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News update:

Jimmy Uso suspended for 3 weeks

Jimmy Uso has been suspended for 3 weeks for missing a public appearance. This seems to be a common issue backstage and management are planning on having a meeting after two superstars have done this in as many weeks.
 

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With Jimmy getting suspended I wonder what this means for Jey? Or better yet what this does to Naomi?
 
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Monday Night Raw:
May 25th 2020
Indianapolis, Indiana

Bankers Life Fieldhouse



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The usual video plays to welcome us to Monday Night Raw before we pan around the arena and cut to the commentary team at ringside to welcome us to the penultimate Raw before Queen of the Ring!

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

Elias: And we have a busy night in store for Monday Night Raw!

Michael Cole: In our main event, Brock Lesnar takes on Dominik Dijakovic in a rare Brock Lesnar match on Monday Night Raw!

Elias: We will see an eight-man tornado tag falls count anywhere match as The Church of Seth Rollins takes on Edge, Big Show, Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins!

Michael Cole: Aleister Black will be in action against Cesaro whilst the other half of the tag team champions Ilja Dragunov takes on Sheamus.

Elias:
Samoa Joe takes on Lio Rush in singles action.

Michael Cole: We get a Queen of the Ring preview for next week as Piper Niven takes on Tamina.

Elias: And we have two Queen of the ring last sixteen matches as Sasha Banks takes on Mercedes Martinez later tonight but right now the Divas of Doom collide!

*NEW FOUNDATION*

A decent pop from the live crowd as the Queen of Harts NATALYA walks down the ramp to the ring. She has a smile on her face and even slaps a few fans hands in the front row en route to the ring.

Michael Cole: Natalya comes from a lineage famous for winning the King of the Ring, can she follow in their footsteps?

Elias:
There is a lot of pressure on Nattie and not just from her family history. Let’s hear Natalya’s thoughts ahead of this match.


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We see NATALYA backstage earlier in the night as she walks around in her locker room before turning the camera.


Natalya:
Normally before I big match, I call Beth and we have a chat.

She smiles.

Natalya: Wouldn’t be the best idea tonight would it?

Natalya’s smile has a sense of nerves.

Natalya: Tonight is one of the biggest matches of both our careers and we’ve had some big matches.

We see clips of both women's multiple titles throughout their careers.

Natalya: Fighting one of my best friends to become Queen? It’s the kind of competition the Hart Dungeon is built on.


Natalya looks at the camera seriously.

Natalya: Beth this is your last year.

Nattie pauses for a moment almost biting her tongue.


Natalya:
This won’t be mine and I’m sorry but I intend to be the first-ever Queen of the Ring and Women’s Universal Champion!

Natalya gets closer to the camera finishing the promo.

Natalya: But I’ll make sure to give you the first shot.

Nattie smiles at the camera bringing the promo to an end.

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We cut to Natalya in the ring as she stretches warming up and ready for her last sixteen match.

*GLAMAZON*

A loud pop from the live crowd as Nattie’s tag team partner BETH PHOENIX walks out to the ring and poses for the crowd. However, she looks more serious than normal and is focused on getting the job done.

Michael Cole: Beth Phoenix has talked about this being the final year of her career. She has mentioned this might be her final chance to become Women’s Champion.

Elias: And if becoming Women’s Champion by itself wasn’t motivation enough, knowing you might never get the chance to do it again? That can drive someone to push beyond their limits. Let’s hear from Beth before this match.

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We cut to BETH PHOENIX who is alone in what looks like a personal gym at home. She seems to have just finished a workout as she looks at the camera before speaking.

Beth Phoenix: I’ve talked about it before but this is my last chance.

She is slightly out of breath before looking at the camera.

Beth Phoenix: I won’t get another like this.

She shakes her head still slightly out of breath.


Beth Phoenix:
My husband’s most recent injury taught me how finite the time we have between the ropes is.

She gets back to her feet and cranks her neck.


Beth Phoenix:
So I’m winning this whole tournament. Nothing or no one will stop me.

Beth is determined as she gets closer to the camera.

Beth Phoenix: Nattie you are one of my best friends and I love you with all of my heart.

There is no smile on her face as she says that.

Beth Phoenix: But I will destroy you if it means I can become the first-ever Queen of the Ring and become Women’s Universal Champion one last time.

Beth walks off bringing the promo to an end as we cut back to the ring.

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In the ring, the Divas of Doom stand across from each other as they nod at each other and both know how big this last 16 match is. The referee then calls for the bell to get this match underway!

Match 1: Queen of the ring 2nd round match: Beth Phoenix vs Natalya
Match summary: Once the bell rings both women walk towards each other and shake hands, nodding to one another in a sign of respect. They break apart and early on size each other up, being fairly cautious due to how well they know each other. Nattie is a lot more cautious of the two, respecting the power her best friend has and looks to pick her apart, to create an opening in this match. Beth though keeps Natalya away from her limbs and has the better of the start of the match.

Natalya and Beth though keep things fairly civil and friendly for a wrestling match with both breaking their holds on the count of 2 but you can tell Natalya is getting slightly frustrated with Beth controlling the match. And after one rope break, her anger with herself boils over as Natalya throws a closed fist shocking Beth. Beth grabs her jaw and shakes her head before asking Natalya “so it’s like that?”. Nattie nods and Beth steps up the pace a bit knocking her right off her feet!

Beth’s power is too hard for Natalya to keep up with until she catches a BIG BOOT WITH A DRAGON SCREW LEG WHIP! Natalya at this point starts to go after her right leg and slowly grinds her down on the mat. She also makes sure to target the back of her best friend, wearing her down bit by bit. Beth at first powers out of the submissions and the work Natalya does but it gets harder and harder for her to do. Natalya starts to get confident and at one point gets Beth by the bottom ropes near the corner ring post!

She grabs the legs of Beth and thinks about going for the FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK ON THE RINGPOST getting some boos but shakes her head, not wanting to go that far versus her best friend and tag team partner. Natalya gets back into the ring and tries to go for the SHARPSHOOTER… BUT BETH USES HER POWER TO FIGHT OUT OF IT AND SENDS NATALYA INTO THE ROPES… AND BETH SPEARS HER! Beth then picks up her best friend, struggling slightly due to the damage done to her back but hits the GLAM SLAM! Beth makes the cover 1 2 3 BETH PHOENIX ADVANCES TO THE QUARETER-FINALS!


Winner via pinfall: Beth Phoenix (12:14)

A loud pop from the live crowd as we know the first Quarter-finalist in the Queen of the Ring tournament: BETH PHOENIX! She gets to her feet nodding to the crowd as the referee raises her hand into the air.

Michael Cole: Beth becomes the first woman to advance to the Quarterfinals in two weeks!

Elias:
Not without a fight from her best friend. On another night it might be the Queen of Harts still with a chance to become Queen of the Ring.

Michael Cole:
Maybe against someone else, she would have wrapped their legs around the ring post.

Elias: Not having the killer edge can be the difference between becoming a champion.

Natalya is back to her feet as she looks at her best friend who offers a handshake but the Queen of Harts shakes her head and HUGS HER BEST FRIEND INSTEAD! She lifts her friend's arm into the air as they soak in the cheers from the crowd and Raw goes to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we can see TEAM KICK standing backstage together in their regular street clothes as both DAKOTA KAI and TEGAN NOX are ready to start gaming with Tegan speaking first.

Tegan Nox:
Big win last week.

Dakota smirks focused on her game.

Dakota Kai: Hey you gave me the tips I needed to put that pompous p… oh come on!

Tegan smirks to herself.

Tegan Nox: Got to get your head in the game Kai if you want to meet me in the quarters.

Dakota shakes her head.

Dakota Kai: Someone’s getting a bit ahead of themselves.

Tegan now shakes her head.

Tegan Nox: Nah it’s self-confidence love.

She has a confident style as she looks eyes with the camera in place of the TV screen they are playing on.

Tegan Nox: I still remember what happened in the Mae Young Classic. My momentum derailed because my ACL, MCL and LCL all fell apart in one match. Right in the quarter-finals.

Tegan stops for a moment reliving one of the worst moments of her life.

Tegan Nox: Now I have the chance at redemption!

We cut to the screen and it shows the two girls playing Mario Kart with Tegan picking up the win and jumping into the air as Kai shakes her head.

Dakota Kai: Well you won at this but when we meet in the Quarterfinals, I’m sorry that I’ll be cutting your fairy-tale short.

Tegan takes a breath and smirks loving the playful trash talk from her tag team partner.


Tegan Nox:
Now that’s the fire you are going to need to beat Ruby.

Kai nods as she shares a fist bump looking directly at her friend.

Dakota Kai: As long as you do the same against Franky.

A nod from Nox and the two women are determined to kick ass in the Queen of the Ring as we cut back to the commentary team adjacent to the entrance ramp.

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Michael Cole: Team Kick getting in the fighting spirit ahead of their trips to Smackdown over the next two weeks.

Elias: We will see Dakota Kai take on Ruby Riott in the main event of Smackdown this week and Tegan Nox will take on Franky Monet on next week’s Smackdown, one day before Queen of the Ring!

We cut to the ring and we can see a few sofas and some lame plants with a table in the middle of the ring with a sign saying “Supernova sessions” before…

*WEEKEND ROCKSTAR*

Loud boos from the crowd as the cocky as-always NOAM DAR walks out in his typical shell suit tracksuit and has a microphone in hand as he taunts the live crowd.

Michael Cole: Last week, Noam Dar earned a shot at the United States title which will take place on next week’s Monday night Raw.

Elias:
And what an opportunity ahead of the draft. Becoming the United States title would cap off an impressive year for Noam Dar.

Michael Cole: He became a champion within WWE for the first time and has only grown from there.

Elias: Plus whoever drafts the United States Champion has them exclusive to their brand.

Noam Dar stands in the middle of the ring with a smirk on his face as he lifts the microphone up and addresses the crowd.

Noam Dar: Welcome to Supernova sessions!

Dar soaks in the boos from the crowd with his arms outstretched loving their hatred.

Noam Dar: Oh shut up ya dafties. You wouldn’t know quality if it slapped you in the face!

The dig gets him even more boos as Noam walks around the ring chewing gum obnoxiously.

Noam Dar: Enough about you people. Time to talk to some real dafties!

He moves back to the nicer sofa and takes a seat putting his feet up like he owns the place.

Noam Dar: Right now, I’m going to speak to the United States Champion Chad Gable and his fake daddy Kurt Angle.

Noam Dar points towards the entrance ramp and…

*ELITE*

A massive pop as CHAD GABLE and KURT ANGLE walk out wearing matching tracksuits. Chad though has his United States title on show over his waist and the crowd starts to play along with Kurt doing the “YOU SUCK” chants. He smiles enjoying them as Dar speaks.

Noam Dar: Hey these dafties got something right. You do suck!

And now the cheers turn to boos as Noam Dar laughs at his own bad joke whilst Kurt and Chad remain unimpressed. They step into the ring and take a seat on the sofa across from Noam Dar who welcomes them to his show.

Noam Dar: Chad I know this will be tough to say in front of your fake father…

Chad and Kurt both remain unimpressed with Dar’s jokes.

Noam Dar: But you are looking at the man who will end your reign as United States Champion.

Chad Gable: Is that so?

Gable has a smirk but Noam Dar remains 100% serious as he looks directly at Chad, chewing his gum as he speaks.

Noam Dar: Of course it is. In your time as a champion, you’ve yet to fight someone like me?

Kurt Angle: A young kid in over his head?

Dar shoots Kurt a look as the dig gets cheers from the crowd but Dar carries on talking trash.


Noam Dar:
No he’s fought giants, men much bigger than him.

Gable does nod acknowledging that point from Noam.

Noam Dar: Dominik Dijakovic, Samoa Joe. Two giants whilst me? I focus on speed. Me and you? We’re in the same weight class.

Kurt looks at Chad and says off-mic “It’s true” which gets a look from Noam.


Noam Dar:
Don’t get cute with me.

Kurt puts his hands up in a defensive manner as Noam carries on.

Noam Dar: You are so used to slaying the giants, you ain’t ready for someone who can match you for speed and has a better signature submission than you.

Boos from the crowd as Chad shakes his head.

Chad Gable: Not really sure it is smart to pay attention to what you say as I don’t want to lose brain cells…

A loud pop from the crowd as Noam looks pissed off.

Chad Gable: But you think your kneebar is better than the ankle lock?

Noam Dar: One it’s not just a kneebar. It is champagne super kneebar!

Chad Gable (rolling his eyes): How could I forget?

Noam Dar: And two: it is! The Ankle Lock is overrated.

Kurt Angle: Maybe you just aren’t doing it right.

Noam gets to his feet ready to walk toward Kurt but the US Champion Gable gets in between them as he blocks off the Scottish Supernova.

Kurt Angle: Noam, you have a lot of potential. Hell, skill wise? You are pretty close to Chad.

High praise from Kurt Angle.


Kurt Angle:
But you are the single most arrogant kid I’ve ever seen.

Noam Dar looks furious but the crowd clearly agrees with that statement as Kurt heads towards the ropes.


Kurt Angle:
And next week, Chad Gable will put you in your place.

Kurt Angle leaves the ring as Chad Gable lifts his United States title before walking off as he joins his mentor whilst Noam Dar is left in the ring looking furious.

Michael Cole: Strong words from two of the hottest young stars on Monday Night Raw.

Elias: And both men will be prized commodities in the upcoming draft.

Michael Cole:
Who will walk out with the United States title next week?

Elias: We shall find out but up next we will see one-half of the World tag team champions Ilja Dragunov take on the Celtic Warrior Sheamus! Don’t go anywhere!

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*SOVIET MARCH*

Boos from the live crowd as we return from the commercial break and ILJA DRAGUNOV marches out in a soviet inspired outfit. He is also joined by his fellow tag team champion CESARO who is in a crisp suit and takes a seat on commentary grabbing a headset from the table.

Michael Cole: Welcome to the commentary desk, Cesaro.

Cesaro:
Thank you, Michael. I wanted to watch this match from here before my match later on tonight with the Universal Champion!

Wow, a big bombshell was announced by Cesaro there.

Elias: A massive opportunity for you if you can defeat the champion and maybe earn yourself a title match in the future?

Cesaro: I always want to bring more gold to the Ungovernables but Andrade will be walking out of next week’s Raw as the champion.

Michael Cole:
Would you not want a shot at the title if Andrade won?

Cesaro doesn’t say a word as his silence speaks volumes and is interrupted by…

*WRITTEN IN MY FACE*

A decent pop from the live crowd as SHEAMUS marches out with a massive smile on his face ready for a fight. He looks over at Cesaro as the two former friends share a look before the Celtic Warrior heads to the ring.

Michael Cole: Cesaro you and Sheamus have had a few…

Cesaro: I’d rather not talk about my personal issues Michael.

Elias: OK let’s talk about Zelina Vega. I can see she is not out here for this match.

Cesaro: Zelina is still recovering and is resting her leg. She trusts me to take care of business if needs be for my tag team partner.

Sheamus steps into the ring standing across from the Mad Russian ready for a fight. The referee calls for the bell and this match is underway!

Match 2: Sheamus vs Ilja Dragunov

Match summary: Both men go hammer and tongs in this match, giving a preview of what could be a special 20-minute plus match if given the time. The men beat each other’s chest with a series of chops and they each turn red with them stiffing each other during the match. On commentary, Cesaro is full of praise for his tag team partner Ilja Dragunov but he also puts over Sheamus and shows a lot of respect to his former tag team partner. Even with the tension, there is a lot of respect.

As the match reaches its conclusion the size advantage starts to tell as Ilja is feeling the worse out of the two and Sheamus starts to toss the Mad Russian around the ring. Sheamus heads to the corner of the ring and looks to set Ilja up for the BROGUE KICK BEATING HIS CHEST! Cesaro grabs the headset and thinks about heading to the ringside area but shakes his head staying on commentary as Sheamus charges in and CONNECTS WIPING ILJA OUT! Sheamus makes the cover and picks up another win!

Winner via pinfall: Sheamus (8:57)

A decent pop from the live crowd as Sheamus gets back to his feet with a red chest but he looks happy with his performance tonight. The referee lifts his arm into the air whilst Ilja on the mat leans against the ropes rubbing his jaw.

Michael Cole: An impressive performance from both men who threw everything at one another but Sheamus walks out with the win instead.

Elias: You sure pick hard-hitting partners don’t you Cesaro?

Cesaro smirks.

Cesaro: I only team with the best. Look at The Ungovernables.

Michael Cole: Well Sheamus seems to disagree and maybe he proved his point with the win tonight.

Cesaro at that point shakes his head and takes off the headset as he stands at the top of the entrance ramp joined by Ilja Dragunov who is still in pain. In the ring, we can see Sheamus who has a smirk and sticks his arms out as we cut to a commercial break.

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When we return from the commercial break, we cut to ADAM PEARCE’S office and we can see him looking through some papers. The door soon opens and DREW GULAK walks into the room.

Drew Gulak: You wanted to see me, Adam?

Adam nods as he looks at Drew.

Adam Pearce: I did. Thanks for coming. Take a seat.

Drew nods and does what Adam says as the Raw commissioner speaks.

Adam Pearce: Over the last couple of months you have impressed me Drew and I want to give you an opportunity.

Drew smiles as Adam carries on.


Adam Pearce:
See next week is my final Monday night Raw as commissioner so I’m using that fact to give you a shot at the Cruiserweight title shot against Angel Garza!

Another title match added to an already loaded Monday night Raw!

Drew Gulak: Thank you for the golden opportunity right before the draft.

Drew shakes Adam’s hand.

Drew Gulak: And good luck in whatever you do next whilst I lead the Cruiserweight title and the brand I am on to a better future.

A smile between the two men before we cut to the commentary team adjacent to the entrance ramp.

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Michael Cole: A tough challenge for Angel Garza’s first title match.

Elias: Drew Gulak will be scouting Garza ahead of next week’s match but will he be able to prepare for the potential Eva Marie interference?

*MO MONEY*

Boos from the live crowd as THE ROBERT STONE BRAND walkout led by ROBERT STONE with CHELSEA GREEN, RAQUEL GONZALEZ, ALIYAH and VANESSA BOURNE all walking to the ring. The crowd is not a fan of the group being very familiar with the NXT superstars the last couple of months.


Michael Cole:
Last week was a mixed week for the Robert Stone Brand with Chelsea Green advancing to the last sixteen but Raquel Gonzalez lost to Taynara Conti.

Elias: And now on next week’s Monday night Raw we will see Taynara Conti take on Chelsea Green with the winner making it to the Queen of the Ring quarter-finals.

Michael Cole:
Later on the show we will find out who the winner of that match will face at Queen of the Ring but I wonder what Robert Stone and Chelsea Green have to say ahead of next week’s show.

The Robert Stone Brand are in the ring with both Robert Stone and Chelsea Green having a microphone as the leader of the brand speaks first.

Robert Stone: Ladies and gentlemen welcome to another Robert Stone Brand announcement.

Boos from the crowd as they all look smug and Robert Stone carries on.

Robert Stone: And last week, our diamond Chelsea Green advanced to the last sixteen!

Chelsea smirks and holds her hands under her face with a cocky smirk.

Robert Stone: Now Raquel…

The giantess gives him a look behind his back but Robert Stone carries on.


Robert Stone:
She lost last week and I am disappointed in her…

Raquel steps forward but Vanessa and Aliyah stop her, trying to keep her calm and not fly off the handle.

Robert Stone: But she is still learning from Chelsea.

Chelsea Green: It takes time to get to my level.

Raquel rolls her eyes but stays silent as Robert Stone keeps speaking.

Robert Stone: But right now is the time to focus on the present because Chelsea Green is soon to be the first-ever Queen of the Ring!

Chelsea sticks her arms out getting loud boos from the crowd.

Robert Stone: Next week she has to fight someone I’ve heard talked about the breakout star in WWE.

Robert shakes his head as Chelsea steps forward.

Chelsea Green: I am the breakout star in WWE. I am the future and I will win this tournament to not only be crowned the Queen I am but also the Women’s…

*SHAKE SHAKE*

A loud pop from the live crowd as TAYNARA CONTI walks out joined by her tag team partner XIA LI! Conti is the only one with a microphone in hand as she addresses the Robert Stone Brand in the ring.

Taynara Conti: Chelsea, Robert your group has no respect.

Robert and Chelsea shrug not disagreeing with that statement.

Taynara Conti: Chelsea, she is great.

Chelsea Green: Girl I don’t need you to tell me how…

Taynara Conti: Shut up!

Cheers as Conti cuts Chelsea off back.

Taynara Conti: I know how good Chelsea is. I know how good Raquel is.

In the ring, we see the giantess Raquel nodding acknowledging the show of respect by Conti.

Taynara Conti: But this is my time. I’m having the best year in my career.

Cheers from the crowd behind Conti as Xia Li nods agreeing with her friend.


Taynara Conti:
I’ve stood across the ring from the best in the world and even beaten them!

Loud cheers from the crowd.


Taynara Conti:
And if I’ve beaten the Boss, I can beat you!

She points directly at Chelsea Green.


Taynara Conti:
I saw what you pulled on Xia last week.

Chelsea shrugs.

Chelsea Green: I do what it takes to win. And that’s why I will be Queen!

Taynara Conti: Well why don’t we have a little preview now? Xia even brought an equalizer for us.

Xia who has had her hands behind her back pulls out a pair of kendo sticks as the duo head to the ring ready for a fight as Robert Stone puts a hand out stopping them.

Robert Stone: I’m sorry but my ladies have class. We don’t engage in random brawls.

Vanessa, Chelsea and Aliyah all nod whilst Raquel rolls her eyes.

Robert Stone: Chelsea will put you in your place next week. Until then we will leave. Security!

And right on cue a bunch of security guards that are paid for by Robert Stone come out to restrain Conti and Xia Li! The babyfaces don’t take this lying down and start clobbering them with the kendo sticks! However, this is enough to allow the Robert Stone Brand to escape though Raquel wants a fight. Eventually, Conti and Xia Li stand tall over the security guards as Chelsea Green and Robert Stone wave them goodbye.

Michael Cole: Well Taynara Conti is ready for a fight!

Elias: She has been having a breakout year and carrying on that momentum by not only becoming Queen of the Ring but Women’s Universal Champion for the first time would be something special.

Michael Cole: But don’t rule out Chelsea Green who is starting to impress down in NXT.

Elias: Very true Michael. This tournament is hotting up and you can see that right in front of us.

We see Taynara Conti still talking trash to the Robert Stone Brand before we cut elsewhere…

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As we can see ALEISTER BLACK walking down the hallway toward the ring!

Michael Cole: Well up next we are going to see Aleister Black in action against one-half of the World tag team champions Cesaro! Don’t go anywhere!

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*ROOT OF ALL EVIL*

A massive pop from the live crowd as ALEISTER BLACK slowly rises from the depths of the arena. He has the Universal title around his waist and looks stoic as always before marching to the ring.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and we are moments away from seeing the Universal Champion in action against Cesaro.

Elias: But earlier tonight Aleister Black had a few words for Andrade ahead of their Ironman match on next week’s Raw. Let’s take a look.

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We once again cut to a dark room but this time it is lit up with candles. We can see ALEISTER BLACK walking into the shot and standing in the middle of the darkness staring dead ahead at the camera before speaking.


Aleister Black: Andrade, next week you have a true opportunity to prove yourself. To prove you belong at the top of Raw.

Black lifts the title into the air and holds it up to the camera, with the candlelight reflecting off it.

Aleister Black: You won this with help from your allies. But you didn’t always need their help to win, did you?

We get clips of Andrade beating Rey Mysterio and Seth Rollins clean as a sheet whilst being champion before cutting back to Black.

Aleister Black: You can do things by yourself. You can beat all the rest by yourself. But you can’t beat me.

We see clips of his losses in NXT to Aleister Black and being pinned with Black Mass at Wrestlemania.

Aleister Black: You have only beaten me with help but now you have the chance to prove you can get your hand dirty yourself. Do your own dirty work because otherwise…

A rare smirk on Black’s face.


Aleister Black:
You’ll fade… fade to black!

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We cut back to the ring as Aleister Black sits cross-legged in the middle of the ring as he waits for Cesaro to make his way out to the ring.

*SUPERHUMAN*

Boos from the live crowd as CESARO walks out to the ring and is joined by ZELINA VEGA who is in a wheelchair being pushed by Shinsuke as they head to the ring. Zelina makes sure to mouth off to the crowd on the way to the ring.

Michael Cole: Cesaro mentioned whilst being on commentary that he doesn’t have any interest in pursuing Andrade if he wins the Universal title. Do you think he was telling the truth?

Elias: It’s hard to tell. The Ungovernables are a unit and want to work together to win as many titles as possible which goes back to something Zelina told me earlier in the week.

Michael Cole: What’s that Elias?

Elias: Zelina Vega will put all her clients up for draft separately minus Cesaro and Ilja Dragunov! Meaning we could see The Ungovernables taking over Smackdown and Raw at the same time!

A big bombshell is dropped by Elias as Cesaro steps into the ring as Black rises to his feet and stands across the ring from a man with who he is familiar after several encounters on Raw over the past few months. The referee calls for the bell and the match is underway!

Match 3: Aleister Black vs Cesaro w/Zelina Vega and Shinsuke Nakamura

Match summary: As per usual with these two, it is a fast-paced encounter with both men showing off their in-ring skills. Cesaro stays evenly matched with Black and gives as good as he gets during the match. However, this match doesn’t get a clean finish because around the 6-minute mark we see a man in a BLACK MASK and white suit slide into the ring ATTACKING ALEISTER BLACK FROM BEHIND CAUSING THE REFEREE TO CALL FOR THE BELL!

Winner via disqualification: Aleister Black (6:38)

Loud boos from the crowd who wanted to see the finish of this match as Cesaro smirks and shrugs looking at Shinsuke plus Zelina Vega who both smile. The man in the mask picks up Aleister Black and drags him off the mat hitting the HAMMERLOCK DDT onto the mat! And if it was not already obvious who was attacking Aleister Black, the man takes off the mask revealing it is ANDRADE CIEN ALMAS!

Michael Cole: What is the meaning of this?

Elias: Andrade wants to weaken Aleister ahead of next week’s title match!

Andrade isn’t done though as he looks to the rest of the Ungovernables outside the ring… AND SENDS THEM TO THE BACK! They all nod and Shinsuke helps wheel Zelina up the ramp whilst Cesaro joins them as Andrade looks down on Black before rolling out of the ring to grab a STEEL CHAIR! He takes a moment to stand over Aleister Black glaring at him as he bends down and tells Black “I don’t need anyone to beat you” before SMASHING THE CHAIR ON HIS BACK!

He slams him down with a series of shots to the back as he wails on Aleister Black as in the background we can see at the top of the ramp… CESARO AND SHINSUKE FIGHTING SECURITY TO STOP THEM FROM BREAKING THIS UP! Andrade smirks as he sees this but knows he might not have long to do impactful damage so grabs hold of the left arm TRAPPING IT IN THE STEEL CHAIR! Andrade heads to the top rope ready to dive off… BUT ADAM PEARCE PULL BLACK OUT OF THE RING SAVING HIM!

Michael Cole: Thank goodness for Adam Pearce or Black would have had to defend his title next week with a broken arm!

Elias: He may not be commissioner for much longer but he isn’t going to let Andrade get away with his antics.


Adam Pearce has a fleet of security with him having realized what the Ungovernables were doing and pulling Andrade away as he calls for medics to check on Aleister Black whilst the show cuts to a commercial break.

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When we return from the commercial break, we can see ANDRADE CIEN ALMAS, CESARO AND SHINSUKE NAKAMURA being escorted by security as ADAM PEARCE follows after them pissed off!

Adam Pearce:
I am sick of your group's antics and I can’t wait till I don’t have to deal with you!

Andrade Cien Almas: Same perro!

Andrade gets right in Adam Pearce’s face as Cesaro and Shinsuke look to calm him down.


Andrade Cien Almas:
Black said I can’t beat him by myself! I left him laying by my own hand!

Adam Pearce: From behind like a coward!

Andrade lunges forward but Cesaro stops him as Adam flinches slightly before composing himself and pointing elsewhere!


Adam Pearce:
Do you know what? Get your ring gear because later on tonight you are fighting the Monster Among Men Braun Strowman!

Andrade’s eyes pop out slightly before he resumes his cocky swagger but Adam Pearce isn’t done.

Adam Pearce: And your friends? They are banned from ringside!

Andrade smirks though as Cesaro and Shinsuke let go of him.

Andrade Cien Almas: I’ll outsmart that dumb beast.

Andrade walks off elsewhere joined by the rest of the Ungovernables as cut back to the commentary team at ringside.

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Michael Cole:
Well a big match signed for later tonight and fighting a monster like Braun a week before a title match, big chance you get injured.

Elias: Andrade wanted to injure Black ahead of the title match but might have set himself to get hurt ahead of next week’s main event instead. Can Andrade survive Braun Strowman?

*RAPIDO*

Loud boos from the crowd as another member of the Ungovernables walks out: ANGEL GARZA! And the new Cruiserweight champion is not alone as he is soon joined by EVA MARIE! Angel grabs her by the waist and they have a mini-makeout session at the top of the entrance ramp which pisses the fans off even more.

Michael Cole: Last week in the main event of Monday Night Raw, Angel Garza became a two-time Cruiserweight champion in WWE thanks to Eva Marie!

Elias: And she is not a contracted part of Monday Night Raw, meaning once again The Ungovernables found a way around the rules put in place by Adam Pearce.

Michael Cole: We know Angel Garza loves women as much as he loves gold and now with Eva Marie by his side, who in the Cruiserweight division can stop him?

Elias: Well Drew Gulak will be looking to prove he can on next week’s show but we are going to hear from the champion tonight first.

Angel and Eva are now standing in the ring as Eva passes Angel the microphone as the cocky champion gets ready to speak.

Angel Garza: Don’t be jealous ladies!

He turns to Eva and gives her another snog before smirking as he looks at the crowd.

Angel Garza: None of you stood a chance with me when I have this lady by my side.

Eva does a full spin showing off her looks as Angel admires her um assets.

Angel Garza: A truly beautiful woman.

Eva gives him a wink as the couple turn to the camera.

Angel Garza: And she is smart as well.

Eva pretends like she is blushing and fans herself whilst the live crowd are getting annoyed with this speech by Garza.

Angel Garza: They say every great man needs a beautiful woman by his side. Well, I have two!

He puts two fingers up as Eva nods.


Angel Garza:
Eva and Zelina are two of the most beautiful woman in the world but they are two of the smartest!

Angel for the first time during this promo passes the microphone to Eva who gets an ungodly amount of heat and smirks in response.

Eva Marie: Yeah I get it you hate me because you read how “bad” I was on the internet.

Eva rolls her eyes.

Eva Marie: You are all just jealous you will never get someone like me or ever look like me.

Louder boos from the crowd bringing a smug smirk to Eva’s face.

Eva Marie: I mean look at the loser you’ll be fighting next week: Drew Gulak.

A decent pop from the live crowd brought a scowl to Eva’s face.

Eva Marie: Of course, losers like you would cheer for him.

She shakes her head before passing the microphone back to Garza.


Angel Garza:
Drew is a great wrestler but he is not me. He cannot seduce any lady he wants.

He looks directly into the eyes of Eva who looks back at him lustfully before carrying on.

Angel Garza: l will beat him and keep this title round my waist because…

He looks Eva directly in the eyes.

Angel Garza: The ladies love the gold!

He shares another snog in the middle of the ring to loud boos from the crowd until…

*GO HARD*

A massive pop as the former Cruiserweight champion MUSTAFA ALI comes out with a microphone in hand and looks pissed off!

Mustafa Ali: Angel, you stole my title!

Cheers from the crowd as Angel smirks as he responds.


Angel Garza:
Hey esse, if you ain’t cheating…

Mustafa Ali:
No. You will never be as likable or as charming as Eddie Guerrero was!

A massive pop from the crowd as Garza looks furious but Ali carries on.

Mustafa Ali: You are just a sex pest with a stolen title and I promise you I will take it back…

*HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD*

A bit of a mixed reaction from the crowd as DOLPH ZIGGLER walks out with a microphone in hand cutting off Ali. He gives the crowd a look and definitely notices some of the boos as he pauses to look at the fans.

Dolph Ziggler: Tough crowd. It’s almost like I’m at one of my stand-up gigs.

Ziggler shakes his head before walking down the ramp and standing next to Mustafa Ali.

Dolph Ziggler: I know you want a rematch for the title you lost but I want a one-on-one match with him first.

Once again a mixed reaction with a lot of fans feeling Ali has a stronger claim to a rematch.


Dolph Zigger:
He smashed me in the head with the title and stole the match from me too. And I’m not getting any younger so I’ve no intention of waiting for a rematch even behind you.

Ziggler gets in Ali’s face and doesn’t back down.

Mustafa Ali: I don’t care how old you are…

In the ring, we can see Eva whispering in Angel’s ear as he smirks and nods.

Mustafa Ali: You ain’t cutting in line.

Dolph Ziggler: You don’t tell me what to do. So why don’t you put your money where your mouth is?

Ziggler drops his microphone and Ali does as well with the two rivals BRAWLING WITH EACH OTHER ON THE ENTRANCE RAMP! The two men throw hands with a lot of venom and Angel Garza plus Eva Marie use this opportunity to sneak off leaving through the crowd whilst on the ramp Ali and Ziggler end up brawling towards the backstage area and disappearing off-screen!

Michael Cole: Well it seems the Ungovernables have another member in Eva Marie and she looks to be practically joined at the hip with Angel Garza.

Elias: We know how much Garza loves the ladies and his love of the ladies won him the Cruiserweight title.

Michael Cole: However neither Dolph Ziggler nor Mustafa Ali has forgotten about the title and will be chasing him if he can survive Drew Gulak next week.

Elias: Well up next we are going to get a preview for one of next week’s Queen of the Ring last sixteen matches as Piper Niven is in action. Don’t go anywhere!

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*FEEL THE GLOW (REMIX)*

We return from the commercial break as NAOMI walks out in street clothes and heads straight to the commentary desk joining Michael Cole and Elias.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and it looks like we are being joined by…

Naomi: Shut it, Michael, I don’t want to hear it.

Elias: Well there is no need for that Naomi.

Naomi:
Listen I’m out here to see how easy my night is going to be next week on my way to being Queen of the Ring!

*WHAT YOU THINK?*

Light boos from the crowd as TAMINA marches out. She turns to the commentary desk and gives a small nod to her former tag team partner Naomi before walking down the ramp to the ring.

Michael Cole: Naomi we know about your history with Tamina from your team B.A.D days. Did you ask her to do you a favor going into this match?

Naomi: I don’t need her to do me a favor but if something happens to Piper tonight, I get a night off next week and even more rested ahead of the Quarter-finals.

Elias: So you are scared of Piper?

Naomi: Where did I say anything like that?

*THE CULLING*

A small pop from the live crowd still not that familiar with PIPER NIVEN but she has a smile on her face as she waves to the crowd. She stops at the top of the entrance ramp and turns her attention to Naomi giving her a wave as well.


Naomi:
What are you waving at?

Elias: Think she is waving at you.

Naomi: Do you want me to break your other leg?

Michael Cole: Can you not threaten my broadcast partner?

Piper Niven makes it to the bottom of the entrance ramp and slides into the ring standing across from Tamina as the two powerhouses within the women’s division get ready for a fight. The referee calls for the bell and the match is underway!

Match 4: Piper Niven vs Tamina

Match summary:
Tamina charges at Piper and SHE GETS WIPED OUT! Piper picks up Tamina with ease and just batters her stunning not only commentary but Naomi as well! Piper picks up Tamina and hits her with MICHINOKU DRIVER! Piper makes the cover and picks up the win within 1 minute!


Winner via pinfall: Piper Niven (0:48)

Piper Niven gets to her feet and gets an impressive reaction from the live crowd having battered a veteran of the Women’s division in under a minute. She turns to the commentary desk adjacent to the entrance ramp and looks directly at Naomi.


Michael Cole:
That was an impressive and dominant win by Piper Niven tonight!

Elias:
Looks like you will be in for a tough night next week Naomi. Any thoughts on what we just saw?

Naomi stands there staring for a moment before slamming the headset down and storming off. Piper Niven smirks to herself as she carries on celebrating the victory in the ring as we cut elsewhere backstage…

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As we can see THE GOOD BROTHERS standing in front of the camera and neither man looks very happy after their loss last week for the tag team titles.

Luke Gallows: We were supposed to show AJ how to pick up wins again but even we have hit a rut.

Karl Anderson: True that brother.

Both men shake their heads not happy to have lost last week.

Karl Anderson: Maybe AJ had the right idea.

Luke looks confused but Karl carries on.

Karl Anderson: Maybe we need to reconsider how we do things. Maybe something does need to change.

Luke Gallows: What you got in mind?

Karl Anderson: We need to make a call. Let’s go.

The Good Brothers walk off elsewhere, most likely to make a phone call as the show cuts to a commercial break.

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*I CAME TO COLLECT*

Boos from the crowd as we return from the commercial break (though there are some cheers) as LIO RUSH walks out ready for action. The young superstar isn’t alone however as he is soon joined by the rest of the Hurt Business: ISAIAH “SWERVE” SCOTT and MVP.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday night Raw and right now we are going to see Lio Rush take on Samoa Joe.

Elias: A match requested by the big man himself.

Michael Cole: Joe wants to see if the Hurt Business can step up his ability level and if they are worth his time.

Elias: Lio Rush this year has shown himself to be a talented wrestler but can he defeat a former United States champion in Samoa Joe?

*DESTROYER*

Once again the usual mixed reaction leaning towards boos for the Samoan submission machine SAMOA JOE as he marches to the ring smirking with a towel around his head and wrings his hands ready for a fight.

Michael Cole: We know Joe has been feeling in a bit of a rut after losing at Backlash to Aleister Black.

Elias: A wounded animal is a dangerous one. Joe might have asked this match to let out some frustration and hurt Lio Rush.

Michael Cole: MVP might be playing a dangerous game with one of his clients.

Elias: MVP hasn’t been immune from showing his clients tough love. Maybe this is a form of that.

Once in the ring, Joe talks a bit of trash to Lio who tries to not let it throw him off. MVP outside coaches Lio who listens to him whilst Swerve stands away from the ring watching Joe, giving him a few dirty looks. The referee meanwhile calls for the bell to get this match underway!

Match 5: Samoa Joe vs Lio Rush w/MVP and Isaiah “Swerve” Scott

Match summary: Joe is a bit cocky at the start of the match but Lio soon gives Joe a bit of a wake call taking him off his feet with some high-flying moves. MVP gives Rush some instructions but the tie turns back in Joe’s favor as he does his signature walk away from a dive spot causing Lio to crash and burn! From there Joe grinds down Lio Rush and works over him. Lio tries to make a comeback in the closing stages but Joe cuts him off with a wicked lariat before locking in the COQUINA CLUTCH! Lio tries to fight back and escape the hold but in end taps out giving Joe the win!

Winner via submission: Samoa Joe (6:15)

Samoa Joe holds it on for a couple of seconds before slamming Rush down to the mat with authority! He gets to his feet and gets his arm lifted into the air as MVP claps from the outside but Swerve looks unimpressed.

Michael Cole: Samoa Joe picks up the win but Lio Rush put up a decent fight.

Elias: Against a monster like Joe, sometimes that is all you can do.

Michael Cole: But was the performance of Lio Rush enough to convince Joe to join the Hurt Business?

Elias: We might get an answer now Michael.

MVP steps into the ring and ignores Lio as he offers a card once again. Joe looks at it and shakes his head telling MVP he needs more time to think about it. Joe steps through the ropes walking off as Swerve comes up to MVP and asks what his problem is. MVP looks to try to calm down Swerve who shouts at Joe getting the big man’s attention. Joe looks at Swerve before dismissively smirking. This seems to piss Swerve off even more in the ring as MVP looks to calm him down before we cut elsewhere backstage…


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As we can see EDGE, BIG SHOW, ZACK RYDER and CURT HAWKINS walking to the ring!

Michael Cole: Well up next we will see these four men take on the Church of Seth Rollins in a falls count anywhere tornado tag match! Don’t go anywhere!

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*WEIGHTLESS*

A decent pop as we return from the commercial break to see RYDER AND HAWKINS making their way out first for their team. ZACK RYDER fist pumps with a few of the fans whilst CURT HAWKINS shows off his cane on the way to the ring.

Michael Cole: Welcome back and right now we are in for a chaotic war on Monday Night Raw.

Elias: Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins both feel they owe a lot of Edge so they want to pay him back for their help getting a start in their career. But will they pay the price for crossing the Church of Seth Rollins?


*CRANK IT UP*

A decent pop as BIG SHOW slowly walks out lifting his fist into the air before looking to head down the ramp to join Ryder and Hawkins at ringside sharing a fist bump with both men.

Michael Cole: Big Show stepped back into the ring after having had enough of Seth’s attacks on Edge and The Street Profits.

Elias: I’ll get fined for being biased again but kick his ass, Paul!

*METALINGUS*

An insane pop from the live crowd for the always popular theme song as EDGE stands at the top of the entrance ramp as he does his usual pose for the fans… SETH ROLLINS RUNS OUT AND ATTACKS HIM FROM BEHIND! Loud boos from the crowd as AIDEN ENGLISH and THE AUTHORS OF PAIN soon run out to join in on the fight with BIG SHOW, RYDER and HAWKINS all sprinting up the ramp to fight them! The referee is in the ring and calls for the bell getting this chaotic match underway with a bang!

Match 6: Falls count anywhere tornado tag match: The Church of Seth Rollins vs Edge, Big Show, Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins

Match summary: This match is pure chaos with lots of brawls and weapons shot throughout. Within the first minute, we see Curt Hawkins using his cane to good effect and Zack Ryder grabbing a STEREO FROM THE SIDE SMASHING AKAM WITH IT! As they brawl up the ramp we get the following spots in this brawl:

· Big Show wrapping a chain around his fist and KO-punching Aiden English!
· Edge spearing Rezar through a merchandise stand
· Akam choking slamming Ryder through a pool table
· Curt Hawkins trying to fight off the Authors of Pain with a pool cub before being tossed into the bar as well as all the glasses!
· Aiden English trying to choke Edge with a microphone cable!
· Seth Rollins and Edge having a chair battle which Edge wins!
· Ryder and Hawkins balcony diving onto The Authors of Pain wiping them out!
· Edge going for a Con-Chair-Co on Aiden English but Seth saves him just in time leading to the finish!

The two tags teams are taken out and it is just Edge fighting Rollins and English but they take him down together before getting ready to go for a CON-CHAIR-CO in the backstage area… AS BIG SHOW RUNS IN AND PROTECTS EDGE WITH HIS BACK! Big Show stands over his friend saving him from a potentially career-ending injury. Big Show gets a series of chair shots and is clearly in a ton of pain as Edge starts to stir on the floor.

Edge gets up looking to help him but Aiden English tosses him into the wall stopping him. He then sees something on the side and shouts to Seth. Seth nods and AIDEN BRINGS A CINDER BLOCK OVER! Seth gets Big Show in position as Aiden English grabs hold of Edge making sure he watches as SETH HITS A CURB STOMP ONTO BIG SHOW ON THE CINDER BLOCK! A horrible move as Seth rolls Big Show over and makes the cover as Aiden stops Edge from breaking the cover 1 2 3 The Church wins the match!

Winner via pinfall: The Church of Seth Rollins (10:09)

Boos from the crowd who can be heard from back in the arena as Big Show is not moving and Edge fights off Aiden English to check on his friend. Seth meanwhile stands over Edge and cackles like a supervillain loving this.

Michael Cole: I… I…

Elias: Someone get a medic there now! I hate that *****

We can hear Elias on commentary slam down his headset as a bunch of medics come to check on Big Show who isn’t moving whilst Seth looks at Edge telling him “The more friends you bring, the more I’ll destroy” as we cut to a commercial break.

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When we return from the commercial break, we can see BIG SHOW laid out on a stretcher being loaded onto an ambulance as EDGE, ZACK RYDER and CURT HAWKINS watch on as well as a few select babyfaces from the roster. Edge shakes his head as he turns to his former proteges.

Edge: I’m going to go with him to the hospital.

Edge runs his hair through his head and shakes it.

Edge: This is my fault.

Zack Ryder: Don’t say that bro.

Edge: But it is. You people are fighting on my behalf. Fighting to avenge me and look what keeps happening.

Curt goes to speak but Edge stops him.

Edge: Do yourself a favor and stay away from me. For your own sake.

Edge steps into the ambulance leaving Ryder and Hawkins standing there looking upset as their friend is clearly broken after another ally has been taken out by the Church of Seth Rollins before we cut back to the commentary team adjacent to the entrance ramp.


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Michael Cole: Elias, Big Show became a close friend of ours whilst on commentary and to see what Seth Rollins just did to him…

Elias: Hate is a strong word but I hate Seth Rollins. I hate him with every fiber of my being and if I was able to wrestle, if my leg wasn’t broken I’d smash every guitar I have on his head until he was in a hospital bed next to Big Show.

*BAD REPUTATION*

Loud boos from the crowd as RONDA ROUSEY and MRS MONEY IN THE BANK SHAYNA BASZLER walk out with a pair of microphones. They have the goons with them (JESSAMYN DUKE and MARINA SHAFIR) as well who turn to the crowd smirking as they mock them. Shayna even taunts the commentary team doing a crying motion to them.

Michael Cole: Well I guess the show must go on…

Elias: And speaking on people I hate…

Michael Cole:
Last week we saw the Real Horsewomen lay out the WWE Women’s tag team champions and I’m sure they are out here right now to gloat.

Elias: Shayna and Ronda want to take over this entire division. You have to remember if they win those tag belts, Shayna is free to go to any brand giving her the chance to cash in on Ember Moon a lot easier as well!

The Real Horsewomen are all standing in the ring as they soak in the reaction from the live crowd as Ronda speaks first.

Ronda Rousey: I think you people have forgotten how little I care about what you think of me!

This only increases the boos as Ronda laughs at the fans.

Ronda Rousey: And Seth? Just want to take a moment to applaud you. Not only did you get rid of Becky from this show for us…

Massive boos from the crowd as she mocks the pregnant Becky Lynch.

Ronda Rousey: But you broke these fans' hearts by injuring one of their heroes.

Ronda puts her hand on her chest.

Ronda Rousey: Truly a man after our own heart.

A very mocking tone to Ronda’s voice as Shayna speaks now.

Shayna Baszler: But Seth is just doing what we are going to do next week at Queen of the ring. Breaking your hearts and that’s not all we are going to break.

The goons in the background do a snapping motion hyping up their friend.

Shayna Baszler: We’ll break the Hugging Pirates' limbs and take their titles.

Shayna then looks down at the Money in the Bank briefcase in her hand and has a wicked smile.

Shayna Baszler: Plus once I have those belts, I can make trips over to Smackdown. Ember Moon.

A loud pop for the current WWE Women’s Champion.


Shayna Baszler:
Do you remember what I did to you in NXT? I took your arms apart and I took the NXT Women’s title from you. Why don’t I take another from you?

Ronda Rousey: And Asuka?

A massive mixed reaction for the Empress of tomorrow but quite a few cheers for her.

Ronda Rousey: You say no one is ready for you.

Ronda smirks.

Ronda Rousey: Try that mist stuff with us but we won’t just break your limbs. We will break your jaw as well.

Boos from the crowd for the threat as the duo smirks. Shayna gets ready to speak again but they are soon interrupted by…

*NEW ADVENTURE*

Cheers from the live crowd as the WWE WOMEN’S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS THE HUGGING PIRATES walk out with their titles around their waists, a baseball bat in one hand and BAYLEY has a microphone in her hand.

Bayley: You think you are going to take us out? Kairi.

Bayley turns to her tag team partner.

Bayley: I think we’ve heard enough.

Kairi nods and Bayley drops the microphone as The Hugging Pirates head to the ring baseball bats in hand.


Shayna Baszler:
Jessamyn. Marina. Take care of business. Ronda and I have better things to do.

Loud boos as Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler leave the ring heading through the crowd! Bayley and Kairi slide into the ring and take down the goons with ease clobbering them with baseball bats. They look to chase after Ronda and Shayna but the duo is long gone so instead Kairi has an idea. She slides out of the ring and grabs TWO TABLES to a loud pop from the crowd. Bayley and Kairi set them up in the middle of the ring. They put Duke and Shafir on the tables before hitting them with a DUAL ELBOW DROP THROUGH THE TABLES! A massive pop as we can see Ronda and Shayna watching on from the crowd looking a little worried.

Michael Cole: The champions sending a message to their challengers tonight!

Elias: Ronda and Shayna wanted no part of the champions tonight which was a smart call but what will happen at Queen of the Ring?

Michael Cole: I think Ronda and Shayna are in for much more of a fight than they have been expecting.

Elias: Well speaking of unexpected things, Andrade Cien Almas will be going one on one with Braun Strowman after the commercial break. Don’t go anywhere!

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*GANGSTER’S PARADISE*

Boos from the live crowd as we return from the commercial break and ANDRADE CIEN ALMAS is making his way to the ring. He has a smirk on his face and taps his head signifying he has a plan ahead for this unexpected match with the monster among men.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and right now Andrade is about to fight Braun Strowman a week away from his title match with Aleister Black.

Elias: Adam Pearce saw what Andrade tried to do to Black earlier tonight and clearly wanted to punish Andrade. Putting him in the ring with a monster a week before the title match?

Michael Cole: Actions have consequences, Elias.

Elias: Oh I agree. I just know what it is like to cross Braun and it ain’t fun.

*BRAUN/I AM STRONGER*

A decent pop from the live crowd who haven’t seen BRAUN STROWMAN for several weeks but he roars to the live crowd before heading down the entrance ramp and looking directly at Andrade.

Michael Cole: Braun Strowman hasn’t wrestled on Raw since losing to Sheamus in the semi-final of the Gold Rush tournament.

Elias: Braun missed out on a Universal title shot in a close war with Sheamus and he will have a ton of motivation going into the match.

Michael Cole: A win over Andrade tonight and he puts himself in line for a future Universal title shot whether it is against Andrade Cien Almas or Aleister Black.

Elias: And he might even take Andrade out before the title match!

Braun is nearly at the ring BUT GETS WIPED OUT BY A BULLET TOPE! The crowd can’t help but pop for the lighting quick move as Andrade takes the giant by surprise and knocks him off his feet! Andrade gets to his feet and stands next to Braun as HE KICKS HIM WITH A DROPKICK BEFORE HE CAN GET UP! Braun falls back as Andrade cockily turns to the crowd… BRAUN RISES BACK TO HIS FEET! Andrade turns around and GETS WIPED OUT WITH A CLOTHESLINE! Andrade hits the deck as Braun picks him up and GORILLA PRESSES HIM OVER THE ROPES INTO THE RING LANDING WITH A THUD! Braun climbs onto the ring apron and steps into the ring as the referee calls for the bell to start the match!

Match 7: Andrade Cien Almas vs Braun Strowman

Match summary: Braun Strowman controls the match with his power and tosses Andrade around the ring. Andrade struggles to stay alive as Braun uses his size to his advantage but Andrade soon turns the tables by going after Braun's legs. Braun initially shrugs off the damage done to his leg but Andrade is relentless like an attack dog, going after the leg with a series of dropkicks and works over the leg with a few submissions as he tries to make Braun tap out.

Braun gets out of the kneebar getting to the ropes and grabs the hold of the ropes forcing a break of the hold. Andrade though makes sure to keep it locked in till the count of 5! He breaks dead on and argues with the referee whilst Braun is noticeably struggling! The Monster Among Men though fights through the pain taking down Andrade with a BIG BOOT knocking him over and picks him up ready to end this… but Andrade slips out and slides under the ropes escaping from the monster!

Braun Strowman quickly follows after Andrade Cien Almas and chases him around the ring, struggling due to his leg and can’t keep pace with him. Andrade uses the momentum gained from this to catch BRAUN STROWMAN WITH AN ASAI MOONSAULT OFF THE ROPES! A high-risk move but Andrade quickly follows it up as the referee gets to a 5 count with a HAMMERLOCK DDT ONTO THE RING FLOOR! Andrade plants Braun’s skull onto the mat as the referee counts down to 7 as Andrade slides in. 8 Braun stirs 9 Braun’s leg gives out and he can’t make it to the ring in time! 10 Andrade picks up the win!

Winner via countout: Andrade Cien Almas (9:19)

Andrade has a cocky smirk on his face as he escapes the match with the Monster Among Men! Braun outside the ring noticeably holds his leg whilst Andrade taps his head making it clear his plan to beat the monster worked.

Michael Cole: Andrade using his cunning to defeat Braun Strowman tonight!

Elias:
He didn’t need to win by pinfall or submission. A countout win is still a win.

Michael Cole:
And it is a worry for Aleister Black ahead of next week. Because countouts and Disqualifications count toward the falls next week as well!

Elias: Andrade is cunning enough to use that to his advantage too. We could see a new Universal Champion next week.

Andrade gets to the top of the entrance ramp and gloats to the live crowd mocking them whilst in the ring Braun Strowman struggles to his feet clearly pissed off as the show cuts to a commercial break.

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When we return from the commercial break, we are backstage as TYLER BREEZE looks at the camera and there is none of the usual flamboyance with him looking a tiny bit pissed off.

Tyler Breeze: Noam Dar.

Tyler shakes his head.


Tyler Breeze: I’ve been around longer than people might realize. I even used to be the cocky disrespectful kid.

Breeze smiles thinking back to his younger days in NXT.

Tyler Breeze: But Noam Dar you are something else.

Tyler looks angry.

Tyler Breeze: Next week, I’ll be watching backstage and if you win the United States title, well I want to finally win gold in the WWE from you.

Breeze pulls out his phone and adjusts a few settings before getting ready to take a selfie.

Tyler Breeze: But if you lose, I’ll make sure to snap a picture.

Breeze pulls a duck face before taking a selfie as he walks off bringing the promo to an end as we cut back the ring.


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*OG BADASS*

A decent but muted pop as MERCEDES MARTINEZ walks out to the ring ahead of the biggest match in her career so far. There are no nerves on the face of the OG Badass as she focuses on the ring and only pulls down her bandana once between the ropes, focused on getting the job done.

Michael Cole:
On Smackdown last Friday, Mercedes Martinez scored what many people saw as an upset. As someone who has watched NXT, I wasn’t shocked that Mercedes picked up the win.

Elias: And Sasha is in for a tough test tonight. Let’s hear from the OG Badass herself ahead of this match.

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We cut to an alley in the middle of a street with a ton of graffiti as MERCEDES MARTINEZ looks at the camera. She is in street clothes and has a slight scowl on her face as she stands against one of the walls.


Mercedes Martinez:
All my life I’ve had to fight for opportunities.

We see her career on the indies and a few clips from the Mae Young Classic as well.

Mercedes Martinez: I’ve also had to fight with myself and learn who I was.

She gets serious as she looks at the camera.

Mercedes Martinez: I even had to fight for my son and to make sure he had the life he deserved.

We see pictures of Mercedes with her son before cutting back to her.

Mercedes Martinez: I’ve never had the opportunities I deserve before this.

She clenches her fist showing some anger and looking directly at the camera.

Mercedes Martinez: I refuse to let this one go to waste.

We switch to one last stream of clips of her kicking ass on the indies and in NXT before cutting back to her.

Mercedes Martinez: Sasha Banks. You are one of the best in the world. I know how good you are. Second to none.

Mercedes points to herself.

Mercedes Martinez: But I have beaten the best of the best to get to this point. And this isn’t Boss time. This is my time.

Mercedes looks angrily at the camera before we cut back to the ring…

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As we can see Mercedes Martinez pacing up and down ready for action before finally…

*SKY’S THE LIMIT (REMIX)*

A massive mixed reaction from the live crowd as SASHA BANKS marches out with the shutter shades on and acts as cocky as always. She has her eyes on the ring and pulls up the shades to look at Mercedes in the ring nodding to herself with a smirk before heading down the ramp.

Michael Cole: Sasha Banks is on a mission to not only be the first-ever Queen of the Ring but to also get her Women’s Universal title back.

Elias: And she has never been shy about her feelings. Let’s hear from the Boss herself!

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We cut to what looks like a recording booth as SASHA BANKS has her feet up on the table and a massive smirk on her face.


Sasha Banks: Mercedes. I know how good you are.

Sasha takes off her shutter shades and places them down.

Sasha Banks: When I was coming up in this business and making my way to WWE, you were someone I looked up to.

Sasha smiles.

Sasha Banks: I saw you and I knew that I could be a badass myself. Like my other heroes.

A rare show of humility as Sasha looks back at the camera.


Sasha Banks:
But that was then.

Sasha gets serious and pulls the shades down looking directly at the camera.

Sasha Banks: I have surpassed all of the legends I looked up. Including you.

Sasha gets to her feet with a smirk on her face.

Sasha Banks: This is my time. I’m sorry you got your chance too late.


A brutal line as Sasha Banks finishes the promo and we cut back to the ring.

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We cut back to the ring as Sasha Banks stands across the ring from Mercedes Martinez. Both women stare each other down as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!


Match 8: Queen of the ring 2nd round match: Sasha Banks vs Mercedes Martinez

Match summary: Both women take their time, feeling each other out and you can feel a lot of respect between the two women. Sasha gets a bit cocky with Mercedes and it leads to the veteran clocking her with a series of hard strikes to the head. Sasha fights back with a series of strikes back as both women hit each other with a series of stiff blows to their rival in this match. Sasha though nearly ends the match early countering one strike into the BANK STATEMENT but the crafty veteran gets to the ropes! Mercedes holds onto the ropes and shakes her head getting even more serious as she steps up the pressure and gets Sasha on the ropes.

She even gives her some shades of Eddie Guerrero hitting the THREE AMIGOS! Loud cheers from the crowd at this point Mercedes looks to end this and gets ready to go for BULL RUN (Brainbuster)… BUT SASHA SNEAKS OUT OF THE HOLD HITTING THE BACKSTABBER! Sasha jumps onto the cover 1 2 Mercedes kicks out! Sasha is pissed off that Mercedes was able to kick out before heading to the top rope and looking for an Eddie Guerrero tribute of her own! She dives off looking to hit the FROG SPLASH…


MERCEDES GETS HER KNEES UP BLOCKING IT! Sasha stumbles to her feet as MERCEDES LOCKS IN A DRAGON SLEEPER! Mercedes locks the hold in tight and tries to force Banks to tap out! The Boss struggles in the hold and looks on the verge of tapping out… BUT COUNTERS BY PUSHING OFF THE ROPES INTO A PINNING PREDICTMENT! 1 2 Mercedes kicks out… BUT SASHA RUNS OFF THE ROPES HITTING RENTS DUE (Codebreaker to a kneeling opponent)! Banks makes the cover 1 2 3 Sasha Banks advances to the Quarter-finals!

Winner via pinfall: Sasha Banks (10:31)

Sasha gets to her feet and soaks in the reaction from the live crowd getting a decent response from the fans for surviving a very tough challenge in Mercedes Martinez tonight. The veteran meanwhile stays down on the mat selling the damage done during the match.


Michael Cole:
It’s Boss time! Sasha Banks advances to the Quarter-finals of the Queen of the Ring and will now face either Taynara Conti or Chelsea Green in the next round!

Elias: Banks will relish the chance to avenge her loss at Backlash but I don’t think she is afraid of anyone.

Mercedes Martinez gets to her feet as Sasha Banks looks at her opponent tonight with a smirk… AND OFFERS A HAND! Mercedes is initially confused but eventually SHAKES HANDS WITH THE BOSS! Both women stare each other down as Sasha nods and Mercedes leaves the Boss to carry on celebrating her win.

Michael Cole: A rare show of respect by Sasha Banks.

Elias: Sasha may deny it but she has a lot of respect for the people who inspired her and Mercedes might have earned the respect of the WWE Universe tonight.

Sasha Banks in the ring carries on her celebrations as we cut backstage…

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And we can see PAUL HEYMAN standing outside the locker room of BROCK LESNAR! As he is standing there RENEE YOUNG walks up looking for an interview.


Renee Young: Paul, I know Brock is about to wrestle in the main event but can I get a few words ahead of that match?

Paul does his signature evil smile and nods.

Paul Heyman: Of course Renee.

Renee Young: We heard you talk about Brock Lesnar looking for revenge on Andrade but won’t interfere in the title match next week.

Paul smiles.

Paul Heyman: Correct Renee.

Paul puts a finger up as he turns to the interviewer.

Paul Heyman: Let me put it to you this way. Do you think Brock Lesnar likes Andrade?

Renee Young: I mean does Brock like anyone?

Paul can’t help but smirk at the smart alec answer from Renee.

Paul Heyman: Cute but indulge me for a moment, Renee. Do you think Brock Lesnar likes Andrade?

Renee shakes her head.

Paul Heyman: Exactly. But does Brock like or even care about Aleister Black?

Renee shakes her head again prompting a big smile from Heyman.

Paul Heyman: Now you get it. Why would Brock Lesnar help Aleister Black keep his title? All that means is more work for Brock.

As Paul says that the locker room door opens and BROCK LESNAR walks out cutting an imposing presence.

Brock Lesnar: And I hate doing more work than I have to. I ain’t paid by the minute.

Paul Heyman: If Andrade wins the title, Brock can get his revenge and win back his title. But if Black…

Brock Lesnar: Enough Paul!

He slaps the back of Paul Heyman stopping him mid-speech.

Brock Lesnar: I want to go home already! Let’s go to the ring!

Brock storms off to the ring and Paul Heyman quickly follows him leaving Renee alone to look at the camera.

Renee Young: Well up next we will see Brock Lesnar take on Dominik Dijakovic in our main event! Don’t go anywhere!

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*VENGEANCE*

We return from the commercial break as DOMINIK DIJAKOVIC marches out and he is soon joined by SHINSUKE NAKAMURA who is wheeling ZELINA VEGA down the entrance ramp and shouts instructions to Dominik Dijakovic en route to the ring.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and we are moments away from our main event!

Elias: It is a rare treat to see Brock Lesnar wrestle on Monday Night Raw.

Michael Cole:
Dominik Dijakovic tonight will be looking for vengeance.

Elias:
Brock Lesnar caused him to miss Wrestlemania. Dominik Dijakovic though with the rest of the Ungovernables managed to take Brock out of action for several weeks.

*NEXT BIG THING*

A loud pop from the live crowd as BROCK LESNAR slowly walks out to the top of the entrance ramp jogging on the spot before being joined by his advocate PAUL HEYMAN who smirks at Zelina Vega.

Michael Cole: But tonight he has to do it by himself. Can he take out Brock Lesnar all by himself?

Elias: And whilst Brock might not be playing to interfere in next week’s title match, if Andrade wins he has an even bigger target on his back.

Michael Cole: I mean Brock has him in his sites either way. He wants Andrade and the Universal title.

Elias: And he will go through all the Ungovernables if he has to!

Brock doesn’t waste any time going down the entrance ramp and SLIDES INTO THE RING GOING RIGHT AFTER DIJAKOVIC HITTING HIM WITH A TAKEDOWN AND HITS A SERIES OF PUNCHES as the referee calls for the bell to start the match off!

Main event: Brock Lesnar w/Paul Heyman vs Dominik Dijakovic w/Zelina Vega and Shinsuke Nakamura

Match summary: In the opening minute, Brock batters Dijakovic with a series of punches before taking him to SUPLEX CITY! Dominik Dijakovic is treated like a rag doll and can’t seem to find a way to fight back in this match as Brock gets him up ready for the F5! However, Zelina from the outside distracts the referee shouting at him and SHINSUKE SNEAKS INTO THE RING HITTING A KINSHASA TO BROCK SAVING DIJAKOVIC! Brock stumbles to his knees as Dijakovic follows up with a HIGH KNEE TO THE HEAD!

Paul gets the referee to turn around at this point but by then Shinsuke has snuck back out of the ring as Zelina smirks outside the ring. Dijakovic goes after the head of Brock trying to keep the Beast down but Brock keeps kicking out at 1! Dijakovic looks to Zelina and asks her for some advice whilst Heyman stays quiet trusting Brock to get the job done by himself. Dijakovic goes back on the attack BUT ONCE AGAIN GETS STOPPED IN HIS TRACKS BY BROCK! Brock shows off his superior power and speed to Dijakovic. Once again though the big man stays alive thanks to timely interference from SHINSUKE TRIPPING BROCK LESNAR UP TO STOP THE F5!

Dijakovic even uses this to go for a SPRINGBOARD SECOND ROPE MOONSAULT! Dijakovic makes the cover but Brock kicks out at 2! Dijakovic then goes for FEAST YOUR EYES… BUT BROCK SNEAKS OUT AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING HITS A F5! Shinsuke tries to fun into the ring BUT BROCK SCOOPS HIM UP THIS TIME AND DUMPS HIT OUT OF THE RING WITH A F5 TOO! Brock smirks as Paul turns to Zelina taunting her as Brock waits for Dijakovic to get up and hits ANOTHER F5! Brock makes the cover and picks up the win!

Winner via pinfall: Brock Lesnar (6:40)

A loud pop from the live crowd as Brock Lesnar gets to his feet standing tall over the laid-out Dominik Dijakovic. Outside the ring Zelina Vega wheels herself over to Shinsuke to check on him, having taken a rough bump on the floor.

Michael Cole: Brock Lesnar picks up the win tonight even after overcoming interference from Shinsuke Nakamura.

Elias: Paul Heyman has said you need an entire army to stop Brock Lesnar and he might be right.

Michael Cole: Zelina Vega must be worried because even if Andrade wins the Universal title next week, the Beast has him in his sights.

Elias: On next week’s Raw, the final Raw before Queen of the Ring and the draft, we find out two more of the Quarter-finalist for the Queen of the Ring but Aleister Black defends his Universal title in an Ironman match against Andrade. Don’t miss it!

The show comes to a close as Brock Lesnar stands tall in the ring joined by his advocate Brock Lesnar whilst Zelina Vega is left in her wheelchair furious as the show fades to black.

Matches confirmed for next week:

Universal title 60-minute Ironman match:
Aleister Black © vs Andrade Cien Almas

United States title match:
Chad Gable © vs Noam Dar

Cruiserweight title match:
Angel Garza © vs Drew Gulak

Queen of the Ring 2nd Round match:
Naomi vs Piper Niven

Queen of the Ring 2nd Round match:
Taynara Conti vs Chelsea Green

Matchcard for Queen of the Ring
Knoxville, Tennessee
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Queen of the ring tournament Quarter-Final:
Beth Phoenix vs Piper Niven or Naomi

Queen of the ring tournament Quarter-Final:
Ruby Riott or Dakota Kai vs Franky Monet or Tegan Nox

Queen of the ring tournament Quarter-Final:
Sasha Banks vs Chelsea Green or Taynara Conti

Queen of the ring tournament Quarter-Final:
Rhea Ripley or Deonna Purrazzo vs Lacey Evans or Charlotte Flair

Queen of the ring tournament Semi-Final:
Beth Phoenix or Piper Niven or Naomi vs Ruby Riott or Dakota Kai or Franky Monet or Tegan Nox

Queen of the ring tournament Semi-Final:
Sasha Banks or Chelsea Green or Taynara Conti vs Rhea Ripley or Deonna Purrazzo or Lacey Evans or Charlotte Flair

Queen of the ring tournament Final:
Beth Phoenix or Piper Niven or Naomi or Ruby Riott or Dakota Kai or Franky Monet or Tegan Nox vs Sasha Banks or Chelsea Green or Taynara Conti or Rhea Ripley or Deonna Purrazzo or Lacey Evans or Charlotte Flair

WWE Women’s title No Holds Barred match:
Ember Moon © vs Asuka

WWE Women’s tag team titles match:
The Hugging Pirates © vs Shayna Baszler and Ronda Rousey

EWR Rating:

58% (Jesus the game hated that show)
 

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Brock Lesnar now that he has beaten Dijakovic, I wonder how long before he gets his hands on yet another Ungovernables member? I mean he literally beat the hell out of Dijakovic and Nakamura single handedly but Brock should have done way more damage as a way to send a message to Andrade

Sasha Banks advancing in the Queen of the Ring tournament beating Mercedes Martinez, I wonder if that was a sign of Sasha turning babyface? I mean the fans gave her a decent reaction and she shook hands with Mercedes post match which is surprising

How long before Elias starts to feud with Rollins? Or how long before he gets in the cross hairs of The Church of Rollins especially after Big Show was taken out

Andrade is just making more and more enemies now he has Braun Strowman to worry about

Samoa Joe will not join The Hurt Business
 
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Just a small update. In light of recent rumours about WWE I will be booking up to Queen of the Ring (already got every Raw and Smackdown till then written) and we will see from there. Thread may take a hiatus at that point.
 

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I see well I can't wait to see Queen of the Ring because you are treating it as a big deal and you are treating it as the equivalent to King of the Ring. Especially because the winner not only is crowned Queen but she gets herself a RAW Women's Championship match or a Smackdown Women's Championship match most likely at SummerSlam if I'm mistaken or correct me if I'm wrong here. But at the same time you create a new main event superstar essentially in the Women's division with whoever wins this tournament especially if they are a mid carder in the Women's division. Or if they are an established main eventer in the Women's division they get thrust back into the title picture

Or let's say an NXT Woman wins Queen of the Ring, she could even challenge for the NXT Women's Championship or she could even decide to go up to the main roster and challenge for the RAW or Smackdown Women's Championship

Or vice versa if she's from NXT UK she could win Queen of the Ring, challenge for the NXT UK Women's Championship or she could decide to go up to the main roster

Which just adds to the unpredictability of it all which I love to see
 

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I see well I can't wait to see Queen of the Ring because you are treating it as a big deal and you are treating it as the equivalent to King of the Ring. Especially because the winner not only is crowned Queen but she gets herself a RAW Women's Championship match or a Smackdown Women's Championship match most likely at SummerSlam if I'm mistaken or correct me if I'm wrong here. But at the same time you create a new main event superstar essentially in the Women's division with whoever wins this tournament especially if they are a mid carder in the Women's division. Or if they are an established main eventer in the Women's division they get thrust back into the title picture

Or let's say an NXT Woman wins Queen of the Ring, she could even challenge for the NXT Women's Championship or she could even decide to go up to the main roster and challenge for the RAW or Smackdown Women's Championship

Or vice versa if she's from NXT UK she could win Queen of the Ring, challenge for the NXT UK Women's Championship or she could decide to go up to the main roster

Which just adds to the unpredictability of it all which I love to see

Just to clarify, it would have been a Raw or Smackdown women's title shot but due to Becky vacating the title, the winner gets the Raw title aka the Women's Universal title. If this carries on into future, it will be for a title shot at Summerslam (And spoiler King of the Ring will be for one at Survivor Series)
 

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Just to clarify, it would have been a Raw or Smackdown women's title shot but due to Becky vacating the title, the winner gets the Raw title aka the Women's Universal title. If this carries on into future, it will be for a title shot at Summerslam (And spoiler King of the Ring will be for one at Survivor Series)

Then the winner whoever wins Queen of the Ring not only becomes Queen but they in essence become RAW Women's Champion...I actually love it
 
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Friday Night Smackdown:
May 29th 2020
Knoxville, Tennessee

Thompson-Boling Arena



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We get the usual pan around the arena to start the show with the fans in Tennessee going wild before we cut to the commentary team at ringside who look to welcome us to the show.

Byron Saxton: It’s Friday night and you know what that means. Welcome to Smackdown Live.

Corey Graves: And we have a packed show with Queen of the Ring only eight nights away!

Byron Saxton: We have two last sixteen match tonight as Rhea Ripley and Deonna Purrazzo from NXT collide whilst in the main event Ruby Riott takes on Dakota Kai!

Corey Graves: The WWE tag team titles will be on the line as Heavy Machinery defend their titles against Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin.

Byron Saxton: Asuka takes on Alexa Bliss who looks to avenge her best friend Ember Moon whilst the Iiconics take on NXT UK’s Medusa Complex.

Corey Graves:
But right now we are about to see mixed tag team action as Miz and Maryse team with Daniel Bryan against John Morrison, Franky Monet and Erick Rowan!


*FLIGHT OF THE VALKYRIES*

A mixed reaction but as time goes on, it is starting to lean towards cheers for DANIEL BRYAN as he walks down the ramp acting very serious and not paying much attention to the fans at ringside on the way to the ring.

Byron Saxton: Daniel Bryan hates The Miz more than anyone on the planet, so that speaks to how much he wants payback on Rowan and Morrison.

Corey Graves: When you fight for the planet like Bryan, you are used to making difficult choices you don’t want to make to achieve your goals.


*I CAME TO PLAY*

Cheers from the crowd though less of a reaction for the IT COUPLE: THE MIZ AND MARYSE! The pair walk out doing their signature pose before heading down the entrance ramp to join their partner in the ring.

Byron Saxton: Can this trio co-exist Corey?

Corey Graves: They are going to have to Byron if they want a chance of getting some revenge on Morrison, Monet and Rowan.

In the ring, we can see Miz and Bryan are already trading words with each other as the enteral rivals wait for their opponents tonight…


*THIS AIN’T NO MAKE BELIEVE*

Loud boos from the crowd as JOHN MORRISON walks out joined by his wife FRANKY MONET and his new bodyguard ERICK ROWAN! Monet and Morrison have a snog at the top of the entrance ramp whilst Rowan remains stoic. In the ring Bryan shouts abuse at Rowan whilst Miz for once is quiet.

Byron Saxton: Rowan made it very clear money is why he aligned with John Morrison and turned on the planet’s champion.

Corey Graves: Hollywood deals pay well and John knew he wants an insurance policy when fighting for the Intercontinental title!

Once the trio gets to the ring and steps inside, Morrison tells Rowan to step into the ring to start the match for his team. Bryan and Miz argue with each other as Maryse rolls her eyes before Bryan steps into the ring. Maryse pulls her husband back and they step onto the ring apron as the referee calls for the bell to get the match underway!


Match 1: Mixed tag team match: Daniel Bryan, The Miz and Maryse vs John Morrison, Erick Rowan and Franky Monet

Match summary: Daniel Bryan goes right after Erick Rowan aggressively and we see the skill of Daniel Bryan as he catches the big man off-guard bringing him down to the mat with a series of dropkicks and chop blocks! Bryan once on the mat starts clobbering Rowan with a series of MMA elbows to the head, battering Rowan! Bryan is having fun laying into him before Miz calls for the tag. Bryan is reluctant but for now, does tag in his partner Miz!

Miz gets into the ring and hits Rowan with a series of IT KICKS! Bryan noticeably shouts quit stealing my moves but Miz ignores him. He finishes off with a ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE HEAD before making a cover get a 2 count! Morrison on the ring apron looks annoyed as Miz demands he gets into the match and even allows Rowan to crawl to the corner of the ring! Bryan is annoyed at this but instead of Morrison tagging in, FRANKY MONET TAGS IN FORCING MARYSE INTO THE MATCH!

The crowd boos Morrison for refusing to step through the ropes and Franky only winds them up more before turning into a SLAP FROM MARYSE! Franky stumbles back as Maryse jumps onto her and lays into Morrison’s cocky wife. However soon Franky takes control with her experience around the world and being a currently active wrestler, she grinds down Maryse on the mat! Maryse struggles for the middle portion of the match before finally breaking free and TAGS IN HER HUSBAND AS BRYAN RUNS INTO THE RING AND KNOCKS ROWAN OFF THE APRON WITH THE RUNNING KNEE!

Bryan avoids a kick from Morrison and heads to the corner of the ring as MIZ PICKS MORRISON UP AND TOSSES HIM INTO THE RING! Morrison lands with a thud whilst Bryan jumps off the top rope and wipes out Erick Rowan. In the ring, Miz goes after Morrison and looks to get some revenge for his betrayal as he batters Morrison in the ring who struggles to fight back. Outside the ring, Bryan looks to take out Rowan and carry on the beating BUT ROWAN TURNS THE TIDES AND SLAMS HIM INTO THE TIMEKEEPER’S AREA WITH A POWERBOMB!

A brutal assault on Bryan whilst in the ring Miz gets ready to win the match as he grabs hold of Morrison looking to go for the SKULL CRUSHING FINALE… MORRISON SQUIRMS AND SENDS MIZ BACK INTO HIS CORNER… AS FRANKY BLIND TAGS IN! Miz falls out of the corner as Morrison sends him out with the FLYING CHUCK! Morrison heads out of the ring and looks to double Miz with Rowan whilst Franky grabs the resting Maryse and catches her by surprise slamming her down to the mat before hitting her with ROAD TO VALHALLA! Monet makes the cover and picks up the win for her team!


Winners via pinfall: John Morrison, Erick Rowan and Franky Monet (8:09)

Loud boos from the crowd but the teamwork of Monet, Morrison and Rowan gives them the win tonight! Morrison and Rowan join Franky Monet in the ring as the camera pans to show Bryan climbing out of the timekeeper’s area and Miz down on the ring floor both pissed off with the loss!


Byron Saxton: A big win for Morrison, Monet and Rowan tonight but a lot of it is down to the cunning of Monet!

Corey Graves: Bryan and Miz are not friends or teammates. They are not going to be on the same page as their opponents tonight.

Byron Saxton: But you saw how much Morrison struggled when in the ring with The Miz.

Corey Graves: Doesn’t matter to him. As long as he is still champion, that’s all Morrison will be concerned with.

The heels head up the entrance ramp and carry on gloating as they do whilst outside the ring, we can see Miz and Bryan arguing with each other again as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we can see JOHN MORRISON, FRANKY MONET and ERICK ROWAN walking through the back as they are approached by KAYLA BRAXTON looking for an interview.

Kayla Braxton: Franky, John, Erick can I get a few words?

Franky turns to her husband and their bodyguard.

Franky Monet: I got this guys.

Morrison nods and kisses his wife before heading into the medical room with Erick Rowan leaving Franky alone with Kayla.

Kayla Braxton: Franky a big win for yourself and your husband tonight. Do you think your superior teamwork was the difference?

Franky smirks.


Franky Monet:
I mean we are superior in everything Kayla. That’s why we won.

A very condescending answer from Franky which Kayla brushes past.

Kayla Braxton: Well moving on, next week you will fight Tegan Nox in the last sixteen of the Queen of the Ring tournament. Any thoughts for your challenger?

Franky smirks and dismissively shakes her head.

Franky Monet: I mean I don’t even need to sweat it. Her body is going to break down like it al…

TEGAN NOX LEAPS ONTO FRANKY AND ATTACKS HER! The Welsh Wizard gives Franky a beating on the floor, clearly taking umbrage with her comments as the two women brawl on the floor. Tegan is winning the brawl and even sends her into a production crate. Tegan grabs hold of her by the throat and looks to go for a CHOKESLAM… BUT A BUNCH OF SECURITY PULLS HER AWAY STOPPING HER! They pull Franky away who is more than happy to retreat but Tegan has a few words for Franky as she is pulled away.

Tegan Nox: Yeah you run away. Keep running your mouth Franky and slap the taste out of it!

We see Tegan’s furious face as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside…

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Byron Saxton: Tegan Nox clearly not appreciating Franky’s comments about her Mae Young Classic history.

Corey Graves:
Tegan needs to be careful next week because Franky is crafty enough to use her anger to her advantage.


*LIKE A LADY*

Loud boos from the crowd as LACEY EVANS walks out in a fancy dress and high heels with a scowl on her face. She looks at the crowd with disgust (probably thinks they eat processed food or something) as she takes her time walking down the entrance ramp.

Byron Saxton: Well speaking on the last sixteen matches next week, Lacey Evans will take on her former tag team partner Charlotte Flair on next week’s Smackdown with a place in the Quarter-Finals on the line!

Corey Graves: Charlotte felt Lacey was dead weight and not living up to her use so kicked her to the curb.

Byron Saxton: And whilst I don’t like Charlotte, maybe she had a point? Lacey wasn’t listening to her.

Corey Graves: When you have two women in a team who want to be on top of the division, they aren’t going to co-exist for very long.

Lacey gets to the ring and climbs inside the ring before walking to the middle of the ring noticing the boos from the live crowd.

Lacey Evans: You can keep showing your lack of class or you can shut up and listen to what a lady has to say.

That doesn’t work.


Lacey Evans:
You are right. You should listen to what your future Queen has to say!

Even louder boos with the fans not wanting Lacey to win.

Lacey Evans: You can boo all you want but I’ve had enough of being in someone else’s shadow.

I wonder who she is referencing.

Lacey Evans: I learned all that was worth learning and spent way too much time doing all the work to allow Charlotte…


*RECONGITION*

A shockingly mixed reaction from the live crowd as CHARLOTTE FLAIR walks out in a fancy dress and also is in high heels. She has a microphone and Lacey Evans looks angry to be interrupted.


Charlotte Flair:
Lacey, you truly learned nothing under me did you?

Still, a fair few boos from the crowd but a lot agree with Charlotte, maybe because they hate Lacey Evans more.

Charlotte Flair: Just to remind you, there is only one true Queen in WWE and you are looking at her.

She points at herself bringing an eye roll from Lacey Evans.

Charlotte Flair: I am wrestling royalty and no one is going to stop me from taking my rightful place as Queen of the Ring!

Lacey Evans: You are so arrogant!

Charlotte scoffs.


Charlotte Flair:
Coming from you? Honey we are as arrogant as each other let’s be honest for once.

Charlotte manages to get a few cheers from the crowd.

Charlotte Flair: See? Listen to those fans. They don’t even like me and they would rather cheer for me over you!

Shots fired as Lacey looks furious in the ring.

Lacey Evans: I don’t need these people’s approval, all I need is gold around my waist like a true lady.

Charlotte Flair:
Well I’ve got some bad news for you, my former partner…

Charlotte starts to walk down the ramp heading towards the ring.

Charlotte Flair: The only thing you will be getting is a beating next week.

Cheers from the crowd actually behind Charlotte now.

Charlotte Flair: But why wait? I’ll give you a preview right now!

Charlotte drops the microphone and heads down the ramp straight for the ring but Lacey shakes her head and leaves the other side.

Lacey Evans: No no a classy lady doesn’t have random brawls.

Boos from the crowd for the cowardly retreat by Lacey.

Lacey Evans: I can wait till next week to take your spot and when I do, I’ll go on to the First Queen of WWE and Women’s Universal Champion!

Lacey drops her microphone bringing her promo to an end with a massive smile on her face whilst Charlotte is left in the ring glaring at her and looks unimpressed by her former tag team partner.

Byron Saxton: Charlotte looks like she can’t wait to get her hands on Lacey Evans.

Corey Graves: They were never friends as a tag team but there clearly is some animosity coming from both women ahead of their clash in the Queen of the Ring.

Byron Saxton: And the winner of their match will face the winner of Rhea Ripley and Deonna Purrazzo!

Corey Graves: But right now we are going to see The Iiconics in action against NXT UK’s Medusa Complex! Don’t go anywhere

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Not much reaction from the live crowd as the NXT UK tag team THE MEDUSA COMPLEX walking out onto the entrance ramp in matching leather jackets and black ring gear. CHARLI EVANS and MILLIE MCKENZIE both have smiles on their face ahead of a massive opportunity.

Byron Saxton: Welcome back to Friday Night Smackdown and right now we are going to see the Medusa Complex make their Smackdown Live debut.

Corey Graves: One of the hottest rising teams down in NXT UK. Let’s take a look at who they are!

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We cut to an alleyway as we can see both MILLIE MCKENZIE and CHARLI EVANS walking toward the camera.


Charli Evans:
We are the Medusa Complex.

We see clips of the two women fighting on NXT UK and also the UK indy scene.

Charli Evans: We strike fear into our opponents.

We see some of their hard strikes and suplexes.

Millie McKenzie: I may be only twenty years old but I have experience wrestling around the globe.

We see clips of Millie wrestling in Japan as well as in the United States and the UK.

Charli Evans: And the Iiconics? Everyone down under finds you as annoying as the rest of the world does.

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The promo comes to an end as both women smirk standing in the ring as they wait for their opponents tonight.


*FEMME FATALE*

Boos from the crowd and much louder than usual after what THE IICONICS did last week to Lita and Trish Stratus! The duo don’t care as they walk to the ring, acting a little more serious than usual.


Byron Saxton:
The Iiconics committed a sickening attack on two legends of the business last week.

Corey Graves:
They are sick of being overlooked and seen as jokes Byron. Wouldn’t be shocked if you snapped like that one day.

Byron Saxton: Ignoring your crass comments, there are better ways to make a statement or prove a point.

Corey Graves:
Are there Byron? If they did something else would we be talking about them right now?

Byron shakes his head whilst in the ring Peyton Royce starts for the Iiconics whilst Charli Evans starts for the Medusa Complex as the referee calls for the bell.


Match 2: The Iiconics vs The Medusa Complex
Match summary: Peyton talks a whole bunch of trash and mocks Charli so gets a punch to the jaw rocking her very quickly. The Medusa Complex make a lot of rapid tags in the opening few minutes hitting the Iiconics with a series of double-team moves and showing off their skills in the ring. The Iiconics do turn the tides with a sneaky eye rake and isolate Charli Evans as they use their experience as a team to cut off one half of the ring, leaving Millie on the ring apron. Charli tries to escape but gets cut off each time by The Iiconics who show how good they work as a unit.

In the closing stages, Charli finally breaks free and makes the hot tag as the 20-year-old Millie McKenzie runs wild! She hits a series of hard forearms to the head and a few suplexes slamming down the Aussie duo. It even looks like Millie might be about to pull off an upset… BUT BILLIE DISTRACTS THE REFEREE ALLOWING PEYTON TO GRAB A LEAD PIPE THEY HAD PLACED IN THE CORNER CLOCKING MILLIE! Charli tries to run in but gets a shot too! Peyton disposes of the evidence and makes the cover 1 2 3 The Iiconics steal the win!


Winners via pinfall: The Iiconics (6:49)

Boos from the crowd as The Iiconics get to their feet and celebrate their victory over The Medusa Complex. Peyton even for good measure goes outside and grabs the pipes, taunting a few fans with it.

Byron Saxton: Disgraceful actions from The Iiconics tonight!

Corey Graves: Hey they might have found the edge they need to get back the tag team titles! When was the last time we saw them win so decisively?

Byron Saxton: But it’s not right.

Corey Graves: This ain’t a fairy-tale Byron. You do what you need to do to win!

Back in the ring, The Iiconics grab a microphone and smirks at the booing crowd.

Peyton Royce: Once again another truly iconic victory!

Billie Kay: And now what we want…

Trish Stratus: Billie, Peyton!

The Iiconics turn around and the crowd goes wild as LITA and TRISH STRATUS appear on the titantron! Both The Iiconics are stunned to silence for at least a moment as the legends carry on.

Lita:
You think that we were just going to lie down and accept what you did to us?

Trish Stratus: Tell you what? We wanted a match and we spoke to the commissioners for Smackdown, Raw, NXT and NXT UK!

Loud cheers from the crowd as the anticipation grows.

Lita: And at Queen of the Ring, we are going to kick both of your asses!

A massive pop as Lita confirms we will see the legends team up at Queen of the Ring to take on The Iiconics! The promo comes to an end as we can see The Iiconics standing in the ring looking shocked but Peyton nods smiling having gotten a big opportunity to defeat legends of the Women’s division.

Byron Saxton: Well I’ve gotten word from Wade Barrett and he has confirmed it is official. At Queen of the Ring, Lita and Trish Stratus will team up to take on the Iiconics!

Corey Graves: Two women who have paved the road for the future of this division will collide with the Iiconics next week!

Byron Saxton: But when we return from the commercial break, we will see Alexa Bliss in action against Asuka.

Corey Graves: Two former Women’s champions collide. Don’t go anywhere!

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When we return from the commercial break, we cut to an angry BARON CORBIN marching through the back as he is stopped by KEVIN PATRICK!


Kevin Patrick:
Corbin I just…

Baron Corbin: What do you want?

Corbin screams at Kevin causing the interviewer to slightly jump back a bit.

Kevin Patrick: Um um, I just wanted to know how you were feeling after losing to Big E on last week’s show?

Corbin grabs the interviewer by the collar lifting him up and Kevin is noticeably scared as Corbin gets right in his face.

Baron Corbin: How do you think I feel after they robbed me? Look at my face and tell me how I feel.

Kevin looks like he is about to wet himself in fear.


Kevin Patrick (Stuttering):
Angry?

Baron Corbin: Well you’re not as stupid as you look!

He slams Kevin down to the floor and towers over him.


Baron Corbin:
I’m going to speak to Wade Barrett and get a match with Xavier Woods next week!

Baron Corbin storms off and marches down the hallway bringing the promo to an end as we cut elsewhere….

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As we cut to a bar and see THE LAST OUTLAWS sitting at it having a few beers once again. JAMES STORM puts the beer down as he turns to BOBBY ROODE next to him.

James Storm: Another week. Another win.

The duo clinks their beer bottles together before taking another swig as they smirk.


Bobby Roode:
And now we have put Lucha House Party in their place I think it is time to get back on track.

James Storm: We don’t just want to win matches, no we want something around our waist as we drink our beer.

Both men finish their drinks and slam the bottles down.


Bobby Roode:
Time to get our hands on some gold.

Both men get to their feet and leave the bar as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.

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Byron Saxton: Well it seems the Last Outlaws have their eyes on gold after proving their point against Lucha House Party.

Corey Graves: And whose to say they are only looking at the tag team titles? They might have their eyes on the WWE or IC title as well!


*SPITEFUL*

A pretty loud pop from the live crowd as ALEXA BLISS makes her way out to the ring and looks serious ahead of this match. Normally she interacts with the fans at ringside but none of that tonight as she waits for the Empress to make her way out.


Byron Saxton:
Alexa Bliss is out for vengeance tonight.

Corey Graves: We’ve seen what Asuka did to her best friend, the WWE Women’s Champion Ember Moon. I worry for the goddess here.

Byron Saxton: I mean she is a five-time Women’s Champion.

Corey Graves: But this is a whole new Asuka we have never seen before.


*THE FUTURE (V2)*

A massive mixed reaction as the Empress of tomorrow ASUKA walks out with noticeably different make-up than before. She has red makeup down her face below her eyes and a wicked sinister smile on her face.

Byron Saxton: Asuka has said on social media that she is going back to her roots and going back to what brought her to WWE.

Corey Graves: If the stories I heard from her days in Japan are true, Alexa and Ember are in grave danger.

Byron Saxton:
I mean like I said before Alexa Bliss is a five-time Women’s Champion and fought all kinds of top competitors!

Corey Graves:
But Asuka is a two-time champion on Raw and Smackdown as well as the longest-reigning NXT Champion ever!

Asuka steps into the ring and as soon as she climbs inside the ring, ALEXA JUMPS ON HER AND THE TWO WOMEN START BRAWLING WITH EACH OTHER AS THE REFEREE CALLS FOR THE BELL!


Match 3: Alexa Bliss vs Asuka

Match summary:
Alexa hammers on Asuka with everything she has taking Asuka by surprise early on. Alexa nearly gets herself disqualified for the punches and has to be pulled away by the referee who warns her. Alexa turns back around… GREEN MIST TO THE FACE FOR THE INSTANT DQ!


Winner via disqualification: Alexa Bliss (0:40)

Alexa Bliss falls to the mat clutching her face as the crowd loudly boos Asuka for her cheap shot as she chuckles to herself! The referee goes over to check on Alexa Bliss but Asuka pushes her away and connects with a BRUTAL KICK TO THE HEAD!


Byron Saxton: Asuka didn’t even want to wrestle in this match! She just wants to hurt Alexa Bliss!

Corey Graves:
I told you Alexa was in danger going into this match. No one is truly ready for what the Empress brings to the table.

In the ring, Asuka picks up Alexa Bliss and SENDS HER SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RING POST! A brutal attack from Asuka who taunts the fans who are no longer mixed and booing the hell out of her. Asuka rolls out of the ring smirking to herself before grabbing a steel chair. A few referees approach trying to stop her but Asuka threatens them with a steel chair. The referees back off as she lines up Alexa as her arm leans against the ring post… AND SLAMS THE STEEL CHAIR AGAINST HER ARM SMASHING IT BETWEEN THE CHAIR AND THE RING POST!


Byron Saxton: Someone get a medic out here now!

Corey Graves: I think Alexa’s arm might be broken.

We see the medical team come out to check on Alexa and they lead her out of the ring, as they take her to the back whilst Asuka smirks in the ring. WADE BARRETT in all the commotion comes out and tells the Empress off but she doesn’t care heading to the back, taunting Alexa by holding her own arm and pointing at it.

Byron Saxton: Well Wade Barrett is out here for the contract signing to make next week’s WWE title match official between Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens.

Corey Graves: We will be back with that and a medical update for Alexa Bliss shortly.

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We return from the commercial break, we can see ALEXA BLISS being helped into an ambulance on the way to the local hospital. She has her arm wrapped up and still has the mist around her eyes, blinded by Asuka as we cut back to the ring…

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And we see WADE BARRETT front and center in front of the contract table with a microphone in his hand.

Wade Barrett: Welcome back to Smackdown Live. Now two things before we get to the contract signing.

He lifts two fingers into the air before carrying on his speech.

Wade Barrett: The first is Alexa Bliss is on her way to a local medical facility to be checked over but most likely has a broken arm.

Boos from the crowd is not happy which Wade acknowledges.

Wade Barrett: Asuka will be fined for her actions tonight but I know Ember Moon would not want me to suspend her for what she did so the title match remains in place for Queen of the Ring.

Cheers from the crowd who want to see Ember Moon and Asuka collide again.

Wade Barrett: But next week, I have a major announcement regarding the future of the Smackdown Live brand.

A few murmurs in the audience curious about what the announcement will be but Wade looks to change the subject.


Wade Barrett: But that’s something for next week’s show. Right now we are going to make next week’s contract signing official and first, we are going to bring out the challenger: Kevin Owens!


*FIGHT*

A loud pop from the live crowd as KEVIN OWENS walks out with a smile on his face. He points to the gap in the entrance ramp and out walks his best friend SAMI ZAYN! The two men share a hug before they head down the entrance ramp stepping into the ring. Both men shake hands with Wade Barrett before Kevin takes a seat in one of the chairs.


Wade Barrett:
And now for the WWE Champion Drew McIntyre!


*BROKEN DREAMS*

A loud pop from the live crowd as the WWE Champion DREW MCINTYRE walks out with the title over his shoulder. He smiles as he slaps hands with a few fans and takes his time en route to the ring, letting the crowd listen to the full theme song. He eventually steps inside the ring and shares a hug with Wade Barrett, which causes Kevin Owens to raise an eyebrow. Drew takes a seat opposite Kevin Owens as both men smile.

Wade Barrett: Now, in front of you is the contract to make it official and I know you both looked over it before tonight.

Kevin Owens: Yeah neither of us are stupid enough to sign a contract without reading it.

Wade and Drew both smile.

Wade Barrett: So tonight, is a formality. However, tonight is the chance to hear from both of you ahead of next week’s big match.

Wade points to the champion.

Wade Barrett: So we shall start with the challenger Kevin Owens!

Cheers from the crowd as Kevin smiles and looks to speak.


Kevin Owens: Thanks Wade. I appreciate it. Always a bit wary of champions who have friends in power.

Drew gives a slight smile before shaking his head as Owens points to Sami behind him.


Kevin Owens:
Even brought a friend of my own just in case.

Wade Barrett: Now Kevin, there is no need…

Kevin Owens: Wade, I’m just having a bit of fun. Relax.

Wade doesn’t look impressed but Drew signals it is fine as Kevin carries on.

Kevin Owens: Drew, we fought by each other's side over these last few months and we’ve each gained a lot of respect for each other.

Drew nods.

Kevin Owens: And I didn’t always get on with you. When we first started to work together to fight against Roman and the rest of the Corporation, we were at each other’s throats.

Drew chuckles remembering those days as Sami nods behind him.

Kevin Owens: But we worked through it.

Drew nods acknowledging what Owens said.

Kevin Owens: Helping you by beating up Randy Orton and putting him in the hospital, it was a pleasure to give him what he deserved.

Sami smiles agreeing with KO and wanting his own piece of Randy.


Kevin Owens:
But whilst I would call us friends, I’m a prize-fighter…

Owens points at the title on Drew’s shoulder.

Kevin Owens: That’s the ultimate prize.

Drew McIntyre (off-mic): Damn right it is.

Kevin Owens: And winning that not only means more money for my family which is the thing I care about most but something more selfish.

Drew looks puzzled.

Kevin Owens: Winning that title, will lure Roman out of hiding after you embarrassed him.

Drew nods.


Kevin Owens: Now I know he is watching this from a hospital bed but I haven’t forgotten what he did to Sami and taking that title from you will bring him out. Because you hold it, he can’t fight for it.

A strong point by KO who grabs the pen on the table and signs the contract before sliding them both over to the champ. Drew takes a moment before lifting the microphone he has to speak.


Drew McIntyre:
Kevin, you are right. I would call you a friend.

He looks at the WWE title.


Drew McIntyre:
Without your help to make sure I got a fair fight against Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania, I might have never achieved my dream and become WWE Champion.

Drew smiles and shuts his eyes for a moment.


Drew McIntyre:
So I do owe you.

Drew locks eyes with Kevin Owens.

Drew McIntyre: But if you think that means I am going to let you take this title from me, you’re mistaken.

Kevin Owens (off-mic): Wouldn’t have it any other way.

Drew McIntyre: Next week, I will fight you with everything I got and keep this title around my waist!

Drew puts down the microphone before signing the contract making the match official. He gets to his feet holding the title and lifts it into the air. Kevin Owens also gets to his feet as the two men go face to face.

Wade Barrett: It’s official. Next week Drew McIntyre takes on Kevin Owens for the WWE title. Now shake each other’s hands please guys.

Drew sticks his hand out and Kevin takes a moment before grabbing it… AS HE PULLS IN DREW MCINTYRE LEADING TO A CLOSE STAREDOWN BETWEEN THE TWO MEN!

Byron Saxton: Both men might be friends but when it comes to the WWE title, there are no friends.

Corey Graves: I mean we know about Kevin’s history with his friends when the title is on the line.

Byron Saxton:
Kevin is a very different man from the person he was a few years ago.

Corey Graves: We shall see next week but up next, we will see Rhea Ripley take on Deonna Purrazzo in the last sixteen of the Queen of the Ring tournament. Don’t go anywhere!

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When we return from the commercial break, we don’t cut to the ring straight away. Instead, we see KEVIN OWENS and SAMI ZAYN walking through the back as they bump into THE NEW DAY! There is some tension as BIG E holds his Money in the Bank briefcase and XAVIER WOODS looks at Sami.

Big E: Hello Kevin.

Kevin Owens:
Hello E, nice briefcase you got there.

Sami Zayn: Could cause some problems with that.

Big E smirks.

Big E: Saving it for Wrestlemania time. Maybe I’ll see you there.

Kevin nods as he and Sami leave the hallway. The New Day carries on walking but are soon stopped by KAYLA BRAXTON who is looking for an interview.

Kayla Braxton: Xavier, can I get a few words with you after Corbin’s comments earlier tonight?

Xavier nods before speaking.

Xavier Woods: Baron Corbin finally grew a pair E.

Big E: Truly anything can happen in the WWE!

Big E speaks with a ton of jokey sarcasm as Woods carries on.


Xavier Woods:
But if Corbin wants to fight me next week he is on!

And with that, the challenge is official for next week’s Smackdown live!

Xavier Woods: And after I beat Corbin, John Morrison… you better watch your back because I haven’t forgotten what you did at Wrestlemania!

Big E: A really lame move.

Xavier Woods: I want the next shot at the Intercontinental title!

Big E: And if Rowan tries to get involved…

He looks at his briefcase with a smile.

Big E: Might have to put this to use and knock him out.

The New Day walk off smiling as they bring the promo to an end before we cut back to the ring.

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Byron Saxton: Well it is official. On next week’s Smackdown Live we will see Xavier Woods take on Baron Corbin.

Corey Graves:
Woods might soon learn to be careful what he wishes for as Corbin is out for blood after this week!




Not much reaction but there are some boos as the virtuoso DEONNA PURRAZZO makes her way out to the ring for arguably the biggest match in her WWE career so far.


Byron Saxton:
Deonna Purrazzo last week picked up what some would call a massive upset when she defeated Mandy Rose.

Corey Graves: Mandy was literally made by the gods themselves! I can’t believe she lost but let’s hear from the woman who defeated her ahead of this last sixteen match!

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We cut to what looks like a whiteboard with a bunch of pictures and writing on it showing Rhea Ripley in action during her time in NXT and NXT UK. We then see DEONNA PURRAZZO walks into the shot with a smug smile on her face.

Deonna Purrazzo: Rhea Ripley.

A slight scowl appears on her face replacing the smile.

Deonna Purrazzo: Seen by many as the future of this business.

Deonna shakes her head.


Deonna Purrazzo:
I am the future of the business.

Deonna turns to the whiteboard behind her and looks at the pictures on it smiling to herself.

Deonna Purrazzo: Rhea Ripley is great. One of the best and one of the strongest but brains always beat brawn.

We then see clips of Deonna picking her opponents apart and outsmarting them.


Deonna Purrazzo:
I’ve been studying you, Rhea.

We now see clips of Rhea in action kicking ass.

Deonna Purrazzo: I know what your strengths are and what your weaknesses are.

Deonna smirks.

Deonna Purrazzo: I’ve found how to beat you and when I win, after I become queen…

Deonna stops for a moment and acts like she is deep in thought.


Deonna Purrazzo:
I’ll come back for your title so I have one for each shoulder.

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A smirk on Deonna’s face as we cut back to her in the ring as she warms up ready for this match.


*BRUTALITY*

A slightly louder pop with some fans being more familiar with RHEA RIPLEY since she is NXT Women’s Champion and her destructive tear in this year’s Royal Rumble. She smirks as she looks at the crowd doing the full entrance and lifts up her NXT Women’s title showing it off to the live crowd before heading to the ring!

Byron Saxton: Rhea Ripley has been on a tear ever since debuting in NXT and has been undefeated beating top stars like Bianca Bel-Air and Charlotte Flair. She is even two nights away from defending her NXT Women’s title against the poison pixie Candice LeRae!

Corey Graves: Not many male or female have had the debut year she has had. Let’s hear what she said ahead of tonight’s match.

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We cut to a metal chain-link fence backstage with RHEA RIPLEY standing in front of it with the NXT Women’s title over her shoulder front and center.

Rhea Ripley: Deonna. We’ve yet to meet on NXT.

Rhea has a slight smirk.


Rhea Ripley:
Maybe you are smart.

Rhea looks confident as she stays staring dead ahead at the camera.

Rhea Ripley: You keep mentioning that when you beat me you’ll get a shot at this?

She holds her NXT Women’s title up into the air and shows it off.

Rhea Ripley: You won’t beat me.

Rhea is full of confidence, beaming like she has come off a pegging session with Dominik Mysterio.


Rhea Ripley:
And if anyone is going to emulate Becky Lynch as champ champ it is me.

Rhea puts her title back on her shoulders before turning back to the camera.


Rhea Ripley: And I’ve always enjoyed being a scream queen!

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We cut back to the ring as Rhea Ripley steps inside and stands across the ring from Deonna Purrazzo. Both women look confident as they circle the ring and the referee calls for the bell to get the match underway!


Match 4: Queen of the ring 2nd round match: Rhea Ripley vs Deonna Purrazzo

Match summary:
Once the match beings, it is very cat and mouse with Deonna being very careful to not get caught by Rhea and let her power take over the match. Rhea is noticeably frustrated by this and Deonna tries to play into this, further taunting the NXT Women’s Champion during the match. Deonna keeps on taking little shots at the right leg of Rhea Ripley almost like she is trying to chop down a tree and the damage starts to slowly take its toll.

The commentary team put over the fact that it will not only slow Rhea down but make it more difficult to lift Deonna up. Deonna gets a bit too cocky at one point though and Rhea grabs hold of her slamming her down several times, taking control of the match but her pace is slower than normal. Rhea goes for a big boot in the corner but Deonna avoids it and hits a NECKBREAKER DROPPING HER TO THE MAT! Deonna then slides out of the ring grabbing hold of RHEA’S LEG AND LOCKS IN A FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK USING THE RINGPOST!

She yanks on the hold, tearing into the ring leg of Rhea holding onto it till the count of 4! Deonna lets go of the hold but for good measure SLAMS THE LEG INTO THE RING POST and taunts the fans in the crowd. Deonna slides into the ring and smirks whilst Rhea is clearly struggling due to the damage done to her leg. Deonna looks to pounce by spending the rest of the match targeting the right leg and locks in a series of KNEEBARS ON RHEA!

Rhea struggle in pain on the mat and the commentary team reminds us, she is two days away from a title defense down in NXT as well! Rhea though keeps fighting through the pain and gets to the ropes! Deonna starts to get frustrated that Rhea won’t stay down and her anger costs her! Rhea counters a charging Deonna with a STANDING BIG BOOT WITH HER LEFT LEG! Deonna stumbles back as Rhea uses all her power to hit THE RIPTIDE! She is in too much pain to make the cover straight away so lifts Deonna up one more time AND HITS A SECOND RIPTIDE TO MAKE SURE DEONNA STAYS DOWN! Rhea makes the cover 1 2 3 Rhea Ripley advances to the quarter-finals!

Winner via pinfall: Rhea Ripley (12:17)

Cheers from the crowd, full of praise after a great match and a gritty performance from the NXT Women’s Champion tonight! She struggles to her feet but has a smile, relieved to have survived the assault brought on by Deonna tonight as she is handed her NXT Women’s title.

Byron Saxton: Rhea Ripley advances to the quarter-finals but she had to work for it!

Corey Graves:
Deonna Purrazzo came into this match with a game plan and it nearly worked. Going after the right leg of Rhea nearly won her the match!

Byron Saxton:
I think against most superstars it would have been enough but Rhea is a different animal

Corey Graves: And now Rhea faces either Charlotte Flair or Lacey Evans in the quarter-finals.

Rhea Ripley carries on her celebration in the ring, wincing slightly as Deonna Purrazzo retreats up the entrance ramp as we cut to a commercial break.

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When we return from the commercial break, we can see THE WAR RAIDERS walking through the back but they are stopped by KEVIN PATRICK looking for an interview.

Kevin Patrick: Hanson, Rowe. Last week we saw Bray Wyatt interrupt you from the Firefly Funhouse. Are you worried about what he might do to you after his matches with Jeff Hardy and Finn Balor?

Hanson and Rowe look confused by that question.

Hanson: No.

Rowe: We are always ready for the next fight. The next war. If that’s what Bray wants, he is welcome.

Hanson:
The best decision we made for our careers was ditching him. Our mistake was joining someone else.

Kevin Patrick: The only question is would you fight him one at a time or both fight him at the same time?

Rowe smiles.

Rowe: If Bray wants to pick a fight with either of us… he better find a partner or else.

Rowe walks off, soon followed by Hanson which brings the interview to an end as we cut elsewhere backstage…

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And we cut to WADE BARRETT’S OFFICE with the commissioner sitting down in front of an irate BUDDY MURPHY and an equally irate PETE DUNNE who noticeably has his right hand in a cast.

Wade Barrett: Thank you for agreeing to my office and I would remind you once again, there will be no psychical contact between you both tonight due to Pete’s busted right hand.

Pete Dunne: Hey with this or not, I’m willing to have a scrap with Buddy.

The Aussie gets to his feet and so does Pete Dunne as they get to face to face forcing Wade Barrett to leave his desk and stand between the two men, towering over them.

Wade Barrett: Stop now!

Both do what the commissioner says as they glare at each other whilst Wade carries on.

Wade Barrett: Now Pete Dunne is not cleared for competition tonight but he should be cleared for action next week.

Pete stoically nods, his way of showing he is happy with that statement.


Wade Barrett:
So next week you two will fight each other once again with no time limit this time.

Cheers from the live crowd happy to see these two collide as Buddy smiles.

Buddy Murphy: That’s good because you won’t have a lucky escape like last time!

Buddy walks off as Pete Dunne shakes his head and we cut to a hallway backstage…

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As we can see HEAVY MACHINERY heading to the ring, with their tag team titles around their waist!

Byron Saxton: After the commercial break, we will see Heavy Machinery defend their tag team titles against Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin! Don’t go anywhere!

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*WON’T LET GO (REMIX)*

When we return from the commercial break, we see CEDRIC ALEXANDER and DIO MADDIN making their way out to boos from the crowd. Neither of them cares as they head down the ramp and look to win their first tag team titles tonight.

Byron Saxton: At Judgment Day, Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin earned a tag team title shot.

Corey Graves: And Heavy Machinery’s title reign is in grave danger in my opinion.

Byron Saxton: They have yet to face someone like Cedric Alexander during this title reign.

Corey Graves: His speed mixed with Dio Maddin’s power makes a unique combination that could overwhelm our goofball champions.


*HEAVY*

Cheers from the live crowd as HEAVY MACHINERY march out with the tag team titles around their waist. OTIS DOZOVIC and TUCKER KNIGHT both do a little dance for the fans in the front row before locking eyes with their challengers tonight.


Byron Saxton:
Heavy Machinery hasn’t had it easy during this title reign and has faced a tough challenger already in the form of The War Raiders.

Corey Graves:
But that was a match that favored their styles.

Byron Saxton: Very true but Cedric and Dio only started teaming up this year so Heavy Machinery has an experience edge.

Corey Graves: Might be wise for the champs to use that to their advantage.

Once in the ring, we can see Tucker Knight start for the champions whilst Cedric Alexander starts for the challengers as the referee calls for the bell to get the match started.


Match 5: WWE Tag team titles match: Heavy Machinery © vs Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin

Match summary: Cedric early on uses the pace advantage he has to stay on top and give both Heavy Machinery some trouble. Cedric keeps on top of the match and when he looks in trouble makes the tag to Dio Maddin who uses his power to take control. Tucker and Otis do start a fight back using their superior teamwork to start to wrestle back control as the match approaches the closing stages of the match. In the end, Tucker Knight shocks Cedric taking him out on the outside with a TOP ROPE SOMERSAULT SENTON! In the ring Otis lifts up Dio Maddin, struggling a little bit but connects with THE EXCAVATOR (World's strongest slam)! Otis makes the cover and picks up the win!

Winners via pinfall and still WWE tag team champions: Heavy Machinery (7:17)

Otis gets to his feet and is joined by Tucker in the ring as the champions share a hug after their second successful title defense.


Byron Saxton:
Heavy Machinery retain!

Corey Graves: They faced a tough test in Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin but were able to overcome it using their experience as a tag team.

Byron Saxton: Credit to Cedric and Dio, they put on a good showing tonight but there is a reason Heavy Machinery sent The Revival out of WWE.

Corey Graves: But what’s next for the champs?

As Heavy Machinery lift their tag team titles into the air we cut backstage…

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As KAYLA BRAXTON is standing ready for an interview!


Kayla Braxton:
It has been an action-packed Smackdown Live so far and right now I have one of the most dominant superstars on Smackdown: Karrion Kross!

KARRION KROSS walks into the shot and he is joined by SCARLETT BORDEAUX who is still wearing the supporting boot due to her injured leg.

Kayla Braxton: Kross, we haven’t seen you in action since your loss to Big E at Judgment Day. Why is that?

Scarlett looks angry but Kross smiles and laughs slightly as he signals to Scarlett he’ll answer the question.

Karrion Kross: Sometimes after you have what should be yours taken from you, you need to take time to reassess how to punish all that gets in your way and correct that mistake.

An evil smirk appears on both Kross's and Bordeaux’s face.

Karrion Kross: And it seems the roster is rightfully scared of what I’m going to do next.

???: I doubt it homeboy.

Both Kross and Scarlett look confused as RICOCHET walks into the shot and has a staredown with Karrion Kross.

Ricochet: You think we are all afraid of you? I’m not. So why don’t we fight next week?

Kross laughs in an evil and condescending manner as Scarlett steps forward.

Scarlett Bordeaux: Fac flores ad funus tuum adducer.

Ricochet mouths “what the fuck did she say” as Kross walks over to him, towering over the smaller athlete.

Karrion Kross: See you next week. I’d recommend wearing black.

And on that ominous note, Kross walks off bringing the promo to an end as we cut to another pair of hallways backstage…

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As we get a split-screen showing RUBY RIOTT and DAKOTA KAI walking down the hallway heading to the ring!

Byron Saxton: Up next we will see Dakota Kai taking on Ruby Riott in the Queen of the Ring tournament as our main event! Don’t go anywhere!

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When we return from the commercial break, the crowd are a little unsure how to react but soon cheers as DAKOTA KAI from Monday Night Raw walks out. She has a smile on her face and is full of energy as she runs down the ramp slapping hands with fans at ringside.

Byron Saxton: Welcome back to Smackdown Live and we are moments away from our main event as Dakota Kai looks to make it to the quarter-finals of the Queen of the Ring tournament.

Corey Graves: Let’s hear from the former NXT Women’s Champion before this match.

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We cut to the backstage area earlier on in the night as we see a smiling DAKOTA KAI looking at the camera.

Dakota Kai: Some of you might be wondering why I’m in such a good mood before a big match tonight. Well, I just watched my best friend Tegan punching Franky in the jaw. Like she deserved.

A slight smirk on Kai's face as she carries on.

Dakota Kai: And hey, I always want my friends to succeed. I just want myself to succeed even more.

Kai is very relaxed as she leans against the wall.

Dakota Kai: It’s been a while since I held a title.

We see clips of her time as NXT Women’s Champion and WWE Women’s tag team champion with Tegan Nox.


Dakota Kai:
And I want to be champion again. Not only being Queen of the Ring, the first ever to do it but then also become Women’s Universal Champion. Now that would rule.

Kai has an infectious smile as she looks at the camera.


Dakota Kai:
But my best pal Tegan potentially stands in my way and I look forward to it. Because if I face her, I know one of Team Kick is in the semi-finals.

She stops herself for a moment.


Dakota Kai:
That’s not me looking past Ruby, however.

Kai shakes her head.

Dakota Kai: I know how good Ruby is. We have faced each other before even getting to WWE and it feels like being here changed her.

Kai looks a bit disappointed.

Dakota Kai: I’ve seen how you act and how you treated your former friend Liv Morgan. The old you wouldn’t have done that.

Kai lets out a sigh.


Dakota Kai:
Maybe when I kick you out of this tournament, it might knock sense into you and we get the old Ruby back.

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We cut back to the ring as Dakota Kai has a smile on her face and is pumped up ahead of the last 16 match as she waits for her opponent…


*WE RIOT*

RUBY RIOTT to make her way out! She has a scowl on her face and looks to be in a total opposite mood to Dakota standing in the ring as she walks down the entrance ramp.

Byron Saxton: Ruby Riott was moments away from becoming WWE Women’s Champion at Fastlane and ever since has been desperate to get her hands on gold.

Corey Graves: Well let’s hear from Ruby ahead of this match!

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We cut to the backstage area as RUBY RIOTT stands in front of the camera with a scowl on her face.

Ruby Riott: Beating Carmella a couple of weeks ago, felt right.

Ruby doesn’t smile and remains scowling.


Ruby Riott: It felt like what I should be doing. Because the Riott Squad has been losing far too long.

We see clips of the Riott Squad’s losses the last year including Ruby Riott coming moments away from winning the Championship scramble at Fastlane.


Ruby Riott:
I came to the WWE to be the best, not sit around here settling for second best.

A lot of venom in her voice.


Ruby Riott:
Being this close to being a champion woke me up!

She is almost shouting as she looks at the camera.

Ruby Riott: Dakota, we were friends before WWE. There are no friends here.

I’m sure Sarah Logan will love that line.


Ruby Riott:
And I will crush anyone who tries to stop me from being Queen.

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We cut to the ring as Ruby Riott now stands across from Dakota Kai. The referee checks with both competitors before calling for the bell to get the match underway!


Main event: Queen of the ring 2nd round match: Dakota Kai vs Ruby Riott

Match summary: Once the bell rings, Kai offers her former friends from the indies a handshake and Ruby responds by SLAPPING HER HAND AWAY! Message sent to Kai who nods and says to Ruby “So it’s like that then?”. Ruby nods and Kai responds with a FLURRY OF KICKS SENDING HER BACK! Ruby is unsure how to respond and Kai doesn’t let up sending her over the ropes with a clothesline! Kai then runs off the ropes and hits a SUCIDIDE DIVE WIPING HER OUT! Kai going all out to win this match early!

Kai outside the ring keeps the pace up and Ruby struggles to stay alive, not ready for the barrage of kicks coming her way. Ruby eventually though once inside the ring counters the strike attempts with a SUPLEX! Ruby goes on the attack with a series of punches to the head before trying to grind Kai down! As the match is going on we get to shots from backstage as we can see potential Quarter-final opponents for both women: TEGAN NOX and FRANKY MONET watching the match backstage!

In the ring as the match approaches the middle stages, it is a lot more evenly matched and the experience edge Ruby has started to play a factor. She starts to counter a lot of the normal kicks Kai does and even when they end up outside once again sends her into the barricade with authority too. The commentary team put over the aggression being shown but Kai fights back with both women slugging at each other, determined to make it to the quarter-finals! In the closing stages, Dakota has taken control and sends Ruby into the corner with a DROPKICK slamming her back first off the turnbuckles.

She signals to the crowd and hits the KIAO KICK! Ruby slumps down in the corner as Dakota looks to pull her away… BUT RUBY HOLDS ONTO THE BOTTOM TURNBUCKLE! Dakota pulls and pulls until the turnbuckle pad is ripped off! The referee doesn’t see it and Ruby quickly tosses the pad out of the ring as Kai picks her up for GO TO KICK… RUBY COUNTERS WITH A HURRICARANA DRIVER INTO THE BOTTOM TURNBUCKLE! Kai stumbles back clearly stunned and Ruby runs off the ropes hitting THE RIOT KICK! Kai falls to the mat and Ruby makes the cover 1 2 3 Ruby wins and advances to the quarter-finals!

Winner via pinfall: Ruby Riott (12:25)

Boos from the crowd but Ruby doesn’t care as she smiles for the first time since she came to the ring, now two matches away from becoming not only Queen of the Ring but also Women’s Universal Champion!

Byron Saxton: Ruby picks up the win but not without some controversy!

Corey Graves: Ruby proving her brains. She used something that happened during the match to her advantage and now she is even closer to getting what she wants.

Byron Saxton: I doubt Tegan Nox will see it that way if she defeats Franky next week.

Corey Graves: Ruby said it herself. There are no friends in this and she intends to make it to the top.

Smackdown comes to a close as Ruby Riott heads up the entrance ramp celebrating her win taunting the crowd and promising she will be the next Women’s Universal. Meanwhile, Dakota Kai looks annoyed in the ring as we fade to black.


Matches confirmed for next week:

WWE title match:
Drew McIntyre © vs Kevin Owens

Queen of the Ring 2nd Round match:

Lacey Evans vs Charlotte Flair

Queen of the Ring 2nd Round match:

Franky Monet vs Tegan Nox

No time-limit match:

Pete Dunne vs Buddy Murphy

Grudge match:

Baron Corbin vs Xavier Woods

Singles match:

Karrion Kross vs Ricochet

Matchcard for Queen of the Ring
Knoxville, Tennessee
June 6th




Queen of the ring tournament Quarter-Final:

Beth Phoenix vs Piper Niven or Naomi

Queen of the ring tournament Quarter-Final:

Ruby Riott vs Franky Monet or Tegan Nox

Queen of the ring tournament Quarter-Final:

Sasha Banks vs Chelsea Green or Taynara Conti

Queen of the ring tournament Quarter-Final:

Rhea Ripley vs Lacey Evans or Charlotte Flair

Queen of the ring tournament Semi-Final:

Beth Phoenix or Piper Niven or Naomi vs Ruby Riott or Franky Monet or Tegan Nox

Queen of the ring tournament Semi-Final:

Sasha Banks or Chelsea Green or Taynara Conti vs Rhea Ripley or Lacey Evans or Charlotte Flair

Queen of the ring tournament Final:
Beth Phoenix or Piper Niven or Naomi or Ruby Riott or Franky Monet or Tegan Nox vs Sasha Banks or Chelsea Green or Taynara Conti or Rhea Ripley or Lacey Evans or Charlotte Flair

WWE Women’s title No Holds Barred match:
Ember Moon © vs Asuka


WWE Women’s tag team titles match:
The Hugging Pirates © vs Shayna Baszler and Ronda Rousey

Grudge tag team match:
The Iiconics vs Lita and Trish Stratus

EWR Rating:
69%
 
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- Ruby Riott advancing in the Queen of the Ring tournament by beating Dakota Kai to advance in the main event...yeah Ruby may be a darkhorse but then again she either has to face Tegan Nox or Franky Monet...both are not easy matchups depending on whoever wins

- Karrion Kross will destroy Ricochet but then when he does, I wonder what he plans on doing next after that?

- Smackdown Tag Team Champions Heavy Machinery successfully retaining their titles against Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin...it makes me wonder which team they end up facing for the titles next?

- Murphy/Dunne rematch I can't wait

- I still can see The Fiend destroying both War Raiders by himself single handedly and when he does, it makes me wonder who he'll target after that?

- NXT Women's Champion Rhea Ripley beats Deonna Purrazzo to advance in the Queen of the Ring tournament but imagine if Rhea wins the tournament? She not only would be Queen she would be a double Champion she would be NXT Women's Champion and RAW Women's Champion at the same time...that would be history in of that of itself but Rhea facing Charlotte Flair or Lacey in the next round...what matchups they would be depending on which one happens

- Xavier Woods going after singles gold finally...he decides to set his sights on the WWE Intercontinental Championship...a Woods/Morrison rivalry I actually wouldn't mind that and I love Big E Mr Money in the Bank also getting involved in support of his friend considering Morrison has his wife Franky and Rowan

- I see Owens turning heel here when he faces McIntyre for the WWE Championship...history more or less proves that he will
 
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News update:

Wolfgang injured at a house show:

At a UK indy event over the weekend, Wolfgang picked up an ankle injury which will keep him out of action for about a month for the time being.

NXT Takeover: In your house:

May 31st
Minneapolis, Minnesota


NXT Women’s title match: Rhea Ripley © vs Candice LeRae
Winner: Rhea Ripley


NXT title fatal 4-way match: Adam Cole © vs Bronson Reed vs Killian Dain vs Cameron Grimes
Winner: Adam Cole


North American title No DQ match: Johnny Gargano (c) vs Keith Lee
Winner: Keith Lee (Tommaso Ciampa returns to cost Gargano the match)


NXT Cruiserweight title match: Tyler Bate © vs El Hijo del Fantasma
Winner: El Hijo Del Fantasma (El Hijo becomes Santos Escobar post-match debuting his Legado Del Fantasma faction)


Fight Pit: Matt Riddle vs Timothy Thatcher
Winner: Timothy Thatcher


Tag team match: Shotzi Blackheart, Mercedes Martinez, Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter vs The Robert Stone Brand (Chelsea Green, Raquel Gonzalez, Aliyah and Vanessa Bourne)
Winners: The Robert Stone Brand
 

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Looks great but what I'm more excited about now is the Draft Lottery show
 
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Monday Night Raw:
June 1st 2020
Iowa City, Iowa

Carver-Hawkeye Arena



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A loud pop from the live crowd as the opening video introducing us to Monday Night Raw ends and we pan around the Carver-Hawkeye Arena before we cut to the commentary adjacent to the entrance ramp as they welcome us to the show.

Michael Cole: It’s Monday night and you know what that means. Welcome to Monday Night Raw and we are five nights away from Queen of the Ring!

Elias:
Not only that but we are six nights away from the draft so tonight is the final chance for some superstars to impress!

Michael Cole: And in our main event, we will find out who will walk into the draft as Universal Champion as Aleister Black defends his title against Andrade Cien Almas in a sixty-minute Ironman match!

Elias:
Plus thanks to the USA Network, during the Ironman match there will be no commercial breaks!

Michael Cole: But that’s not all we have tonight. Later on, we will see Chad Gable defend his United States title against Noam Dar and Angel Garza defend his Cruiserweight title against Drew Gulak.

Elias: Isaiah Swerve Strickland will be in singles action as he takes on Kalisto.

Michael Cole: And we will have two more last sixteen Queen of the Ring matches as Naomi takes on Piper Niven.

Elias:
But right now we are going to see Taynara Conti collide with Chelsea Green in our opening match!

*IT’S ALL ABOUT ME*

Boos from the crowd who are becoming fairly familiar with CHELSEA GREEN and she makes sure to show off as she makes her out. She is noticeably once again without the rest of the Robert Stone Brand as she heads to the ring per the rules of the tournament.

Michael Cole: Chelsea Green picked up an impressive win over Xia Li two weeks ago to make this stage but now she faces arguably the hottest rising star in WWE: Taynara Conti.

Elias:
Let’s hear what Chelsea has to say ahead of this match.

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We cut to CHELSEA GREEN sitting on what looks like a beach once again as we can see a few photographers snapping some photos as she poses. ROBERT STONE eventually walks into the shot and sends them away before Chelsea looks at the camera.

Chelsea Green: Sorry I was just practicing some poses for when I become Queen of the Ring.

She chuckles to herself as in the background we can see Robert Stone taking care of business.

Chelsea Green: See look at this outfit and tell me the Women’s Universal title wouldn’t look good with it?

A smirk as we can see Chelsea Green in a fairly revealing bikini.

Chelsea Green: I mean whatever I wear looks good let’s be honest.

Humble as always Chelsea.


Chelsea Green:
I AM the hottest rising star. Not Conti.

She points at herself and for the first time, this promo gets serious.


Chelsea Green:
And tonight I will prove it. I will be the Queen of the Ring and Sasha Banks…

Oh hello.

Chelsea Green: You may think you are the Boss but I’ll put you in your place and then whoever else stands in my way, they will learn why I’m the face of the Robert Stone Brand.

Robert Stone walks back into the shot to wrap up the promo.

Robert Stone: That’s all from the Robert Stone Brand today. Tune in for more this Saturday.

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We cut back to the ring and see Chelsea Green pacing around the ring with a smirk on her face as she waits for her opponent…

*SHAKE SHAKE*

TAYNARA CONTI makes her way out getting loud cheers from the crowd! She slaps hands with a few of the crowd and looks to be in good spirits on the way to the ring for a huge match.


Michael Cole:
Taynara Conti has been on one hell of a roll since the turn of the year. Royal Rumble last four, pinning Sasha Banks and coming close to beating Ronda Rousey. Now she is only four matches away from the Women’s Universal title.

Elias: A lot of pressure on the Brazilian brilliance, let’s hear from her ahead of this match!

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We cut to the backstage area as TAYNARA CONTI is sitting down on a chair with her hands together smiling at the camera.

Taynara Conti: The closer to the top I get, the harder it gets.

Conti licks her lips.

Taynara Conti: And I relish it.

She gets to her feet.

Taynara Conti: I live for a fight to get to the top. I don’t want to take the easy road like Chelsea Green.

She looks fired up as she brings up her opponent tonight.

Taynara Conti: I saw what you did to beat my friend and tag team partner Xia Li. I won’t take that lying down!

We see XIA LI walking next to Taynara Conti nodding as she fist-bumps her friend.

Xia Li: Kick her ass!

Conti nods before turning back to the camera.

Taynara Conti: And if that means I have to fight Sasha Banks again…

You can see Taynara slightly wincing due to the damage done to herself in that match.

Taynara Conti: And I will beat her again!

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We cut back to the ring as Taynara Conti stands across from the cocky Chelsea Green. Both women trade a few jibes before the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!

Match 1: Queen of the ring 2nd round match: Taynara Conti vs Chelsea Green

Match summary: Conti goes on the attack right from the start but Chelsea rolls out of the ring shaking her head, wanting to start the match on her terms. Chelsea runs around the ring before catching Conti as she catches up to her with a series of boots as she slides into the ring. Chelsea takes control for a bit but the judo expertise of Conti soon allows her to turn the tides as she slams Chelsea Green down to the mat! Conti stays in control working over the arm of Chelsea who screams over the top in pain.

Chelsea uses her long legs to get to the ropes as Conti breaks upon 2! Chelsea struggles some more until she uses her boot to choke Conti in the corner! Chelsea as the match goes on gets more desperate and resorts to different ways of cheating to try to win the match. In the closing stages as Chelsea Green tries to go for the UNPRETTIER BUT CONTI SPINS HER AROUND AND LOCKS HER IN TAY-LOCK! She gets the Octopus lock locked in tight and wrenches on the arm of Chelsea until she taps out!

Winner via submission: Taynara Conti (10:47)

Conti lets go of the hold and drops Chelsea Green to the mat as she celebrates a big win on tonight’s Raw! Chelsea Green meanwhile cries in pain and clutches her arm, annoyed she had lost out on advancing to the next round.

Michael Cole: Taynara Conti picks up another big win and now is in the quarter-final stage of the Queen of the Ring tournament.

Elias: An impressive performance and a tough challenge to overcome in the form of Chelsea Green tonight but now a familiar foe awaits in the quarters this Saturday!

Michael Cole: That’s right Elias. The first confirmed quarter-final match is a rematch from Backlash as Taynara Conti takes on Sasha Banks once again!

Elias: And this time there will be no weapons involved. Can Conti defeat Sasha Banks in a regular one-on-one match?

The celebrations carry on in the ring as Taynara Conti signals she is looking for a crowd as we cut to a commercial break.

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When we return from the commercial break, we can see SASHA BANKS walking through the back with headphones in and wearing her shutter shades as she is stopped by RENEE YOUNG looking for an interview.

Renee Young: Sasha, Sasha!

Sasha stops pulling out her headphones and pushes up her shutter shades.

Sasha Banks: What do you want Renee?

Renee Young:
I was just looking to get some words from you as it has been confirmed who you will face on Saturday in the quarter-final of Queen of the Ring!

Sasha smirks dismissively shaking her head.


Sasha Banks:
Does it matter? I’ll beat Chelsea Green on Saturday and then defeat whoever gets in my way.

Renee goes to correct Sasha but the Boss puts her hand in front of Renee’s mouth.


Sasha Banks:
I told you it doesn’t matter because…

Sasha stops mid-sentence as TAYNARA CONTI walks into the shot with a smile on her face. Sasha though has a scowl on her face as she looks at Conti. The young superstar though is full of confidence and just has one thing to say to Sasha.

Taynara Conti: See you, Saturday Sasha.

Conti walks past Sasha and even shoulder-checks her rival over the last few months leaving the Legit Boss furious as we cut elsewhere backstage…

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As we can see CESARO sitting at a bar by himself with a drink in his hand. He has a smile on his face but that soon fades as once again he is approached by SHEAMUS who takes a seat looking at the bartender.

Sheamus: A Guinness, please.

Cesaro: Have you come over to gloat about last week?

Sheamus shakes his head.

Sheamus: Not at all fella. Ilja, he gave me one hell of a fight. I’m impressed. You picked a tag team partner nearly as good as me.

Cesaro shakes his head.

Sheamus: No what I want to talk about is what you said on commentary.

Cesaro: Listen nothing I said about you on commentary, I wouldn’t have said to your face now or when we were the Bar.

Sheamus smirks.

Sheamus: I’m not on about that.

Cesaro looks confused.

Sheamus: You said if you beat Aleister Black later on that night, if Andrade won the Universal title you wouldn’t even try to go for it.

Sheamus gets passed his pint and takes a sip before carrying on.

Sheamus: When did you become someone’s lackey?

Cesaro gets to his feet clearly taking exception to those comments.

Cesaro: I’m not a lackey for anyone! The Ungovernables work together to make sure we all have gold. That’s why I wouldn’t go after him. I…

???: C’mon Cesaro. That’s enough.

Cesaro and Sheamus turn around and we can see SHINSUKE NAKAMURA wheeling ZELINA VEGA into the shot.

Zelina Vega: We have business to take care of. Don’t waste it explaining yourself to your past.

Cesaro finishes off his pint and nods walking off elsewhere as Sheamus goes back to drinking his pint but Zelina doesn’t leave.

Zelina Vega: Y’know Sheamus. You would be a truly great asset to the Ungovernables.

Sheamus: I’m good.

Sheamus carries on drinking not paying Zelina much attention as Shinsuke teases attacking him but Zelina stops him.

Zelina Vega: I mean you say that but which one of you and Cesaro has gold right now?

Zelina signals for Shinsuke to wheel her off elsewhere as Sheamus is left with something to think about as the show goes to a commercial break.

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After the clips from the above video finishes, we cut back to the commentary team adjacent to the entrance ramp.

Michael Cole: As you can see, an Ironman match can be a grueling tough experience for both competitors where neither man can gain an edge.

Elias: And I’ve been told by Adam Pearce if we need to go into overtime like Wrestlemania eleven we will have it live on WWE.com!

*FEARLESS WARRIOR*

A decent reaction from the live crowd as KALISTO runs out! He slaps hands and even touches his mask with a few of the young kids in the front few rows.

Michael Cole: Well the draft is coming up this Sunday and Kalisto knows a win over Isaiah Swerve Scott could put him in line for a higher draft spot!

Elias: Kalisto is a former United States, Cruiserweight and NXT tag team champion which a lot of people forget. He could pull out the win tonight quite easily.

*BIG PRESSURE*

Boos from the live crowd as the confident as always ISAIAH “SWERVE” STRICKLAND makes his way out and he is joined by fellow members of the Hurt Business: MVP and LIO RUSH with both men wearing smart suits as they come out.

Michael Cole: Swerve has been impressive on Monday Night Raw ever since he debuted at Backlash and along with the Hurt Business is clearly primed for a good spot in the draft on either brand.

Elias:
MVP wants to lead the future of the business and he might have that right here with Lio Rush and Isaiah “Swerve” Strickland!

Once in the ring, we can see Swerve is a bit more pissed off than normal and has less of his usual swagger about him. Kalisto remains focused as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!

Match 2: Isaiah “Swerve” Strickland w/MVP and Lio Rush vs Kalisto
Match summary: Swerve once the bell rings goes right after Kalisto hitting him with a VICIOUS KICK to the head which nearly gets the 3 count early! The early blow deffo shakes Kalisto who has to fight his way back into the match but Swerve throughout is extra vicious slamming Kalisto around the ringside area and in the ring. Kalisto tries to use his Lucha skills to get back into the match and win but Swerve matches him for pace fairly easily! In the end, Swerve climbs to the top rope and HITS THE SWERVE STOMP to the head of Kalisto for the 3-count!

Winner via pinfall: Isaiah “Swerve” Scott (5:23)

Boos from the crowd as Swerve gets to his feet and still looks ticked off as he snatches his hand away from the referee waiting for MVP and Lio Rush to raise his arms into the air.

Michael Cole: Another win for the newcomer on Monday Night Raw!

Elias:
And a dominant performance tonight against a former United States Champion as well.

Michael Cole:
A few more performances like that and maybe he will in line for a future United States title shot?

Elias: Well it looks like we are about to hear from the Hurt Business.

MVP has grabbed a microphone as Lio Rush and Swerve stand behind him though Swerve noticeably is pacing around in the background.

MVP: Last week, Lio Rush showed that whilst he is part of the future. But he still needs a bit of seasoning.

Lio looks annoyed but stays quiet looking ahead as MVP turns to him.

MVP: One day, you will get to that level with my guidance but right now…

SWERVE TAKES THE MICROPHONE FROM MVP! MVP looks annoyed as Swerve holds out a hand to stop him.


Isaiah “Swerve” Scott:
Sorry Montel, I’ve got something I need to say about Joe.

MVP looks annoyed but let’s Swerve say his bit.

Isaiah “Swerve” Scott: Joe. You need to stop showing us disrespect!

Boos from the crowd as Swerve looks at the fans but ignores them and carries on.

Isaiah “Swerve” Scott: MVP and myself have tried to welcome you to the Hurt Business with open arms but you keep disrespecting us by turning down the offer.

Swerve shakes his head.


Isaiah “Swerve” Scott:
So I’m giving you the chance to consider it for one more week but if you end up on the same brand as us next week and still haven’t said yes to our offer… I’ll fight you myself!

Swerve drops the microphone and leaves the ring getting boos from the crowd as MVP watches on in the ring angry at first but smiles as he says something to Lio Rush and the pair follow after Swerve. Meanwhile, we cut elsewhere backstage as…

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We see BETH PHOENIX backstage working out in the gym and preparing for Saturday night. However, as she is training her tag team partner and the woman she defeated last week NATALYA! She stops what she is doing and looks at her best friend as they share another hug before Nattie sits down next to Beth.

Natalya: Just three more to go now.

Beth smiles before getting serious.

Beth Phoenix: Making it sound easy there Nattie.

Natalya: Is it not? You already beat your best friend. Everyone else at this point is a foe.

Beth takes a sip of water nodding and agreeing with Nattie.

Beth Phoenix: Like I said making it sound easy. Do you know how much pain I was in when you locked those submissions in?

She winces in pain before carrying on.

Beth Phoenix: I can still feel the effects even today Nattie. My body can’t take this anymore and unlike my husband, it’s warning me well in advance.

Natalya: But you saw what happened with Edge. He got more time and…

Beth stops Nattie shaking her head.

Beth Phoenix: No. I know this is the final year. Hell, this might even be the final few months Nattie.

A sense of sadness in Beth’s voice as she speaks and sighs before carrying on.


Beth Phoenix:
Every time I wrestle, my body aches for the next week after. I know I won’t get many chances to win a title left and this one? It might finish me off.

Beth sadly laughs as she carries on.

Beth Phoenix: You know much my body aches now? How is it going to feel after three matches in one night?

Nattie doesn’t have an answer as Beth looks at her.

Beth Phoenix: This is my final chance to be Women’s champion but I don’t know if my body can take it.

Beth stops swallowing before finishing off the promo.

Beth Phoenix: I will fight with everything I have and if I make it through Queen of the Ring, we’ll go after the tag team titles again too…

A smile on Natalya’s face.

Beth Phoenix: Emulating Becky as champ champ. Wouldn’t that be a funny thing due to our history?

A laugh between the two (Becky and Beth feuded last year in this thread btw).

Beth Phoenix: But I need to survive and become Queen first.

Beth and Natalya share another hug with each other as we cut to a commercial break.

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After the clips from the above video finishes, we cut to ADAM PEARCE who is standing in the ring with a microphone in front of a table with a contract on it and four chairs.


Adam Pearce:
Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and it is an honor to be here on my last Raw in charge of the brand.

Cheers from the crowd as Adam puts a hand up.


Adam Pearce:
But I’m sure my replacement will keep this brand in good hands and add their own stamp to Raw.

A smile on Adam’s face before getting back to business.

Adam Pearce: But right now we are going to hear from the four women fighting for the WWE Women’s tag team titles this Saturday night as they sign the contract behind me to make their title match official.

Loud cheers from the crowd as a few fans chant for Bayley before Adam gets to the introductions.

Adam Pearce: First of all let’s bring out the challengers: Ronda Rousey and Mrs. Money in the Bank Shayna Baszler!

*KILL ‘EM ALL*

Loud boos from the crowd as RONDA ROUSEY and SHAYNA BASZLER walk out, taunting the crowd on the way to the ring. Shayna makes sure to show off her Money in the Bank briefcase too, reminding the fans that she could easily cash in that night too. Once in the ring, the pair take a seat with Shayna showing no respect for Pearce as she puts her feet up on the table prompting an eye roll.

Adam Pearce: Once again, glad I don’t have to deal with you after this week.

Cheers from the crowd for the sass from Adam Pearce whilst Shayna does a crybaby taunt.

Adam Pearce: Anyway, now welcome the champions The Hugging Pirates!

*NEW ADVENTURE*

A loud pop from the live crowd as THE HUGGING PIRATES walk out lifting their tag team titles into the air. Both have big smiles on their face before walking down the ramp, keeping their eyes on the challengers. Once in the ring, they shake hands with Adam Pearce before taking a seat opposite the challengers.

Adam Pearce: Now you four are welcome to look through the contract once more before signing it and if you have anything you want to say…

Ronda Rousey: I mean have something to say.

Adam Pearce: Of course you do.

Adam is as sick of Ronda talking as 2022 Adam is.

Ronda Rousey: Cute Adam. Keep sassing me and I might break your arm or jaw. I’ll let Shayna pick.

Shayna Baszler: I’m feeling arm. Since he ain’t going to be out here talking anymore take away his livelihood.

A little fear on the face of Adam Pearce which the Real Horsewomen relish in.

Ronda Rousey: OK good you do know your place. Teach whoever takes over who really runs things around here.

Bayley picks up the microphone in front of her already sick of Ronda’s shit.

Bayley: You two may think you can bull the whole roster but you can’t bully us!

Loud cheers from the crowd as Bayley shows some fire and Kairi next to her nods agreeing.

Kairi Sane: All you two do is try to bully whoever stands in your way and complain when you lose!

Both Shayna and Ronda scoff at that line.


Bayley:
I mean we all saw how you reacted to your losses to Becky.

A massive pop and that even starts a “Becky” chant from the live crowd as Ronda and Shayna glare at Bayley.

Bayley: Ronda went into hiding the first time…

Ronda Rousey: No no! I’m a star and I had other film work to do…

Kairi Sane:
Were they straight to DVD?

A massive pop for that zinger as Ronda looks furious but Bayley carries on.


Bayley:
And when she beat you both this year? You tried to attack her whilst she was pregnant.

Shayna shrugs saying to Bayley off-mic “and what”?


Bayley:
Bullies are cowards and when faced with someone who is the same strength as them, they resort to cowardly attacks!

The crowd are now chanting Bayley’s name as she gets to her feet pointing at the challengers.


Bayley:
You know that we can beat you so you’ve been attacking us from behind or sending your goons after us! Where are they now!

A loud pop as the commentary team informs us they are not cleared to be here after being sent through tables by both members of the Hugging Pirates. Ronda and Shayna remain silent and angry as Bayley finishes speaking.

Bayley: After Saturday, you might be joining them.

Bayley grabs the pen signing the contract before passing it to Kairi who signs it as well and the champions leave the ring. Ronda and Shayna each take the pen signing it before grabbing the microphone as they want one last word.

Ronda Rousey: Bayley. Kairi.

Both women turn around to face their challengers.


Ronda Rousey:
I want to remind you, no one else but Becky has beaten me. So whilst you invoke her name to wind me up, none of you are her!

Ronda points at the fans before pointing back at the champions.


Ronda Rousey:
And soon you might be joining her at the hospital for very different reasons because I feel like breaking some bones.

Ronda drops the microphone as she and Shayna get to their feet, having a staredown with the champions as we cut backstage…

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As we can see ZELINA VEGA, ANGEL GARZA and EVA MARIE are backstage. Eva Marie and Angel Garza are all over each other making out whilst Zelina Vega sits in front of them in her wheelchair with a smile on her face.

Zelina Vega: As the manager for the Ungovernables, my job is to think of new ways to take them to new heights and make them even more dominant than they already are.

She smirks as she says that.

Zelina Vega: So with the draft coming up, I want to give my clients as many opportunities as possible to hold gold and therefore each member of the Ungovernables minus our tag team champions will be available to be drafted separately.

Zelina confirmed what was said last week! The Ungovernables could be on both brands!

Zelina Vega: Now if one commissioner is smarter than the other one, he’ll sign all my clients to Raw or Smackdown.

Eva takes a break from locking lips with Angel to chime in.

Eva Marie: Can’t be dumber than Adam Pearce.

Zelina looks unimpressed with the line but fakes a smile whilst Eva goes back to snogging her boyfriend.

Zelina Vega: But if they are both smart, my clients will be split between both brands and be able to bring even more gold to the Ungovernables.

Angel now finishes the make-out session and walks over to Zelina Vega.

Angel Garza: Wait does this mean Eva might end up on another brand?

Zelina looks confused for a moment before smiling.

Zelina Vega: No Angel, she is not a member of the roster yet and is just here as your girlfriend.

Angel smiles and nods before Zelina carries on.

Zelina Vega: Now both of you need to head to ringside and keep that belt around your waist going into the draft do you understand?

Angel nods and leaves with Eva Marie as Zelina smirks watching them leave.


Michael Cole (from commentary):
Well up next Angel Garza will defend his Cruiserweight title against Drew Gulak. Don’t go anywhere!

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*FOR THE BETTER*

A decent pop from the live crowd as we return from the commercial break and DREW GULAK makes his way out. He is in a tracksuit and bottoms as he slaps hands with a few of the fans in the front few rows before heading to the ring.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and right now the Cruiserweight title will be on the line.

Elias: Drew has been picking up wins on Monday Night Raw as of late and that prompted Adam Pearce to give him this title shot on his final show in charge.

*RAPIDO*

Boos from the live crowd and they get even louder as ANGEL GARZA makes his way out with his new girlfriend EVA MARIE! They have another make-out session at the top of the entrance ramp before heading to the ring!


Michael Cole:
Two weeks ago, Eva Marie made her return to WWE and helped Angel Garza become Cruiserweight champion!

Elias: The Ungovernables gold grows even larger and in tonight’s main event it could be three sets of titles in their grasp.

Angel once inside the ring taunts Gulak by saying he will never get a woman like Eva Marie. Drew just shakes his head as the referee calls for the bell and this match is underway!

Match 3: Cruiserweight title match: Angel Garza © w/Eva Marie vs Drew Gulak

Match summary:
Angel Garza acts very cocky early on in the match and it nearly bites him as Gulak gets him trapped into a KNEE BAR… BUT GARZA GETS TO THE ROPES! Garza scrambles to the outside and is forced to regroup with Eva Marie. Once back inside Gulak starts to pick him apart again and Garza is on the ropes very early on in the match. Garza eventually makes a comeback thanks to a timely trip up from Eva Marie which gets ungodly boos from the live crowd.

Garza though struggles a little bit due to the damage done to his leg and can’t quite pull off everything he usually would during a match. Gulak in the closing stages looks to once again go after the limbs of Angel Garza and trap him in a variety of different submission holds. Garza gets trapped in the GU-LOCK AS HE WRAPS HIS BODY AROUND GARZA…BUT EVA OUT OF THE VIEW OF THE REFEREE GETS GARZA’S FEET ON THE ROPE! The referee spots it and lets go of the hold as Gulak is suspicious. He has a few words Eva Marie before turning around into a HAMMERLOCK DDT! He plants Drew and makes the cover 1 2 EVA HOLDS ANGEL’S FEET DOWN OUT OF THE REF’S VIEW 3! Angel escapes with the title!

Winner via pinfall and still Cruiserweight Champion: Angel Garza (8:45)

As soon as the referee hits the mat for 3, Eva gets off of Angel and acts innocent as Gulak is left confused about what happened but Angel celebrates his first Cruiserweight title defense tonight!


Michael Cole:
Angel picks up another win with help from Eva Marie.

Elias: Maybe he is right, behind every great man is a great woman to give him the victory.

Michael Cole: He was on the ropes several times during the match and could have easily lost to Drew Gulak tonight.

Elias:
Drew might have put himself higher up on some draft lists with his performance in this match.

Angel Garza and Eva Marie carry on making out in the middle of the ring to boos from the crowd as a frustrated Drew Gulak heads up the entrance ramp shaking his head whilst we cut to a commercial break.

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After the video showing highlights of the John Cena vs Randy Orton Ironman match ends we cut to the backstage area as we can see a frustrated DAKOTA KAI gaming with TEGAN NOX as CHARLY CARUSO walks in looking for an interview.

Charly Caruso:
Dakota, last week on Smackdown you had a disappointing loss to Ruby Riott!

Dakota puts the controller down as Tegan pauses the game for them.

Dakota Kai: It was but what I found more disappointing is the method Ruby had to resort to when beating me.

Dakota shakes her head.

Dakota Kai: The old Ruby I knew wouldn’t do that but I guess people change and next time we meet, I’ll remember that.

Tegan puts her hand on her tag team partner’s shoulder.

Tegan Nox: I’ll remember what she did to you. And when I face her on Saturday after beating Franky, I’ll get payback for you.

Charly Caruso: Speaking of future matches, this Friday on Smackdown Tegan you will be taking on Franky Monet.

Tegan scowls at the mention of her name.


Charly Caruso:
We saw you attack her last week, what was the reason?

Tegan Nox: I heard what she had to say about my Mae Young Classic eliminations. Mocking my injuries? I can tell she has never been through something like that.

Nox is getting fired up and it seems the Welsh dragon is coming out.

Tegan Nox: So yeah I punched her in the mouth and I’ll do it again on Friday. This is my chance at redemption and I will fly. This Welsh wizard is going to pull off some magic and become Queen of the Ring.

Dakota Kai: Promise to give me the first title shot?

Nox turns to Kai with a smirk on her face.


Tegan Nox:
Deal. I’ll beat you like I always do in Overwatch.

Kai's mouth is wide open and she gasps.

Dakota Kai: You… Right game on!

Dakota picks up the controller as Tegan laughs before picking up her own controller and they go back to gaming whilst we cut to the commentary team.

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Michael Cole: Tegan Nox is fired up ahead of her last sixteen match with Franky Monet this Friday and Franky might have made a big mistake mocking her injury in the Mae Young Classic.

Elias: But Franky is one hell of a competitor and is unbeaten so far on Smackdown. It will be a close encounter this Friday night for sure!

*THE RISING*

Boos from the crowd as THE CHURCH OF SETH ROLLINS slowly walk out onto the entrance ramp. THE AUTHORS OF PAIN and AIDEN ENGLISH stand patiently as they wait for their leader before…

*VISIONARY*

And the boos get even louder as SETH ROLLINS walks out as he gets his Church to bow before him, cackling like a supervillain before walking down the entrance ramp with a wicked grin on his face even waving to the commentary team at ringside.

Michael Cole: Don’t rise to it, Elias. He isn’t worth it.

Elias: I don’t think I’ve hated a man more and I’ve had to deal with Baron Corbin for months before.

Michael Cole: Last week Seth Rollins took out another superstar in Big Show with a curb stomp through a cinder block and we don’t know when he will be back after that brutal attack!

Elias: He keeps on taking people out close to Edge. Anyone helping Edge, he has tried to end their career. The man says he is about saving careers but all he cares about is himself!

True venom in the voice of Elias as he speaks about Seth Rollins before we cut to the ring as the Church of Seth Rollins stands behind Seth who has a microphone ready to speak to the live crowd.

Seth Rollins: Are you people ready for a sermon?

Loud boos from the crowd as Seth responds with a smirk.

Seth Rollins: I wasn’t talking to you heathens. I was talking to my disciples.

He turns to his disciples who nod and kneel in front of their leader.

Seth Rollins: I know you fans can’t be saved but these men, they have been. They have been cleansed by the light I bring as part of Monday night Rollins!

The formerly popular catchphrase brings the crowd to even louder boos which the savior takes pleasure in.

Seth Rollins: Aiden.

Aiden looks at Seth with wide eyes and a smile.

Seth Rollins: Ever since you joined me, you’ve been able to pick up wins. Something you have not done for years. Would you not say I saved you?

Aiden nods emphatically.

Aiden English: You have. You have saved me from the depths and brought my career back to life.

Seth has a wicked smile before turning to the muscle of the group Akam and Rezar as they look at him stoically.

Seth Rollins: My destroyers. Have I not given you even more opportunities to cause pain and carnage on the Monday Night Raw roster?

Akam and Rezar don’t speak just silently nodding in agreement with Seth who smiles and turns back to the fans.


Seth Rollins:
See what my guidance does to superstars. I give them what they want and what they need.

A few fans have gotten sick of Seth and start to chant “shut the fuck up” which brings an even bigger smile to his face as he does his signature annoying laugh.

Seth Rollins: So it’s time for me to send a message to superstars far and wide. I’m not just talking to superstars on Raw and Smackdown. My message goes out to NXT, NXT UK and beyond!

Vince is still in charge remember guys. Other places don’t exist name-wise.

Seth Rollins: Join us and rise to new heights!

The smile on Seth’s face soon turns to a scowl.

Seth Rollins: Or stand in our way and fall!

Seth scowls at the camera before he starts to laugh like a madman.


Seth Rollins:
Because whatever brand I end up on, I will be coming for my place at the top once again!

Seth drops the microphone and sticks his arms out into the air in a Jesus-like pose as the disciples stand behind their leader showing their worship.


Michael Cole:
Strong words from Seth and a warning sent to Drew McIntyre, Kevin Owens, Aleister Black and Andrade Cien Almas ahead of the draft!

Elias: Two of those four men will be world champions and will have a big target on their backs after the draft, depending on which brand Seth and his church end up on.

Michael Cole: A scary cult-like force that seems to want to grow in numbers.

Elias:
Hopefully they get stopped soon but up next we will see who advances to the quarter-finals of the Queen of the Ring. Will it be Naomi or Piper Niven? Don’t go anywhere!

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*THE CULLING*

A decent pop from the live crowd as PIPER NIVEN marches out ready for action tonight. She looks determined ahead of the biggest match in her career so far.


Michael Cole:
Piper Niven is one of the hottest prospects on NXT UK and the last remaining superstar from that brand in this tournament.

Elias: Let’s hear from her before…

NAOMI ATTACKS HER FROM BEHIND WITH A STEEL CHAIR! Loud boos from the crowd and no pre-match interviews this time as Naomi tries to take down her larger opponent before the bell! She lays into her with several shots as the referee tells her off but it is before the bell so she can’t be disqualified. Naomi tosses the chair to the side before IRISH WHIPPING PIPER INTO THE STEEL STEPS WITH A THUD! Piper shouts in pain as Naomi is doing a number on her before the match has even begun!


Michael Cole:
Naomi taking no chance during this match. She wants to be Queen and will do whatever it takes to get it!

Elias: We saw how quickly Piper demolished Billie Kay and Tamina in recent weeks so this might be the only way to defeat her!

Naomi rolls Piper into the ring and follows after her. The referee gets in Naomi’s face telling her off but she tells the referee to call for the bell which he does reluctantly and this match is underway!

Match 4: Queen of the ring 2nd round match: Naomi vs Piper Niven
Match summary: Naomi lines up Piper as soon as the bell rings and goes for THE REAR VIEW! Naomi drops Piper to the mat and makes a cocky cover 1 2… PIPER KICKS OUT! The commentary team wonders if the lax pin gave Piper the chance to recover as Naomi argues with the referee about the count. She shakes her head before turning around… LARIAT FROM PIPER NIVEN! The giantess wipes her out and she looks pissed off! Piper picks up Naomi slamming her down and tossing her around the ring! Piper though is still noticeably struggling due to the damage done before the bell which allows Naomi back into the match.

Naomi goes for big moves as she tries to put Piper down before heading to the top rope ready to go for the SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT! However, Piper recovers and CLOBBERS HER IN THE BACK! Naomi is staggered and Piper uses that to slam her down with an ELECTRIC CHAIR DROP! Piper isn’t done though as she heads to the corner and DIVES OFF HITTING THE SCOT DROP (Vader bomb)! Piper hooks the leg 1 2 3 PIPER NIVEN ADVANCES TO THE QUARTER FINALS!


Winner via pinfall: Piper Nevin (4:32)

A loud pop from the crowd, who have gotten behind Piper after being attacked before the bell and overcoming that to still win! She winces in pain but there is a smile on her face as knows she is three matches away from winning Queen of the Ring to be the first-ever Queen of the Ring and also Women’s Universal Champion!

Michael Cole: Piper Nevin does it and advances to the next round in what some would call an upset over a former two-time Women’s Champion in Naomi!

Elias:
Naomi came into this match with a game plan but it still wasn’t enough to stop Piper Nevin from NXT UK.

Michael Cole: And that means not only are there two NXT superstars in the quarter-finals but we will see two giants collide as Piper Nevin faces Beth Phoenix in the next round!

Elias: Beth talked about her aches and pains, how is she going to overcome a dominant force like Piper let alone be in a state to fight whoever she faces next?


Piper carries on her celebration in the ring as Naomi outside the ring throws a tantrum and we cut elsewhere backstage…

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As RENEE YOUNG walks into a locker room mid-conversation as we can see EDGE talking to ZACK RYDER and CURT HAWKINS!

Edge: No you guys need to leave this fight to me before you get hurt…

Edge turns around to see Renee has entered the room.

Edge: Now is not a good time Renee.

Renee Young: I was going to ask your thoughts on what Seth had to say earlier and your wife’s run in the Queen of Ring tournament.

Edge takes a moment.

Edge: My wife Beth is going to win Queen of the Ring. She has more grit and resilience than anyone I know. Without her, I wouldn’t have been back here and I know she can overcome whatever stands in her way just like I overcame this.

Edge points at his neck as Zack chimes in.

Zack Ryder: Bro you are both tough but you will need help to stop Seth.

Curt Hawkins:
Our help.

Edge shakes his head.

Edge: I can’t risk it. Not anymore.

Zack goes to argue but Edge cuts him off.

Edge: Look what’s happened to the Street Profits and Big Show. Hell, look what they tried to do to Rey. I can’t have anyone else getting hurt on my behalf.

Zack Ryder:
Then we will do it off our own back!

Curt puts his hand on Edge.

Curt Hawkins: We are your friends and we stand by our own friends.

Zack Ryder:
Bros for life.

He holds a fist bump out but Edge shakes his head and walks off leaving the Major Bros alone as Curt turns to Zack.

Curt Hawkins: Whether he likes it or not if we end up on the same brand as Seth’s church…

Zack Ryder: We’ll fist-bump their faces off!

And on that note, the Major Bros head off elsewhere bringing the interview to an end as Raw cuts to a commercial break.

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After the previous video package highlighting the Iron woman’s match between Bayley and Sasha Banks (Instead of a highlight video have the full match because it fucking rules. Seriously watch if you have never seen it) we cut to the backstage area mid-brawl as MUSTAFA ALI and DOLPH ZIGGLER ARE FIGHTING EACH OTHER! Both men are battering each other and it is clear this is no longer a friendly rivalry between the two men as once again security appears to pull them apart getting the situation back under control. Both men try to break free but neither man can as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.

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Michael Cole: Ali and Ziggler are at each’s throats!

Elias: If they end up on the same brand, I don’t see this war between them ending any time soon!

*WEEKEND ROCKSTAR*

Loud boos from the crowd as NOAM DAR makes his way out for the semi-main event and he looks to become United States Champion for the first time in his career. He has the usual cocky swagger on his way to the ring and obnoxiously chewing his gum.


Michael Cole:
Noam Dar might be a cocky arrogant wrestler but he has arguably been on the best run of his career ever since last year’s Wrestlemania.

Elias: No argument from me Michael. Noam Dar managed to become Cruiserweight Champion but also established himself on Raw.

Michael Cole:
This is tough to do at his age. He is still only twenty-six years old and could become United States Champion tonight.

Elias:
Chad Gable might have something to say about that.

*ELITE*

A loud pop from the live crowd as CHAD GABLE walks out with the United States title around his waist. He is soon joined by KURT ANGLE making the cheers even louder for the champion.

Michael Cole: Chad Gable has been champion for one hundred and sixty-nine days defending that title against all challengers.

Elias: Approaching half a year as champion but tonight he faces a different challenge compared to the monster he has fought before.

Michael Cole: Noam Dar isn’t going to go for the power that Dijakovic or Joe. He will be a lot snider and try to pick apart the leg of Chad or cheat his way to victory.

Elias:
Kurt at ringside though should be able to help stop any of the cheating tricks from Noam Dar.

Chad Gable steps into the ring as the referee lifts his title in the air during the usual title announcements. Noam Dar the whole time talks trash to Chad Gable who ignores it and focuses on warming up. The referee then calls for the bell to get this match underway!

Match 5: United States title match: Chad Gable © w/Kurt Angle vs Noam Dar
Match summary: Noam carries on talking after the bell but Chad remains focused as they lock up soon taking down Dar and wiping the smirk off his face. Gable keeps the pressure up and this causes Dar to resort to during the next lock up to go for a cheap shot! Dar looks to pounce on that and works over Chad going after his leg but Gable soon fights back weirdly going after Dar's right arm! However, it soon becomes clear why he is doing this after an early attempt at the CHAMPAGNE SUPER KNEERBAR Dar struggles to lock it in!

Dar has to refocus and come up with a new plan. He stays on the attack still going after the right leg somewhat but now is also targeting Gable’s head to set him up for the NOVA ROLLER! Gable though carries on his attacks but Dar desperately fights even considering trying to expose the turnbuckle but Angle’s presence soon makes him change his mind. In the end, Dar tries to go for the NOVA ROLLER BUT GABLE IS READY AVOIDING IT AND TRANSITIONS INTO THE ANKLE LOCK! Smooth as you like and due to the damage to his arms, Dar can’t crawl or power out so is FORCED TO TAP OUT!


Winner via submission and still United States Champion: Chad Gable (10:19)

Chad Gable lets go of the right leg of Noam Dar and gets to his feet having picked up another win as United States Champion, now heading into the draft with the title. Kurt joins his trainee in the ring and raises his arm into the air celebrating the victory.


Michael Cole: Chad Gable picks up the win and uses his brain to pick apart his challenger tonight.

Elias: Dar realized pretty quickly what the game plan of Gable was but couldn’t find a counter without cheating.

Michael Cole: And any cheating he had planned, Angle was on hand to put a stop to!

Elias:
Well up next we are going to hear from Aleister Black and Andrade Cien Almas ahead of their main event sixty-minute Ironman match! Don’t go anywhere!

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When we return from the commercial break, we can see ALEISTER BLACK in a hallway backstage stretching and doing his final preparations before the main event as CHARLY CARUSO approaches him for an interview.


Charly Caruso:
Aleister, we are moments away from the main event where you defend your title in a sixty-minute Ironman match. How are you feeling after Andrade attacked you last week?

Black who has been looking into the distance the rest of the time Charly was talking turns to her with a bit of a scowl.

Aleister Black: I’m not one hundred percent but it proves the kind of man Andrade is.

Aleister clenches his fist.

Aleister Black: He knows he can’t take this from me one-on-one without some kind of handicap on my part.

Aleister smirks.

Aleister Black: But when you back a man into a corner, a dangerous beast can come out.

Aleister is smiling which is a scary sign for Andrade.

Aleister Black: And whilst I might have removed the demons on my back at Wrestlemania, your demons stand right in front of you Andrade.


Black glares at the camera.

Aleister Black: Prepare to fade… fade to black!

Aleister walks off bringing the interview to an end before we cut back to the commentary team.

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Michael Cole: Strong words from Aleister and we are just about to hear from the challenger Andrade…

Elias: Hold on Michael, I’ve just gotten word from the back about something that went down during the commercial break. Let’s take a look first!

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We cut to the backstage area as NOAM DAR walks through the back after his United States title loss with a graphic at the bottom saying “During commercial break”. As he is walking and chewing his gum he looks over at TYLER BREEZE who smirks and sarcastically applauds Noam Dar.

Tyler Breeze: Good performance out there.

Dar glares at Breeze.

Tyler Breeze: Why don’t I take a selfie with the new champ?

Tyler feigns shock when Dar glares at him.

Tyler Breeze: Oh that’s right. You weren’t able to cheat so you…

DAR RESPONDS BY SPITTING GUM IN HIS FACE! Gross action as Tyler wipes his face but the distraction allows Dar to sucker punch him as the Scot lays into the Prince of Pretty! However, he is soon pulled off by FANDANGO! The former dancer grabs hold of him and looks to lay into Dar with a few punches of his own but Dar fends him off and flees the scene allowing Dango to check on his tag team partner as we cut back to the commentary team.

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Michael Cole: Noam Dar clearly not taking his loss well and good thing Fandango was around!

Elias: If you mess with Breeze, you mess with deputy Dango as well!

Michael Cole: Well now it is time to hear from Renee Young who is interviewing Andrade Cien Almas ahead of tonight’s main event.

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We cut to the backstage area and RENEE YOUNG is standing next to ANDRADE CIEN ALMAS who has a smug look on his face.

Renee Young: Thanks, Michael. Andrade, we are moments away from a match type you picked but you will have no Ungovernables at ringside, even Zelina Vega to help. How are you feeling?

Andrade chuckles.

Andrade Cien Almas: I don’t need anyone to win. I’m El Idolo!

Andrade points at himself full of smugness.

Andrade Cien Almas: I am an icon and the only reason I lost at Wrestlemania was that I had someone else standing in my way instead of Black.

???: My client feels the same!

Cheers from the crowd as PAUL HEYMAN walks into the shot with a smug smile which angers Andrade. Paul taps Andrade on the chest as he speaks.


Paul Heyman:
Brock will be watching closely. Good luck.

Andrade swipes Heyman’s hand away but the advocate for the Beast smiles as he walks away.

Elias: Up next we will have our main event. Aleister Black versus Andrade Cien Almas in a sixty-minute Ironman match. Don’t go anywhere!

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*GANGSTER’S PARADISE*

We return from the commercial break as ANDRADE CIEN ALMAS makes his way out in a crisp white suit and suit trousers on the way to the ring. He also has a Black Mask style mask on which he takes off and poses at the top of the entrance ramp, taking the suit jacket off on the way to the ring ready for this massive main event.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and right now we will have our main event.

Elias: Andrade requested this stipulation if Zelina and The Ungovernables were banned from ringside to make sure there is no doubt when he wins his Universal title back.

Michael Cole:
But every other time he has beaten Aleister Black on Raw, there has been some kind of interference.

Elias: Tonight Andrade has to do it alone. Something noticeably he couldn’t do in the three-way dance at Wrestlemania.

*ROOT OF ALL EVIL*

A massive pop from the live crowd as ALEISTER BLACK makes his entrance. In signature fashion, he slowly rises from the depths of the arena before standing at the top of the entrance ramp as she looks at the man in the ring and begins the long walk down the entrance ramp.

Michael Cole: And I would just like to remind everyone. If we do not get a winner within the hour time limit, we will have overtime which will be live on our youtube channel.

Elias: As seen from the clips throughout the night, the first-ever Ironman match in WWE went to a time-limit draw and into overtime. Could the same happen tonight?

Michael Cole: These two men are both top of the business and two of the rising stars who hold wins over one another. I see no reason why it can’t happen.

Elias: Both men hate each other as well so I expect this to go a mile a minute!

Once Black makes it to the ring, he passes the referee the title and raises it into the air before the usual title announcements are done. Once those are out of the way both men head to their corner and the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!


Main event: Universal title Ironman match: Aleister Black © vs Andrade Cien Almas
(1st fall): The bell rings and Andrade charges at Aleister Black… BLACK MASS! In a moment Black takes down Andrade and makes the cover 1 2 3 Black picks up the first fall in a matter of seconds!

Winner of the first fall via pinfall: Aleister Black (0:12)

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(2nd fall): The commentary team at this point informs us that between each fall there is a 30-second break to allow the superstars to recover and Black uses his 30 seconds to sit down in the corner of the ring looking at Andrade. The challenger meanwhile rolls to the ropes and is clearly dazed as all his plans have gone out of the window in the opening minute of this match. He gets to his feet as the 30 seconds finish and he sees Black in the corner cross-legged so go for him BUT BLACK AVOIDS IT AND LIGHTS HIM UP IN THE CORNER!

Black stays in control as Andrade is clearly rocked in the early going and is struggling to stay alive in this match so far to the point he has to retreat to the outside! He noticeably looks to the corner but there is no Zelina for advice and guidance tonight as Black teases a suicide dive BUT INSTEAD SITS IN THE RING CROSS-LEGGED! This anger Andrade as he charges back in but Black nearly gets a second fall within the first 3 minutes with a roll-up but Andrade kicks out!

Black stays in control and works over Andrade for the next few minutes with a series of kicks, grinding down the challenger. Andrade though starts to make a fight back and looks like he might be able to level the score but Black stays in front. Andrade is frustrated that he can not level the score in this encounter and starts to get a little sloppy allowing Black to lock in the ANTI-CROSS! Andrade is trapped in the middle of the ring and knows he would have to fight to the ropes… SO TAPS OUT!

Winner of the second fall via submission: Aleister Black (7:15)

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(3rd fall) Loud cheers from the crowd as Aleister Black lets go of the hold and once again sits cross-legged in the ring, two ahead of Andrade. The challenger meanwhile rolls out of the ring and kicks the barricade in anger, knowing how badly this start to the match has gone. Once the 30 seconds are up Andrade rolls back into the ring full of anger and jumps right on Aleister Black laying into him with a series of punches but once again Black takes control of the match!

Black stays in control of the match and lays into him with a series of strikes to the head as well as suplexes. The early Black Mass still having an effect and Black lines up Andrade teasing he is going to for a SECOND BLACK MASS… ANDRADE ROLLS OUT OF THE RING HEADING TO THE TIMEKEEPER’S AREA! Aleister Black follows up after him as Andrade leans over the timekeeper’s area AND GRABS A STEEL CHAIR CLOCKING BLACK IN THE HEAD WITH IT! Instant DQ from the referee!

Winner of the third fall via disqualification: Aleister Black (9:47)

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(4th fall) Loud boos from the crowd as Black falls down and clutches his head as ANDRADE SMASHES HIM A FEW MORE TIMES WITH THE CHAIR! The referee has to come out and warn Andrade that he will disqualify him if he does it again so Andrade drops the chair and heads back to the ring with a big smirk on his face. Black outside the ring struggles to his knees as the referee checks on him and we can see BLOOD COME FROM HIS HEAD! The referee then gets pushed away by Black who heads to the ring full of anger and ANDRADE POUNCES HITTING THE HAMMERLOCK DDT! Andrade makes the cover 1 2 3 Andrade pulls one back!

Winner of the fourth fall via pinfall: Andrade Cien Almas (10:48)

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(5th fall) Andrade smirks to himself as he heads back to the corner and now it is his turn to gloat. Black meanwhile is struggling in the mat, feeling the effect of the steel chair to the head but also a Hammerlock DDT directly onto his skull as well. Once the 30-second break passes Andrade stays right on the attack sending Black around the ring with a series of dropkicks and other suplexes. He sends Black into the corner and HITS SEEING SHADOWS! Andrade makes another 1 2 3 ANDRADE GETS ANOTHER FALL BACK AND BLACK IS IN GRAVE DANGER HERE!


Winner of the fifth fall via pinfall: Andrade Cien Almas (12:40)

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(6th fall) The commentary team put over deliberately losing that third fall being the turning point for Andrade and now he is back to within one fall of Black, who has already been busted open and has to wrestle for over 45 minutes at least to keep his title! Black is checked by the referee but he grits through the pain. Once the bells ring Andrade once again goes right back on the attack and peppers Black, even punching him in the head repeatedly in the corner! He then looks for another SEEING SHADOWS BUT BLACK COUNTERS WITH A POWERBOMB OUT OF THE CORNER!

Black counters Andrade and rolls away from him having to take a few moments to recover due to the damage done to him in the last few minutes. Black looks to stay on the attack hitting a DOUBLE FOOT STOMP THE CHEST OF ANDRADE before making the cover for a close two count. Black follows up by going for the DRAGON SLAYER whilst Andrade is on the mat but the challenger fights with a PELE KICK SENDING HIM BACKWARDS BEFORE HITTING A DROPKICK SENDING BLACK OUT OF THE RING! Andrade isn’t done though and hits a BASEBALL SLIDE TORNADO DDT TO THE KNEELING BLACK OUTSIDE THE RING!

Another brutal attack on the head by Andrade who gloats to the crowd as Black remains on the floor selling his head! Andrade smirks to himself heading inside the ring and is more than happy to take the count out fall to go level. Black however fights to his feet and climbs into the ring to break the count just in time. Andrade though pounces on Black and clobbers him with a series of kicks to the head as soon as he gets into the ring! Once again Andrade making a point to target the head he damaged earlier in the match as we start to approach the 20-minute mark!

Andrade ramps up the pressure though, knowing he is still one fall behind as he grabs hold of Black and SENDS HIM RIGHT INTO THE RING POST IN THE CORNER! Once again Andrade seems to want to focus all of his attacks on the head of Black and even looks to go for his own version of the SWERVE STOMP TO THE HEAD… BUT BLACK AVOIDS IT! Black gets to his feet and slams Andrade down with a RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX! Black takes control of the match, laying in a series of blows to Andrade but he remains unable to extend his lead.

Black looks to go for a different approach after a while and locks Andrade’s arm in a FUJIWARA ARMBAR! Andrade is in a ton of pain and thinks about tapping once again to break it… BUT THIS TIME COUNTERS IT INTO A PINNING PREDICITMENT! 1 2 Black breaks the hold and kicks out! Andrade smirks but does clutch his arm which is in slight pain after the hold. Black though looks to pounce and go for BLACK MASS BUT ANDRADE DUCKS! Andrade tries to spin around with a BACK ELBOW BUT BLACK AVOIDS IT AND LOOKS FOR A POWERBOMB… ANDRADE COUNTERS IN A MEXICAN DESTROYER! Andrade makes the cover 1 2 3 THE SCORES ARE LEVEL

Winner of the sixth fall via pinfall: Andrade Cien Almas (25:56)

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(7th fall) A mixed reaction for that fall with some of them impressed with the move pulled out by Andrade but others unhappy to see the challenger tie the score as we close in on the halfway mark. Andrade heads to the top rope and taunts the fans whilst Black, who started the match on fire is on the ropes here and struggling to survive after the brutal chair shot to the skull. At this point, we cut backstage to see PAUL HEYMAN watching on with a smile on his face and the commentary team reminds us of Brock’s promise to come after Andrade whether he wins the title or not tonight.

Once the 30-second rest period expires Andrade stays on the attack, desperate to take the lead in this match and get back his Universal title. Andrade tries to get for the HAMMERLOCK DDT but Black fights out of it! Black uncharstically has to take a powder outside the ring for a little, still clearly feeling the effect of the damage done to his head early in this match and ANDRADE POUNCES WITH A OVER THE CORNER TOPE CON HILO WIPING OUT BLACK!

An insane move from Andrade and the crowd can’t help but pop for it as he smugly taunts Aleister Black! He grabs hold of the Dutch Destroyer and looks over at the steel steps across the ring before YEETING BLACK INTO THEM ACROSS THE RING! Black’s back slams off them with a thud but Andrade isn’t done as he pulls Black onto the base of the dislodged steel steps before hitting him with the HAMMERLOCK DDT ONTO THE STEEL STEPS! Loud boos from the crowd as Andrade dumps Black’s prone body to the ring floor and gets back into the ring. The referee carries on his count and Black doesn’t move as he gets to 10 giving Andrade the lead for the first time this match!

Winner of the seventh fall via count out: Andrade Cien Almas (32:10)

Aleister Black 3 Andrade Cien Almas 4

(8th fall) Andrade now stands in the ring looking very smug as Aleister Black is still down and out on the outside of the ring. Andrade even mocks the fans and Black by doing the signature TRANQUILLO pose in between the middle and top rope! After the 30-second rest period elapses Black is still not in the ring as the referee starts another count. Black is clearly still out of it but just about makes it into the ring just in time to break the count. Andrade though smirks breaking his pose and going on the attack, laying into Aleister!

Aleister struggles to survive and gets slammed down by the THREE AMIGOS! Black though keeps alive and keeps kicking out at 2, refusing to lose another fall in this match. Andrade stays calm and stays on top of the match, really laying into Black during this match. Once again he goes for the HAMMERLOCK DDT… BUT BLACK COUNTERS LOCKING IN THE DRAGON SLAYER! He wraps it around the neck of Andrade tightly in the middle of the ring and Andrade can’t escape or power him up! Andrade to escape one more time before he is forced to tap out evening the score!

Winner of the eighth fall via submission: Aleister Black (35:45)

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(9th fall) Black releases the head of Andrade and pushes him away, as commentary wonders if that was a desperation move due to how much he was struggling. Andrade meanwhile loses his temper and kicks the ropes in anger having just lost the lead he worked so hard to gain. Andrade gets to his feet as Black struggles up with this match taking its toll as we are now over halfway through this match! Once it restarts Andrade charges in AND GETS ANOTHER BLACK MASS! Once again Andrade’s too eager and Black strikes… BUT ANDRADE THIS TIME FALLS OVER THE TOP ROPE OUT OF THE RING SO HE CAN’T MAKE THE COVER!

Black shows some rare frustration and anger but instead looks at the top rope and heads to the top. He lines up Andrade and DIVES OFF HITTING A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO THE CHEST OF ANDRADE OUTSIDE THE RING! Cheers from the crowd as Black stands outside the ring and holds his arm out before grabbing Andrade to roll him back inside. He doesn’t want to take a fall via count out. He makes the cover in the ring but Andrade kicks out keeping the score tied!

Black looks to keep the pace up as he slams Andrade down a few times on the mat but can’t take control. Andrade starts to fight back and for the next 3-4 minutes both men are fairly evenly matched as we go past the 40-minute mark. Black is back in control and heads to the top rope but struggles to climb, clearly tired which gives Andrade time to hit a SPRINGBOARD KICK TO THE HEAD STAGGERING BLACK! Andrade isn’t done though as he leaps into the air HITTING ALEISTER BLACK WITH AVALANCHE TWISTING FRANKENSTENIER! Andrade pulls out all the stops and makes the cover 1 2 3 ANDRADE RE-TAKES THE LEAD!


Winner of the ninth fall via pinfall: Andrade Cien Almas (42:54)

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(10th fall) Andrade soaks in the reaction from the crowd and now he looks very relaxed as we approach the final quarter with Andrade in the lead! Black struggles and holds onto the ropes, still damaged by the beating Andrade has given him. The commentary team wonders how much Black will have left after that chair shot early in the match and wrestling 30 minutes after that. Once the 30 seconds elapses Andrade carries on the pressure and lays into Black who tries to fight back but is struggling due to that! Black gets a few shots back on Andrade but is CUT OFF WITH A HEADBUTT!

Black is knocked loppy by that and Andrade pounces with an SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! Andrade stays on top hitting a TOP ROPE DOUBLE FOOT STOMP ONTO THE CHEST OF BLACK before making the cover 1 2 Black kicks out! Andrade then looks to respond with a DRAGON SLEEPER OF HIS OWN! Targeting the head of Black and the Dutch Destroyer is struggling to stay alive! He tries to fight out of it but can’t escape but he refuses to tap out so Andrade keeps the hold on until he passes out! The referee checks on him and Andrade goes two falls up with just under 12 minutes to go!

Winner of the tenth fall via submission: Andrade Cien Almas (48:04)

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(11th fall) Andrade holds on for an extra few seconds before dropping Black to the mat with a smirk. Black is out cold and bleeding from the top of his head, now with two falls to catch up on and the clock ticking. Andrade meanwhile is on top of the world and once again does his TRANQUILLO pose, acting like he has already won back the Universal title. Black struggles to his feet as the 30 seconds elapse and Andrade is now happy to slow down the pace and hold onto this lead putting Black in a series of headlocks and rest holds!

Black struggles on the mat in pain but fights out of the hold, looking to go on the attack but ANDRADE LEAVES THE RING! As we approach the final 10 minutes Andrade is happy to stall and play out the clock! Black teases going for a dive which Andrade avoids… but Black rebounds into the middle of the ring and LEAPS OUT THE OTHER SIDE CATCHING HIM BY SURPRISE! Black grabs hold of Andrade and SENDS HIM INTO THE RING POST! He grabs Andrade by the head and SLAMS HIM INTO THE RING POST SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE HITTING A BRAINBUSTER ON THE RING FLOOR!

The referee gets near the 10 count but Black rolls Andrade back into the ring just in time as he hooks the leg but Andrade kicks out at 2 keeping his sizeable advantage! Black peppers him with a series of kicks before slamming him down with a series of suplexes but he can’t keep Andrade down for a 3 count! Black grabs hold of Andrade and looks to lock him in the ANTI-CROSS ONCE AGAIN… BUT ANDRADE RAKES HIS EYES DESPERATE TO AVOID THE HOLD! Boos from the crowd as the referee tells him off but Andrade pounces on his cheating to hit the HAMMERLOCK DDT! Boos from the crowd as he makes a lax cover 1 2 BLACK KICKS OUT!

53 minutes into this match and the champion is still fighting to keep his title around his waist! Andrade meanwhile is furious and can’t believe Black kicked out! He gets in the referee’s face and even grabs him by the shirt but the referee says he will disqualify Andrade. As he is still arguing however… BLACK ROLLS HIM UP AND GETS THE 3 COUNT PULLING HIMSELF WITHIN 1 FALL!


Winner of the eleventh fall via pinfall: Aleister Black (53:37)

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(12th fall) Andrade kicks out just after the 3 count but it is too late as Black is now 1 fall away from drawing level with just over 6 minutes left of this match! Andrade kicks the ropes in anger whilst Black remains stoic as he knows he has a lot more work to do to keep his title. The 30-second rest period fades as Black looks to go after Andrade but once again Andrade leaves the ring! The challenger is stalling out the clock and gets massive heat from the crowd!

Black follows after him but Andrade keeps away stalling out another minute as the clock carries on ticking further and further down! Black though gets Andrade trapped in the ring and starts laying into him before putting him down with a BRIDGING GERMAN SUPLEX! 1 2 Andrade kicks out! Black is getting more and more desperate before sending Andrade into the corner BEFORE HITTING HIS OWN VERSION OF SEEING SHADOWS! Black doesn’t stop there when it comes to taking Andrade’s moves as he pulls him out of the corner and HITS A HAMMERLOCK DDT! Black makes the cover

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Andrade kicks out!
Around 3 minutes and a half left but Andrade refuses to die and let Black tie the score! Black quickly follows up with a series of kicks to the chest and head of Andrade eyeing the clock before looking to go for a ROUNDHOUSE KICK… BUT ANDRADE AVOIDS IT CONNECTING WITH A DRAGON SUPLEX! Right down on the head and neck of Black as he makes the cover but Black kicks out at 2! Andrade remains calm but instead of rolling out of the ring, he climbs to the top rope and lines up Black… BUT BLACK COMES ALIVE WITH A POP-UP KNEE STRIKE TO ANDRADE ON THE TOP ROPE! Andrade is staggered as Black connects with an AVALANCHE BRAINBUSTER FROM THE TOP! Black makes the cover

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IT’S ALL LEVEL GOING INTO THE FINAL COUPLE OF MINUTES!


Winner of the twelfth fall via pinfall: Aleister Black (57:36)

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(13th fall) Black rolls away and for once, you can see the smallest amount of relief on his face which is now covered in blood. Andrade, once he stumbles back to his feet however is dazed and angry knowing he might have let a 2-fall lead slip. Both men get to their feet as the 30-second rest period ends with just 2 minutes in the regular time remaining and BOTH MEN GO AT EACH HAMMER AND TONGS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING, DESPERATE TO END THIS IN NORMAL TIME!

Black knows he might not make it through extra time and Andrade wants to go get a hold of the title he lost at Wrestlemania. Both men are evenly matched after this war but Andrade grabs hold of Black ready to go for the HAMMERLOCK DDT… BUT BLACK ESCAPES FROM IT SENDING ANDRADE BACK AND GOES FOR BLACK MASS… ANDRADE DUCKS AND HITS THE SPINNING BACK ELBOW (Think Judas effect but better)! Andrade makes the cover with about a minute remaining!

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Black kicks out!

Andrade pounds the mat in anger before grabbing Black by the face and asking him why he won’t stay down! He even SLAPS HIM IN THE FACE A FEW TIMES! He grabs hold of Black and looks to go for a SUPLEX… BUT BLACK LANDS ON HIS FEET BEHIND HIM! Andrade turns around looking for the SPINNING BACK ELBOW… BUT BLACK COUNTER LOOKING FOR THE ANTI-CROSS BUT ANDRADE IS READY AND COUNTERS JUMPING BACK AND SLAMMING BLACK ONTO THE MAT! We are into the last 30 seconds now, as Andrade SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE MAT AND HITS A MOONSAULT! Andrade hooks the leg

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Black kicks out!

Andrade follows up quickly by grabbing hold of Black and sends him into the corner of the ring as he lines him up for SEEING SHADOWS! Andrade charges in… BUT BLACK WAKES UP AND SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE TURNBUCKLES HITTING A BODY PRESS AS HE MAKES THE COVER! 1 2 Andrade kicks out with 15 seconds left! Aleister Black lines up Andrade as he knows how little time he has left and SWINGS LOOKING FOR BLACK MASS…ANDRADE AVOIDS IT HITTING A DROPKICK! 10 seconds left as Andrade sizes up the rising Black looking for a SPINNING BACK ELBOW TO THE DAMAGED HEAD… BUT BLACK AVOIDS IT AND COMES BACK AROUND WITH BLACK MASS! Black quickly jumps into the cover as the clock ticks down…


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DID HE MAKE THE COVER IN TIME?

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HE DID


Winner of the thirteenth fall via pinfall: Aleister Black (59:59)

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The last second ticks away as Black rolls off of Andrade and has retained his Universal title 7-6 in this Ironman match!

Winner and still Universal Champion: Aleister Black (1:00:00)

The crowd goes wild cheering for Aleister Black who went through an absolute war and neither the champion nor the challenger is moving on the mat. Aleister noticeably is still bleeding, having been busted open for the majority of the match.

Michael Cole: Aleister Black is still Universal Champion but he had to fight for it!

Elias: That chair shot to the head from Andrade might have cost him a fall but without that, who knows how far in front Black would have got.

Michael Cole: Black came in like a house on fire but credit has to go to Andrade for pushing him to the limit.

Elias: On another night, we could have had a new Universal Champion!

Andrade has now left the room and is devastated having come up short in his quest to become Universal Champion again tonight as the final image of the show before we fade to black is of Aleister Black sitting cross-legged in the ring with the Universal title around his waist and blood coming from his head. He has gone to hell and back to keep that title tonight.

Matchcard for Queen of the Ring
Knoxville, Tennessee
June 6th




Queen of the ring tournament Quarter-Final:
Beth Phoenix vs Piper Niven

Queen of the ring tournament Quarter-Final:
Ruby Riott vs Franky Monet or Tegan Nox

Queen of the ring tournament Quarter-Final:
Sasha Banks vs Taynara Conti

Queen of the ring tournament Quarter-Final:
Rhea Ripley vs Lacey Evans or Charlotte Flair

Queen of the ring tournament Semi-Final:
Beth Phoenix or Piper Niven vs Ruby Riott or Franky Monet or Tegan Nox

Queen of the ring tournament Semi-Final:
Sasha Banks or Taynara Conti vs Rhea Ripley or Lacey Evans or Charlotte Flair

Queen of the ring tournament Final:
Beth Phoenix or Piper Niven or Ruby Riott or Franky Monet or Tegan Nox vs Sasha Banks or Taynara Conti or Rhea Ripley or Lacey Evans or Charlotte Flair


WWE Women’s title No Holds Barred match:

Ember Moon © vs Asuka

WWE Women’s tag team titles match:
The Hugging Pirates © vs Shayna Baszler and Ronda Rousey

Grudge tag team match:
The Iiconics vs Lita and Trish Stratus

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- Aleister Black is still WWE Universal Champion heading into the Draft after beating Andrade in a 60 Minute Iron Man Match...and now their rivalry is over once and for all because not only did Aleister beat Andrade at Mania to become champion but beats him again in this rematch fall by fall to retain

- This Iron Man Match definitely has to be up there with the all time classics of Cena/Orton, Angle/Lesnar, HBK/Bret, etc. like it was so back and forth

- But with this Draft, Aleister could very well be drafted over to Friday nights to Smackdown just like Drew being WWE Champion could very well be drafted over to RAW to Monday nights

- Piper Niven beating Naomi to advance in the Queen of the Ring tournament to the quarter final to face Beth Phoenix...what a match up that will be

- Naomi obviously attacking Piper before the match was smart but it obviously backfired...she tried to be like her cousin in law The Tribal Chief Roman Reigns and how did that work out for her in this tournament? She got eliminated by Piper Niven...but Piper she's a mountain of a woman in terms of size and strength

- Sasha in the quarter finals having to face her rival Tay Conti yet again but this time in Queen of the Ring in the tournament...I can't wait

- Chad Gable retaining his WWE United States Championship beating Noam Dar to retain just goes to show us that Gable is Kurt Angle 2.0 he literally is as he is literally being coached and mentored by Angle...Chad using the Three I's just like Angle to win matches too...it makes me wonder who is next for him? Gable with the US Title he too could be drafted over to Smackdown and if he is, Angle could go with his protege

- Just like the IC Champion John Morrison can be drafted to RAW...no one is safe from the Draft groups can be broken up
 
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Friday Night Smackdown:
June 5th 2020
Madison, Wisconsin
Kohl Center




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After the usual video introduction to Smackdown Live, we pan around the Kohl Centre to see a loud cheering crowd ahead of tonight’s go-home edition of Smackdown ahead of the Queen of the Ring tournament.

Byron Saxton: It’s Friday night you know what that means. Welcome to Smackdown Live, one night away from Queen of the Ring!

Corey Graves:
And we have a big show in store! In our main event, Drew McIntyre defends his WWE title against Kevin Owens.

Byron Saxton: Xavier Woods takes on Baron Corbin in a grudge match that has been building for a couple of months now.

Corey Graves: Karrion Kross will compete for the first time since he lost to Big E at Judgment Day.

Byron Saxton: Buddy Murphy will fight Pete Dunne with no time limit tonight.

Corey Graves: And we have our final two last sixteen matches as Franky Monet takes on Tegan Nox whilst in our opening match Charlotte Flair will fight Lacey Evans!

*LIKE A LADY*

Loud boos from the live crowd as LACEY EVANS walks out onto the stage with a smug smile on her face and she makes sure to taunt the fans at ringside as well. She walks down the ramp, ready to fight her former tag team partner.

Byron Saxton: Lacey Evans and Charlotte Flair had fallen apart as a tag team ever since losing their titles to the Hugging Pirates at Wrestlemania. Now they collide in the Queen of the Ring tournament.

Corey Graves: We know Lacey isn’t the kind of person to keep quiet. Let’s hear what she had to say ahead of this match.

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We cut to LACEY EVANS who is sitting in much fancier clothes than her normal ring attire. She is pouring herself some tea and taking a sip before talking to the camera.

Lacey Evans: Charlotte Flair.

Lacey scowls as she says her former tag team partner’s name.

Lacey Evans: Teaming with you, swallowing my pride and tongue to be degraded by someone who thinks they are royalty because of their daddy.

Lacey acts like she is about to vomit before having more tea.

Lacey Evans: My god did I need that.

Lacey secretly British confirmed.

Lacey Evans: Charlotte I had to listen to patronize me and act like you are better than me. I am a true lady. You?

Lacey scrunches up her face.

Lacey Evans: You’re just daddy’s girl!

Lacey finishes her tea.


Lacey Evans:
I’ve taken everything work learning from you and when I eliminate you from this tournament, everyone will see I am the one true Queen.

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We cut back to the ring as Lacey taunts the crowd and further winds them up as she waits for her opponent tonight…

*RECOGNITION*

CHARLOTTE FLAIR! And for once, there is a shocking number of cheers (maybe because people are so sick of Lacey Evans) as the Queen poses at the top of the entrance ramp. She doesn’t pay much attention to the fans and focuses on Lacey Evans in the ring.

Byron Saxton: Charlotte Flair has been calling herself the Queen for years. Will she make it official tomorrow night?

Corey Graves: She will need to get past Lacey Evans tonight before she can focus on tomorrow night. Let’s hear from the Queen before this match!

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We see CHARLOTTE FLAIR backstage in her gym gear preparing before her match. She puts down the weights before looking at the camera.

Charlotte Flair: A lot of people think I’m only here because of my dad.

Charlotte takes a sip of water before shaking her head.

Charlotte Flair: My dad got me in the door, I took advantage of that and got to the top of the business.

She looks a bit resentful as she stares at the camera.

Charlotte Flair: See my dad doesn’t step in that ring and wrestle for me. I do!

She clenches her fist before taking a drink once again.

Charlotte Flair: Lacey. I taught you some things but I didn’t teach you everything. Do you want to know why?

Charlotte smirks.

Charlotte Flair: Because you were always second place to me and you always will be.

Charlotte finishes her drink before we cut back to the ring.

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Charlotte stands across the ring from Lacey Evans who talks a bunch of trash prompting a dismissive head shake from the Queen. The referee checks both women before feeling something in Lacey’s trunks… AND PULLS OUT BRASS KNUCKLES! Charlotte can’t help but laugh whilst Lacey looks furious. The referee passes the brass knuckles to the timekeeper before calling for the bell to get the match underway!

Match 1: Queen of the ring 2nd round match: Lacey Evans vs Charlotte Flair

Match summary:
Lacey and Charlotte both take their time early on, feeling each other out and trying to be cunning. Once they lock up Charlotte takes control of the match working over Lacey and grinding her down on the mat. Lacey doesn’t take that well and goes for a cheap shot with a punch to the head… CHARLOTTE COUNTERS BY REVERSING A WOMEN’S RIGHT ATTEMPT INTO AN ARMBAR! Lacey has to scramble to the ropes and grabs them to force a break! Charlotte breaks the hold at the count of 2 but she smirks to herself. Lacey meanwhile looks furious that she was shown up by Charlotte Flair. Charlotte goes back on the attack but Lacey Evans RAKES THE EYES OF THE QUEEN!

Loud boos from the crowd but Lacey doesn’t care as she takes control of the match (which I will save writing because we have seen in real life that these two do not have chemistry in the ring at all). In the closing stages, Charlotte has taken back control of the match and connects with a MOONSAULT FOR A CLOSE TWO COUNT! Charlotte gets ready for the FIGURE EIGHT but Lacey fights back with a few kicks sending her backward. Lacey though as she bounces back hits the WOMEN’S RIGHT! Lacey makes the cover but it is only enough to get a 2 count!

Lacey shakes her head and fiddles with the turnbuckle pulling off the pad right in front of the referee! Obviously, the referee grabs the pad and starts fixing it… AS LACEY PULLS A SECOND PAIR OF BRASS KNUCKLES OUT OF HER BRA! She puts it onto her fist and goes for a SECOND WOMEN’S RIGHT… BUT CHARLOTTE CATCHES THE FIST! She headbutts Lacey and pulls the brass knuckles off her fingers! She hits Lacey with a BIG BOOT before slipping on the knuckles and CLOCKS LACEY WITH HER OWN WEAPON! Charlotte tosses the evidence away in time as the referee turns around and Charlotte makes the cover picking up the win and advances to the Quarter-finals!

Winner via submission: Charlotte Flair (8:08)

A mixed reaction but it leans towards cheers as the Queen advances to the quarter-finals! Charlotte Flair gets to her feet and she has a smug smirk on her face happy with her victory tonight.


Byron Saxton:
The Queen advances to the Quarterfinals!

Corey Graves: Lacey tried to cheat the daughter of the dirtiest player in the game and found out why she in many ways is on course to surpass her father!

Byron Saxton: And now Charlotte will collide with the NXT Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley!

Corey Graves: Fresh off a tough title defense at Takeover against Candice LeRay!

Charlotte carries on the celebrations at the top of the entrance ramp whilst Lacey Evans is left furious in the ring as we cut to a commercial break!

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When we return from the commercial break, we see RHEA RIPLEY walking through the back (though she is slightly limping as she walks) when she is stopped by KEVIN PATRICK looking for an interview.

Kevin Patrick: Rhea, tomorrow night you will take on the Queen Charlotte Flair in the quarter-finals of the Queen of the Ring tournament. How are you feeling about facing her again?

Rhea smirks like only she can.

Rhea Ripley: I beat her once and I’ll beat her again.

Rhea holds up the NXT Women’s title.

Rhea Ripley: I’m NXT Women’s Champion for a reason. No one has been able to stop me and I will become the scream queen.

She places the NXT Women’s title on one shoulder before pointing at her other one.

Rhea Ripley: Looks a bit empty don’t you think?

Before Kevin Patrick can reply, CHARLOTTE FLAIR walks into the shot with a smirk on her face. Rhea glares at her opponent tomorrow night but Charlotte remains calm and relaxed.

Charlotte Flair: Beating me in a triple threat match where you didn’t even pin me doesn’t count as conquering the Queen.

Rhea glares at Charlotte ready to smack her in the mouth but the Queen doesn’t break.

Charlotte Flair: Fighting me one on one is a whole other prospect and…

Charlotte points down at the left leg of Rhea Ripley which is noticeably taped up after her matches last week with Deonna Purrazzo and Candice LeRay!

Charlotte Flair: You might want to rest that leg champ!

Charlotte taps the shoulder of Rhea smirking and walks off elsewhere leaving the NXT Women’s Champion looking furious as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.

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Byron Saxton: One woman seen as the future of the division and one who is the present. Who will win tomorrow night between Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair?

Corey Graves: Charlotte rightly pointed out the state of Rhea’s left leg after her encounter with Deonna Purrazzo in the last sixteen.

Byron Saxton: Which for anyone who didn’t watch last week’s Takeover, Candice LeRay made sure to target with extra venom but Rhea overcame the pain to retain her NXT Women’s title.

Corey Graves: But will it come back to bite her in this Queen of the Ring tournament?

*GOOD FRIENDSHIP SONG*

A mixed reaction from the live crowd who are getting more into the Firefly Funhouse as time goes on and we pan to the usual Firefly Funhouse set as we can see BRAY WYATT standing in his usual Mr. Rodgers red jumper but instead of the puppets, this week he is surrounded by little kids as he waves at the camera.

Bray Wyatt: Hey kids. Welcome to the funhouse.

We hear piped-in kids cheering as the kids in the funhouse sit there quietly.

Bray Wyatt: Tonight kids we are going to talk about friendship.

We see MERCY THE BUZZARD pop up as Bray says that and he turns to him.

Mercy the Buzzard: What do you know about friendship?

Bray pretends to look offended but soon ABBY THE WITCH pops up too.

Abby the Witch: He’s right you know. All your friends have left you.

The kids in front of Bray laugh at him which clearly upsets him as RAMBLING RABBIT now appears putting his arm on Bray’s shoulder.


Rambling Rabbit:
C’mon Bray. You have us.

Bray starts to smile as Rabbit carries on.

Rambling Rabbit: I know we won’t leave you like The War Raiders did!

Rambling chuckles to himself, not noticing how angry that line made Bray and carries on.

Rambling Rabbit: I mean they left you laying in the ring. It was so…

BRAY GRABS RAMBLING RABBIT BY THE THROAT! Rabbit tries to talk but Bray chokes the life out of him! Eventually the rabbit break in half with his head coming off and leaving the carcass in Bray's hands. He holds it for a few seconds glaring at it before tossing it away and smiling as he looks at the kids.

Bray Wyatt: Sometimes friendship ending can hurt but it is a part of life.

Bray smiles but there is a sinister tone there.

Bray Wyatt: So you move on and show them how they hurt you.

Bray goes cold as he looks at the camera.


Bray Wyatt:
So Hanson, Rowe…

Bray breaks into a wide smile and starts to wave.

Bray Wyatt: I’ll be seeing you each individually real soon! Bye for now!

The theme music for the Firefly Funhouse plays as Bray carries on waving creepily at the camera as the kids watch on confused and we cut to a commercial break.

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*OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE WORLD*

Boos from the crowd though a few cheers are mixed in with them as BUDDY MURPHY marches down the ramp ready for action tonight. The Aussie looks furious as he steps into the ring and is ready for a fight!

Byron Saxton: Welcome back to Smackdown Live and right now we are going to see Buddy Murphy collide with Pete Dunne in a no-time-limit match!

Corey Graves: These two men three weeks ago fought to a draw and still had more in the tank, looking to batter each other.

Byron Saxton: Buddy Murphy is desperate to earn himself another WWE title shot after coming so close to defeating Drew McIntyre two weeks after Wrestlemania.

Corey Graves: And he will want to impress ahead of the draft on Sunday night!

*CAN YOU FEEL MY HEART?*

A loud pop from the live crowd as PETE DUNNE walks out and he is soon joined by his friend TRENT SEVEN at ringside, pissing off Buddy Murphy. Dunne looks at his friend and shrugs sending him to the back.

Byron Saxton: Dunne wants no excuses tonight.

Corey Graves:
And with no time limit, we should get a winner in tonight’s match.

Byron Saxton: Pete Dunne though is coming off an injury to his right hand so might not be one hundred percent.

Corey Graves: Buddy would be smart to target that. Take away his finger breaker from him!

Pete Dunne and Buddy Murphy stand across the ring glaring at each other before the referee calls for the bell to get the match underway!

Match 2: No time limit: Buddy Murphy vs Pete Dunne
Match summary: Once the bell rings both men meet in the middle of the ring and start exchanging strikes with each other! Buddy takes control of the strike exchange but as Murphy looks to go for a LARIAT… DUNNE GRABS THE HAND EARLY AND TEASES THE FINGER BREAK! Buddy though gets out of it with a WICKED KNEE TO THE HEAD! Murphy looks annoyed he nearly gave a big edge to Dunne early and looks to change the match in his favor by tossing Dunne over the ropes!

Buddy Murphy follows him to the outside and lays him out before rolling back into the ring. He thinks about going for a countout but shakes his head and heads back outside the ring to break the count! As he carries on the attack he sends Dunne into the steel steps and DUNNE BOUNCES OFF THEM WITH A HARD THUD! Murphy follows up with a knee strike before looking at Dunne's right hand and HAVING EVIL INTENTIONS! He grabs hold of it before STOMPING ON IT, CRUSHING IT BETWEEN HIS BOOT AND THE STEEL STEPS!

Dunne grabs his recently injured right hand which is in a ton of pain as Murphy smirks and sends Dunne back into the ring whilst commentary tells us we are going to a commercial break! When the show comes back from the break, Murphy is in control and making full use of the damage done to the right hand by him. He works over Dunne with a series of submissions including targeting the right hand with some limb work, shades of his opponent tonight!

In the closing stages of the match, Dunne has started to fight back, with commentary making note that they have gone quite a few minutes over the usual time limit. Dunne looks to go for the BITTER END… BUT CAN’T GET A FULL GRIP DUE TO THE DAMAGE DONE TO HIS RIGHT HAND! He drops Murphy who spins Dunne around and HITS A V-TRIGGER! Dunne is staggered and Murphy scoops him up hitting MURPHY’S LAW! Murphy makes the cover 1 2 3 Murphy picks up a big win!

Winner via pinfall: Buddy Murphy (20:44)

Boos from the crowd once again but a fair few cheers mixed in after a 20-minute battle between both wrestlers. Buddy Murphy gets to his feet and celebrates a win that could put him in line for a higher draft spot this Sunday!

Byron Saxton: Buddy Murphy defeats Pete Dunne!

Corey Graves: And what a match between these two men!

Byron Saxton:
Buddy Murphy took advantage of Pete Dunne’s recent injury and that proved to be the difference.

Corey Graves: Maybe if Pete Dunne faces Buddy Murphy down the line at one hundred percent, he avenges the loss?

Buddy’s celebration carries on as Dunne speaks to medics at ringside who checks his hand before we cut to the commercial break…

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As we can see THE MIZ is backstage in his locker room talking to his wife MARYSE. As they are talking, we can see KAYLA BRAXTON walk into the room looking for an interview.

Kayla Braxton: Miz, Maryse I just wanted…

The door slams open as DANIEL BRYAN storms in and walks toward The Miz. Mike though doesn’t back down as the two constant rivals go nose to nose!

Daniel Bryan: Last week we lost because of you!

The Miz: Me? Not we lost due to you!

Both are ready to fight each other as in the background Maryse rolls her eyes.

Daniel Bryan: Me? If I wasn’t slammed into the timekeepers by my former…

Maryse: Enough! Both of you!

Miz and Bryan turn to Maryse with Bryan ready to argue with her but Maryse speaks first.

Maryse: If you two keep bickering like children we will keep losing to Morrison and Monet!

Maryse says Franky’s surname with total disgust before looking at Bryan and pointing at him.

Maryse: I hate you.

Bryan looks at her with a complete lack of interest but shrugs his shoulders.


Daniel Bryan:
I’m aware. I hate you and him too!

Miz responds by shrugging, not bothered by the fact Bryan hates him. Maryse though carries on her point.

Maryse: Good. Because we will never be friends. But we need to be allies.

Bryan glares at Miz and Maryse but he nods agreeing with her.

Maryse: We need to work together and come up with a plan to hurt Morrison and Monet.

Miz smiles looking at his wife.

The Miz: You have an idea?

Maryse nods as Bryan turns to Kayla.


Daniel Bryan:
Leave. Thank you.

Short and sweet there from Bryan as she takes her leave whilst Smackdown cuts to a commercial break.

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*THE FUTURE (V2)*

A massive reaction from the live crowd with a massive mix of cheers and boos as ASUKA walks out. She is wearing her traditional Kabuki mask as she does her usual entrance whilst soaking in the mixture of emotions from the live crowd.


Byron Saxton:
Welcome back to Smackdown Live and right now, it looks like we are going to hear from the Empress Asuka ahead of tomorrow night!

Corey Graves: She takes on Ember Moon for the WWE Women’s title and I do wonder if Ember will be good to go.

Byron Saxton:
We haven’t seen her since she confirmed that she will defend her title at Queen of the Ring and the brutal attack from Asuka isn’t one you recover from quickly!

Corey Graves: Plus the green mist can be nasty and cause long-term damage to your eyesight! Ember might have to forfeit the title rather than defend it tomorrow night.

Asuka steps into the ring and grabs a microphone, sticking her arms out with a massive smile on her face.


Asuka:
Ember Moon!

A decent pop from the crowd at the mention of the champion’s name.

Asuka: Did you see what happened to Alexa?

Boos from the crowd as they bring up the brutal beatdown Asuka inflicted on Alexa Bliss on last week’s Smackdown and mention she is expected to be out of action for several weeks due to it.

Asuka: Watashi wa kanojo o chīsana ningyō no yō ni kowashimashita.

Said in Japanese but you can hear the venom in her voice!


Asuka:
And now, Ember. You better give up or I’ll…

*FREE THE FLAME*

A massive pop from the live crowd as for the first time in a month we hear EMBER MOON’S theme play as Asuka’s smile drops as she is shocked before scowling! She stands in the middle of the ring and dares Ember to come out. However, there is no sign of the champion which confuses Asuka… UNTIL WE SEE HER SLIDE INTO THE RING IN A HOODIE AND WITH A STEEL CHAIR IN HAND AS SHE CLOBBERS ASUKA IN THE BACK WITH IT!

Ember isn’t done laying into Asuka with the one shot as she SLAMS THE CHAIR DOWN AGAIN ONTO THE BACK OF ASUKA! She gets off several shots at her challenger before tossing it down and jumping on Asuka WAILING ON HER WITH A SERIES OF STIFF STRIKES! Ember is pissed off and wants revenge tonight! She gets up from Asuka and picks up the chair she brought into the ring, placing it into the corner ready to send Asuka head-first into it BUT THE EMPRESS FIGHTS BACK!

The brawl is heated as both women try to batter the fuck out of each other. Asuka looks to be in control until EMBER HITS A WICKED HEADBUTT! Asuka is staggered as EMBER CLOBBERS HER WITH A STIFF FOREARM TO THE HEAD! Ember grabs Asuka once again ready to send her head-first into the steel chair… BUT A SWARM OF SECURITY COMES OUT AND PULLS THE TWO WOMEN APART! Loud boos from the crowd who want to see them fight as WADE BARRETT comes down trying to keep things under control.

Byron Saxton: Ember Moon is back and out for blood!

Corey Graves: I don’t think I’ve ever seen Ember Moon this angry and this vicious.

Byron Saxton: Asuka tried to blind her and took out her best friend. This is no longer just about the title; it has gotten personal between the two women!

Corey Graves: And in twenty-four hours these two women go to war over the WWE Women’s title! But up next, after the commercial break, we get the final quarter-final between Franky Monet and Tegan Nox. Don’t go anywhere!

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*I’M A STAR*

Loud boos from the live crowd as FRANKY MONET makes her way out with a smug smirk on her face. She is wearing sunglasses and kisses her dog Presley before passing him to an assistant. She waves at the crowd condescendingly before heading down the entrance ramp.


Byron Saxton:
Welcome back to Smackdown Live and right now we are going to see the final quarter-final match!

Corey Graves:
Let’s hear from the unbeaten Franky Monet!

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We cut to what looks like a personalized locker room and we can see INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION JOHN MORRISON sitting with FRANKY MONET on his lap. ERICK ROWAN looms behind them cutting an imposing presence. Franky strokes and plays with his hair before stroking his title.

Franky Monet: This belt looks so good on you.

John Morrison: I can’t wait till you have one that matches it.

The duo shares a long passionate kiss before breaking as Franky smiles.

Franky Monet: I will very soon be crowned like the Queen I truly am.

A smug smirk from the pair as Franky gets to her feet.

Franky Monet: All I’ve got to do is beat that injury-prone Tegan like you two have beaten Bryan and Miz.

Rowan for the first time all promo smiles as John speaks.

John Morrison: Exactly honey. And who knows? She might break her leg mid-match again!

A vile line from Morrison which brings a smile to the face of Franky who kisses her husband bringing the promo to an end.

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Franky looks extra smug in the ring as she taunts the fans and Tegan Nox hobbles around the ring as she waits for her opponent…

*CHICANE BOYS*

A decent pop as TEGAN NOX makes her way out, making a rare appearance on Smackdown being a Raw superstar as she looks fired up at the top of the entrance ramp.

Byron Saxton: Tegan Nox is seen by many as an underdog but she has a lot of experience in these kinds of tournaments as part of the Mae Young Classic.

Corey Graves: Let’s hear what she had to say…

Byron Saxton: Corey I don’t think we are going to have time as Tegan isn’t waiting!

Byron is right as Tegan slides under the ropes and JUMPS ON FRANKY MONET HITTING HER WITH A LOU THERSZ PRESS! She lays into Franky before telling the referee to call for the bell which he does!

Match 3: Queen of the ring 2nd round match: Franky Monet vs Tegan Nox
Match summary: Tegan stays on the attack laying into Franky with a series of punches and forcing the cocky superstar to the outside of the ring. Tegan though is far from done and wipes her out WITH A SUICIDE DIVE! Tegan follows up by battering Franky against the barricade with a series of kicks before sending her back-first into the ring apron! Tegan slides in and out of the ring before slamming Franky into the steel steps! Tegan is in total control of this match! She gets Franky back into the ring and lines her up for THE SHINEST WIZARD… BUT FRANKY AVOIDS IT AND SLAMS DOWN TEGAN!

Franky breathes a sigh of relief, having been very close to being battered in a matter of minutes. Franky takes control of the match using her superior size and power to her advantage before going after the right leg of Tegan Nox which gets some heat from the crowd! The commentary team also mentions the issues Tegan has had during her career! As the match reaches its closing stages Tegan gets back into the match and it is fairly evenly matched as Franky slams down Tegan for a close 2 count. She heads to the corner ready to go for a CURB STOMP… WHEN MARYSE APPEARS ON THE TRON?!?

Maryse: Franky. Oh Franky!

Monet turns to the titantron confuses as Maryse smirks as only she can.

Maryse: Franky whilst you are busy in the ring, well my husband and our new…

Maryse snaps her fingers thinking of the right word.

Maryse: Ally has found your husband and his big dumb bodyguard!

Maryse moves out of the way and we can see DANIEL BRYAN AND THE MIZ ATTACKING ROWAN AND MORRISON WITH A PAIR OF BASEBALL BATS! Franky is furious as she screams at the Tron BUT TEGAN CATCHES HER WITH A RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX! Franky lands with a thud as Tegan runs the ropes and hits the SHINEST WIZARD! Tegan makes the cover 1 2 3 TEGAN NOX ADVANCES TO THE LAST 8!


Winner via pinfall: Tegan Nox (10:10)

Maryse on the titantron takes great pleasure in costing Franky the match tonight, whilst Tegan shows little remorse for how she won after what Franky had to say about her past Mae Young Classic experience.

Bryon Saxton: Tegan Nox had done it and became the first woman to defeat Franky Monet!

Corey Graves: With a massive assist from Maryse!

Byron Saxton: This is what happens when you make several enemies.

Corey Graves: Well tomorrow night, we will see Tegan Nox take on Ruby Riott in the Queen of the Ring quarter-finals! Who will win out of those two?

Tegan Nox carries on her celebration at the top of the entrance ramp whilst in the ring, Franky slams her fists on the mat and has a full-on temper tantrum as we cut to a commercial break.


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When we return from the commercial break, we can see a furious FRANKY MONET storming through the back, knocking everything in sight over! KEVIN PATRICK at this point tentatively walks over looking for an interview.

Kevin Patrick: Franky, it was a tough night for you as you lost…

FRANKY SNATCHES THE MICROPHONE FROM KEVIN!


Franky Monet:
TOUGH? I WAS SCREWED KEVIN!

Franky is screaming in the face of Kevin Patrick who clearly regrets trying to get an interview with her.

Franky Monet: Maryse is jealous because she was never the star I am!

She points at herself getting right in Kevin’s face.

Franky Monet: Maryse, Miz and Daniel Bryan. They will all pay for this!

She raises her fist right in Kevin’s face who puts his hands up defensively.

Franky Monet: You crossed the wrong woman!

Franky storms off bringing the interview to an end as we cut to the commentary team at ringside.

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Byron Saxton: Franky clearly not taking the loss well at all!

Corey Graves: She is a star Byron and feels she belongs at the top. Maryse, Miz and Daniel Bryan took that from her tonight.

*ONE AND ONLY*

A decent pop from the crowd as RICOCHET walks out onto the entrance ramp with a smile on his face. He points to the sky before pointing to the ring and sprinting to it, ready for his first match on Smackdown in a few weeks.

Byron Saxton: Once again we see another match where a superstar has the chance to impress ahead of Sunday night’s draft.

Corey Graves: Ricochet is someone I can see both brands wanting. His unique offense would fit perfectly into the Cruiserweight division for example.

Byron Saxton: But he is also able to take on giants, a skill he will need tonight.

Corey Graves: And someone who has been striking terror into the hearts of the Smackdown roster since he debuted last year.

*DEAD SILENT*

Boos from the live crowd as KARRION KROSS slowly marches out to the top of the entrance ramp alone before slowly walking down the entrance ramp as smoke gathers all around the ringside area.

Byron Saxton: Karrion Kross we haven’t seen in action since he lost to Big E at Judgment Day.

Corey Graves: He was unbeaten before that and will be looking to start another undefeated streak tonight.

Byron Saxton: Kross said everyone was scared of him but Ricochet who takes inspiration from superheroes showed no fear.

Corey Graves: We will find out if that was bravery or stupidity tonight!

Kross eventually steps into the ring after walking through the smoke and stands across from Ricochet. The referee calls for the bell and this match is underway!

Match 4: Karrion Kross vs Ricochet
Match summary: Kross overpowers Ricochet during the match and tosses the smaller superstar around the ring with relative ease. Ricochet does make a fight back and even gets to show off some of the unique offense that only he can do but in the end Kross catches Ricochet one too many times off the top rope and hits an AVALANCHE DOOMSDAY SAITO! Kross makes the cover and picks up the win!

Winner via pinfall: Karrion Kross (5:15)

Kross gets back to his feet and poses in the middle of the ring as he snarls at the camera. Ricochet meanwhile stays down and out after the brutal impact from the Doomsday Saito from the top rope.

Byron Saxton: A win for Karrion Kross who gets back on track after some rough losses.

Corey Graves:
When you lose a big match, sometimes you need time away to refocus and get back on track.

Byron Saxton: It seemed to work for Kross in this match and maybe he puts himself in line for a higher draft position.

Corey Graves:
We shall see but when we come back, we will hear from not only Ruby Riott ahead of tomorrow night but also from The Iiconics ahead of their tag team collision with Lita and Trish Stratus at Queen of the Ring. Don’t go anywhere!

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When we return from the commercial break, we can see RUBY RIOTT standing in front of the camera with SARAH LOGAN hovering in the background as Ruby gets ready to speak.

Ruby Riott: So it is Tegan Nox I’m going to face in the quarter-final?

Ruby takes a moment before smiling at that thought.

Ruby Riott: Good because I want it to mean something when I become Queen of the Ring and beating that primadonna Franky wouldn’t have felt as sweet.

Shots fired at Franky Monet.


Ruby Riott:
No Tegan I’m actually glad it will be you I face because you are like me.

Ruby points at herself whilst Logan silently nods in the background agreeing with her tag team partner.


Ruby Riott:
Now your tag team partner she gave me a good fight but I kicked her ass.

Ruby throwing a good old pun in there for good measure too.

Ruby Riott: But she hasn’t had the struggles to get to this point, the pain of being so close to making it. I mean Dakota has already held the NXT Women’s title so she knows what it feels like to hold singles gold.

Ruby gets a little more serious.

Ruby Riott: She has had her hunger quenched. We haven’t. We are still chasing out moments in the sun!

Ruby gets angrier as she speaks.

Ruby Riott: I was seconds away from being champion at Roadblock but your shortcomings were a little different.

She smiles slightly but the anger is still there.

Ruby Riott: In the quarter-finals of the Mae Young Classic and your body gives out on you. Tough business kid.

Ruby shrugs.

Ruby Riott: The fight you have shown to make it to where you have after such a terrible injury when it should have been one of your greatest moments?

Ruby nods.

Ruby Riott: I don’t respect many people around here but Tegan, I respect you.

A rare show of respect to anyone that even catches Sarah by surprise.

Ruby Riott: You have more fight than most but tomorrow night, it won’t be enough.

Ruby clenches her fist looking at the camera.


Ruby Riott:
I was this close to being champion and I will not let it slip again. Bring all your fight, everything you have.

Ruby starts to walk away with Sarah joining her.

Ruby Riott: Because I will be Queen and Women’s Universal Champion!

The promo comes to an end as we cut to the commentary team at ringside.

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Byron Saxton: Strong words from Ruby ahead of tomorrow night’s quarterfinal clash!

Corey Graves: Ruby will stop at nothing to not only be Queen of the Ring but also Women’s Universal Champion!

*FEMME FATALE*

Boos from the crowd as THE IICONICS make their way out and of course, the duo have microphones in their hands as they head straight to the ring. PEYTON ROYCE and BILLIE KAY make sure to ignore the crowd on the way to ringside.


Byron Saxton:
A couple of weeks ago The Iiconics sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe when they attacked two legends of the business: Lita and Trish Stratus.

Corey Graves: Sometimes to make yourself a legend you need to take down the past.

Byron Saxton: But with a lead pipe?

Corey Graves: You do what you have to do if you want to make it to the top. I certainly would have done something like this when I was a wrestler.

Back in the ring, The Iiconics stand in the middle of it with a pair of microphones and get ready to speak to the live crowd.

Peyton Royce: You can boo us all you want but you are looking at two truly iconic superstars who have had enough of being overlooked!

Boos from the crowd but it just seems to fuel the Iiconics.

Billie Kay: We won the tag team titles at last year’s Wrestlemania and still didn’t get the respect we deserved.

Peyton shakes her head.

Peyton Royce: We even became the greatest Wrestlemania hosts of all time and still no respect!

Billie Kay: But it was far worse than that Peyton.

Peyton Royce: Far worse.

Billie Kay: We had our moment ruined by Lita and Trish!

Loud cheers from the crowd further pissing off the Iconic duo.

Peyton Royce: And this sums up the disrespect shown to us! We have the biggest moment of our careers ruined and you people cheer!

The cheers get louder further pissing off the duo.


Billie Kay:
So we made sure to ruin their return and tomorrow night we finish off the legends for…

*LOVEFURYPASSIONENERGY*

A loud pop from the crowd as LITA walks out onto the entrance ramp with a microphone soaking in the cheers from the crowd. However she waits a moment as The Iiconics shout abuse off-mic at her as…

*TIME TO ROCK & ROLL*

Another loud pop from the live crowd as TRISH STRATUS walks out and joins her best friend Lita as they share a hug before heading down the entrance ramp towards the Iiconics who are quick to point at the pair.

Peyton Royce: No stop right there!

Lita and Trish both do what Peyton says but dismissively scoff.

Billie Kay: Wade said there would be no contact between us or the match will be off!

Boos from the crowd as Lita and Trish shrug.

Trish Stratus: That’s fine, we can wait one day.

Lita:
Because the pleasure of kicking your two asses again is worth the wait.

Loud cheers from the crowd as The Iiconics look furious but Trish and Lita step through the ropes coming face to face with the duo inside the ring.

Trish Stratus: Do you know why we ruined your “moment”?

Lita: Because you tried to disrespect not only us but all the legends who paved the way for you two to stand here.

Trish points at the pair.

Trish Stratus: You can talk all the trash you want but you better be ready to cash those cheques and we proved at Wrestlemania you can’t.

Peyton Royce: You caught us by surprise!

Lita: Well I guess we are now even then after you hit us with a lead pipe!

Billie Kay: No we haven’t gotten even. You took our moment from us and we will take your moment tomorrow from you.

Peyton Royce: You think this will be some happy return? You will learn the division has moved on and you can’t hang with the present!

The Iiconics drop their microphones and leave the ring but Trish and Lita turn to them.

Trish Stratus: You think it’s going to be that easy?

Lita: We were the first women to ever main event an episode of Raw!

Loud cheers for that achievement as Trish carries on.

Trish Stratus: We had to fight some of the best of all time just to make a statement and give people like you the chance to shine.

Lita: So if you think it will be that easy to beat us, you are even more delusional than we thought.

Peyton and Billie both look furious as Trish wraps the promo up.

Trish Stratus: Soak in this moment girls because you will be in the ring with an actual Iconic duo tomorrow night!

Billie looks ready to charge back to the ring and fight them but Peyton holds her back as the crowd goes wild for that last line whilst Trish Stratus and Lita stand in the ring smirking.

Byron Saxton: Strong words from both teams ahead of an iconic match-up tomorrow night!

Corey Graves: The Iiconics want to get revenge for their stolen moment but can they defeat two legends of the business?

Byron Saxton: Or will the legendary duo prove to be too much for the Iiconics?

Corey Graves: However up next we will see Xavier Woods take on Baron Corbin. Don’t go anywhere!

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*I BRING THE DARKNESS (END OF DAYS)*

Boos from the live crowd as BARON CORBIN slowly marches out to the top of the entrance ramp posing for the live crowd. He taunts the fans before scowling as he walks to the ring ready for this match.

Byron Saxton: Welcome back to Smackdown Live and right now we are about to see Xavier Woods take on Baron Corbin!

Corey Graves: They clashed a few weeks ago and Baron Corbin cheated to defeat Xavier Woods causing Woods to want this match.

Byron Saxton: Corbin however ducked the challenge until Woods stopped him from cheating against Big E a couple of weeks ago.

Corey Graves:
Corbin wasn’t ducking him. Corbin just felt Woods wasn’t worth his time!

*PLAY MY ASS OFF*

A pretty loud reaction from the live crowd as XAVIER WOODS walks out to the ring and is joined by BIG E who once again reminds us he is holding the MONEY IN THE BANK BRIEFCASE!


Byron Saxton: Whatever excuse Corbin uses, Woods now has the chance to beat him tonight and a win over him could potentially put him in line for a title shot on whichever brand he ends up on.

Corey Graves: Well with no Kofi around and Big E’s eyes on the WWE or Universal title, Woods is looking for his first singles title in WWE!

Byron Saxton:
I mean Big E has said he will not cash in his briefcase until Wrestlemania.

Corey Graves: If Big E was smart, he would be using that as a bluff and cash in tonight after our main event!

As Byron and Corey argue on commentary about how Big E should use his briefcase, Woods stands across the ring from Corbin who talks trash. The referee calls for the bell and the match is underway!

Match 5: Xavier Woods w/Big E vs Baron Corbin

Match summary: Woods uses his pace to counter Corbin and lay into him with a series of kicks. Big E offers encouragement throughout the match and cheers on Woods during this match. Corbin’s power means he has the majority of the offense in the match but in the closing stages he tries to cheat however Big E stops him from grabbing his briefcase and WOODS HITS HIM WITH A TORNADO DDT! Woods follows it up by walking the ropes and hits LIMIT BREAK! Woods makes the cover and picks up the win!

Winner via pinfall: Xavier Woods (6:03)

A loud pop from the live crowd, always happy to see Baron Corbin lose! Woods is joined by Big E in the ring and he raises his best friend’s arm into the air as the New Day celebrate their victory tonight.

Byron Saxton: Xavier Woods picks up the win!

Corey Graves: With a little assist to Big E.

Byron Saxton: Don’t try to cheat against his friends then Corey!

Corey Graves: Hey if you ain’t cheating you ain’t trying.

Woods in the ring does the belt motion making it clear where his goals lie ahead of Sunday’s draft as we cut backstage…

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And we cut to WADE BARRETT’S OFFICE backstage as she stands in front of his desk in a crisp suit as he looks at the camera.


Wade Barrett:
Now the reason I am speaking to you now is I have a big announcement as my time as Smackdown Live commissioner is coming to an end.

Boos from the crowd which makes Barrett smile.

Wade Barrett: I’m very glad to hear you have enjoyed my time in charge however I have been offered a new opportunity as commissioner for Monday Night Raw.

Cheers from the fans happy to see him be a commissioner still even on another brand.

Wade Barrett: But why the switch? It’s simple. The new commissioner of Smackdown requested to be in charge of this show.

Intriguing.

Wade Barrett: Clearly I must have done a good job.

A slightly arrogant smirk from Wade who seems proud of his work.


Wade Barrett:
I just want to thank you fans for watching and I’m sure you will stick around but make sure you check out Monday Night Raw.

Another smirk from Barrett.

Wade Barrett: Might even have some of your favorites.

A slight chuckle comes from the commissioner.

Wade Barrett: But before I go, please enjoy a very special main event. When the show returns from a commercial break you will see Drew McIntyre defends his WWE title against Kevin Owens.

Loud cheers from the live crowd excited to see the main event as the show cuts to a commercial break.

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*FIGHT*

Loud cheers from the live crowd as we return from the commercial break and KEVIN OWENS makes his way to the ring. He is focused as he heads down the ramp with his best friend SAMI ZAYN following him to the ring but he breaks away from Kevin and heads to the commentary desk.


Byron Saxton:
Welcome back to Smackdown Live and ahead of our WWE title match main event it looks like we are being joined by Kevin Owens’s best friend Sami Zayn.

Sami Zayn: Thanks Byron. It is good to be out here and supporting Kevin. Glad I’m not in the ring fighting him for once.

Corey Graves: I mean knowing your history he is due to turn on you any minute now.

Sami Zayn: Corey I know you don’t have any friends like Byron clearly does…

Byron smiles like the nerd he is.

Sami Zayn: But the issues between myself and Kevin are in the past.

*BROKEN DREAMS*

Also getting a loud pop from the live crowd as DREW MCINTYRE slowly walks out with the WWE title around his waist. He has a confident smile as he looks at the ring and starts to head down the entrance ramp, keeping an eye on his ally in recent times in the ring.

Byron Saxton: Drew has become a friend of sorts as of late. How does Kevin Owens feel about fighting him for the WWE title?

Sami Zayn: You’ve seen how hard Kevin hits me when we fight? Drew might be an ally of ours but Kevin is a prizefighter.

Corey Graves:
I mean Randy said for many months that Kevin Owens had gone soft and wasn’t the prizefighter of old.

Sami Zayn:
And where is Randy right now? That’s right he is still in the hospital!

As Sami argues with the commentary team, Kevin Owens and Drew McIntyre glare at each other in the middle of the ring. The usual title announcements are done and then the referee calls for the bell to get the match underway!

Main event: No time limit: WWE title match: Drew McIntyre © vs Kevin Owens

Match summary: As soon as the bell rings, BOTH MEN START TO CLOBBER THE FUCK OUT OF EACH OTHER! This match turns into a sprint as both men know how tough the other is and go full pelt from the first bell! It is an even contest with Sami Zayn on commentary putting over Kevin Owens and how good his tag team partner/best friend is. Drew starts to control the match slamming Kevin around the ring BUT OWENS OUT OF NOWHERE HITS A STUNNER! Owens makes the cover 1 2 Drew kicks out!

Commentary wonders if the match had gone on a bit longer if Kevin would have been able to win with that. Owens though doesn’t rest on his laurels and grabs hold of Drew looking to slam him down with a POP-UP POWERBOMB… DREW COUNTERS WITH A FUTURESHOCK DDT! He slams Owens's head right down into the match with a bang! Drew makes a cover but only gets a two count still feeling the effect of the stunner!

The match is heading into the closing stages with both men feeling the effects of the damage they have done to each other. They trade blows and both try to go for their signature big moves but each man has a counter as the match reaches its climax with Owens connecting with a BULLFROG SPLASH for a 2 count. He lines Drew up and looks to go for a STUNNER… BUT DREW PUSHES HIM INTO THE ROPES REBOUNDING INTO A CLAYMORE FROM DREW! Drew makes the cover 1 2 3 Drew McIntyre retains his title!

Winner via pinfall and still WWE Champion: Drew McIntyre (10:46)

Loud cheers from the crowd as Drew takes his time getting to his feet having gone through a war. Sami Zayn meanwhile takes off his headset as he heads over to Kevin Owens and looks to check on his best friend.

Byron Saxton: Drew McIntyre retains his WWE title in one hell of a fight with Kevin Owens.

Corey Graves: I may have mocked him before the bell but Kevin Owens showed he is no softie like Randy claimed and pushed him to the limit.

Byron Saxton: Kevin may have lost tonight but he put on a good showing and will certainly be a name getting picked high in the draft.

Corey Graves: But you might be looking at the number one draft pick in that ring Drew McIntyre!

Drew poses with the title and lifts it into the air before looking directly at Kevin Owens who gets to his feet. The duo lock eyes before sharing a fist bump! Drew leaves KO in the ring to soak in the reaction from the fans before Sami and KO hug as Smackdown fades to black with commentary reminding us to tune in tomorrow night for Queen of the Ring!

Matchcard for Queen of the Ring
Knoxville, Tennessee
June 6th



Queen of the ring tournament Quarter-Final:
Beth Phoenix vs Piper Niven

Queen of the ring tournament Quarter-Final:
Ruby Riott vs Tegan Nox

Queen of the ring tournament Quarter-Final:
Sasha Banks vs Taynara Conti

Queen of the ring tournament Quarter-Final:
Rhea Ripley vs Charlotte Flair

Queen of the ring tournament Semi-Final:
Beth Phoenix or Piper Niven vs Ruby Riott or Tegan Nox

Queen of the ring tournament Semi-Final:
Sasha Banks or Taynara Conti vs Rhea Ripley or Charlotte Flair

Queen of the ring tournament Final:
Beth Phoenix or Piper Niven or Ruby Riott or Tegan Nox vs Sasha Banks or Taynara Conti or Rhea Ripley or Charlotte Flair


WWE Women’s title No Holds Barred match:

Ember Moon © vs Asuka

WWE Women’s tag team titles match:
The Hugging Pirates © vs Shayna Baszler and Ronda Rousey

Grudge tag team match:
The Iiconics vs Lita and Trish Stratus

EWR Rating:

70%