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Monday Night Raw
December 16th:
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After the usual introduction to Monday Night Raw, we cut to the arena and then to the commentary stood in front of the commentary desk at the top of the entrance ramp!


Michael Cole: It's Monday Night and you know what that means! Welcome to Monday Night Raw!

Big Show: And we are just coming off a blockbuster Starrcade Michael!


Michael Cole: That's right Big Show. Last night we saw two titles change hands as Chad Gable finally dethroned Samoa Joe for the United States title and Ronda Rousey took back the Women's Universal title she lost at Wrestlemania!

Big Show: Not only that but Aleister Black earned a Universal title shot at the Royal Rumble.

*SECOND COMING/ BURN IT DOWN*

Before the commentary team can recap the rest of last night's Starrcade, Seth Rollins makes his way out getting a loud mixed reaction from the fans in attendance. However Seth has a massive smug smile on his face as he walks to the ring.

Michael Cole: Well speaking of people who had a successful night at Starrcade, Seth Rollins picked up the win over AJ Styles but it wasn't without some controversy.

Big Show: That's right Michael. Seth Rollins with the referee down hit AJ Styles with a low blow and we know the Phenomenal One will not be happy about it.


Michael Cole: Well we are going to see AJ Styles in action later tonight against Heath Slater so I'm sure we will hear from him then but it looks like we are about to hear from Seth right now.

Michael is correct as Seth is stood in the ring, still getting a loud mixed reaction from the live crowd. Seth though has a big smile on his face as he gets ready to address the live crowd.

Seth Rollins: I always love the warm response you people give me each and every week!

Seth smiles as he sticks his arms out to soak in the “cheers” but it is mostly heat from the live crowd.

Seth Rollins: Now I know some people want to talk about the controversy that took place last night in my match with AJ Styles and it would go against my morals as the face of Monday Night Raw to ignore what happened last week.

Some of the fans cheer as Seth Rollins nods his head.

Seth Rollins: Now some people may have not liked me sinking to AJ Styles's level last night but turnabout is fair play.

That gets mostly boos from the crowd as Seth shakes his head.

Seth Rollins: Now I know some of you think as a role model I should be teaching the kids watching to rise above the cheap tricks AJ pulled at Starrcade and win the right way like others have?

A few fans chant for Cena whilst others boo Seth Rollins.

Seth Rollins: I don't want to give kids a false impression of the world.

Louder boos but Seth holds his hand up pausing them for a moment.

Seth Rollins: I know other superstars would come out here and preach about doing things the right way but they are wrong.

Seth shakes his head as he speaks.

Seth Rollins: Sometimes you face people who will cheat and try to use every dirty trick in the book to win. And you have to sink to their level to succeed.

Seth smiles as the majority of the fans are booing him now.

Seth Rollins: I know it can be a bitter pill to swallow but good things don't always happen to good people. And good people don't always do good things.

That doesn't do much to change the mood of the fans.


Seth Rollins: But I will teach you people more another time I promise.

Seth smirks and tilts his head slightly.

Seth Rollins: It's almost like I'm some sort of messiah.

He lets out a big toothy grin and that seems to piss the fans who already dislike Rollins.

Seth Rollins: And it's my duty to bring you some big news.

The crowd seems a bit confused as Seth smiles.

Seth Rollins: Next week in the main event of Monday Night Raw, I will go one on one with the Universal Champion Andrade Cien Almas!

Seth sticks his arms out in a Jesus-like pose. He listens to the fans with a mix of boos and cheers.

Seth Rollins: And next week, I will have the chance to take back my Universal title I lost in Mexico! I will redeem myself and become a four-time...

*GANGSTER'S PARADISE*

A massive mixed reaction too but this time it is the Universal Champion Andrade Cien Almas who leads the way in a white suit. He has his Universal title over his shoulder as Zelina joins him with a big frown on her face. And she isn't alone as the rest of the Ungoveables make their way out behind her. The fans are now more leaning towards boos as Zelina looks at the fans with disgust.


Zelina Vega: We should be backstage celebrating Andrade showing the world he is a true Mexican icon.

And that gets the desired reaction as Andrade smugly smiles whilst the fans boo. Andrade responds tapping his Universal title and lifting it into the air getting even louder boos.

Zelina Vega: We should be planning our next move after Aleister Black got lucky against Dijakovic!

Dijakovic looks furious as do Zelina and Andrade with neither of them happy about Andrade defending his title against Black at the Rumble.

Zelina Vega: Or planning how Ilja Dragunov gets a rematch against Mustafa Ali.

Ilja lets out a wild smile as Zelina carries on.

Zelina Vega: No instead I find out from you my client has an extra title defense he hasn't even had the chance to prepare for next week!

A mixed reaction with some of the crowd agreeing with Zelina. Seth though shakes his head.

Seth Rollins: Kind of like Armageddon then?

Zelina shakes her head.

Zelina Vega: Andrade earned the right to cash in whenever he wanted. You cheated your way to this title shot and you lost your last two title matches!


Seth Rollins: You're right. I have lost both my last two title matches. However the first time, it wasn't to your client and the second time I wasn't pinned. I was screwed out of my rightful title shot by AJ Styles but next week I get my rematch.

A mixed reaction as Zelina gets ready to speak but Andrade signals he wants the microphone so she obliges.

Andrade Cien Almas: You get your rematch? Who said we will let you make it to next week?

Andrade drops the microphone and signals to his fellow stablemates to head to the ring and they oblige. A mixed reaction once again but the kids in the crowd boo this plan of attack. We also see Dijakovic clutch his right arm. They surround each side of the ring and Seth gets ready for a fight until...

*STARS IN THE NIGHT*

A pretty decent pop as the Raw commissioner Paige marches out in a leather jacket and she has a microphone in hand as she points to the ring.

Paige: Stop this right now or there will be consequences!

Zelina shakes her head angry but calls off her men. Seth in the ring however has a smirk on his face as he watches them jump off the apron.

Paige: Now I know you're not happy that your client has to defend his title next week but whilst this is my house, my champions are going to be fighting champions.

A cheap pop from the live crowd in attendance.

Paige: But I see the rest of your clients are itching for action so in tonight's main event Cesaro will go one on one with Seth Rollins!

A massive pop from the crowd for a Wrestlemaniacaliber match in tonight's main event.

Paige: However Shinsuke and Zelina? You two can stay right there as Shinsuke you're in action next against this man!

*FEARLESS WARRIOR*

A decent pop from the live crowd as Kalisto makes his way out, hyping up the crowd. The Ungovernables head to the back with Ilja Dragunov and Kalisto especially coming eye to eye on the entrance ramp. Seth Rollins soon follows and fist bumps with Kalisto wishing him luck whilst Shinsuke can be seen talking with his manager Zelina.

Michael Cole: Well two massive announcements have just been made. Not only will we see a Wrestlemania caliber match in tonight's main event between Seth Rollins and Cesaro but next week Andrade Cien Almas will defend his Universal title against Seth Rollins!

Big Show: And you have to think Aleister Black will be watching from the shadows with great interest. He had a title shot of his own on Raw against Seth Rollins before Summerslam until Brock Lesnar attacked both men. He will desperate to face Rollins one more time and prove he was going to win that night.

Michael Cole: But up next we will see former two-time United States and one-time Cruiserweight Champion Kalisto in action against former United States champion and Royal Rumble winner Shinsuke Nakamura. Don't go anywhere.

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Match 1: Kalisto vs Shinsuke Nakamura w/Zelina Vega

Match summary: When we return from the commercial break this match is underway. On the outside of the ring, we can see Zelina Vega giving instructions to Shinsuke who dominates the majority of the match thanks to his superior size and experience. Kalisto throughout the match shows off his innovative Lucha skills to stay alive and keep Shinsuke on his toes.

During the match, you can tell Zelina Vega is getting slightly frustrated with her client, struggling to put away the high-flier and Shinsuke is annoyed as well. He lays into Kalisto with several hard kicks and strikes peppering poor Kalisto with a lot of blows. Shinsuke gets ready to end this as he goes for the KINSHASA... BUT KALISTO DUCKS AND ROLLS SHINSUKE UP FOR THE SHOCK WIN!

Winner via pinfall: Kalisto (10:21)

A pop from the live crowd as Shinsuke Nakamura kicks out at 3.01 but it is too late! Kalisto slides out of the ring before Shinsuke can get his hands on him as he celebrates his biggest win in a long time!

Michael Cole: Kalisto pulls off a massive upset defeating Shinsuke Nakamura!

Big Show: And a win like that will surely put Kalisto in contention for either a Cruiserweight or United States title shot!

Kalisto carries on his celebrations at the top of the ramp whilst in the ring we can see Zelina Vega talking to Shinsuke Nakamura and scalding him over his loss to Kalisto tonight as we cut elsewhere backstage.

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We see the Usos are stood backstage pacing up and down in front of a chain-link fence. Both men are in day one-ish hoodies and do not look to be in a good mood.


Jey Uso: Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch. We've had enough of those fools.

Jimmy Uso: You got that right Uce.

Both men nod but still have scowls on their face.

Jey Uso: You two want to fight? Well we will be happy to give you a fight Uso style next week!

Jimmy Uso: You two think you're tough because Danny spent his youth fighting on the streets of London? They must be forgetting where we come from!

Jey Uso: Exactly Uce. When you step into that ring with us, you better get ready to be locked inside the Uso penitentiary!

Both men pose for the camera as they issue a challenge to their rivals the last few weeks The One Twos as we cut to a commercial break.

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*BRING THE SWAG*

As we return from the commercial break, we see The Street Profits making their way to the ring getting a decent reaction from the live crowd. Neither man looks to be in a happy mood and it's only Angelo Dawkins who is dressed to compete, as we can see a load of tape around Montez Ford's mid-section and back.

Michael Cole: Well before the commercial break we heard from The Usos who issued a challenge to their rivals The One Twos for next week's show but right now we are going to see Angelo Dawkins in action.

Big Show: The Street Profits came this close to becoming the World tag team champions. And after their battle with The Authors of pain, this happened!

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We see both members of the Street Profits sat backstage on some production crates as both men look disappointed to have come up short against the Authors of Pain. We see Renee Young then walk up to them looking for an interview.

Renee Young: Montez, Angelo a disappointing night for you two. How are you feeling after your loss tonight?

Ford looks off into the distance before turning back to Renee. He shakes his head and sighs before speaking.

Montez Ford: I really thought tonight was the night. That tonight we would...

He pauses and gets ready to do his usual Rock impression but he can't bring himself to do it so Dawkins steps forward instead.

Angelo Dawkins: We gave it our all but we couldn't get the job done. That's the truth. The Authors of Pain were the better team tonight.

It pains Dawkins to admit that but it's the truth.

Renee Young: What are your plans for the future?

Neither man answer straight away as Dawkins looks at Ford before looking back at Renee.

Angelo Dawkins: We get up and we go again.

He looks to Ford who nods in agreement.

Montez Ford: Angelo is right. We get up and we fight our way back into contention. And then we get our next shot...


???: You'll choke one more time.

The camera pans over to see EC3 and Drake Maverick walk into the shot.

EC3: You two are not winners like I am. Some people are born poor and are born losers.

Montez gets up still in pain and looks ready for a fight but Dawkins keeps his partner back.

Angelo Dawkins: Easy Montez. I got this.

Montez takes a seat back down as Angelo comes face to face with EC3.

Angelo Dawkins: My partner isn't going to be cleared for action after tonight but I'll be. How about I see you in that ring tomorrow night?

EC3 turns to Drake who pulls through the planner he has with him.

Drake Maverick: Well Ethan has a busy schedule tomorrow night and...

EC3 grabs the book from Drake and looks at himself before smirking.

EC3: Drake's right. I have a busy night tomorrow but it won't take long for me to beat you.

EC3 smirks and walks off as Drake Maverick quickly follows after him. Meanwhile Dawkins looks furious as we cut back to the ring.

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*TOP ONE PERCENT*

We cut back to the ring as we see EC3 make his entrance and he is joined by his assistant Drake Maverick. Neither Dawkins nor Montez Ford look impressed as the top one percenter makes his way down the ramp, trash-talking them all the way to the ring.

Michael Cole: As you saw there, coming off their loss The Street Profits were then mocked by EC3.

Big Show: The last thing you want after coming this close to winning gold is someone like EC3 coming over to mock you.

Michael Cole: And with Montez not cleared for singles action, Angelo Dawkins will step in the ring to take on EC3.


Big Show: We will see if Angelo Dawkins is in the one percent of competitors when he steps into the ring with EC3 here.

Match 2: Angelo Dawkins w/Montez Ford vs EC3 w/Drake Maverick

Match summary: Angelo Dawkins starts the match off at a fast pace. He lays into EC3 in the early stages of the match and puts EC3 on the back foot. EC3 does start to take control though thanks to his superior experience as a singles competitor but he cannot seem to put away the fired-up Angelo Dawkins in this match. And as we get to the finish EC3 looks like he is in trouble. Drake Maverick climbs onto the apron looking to interfere but Ford pulls him off the apron to stop him and this allows EC3 to take the padding off one of the turnbuckles. Dawkins charges at him but EC3 TRIPS HIM UP AND SENDS HIM FACE FIRST INTO IT! Dawkins is stunned as EC3 grabs hold of him and hits the ONE PERCENTER! EC3 makes the cover and picks up the win.

Winner via pinfall: EC3 (6:50)

Boos ring out from the live crowd as EC3 gets to his feet to celebrate. He doesn't celebrate too long as Montez Ford slides into the ring looking for a piece of EC3 who runs away like a coward. Drake Maverick soon follows EC3 as the pair pose at the top of the entrance ramp.

Michael Cole: EC3 steals the victory from Angelo Dawkins tonight!

Big Show: And that loss will especially suck after losing to the Authors of Pain last night.

The Street Profits in the ring point at EC3 and Drake Maverick whilst the bad guys at the top of the ramp taunt The Street Profits and the fans as we cut to a commercial break.

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When we return from the commercial break, we can see Lio Rush walking out of the trainer's room backstage. He is selling his mid-section and his back as he leaves the room before being stopped by Charly Caruso.

Charly Caruso: Lio, I was wondering if you could give us an update on the health condition...


Lio Rush: I'm fine Charly. The twenty-five-year-old piece of gold is in a bit of pain still but unlike any normal man, I'm good to go.

Charly Caruso: I was actually going to ask about Bobby Lashley.

Lio's face drops.

Charly Caruso: How is Bobby Lashley after his match with Braun Strowman last night?

Lio Rush sighs and looks angry.

Lio Rush: I don't know. Why don't you ask Paige?

Charly shrugs.


Charly Caruso: I was actually on my way to interview her but I saw you walk out of the medical room and I figured you would know.

Lio Rush: Well I don't.

Lio snaps back at Charly before taking a deep inhale.

Lio Rush: He still isn't speaking to me until I prove my worth.

Charly Caruso: Do you know what he wants you to do to prove your worth?

Lio shakes his head.

Lio Rush: No. But it doesn't matter. I will figure out how to prove my worth to him and I will show him why I'm the only person who should be his hype man!

Lio Rush walks off still limping and selling the effects of being destroyed by Braun Strowman last night as we cut elsewhere backstage.

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We cut inside a locker room as Renee Young walks in as Rusev and Dolph Ziggler are clearly mid-argument with each other.

Rusev: You superkicked me right in the jaw!

Dolph Ziggler: It was clearly an accident!

Rusev: Yeah and your stupid accident cost us the match!

Renee Young: Sorry to interrupt...

Lana steps forward.

Lana: Now might not be the best time Renee.

Rusev steps forward and gets right in Ziggler's face.

Rusev: Nah she can see this as can the whole world. I didn't want to be in another team and I especially didn't want to team with you.

Dolph Ziggler: Well in that case how about we settle this in the ring next week.

Rusev: Fine by me.

Dolph Ziggler storms off and heads elsewhere as we cut to a hallway backstage...

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AS WE SEE THE REAL HORSEWOMEN WALKING TOWARDS THE RING WITH THE NEW UNIVERSAL WOMEN'S CHAMPION RONDA ROUSEY LEADING THE WAY!

Michael Cole:
Well after the commercial break we are going to hear from our new Women's Universal Champion Ronda Rousey and the rest of the Real Horsewomen. Don't go anywhere!

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*BAD REPUTATION*

Loud boos ring out as we return from the commercial break as The Real Horsewomen march out to Ronda Rousey's theme music. Ronda leads the way as she lifts the Universal Women's title into the air and taunts the fans.

Michael Cole: Last night, Ronda Rousey took back her spot at the top of the Women's division.

Big Show: And she beat two of the best in the world to do it! Overcoming not only the former champion Sasha Banks but Bayley as well.

Michael Cole: Though some could argue the Real Horsewomen saved the match for her when Shayna pulled the referee out of the ring in the closing stages.

Big Show: Proves Sasha right. She knew they would have to work together in case The Real Horsewomen got involved and they did right when it looked like Bayley had the match won.

The Real Horsewomen are now stood in the ring as all 4 women have cocky smirks on their faces but it is Ronda Rousey who has the microphone as she looks to speak first.

Ronda Rousey: Last night, I stepped into your world and I placed myself right at the top one more time!

Loud boos from the crowd as Ronda mocks the fans and does a cry baby taunt back at them.

Ronda Rousey: You can cry about it all you want but your two favorites couldn't beat me. Hell, they couldn't step into my world and win the top title could they?

That gets even louder boos as Ronda smiles enjoying herself as she taunts the fans.

Ronda Rousey: And the only reason I didn't take my title back sooner, is because I didn't feel like it.

She smirks as Duke in the background nods going “It's true”.

Ronda Rousey: I let your favorites like Becky and Banks hold this until I felt ready to take back my throne.

A few of the fans start up a “Becky Becky” chant which brings a cocky smirk to Ronda's face.

Ronda Rousey: And I broke that bitch's arm!

Nuclear heat at that point as Shayna especially cackles behind Ronda. Ronda though smirks as she enjoys getting under the fan's skin.

Ronda Rousey: I told you all that every one of the so-called four horsewomen were going to fall before us. I broke Becky's arm, I beat Sasha Banks and Bayley which just leaves Charlotte who is hiding on Smackdown.

Shayna asks Ronda for the microphone as Ronda obliges and passes the microphone to the Queen of Spades.

Shayna Baszler: And that's where we come in.

Shayna points to Duke and Shafir.

Shayna Baszler: In six weeks, at the Royal Rumble one of us three is going to win.

Boos from the crowd as Duke and Shafir both talk trash hyping themselves up.

Shayna Baszler: And when we do, Asuka. We're coming for your title and then I think we'll do to Charlotte what she did to you last year Ronda.

Ronda nods as Shayna passes her back the microphone.

Ronda Rousey: Don't you dare think because you are on Smackdown that you are safe from me Charlotte! I still remember you wrapping a chair around my throat and stamping on it!

The fans cheer that line because they are very mean.

Ronda Rousey: And I promise, that you are...

*SKY'S THE LIMIT (REMIX)*

Loud boos ring out as Sasha Banks makes her way out to the ring. There are no shutter shades and no wasting times as Sasha storms halfway down the ramp as she points at Ronda in the ring.

Sasha Banks: You can gloat all you want but if it was just me and you in that ring, I would still be Women's champion!

Ronda smirks whilst the crowd mostly boos Sasha but again a few fans cheer agreeing with the Boss.

Sasha Banks: And I want, no...

She puts her hand up pausing for a moment.

Sasha Banks: I demand a one-on-one rematch and I want it right...

BAYLEY CLOBBERS SASHA BANKS FROM BEHIND! A massive pop from the live crowd as Bayley attacks the Boss. Bayley is laying into her on the ramp as Shayna gets ready to lead the charge but Ronda puts her arm out and says off-mic “let them fight”. Banks is starting to fight back and the two women end up brawling up the ramp and heading to the back! Both women disappear to the disappointment of the live crowd as Ronda smirks.

Ronda drops the microphone and poses with the title as the crowd reign down heat on the champion. The Real Horsewomen pose behind Ronda Rousey with them all mean-mugging the camera.


Michael Cole: Well Ronda Rousey has sent a message to the entire Women's division on Monday Night Raw tonight!


Big Show: But challengers are already lining up for her Michael!

Michael Cole: Well we are going to go to a commercial break but when we return we will try to see what the situation backstage is between Sasha Banks and Bayley. Don't go anywhere.

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When we return from the commercial break, we can see Sasha Banks and Bayley are still brawling through the backstage area. Sasha Banks grabs Bayley by the hair and IRISH WHIPS HER INTO A VENDING MACHINE! She lays in a few blows as she clobbers Bayley but Bayley fights back sending her into a brick wall. She looks to do more damage but a swarm of security arrive on the scene breaking the fight up. Both women though try to fight off the security and attack each other until PAIGE APPEARS!

Paige:
OK that's enough.

Neither woman really listens still trying to get their hands on each other.

Paige: I said stop this or I'll suspend both of you immediately!

That convinces Sasha Banks and Bayley they need to calm down but the two women don't take their eyes off each other.

Paige: This war between you two needs to end. In two weeks you will both be locked inside a STEEL CAGE!

Loud cheers from the live crowd as the two women stare each other down.

Paige: And the winner will face Ronda Rousey at the Royal Rumble.

Paige walks off after delivering that bombshell as we see Sasha Banks and Bayley staring each other down with security keeping them at bay as we cut back to the ring.

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In the ring we see a local jobber jumping up and down in the ring as a title card with his name appears saying: Michael Granbull.

Michael Cole: A blockbuster main event signed for two weeks time Big Show.

Big Show: Our commissioner Paige keeps on delivering big main events.

*BRAUN/ I AM STRONGER*

A loud pop as Braun Strowman makes his way out and whilst he looks a little worse for wear, he climbs into the ring and towards over the local jobber.

Michael Cole: Well this man defeated Bobby Lashley in chaotic falls count anywhere match. However I don't see him having anywhere close to the amount of trouble Lashley gave him happening tonight.

Big Show: My only question is over or under on a minute Michael?

Match 3: Braun Strowman vs Michael Granbull

Match summary: Under. Braun annihilates the jobber in less than 30 seconds.

Winner via pinfall: Braun Strowman (0:28)

Braun gets to his feet and he clearly hasn't broken a sweat as he lifts his arms into the air posing for the live crowd.

Michael Cole: A dominant performance as always by Braun Strowman.

Big Show: And he is hitting form at the right time Michael. We are on the road to Wrestlemania and I don't think I've seen Braun in better form than this!

Braun has grabbed a microphone off someone at ringside as he walks back to the center of the ring.

Braun Strowman: Last night I didn't just give Bobby Lashley these hands. No, I gave his little scrappy doo sidekick them as well!

Cheers from the crowd but not many as he did quote Scooby doo.

Braun Strowman: But there is one guy I've got my eyes on. Brock Lesnar.

A massive mixed reaction from the live crowd as he mentions the Beast's name.

Braun Strowman: I'm not finished with you yet!

A cheap pop from the crowd as Braun paces around the ring.

Braun Strowman: I have been waiting for over a year for my chance to get my hands on you. But now I can? By entering the Royal Rumble.

Loud cheers from the crowd as Braun officially announces his entry into the men's rumble.


Braun Strowman: Brock Lesnar is going to be another man against a monster when I step in that ring as all twenty-nine other entrants GET THESE HANDS!

Braun tosses his microphone down to the mat and lifts his arms into the air roaring to the delight of the live crowd.

Michael Cole: A blockbuster announcement by Braun Strowman. He has entered the men's royal rumble!

Big Show: And we talked about who could eliminate Brock Lesnar. Who can eliminate the monster among men Braun Strowman?

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When we return from the commercial break, we see THE BRIAN KENDRICK sat down on a chair in a dark room. He has a wild unkempt beard as he looks down at the floor before looking at the camera.

The Brian Kendrick: I bet you people forgot about me. I bet you people forgot I existed.

Kendrick shakes his head.

The Brian Kendrick: Drew Gulak certainly did.

Brian grits his teeth.

The Brian Kendrick: He names a bunch of technically great wrestlers that he learned from but he left my name off the list.

Brian is furious as he speaks, clearly bitter over being “slighted”.

The Brian Kendrick: I cost Drew Gulak last night to remind him and the WWE universe that I still exist.

Brian looks at the camera.

The Brian Kendrick: I have been on the shelf injured for months due to my old body breaking down and I realized I ain't got much time left.

He runs his hands through his hair and stares at the camera.

The Brian Kendrick: And after I teach Drew Gulak that he needs to respect his elders, I'm coming for the Cruiserweight title.

Kendrick gets to his feet and looks at the camera.

The Brian Kendrick: I will hold that Cruiserweight title one more time before my body breaks down. One more time.

Kendrick walks off and leaves as we cut elsewhere backstage.

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And we see Taynara Conti and Xia Li are sat down in what looks like a martial arts dojo. Both women are dressed in traditional judo attire as they are sat on dojo mats next to each other as they look at the camera.

Taynara Conti: When I was first learning to wrestle, there was one person I looked up to and respected. Ronda Rousey.

Xia nods as Conti carries on speaking.

Taynara Conti: To see someone transition from another field as quickly as she did, it gave me inspiration.

Xia Li: Me too.

Taynara Conti: That I could do the same and make the people of Brazil proud of me. But ever since you've come back, you've changed.

Xia Li: You and your gang lack honor.

Taynara Conti: I get that the fans haven't always been fair to you.

Very true.

Taynara Conti: But you ain't the same person I looked up to. Maybe you shouldn't meet your heroes.

She sighs before looking at the camera.

Taynara Conti: But I want to prove myself. I want to show the world how far I've come and I want to fight Ronda Rousey.

Conti throwing out a big challenge to the Women's Universal title. Xia Li nods along with Conti supporting her friend.

Xia Li: And I have your back. Next week I will see send a message to her gang when I beat Jessamyn Duke in that ring.

Conti and Xia Li share a fist bump and a smile as we then cut to a commercial break.

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*NUMBER ONE*

A mixed reaction from the live crowd as Mia Yim makes her way out to the ring. She has a cocky smirk on her face as she walks out to the ring ahead of her match tonight.

Michael Cole: Hello and welcome back to Monday Night Raw. As you heard before the commercial break we will see Xia Li taking on Jessamyn Duke next week.

Big Show: And Conti issued a challenge to our Women's Universal champion Ronda Rousey.

Michael Cole: Well right now, we are about to see two of the top women on the Monday Night Raw brand collide as Mia Yim takes on Kairi Sane!

Big Show: Mia Yim is looking to avenge her loss from a couple of weeks ago but Kairi Sane is a tough challenger for anyone!

*THE NEXT VOYAGE*

Kairi Sane makes her way out to the ring getting a decent pop from the live crowd. She has a smile on her face as she points her telescope towards the ring and spies Mia Yim in the ring. Mia Yim meanwhile does not look impressed and shakes her head. Kairi Sane climbs into the ring as she offers Mia Yim a handshake but Mia blows her off. Kairi shrugs as the referee calls for the bell and this match is underway!

Match 4: Kairi Sane vs Mia Yim

Match summary: Mia Yim starts the match off a lot more aggressively than usual as she lays into Kairi Sane on the mat and tosses her across the ring throughout the contest. Kairi Sane though keeps fighting back which seems to piss Mia Yim off even more throughout the encounter. Mia Yim even starts resorting to dirty tricks and tactics to stay in control of the match when it looks like Kairi is going to do damage to her. Kairi though keeps fighting through and overcomes everything Mia Yim tries to throw at her.

As we get to the closing stages of the match Mia Yim grabs hold of the turnbuckle pad and takes it off the corner. The referee sees this and goes to fix the turnbuckle which allows Mia Yim to grab the TELESCOPE! However, as she swings it Kairi Sane grabs it and snatches it! Kairi then uses it to hit a modified RUSSIAN LEGSWEEP! Kairi tosses the telescope from the ring and climbs to the top rope. She sizes Mia Yim up and hits her with the IN-SANE ELBOW! Kairi Sane makes the cover and picks up the win!

Winner via pinfall: Kairi Sane (11:41)

Michael Cole: Kairi Sane picks up the win!

Big Show: And you have to think with her form, she is one of the favorites to win the Women's, Royal Rumble!

Michael Cole: That's correct Big Show. And I'm just getting word from Paige that Kairi Sane will be in the Women's Royal Rumble in six weeks time!

Kairi Sane heads up the entrance ramp as she carries on celebrating her victory tonight over Mia Yim, whilst in the ring Mia gets to her feet and looks furious. She kicks the ropes before screaming at the referee as she slides to the outside kick the steel steps in anger. We see Mia's tantrum carry on as we cut elsewhere backstage.

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We cut to Renee Young who is stood backstage ready for an interview.

Renee Young: Would you please welcome my guest at this time the Cruiserweight Champion Mustafa Ali!

Mustafa Ali walks into the shot in one of his hoodies with his Cruiserweight title over his shoulder and a big smile on his face.

Renee Young: Congratulations on your win against Ilja Dragunov last night.

Mustafa Ali: Thank you Renee. Ilja was a tough challenger but that's exactly what I want. I don't want easy matches. I want people that force me to get better.

Renee Young: Well my next question, is what's next for you?

Mustafa Ali: I plan to be a fighting champion Renee. I plan on taking on all challengers and putting this belt on the map like my hero Rey Mysterio did. So I'm issuing an open challenge next week.

Cheers from the crowd as Ali smiles.

Mustafa Ali: Anyone under two hundred and five pounds can come have a shot at my title. Even a legend like Rey Mysterio for example. Anyone who wants to step up and prove themselves, you'll get your chance next week.

Renee Young: Well there you have it. Mustafa Ali is issuing an open challenge for next week's Raw. I wonder who will answer it?

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And upon that line from Renee, we see CHAD GABLE AND KURT ANGLE walking down the hallway towards the ring.

Michael Cole: Well up next we are going to hear from our new United States Champion Chad Gable and his mentor Kurt Angle. Don't go anywhere!

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*ELITE*

Loud cheers as we return from the commercial break as Chad Gable makes his way out in a traditional US Olympic style tracksuit and he is joined by his manager Kurt Angle who is wearing one as well. Gable has a big smile on his face as he lifts his United States title into the air to the delight of the crowd.

Michael Cole: Last night, Chad Gable pulled off a massive upset and defeated Samoa Joe to become United States Champion.

Big Show: Samoa Joe had been a dominant force holding the title for over nine months. He has beaten all challengers big and small to hold onto his United States title.


Michael Cole: But Gable was able to overcome the dominant champion and put him away.

Big Show: And you have to wonder what's next for Chad Gable.

Gable and Angle are now in the ring, which has been decorated with red, white and blue around the ring. We even see several balloons around the ring as Angle looks to speak first.

Kurt Angle: When I approached Chad and promised to work with him, I knew he was capable of greatness.

Gable beams with pride.

Kurt Angle: He just needed someone to point him in the right direction and help him win. Ever since I've started to teach Chad, he has taken my teachings and applied them in the ring picking up win after win.

Kurt is the one smiling.

Kurt Angle: And then he finally got his rematch for the United States title against Samoa Joe. I knew he was ready, I knew he willing and I knew he was Gable to beat Joe!

Puns are great. Becky would be proud.

Kurt Angle: I taught him everything I could before the match but he still needed to apply it. He still needed to step into the ring and earn the victory.

Gable lifts the United States title into the air getting a cheap pop from the live crowd.

Kurt Angle: And now, we have a United States champion we can be proud of.

Kurt passes the microphone to Gable who smiles and thanks Kurt before he looks to speak to the live crowd.

Chad Gable: I want to start this off by saying Kurt, without you I wouldn't have made it this far and I wouldn't be the United States champion right now so thank you.

Cheers from the crowd as Angle nods and looks like he is about to cry tears of joy as Gable carries on.

Chad Gable: Last night, I finally defeated Samoa Joe. I finally proved I belong at the top of WWE. And I finally have this baby.

He looks at the United States title, staring at it before letting out a massive smile.

Chad Gable: One of my greatest moments was representing this country at the Olympics and now I get to represent this country as its champion!

He lifts the belt into the air, once again getting a loud pop from the live crowd.

Chad Gable: And I promise I will make you people proud by being a fighting champion. It doesn't matter who it is but I will defend this belt against anyone...

*DESTROYER*

A massive mixed reaction as Samoa Joe walks out and he does not look happy. Chad Gable immediately gets ready for a fight but Joe shakes his head.

Samoa Joe: Don't worry I'm not out here to ruin your moment.

Joe waves a finger and smiles.


Samoa Joe: I'm just out here to give you a warning.

Joe is no longer smiling.

Samoa Joe: Let's take a look at what should have been the end of last night's match!

We then see a replay of Samoa Joe hitting the musclebuster planting Chad Gable and getting the 3 count even though Chad Gable's foot on the ropes. We then cut back to Samoa Joe on the entrance ramp.

Samoa Joe: Any competent referee knows that their decision is final. They counted one two three! My United States title was stolen from me!

Boos from the crowd as Gable shakes his head but Joe is furious at the top of the entrance ramp.


Samoa Joe: And when something is stolen from me, I will move heaven and earth to get it back! So you better sleep with one eye open as I'm coming for both of you and I will take back my belt with interest.

Samoa Joe drops his microphone and heads backstage having sent a strong message/warning to the new United States champion. Gable and Angle in the ring meanwhile discuss what they should do next as Angle tells Gable to not worry.

Michael Cole: Well it looks like Samoa Joe isn't done with our new United States champion Chad Gable.

Big Show: Beating Joe once is a tough feat. Doing it twice? I'm not sure Gable can do it.

Michael Cole: Well when we are going to a commercial break but once we return we will see AJ Styles in action. Don't go anywhere!

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When we return from the commercial break, we can see Heath Slater in the ring jogging on the spot with a smile on his face ahead of his match with AJ Styles tonight.

*PHENOMENAL*

A pretty loud mixed reaction from the live crowd as AJ Styles makes his way out and he is soon joined by the Good Brothers. None of them look in a good mood though as they walk to the ring. AJ especially has a scowl on his face as he walks down the ramp and climbs into the ring ready for his match with Heath Slater.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and up next we are going to see AJ Styles in action against Heath Slater.

Big Show: AJ had a rough night at Starrcade and will look to take some of his anger out on Heath Slater.

Match 5: AJ Styles w/The Good Brothers vs Heath Slater

Match summary: AJ Styles doesn't waste much time as he lays into Heath Slater and lets out his anger after what happened to him last night when he faced Seth Rollins. AJ in the end hits Slater with the PHENOMENAL FOREARM! AJ could make the cover but shakes his head. He grabs hold of Heath's right leg and locks him in the CALF CRUSHER! Heath is in a ton of pain and quickly taps out giving AJ the win!


Winner via submission: AJ Styles (3:32)

AJ holds onto the hold for an extra few seconds after the bell before finally letting go and releasing poor Heath Slater's ankle. He gets to his feet and barely celebrates his victory tonight.

Michael Cole: AJ Styles gets back to winning ways but you can tell he isn't in a good mood.

Big Show: And I think we are about to hear from the Phenomenal one himself right now Michael.

Karl Anderson has grabbed a microphone from someone at ringside and passes it to AJ, who limps slightly as he walks around the ring ready to address the live crowd.

AJ Styles: I don't want to sound like Samoa Joe but I was screwed last night by a bad referee!

The Good Brothers nod agreeing with AJ and even a few fans cheer as well, taking AJ's side in this.

AJ Styles: Seth Rollins had to resort to low-blowing me because he knew he couldn't beat me.

Luke Gallows behind AJ nods and says exactly.

AJ Styles: And our Raw commissioner instead of punishing Seth for his behavior, she rewards him with a Universal title shot next week!

Karl Anderson this time pipes up shouting it ain't right.

AJ Styles: Exactly Karl. So let me send a warning to Seth Rollins and Andrade. I'll be watching that match next week very closely and Seth? I will have my revenge.

AJ drops the microphone and stands in the ring still getting a mixed reaction from the live crowd as The Good Brothers pose behind their leader AJ Styles.

Michael Cole: AJ Styles is out for blood.

Big Show: AJ made it to the top by going after anyone who got in his way and I think Seth will need to keep both eyes open next week.

Michael Cole: Agreed Michael. Not only will he have to worry about The Ungoveables but he will have to keep his eye out for The Club next week.


Big Show: A painful time for sure. However speaking of pain, our World tag team champions The Authors of Pain had this to say after their victory last night.

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We see The Authors of Pain in their usual ring attire cutting an imposing presence as they tower over the camera and have their World tag team titles over their shoulders as they look at the camera.

Akam: Last night we showed the Street Profits the only thing you get when you step into the ring with us is pain.

Rezar: You keep sending challengers and we keep sending them back to you broken.

Akam: Lucha Dragons.

Rezar: Broken.

Akam: The Ascension.

Rezar: Gone.

Akam: And now The Street Profits

Rezar: Destroyed.

Akam: We will keep destroying every team put in our path until there is no one left.

Rezar: And we still have many chapters left to write.

The Authors of Pain go back to posing as the screen fades to black and we cut to a commercial break.

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*REBORN*

A very muted reaction as we return from the commercial break and see Curtis Axel making his way to the ring. He is joined by his tag team partner Bo Dallas as Curtis Axel gets ready for a rare singles match on Raw.

Michael Cole: Hello and welcome back to Monday Night Raw. Right now we are going to see former Intercontinental and multi-time tag team champion Curtis Axel in action against Mojo Rawley.

Big Show: Mojo did not take well to the B-Team's antics last week and that lead to this match being set up for tonight's show.

*KILLER INSTINCT*

Also gets very little reaction from the live crowd as he makes his way out, Mojo Rawley marches down the ramp with an angry look on his face. Mojo Rawley steps into the ring and immediately gets in the face of Curtis Axel. The referee steps in between the pair getting them to head to opposite corners before calling for the bell to get this match underway.

Match 6: Curtis Axel w/Bo Dallas vs Mojo Rawley

Match summary: Mojo Rawley starts the match at a fast pace and lays into Axel during the match. Axel though shows shades of his father and fights back laying into Mojo Rawley during this match. In the end, Mojo goes for a pin and puts his feet on the ropes out of the view of the referee but Bo Dallas pushes his feet off the ropes! This distracts Mojo Rawley as he shouts at Bo on the outside of the ring. This distraction gives Axel time to recover as he grabs Mojo and hits him with the PERFECT-PLEX! Axel makes the cover and picks up the win!

Winner via pinfall: Curtis Axel (4:38)

A few fans cheer as Curtis Axel gets back to his feet and celebrates a rare win on Monday Night Raw. Bo Dallas joins him inside the ring as the B-Team carry on their celebrations.

Michael Cole: Curtis Axel picks up the win with help from his friend.

Big Show: Bo wasn't about to let Mojo Rawley get away with cheating and made sure it was a fair fight.

The B-Team head up the ramp as Curtis carries on celebrating his victory whilst in the ring Mojo Rawley is back to his feet and he screams at the referee. The ref makes it clear his decision is final and tells Mojo he was cheating all Bo did was stop him. The referee leaves the ring and Mojo is all alone in there shaking his head as we cut to a commercial break.

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When we return from the commercial break, we can see the number one contender for the Universal title ALEISTER BLACK sat down in a dark room. He is in a suit shirt as he looks at the camera with an intense stare.

Aleister Black: Last night, I went to battle with Dominik Dijakovic. Zelina's greatest weapon. And we all know why she sent Dijakovic to stop me.

We then get a clip of Aleister Black defeating Andrade to become NXT Champion at NXT Takeover Orlando.


Aleister Black: I know how to beat Andrade. I know how to bring his reign to an end because I've done it before. And Zelina is smart.

Black lets out a slight smile.

Aleister Black: She learns from history. So she will do everything in her power to stop me from making it to the rumble. And that's fine.

Black stares at the camera as we see clips of him taking people down throughout his time on Raw and NXT.

Aleister Black: I thrive on competition. I came here to fight the best. So send your best Zelina and one by one I'll take them all down.

Black though doesn't get up as he raises his hand into the air.

Aleister Black: But it would be remiss for me to ignore Andrade's opponent next week. Seth Rollins.

Black doesn't smile as he says that name and stares at the camera.

Aleister Black: I have crossed paths with Seth before.

We then get a flashback to their Universal title match on Monday Night Raw.

Aleister Black: The first time I was able to get the Universal title within reach... until Brock ruined my moment.

We then see a clip of Brock Lesnar attacking both men causing a no contest.

Aleister Black: And whilst I haven't gotten my pound of flesh from Brock yet, I still haven't beaten Rollins yet.

Black stares dead ahead at the camera.

Aleister Black: But if I face him instead of Andrade, it won't matter to me whether Seth is a good person or a bad person. Whether he has absolved himself of his sins or suffers from them. All that will matter is he will fade, fade to black.

The promo comes to an end as the screen fades to black and we cut elsewhere backstage.

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And we see Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch sat down in what looks like an English-style pub. Both men have a pint next to them as they turn towards the camera.

Danny Burch: So the Usos want a scrap do they?

Danny takes a sip of his drink as Oney nods.

Oney Lorcan: Yep and they don't understand what they are getting themselves in for.


Danny Burch: They think they can beat us?

Oney Lorcan: They are in for a shock. It's about time we sent a message to the whole division and we'll start with the team that have been the faces of the division for years.

Danny Burch: And then, we go for the Authors of Pain.

Oney Lorcan: They think they know pain?

Danny Burch: They haven't had to fight through the streets of London...

Oney Lorcan: Or Boston.

Both men clink their pints together and finish their drink as the camera pans around to show everyone else in the bar out cold and the bar trashed minus two men who approach looking for a fight. We then cut back to the pair who turn to face the camera.

Danny Burch: And this is what is in store for the Usos.

Oney Lorcan: One two...

Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan start to fight the two men attacking them as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.

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Michael Cole: Well the One Twos have accepted the Usos challenge for next week's show.

Big Show: And we have an action-packed show in store next week.

Michael Cole: We will see Xia Li take on Jessamyn Duke and Rusev take on Dolph Ziggler in singles action.

Big Show: We will also hear from Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman next week ahead of his entry into the royal rumble!

Michael Cole: Mustafa Ali will be issuing an open challenge next week and putting his Cruiserweight title on the line.

Big Show: And next week Andrade Cien Almas will defend his Universal title against Seth Rollins!

As Big Show says that we see Seth Rollins walking through a hallway which gets a mixed reaction from the live crowd.

Michael Cole: Well up next Seth Rollins will be in action against Cesaro in a Wrestlemania-worthy matchup! Don't go anywhere!

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*SUPERHUMAN*

When we return from the commercial break, we get a mixed reaction once again as Cesaro makes his way out joined by his manager Zelina Vega. Cesaro has a smug look on his face as he walks to the ring ahead of this big opportunity.

Michael Cole: Hello and welcome back to Monday Night Raw as we get ready for our main event as the Swiss Superman Cesaro takes on Seth Rollins in singles action.

Big Show: Cesaro will not only be looking to impress his boss Zelina Vega but he will also know a win here could potentially put him in line for a title shot in the future.

Michael Cole: Would Zelina be happy about that?

*SECOND COMING/ BURN IT DOWN*

Another man getting a mixed reaction from the live crowd and it's even louder with a bigger portion being booing Seth Rollins. However Seth Rollins has a big smile on his face he heads to the ring before facing off against Cesaro in the center of the ring.

Big Show: Well one way to make Zelina happy would be to take out or even weaken Seth Rollins ahead of next week.

Michael Cole: And it's not like Cesaro is an easy man to beat. A former United States and multi-time tag team champion.

Big Show: And with freakish strength. The guy was able to body slam me!

Both men circle the ring as they stare each other down as the referee calls for the bell!

Main event: Seth Rollins vs Cesaro w/Zelina Vega

Match summary: The match starts off at a slow pace as both men feel each other out early on. Neither man gains an edge early on as Cesaro proves he can keep up with Seth Rollins and makes a point to target his legs and back as he looks to set him up potentially for the SHARPSHOOTER! Seth though fights back and gives as good as he gets from Cesaro as both men put on a clinic in the ring.

As we get to the closing stages of the show Seth has taken control after hitting Cesaro with a SUPERPLEX AND FALCON ARROW COMBO! Seth heads to the corner of the ring and gets ready for the CURB STOMP... BUT ZELINA DISTRACTS HIM! Not for long though as he charges in BUT CESARO COUNTERS THE CURB STOMP INTO A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! Rollins falls to the mat as Cesaro makes the cover but Rollins kicks out at 2!

Cesaro is quick to follow up by grabbing hold of Seth's legs as he sends him for a SWING! He gets a good 15-20 rotations on the move before transitioning it into the SHARPSHOOTER! He gets the move locked on tight in the center of the ring. Seth Rollins is in a ton of pain due to the submission hold. However, Seth fights through the pain and crawls to the ropes before grabbing hold of them forcing a break from Cesaro. The Swiss Superman however holds onto it until the referee gets to a 3 count and Cesaro finally breaks it at the point.

Cesaro then follows it up with a series of uppercuts to the head of Rollins and rocks him by the ropes. The referee once again counts Cesaro and warns him. Zelina at this point gets up to argue AND SETH PUTS A THUMB IN THE EYE OF CESARO! Loud boos from the crowd but neither Zelina nor the ref see it. Seth quickly follows it up with the RIPCORD KNEE and then hits THE CURB STOMP! Seth makes the cover 1 2 3 Seth picks up the win!

Winner via pinfall: Seth Rollins (15:05)

Mostly boos from the live crowd as Seth picks up the win. The referee raises his arm into the air as Seth gestures to the crowd that his finger slipped but not many people are buying it. Cesaro meanwhile rolls to the corner and holds his eye, looking very angry.

Michael Cole: Well Seth Rollins wins again but not without controversy once again.

Big Show: Seth Rollins seems to be claiming his finger slipped but I'm not sure Cesaro believes him.

Seth leaves the ring and heads up the ramp once again explaining himself to the fans. He tries to make it clear it was a slip and he didn't mean to cheat. However, as he is backing up the ramp ANDRADE CIEN ALMAS CLOCKS HIM WITH THE UNIVERSAL TITLE! A massive mixed reaction from the crowd but a load of the fans cheer Andrade for attacking Seth. He is soon joined by his fellow Ungoveables Shinsuke Nakamura, Ilja Dragunov, and Dominik Dijakovic.

All 4 men beat down Seth Rollins who struggles to fight back after the belt shot and wrestling Cesaro for 15 minutes. Zelina Vega makes her way over and gives them instructions as the beating goes on. All of them even taking their turns hitting Seth with their finishers as Andrade finishes it off with a
HAMMERLOCK DDT ONTO HIS TITLE BELT as Monday Night Raw comes to a close with a laid-out Seth Rollins laid in front of the Ungoveables as Andrade lifts his belt into the air as we fade to black.

Matchcard for next week:

Main event: Universal title match:
Andrade Cien Almas (c) vs Seth Rollins

Cruiserweight title match open challenge:
Mustafa Ali vs ???

Tag team grudge match:
The Usos vs The One Twos

Singles match:
Rusev vs Dolph Ziggler

Singles match:
Xia Li vs Jessamyn Duke

And

We will hear from Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman ahead of the Rumble!


Matchcard in two weeks:
Main event: Number one contender's steel cage match:
Sasha Banks vs Bayley


Matchcard for Royal Rumble:
January 26th:
Houston, Texas



Men's Royal Rumble match:
Participants:
Braun Strowman, Brock Lesnar, and 28 more

Women's Royal Rumble match:
Participants:

Jessamyn Duke, Kairi Sane, Marina Shafir, Shayna Baszler, and 26 more

Universal title match:
Andrade Cien Almas or Seth Rollins (c) vs Aleister Black


Women's Universal title match:
Ronda Rousey (c) vs Sasha Banks or Bayley

WWE tag team titles match:
The Revival (c) or Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs The War Raiders or The Miz and John Morrison

EWR Rating:

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NXT News update:

Rhea Ripley is the new NXT Women's Champion

On this week's edition of NXT TV, Rhea Ripley defeated Bianca Bel-Air for the NXT Women's title. The young Aussie superstar has been on something of a roll in the last few months and her title win was expected but a sign of how well NXT have handled her booking the last few months. The higher-ups within WWE see a massive future for her and it's interesting to see what happened next for her.

Velveteen Dream released from WWE:

The Velveteen Dream has been released by WWE.

Mod note: I thought I already released him tbh. I had only suspended him in this universe so now he is gone.
 

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Friday Night Smackdown:
December 20th:
Brooklyn, New York



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Corey Graves: It's Friday Night. You know what that means. Welcome to Friday Night Smackdown!

Byron Saxton: And we have a big night in store Corey as we are two weeks away from Super Showdown.

Corey Graves: That's right Byron. We have two Intercontinental title match qualifiers as Shelton Benjamin takes on Gran Metalik and Ricochet takes on Erick Rowan.

Byron Saxton: We will also see Liv Morgan and Carmella team up to take on The Riott Squad. And if Morgan and Carmella win, Liv Morgan will face Ruby Riott at Super Showdown.

Corey Graves: Drew McIntyre will go one on one with Aiden English as Aiden looks for payback after Drew laid him out last week.

Byron Saxton: And in our main event, Buddy Murphy who is going to his home country of Australia to fight for the Intercontinental title will take on Kofi Kingston who will be taking on Roman Reigns for the WWE title down under.

*THE EMPIRE*

A loud chorus of boos ring out as Roman Reigns walks out. He is dressed in a fine suit and has the WWE title on his shoulder as he slowly walks to the ring with his microphone in hand. He has a calm stoic look on his face as he slowly enters the ring and gets ready to address the live crowd.

Byron Saxton: Well on last week's Smackdown, we heard from the champion who made it clear he would address Kofi in his own time. However, he still needs to answer for what he did to Jeff Hardy.

Corey Graves: Roman answers to no one. What he did to Jeff Hardy wasn't personal. It was to send a message to the Smackdown Live locker room. This is what happens when you step into the ring with the champ.

Roman in the ring meanwhile waits for the crowd to quieten down but after a few seconds clearly gives up on the booing dying down.

Roman Reigns: Aren't you people bored of this by now?

That just further irritates the fans as Roman shakes his head.

Roman Reigns: You have been giving me the same reaction week in week out for years but I'm still here and still on top.

Roman lifts the WWE title into the air drawing further boos from the live crowd which brings a slight smile to his face.

Roman Reigns: You people will never learn, just like Kofi.

A loud pop from the crowd as Kofi's name is mentioned which makes Roman scowl.

Roman Reigns: Kofi needs to learn that some people are meant for greatness. Some people are meant to be hall of famers.

Roman paces around the ring.


Roman Reigns: And Kofi has had a hall of fame worthy career.

This gets cheers as Roman acknowledges the fans.

Roman Reigns: A four-time Intercontinental Champion, three-time United States Champion, an eight-time tag team champion, and...

He looks at his title belt.

Roman Reigns: He won this at Wrestlemania.

He carries on looking at his title before looking at the fans.

Roman Reigns: Not many athletes can say they held this title, let alone won it at Wrestlemania. But I can.

The mood with the crowd starts to shift as they start to boo Roman again.

Roman Reigns: And unlike Kofi, it didn't take me thirteen years to make it to the top.

Roman paces around the ring.

Roman Reigns: No, as soon as I appeared I went straight for the top. I literally debuted in the main event and took out the biggest guy in the yard!

Some say the man he took out is running weekly Twitter polls asking if he should retire.

Roman Reigns: Whilst Kofi had to fight to get to the top, I was given my rightful spot at the head of the table.

Roman smirks.

Roman Reigns: It doesn't matter how good no it doesn't matter how great you are. I'm a once-in-a-lifetime athlete who has beaten legends. You can try and bring everything you have at Super Showdown. It won't matter because I'm walking out as WWE Champion.

Loud boos from the crowd.

Roman Reigns: Believe...

*NEW DAY, NEW WAY*

No usual Big E introduction this time as Kofi makes his way out and quickly walks down the ramp with a microphone in hand. Kofi seems fairly calm as he makes his way out as she smiles at Roman in the ring before speaking.

Kofi Kingston: Roman, I'm going to be honest. I was ready to come out here and get angry with you for ducking me.

Roman Reigns: I don't duck anyone!

Roman looks furious as Kofi lets out a slight smile.


Kofi Kingston: Now we both know that's not true. Ever since you won that title from me, you've done everything you can to not only avoid me but also to avoid Drew.

Roman shakes his head as Kofi carries on.

Kofi Kingston: And then you come out here, putting me down. Roman I see right through it man. It's false bravado because you know that I can beat you.

Cheers from the crowd as they start up a yes he can chant. Roman snarls and doesn't say a word as Kofi carries on.

Kofi Kingston: You know that with these people behind me I can...

Roman Reigns: You think these people matter?

Loud boos as Roman leans over the ropes pointing at Kofi.

Roman Reigns: These people don't mean a goddamn thing! These people only gave a damn about me when they thought I was dying and they felt guilty!

You can feel the venom radiating off Roman as he points at the fans.

Roman Reigns: You think I will ever care about them? I only care about two things. My family...

Roman lifts his WWE title into the air.


Roman Reigns: And this title.

Kofi shakes his head as the crowd carries on booing Roman.

Kofi Kingston: That title wouldn't mean anything without the fans. Hell without these people I wouldn't have ever become WWE champion.

The crowd gets behind Kofi as he speaks from the heart.

Kofi Kingston: So to say these people don't matter? Nah they inspire me. They get me to keep on fighting.


Roman Reigns: Well maybe you should ignore them.

Loud boos for the line as Roman smiles.

Roman Reigns: As they can't save you from what's about to happen now.

Kofi dares Roman to attack him but Roman stands there smirking, AS BUDDY MURPHY SPRINTS DOWN THE RAMP AND CLOBBERS KOFI FROM BEHIND! Loud boos from the crowd as Buddy Murphy lays into his opponent in tonight's main event. He grabs Kofi by the hair and pulls him off the mat as he shouts at him “I'm tired of being a secret” before sending him into the steel steps. Roman hasn't moved an inch but smiles clearly happy with what Murphy is doing...

AS BIG E AND XAVIER WOODS SPRINT DOWN THE RAMP! They chase after Buddy Murphy who wisely flees through the crowd. Big E meanwhile slides into the ring and immediately confronts Roman. The WWE Champion smirks and backs off leaving the ring as Big E dares him to try him. Woods meanwhile makes sure Kofi is OK and Buddy Murphy in the crowd smirks clearly happy with his handiwork. Roman heads up the ramp and he is also smiling whilst Kofi looks on angry.

Byron Saxton: A cheap attack by Buddy Murphy just now and it wouldn't surprise if Roman had something to do with it.

Corey Graves: Or maybe Buddy Murphy has had enough of being ignored. Maybe he has had enough of being talking about as the best-kept secret in WWE and wants the world to know how good he is!

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When we return from the commercial break, Woods and Big E are helping Kofi looking to take him to the medical room.

Xavier Woods: Kofi, are you going to be able to compete in tonight's main event?

Kofi nods as signals to his two friends he can stand on his own two feet.

Kofi Kingston: I'll be in the main event. I'm not letting Buddy Murphy get away with what he just did to me.

Kofi winces as Xavier looks to his friend and gestures towards the door next to them.

Xavier Woods: Let's make sure you are OK for that main event and not injured.

Kofi nods as the pair walk through the medical door but before they can enter Baron Corbin walks out with a smug smirk on his face.

Baron Corbin: Kofi, I just saw what happened and I just wanted to say I feel so bad for you.

None of the New Day buy it and all 3 men roll their eyes.

Baron Corbin: But we always knew you can't do anything without your friends helping you out?

The irony is strong with this one and Kofi shakes his head smiling.

Kofi Kingston: Are you jealous Corbin?

Baron Corbin: Why would I be jealous when it comes to any of you three?

Big E: I mean all of us have won more titles than you.

Kofi Kingston: And we actually have friends, something you seem to be lacking at the moment.

Xavier Woods: Now come on guys, his only friend Elias just ditched him. Corbin is going through a tough time and needs to take it out on others.

Corbin looks angry and storms off muttering under his breath “that he will show them and Elias” whilst the New Day head into the medical room to get Kofi checked out as we cut elsewhere backstage...

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And see Roman Reigns passes Buddy Murphy a wad of cash! Roman walks away as Buddy Murphy walks down the hallway counting the cash but gets stopped by KAYLA BRAXTON looking for an interview!


Buddy Murphy: What do you want?

Kayla Braxton: Well I was looking to interview and find out why you attacked Kofi but it seems it's clear why.

Buddy smirks.

Buddy Murphy: Yeah I ain't going to deny it. Roman paid me but I attacked Kofi off my own back. I wanted to send a message to Kofi and make sure the WWE Universe is no longer able to ignore me!

Murphy looks angry.

Buddy Murphy: See when it comes to Super Showdown, the people from my home country know how good I am. But people like you? You keep forgetting about me and by taking out Kofi I make sure no one forgets who I am.

Buddy lifts the money and waves it infront of Kayla Braxton.

Buddy Murphy: The money is just a bonus.

He tucks the money away before turning to Kayla one more time.

Buddy Murphy: In two weeks, I'll have the Intercontinental title around my waist. Why don't you ask Cedric what happened last time I fought for a title in Austrailia?

Kayla is about to speak but Buddy interrupts.

Buddy Murphy: I became Cruiserweight Champion and ran that division with an iron fist. And I'll do the same with the Intercontinental title.

Buddy Murphy walks off bringing the interview to an end... as SHELTON BENJAMIN walks past him! Kayla Braxton walks towards him looking for an interview.

Kayla Braxton: Shelton, can I get a few words from you ah...

Shelton Benjamin: No

Short but not very sweet as Shelton marches on, focused on what could be his last chance to get a shot at winning the Intercontinental title.

Corey Graves: Well up next we will find out who else will join the ladder match for the Intercontinental title at Super Showdown as Shelton Benjamin takes on Gran Metalik. Don't go anywhere!

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*METALICO*

A decent pop from the live crowd as we return from the commercial break as Gran Metalik makes his way out to the ring and he is joined by his tag team partner Lince Dorado!

Byron Saxton: Gran Metalik has been impressing a lot of people with his performances including pushing Luke Harper to the limit at Halloween Havoc!

Corey Graves: But tonight he faces a whole different challenge when he steps into the ring with a desperate veteran like Shelton Benjamin.

*SET IT OFF*

A few boos but a few of the fans cheer as Shelton Benjamin makes his way to the ring. There is no smiling or posing as Shelton Benjamin makes his way out as he knows how big an opportunity this match is so late in his career.

Byron Saxton: Shelton Benjamin has himself admitted he is in the twilight of his career and that this could be his last chance to hold the Intercontinental title.

Corey Graves: He's already held it on three occasions but he will be desperate to hold it one more time.

Byron Saxton: And we all know about his athletic performances in ladder matches of the past.

Corey Graves: But could you imagine the king of the ropes Gran Metalik in a ladder match?

Both men circle the ring as Gran Metalik approaches Shelton before the bell and offers him a handshake. Shelton though shakes his head and heads to the corner. The referee then calls for the bell to get this match underway!

Match 1: Intercontinental title qualifier: Shelton Benjamin vs Gran Metalik w/Lince Dorado

Match summary: Once the match gets underway Shelton tries to wear down Gran Metalik but Metalik uses his Lucha skills to overwhelm Shelton Benjamin. Gran Metalik runs off the ropes and even does his rope walk into a moonsault for a close two count. As the match goes on it becomes clear that Gran Metalik has the edge over Shelton Benjamin, as the former gold standard struggles to keep Gran Metalik down. As we get to the closing stages, CEDRIC ALEXANDER makes his way out getting a decent pop from the crowd.

However, it soon turns to boos as he attacks Lince Dorado on the outside from behind! This distracts Metalik who is about to go for the METALIK DRIVER but puts down Shelton Benjamin and runs off the ropes wiping out Cedric! Gran Metalik shakes his head before rolling back into the ring, as SHELTON HITS HIM WITH PAYDIRT! Shelton makes the cover and picks up the win!

Winner via pinfall: Shelton Benjamin (8:01)

Boos ring out from the crowd as Shelton Benjamin gets to his feet and lets out a smug smirk as he sees Cedric Alexander on the outside. Shelton looks at Cedric and nods to the young superstar gesturing for him to step inside the ring.

Byron Saxton: Shelton Benjamin advances to Super Showdown but not without a massive hand from Cedric Alexander.

Corey Graves: Shelton realizing how good investing in the future can be.

Byron Saxton: Seems more likely he is using Cedric to get ahead.

Corey Graves: And Cedric will learn from under Shelton Benjamin's wing whilst his new mentor goes on to become Intercontinental Champion!

In the ring we see Gran Metalik coming to and Shelton points at him, SO CEDRIC ATTACKS HIM! He lays into Gran Metalik with several strikes whilst Shelton Benjamin attacks Lince Dorado before he can get in the ring and lays into him! Shelton and Cedric give the pairing a beating before Shelton grabs Lince hitting him with a PAYDIRT whilst Cedric plants Gran Metalik with THE LUMBAR CHECK! Cedric and Shelton then meet in the center of the ring and poses soaking in the boos from the crowd.

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We then cut to a pre-recorded promo as we see FINN BALOR sat down on a chair in his signature leather jacket. He is looking down at the ground before lifting his head up as he gets ready to speak.

Finn Balor: Karrion Kross.

Balor pauses before speaking again.

Finn Balor: I don't think you realize what you've unleashed.

The screen starts to flash and flicker as we see images of Finn Balor in the demon make-up.

Finn Balor: I've tried to keep my demons in check but you kept on pushing me.

Balor is now staring dead ahead, looking at the camera.

Finn Balor: And you wanted me to bring out my best. No Kross, my demons are not the best of me. They are the worst parts of me.

We hear some classical music in the background start to build up as Finn Balor gets to his feet.

Finn Balor: I will draw every demon from Irish folklore to give me strength. I will draw on the power of monsters and gods to stop you.

We hear wails in the background.

Finn Balor: That is the cry of the banshees as they signal the end for you Kross. But the main one I will draw my power from is the king of all demons. Balor

The screen changes as we see Finn's face change into his demon makeup before changing back to normal.

Finn Balor: Legends say when he arrives, the end of the world is here. The grass will catch fire, the seas start to boil and as his evil eye opens the world goes up in flames.

We see the room around Finn catch fire as he glares at the camera.

Finn Balor: The end is here.

The camera shakes again and now Finn Balor is in full demon attire as he stares at the camera.

Finn Balor: Be careful what you wish for.

The promo comes to an end as Balor glares into the camera before the screen goes completely black as we cut to a commercial break.

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When we return from the commercial break, we come back mid-beatdown as BARON CORBIN IS STOOD OVER ELIAS! The drifter is down on the floor and is screaming in pain as Corbin stands over him. We see a series of medics run over as they look to check on Elias. Corbin laughs clearly happy with his handiwork. He turns around to leave but he is stopped by WADE BARRET!

Wade Barrett:
Was this your doing?

Corbin smiles.


Baron Corbin: It was. I'm sick of being disrespected and instead of whining like the fans, I did something about it.

Corbin walks off with a big grin but Barrett stops him and glares at Corbin.

Wade Barrett: You pull anything like this again and it won't be disrespect you have to worry about.

Corbin smirks and walks off before saying.

Baron Corbin: Whatever you say boss.

Barrett shakes his head but turns his attention to the medical team who are checking on the injured Elias as we cut back to ringside.


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Bryon Saxton: We will try to provide you an update on the condition of Elias as soon as we can.

Corey Graves: Corbin has a point. He has been disrespected week in week out and clearly had enough.

Byron Saxton: Maybe if he hadn't left his friend for dead at Halloween Havoc, Elias wouldn't disrespect him?

Corey Graves: Well I bet Elias is wishing he stayed at home now.

*SPITEFUL*

A loud pop from the live crowd as the number one contender to the WWE Women's Title Alexa Bliss makes her way out to the ring. She should be in a good mood but she doesn't look happy as she walks to the ring.

Byron Saxton: Last week Alexa Bliss beat her tag team partner and best friend Ember Moon to see who will fight Asuka at Super Showdown. But it wasn't without interference from Asuka!

Corey Graves: I mean Asuka was just getting a close-up view on who her next challenger is.

Byron Saxton: And distracted Ember Moon.

Corey Graves: Ember Moon allowed herself to be distracted. If you want to be a champion, you have to have your eyes on the prize.

Alexa Bliss is now inside the ring and has a microphone in her hand as she gets ready to address the live crowd.

Alexa Bliss: I should be on top of the world.

She sounds a little frustrated but lets out a slight smile.

Alexa Bliss: I mean last week I beat my close friend Ember Moon to become number one contender for the WWE Women's title.

Bliss once again lets out a slight smile.

Alexa Bliss: And the chance to become a six-time Women's champion should make me happy. But I'm blissed off!

Bliss is no longer smiling as she glares at the camera.


Alexa Bliss: I wanted a fair fight between myself and my best friend Ember Moon but Asuka had to get involved and cost Ember the match.

Bliss shakes her head.

Alexa Bliss: Now Ember has promised me she is going to stay in the back and not kick your ass for what you did so I can get an explanation.

Bliss turns to the entrance ramp.

Alexa Bliss: So Asuka you better make your way out here because I'm ready for you!

A loud pop as Alexa Bliss is fired up and blissed off. She waits for a few seconds but no answer. She shakes her head and waits a little longer but still no answer.

Alexa Bliss: I'm waiting.

Still no answer from Asuka and Bliss looks furious. She gets ready to speak again as...


*THE FUTURE*

Asuka makes her way out with a microphone and a smug look on her face. The crowd gives Asuka a mixed reaction though a few fans still cheer because it is Asuka. Bliss in the ring meanwhile looks unimpressed. Asuka stays at the top of the ramp as she addresses Bliss.

Asuka: You say you are ready for Asuka but no one is ready for Asuka. So I'd figured you should wait.

Bliss shakes her head and glares at Asuka.

Asuka: Alexa all I hear is talk. I remember when you were champion when I won the rumble and you were terrified.

Asuka lets out a slight chuckle.

Asuka: Asuka no junbi ga dekite imasen

Boos from the crowd as they don't speak Japanese.

Alexa Bliss: Is that why you cost Ember the match last week? Cause you think I'm some scared little girl?

Bliss lets out a slight smile as she says that.

Alexa Bliss: Or maybe you are scared?

Asuka laughs at that line and points at Bliss in the ring.

Auska: You scary? Sore wa watashi ga imamade kiita naka de mottomo orokana kotodesu.

Alexa Bliss: No I think you are afraid of Ember.

Asuka isn't laughing anymore and glares at Alexa in the ring. Bliss sensing she struck a nerve presses on.

Alexa Bliss: I mean it explains why you cost her the match because you know she can beat you.

Asuka: No no no. She never beat me. I always beat her just like I will beat you!

Bliss smirks in the ring as she dares Asuka to come attack her as the champion looks furious before dropping her usual entrance attire. Bliss smirks as Asuka tilts her head.

Asuka: How about I show you why you should be afraid!

Asuka drops the microphone and heads towards the ring ready for a fight...


*FREE THE FLAME*

Ember Moon makes her way out in a hoodie and she is also looking for a fight! She sprints down the ramp looking to get her hands on Asuka but the champion jumps over the barricade and flees through the crowd getting boos from the crowd. Once she is away from Ember Moon and Alexa Bliss, she taunts them tapping her head as she poses in the crowd. Meanwhile, Ember Moon talks trash to Asuka and Bliss watches on from the ring looking annoyed.


Byron Saxton: Well it looks like Alexa might be right and Asuka fears Ember Moon.

Corey Graves: Or she didn't want a two-on-one fight Byron? Our champion is smart and isn't going to fight a tag team by herself for no reason!

Ember Moon shakes her head now Asuka is out of sight and heads up the ramp looking annoyed, whilst Bliss is shown watching from the ring and she doesn't seem happy as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we see Ember Moon is still annoyed as she storms through the back as she bumps into the Smackdown Live commissioner Wade Barrett who we can see is on the phone.

Wade Barrett: Randy this is the fifth message I've left. I am demanding you come back to Smackdown Live. I am your boss and...

Barrett turns around as he sees Ember Moon and hangs up the phone.

Wade Barrett: I was just looking for you.

Ember Moon: Well I was trying to get my hands on Asuka after she screwed me last week.

Wade Barrett: And I get that. However, I've got enough to deal with at the moment with you always getting involved in one of my title matches at Super Showdown. So I've decided to offer you something to make up for what happened last week.

Ember looks at Barrett and gestures she is listening.


Wade Barrett: Asuka cost you an opportunity to become the number one contender for the WWE Women's title last week so I'm giving you another opportunity to earn a WWE Women's title shot. You are the first member of the Smackdown Live roster to be entered into the Women's royal rumble!

Ember smiles and nods her head.

Ember Moon: Thanks Wade, I appreciate it and I promise I'm going to win the royal rumble.

Alexa Bliss walks into the shot approaching Ember Moon.

Alexa Bliss: And maybe you can face me at Mania when I beat Asuka?

Ember smiles.

Ember Moon: And we find out who the real winner would be.

Bliss nods but Ember notices she is still slightly annoyed.


Ember Moon: I know that look Lexi. What's up?

Alexa sighs before responding to her.

Alexa Bliss: I wanted to teach Asuka a lesson and you ended up chasing her off.

Ember Moon: She screwed my Lexi and helped you.

Alexa Bliss: And you think I wanted her help?

Ember Moon: No but I still want... No, you're right. I should have left her to you and got my revenge another week.

Bliss shakes her head.


Alexa Bliss: You don't have to say sorry. Listen after I beat Asuka for the WWE Women's title, you're getting the first shot. I promise you that.

Wade Barrett: Hey if Alexa wants to do that, if she wins at Super Showdown you will face her at the Royal Rumble instead of entering the rumble.

Both women smile.

Ember Moon: Looks like I'll be seeing you at the rumble.

Alexa Bliss: Looks like it.

The two women stare each other down as we cut to the commentary team at ringside.

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Byron Saxton: Well additional stakes added to the WWE Women's title match at Super Showdown.

Corey Graves: But can Alexa Bliss beat Asuka?

Byron Saxton: I mean even if Bliss loses, Ember has a golden opportunity to go to Wrestlemania and fight for the WWE Women's title.

*WE RIOT*

Boos ring out as the Riott Squad make their way out to the ring and neither woman looks to be in a happy mood tonight. They walk to the ring as a unit ready for this tag team match.


Corey Graves: Well these two women both feel they should be in contention for championships instead of fighting their former best friend Liv Morgan.

Byron Saxton: If they didn't screw over Liv, she wouldn't be coming after them still.

Corey Graves: The Riott Squad ditched the deadweight Bryon but Liv wasn't smart enough to take the hint.

*FABULOUS*

A decent pop from the live crowd as Carmella makes her way out getting a decent pop from the crowd and she is joined by her best friend over the last two years R-Truth. He hypes up the crowd in typical fashion as they approach ringside.

Byron Saxton: I mean they attacked Carmella for no reason when Liv Morgan was looking after her.

Corey Graves: Wrong place wrong time Byron. Carmella is someone I love but she should know better than hanging out with trouble like Liv Morgan.

*NAH NAH*

Liv Morgan makes her way out next getting a pretty decent pop. She walks to the ring with purpose and looks the most focused we have seen her since splitting from the Riott Squad. She gets to the bottom of the ramp and fist bumps both Carmella and R-Truth as they head to the ring.


Byron Saxton: Well if Carmella and Liv Morgan can win, Liv Morgan will get Ruby Riott one on one at Super Showdown.

Corey Graves: But they have to face a team that knows each other inside out and have teamed for over a year.

After talking to each other on the outside Carmella steps into the ring starting for their team whilst Sarah Logan starts for the Riott Squad.

Match 2: Liv Morgan and Carmella w/R-Truth vs The Riott Squad

Match summary: The match starts at a fast pace with Carmella and Liv Morgan out for payback whilst the Riott Squad look to keep them down and once again beat Liv Morgan. During the match, Ruby Riott makes sure to avoid Liv Morgan, which further winds her up. As we get to the closing stages however Liv Morgan has finally got her hands on Ruby Riott and is in control. Liv sends her back into the ropes, AS LOGAN TAGS HERSELF IN! Liv hits ObLIVion ON RUBY RIOTT! However, Logan looks to catch her by surprise off the blind tag... BUT CARMELLA SUPERKICKS HER! Logan is rocked and wobbling as Liv Morgan hits her with the JERSEY CODEBREAKER! Liv Morgan makes the cover 1 2 3 Liv Morgan will face Ruby Riott at Super Showdown!

Winners via pinfall: Liv Morgan and Carmella (6:42)

Liv Morgan gets to her feet and hugs Carmella instantly upon the 3 count from the referee here.

Byron Saxton: Liv Morgan and Carmella have done it!

Corey Graves: I'm stunned. The weak link defeated the Riott Squad.

Byron Saxton: Well maybe she wasn't the weak link after all and now Liv Morgan will get her hands on Ruby Riott!


Corey Graves: But the last time she stepped in the ring with Ruby Riott, she lost. And beating Ruby Riott in a singles match is a very different prospect to winning a tag team match.

Liv Morgan, Carmella, and R-Truth celebrate at ringside and head up the ramp as we see an angry Ruby Riott shaking her head as we cut to a commercial break.

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When we return from the commercial break, we see a smokey dark room. The camera lingers on the room as Scarlett Bordeaux and she has an evil smirk on her face. She can be seen reading what looks like a very old book before looking at the camera.

Scarlett Bordeaux: Quos omnes bonos daemones oriri cadunt. Cinis cinerem. Pulvis ut pulvis. Et ipse vobis erit finis producat Balor statim finis.

Scarlett closes the book before placing it on the table to the side. We then see Karrion Kross walk forward in a suit and sunglasses with an evil smile.

Karrion Kross: Mr Balor. I just want to thank you for finally showing me the appropriate amount of respect.

We see clips of Kross destroying Balor at Survivor Series, defeating him in quick fashion.

Karrion Kross: I came to this company to beat...

Kross pauses put his hand up, correcting himself.

Karrion Kross: No, I came to destroy the best. And Balor, at Survivor Series you weren't at your best.

Scarlett Bordeaux: We warned you. Your only chance of survival was to call upon the demon.


Karrion Kross: And you've finally seen the light. A near-death experience will do that to a person.

The smoke in the room starts to turn red as Kross stops smiling.

Karrion Kross: But bringing out the demon won't bring you victory. It will bring you survival. Because that all you can hope for. They call Australia the land down under. When I'm done with you, the demons you draw energy from will be buried six feet underground.

Scarlett Bordeaux grabs the deck of tarot cards on the table and pulls the top card off the top. We see a demon on the card and the card reads “The Devil”.

Scarlett Bordeaux: Statim finis.

Scarlett grabs a candle from the side and places it under the card setting it on fire! The camera then focuses on the card as it slowly burns. The screen then fades to black as we cut elsewhere.

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And we see Pete Dunne in what can only be described as an outfit out of Peaky Blinders. He is walking through a park and has a scowl on his face as he looks at the camera.

Pete Dunne: Sometimes it's good to go home.

He keeps his stoic as usual facial expression as he stares off into the distance.

Pete Dunne: Sometimes you need to remember where you came from.

The camera then cuts to Pete Dunne walking through London as he walks past Alexandria place, where he wrestled for Progress wrestling in the past. He then steps inside the building and talks to a few of the trainees in the building. After they have a few words with each other, we see a montage of Pete Dunne sparring and grappling with the young wrestlers. Obviously, Pete Dunne comes out on top after each exchange.

Pete Dunne: I became a champion here. And then I went onto NXT UK to become the champion of the United Kingdom for six-hundred and eighty-five days!

We see clips of Pete Dunne throughout his near two-year reign as NXT UK Champion. We then cut to Pete Dunne stood in the street looking off into the distance with Big Ben in the background.

Pete Dunne: And then in this very city, I became Intercontinental Champion.

We see clips of London Calling and his war with Luke Harper (not going to lie every time I go to type his name I type Brodie Lee by mistake).

Pete Dunne: But I didn't hold it anywhere near long enough.

Dunne grits his teeth, clearly frustrated that he lost the Intercontinental title to Luke Harper just over a month ago.

Pete Dunne: And I want it back. It doesn't matter who else is in that ladder match. Big or small, your fingers break the same way.

We then see clips of Dunne snapping several wrestlers’ fingers through the years before cutting the final image of this segment: Pete Dunne with the Intercontinental title between his teeth. Will this be what we see at Super Showdown?

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When we return from the commercial break, we can see Aiden English is already in the ring. He looks determined as he waits for the Sinister Scotsman to make his way out to the ring.

*BROKEN DREAMS*

The loudest pop of the night as Drew McIntyre makes his way out and slow marches to the ring, ready for a fight.

Corey Graves: Welcome back to Friday Night Smackdown and right now, we are about to see Aiden English attempt to get revenge on Drew McIntyre after Drew attacked him last week.

Byron Saxton: Aiden was in the wrong place at the wrong time Corey.

Corey Graves: And that makes it OK?

Byron Saxton: I didn't say it was. I was just pointing out that Drew just took out the first person he saw in anger.

Drew McIntyre climbs into the ring and it's clear Aiden English doesn't care about his explanation! Aiden English jumps Drew as he enters the ring and catches him by surprise. He gets Drew and sends him into the corner as he keeps the pressure up! The referee has to then get involved and pulls Aiden English away from Drew. The referee speaks to Drew and checks he is OK to start the match. Drew nods and the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!

Match 3: Drew McIntyre vs Aiden English

Match summary: Aiden charges in and lays into Drew with several strikes! He then runs to the other corner and looks to keep up the damage BUT DREW COUNTERS WITH A SPINEBUSTER PLANTING AIDEN ENGLISH! Drew from this point on batters Aiden English as he tosses him around the ring before planting him with the FUTURESHOCK DDT! Drew could end the match there but instead heads to the corner as the crowd starts to count. 1 2 3 CLAYMORE! Drew takes Aiden's head off and makes the cover picking up the academic win.

Winner via pinfall: Drew McIntyre (2:21)

Drew McIntyre gets his feet and there is no emotion on his face as he looks at Aiden English who is still out cold in the center of the ring.


Byron Saxton: Drew McIntyre picks up the win and he does it in decisive fashion.

???: Drew, Drew.

Drew immediately turns his attention to the titantron and we see JINDER MAHAL! Boos ring out from the live crowd as the modern-day maharaja gets ready to speak.

Jinder Mahal: Congratulations on another victory.

Drew doesn't seem like he is buying the praise from his rival over the last few weeks.

Jinder Mahal: You've been picking up a lot of wins the last few months. It's really quite impressive. But let me ask you? Have you ever won the WWE title?

Massive boos from the crowd as Jinder smirks. Drew meanwhile looks to someone at ringside and demands a microphone.

Jinder Mahal: See the thing they say is form is temporary but class is permanent and I am all class. Your wins these last few months don't matter to me because you have always been beneath me even in...

Drew McIntyre: Hey Jinder, if you want to run your mouth why don't you come to this ring and say it to my face!

A massive pop as Drew cuts off the cocky Jinder. Jinder doesn't like being interrupted and shakes his head.

Jinder Mahal: I do things on my time. When you are a former WWE Champion you get to choose when you fight. I mean look at Randy Orton.

That seems to further wind up Drew McIntyre in the ring.

Jinder Mahal: We are both former WWE champions. And we will both fight you in our own time.

Drew McIntyre: Y'know Jinder I always knew you were an asshole but I didn't know you were a coward too.

Cheers from the crowd as Drew paces around the ring.

Drew McIntyre: When we used to team together, you were the biggest Primadonna I've ever met and we were in a group with someone whose ego was so big he thought he was a one-man band!

A few chuckles from the crowd as they cheer for Drew.

Jinder Mahal: A true maharaja knows his worth. And when I beat you at Super Showdown, I'll show the world why I'm a former WWE Champion and you never will be.

Jinder Mahal disappears from the titantron as Drew McIntyre glares at Jinder before tossing his microphone to the side and heads up the entrance ramp.

Corey Graves: Strong words from Jinder Mahal tonight. He is right that being a former WWE Champion gives you more leverage on your contract.

Byron Saxton: Jinder and Randy Orton are just being cowards. They know what will happen to them once Drew gets his hands on them.

Corey Graves: Well we will have to see as Randy Orton is still on vacation but surely he will return to the WWE soon as we are approaching the Road to Wrestlemania.

Byron Saxton: Well two men who are very familiar with Wrestlemania are The Miz and John Morrison. Let's hear what they had to say ahead of their number one contender’s falls count anywhere match with the War Raiders.

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We see The Miz and John Morrison are both sat on what looks like the old dirtsheet set. And to fit in with the theme, both Miz and Morrison are dressed like their old ECW days. They both have smug looks on their face as The Miz speaks first.

The Miz: Is this what you are expecting at Super Showdown?

John Morrison: Two Hollywood Primadonnas?

The Miz: I mean there was a time when that could be used to describe us.


John Morrison: I always hated getting punched in the moneymaker.

The Miz: But we ain't The Miz and John Morrison of the past. We stopped only caring about ourselves and now have others we care about. I want to set an example my children will be proud of.

John Morrison: And I want to be a husband my wife can be proud of.

The Miz: You think because you attacked us after the bell, that you won? No, you couldn't handle that you couldn't put us away at Survivor Series or on Smackdown!

Miz is starting to get fired up.

The Miz: Each time you put us down we keep on getting up! I've spent my entire career being put down by people like you. People who were bigger than me and didn't think I belonged in the locker room because I don't fit into their idea of a wrestler.

John Morrison and puts his arm on his best friend's shoulder as The Miz carries on.

The Miz: You say we are stepping into your environment? Battling anywhere in this building. You are forgetting my partner is the prince of parkour!

John Morrison confidently nods.

John Morrison: You think you are the only team who can fight any place anywhere? My training to do the things I can do in the ring involves using any environment to create movement and momentum.

John Morrison takes the sunglasses off.

John Morrison: And I didn't come back to the WWE to be just another name. I came back to win gold. Yeah I got a little distracted thanks to my best friend's war with Shane McMahon but now have our sights set on the WWE tag team titles.


The Miz: And we will go through you two to do it. Because we ain't just Hollywood A-Listers. No, we are A-list WWE superstars!

The segment comes to an end as a focused Miz and Morrison stare at the camera as we cut to a commercial break.

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*SOUTHERN PROUD*

Boos ring out as we return from the commercial break and the WWE tag team champions The Revival walk to the ring.

Corey Graves: The Top Guys are here!

Byron Saxton: It looks like we are going to hear from the WWE tag team champions The Revival ahead of their title defense against Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn at Super Showdown.

Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder climb over the ropes as they step into the ring and wait for the crowd to settle down.

Scott Dawson: Now as you saw last week, we graciously choose to appear on the Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn show.

Dash Wilder: Doing what top guys do.


Scott Dawson: When we turn up, people pay attention. They want to know what we have to say.

Boos from the crowd but Dawson ignores them and carries on speaking.

Scott Dawson: And when we talk, we don't hide the truth. We don't tell white lies. No, we speak facts.

Dash Wilder: And in today's world that's seen as a bad thing.

Scott Dawson: We told Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn exactly what the world thinks of them. We told them they are liable to combust at any moment and that Kevin Owens has gone soft.

Dash Wilder: And they took that personally.

More boos from the crowd as The Revival shake their heads.


Scott Dawson: See what I mean Dash.

Dash Wilder: I see it.

Scott Dawson: The truth hurts boys and girls. Some people just can't handle the truth.

Dash Wilder: And we want the tag team division to be the best it can be. So people like Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn need to hear the truth.

Scott Dawson: I mean let's be honest they are not a real team.

Boos from the crowd but Dash shakes his head and shouts that Dawson is right off-mic.

Scott Dawson: Those two men have spent most of their time in WWE going to war with each other. We have never done that.

Dash Wilder: We are like brothers. I mean look at this.

The heels then point to the titantron as we get a replay of Kevin Owens debut in NXT where he powerbombed Sami Zayn onto the ring apron.

Dash Wilder: Are those the actions of someone who cares about their tag team partner.

Scott Dawson: The way I see it, Kevin Owens is either using Sami Zayn to get what he wants or he has truly gone soft...

*FIGHTS APART*

Kevin Owens sprints out and charges towards the ring, with Sami Zayn following behind him struggling to keep up with Kevin Owens pace as he storms the ring! Owens grabs Dawson and clobbers him with a STUNNER! Dash after this attacks Owens from behind and lays into him but Owens HEADBUTTS HIM! Dash is rocked as Sami Zayn grabs Dash Wilder wiping him out with a BLUE THUNDER BOMB! The Revival both roll out of the ring as Owens picks up a microphone off the mat as he points at The Revival on the outside. Both men are struggling and use the barricade to get back to their feet.

Kevin Owens: You think I've gotten soft? Do you know what's keeping me from doing what I did to Sami years ago? Those tag team titles.

The tag team titles are still around the waists of The Revival who clutch them tightly.

Kevin Owens: You have nine days. Because you keep running your mouth, you're going to find out that I can still go those places. Even though I don't want to.

Owens drops the microphone as The Revival start to retreat up the entrance ramp. In the ring, we can see Sami Zayn trying to keep Kevin Owens calm. However, it is clear no matter what Sami says Owens is still going to be mad and this weirdly brings a smile to The Revival's face.

Byron Saxton: Corey I don't think I've seen Owens this fired up in years.

Corey Graves: But anger leads to mistakes and The Revival are right. Owens is liable to turn on Zayn at any moment.

Byron Saxton: Owens is a changed man Corey.

Corey Graves: A leopard never changes his spots Byron.

Byron Saxton: Well I think people can change.

Corey Graves: I'll agree to disagree there Byron. But someone else who has claimed to be a changed man is Bray Wyatt and let's hear what he had to say this week.

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We cut to Bray Wyatt who is once again in a Mr. Rodgers style red jumper and has a big smile on his face. We see him in the same room he met Corey in as he looks at the camera before speaking.

Bray Wyatt: WWE universe. I've been a very bad man over the years. I have done many things I regret.

We see him lift his hands up as we see him wearing black gloves with hurt and heal on them.

Bray Wyatt: And whilst people did many many MANY horrible things to me, I wasn't a good person.

Bray has a dark stare before switching to a wide smile.

Bray Wyatt: But I'm all better now.

Bray does a little wave before carrying on.

Bray Wyatt: And I have a special surprise in store for the fans at Super Showdown. But I've got a lot of work to do to get it ready.

Bray looks a little sad for a moment but smiles widely once again.

Bray Wyatt: But I would kindly ask, that you understand that I forgive each and everyone who caused me pain. I only ask you people, let me in.

Bray's face turns dark and cold before once again shifting to a smile.

Bray Wyatt: Goodbye for now.

Bray waves goodbye and has a goofy smile on his face as we cut to a commercial break.

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*WRATH*

A fairly muted reaction as we return from the commercial break until the fans realize it is Erick Rowan's music as they start to boo him. It soon gets even louder as the planet's champion Daniel Bryan makes his way out too. He even makes sure to show off his planet's champion belt to the fans which pisses them off even more.

Corey Graves: Hello and welcome back to Friday Night Smackdown where we are about to find out the final entrant into the Intercontinental title ladder match at Super Showdown.

Byron Saxton: And I wonder if Erick Rowan qualifies for the match will he go into business for himself or help Daniel Bryan win?


Corey Graves: Erick Rowan will do whatever is best for the planet.

Byron Saxton: What does that even mean Corey?

*ONE AND ONLY*

A decent pop as Ricochet makes his way out and he has a microphone in hand (oh no). He stops about halfway down the entrance ramp as Daniel Bryan shouts abuse at Ricochet.

Ricochet: Everyone saw how Daniel Bryan qualified last week. He needed Erick Rowan to get the job done.

Daniel Bryan in the ring shouts that's a lie but Ricochet ignores him.

Ricochet: And since those two homeboys can't do anything by themselves, I figured I'd ask this man to have my back.

*BLUE COLLAR SOLID*

A fairly sizable pop as Otis Dozovic makes his way out and Daniel Bryan flips his lid in the ring. Ricochet and Otis Dozovic share a fist bump with each other.

Corey Graves: What is this idiot doing out here?


Byron Saxton: Clearly Otis wants to make sure Daniel Bryan doesn't screw over Ricochet like Erick Rowan screwed him over!

Ricochet now climbs into the ring as Erick Rowan towers over him. The referee then calls for the bell and this match is underway!

Match 4: Intercontinental title match qualifier: Ricochet w/Otis Dozovic vs Erick Rowan w/Daniel Bryan

Match summary: Erick Rowan controls the majority of the match due to his superior size. Ricochet spends a lot of the match selling but gets a few hope spots in using his speed and athleticism to stay alive and try to slowly take down Erick Rowan. Rowan though keeps cutting Ricochet off to the delight of Bryan on the outside. Outside the ring, both Otis and Bryan cheer on their respective ally but Bryan is noticeably more vocal and obnoxious, pissing off the fans when Erick Rowan is in control. In the closing stages of the match, Erick Rowan has Ricochet in a bearhug as he tries to force a tap out from Ricochet but Ricochet guts through the pain as he tries to find a way to survive.

Ricochet though fights out of it and catchesRowan by surprise hitting him with RECOIL! Rowan falls to the mat as Ricochet makes the cover but he only gets a two count! Ricochet then head to the top rope but DANIEL BRYAN LOOKS TO DISTRACT HIM! However, before he can do anything Otis grabs Bryan and lifts him into the air planting him with THE EXCAVATOR! Ricochet then leaps off the top rope as he connects with a 630 SENTON! Ricochet hooks the leg and he picks up the victory taking the final spot in the Intercontinental title ladder match!

Winner via pinfall: Ricochet (7:10)

Byron Saxton: Ricochet has done it! He advances to Super Showdown.

Corey Graves: Only thanks to Otis!


Byron Saxton: Otis only stepped in to stop Daniel Bryan!

Back in the ring, we see Ricochet and Otis Dozovic celebrating their victory tonight. On the outside of the ring both Erick Rowan and Daniel Bryan get to their feet, struggling slightly due to the damage they received during this match.

Corey Graves: Listen I could argue with you about this all night because I'm right, but we have some footage of an incident that took place at the performance center earlier this week!

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We see the Women's tag team champions Tegan Nox and Dakota Kai teaching a few rookies in the performance center. They go through the ropes with them and help show them what to do for a little bit until we hear the door slam open and we see CHARLOTTE FLAIR AND LACEY EVANS walk into the performance center.

Lacey Evans: Well Charlotte, I can't believe what my eyes do see.

Charlotte: I see the rookies are training the rookies.

The Queens of WWE step inside the performance center ring and this leads to a staredown between the two teams. Tegan Nox and Dakota Kai step forward leading to a staredown.

Dakota Kai: Who do you think you are calling us rookies?

Charlotte: I am the Queen darling. I am an eight-time champion on Raw and Smackdown. I'm a former NXT champion and the only title I haven't held in WWE is those belts.

Tegan Nox: Hey if you want to fight early, we can do this right now.

Lacey Evans has a look of disgust.

Lacey Evans: Do you think two stars like ourselves would fit you two nasties here? No we're saving it for the grandest stage!


Charlotte: But I believe in giving to the future. That's why I've taken Lacey under my wing and how about I give one of you the chance to have a brush with greatness

Tegan steps forward.

Tegan Nox: You're on. I'll see you on Smackdown next week.

The Queens go to leave but Team Kick cut them off!

Dakota Kai: If you face me on NXT next Wednesday!

Lacey looks like she is going to say no but Charlotte speaks first.

Charlotte: Done. We'll bring some star power to NXT.

Both teams stare each other down as the segment comes to an end and we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.

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Byron Saxton: A big match announced for next week's Smackdown and for next week's NXT as well.

Corey Graves: NXT is the future and Team Kick have proved that becoming the longest ever reigning Women's tag team champions but I feel that reign is about to come to an end when they face the Queens of WWE!

We then cut to a hallway backstage as we see Kofi Kingston walking to the ring!

Byron Saxton: Up next we will see Kofi Kingston go one on one with Buddy Murphy in our main event! Don't go anywhere!

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*OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE WORLD*

We return from the commercial break as Buddy Murphy is making his way out, getting a sizeable amount of boos from the live crowd. However, he doesn't give a damn and marches towards the ring with a purpose.

Byron Saxton: Next week, when we go down under for Super Showdown Buddy Murphy will have the chance to become Intercontinental Champion in his homeland.


Corey Graves: And tonight, he has the chance to send a message by taking out the number contender for the WWE title Kofi Kingston.

Byron Saxton: Well we saw the payment made to Murphy earlier tonight and he will look to do a job on Kofi here.

Corey Graves: I think the money is a bonus for Buddy Murphy. He thrives on proving people wrong and beating Kofi tonight would do just that.

Big E: Awwww New York. Don't you dare be sour. Clap your hands for your World-famous former WWE Champion and feel the power!

*NEW DAY, NEW WAY*

A loud pop as Kofi Kingston makes his way to the ring but doesn't do any of his usual antics and instead sprints towards the ring, SPRINGBOARDING OFF THE ROPES AND CLOBBERS BUDDY MURPHY WITH A CLOTHESLINE! Cheers from the crowd as Kofi lays into him, looking for payback from earlier in the show and the referee rings for the bell to get this match underway!

Main event: Kofi Kingston vs Buddy Murphy

Match summary: Kofi stays fired up and pummels Murphy in the early stages of the match gaining some revenge for the attack earlier on tonight. It even looks like Kofi might pick up the win in quick fashion but Murphy rolls to the outside. Kofi dives to the outside trying to attack him but Murphy moves out of the way just in time causing Kofi to crash and burn! Murphy smirks as he picks Kofi up and rams him back-first into the ring apron!

Kofi is in a ton of pain but Murphy follows up sending him into the steel steps! Murphy grabs Kofi Kingston and slides him back into the ring as he takes control of the match. He lays into Kofi with a few knee strikes and peppering the former WWE champion during the next few minutes of the match. Whilst Kofi is being worked over we see Roman Reigns the WWE Champion watching the match backstage. He has remains stoic as he watches the match before we cut back to the ring as Kofi starts to mount a fightback.

We get to the closing stages of the match and it becomes a lot more equal as both men look for an edge. Murphy as we approach the end dodges TROUBLE IN PARADISE and starts laying into him with a couple of RIPCORD KNEES! Murphy has taken complete control of the match though at this point and gets Kofi in position for MURPHY'S LAW... KOFI COUNTERS AND HITS SOS! Kofi holds on for the cover 1 2 3 Kofi picks up the win!

Winner via pinfall: Kofi Kingston (12:12)

Murphy kicks out just after the bell but it's too late as Kofi picks up the win! Murphy looks furious and kicks the ropes as Kofi gets to his feet celebrating the victory tonight!

Byron Saxton: Kofi picks up the win!

Corey Graves: He caught Murphy by surprise with the SOS but on another night I think Buddy Murphy could have won here.

Byron Saxton: I don't disagree Corey. Murphy pushes Kofi to the limit tonight.

Kofi gets his hand raised by the referee but Murphy does take that well looking to take him down from behind but KOFI DUCKS AND CATCHES HIM ON THE REBOUND WITH TROUBLE IN PARADISE! A massive pop from the live crowd as Kofi sees off the threat of a post-match attack by Buddy Murphy. Kofi then points at the camera and asks Roman if he is watching. As the show comes to a close we cut backstage and see Roman is watching. And he looks pissed off as we fade to black.

Matchcard for next week:

Singles match:
Charlotte Flair vs Tegan Nox

Matchcard for Super Showdown:
December 29th:
Melbourne, Australia




WWE title match:
Roman Reigns (c) vs Kofi Kingston

WWE women's title match:
Asuka (c) vs Alexa Bliss

WWE tag team titles match:
The Revival (c) vs Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn

Intercontinental title ladder match:
Pete Dunne vs Buddy Murphy vs Big E vs Daniel Bryan vs Shelton Benjamin vs Ricochet

Women's tag team titles match:
Team Kick (c) vs The Queens of WWE

Number one contender's falls count anywhere tornado tag match:
The War Raiders vs The Miz and John Morrison

Grudge match:
Drew McIntyre vs Jinder Mahal

Grudge match:
Karrion Kross vs “The Demon King” Finn Balor

Grudge match:
Ruby Riott vs Liv Morgan

And


Bray Wyatt's surprise?



Matchcard for Royal Rumble:
January 26th:
Houston, Texas



Men's Royal Rumble match:
Participants:
Braun Strowman, Brock Lesnar and 28 more

Women's Royal Rumble match:
Participants:

Ember Moon, Jessamyn Duke, Kairi Sane, Marina Shafir, Shayna Baszler and 25 more

Universal title match:
Andrade Cien Almas or Seth Rollins (c) vs Aleister Black

Women's Universal title match:
Ronda Rousey (c) vs Sasha Banks or Bayley

WWE tag team titles match:
The Revival (c) or Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs The War Raiders or The Miz and John Morrison

EWR Rating:

73%
 

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News Update:

Elias out injured for 16 months:

Elias picked up a serious knee injury at a house show and will be out of action for 16 months. The angle on Smackdown was done to write him off TV and give him a feud potentially upon his return. However, with Elias being out of action for over a year, he may not return with a feud with Baron Corbin. Corbin meanwhile will slowly be transitioned into other feuds on Smackdown Live.

Mod note: Well at least I won't have to write a Baron Corbin vs Elias match lol
 

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Monday Night Raw:
December 23rd:
Des Moines, Iowa



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Michael Cole: It's Monday Night, you know what that means. Welcome to Monday Night Raw!

Big Show: And we have a big show in store tonight, pun very much intended Michael.

Michael Cole: We will see Rusev take on Dolph Ziggler in singles action, Mustafa Ali will defend his Cruiserweight title in an open challenge.

Big Show: The Usos will take on the One Twos and Jessamyn Duke takes on Xia Li.

Michael Cole: And in our main event, The Universal title is on the line as Andrade Cien Almas defends against Seth Rollins.

Big Show: But the Cruiserweight title and The Universal title are not the...


*ROOT OF ALL EVIL*

A loud pop from the live crowd as Aleister Black makes his signature entrance. He has the usual calm stoic expression on his face as he rises up from the ground and slowly walks out onto the top of the entrance ramp. He slowly walks to the ring as the fans cheer him on.

Michael Cole: We will come to that shortly Big Show but it looks like we are going to hear from the man who will fight for the Universal Title at the Royal Rumble Aleister Black.

Big Show: But who will be the champion by the time we get to the Royal Rumble?

Michael Cole: Seth Rollins and Andrade Cien Almas collide in tonight's main event and honestly Show I could see either man walking out as champion.

Big Show: Seth has done it all at a young age already whilst Andrade is arguably the hottest rising star in WWE at the moment. I cannot wait to see who wins tonight.

Aleister Black is now stood in the ring as grabs a microphone off someone at ringside before walking back to the center of the ring and takes a seat in a cross-legged position as he looks to address the live crowd.

Aleister Black: I find myself a man who doesn't know which champion he will face. Will I face Seth Rollins or will I face Andrade?

Both names get mixed reactions from the crowd, for different reasons.

Aleister Black: And each man requires has their own unique skill set. But both men are the same to me.

The crowd seems a little confused as Black gets ready to explain what he means.

Aleister Black: Seth might think he is a good man but like all men, he has his weaknesses. And just like Andrade, he has done his fair share of bad deeds.

Seth has a laundry list of crimes he has committed in the WWE and the crowd seem to agree.

Aleister Black: Both men have a lot of sins they have committed but only one tries to deny their wrongdoing.

Black shakes his head.

Aleister Black: Andrade for all of his sins, doesn't hide them and is actually proud of them. Seth however hides them and tries to pretend they don't exist as he falls deeper and deeper into the darkness.

Cheers from the crowd with the majority of them agreeing with Aleister Black and he looks to carry on talking until...


*BURN IT DOWN/ SECOND COMING*

A mixed reaction but week on week more and more fans boo the arrival of Seth Rollins. He marches out with a microphone in hand and immediately heads towards the ring. Aleister Black sensing there might be a fight about to happen gets to his feet as Seth climbs into the ring and gets in his face.

Seth Rollins: I'm the same as Andrade? Where do you get off saying that?

Black however remains unmoved by Seth's anger.

Seth Rollins: Do I surround myself with people to do my dirty work?

Aleister Black: You did before.

Cheers from the crowd as Seth is getting more and more wound up.

Seth Rollins: So I'm doomed to be judged by my past? I can't ever move past the person I used to be.

Black looks to respond but Seth slaps the microphone out of his hand! Black now looks furious but Seth refuses to back down and carries on speaking.

Seth Rollins: No I've heard what you had to say, so you're going to listen to me!

Black glares at Rollins but doesn't stop him from speaking.

Seth Rollins: All I've heard from you, Zelina, Rey Mysterio, Edge is about how I'm still the person I used to be. It ain't me and Andrade that are the same it's you four!

Seth is getting a lot of boos from the crowd though some cheer and side with him still.

Seth Rollins: I try to become a better person but all I get is reminded of my failings in the past. All I get...

Black snatches the microphone off Seth Rollins.

Aleister Black: If you want someone to forgive you, go see a priest. When I look at people I don't see good and evil. No person is truly good and no person is truly evil. Everyone has their own demons and quite frankly Seth, I don't care if you are a good man or not.

Cheers from the crowd as Seth Rollins looks furious.

Aleister Black: All I care about is having the best fighter walking out as champion tonight. I want to improve myself by beating the best.

Black points at Rollins.

Aleister Black: Whether that's you or Andrade I don't care. I'll have to deal with cheating from you or him either way.

Black shoulder barges past Rollins and leaves the ring dropping the microphone getting a loud pop from the crowd. Seth thinks about attacking Black from behind but shakes his head as Aleister Black leaves the ring and starts to head up the ramp. Seth stews in the ring for a moment as Black heads backstage.

Michael Cole: Strong words from Aleister Black tonight.

Big Show: But he has a point Michael. Rollins over the last few weeks has started to cheat in his matches just like Andrade does!

We cut to Seth Rollins who is still sat in the ring looking furious as he seems to be deep in thought as we cut to a commercial break.


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Michael Cole: Hello and welcome back to Monday Night Raw. Just before the commercial break, we were interrupted by Aleister Black who then had a confrontation with Seth Rollins ahead of his Universal title match later tonight against Andrade Cien Almas.

Big Show: However that wasn't the only confrontation that took place today. Let's take a look at what happened when our United States Champion Chad Gable arrived at the arena for tonight's show.


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We see Chad Gable and Kurt Angle getting out of their car. Kurt Angle goes to grab Chad Gable's gear from the car but before they can finish unloading we see EC3 AND DRAKE MAVERICK approach them! Angle looks a bit wary due to his history with EC3 in Impact but EC3 is all smiles.

EC3: Don't worry Kurt. I'm not here for a fight with you. I've been there and done that. I'm here for business. I want a match for the United States title.

Gable goes to speak but EC3 cuts him off.

EC3: Drake get the briefcase.

Drake Maverick nods and heads off-screen for a moment before returning with a briefcase and passes it to Kurt Angle.

Kurt Angle: What's this?

EC3 smiles.

EC3: Consider it a little incentive to agree.

Angle opens the briefcase and nods smiling.

Chad Gable: I mean I was going to say yes anyway.

EC3: Well in that case, I'll take the money back.

Angle however pulls it away from EC3.

Kurt Angle: No no, your auntie's last check to me bounce so I'll think I'll keep this.

Angle and Gable grab their bags heading into the arena as EC3 is left stood there looking furious as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.


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Michael Cole: And Paige has made it official, later on tonight we will see the United States title on the line as Chad Gable has his first title defense against EC3.

Big Show: EC3 coming off a win last week against Angelo Dawkins and he doesn't want to wait in line for a title shot.


*ROAR OF THE LION*

Cheers from the live crowd as the Bulgarian Brute Rusev makes his way out and his joined by his wife Lana. Both head to the ring as Rusev looks fired and focused tonight ahead of this match.

Michael Cole: Well last week we saw what looked like the implosion of the alliance between Dolph Ziggler and Rusev, leading to this match tonight.

Big Show: Considering their history, I'm shocked they didn't come to blows sooner Michael.


*HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD*

Slightly less cheers as Dolph Ziggler makes his way out. We get his usual babyface entrance as he tries to fire himself up ahead of this match with Rusev. In the ring, Rusev looks unimpressed as he stares down Ziggler as he enters the ring. Once Ziggler is inside the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway.

Match 1: Dolph Ziggler vs Rusev w/Lana

Match summary: Both men start this match at a fairly slow pace since this isn't a grudge match between the two men. Ziggler early on keeps away from Rusev, ducking, and diving as Rusev goes for him. Eventually, though Rusev cuts him off and starts to overpower his former ally. Rusev would slowly start to work over the back and neck of Ziggler making it harder for him to move about at a quick pace.

Rusev stomps on his back and Ziggler is unable to keep up the pace from the early stages. As we get towards the end of the match Ziggler tries to mount a fightback but Rusev cuts him off with a SPINEBUSTER PLANTING ZIGGLER TO THE MAT! He rolls Ziggler over onto this front and locks Ziggler in the ACCOLADE! Rusev wrenches back on the hold as Ziggler tries to hold on. However in the end Ziggler is forced to tap out!


Winner via submission: Rusev (9:33)

Rusev lets go of the hold as soon as Ziggler taps, happy enough with the victory over Ziggler tonight. Lana on the outside cheers and celebrates the victory with her husband.

Michael Cole: Rusev picks up the win and some much-needed momentum ahead of the Royal Rumble!

Big Show: Both men have had a tough time of it lately and Rusev can use that to push on to maybe win the royal rumble?

Ziggler gets to his feet clutching his back. Rusev and Ziggler lock eyes with each other as they give each other a respectful nod. Rusev then leaves the ring and leaves Ziggler alone who looks down at the mat, shaking his head as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we see Drew Gulak stood backstage in a nice suit and is in front of what looks like a whiteboard as he gets ready to speak.

Drew Gulak: Brian Kendrick. I'm not feeding your ego by calling you the Brian Kendrick.

Gulak presses a button and the white screen changes to show The Brian Kendrick holding the tag team titles with Paul London and him also holding the Cruiserweight title.

Drew Gulak: A former champion and honestly someone I used to respect.

Drew flicks to the next slide where we see an image of Kendrick's return on the Starrcade pre-show costing Gulak his match with Lio Rush.

Drew Gulak: And being honest, I had forgotten about you. But I'm not the only one.

The slide flicks over to show Kendrick in his days as Cruiserweight champion.

Drew Gulak: You ain't on the level of people like me Brian, no matter what your ego tells you. And that's what hurts you the most.

We see an image of Kendrick pulling his hair out.

Drew Gulak: It pains you so much, not having people praise you and knowing people had forgotten about you whilst you sat on the shelf. But I won't forget you costing me against Lio Rush.

We then see an image of an angry Drew Gulak on the slide.

Drew Gulak: However you want to fight me, I'll be in the ring next week against this man.

The slide flickers over and shows Noam Dar's face on it.

Drew Gulak: Against another former Cruiserweight champion and I'll show you first-hand what I will do to you.

The slide reaches the end as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.


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Michael Cole: Strong words from Drew Gulak who will be looking to get revenge on The Brian Kendrick for the attack but faces a tough challenge next week when he steps into the ring with Noam Dar.

Big Show: Noam Dar has already achieved a lot by becoming Cruiserweight champion at such an early age earlier this year but will The Brian Kendrick make an appearance during the match.


*GO HARD*

Mustafa Ali makes his way out getting a decent pop from the live crowd. He lifts the Cruiserweight title into the air before walking to the ring ahead of his title defense tonight. He jumps over the ropes and passes the title to the referee who lifts it into the air.

Michael Cole: Well up next, we are going to find out who is going to accept Mustafa Ali's open challenge for the Cruiserweight title.

Big Show: From experience being in that locker room, when you know there is going to be an open challenge you have a mad rush of superstars all desperately trying to get to the ring to answer the challenge first.


*WIN IT ALL*

A fairly muted reaction as former Cruiserweight Champion Tony Nese makes his way out. He shows off his abs before walking to the ring and joins Mustafa Ali inside the ring. Both men share a handshake before the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway.

Match 2: Open challenge: Cruiserweight title match: Mustafa Ali vs Tony Nese

Match summary: A fast-paced match between the two babyface cruiserweights as both men get to show off their insane athleticism. It slowly turns into a game of one-upmanship between the two men but Ali pulls off the more impressive feats. Nese starts to ramp up the aggression and stops trying to match Ali with high-flying skills. In the end though Mustafa grits through the pain and hits a STANDING SPANISH FLY! Mustafa Ali doesn't stop there and wants to make sure he still picks up the win as he hits the 054! Ali stays on makes the cover picking up the win!

Winner via pinfall and still Cruiserweight champion: Mustafa Ali (8:16)

Michael Cole: Mustafa Ali picks up the win!

Big Show: Ali promised he was going to be a fighting champion and he is sticking to his word.

Michael Cole: Credit to Tony Nese. He gave a good account for himself tonight but Ali was too good in the end.

Mustafa Ali gets passed his Cruiserweight title and lifts it into his air. Tony Nese gets to his feet and walks over to Ali offering him his hand. Ali nods and shakes hands with Tony Nese before going back to celebrating another successful title defense.

Big Show: Michael I'm just getting word from backstage that a number one contender's match has been made for next week's Raw!

Michael Cole: That's right Big Show. Next week Ilja Dragunov, Kalisto, Tyler Breeze and Lio Rush will collide in a fatal four-way match to see who faces Mustafa Ali for the Cruiserweight title at the Royal Rumble.

Big Show: Two former Cruiserweight champions in that mix and also Ilja Dragunov who pushed Mustafa Ali to the limit at Starrcade.


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We then cut backstage to see Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar walking down a hallway as they head to the ring!

Michael Cole: Well up next we are going to hear from Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar. Don't go anywhere!


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*NEXT BEST THING*

A massive pop from the live crowd as we return from the commercial break as Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar make their way out to the ring. Brock Lesnar has a big smile on his face and so does Paul Heyman. The fans go wild meanwhile even though Brock is a bad guy due to not seeing him for a long while.

Michael Cole: A few weeks ago Paul Heyman made Brock Lesnar's intentions very clear. Brock Lesnar intends to win the royal rumble in five weeks.

Big Show: He has done it before Michael. All the way back in two thousand and three.

Michael Cole: And he just came off a massive win against the all-mighty Bobby Lashley at Survivor Series.

Big Show: But he will have a massive target on his back and I think Heyman knows it.

Both men are still in the ring as Brock jogs up and down in the center of the ring as Paul Heyman gets ready to address the live crowd.

Paul Heyman: My name is Paul Heyman and unless you've been living under a rock for the last few years this my client Broccccccck Lesnarrrrrrrrrrrr!

Loud pop for the signature line by the advocate for the beast.

Paul Heyman: And some of you people might be wondering, why are you here? Why is Brock here on Raw? Brock never shows up on Raw. My client shows up when my client wants to show up. And when he is paid enough to show up.

Brock does the money symbol with his hands and has a big smile on his face. Clearly Vince got his checkbook out this week.

Paul Heyman: When my client announced he was entering the Royal Rumble, we knew it would get attention. We knew only the brave and the stupid would choose to enter the royal rumble, stepping into the ring with the Beast.

Brock off-mic quips you're right Paul.

Paul Heyman: And let's have a look at how many people have entered the rumble. Just one. Braun Strowman.

A loud pop for the mention of Braun Strowman which brings a look of disgust to Brock and Heyman's face.

Paul Heyman: And let's be honest, the guy is one of the strongest athletes I've ever seen. He can flip trucks, rip a car door off its hinges but he is also one of the stupidest wrestlers I've ever seen.

And that means a lot because Heyman once ran ECW.

Paul Heyman: I mean let's have a look at how both men defeated Bobby Lashley. Braun Strowman had to put his body through immense pain and use the entire arena to beat him. My client? He grabbed Lashley's arm and bent it until it was about to snap!

Brock smirks as Heyman is getting fired up.

Paul Heyman: Braun I would have thought you would have learned your lesson because each time you step in the ring with my client he puts you down. And trust me, if you are in the same ring as my client during the Royal Rumble he will have no problem planting your ass and throwing you out of the rumble!

Mixed reaction from the crowd but Heyman carries on anyway.

Paul Heyman: So Braun Strowman I suggest you do your career a favor and pull out of the rumble because Brock is going destroy you one more time.

Brock jogs up and down on the spot.

Paul Heyman: And my client will do the same to the other twenty-eight men in the rumble, tossing them out one by one!

Paul Heyman keeps putting his finger up into the air to empathize his point.

Paul Heyman: My client will then go onto Wrestlemania to once again become the reigning, defending...


*PHENOMENAL*

A massive mixed reaction from the live crowd as AJ Styles makes his way out and he is noticeably without The Good Brothers tonight. Brock in the ring smirks and turns to Paul saying “It's AJ again”. AJ takes his time walking to the ring before stepping over the ropes and joining Heyman and Brock inside the ring. AJ asks for a microphone and a stagehand passes him the microphone as he steps towards Paul Heyman (noticeably staying away from Brock Lesnar).

AJ Styles: Paul I couldn't help hearing you talk and my first thought was to come out here to make you stop.

Paul doesn't look impressed as AJ walks around the ring.

AJ Styles: I mean we've heard it all before. Brock will conquer everyone. Brock is stronger than everyone. Brock is smarter than everyone.

Paul Heyman: Brock has also beaten you.

A mixed reaction for that quip as AJ gives Heyman a death glare but carries on.

AJ Styles: You're right Heyman. Brock has defeated me but I'm not the same AJ Styles as before. I've got better. Like a fine wine, I've improved with age. The same can't be said for yourself.

AJ points at Paul Heyman’s stomach cause WWE got to make the fat jokes.

AJ Styles: And Brock? Well, I'll agree with you. He's always been the Beast. He's always been unstoppable and that's why he won't win the Rumble.

Paul Heyman looks confused as Brock just smirks and shouts “Oh really?”. AJ nods and carries on.

AJ Styles: I know that might sound confusing to you Paul but it's true. Everyone in that locker room knows how unstoppable Brock Lesnar is. And what do you think we are all going to do as soon as Brock hits that ring?

Paul Heyman doesn't happen and Brock also stays silent so AJ carries on.

AJ Styles: Everyone of us is going to turn to each other and go hey let's beat up Brock Lesnar!

An old reference to his debut year in WWE but it still gets a pop from some of the fans.

AJ Styles: No one is stupid enough to look at anyone else in that ring and attack them. No every single person in the ring, when Brock enters will the Rumble will look at him and attack. Each one of us will grab Brock and toss him out of the ring!

AJ brings up a good point as Heyman stays silent for the moment.

AJ Styles: Including me.

And there we have it. The Phenomenal One has thrown his name into the hat.

AJ Styles: And I'm going to be the one to win the rumble. I'm due a one-on-one Universal title match and the only way I seem to be able to get that is by winning the Rumble!

Boos for that line as the fans clearly don't agree with AJ's complaints about his treatment recently. Paul Heyman has finally heard enough and looks to respond.

Paul Heyman: You're right AJ. If everyone is smart they will team up to take down Brock Lesnar. But what happens when one person looks to go into business for themselves?

Paul has his signature evil grin on his face as he carries on.

Paul Heyman: See it's every man for himself and one person will break away looking to catch the rest by surprise once they are done with Brock. And trust me, you would need as many people as possible to stop Brock Lesnar.

AJ shakes his head as Paul Heyman looks to Brock who nods.

Paul Heyman: But my main question is AJ, who said Brock was going to let you make it to the Rumble!

Brock charges at AJ and wipes him out with a CLOTHESLINE IN QUICK FASHION! Brock catches AJ by surprise and starts laying into him on the mat with several hard strikes. Brock is putting a beating on AJ here and lifts him up as he looks to take him to SUPLEX CITY... AS KARL ANDERSON AND LUKE GALLOWS SLIDE INTO THE RING! Both men attack Brock Lesnar from behind causing him to drop AJ Styles who slides out of the ring. The Good Brothers start to beat down Brock Lesnar catching him by surprise.

Both men grab Brock Lesnar as they look to lift him up for the
MAGIC KILLER but Brock fights back! He gets out of the move and takes both men down with a CLOTHESLINE! He clobbers both men as he grabs hold of Luke Gallows and hits him with an OVERHEAD GERMAN SUPLEX! Gallows flies across the ring as Brock then turns to Karl Anderson and HITS HIM WITH ONE AS WELL! Brock is fired up as then scoops Luke Gallows up onto his shoulders and hits an F5!

Brock plants one-half of the Good Brothers to the mat and looks to follow up with an
F5 TO KARL ANDERSON... AJ FLIES OFF THE ROPES AND HITS A PHENOMENAL FOREARM! Brock falls to the mat as AJ shouts to Karl Anderson to grab a steel chair. Paul Heyman watches on as AJ threatens him if he tries to get involved and Paul wisely slides out of the ring. Karl gets back into the ring and CLOBBERS BROCK IN THE BACK! Brock though no-sells it and grabs hold of Anderson's throat! AJ though jumps onto Brock's back and starts trying to CHOKE HIM OUT!

Brock slams AJ into the corner several times until he finally lets go of the hold! AJ releases as Brock stumbles out of the corner and into A ROCKET KICK BY KARL ANDERSON! AJ then grabs the steel chair and starts to wail on Brock Lesnar on the mat. Gallows who is now starting to recover and Karl Anderson both start laying into him with several boots on the mat. AJ then places the chair on Brock's stomach before heading to the ropes. He steadies himself and connects with SUPERMAN ONTO THE STEEL CHAIR ON BROCK'S STOMACH!

Michael Cole:
The Club has laid waste to Brock Lesnar!

Big Show: AJ is sending a message to the WWE Roster. No one, not even Brock Lesnar will stop him from winning the Royal Rumble.

AJ Styles gets to his feet clutching his chest before being hoisted into the air by his friends and placed onto their shoulders as AJ talks trash to Paul Heyman. Brock on the mat clutches his stomach but starts to rise which AJ notices and signals to be put down. All 3 men then wisely slide out of the ring and retreat up the entrance ramp as we see Brock in the ring using the ropes to get to his feet and he is giving them a death glare as we cut to a commercial break.


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After the commercial break we see The Club running through the back and it's clear they are in a hurry. However before they can go anywhere Paige stops them.

Paige: Why is it anytime there is trouble it's you three?

AJ sticks his arms up acting innocent though the Good Brothers don't even argue with Paige.

AJ Styles: I was just sending a message to Brock and to Smackdown ahead of the Rumble Paige.

Paige: Well now you three have sent your message you can all go home.

AJ goes to argue but Paige cuts him off.

Paige: This isn't a debate. You three can go home now or I will remove AJ from the royal rumble and you two will be pulled from next week's number one contenders match for the World Tag team titles!

All 3 men look furious but AJ shouts let’s go and the Club head home per Paige's demand.


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Michael Cole: I have to say, a smart decision by Paige removing The Club from the arena to make sure they don't pull their usual antics and screw Seth Rollins in tonight's main event.

Big Show: And now we know AJ Styles has entered the rumble but also next week we will have another number one contender's match.

Michael Cole: That's correct Big Show. On next week's Raw, we will see a triple threat match as The Good Brothers take on The Ungoveables members Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura as well as the winners of our next match.


*COMBATIVE*

Boos ring out as The One Twos walk to the ring. Both men taunt the fans and give them a fair share of abuse, neither man in a good mood (so no change there). Both men fist bump each other as they wait for the Usos to make their way out.

*DONE WITH THAT*

A pretty decent pop as The Usos make their way out and start to hype up the crowd as they head to the ring ahead of this tag team match.

Michael Cole: Big Show both teams have had a tough time with injuries throughout the year but a win tonight can get them back on track and put them one match away from a tag team title shot.

Big Show: Injuries can really derail your momentum but Danny Burch and Jimmy Uso had fought through the pain to get back in this ring and they will be raring to go.

Big Show is right as Danny Burch and Jimmy Uso step into the ring for their respective teams looking to get this match underway as the referee calls for the bell.


Match 3: The Usos vs One Twos

Match summary: Danny Burch and Jimmy Uso start the match off in hard-hitting fashion, as Danny Burch lays into Jimmy Uso. Danny takes control in the early stages before making the tag to Oney Lorcan. Oney steps into the ring and keeps in control until Jimmy fights back with an elbow to the head. Oney weirdly falls down selling as Jimmy makes the tag bringing his brother Jey into the mat. Oney though isn't moving as he talks to the referee in the ring.

Oney rolls over to the corner whilst Jey stalls by posing for the crowd. Danny Burch tags in and Oney rolls to the outside as we see the medical team check on Oney Lorcan outside the ring. Back in the ring, Danny Burch fights on his own and gives a good account for himself in a short period of time. The Usos though are too experienced and good as a tag team to not take advantage of the handicap Danny Burch is facing. In the end, they hit him with a DOUBLE SUPERKICK! Jimmy then climbs to the top rope and connects with the USO SPLASH! Jimmy Uso makes the cover and The Usos pick up the win in shockingly quick fashion.


Winners via pinfall: The Usos (4:46)

The Usos get to their feet as they celebrate their victory tonight. On the outside of the ring the medical team carries on checking on Oney Lorcan as he is holding his eye and we can see BLOOD ON ONEY'S HAND! The camera quickly focuses back on the ring as The Usos carry on celebrating the win.

Michael Cole: The Usos gain a measure of revenge here against the One Twos.

Big Show: We saw Oney go down partway through the match and Danny Burch as good as he is could not fight all by himself against The Usos.

We once again cut to The Uso celebrating the victory and then we get a flash of an angry Danny Burch outside the ring as go to a commercial break.


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After a short commercial break, we cut to the commentary team stood at the top of the entrance ramp.

Michael Cole: Hello and welcome back to Monday Night Raw. As you would have seen before the commercial break, The Usos defeated the One Twos but that could be in part thanks to an injury suffered by Oney Lorcan.

Big Show: That's right Michael. After a stiff elbow from Jimmy Uso knocked Oney down and he is currently being looked after by our medical team.

Michael Cole: Danny Burch especially wasn't happy and was giving some abuse to the referee after the match was over but the result stands and The Usos advance to next week's triple threat number one contender's match.

Big Show: But speaking of number one contender's matches, next week we will find out who will challenge Mustafa Ali at the Royal Rumble for the Cruiserweight title!

Michael Cole: And we are about to hear from each man right now.


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We cut to Lio Rush who is in a bunch of fancy clothes and he is sat on the hood of what looks like a fancy car. He doesn't look happy though as he gets ready to speak.

Lio Rush: The main man has had a bit of a tough time lately. What Braun Strowman put me through at Starrcade, for no justifiable reason would put down any ordinary man.

Lio shakes his head and smiles.

Lio Rush: But I am no ordinary man.

Lio is feeling himself as per usual.

Lio Rush: No I am the twenty-five-year-old piece of gold and already fighting fit ready to win championship gold.

Lio jumps off the hood of his car.

Lio Rush: The past year, my focus has been on securing opportunities for the main man Bobby Lashley to win gold. And that's stopped me from focusing on my own goals.

Lio Rush looks a little down before smiling widely.

Lio Rush: And the main man knows that. He knows that I'm too selfless to focus on myself if I can help him.

Sure he does Lio.

Lio Rush: And this is what he meant. He knew I could prove myself by becoming Cruiserweight Champion.

Lio smirks before opening his arm as he has a big smile on his face.

Lio Rush: Next week, it's Rush hour and very soon I'll have even more gold than the chains around my neck!


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We then see Kalisto stood backstage in the interview area as he smiles before looking at the camera.

Kalisto: Last week, beating Shinsuke Nakamura it felt like I was back. Sin Cara, my fallen comrade I miss you but it's now time for me to break out on my own once again.

Kalisto lifts his hand up.

Kalisto: A lot of people have forgotten I am a two-time United States Champion and a former Cruiserweight Champion.

I bet some of you did forget he was a two-time US champion. Don't lie.

Kalisto: I'm the only person in this match who knows what it's like to hold gold in the WWE.

Upupdowndown title doesn't count Breeze.

Kalisto: And I'm the only one versed in Lucha.

Kalisto is determined as he looks at the camera.

Kalisto: And I'm the one who is going to the Royal Rumble to fight for the Cruiserweight title.


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We then cut elsewhere backstage as Breezedango are stood in what looks like a make-up room. Fandango is facing the mirror as Tyler Breeze faces the camera.

Tyler Breeze: Dango, this new diet has worked wonders.

Fandango: I told you. It's what all the male models use when they need to slim down for a role.

Tyler Breeze: And now, I've cut the pounds needed I can fight for the Cruiserweight title.

Breeze even for comedy effect pulls out a scale with 204lbs on it showing he has just about made the weight limit to qualify for the Cruiserweight division.

Tyler Breeze: For too long Prince Pretty has been without something around his waist and whilst Mustafa Ali is a good champion, he ain't a supermodel.

Fandango: He ain't a former officer of the law. He...

Tyler Breeze: No he is a former police officer.

Fandango: He is?

Tyler Breeze: Yeah dude.

Fandango: Yes well he never worked in our precinct.

Tyler Breeze refocuses and turns to the camera.

Tyler Breeze: Next week I will show the competition that whilst I've lost some weight, I haven't lost my good looks and I plan to take that Cruiserweight title on catwalks around the world.


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We then cut to the Ungoveables locker room backstage. We can see Andrade Cien Almas sat down in a fancy suit with the Universal title over his shoulder. Shinsuke Nakamura is chilling on a bench, Dominik Dijakovic and Cesaro are working out in the corner whilst Ilja Dragunov paces back and forth like a mad man. Zelina Vega is sat down next to Andrade with a big smile on her face.

Zelina Vega: To be a part of the Ungoveables, you need to be a winner.

Andrade smirks and shows off his Universal title.

Zelina Vega: I mean look at Andrade. Former NXT Champion, former Mr. Money in the Bank, and the current Universal Champion.

No wonder Andrade looks so smug.

Zelina Vega: And whilst my other clients have let's say difficulties in winning titles, each and every one of my clients is capable of the same greatness that Andrade is capable of.

Zelina has a wicked smile on her face.

Zelina Vega: And that brings us to the Royal Rumble. One of the biggest events of the year. And for a lot of the fans, their favorite event of the year.

Andrade Cien Almas: Not like those people matter.

Zelina chuckles.

Zelina Vega: You're right Andrade but it signifies the start of the Road to Wrestlemania. And our road to Wrestlemania will be paved with gold.

We see Ilja walking around and smiles upon hearing that statement, licking his lips.

Zelina Vega: Andrade will walk into the Royal Rumble as Universal Champion after he sees off Seth Rollins tonight and he will walk out as champion when he beats Aleister Black!

Andrade nods staying silent but keeping a smug look on his face as he looks at the camera.

Zelina Vega: Meanwhile Ilja after winning the fatal-four-way next week will go onto prove what happened at Starrcade was a fluke and become Cruiserweight Champion!

Ilja steps forward getting right in the camera.

Ilja Dragunov: Du kannst nicht töten, was nicht sterben kann. ich bin unbesiegbar.

Ilja Dragunov backs away from the camera and Zelina smiles.

Zelina Vega: Whilst next week, Cesaro and Shinsuke will get themselves a tag team title match when they beat The Usos and The Good Brothers.

Shinsuke Nakamura: And Usos, my eye will be just fine.

A cheeky dig at Oney Lorcan by Shinsuke who chuckles to himself. Cesaro though carries on sparring with Dijakovic.

Zelina Vega: But that title match won't be at the rumble, Paige promised me that.

And Zelina has a smirk on her face.

Zelina Vega: See whilst Dragunov and Andrade will be busy fighting for gold, Cesaro, Shinsuke and Dijakovic will be entering the royal rumble!

Three big names throwing their names into the hat.

Zelina Vega: Which means statically there is a one in three chance one of my clients win the Royal Rumble.

Sorry guys. No Steiner math promo here.

Zelina Vega: And when they do, Roman Reigns or Kofi Kingston. Whoever has the WWE title, The Ungoveables will look to take that title as well and hold as much gold as possible.

Zelina has a cocky smirk on her face whilst the rest of The Ungovenables gather behind their leader as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we can see The Singh Brothers are stood in the ring with the crowd already booing the annoying pair and they have microphones in their hands.

Samir Singh: People of Des Moines, Iowa how does it feel to have Bollywood stars in person?

The crowd responds with boos as The Singh Brothers smile.

Sunil Singh: Your adulation and cheers are too much.

This pisses the crowd off even more.

Samir Singh: But tonight isn't about you people. It's about us.

Sunil Singh: We've been talking to Paige and we feel we deserve better.

Samir Singh: So she made a deal with us. If we can beat our opponents tonight, we will get a World tag team title shot next week.

Boos from the crowd as Sunil smirks.

Sunil Singh: And Paige hasn't told us who we are facing but it should be easy as...


*PAIN*

The Singh Brothers as soon as they hear the theme music for the World tag team champions drop their microphones and looks terrified. The heel monsters who normally get booed get a mixed reaction from the crowd with a lot of fans happy they have shut The Singh Brothers up for the moment. Both men climb into the ring as Akam looks to start for the champions. Samir and Sunil meanwhile argue with each other on who should start so AKAM CHARGES IN AND CLOBBERS BOTH MEN! He grabs Sunil and tosses him into the center of the ring as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!

Match 4: The Authors of Pain vs The Singh Brothers

Match summary: AOP batter The Singh Brothers and pick up the win in just over a minute.

Winners via pinfall: The Authors of Pain (1:18)

Michael Cole: The Authors of Pain pick up another dominant and decisive win tonight.

Big Show: I feel like Paige knew the Singh Brothers would have run away if they knew they were fighting the Authors of Pain tonight. And no one could blame them for doing that!

Michael Cole: The Usos, Good Brothers, and The Ungoveables will have been watching this match intently, wondering if there is any way to stop the Authors of Pain from writing the next chapter in their story.

The Authors of Pain stand tall in the center of the ring over the prone bodies of the Singh Brothers. Akam and Rezar look at each other before scooping both men off the mat. They bang them into each other before planting them down to the mat with a SUPER COLLIDER! The Singh Brothers are destroyed in the ring as the World tag team champions the Authors of Pain pose with their titles sending a message to all their potential challengers as we cut elsewhere backstage.


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And we see Mia Yim walking through the backstage area weirdly smiling considering her loss last week against Kairi Sane. However, she is soon stopped by Renee Young looking for an interview.

Renee Young: Mia last week you came up short against Kairi...

Mia Yim: She got lucky.

Well it looks like the good mood is gone as she glares at Renee.

Mia Yim: But I'm moving on. Flukes happen and when you are the number one superstar around here you need to keep moving forward.

Renee Young: And how will you be moving forward?

Mia Yim: By entering the royal rumble.

Another person throws her name into the hat for the Women's Royal Rumble.

Mia Yim: And I promise, I will win the Royal Rumble and become Women's champion beating Ronda Rousey at Wrestlemania.

???: Oh will you now?

The camera pans over and we see The Divas of Doom walking into the shot. Mia Yim however doesn't back down and remains smug as she stares down the veteran tag team.

Beth Phoenix: Because we have something to say about that.

Natalya: Both of us are entering the royal rumble as well and that means doom for the rest of the Women's roster.

Beth Phoenix: After what Ronda and her henchwomen have done to us, there would be nothing sweeter than one of us taking the Women's Universal title from her.

Mia Yim shakes her head.

Mia Yim: Listen, if you had a rumble back in your peaks I'm sure you would have both won at least one. But this is a different era.

Natalya steps forward and comes face to face with Mia Yim.

Natalya: Well how about I show you why you need to respect your elders in the ring next week?

Mia smirks to herself and looks unfazed.

Mia Yim: Bet. And maybe I'll be able to teach an old dog some new tricks.

Mia Yim walks off chewing some gum, leaving the Divas of Doom looking pissed off at her attitude as we cut to the commentary team at ringside.


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Michael Cole: Well as we just saw even more people are announcing they will be taking part in the royal rumble.

Big Show: Everyone on the roster will be pestering Paige and Wade Barrett respectively for a spot in the match. Both will be looking to pick the best superstars from their brand as they will want to say they run the show with the royal rumble winner on it.

Michael Cole: But as always, there will always be a few surprises. New and old.

The camera then cuts to a hallway backstage as the United States Champion Chad Gable is walking to the ring, flanked by his manager Kurt Angle.

Big Show: Well up next Chad Gable defends his United States title for the first time as he takes on EC3. Don't go anywhere!


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*TOP ONE PERCENT*

Boos ring out as EC3 makes his way out to the ring and he is joined by his assistant Drake Maverick. Both men walk to the ring with EC3 looking at the crowd with disgust whilst Drake Maverick insults the fans and then holds the ropes open for EC3 as he steps into the ring.

Michael Cole: EC3, before the show came on air, looked to buy his way into a title shot and it worked.

Big Show: I mean as Chad Gable said, all he had to do was ask.


*ELITE*

A pretty decent pop as Chad Gable makes his way out and he is joined by Kurt Angle. Both men are once again in the US Olympic-style tracksuits as they walk to the ring. Angle can be seen giving Gable a few pointers on the outside of the ring.

Michael Cole: Angle is familiar with EC3 just like he was with Joe due to his time fighting all across America before returning to WWE.

Big Show: Having his experience on the outside is a valuable asset for the young Gable.

Gable climbs into the ring as Drake Maverick taunts Kurt Angle on the outside but the legend ignores him. The referee then calls for the bell and this match is underway.


Match 5: United States title match: Chad Gable w/Kurt Angle vs EC3 w/Drake Maverick

Match summary: Early on EC3 and Chad Gable lock up as they battle for control. EC3 gives a decent account of himself and starts to gloat showing off his muscles. Gable though soon makes EC3 regret that and out wrestles him as he grinds down the top one percent on the mat. EC3 does have moments where he fights back but each time he does, Gable cuts him off and goes right back to grinding him down on the mat. As we get to the closing stages of the match, Chad Gable is still in control of the match and takes down EC3 with a series of suplexes.

Drake Maverick realizes that EC3 is in trouble and looks to pass him a weapon but Kurt Angle stops him and tosses the weapon away. Drake goes to hit him but Angle catches the punch and drops him! Drake falls to the floor and starts to retreat as Angle follows after him chasing him to the back. Back in the ring, EC3 looks to use the distraction to his advantage but Gable counters and grabs hold of EC3's ankle locking in an ANKLE LOCK! Gable keeps the hold locked on tight and EC3 taps out giving Gable the win.


Winner and still United States Champion via submission: Chad Gable (7:22)

Chad Gable gets to his feet as he celebrates his first title defense. EC3 meanwhile rolls out of the ring holding his ankle as Gable is passed his United States title and holds it into the air celebrating his victory.

Michael Cole: Chad Gable picks up the win and retains his newly won United States title.

Big Show: EC3 gave a good account of himself but Gable's wrestling skills were too much for him.

Gable carries on celebrating his victory in the ring until...

Samoa Joe: Gable! Gable!

Chad looks confused wondering where that sound is coming from.

Samoa Joe: Eyes on me champ.

Gable turns around to see an angry Samoa Joe stood there with what looks like someone else's blood on his chest. Joe has an evil smirk on his face as Gable looks confused.

Samoa Joe: You took something wrong. You wronged me so I took something from you.

The camera pans down and we see KURT ANGLE OUT COLD COVERED IN BLOOD (blood capsule obviously)! Joe grabs Kurt Angle by the neck and lifts him up as he shouts at the camera.

Samoa Joe: This is the price you pay when you steal from me! What I've done and what I'm going to do, well this is on you Gable.

Gable in the ring looks horrified as Joe chucks Angle down and lays into him with several strikes! Gable at this point sprints out of the ring and heads backstage. Joe meanwhile carries on laying into Kurt Angle as a bunch of referees appear on the scene and try to stop Samoa Joe from hurting Angle even more as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we see Chad Gable has arrived backstage as he checks on Kurt Angle. The Hall of Famer is out cold and clearly in a bad way as several medics arrive to check on him. Samoa Joe meanwhile is long gone as Gable gets to his feet and looks furious. We then see the Raw commissioner arrive on the scene as she looks to make sure Angle is OK. Gable turns to his boss and tells her.

Chad Gable: I'm going to break Joe’s freaking ankle.

Gable is seething and breathing heavily. He then calms himself down for the moment as he follows the medical team who lift Kurt Angle onto a stretcher and places him inside an ambulance. Gable sits inside the ambulance and stares into the distance before we see the doors of the ambulance shut as it drives away and we cut back to the commentary at the top of the entrance ramp.


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Michael Cole: I'm not sure what to make of what we just saw Big Show.

Big Show: Samoa Joe has always taken things to a personal level but beating up a retired legend so bad that he has to leave the arena in an ambulance?

Michael Cole: And you have to think Chad Gable will now be out for revenge.

Big Show: We all know what happened when Gable charged in and wasn't thinking when he fought Joe for the United States title back at Backlash. Joe might be looking to recreate what happened that night.

Michael Cole: Well two other people who have had a heated rivalry this last year are Sasha Banks and Bayley.

Big Show: Next week they will collide in a number one contender's steel cage match. And right now we are going to hear from both women ahead of their collision.


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The video package we are watching starts with a steel cage being lowered and lights surrounding it. We see images of a steel cage and the camera focuses on the unforgiven steel that will surround Bayley and Banks next week. We then cut to a flashback titled: Money in the Bank. We see a clip of Bayley being laid out backstage as we then cut to Bayley.

Bayley: I thought Sasha was my friend but she stole my spot in the Money in the Bank ladder match.

We then cut to the Boss who looks proud of what she did.

Sasha Banks: After our loss at Wrestlemania, I knew that I had gotten soft and that Bayley made me soft. I am the boss and here I was teaming with some naïve little girl instead of running the Women's division.

The next clip we see is Sasha Banks winning the Money in the Bank ladder match in the main event of the show.

Sasha Banks: And it was all worth it. I got my ticket to the top that night. I knew sacrificing Bayley would make it all worth it.

We cut back to Bayley who looks dejected.

Bayley: At the time, I thought it was Fire and Desire who attacked me. In hindsight, I was the only one who didn't see it coming. I mean who benefited the most from taking me out that night? Sasha Banks.

We then see Bayley and Banks teaming together, even winning the Women's tag team titles at NXT Takeover 25.

Bayley: And I'll give her credit, she knew how to play me.

Banks is then shown smirking.

Sasha Banks: I knew I could use Bayley to get the Women's tag team titles back. Winning those belts meant I could follow Becky to both brands. And find the right moment to cash in on Becky2belts.

Sasha smirks as we cut to Summerslam and see Bayley laid out in a pool of her own blood before Sasha Banks cashed in on Becky Lynch to become Women's champion.

Sasha Banks: And then everything went according to plan.

Bayley: When Sasha attacked me from behind, I realized how stupid I was.

Bayley stares dead ahead as she speaks shaking her head.

Bayley: Everyone. Friends, enemies, the fans were warning me about Sasha Banks. And I just didn't listen. I saw something in Sasha that clearly wasn't there.

Bayley looks down before slamming her fist on the table.

Bayley: And do you know what hurts the most? Sasha was right.

Bayley looks full of disgust as she admits Sasha was right.

Bayley: I was naïve. I did trust you too much but trust me, from now on there is no trust anymore. Now all I was is to kick your ass.

We then see clips of Bayley's return as she batters Sasha Banks and the two women brawl including Bayley telling Banks she ain't shit.

Sasha Banks: Yeah she beat me up a few times. But did she ever take the Women's Universal title from me? No every time I fought one on one for the title I held onto it.

Bayley: With every cheap trick in the book.

We see Sasha cheating to beat Bayley at Armageddon and then swiping her legs out from her at Survivor Series.

Sasha Banks: It doesn't matter how I won. All that matters is I won. I will cheat, I will steal and I will lie if it means winning. I am the legit boss of this division and if I thought Ronda one on one or Bayley one on one I'd still be the champion.

Bayley: I wasn't the one pinned at Starrcade. I put Banks down and Ronda took advantage. That's the danger of a triple threat. But I know I can beat Banks and I know I can beat Rousey.

We see clips of the triple threat and the battles between Bayley and Banks. We then see them working together to put Ronda through the announce table and lastly, we see the finish of the match. We then cut to images of the steel cage Banks and Bayley will fight in next week during the main event of Raw.

Bayley: Next week, there will be no running. No shortcuts. We will fight in that steel cage and I will give you the biggest beating of your life for what you've done to me.

Sasha Banks: You think I'm running from you Bayley? Next week I end your career and then at the Royal Rumble I take back my Women's Universal title!

The segment comes to an end as we see a picture of Banks and Bayley holding the Women's tag team titles as the picture catches fire and slowly burns to ash as we cut to a commercial break.


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*FORTUNE RISING*

A decent pop from the live crowd as Xia Li makes her way to the ring and she is joined by her tag team partner Taynara Conti. Xia Li slaps hands and talks with a few of the fans as she walks to the ring and climbs into the ring.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and right now we are going to see Xia Li in action as she takes on Jessamyn Duke in singles action.

Big Show: A big test for the young Chinese superstar tonight.


*LEGENDARY*

Boos ring out as Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir walk out to the ring as they taunt the fans. Shafir and Conti jaw jack at ringside. In the ring, meanwhile Duke mocks Xia Li but the Chinese superstar ignores her as the referee calls for the bell to get this underway.

Match 6: Xia Li w/Taynara Conti vs Jessamyn Duke w/Marina Shafir

Match summary: This one is kept very short due to how green both women are in the ring in 2019 (Xia Li has gotten a lot better since 2019). During the match, commentary spends most of the match instead talking about Ronda Rousey and also talk about the number one contender's match between Banks and Bayley to decide who will face Ronda at the Royal Rumble. However in the end Xia Li hits Duke with a CYCLONE KICK! Xia Li makes the cover and picks up the shock win!

Winner via pinfall: Xia Li (3:34)

Michael Cole: Xia Li picks up a big win tonight.

Big Show: And you know the Real Horsewomen ain't going to be happy about being shown up.

Taynara Conti joins Xia Li in the ring as the pair celebrate the win. We see a furious Marina Shafir on the outside glaring at them. Conti and Li though get ready for a fight daring her to try it...


*BAD REPUATION*

Loud boos from the crowd as Women's Universal Champion Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler walk out to the top of the entrance ramp. Ronda has a microphone in her hand as she points at the ring.

Ronda Rousey: Conti, I hear you had some things to say about me.

Conti in the ring looks unfazed and shouts “Ya I did”.

Ronda Rousey: After what these people did to me, do you think I want to play hero just to please people like you?

Loud boos from the crowd as Ronda turns to the fans.

Ronda Rousey: If I wanted to listen to a moron's opinion I'd ask Becky Lynch how she's doing!

Nuclear heat as she mocks the ever-popular Becky Lynch.

Ronda Rousey: Taynara, you want to face me next week? Fine, I'm a fighting champion. I'll fight you next week...

Cheers from the crowd.

Ronda Rousey: In a non-title match.

Boos from the crowd but Conti doesn't care as she shouts she accepts. Duke and Shafir have meanwhile retreated up the entrance ramp as they join Ronda and Shayna Baszler at the top of the ramp as the two women stare each other down.

Michael Cole: Well, it looks like Conti's challenge has been accepted and we will see the two women go head to head next week on Raw.

Big Show: A massive opportunity for the young superstar Conti to prove herself against the best in the world.


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We then cut backstage as Braun Strowman is walking out of the gym and has a frown on his face when he is stopped by Charly Caruso.

Charly Caruso: Braun, I just wanted to get your thoughts on what Paul Heyman had to say earlier tonight.

Braun doesn't look happy as he glares at Charly.

Braun Strowman: I heard what Paul had to say. He talks too much.

Homeboy you never shut up.

Braun Strowman: But it doesn't matter what's happened in the past, anyone who enters the Royal Rumble is going to get these hands.

Short and sweet from Braun Strowman who walks off sending a message to everyone already in and thinking about entering the Royal Rumble match as we cut to a commercial break.


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And when we return from the ad break, we see Renee Young is now stood ready for an interview of her own.

Renee Young: Would you please welcome my guest at this time, the master of the six one nine Rey Mysterio.

We see the legendary Rey Mysterio walk into the show with a smile on his face and he is joined by his son Dominik Mysterio as well.

Renee Young: Rey, a couple of weeks ago you came this close to becoming a World Champion for the fourth time in your career. How are you feeling coming off that loss?

Rey Mysterio: I gave it my all last week but sometimes you come up just short. At Starrcade Andrade was the better man and proved why he is the Universal Champion.

Renee Young: Well the question on everyone's lips is what next?

Rey smiles.

Rey Mysterio: I can admit Andrade was the better man at Starrcade but that doesn't mean I'm giving up on being World Champion for the fifth time in my career.

He looks at his son who nods before turning back to Renee.

Rey Mysterio: And that's why I am entering the Royal Rumble match!

Another big name throws his name into the hat.

Rey Mysterio: I've won it from the start before and if that's what I have to do to win again, I'll do it!

Loud cheers from the crowd upon that announcement as Renee Young looks to wrap the interview up.

Renee Young: Well there you have it...

???: Rey.

Renee gets cut off mid-sentence as the camera pans over and shows Seth Rollins. He has a big smile on his face as he approaches Rey Mysterio. The crowd in the arena meanwhile boo Seth very loudly.

Seth Rollins: I just wanted to say that you have nothing to be ashamed of. On another night you might have pulled off another miracle and won the Universal title like you did against me.

Massive heat for that line as Rey looks annoyed and Dominik steps forward. Seth puts his hands up.

Seth Rollins: But I think you will win the Rumble and then you can have an Armageddon rematch with me at Wrestlemania.

The Mysterios remain silent as Seth carries on.

Seth Rollins: And hey maybe the home-field advantage will help me this time.

Seth lets out a chuckle before walking to the ring as he gets a lot of boos for his condescending attitude from the fans. Dominik steps forward ready to do something but Rey puts his arm out and tells his son to leave it.

Michael Cole: Well up next, we will see Seth Rollins take on Andrade Cien Almas with the Universal title on the line. Don't go anywhere.


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*ROOT OF ALL EVIL*

We return from the commercial break and we hear the music of Aleister Black who makes his signature entrance. He stands at the top of the entrance ramp looking at the crowd getting loud cheers. He then heads to the commentary desk and takes a seat next to Big Show and Michael Cole.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and it looks like we are being joined by the number one contender for the Universal Title at the Royal Rumble, Aleister Black!

Aleister Black: Thank you for having me Michael.

Big Show: What brings you out here for this match?

Aleister Black: I like to see what my opponents can do first hand and whilst I'm out here, I can stop any of the Ungoveables from getting involved.


*BURN IT DOWN/ SECOND COMING*

A massive mixed reaction with it being probably at least half of the crowd in attendance booking the challenger Seth Rollins tonight. Seth though pretends all the fans are cheering for him as he sticks his arms out and has a big toothy smile on his face. He looks at Black on commentary and the tone shifts slightly as Rollins looks angry before returning back to his smile and heading towards the ring.

Michael Cole: You and Seth Rollins exchanged a few words at the start of the show. What do you think of Seth Rollins?

Aleister Black: Seth Rollins is one of the best wrestlers in the world. But he seems to think he is some changed man and a messiah to look up to. He isn't.

Big Show: Do you agree with Edge that Rollins hasn't truly changed?

Aleister pauses for a moment before speaking.

Aleister Black: Maybe he has changed but not necessarily for the better. The devil's greatest trick is making you think he doesn't exist.


*GANGSTER'S PARADISE*

And just like Seth Rollins, there is a massive mixed reaction as Andrade Cien Almas makes his way out followed by his manager Zelina Vega. There is noticeably none of The Ungoveables with him as he walks to the ring, but Andrade and Zelina Vega make sure to trash talk the fans in the crowd.

Michael Cole: And the champion makes his way to the ring joined by Zelina Vega.

Big Show: You and Andrade have a lot of history in NXT. How would you feel about fighting him at the Royal Rumble?

Aleister Black: We went to war in NXT and I ended his reign as NXT Champion. It's why Zelina Vega tried everything to stop me getting a title shot.

Michael Cole: But he did beat you at Backlash.

Aleister Black: I lost that match because I got distracted by Paul Heyman. I let my emotions get the best of me in my war with Brock Lesnar but I have learned from that and will prove that at the Royal Rumble.

In the ring, we see the usual title match introductions before the Universal title is lifted into the air. The referee then calls for the bell and this match is underway.


Main event: Universal title match: Andrade Cien Almas (c) w/Zelina Vega vs Seth Rollins

Match summary: The match starts off at a slow pace as Rollins and Andrade feel each other out. Neither man wants to make a mistake and they both try to wait to exploit a mistake from their opponents. Black on commentary carries on putting both men in the ring over and talks about how good these two really are. After the opening few minutes Seth gets taken down and Andrade starts to take control, getting a loud reaction from the live crowd.

He looks to slow Seth Rollins down by attacking his legs and wears him down with a few submissions. He also shows off some of his Lucha skills and his speed plus strikes to keep Seth Rollins down. Seth Rollins though starts to fight back and looks to feed off the energy of the crowd though most of the crowd boo him as he tries to fight back. Andrade though has an answer for everything Seth Rollins throws at him and cuts off a slingblade attempt with a powerbomb!

As we move through the middle stages of the match Andrade looks to stay in control and carries on the attack on Seth's legs as commentary put over Rollins' speed and his curb stomp being the reason why Andrade is targeting the legs. Commentary even asks Black if he expects to see this plan of attack from Andrade if they face off at the Rumble. Black confirms he does but he has a plan in case he does face Andrade. Back in the ring, Andrade has Rollins in a kneebar as he wrenches back on the right leg of Rollins.

Rollins though grits through the pain and claws to the ropes forcing a break. The referee gets to a 3 count before Andrade lets go. We see Zelina on the outside of the ring taunting Seth before Andrade keeps the pressure up laying into Rollins with hard strikes and it stays this way until we get to the closing stages of the match. Andrade sets him up looking for the double knees in the corner but Rollins rolls out of the way just in time, causing Andrade a ton of pain!

Seth takes a moment to catch his breath, still feeling the pain in his right leg. However, he catches Andrade as he turns around with a RIPCORD KNEE! Seth then goes to the top rope as he steadies himself for a moment before flying off hitting a PHOENIX SPLASH! Seth Rollins makes the cover 1 2 Andrade kicks out! Seth looks shocked but shakes his head and heads to the corner of the ring as he gets ready for the CURB STOMP! He lines Andrade up before looking at ringside to make sure Zelina doesn't stop him and charges in...


ANDRADE ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY AND ROLLINS MISSES!

Seth lands awkwardly on his right leg as he misses and goes down clutching it! Andrade rolls to the ropes as he takes a moment to rest before smirking. Seth slowly gets to a kneeling position but Andrade pounces with a RUNNING METEORA! Rollins is staggered but Andrade follows it up by yanking Seth Rollins off the mat and plants him with a HAMMERLOCK DDT! Andrade makes the cover

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2

3

ANDRADE CIEN ALMAS HAS BEATEN SETH ROLLINS CLEAN!

Winner via pinfall and still Universal Champion: Andrade Cien Almas (16:40)

A few of the crowd are a little shocked as the bell rings, with Andrade putting away a three-time World champion clean as a sheet. However, the majority let out cheers for Andrade with a few who still like Seth Rollins boo. Seth Rollins meanwhile starts to come to and looks to be in total shock. Andrade is passed his Universal title by the referee as Zelina joins him in the ring and lifts his arm into the air.

Michael Cole: Andrade retains and beats Seth Rollins one two three right in the middle of the ring.

Big Show: And he did it without any help from Zelina or the Rest of the Ungoveables. What are your thoughts Black?

Aleister Black doesn't say anything though as he quietly gets up, taking off the headset he is wearing and leaves the commentary desk. He heads to the top of the entrance ramp as we get a staredown between Aleister Black and Andrade Cien Almas ahead of their clash for the Universal title. As the show comes to a close in the background we can see Seth Rollins on the outside looking broken as he pulls at his own hair, stunned at having come up short tonight as we fade to black.



Matchcard for next week:

Main event: Number one contender's steel cage match:

Sasha Banks vs Bayley

Number one contender's fatal 4-way match:
Ilja Dragunov vs Kalisto vs Tyler Breeze vs Lio Rush

Number one contender's triple threat match:
The Good Brothers vs The Ungoveables (Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura) vs The Usos

Singles match:
Ronda Rousey vs Taynara Conti

Singles match:
Mia Yim vs Natalya

Singles match:
Drew Gulak vs Noam Dar

Matchcard for Royal Rumble:


January 26th:




Houston, Texas



Men's Royal Rumble match:
Participants:
AJ Styles, Braun Strowman, Brock Lesnar, Cesaro, Dominik Dijakovic, Rey Mysterio, Shinsuke Nakamura and 23 more

Women's Royal Rumble match:

Participants:
Beth Phoenix, Ember Moon, Jessamyn Duke, Kairi Sane, Marina Shafir, Mia Yim, Natalya,Shayna Baszler and 22 more

Universal title match:
Andrade Cien Almas (c) vs Aleister Black

Women's Universal title match:
Ronda Rousey (c) vs Sasha Banks or Bayley

Cruiserweight title match:
Mustafa Ali (c) vs Ilja Dragunov or Kalisto or Tyler Breeze or Lio Rush

WWE tag team titles match:
The Revival (c) or Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs The War Raiders or The Miz and John Morrison

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News Update:

Oney Lorcan out for 2 months

Oney Lorcan picked up an eye injury in the tag match against The Usos this week and will now be out of action until February. The match had to be cut short due to the injury sustained during the match hence the wonky ending and the extra promos from the people in next week's number one contender's match for the Cruiserweight title. What this means for Oney Lorcan's future on the main roster is unknown as the One Twos are risking becoming known as injury-prone due to their frequent injuries over the last few months.
 
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Friday Night Smackdown:
December 27th:

Brooklyn, New York



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Corey Graves: It's Friday night and you know what that means!


Byron Saxton: Welcome to Friday Night Smackdown and we are two nights away from Super Showdown in Australia!

Corey Graves: And in our main event, we will see the contract signed for the main event between Kofi Kingston and Roman Reigns ahead of their clash for the WWE title.

Byron Saxton: But that's not all Corey. We will see Ricochet and Otis Dozovic team up to take on the Eco-Warriors Daniel Bryan and Erick Rowan.

Corey Graves: We will see Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn in tag team action against Epico and Primo ahead of their WWE tag team titles match at Super Showdown.

Byron Saxton: Ruby Riott and Carmella go one on one ahead of Ruby Riott's match with Liv Morgan this Sunday.

Corey Graves: Big E takes on Buddy Murphy as two of the entrants in the Intercontinental ladder match collide.

Byron Saxton: And we will see Charlotte Flair take on one-half of the Women's tag team champions Tegan Nox as well.


Corey Graves: A packed show for sure Byron.

*SPITEFUL*
*FREE THE FLAME*

Cheers from the live crowd as Alexa Bliss and Ember Moon make their way out to the ring to open the show it seems. Both women have a microphone each as the tag team make their way to the ring.

Byron Saxton: Some people wondered what would happen to the friendship between Ember Moon and Alexa Bliss when they had to fight to see who would fight Asuka but it seems both are still on good terms.

Corey Graves: Well we will see in the future but what if these two end up facing at Wrestlemania Byron?


Byron Saxton: And that is a distinct possibility especially with Alexa Bliss facing Asuka at Super Showdown for the WWE Women's title.

Corey Graves: Ember Moon I think would prefer facing Alexa since she has never beaten the Empress.

Byron Saxton: But she has come close before.

Corey Graves: Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades Byron.

Blissmoon are now stood in the ring both smiling as they get ready to address the live crowd.

Alexa Bliss: Hello Brooklyn, New York. How are you doing tonight?

A cheap pop from the live crowd as Ember nods along with the cheers.

Ember Moon: Me and my girl Bliss, we've been doing some gaming and bonding after last week.

Bliss nods as she lets Ember carry on speaking.

Ember Moon: And whilst, I'm still mad Asuka cost me the chance to face her this Sunday good things come to those who wait.

Ember Moon points to the sky as we see the Wrestlemania sign up in the crowd and she does the signature point.

Ember Moon: And I plan on winning the rumble, facing whoever the WWE Women's champion is.

Alexa Bliss: Which will be me.

Cheers from the crowd.

Alexa Bliss: I am a five-time Women's champion and this Sunday I do it for the sixth time! Asuka may be the Empress but she will bow before the goddess!

Ember turns to her friend.

Ember Moon: And facing my best friend on the grandest stage of them all for the WWE Women's title, that is the stuff dreams are made of.

Bliss smiles as she and Ember share a look...

*THE FUTURE*

A mixed reaction from the live crowd as the WWE Women's Champion Asuka makes her way out and she has a cocky smirk on her face. She also has a microphone in her hand as we see both members of Blissmoon looking annoyed to see her out here. Asuka though looks to address them.

Asuka: I hate to break up the party but only one person is walking into Wrestlemania as champion.

Asuka pauses before pointing at herself.

Asuka: Me.

Asuka does an over-the-top laugh as Ember Moon and Alexa Bliss look unimpressed. The Empress carries on however.

Asuka: None of you have ever been ready for me before and none of you are now.

Ember Moon steps forward leaning on the ropes.

Ember Moon: I'm ready for you right now. I was ready last week but you keep running away from me!

Asuka shakes her head.

Asuka: I fight when I want a fight. Not when you two want to team up on me.

Bliss and Ember shake their heads as Bliss is now leaning on the ropes.

Alexa Bliss: Asuka either one of us will fight you one on one right now.

Ember Moon: Yeah so Bliss head to the back and I'll fight her myself.

Bliss gives her a look as Ember says off-mic “What? You've got her Sunday.” Asuka though shakes her head.

Asuka: No no no Ember I don't want to crush you again. I did in N X T enough.

Ember Moon looks furious and that gets a mixed reaction from the live crowd as Asuka carries on.

Asuka: And how could I trust that one of you wouldn't try to attack me? I mean you both know you aren't ready for me.

Ember looks ready to explode but Bliss speaks first.


Alexa Bliss: Fine, you think I can't beat you on my own. This Sunday Ember won't be at ringside. She'll be watching from the back as I destroy you and take the WWE Women's title!

Bliss tosses the microphone down as she glares at Asuka. Ember looks wary as Asuka just smirks and lifts her WWE Women's title into the air as she starts to head backstage.

Corey Graves: Byron I hate to slander the goddess but I think Asuka has gotten in her head.

Byron Saxton: You might be right there. We saw what she did to Carmella at Survivor Series and the damage she did with no one there to stop her. However, Bliss wants to prove she can overcome Asuka.

We then see as we cut to a commercial break Bliss and Moon arguing in the ring whilst Asuka smirks at the top of the entrance ramp.

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When we do return from the ad break, we can see Alexa Bliss and Ember Moon are arguing still about what happened before the commercial break.

Ember Moon: Bliss did you not see what happened to Carmella?

Alexa Bliss: I'm not Carmella.

Ember Moon: I'm not saying you are but she is not the same Asuka she was before. She's changed and doesn't care about honor and respect.

Alexa Bliss: Then I know how to fight that. I used to be the same. I will be fine. And just in case, that's why I said ringside. She does anything after the match, you'll be there to stop her.

Ember takes a moment before hugging Bliss who hugs her back.

Ember Moon: Just be careful, I want you to make it to Mania so I can kick your ass like I did at Pokémon.

Bliss pulls a face as Ember walks off.

Alexa Bliss: Hey that was one time!

Bliss looks annoyed but smirks as we cut back to the ringside area ready for the first match of the night.

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*ONE AND ONLY*

And we hear the entrance music for one of the six men in the Intercontinental title match. Ricochet gets a decent reaction from the fans as he soaks in the reaction and sprints down the entrance ramp. He leaps over the ropes and poses in the ring as he waits for his tag team partner to arrive.

Byron Saxton: Last week we saw Ricochet earn the final spot in the Intercontinental title ladder match this Sunday. And now he teams up with the man who stopped Daniel Bryan from getting involved.

Corey Graves: That stupid oaf Otis should have kept his nose out of Bryan's business. Daniel Bryan and Erick Rowan are doing whatever it takes to save this planet. Otis is probably causing more damage to it!


*BLUE COLLAR SOLID*

A decent pop from the crowd as Otis Dozovic makes his way out and he even does a little dance for the fans as he walks down the ramp joining Ricochet in the ring ready for tag team action.

Byron Saxton: Otis was making sure it was a fair fight. Bryan was trying to screw Ricochet over and make sure Rowan was in the match.

Corey Graves: So Bryan is the bad guy for being a good friend?

*FLIGHT OF THE VALKYRIES*

Loud cheers from the crowd as Daniel Bryan and Erick Rowan make their way out with Daniel Bryan holding his planet champion's belt. Erick Rowan leads the way and the crowd don't look happy as Daniel Bryan has a microphone in hand.

Daniel Bryan: Last week, Otis you screwed Rowan. And when you screw us, you screw over the planet!

Not sure how that works Daniel.

Daniel Bryan: And tonight, we not only make you pay for that but we also show everyone why I will become the Intercontinental Champion and carry on my crusade to save this planet!

Daniel Bryan drops the microphone keeping the pre-match promo relatively short. Erick Rowan climbs into the ring starting for the Eco-Warriors whilst Otis Dozovic starts for his team.

Match 1: Otis Dozovic and Ricochet vs Daniel Bryan and Erick Rowan

Match summary: Otis and Erick Rowan start the match off by staring each other down, two much larger men than their tag team partners. It leads to a HOSS FIGHT as the two larger men clobber each other with several blows. Otis though wins the battle and forces Rowan back into the corner of the ring! Bryan looks annoyed as he tags himself in and Ricochet tags in as the two men come face to face.

The commentary team reminds us these two men went one-on-one at Summerslam with Ricochet picking up the upset victory over Daniel Bryan. Both men grapple in the center of the ring with Bryan bringing Ricochet down to the mat and trying to grind down Ricochet here. Bryan makes an effort to target the legs of Ricochet but the One and Only has it scouted as he kicks Bryan away and rolls to the corner of the ring tagging Otis back into the match.

Otis looks to run over Daniel Bryan and for a good few minutes of the match, the babyfaces take control of the match with Otis using his size to stay in charge whilst Ricochet uses his speed and agility to wear down Daniel Bryan. When Otis is in the ring picks Daniel Bryan up but Bryan rakes the eyes to break free. Otis stumbles back as Rowan gets tagged in and from there the Eco-Warriors start to work over Otis and slow down the pace of the match.

Otis though keeps kicking out but Bryan starts working over the big man and slowly picks him apart. Otis eventually though is locked in a heel hook as we get to the closing stages of the match. Otis though fights through the pain and crawls to the ropes as he reaches out making the tag and he brings RICOCHET BACK INTO THE MATCH! Bryan though is still wrenching on the hold as Ricochet hits a SPRINGBOARD 450 SPLASH TO BRYAN BREAKING THE COVER! Ricochet makes the cover 1 2 Bryan kicks out!

Ricochet though is ready to bring this match to an end as he sizes Daniel Bryan up and looks to go for RECOIL... ROWAN RUNS INTO THE RING AND GOES FOR A BIG BOOT BUT RICOCHET DUCKS AND SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE ROPES HITTING RECOIL! He drops Erick Rowan before climbing to the top rope as he sizes Bryan up and goes for the 630 SPLASH... BUT BRYAN HAS RECOVERED IN TIME AND GETS HIS KNEES UP! Bryan follows it up by rolling up Ricochet 1 2 3 Daniel Bryan picks up a massive win ahead of this Sunday!

Winners via pinfall: Daniel Bryan and Erick Rowan (10:26)

Corey Graves: Daniel Bryan picks up a massive win and gains momentum ahead of this Sunday.

Byron Saxton: Bryan is a former Intercontinental champion but we saw the dangers of Ricochet's high-risk offense here tonight. If he gets it off it is lethal but one wrong move leaves him vulnerable.

Daniel Bryan is on his feet as Erick Rowan joins him in the ring and lifts his arm into the air. Ricochet meanwhile is in the corner of the ring shaking his head, knowing how close he and Otis were to winning whilst Otis struggles to his feet on the outside shaking his head. Bryan is then passed his planet's title and lifts it into the air, teasing what is to come this Sunday?


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When we return from the commercial break, we can see Bray Wyatt in what can be best described as a light blue wall. Kind of like something you would see on a kids' show. Bray Wyatt meanwhile is wearing a Mr. Rodgers style red jumper and has a massive smile on his face. He is also noticeably wearing black gloves with one saying hurt and one saying heal on it.

Bray Wyatt: Guys I'm so excited.

Bray starts to jump for joy and acts very unlike normal Bray Wyatt.

Bray Wyatt: It's nearly time for my grand surprise. I can't wait for you people to see it.

Bray looks like an excited kid at Christmas at the moment and can't hide how happy he is.

Bray Wyatt: But you people don't know what's coming? Do I tell them? Do I tell them?

We can see Bray Wyatt looking off-camera.

???: Oh you can give them a tease of what's to come.

The person speaking is clearly a woman as Bray looks to the right.


???: Don't give them scraps. They should go to me.

This voice is very gravely and coarse, with a much harsh tone. Bray then looks dead ahead.

???: C'mon Bray. Give the people what they want.

This voice is a male voice but is a lot more high-pitched. Bray smiles.

Bray Wyatt: You're right guys. This is exactly what friends are for. And you will all meet my friends soon at the Firefly Funhouse this Sunday!

Bray has an almost creepy smile on his face before he starts waving at the camera.


Bray Wyatt: Bye for now!

Bray carries on waving and smiling as the screen fades to black and we cut elsewhere...

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And we cut to Randy Orton in a pair of black speedos relaxing on a beach chair clearly enjoying himself. He turns to the camera with a look of disdain before taking his sunglasses off and getting ready to speak.

Randy Orton: There is only one reason why I'm letting someone come near me on my time off. Because I have a message to send to Drew McIntyre and Wade Barrett.

Orton frowns as he says those two names before carrying on.


Randy Orton: I don't do things on your terms. I do them on mine.

The thirteen world champion doesn't look happy.

Randy Orton: I'm not avoiding Drew McIntyre. He just isn't worth my time. And as I reach the later stages of my career, with my legacy cemented I don't need to fight people trying to make a name for themselves by beating Randy Orton.

Orton smirks.

Randy Orton: And Barrett, you don't scare me. I've beaten you up before and I'm the reason you never became WWE Champion. And this time you don't have a group of rookies to back you up.

Referencing the Nexus vs Orton feud in the early 2010s.

Randy Orton: If you want to know when I'll be back, it will be in four weeks at the Royal Rumble.

Another big name enters the match.

Randy Orton: And I'll become only the second man in WWE history to win the Royal Rumble.

Orton then puts on his sunglasses and goes back to relaxing on the beach chair.

Randy Orton: And it will be thanks to the 3 most dangerous letters in wrestling. R K O.

The promo comes to an end as Orton resumes relaxing on the beach chair, looking smug as we cut to a commercial break.

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When we return from the commercial break, we see Daniel Bryan walking through the back as Erick Rowan heads into the trainer's room for some medical attention. Daniel Bryan waits outside when he is approached by Kayla Braxton.

Kayla Braxton: Daniel Bryan, you picked up the win tonight. How important was that win ahead of the Intercontinental title ladder match this Sunday?

Bryan lets out a wry evil smile.

Daniel Bryan: Tonight was about sending a message. It was letting that obese meat-obsessed moron Otis know his place and this Sunday, on the pre-show Erick Rowan will do the same again!

Hoss fight at Super Showdown!

Daniel Bryan: And Ricochet, you can fly high all you want but I have something you don't. A brain.

Bryan points at his head and has a wicked smile.

Daniel Bryan: I won't put my body on the line in the way Ricochet will and will pick my opponents apart one by one. Kayla, do you remember how I won the Intercontinental title the first time?

Kayla Braxton: At Wrestlemania thirty-one.

Daniel Bryan: And what type of match was it?

Kayla Braxton: A ladder match.

Daniel smirks evilly.

Daniel Bryan: Exactly. I've won the Intercontinental Title in a ladder match exactly like this once before. And this Sunday, I will again become a two-time Intercontinental champion giving this planet the champion it needs again.

Kayla Braxton: I mean that was nearly five years ago...

Daniel gets closer to Kayla scaring her a little bit.

Daniel Bryan: And I've only gotten better! I fought for my dreams and now I fight for the planet. No one in that match is a better technical wrestler than me.

???: You sure about that?

The camera pans over and we see the Bruiserweight Pete Dunne stood there! Pete Dunne and Daniel Bryan stare each other down with neither man backing down.

Pete Dunne: You can talk all you want but I'm a man of action. And it's pretty hard to climb a ladder with broken fingers.

Pete Dunne walks past Daniel Bryan’s shoulder checking him as he goes past. Daniel Bryan looks furious as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.

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Byron Saxton: Strong words from Daniel Bryan tonight ahead of the Intercontinental ladder match this Sunday.

Corey Graves: Nothing he said was false Byron but I'm also getting word from Wade Barrett that Erick Rowan versus Otis Dozovic has been made official for this Sunday's pre-show.

Byron Saxton: We saw them collide earlier tonight in the tag match; can Otis pick up the win this time one-on-one with Erick Rowan?

*PRIMOS*

A very muted reaction from the live crowd as Epico and Primo make their way to the ring ahead of their tag team match against Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. They try to get some heat from the crowd but they do not react to anything these two men do.

*FIGHTS APART*

Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn make their way out getting a loud pop from the live crowd. Kevin Owens walks out in front, powerwalking down the ramp and getting in the ring as he looks fired up ahead of this match. Kevin says he's starting this match as Epico nervously steps into the ring for the former Shining Stars.

Match 2: Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs Epico and Primo

Match summary: Owens batters Epico and tosses him into the corner demanding Primo tags in. Primo is scared and tags in. He tries to charge at Owens but Owens boots him in the gut and HITS A STUNNER! Epico tries to come for him but he POP-UP POWERBOMBS HIM ONTO PRIMO! Epico rolls away as Owens makes the cover and picks up the easy win for his team.

Winners via pinfall: Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn (1:23)

Kevin Owens gets to his feet as the referee tries to raise his arm in victory but he snatches it away. Sami Zayn comes in to calm his tag team partner down but it is clear Owens is still heated.

Byron Saxton: A dominant victory ahead of their title match with The Revival this Sunday.

Corey Graves: If I was Zayn, I'd be very careful going near Kevin Owens in this mood. We know how he has treated him in the past.

*SOUTHERN PROUD*

Boos ring out as the WWE tag team champions The Revival make their way out with a pair of microphones in hand. Kevin Owens upon seeing them starts to leave the ring as Scott Dawson puts his arm out.

Scott Dawson: No no no you stay right where you are and listen to what we are about to say!

Kevin Owens is about to attack but Zayn convinces him otherwise sensing a potential trap.

Dash Wilder: We're about to give you two a warning ahead of this Sunday. You are going to lose whether you turn on your partner or not.

As he says that Kevin Owens tells Sami to get him a microphone.

Scott Dawson: What you are looking at right now is a real tag team. Two brothers who know each other inside out. Not two guys who fi...


Kevin Owens: Will you two shut up!

A loud pop from the crowd as a fired-up Kevin Owens screams at The Revival before carrying on.

Kevin Owens: All you two have been talking about is us not being a real team. Who made you the gatekeeper of the tag team division?

The Revival point to their belts but they stay silent.

Kevin Owens: We are brothers. We have gone through war together and against each other. And this Sunday you will find out just why you don't want to piss me off!

Owens tilts his neck as he glares at the tag team champions.

Kevin Owens: You have seen what we've done to each other and we like each other. Wait until you see what we do to you two!

Owens drops the microphone defiantly as he glares at The Revival at the top of the entrance ramp as Sami Zayn approaches him and nods. The Revival meanwhile stay silent at the top of the entrance ramp and lifts their tag team titles into the air staring their opponents at Super Showdown down.

Byron Saxton: Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn are ready to go to war this Sunday for the tag team titles.

Corey Graves: But can they overcome the Top guys? The Revival are the best team in WWE today and will be looking to prove that when they defend their tag team titles this Sunday.

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When we return from the commercial break, we can see The Miz TV set in the ring with carpets set up and the Hollywood style chairs in the ring set up.

*I CAME TO MAKE BELIEVE*

A sizeable pop as The Miz and John Morrison make their way out to the ring, in typical Hollywood celebrity attire. Both men have shades on and as they walk to the ring they start signing autographs for people in the front row whilst taking selfies with the fans.

Byron Saxton: Hello and welcome back to Friday Night Smackdown. And we are about to see the most must-see talk show in WWE History!


Corey Graves: Well Miz and Morrison can talk the talk but will they be able to walk the walk when they face the War Raiders in their type of match?

Byron Saxton: Miz and Morrison don't have the size and power of the War Raiders but John Morrison is the prince of parkour and The Miz, well he is capable of finding a way to survive any situation.

In the ring, The Miz and John Morrison climb into the ring as they carry on encouraging the fans to cheer for them. They eventually take a seat on their chairs and look into the crowd as they look to get this edition of Miz TV underway.


The Miz: Hello and welcome to the most must-see talk show in sports entertainment Miz TV!

A loud pop from the crowd as they chant along with The Miz, bringing a smile to the A-Lister's face.

John Morrison: And I must say being an A-Lister, walking that red carpet life is great. However it would be nothing without you fans.

A cheap pop but a loud one.


The Miz: But we are going into a battle that will potentially take us away from our fans. It could take us to different parts of Australia depending on how far it extends.

John Morrison: Hell maybe it leaves Australia and we fight all the way back to New York!

Another cheap pop for the prospect of the pair brawling with The War Raiders all the way from Australia to New York.

The Miz: But we know for sure it will be a war. And that's why we are hosting this edition of Miz TV tonight. We want to speak to the War Raiders and get a feel for them before we go to war for the final time.


John Morrison: And this will be the final time. There will be no countouts, no double disqualifications. There will be no doubt who the better team is and when we win we will become tag team champions once again.

The Miz: So let's bring the War Raiders out onto Miz TV!

*WAR*

Loud boos as the imposing War Raiders make their way out to the top of the entrance ramp. Both men cut an imposing figure as they snarl at the fans and walk to the ring. Miz and Morrison are understandably on guard as the pair step into the ring taking a seat across from them.

The Miz: Thank you for coming.

The War Raiders awkwardly remain silent as John Morrison looks to fill the silence.

John Morrison: Are you two the strong and silent type?

A joke to lighten the mood but once again nothing from The War Raiders. The Miz is starting to get annoyed with his guests being so quiet.

The Miz: Did you come on this show to sit there and say nothing?

The War Raiders don't respond. John nudges Miz.

John Morrison: Maybe they only speak Norse.

Hanson: Do you take us for jokes?

Well, it looks like Morrison's terrible joke prompted a response from the War Raiders.

Rowe: The reason we haven't said a word is because we know what this garbage is all about.

Hanson: We come onto your show whilst you make a bunch of jokes and wind us up.

The War Raiders get to their feet as Miz and Morrison do as well.


Rowe: We came here because we want to get Super Showdown started early!

Hanson leaps on Miz taking him down to the mat and he starts wailing on him! John Morrison though sees Rowe coming and catches him with a LEAPING ROUNDHOUSE KICK! Morrison sees Miz in trouble and grabs one of the Hollywood chairs from The Miz TV set and SMASHES IT OVER HANSON'S BACK... WHO NO-SELLS IT AND TAKES MORRISON'S HEAD OFF WITH A CLOTHESLINE!

Boos ring out as Rowe starts to recover from being taken down by Morrison and the pair start to toss Miz and Morrison around the ring. They both send Miz and Morrison to the outside of the ring with a pair of clotheslines. They look at each other and follow them to the ring floor looking to keep up the assault. Miz and Morrison though are both crawling under the ring apron looking to escape but The War Raiders grab their legs. They drag them out from under the ring AND GET SPRAYED BY A FIRE EXTINGUISHER EACH!

The War Raiders fall backward as Miz and Morrison both look at each other before charging at The War Raiders and clobbers them with the fire extinguishers dropping The War Raiders! They get a few more shots in before dropping the fire extinguishers to the floor. Miz and Morrison are far from done as they make their way back to the ring apron and pulls out a pair of STEEL CHAIRS FROM UNDER THE RING! They get ready to attack the War Raiders... BUT A SWARM OF SECURITY GUARDS COME OUT!

Loud boos as several security officials come out looking to keep The War Raiders and Miz & Morrison apart. Wade Barrett the Smackdown Live commissioner comes out shouting instructions as he tries to keep order. Miz and Morrison keep trying to break free but their chairs get taken off them by the security detail. War Raiders meanwhile are trying to fight some of the security guards and break free.

Byron Saxton: Well it looks like the rivalry between Miz, Morrison and The War Raiders has exploded here.

Corey Graves: Our commissioner Wade Barrett is going to try to get this situation under control and once he does, we will be right back with Carmella versus Ruby Riott! Don't go anywhere!

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*WE RIOT*

And when we do return we don't see the chaos from before the commercial break as Ruby Riott makes her way to the ring joined by her tag team partner Sarah Logan. The Riott Squad get a decent amount of boos as they make their way to the ring but neither woman particularly cares about that.

Byron Saxton: Welcome back to Smackdown Live and Corey what a chaotic scene we saw before the commercial break.

Corey Graves: You have got that right Byron and I think that is a taste of what is to come this Sunday. We have seen The War Raiders brawl all around this arena before with The Hardy Boyz, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. As Miz and Morrison said who knows where they will end up this Sunday.

*FABULOUS*

A decent pop from the live crowd as Carmella makes her way out and she is joined by her friends R-Truth and Liv Morgan. All 3 are wearing similar street attires as Carmella moonwalks to the ring and R-Truth hypes up the crowd.

Byron Saxton: I have to say it's good to see Liv Morgan with friends again after being ditched by the Riott Squad.

Corey Graves: Yeah it's so good after Asuka rejected her attempts at friendship she has attached herself to Carmella and that idiot R-Truth.

Byron Saxton: Well this Sunday we will see if Liv Morgan has grown enough to finally defeat Ruby Riott.

Corey Graves: And maybe we will see Ruby Riott finally put her in her place this Sunday and show the world why she ditched Liv Morgan!

Carmella steps into the ring as Ruby Riott cockily smirks at her. We see Liv Morgan, R-Truth, and Sarah Logan in their respective person's corner as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!

Match 3: Ruby Riott w/Sarah Logan vs Carmella w/Liv Morgan and R-Truth

Match summary: A fairly even match between Carmella and Ruby Riott here as the two women battle for control early on. Liv Morgan hypes Carmella up from ringside whilst Sarah Logan gives her evils from across the ring. As the match goes on Ruby works over the back of Carmella and wears her down until we get to the finish as she plants Carmella with a HURRICARANA DRIVER! Carmella is knocked loopy by the move as Ruby Riott climbs to the top rope and connects with WE RIOT (Diving senton)! Ruby Riott makes the cover as she locks eyes with her opponent this Sunday Liv Morgan. 1 2 3 Ruby Riott picks up the win!

Winner via pinfall: Ruby Riott (7:09)

Ruby Riott gets to her feet and she has a smug smirk on her face. Liv Morgan meanwhile looks quite upset but she slides in the ring as she looks to check on Carmella. R-Truth soon joins her in the ring and checks on his friend as well.


Byron Saxton: Ruby Riott with a big win as she gains momentum ahead of her clash with Liv Morgan this Sunday.

Corey Graves: And Liv Morgan watching that has to know she might in over her head. There is a reason Ruby was the leader and Liv was just a follower.

In the ring we see Ruby Riott and Sarah Logan talking to each other. R-Truth is now crouched down by Carmella who is in a seated position. Liv Morgan gets to her feet nodding at R-Truth as Ruby gestures to Sarah Logan who CHEAPSHOTS LIV MORGAN! Carmella and R-Truth get to their feet and the Riott Squad soon slide out of the ring fleeing as they head towards the back, boasting about what they just did.

Byron Saxton: What a cheap shot by Sarah Logan!

Corey Graves: And this is why Ruby Riott is going to win this Sunday. She has her eyes on the prize and will do whatever it takes to win!

We then cut to R-Truth and Carmella making sure Liv Morgan is OK. She nods she is fine and gets back to her feet as she glares at the Riott Squad on the entrance ramp.

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We then cut backstage as we see Wade Barrett talking to some of the security guards from earlier on tonight. He finishes the conversation and goes to leave but he is stopped by Drew McIntyre.

Drew McIntyre: Did you hear Randy earlier?

Barrett nods.

Wade Barrett: I did mate.

Drew McIntyre: What is it going to take to get him back Wade?

Wade Barrett: I'm trying everything I can Drew but my hands are tied. I can only do some much with Randy's contract.

Drew stands there and sighs before tilting his head.

Drew McIntyre: Well you heard him earlier on tonight. If he is entering the Royal Rumble, so am I.

A massive pop from the live crowd watching in the arena.

Drew McIntyre: And when he is in that ring with me, he will have nowhere to hide!

Wade Barrett: Well I was going to wait till after Sunday to officially enter you into the Royal Rumble but I'll do it now. And I know you will make me proud.

Barrett fist bumps his friend Drew McIntyre and heads off elsewhere backstage. Drew McIntyre nods and walks elsewhere as JINDER MAHAL APPEARS FROM ROUND THE CORNER AND CLOBBERS HIM WITH A STEEL CHAIR! He slams it into Drew’s back a few times before pointing at Drew!

Jinder Mahal: Forget about Randy. He doesn't matter because when I'm done with you, you won't even make it to the Rumble!

Jinder looks to do more damage BUT WADE BARRETT COMES ONTO THE SCENE AND CHASES JINDER OFF! Barrett is noticeably without his suit jacket and looks ready for a fight as he checks on Drew and looks furious at Jinder. Jinder though is then shown smirking to himself as we cut to a commercial break.

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When we return from the commercial break, we see Lucha House Party stood backstage in front of a Mexican Flag. Neither man though looks happy (or as much as you can tell with them wearing their mask). The following promo is spoken in Spanish with subtitles in English.

Gran Metalik: Last week, Shelton Benjamin proved he had no honor. And whilst we knew that was likely the case with him, we are more disappointed in you Cedric.

Lince Dorado: We remember our time with you from two o five live. And you used to be a fighting champion. Always did things the right way.

Gran Metalik: Respected the rules.

Lince Dorado: But your desperation to succeed has blinded you. Made you become just like Shelton.

Gran Metalik shakes his head.

Gran Metalik: This is far from over.

Lince Dorado: So next week Cedric, I challenge you to face me in the ring and I'll show you how to do things the right way.

Gran Metalik: And the Lucha way.

The promo comes to an end as we cut to the commentary team at ringside.

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Byron Saxton: Lucha House Party are out for some payback after Cedric screwed Gran Metalik out of a spot in the Intercontinental title ladder match this Sunday.

Corey Graves: Sometimes to get ahead you need to cheat. Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado can preach over whether it is right or wrong all they want however Cedric and Shelton I'm sure are happy with their choices since Shelton is one match away from becoming Intercontinental Champion for the fourth time in his career.

*DEAD SILENT*

An eerie chill goes over the entire arena as Karrion Kross makes his way out, joined by his siren Scarlett Bordeaux. Kross is dressed up in a nice black shirt and trousers whilst Scarlett is dressed all in black. Both take their time walking to the ring as the crowd boo the couple.

Byron Saxton: This Sunday, we will see if Karrion Kross can defeat the demon king Finn Balor.

Corey Graves: More like we will see if the demon king Finn Balor can survive Karrion Kross. Kross has wanted to see Finn at his best just so he can defeat him and prove himself.

Byron Saxton: But only one person has ever defeated the Demon King Corey.

Corey Graves: And I think this Sunday we get our second.

Karrion Kross is now in the ring whilst Scarlett Bordeaux stands next to him and addresses the crowd first.

Scarlett Bordeaux: Kross loqui de. Audi.

Scarlett walks behind Kross and seductively places her arms around him, passing him the microphone. Kross has an evil grin as he takes the microphone ready to speak.

Karrion Kross: The clock is ticking for Finn Balor. In two nights, the sand stops falling and the clock strikes midnight.

Kross does finger quotes as he says his next line.

Karrion Kross: The demon king.

He snarls as he says Balor's title.

Karrion Kross: Virtually no one has been able to stop Finn when he brings the Demon King out. But I am not most men.

Scarlett stops wrapping her arms around Karrion and instead stands to the side smiling.


Karrion Kross: I have spent years touring the world, doing things most men couldn't handle doing. Jobs only the hardest men could do.

Taker would be proud.

Karrion Kross: Finn Balor thinks he is a demon? He thinks he is a king? He hasn't met a real king yet.

Not sure calling yourself king would be a good idea Karrion.


Karrion Kross: This Sunday, doomsday arrives for the demon king and as the clock goes tick-tock...

Suddenly the lights go out in the arena. Kross and Scarlett are unsure how to react as...

*CATCH YOUR BREATH*

The Demon King's music hits as the crowd goes wild but we don't see any sign of the demon king. The arena is still pitch black as Kross is on his guard and shouts up the entrance ramp daring Finn Balor to come out. However, there is still no sign of him. Kross shakes his head looking confused as the camera pans around and WE SEE THE DEMON KING FINN BALOR PERCHED ON THE TOP ROPE! A loud pop from the live crowd and that makes Kross turn around INTO A MISSILE DROPKICK!

Finn is fired up as he runs off the ropes and smashes Karrion Kross in the chest with a series of kicks! Finn then grabs hold of Karrion Kross and looks to lift him into the air for 1916! Kross though fights back and rolls under the bottom rope! Scarlett joins him on the outside as the Demon King gets to his feet and glares at Karrion Kross. Kross on the outside meanwhile as he backs up the ramp snarls before turning to a smirk.

Byron Saxton: Finn Balor sending a message to Karrion Kross tonight!

Corey Graves: But will he be able to beat Kross this Sunday at Super Showdown?

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*OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE WORLD*

When we return from the commercial break, Buddy Murphy is making his way out. He has a focused look on his face as he walks to the ring ahead of his match with Big E tonight.

Byron Saxton: Buddy Murphy gave a great account of himself last week in the main event of Smackdown where he pushed Kofi Kingston to the limit.


Corey Graves: And this Sunday he has the chance to become Intercontinental Champion in Australia!

Byron Saxton: It was last year in Australia he became Cruiserweight Champion beating Cedric Alexander for the title and he held it for over six months. Will lightning strike twice this Sunday?

Corey Graves: He is called WWE's best-kept secret for a reason and soon everyone will be in on it.

Big E: Awwwwww Brooklyn, New York. Don't you dare be sour. Clap for your world-famous five-time tag team champion and former Intercontinental Champion. And feel the power!!!

*NEW DAY, NEW WAY*

A pretty sizeable pop from the live crowd as Big E makes his way out and he looks fired up. Xavier Woods is next to him but there is no Kofi. Big E and Woods help hype up the crowd as they start throwing pancakes to the fans.

Byron Saxton: Well Big E told me earlier tonight that he didn't want Kofi at ringside and wanted him to focus on his WWE title match this Sunday.

Corey Graves: For once, Big E has the right attitude. Kofi needs to focus on himself if he wants to have the chance to become WWE Champion for a second time.

Byron Saxton: And Big E could walk out of Super Showdown as a two-time Intercontinental Champion himself.

Corey Graves: Easier said than done Byron.

Big E steps into the ring and offers Buddy Murphy a handshake. Buddy smirks though and dismisses him. Big E shakes his head and the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway.

Match 4: Big E w/Xavier Woods vs Buddy Murphy

Match summary: A fast-paced match as both Big E and Buddy Murphy go at it frantically. Buddy Murphy however struggles to deal with the power and strength of Big E. He tries to overwhelm the former Intercontinental champion with his array of high-paced offense but Big E survives and starts to take control of the match after each attempt to cut him off by Murphy.

As the match reaches the five-minute mark, BARON CORBIN runs down the entrance ramp and attacks Xavier Woods as ringside. Big E in the ring drops Buddy Murphy and heads to the outside as clotheslines Corbin! He then grabs Corbin and lifts him into the air connecting with the BIG ENDING! Big E slides back into the ring after saving his friend and gets a V-TRIGGER! Big E is rocked and Murphy yanks him into the air and hits MURPHY'S LAW! Murphy makes the cover and picks up the win.

Winner via pinfall: Buddy Murphy (5:50)

Boos ring out as a smug Buddy Murphy gets to his feet and stands over the fallen Big E. Baron Corbin on the outside of the ring is slowly retreating up the ramp meanwhile as he laughs to himself, selling the effects of the big ending.

Byron Saxton: Buddy Murphy picks up the win thanks to Baron Corbin.

Corey Graves: Big E lost because he took his eyes off the prize!

Byron Saxton: Big E was protecting his friend!


Corey Graves: And he should have been focused on winning the match! This was literally the advice he was giving Kofi but he can't even listen to his own advice.

We see Woods join Big E in the ring as the New Day members talk to each other in the ring whilst Murphy smirks at the top of the entrance ramp. Corbin looks to high-five Murphy but the Aussie ignores it and heads backstage.

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We then cut to Shelton Benjamin sat down on a chair facing the camera. He is wearing a nice fashionable shirt as he looks to the left and we see Cedric Alexander walk into the shot finishing the buttons on his shirt.

Shelton Benjamin: Looking good kid.

Cedric smiles and nods agreeing with Shelton.


Shelton Benjamin: See under my mentorship, you are going to not only learn about dressing in style but you are going to win gold.

Cedric nods along and likes what he hears as Shelton carries on.

Shelton Benjamin: And I'll lead by example when I win the Intercontinental title this Sunday.

Shelton flashes a big smile.

Shelton Benjamin: I've won the Intercontinental title more times than anyone else in that match and set the golden standard. And I will be champion again, thanks to this man.

Shelton pats Cedric on the back as he now looks to speak.

Cedric Alexander: You want to know why I helped Shelton win last week? Because it was the best thing I could do for my career.

Cedric smiles before carrying on.

Cedric Alexander: Ask yourself, what have I done since coming to Smackdown. Nothing.

He has a point.

Cedric Alexander: I was Cruiserweight Champion for over six months and look where it got me! Nowhere.

Cedric is furious as he talks and clearly venting a lot of his frustrations.


Cedric Alexander: Well now I'm learning from this man. Forget doing things the right way, it was getting me nowhere. Yeah, I heard what Lucha House Party had to say.

Cedric rubs his chin.

Cedric Alexander: Lince Dorado, you want to fight me? I'll see you in that ring next week.

Challenge accepted for next week!


Cedric Alexander: And I'll show you what I've learned already.

Both Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin smirk as we then cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we cut to the commentary team at ringside.


Byron Saxton: Well it looks like Cedric Alexander versus Lince Dorado has been made official for next week's Smackdown.

Corey Graves: But we know one match that won't be happening anytime soon. Elias who was attacked by Corbin last week will be out of action for an estimated sixteen months.

Byron Saxton: And I just want to send my best wishes to Elias.

Corey Graves: Maybe he can work on his solo album in his time off.

*CHICANE BOYS*

A nice pop from the live crowd as the longest-reigning WWE Women's tag team champions Tegan Nox and Dakota Kai make their way to the ring. Tegan Nox is the one dressed for action as she has the biggest singles match of her career so far.

Byron Saxton: But right now, we are going to see Tegan Nox take on the Queen Charlotte Flair.

Corey Graves: And Charlotte Flair will be out for revenge tonight after Dakota Kai beat Lacey Evans on this week's edition of NXT.

*RECOGNITION*

Loud boos as the Queen Charlotte Flair walks out and she makes sure to pose for the crowd. Lacey then follows up by dabbing Charlotte with her handkerchief before tossing it to the floor! Littering is bad Lacey.

Byron Saxton: Corey, do you think the Queens of WWE will finally be the ones to dethrone Team Kick?


Corey Graves: I think they might Byron. Charlotte is a flair and if anyone knows how to win gold it is her!

Charlotte steps into the ring as she talks some trash to Tegan Nox. The Welsh wizard remains unfazed by this as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway.

Match 5: Charlotte w/Lacey Evans vs Tegan Nox w/Dakota Kai

Match summary: Charlotte Flair starts off in a cocky mood and in the opening minute takes Tegan Nox lightly. This comes back to bite the Queen as Tegan Nox takes her down with a variety of kicks and even forces Charlotte to retreat to the outside. She talks to Lacey Evans outside the ring but Tegan isn't waiting around as she runs off the ropes and wipes both of the Queens of WWE out with a suicide dive. A loud pop as Tegan grabs hold of Charlotte and rolls her into the ring.

However as Tegan climbs into the ring and looks to carry on her attack, LACEY GRABS HER LEG! Tegan responds by kicking her off and looks to head back into the ring BUT CHARLOTTE POUNCES HITTING A DRAGON SCREW LEG WHIP AS SHE CLIMBS THROUGH THE ROPES! Tegan Nox falls to the mat and grabs her leg as Charlotte lets out an evil smile as she taunts the fans and even taunts an angry Dakota Kai on the outside. Lacey meanwhile dabs herself and in the ring Charlotte zeroes in on Tegan's leg.

Charlotte at this point targets the right leg of Tegan Nox and works over it as the commentary team reminds us of the issues she has had with her knee the last few months. And the Queen is vindictive in her assault during this match, really laying into the right knee of Nox. A lot of the commentary team wonder as well what state Tegan will be in the Sunday ahead of the tag team titles match as Charlotte looks to soften her up before the match.

In the closing stages of the match, Tegan Nox gets a little fight back together but Charlotte cuts her off with a nasty CHOP BLOCK to the right leg! Charlotte then locks in the FIGURE EIGHT as she tries to force a tap out from Tegan Nox. Corey especially says Tegan should just tap now to make sure she is fresh for this Sunday. Tegan though refuses to give in and grits through the pain as she crawls and crawls until she gets to the bottom rope and forces a break! However, Charlotte doesn't let go 1 2 3 4 5 Charlotte still refuses to let go and the referee calls for the bell!

Winner via disqualification: Tegan Nox (8:58)

Loud boos ring out as Charlotte Flair is looking to reinjure Tegan Nox's surgically repaired knee two days before the tag team titles match this Sunday. Dakota Kai as soon as the bell rings slides into the ring and attacks Charlotte breaking the submission hold. She starts laying into the Queen with several kicks and is laying a beating on Charlotte UNTIL LACEY EVANS SLIDES INTO THE RING AND HITS HER WITH THE WOMEN'S RIGHT! Kai drops like a sack of spuds and we can see A PAIR OF BRASS KNUCKLES AROUND LACEY'S FIST!

Tegan Nox meanwhile struggles to get back to her feet and goes after Lacey laying into her. She dodges a Women's Right attempt by Lacey and gets her in position, looking for THE SHINIEST WIZARD BUT CHARLOTTE CLOCKS HER WITH ONE OF TAG TEAM TITLES! Loud boos ring out as Tegan wobbles and then gets her head taken off with a WOMEN'S RIGHT! Tegan falls to the mat as The Queens of WWE smirk standing tall over the tag team champions.

Byron Saxton: A sickening assault by The Queens of WWE.

Corey Graves: They are just doing whatever it takes to get ahead Byron.


Byron Saxton: Like trying to permanently injure Tegan Nox?

Corey Graves: The title match is in two days and weakening the leg of Tegan Nox ahead of the title defense is a good strategy.

We cut back to the ring as Charlotte Flair and Lacey Evans stand tall in the ring, holding Team Kick's WWE Women's tag team titles, a sign of what is to come this Sunday?

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When we return from the final commercial break of the night, we can see the Smackdown Live commissioner Wade Barrett he stood in the ring. He is in a fancy suit and has a rose placed in the suit jacket pocket. He is stood next to the contract table with two chairs on either side of it as he gets ready to get our main event contract signing underway.

Wade Barrett: Brooklyn, New York I'm going to get right down to business.

Cheap pop for the mention of the city they are in this week.

Wade Barrett: You didn't come here to see my talk, you want to see the two men who collide this Sunday over the WWE title!

Another loud pop from the crowd as Barrett nods and goes along with the cheers.

Wade Barrett: So let's get this underway by bringing out the challenger for the WWE title this Sunday: Kofi Kingston!

*NEW DAY, NEW WAY*

A massive pop as the former WWE Champion Kofi Kingston makes his way to the ring. He slaps hands with a few of the fans and looks fired up. He is dressed in a New Day shirt and hoodie as he walks to the ring. He jumps over the ropes and shakes hands with Wade Barrett before taking a seat in the chair furthest away from the entrance ramp as Barrett carries on.


Wade Barrett: And that brings us to the WWE Champion Roman Reigns!

*THE EMPIRE*

Nuclear heat as Roman Reigns slowly marches out. He is in a fine business suit himself and has the WWE title over his shoulder as he slowly makes his way down the entrance ramp and heads to the ring. Kofi the whole time doesn't take his eyes off Roman Reigns however Roman remains stoic and slowly steps through the ropes heading towards the table. He looks at his chair before shaking his head. He grabs the chair and slowly moves it, placing it at the head of the table! He then takes a seat as he stares down Kofi. Neither man breaks eye contact as they stare each other down.


Wade Barrett: Now that you are both out here let's get...

Roman Reigns: No we do things on my time.

Loud boos as Roman cuts the Smackdown Live commissioner off mid-sentence. It's Barrett's turn to glare at Roman but the WWE Champion doesn't care.

Roman Reigns: You might think you run the show but whilst I hold this...

Roman lifts his WWE title into the air.

Roman Reigns: I hold all the power. I am not just the face of the company but I am the head of the table. I make sure my family are fed. I make sure my family don't have to ask for anything. I am their tribal chief.

Roman glares at Kofi whilst the crowd boos him loudly.

Roman Reigns: And no one is going to take this title from me. Certainly not you.

Roman doesn't take his eyes off Kofi as the challenger looks to respond.

Kofi Kingston: And what about my family? Oh, that's right to people like you because they weren't in this business, they don't matter.

Roman stays silent but smirks.

Kofi Kingston: Yeah that's what I thought. But it's easier to get ahead when your name gives you opportunities.

Roman is no longer smirking as he glares at Kofi.

Kofi Kingston: There is no denying how good you are. You are one of the best of all time and main evented Wrestlemania on several occasions. But how did you get your start? You literally came in right at the top.

Roman Reigns: Of course I did.

Kofi Kingston: Me? I had to scratch and claw to even become a champion. I had to fight my way up and then had a ceiling placed above me! It took me thirteen years to even get a one-on-one shot for that title! How long did it take you?

Roman says nothing.

Kofi Kingston: You were literally given the pathway to greatness. I had to fight and fight and fight to even get a chance at that title! You were literally handed opportunities by this company!

A massive pop as Kofi is getting fired up and makes a point to put his finger on Roman's shoulder which has the WWE title on it. Roman moves his shoulder back and dares Kofi to do that again.


Kofi Kingston: As soon as I got the opportunity to fight for this title, I won! I beat Daniel Bryan and became WWE Champion at Wrestlemania! And then you stole it from me!

Kofi gets to his feet and Roman joins him as the two men go eye to eye. Barrett steps forward ready to stop a fight but neither man throws a punch as Kofi carries on.

Kofi Kingston: You stole that title from me and I've had to go through the man who placed the glass ceiling over my head. And then I brought the Corporation to an end!

Loud pop as Barrett smiles upon hearing that whilst Roman looks angry.


Kofi Kingston: Everything I've done since Summerslam has led me on a path back to you and this Sunday, it will be Kofimania all over again and I become WWE Champion for a second time bay-bee!

A loud pop from the live crowd and we even get a few “Kofimania” chants from the fans who hype Kofi up. Kofi breaks eye contact with Roman and heads to the table as he signs the contract! He turns back around facing Roman Reigns once again.

Roman Reigns: Y'know, a few years ago seeing all these people cheer for you, looking for you to get your moment it would have brought a smile to my face.

Roman shakes his head as he steps even closer to Kofi.

Roman Reigns: However watching your rise, seeing it take away from my return, my comeback! It made me sick.

Boos from the crowd as Roman walks away from Kofi and heads to Barrett.


Roman Reigns: But I made sure to beat your pal, Drew...

Roman prods Barrett’s chest as the commissioner warns Roman to back off but Roman glares at him.

Roman Reigns: Just like I always do.

Roman turns back around as he stares down Kofi Kingston.

Roman Reigns: And taking this title from you with the help of the Corporation, well winning back the title I never lost was the second-best part of Summerslam. The best moment was breaking these fan's hearts and ending your dream.

Nuclear heat as Kofi clenches his fists but Roman smiles.

Roman Reigns: And at Super Showdown, I'll get to break these fan's hearts one more time.

Roman smirks as he walks to the contract and signs it making the match official! Wade Barrett walks over and grabs the contract before looking to address the live crowd.

Wade Barrett: Well there you have it, our WWE title main event is official for Super Showdown.

Loud cheers from the crowd as Roman Reigns and Kofi Kingston stare each other down. This goes on for a few seconds before Roman walks away and looks to leave the ring... HOWEVER AS HE DOES HE SUPERMAN PUNCHES KOFI! Loud boos as Roman cheapshots the challenger this Sunday and he doesn't stop there as he lays into Kofi Kingston on the mat. He is giving a beatdown here to Kofi but as he is doing it Wade Barrett grabs Roman and pulls him off Kofi!

Wade Barrett and Roman Reigns jaw jack with each other as Roman makes it clear he is doing whatever he wants. He turns back around and
KOFI HITS TROUBLE IN PARADISE! Roman is knocked down and falls backward onto the contract table (how convenient). Kofi then looks to the fans as he climbs to the top rope and steadies himself on it as he lines Roman up. Kofi signals to the crowd doing the “Boom boom” taunt before hitting a TOP ROPE BOOM DROP OFF THE TOP ROPE THROUGH THE TABLE!


Byron Saxton: Kofi Kingston sending a message to Roman Reigns!

Corey Graves: And Wade Barrett showing pure favoritism by letting Roman get laid out but stopping Kofi Kingston!

Byron stays silent on that as we cut back to the ring and we see Kofi Kingston lifting his WWE title into the air and Roman laid out in the wreckage of the table as the show comes to a close.


Matchcard for next week:

Singles match:
Cedric Alexander vs Lince Dorado

Matchcard for Super Showdown:
December 29th

Melbourne, Australia




WWE title match:
Roman Reigns (c) vs Kofi Kingston

WWE women's title match:
Asuka (c) vs Alexa Bliss

WWE tag team titles match:
The Revival (c) vs Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn

Intercontinental title ladder match:
Pete Dunne vs Buddy Murphy vs Big E vs Daniel Bryan vs Shelton Benjamin vs Ricochet

Women's tag team titles match:
Team Kick (c) vs The Queens of WWE

Number one contender's falls count anywhere tornado tag match:
The War Raiders vs The Miz and John Morrison

Grudge match:
Drew McIntyre vs Jinder Mahal

Grudge match:
Karrion Kross vs “The Demon King” Finn Balor

Grudge match:
Ruby Riott vs Liv Morgan

And

Bray Wyatt presents the Firefly Funhouse


Pre-show:


Singles match:

Otis Dozovic vs Erick Rowan

Matchcard for Royal Rumble:
January 26th:
Houston, Texas




Men's Royal Rumble match:
Participants:

AJ Styles, Braun Strowman, Brock Lesnar, Cesaro, Dominik Dijakovic, Drew McIntyre, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, Shinsuke Nakamura and 21 more


Women's Royal Rumble match:

Participants:
Beth Phoenix, Ember Moon, Jessamyn Duke, Kairi Sane, Marina Shafir, Mia Yim, Natalya, Shayna Baszler and 22 more

Universal title match:
Andrade Cien Almas (c) vs Aleister Black

Women's Universal title match:
Ronda Rousey (c) vs Sasha Banks or Bayley

Cruiserweight title match:
Mustafa Ali (c) vs Ilja Dragunov or Kalisto or Tyler Breeze or Lio Rush

WWE tag team titles match:
The Revival (c) or Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs The War Raiders or The Miz and John Morrison

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74%
 

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The following interviews were placed onto WWE's youtube page on Saturday afternoon ahead of the Super Showdown PPV this Sunday.


Big E

We start the first of the six hype videos with Big E sat down in a chair as he tucks into some pancakes as Corey Graves looks on unimpressed, looking to get the interview underway.

Corey Graves: Are you done?

Big E has left one pancake on the plate as he reaches across the table and offers it to Corey.

Big E: Do you want it?


Corey Graves: No Big E, I know where they've been!

Big E shrugs and finishes off the last pancake himself before placing the plate on the table to the side. Corey sighs and looks to get the interview underway.

Corey Graves: Big E, I want to start this interview by correcting a misconception about my feelings towards you.

Big E nods and gestures for Corey to carry on.

Corey Graves: Whilst I don't like your antics with The New Day, you are one of the best wrestlers in the world today in my opinion. I just want to see you reach your potential.

Big E nods as Corey carries on.

Corey Graves: I mean let's look at your career so far. When you first appeared in NXT, you were beating up people so badly that you would keep them down for a five-count!

Big E can't help but smile remembering his days in NXT.

Big E: And then I beat Seth Rollins to become NXT Champion.

Corey Graves: I remember watching it from the locker room and thinking this guy like me is going to be the future.

Big E: And you would have been if not for the injuries.

Corey smiles and nods.

Corey Graves: Sometimes things don't go to plan. But this isn't about me, this is about you. And this is what I feel is holding you back. You care too much about others.

Big E: I knew you would say that.

Corey Graves: The truth is the truth. I mean let's look at what else you did after NXT. In your first match on the main roster, you fought at Wrestlemania for the tag team titles.

Big E: You're one of the few people who talk about that. But I did lose.

Corey Graves: No shame in losing to two future hall of famers in your first Wrestlemania. But you carried on rising through the ranks and became Intercontinental Champion. Holding it for one hundred and sixty-seven days until ironically our new commissioner beat you for it.

Big E: It's funny how things work but I'm afraid I have some bad news if he tries to stop me from getting that belt back.


Corey Graves: And whilst I think you worry too much about others, you have become a five-time tag team champion with your friends in the New Day.

Big E: And this has been the most fun I've ever had in my career. Winning the tag belts with my best friends and making sure Kofi got his moment.

Corey nods.


Corey Graves: And I must say, Kofi winning the WWE title at Wrestlemania was amazing. Truly a historic moment but when are you getting your moment?

Big E looks a bit taken aback by that question as Corey carries on.

Corey Graves: Per Kofi himself, without you and Woods he wouldn't have been WWE Champion. Those months spent fighting for Kofi, why weren't you fighting for yourself? Why weren't you looking to have Big E mania?

Big E takes a moment before speaking.

Big E: Because it was his time, his moment. Corey, I know how fickle this business can be and your career can end at any moment. However, I refuse to live in fear of the unknown. If my career ends tomorrow and I spent too long helping Kofi, so be it. But I've still got years on the clock. Kofi? He admitted thinking about retirement which you know about.

Corey nods.

Big E: He didn't have another thirteen years to wait. Me? I know I'll get an opportunity to prove myself. And this Sunday, I do have the opportunity. I can prove myself and get the Intercontinental title back.


Corey Graves: I need to ask one thing, will we get the goofy Big E or will we get the serious Big E?

Big E shakes his head.

Big E: You'll get me. I'm serious when I need to be serious. Trust me, if I'm in a serious mood you've done something to piss me off. And if I'm pissed off, there is no stopping me from beating your ass till you can't answer a 5 count let alone a 3 count!

Corey nods and smiles.

Corey Graves: Thanks for your time Big E and good luck this Sunday.

Big E nods and thanks Corey shaking his head bringing the interview to an end.


Buddy Murphy

We start the interview off with Buddy Murphy sat down in a chair as Corey Graves looks to get the interview underway.

Corey Graves: Thanks for coming Buddy.

Buddy Murphy: It's my pleasure, Corey. Maybe after this Sunday, I'll start to get the respect and acclaim I deserve.

Corey Graves: Hey, you're preaching to one of your biggest fans. I think you live up to the title of the best-kept secret in WWE.

Murphy nods but doesn't smile, clearly the praise from Corey not being enough.

Corey Graves: And it's not like you haven't had success in WWE. You first made an impact in WWE becoming a tag team champion in NXT.

Buddy Murphy: That's the thing. People forget how long I've been doing this. Hell, I bet some people forgot I was a tag team champion.

Some would say his former partner is a forgotten son himself.

Buddy Murphy: I don't even think those people knew I was in NXT. And yet I'm meant to try pleasing people who don't even remember me?

Buddy looks angry and bitter as he once again shakes his head.

Buddy Murphy: Do you know the only place I feel appreciated by the fans? My home country of Australia!

Corey Graves: Which is where Super Showdown will take place.

Buddy nods his head.


Buddy Murphy: And do you know what happened the last time I had a title shot in Australia?

Corey goes to answer the question but Murphy answers himself first.

Buddy Murphy: I beat Cedric Alexander and became Cruiserweight Champion. Hell, I had an iron grip over 205 Live and the moment I lost that title, what happened to the brand?

Corey Graves: It was gone.

Buddy Murphy: Exactly. Without me, there was no reason to care. But I'm still not given credit for my greatness. This Sunday, when I become Intercontinental Champion, I hope the world is watching. Because my greatness will no longer be a secret.

Buddy Murphy gets to his feet and storms off, fired up ahead of the Intercontinental title match this Sunday as the interview comes to an end.


Daniel Bryan

The next video starts with Daniel Bryan at the door talking to his fellow Eco-Warrior Erick Rowan. He takes a seat across from Corey and makes sure we can see the planet champion's title is front and center.

Corey Graves: Daniel, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to take part in this interview.

Daniel doesn't say anything as Corey looks to carry on with his interview.

Corey Graves: Some fans have been saying it has been a tough year for you and you have had some big losses against Kofi Kingston, Ricochet, and at Survivor Series as part of Team Shane McMahon. What do you say to those fans who doubt your chances this Sunday?

Daniel Bryan: You think the fans matter? They are fickle. Yes, I've had some tough losses but that's due to me being focused on what's best for this planet. If I was one hundred percent focused on wrestling, no one in the world could stop me. Even Roman Reigns or Kofi Kingston.

Shot fired at the WWE Champion or potentially the future WWE Champion?

Corey Graves: And it would be hard to argue that whilst your recent form has been the best, historically you have won several titles. Five-time World champion, money in the bank winner, tag team champion, United States champion, and lastly a former Intercontinental champion as well. When it comes to WWE, you have done nearly everything there is to do.

Bryan nods agreeing with Corey.

Daniel Bryan: Of course I have. I'm one of the best wrestlers in the world. Hell I'm one of the best of all time and do you remember how I won the Intercontinental title?


Corey Graves: I do. I was sat backstage watching as you fought off Dolph Ziggler and pulled it down.

Daniel lets out a wry smile.

Daniel Bryan: Watching him fall to the mat whilst I grabbed the Intercontinental title and held it aloft. It was one of the greatest moments of my life.

Bryan then stops smiling and scowls.

Daniel Bryan: And do you know how long I got to cherish that moment? How long I got to hold that title?

Corey Graves: How long?

Daniel Bryan: Forty-three days.

Bryan looks angry and disgusted as he remembers the final injury that derailed his career for many years.


Daniel Bryan: I bet our commissioner was happy too since I took the title from him. And his friend Sheamus ended my career for a few years.

Bryan shakes his head.


Daniel Bryan: The point however is, I never lost that title. I was never pinned or submitted for it. The only reason I lost the title is due to my body breaking down. An injury that would cause most men to just give up. To stop fighting. I am not most men!

Bryan is now getting heated as he gets to his feet and lifts his planet champion's belt into the air.

Daniel Bryan: This right here? This is a symbol of everything I fought for. This is the symbol of me fighting for my dreams. This is the symbol of me fighting back and winning the WWE title I never lost!

Bryan slowly starts to smile as he places his planet's champion title on his shoulder.

Daniel Bryan: And soon, you'll see me holding the Intercontinental title I never lost as well.

Daniel Bryan walks out of the ring having made it clear he intends to win the Intercontinental title back as the video comes to an end.


Pete Dunne

This interview starts with Pete Dunne taking a seat on the chair across from Corey Graves. He is wearing a beige suit that wouldn't be remiss from Peaky Blinders as he mean-mugs the camera in signature Dunne fashion.

Corey Graves: Peter thanks for agreeing to this interview.

Pete nods but doesn't say a word.

Corey Graves: Now I know you are a man of few words but having already held the Intercontinental title once in your short time on Smackdown, how would it feel to hold the title once again this Sunday?

Pete shrugs.

Pete Dunne: It'd be what I came here to do. Be a champion.

Straight and to the point catching Corey Graves off-guard, Pete Dunne keeps it short and sweet.


Corey Graves: Well we did see you lose the title recently to Luke Harper, how did that affect you?

Dunne doesn't look happy.

Pete Dunne: He was the better man on the night. But I was the better man the night I won the title.

Corey nods agreeing with Pete Dunne.


Corey Graves: But that's not the only title you've held in WWE.

Dunne nods.

Corey Graves: A lot of people will remember you were the United Kingdom champion for an unprecedented six-hundred-and-eighty-five days. Something not seen in the modern era by any champion. What helped you stay champion for so long?

Pete Dunne: Doing whatever it takes to win.Breaking the fingers and arms of anyone who tried to beat me.


Corey Graves: And do you think your ability to break limbs with your submissions gives you an edge this Sunday in a ladder match?

Dunne nods once again.

Pete Dunne: How hard is it to climb a ladder with broken fingers?

Dunne stares at Corey for a few seconds before Corey breaks the silence.

Corey Graves: Well I'd imagine it...

Pete Dunne: That was rhetorical Corey.

Graves nods as Dunne carries on.

Pete Dunne: My plan this Sunday is the same as my plan in any match. Target their limbs and once I break them, I win.


Corey Graves: Thanks for your time Pete.

Dunne nods and gets to his feet leaving the room as he brings the interview to an end.


Ricochet

Ricochet walks into the room wearing a hoodie and jeans as he takes a seat on the chair opposite Corey Graves. He has a smile on his face as Corey looks to get the interview underway.

Corey Graves: Thanks for joining me Ricochet.

Ricochet: It's all good Corey.

Ricochet puts his feet up on the table and feels fairly relaxed as the interview begins.

Corey Graves: You have been on the main roster for roughly a year now and you've had some big moments.

Ricochet smiles.

Ricochet: You ain't wrong.

Corey Graves: I mean your performance in the Money in the Bank ladder match and putting Luke Harper through the table with a 630 senton off the ladder. Then you managed to defeat Daniel Bryan at Summerslam before pushing Roman Reigns to the limit over the WWE title.

Ricochet: It's been one hell of a ride.

Corey Graves: And you didn't just wow the fans on Smackdown. When you wrestled in NXT, there was always a highlight from your matches and you are a former North American Champion.

Ricochet: Yep and it's about time I become champion again homeboy.

Corey Graves: You step into the ring with four former Intercontinental champions and in my opinion the most underrated man in the whole of WWE Buddy Murphy. I would say you are the underdog in the match. What do you think you will have to do to win the match?

Ricochet smiles.

Ricochet: If I'm the underdog, so be it. I'll tell all five men this though.

Ricochet looks serious for a moment.

Ricochet: No one who will be able to pull off the feats I can. No one who will fly higher. No one will take the risks I’m willing to take to become Intercontinental Champion. Superheroes are meant to fly and this Sunday I become the superhero the WWE Universe needs.

Corey Graves: Thanks for your time Ricochet.

Ricochet nods and shakes Corey Graves' hand as he leaves the room bringing the video to an end.


Shelton Benjamin

The final one of the interviews is Shelton Benjamin who starts the interview by fist-bumping Cedric Alexander. He leaves Shelton on his own as the former gold standard takes a seat across from Corey Graves. The first thing Corey does is offer a handshake to Shelton which he accepts.

Corey Graves: I must say Shelton, as I was first getting into the business watching you wrestle was an inspiration.

Shelton lets out a small smile as Corey carries on.

Corey Graves: Seeing the feats you would pull off in the inaugural Money in the Bank Ladders matches, was a highlight each time.

Shelton Benjamin: Well now I am forty-four, my body can't do what it used to Corey but I always did enjoy stealing the show.

Shelton stops smiling.

Shelton Benjamin: But for all the times I stole the show, all the times I made myself the highlight of the Money in the Bank ladder match, did I ever win it? No, I always was left with the scars and the injuries before being cast aside when I was no longer useful to this company.

Shelton shakes his head.

Shelton Benjamin: Being the highlight of the match didn't save my job. Do you know how hard I had to fight to get back here whilst my body broke down? Trust me when I say this, this Sunday isn't about stealing the show. It's about stealing the Intercontinental title from everyone else's grasps.

Corey nods.

Corey Graves: You go into the match the oldest man but arguably one of the most successful in it. A former tag team champion on two occasions, a former United States Champion, and a three-time Intercontinental Champion. Do you think your experience will give you an edge this Sunday?

Shelton smiles.

Shelton Benjamin: Of course it does. I know the pain you will have to put your body through. I know the damage each bump off the ladder causes. I know how much it will hurt when I toss people off the ladder to the hard unforgiving floor. And I will know how to pick my moments and take the title for the fourth time in my career.

Corey Graves: Thanks for your time Shelton though I have to ask one more question.

Shelton looks slightly annoyed he is being asked another question.

Corey Graves: Recently we have seen Cedric Alexander align himself with you. Will he make an impact on Sunday?

Shelton sits up and smiles, saying nothing as he gets to his feet walking off with a big grin bringing the video to a close.

Mod note: The prediction contest will be posted in the next couple of days with a news update regarding the match card and another match for the pre-show.
 

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