami down.

Sami starts to fight his way out but Elias counters with a snap suplex bringing Sami back down to the mat. Owens can be heard cheering on his friend so Elias responds by shouting abuse at Kevin Owens. Elias would pick up Sami Zayn sending him into the corner of the ring as he hits him with a corner clothesline. Elias would make the tag bringing Baron Corbin back into the match. Corbin would clobber Sami Zayn in the corner with another clothesline as the Corporation keep up the pressure on Sami Zayn.

He would bring him out of the corner as Sami counters with an Irish whip sending Corbin towards his corner of the ring as Zayn collapses to the mat! Corbin though thinking quickly uses the momentum to slide out of the ring and sneaks behind Reigns and Owens tripping them up on the apron! Corbin gets boos from the crowd as he mocks the fans. The Miz responds to this with a jumping double axe handle off the apron!

Sami in the ring gets back to his feet as he looks to make the tag. Miz is back on the apron reaching out as Drew comes running in and hits a big boot sending Miz to the floor cutting off the hot tag. Zayn would charge at Drew who would counter with a kitchen sink to the mid-section before bringing him down with a jumping neckbreaker! The crowd let out boos as Drew slides out of the ring as Corbin makes his way back inside the ring.

Corbin would pick up Sami and sends him towards the corner of the ring as Reigns and Owens climbs into the ring looking to attack Corbin. Elias would join them inside the ring as the two groups would start to fight distracting the ref, which allows Shane and Drew to get in some cheap shots in the corner of the ring on Sami Zayn behind the ref's back! The ref ends up telling all the illegal men to get out or he will throw out the match causing them to leave the ring. Corbin makes his way back to the corner as he tags in Elias. Elias drags Sami Zayn out of the corner as he lifts the smaller superstar off his feet and connects with a pendulum backbreaker. Elias makes the cover 1 2 Sami kicks out!

Elias though notices how much Sami is clutching his midsection and flips him over as he locks in the camel clutch! Elias starts to wrench back on the back of Sami Zayn really looking to hurt him. Owens on the apron looks like he is going to charge in but Reigns tells him not to. Owens surprisingly listens to Reigns as Zayn crawls to the ropes desperately trying to get out of the hold. He claws and claws making it to the ropes forcing Elias to break the hold! Elias though keeps it on till the count of 4.

After letting go, however, he kicks Sami in the back before making his way to the corner to make the tag bringing Drew McIntyre back into the match. Drew would grab Sami Zayn by the chin as he starts peppering the chest of Sami Zayn with several knife-edge chops. Sami though starts to fight back hitting some of his own and looks like he might take down the Scottish psychopath but Drew takes his head off with a Glasgow kiss! Drew makes the cover 1 2 Sami Zayn kicks out.

Drew grabs hold of Sami Zayn as he lifts him off the mat and sends him crashing into the turnbuckles with a German suplex. Drew makes his way over to Sami Zayn as he looks to carry on the beating as Shane McMahon tags himself into the match! Drew looks confused and annoyed but shakes his head and climbs over the top rope. Shane McMahon starts acting super cocky as he starts to trash talk the Miz from across the ring.

He makes his way over to Sami Zayn as he starts laying into him with the Shane 'o' shuffle (which looks as awful as it always does). Shane would make his way to the opposite side of the ring as he takes a moment to not only taunt the fans but Miz as well, mocking the fighting pose done by Miz's dad! Shane then flies off the top rope as he looks for the Coast to Coast but Zayn moves out of the way just in time! Sami gets up to his feet as he catches Shane with a half and half suplex. Sami would look over to his corner as he runs over to make the tag and brings The Miz into the match getting loud cheers from the crowd!

Sami rolls down off the apron as the Miz charges at Elias and Baron Corbin sending them both to the ring floor with a clothesline each as he looks to get his hands on Shane McMahon! The Miz turns around and sees Shane cowering away in total fear. He would then jump onto Shane McMahon and lay into him with several punches looking to hurt Shane. He lifts him up by his shirt and tosses him into the corner of the ring!

The Miz takes a moment before charging in and connecting with the awesome clothesline as he pumps himself up. He throws Shane out of the corner of the ring before he starts peppering Shane's chest with the It kicks! He finishes it off with one final kick to the head! Miz would then grab hold of Shane as he lifts him into the air planting him with the skull-crushing finale and plants the Best in the World! The Miz makes the cover!

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Drew McIntyre makes the save!
Drew McIntyre stands in the ring as he looks to get Shane McMahon to the corner away from The Miz but Roman Reigns responds by charging the ring and taking Drew McIntyre out of the ring with himself. Meanwhile, The Miz looks to go on the attack but is caught by surprise as Elias connects with a southpaw punch to the jaw! Elias quickly takes care of The Miz as he connects with the Drift away!

Kevin Owens on the apron though has seen enough as he charges after Elias sending him to the outside of the ring and starts laying into him on the outside. Meanwhile, on the ramp, we can see Roman Reigns fighting Drew McIntyre with Drew taking control. In the ring, both Miz and Shane are down as they make their way to the corner of the ring looking for a tag! Zayn makes his way back onto the apron and tags in for his team whilst Shane tags in the fresher Corbin!

Corbin charges at the smaller Sami Zayn as Miz and Shane roll out of the ring for the moment. Meanwhile, on the outside, Owens is laying into Elias as they battle near the timekeeper's area and send each other tumbling over it! In the ring Zayn ducks under a Baron Corbin clothesline before jumping off the ropes and catches him on the rebound with a tornado DDT... NO Corbin counters and hits deep six! Corbin makes the cover 1 2 Zayn kicks out!

Corbin looks angry as he rises to his feet dragging Sami Zayn up with him as he looks to chokeslam him but Zayn kicks him off sending him backwards! Sami takes a moment before hitting him with a leg lariat sending Corbin into the corner of the ring! Sami struggles to his feet as he looks at Corbin as he charges in looking for the Hulleva kick and connects! The ref starts to make the count.

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Shane pulls the ref out of the ring!
The ref scalds Shane for his actions as the commissioner reminds him who his boss is. Shane is shouting abuse at the referee as he gets taken down by The Miz. Back in the ring, Sami looks annoyed as he seems to be sizing Corbin up as he climbs to the top rope looking to go high risk when he gets clobbered from behind by Drew McIntyre sending Sami Zayn crashing to the mat. Drew slides into the ring as Drew lifts Sami up and connects with the futureshock DDT! Corbin slowly comes to as the referee makes his way into the ring to see Corbin making the cover!

Elias is battling Owens on the outside!

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Miz is beating down Shane!

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Reigns slides in to make the save

But Drew stops him!

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The Corporation pick up the win!

Winners via pinfall: The Corporation (13:46)
Reigns gets Drew off him but it is too late as The Corporation escapes with the victory tonight. On the outside Miz realizes what has happened and stops pounding on Shane McMahon whilst Owens drops Elias on the outside.

Corey Graves: And the plan comes together for the Corporation!

Byron Saxton: Only because Shane pulled the ref out of the ring when Sami Zayn had it won!

Corey Graves: Hey if you ain't cheating, you ain't trying Byron!

Michael Cole: Well, either way, Shane McMahon and his boys picked up a big win tonight.

On the ramp, we can see Elias and Shane McMahon struggling to stand whilst Drew McIntyre the powerhouse and Baron Corbin the man who profited off of Drew's help stand tall in the ring as Owens checks on his friend. Meanwhile both Miz and Reigns look very frustrated with what just happened. We would then cut backstage as we can see Renee Young stood outside the Raw commissioner's office. She walks in as we can see Paige is talking to HHH.

Renee Young: Paige, HHH I was looking for an update on the Bayley situation. Will she be able to take part in the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match after being attacked earlier tonight?

Both Paige and HHH look at each other before Paige responds to Renee Young.

Paige:
Unfortunately Bayley will not be able to take part in the women's money in the bank due to the attack backstage.

Renee Young:
Is there going to be any punishment for Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville for the attack?

Paige:
Until I have proof I can't punish the pair. But as soon as I find proof it was them I promise that they will learn this is my house!

As she says that we hear her phone ring. She nods to HHH as she goes to take the phone call leaving the room. Meanwhile Renee Young turns to talk to HHH.

Renee Young:
HHH speaking of backstage attacks, do we know what happened to Xavier Woods?

HHH sighs looking annoyed to be having to deal with this.

HHH:
Well since Shane McMahon is too busy to deal with problems on his show, we are no closer to learning who attacked Xavier Woods earlier on tonight but we do have a list of suspects to speak to.

Renee Young:
Do you think the attack on Bayley is linked to the Xavier Woods attack?

HHH:
No, whilst I can't rule it out, at the moment we are treating this as two separate incidents.

Renee Young:
Any ideas on who was behind each attack?

HHH:
Paige and I have our list of suspects but we will be speaking to them privately.

Renee Young:
Thanks for your time HHH.

HHH:
My pleasure Renee.

Renee would leave the office as we would cut back to the commentary team at ringside.

Michael Cole:
Well it looks like we have a serious investigation underway.

Byron Saxton:
And once again instead of running his show, Shane is out here fighting the superstars.

Corey Graves:
Shane is the best in the world for a reason. He is not only able to run Smackdown Live but also compete with the best in the business today. And I am sure once he gets backstage he will find out who attacked Xavier Woods!

*DOMINANCE*

Lio Rush makes his way out to the ring to boos from the crowd and he is soon followed by walking armageddon himself Bobby Lashley.

Michael Cole: Well we have the Men's Money in the Bank ladder match up next in our schedule so why is Lio Rush out here?

Corey Graves: I am not sure Michael. The Universal title match is not till later in the show.

Byron Saxton: I mean there is nothing Lio loves more than running his mouth so maybe he is out here for a warm-up.

Both men are stood in the ring as Bobby Lashley starts flexing in the corner of the ring as Lio looks to speak.

Lio Rush: Now the man of the hour is out here because my main man Bobby Lashley is not waiting until later on tonight to fight Seth Rollins.

Cheers from the crowd who are excited to see the Universal title match take place right now.

Lio Rush: No you see Bobby Lashley is not a brainless brute. He knows exactly what the person who walks out with the briefcase above us in the ring will do! They will make the biggest mistake of their life and try to take advantage of Bobby Lashley in a weakened state!

Lio Rush lets out a cocky smile whilst Bobby Lashley stands there looking stoic.

Lio Rush: But me and Lashley out of the kindness of our hearts will take that option away from them for their own good as we want Lashley's Universal title match to happen right now!

Lio Rush tosses his microphone out of the ring as he starts shouting up the ramp off-mic, calling Seth Rollins out.

Michael Cole: Well it looks like Lio Rush wants the Universal title match to happen right now!

Corey Graves: This is genius from Lio Rush! By having Bobby Lashley fight right now, he does not have to worry about him being cashed in on later tonight.

Byron Saxton: He has to win the title for that plan to work Corey.

We see a referee make his way to the ring joining Bobby Lashley and Lio Rush inside the ring as the camera cuts back to the commentary team at ringside.

Michael Cole: Well I am just getting word from the Raw commissioner Paige, that Lio Rush will get his wish and the Universal title match will happen right now!

*THE SECOND COMING/ BURN IT DOWN*
Seth Rollins makes his way out as he holds the title in the air to the delight of the fans but we can see that he has tape around his ribs, still in pain after the attack two weeks ago.

Byron Saxton: I would like to remind everyone that at Wrestlemania Paul Heyman tried a similar trick to throw Seth Rollins off his game and it backfired.

Corey Graves: This is not a trick Byron. This is Lio Rush protecting his friend. Lio Rush is making sure Bobby Lashley does not get cheap shotted after becoming Universal champion!

Seth Rollins once inside the ring stares at Bobby Lashley whilst Lio Rush stands on the outside, doing what he does best (running his mouth). The ref and the announcers do the usual pre-title match announcements as Lio during it constantly hypes up his friend. The ref would then ring the bell getting this match underway!

Universal title match: Seth Rollins (c) vs Bobby Lashley w/Lio Rush
Once the bell rings Bobby Lashley charges straight out of the gate but Seth Rollins smartly moves out of the way causing Lashley to nearly collide with the turnbuckle! Lashley stops himself and turns around into a high knee to the head! Lashley wobbles a bit as Rollins hits him with a superkick! Commentary mention Wrestlemania and that maybe Rollins is going for a similar approach and looking to end this quick due to his rib injuries.

Lashley is down on his knees as Seth Rollins takes a moment to run off the ropes and connects with a basement dropkick to the back of Lashley. Seth seeing an opportunity lines Lashley up looking for the curb stomp but Lio pulls Bobby Lashley out of the ring getting boos from the crowd. Seth Rollins sees this so he chooses to run off the ropes and connects with a suicide dive wiping Bobby Lashley and Lio Rush out!

Seth Rollins rises to his feet as he grabs Lashley looking to get him back into the ring. He slowly picks him up as Lashley connects with a shot to the mid-section stopping Rollins. Rollins doubles over a little as Lashley throws him into the barricade! In the ring, the ref is getting to a 3 count as Lashley grabs hold of Rollins and rolls him back inside. Rollins would try to help himself up using the ropes but Bobby Lashley would charge at him smashing him into the corner with a shoulder block!

Lashley would not stop there however as he smashes Rollins in the corner with several corner thrusts as he gets warned by the ref for his actions. Lashley backs away from the corner for a moment as Rollins holds his ribs, already in a lot of pain. Lashley though does not ease up as he lifts Seth Rollins into the air and drops him with a sidewalk slam. Lashley makes the first cover of the match 1 2 Rollins kicks out.

Lashley remains stoic as Rollins struggles on the mat. Meanwhile, on the outside, Lio Rush is getting hyped up as he cheers on Bobby Lashley. Lashley lifts Rollins into the air before biel throwing him across the ring sending Rollins's back bouncing off the mat. Lashley charges in and takes down Rollins once again with a shoulder thrust. Bobby makes another cover making sure to press down on the ribs 1 2 Rollins kicks out.

Lashley though goes right back into the cover 1 2 Rollins kicks out again but causing even more damage to his ribs. Lashley grabs hold of Rollins lifting him above his head as he locks him in a Canadian rack as he carries on the attacking the mid-section. He keeps him the hold on for a good 15 seconds really looking to hurt the ribs of Rollins. Rollins though is about to escape from the hold but Lashley quickly counters by transitioning him into a gorilla press position as he looks to drop him but Rollins lands on his feet!

Lashley turns around getting hit with a dropkick sending him backwards off the ropes as Rollins follows up with a jawbreaker. Rollins makes the cover 1 Lashley powers out! Rollins will need to do a lot more damage to put Lashley away. Rollins sees Lashley getting up and quickly follows up with a jumping double foot stomp to keep him down. He runs off the ropes and follows up with a leg drop as Lashley rolls out of the way. Lashley lifts Rollins off the mat as he tosses him across the ring with a fallaway slam.

Rollins has made his way to his feet in the corner of the ring looking to help himself up but gets crushed by a wicked clothesline. Lashley grabs hold of him and hits him with a body toss across the ring! Lashley makes the cover 1 2 Rollins kicks out. Lashley looks at Rollins down on the mat and starts pounding him with numerous punches. He drags Rollins up off the mat before hitting him with a vertical suplex! However, Lashley holds on and lifts Seth into the air once again dropping him with a second Vertical suplex holding on for the cover 1 2 Rollins kicks out.

Lashley once again picks up Rollins and gorilla press tosses him to the outside! Rollins lands next to Lio Rush who starts to trash talk Rollins who struggles up to his feet. Rush gets in his face shouting abuse at him so Rollins responds by punching the hype man in the face to cheers but this allows Lashley to club him from behind with a lariat! Lashley is not done there as he grabs hold of Rollins looking for a powerbomb onto the apron as Rollins fights him off desperately with several blows. Rollins allows himself some breathing room and follows up with the ripcord knee staggering Lashley. Rollins seeing Lashley is on wobbly legs climbs onto the ring apron and takes a moment before diving off and connecting with a knee strike to the head.

Rollins takes a moment to recover before picking up Lashley as the ref gets to a 6 count. Seth Rollins rolls Bobby Lashley back inside the ring. Rollins though chooses to climb to the top rope, flying off and connecting with an elbow drop to Lashley. Rollins hooks the leg 1 2 Lashley kicks out. Rollins looks for his next move as he grabs hold of Lashley whilst he is down on the mat and locks in a crossface!

He starts wrenching back on the hold as he looks to wear down Lashley and tries to force him to tap. Rollins has the hold wrenched back on the neck of Lashley but the challenger uses his amazing strength to power out of the hold and throws Rollins off him. Rollins gets back up looking to attack Lashley but gets met with a jumping shoulder block! Lashley makes the cover 1 2 Rollins kicks out. Lashley is not done there as he picks up Rollins tossing him across the ring with an overhead belly to belly suplex inflicting even more damage to the ribs!

Rush on the outside can be heard telling Lashley to hurt Rollins some more as he picks up Rollins up holding him over his head in a gorilla press position for a few seconds as he transitions it into a powerslam! Lashley makes the cover 1 2 Rollins kicks out. Lashley looks at Seth Rollins as he deadlifts him off the mat and looks for a powerbomb but Rollins counters with a falling DDT! Rollins takes a moment to rest on the mat selling the damage he has taken so far as he makes his way to the corner of the ring and starts to climb to the top rope.

He takes a moment as he gets ready to fly as Lio Rush makes his way onto the ring apron looking to distract Seth Rollins by grabbing his foot! Rollins kicks the hype man off sending him back to the ring floor but Lashley has managed to recover and climbs to the top rope hitting Seth Rollins with a massive superplex! Lashley takes a moment to sell the impact as he makes the cover 1 2 Rollins kicks out! Lashley gets back up looking very angry that he is unable to put Seth Rollins away. Lashley makes his way to the corner of the ring as he stalks Rollins. Bobby Lashley charges at Seth Rollins as he looks for the spear... BUT ROLLINS COUNTERS WITH A PEDIGREE OUT OF NOWHERE! Rollins takes a moment before rolling Lashley over as he makes the cover.

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Lashley kicks out at 2.9!
Rollins does not waste any time as we can hear Lio Rush on the outside shouting for Lashley to get up. Seth Rollins makes his way to the corner of the ring as he gets ready to hit the Curb Stomp. He charges at Bobby Lashey who moves just in time avoiding the stomp and slams Seth Rollins down with a thrusting spinebuster! Lashley makes the cover 1 2 Rollins kicks out! Bobby Lashley lets out a snarl as he drags a prone Seth Rollins off the mat as Lio Rush tells his friend to finish this. Lashley plants Rollins with the Dominator (Yokosuka cutter) as Lashley makes the cover

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Rollins kicks out!

Lashley's eyes bug out as he is furious Rollins was able to kick out of the move. He gets up arguing with the ref about whether it was a 3 count or not as Lio Rush shouts some things to Lashley to get him to calm down. Lashley makes his way over to Rollins and starts laying into him with several clubbing blows. Lashley grabs hold of Seth Rollins's arm as he looks to go for a Kimura! However, Rollins counters with a roll-up!

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Lashley kicks out!
Lashley nearly pops a blood vessel as Rollins was so close to escaping with the win. He charges at Seth who leapfrogs over him and runs off the ropes as he connects with a slingblade sending Lashley down to the mat. Rollins runs off the ropes again as he catches Lashley with a yakuza kick to the head! He climbs to the top rope but does not wait for Rush to stop as he connects with a diving crossbody wiping him out! Rollins grabs his ribs before he jumps back on to the apron and springboards off the ropes hitting the rising Lashley with a clothesline! Seth takes a moment clutching his ribs pretty much running off adrenaline as he runs off the ropes and connects with the curb stomp! Rollins hooks the leg making the cover!

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Bobby Lashley kicks out!
Seth Rollins takes a moment to think about what to do next as he sees Lio Rush down on the outside of the ring unable to interfere. He takes a moment to climb to the top rope. He takes a few seconds before he flies off looking for the Phoenix splash! However, Lashley rolls out of the way causing Rollins to crash and burn! Lashley slowly gets to his feet still a bit shakey after being hit with the curb stomp. Rollins turns around as Lashley charges at him and hits him with a massive SPEAR! Rollins falls to the mat as Lashley takes a moment to lie on the mat. Rollins whilst this happens rolls out of the ring almost on instinct to the outside! Lashley rolls out of the ring going after Rollins and brings him back inside the ring. Lashley would then quickly make the cover.

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Rollins gets his foot on the rope!
Lashley thinks he has won the title but the ref points out Rollins was able to get his foot on the bottom rope. Commentary note that Lio Rush might have pointed out to his main man how close to the ropes Rollins was if he was not still down from the crossbody. Lio is starting to come to as Lashley grabs the prone Seth Rollins lifting him off the mat, bringing him away from the ropes as he looks to powerbomb the champion in the center of the ring.

However, as he lifts him into the air looking to end this Rollins counters and locks in a triangle choke as Rollins desperately tries to finish off Lashley! He has it locked in tight as Lashley drops to his knees. Lashley looks to find a way to escape but as Rollins pulls him down to the mat. At ringside Lio Rush can be heard shouting instructions to Lashley as he tries to encourage the challenger. Rollins though manages to lock it in even tighter cutting the oxygen off completely as Lashley starts to fade. Lio is going mad as he tries to encourage Lashley to find a way out of the hold. The referee would start to check on him as he lifts his arm three times but there is no sign of life so the referee calls for the bell.

Winner via KO and still Universal champion: Seth Rollins (16:23)
As soon as the ref calls for the bell Seth Rollins lets go of the hold and lays on the mat for a moment whilst Bobby Lashley is still out cold after being choked out by the sleeper hold!

Michael Cole: Well I thought we were about to see a new Universal champion tonight but Seth Rollins was able to find a way to retain his title.

Corey Graves: Rollins was lucky to survive! If he did not roll out of the ring, Lashley would be our new Universal champion.

Bryon Saxton: But he did roll out of the ring Corey. Seth Rollins faced a great challenge tonight coming into this match not at 100% and was able to leave with his Universal title tonight.

Seth Rollins gets to his feet holding his Universal title in the air before he slides out of the ring selling the damage done throughout this encounter. Meanwhile, in the ring, Bobby Lashley is only just coming to as Lio Rush checks on him. Lashley, however, is very angry and pushes Rush away looking frustrated to have come up short tonight.

We then cut to a commercial break for the network which hypes up NXT Takeover 25! After the video package we come back we cut back the commentary team at ringside.

Michael Cole: Well as you can see, we have a stacked NXT Takeover coming to the WWE network in 2 weeks.

Corey Graves: That is right Michael, it is a stacked card including Adam Cole vs Johnny Gargano for the NXT title, Shanya Baszler vs Io Shirai for the NXT Women's title, The Iiconics issuing an open challenge for the Women tag team titles and much much more!

*OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE WORLD*

Buddy Murphy's music hits as we see the ladders set up around the ring, ready for the Men's Money in the Bank ladder match! He gets a few boos from the crowd as he walks to the ring with a smug look on his face.

Corey Graves: Well this man is known as the best-kept secret in WWE but if he wins this match tonight he could be a future WWE or Universal champion!

Byron Saxton: I may not like his attitude but he is a talented athlete for sure.

Michael Cole: And if he were to win he would be the first world champion from Australia.

*PHENOMENAL*

AJ Styles music hits next getting a good reaction from the crowd as he is noticeably without the rest of the Club as he walks to the ring.

Byron Saxton: Well I remember AJ Styles's year long reign on Smackdown Live, the house that AJ Styles built.

Michael Cole: Well we will have to see if he can replicate that on Monday Night Raw.

Corey Graves: I can't see AJ Styles winning tonight. He has gone soft, the old AJ Styles would not be letting Braun get away with his actions over the last few weeks. AJ Styles would be taking care of business.

*MAKING A DIFFERENCE*

El idolo makes his way out next getting boos from the crowd as he has Zelina Vega by his side. Zelina can be heard giving Andrade some instructions before as he slides into the ring across from AJ Styles and Buddy Murphy.

Michael Cole: Well Andrade has in the past been lead to an NXT title reign by Zelina Vega. Tonight can she lead him to the Money in the Bank briefcase?

Corey Graves: I believe she can. Zelina Vega is one of the best managers in the business and Andrade has been this close to breaking through. Look at his time on Smackdown Live and NXT.

Byron Saxton: He was also in the final 4 of the rumble this year with Dolph Ziggler, Braun Strowman and the current Universal champion Seth Rollins.

*CATCH YOUR BREATH*

The Intercontinental champion Finn Balor makes his way out to the ring next getting a loud pop from the fans as he holds his title in the air for all of the fans to see. He makes his way over to the timekeeper's area as he leaves his title there for safekeeping.

Byron Saxton: Smackdown Live's Intercontinental champion! Well if he wins that briefcase, we might be looking at a double champion.

Corey Graves: Byron I have to say he has to be one of the favorites in this match.

Once inside the ring he makes his way over to AJ Styles as both men stare each other down. Finn though offers AJ Styles a too sweet. AJ takes a moment before too sweeting him back.

Michael Cole: Well are we seeing an alliance forming between these two men?

Corey Graves: Hey once you have been part of the Club, it is for life.

Buddy Murphy and Andrade would look on watching this and would be unimpressed by them showing support to each other.

*DESTROYER*

Samoa Joe, the United States champion makes his way out to the ring holding his US title in the air cutting an imposing figure as he walks to the ring. AJ meanwhile looks especially fired up and ready to fight his long term rival.

Michael Cole: And speaking of champions, Samoa Joe in my mind has to be one of the favorites in this match.

Corey Graves: He has been damn near unstoppable since becoming US champion and I can't blame you for picking him, Michael.

Byron Saxton: You do know you are a Smackdown guy now?

Corey Graves: Shut up Saxton, I am calling it how I see it.

Joe steps in the ring and smirks at AJ. AJ though is in no mood for Joe's games as he charges at the US champion but Finn Balor holds AJ Styles back looking to calm him down.

Corey Graves: And the US champion is in the head of his competitors already!

Byron Saxton: Can you blame AJ? This man targeted his wife and kids.

Corey Graves: And AJ is playing right into Samoa Joe's hands. AJ is not thinking straight and it is going to cost him.

*SWAMP GAS*
Luke Harper's music hits as he walks slowly to the ring with a dead behind the eyes stare as he looks at some of the ladders at ringside, licking his lips seeing potential tools of destruction. He walks into the ring staring at all 5 men already out here.

Michael Cole: From what I have heard this man has been making his presence felt on Smackdown Live since returning.

Corey Graves: That is correct Michael. He laid waste to all the other members of the match from Smackdown Live on Tuesday night.

Byron Saxton: But has he made himself a target?

*ONE AND ONLY*
Ricochet makes his way out getting a loud pop from the crowd as he takes a moment posing on the ramp. He then jumps over the ropes and climbs into the ring, staring at the monstrous Luke Harper.

Michael Cole: Well I was disappointed that Monday Night Raw wasn’t able to bring this man to their brand full time but you have to think this sort of environment suits someone like Ricochet.

Corey Graves: I remember thinking the same when he took part in the first-ever North American title match in NXT and he was not able to pick up the win on that occasion.

Byron Saxton: Ricochet has grown in experience since then Corey and is my pick to win the match.

*ROOT OF ALL EVIL*
All 7 men in the ring look towards the entrance ramp as Aleister Black makes his usual entrance getting a loud pop from the fans as he slowly rises up. As he walks to the ring we see Ricochet smiling as he sees his friend and short-term tag team partner walk to the ring, relishing the potential challenge he is about to face.

Michael Cole: Well you guys talked about your picks for this match. Here is mine. The Dutch destroyer Aleister Black!

Corey Graves: If Samoa Joe was not in this match I might agree with you there as Ricochet and him made an unstoppable team before Wrestlemania. Maybe if they work together one of them may win this.

Byron Saxton: As you would say, Corey, there are no friends in a match like this.

All 8 men stand in the ring with some looking at briefcase whilst others look at each other as the bell rings getting this match underway.

Men's Money in the Bank ladder match:
AJ Styles vs Aleister Black vs Samoa Joe vs Andrade Cien Almas vs Ricochet vs Finn Balor vs Luke Harper vs
Buddy Murphy

As soon as the bell rings AJ Styles charges at Samoa Joe laying into the US champion and pressing him into the corner of the ring. Meanwhile, Ricochet, Murphy and Balor all make a beeline for Luke Harper attacking him. This leaves Andrade and Black to pair off in another corner of the ring at the start of the match. Joe and AJ Styles both end up on the outside of the ring as they carry on the fight out there for the moment. Finn Balor and Ricochet after getting Harper in the corner take a moment to back up before charging at him.

However, as Finn Balor charges in Murphy takes his head off with a massive lariat wiping the Intercontinental champion out. Ricochet after seeing this looks to go after Murphy charging at him but Murphy ducks. Ricochet, however, uses his agility to hit an overhead pele kick! This sends Murphy backwards as Harper hits him with a big boot to the head wiping Murphy out. Meanwhile, Andrade is trying to take down Black but Black dodges the offense of Almas, firing back with a kick to the chest dropping Andrade.

Andrade rolls out of the ring as we see Ricochet dodge a clothesline from Harper as he springboards off the ropes but Luke Harper catches him in mid-air! Harper goes to powerbomb him as Black catches Harper with a legsweep dropping the big man, saving his friend! Ricochet gets back to his feet as both men look at each other and run off the ropes connecting with a double basement dropkick to Harper with Black hitting him in the front whilst Ricochet hits him in the back. Harper rolls out of the ring as we see Andrade slide back in as he gets met with a spinning back kick from Black!

On the outside, Samoa Joe and AJ Styles have carried on their brawl as Samoa Joe tosses AJ Styles into a ladder at ringside! AJ holds his head in pain as Joe lifts him up and hits him with an Urange onto the fallen ladder wiping out the Phenomenal one. The camera cuts back to the ring as we see Aleister Black and Ricochet staring each other down in the ring as the crowd gets excited at the prospect of the two friends going head to head.

Ricochet smiles whilst Black remains stoic as both men get ready to fight however Samoa Joe and Buddy Murphy slide into the ring attacking the pair to boos from the crowd. Samoa Joe goes after Ricochet whilst Murphy goes after Black. Both men lay into the other with several fists as Joe would hit Ricochet with a belly to back suplex whilst Buddy Murphy connects with a German suplex sending Black towards the center of the ring. Joe follows this up by running the ropes as he looks for a senton but gets met with a ladder shot to the face from the Intercontinental champion Finn Balor!

Joe falls to the mat after the shot with the ladder as Murphy charges at Balor who tosses the ladder at him causing Murphy to fall to the mat. Finn quickly follows up by springboarding off the ropes hitting a double foot stomp crushing Murphy beneath the ladder! Murphy rolls out of the ring in pain as Finn gets back up to his feet. We then see Black charging at him with a boot but Balor hits him with a slingblade! Finn gets back up as he sees Ricochet coming at him and drops him with a slingblade as well!

Finn makes his way back to the ladder looking to pick it up as he gets wiped out by a dropkick from Luke Harper! Harper has a cold blank look on his face as he looks at the ladder on the mat, picking it up and using it to send the rising Aleister Black out of the ring. Harper then lifts the ladder into the air and drops it onto Finn Balor! Meanwhile, Ricochet has climbed to the top rope as he jumps off but once again Luke Harper catches him in mid-air and hits a massive spinebuster onto the ladder!

Ricochet and Balor roll out of the ring as we can see Andrade on the outside ready to slide back in but Zelina Vega tells him to wait, not wanting him to mess with the monster in the ring right now. Luke Harper picks up the ladder once again and sets it up in the middle of the ring as he starts to make the climb. However, as he starts to make the climb we see AJ Styles slide into the ring and start to drag Harper down off the ladder. Harper lands on his feet as he goes after AJ Styles who ducks underneath him and follows up with the Phenomenal Blitz!

However, Harper shakes it off and clobbers AJ Styles with a massive right hand sending him backwards. Harper then grabs hold of AJ as he looks to powerbomb him onto the ladder but AJ counters with a hurricanrana sending Harper face first into the ladder knocking it over. Harper rolls out of the ring after going face first into the ladder as AJ Styles looks to pick it up and reposition it in the center of the ring as he gets taken down by Andrade!

Andrade starts laying into the back of Styles before grabbing hold of AJ Styles and hitting him with a German suplex. Zelina can be heard shouting some instructions to her client in Spanish on the outside as he grabs the ladder and places it in one of the corners of the ring. Andrade makes his way back to AJ on the mat as he Irish whips him into the ladder in the corner of the ring back first! Andrade takes a moment before he charges in and connects with a running double knee strike wedging AJ's head into the ladder!

AJ falls down and rolls out of the ring. Andrade lets out a cocky smirk as he sees Ricochet on the ring apron. Andrade charges at Ricochet who springboards over Andrade, running off the ropes and bouncing off to hit Andrade with a triangle dropkick! At this point, Samoa Joe makes his way back into the ring and goes after Ricochet who uses his speed to dodge the charging Samoa Joe. Ricochet would then springboard off the ropes onto Joe's shoulder, balancing himself on them for a split second and quick as a flash hits Andrade with a SHOOTING STAR PRESS FROM JOE'S SHOULDERS!

Andrade rolls out of the ring as Ricochet grabs his ribs but has no time to react as Joe grabs hold of Ricochet and locks in the coquina clutch! Ricochet tries to get out of the hold but no matter what he does he cannot escape. However, as he is doing this Buddy Murphy slides into the ring. Joe is so focused on choking out Ricochet, Buddy Murphy is able to set up the ladder in the middle of the ring and starts to make the climb. Joe finally sees what is happening and lets go of the hold as he drags Buddy Murphy off the ladder.

Both men start throwing punches at each other as Joe takes control with several hard strikes laying into Buddy Murphy. He has Murphy near the corner but Murphy counters the US champion with a superkick sending him backwards! Murphy doesn't stop there as he follows up with a knee lift to the head. Joe wobbles slightly but looks very angry. Murphy runs off the ropes going for another one but Joe counters with a belly to back suplex into the upright ladder!

Samoa Joe grabs hold of Buddy Murphy, lifting him into the air and slamming him down with a massive STO. Buddy Murphy rolls out of the ring as Samoa Joe turns around and sees Finn Balor on the top rope. However as he dives off the top rope, Samoa Joe moves out of the way causing Finn Balor to crash and burn. Joe quickly follows this up by hitting Balor with a running senton crushing him. Joe starts to trash talk Finn Balor on the mat as the camera cuts to show the Dutch destroyer appear behind Samoa Joe! Samoa Joe gets back to his feet and turns around into BLACK MASS! Joe is out for the count as him and Balor roll out of the ring to the outside. Black turns to the ladder in the center of the ring as he gets ready to make the climb. He gets about halfway up the ladder as Luke Harper slides into the ring!

Harper goes straight for the ladder but Black thinking quickly jumps off it landing on his feet! Harper turns around charging at Black but the Dutch Destoryer dodges out of the way, as he starts laying into Harper with some low kicks to the leg. However, Luke Harper grabs hold of Black as he looks to lift him into the air but Black transitions it into a modified Octopus hold! He looks to wear down the bigger man using the hold whilst Harper tries to find a way to escape the hold.

Harper ends up making it the corner of the ring with the ladder in it and jumps backwards sending Black back first into the ladder forcing him to let go of the hold! Harper gets back up his feet, struggling for breath and as he stumbles a bit as Andrade slides into the ring with a ladder of his own and clocks Harper with it sending the monster out of the ring! Andrade then sees Aleister Black laid out on the ladder in the corner of the ring. He places the ladder he brought to the ring to the floor and makes his way over to Black and connects with several stomps to the mid-section of Black!

Andrade is not done there, as he grabs one of Black's feet placing it in between the ladder in the corner slamming the ladder on it a few times! Andrade then springboards off the ropes and stomps on the ladder crushing Black's foot, trying to not only take away his ability to climb the ladder but also take away his kicking power! Black rolls out of the ring gritting his teeth and clutching his right foot as Andrade would then grab the ladder he brought into the ring. He would place it in the center of the ring as he starts to climb it.

He gets about halfway up the ladder as AJ Styles joins him in the center of the ring setting up his own ladder! Both men start to battle on the ladders throwing fists as they try to knock the other man down. This is going on for a while as we see Ricochet on the ring apron. He takes a moment before springboarding from the ropes onto the two ladders! He would then start to fight both men trying to overcome their superior power. However, as this is going on Buddy Murphy makes his way into the ring and joins the other 3 men on the top of the ladders as they all try to reach for the briefcase.

As the battle carries on we see Luke Harper appear once again, as he slides in between both the ladders. He takes a moment before with one arm on each ladder, he pushes both of them over causing all 4 men to crash and burn! All 4 men roll out of the ring as Luke Harper stands alone in the ring in the center of the ring. He picks up one of the ladder moving it away from the center of the ring by tossing it towards the ropes. Harper starts to set up the other ladder in the center of the ring as the big man starts to make the climb. However, before he can get too far up the ladder, the Intercontinental champion Finn Balor jumps into the ring and dropkicks the ladder, sending it tumbling over.

Finn Balor gets to his feet wincing a little as Harper rises to his looking angry. Finn tries to think quickly as he charges at Harper looking for a slingblade but Harper counters with a sit-out powerbomb sending Finn crashing onto the ladder on the mat! Finn Balor's back is in agony as Harper picks him up and tosses him out of the ring. Harper, however, does not stop there as he sends Balor into the Spanish announce table back first. He would then start to rip apart the Spanish announce table tossing the piece to the set before he returns to the IC champion. Harper lifts Finn Balor into the air as he looks to hit him with a powerbomb through the table but Finn fights back with several lefts and rights!

As this is going on, inside the ring we can see Ricochet slowly making his way inside. Back on the outside, Finn Balor hits a hurricanrana sending Luke Harper over the announce table and behind the commentary desk! Finn climbs onto the commentary table and jumps off it, onto the chest of Luke Harper. Meanwhile in the ring Ricochet has set up a ladder up as Samoa Joe once again joins him inside the ring. Joe tries to go for Coquina clutch one more time but Ricochet is ready for it this time and hits several elbows as he desperately fights off Samoa Joe sending Joe to the mat!

Ricochet looks to follow up with a standing moonsault but Joe moves out of the way just in time! Ricochet does not let that stop him however, as he springs back up hitting the moonsault on the second attempt! However, as he looks to get back to his feet Finn catches him by surprise with a Coup D'Grace to the back of his head! Ricochet rolls out of the ring as Balor gets back to his feet looking towards the ladder. As he takes the first step onto the ladder, Joe grabs him from behind lifting him into the air and hits Balor with a German suplex from an elevated position!

Finn Balor rolls out of the ring as Samoa Joe repositions the ladder leaving the other one on the floor next to him and makes the climb. Joe gets about 3 steps from the top as Aleister Black slides into the ring. He takes a little longer than normal due to the damage done to his right foot as he uses his left foot to pepper the back of Joe, slowing him down for the moment. Black would make his way up the ladder behind Joe as he starts trying to pry him off the ladder!

He takes a few moments but he can't quite pull Samoa Joe off the ladder. Joe is too powerful and starts elbowing the Dutch destroyer! Black though catches one of these elbows and counters him, locking in a dragon sleeper on Joe! Joe is starting to struggle as on the other side of the ring we see an opportunistic Andrade sneak inside! Andrade climbs the ladder as Black sees Andrade making the climb on the other side! However, he does not act on it as Buddy Murphy slides in and sends the ladder crashing down! Joe and Andrade roll out of the ring, with Andrade landing by his manager Zelina Vega. Buddy Murphy at this point would lift Aleister Black into the air and powerbomb him onto the fallen ladder not once, not twice but three times destroying Black's back. Buddy Murphy follows this up by tossing Black out of the ring!

Buddy Murphy would then reposition the ladder in the center of the ring, as he Luke Harper slides back inside. Thinking quickly Buddy Murphy grabs the ladder that was on the mat and charges at Luke Harper but Harper grabs it, yanking it away from the juggernaut, tossing it behind him to the floor outside by the announce table. Murphy tries to get away from Harper, who grabs Murphy by the throat and choke suplexes him to the floor outside, causing Murphy to land on the ladder!

Harper seems to be enjoying the pain he is inflicting on people as Ricochet springboards off the apron and hits Harper with a missile dropkick sending him to the outside! Ricochet joins him on the outside of the ring as he sees the Spanish announce table and has an idea. Ricochet would use all of his strength to put Harper on the announce table. Ricochet would then grab the ladder that got thrown to the outside of the ring and set it up next to Luke Harper as he seems like he is about to go for the 630 from the top of the ladder. Ricochet gets halfway up the ladder as Buddy Murphy recovers and attacks him from behind! Murphy takes a few moments to grab hold of Ricochet before hitting him with a LIFTING POWERBOMB FROM THE LADDER ONTO LUKE HARPER ON THE ANNOUNCE TABLE breaking it to boos from the crowd!

Buddy Murphy smirks as he heads back to the ring, as he gets blind-sided by AJ Styles with a ladder! AJ wipes him out before turning to see Finn making his way into the ring and takes him out as well. Andrade thinks of sliding in into the ring to attack AJ but Zelina tells him to pick a better moment as he stays on the outside with her once again. Black also makes his way onto the apron but gets met with a shot to the face as Styles is taking out everyone in his path on his way to the title! However, Samoa Joe slides into the ring behind AJ Styles and locks in the Coquina clutch causing AJ to drop the ladder he was holding!

Joe looks to squeeze the life out of AJ who looks for a way to escape from the hold but Joe releasing that AJ is trying to send him back first into the ladder, drags AJ down to the mat stopping him! AJ tries to escape the coquina clutch but it is no use as Joe chokes him out! Samoa Joe lifts AJ Styles' lifeless body up and tosses him from the ring. Joe lets out a shout getting a mixed reaction from the crowd as Andrade slides in behind him and hits him with a superkick to the back of the head stunning him! Andrade would grab hold of Joe looking to DDT him into the mat but Joe overpowers Andrade with ease!

Joe pushes Andrade back first into the ladder as he starts pounding Almas with several punches to the head! He then grabs hold of Andrade on the mat as he lifts him into the air and slams him back first onto the ladder! Andrade clutches his back as he rolls out of the ring. Joe meanwhile looks to reposition the ladder in the center of the ring as Finn climbs onto the apron and slingshots off it hitting Joe with a dropkick taking Joe off his feet as the two champions go head to head!

Finn runs off the ropes hitting the rising Samoa Joe with a slingblade sending him down to the mat. Balor runs off the ropes again and hits him with a second one! Finn quickly follows it up by climbing to the top rope and looking to hit Samoa Joe with the Coup D'Grace but Joe rolls out of the way just in time! Joe quickly follows this up by suplexing Balor onto the ladders behind him destroying Balor's back! Joe is not done there however as he drags Balor up and hits him with an STO onto one of the two ladders breaking it! Samoa Joe is looking damn near unstoppable!

Finn Balor rolls out of the ring as Samoa Joe picks up the broken ladder and tosses it out of the ring. He repositions the non-broken ladder in the center of the ring but before he can climb he sees Aleister Black make his way into the ring with a stoic look on his face as the two men come face to face in the center of the ring! They take a moment to stare each other down getting loud cheers from the crowd as THE CLUB runs out to the ring with steel chairs in hand! They slide into the ring and attack both men with numerous chair shots to the back taking both men down to boos from the crowd!

The Club gets both men down to the mat as they lift Aleister Black into the air and toss him face first into the ladder into the corner of the ring! Neither man is done there as they grab the chairs they brought to the ring placing them onto the mat. They make their way back over to Aleister Black as they start beating him down with a few punches to the head. They both then grab hold of Black lifting him into the air and hit him with a double powerbomb onto the steel chairs! Black grabs his back as he clenches his jaw in pain and rolls out of the ring!

Both men turn around as we see the monstrous Joe make his way back to his feet with an angry snarl as the US champion charges at pair taking them down with a double clothesline. He is not done there as he lays into Gallows with several punches before lifting him into the air and hits him with a German suplex! Joe looks to attack Karl Anderson but gets met with a chair shot stopping him in his path. Anderson is not done there as he runs off the ropes and connects with a rocket kick dropping the US champion.

As this is going on once again we see Zelina Vega reviving her client on the outside but tells him to stay hidden for the moment as Andrade noticeably slides under the ring for a moment. Back in the ring, Anderson checks on Luke Gallows, getting him back up as they see the ladder bridge set up in the corner of the ring and have an idea! They then grab the heavy Joe bringing him over towards the ladder and lift him into the air slamming him down with a double powerbomb through the ladder bridge breaking the ladder in half! Both men too sweet in the ring to boos from the crowd as AJ Styles slides into the ring looking confused at what is happening. He shakes his head asking what they are doing out here. However, before either man can explain this plays:


*BRAUN/ I AM STRONGER*
The monster among men storms out to the ring wanting to make his presence known as both members of the Club slide out of the ring looking to take the monster head on whilst AJ looks conflicted about whether to go for victory and accept the help of his boys. On the ramp, Anderson and Gallows charge at Braun who with no effort wipes them both out with a double clothesline! In the ring, AJ sets up the ladder and starts to climb it getting mostly boos from the crowd!

As this is happening Braun Strowman slides into the ring and tips the ladder over sending AJ Styles crashing down to the floor! Braun turns around as Luke Gallows had slid back into the ring and grabs the chair on the mat. Gallows slams the chair into the back of Braun who no-sells it. Braun slowly turns around looking furious and punches the chair out of the hands of Gallows! Gallows looks stunned as Braun grabs him by the throat and chokeslams him onto the ladder! Braun is not done there as he climbs over the ropes and connects with a big boot dropping Karl Anderson leaving him laying on the ring floor. Braun picks him up lifting him above his head and tossing him onto the entrance ramp with a throwing crucifix powerbomb!

Braun turns around roaring for the live crowd, as AJ Styles gets smashes him in the face with a ladder. AJ is not done there as he smashes Braun with the ladder over and over till the Monster among men is on the floor having snapped due to the interference of Braun. He dumps the ladder onto Braun before taking a moment as he looks at the ring and climbs back inside. However AJ does not look at the ladder in the center of the ring, instead leaning over the ropes as he takes a moment and hits a SPRINGBOARD 450 SPLASH TO BRAUN AND THE LADDER ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING!

Meanwhile, Buddy Murphy slides inside the ring getting boos from the crowd as he sells the impact of the powerbomb onto the ladder earlier in the match but sets up the ladder in the center of the ring and starts to make the climb! Buddy Murphy is about halfway up the ladder as we see Ricochet on the apron. He flies off the ropes and onto the ladder on the other side shocking Murphy. Both men get to the top of the ladder as they start to battle each other. Both men are throwing hands as both men are desperate and exhausted after this long match! However, as they are battling Luke Harper reappears and pushes the ladder down to the mat! Both men look like they are going to crash and burn, Ricochet thanks to his insane agility lands on his feet!

Harper seeing this responds by turning around and taking Ricochet's head off with a massive discuss clothesline wiping out Ricochet, sending him out of the ring for the moment. Harper looks to reposition the ladder as Finn hits him with a dropkick to the back stunning him causing him to put the ladder slightly off-center from the briefcase! Harper turns around as Balor runs off the ropes looking for a slingblade but Harper catches him in mid-air and drops him with a spinning sit-out slam onto the mat. Buddy Murphy is back up however thanks to the ropes as he catches the rising Harper with a knee to the face stopping Harper for a moment.

Murphy starts hitting Harper with some stiff uppercuts as he forces Harper into the corner. He charges at Buddy Murphy but Luke Harper counters with a big boot stopping him in his tracks. Balor though whilst this is happening has climbed to the top rope as he flies through the air but Harper catches him whilst he is in mid-air and slams Finn Balor onto Buddy Murphy. Both men roll out of the ring selling the impact as Harper has to take a moment to readjust the ladder. He starts to climb the ladder and is a couple of rungs away from the top as Ricochet starts to climb the other side of the ladder!

Ricochet refuses to give up as he joins the monster Luke Harper at the top of the ladder. Harper reaches for the briefcase but Ricochet hits him with a few punches doing a small bit of damage to his mid-section. Harper, however, responds with some thunderous rights nearly sending Ricochet off the ladder but the one and only refuses to give in. He takes a moment to steady himself before leaping in the air and connecting with RECOIL sending both men tumbling down to the mat!

Ricochet climbs to his feet after the crash landing taking a moment to recover. Ricochet sees Harper starting to move on the mat and hits him with a basement superkick stopping Harper a moment but he knows that won't keep him down for long. Ricochet makes his way to the ladder as he positions it away from the center of the ring. He climbs the ladder as fast as he can as commentary wonder what he is doing. He takes a moment once he gets to the top of the ladder before FLYING OFF HITTING HARPER WITH A 630 SENTON FROM THE TOP OF THE LADDER!


Ricochet grabs hold of his chest in massive amounts of pain. However, as he gets back to his feet Samoa Joe crawls into the ring and scoops Ricochet up dropping him with a muscle buster! Both Ricochet and Harper roll out of the ring as the US champion is all alone in the ring as he turns around INTO BLACK MASS!!!

The US champion falls to the mat as Black looks towards the ladder eyeing the briefcase as he gets blind-sided by Andrade Cien Almas who kicks him in the gut and plants him with LA SOMBRA! Andrade lets out a smirk as he starts to climb the ladder in the center of the ring.

Andrade is a couple of rungs away from the briefcase.

Finn Balor is stirring on the outside.

As Zelina Vega grabs him by the leg stopping him!

This distraction is enough to allow Andrade Cien Almas to pull down the briefcase!!!

Winner and Mr. Money in the Bank: Andrade Cien Almas (22:49)
Michael Cole: Andrade Cien Almas is Money in the Bank!

Corey Graves: What a match we have just seen! I have not seen chaos like it.

We then cut to a highlight package showing what happened during the match. The camera then starts to show the carnage at ringside with people slowly recovering. Noticeably we can see AJ Styles looking furious leaning on the barricade.

Byron Saxton: AJ Styles took himself out of the match to attack Braun Strowman after he attacked his boys and he can't be happy.

Corey Graves: I mean the Club were right. The old AJ wouldn't have hesitated and would have climbed the ladder to become Mr. Money in the Bank!

We then cut to Andrade and Zelina Vega at the top of the ramp as he holds the briefcase in the air getting a loud reaction from the crowd.

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When the network advert ends we cut to a hallway backstage as we can see the Divas of Doom walking through the back not happy. Natalya is still trying to talk to Beth Phoenix but the Glamamazon is not in a talking mood.

Natalya: Beth, Beth what was that?

Beth is still storming off as Natalya shakes her head trying to talk to her friend but she is not stopping. Natalya at this point has had enough as she grabs Beth spinning her friend round. Beth nearly strikes Natalya but stops just short. She takes a moment to sigh before responding to Natalya.

Beth Phoenix: I am sorry Nattie. It is just the comments about my husband and those two trying to cheat made me snap. I was not thinking and I lost my temper.

Natalya sighs looking annoyed before she hugs Beth.

Natalya: It is fine Beth, I understand we all make mistakes.

Both women hug each other as Natalya lets go.

Natalya: Listen we may have to work our way back towards a title shot but I know we can do it and...

As she is saying that we see Becky Lynch walking to the ring with both of her titles on her shoulders with a smug look on her face. Beth turns around seeing her as Becky lets out a sly smirk.

Becky Lynch: Let me know when you want to fight for the top title Beth.

Becky walks off towards the ring looking as smug as ever. Beth tries to get her hands on Becky but Natalya stops her from doing so.

Natalya: Beth, Beth leave it!

The camera would then cut back to the commentary team at ringside.

Corey Graves: Becky just can't resist the chance to antagonize someone.

Michael Cole: It is what got her to the top of the WWE Corey.

Corey Graves: And believe me it's going to be her downfall.

Byron Saxton: Well up next we will see Becky in the first of her two title defenses tonight as she takes on the last person to defeat her in singles competition Asuka! Let have a look at how both women have prepared for this match.

We would then cut to a video package showing both women training and preparing for this title match as well as the face to face talks between the two women which have been very respectful up to this point. The package finishes as it shows both women face to face staring the other down.

*THE FUTURE*

Asuka makes her entrance getting a loud pop from the live crowd as she is in her usual Empress get up as she makes her way to the ring. The crowd are excited to see the Empress of Tomorrow as she looks focused on becoming a two-time Smackdown Women's champion.

Michael Cole: Well tonight the champ champ faces an incredible challenge. Not only does she have to defend her Smackdown Women's title against Asuka, someone who has only lost to two women in singles competition since coming to Smackdown Live but she also has to defend her Raw title straight after against a six-time Women's champion Mickie James.

Corey Graves: Becky wanted to defend both her belts but her hubris could catch up with her.

Byron Saxton: This is what Becky2belts is all about. She is always looking for the next fight, the next challenger and wants to bring the women's division to new heights.

*CELTIC INVASION*

Becky Lynch makes her way out next to a loud pop from the crowd as she has both belts on her shoulder as she walks to the ring. The crowd are chanting Becky2belts at the man who walks to the ring with a smug smile on her face staring down Asuka who lets out a small smile inside the ring.

Michael Cole: Becky has said that she views her lost to Asuka at the Rumble as being a black mark on her record and she wants to correct that tonight.

Corey Graves: But remember this Becky Lynch has never beaten Asuka.

Byron Saxton: Well Becky was the first woman to win in the main event of Wrestlemania and the first woman to pin Ronda Rousey so she is used to achieving firsts, Corey!

The usual pre-match introductions are done as both women stare each other down, both smiling and looking forward to the challenge the other will give them. Once the introductions are done the referee rings the bell getting this match underway!

Smackdown Women's title match: Becky Lynch (c) vs Asuka
Once the bell rings both women stare each other down at the start of the match, circling the ring and sizing each other up. The crowd are already chanting for the pair as they finally lock up in the center of the ring as the two women vie for control. Both women end up by the ropes as Asuka gets Becky in a headlock but let's go once the ref gets to a 2 count holding her hands in the air. Asuka backs up smirking as Becky takes a moment to regroup.

Becky would then grab hold of Asuka as the two women would battle for control, wrestling each other down to the mat as Becky takes control looking to go for an armbar but Asuka gets a foot on the ropes forcing the break. The ref gets to 2 count as Becky lets go of the hold and backs off for a moment. However, unlike Asuka, she wastes no time going back on the attack as she connects with a kick to the gut stunning Asuka.

Asuka grabs her stomach as Becky looks to hit her with a few strikes. Becky runs off the ropes but as she comes back Asuka hits her with a kick to the head sending Becky backwards! Asuka quickly follows it up looking to stay on the attack but Becky counters rolling Asuka up! 1 Asuka kicks out! Asuka gets back up as Becky goes for an European uppercut but Asuka grabs her arm holding onto it, looking for the Fujiwara armbar! Becky knows how much damage an armbar can do and fights Asuka off getting free. Becky once free rolls out of the ring taking a moment to regroup. She walks around the ringside area as Asuka in the ring moves to the ropes, holding them open for Becky inviting the Man back inside. Becky takes her time before she makes her way back into the ring as the two women lock up.

Once again both women are evenly matched but Becky smartly connects with a knee to the gut and sends Asuka down with a snapmare sending the empress of tomorrow to the mat. Becky follows it up with a basement dropkick to the face. Becky makes the cover 1 Asuka kicks out at 1 again. Becky looks to go for the arm of Asuka as she tries to get an armbar locked in but Asuka kicks Becky off sending the man backwards.

Asuka is back on her feet as she starts firing off several rapid kicks sending Becky down to the mat! Asuka makes the cover 1 Becky kicks out. Asuka though reacts quickly to this as she runs off the ropes and catches the rising Becky with a running hip attack. Asuka makes the cover again 1 2 Becky kicks out. Asuka stalks Becky and catches her with a switchblade kick as Becky tries to get to her feet! She grabs hold of Becky as she goes for the Asuka lock but Becky escapes using a few elbow strikes.

Becky takes a moment to shake off the cobwebs before lifting Asuka up and hitting her with a snap suplex. Becky makes the cover 1 2 Asuka kicks out. Becky runs off the ropes as soon as Asuka kicks out and hits her with a running leg drop. Becky quickly follows it up with a second running leg drop and then a third before she makes the cover 1 2 Asuka kicks out. Becky lets out a smirk as she is taking control of the match as she kicks Asuka in the chest keeping the challenger on the mat.

She lifts Asuka off the mat looking for a suplex but Asuka hits her with a low kick stopping Becky. Asuka then runs off the ropes and connects with a running hip attack sending her down to the mat. Asuka looks for another hip attack but Becky catches her as she goes for it and plants Asuka with a German suplex holding onto the bridge! 1 2 Asuka kicks out. Both women get back up their feet as Becky Lynch catches the incoming Asuka with an arm drag sending her to the mat. Asuka's back bounces off the mat as Becky goes for a second arm drag but this time Asuka counters with a spinning back fist to the face!

Asuka follows this up with a roundhouse kick to the head sending Becky down to the mat. Asuka makes the cover 1 2 Becky kicks out. Asuka is not done there however as she once again goes for Becky's arm as she looks to get the armbar locked in and take away Becky's submissions! Becky though once again has this scouted and gets her foot onto the bottom rope forcing Asuka to break the hold. However Asuka this time keeps it in till the count of 4.

Asuka lets go of the hold as Becky uses the ropes to get back to her feet as she holds her left arm selling the slight damage done by the armbar. Asuka charges at Becky laying into her with several chops. She then looks to Irish whip Becky into the corner of the ring but Becky counters with an European uppercut sending Asuka backwards. Becky takes a moment before lifting Asuka up and hitting her with a belly to back suplex. Becky makes the cover 1 2 Asuka kicks out.

Becky takes a moment as she gives Asuka, a stiff kick to the chest sending her back down to the mat. Becky looks to wear down the challenger as she grabs hold of Asuka's neck and locks in a Muta lock! Commentary mention Becky might be looking to pull a few different moves out of her locker after her loss the last time the two met. Asuka struggles in the hold for a while as she looks to make it to the ropes as she tries to find a way to escape but Becky has her grip on tight.

Asuka after a while in the hold would lift her arm up and start chopping the left arm of Becky till she is forced to let go of the Muta Lock. Becky has to roll away from Asuka who takes a moment to get her breath back after the Muta lock as Becky makes her way to the corner of the ring holding her left arm. Asuka gets up to her feet as she licks her lips almost like she can smell blood. Asuka charges at Becky, laying into the man with several lows kicks even getting a few shots in on the left arm of Becky doing even more damage to the man!

The ref starts to count getting to 4 as Asuka backs off for the moment. She charges in looking for a running hip attack but Becky moves out of the way just in time! Asuka rebounds out of the corner as Becky hits her with an enziguiri dropping Asuka to her knees. Becky then runs off the ropes as she hits Asuka with a knee to the face and makes the cover 1 2 Asuka kicks out! Becky as soon as Asuka has kicked out, grabs hold of the right arm of Asuka as she slams it down onto the mat!

She then grabs hold of it, twisting it behind her into some uncomfortable positions. Asuka looks to be in a lot of pain as Becky keeps working over the arm. Asuka tries to get up to her feet but Becky transitions it into the Dis-arm-her! However, Asuka gets her hands onto the ropes forcing Becky to let go of the hold after a 3 count from the referee. Becky though does not give Asuka much time to catch her breath as she charges at Asuka sending her over the top rope with a clothesline.

Becky takes a moment before running off the ropes as she flies over the top rope connecting with a diving plancha! Becky gets up to her feet as she once again sells her left arm as she sends Asuka into the ring apron. The ref in the ring is getting to a 3 count in the ring as Becky rolls Asuka back inside whilst she climbs to the top rope. She flies off and connects with a leg drop! Becky makes the cover 1 2 Asuka kicks out! Becky gets back up to her feet as she wonders what she is going to have to do next to put Asuka away.

She bends down and grabs hold of Asuka looking to lift her off the mat as Becky gets her in a pumphandle position looking suplex her but Asuka counters with an Inverted DDT onto the mat! Asuka makes the cover 1 2 Becky kicks out! Asuka takes a second to get to her feet as she looks at Becky on the mat and starts laying into her with several kicks to the mid-section. Asuka goes for the switchblade kick but Becky grabs the leg and rolls Asuka up! 1 2 Asuka kicks out!

Becky nearly outsmarted Asuka to pick up the victory! Becky looks to follow up as she looks to go back on the attack but Asuka connects with a kick to the left arm of Becky! Asuka continues to pick apart the arm of the man. Becky grabs hold of her left arm giving Asuka the chance to catch her with a roundhouse kick to the skull. 1 2 Becky kicks out! Becky is really on the back foot now as Asuka looks at Becky on the mat and goes to grab the left arm of Becky as she seems to be going for a Fujiwara armbar!

Becky though smartly makes her ways to the ropes once again looking to get her feet on the ropes to stop the hold but Asuka seeing this responds by letting go of the hold and instead powerbombs sending her towards the center of the ring! Asuka makes the cover 1 2 Becky kicks out! Asuka though wastes no time grabbing Becky's left arm as soon as she kicks and locks in the Fujiwara armbar!

The Man's left arm is in a lot of pain as she looks towards the ropes and sees how far away they are as Asuka bends the hold back even further causing even more pain. Becky starts crawling towards the ropes but she is gaining little traction as Corey on commentary says Becky should just tap out and save herself for her next title defense! Becky though does not want to tap out this time as she grits her teeth as she gets ever closer to the ropes! Asuka tries to go for the bridge looking to stop Becky from moving but this allows Becky to counters pushing off the mat and pinning Asuka's shoulders to the mat!

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Becky does not get off the mat selling the massive damage done to her left arm as Asuka looks angry at the fact she nearly lost the match and charges at Becky looking for the knee smash but Becky catches the leg of Asuka and hits her with the Bex-ploder out of nowhere! Becky takes a moment before she crawls over to Asuka and drapes her arm over the Empress making the cover.

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Becky takes a moment to think about what she is going to do next as she looks to grab the right arm of Asuka, as she looks to go for the dis-arm-her but Asuka sends her back with a punch to the face! Asuka would then look to attack Becky but she hits her with a pop-up uppercut sending Asuka backwards before connecting with a leg hook sit-out suplex slam. Becky makes the cover 1 2 Asuka kicks out! Becky looks to go for another suplex as she lifts Asuka up and sends her across the ring with a belly to belly suplex! Becky goes over but does not look to make the cover, instead looking to lock in the Dis-arm-her! However, as she does Asuka counters by sweeping the leg and putting Becky in a pinning predicament!

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Asuka though does not let up for a second as she grabs hold of Becky and locks in the ASUKA LOCK! The same move that forced Becky to tap out at the Royal Rumble! Asuka starts wrenching the hold back as she tries to force Becky to tap out once again! Becky is trying to escape from the hold but Asuka has it locked in tight in the center of the ring. Becky is trying to find a way to escape but she is trapped in the center of the ring!

BECKY RAISES HER HAND IN THE AIR!

BUT SHE REFUSES TO TAP!


Becky starts to try to crawl towards the ropes looking to find any escape!

But Asuka drags her back towards the center of the ring!

Becky lifts her arm in the air as she is starting to fade!

As she starts desperately punching the weakened right arm of Asuka!

She does so over and over until Asuka's hold is weakened on Becky getting Becky free for a moment!
Becky would hit Asuka in the face with an elbow smash stunning her but she still has not fully let go of the hold! So Becky is forced to hit Asuka in the face with a second elbow forcing the break! Becky rolls free grabbing the ropes taking a moment to rest due to how long she was in the Asuka lock whilst Asuka holds her right arm which is in a ton of pain. Asuka looks to go right back on the attack as she approaches Becky who is by the ropes and starting laying into her with several kicks! The ref starts counting as Asuka on the count of 3 grabs hold of Becky dragging her away from the ropes and plants her with a hammerlock DDT! Asuka makes the cover

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Asuka at this point is furious that Becky will not stay down! She would start to stalk Becky as she sizes the Man up looking for a way to finish this. Becky gets to her feet on wobbly legs as Asuka goes for a spin kick but Becky ducks underneath Asuka's leg and lifts Asuka into the air and hits her with MAN DOWN!!! Becky Lynch makes the cover!

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Winner via pinfall and still Smackdown Women's champion: Becky Lynch (18:11)
Becky Lynch rolls off Asuka once the ref's hand hits the mat for the 3 count as she lays on the mat after the match clearly exhausted, having gone to war with Asuka.

Michael Cole: The man retains her Smackdown Women's title!

Byron Saxton: What a match and what a performance from both women tonight.

Corey Graves: I have to give credit to the man Becky Lynch. Asuka pushed her to the limit and even survived the lethal Asuka lock.

Michael Cole: On another night we might have seen a new Smackdown Women's champion!

Becky Lynch is now on her feet as the ref passes the Man her Smackdown Women's title as she holds it in the air to the delight of the crowd. Asuka meanwhile is sat next to ropes looking devastated to have come up short tonight.

Byron Saxton: There is no shame in losing to Becky2belts guys!

Corey Graves: Asuka is not a loser like you Byron. She is not going to accept losing a chance to become champion again. She knows she can beat Becky as she had done it before.

Becky stares at Asuka for a few seconds as she seems to want to offer her a handshake. Asuka, however, sliding under the bottom rope and heads towards the back.

*OBSESSION*

Becky does not have any time to recover as Mickie James makes her way out to the ring with a crazy smile on her face. Asuka walks past looking dejected as Mickie laughs at her as she goes past, looking to pick the bones.

Corey Graves: Becky may have retained her Smackdown Women's title but her Raw title will soon be in the hands of a freaking legend!

Michael Cole: Mickie will be looking to take advantage of the war Becky just went through.

Byron Saxton: It ain't right but this is the situation Becky opened herself up to when she became Becky2belts.

Mickie James climbs into the ring as Becky gives her a hard defiant stare but you can tell she is still in a lot of pain after the war with Asuka. The ref asks Becky if she is OK and the Man nods as the ref calls for the bell getting the match under way!

Raw Women's title match: Becky Lynch (c) vs Mickie James
As soon as the bell rings Mickie James charges at the man Becky Lynch looking to take advantage of the double champion's weakened state. Mickie James hits her with a louthresz press and follows it up with several punches on the mat keeping Becky down. Mickie James rises to her feet as she shouts some abuse to the crowd taunting the fans. She grabs hold of Becky as she shouts some abuse at her, causing Becky to slap her in the face! This sends Mickie backwards as Becky gets to her feet and connects with a push-off dropkick! Becky makes the cover 1 Mickie kicks out!

Commentary mentions that Becky will be looking end this match quickly due to how much damage she took in her war with Asuka! Becky waits for Mickie to get up as she hits Mickie with an European uppercut using her right arm sending Mickie into the corner of the ring. Becky charges in looking for a flying fire-arm as Mickie James dodges, causing Becky to crash and burn! Mickie then hits Becky with a mick-a-rana planting Becky in the center of the ring. Mickie makes the cover 1 2 Becky kicks out!

Mickie once again pounces on the mat and starts battering her with numerous lefts and rights as Becky looks like to be in a lot of danger. Mickie lifts Becky off the mat as she yanks her left arm, placing it behind Becky's back as she hits her with an arm-trap neckbreaker! Mickie makes the cover 1 2 Becky kicks out! As soon as she kicks out Becky grabs her left arm as Mickie runs off the ropes hitting a basement big boot to the left arm! Mickie is using her veteran experience to pick Becky apart.

Mickie looks at Becky with a crazy style as she follows it up with a low superkick to the head putting Becky back on her back as she makes the cover. 1 2 Becky kicks out! Mickie James though lets out a smirk as she makes her way over to the left arm of Becky Lynch and locks in an armbar as Becky scrunches her face with her left arm in a lot of pain as Mickie looks to take advantage of Asuka's handiwork. Becky though refuses to give in and starts making her way to the ropes looking to force Mickie to break the hold.

Mickie pulls and pulls the hold but Becky gets her right arm to the ropes forcing Mickie to break the hold! However, Mickie makes sure to keep it on till the count of 4 before releasing, looking to inflict as much pain as possible to the man Becky Lynch! She backs away for a moment after being told off by the referee as the ref checks on Becky to make sure she can continue! Becky waves him off as she slowly uses the ropes to get to her feet as Mickie charges in and lays into her with numerous punches and slaps before she Irish whips Becky towards the ropes on the opposite side of the ring!

Becky bounces back off the ropes as Mickie connects with a jumping knee strike! Mickie makes the cover once again 1 2 Becky kicks out. Mickie looks to keep the pressure up as she stomps on the left arm of Becky Lynch getting loud boos from the crowd. She is not done there though as she locks in a cross STF! Mickie has the hold locked in tight as she looks to inflict even more pain on the man Becky Lynch. Becky would lift her arm in the air teasing tapping but she refuses to give in!

She once again starts crawling to the ropes, getting ever closer! Mickie this time though realizes what is happening and lets go of the hold. She grabs Becky by the legs as she looks to drag her back to the center of the ring but Becky desperately kicks her off sending Mickie backwards! Mickie wobbles as Becky gets to her feet and hits Mickie with a clothesline taking her down! Becky though has to take a moment to recover as the damage she has taken so far is starting to catch up with her.

Both women would rise to their feet at the same time with Mickie looking confident whilst Becky looks on defiant. Mickie James slaps Becky in the face getting very cocky. She goes for another slap but Becky grabs hold of Mickie James's arm and transitions it into an Armbar! She wrenches back on the arm of Mickie who cries out in pain! Becky takes Mickie down to the mat as the freakin legend is in big trouble. The veteran though is able to get her foot on the ropes forcing a break. The ref starts to count as Becky lets go on the count of 4 as she gets back to her feet.

Mickie James meanwhile takes a moment to sell the damage done to her right arm. Becky though now she has control doesn't waste any time as she charges in connecting with a knee smash to the face of Mickie James. Becky would grab hold of Mickie as she hits her with the Bexploder! Becky makes the cover. 1 2 Mickie kicks out. Becky though as soon as she kicks out, grabs the right arm of Mickie James and locks in the Dis-arm-her! Mickie cries out in pain as she looks to try to reach for the ropes but she is trapped in the center of the ring far! Mickie holds on for about 10-15 seconds before she taps out!

Winner via submission and still Raw Women's champion: Becky Lynch (6:20)
Becky Lynch lets go of the hold and rises to her feet as the referee raises her right arm into the air! She keeps it held up for a second before grabbing her left arm selling the damage she had taken throughout her two matches tonight!

Michael Cole: Well Becky walked into tonight as Becky2belts and she walks out as Becky2belts!

Byron Saxton: Becky showed true grit tonight and was able to survive not only Asuka but Mickie James.

Corey Graves: I am in shock. I can't believe she was able to overcome the freaking legend and hold onto the Raw Women's title!

Becky is passed both of her title belts putting one on each shoulder though she winces slightly when she puts the Smackdown Women's title on her left arm as the crowd starts up a Becky2belts chant. Meanwhile, we see Mickie James storms out of the ring holding her right arm as she knows she let a golden opportunity to become a 7-time women's champion slip through her fingers.

We would then cut to the backstage area as Daniel Bryan and Erick Rowan are on the way to the ring ahead of the Ironman match as they are approached by HHH.

HHH: Erick Rowan I am going to need you to come with me.

Daniel Bryan: My match is up next.

HHH: I am well aware of that Daniel but I need to ask Erick a few questions about the attack on Xavier Woods earlier tonight.

Erick Rowan stands there stoic and unflinching as Daniel Bryan flips out.

Daniel Bryan: Are you calling us liars? Me and Erick Rowan had nothing to do with the attack on Xavier Woods.

HHH: Then surely you won't mind me asking Erick here some questions?

Daniel Bryan shakes his head as he goes to walk off before turning back to confront HHH.

Daniel Bryan: At least some of the authority know my worth.

HHH just smirks as Daniel Bryan walks to the ring as we cut back the to the commentary team.

Michael Cole: Well up next we are about to see Daniel Bryan take on Kofi Kingston for the WWE title in a 30-minute ironman match. Let's see how we got to this point.

We would then cut to a video package that recaps the build to Wrestlemania and Kofi finally becoming WWE champion. It would then cut to Bryan's angry promos over the last few weeks on Smackdown Live and this match being made official. The promo would cut to highlights of the ironman match on Smackdown where Bryan destroyed R-Truth until the New Day saved the day. We then see Kofi and Woods promo on Bryan cut with Kofi running the gauntlet numerous times. The package comes to an end as it shows both men staring each other down as we cut back to the ring.

*FLIGHT OF THE VALKYRIES*

Daniel Bryan makes his way out to the ring getting boos from the live crowd without his follower Erick Rowan by his side. He noticeably has around his waist the hemp WWE title.

Byron Saxton: Why is Bryan carrying that title around his waist?

Corey Graves: Because he is the planet's champion. He does not want to hold the WWE title made from poor Daisy. When he wins tonight he wants to be able to hold his WWE title aloft not one made from the remains of Daisy!

Bryan would make his way to the timekeeper's area shouting abuse at the crowd telling them he is the planet's champion. He would then place the hemp title down by the timekeeper telling him to pass it to him when he wins not the other vile title. Bryan then gets in the ring with an angry look on his face.

*NEW DAY NEW WAY*

A loud pop from the live crowd as Big E makes his way out with the WWE champion Kofi Kingston who has an angry look on his face. No pancakes this time from the New Day. Big E hugs his friend and wishes him good luck before heading to the back.

Michael Cole: Kofi will not only be looking to retain his WWE title but is also looking to get revenge on the person he thinks was responsible for the attack on Xavier Woods earlier tonight.

Corey Graves: So you also think Daniel Bryan is a liar? Kofi is blinded by his bias just like you Michael and that will cost him in this match!

Kofi Kingston though doesn't waste any time as he runs down the ramp, taking his title belt off and leaving it on the outside as he jumps onto the ring apron and springboards off it hitting Daniel Bryan with an overhead chop. Once on the mat, he starts laying into Bryan with several wild punches looking to batter Daniel Bryan!

Byron Saxton: Are you it is going to cost him, Corey?

Kofi gets up to his feet as the crowd let out a loud cheer as the referee calls for the bell getting this match officially underway!

WWE title 30 minute ironman match: Kofi Kingston (c) vs Daniel Bryan
Kofi makes his way back over to Bryan and lays into him with several punches! Kofi then runs off the ropes as he connects with a body splash. Kofi takes a moment getting to his feet as he gets ready to hit Bryan with Trouble in Paradise early but Bryan rolls out of the ring to boos from the crowd! However, Kofi responds to this by diving over the ropes wiping out Daniel Bryan with a suicide dive! The crowd let out loud cheers as Kofi wastes no time grabbing hold of Daniel Bryan, rolling him back inside the ring.

Kofi climbs back into the ring and follows up with a standing double foot stomp to the chest of Daniel Bryan. Kofi makes the first cover of the match 1 2 Bryan kicks out! Kofi gets back to his feet as Bryan gets to a seated position. Kofi though refuses to let up as he connects with a kick to the chest. Kofi then runs off the ropes and takes Bryan's head off with a running soccer kick! Kofi makes the cover 1 2 Bryan kicks out! Kofi gets to his feet as he grabs hold of Daniel Bryan as he Irish whips him into the corner of the ring!

Kofi charges in hitting Bryan with several knee strikes in the corner of the ring as the ref starts to count getting to 3 as Kofi follows it up with a stinger splash crushing Bryan in the corner. Kingston keeps hold of Bryan as he tosses him back towards the center of the ring! Bryan tries to get to his feet but is on wobbly legs as Kofi does a double jump off the ropes and connects with a diving crossbody. Kofi holds onto the legs 1 2 Bryan kicks out! Kofi once again gets to his feet as he makes his way to the right leg of Daniel Bryan as he looks to lock in a single leg crab! Bryan is in the center of the ring and taps straight away giving the first fall to Kofi Kingston!

Winner of the first fall by submission (1-0): Kofi Kingston (2:19)
Byron Saxton: Kofi taking the early lead after a super hot start.

Michael Cole: You have to wonder why Bryan gave away a fall so early in this match.

Corey Graves: Daniel Bryan is a smart man. Why spend a minute fighting out of the hold when he may have to tap anyway and have to deal with a leg injury for the rest of the match? Daniel Bryan knows he can make up the deficit later on in the match.

Kofi lets go of the hold on the referee's instruction happy to have picked up the first fall. However, as soon as he lets go of the hold Bryan sweeps his legs out from under him bringing Kofi down to the mat! Bryan has an angry look on his face as he grabs hold of Kofi's right leg and locks in a single leg Boston crab of his own. Kofi though unlike Bryan is unwilling to tap and makes his way towards the ropes forcing Bryan to break the hold.

Bryan though keeps the hold locked on until the count of 4 before letting go as he looks to do as much damage to the leg of Kofi as possible. Bryan though would quickly follow this up by charging at Kofi and connecting with an European uppercut! Kofi is rocked as he leans against the ropes as Bryan follows up with another one and then grabs Kofi sending him flying across the ring with a belly to back suplex! 1 2 Kofi kicks out! Bryan follows up with a jumping knee drop onto the head of Kofi as he makes another cover 1 2 Kofi kicks out!

Bryan grabs hold of Kofi's right arm as he gets him into a seated position holding him in place trying to lock him in a stretch as Kofi counters with an elbow sending Bryan backwards. Kofi would then follow up with a double hand chop to the chest of Bryan sending him down to the mat. Kofi follows it up with an elbow drop and makes the cover 1 2 Bryan kicks out! Kofi gets back to his feet and starts peppering the chest of Bryan with several kicks. Kofi finishes this off by running off the ropes as he hits Bryan with a basement dropkick. Kofi makes the cover 1 2 Bryan kicks out!

Kofi lifts Bryan off the mat as he looks to hit him with a bulldog but Bryan counters by grabbing hold of the left arm of Kofi wrenching him down to the mat. However, Kofi gets himself with some punches as he then plants Bryan with a Float-over DDT! Kofi would listen to the pop from the crowd as he lines Bryan up, ready to hit Trouble in paradise! However, as he goes for it Bryan ducks underneath and takes out the leg of Kofi once again, this time locking in the heel hook on his right leg!

Bryan gets the hold locked in tight as he tries to wear down the right leg of Kofi. Bryan even starts kicking Kofi in the back as well as he tries to get Kofi to tap out. Kofi though refuses to tap out and starts to claw to the ropes! He is trapped in the hold for a while but eventually, he is near the ropes as Bryan tries to pull him back towards the center of the ring. It is no use as Kofi gets his fingertips on the ropes forcing a rope break! The ref starts to count 1 2 3 4 5! Bryan doesn't break the hold! The ref warns him but Bryan does not listen so the referee has no choice but to ring the bell calling for the DQ!

Winner of the second fall by DQ (2-0): Kofi Kingston (6:22)
Michael Cole: Daniel Bryan has lost it!

The ref tells him to let go of the hold as he starts counting again warning Bryan he will award another fall to Kofi if he does not let go of the hold. Bryan hearing this finally relents letting of Kofi's leg as he gets loud boos from the crowd however Bryan lets out an evil deranged smile. The ref meanwhile would check on Kofi to make sure he is OK after being in the heel hook for over a minute. Bryan meanwhile lets out a smirk as he rolls out of the ring making his way to the outside. He makes his way back to where Kofi is and grabs him by the leg, dragging him towards the ring post as he locks in a figure four leglock using the ring post!

The ref would start counting as Bryan keeps the hold locked in till the count of 5 before letting go. Kofi in the ring clutches his right leg, which is now in an insane amount of pain! Daniel Bryan meanwhile would take his time before he makes his way back into the ring with an evil look on his face. He would stand over Kofi Kingston and hit him with several MMA elbows causing Kofi to slump to the mat. Daniel Bryan would make the cover as he makes sure to hook Kofi's right leg. 1 2 Kofi kicks out!

Corey Graves: Well it looks like Bryan's plan has become clear. By keeping that hold locked in he might have done some serious damage to Kofi's right leg and that could win him this match. Remember this is a marathon, not a sprint!

Kofi noticeably holds his right leg in pain after the kick out as Bryan makes the cover once again 1 2 Kofi kicks out causing more pain to his right leg! Bryan as soon as Kofi kicks out, kicks Kofi in the right leg. Kofi clutches it in pain as Bryan then lifts him off the mat and hits him with a German suplex! However, wisely Kofi makes sure to roll out of the ring to the outside looking to recover. Bryan slowly makes his way to the ropes and climbs over them as he waits for Kofi to stumble to his feet and dives off the apron, hitting him with a high knee to the face!

Bryan is not done as he grabs hold of Kofi sending him into the barricade with a release German suplex! The count is up to 3 as Bryan carries on his attack! He starts peppering Kofi's chest on the outside of the ring with several kicks to the chest as he looks to batter the champion. Bryan follows up with a belly to back suplex sending Kofi across the ring floor as the count is now at 6. Daniel Bryan would upon hearing that slides inside the ring!

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Winner of the third fall by countout (2-1): Daniel Bryan (9:22)
Byron Saxton: And look at that! Bryan has to resort to cheap tactics to get a fall in this match!

Corey Graves: Call it whatever you want Byron but Bryan is now only one fall behind whilst Kofi has sustained heavy damage to his right leg!

Kofi after realizing he did beat the count takes a moment to rest by the steel steps but Daniel Bryan refuses to let him rest as he slides to the outside! Daniel Bryan lines Kofi up and looks to hit him with the running knee... but Kofi moves out of the way just in time causing Bryan to crash knee first into the steel steps! It is now Bryan's turn to grab his right knee as Kofi grabs Bryan and sends him back into the ring. Kofi climbs onto the apron a little slower than normal as he springboards off the ropes and catches Bryan with a body splash! Kofi hooks the leg of Bryan 1 2 Bryan kicks out!

Kofi would look to fire himself up as he takes a moment to run off the ropes but as soon as he bounces off the ropes Bryan catches him with a knee to the gut cutting him off! Daniel Bryan would then grab hold of the arm of Kofi as he starts to grind him down and gets him down to the mat as he locks in an arm-trap abdominal stretch! Bryan looks to pull and tug the body of Kofi who starts trying to make it to the ropes but struggles to move due to the damage done to his leg as Bryan carries on stretching Kofi and working his mid-section!

Bryan would slowly move his arms as he starts smashing Kofi with several brutal MMA elbows! He lays into him with about 10 elbows as Kofi is starting to seem out of it after this brutal assault. Bryan lets go of Kofi as he drops him to the mat before picking him up and sends him across the ring with a bulldog, planting him in the center of the ring 1 2 Kofi kicks out! However, each kick out is starting to take it's toll on his right leg as he does even more damage to it. Daniel Bryan would once again taunt Kofi as says it was a fluke that he beat him before he goes for the yes kick to the head but Kofi ducks underneath the kick rolling him up!

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Kofi was so close to picking up a third fall and Daniel Bryan knows it as well as he looks annoyed Kofi came so close to pinning him. Bryan looks for a kick to the stomach but Kofi catches his leg and follows it up with a headbutt sending Bryan stumbling back. Kofi follows it up as he starts hitting Daniel Bryan with several chops as Kofi is getting fired up! Kofi finishes off the flurry by jumping into the air and hitting a Jawbreaker! Kofi makes the cover 1 2 Bryan kicks out!

Kofi is starting to get back in control as he takes a moment selling the damage done to his leg as he runs off the ropes and connects with the Boom Drop! Kofi starts to hype the crowd up as he takes a moment to size up Daniel Bryan as he goes for trouble in paradise but Bryan counters with a Dragon Screw Leg Whip! Kofi is a lot of pain as Bryan does not stop there as he connects with a second dragon screw leg whip. Bryan though holds on hitting him with a third leg whip before following up with a jackknife cover!

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Winner of the fourth fall via pinfall (2-2): Daniel Bryan (12:58)
Michael Cole: And as we approach the 13-minute mark we are all level in this match!

Corey Graves: Bryan's superior technical ability may prove to be the difference! He knew how hard it would be for Kofi to counter that cover with his weakened leg and now you have to feel things are in Daniel Bryan's favor!

Daniel Bryan does not waste any time celebrating as he follows up his pinfall by hitting a double knee stomp to his chest as he makes another cover 1 2 Kofi kicks out. Daniel Bryan who is starting to have fun picking apart Kofi grabs hold of him as he gets him in cravate position hitting him with a few kicks to the gut before following up with a suplex! Bryan makes the cover 1 2 Kofi kicks out. Bryan gets up stalking his prey as he grabs the right leg of Kofi and locks in an Indian deathlock!

Daniel Bryan puts pressure on the right leg of Kofi looking to grind him down as Kofi is in a lot of pain! Kofi though does not want to give Bryan the advantage if he can help it as he slowly makes his way towards the ropes! It takes Kofi a while but he eventually makes it to the ropes as the referee starts up his count 1 2 3 4 5 Bryan lets go after a warning from the referee, prompting Bryan to scream at the ref he has till 5! Kofi would look to get back to his feet as Bryan charges at him but Kofi responds by low bridging him sending Bryan crashing to the outside of the ring.

Kofi quickly follows this up by slingshotting off the ropes hitting Daniel Bryan with a tope con hilo! Kofi takes a moment to rise to his feet selling his right leg as he is willing to put his body on the line to keep his WWE title! Kofi would think for a moment about leaving Bryan on the outside to be counted out but instead grabs hold of Bryan rolling him back into the ring. Kofi then slingshot springboards off the ropes and hits an elbow drop onto Bryan. Kofi makes the cover 1 2 Bryan kicks out!

The match is now getting to the halfway point as Kofi thinks about what he is going to do next whilst Bryan is down on the mat. Kofi would lift Bryan up as he seems to be going for a neckbreaker but Bryan counters with an European uppercut sending Kofi back. Bryan then strikes low with a chop block to the right leg! Bryan is quick to follow up as he grabs Kofi's right leg and once again locks in the heel hook! Bryan makes sure to clamp down on the hold in the center of the ring as he looks to put even more pressure on the right leg!

Kofi meanwhile is stuck in the center of the ring as he starts trying to claw to the ropes but this time Bryan has it scouted making sure to focus on keeping Kofi in the center of the ring. Kofi is in the hold for a good 30 seconds but he is slowly starting to get closer to the ring ropes! However, as he gets a few inches away, Bryan lets go of the hold and starts laying into Kofi with several vicious curb stomps stopping him in his tracks. He would then drag Kofi back towards the center of the ring but instead of going to the heel hook he lifts him off the mat and goes for a dragon sleeper!

Daniel Bryan yanks on the neck of Kofi pulling him towards the center of the ring, making sure to focus extra pressure on the right leg of Kofi as he does it. Kofi tries to get free and even tries to get to the ropes but he struggles due to the damage done to his leg. He tries every possible way to escape but Bryan takes him down to the mat squeezing extra tight on the hold! Kofi is starting to fade as we can see his eyes starting to shut as Kofi starts to pass out. The referee makes his way over to Kofi as he starts to lift his arm in the air

And it drops

He lifts it up again

And it drops!

He lifts it again

and it drops!

Daniel Bryan picks up another fall!

Winner of the fifth fall via submission (2-3): Daniel Bryan (18:29)
Byron Saxton: Daniel Bryan takes the lead!

Corey Graves: His plan is coming together perfectly guys! Bryan is a submission specialist and knows all sorts of ways to hurt an opponent.

Daniel Bryan starts to smirk as he taunts the crowd doing his old yes chants which are getting loud boos from the crowd. Meanwhile, the referee is checking on Kofi Kingston to make sure he is OK. Bryan though pushes the referee out of the way and rolls his dead weight over as he makes the cover 1 2 Kofi kicks out! Almost on instinct Kofi survives. Daniel Bryan looks furious and as Kofi is struggling on the mat he goes for the dragon sleeper hold one more time! Kofi this time though is ready for it and counters putting Daniel Bryan in a jackknife cover position!

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Bryan lets go of the hold and kicks out just in time. Kofi is struggling on the mat as he makes his way to the ropes. Bryan though is right on him as he charges in and connects with a discus elbow smash sending him tumbling to the outside of the ring! Bryan makes his way back to the center of the ring as he shouts for the referee to start the count, happy to toy with Kofi now he has the lead.

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But he slides back into the ring just in time!
Daniel Bryan is furious as he charges in at Kofi and starts hitting him with a few curb stomps. He then drags Kofi up off the mat and hits a bridging German suplex 1 2 Kofi Kingston kicks out. Daniel Bryan at this point would drag Kofi to the center of the ring, doing so by his dreadlocks. The referee would pull Bryan up on this causing Bryan to let go and argue with the referee! Bryan would turn back around after the argument and start hitting Kofi with the Yes kicks. Each kick is getting boos from the crowd as Bryan goes to finish it with the roundhouse kick at the end but Kofi catches it and counters with a dragon screw leg whip of his own!

Kofi Kingston is not done there as he locks in his own version of the heel hook on Daniel Bryan! Bryan is in a lot of pain as Kofi has it in tight as he tries to force Bryan to tap out to his own submission! Bryan though just about crawls to the bottom rope after a good 30-40 seconds in the hold. Kofi would let go of the hold on the count of 3 as he would back away from Daniel Bryan who is now selling his right leg! Kofi is not done as he hits Bryan with a monkey flip bringing him back towards the center of the ring!

Kofi starts climbing to the top rope as he has to take his time due to his leg injury as he seems to be going high risk as he attempts to draw level. However, he takes too long as he is soon joined by Daniel Bryan on the top rope! Bryan catches him with a kick to the gut as both men start to do battle. Kofi looks like he is in control but Bryan starts laying into him with several headbutts stunning Kofi! Kofi is on wobbly legs as Bryan grabs hold of him and connects with a Superplex! Bryan takes a few seconds before crawling to make the cover.

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Kofi Kingston kicks out!
Daniel Bryan looks at him with disgust before making his way to the corner of the ring to size the champion up! Kofi stumbles to his feet and turns around into the Busaiku Knee from Daniel Bryan! Bryan makes the cover in the center of the ring

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Winner of the sixth fall by pinfall (2-4): Daniel Bryan (22:22)
Byron Saxton: Oh no...

Corey Graves: I told you, Byron. There will be no miracle tonight. Kofi made a massive mistake challenging Daniel Bryan to this kind of match. He may have got one fall over Bryan at Mania, heck he got two tonight but his fairytale ends tonight.

Michael Cole: Kofi with less than 8 minutes to go is 2 falls down.

Daniel Bryan at this moment in time starts to mock the fans watching as he makes his way over to Kofi who is struggling to come to after being hit with the running knee. Daniel Bryan would then lock in an abdominal stretch as he now seems to be trying to run down the clock by wearing Kofi down! Bryan is stretching Kofi as he tells Kofi to just tap but Kofi gets an arm free as he hits Bryan in the face with an elbow to escape!

Kofi gets up to his feet as he can see the clock and knows he needs to start making a comeback soon. He charges at Daniel Bryan hitting him with a couple of arm drags. He is a little slower than normal due to the damage to the right leg as he looks to Irish whip Bryan into the corner of the ring but Bryan counters sending Kofi into the turnbuckle. Bryan charges in looking to attack Kofi but Kofi counters with an Overhead pendulum kick! Bryan stumbles back as Kofi does a double jump off the ropes and hits a twisting crossbody as he makes the cover

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Daniel Bryan kicks out!
Kofi takes a moment as he looks at the downed Daniel Bryan and slowly makes his way to the top rope. He takes a moment before flying off with a top rope Boom Drop! Kofi once again has to take a moment to check his right leg before he makes the cover!

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Kofi starts to wonder what he has to do to put away Bryan as he stalks him getting ready to hit Trouble in Paradise but Bryan takes out his right leg with a chop block! This brings Kofi back down to the mat! Bryan starts to laugh at Kofi as he kicks him in the head almost dismissively. Daniel Bryan looks down at Kofi who is struggling on the mat selling his leg. Bryan grabs hold of Kofi grabbing him by the jaw and mocks him. Bryan starts slapping him as he asks Kofi where are his friends now! Bryan then looks to go for a suplex but Kofi counters hitting the SOS!

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Winner of the seventh fall via pinfall (3-4): Kof Kingston (24:54)
Michael Cole: Kofi gets a fall back!

Byron Saxton: Bryan got too arrogant and it cost him!

Corey Graves: Saxton he still has the lead and with 5 minutes left Kofi is going to have to pin or submit him again!

Both men get back up their feet after the SOS as Bryan looks a little bit worried whilst Kofi who is now running on pure adrenaline jumps on Daniel Bryan smashing him with several leaping mounted punches! He wails on the planet champion letting out months of pent up rage. Kofi gets to his feet as Bryan stumbles up and gets hit with an European uppercut to the face! Bryan falls to the mat as he would roll to the outside to boos from the crowd!

Kofi wastes no time as he makes his way to the outside as he looks to grab hold of Daniel Bryan who counters with a shot to the gut stopping Kofi. Bryan though is not done as he hits Kofi with a German suplex on the ring floor. Bryan slides back into the ring as he is not fussed by the ref's count, instead looking to run down the last few minutes of the clock!

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Kofi gets to his feet and slides back into the ring!
Bryan as soon as he slides back into the ring starts laying into him with several stomps looking to keep him on the mat. Daniel Bryan would grab hold of Kofi Kingston and plants him with a Tiger Suplex! Bryan makes the cover 1 2 Kofi kicks out! Daniel Bryan stalks Kofi as he starts to once again mock the fans as he makes his way over to the right leg of Kofi and stomps on it looking to toy with Kofi as the clock is ticking down. He rolls Kofi over onto his front and locks in the Lebell lock! Kofi is in a lot of pain but he starts to move his body towards the ropes struggling due to the damage done to his leg!

Kofi puts his hand in the air but he refuses to tap out. Instead, he uses the last of his strength to get his hand on the bottom rope forcing the break. The ref once again starts his count though Bryan this time to be safe let's go on 4, not wanting to risk Kofi leveling the score so close to the end of the match. Bryan lifts Kofi off the mat as he grabs his right leg and looks to go for a leg hook suplex but Kofi kicks Bryan in the right knee! Bryan is forced to let go of the WWE champion who connects with a headbutt sending Bryan backwards!

Bryan is still on his feet as Kofi bounces off the ropes as he hits Bryan with a springboard clothesline! Kofi is looking fired up as he runs off the ropes and connects with the Boom Drop for the second time this match! Kofi lines Bryan up and goes for TROUBLE IN PARADISE... but Bryan ducks under it one more time. Bryan looks to go for a chop block but Kofi uses his agility to jump over it on one leg dodging Daniel Bryan. Bryan turns around as Kofi catches him with TROUBLE IN PARADISE! Kofi Kingston makes the cover!

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KOFI KINGSTON HAS LEVELED THE SCORE!

Winner of the eighth fall by pinfall (4-4): Kofi Kingston (28:35)

Michael Cole: Kofi has drawn this match level!!!

Byron Saxton: YES YES COME ON KOFI!

Corey Graves: Could you try and be unbiased Saxton?

Kofi Kingston takes a moment to check his leg as he quickly follows up by covering Bryan again as he looks to get a decisive fall before time runs out!

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Bryan kicks out!
Kofi takes a moment to consider his options before as he looks to the top rope. He takes his time climbing to the top rope, favoring the right leg which has been destroyed by Bryan throughout this match. He takes a few seconds as he dives off the top rope but Bryan rolls out of the way avoiding the move! Bryan then quickly runs off the ropes and connects with a low dropkick taking Kofi off his feet! Daniel Bryan is not done there as he flips Kofi onto his front and locks in the Yes Lock as we enter the final 30 seconds of the match! Bryan wrenches back on the hold as Kofi looks to survive the hold as Bryan desperately tries to get him to tap as we can see Kofi looking at the clock. 20 seconds are left now as Bryan is trying to force him to tap but Kofi won't give in! Bryan keeps on wrenching as the clock ticks down...

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TIME IS UP!

Winner: Draw (4-4) (30:00)
The referee calls for the bell as he then tells Daniel Bryan to release the Yes lock. Bryan takes a few seconds to do so as he then starts to argue with the referee screaming for them to do extra time!

Greg Hamilton: This Ironman match has ended in a four-four draw. And still your WWE champion Kofi Kingston!

The crowd let out a loud cheer happy to see Kofi retain as Bryan is furious and starts shouting at the referee!

Michael Cole: Kofi Kingston has retained his WWE title here tonight with a draw!

Corey Graves: And that is why Daniel Bryan is furious! He knows if the match went on for another 30 seconds he would have won.

Byron Saxton: Daniel Bryan knew how long the match was going in.

However, as this is going on Kofi Kingston has rolled out of the ring and made his way to the timekeeper's area as he grabs a microphone.

Kofi Kingston: Listen this might not be the smartest idea …. but I refuse to retain the WWE title via draw. I want to beat you Daniel Bryan and shut you up for good. So how about we enter sudden death!

Kofi Kingston throws the microphone down to the floor as he slides into the ring selling the injury to his right leg as Bryan can be heard shouting abuse. Meanwhile, we can hear Corey on commentary making some noise.

Corey Graves: Guys, guys, I have just gotten word from Shane McMahon. We are going to sudden death! Which means whoever picks up the next fall will be the WWE champion!

The ref meanwhile gets the news in his earpiece as both men look ready to fight each other as he rings the bell getting sudden death underway!

Sudden death:
As soon as the bell rings both men charge at each other throwing fists as both are running off pure adrenaline at this point! Both men though start to fade quickly but they carry on throwing fists at a slower rate. The crowd cheer for Kofi whilst they boo Daniel Bryan. Kofi starts to take control as he gets Bryan towards the ropes but Bryan cuts him off with a low kick to the right leg! Bryan quickly follows it up by grabbing the right leg of Kofi but he gets his hand on the bottom rope forcing the break! Bryan lets go of the hold on the count of 4 but does slam Kofi's right leg down on the mat as he lets go.

Bryan jaw jacks with the referee as he looks to hit Kofi with several kicks as he looks to wear down the champion before pulling him away from the ropes and hitting an under hook suplex as he makes the cover 1 2 Kofi kicks out! Daniel Bryan is starting to look annoyed as he lays into Kofi with several curb stomps looking to keep Kofi down as Bryan makes another cover. 1 2 Kofi kicks out! Bryan has a nasty look on his face as he gives Kofi a stiff boot to the chest as soon as he rises to his feet. Bryan grabs hold of him looking for another suplex as Kofi counters with the SOS!

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Both men get to their feet as Kofi tries to catch Bryan with Trouble in Paradise but Bryan ducks underneath the move as he follows up with a tornado DDT planting Kofi! Bryan though doesn't make the cover as he locks in the yes lock! Bryan starts to wrench the hold back in the center of the ring as he looks to force Kofi to tap. Kofi though grits his teeth, refusing to give up as he starts to crawl to the ropes.

However, his weakened leg is still giving him trouble but he refuses to give in and eventually gets his hand on the bottom rope! 1 2 3 4 Bryan lets go of the hold, annoyed that Kofi won't give up. Bryan gives Kofi a boot to the chest as he makes his way across the ring as he lines Kofi up. Kofi rises to his feet and turns around into the RUNNING KNEE! Bryan wipes Kofi out as the planet's champion makes the cover.

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Daniel Bryan thinks he has the 3 count but the ref has to tell him that Kofi got his foot on the bottom rope! Bryan is furious and gives the left leg a boot kicking off the bottom rope before moving Kofi towards the center of the ring and making the cover again.

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Bryan shakes his head as he wonders what he has to do to finish off Kofi as he looks towards the top rope. Daniel Bryan would slowly make the climb taking a bit of time due to the damage he has sustained in this match. He would turn around as Kofi comes to the life and stops Bryan from flying off the top rope with a few shots to the mid-section. Kofi would slowly climb up onto the top rope joining Daniel Bryan as both men do battle. Kofi though takes control as he takes a few seconds to stabilize himself before jumping up hitting Bryan with a STANDING AVALANCHE FRANKENSTEINER! Both men land on the mat with Kofi having to use the ropes to get up to his feet! Daniel Bryan wobbles to his feet as Kofi charges at him and hits TROUBLE IN PARADISE! Kofi puts his arm over Daniel Bryan making the cover

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KOFI KINGSTON RETAINS HIS WWE TITLE!

Winner of the ninth fall by pinfall (5-4) and still WWE champion: Kofi Kingston (33:03)
Kofi Kingston just lays there for a moment after the match selling the war he just went through. The ref helps him up to his feet as he passes him his WWE title as the champion hugs it knowing how close he came to losing it tonight.

Byron Saxton: Kofi Kingston has held onto the WWE title tonight after one hell of a war.

Corey Graves: I have to give Kofi Kingston credit for his performance tonight. He was able to overcome Daniel Bryan in an environment that suited Daniel Bryan.

Michael Cole: I don't think there is any doubt how much heart Kofi Kingston has and he showed it tonight.

Kofi is at the top of the ramp still limping and selling the damage he sustained throughout the match. Big E would then join Kofi at the top of the ramp as he hugs his friend. The crowd would start up a New Day rocks chant as both men enjoy the reaction they are getting as Bryan looks on furious.

We would then cut to the backstage area as we can see Paige is in a room with HHH.

Paige: I know it is not my brand but what did Erick Rowan have to say for himself?

HHH: He didn't say much but Bryan and Rowan have an alibi so I don't think it was them. I will pass the message onto the New Day after they finish celebrating.

Paige lets out a nod as she noticeably looks at her phone.

HHH: Any luck on the replacement for Bayley?

Paige: No it is looking like the main event will just be a 7 woman mat...

At this point, we see the door open as Paige and HHH look at the person stood there though the camera does not show who it is.

Paige: Just in time. Get to the ring as the match is about to start.

We cut back to the commentary team at ringside who look to introduce us to the main event of the evening, the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match!

Michael Cole: Guys who do you think is the 8th Woman in the match?

Corey Graves: I don't know Michael, I am not sure who Paige would have been able to find at such short notice!

*WE RIOT*

Ruby Riott makes her way out to the ring as she is flanked by the Riott Squad.

Michael Cole: Ruby Riott has made it clear that she will be bringing her squad with her for this match.

Corey Graves: And this is why she is my pick to win. She has a plan and is looking to put it into action!

All of the Riott squad walk out onto the entrance ramp getting boos as Ruby Riott walks to the ring, however, we hear a loud pop from the crowd as Alexa Bliss and Ember Moon run out attacking Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan with steel chairs!

Byron Saxton: Well there goes Ruby Riott's plan!

Corey Graves: These two are sore losers! I have never been more disappointed in the goddess!

Ruby Riott makes her way towards the pair however thinks better of it, not wanting to get destroyed before the match can even begin and makes her way to the ring shaking her head. Bliss and Ember Moon meanwhile drop their chairs on the ramp and drag the Riott Squad backstage, taking them out of the equation.

Michael Cole: Well it looks like Ruby Riott is going to have to do this on her own!

*THE NEXT VOYAGE*

The crowd let out a few cheers as the popular Kairi Sane makes her way out and she has her telescope with her as she uses it to focus in on the treasure high above the ring: The Money in the Bank briefcase.

Byron Saxton: Someone has spotted some treasure. Land ahoy!

Corey Graves turns to Byron Saxton with a look of disgust.

Corey Graves: Never do that again Saxton.

Kairi Sane is all smiles as she joins Ruby Riott in the ring who just gives her a death glare which causes Kairi to back away a bit.

*GLASGOW CROSS*

A decent pop from the live crowd as the wild and unpredictable Nikki Cross makes her way out to the ring. Ruby Riott in the ring looks a little wary whilst Kairi Sane is still smiling.

Michael Cole: There are not many matches as wild and unpredictable as the Money in the Bank ladder match.

Byron Saxton: And there are not many people as wild and unpredictable as Nikki Cross.

Corey Graves: But her wild and crazy nature could be a massive disadvantage to her and cause her to looks focus.

*GOLDEN GODDESS*

Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville make their way out getting boos from the crowd as they look at the crowd with disgust as they walk to the ring. In the ring, we can see KairiSane's smile fade after her recent battles with the pair on Monday night Raw.

Corey Graves: I am telling you right now. Mandy Rose is going to climb that ladder and become Miss Money in the Bank. Nothing can stop God's greatest creation!

Michael Cole: Well Paige seems to think Fire and Desire were behind the attack on Bayley backstage.

Corey Graves: And what proof does she have Michael! Tell me what proof there is that Mandy did it?

Bryon Saxton: Well both did promise to make Bayley pay for beating them on Monday Night Raw this week.

Corey Graves: Shut up Saxton.

*LIKE A LADY*

Lacey Evans makes her way out next getting boos from the live crowd as she has a look of disgust before joining the others in the ring. All of them stare her down with Nikki looking especially rabid after what happened on Smackdown Live this week.

Corey Graves: The first lady of Smackdown Live!

Byron Saxton: Well she made her feelings very clear when talking about the current Raw and Smackdown Women's champion.

Michael Cole: She may be a new superstar but she has a lot of potential and the talent to make it to the top.

*RECOGNITION*

Loud boos from the crowd as the 8 time Women's champion and the queen of the Women's division Charlotte Flair walks out with a smug smirk on her face. All 6 women are already in the ring taking notice of Charlotte Flair as she joins them inside the ring.

Corey Graves: Well the queen feels she should have gotten an automatic rematch for the Women's title and if the queen climbs that ladder, I don't see her waiting long to cash in that briefcase.

Michael Cole: But no one will have a bigger target on their back then Charlotte Flair.

All 7 women stand in the ring ready to start the match as they are not expecting an eight entrant into this match when suddenly this music plays:



*SKY'S THE LIMIT*

Michael Cole:
IT'S BOSS TIME!

Byron Saxton: I can't believe Sasha Banks is back!

Corey Graves: Of course Sasha Banks has to come back and steal the spotlight.

Sasha Banks stands at the top of the ramp with a smirk on her face as she looks at the crowd who are going crazy before as points to the ring and sees Fire and Desire stood there looking shocked. Sasha would then sprint to the ring and springboards off the ropes hitting both members of Fire and Desire with a meteora. The referee meanwhile rings the bell getting this match underway!

Women's money in the bank ladder match:
Sasha Banks vs Kairi Sane vs Mandy Rose vs Sonya Deville vs Ruby Riott vs Lacey Evans vs Charlotte Flair vs
Nikki Cross

Kairi Sane helps Sasha Banks as they both attack Fire and Desire with all 4 ending up outside the ring. Meanwhile, as soon as the bell rings we see Nikki Cross act like a wild animal as she jumps on Lacey Evans hitting her with some punches. Meanwhile, Ruby Riott and Charlotte face off as they trash talk to each other in the center of the ring. Nikki Cross meanwhile would headbutt Lacey Evans causing Lacey to fall out of the ring to the outside. Nikki Cross would charge at Charlotte and Ruby Riott looking to attack the pair but both are ready for the wild Nikki Cross catching her with a double superkick to the face dropping Nikki Cross to the outside.

Meanwhile on the outside Banks and Sane are laying into Fire and Desire with several kicks beating down the pair, with Sasha being extra viscous in comparison to the pirate princess. Back inside the ring Charlotte and Ruby Riott have started to do battle in the ring as they both lock up looking for control. Charlotte gets Ruby in the corner as she starts hitting Ruby with some knife-edge chops wearing out her chest. Back on the outside, Sasha connects with a running meteora to the head of Mandy Rose whilst Kairi hits Sonya with an Axe kick laying them both out.

Kairi turns to Sasha Banks to thank her for the help. Sasha gives Kairi a hug as they look to go back into the ring. However, as Kairi lets go Sasha holds on and sends her into the steel steps getting some boos from the crowd. Sasha dusts herself off as she slides into the ring with Corey Graves shouting she always said that Sasha is not trustworthy whilst the other two remind us that it is every woman for themselves. Charlotte Flair meanwhile hits Ruby Riott with a neckbreaker causing Ruby to slide out of the ring to the outside as Charlotte turns around to see Sasha Banks staring her down.

Both of the horsewomen stare each other down in the center of the ring getting loud cheers from the crowd as they face off. The two women start to trash talk to each other in the center of the ring as commentary remember us of their classic rivalry a few years back. However before either woman can do anything, Lacey Evans slides into the ring with a ladder in her hands and smashes both women with it sending them down to the mat. Lacey enjoys the boos from the crowd as she starts to set up the ladder in the center of the ring.

Lacey has a smug look on her face as she makes the climb as Kairi Sane joins her inside the ring and grabs Lacey's leg stopping her from climbing the ladder, bringing the lady back down to the mat. Lacey looks to swing at Kairi going for the Women's right but Kairi evades it as she hits Lacey with several chops sending the first lady back into the corner of the ring. Kairi Sane hits Lacey Evans with a turnbuckle thrust before hitting the sliding D on Lacey in the corner of the ring.

The first lady of Smackdown Live would roll out of the ring as Kairi Sane would look towards the ladder in the center of the ring. On the other side of the ring however, we would see Nikki Cross slide back inside. Nikki looks at Kairi as she asks if she wants to play a game. Kairi is unsure how to react to the crazy Nikki Cross who looks to jump on her but Kairi Sane moves out of the way just in time. Kairi goes for an axe kick but Nikki grabs her foot and takes her down to the mat with several wild punches. Nikki is really laying into the pirate princess with several crazed punches which forces Kairi Sane to roll out of the ring.

Nikki looks at the ladder but before she can make the climb we see Sonya Deville make her way into the ring with Mandy Rose still down at ringside. Nikki has a wild look on her face as she goes after her but thanks to Sonya's MMA experience she is able to evade Nikki Cross's wild assault. She then starts peppering the wild scot with some punches of her own pressing her against the ladder. She grabs Nikki Cross by the head before slamming her head into the upright ladder.

Sonya is not done there however as she grabs the left arm of Nikki and she wraps it around the ladder, locking in a kimura! Nikki is in a lot of pain as Sonya looks to take out the arm of one of her rivals in this match as we see Ruby Riott sneak into the ring and start climbing the ladder whilst Sonya is distracted with Nikki Cross! However, she doesn't get far as Mandy Rose slides back into the ring stopping Ruby in her tracks.

Mandy Rose grabs hold of Ruby Riott trying to throw her out of the ring. Ruby though takes control as she catches Mandy Rose with an enzuigiri sending her backwards. However, Ruby Riott turns around into a striking spear from Sonya Deville. Nikki Cross meanwhile rolls out of the ring selling the damage done to her arm. Sonya once on top of Ruby starting laying into her with several hard lefts and rights on the mat. Sonya leaves Ruby down on the mat as she goes to talk to Mandy Rose making sure she is OK.

Mandy nods as she makes her slides out of the ring to get another ladder whilst Sonya lifts Ruby off the mat and connects with a gutwrench suplex planting Ruby. Ruby rolls out of the ring as Sonya looks up at the briefcase as Mandy comes back in with a ladder. Mandy sees Sonya about to climb the ladder and drops the ladder she brought in and questions her friend. Mandy looks very annoyed however before much else can be said Charlotte and Sasha Banks slide into the ring. Both women attack the pair from behind and hit both of them with German suplexes dropping them on their heads. Both members of Fire and Desire roll out of the ring as once again we get a staredown between Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks.

Both women take a moment to size each other up before they start to fight to loud cheers from the crowd. Sasha fires off several slaps whilst Charlotte fires back with numerous chops as the queen takes control. Sasha though sensing she is in trouble counters one of the chops with an arm drag bringing Charlotte down to the mat. Sasha follows this up with a roundhouse kick to the head putting Charlotte on the mat. Sasha, however, knows that is not enough to keep the queen down for long.

She takes a moment to run off the ropes as she looks for the diving meteora, but Charlotte grabs the ladder on the mat next to her pulling it across herself causing Sasha to collide with it! Sasha grabs her knees in pain as Charlotte lets out an evil smirk. She holds onto the ladder as she smashes Sasha Banks in the knees with it! Sasha rolls out of the ring selling the pain as Charlotte looks very smug as she turns around into a slingshot dropkick from Lacey Evans which sends the ladder crashing to Charlotte's chest.

The first lady of Smackdown Live lets out a smug smirk happy with her handiwork whilst Charlotte rolls out of the ring. Lacey turns around as we see Nikki Cross roll into the ring selling her left arm which is still in pain after the modified kimura on the ladder a few minutes ago. Lacey mocks Nikki as she looks for a clothesline but Nikki counters grabbing Lacey's hand and biting it! Lacey grabs her fingers in pain as she shouts she is going to need to shot. Nikki though quickly follows it up with a single-arm DDT planting Lacey Evans onto the ladder on the mat!

Lacey clutches her head rolling out of the ring selling the damage to her head and her hand. Nikki Cross meanwhile makes her way towards the ladder as Ruby Riott makes her way into the ring with a ladder of her own and smashes Nikki Cross in the back with it causing her to fall off the ladder. Ruby quickly follows up with several ladder shots to the midsection keeping her down on the mat. Ruby is not done there looking to cause some chaos as she places the ladder in between the turnbuckles, setting up a ladder bridge.

Ruby looks to grab Nikki Cross but before she can do anything to her, Nikki counters with a headbutt stunning her for a moment. Ruby is on wobbly legs as Nikki grabs hold of her as they see Kairi Sane on the top turnbuckle who connects with a missile dropkick knocking both women down. Nikki Cross and Ruby Riott roll out of the ring to the outside as Kairi gets back up to her feet. Kairi though makes her way to the ladder looking to make the climb as Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville both slide into the ring at the same time attacking Kairi Sane.

Both women lift Kairi Sane up for a double suplex dropping Kairi Sane onto the ladder in the ring taking down the pirate princess! Kairi Sane rolls out of the ring holding her back as both Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville are left in the ring alone. As they talk about who is going to make the climb, Charlotte slides into the ring looking for a double clothesline! Sonya though sees it coming and ducks meaning Charlotte only takes down Mandy Rose. Sonya then hits Charlotte as she comes back around with a standing enzuigiri! Charlotte is on shaky legs as Sonya quickly follows up with a gutbuster. Mandy gets back up to her feet as Sonya tells her they need to take care of Charlotte.

Mandy Rose takes a few seconds staring at the briefcase as she joins Sonya on the outside as she helps Sonya pull out a ladder from under the ring. With the Spanish announce table already in ruins, Sonya would instead step it up along the normal announce table to a ladder bridge on the outside of the ring! Sonya shouts some instructions to Mandy Rose as she drags Charlotte Flair to the outside of the ring. They then lift her into the air as they look to put the 8-time champion through the ladder bridge. They try to go for a double powerbomb but Charlotte quickly with a double DDT onto the ring floor stopping the pair!

Charlotte would lay on the floor for a few seconds as she sees the ladder bridge behind her and has an idea. She would grab Sonya as she slams her head onto the steel ladder before placing her on top of it. She would do the same thing to Mandy Rose placing her on top of her friend as hits her with a few punches looking to keep her in place. Charlotte would take a few moments as she climbs to the top rope, steadying herself before FLYING OFF THE TOP ROPE WITH A MOONSAULT ONTO THE LADDER BRIDGE! Mandy Rose rolls off at the last second leaving Sonya to take the full impact of the move as the ladder breaks in half leaving Charlotte and Sonya in the wreckage on the outside of the ring.

Mandy instead of checking on her friend instead slides back into the ring and makes her way towards the ladder as she gets attacked by Sasha Banks! Sasha really lays into Mandy as commentary speculates that she is being this aggressive due to the attack on Bayley backstage, potentially blaming Fire and Desire for the attack. She grabs Mandy by the hair at one point before slamming her face first into the ladder in the corner of the ring.

Sasha is not done there however as she grabs Mandy Rose and places her flat on her back on the ladder bridge in the corner of the ring. Sasha climbs onto the ring apron as she takes a moment to steady herself before diving off the top rope, connecting with a diving meteora crushing Mandy between the ladder and her knees. Sasha has to take a moment to sell her knees due to the impact of that move whilst Mandy rolls out of the ring. Sasha would get back to her feet struggling due to the damage to her knees as she makes her way to the ladder in the center of the ring.

Sasha Banks is about halfway up the ladder as Ruby Riott slides into the ring joining Sasha Banks and stops her climbing up the ladder as she connects with a penalty kick to the back. Sasha is wobbling on the ladder as Ruby connects with a modified neckbreaker! Ruby lets out a smirk as she runs off the ropes and connects with a hurricanrana driver planting Sasha's head into the ladder on the mat. Sasha holds her head rolling out of the ring as Ruby lets out a slight smirk. Ruby gets to her feet as she is joined in the ring by Lacey Evans.

Lacey looks Ruby up and down before calling her an ugly nasty. Ruby Riott smirks before slapping Lacey Evans shocking the first lady of Smackdown Live! Lacey, however, is quick to respond with a slap of her own sending Ruby Riott backwards. Whilst this is going on, behind both women Nikki Cross sneaks up behind them and starts to climb the ladder! Nikki, however, is having trouble with her left arm as she slowly makes the climb. Meanwhile Ruby and Lacey are slapping each other oblivious to what is going on!

However, as Nikki is a few inches away Ruby spots her and Irish whips Lacey into the ladder causing it to fall over and bring Nikki Cross crashing down with a hard thud! The ladder is left leaning on the ring ropes as Lacey Evans grabs her back as Ruby looks to carry on the attack putting Lacey on the mat with a DDT. Ruby is not done there as goes to lift Lacey off the mat, as Lacey counters with the Women's right. Ruby Riott is out cold as the camera focuses in on the brass knuckles attached to Lacey's fist.

However, on the outside of the ring, we can see Kairi Sane recovering as she sees what is on the hand of Lacey Evans! Kairi Sane slides back into the ring with her telescope in hand and whacks Lacey in the stomach with it. Lacey doubles over as Kairi lets go of the telescope and hits Lacey with the Toyko slam! Kairi looks to run off the ropes as Mandy Rose climbs onto the apron, so Kairi hits her with a forearm smash knocking her back to the floor. Kairi runs back to Lacey who is back on her feet as she hits Lacey Evans with a spear!

Kairi then has a look at the ladder leaning on the ropes and she has an idea to keep Lacey Evans down. She makes her way over to the ladder and takes a few moments to center it by the ropes as she makes the climb as commentary mention she is not going to be able to reach the briefcase from there. However, Kairi is not thinking about that as she flies off the ladder and hits an INSANE ELBOW TO LACEY EVANS FROM THE TOP OF THE LADDER! Lacey sells the impact immediately rolling out of the ring after that high impact move. The crowd noticeably let out a holy shit chant as well as Kairi helps herself back up to her feet!

Kairi Sane takes a moment to look at the briefcase however as she goes to reposition the ladder as we see Charlotte Flair slide back into the ring selling her mid-section. She would hit Kairi Sane with natural selection getting boos from the crowd. Charlotte though soaks in the heat enjoying herself. Charlotte looks to grab the ladder in the ring looking to move it back to the center of the ring when she is attacked by Nikki Cross! Nikki wildly charges at the queen hitting her with a few wild punches taking her down to the mat. Nikki looks to hit Charlotte snap suplex as Charlotte counters with some knee strikes. Nikki is stunned as Charlotte sends her into the ladder bridge in the corner of the ring with an exploder suplex!

Nikki sells the pain done by that move as she rolls out of the ring leaving the Queen all alone. Charlotte turns around as Ruby Riott charges in going for the riot kick but Charlotte sees it coming and counters with a dragon screw leg whip sending Ruby down to the mat! However, Charlotte does not stop there. She takes a moment to grab the ladder that is still down on the mat and threads Ruby Riott's leg through it locking in the figure-eight leg lock! Ruby Riott is in a lot of pain as she starts tapping out which does nothing to stop the queen who keeps the hold locked in tight as she looks to take away Ruby 's right leg for the rest of the match.

However, as she is doing this we see Sasha who takes a moment to run off the ropes hitting Charlotte with a dropkick to the face! This forces her to break the hold freeing Ruby who rolls out of the ring clutching her right leg. Meanwhile, Sasha looking all business picks up Charlotte Flair and hits the Queen with the backstabber! Charlotte falls to the mat before rolling out of the ring leaving Banks alone! She makes her way towards the upright ladder away from the center of the ring as we see Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville stood on the apron either side of the ring and join Sasha inside!

Sonya noticeably looks a bit worse for wear after the moonsault through the ladder whilst Mandy is also selling the impact of the double knees on the ladder bridge. Sasha almost accepting her fate starts trying to fight both them off but they are too much for her as they take her down. Fire and Desire are not done though as they lift Sasha into the air and hit her with a double powerbomb from the ring onto the ladder outside the ring! Both women take a moment to grab the ladder on the floor in the ring and places it in the center of the ring leaving the other ladder by the ropes.

Mandy Rose would start to make the climb before being dragged down by Sonya who shouts that she should win the match. Sonya starts to make the climb when she is dragged down by Mandy who says she should win the match. Both members of Fire and Desire start arguing in the ring as we see Kairi Sane and Nikki Cross both climb the ladder on opposite sides as the two women are in their own world! Both get to the top of the ladder as they start to fight over the briefcase with Kairi taking control of the fight. However before she can pull down the ladder, Mandy points to Sonya to tell her what is happening. Sonya responds by pushing the ladder over sending Kairi Sane and Nikki Cross crashing down!

Sonya turns around after pushing the ladder over and gets hit with an elbow smash to the face from Mandy Rose! Mandy does not stop there as she lifts Sonya into the air and connects with the Bed of Roses laying out her own tag team partner! Mandy lets out a smirk but it does not last long as Sasha connects with a flying crossbody! Sasha though sees both members of Fire and Desire down as she pushes the ladder that is upright in the center of the ring down and places both women inside it! Sasha then takes a moment to climb the ladder that is by the ropes still. She stands there for a moment and shouts “THIS IS FOR BAYLEY”. She does the VIVA LA RAZA taunt and hits a FROG SPLASH FROM THE TOP OF THE LADDER ONTO THE LADDER SANDWHICH crushing Fire and Desire!

All 3 women roll out of the ring though it is clear Fire and Desire took the full brunt of that move. The ring is now completely empty but once the dust has settled we see Charlotte Flair slide into the ring with a massive smirk on her face. She grabs the ladder that is by the ropes and repositions it in the center of the ring. She starts to taunt the crowd as she makes the climb. However, before she can pull down the title we see Nikki Cross slide into the ring and climb the other side of the ladder as she meets Charlotte at the top! Both women start to fight at the top of the ladder desperate to get their hands on the briefcase.

However as both women are doing battle on top of the ladder, Ruby Riott limps into the ring and pushes the ladder over! However, Charlotte sees it coming and avoids the crash landing! Charlotte looks to go after Ruby connects with a front chop block taking out her leg! She would then grab hold of Ruby Riott making her way to the corner of the ring as she gets spun around by Nikki Cross looking for the Purge but Charlotte wrenches down on her left arm stopping the move! Charlotte though at this point has had enough of Nikki Cross as she lifts the crazy scot into the air and hits her with a POWERBOMB THROUGH THE LADDER BRIDGE IN THE CORNER OF THE RING!

Nikki is laid out in the rumble of the ladder as Charlotte gets hit with a ladder! Ruby takes a moment to limp to the center of the ring as she sets up the ladder and makes the climb. Ruby has to take her time due to the damage done to her right leg but she is nearly at the top as Kairi Sane slides back in the ring and climbs the other side of the ladder! Both women are battling at the top as they trade strikes at the top of the ladder, determined to be the one to pull the briefcase down.

Kairi looks like she is getting the upper hand and reaches for the briefcase but she is suddenly getting further away from it! The camera pans down as we can see Lacey Evans has picked up the ladder and is moving it away from the briefcase. Lacey is not done as she tips the ladder over sending both women to the outside, as they crash and burn on the ring floor. Lacey would then bring the ladder back towards the center of the ring letting out a massive smile as she starts to climb the ladder

3 rungs away

2 rungs away

Lacey mocks the crowd and starts dabbing herself with her handkerchief before she goes back to climbing the ladder

AS SASHA BANKS SLIDES BACK INTO THE RING!

Sasha climbs the ladder behind Lacey and hits her with a BACKSTABBER OFF THE LADDER! Both women come crashing down to the mat as Sasha clutches her knees but that doesn't stop her from slowly climbing the ladder! Sasha would slowly start to make the climb taking her time due to the impact on her knees.

3 rungs away

2 rungs away

1 rung away


THERE IS NO ONE TO STOP HER AS SASHA BANKS UNHOOKS THE BRIEFCASE!

Winner and Mrs. Money in the Bank: Sasha Banks (21:19)
Sasha Banks takes a moment to stand at the top of the ladder clutching her Money in the Bank briefcase as the crowd cheer like mad happy to see the Boss victorious tonight.

Michael Cole: Sasha Banks in her return to WWE has become Boss in the bank!

Corey Graves: Mandy Rose was robbed here tonight! Sasha Banks was not even in the match at the start of the night!

Byron Saxton: Well if they had not attacked Bayley earlier tonight, Sasha would not have even been in this match.

Corey Graves: Sasha is a known liar, she has no proof the pair attacked Bayley backstage!

We would get a replay of the high spots throughout the match before the camera focuses on Miss Money in the Bank Sasha Banks stood on top of the ladder with tears in her eyes as the show would fade to black.
 
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Awesome show, both ladder matches looked like they really ruled. I fucks with El Idolo getting the MITB contract so hard
 

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That was a fun ass show, I've been wantin' to catch up with this tread for a while but never got around to it. I can't wait to see who you have in mind to actually dethrone Seth and Kofi down the line. This is an awesome thread.
 
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Samoa Joe vs Luke Gallows and Aleister Black vs Karl Anderson made for Monday Night Raw

After what happened during the Men's Money in the Bank ladder match last night, Paige has made two matches at the request of Samoa Joe and Aleister Black. Both men are looking for payback on the Club for their interference in the match. Paige has made two single matches even though both men are not 100%. Samoa Joe will take on Luke Gallows with Joe even putting his US title on the line looking to prove a point whilst Aleister Black takes on Karl Anderson. Paige has also made it clear that The Club are banned from ringside for each other's matches as punishment for their actions last night. When asked about Braun Strowman's involvement Paige mentioned that he only went out there to stop the Club and there will be no punishment for the monster among men.

The Universal title will be on the line in the Elimination chamber at Stomping Grounds

Paige also announced that she wanted a massive main event for her first-ever Raw exclusive pay-pay-view in charge and tells us that the Universal title will be defended in the Elimination chamber at Stomping Ground in 5 weeks. It is unknown who will be joining Seth Rollins inside the Elimination chamber but expect there to be more answers on this week's Monday Night Raw!

Matches announced for this week's Raw:

US title match:
Samoa Joe (c) vs Luke Gallows

Grudge match:
Aleister Black vs Karl Anderson




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Universal title elimination chamber match:
Seth Rollins (c) vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ???
 
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May 20
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Monday Night Raw starts with a highlight package showing what happened at Money in the Bank, Rey Mysterio becoming Cruiserweight champion, Seth Rollins surviving in his encounter with Bobby Lashley by the skin of his teeth, Braun attacking the Club after they interfered in Raw Money in the Bank ladder match and AJ losing his cool attacking Braun, Andrade Cien Almas becoming Mr. Money in the Bank, Becky holding onto both her titles and last but not least the return of the Boss Sasha Banks as she became Miss Money in the Bank.

We then cut to an office backstage as Paige is on the phone as we see a graphic on the screen say this afternoon:

Paige: Last night was a massive success for Monday Night Raw. Both of the Money in the Bank winners came from this show and Becky Lynch is still not only our Raw Women's champion but she is the Smackdown Women's champion as well.

We see the door open as AJ Styles walks into the room in a black hoodie with his suitcase just behind him and he looks very angry.

Paige: Listen I will have to call you back.

Paige hands up the phone as she turns to AJ Styles.

Paige: AJ I told you that you could take the night off after last night.

AJ Styles: Whilst I appreciate the offer I don't want the night off, I want justice. If Braun didn't attack my boys last night I would be holding the Money in the Bank briefcase, not Andrade!

Paige shakes her head.

Paige: You choose to get distracted and attack Braun. If your boys didn't interfere in the mat...

AJ Styles: Which I had nothing to do with.

Paige: And did I say you did?

AJ looks angry but he allows Paige to carry on.

Paige: If Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows stayed in the back, Braun would have as well. So no I'm not going to punish him.

AJ shakes his head as he points at Paige.

AJ Styles: Fine if you are not going to punish him, I want him in a match tonight and if I win I want a spot in the Elimination chamber!

Paige: You're not 100% after last night and you want to fight the monster among men?

AJ Styles: You heard me. And I will even cut you a deal. Give me what I want and I promise to stay away from my boys matches as long as Braun does the same.

Paige takes a moment to think it through.

Paige: OK you have a deal. But to make sure you and Braun stick to it, I am making the match the main event. If either of you gets involved in the club's matches tonight the match will be canceled.

AJ responds to the threat by nodding as he turns away and leaves the room as Paige goes back to her phone call. We then cut to the ringside area as we get ready to start the show as this music plays:

*CRANK IT UP*
A loud pop from the live crowd as Big Show appears in a nice custom made suit as he joins Michael Cole at the commentary desk.

Michael Cole: Big Show it is a pleasure to have you as my partner on Monday nights.

Big Show: Thanks for having me Michael and I am looking forward to it especially after last night.

Michael Cole: Yes last night we saw Andrade Cien Almas become Mr. Money in the Bank, Becky Lynch remain Becky2belts and Sasha Banks made her return to Monday Night Raw replacing her best friend Bayley after she was attacked backstage and became Mrs. Money in the Bank!

Big Show: And we have a great show in store tonight. We will hear from Sasha Banks and Rey Mysterio after their victories last night whilst Becky Lynch looks to discuss what is next regarding the Raw Women's championship.

Michael Cole: We will also see Samoa Joe defend his US title against Luke Gallows and Aleister Black take on Karl Anderson.

Big Show: Both Samoa Joe and Aleister Black will be looking for payback after last night's shenanigans.

Michael Cole: Agreed and last but certainly not least we will see an Elimination chamber qualifier as AJ Styles demanded Paige not only give him a chance to earn a spot in the Elimination chamber but to face Braun Strowman! Has AJ Styles lost his mind?

Big Show: I have faced off against Braun Strowman and he is not someone you want to mess with.

*SECOND COMING/BURN IT DOWN*
Speaking of the Elimination Chamber, Seth Rollins makes his way to the ring with tape still around his ribs as he holds the Universal title in the air getting a loud pop from the fans.

Michael Cole: Last night Seth Rollins was able to hold onto his Universal title but he was taken to the limit by Bobby Lashley.

Big Show: Seth barely survived the onslaught from Bobby Lashley, having to lock in a sleeper hold just to survive.

Michael Cole: And I expect we are going to hear from Bobby Lashley's hype man Lio Rush later tonight.

Seth Rollins is now in the ring with tape around his ribs and a microphone in hand as he looks to address the live audience. He does not walk around too much, still in a lot of pain.

Seth Rollins: Last night I went through a war. I mean look at me.

He takes a moment to show off the tape around his ribs.

Seth Rollins: Bobby Lashley took me to my limits. On another night I might have lost this title.

Seth takes a moment as he grips the Universal title a little tighter.

Seth Rollins: However I found a way to keep it.

He readjusts the title placing it more securely on his shoulder.

Seth Rollins: I knew I would have to dig deep and come up with a new plan to beat Bobby Lashley. Like I came up with a plan to defeat Brock Lesnar!

Seth lets out a slight smile.

Seth Rollins: However at Stomping Grounds I don't just need to come up with a plan for one person. I need to come up with a plan for 5 people as I am stepping into the Elimination chamber!

Seth Rollins holds his hand out.

Seth Rollins: When I took this belt from Brock Lesnar I promised to be a fighting champion. One that you fans could be proud of.

*Glorious Domination*
Boos from the crowd as Bobby Roode walks onto the entrance ramp with a long flowing robe and a microphone in his hand, holding it almost like he would a whiskey glass.

Bobby Roode: It is funny you talk about the challenge you faced last night but you seem to be ignoring the person you should be defending that title against. The person who would actually bring glory to the title.

Seth looks confused in the ring.

Seth Rollins: Care to enlighten me on who that is?

Bobby Roode: Maybe you're not as smart as you think you are. See I want to bring glory back to Monday Night Raw and when solving problems you need to start at the top. And I don't want to wait until Elimination chamber to get a chance at that title.

The crowd pop at the thought of seeing a Universal title match tonight! However, before Seth can answer...

*STARS IN THE NIGHT*
The Raw Commissioner makes her way out getting a pop from the live crowd as Bobby Roode and Seth Rollins turn to face her.

Paige: Bobby did you forget this is my house!

Cheap pop from the crowd as Bobby Roode goes to speak but Paige points at him.

Paige: No I have heard enough from you. Now you want a chance at the Universal title. Well, you’re going to have to earn it, by beating DolphZiggler in an Elimination hamber qualifying match right now.

Bobby Roode: That isn't fair. I beat him last night!

Paige: Yes whilst placing your feet on the ropes! So I am giving him Dolph Ziggler a rematch right now!

Bobby Roode shakes his head as Seth Rollins leaves the ring smirking. Bobby Roode does not look impressed as he stares at the champion, furious at what he feels is total disrespect.

*HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD*
Dolph Ziggler makes his way out to the ring getting a decent reaction from the fans. As he walks to the ring he comes face to face with Seth Rollins as the two former rivals stare each other down.

Michael Cole: A second chance for Dolph Ziggler tonight as he takes on Bobby Roode and a chance to earn a Universal title shot.

Big Show: Seth and Dolph fought each other many times last year and Dolph has beaten Rollins before. However, to even have a chance to face Seth Rollins again, he needs to beat Bobby Roode.

Seth Rollins heads to the commentary desk as Bobby Roode in the ring, looking at Dolph Ziggler like he is beneath him. Dolph Ziggler meanwhile is fired up as he steps inside the ring.

Michael Cole: When we come back from the commercial break we will see these two men go head to head. Don't go anywhere.

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Match 1: Elimination chamber qualifier: Bobby Roode vs Dolph Ziggler
As we return from the ad break we see the match is underway with Dolph Ziggler in control. Seth Rollins is on commentary and when asked why he has joined them on commentary, he explains that he wants to be ready for each of the 5 men who will step into the Elimination chamber with him. He puts over Dolph Ziggler as he says that Dolph and I will never be friends but he knows how good he is and facing him again would be a great challenge.

When asked about Bobby Roode, he mentions he has quietly had a lot of success in WWE. He says Bobby Roode is a former NXT, US and Raw tag team champion but everything he has done, I have done as well. Back to the actual match, Dolph Ziggler is pulling out all the stops to try to defeat Bobby Roode but he can't put him away. Bobby Roode is really starting to struggle as Dolph Ziggler around the 5-minute mark looks to go for the ZigZag but Roode holds onto the rope causing Ziggler to fall the ground!

From there Bobby Roode starts to fight back by taking care of the legs of Dolph Ziggler slowing him down. Ziggler keeps on fighting back but each time Roode cuts him off and wears him down. In the closing stages, Ziggler is struggling due to his legs but nearly catches Roode with a superkick! Roode though ducks and hits him with a front chop block causing Ziggler to fall to the mat. Roode would then grab the prone Dolph Ziggler on the mat and hits him with the Glorious bomb. Roode makes the cover 1 2 3 Bobby Roode wins and earns his spot in the Elimination chamber!

Winner via pinfall: Bobby Roode (10:40)
Michael Cole: Bobby Roode picks up the win once again.

Big Show: Any thoughts Seth?

Seth Rollins does not say anything as Bobby Roode makes his way out of the ring not even waiting for the referee to raise his hand in the air. Instead, Roode makes his way towards the commentary desk as he stands there with a smug look on his face as he tells Seth he is going to make this show glorious. Seth keeps his mouth shut, lifting his Universal title into the air. Meanwhile, in the ring, Ziggler kicks the bottom rope, furious that he came up short tonight!
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When we come back from the commercial break we cut to a locker room backstage as we can see The Club talking to each other. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson can be seen warming up ready for their single matches later on tonight as AJ Styles walks into the room looking annoyed.

Karl Anderson: Where have you been?

AJ Styles: Where have I been? I have been taking care of business after you two cost me the Money in the Bank briefcase.

Luke Gallows throws down his water bottle annoyed.

Luke Gallows: WE COST YOU THE MATCH?! We were out there trying to help you win since you can't cut it anymore.

AJ Styles at this point goes towards Luke Gallows ready for a fight as Karl Anderson has to hold him back.

AJ Styles: If you and Karl stayed in the back like I told you to do, I wouldn't have had to save your sorry asses!

Karl Anderson: AJ you cost yourself that match.

AJ turns to Karl Anderson as the two men stare each other down.

AJ Styles: What by saving your ass?

Luke Gallows: YES!

Karl Anderson: We were more then willing to take another beating from Braun if it meant you became Mr. Money in the Bank. But you truly have gone soft. The old AJ would have done whatever it took to grab that briefcase, knowing his boys had his back.

Luke Gallows: Where is the AJ Styles who helped us conquer Japan?

AJ looks like he is going to respond but instead storms off elsewhere as he slams the door on his way out as we cut back to the commentary team.

Michael Cole: Well it looks like tensions are high within the Club right now.

Big Show: AJ has always had a temper and his own boys telling him he has gone soft, that is only going to fire him up.

*MAKING A DIFFERENCE*
A mixed reaction from the live crowd though it is mostly boos as Mr. Money in the Bank Andrade Cien Almas makes his way out to the ring with his manager Zelina Vega by his side with the briefcase in her hands.

Michael Cole: Last night Andrade Cien Almas was able to climb the ladder and become Mr. Money in the Bank!

Big Show: With some assistance from his manager Zelina Vega!

Michael Cole: I would say it was a lot of assistance. Zelina was not only advising Andrade during the match but she grabbed Finn Balor's legs in the closing moments stopping him in his tracks.

Big Show: From experience having the right manager in your corner can help you achieve greatness.

Andrade and Zelina stand in the ring both with a smug look on their faces as Zelina looks to speak.

Zelina Vega: Last night, my client Andrade showed everyone why I came to WWE to help guide him to the top. You see when I came to find Andrade in NXT he was focusing on partying and not on achieving the greatness I know he is capable of.

Andrade stands there with a smug look on his face.

Zelina Vega:
Within months I was able to guide him to the NXT title!

A decent pop as Zelina mentions the ever-popular NXT.

Zelina Vega: And now I have guided my client to the Money in the Bank briefcase.

Zelina lifts the briefcase into the air showing it off for the live crowd.

Zelina
Vega: And what I hold here, this is a guarantee. You see the last two men who held this briefcase were Baron Corbin and Braun Strowman.

Boos for Baron Corbin's name and cheers for Braun Strowman.

Zelina Vega: Two big brutes who couldn't fathom what they had in their hands. You see neither man had someone like me in their corner.

Boos from the crowd.

Zelina Vega: I will make sure Andrade gets to the top as I have always done and will do for all of my clients.

Michael Cole on commentary is confused by the fact she said clients as Zelina carries on.

Zelina Vega: So Seth Rollins...

Cheers for the Universal champion as Zelina turns to Andrade smiling.

Zelina Vega: Or Kofi Kingston

Loud cheers from the crowd

Zelina Vega: The clock is ticking.

Zelina drops the microphone having sent her message to not only the Universal champion but the WWE champion as well.

Michael Cole: Big words from Zelina Vega.

Big Show: And if I was Seth Rollins and the New Day I would be watching over my shoulder knowing Zelina Vega is plotting exactly how to get her talent to the top!

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*DALE GAS*
Humberto Carrillo makes his way out to a decent pop from the live crowd. He slaps hands with the crowd as he runs to the ring excited for this match.

Michael Cole: Well right now we are about to see Humberto Carrillo from the Cruiserweight division in action.

Big Show: Humberto may be young but the kid has a lot of potential.

*FOR THE BETTER*
Drew Gulak makes his way getting boos from the crowd as he walks to the ring. He has a look of disgust on his face as he gets ready to take on his former protégé.

Big Show: I just mentioned that this kid has a lot of potential but Gulak might just beat it out of him.

Michael Cole: Drew Gulak for a time was sort of like a teacher for Humberto but both men have very different styles and Gulak couldn't accept that.

Drew once inside the ring looks at Humberto, sneering at him as he shakes his head. Humberto though lets out a smile, laughing to himself about Drew Gulak's attitude towards him.

Match 2: Drew Gulak vs Humberto Carrillo
Once the bell rings Humberto charges in and connects with a dropkick taking Drew off his feet. He immediately goes to the top rope but Drew rolls to the outside! Humberto seeing this responds by diving onto Gulak on the outside of the ring! Humberto gets Drew back into the ring making the cover but he kicks out at 2. From there Humberto stays on his feet as he keeps on using his aerial ability and speed to attack Gulak.

Drew Gulak is struggling but around the 4-minute mark, Humberto goes to the top rope once again but Drew in his desperation kicks the ropes, crotching Humberto on them and stopping the young kid in his tracks. Drew Gulak from there climbs onto the top rope and sends Carrillo crashing down to the mat with an Avalanche belly to back suplex! From there it is all Gulak who picks apart the young kid before locking in the Gu-lock forcing Humberto to tap out!

Winner via submission: Drew Gulak (6:22)
Drew Gulak keeps the hold locked on for a few more seconds after the bell looking to inflict some more pain on the young kid. He finally lets go after being warned by the ref as he tosses Carrillo off to the side.

Michael Cole: Drew Gulak with the win but Humberto made him work for it initially.

Big Show: Humberto was on top but Drew Gulak being the strategist he is, stopped the high-flying offense of Humberto and picked him apart.

Humberto Carrillo rolls out of the ring as Drew Gulak demands a microphone from someone at ringside.

Drew Gulak: Cut my music!

The people in the back do what Drew Gulak says as he looks to address the crowd.

Drew Gulak: Humberto, I tried to save that kid but he has a bad style ingrained in him and he is not smart enough to ditch it.

Drew Gulak with an intense stare, points at the fans in the crowd.

Drew Gulak: No instead he cares too much about putting on a show for you people.

Boos from the crowd

Drew Gulak: Learning bad habitats from so-called legends.

Drew takes a moment to pause.

Drew Gulak: But I will save this company and I will save the Cruiserweight division. Starting at the top.

Drew Gulak drops the microphone getting boos from the crowd as he starts to head towards the back.

Michael Cole: Well Drew Gulak is making his intentions clear.

Big Show: Gulak seems to be very old school but I stepped into the ring with Rey Mysterio and say what you want about his style but it has won him many titles over the years even against giants like me.

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*CELTIC INVASION*
A very loud pop as Becky2belts makes her way out, soaking in the reaction from the fans. She has both of the belts on her shoulders as she has a very cocky smirk.

Michael Cole: Last night Becky was not only able to defeat Asuka one of the most unstoppable forces in WWE history but she also defeated a legend of the business in Mickie James!

Big Show: Defending one belt is a tough challenge let alone defending two titles in the same night.

Michael Cole: Well Becky is always looking for her next fight and you have to wonder who is next after last night.

Becky climbs into the ring as several fans start up a Becky2belts chant which the champion enjoys. We notice some tape on her left arm after her match with Asuka last night but the Smackdown Women's title is hiding most of it from view. Becky takes a moment to walk around the ring as she gets ready to speak.

Becky Lynch: Well would you look at what I still have.

Becky lets out a cocky smile as the crowd once again starts up a Becky2belts chant.

Becky Lynch: I told everyone that I came here to raise this division to new heights and I couldn't do it alone.

Becky takes a moment to walk around the ring.

Becky Lynch: Last night I got to correct the black mark on my record whilst also beating a “legend”.

Becky does finger quotes as the Man looks to carry on.

Becky Lynch: But I have to give you credit Mickie. You left me craving a fight with a real legend.

Becky lets out a sly smirk.

Becky Lynch: I am always looking for my next fight. You see most champions accept having a target on their back. Me? Even when I'm the champ, y'all are the ones with targets on your back.

Becky walks towards the side of the ring facing the entrance ramp.

Becky Lynch: All of you in the back, everyone on Smackdown trust me when I say this, The Man always comes around.

Loud cheers as Becky lifts the Raw Women's title into the air.

Becky Lynch: And I already know who my next challenger will be, They just don't know it yet.

Becky drops the microphone getting a loud pop from the live crowd as she walks up the ramp with a cocky smile on her face getting Becky2belts chants as she walks to the back.

Michael Cole: Becky laying down a challenge for all the women in WWE.

Big Show: Most champions wait for their challengers to come to them. Becky though? She is something else. I was a giant and even I didn't hunt down challengers.

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*OMEN IN THE SKY*
We return from the commercial break as Luke Gallows makes his way to the ring all by himself. The crowd are booing him but he does not pay attention to them as he walks to the ring.

Michael Cole: A massive opportunity for Luke Gallows tonight as Samoa Joe has put his US title on the line.

Big Show: Samoa Joe is out for revenge after The Club interfered in the Men's Money in the Bank ladder match, attacking him and Aleister Black.

Michael Cole: As noted earlier tonight, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows are not allowed at ringside for each others matches tonight as punishment for their antics last night.

Big Show: Well on tonight Aleister black gets his own opportunity to get his pound of flesh.

*DESTROYER*
The United States Champion makes his way out to the ring getting a mixed reaction from the crowd as he looks furious as he shouts some abuse at Luke Gallows in the ring.

Michael Cole: Samoa Joe is looking to prove a point by putting his United States title on the line tonight. It is key to note that Paige did not want to make this a title match but Joe insisted on it.

Big Show: Joe has been on a tear since he won that title and I think the only reason he is not Mr. Money in the Bank right now is the Club.

Samoa Joe hands the title to referee as he gives Luke Gallows a death glare. The timekeeper rings the bell getting this match underway.

Match 3: US title match: Samoa Joe (c) vs Luke Gallows
Samoa Joe comes into this match with his back still in pain after the war he went through last night in the Money in the Bank ladder match. Luke Gallows throughout the match makes attempts to target the back and wear down the Samoan submission machine. However, Joe is too tough for the tag team expert Luke Gallows and gets Gallows in the Coquina Clutch, forcing Luke Gallows to tap out!

Winner and still US champion: Samoa Joe (5:56)
Samoa Joe keeps the Coquina clutch locked in for a few seconds after the match has finished as Gallows taps on the mat furiously. The referee tells Joe to release the hold but Joe doesn't! The referee gives him one final warning and only then does Joe release the hold, tossing Gallows to the mat as he rises to his feet and demands the referee pass him his title.

Michael Cole: A dominant win for Samoa Joe tonight as he holds onto his US title!

Big Show: Samoa Joe wanted to send a message to the locker room, don't get in his way.

Samoa Joe snatches the US title out of the referee's hands as he lifts into the air before walking out of the ring getting boos from the crowd as Luke Gallows stays on the mat, grabbing his neck selling the damage done by the Coquina clutch.

We cut backstage as we can see one-half of the Raw tag team champions Curt Hawkins backstage in his locker room hanging out with his friend in recent times Jey Uso.

Jey Uso: I told you to just have confidence and you would be able to do it!

Curt Hawkins lets out a slightly nervous smile unsure how to respond to Jey as Zack Ryder the other half of the Raw tag team champions walks into the room with a massive cheesy grin on his face.

Zack Ryder: I told you, bro. You just need to believe in yourself. The streak is broken, we are not losers. And tonight we are in Albany, New York! Get excited bro as you have a match next.

Curt Hawkins looks worried.

Curt Hawkins: But I am just going to lose.

Jey Uso grabs Hawkins by the shoulders.

Jey Uso: Stop doubting yourself! You broke your duck and you can now do it in a singles match. Look at this.

Jey lifts up on of the Raw tag team titles holding it in front of Curt Hawkins who stares at it.

Jey Uso: Do you know what holding this means? Uce, this means you are a champion. When you hold this you are at the top of the tag team division.

Jey passes the title back to Curt Hawkins who looks at it.

Jey Uso: Do you remember mine and my brother's wars with the New Day? Look where Kofi is now. Being a champion means you can win. Believe in yourself.

Curt Hawkins takes a moment looking at his Raw tag team title as he nods before leaving the locker room and heads to the ring. Jey Uso goes to follow him as Zack Ryder stops him.

Zack Ryder: Why does he not listen to me when I say that bro?

Both men let out a slight chuckle.

Zack Ryder: I appreciate your help last week and this week.

Jey Uso: Don't mention it uce.

Zack Ryder: No I mean it, bro. It means a lot and since you got our back, we have yours. Later tonight when you take on Rusev, me and Hawkins will be out there.

Zack Ryder sticks out his fist looking for a bro fist as Jey reciprocates.

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*IN THE MIDDLE OF IT NOW*
A loud pop from the crowd as Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder walk out with their Raw tag team titles around their waist looking at their home state crowd with a big smile on their faces and microphones in their hands.

Michael Cole: Would you listen to that reaction for the Raw tag team champions?

Big Show: Well they are in their home state Michael.

Michael Cole: Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder stunned the world on the Wrestlemania pre-show when they defeated the Revival and became tag teams champions for the second time in their career.

Big Show: And last week Hawkins & Ryder defeated two top superstars Rusev and Shinsuke Nakamura to hold onto those titles.

Zack Ryder stands in the ring with Curt Hawkins enjoying the reactions from the crowd, though only Curt Hawkins is ready to compete.

Zack Ryder: Albany, New York how are you doing?

A cheap but loud pop from the fans in attendance.

Zack Ryder: And tonight Curt Hawkins will finally win a singles match!

Zack Ryder looks confident whilst Curt Hawkins looks unsure.

Zack Ryder: Woo woo you know...

*KILLER INSTINCT*
Mojo Rawley interrupts Zack Ryder's catchphrase as he walks out onto the entrance ramp with an angry look on his face and a microphone in his hands.

Mojo Rawley: Stop trying to hype these sheep up!

Cheap heat as Mojo Rawley marches down to the ring.

Mojo Rawley: I remember the year I spent teaming with you and being a loser just like him!

Mojo Rawley points at Curt Hawkins who does not react.

Mojo Rawley: And I will kill your hype tonight just like I have done to Zack in the past.

Mojo tosses the microphone to the side as he joins Curt Hawkins inside the ring with an angry look on his face. Zack Ryder makes his way to the outside as Curt Hawkins looks very nervous.

Match 4: Curt Hawkins w/Zack Ryder vs Mojo Rawley

Mojo Rawley right at the start of the match takes control and really lays into Curt Hawkins who struggles to keep up with the larger opponent. Mojo though throughout the match taunts the fans and Ryder, toying with his opponent. Hawkins has a little bit of a fightback though and stuns Mojo. Mojo responds to this however by taking Curt Hawkins's head off with a big lariat! Mojo lays into Hawkins as he looks to end this with the Hype Driver! He lifts Hawkins into the air but Hawkins counters with a roll-up. 1 2 3 HAWKINS PICKS UP THE WIN!

Winner via pinfall: Curt Hawkins (4:42)
Mojo Rawley kicks out at 3.01 and is furious. Curt Hawkins joins Zack Ryder on outside as he jumps into the arms of his tag team partner and best friend! Meanwhile the home state crowd pop loud for Curt Hawkins picking up the win tonight.

Michael Cole: Curt Hawkins has finally won a singles match!

Big Show: And the fans in New York love it, Michael.

Curt Hawkins carries on even jumping into the crowd post-match, so excited to have finally won a singles match as Ryder looks on proud of his friend. Meanwhile, in the ring, Mojo Rawley argues with the referee saying it was a 2 count and kicks the ropes frustrated to have lost tonight.

We then cut backstage as we can see a frustrated Sonya Deville working out and laying a few fists into a punching bag backstage. However as she is doing this, she gets interrupted by Mandy Rose holding a bunch of doughnuts. Sonya looks at her before going back to the punching bag carrying on her work out.

Mandy Rose: Come on, you haven't talked to me since last night. I am sorry I attacked you.

Sonya Deville: I ain't mad you attacked me. It was every woman for themselves and we talked about it. I am mad because you didn't stick to the plan.

Mandy Rose: I thought we had everyone out of the way.

Sonya stops punching the bag as she turns around facing Mandy shaking her head as she grabs one of the doughnuts and starts eating it.

Mandy Rose: We all good?

Sonya Deville: Yeah we are good.

Sonya goes in and hugs Mandy who lightly hugs her back. Both women release the hug as they both carry on eating doughnuts.

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We return from the ad break as we can see Paige in her office as Bobby Lashley and Lio Rush walk into the room. Bobby Lashley has a face full of fury whilst Lio Rush looks annoyed.

Lio Rush: We need to talk.

Paige: What do you want Lio?

Lio Rush: What do I want? I want you to do what is right. The man of the hour can't believe you didn't make an immediate rematch after Rollins survived walking Armageddon! Rollins was lucky to beat Lashley and I demand my man gets the rematch he deserves.

Paige lets out a slight smile.

Paige: Your man wants a rematch? That is fine.

Lio Rush: See. I knew you were smart. What did I tell you, Bobby?

Lio slaps the chest of Bobby Lashley who just gives him an angry glare.

Bobby Lashley: Don't do that again.

Lio Rush holds his hands up moving slightly away from Bobby Lashley not wanting to piss his friend off.

Lio Rush: So when is his match with Rollins? Next week.

Lio Rush has a massive toothy grin on his face, looking every bit the smug prick he is. Paige responds to this by smiling.

Paige: Well first he has to earn his spot in the elimination chamber.

The smile is wiped off the face of Lio Rush.

Lio Rush: What? Earn his spot! This is ridiculous.

Paige: If you want your client to get another chance at Seth Rollins this is your only choice. Next week Lashley will take part in a special beat the clock challenge where the winners with the best 3 times will enter the elimination chamber!

Lio Rush goes to complain as Bobby Lashley walks over and puts his hand on Lio's mouth stopping his hype man from talking.

Bobby Lashley: That is fine because Rollins's time is running out.

Bobby Lashley removes his hand from Lio's mouth, as he signals for his hype man to leave with him. Lio Rush as he says as Paige goes back to her business.

Michael Cole: Well Show, we heard some big news just then. Next week on Monday Night Raw we have a special beat the clock challenge where the winners with the 3 best times will join Seth Rollins, Bobby Roode and the winner of our main event inside the Elimination chamber!

*OMEN IN THE SKY*
Karl Anderson makes his way out to the ring getting boos from the crowd as he looks focused ahead of his match with the Dutch Destroyer.

Michael Cole: Well right now we are going to see the other half of the Club Karl Anderson in action!

Big Show: And he faces a man who is driven to get retribution tonight!

Michael Cole: For anyone who does not watch NXT, when Aleister Black was attacked in a parking lot he was relentless in finding his attacker and getting revenge. Paige has to have known Black would have been the same in regards to the Club and gave Black what he wanted tonight.

*ROOT OF ALL EVIL*
A loud pop from the crowd as Aleister Black makes his usual entrance. Once his platform has fully risen he stands at the top of the ramp giving Karl Anderson a death glare, worrying Karl slightly. Aleister Black would then start to march to the ring with vengeance in mind though he is slightly slower than normal due to the damage to his right leg done last night.

Michael Cole: It says how angry Aleister Black is to demand this match after what he put his body through last night.

Big Show: Black promised on WWE.com he was going to absolve Karl Anderson of his sins and Karl Anderson should be worried.

Michael Cole: And I have received word from our commissioner backstage that Aleister Black will also be taking part in the Beat the Clock challenger next week.

Aleister Black climbs into the ring as Karl Anderson stays in his corner as the timekeeper rings the bell getting this contest underway.

Match 5: Aleister Black vs Karl Anderson
Once the bell rings Black makes his way towards Karl Anderson who is quick to slide under the bottom rope getting boos from the crowd. Karl Anderson taunts the fans as Aleister Black runs off the ropes looking for a suicide dive! Karl moves out of the way but Black jumps back off the ropes and lands in the center of the ring in a seated position getting a loud pop from the live crowd.

Karl Anderson however on the outside of the ring looks furious and slides back into the ring as he looks to attack Aleister Black! Black dodges Anderson and from there both men stare laying into each other. Noticeably Black uses a lot fewer kicks than normal due to the damage done to his right foot. Karl Anderson even looks to target the right foot but Aleister Black is too strong and takes control of the match, as he finishes off Karl Anderson by locking him in the Anti-Cross! Karl Anderson lets out a shout of pain before being forced to tap out giving Black the win!

Winner via submission: Aleister Black (6:22)
Michael Cole: Aleister Black picks up the win tonight.

Big Show: And tonight showed his adaptability. He knew he could not get the power he normally does on the Black Mass and used the Anti-Cross instead.

Aleister Black sits down in the ring as he starts to meditate as he stares at Karl Anderson who slides under the ropes and retreats to the back. The camera then cuts to the Boss Sasha Banks who is walking through a hallway backstage getting a loud pop from the crowd.

Michael Cole: Well after the commercial break, Mrs. Money in the Bank Sasha Banks will look to address her return to the WWE. Don't go anywhere.

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*SKY'S THE LIMIT*
Sasha Banks makes her way out onto the entrance ramp with her shutter shades on getting a super loud pop from the crowd. She takes a moment to soak in the pop from the crowd as she lifts her Money in the Bank briefcase in the air for all to see.

Michael Cole: IT'S BOSS TIME!

Big Show: Yes it is Michael. Last night Sasha made her return and took the spot of her best friend Bayley as she went on to become Mrs. Money in the Bank.

Michael Cole: And we have got word from sources backstage that Bayley did not see her attacker but she will be back on Money night Raw in a few weeks!

Sasha Banks is now in the ring enjoying the reaction from the live crowd. She pushes the shutter shades to the top of her head as she looks to address the fans.

Sasha Banks:
You know, it feels good to be back.

Loud cheers from the live crowd.

Sasha Banks: It feels good to finally have the Boss back.

Sasha lets out a cocky smile as a “Sasha” chant starts up.

Sasha Banks: I really don't know what to say about what happened at Money in the Bank but let's start at the beginning. Y'see I had no plans to come back to Monday Night Raw.

A mixed reaction from the crowd as Sasha looks to carry on.

Sasha Banks: The only reason I was at Money in the Bank was to support my best friend Bayley.

A decent reaction for Bayley as Sasha looks to continue.

Sasha Banks: I needed a break after we lost the tag team titles and I was not ready to come back to wrestling so soon. However, as I was on my way to the arena I got a text from Paige telling me what happened to Bayley.

Sasha takes a moment as she looks angry before carrying on.

Sasha Banks: And that is when I knew I had to get payback for my friend.

Sasha takes a moment before she leans on the ropes closest to the entrance ramp.

Sasha Banks: Whilst I had been taking a break from this company and was considering if I would ever come back, I was still watching this show and supporting my best friend Bayley. So as soon as Paige told me what happened I remembered this statement made by Fire and Desire.

We then cut to a replay of a segment from last week's Raw where Fire and Desire talk about destroying Bayley. After the short replay cut back to Sasha Banks.

Sasha Banks: I knew I could not let those two win the match so when Paige asked if I could replace Bayley at the last minute I agreed. I mean what better way to make sure those two don't win this than by winning it myself.

Cheers from the crowd.

Sasha Banks: I mean who can do it better than the legit boss!

Cheap pop as Sasha is enjoying herself when she is interrupted by this music...

*GOLDEN GODDESS*
Boos from the fans as Fire and Desire make their way onto the entrance ramp both with microphones in their hands as Sonya and Mandy look annoyed.

Mandy Rose: Listen Sasha it is good of you to finally join us back on Raw after you had your little cry and went into hiding.

Sonya Deville: But you best keep our names out of your mouth!

Sonya looks pretty fired up as she steps forward looking to carry on.

Sonya Deville: We will tell you the same thing we told Paige. If we took out Bayley we would have been proud of it.

Sasha Banks: Likely story. You two are known liars.

Sonya looks angry as she says something to Mandy off-mic.

Sonya Deville: You know what? We may not have injured Bayley but we are about to injure you.

Sonya and Mandy drop their microphones as they make their way to the ring ready to attack Sasha Banks. Both women make their way to opposite sides of the ring ready to slide in and attack Sasha. Sasha holds her Money in the Bank briefcase, ready to fight both of them when...

*THE NEXT VOYAGE*
Kairi Sane gets a loud pop from the live crowd as she sprints down to the ring and attacks Mandy Rose taking her down before she can attack Sasha in the ring. Meanwhile, Sonya is distracted on the apron allowing Sasha Banks to clock her in the face with the Money in the Bank briefcase sending her to the floor. Sonya takes a moment to hold her head as Mandy crawls over towards her as Fire and Desire choose to retreat for now. Kairi Sane would then join Sasha Banks in the ring who takes a moment before shaking her hand, glad to have some help tonight.

Michael Cole: Well thank god for Kairi Sane tonight or Sasha would have been in big trouble.

Big Show: But you do have to ask one question. If Fire and Desire are telling the truth, who attacked Bayley at Money in the Bank?

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When we return from the commercial break we can see a local competitor stood in the ring ready for a match.

*GLAMAZON*
Beth Phoenix makes her way out to the ring looking furious after what happened last night. She marches down to the ring with a purpose joining the local competitor in the ring whilst Natalya follows her to ringside looking concerned at her friend's recent temperament.

Michael Cole:
Last night the Divas of Doom took on the Iiconics as they tried to become tag teams champions but Beth lost her cool and clocked the Iiconics with the belt.

Big Show: Sometimes your temper can get the best of you Michael but Beth blew a massive opportunity to become tag team champions last night.

Michael Cole: Well tonight Beth will be looking to get back on track against a local competitor called Barbara Wright.

Match 6: Beth Phoenix/ Natalya vs Barbara Wright
Beth as soon as the bell rings takes Barbara off her feet with a massive punch. Beth tosses the poor girl around the ring before lifting her into the air and planting her with the Glam slam to pick up the easy win.

Winner via pinfall: Beth Phoenix (0:36)
Michael Cole: An easy victory tonight for the Glamazon!

Beth as soon as the ref awards her the victory climbs out of the ring and heads to the back as Natalya once again looks bothered by her team-mate's anger issues in recent times.

We then cut to see Mustafa Ali in his street clothes at night, as he is shown outside the XL center sat on the steps that lead to the arena as he seems to be deep in thought.

Mustafa Ali: I was so close to the title. I was fingers tips away.

Mustafa Ali takes a moment as he stares off into the distance.

Mustafa Ali: My legs and back are in massive amounts of pain as I have nothing to show for it.

Ali slowly gets back to his feet.

Mustafa Ali: I keep coming this close to the title and coming up short. I have heard people say that maybe I need to change who I am or give up on my dreams.

Mustafa Ali sighs as he looks down at the ground before looking back up at the camera in front of him.

Mustafa Ali: That will never happen. I will never change who I am to achieve success because that is not the kind of person I want to be. I want to be someone people can look up to. I want to be a hero for people. I want to be an inspiration. Others take shortcuts but I couldn’t do that. Last night I was this close but I lost to one of my idols.

Mustafa Ali who has been walking since he started to make the speech makes his way over to a wall with graffiti on it showing Rey Mysterio's mask.

Mustafa Ali: The man who wears this mask, he was my hero growing up. And he showed me what someone with heart could do. What someone with heart could achieve. He taught me the importance of sticking to who I was.

Mustafa Ali walks past the wall as the camera cuts to him walking the streets once again.

Mustafa Ali: Last night I lost to a legend but I'm not done chasing that Cruiserweight title. One day I will get to face my hero and I will get to beat him.

Mustafa Ali takes a seat on a park bench as he looks at a picture on his phone of Kofi Kingston after this year's Elimination Chamber PPV.

Mustafa Ali: Now a bitter man could look at this picture and think “this should have been me”. However, I refuse to do that. Next week I have a chance to get myself a spot in the Elimination chamber. A match I was going to be fighting in for the WWE title until Randy Orton injured me.

We get a quick replay of how Randy Orton injured Mustafa Ali.

Mustafa Ali: Everything happens for a reason and this time nothing is going to stop me from stepping into the Elimination Chamber.

We see Mustafa Ali flicking through the pictures on his camera as he turns to the image of Kofi holding the WWE title at Wrestlemania 35. He then flicks through one more time showing Seth Rollins holding the Universal title as the camera cuts back to Mustafa Ali who lets out a smile.

Mustafa Ali: And once I step into the chamber, I will keep fighting until I finally get to hold gold in WWE.

The camera would linger on Mustafa Ali's face before starting to fade to black.

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*BOOYAKA 619*
A loud pop from the crowd as the new Cruiserweight champion Rey Mysterio makes his way out to the delight of the crowd. He takes a few moments as he is joined by his son Dominick on his way to the ring. Rey gives his son a hug on the top of the entrance ramp before they make their way to the ring.

Michael Cole: Last night Rey Mysterio was able to climb the ladder and become a 4-time Cruiserweight champion!

Big Show: Rey is someone I have teamed with and fought with numerous times. I know how good he is and to see him at the top of the Cruiserweight division at his age shows how good he still is.

Once inside the ring, both Rey and Dominick are all smiles as Rey has the title on his shoulder as he looks to address the live crowd.

Rey Mysterio: Over the last few weeks I have wondered mostly privately if I still had it after losing to Samoa Joe but last night well...

The crowd starts up a small “you still got it” chant. Rey can't help but smile at the chant.

Rey Mysterio: Well you guys never had any doubts that is for sure.

Rey turns to his son.

Rey Mysterio: And you never had any doubt either. I just want to thank you for all your help in getting me ready for last night.

Dominick starts to smile as he hugs his dad one more time.

Rey Mysterio: However I don't want to settle with just this moment. Without the Cruiserweight division, I would never be where I am today. It gave me the chance to prove that the little guy could make it in the business. It allowed me a chance to fight giants.

Cheers from the crowd with a few Big Show chants for the man on commentary. Show can't help but smile acknowledging the chants.

Rey Mysterio: Yes even him.

Rey gives a little wave for the man on commentary before carrying on his promo.

Rey Mysterio: But I'm not here to focus on the past. I want to focus on the future. I want to help bring this division to new heights. I want to help lift this division up and I'm already wondering who my first challenger is going to be.

Pop from the live crowd when we hear this music play.

*WIN IT ALL*
Tony Nese makes his way out in a pair of jeans and a low cut shirt, which still shows off some of his 8 abs as he walks to the ring getting a polite pop from the crowd. He takes a moment to step into the ring as Dominick looks wary.

Michael Cole: Well it looks like we are going to hear from the former Cruiserweight champion Tony Nese right now.

Big Show: Tony last night got what he wanted competition-wise but his wish cost him the Cruiserweight title.

Tony Nese offers Dominick a handshake with Rey's son being unsure how to react before agreeing. Nese then asks for a microphone as Dominick provides him with one.

Tony Nese: I just want to say congratulations. You deserved the victory.

Tony Nese offers his hand to Rey who is a little cautious but accepts it shaking hands with the former champ.

Tony Nese: I really mean that. But you never pinned me.

The handshake stops as Rey smiles, almost as if he saw this coming.

Rey Mysterio: I figured that's why you were out here.

Tony Nese: As I have said in the past I crave competition and I got it at Money in the Bank. The next thing I crave is a title match against a legend.

A pop from the crowd excited at the prospect of the match.

Tony Nese: And after speaking to Paige backstage, in two weeks I will be facing you one on one for the Cruiserweight title.

Rey Mysterio: I look forward to it.

Rey once again readjusts the title on his shoulder as Tony Nese smiles at Rey.

Tony Nese: Enjoy the celebration because if I have anything to do with it, it will be a short one.

Tony Nese drops the microphone as he walks up the ramp as Rey Mysterio and Dominick go back to celebrating in the ring to the delight of the fans.

Michael Cole: Well we learned some big news tonight. Tony Nese will get a rematch and face Rey Mysterio in two weeks for the Cruiserweight title!

Big Show: Rey won it in a multi-man match full of chaos but now he will have to do it one vs one against the Premier athlete.

Tony Nese smiles as he walks backstage as the camera cuts to Oney Lorcan who is watching what just happened backstage and looks furious.

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Michael Cole: Well just before the commercial break we learned that Rey Mysterio will have to defend his Cruiserweight title against Tony Nese. However next week Rey Mysterio will have the opportunity to earn a spot in the Elimination Chamber.

Big Show: And he ain't the only champion who has that opportunity.

Michael Cole: That is right Show as our tag team, the United States and Cruiserweight champions will all be taking part in the beat the clock challenge next week for the final 3 spots in the elimination chamber.

*ROAR OF THE LION*
Rusev makes his way to the ring getting boos from the crowd as he is joined by his wife Lana and his tag team partner Shinsuke Nakamura is behind him. Noticeably he looks like he does not even want to be here as they walk to the ring.

Michael Cole: Last week, we saw Ryder and Hawkins defeat Rusev and Nakamura to hold onto their tag team titles and they do not look happy.

Big Show: You got remember how this team was formed. They aren't friends. This was a team made to win titles and they have failed to do this.


*DONE WITH THAT*
Jey Uso makes his way to the ring joined by the Raw Tag team champions Ryder and Hawkins. He gets a decent reaction from the crowd as he looks fired up tonight.

Michael Cole: Well Jey Uso is looking to try to carve out a solo career at the moment with his brother Jimmy on the shelf.

Big Show: And after he helped keep Lana at bay last week for the tag team champions, they have agreed to have his back as well.

Match 7: Jey Uso w/ Ryder and Hawkins vs Rusev w/Shinsuke Nakamura and Lana
Jey Uso at the start of the match is like a man on fire as he lays into Rusev with numerous kicks wearing down the Bulgarian brute. Rusev is on the back foot as Jey keeps on the move trying to use his speed to take Rusev down but before long Rusev overpowers Jey Uso. Shinsuke, as the match goes on, leans on the barricade not even caring about the match whilst Lana cheers on her husband. Ryder and Hawkins keep an eye on Lana and Shinsuke to make sure neither get involved but in the end, Rusev puts away JeyUso with the Machka kick.

Winner via pinfall: Rusev (6:26)
Michael Cole: Rusev with the win tonight!

Big Show: Jey is used to competing in a tag team but gave a good account of himself and can maybe use this to improve in the future.

Rusev in the ring stands over Jey Uso as he teases attacking his opponent tonight as Ryder and Hawkins slide into the ring blocking Rusev from attacking Jey Uso. Noticeably Shinsuke does not even react and starts walking to the back not even looking at what is going on in the ring. Rusev and Lana meanwhile jaw jack with the pair in the ring as they head to the back.

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When we come back from the commercial break we see Chad Gable in a tracksuit backstage as he seems to be leaving Paige's office. He is about halfway down the hallway as he is approached by Renee Young.

Renee Young: Hello Chad, I was just wondering how you are feeling after the Cruiserweight title ladder match last night?

Chad Gable: Well my back is very sore so Paige gave me the night off when it comes to fighting in the ring even though I was more than willing to wrestle tonight.

Renee Young: Even after what you went through last night?

Chad Gable: I am always ready, willing and Gable to wrestle even if I am not 100%. Just like my idol, I would even wrestle with a broken freaking neck!

Renee Young: Has Paige told you if you are in action next week?

Chad Gable lets out a goofy smile.

Chad Gable: I still have the cruiserweight title in the back of my mind but Paige has given me an opportunity next week as I will also be taking part in the beat the clock challenge for the Elimination Chamber match.

Renee Young: How will you be preparing for a different type of match where you are not only facing your opponent but the clock?

Chad Gable: A lot of people look at me and see a small guy. However, I was an Olympic athlete and you were always against the clock in that. Next week whoever faces me, they are stepping into a match type that favors me.

Chad Gable puts his towel back over his shoulder before walking off towards the car park. Meanwhile, we cut back to the ring ready for the main event.

*BRAUN/I AM STRONGER*
Braun Strowman marches out to the ring getting cheers from the crowd as he looks in his usual angry monstrous mood. Once inside the ring, he roars as he paces up and down.

Michael Cole: Well right now we are about to have our main event as AJ Styles and Braun Strowman fight for a spot in the Elimination Chamber!

Big Show: And I think AJ has not been thinking clearly over the course of the last two nights. Not only did he cost himself the chance at the Money in the Bank briefcase but after requesting this match, he may have cost himself the chance at making it into the Elimination Chamber.

*PHENOMENAL*
AJ Styles makes his way out next getting a mixed reaction from the crowd with it slightly leaning towards boos. He does not look in a good mood as he walks down to the ring pointing at Braun Strowman.

Michael Cole: AJ has always been a bit of a hothead and I think that will cost him tonight.

AJ climbs onto the apron and looks to go after Braun straight away. The referee has to calm AJ down as Braun stands there snarling. The referee moves from the corner as he calls for the bell getting this match underway.

Main event: Elimination chamber qualifier: AJ Styles vs Braun Strowman
AJ charges in as soon as the bell ring but Braun takes him down with a shoulder block sending the phenomenal one to the mat! Braun would start pounding AJ who tries to fight back angrily and chaotically. However, Braun is too strong for the smaller AJ Styles. It looks like it might be a total squash match but AJ gets Braun off his feet with several low dropkicks.

AJ would start attacking the leg of the monster among men knowing this might be the best chance he has of putting away Braun! AJ locks Braun in the calf crusher as he tries to force the giant to tap out. Braun though after being in the hold for a while kicks AJ off sending him into the ropes. Braun lumbers to his feet and charges at AJ who leapfrogs over him! Braun though turns around for the T-Rex dropkick as AJ moves out of the way causing Braun to his referee knocking him out!

Braun gets to his feet as AJ has gone to the ropes looking for the Phenomenal forearm! However, as he flies through the air Braun catches him and hits him with the running powerslam! Braun makes the cover as the crowd does the usual 1 2 3 4 5 chant but there is no referee to make the count. Braun at this point gets to his feet as the crowd starts to boo as they see Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson running down to the ring with steel chairs in hand!

Braun stands by the ropes ready for them as AJ is just starting to recover from the running powerslam and sees the Club on the outside. He looks confused asking why they are out here telling them to clear off. The pair argue with AJ, as Braun dares them to come into the ring. AJ though whilst Braun argues with them, moves behind him and LOW BLOWS BRAUN! Braun falls down to the mat as the other two members of the Club slide into the ring.

They have a smirk on their face as they too sweet AJ Styles as all 3 smile. AJ then points at Braun Strowman as both men stare to batter him with chairs. They lay into the giant with numerous shots to the back as AJ keeps an eye on the referee. Once he sees the referee starting to come to he instructs his boys to leave the ring and hide the chairs under the ring. AJ meanwhile rolls Strowman onto his back. AJ climbs onto the ring apron and flies off hitting Strowman with Superman! AJ hooks the leg 1 2 3! AJ STYLES HAS STOLE THE WIN!

Winner via pinfall: AJ Styles (8:32)
AJ Styles gets back to his feet as he is joined in the ring by both members of the Club who helps him celebrate as the crowd boos the hell out of all 3 men stood in the ring.

Michael Cole: Braun Strowman just got screwed!

Big Show: Well it looks like AJ has finally accepted the Club's help after last night.

All 3 men slide out of the ring with AJ having a cocky smirk on his face as the two hold their leader's hands in the air as we see Braun Strowman slowly rising to his feet and he looks furious. AJ taunts him from the top of the ramp before leaving. Braun at this point punches the mat furious before climbing out of the ring, picking up the steel steps and tossing up the entrance ramp as he loses his shit!

Michael Cole: Guys I would not want to get in the way of the monster among men right now!

Big Show: Never anger a giant Michael!

Several security guards run to the ring as they try to get Braun to stop but they all get attacked by the monster among men.

Michael Cole: Braun is out of control!

Big Show: I am not even sure I could stop him right now.

Michael Cole: Guys we are running out of time as we try to get this situation under control. Tune in next week to see the beat the clock challenge qualifiers and who else will be in the Elimination chamber.

Confirmed for next week:

Beat the clock challenge (3 best time make it into the Universal title elimination chamber match):
Confirmed entrants so far:
Aleister Black, Bobby Lashley, Chad Gable, Curt Hawkins, Mustafa Ali, Rey Mysterio, Samoa Joe and Zack Ryder


Confirmed for two weeks:

Cruiserweight title match:
Rey Mysterio (c) vs Tony Nese



Matchcard for Stomping Grounds:
June 23rd
Tacoma, Washington


Universal title elimination chamber match:
Seth Rollins (c) vs Bobby Roode vs AJ Styles vs ??? vs ??? vs ???
 

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Smackdown Live:
Providence, Rhode Island

May 21st
Smackdown live starts with a highlight package playing which shows clips from the Money in the Bank pay-per-view. We then cut to the ring after the usual Smackdown introduction plays.

Corey Graves: Hello and welcome to Smackdown Live here in Rhode Island!

Byron Saxton: And we have a big show in store tonight. We will be dealing with the fall out from the Money in the Bank pay per view two nights ago and we will also see Matt Hardy attempt to get revenge for his brother as he takes on Bray Wyatt!

Big E (over the speakers): Ohhhhhhh Providence, Rhode Island. Don't you dare be sour, clap for your W W E Champion and feel the powerrrrrr!

*NEW DAY, NEW WAY*
The crowd let out a loud pop as Big E makes his way to the ring with Kofi Kingston who has a slight smile on his face after holding onto his WWE title last night. He noticeably is limping slightly due to the damage done to his right leg throughout his Ironman war with Daniel Bryan. Big E rubs the shoulder of his friend trying to raise his spirits as he walks to the ring.

Byron Saxton: Last night Kofi Kingston went through a war with Daniel Bryan and managed to beat him in extra time 5-4 to retain his WWE title.

Corey Graves: Listen Byron I ain't a big believer in Kofi like you are but last night he proved me wrong. He proved Wrestlemania was no fluke overcoming the planet's champion. However, being a champion means you can't rest as there is always a target on your back.

Byron Saxton: Not only that but someone attacked Xavier Woods backstage at Money in the Bank leaving him unconscious.

Corey Graves: Byron you owe Daniel Bryan an apology as he has an alibi and wasn't behind the attack on Woods!

Byron Saxton: Listen I will admit I was wrong but Kofi I can imagine will want to get his hands on whoever attacked Xavier Woods.

Kofi is now in the ring as Big E stands by him clapping for the crowd as the WWE champion gets ready to speak.

Kofi Kingston: Last night was a mixed bag.

Kofi takes a moment to pauses as he turns to Big E who nods.

Kofi Kingston: However since me and Big E believe in the power of positivity I will start off by talking about this!

Loud cheers from the crowd as Kofi holds the WWE title in the air for the fans.

Kofi Kingston: Daniel Bryan took me to the limit and twisted my body in ways I didn't know was possible. However, I refused to give in even when the odds were against me.

Kofi takes a moment staring at his WWE title.

Kofi Kingston: Whilst I hold this title I will keep on fighting till the end. It took me 11 years to get to this point and I plan on making the most of it.

Kofi's smile fades as we see a look of sadness on his face. He goes to speak as Big E puts his hand on Kofi's shoulder as she signals for his friend to pass him the mic.

Big E: Two nights ago someone attacked our friend Xavier Woods.

Big E looks very angry as he looks to carry on.

Big E: No one saw who carried out the attack as they were wearing a bandanna and a hoodie. Now me and Kofi originally thought it was Daniel Bryan or Erick Rowan who attacked our friend.

Kofi shakes his head.

Kofi Kingston: However HHH has confirmed the pair were in their locker room backstage at the time of the attack and he doesn't believe they were behind the attack.

Big E: Now we are smart enough to know HHH is not very trustworthy so we asked for CCTV footage to prove Bryan and Rowan were backstage in their locker room.

Kofi Kingston: And the footage we saw showed they were in the locker room backstage when the attack took place.

Big E: Which means we are still looking for the person who attacked our friend. All we could see on the CCTV footage was a man in a black hoodie and a bandanna kicking our friend in the skull...

Kofi Kingston: And I think I kn...

*HERE COMES THE MONEY*
Shane McMahon makes his way out joined by the rest of the Corporation as he does his usual shuffle on the ramp getting loud boos from the live crowd. Corbin has a massive shit-eating grin on his face as Elias stands there with a guitar in his hands and Drew McIntyre stands there angry. Shane McMahon is the only one with a microphone in hand as he looks to speak.

Shane McMahon: Kofi I understand what happened to your friend is important to you but you missed the most important victory at Money in the Bank.

Big E: I mean Charlotte losing out on Money in the Bank is pretty important. Keeps us in touch when it comes to title reigns.

That gets a few laughs from the live crowd as Shane looks on unimpressed.

Shane McMahon: Amusing. No last night the Corporation were able to pick up the win last night with former Raw General manager Baron Corbin picking up the pinfall victory for our team.

Corbin stretches his arms out looking every bit the smug prick he is as the crowd boos him. Drew meanwhile looks unimpressed.

Shane McMahon: And due to that I think it is only fair I give him a just reward. So in 2 weeks, Baron Corbin will be facing you for the WWE title!

The crowd boos the hell out of that announcement as Kofi stands in the ring looking unfazed. Drew, on the other hand, looks furious that Baron Corbin is the one getting the title shot.

Big E: Y'know my boy had a theory but I am starting to think one of your lackeys attacked Woods at Money in the Bank.

Shane McMahon: Now Big E, you need to learn how to speak to authority as that is a very serious accusation you are making.

Big E: I mean it makes perfect sense. Why wouldn't you have one of your goons attack Woods? Means one less person out there to stop Erick Rowan from getting involved and help Daniel Bryan win the match.

Kofi Kingston: And we all know how close you and Daniel Bryan are.

Shane McMahon shakes his head as Big E carries on.

Big E: And look at how angry Drew is in the corner.

Drew gets even angrier as Shane turns to notice the Scottish psychopath about to lose his cool.

Big E: Maybe his anger is due to doing your dirty work and n...

Drew McIntyre: Why don't you come say this stuff to my face?

Boos from the crowd as Elias looks to calm Drew down putting his hands on him but the Scotsman shrugs him off.

Drew McIntyre: Get your hands off me!

Elias back away.

Drew McIntyre: If I destroyed your little friend I wouldn’t hide my face whilst doing it. I would have dragged his broken body to your locker room and then destroyed you two as well!

Drew starts to walk to the ring slamming the microphone into the chest of Shane, who runs down the ramp stopping Drew.

Shane McMahon: Drew, Drew, Drew. Calm down.

Shane turns to face the ring holding Drew back from the ring.

Shane McMahon: Big E we had nothing to do with what happened with your friend last night but you want to accuse Drew of that heinous cowardly assault, well tonight you will face him in the main event.

Big E shrugs as Drew looks at Shane before walking off towards the back. Meanwhile, in the ring, Kofi holds his WWE title and talks to his friend Big E as they stare down the Corporation.

Corey Graves: Two massive announcements by our glorious leader just now! Not only do we have a blockbuster main event between Drew McIntyre and Big E but in two weeks we will see Baron Corbin fight Kofi Kingston for the WWE title!

Byron Saxton: Shane McMahon is abusing his power once again!

Corey Graves: Baron Corbin earned this title shot by picking up the pinfall for his team at Money in the Bank. Shane McMahon is a great boss who rewards great performances.

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When we return from the commercial break, we see Drew McIntyre marching through the back still angry as Shane McMahon runs up to him looking to talk to him.

Shane McMahon: Drew listen I know you are unhappy...

Drew McIntyre: Unhappy? I am furious. If it was not for me we don't win that match and Corbin is getting all the credit and a title shot that should be mine!

Shane McMahon: Drew this is the land of opportunity and you will get yours in due course I promise. Just be patient.

Dash Wilder: And when are the top guys going to get their opportunity?

Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre turn around as the Revival walk into shot.

Scott Dawson: The top guys should be getting a shot at the tag team titles.

Drew McIntyre at this point once again goes to walk off not giving a shit about The Revival's problems.

Shane McMahon: Drew. Great...

It is too late as Drew McIntyre has already left the area as Shane McMahon turns his attention back to the Revival.

Shane McMahon: OK you guys want an opportunity? Next week you will get one.

Both of the top guys high five each other as Shane looks to carry on.

Shane McMahon: As you fight Heavy Machinery. And the winners will become the number one contenders for the Smackdown tag team titles.

Dash Wilder: We shouldn't have to face those losers!

Shane McMahon: Take it or leave it. The best in the world is very busy at the moment so if you don't want the opportunity I can just make it a regular match instead?

Scott Dawson: Fine we will beat them and prove we are top guys again.

Dash Wilder: And maybe this company will finally respect tag team wrestling...

Scott Dawson: Top guys out!

The Revival both walk off as Shane McMahon walks in the direction Drew McIntyre went as we cut back to the ring.

*GOLDEN RUSH*
Lince Dorado makes his way to the ring with Gran Metalik joining him at ringside as he gets ready to compete in singles action tonight.

Corey Graves: A big announcement for next week's Smackdown Live as the Top Guys take on Heavy Machinery with the winners becoming the number one contender's for the Smackdown tag team titles.

Byron Saxton: You have to wonder though who can stop the War Raiders. They have already taken out Jeff Hardy and later on tonight Bray Wyatt might do the same to his brother Matt.

Corey Graves: I still watch NXT and the War Raiders are the most dominant team in WWE today. The whole tag team division is working to get to their level.

*GENTLEMAN*
Gentleman Jack Gallagher makes his way out joined by his tag team partner Aiden English as both men look at the crowd with disgust. Jack has an umbrella in hand as he walks to the ring and points it at Lince Dorado before stepping inside the ring.

Byron Saxton: Well after last week the Gentleman interrupted the Lucha House party backstage and changed the music they were playing leading to this match tonight.

Corey Graves: The Gentleman were just trying to educate the pair. These two want to bring some class back to Smackdown Live starting with Lucha House Party.

Match 1: Lince Dorado w/Gran Metalik vs Gentleman Jack Gallagher w/Aiden English
Once the match begins Jack Gallagher looks to lock up with Lince Dorado but the luchador early on is too quick for Gallagher as he escapes and uses his speed to take control of the match. Gallagher after the first few moments gets annoyed and goes to the outside. Lince though looks to take advantage by going for a suicide dive. However, Aiden English thinking quickly pushes his tag team partner out of the way and takes the bullet for his partner. Jack Gallagher takes advantage of this catching the rising Lince Dorado with a vicious headbutt dropping the golden lynx. He rolls him back inside the ring and from there starts to dissect him. He targets the arm of Lince looking to really hurt the luchador. Lince gets a few hope spots in but in the end, Gallagher picks up the win with the Crossface chicken wing.

Winner via pinfall: Jack Gallagher (5:23)
Jack Gallagher keeps the hold in for a few seconds after the match which forces Gran Metalik to slide into the ring. Gallagher seeing him lets go of the hold and slides out of the ring as Aiden English passes him his umbrella.

Corey Graves: Gentleman Jack Gallagher picks up the win tonight.

Bryon Saxton: Have to give credit to Aiden English for taking the bullet for Jack and that allowed the gentleman to turn the tides.

Corey Graves: Gentlemen protect each other Byron. Jack would have done the same for English if he needed it.

In the ring, we can see Gran Metalik pointing over the ropes telling the pair this is not over as The Gentleman look very smug as they leave up the ramp.

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*CATCH YOUR BREATH*
The Intercontinental champion makes his way out to the ring as he comes out with the Intercontinental title around his waist as he has his usual leather jacket on. He poses for the crowd getting loud cheers as he starts to walk to the ring, taking slightly longer than normal due to the damage sustained at Money in the Bank.

Byron Saxton: Well two nights ago Finn Balor, Buddy Murphy, Ricochet and Luke Harper went through hell trying to become Mr. Money in the Bank but Finn Balor at the end of the match had his legs held by Zelina Vega which meant Andrade Cien Almas was able to win.

Corey Graves: By hook or by crook, Andrade did it. But Finn Balor is still our Intercontinental champion and I am sure he will have many challengers looking for the opportunity to fight him for his Intercontinental title.

Finn Balor takes a moment once inside the ring as he looks at the crowd and lets out a sly smile as he gets ready to speak.

Finn Balor: Two nights ago I went to war to try to become Mr. Money in the bank.

He looks at his Intercontinental title adjusting it slightly on his shoulder.

Finn Balor: And hell some of my old friends showed up too!

Some boos from the crowd for the heels on Raw. Finn puts his hands up letting out an awkward laugh.

Finn Balor: OK I get you guys are not a fan of my boys. Also, we had people who needed their manager to help them win.

Finn lets out a bit of smirk as he looks to carry on.

Finn Balor: However since they are on Raw, for now, I have other people I need to focus on.

Finn looks a bit more serious now.

Finn Balor: Last night I faced several men from this show worthy of a shot at this belt. So I am ready to find out who...

*OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE WORLD*
Buddy Murphy makes his way out with a smile on his face looking very cocksure as he walks to the ring.

Corey Graves: Buddy Murphy was one of the Smackdown superstars who took part in the Money in the Bank ladder match.

Byron Saxton: I may not like his attitude but he put in an impressive performance last night.

Corey Graves: He is known as the best-kept secret in WWE for good reason but we may have to change that name soon as people are starting to release how good he is.

Buddy Murphy steps into the ring joining Finn Balor inside as he has his eyes focused on the Intercontinental title that Finn Balor has in his hands.

Buddy Murphy: You know Finn, if you are going to talk about me you don't have to keep it a secret.

Finn smirks a little.

Buddy Murphy: You want a challenger for the Intercontinental title? You're looking at him.

Finn Balor: Well, in that case, let's get a referee out here right now.

Loud cheers from the crowd as Buddy Murphy shakes his head.

Buddy Murphy: Whoa, I know you're desperate to drop the extra weight you are carrying on your shoulder but I won't be fighting you tonight.

Boos from the crowd.

Buddy Murphy: Listen I want there to be no excuses when I beat you and I know you are a little beaten up after Sunday. But next week I am taking that title from you.

Finn smirks as the crowd boos, Buddy Murphy. Finn Balor would then offer Buddy a handshake looking to make the challenge official but Murphy smirks as he shakes his head and slides out of the ring getting boos from the crowd as he leaves up the ramp.

Corey Graves: Well Buddy Murphy throwing out the challenge to Finn Balor for next week's Smackdown Live and we now just have to wait for Shane McMahon to make it official.

Finn Balor watches Buddy Murphy leave as we cut backstage as Cathy Kelly is stood ready for an interview.

Cathy Kelly: Would you please welcome my guest at this time, Daniel Bryan.

Daniel Bryan walks into view flanked by his ally Erick Rowan. Daniel Bryan noticeably still has the hemp WWE title around his waist as he looks very angry.

Cathy Kelly: Daniel last night you came up short against Kofi Kingston in extra time. Where do you go from here?

Daniel Bryan somehow looks angrier after that question as he stares at Cathy. Erick steps past Bryan as he towers over Cathy Kelly and signals for her to give him the microphone. She passes him the microphone and leaves the area as Erick Rowan passes it to Daniel Bryan.

Daniel Bryan: Last night, I was robbed by a shoddy referee. If we were going to have extra time the match should have carried on whilst I had him in the Yes lock! And I would have won!

Bryan is red in the face with anger now as he is literally seething.

Daniel Bryan: Not only that but to add insult to injury, I had to deal with private footage of myself and Erick Rowan being given to the New Day by HHH! I am an innocent man who had no part in attacking Xavier Woods and yet HHH due to his bias against me felt it was right to give private footage of me to those clowns.

Erick Rowan stood behind Daniel Bryan nods his head.

Daniel Bryan: This kind of corruption shows why you people need me as the planet's champion still!

Bryan lifts the hemp title into the air.

Daniel Bryan: And trust me I will do what it takes to protect the future of this planet in spite of you people.

Bryan snarls at the camera as he storms off as Erick Rowan follows after him.

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We return from the commercial break we see Alicia Fox already in the ring awaiting her opponent.

Corey Graves: Byron I have got some news for the fans at home, I have just heard from Shane McMahon that the Intercontinental match between Finn Balor and Buddy Murphy has been made official for next week's Smackdown Live.

Byron Saxton: That promises to be a great Intercontinental title match next week.

*THE FUTURE*
Asuka's music hits as the Empress of tomorrow makes her way out to the ring getting cheers from the live crowd. Asuka though looks very angry and focused as she storms down to the ring, not acting her usual cheerful self.

Corey Graves: Two nights ago Asuka took The Man to the very limit but Becky was just about able to survive and remain a dual champion!

Byron Saxton: On another night Asuka could have won the title and with them being at 1 match a piece you feel Asuka will be desperate for that rubber match so she can get the Smackdown Women's title back.

Asuka steps into the ring looking furious as Alicia Fox knows how big a win over Asuka could be for her and maybe bring her back to the top of the Women's division. The referee rings the bell and the match is underway!

Match 2: Asuka vs Alicia Fox
Alicia Fox like the crazy person she charges at Asuka as soon as the bell rings and gets caught with a Spin Kick to the head knocking her out cold! Asuka makes the cover 1 2 3 Asuka picks up the win.

Winner via pinfall: Asuka (0:09)

Byron Saxton: Well Alicia Fox was certainly not ready for Asuka tonight!

Corey Graves:
Asuka was in no mood to mess about picking up the win in devastating fashion.

As soon as the bell rings Asuka does not even wait for the referee to raise her hand as she slides out of the ring and heads towards the back.

Byron Saxton:
Well Asuka is still annoyed at her lost at Money in the Bank.

Corey Graves:
Thrives on being the best and coming up short in a big match again has taken its toll on the empress of tomorrow.

Alicia Fox is still out cold in the ring as we cut backstage to see an interview recorded at Money in the Bank.

Kayla Braxton:
Roman you, The Miz, Kevin Owens, and Sami Zayn just lost to the Corporation. What are your plans going forward?

Roman Reigns:
When I came to Smackdown Live, I made it my mission to take down the Corporation. And that is due to one man at the head of it. Drew McIntyre.

Reigns clenches his fist as he says Drew's name.

Roman Reigns:
He was the reason the Corporation won last night and I will make it my mission to take care of him. Believe that.

Reigns walks off as we cut elsewhere backstage as we can see Carmella is on the phone.

Carmella:
Yeah Truth is OK now. He went to a local medical facility and is being looked after.

As Carmella is talking we can see Lacey Evans walking into the area as she overhears part of the conversation.

Carmella:
He will be back in 2 weeks and I will see him soon. OK bye.

Carmella hangs up the phone as she takes a moment to breathe as she turns around to see Lacey Evans stood there listening in on her conversation.

Carmella:
Can I help you?

Lacey takes a moment to fake being offended by that question.

Lacey Evans:
I couldn't help but hear your conversation darling and I have to just wonder why you are here and not looking after your man.

Carmella has a look of total disbelief.

Carmella:
Girl you better check yourself.

Lacey Evans:
I would have you know I am a lady and you will refer to me as such. And like I said you should be taking care of your man.

Carmella:
Truth is just my friend now get lost.

Lacey Evans:
Oh I touched a nerve? Guess he is not your man as he needs a real woman.

Lacey Evans goes to walk away as Carmella spins her around and slaps her! Carmella would then walk off as Lacey Evans sits back up clutching her jaw looking furious.

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*CELTIC INVASION*
Becky Lynch makes her way out to the ring getting loud cheers from the live crowd as she walks to the ring with both title belts on her shoulder as we see numerous people in the crowd wearing Becky2belts shirts and even a few signs as well.

Byron Saxton: Would you listen to the fans here tonight in Rhode Island!

Corey Graves: The fans here sure do love it when the man comes around.

Byron Saxton: Most other champions would be waiting to see who was coming for them next but Becky Lynch is no ordinary champion.

Corey Graves: Well there will be several women who will be looking to get a piece of Becky Lynch.

Becky Lynch once inside the ring gets ready to speak as a few Becky2belts chants startup. She smiles slightly as she starts to speak.

Becky Lynch: The champ champ is a very busy woman but when you are the man, you have a duty to bring the division you are in to new heights.

Becky starts to walk around the ring.

Becky Lynch: And as I mentioned, I already know who I will be coming for when it comes to the Raw Women's title but on who on Smackdown is next?

Becky takes a moment to think.

Becky Lynch: I mean when I look down the roster I see numerous women who the man wants to fight.

She takes a moment to readjust the titles on her shoulder.

Becky Lynch: There are women I have gone to war with numerous times or new talent who I have never faced before. People who have gotten to the top due to their daddy.

Becky smirks as she gets a few ooohs from the crowd.

Becky Lynch: Don't worry guys, I am sick of having to beat Charlotte all the time too.

Cheers from the crowd as Becky carries on.

Becky Lynch: No I would rather face someone new. I would rather face someone I haven't beaten.

Becky looks to carry on as this hits:

*WE RIOT*
Boos from the crowd as the Riott Squad make their way out to the ring lead by Ruby Riott. She has a smile on her though she clearly has a slight limp due to the damage done during the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match. She has a microphone in her hand as she looks to speak though Becky cuts in first.

Becky Lynch: Y'know I said I wanted to face someone I hadn't beaten already.

Ruby looks annoyed by the disrespect as she starts to walk down the ramp pointing at Becky.

Ruby Riott: Real funny Becky. You see me and the Riott squad since coming to this brand are focused on getting our hands on gold.

Becky Lynch: Well I don't see any in your hands so which of you dopes want to lose first?

Sarah Logan: Aww Becky, we are a pack. And a pack follows their leader.

Becky Lynch: So you are just her bitches? I mean I beat Mickie James so I can slap both you and Liv silly before beating her.

Liv and Logan look furious as Ruby stops them from charging the ring.

Ruby Riott: Becky you can run your mouth all you want

Becky Lynch: I don't need your permission to run my mouth.

Ruby looks like she is about to lose her temper as the crowd cheers on the man. Ruby though takes a few breaths.

Ruby Riott: OK girls, let’s teach Becky a lesson.

Ruby drops the microphone as all 3 women make their way to the ring almost Nexus style. Becky places the Raw Women's title on the mat but she grabs hold of the Smackdown Women's title ready and charges at Ruby Riott knocking her off the apron with the belt! Becky is not waiting to be attacked by the Riott squad!

Ruby Riott falls to the floor holding her jaw as Liv and Logan climb into the ring but Becky takes down Morgan with a belt shot as well. She turns around looking to attack Logan but gets a headbutt for her troubles sending her down to the mat with a thud. From there Sarah makes sure the belt is away from Becky as Liv and Ruby make their way back into the ring as all 3 look to attack the champion, circling like a bunch of hyenas when...

*FREE THE FLAME*
*SPITEFUL*

Alexa Bliss and Ember Moon sprint down the ramp and slide into the ring jumping on Ruby Riott and Sarah Logan respectfully. This gives Becky the chance to recover as she starts attacking Liv Morgan and hits her with Man Down! Ruby and Sarah Logan realizing they were in trouble slide out of the ring looking to retreat, making sure to grab Liv Morgan.

Byron Saxton: Look what happens when the Riott Squad no longer has the advantage. They run away. What a bunch of cowards.

Corey Graves: Shut up Saxton. They are being smart. The Goddess and Ember Moon attacked them from behind so they are choosing to live to fight another day!

Bliss and Moon start trash talking the Riott Squad as they lean on the ropes challenging the Riott Squad to fight them but disappear to the back turning down the challenge. Meanwhile, Becky gets to her feet as Bliss turns around to face the champ champ. Both women are hostile towards each other due to their past as Becky can be heard saying he didn't ask for her help. Bliss however sarcastically replies she wasn't out here to help Becky.

Alexa Bliss then takes a moment to look at the Smackdown women's title on Becky's shoulder. Bliss walks over to the champ and taps it on her shoulder. Becky though gets in her face telling her “watch it short stuff”. Ember Moon at this point steps forward getting in between the pair. Becky lets out a smile leaving the two friends in recent times in the ring, walking to the back.

Byron Saxton: Well even after the save, there is no love lost between those two.

Corey Graves: Becky knows that being a champion means you have a target in your back let alone being a dual champion.

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We return from the commercial break as we can see on the screen it says two days ago. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn are sat backstage looking a bit annoyed after coming up short tonight. Kevin Owens after a while of sitting there tosses his towel to the floor!

Kevin Owens: Goddamn it!

He takes a moment before kicking the storage crate nearby as Sami Zayn gets to his feet.

Sami Zayn: Kevin, Kevin, KEVIN! Calm down.

Kevin Owens: What do you mean calm down? Once again Shane McMahon got one over on us!

Sami Zayn: Yes he did and I am annoyed too but this isn't over. Not by a long shot. Do you remember when you fought against Shane McMahon in a hell in a cell? And I saved you even after everything you had done to me before that?

Kevin Owens: Listen man, I was in a dark place and I am so...

Sami Zayn: Kevin you have said sorry enough, you are my friend and I forgive you. I knew there was still good in you and I saw Shane for what he truly was just like you did. That is why we can't stop until he is removed from power on Smackdown Live.

Kevin takes a moment to think before hugging his friend.

Kevin Owens: For once you're right. Now let's get some food.

Sami Zayn: See that is what I am talking about. Now I know this great place that does vegan food...

Owens shakes his head before smiling as both men walk off elsewhere.

*LIVE FOR THE MOMENT*
Matt Hardy makes his way out to the ring getting a pop from the live crowd as the older half of the Hardy brothers is looking fired up tonight as he runs to the ring.

Corey Graves: Matt Hardy tonight looks to get revenge on Bray Wyatt after what happened to his brother Jeff.

Byron Saxton: Bray feels Matt Hardy tried to brainwash him but Matt was really trying to save him.

Corey Graves: Bray did not want saving Byron. He feels like he has already been saved.

*LIVE IN FEAR*
Bray Wyatt makes his way out to the ring, flanked by the War Raiders who show off their NXT and Smackdown tag team titles as they march to the ring.

Byron Saxton: Arguably the most dominant team in WWE today.

Corey Graves: There is no argument Bryon. This team are not only our Smackdown tag team champions but they are also the NXT champions.

Byron Saxton: Well they have a big defense coming up on NXT as they defend those tag team titles against the Undisputed Era, Street Profits and the One twos in a ladder match!

Corey Graves: And I can see them dominating all the other teams in that match as well!

Bray steps inside the ring laughing to himself as he stares down Matt Hardy as the timekeeper rings the bell getting this underway.

Match 3: Bray Wyatt w/The War Raiders vs Matt Hardy
Bray spends the first few seconds of the match chuckling to himself like a mad man in the corner of the ring. Matt, however, has had enough and charges at Bray into him with several hard left and rights. He gets Bray in the corner and even bites him leading to a warning from the referee! Bray though responds to the biting by laughing at him. This annoys Matt, even more, causing him to charge in and that would be his undoing as Bray catches him with a shoulder block. From there Bray controls the majority of the match. Matt gets some hope spots in but in the end, Bray hits him with Sister Abigail for the win.

Winner via pinfall: Bray Wyatt (6:52)
Bray Wyatt gets to his feet letting out a sinister laugh as the crowd boo the Eater of Worlds as the War Raiders join Bray in the ring.

Corey Graves: Bray Wyatt picks up the win over his former tag team partner tonight.

Byron Saxton: And I don't think they are done yet.

Byron is right as Hanson lifts Rowe into the air and powerbombs him onto Matt Hardy crushing him! They are not done there as Hanson heads to the top rope as Rowe lifts Matt Hardy off the mat. Bray can be heard laughing as he suddenly stops and says finish him. Rowe slams him down to the mat with a belly to back suplex as Hanson hits a diving leg drop squashing Matt Hardy. The War Raiders rise to their feet and let out a roar. Both men then make their way over to their NXT and Smackdown tag team titles holding them air as Matt Hardy lays out cold in the ring.

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When we return from the commercial break we see the Iiconics are backstage as they are approached by Cathy Kelly for an interview.

Cathy Kelly: Iiconics ca...

Peyton Royce: Cathy you should know this by now. That is not how you introduce us.

Billie Kay: Yeah Cathy introduce us properly as we are still the Women tag team champions.

Cathy sighs before carrying on.

Cathy Kelly: WWE Women's tag team champions The Iiconics.

Both the Iiconics start to sarcastically clap Cathy Kelly.

Peyton Royce: Well done Cathy.

Billie Kay pats her on the head patronizing the interviewer.

Billie Kay: What a good girl.

Cathy sighs once again getting annoyed.

Cathy Kelly: Last night you retained your titles in controversial fashion...

Peyton Royce: Controversial fashion? Beth Phoenix had to resort to cheating to try to take our titles!

Billie Kay: Cheating Cathy! Cheating!

Peyton Royce: She knew she couldn't beat us and had to try to use OUR tag team titles to gain an edge.

Billie Kay: Not very iconic if you ask me.

Cathy is about to carry on as Nikki Cross wanders into the interview area.

Nikki Cross: Can Nikki play?

Nikki starts to stroke one of the tag team titles as Peyton and Billie start to move back ever so slightly.

Peyton Royce: Nikki these are tag team titles.

Billie Kay: You need a friend to play with these.

Billie talks down to her as she points at Peyton and herself.

Peyton Royce: Friend yes?

Nikki Cross: OK Nikki will bring her friend.

Nikki would then run off super excited as the Iiconics shake their heads a little confused. We would then cut back to the ring.

Corey Graves: Well we just heard from our Iconic tag team champions.

Byron Saxton: Listen I am glad we still have those titles on Smackdown Live but they were lucky Beth lost her temper or they would be on Monday Night Raw right now.

Corey Graves: Listen Beth choose to use the title belt on Billie Kay.

Byron Saxton: After they tried to use it on her!

Corey Graves: Two wrongs don't make a right Saxton. Did your mum never teach you that?

As Corey says this we see Ricochet making his way to the ring getting a pop from the live crowd.

Byron Saxton: Well up next we will see the one and only Ricochet in action. Don't go anywhere!

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When we come back from the commercial break we see Shelton Benjamin stood in the ring ready to compete.

*ONE AND ONLY*
Ricochet makes his way out to the ring selling the damage done to his mid-section two nights ago in the Money in the Bank ladder match.

Byron Saxton: Two nights ago Ricochet showed why he is known as the one and only, showing off his unique moveset and high-flying ability as well as taking out Luke Harper with a beautiful 630 off a ladder!

Corey Graves: But he didn't win and the damage done to his mid-section two nights ago could cost him tonight. Shelton Benjamin is an experienced veteran who will know how to take advantage of Ricochet's weakened state.

Ricochet jumps over the ropes getting a pop from the crowd. Shelton does not look impressed as he leans on the ropes as the timekeeper rings the bell getting this contest underway.

Match 4: Ricochet vs Shelton Benjamin
The match starts off fast as Ricochet looks to get this over and done with quickly due to the damage done to his mid-section. However, Shelton survives the storm with some shots to the mid-section. From there Shelton makes sure to target the mid-section of Ricochet as he looks to pick up what would be a massive win for him. Ricochet is very hard to keep down however and every time it looks like Shelton might pick up the win, Ricochet finds a way to survive using his insane agility. In the end, as Shelton lifts Ricochet into the air for a T-Bone suplex but Ricochet counters hitting Shelton Benjamin with Recoil! Ricochet makes the cover 1 2 3 Ricochet wins!

Winner via pinfall: Ricochet (8:11)
Byron Saxton: Ricochet finds a way to win!

Corey Graves: Ricochet is an impressive athlete and he was able to survive a very game Shelton Benjamin tonight.

Ricochet gets to his feet as the referee raises his hand we hear this music play:

*SWAMP GAS*
Luke Harper starts to make his way out to the ring getting boos from the crowd.

Byron Saxton: This cannot be good...

Corey Graves: Harper is not someone who can forgive or forget Byron. He wants payback for last night!

Byron Saxton: But Ricochet did nothing wrong!

Corey Graves: Not in the eyes of Harper.

Ricochet knows what is coming and does not wait for Harper to get to the ring as he runs off the ropes looking for a tope sucida but Harper catches him in mid-air! Harper lifts him back into the air hitting him with a pendulum backbreaker! Ricochet is in a lot of pain as Harper tosses him back first into the steel steps. Harper is not done there as Shelton in the background wisely sneaks off, not wanting Harper to batter him too. Luke Harper would lift Ricochet into the air and bring him down with a running sit-out powerbomb on the ring floor. Harper would sit there for a moment with a blank demented stare before pushing Ricochet off of him and posing over his body.

Byron Saxton: What a sickening attack by Luke Harper.

Corey Graves: Ricochet might be the one and only but I don't know if that would be enough to stop Luke Harper!

Luke Harper walks to the back as a few medics come over to check on Ricochet.

Byron Saxton: Whilst our medical team check on Ricochet we are going to listen to what The Miz had to say after his loss last night against the Corporation.

We cut to a pre-recorded interview from after the Money in the Bank pay-per-view has finished as we see The Miz talking to his wife Maryse. She gives him a hug and kiss which causes Miz to smile as he turns around to see Renee Young approaching him.

Renee Young: Miz, how are you feeling after a tough loss tonight?

The Miz smiles as he signals for Maryse to go.

The Miz: I was this close to getting revenge on Shane. This close.

The Miz sighs.

The Miz: I have never been the best person Renee everyone knows that but I now want to be someone my daughter can be proud of and I can't let someone like Shane McMahon get away with what he did to my father. Shane McMahon may think he has won but I will keep on fighting till I get my hands on him and make him pay for what he did to my father!

The Miz walks off as he looks to follow after his wife as we then cut back to the commentary team at ringside.

Byron Saxton: Strong words from The Miz.

Corey Graves: If Miz was smart he would move on from Shane McMahon.

Byron Saxton: Well speaking of the Corporation after the commercial break we will see Drew McIntyre in action as he takes on Big E from the New Day. Don't go anywhere!

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*GALLANTRY*
Drew McIntyre walks out getting boos from the crowd as he looks in an angry mood tonight. He marches to the ring as we see the rest of the Corporation make their way out behind Drew who looks at them before walking into the ring.

Corey Graves: Well we know Drew was not happy about Baron Corbin getting the WWE title shot over him and that won't be good news for Big E. You don't want to face Drew McIntyre when he is angry.

Byron Saxton: Big E may not be the WWE champion but he is no slouch. This is going to be a power battle.

Big E (over the speakers): OhhhhhhhProvidence, Rhode Island. Don't you dare be sour, clap for your world-famous 5-time champs and feel the powerrrrrr!

*NEW DAY, NEW WAY*
Big E makes his way out joined by his friend Kofi Kingston. Kofi looks to fire Big E up as he rubs the shoulders of his friend as he walks to the ring.

Corey Graves: Big E is going to need to be serious when facing Drew. Drew is someone who sees the antics of the New Day as not working hard enough to make it to the top.

Byron Saxton: When Big E needs to be serious, he can be. And a serious Big E can beat anyone.

Kofi once ringside stays in the corner of his friend Big E as we can hear Baron Corbin talking trash off-mic already as the Corporation stands in the corner of Drew McIntyre.

Main Event: WWE title match: Big E w/Kofi Kingston vs Drew McIntyre w/The Corporation
The match starts with both men going for a lock up as they look to overpower each other. Big E shocks Drew by overpowering him which enrages Drew. After the early feeling each other out stage both men start brawling and hitting each other with clubbing blows. Both men are fairly evenly matched as they end up on the outside. Big E makes sure to send Drew into the barricade by the Corporation. He would walk over to grab Drew as Baron Corbin approaches Big E getting in his face.

This causes Kofi to run over but Corbin backs off holding his hands up. However, this distraction allows Drew to take advantage, catching Big E with a lariat dropping him to the floor. From there Drew sends Big E back into the ring and starts laying into him, showing off his impressive strength. Drew stays in control for the majority of the middle stage of the match and goes for the Claymore but Big E dodges just in time and connects with a jumping splash stopping Drew for a moment.

From there Big E sends Drew into the corner of the ring and hits him with a corner spear. He hits him with several shoulder blocks really laying into Drew. Big E takes goes for another spear looking to keep the pressure on but Drew dodges causing Big E to crash into the corner. Drew looks to drag him out of the corner but Big E counters with an STO out of the corner! Big E then gets serious as he starts to pull his straps down!

He sizes up Drew McIntyre as he lifts him into the air and tosses him across the ring with an overhead belly to belly suplex! Big E would then look for the Big Ending but Drew counters with several elbows to the head fending him off. Big E wobbles as Drew hits him with a massive Glasgow kiss! Big E stumbles backwards as Drew wastes no time running off the ropes and hits the Claymore! 1 2 3 Drew McIntyre picks up the win.

Winner via pinfall: Drew McIntyre (13:15)
Drew McIntyre takes a moment to get to his feet selling the effect of the battle he just had with Big E tonight.

Corey Graves: Drew McIntyre picks up the massive win tonight!

Byron Saxton: But you have to give credit to Big E who pushed Drew to his limits.

Corey Graves: I may not like the New Day's antics but you can't deny their talent whether it is a singles match or a tag team match.

Drew McIntyre is leaning on the ropes as we see Kofi Kingston checking on his friend Big E who is just starting to come to after the lethal Claymore. Drew is joined in the ring and congratulated by Shane McMahon. Drew does not really seem to care about what Shane McMahon has to say as Corbin looks at Kofi Kingston and kicks him in the face to boos from the crowd!

Byron Saxton: What a cheap shot!

Big E tries to help his friend but Elias catches him with a guitar shot to the back, stopping the already exhausted Big E in his tracks. Drew just stands there and watches with an angry glare on his face as Shane McMahon barks orders at Corbin and Elias. Kofi is getting beaten down by Corbin who lifts him in the air but Kofi counters with a tornado DDT! Elias then charges in as he looks to attack Kofi but gets hit with Trouble in Paradise! Kofi though takes a moment to grab his right foot still in pain after the Ironman match two nights ago!

Kofi stops holding his leg as he gets hit with a claymore, wiping the WWE champion out! Drew gets to his feet as Corbin gets back up and thanks Drew. Drew though just glares at Corbin. Corbin, however, responds by grabbing hold of Kofi and plants him with End of Days. Shane though is not done there as he tells all 3to lift Kofi into the air. They take a moment before triple powerbombing him onto his friend!

Byron Saxton: The Corporation just used the SHIELD's signature move.

Corey Graves: They are not just sending a message to the New Day but to Roman Reigns as well!

Shane McMahon walks over to the rest of the Corporation as Corbin grabs the WWE title lifting it into the air to boos from the crowd. Drew McIntyre though is staring at the title whilst Kofi and Big E lay down and out on the mat as the show fades to black.


Confirmed for next week:

Intercontinental title match:
Finn Balor (c) vs Buddy Murphy


Number one contender's match for the Smackdown tag team titles:
The Revival vs Heavy Machinery



Confirmed for 2 weeks:


WWE title match:
Kofi Kingston (c) vs Baron Corbin



Matchcard for The Great American Bash:

July 7th
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


TBA


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WWE.com News:

Due to the controversial end to the main event of this week's Monday Night Raw, Paige has announced that there will be no one allowed at ringside for the beat the clock challenge matches on tomorrow's Monday Night Raw! Paige also had to calm down Braun Strowman after this week's main event as he looked like he would destroy the whole arena. She has not only given him a spot in one of the beat the clock challenge matches as a way to pacify him but the chance at revenge as he takes on Luke Gallows in the main event in the final of 9 beat the clock challenge matches that will happen on Raw tomorrow night. Here are the 9 matches that have been announced for the beat the Clock challenge:

Andrade Cien Almas vs Tyler Breeze

Bobby Lashley vs Rhyno

Rey Mysterio vs Shinsuke Nakamura

Cesaro vs Zack Ryder

Curt Hawkins vs Karl Anderson

Aleister Black vs Rusev

Mustafa Ali vs EC3

Chad Gable vs Samoa Joe

Braun Strowman vs Luke Gallows


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Primo and Raul Mendoza out for a couple of weeks due to injury

Both Primo and Raul Mendoza picked up injuries on a recent house shows ruling them out of action for about a week.
 

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Finally got round to reading all of this, and liking all of it. Superb stuff! The dialogue and commentary is even realistic, with it being trapped in Vince-isms and catchphrases, which is a nice touch
 
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Just got to say man as the mod here for the btb section I am proud that you are finding your way throughout this. You know its good to say guys who are underrated around other places and you come in here and you are killing it I am so proud man so proud.
 
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