WWE 2019: No Wildcards

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Monday Night Raw
Kansas City, Missouri
May 27th

Monday Night Raw starts with the usual introduction as we cut to the ring ready to start the show.

*BURN IT DOWN/SECOND COMING*

A loud pop from the live crowd as Seth Rollins makes his way out. However, he is not dressed to compete. He is a nice suit as he makes his way over to the commentary desk.

Michael Cole: Hello and welcome to Monday Night Raw. And tonight we have 9 matches in a special beat the clock challenge.

Big Show: That is right Michael. The 3 competitors with the best times tonight will fill the remaining spots in the Elimination Chamber and I guess that is what brings our Universal champion, Seth Rollins, out here.

Seth Rollins: You got it right Big Show. 3 of the 18 men competing tonight will be my opponents at Stomping Grounds when I step into the Elimination Chamber. So I want to see what they can do first hand.

*#MMMGORGEOUS*

Tyler Breeze makes his way out with his selfie stick in his hand as he takes a photo on the entrance ramp with the crowd cheering him on.

Michael Cole: Tyler Breeze has been trying to get his career back on track in recent times and has had some success though, last time out he came up just short against Bobby Lashley.

Seth Rollins: Listen having faced Bobby Lashley myself, he pushed me to my limits. I had to pull a move out of my arsenal that I have never used before. To even give him a challenge takes skill.

Breeze sees Seth Rollins and makes his way over as he gets him to take a selfie to him which gets a nice pop from the live crowd.

Big Show: Breeze is still on good terms with Seth after he gave him a chance in the main event of Raw a few weeks ago. I have wonder if that will still be the case if he makes it into the Elimination Chamber?

Seth Rollins: Me and Breeze do get along really well but if I have to fight him for this it will be all business and I am sure Breeze feels the same.

*MAKING A DIFFERENCE*

Andrade makes his way out to the ring next getting a mixed reaction from the live crowd. Zelina Vega is with him at the top of the ramp before sending Andrade down the ring by himself.

Michael Cole: One has to wonder Seth if you have to keep an eye on Andrade and his Money in the Bank briefcase?

Seth Rollins: That goes without saying. Did you forget that I pulled off the heist of the century thanks to Money in the Bank?

Zelina has a hold of the briefcase as she looks at Seth Rollins taunting him with it.

Seth Rollins: Any time Zelina, any time.

Big Show: My question is, what happens if Andrade enters the Elimination Chamber?

Seth Rollins: That is why Andrade is doing so well. Zelina Vega is a very cunning lady and I am sure she will have some kind of master plan ready if Andrade qualifies.

Michael Cole: Sounds like you admire her a lot?

Seth Rollins: I am just a one woman man now Michael.

Match 1: Andrade Cien Almas vs Tyler Breeze

Match Summary: Both men put on a great showing as Almas is a bit too cocky early on and wastes a bit of time (something Zelina would be quick to point out if she was out here). Breeze puts on a good showing frustrating Andrade but Andrade, for the most part, stays in control of the match. Tyler Breeze though refuses to go down easily as Andrade starts getting really annoyed and this nearly costs him as Breeze goes for the Unprettier, Andrade escapes, hitting a boot to the gut and plants him with La Sombra to pick up the win.

Winner via pinfall: Andrade Cien Almas (10:23)

Michael Cole: And we have our first time on the clock. 10 minutes and 23 seconds.

Seth Rollins: Both men put in one hell of a performance.

Big Show: Say what you want about their business relationship but Andrade is a very talented competitor between those ropes with or without Zelina.

Andrade rolls out of the ring after celebrating and heads up the ramp as he sees Seth Rollins on commentary and walks over to the desk.

Michael Cole: This won't be good.

Seth Rollins rises to his feet as Andrade walks over and looks at the Universal title on the commentary desk. He takes a moment to look at Seth Rollins, smiling. Andrade walks off as Seth Rollins stares down one of his potential challengers whether he makes it into the Elimination Chamber or not.

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When we come back from the commercial break we see Charly Caruso stood ready for an interview.

Charly Caruso: Would you welcome my guest at this time Dolph Ziggler.

Dolph Ziggler walks into shot wearing jeans and a shirt not looking in the best mood.

Charly Caruso: Dolph these last few weeks have been fairly tough for you. H...

Dolph Ziggler: I think you mean the last few months or even years Charly.

Charly pauses for a moment unsure how to respond so Ziggler carries on.

Dolph Ziggler: I used to strive for perfection. I used to literally steal the show but my career has gone downhill and something needs to change.

As he says this we see Zelina Vega walk into the shot.

Zelina Vega: Maybe you need some guidance.

Dolph takes a moment to check out Zelina as he looks like he is thinking about it before laughing to himself.

Dolph Ziggler: Been there done that. And whilst you are much more attractive than the last manager I had, I plan on moving forward not going backwards.

Dolph Ziggler walks off as Zelina Vega looks furious as Charly stands there.Zelina then turns to Charly.

Zelina Vega: What are you looking at?

Charly holds her hands up as she leaves with Zelina left standing in the interview area not happy about being turned down as we cut back to the commentary team.

Michael Cole: It seems Zelina is offering her services to other clients.

Big Show: She has proven her skills by leading Andrade to the Money in the Bank briefcase, imagine what she can do for someone like Ziggler who is a former World champion?

Seth Rollins: Thing is me and Dolph have both been under the leadership of others in the past and we have moved past it. Dolph probably feels he can solve the rut he is in on his own.

*DOMINANCE*

Bobby Lashley makes his way out, marching to the ring whilst Lio Rush stays at the top of the ramp with a microphone in his hand.

Seth Rollins: Oh god will this guy ever shut up?

Big Show: If I was Lio Rush I would not shut up until my man got a title shot. Bobby Lashley was this close to defeating you at Money in the Bank.

Seth Rollins: And anytime he wants a rematch I will be happy to beat him again. Is Bobby Lashley stronger than me? Yes, of course, he is but brains beats brawn.

Lio Rush: What is happening right now is an injustice.

Boos from the crowd as Lio carries on.

Lio Rush: My main man, walking armageddon himself Bobby Lashley shouldn't have to qualify for the Elimination Chamber. He shouldn't even have to wrestle in the Elimination Chamber. Seth Rollins barely survived the last time they met and the next time he steps in the ring Lashley will take what is his.

Lio at this point turns towards Seth Rollins as the crowd carries on booing the mouthy hype man.

Lio Rush: But Paige had to make it so there was a chance, a 1% chance Lashley would miss out through no fault of his own so you would cling onto that title.

Seth is starting to get annoyed. However as he Rollins looks like he is going to leave the desk:

*TUSK*

Lio Rush turns around but before he can even react Rhyno GORES THE HELL OUT OF HIM! Lio Rush's microphone goes flying down the ramp as Seth starts laughing.

Seth Rollins: Well that saved me shutting him up.

Big Show: Rhyno is taking this opportunity very seriously.

Michael Cole: Rhyno is in the twilight of his career and doesn't know how many more chances he may have to become a Universal champion!

Rhyno gets into the ring as he stares down Bobby Lashley. Bobby Lashley has not even reacted to his “friend” Lio Rush being taken out as the timekeeper rings the bell getting the match underway.

Match 2: Bobby Lashley vs Rhyno

Match summary: Right from the start, this is a brawl between the two larger men. Rhyno does his best but Bobby Lashley is just too strong and takes control fairly quickly. Whilst the match is going on Lio Rush is still laid out on the ramp and some medics come out to drag him to the back. In the end, Bobby Lashley hits Rhyno with a spear of his own picking up the win in under 4 minutes.

Winner via pinfall: Bobby Lashley (3:55)

Bobby Lashley gets to his feet with an angry look on his face as the referee raises his hand into the air.

Michael Cole: Lashley picks up the win in a short fashion and surely he will be one of the 3 men from tonight that will step into the Elimination Chamber!

Seth Rollins: No one can deny the power and strength Bobby Lashley has. I certainly won't.

Big Show: Do you think you can beat him again?

Seth Rollins: I know I can.

Bobby Lashley stands in the ring as he stares at the commentary desk and points at Seth Rollins as he makes the belt motion. Seth Rollins responds by lifting the Universal title in the air as he can be heard saying this stays with me.

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As we come back from the commercial break we see what looks like a very nice hotel room with some champagne in a bucket of ice. Bobby Roode would then take a seat on a chair as he is in his usual robe looking very much a smug prick. He takes a moment to pour some champagne into a glass before taking a sip.

Bobby Roode: Just glorious.

He takes another sip before placing the glass onto the table as he turns to face the camera.

Bobby Roode: Like me. You see in 4 weeks I make the Universal title glorious. It has been stuck with champions who are not worthy. Champions who don't show up, champions who get injured as soon as they become champion and champions like Seth Rollins.

Bobby Roode takes another sip.

Bobby Roode: I mean look at the disrespect he has shown to the glorious one. He should have picked me to team with him 3 weeks ago but instead showed me total disrespect. When I become champion I will take this show to new heights. I will make this show glorious like I made NXT glorious. When I was NXT champion the show started it's glorious rise to the show it has become today. And I will do the same for the Universal title and Monday Night Raw. It doesn't matter who qualifies tonight because there is no one better than me in the world.

Bobby Roode finishes his champagne off as we cut to a locker room backstage where we see Shinsuke Nakamura getting ready for his beat the clock challenge match whilst Rusev and Lana are talking to each other.

Lana: I know things have been tough as you two are not friends but soon you will get those titles from those two boys Hawkins and Ryder.

Rusev: I trust you my love.

Rusev gives his wife a kiss as Shinsuke rolls his eyes.

Shinsuke Nakamura: Tabun anata no pātonāgakare no jūryō o hakobihajimetara

Both Lana and Rusev look confused because they don't speak Japanese.

Lana: What did you say?

Shinsuke lets out a troll like smile.

Shinsuke Nakamura: Sorry me no speak english.

Rusev gets up shaking his head.

Rusev: What is your problem?

Shinsuke just smiles before heading to the ring. Rusev looks to go after him but Lana holds him back.

Lana: Ruru it is fine we will deal with it later as you have your own match to prepare for.

Rusev kisses Lana as he smiles and starts working out getting ready for his beat the clock qualifier with Aleister Black later on tonight.

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*SHADOWS OF A SETTING SUN*

Shinsuke Nakamura makes his way out to the ring getting boos from the live crowd mocking the crowd as he makes his way down the ramp.

Michael Cole: Now this is a man you faced last year at Survivor Series whilst you were Intercontinental champion in a battle for brand supremacy.

Seth Rollins: That is right Michael and I was able to pick up the win but it was a tough match.

Big Show: But you have to wonder what would happen if Rusev and Shinsuke Nakamura both qualify for the Elimination Chamber. Do you have a plan if that happens?

Seth Rollins: There are no friends in a match like the Elimination Chamber and I can't see anyone letting even their best friend win the Universal title over them.

*BOOYAKA 619*

Rey Mysterio makes his way out to the ring with the Cruiserweight title around his waist getting a loud pop from the crowd as he sprints to the ring.

Michael Cole: Well with all the other male champions on Monday Night Raw taking part in the beat the clock challenge, we could see some champion vs champion clashes inside the Elimination Chamber.

Big Show: Rey is someone who I have had many battles with over the years and there will always be only one Rey Mysterio. No one has more heart than him.

Seth Rollins: I have never had the chance to face Rey Mysterio one on one and to face a legend of the business like him for this title would be a dream come true.

Rey Mysterio slides in the ring getting cheers from the fans as Shinsuke looks on unimpressed. Rey passes his Cruiserweight title to the referee. Both men get ready to start the match as the timekeeper rings the bell getting this underway.

Match 3: Rey Mysterio vs Shinsuke Nakamura

Match summary: At the start of the match Shinsuke would start to mock Rey for his height not taking the legend seriously and this would cost him as Rey would get him in position for the 619 early on! However, Shinsuke escapes and starts hammering Rey with several brutal kicks and strikes to take control. Rey is struggling due to this but Shinsuke again starts getting cocky. In the end, as Shinsuke goes for a triangle choke Rey counters and gets Shinsuke in a pinning predicament get a close two count. Shinsuke after kicking out charges at Rey who leapfrogs over him and sends Shinsuke into the ropes. Rey then follows up and hits the 619 before dropping the dime on Shinsuke Nakamura picking up the win in just over 8 minutes.

Winner via pinfall: Rey Mysterio (8:02)

Michael Cole: Rey Mysterio picks up the win and has the second-best time as things currently stand.

Big Show: Whilst I don't see anyone beating Bobby Lashley's time, Rey's time is going to be hard to beat as well with the high-quality competitors we have on Monday Night Raw.

Seth Rollins: Beating someone as good as Shinsuke in just over 8 minutes is no easy feat and just proves how great Rey is even at his current age.

Rey Mysterio stands in the ring soaking in the great reaction from the live crowd as he holds his Cruiserweight title in the air. Shinsuke on the outside meanwhile is pretty angry and can be heard mumbling something under his breath in Japanese.

Michael Cole: Well after the commercial break Renee Young had the chance to sit down with AJ Styles and The Club as she looked for an explanation for their actions in our main event last week. Don't go anywhere!

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When we return from the commercial break we cut to a room set up with 3 chairs as Renee Young is sat ready to conduct her interview. We hear the door open as all 3 members of the Club walk into the room as they take a seat in front of Renee Young with AJ Styles front and center of the group.

Renee Young: AJ, Karl, Luke thank you for agreeing to this interview.

AJ Styles: You are doing us a favor as me and the boys have a few things we want to get off our chest.

Luke Gallows: There is the AJ Styles we know and love.

Karl Anderson: It took long enough to get you back.

AJ lets out a smile before slapping hands with his boys.

AJ Styles: Well you boys were right. See Renee these two are true friends. They saw me making a mistake and they kept telling me I was making a mistake until I saw sense. Last week when they ripped into me backstage I knew they were right.

Renee Young: What mistake were you making AJ?

AJ takes a moment a smile before leaning forward.

AJ Styles: Let me take you back to the house that I built on Smackdown Live.

We then get a few clips of AJ's time on Smackdown Live cut into the interview showing how much of a constant force AJ Styles was in not only the WWE title picture but the United States title picture as well. The last image we see is how he lost the WWE title as Daniel Bryan low blowed him and ended his year-long reign as WWE champion.

AJ Styles: I held the WWE title twice on that brand, 1 of those times for over a year until I got cheap shotted by a guy kicking me in the balls.

Karl Anderson: Only way someone was going to end your reign on top.

AJ Styles: And others had tried it before and failed. I mean look at Shinsuke. You would think it was his only move! But I had gotten soft. I had gotten complacent on top.

Luke Gallows: And we weren't the only ones who saw it.

We then cut to the backstage segment where AJ was confronted by Vince McMahon who wanted to see the real AJ Styles and slapped him. AJ responded by punching Vince and storming off.

AJ Styles: Vince McMahon was right. It was time for the real AJ Styles to come back but once again I had gotten soft on top and at the Rumble instead of getting my boys to keep a look out, Bryan was smart enough to bring his boy to help him win.

Karl Anderson: The AJ from Japan would have taken no chances. Hell, when we got here look what we did. We all made sure to beat up John Cena. We took no chances and made sure he won when it mattered.

AJ Styles: I had gotten soft. I mean look at the gauntlet match I took part in on Smackdown Live if you want another example of how soft I had truly become.

Shows a clip of him talking to Kofi and then being jumped by Randy Orton after eliminating Kofi Kingston.

AJ Styles: You see how soft I became. Instead of getting the job done, I was being the nice guy and trying to tell Kofi he had nothing to prove. I should have just got the job done.

AJ shakes his head.

AJ Styles: And then I let that snake Orton jump me.

Luke Gallows: You used to have eyes in the back of your head and if you missed something we would be there to have your back.

Renee Young: But you did pick up the win against Randy Orton at Wrestlemania 35.

AJ smirks.

AJ Styles: And that just shows how phenomenal I truly am. Even when I am a shadow of myself, I can beat a legend of the business just like that.

Karl Anderson: There is a reason we followed him in Japan.

Luke Gallows: I mean look at our other boy Finn Balor.

Karl Anderson: First-ever Universal champion

Luke Gallows: Longest reigning NXT champion

Karl Anderson: And the current Intercontinental champion.

Renee Young: Why didn't you help him as well at Money in the Bank? As he is your boy as well.

AJ Styles: Because Finn isn't here on Raw with these two. If Finn was here and I was on Smackdown they would do the same for him but we want to take over Raw. We trust Finn to dominate the Smackdown brand.

Luke Gallows: And he will.

Renee Young: I have one last question AJ and it relates to Braun Strowman.

A slight flicker of fear appears on AJ's face before he lets out a cocky smile.

Renee Young: You and Braun have had a little bit of a rivalry over the last few weeks and do you think your actions over the last few weeks may have been a mistake.

AJ Styles: Braun is a big dumb brute. I tried to make peace with him. I tried to be the better person but Braun is too stupid to understand how to do that.

Luke Gallows: He sent me to the hospital! Why wouldn't I want revenge?

AJ Styles: After Money in the Bank, where I cost myself the match I realized that Braun had to pay. So yeah I asked Paige for the match so I could beat him by myself. But I realized, whilst I could beat him by myself doing it with my boys would be even better.

Karl Anderson: Don't mess with the Club.

Renee Young: But what happens if Braun beats Luke Gallows in the beat the clock challenge later on today and is locked in the Elimination Chamber with you?

Luke Gallows: That won't happen. I will make sure he doesn't qualify.

All 3 members of the Club stand up.

AJ Styles: And it will be too sweet.

All 3 men too sweet each other as they leave the room and bring the interview to an end.

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*WOO WOO YOU KNOW IT/ RADIO*

Zack Ryder makes his way out onto the entrance ramp getting a decent pop from the live crowd as Curt Hawkins and Jey Uso wish their friend good luck. Zack Ryder makes sure to show off his Raw Tag team title for the live crowd.

Michael Cole: Welcome back guys and right now we are about to see our fourth beat the clock challenge match as one-half of the Raw tag team champions takes on the Swiss Superman Cesaro.

Big Show: Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins were both struggling to pick up wins before Wrestlemania, heck for years but in the last couple of months their careers have rebounded and you have to say it is thanks to them winning the Raw tag team titles at Wrestlemania.

Seth Rollins: It shows how big winning any title in WWE is. When you are champion it gives you a new level of confidence.

*SUPERHUMAN*

Cesaro makes his way out to the ring looking hyper focused as he marches to the ring.

Michael Cole: A big opportunity for the Swiss superman tonight.

Big Show: Cesaro has almost superhuman strength. For someone his size to able to lift me and body slam me is just incredible.

Seth Rollins: Cesaro is someone I have faced in the ring numerous times and is always a tough competitor who knows a number of different ways to get the job done.

Cesaro steps into the ring as Zack Ryder is bouncing up and down looking hyped up as the referee calls for the bell getting this underway.

Match 4: Cesaro vs Zack Ryder

Match summary: Zack Ryder starts the match off by offering Cesaro a handshake. Cesaro looks at Ryder's hand with disgust before hitting him with a massive European uppercut! From there Cesaro uses his power to control the match. Ryder tries to fight back but he is no match for Cesaro and in the end, Cesaro puts him away with the Ricola bomb beating Rey Mysterio and Andrade's times.

Winner via pinfall: Cesaro (6:40)

Michael Cole: Cesaro picking up the win in dominant fashion.

Big Show: Beating one-half of the Raw tag team champions like that will always be impressive guys and as it stands Cesaro might be one of the 3 men entering the Chamber in 4 weeks.

Seth Rollins: I look forward to the challenge if he does.

Cesaro stands in the ring as he celebrates the win with his usual shotgun arm taunts once again getting a mixed reaction from the crowd as the camera would cut to Andrade Cien Almas and Zelina Vega watching backstage. Andrade walks off shaking his head looking annoyed at the fact he missed out on a spot in the chamber. However, Zelina lets out a smile as she stares at Cesaro in the ring taunting the crowd. We would then cut to a hallway backstage as Curt Hawkins and Jey Uso are also watching what just happened.

Curt Hawkins: Jey I am not sure if I can win this match.

Jey Uso: Dude you need to stop doubting yourself. You are a champion my uce.

Curt nods.

Curt Hawkins: But look what happened to Zack just now.

Jey Uso: Yeah he lost but he put up one hell of a fight. Listen think how great it would be not only being Raw tag team champion but the Universal champion!

Curt takes a moment before smiling as he fist bumps Jey.

Curt Hawkins: You're right Jey.

Curt Hawkins gets ready to head out to the ring as Karl Anderson shoulder barges past Curt Hawkins knocking him to the floor. Jey Uso gets in his face as AJ Styles and Luke Gallows appear.

AJ Styles: He doesn't stand a chance.

All 3 members of the Club let out a cocky laugh as they walk off leaving Jey to help Curt Hawkins up to his feet as both men look furious.

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*OMEN IN THE SKY*

The Club make their way onto the entrance ramp as the crowd boo the three-man unit. All 3 men take a moment to too sweet each other. Karl Anderson makes his way to the ring as we see AJ Styles stare at Seth Rollins as he tells Seth to polish that title up for him.

Michael Cole: Looks like AJ has his eyes on your title.

Seth Rollins: So does everyone else, Michael.

Big Show: Well right now one of his boys could be joining him in the Chamber.

Seth Rollins: Karl Anderson is a tag team specialist but I did some research on him before coming out here tonight and he has had success as a singles competitor in Japan as well. He is no slouch in the ring and if he gets into the Chamber he will be a massive threat.

Big Show: But will he be there to win the title or to help AJ win the title?

*IN THE MIDDLE OF IT NOW*

Curt Hawkins makes his way out getting a good reaction from the crowd as Jey Uso slaps him on the back. Curt Hawkins has his cane in one hand whilst in the other, he holds his Raw Tag team title in the air as he stares down Karl Anderson in the ring.

Michael Cole: If you told Curt Hawkins a few months ago that he would be one match away from potentially fighting for the Universal title and be one-half of the Raw tag team champions, he would have laughed at you.

Seth Rollins: Curt Hawkins has had a massive turnaround and I think a lot of his losses over the last few years have been down to a lack of confidence. Hell, he is even struggling with it now after becoming a tag team champion and numerous successful defenses already.

Big Show: Losing runs are tough to get out of. Even me a giant has had them and they can affect you big time long after they have finished.

Curt Hawkins steps into the ring as Karl Anderson starts to him. The referee would then get the timekeeper to call for the bell getting this match underway!

Match 5: Curt Hawkins vs Karl Anderson

Match summary: Anderson starts the match off by mocking Curt Hawkins and calls him a loser. Curt Hawkins though catches Karl Anderson by surprise and lays into him in the corner getting a loud pop from the crowd. Hawkins looks to keep the pace up, almost feeding off the energy from the crowd. However, the bigger man Anderson takes over and starts to control the match as Hawkins struggles to stay alive. As the clock ticks down we see Lio Rush slapping the chest of Lashley happy they have gone past his time.

We also see Rey Mysterio and Cesaro watching the match as well keeping stoic as the clock gets towards the 6-minute mark. Karl Anderson seeing the clock starts to get desperate and even tries to win via count-out. However, Curt Hawkins refuses to give up and beats the count! The clock ticks down now to under a minute as Anderson lifts Hawkins into the air for a powerbomb but Hawkins counters rolling Anderson up for a close 2 count. Anderson looks furious kicking Hawkins in the face and tosses him into the corner.

The clock is now getting to 40 seconds as Anderson charges in but Hawkins dodges out of the way causing Anderson to crash and burn. Hawkins sends Anderson down to the mat with a neckbreaker and makes the cover getting a 2 count. With 30 seconds left on the clock, Hawkins looks at the top rope and makes the slow climb. He takes a moment before flying off the top rope as he looks for the heat-seeking elbow but he crashes to the mat as Karl Anderson rolls out of the way. Anderson rolls him over looking for the pin but Hawkins kicks out at 2. Anderson seeing the clock ticking down makes his way to the corner as he waits for Hawkins to rise to his feet and charges in as he hits the Rocket Kick with seconds remaining! Anderson makes the cover 1 2 THE CLOCK RUNS OUT!

Winner: Draw (8:03)

Michael Cole: And the clock has run out!

Karl Anderson looks confused at first as he wonders why the referee has stopped counting but soon realizes he has run out of time. He shakes his head angry as Hawkins lays on the mat.

Big Show: Karl Anderson was this close to beating Rey Mysterio's time but mocking Curt Hawkins cost him.

Karl Anderson is still steaming in the ring as the crowd starts chanting Hawkins's name as he gets to his feet. He is enjoying the reaction from the crowd as he turns around into a big boot from Karl Anderson.

Seth Rollins: There is no need for that!

Seth Rollins looks like he is about to leave his desk but he doesn't need to as Zack Ryder and Jey Uso run down the ramp and slide into the ring forcing Karl Anderson to retreat.

Michael Cole: Well it is a good thing Zack Ryder and Jey Uso were watching backstage.

Seth Rollins: Zack Ryder coming out here to protect his friend after the battle he went through shows how much he cares for Hawkins.

Karl Anderson trash talks all 3 as Ryder and JeyUso dare him to come into the ring and fight them. However, as he is doing it we see the other two members of The Club sneak into the ring as AJ Styles and Luke Gallows attack Jey Uso and Zack Ryder from behind.

Big Show: And this is why sometimes you need to look after yourself.

Seth Rollins: I am going to do something. I can't let this happen.

Seth Rollins gets up from his seat as he takes his headset off as he looks like he is going to make his way to the ring as we hear this:

*BRAUN/ I AM STRONGER*

Braun storms down to the ring to a loud pop from the crowd. However, before he can even make it to the ring The Club runs for the hills and head into the crowd. Braun once in the ring holds the ropes daring all 3 to come back but AJ lets out a cocky smirk from the entrance ramp, happy with their handiwork. Seth Rollins meanwhile has returned to the commentary desk.

Michael Cole: The Club getting out of dodge as soon as the monster appeared.

Big Show: Can you blame them? He is known as the monster among men for a reason.

Seth Rollins: I expected better from AJ Styles especially seeing him come over to my brand after making Smackdown Live his show.

Big Show: Not impressed?

Seth Rollins doesn't respond as he stares at The Club still stood in the crowd as Braun roars in the ring to the delight of the crowd as the Raw tag team champions and Jey Uso recover from The Club's attack tonight.

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*I AM IN THE TOP ONE PERCENT*

EC3 makes his way out to the ring next getting boos from the live crowd as Drake Maverick can be seen dabbing him with a towel as EC3 poses at the top of the ramp.

Michael Cole: Well right now we are going to see someone you have had a few problems with, in recent weeks, EC3.

Seth smiles a little bit.

Seth Rollins: Problem is an exaggeration. EC3 is very talented in the ring but he is also very arrogant and full of himself.

Big Show: You would be if you were in the top 1%.

Seth Rollins: Do you want to see my bank account?

Before Seth can make any more dumb comments about his bank account:

*GO HARD*

Mustafa Ali makes his way out to the ring getting a good pop from the fans as he looks to get a spot in the Elimination Chamber.

Michael Cole: Let me take you back to earlier this year. Mustafa Ali was a few weeks away from stepping inside the Elimination Chamber but an injury in a match with Randy Orton caused him to miss his chance at the WWE title.

Seth Rollins: I remember Mustafa Ali being in the best form of his career and it would have hard betting against him going into that match.

Big Show: It shows injuries can happen at any time and derail your momentum.

Seth Rollins: It really can. I remember how my first WWE title reign came to an end. But Ali has the same drive I have and will be determined to make the most of his second chance to step into the Chamber.

Both men stand in the ring as EC3 starts acting cocky as the referee calls for the bell getting this underway.

Match 6: Mustafa Ali vs EC3

Match Summary: Both men start this match at a quick pace which ends up favoring the more athletic Mustafa Ali. Ali even looks like he might pick up a win in under 3 minutes until EC3 kicks the top rope crotching, Ali. EC3 gets boos from the crowd as he starts to overpower Ali after this cheap tactic. As the match is getting to the 5-minute mark EC3 is in control but he is getting cocky as he shouts that Ali does not belong at the top. He looks to plant Ali with the One Percenter but Ali counters with a neckbreaker planting EC3. Ali quickly follows that up with a double springboard crossbody getting a close 2 count. Ali as soon as EC3 kicks out wastes no time as he climbs to the top rope and flies off hitting the 054 for the win!

Winner via pinfall: Mustafa Ali (6:04)

Michael Cole: And with that time not only does Mustafa Ali move ahead of Rey Mysterio pushing him out of the running but he moves into second place time-wise behind Bobby Lashley!

Seth Rollins: No one can deny the heart Mustafa Ali has and I look forward to facing him inside the Elimination Chamber.

Mustafa Ali starts to make his way up the ramp holding his arms in the air as he catches the eyes of Seth Rollins on commentary as both men give each other a respectful nod ahead of a potential clash inside the Chamber in 4 weeks.

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*GLAMAZON*

The Divas of Doom make their way out to the ring getting cheers from the crowd as Beth Phoenix looks very angry. Natalya can be seen trying to calm down her tag team partner but it does not seem like it is going to work.

Michael Cole: Well it looks like we are going to hear the Divas of Doom.

Big Show: Beth Phoenix has not kept her temper in check over the last few weeks. And if I was Natalya I would be thinking about cutting her loose at this point.

Seth Rollins: You don't just ditch your friend and partner because they become a little difficult. You try and work through those issues.

Big Show: Like you did in the SHIELD?

Seth glares at him.

Seth Rollins: And I learned from that mistake. I learned that you shouldn't turn your back on your brothers.

Beth Phoenix now has a microphone in her hand as she gets ready to speak to the live crowd.

Beth Phoenix: Two weeks ago I lost my temper and my chance to become a tag team champion. And let me make one thing clear. The Iiconics didn't beat us. No, I cost us that match.

Natalya: Listen Beth you don't have to say sorry. I forgive you.

Beth Phoenix holds her hand up.

Beth Phoenix: I messed up and I cost us the chance to win those titles. However, we are not done chasing the tag team titles and if the Iiconics had any guts they would come out here right now and face us one more time!

The crowd let out a loud pop as Beth Phoenix and Natalya stare up the ramp waiting for the Iiconics but they don't appear. Beth shakes her head almost letting out a verbal growl.

Beth Phoenix: So you don't have any guts? Well, how about I head backstage and make you come out here righ...

*CELTIC INVASION*

The crowd let out a massive pop as Becky Lynch makes her way out onto the entrance ramp with both her belts on her shoulders and a microphone in her hand as she has a smug smirk on her face. Meanwhile, in the ring, Beth Phoenix looks even angrier as Natalya has to calm her partner down.

Michael Cole: Well the Iiconics aren't coming out but the Man has come around!

Seth Rollins: I do love it when the Man comes around.

Becky Lynch starts to speak as she walks down the ramp.

Becky Lynch: I couldn't help hearing you talking about challenging a champion who had some guts. Well, you are looking at one.

Becky steps inside the ring showing no fear of a potential 2 on 1 showdown as she eyeballs both women.

Becky Lynch: I mean you did want a fight right? Or did you only want to fight two cowards because you are scared of a real champion? I mean what do I have to do to get you to fight me? I am running out of jokes about your house husband's broken neck!

Most cheers from the crowd for that line though a few boos as Becky insults a hall of famer. Beth looks to go for Becky but Natalya puts her hands out stopping her friend.

Natalya: Beth stop! You are playing into her mind games. Becky, I know you so well.

Becky Lynch: And I know what a snake you are.

Natalya: You pulled the exact same stunt with Ronda Rousey causing her to snap and lose it. I won't let you do the same to Beth! You think you can go around saying whatever you want without consequences.

Becky Lynch: Oh I know there are consequences. I don't care about them. Do you think I got to the top by playing it safe like you do? No, I saw the baddest bitch in the yard and I chased her down till I beat her at Wrestlemania!

Loud cheers from the crowd as she starts to get a Becky2belts chant going.

Natalya: Fine then you should have no problem fighting me next week.

Beth Phoenix: Oh no if she is fighting anyone she is fighting me.

Natalya: No Beth I'm fighting her.

Becky Lynch: I do hate to see people fighting over who the champ gets to beat next but I don't want the Christian of the team. I want the Edge!

Beth pushes past Natalya and gets into Becky's face. Natalya though starts trying to pull her friend back!

Natalya: Beth, Beth you are playing right into her mind games. This is what she wants.

Becky Lynch: Don't you want a shot at this title Beth? Don't you want a shot at Becky2belts?

*STARS IN THE NIGHT*

Paige: OK Becky that is enough. Since you want to antagonize the Divas of Doom so much how about I make a match for next week.

Becky Lynch: See Beth even Paige wants to see you fight me.

Paige: I wasn't finished. You see I have a duty to protect the superstars on my roster and Beth thanks to your comments, is too angry to have a normal 1 vs 1 match with you so instead you will be fighting Natalya next week.

Becky Lynch: Protect your talent? Paige I am trying to raise this brand to new heights so I will make you a deal. When I beat Natalya next week, I want to be granted a match with Beth the week after. Because quite frankly I don't care about Beth's stupid feelings.

Paige: That's fine Becky I will grant you the chance to fight Beth if...

Becky Lynch: I wasn't done. The Man is a fighter and I demand that my Raw Women's title is on the line next week as well!

Loud cheers from the crowd as Natalya seems a bit surprised. Beth Phoenix looks annoyed leaving Natalya in the ring as she heads to the back.

Becky Lynch: I told y'all that the Man is not waiting for challengers. I want to take this division to new heights starting but I will start by making Ronnie's friend tap out.

Natalya gets in the face of Becky at this point and says off-mic “you need to learn some respect”. Becky just keeps on smiling with a smug look on her face.

Paige: That's fine. Next week in the main event of Monday Night Raw Becky Lynch will defend her Raw Women's title against Natalya!

A loud pop from the crowd for the prospect of a great main event next week. Becky makes sure to stand in the ring defiant as she grabs both of the belts holding them in the air. Natalya keeps staring at her as Becky off-mic says (I learned a long time ago to never turn my back on you.) Natalya shakes her head leaving the ring but eyes up the Raw Women's title as she leaves.

Big Show: What a massive main event for next week!

Seth Rollins: Our commissioner knows how to give the fans great matches.

Michael Cole: But you have to wonder how smart Becky is putting her title on the line against Natalya when she didn't have to?

Seth Rollins: Becky is just like me. She is always craving the next challenge and is not content waiting for it. She learned last year that you have to chase it relentlessly until you break through the glass ceiling.

Big Show: Sounds like you know her well Seth.

Seth is not sure how to respond and starts to laugh awkwardly.

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*ROOT OF ALL EVIL*

A loud pop from the live crowd as Aleister Black makes his usual entrance as he looks very intense and focused on getting the job done tonight.

Michael Cole: Since coming to Monday Night Raw from NXT, Aleister Black has been on a fine run of form and looks unbeatable.

Big Show: Aleister Black is like no competitor I have ever faced in the ring.

Seth Rollins: Aleister Black's kick-boxing background makes his Black Mass lethal and he might be one of the best wrestlers in the world today.

*ROAR OF THE LION*

Rusev makes his way out, noticeably only joined initially by his wife Lana. Lana gives her husband a long kiss before sending him down to the ring.

Big Show: Now this is someone I have experience against. He is a tough competitor and even without Lana, Black is in for a real test tonight.

Michael Cole: Well as we saw backstage earlier tonight there seems to be some issues between Rusev and Nakamura.

Seth Rollins: To be a team you almost need a brotherhood between the partners. Look how Shinsuke and Rusev started as a team. They hated each other and it became a team of convenience. If you don't achieve success quickly in that kind of team it is bound to fall apart.

Match 7: Aleister Black vs Rusev

Match summary: Aleister Black as soon as the bell rings goes for the Black Mass but Rusev smartly is prepared for it and ducks underneath. From there both men are evenly matched as Rusev tries to use his power to take down Black but the Dutch destroyer is too quick for him and uses his kicks to wear down the Bulgarian Brute. In the closing stages, Black has Rusev in the anti-cross as the clock is starting to tick down. Rusev looks like he is going to make it to the ropes so Black releases the hold and pushes Rusev into the ropes sending him bouncing back into a BLACK MASS! 1 2 3 Black picks up the with 2 seconds to spare.

Winner via pinfall: Aleister Black (6:38)

Michael Cole: Black does with 2 seconds to spare!

Big Show: Black kept calm and composed throughout the match and got the win in the end.

Seth Rollins: He knew he did not have time to pick up the win with the anti-cross so he adapted and caught Rusev off guard.

We cut back to the ring as Rusev has rolled to the outside selling his jaw. Meanwhile in the ring, Black is in a seated position in the center of the ring cross-legged as he starts to meditate maybe planning what he will do if he steps into the Elimination Chamber. However Black makes sure to look directly at Seth Rollins on commentary.

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When we return from the commercial break we can see Sasha Banks walking through the back with her shutter shades on and the Women's Money in the Bank briefcase in her right hand. As she is walking she is approached by Kairi Sane who has a lovely cute smile on her face. Sasha though being the boss looks at her fairly confused.

Sasha Banks: Hello?

Kairi Sane: Hi.

Sasha Banks: Listen thanks for last week but until my best friend Bayley comes back and we get the chance to get our hands on Fire and Desire, I am not looking for a friend.

Kairi looks a little sad.

Sasha Banks: Nothing personal.

Kairi Sane: I mean I like Bayley too and want to help.

Kairi pulls out her telescope.

Kairi Sane: Maybe I can help you find some things.

Sasha Banks: No Kairi. Thanks for last week but unless you are Bayley, I work alone.

Kairi looks a little sad but she does not have long to react as both women are attacked from behind by Fire and Desire! Sonya focuses on Kairi Sane whilst Mandy focuses on Sasha. Sonya is laying in numerous hard lefts and rights looking to clobber the pirate princess whilst Mandy looks at the Money in the Bank briefcase and picks it up taking Sasha's head off with her own briefcase! Kairi is starting to fight back as she gets Sonya off of her but Mandy clobbers her with the briefcase knocking the pirate princess out cold. Fire and Desire hug each other as they stand over Sasha Banks and Kairi Sane looking happy with their handiwork. Sonya then bends over Sasha banks grabbing her by the hair!

Sonya Deville: Keep our names out of your mouth!

Sonya slams Sasha's head down onto the cold floor before walking off with Mandy Rose as both Kairi and Sasha are left laying backstage as we cut back to the commentary team.

Michael Cole: Well it looks like Fire and Desire are not taking the accusations well.

Big Show: Well how would you react to someone accusing you of something you didn't do? Fire and Desire have said if they attacked Bayley they would boast about it and take full credit.

Seth Rollins: Well hopefully Bayley is back in WWE soon and maybe she will be able to clue us in on who attacked her.

*ELITE*

Chad Gable makes his way out getting a decent pop from the crowd. He looks fired up as he walks to the ring ready to take on the United States Champion.

Michael Cole: Chad Gable impressed a lot of people in the Cruiserweight title match at Money in the Bank as he put on a great showing but tonight he faces an even greater challenge.

Big Show: You might be right Michael. Not only does he have to try to defeat our near unstoppable United States champion but he has to do it in under 6 minutes and 38 seconds if he wants to qualify for the Elimination Chamber.

Seth Rollins: If Chad Gable is going to do it, he has to target the leg of Samoa Joe like a certain wrestling machine.

Michael Cole: Well we know Chad Gable was a massive Kurt Angle fan growing up and he also makes use of that ankle lock which could be the difference.

*DESTROYER*

Samoa Joe marches out to the ring with the United States title over his shoulder as he has an angry snarl as he marches to the ring. He steps in side as he glares at Chad Gable before passing his US title to the referee.

Big Show: This man is not only one of the strongest forces in WWE today but he is also a master strategist.

Seth Rollins: I faced Joe when he first came to Monday Night Raw and he is someone who takes great pleasure in picking you apart not just in the ring but outside it as well.

Match 8: Chad Gable vs Samoa Joe

Match Summary: Joe starts out fast as he lays into Gable with several hard strikes, using his size advantage to take control of the match. Gable gets back into the match by hitting Joe with a front chop block. Gable would start going after the leg looking to take down Joe but the Samoan Submission machine is too powerful and fights him off as the match gets towards the 3-minute mark.

Joe is in control and keeps going for the cover but Gable keeps kicking out at 2 which annoys Joe. The clock gets to the 4-minute mark as Joe decides the pinfall strategy is not working as he goes for the Coquina clutch! Joe gets the hold locked in tight but Gable refuses to give in! Gable is trying to find a way to escape and gets to the turnbuckles and pushes off them getting Joe in a pinning predicament! 1 2 Joe kicks out with 55 seconds remaining.

Joe looks furious as he looks to take down Gable with a clothesline but Gable ducks underneath and runs off the ropes hitting a basement dropkick to the leg of Joe sending him to the mat! Gable seeing a golden opportunity as he locks in the ankle lock as he looks to pick up a massive upset. The clock though ticks down as Joe crawls to the ropes looking to escape the hold. Gable tries to grapevine it but Joe gets his hand on the ropes forcing the break with 15 seconds remaining. Gable looks to grab Joe from behind desperately going for a German suplex but Joe fights him off as Gable is unable to lift him. Joe quickly responds with a clothesline and hits the musclebuster but before he can make the cover the clock runs out!

Winner: Draw (6:39)

Michael Cole: Time is up!

Big Show: Joe was seconds away from winning this match.

Seth Rollins: But he didn't and who knows what would have happened if there was not a time limit! Gable might have kicked out.

Joe in the ring stares at the referee looking furious as Gable is starting to come to looking very shakey. Gable looks to use the ropes to stand to his feet as Joe clobbers him with a clothesline and starts hitting with numerous strikes destroying Gable.

Michael Cole: This is not good guys!

Big Show: Samoa Joe is such a prideful competitor even a draw feels like a loss to him.

Seth Rollins: Someone needs to stop him!

Seth Rollins takes his headset off and makes his way onto the ramp as he starts to run down the ramp. In the ring, Joe looks like he is about to lock the Coquina clutch in on Gable but he sees Rollins coming and pushes Gable into Rollins before leaving, choosing to fight another day. Rollins dares Joe to get back into the ring as the US champion grabs his title as he stares down the Universal champion before heading backstage. Rollins would then turn around and offers him a handshake which Gable accepts.

Michael Cole: Well Chad Gable may not have won a spot in the Elimination Chamber but he earned the Universal champion's respect tonight.

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When we return from the commercial break we get a hype promo play as it shows the legend that is GOLDBERG in action. It shows him beating legends throughout the years before cutting to him in the modern day as he has an intense stare, looking into the camera.

Goldberg: I will return at Stomping Grounds and I will announce what is next!

The video ends as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.

Michael Cole: Oh my god, what a massive announcement. The legend, the myth, the man Goldberg will be returning to the WWE in 4 weeks at Stomping Grounds.

Big Show: I have never seen a force as dominant as Goldberg throughout my years in WWE and WCW. Maybe he wants to challenge for your title Seth?

Seth Rollins: Hey if he wants a match for this he knows where to find me.

*OMEN IN THE SKY*

Luke Gallows makes his way to the ring getting boos from the crowd. Like Karl Anderson earlier tonight, he is joined by the rest of The Club as they too sweet him before he walks to the ring with a smug look on his face.

Michael Cole: Well as things currently stand Bobby Lashley and Mustafa Ali are guaranteed a spot inside the Elimination Chamber but now we will see if it will be Aleister Black, Luke Gallows or Braun Strowman taking the final spot inside the chamber.

Big Show: But you have to wonder. Is Luke Gallows going to go for the win or try to protect AJ and run down the clock?

Seth Rollins: If he does that, he is a fool. Everyone on Monday Night Raw should be aiming for this title.

*BRAUN/ I AM STRONGER*

Braun marches out to the ring looking furious. He wastes no time storming down the ramp and getting into the ring. As soon as Braun climbs into the ring Luke Gallows runs away demanding Braun be kept back.

Michael Cole: Braun isn't waiting for this match to start. He wants Gallows to get these hands right now!

Big Show: Never anger a giant!

Seth Rollins: Braun is the strongest person on the roster.

Big Show: What about Brock Lesnar?

Seth Rollins: For me to count him as part of the roster he would need to show up. But Braun is even stronger than Brock in my opinion.

Luke Gallows finally gets in the ring as the referee calls for the bell getting this match underway!

Main event: Braun Strowman vs Luke Gallows

Match summary: As soon as the bell rings Braun Strowman charges at Gallows but he smartly slides out of the ring getting boos from the crowd. For the next 2 minutes, Braun starts chasing Luke Gallows around the ring as he tries to stall for time, with his plan becoming clear. He ain't here to win. He is here to stall. He even a few times tries to get a count-out victory but Braun makes it into the ring just in time after each attempt. As the clock gets towards the 5-minute mark Braun gets his hands on Gallows and just starts battering him. Luke tries to escape, stalling a little bit of time but Braun finishes him off with running powerslam picking up the win with a few seconds to spare!

Winner via pinfall: Braun Strowman (6:33)

Braun Strowman rises to his feet as we see AJ Styles watching backstage with Karl Anderson as we can see AJ Styles looking a bit worried, now he is going to be locked inside the Elimination Chamber with the monster among men.

Michael Cole: And Braun Strowman is the 6th entrant into the Elimination Chamber in 4 weeks!

Big Show: You better start coming up with a plan Seth.

Seth lets out a slight smile as he takes off his headset as he makes his way to the top of the entrance ramp as he stares down the Monster Among men who roars back at the Universal champion with the show fading to black.

Confirmed for next week:

Raw women's title match:
(If Becky Lynch wins she gets to fight Beth Phoenix the week after):
Becky Lynch (c) vs Natalya

Cruiserweight title match:
Rey Mysterio (c) vs Tony Nese

Matchcard for Stomping Grounds:
June 23rd
Tacoma, Washington

Universal title elimination chamber match:
Seth Rollins (c) vs Bobby Roode vs AJ Styles vs Bobby Lashley vs Mustafa Ali vs Braun Strowman

Special appearance:
Goldberg appears!

EWR Rating:
77%

Cwalker · Dec 9, 2019

Im placing my bet on Big E being the one that took Woods

Roy Mustang · Dec 15, 2019

Smackdown Live:
Tulsa, Oklahoma
May 28th

We get the usual introduction video to start Smackdown Live before we cut to the commentary team at ringside.

Corey Graves: Hello and welcome to Smackdown Live.

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

Corey Graves: That is correct Saxton. Tonight we will see Finn Balor defend the Intercontinental title against WWE's Best Kept secret Buddy Murphy.

Byron Saxton: We will also see Heavy Machinery take on The Revival with the winners becoming number one contenders for the Smackdown Tag team titles.

*HERE COMES THE MONEY*

Shane McMahon makes his way out to the ring as he is followed by the Corporation getting loud boos from the crowd. Elias has his guitar in his hands as he strums it a few times on the way to the ring. Drew meanwhile has an angry snarl whilst Baron Corbin looks like the cat who got the cream, feeling extra smug ahead of his WWE title match next week.

Corey Graves: Well last week we heard a wonderful announcement from the Corporation as they announced Kofi Kingston will defend his WWE title against Baron Corbin.

Byron Saxton: Yes it is always wonderful to see Shane handing title matches to his friends.

Corey Graves: You don't want the WWE title defended? You don't want Kofi to be a fighting champion Saxton?

Shane McMahon stands in the ring looking like a smug prick as he gets ready to speak with all 4 men stood around him.

Shane McMahon: Tonight, I wanted to give Baron Corbin the celebration he deserves ahead of his WWE title win next week.

Drew McIntyre in the background rolls his eyes and shakes his head, which the other three are oblivious to.

Shane McMahon: You see in a week times you will have a champion you will be proud of.

Boos from the crowd as a few New Day chants startup. Corbin though sticks his arms out soaking up the heat.

Shane McMahon: You will have a champion who is a former golden glove, a former NFL player. A former Money in the Bank winner.

Byron Saxton: Which he failed to cash in.

Corey Graves: Shut up Saxton! Our boss is talking!

Shane McMahon: He is a former Andre the Giant battle royal winner. A former United States champion. And the former general manager of Monday Night Raw.

The crowd are booing the hell out of the 4 men in the ring as Baron Corbin steps forward looking to speak.

Baron Corbin: Now you can hate it all you want but you are looking at your next WWE champion. Next week I will end the dreams of the person you love, something I have been doing for years.

Corbin gets a little angry as he points at the fans.

Baron Corbin: You keep booing me week in week out because you are jealous. You are jealous that I am a winner and all of the idols you love are losers. It took Kofi 11 years to win the Universal title. Next week I will do it in half the time!

Loud boos from the crowd as Corbin passes the microphone to Elias who steps forward.

Elias: Thank you, Corbin. Now Tulsa, Oklahoma shut your damn mouths and turn off your cellphones as I have a song to perform about good old JR.

Boos from the crowd turn to cheers as Elias mentions the legendary commentator.

Elias: I am just kidding who wants to hear about that old washed up hack!

Loud boos from the crowd as Corbin and Shane McMahon both start laughing.Drew meanwhile stands there stoic looking unimpressed.

Elias: Nor will I be singing about the Oklahoma Sooners. No, I am going to sing about a true winner. Baron Corbin!

Elias strums his guitar getting ready to sing when...

Big E (over the speakers): Tulsa, Oklahoma don't you dare be sour. Clap your hands for your WWE champion and feel the power!

*NEW DAY NEW WAY*

Big E and Kofi Kingston make their way out both with microphones in their hands as both men have a serious look on their faces. Meanwhile, the Corporation in the ring looks on unimpressed.

Kofi Kingston: You want to talk about how long it took me to get the title? You are right it took me 11 years to get this title. But do you know how long it took me to win this title once I got a one on one shot?

Big E: Just one!

Both men climb into the ring showing no fear of the corporation even though they have a 4 on 2 advantage.

Kofi Kingston: Unlike you who gets handed opportunity after opportunity, each title I won, each moment I had, I had to fight for.

Baron Corbin: That is a really nice story Kofi but the tru...

Big E slaps the microphone out of the hand of Baron Corbin! This prompts Corbin to get in his face as Elias and Shane hold him back for a moment.

Big E: The truth is Corbin for all your talk, without Shane McMahon, you would be nowhere near a WWE title shot and these people know it.

Loud cheers from the crowd.

Kofi Kingston: And don't think I have forgotten what happened to our boy Xavier.

Big E: Kofi has his own theory on who did it but me? I am looking at 4 men looking to take his title and will do it by any means necessary.

Shane McMahon: Big E everything we do is best for business.

Big E: Did you steal that from your sister?

Pop from the crowd for the zinger. Big E and Kofi look to carry on until this music hits.

*FLIGHT OF THE VALKYRIES*

Daniel Bryan and Erick Rowan make their way out to the ring getting boos from the crowd. Bryan has his hemp title around his waist still. Kofi and Big E look unimpressed in the ring as the pair march down the ramp.

Bryon Saxton: What is Daniel Bryan doing out here?

Corey Graves: He is the planet’s champion. He clearly knows Corbin is someone who cares about the environment and wants to support the future WWE champion!

They get in the ring as New Day are now in a 6 on 2 situation as Daniel Bryan starts to speak.

Daniel Bryan: You two don't stop do you? First, you accused us of attacking Xavier Woods with no proof and now you accuse these innocent men once again with no proof. You two are fickle!

Boos from the crowd as Big E steps forward.

Big E: You may not be guilty of attacking our boy but you ain't innocent.

Kofi Kingston: Let's be honest Bryan. The only reason you are out here to preach is so you can worm your way into another shot at my WWE title.

Daniel Bryan: How dare you! I came out to support my friend the best in the world, Shane McMahon.

Shane McMahon: Thank you, Daniel. Mt friend knows I am an innocent man who is doing what's best for business. And Daniel just so you know I would never give private footage of you to other people without your consent.

Daniel Bryan: I know Shane. You actually care about the environment and making this show great. Yet these fickle fans turned on you like they turned on me.

Loud boos from the crowd as The New Day look on unimpressed.

Big E: If your two egos keep growing, at this rate they will have their own gravitational pull!

Shane McMahon: I call myself the best in the world because I won the best in the world tournament. And after that, I wrongly had faith in superstars who failed this brand losing every match at Survivor Series.

Big E: Why does our pre-show match not count?

Shane McMahon: And this brand needs the correct kind of champion to lead it into the future. Whether that is someone like Daniel Bryan who truly cares about saving the planet. Or Corbin who will take this show to new heights like he took Monday Night Raw to new heights and lead them to victory as General manager.

Kofi Kingston: He can try but I will beat him, just like I beat Daniel Bryan.

Shane McMahon: It is funny you mention Daniel because tonight in the main event it will be you two vs him and Erick Rowan in a tag team match!

Erick Rowan steps forward getting a Big E's face. Kofi steps forward ready for a fight as Elias and Corbin attack the New Day from behind. Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre stand there as Bryan, Rowan, Elias, and Corbin start laying into the New Day. However, before the beat down can go on too long we see The Miz sprint down the ramp with a steel chair in his hand!

Byron Saxton: Here comes the Miz!

Corey Graves: Let it go Miz, there is no shame in losing to the best in the world.

Miz jumps into the ring and starts laying into Bryan and Rowan with the steel chair. He looks like he is evening the odds when Shane McMahon jumps him with his wild punches in the corner. Miz though fights back taking control. However, Elias picks up the chair and catches the Miz with a shot to the back. However, before anything else can be done Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn now run down to the ring taking down Corbin and Elias. Both men are totally in control until Drew McIntyre finally gets involved attacking Kevin Owens leading to a brawl. It is now 6 vs 5 in the ring until Roman Reigns charges down the ramp as well.

Byron Saxton: And now the numbers are even!

Corey Graves: What a bunch of sore losers!

Reigns makes a beeline for Drew McIntyre as the two men start brawling. It has spilt off into numerous little battles as Reigns battles McIntyre, Miz battles Shane McMahon, Owens and Zayn battling Bryan and Rowan, New Day battling Corbin and Elias. The brawl goes on for a while but in the end, Reigns gains the upper hand over McIntyre and the Corporation plus Daniel Bryan and Rowan are all cleared from the ring being forced to retreat for now.

Byron Saxton: Thank god for the cavalry coming out tonight because without them, who knows if Kofi would have even made it to next week!

Corey Graves: The disrespect they are showing to their boss, the best in the world Shane McMahon is awful. They should be minding their own business.

The New Day in the ring walk over to the 4 men who helped them just now and thank them as we get a staredown between the two groups with Drew McIntyre having to be held back still wanting to fight all 6 men even if he has to do it by himself.

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*SOUTHERN PROUD*

The Revival make their way out getting boos from the crowd as we return from the commercial break. Both men look angry and focused ahead of a massive opportunity.

Corey Graves: Well right now we are going to see the top guys in action as they look to earn the chance to face the War Raiders for the Smackdown tag team titles.

Byron Saxton: And this match is not just about a shot at the Smackdown tag team titles. This rivalry has been building over the last few weeks with Heavy Machinery wanting to get their hands on the Revival and prove themselves.

Corey Graves: And the top guys rightfully don't want to waste their time unless it was for a chance at the tag team titles. The Revival are here to win the tag team titles not be a proving ground for new tag teams.

*HEAVY*

Heavy Machinery make their way out onto the entrance ramp getting a loud pop from the live crowd as they slap hands with the fans. Otis is especially hyper as he runs to the ring.

Byron Saxton: Heavy Machinery are here to win the tag team titles too Corey.

Corey Graves: No Heavy Machinery are on Smackdown to keep that pest Otis away from Mandy Rose on Raw!

Byron Saxton: Is that why you are on Smackdown as well?

Corey Graves: Shut up Saxton.

Otis Dozovic steps into the ring looking hyped up whilst Scott Dawson starts for the Revival.

Match 1: Number one contender's match for the Smackdown tag team titles: The Revival vs Heavy Machinery

Match Summary: The start of the match is all Heavy Machinery who are easily able to overpower the smaller Revival and are in total control. The Revival are only able to get back into the match when they dodge a caterpillar attempt and start working over Otis from there. The middle section of the match the Revival keep Otis in the corner and using their experience as a tag team to stay on top and cut the ring in half.

However, Otis overpowers both members of the Revival sending them flying and bringing Tucker Knight back into the match for the hot tag. Tucker Knight is on fire from there as Heavy Machinery cut off each attempt from the Revival to get back in control and even overcome their cheap tricks. In the end, Tucker takes out Scott Dawson with a powerslam before Otis gets Dash Wilder up as Heavy Machinery hit the Compactor! Tucker Knight makes the cover 1 2 3! Heavy Machinery pick up the win and become the number one contender's for the tag team titles!

Winners via pinfall and number one contenders for the Smackdown tag team titles: Heavy Machinery (11:54)

Byron Saxton: Heavy Machinery pick up the win and they will now face the War Raiders in two weeks for the Smackdown tag team titles!

Corey Graves: To beat the top guys, that takes a lot of skill. I hate to admit it but a great performance from Heavy Machinery tonight.

Otis and Tucker pose for the crowd. Otis does his usual goofy antics in the ring delighting the crowd whilst Tucker looks very happy with his partner having fun. Meanwhile, The Revival on the outside look very annoyed to have come up short tonight.

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When we return from the commercial break we see the Iiconics are backstage as they have their tag team titles around their waist.

Peyton Royce: You know Billie I was watching Monday Night Raw last night.

Billie Kay: The B show Peyton?

Peyton Royce: Yes the B show. I mean Smackdown is the A brand because we make it Iiconic!

Billie Kay: Oh you're so right Peyton.

Peyton Royce: And guess who I saw trying to call us out?

Billie Kay: No they didn't

Peyton Royce: They did.

Billie Kay: The losers of doom called us out?

Peyton Royce: Yes they want to fight us again when we already beat them.

Billie Kay: How ridiculous. They aren't worth our time.

Peyton Royce: You're so right Billie.

Billie Kay: But Peyton, Peyton there is an important fact we forgot to mention.

Peyton Royce: That is right Billie we are now officially the longest ever Women's tag team champions.

Billie and Peyton start acting like they are going to tear up.

Billie Kay: Oh my god I would like to thank my mum, your mum and the hug 'n' boss connection for being losers.

Peyton Royce: Since taking these titles at Wrestlemania we have done what you two failed to do. We have beaten so-called legends of the women's division, we have gone to NXT and defended these titles.

Billie Kay: And this Sunday we make the 25th ever takeover the most Iiconic ever when we defend these titles in an open challenge!

Both of them hold their titles in the air as Nikki Cross once again walks into shot staring at the titles. Both the Iiconics look very confused as they stare at Nikki Cross. Peyton would start snapping her fingers.

Peyton Royce: Hello, earth to Nikki.

Billie Kay: You need to get a friend to play with these titles.

Nikki Cross: Oh but that I why I came. I have a friend and she is ready to play...

Peyton Royce: Well it is going to have to wait till next week as we are very busy this week.

Nikki Cross: OK Nikki will play with you next week.

Nikki Cross runs off all excited as the Iiconics shake their heads as we cut the commentary team at ringside.

Byron Saxton: Well this Saturday night it will be NXT Takeover 25 and as you just heard the Iiconics will be issuing an open challenge but that is not all.

Corey Graves: That is right Byron. Adam Cole will face Johnny Gargano for the NXT title one more time, Shayna Baszler will face Candice LeRae for the NXT Women's title, The War Raiders will defend their tag team titles in a 4-way ladder match against the Street Profits, The Undisputed Era and the One Twos.

Byron Saxton: And Velveteen Dream defends his North American title against Dominic Dijakovic whilst Matt Riddle looks to get his hands on Rodrick Strong as the original bro looks for revenge.

Corey Graves: NXT Takeover is shaping up to be one hell of a card. If you have not watched NXT before you are missing out.

*OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE WORLD*

Buddy Murphy makes his way out getting boos from the crowd as WWE's best-kept secret walks to the ring looking hyper-focused.

Corey Graves: This man was a juggernaut in the Cruiserweight division for 6 months beating everyone in his path. Now he looks to do the same tonight and become Intercontinental champion.

Byron Saxton: Buddy Murphy had to cut weight to stay in the Cruiserweight division but since leaving it he has made a point to put the bulk back on he had to trim to become eligible for the Cruiserweight division.

*CATCH YOUR BREATH*

A loud pop from the crowd as Finn Balor makes his way out with his leather jacket on and the Intercontinental title around his waist. He stands on the ramp as he points the finger guns at Buddy Murphy in the ring as Finn gets ready for a fight.

Corey Graves: Finn wondered who would be next to step up and try to take his Intercontinental title. Buddy Murphy stepped up and answered the challenge. I think Finn Balor may be about to regret those words.

Byron Saxton: Finn is a former Universal champion and Buddy Murphy is still fairly new to Smackdown Live Corey.

Corey Graves: Thing is Byron, Finn Balor is a Cruiserweight. And not only that but Buddy Murphy is even bulkier then when he was in the Cruiserweight division. Finn's title reign could be over tonight.

Finn Balor offers Buddy Murphy a handshake. However the Aussie shakes his head slapping it away angering the Intercontinental champion. The referee gets both men into the corner before ringing the bell getting this match underway.

Match 2: Intercontinental title match: Finn Balor (c) vs Buddy Murphy

Match Summary: Due to the disrespect shown at the start of the match, Finn starts it off hot laying into Buddy Murphy showing a hint of a demon-like rage? Buddy Murphy gets back into the match however and starts using his mixture of speed and strength to pepper Finn Balor with several kicks and blows. Both men are fairly evenly balanced as Luke Harper starts to slowly walk to the ring almost menacingly. Buddy Murphy and Finn Balor are focused on each other not noticing Luke Harper until it is too late as he takes both men down with a double clothesline causing the referee to ring the bell ruling this a no contest!

Winner: No Contest (6:40)

Byron Saxton: What is Luke Harper doing out here?

Corey Graves: I am not sure Byron but he just ruined what was shaping up to be a great Intercontinental title match.

Luke Harper would start laying waste to both men as he tosses them around the ring. Buddy Murphy tries to fight back but Harper takes him down with a massive big boot. Meanwhile Finn Balor has climbed to the top rope and flies off hitting a missile dropkick taking Harper off his feet. Finn looks to carry on the attack but Harper stops him with a sit-out powerbomb onto Buddy Murphy! Harper then makes his way to the outside as he grabs the Intercontinental title and slides back in as he eyes up Buddy Murphy to hit him with the belt as this music plays:

*ONE AND ONLY*

Ricochet sprints down the ramp and climbs onto the apron hitting Luke Harper with a dropkick causing him to drop the Intercontinental title. Ricochet is not done there as he leaps off the top rope and catches Harper with a diving crossbody wiping the monster out! Harper at this point rolls out of the ring and starts to retreat heading towards the back as Ricochet stands in the ring daring him to come back.

Byron Saxton: Ricochet was here to save the day and I don't think he is going to be the only one wanting to get his hands on Luke Harper.

Corey Graves: And I think Luke Harper has made his intentions clear. Look at how he looked at the Intercontinental title. You have to worry about anyone stupid enough to get in his way.

Ricochet after seeing Luke Harper leave takes a look at the Intercontinental title on the mat holding it as Finn Balor gets to his feet and takes the title from his hands. This leads to a staredown between the two men as Finn tells Ricochet any time you want to fight me. Before Ricochet can respond however Buddy Murphy cheap shots Finn Balor with a knee to the back. Ricochet looks to get his hands on Murphy but the Aussie slides out of the ring getting boos from the crowd as he heads up the ramp.

Byron Saxton: Cheap shot by Buddy Murphy!

Corey Graves: Buddy Murphy is making sure Finn Balor doesn't forget about him when it comes to the Intercontinental title. He will want a rematch with Finn Balor for sure after what happened tonight.

Finn Balor is helped back to his feet by Ricochet as Buddy Murphy has a cocky smirk on his face at the top of the entrance ramp.

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*WE RIOT*

As we return from the commercial break the Riott Squad make their way to the ring getting boos from the live crowd as the group walk to the ring with Ruby Riott leading the way. They are all smiles ahead of a big match tonight.

Byron Saxton: Well Ruby Riott has made it clear the Riott Squad are looking to get their hands on gold in the WWE, feeling it has been too long since they had any success.

Corey Graves: Ruby has a lot of talent and I think we could be looking at the next Smackdown Live Women's champion.

*FREE THE FLAME*

Ember Moon makes her way with an angry look on her face as she stares down the entire Riott Squad in the ring, ready for a fight. She though wisely chooses to wait on the ramp for her partners.

*SPITEFUL*

Alexa Bliss makes her way out next as she joins her friend and partner in recent times at the top of the entrance ramp as the pair seem to be going over their strategy tonight.

Byron Saxton: Well it looks like Ember Moon and Bliss are going over the plan for tonight.

Corey Graves: And this is why the Riott Squad are going to win. Becky is too much of a loner to team with anyone. I expect better from the goddess. She should be smarter than this.

Byron Saxton: This is an alliance of convenience Corey. They needed a third woman and the Riott Squad started a war with Becky Lynch so it makes perfect sense to team with her tonight.

*CELTIC INVASION*

Becky Lynch makes her out getting the loudest pop of the three women about to face the Riott Squad. She has both of her Women titles on her shoulders. She marches to the ring not even looking at her tag team partners tonight and walks to the ring leaving Alexa Bliss and Ember Moon to follow behind.

Byron Saxton: The man waits for no one.

Corey Graves: Well she is walking into a full-blown riot and she isn't going to be able to do this by herself.

Becky Lynch climbs over the ropes as Ember and Bliss look to talk to her but Becky makes it clear she is starting this match. Ember looks like she will argue but Bliss suggests otherwise. Meanwhile, Ruby Riott starts for the Riott Squad.

Match 3: Becky Lynch, Alexa Bliss and Ember Moon vs The Riott Squad

Match Summary: Becky dares Ruby Riott to come at her to start things off but Ruby tags in Sarah Logan instead telling Becky she only cares about gold. Sarah Logan and Becky would be fairly evenly matched before both women make the tag bringing Ember Moon and Liv Morgan into the match. As the match gets to the middle stages the Riott Squad isolate Alexa Bliss and beat down the smaller superstar

Alexa Bliss though refuses to give up and ends up getting the hot tag bringing Ember Moon into the match. Ember moon runs riot taking all 3 members of the Riott Squad down and hits the Eclipse on Liv Morgan. 1 2 Sarah Logan breaks it up! Becky Lynch flies into the ring as she and Sarah Logan end up brawling on the outside of the ring. Ember meanwhile looks like to lift Liv Morgan up but starts trying to fight her off. She sends Liv Morgan into the Riott's corner of the ring so Ruby makes the blind tag.

Ruby as soon as she does it slides off the apron and ducks down out of view. Bliss tries to tell Ember Moon that Liv is not the legal women but Ember has not noticed as she lifts Liv Morgan up hitting her with a DDT. She makes the cover but the referee tells her she is not the legal woman. As this is happening Ruby pulls Bliss off the apron and sends the goddess into the steel steps. Ember Moon turns around into Riot Kick. Ruby makes the cover 1 2 3! The Riott Squad steals the victory!

Winners via pinfall: Riott Squad (10:22)

Becky Lynch falls just short of breaking the cover thanks to Liv Morgan stopping her. Meanwhile, Sarah Logan recovers on the outside and Alexa Bliss sells her shoulder which is in pain after being sent into the steel steps. Ruby Riott meanwhile looks very smug.

Byron Saxton: The Riott Squad steals the victory tonight!

Corey Graves: Steals? The Riott Squad used their tag team experience and just beat a team containing the Smackdown Women's champion. Ruby Riott has to be next in line for a Smackdown Women's title shot.

Ruby looks at Becky Lynch in the ring and starts attacking The Man! Becky fights back but she is soon jumped by Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan who start laying into her like pair of wild wolves. Alexa Bliss tries to get into the ring and help but Ruby takes her down with the We Riot! Meanwhile, Becky is laid out by the two women as Ruby Riott lets out an evil smile. She climbs to the top rope taking a moment before flying off hitting We Riot laying out the champion. Ruby Riott gets to her feet as Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan stand either side of her, happy with their handiwork as Becky lays down and out on the mat with Ember Moon and Alexa Bliss laid out at ringside.

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When we return from the commercial break we see Carmella walking through the back as she gets approached by Cathy Kelly for an interview.

Cathy Kelly: Carmella can I ask you a few questions?

Carmella takes a moment to turn around before smiling at Cathy.

Carmella: Of course you can.

Cathy Kelly: How is your close friend R-Truth after the beating he took facing Daniel Bryan?

Carmella: He is fine and will be back next week. Heck, we might even bring back the 7-second dance break to welcome him back with style.

Cathy lets out a little smile before asking her next question.

Cathy Kelly: My next question was going to be regarding Lacey Evans.

Carmella is no longer smiling and instead has a look of disgust.

Cathy Kelly: How do you feel about some of the comments she made last week?

Carmella: Lacey thinks she is a classy lady but she is anything but classy. She now has to deal with an angry princess. R-Truth is just a friend and who is she to question my relationship with him? That girl talks about people being nasty, well maybe that girl should look in the mirror.

Cathy Kelly: Thanks for your time Carmella.

Carmella: Any time Cathy.

Carmella goes to walk off now the interview is finished and walks into a WOMAN'S RIGHT FROM LACEY EVANS! Lacey Evans looks down on Carmella who is out cold on the floor.

Lacey Evans: You're nasty.

Lacey follows up by spitting on Carmella and dumping her handkerchief on Carmella as she walks off elsewhere. We would then cut to Shane McMahon is his office with Elias sat behind tuning his guitar. The door would open as the Queen Charlotte Flair walks into Shane McMahon's office.

Shane McMahon: Charlotte, what brings you into my office?

Elias: Maybe she is here to listen to my latest album.

Charlotte looks confused before she shakes her head.

Charlotte: Another time Elias, another time. No, I came here to ask when I would get a shot at what is mine?

Shane McMahon: Listen I have HHH and Vince McMahon in my ears about my supposed favoritism on this brand.

Elias: But you are giving the opportunities to the best stars.

Shane McMahon: I know that Elias but Vince is out of touch and HHH has started to stupidly listen to the fans since he has gotten move invested in NXT.

Charlotte: And what does this have to do with my title shot Shane?

Shane McMahon: I can't just give you a title shot Charlotte. And I have already signed off on a Smackdown Women's title match for next week. Since Ruby Riott picked up the win for the Riott Squad tonight, she will face Becky Lynch next week for the Smackdown Women's title!

A loud pop from the crowd excited at the prospect of a Smackdown Women's title match next week as well as a WWE title match.

Charlotte: That is fine because the Flairs have always preferred doing it on a bigger stage so I can face the winner at the Great American Bash.

Shane McMahon: There will be a Smackdown Women's title match at the Great American Bash but I can't just gift you the title shot Charlotte. No instead there will be a battle royal in 2 weeks with the winner going on to face the winner of Becky Lynch and Ruby Riott!

Charlotte looks a bit annoyed but fakes a smile.

Charlotte: If I have to earn what should rightfully be mine, so be it. But at the Great American Bash the Queen takes back her throne.

Charlotte walks off as Elias starts to play the guitar in the background.

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As we return from the commercial break we can see Dana Brooke stood in the ring ready to compete as she looks a little nervous.

Byron Saxton: Well before the commercial break we learned two important things. Next week Becky Lynch will put her Smackdown Women's title on the line against Ruby Riott. You have to question the decision by Shane McMahon as the night before Becky Lynch is defending her Raw Women's title against Natalya!

Corey Graves: What Becky Lynch is doing on Monday Night Raw is not his concern. The Riott Squad won the match and in Shane McMahon's mind, that is enough to give Ruby Riott the opportunity she deserves.

Byron Saxton: Well we will see if the man is still Becky2belts after next week but whoever walks out Smackdown Women's champion will face the winner of the battle royal in 2 weeks at the Great American Bash.

Corey Graves: And a win tonight for Dana Brooke could give her the momentum she needs ahead of such a big match.

*THE FUTURE*

Byron Saxton: Or this could be her funeral!

Corey Graves: Asuka will be looking to get another title opportunity after losing to the Man Becky Lynch.

Asuka steps into the ring once again looking focused as Dana is understandably very nervous as she knows how dangerous Asuka is first hand from their previous encounters in NXT.

Match 4: Asuka vs Dana Brooke

Match summary: Dana Brooke does better than Alicia Fox did last week but that is not saying much as Asuka picks up the win in decisive fashion making Dana tap out to an armbar.

Winner via submission: Asuka (1:31)

Byron Saxton: Asuka picks up another win!

Corey Graves: But if you are Asuka you have to wonder if she can do it when it counts?

Byron Saxton: Corey don't be ridiculous. Asuka is one of the most dominant competitors in WWE today.

Corey Graves: And yet she keeps losing in big matches. Every time she has stepped into the ring with the Queen 1 on 1, the Queen wins and look at what happened at Money in the Bank! Becky was able to pick up the win in a big match situation. You can tell it is starting to affect her.

Asuka stands in the ring after the match still not looking happy as she walks to the back hyper-focused shaking her head as she leaves. Dana meanwhile is still struggling to get to her feet. We then cut to a dark creepy looking room as we can see Bray Wyatt sat on a rocking chair in front of the Smackdown and NXT tag team champions the War Raiders. Bray lets out a creepy smile as he looks at the camera.

Bray Wyatt: Heavy Machinery. You two are just tools of man. Tools of man that will be destroyed when they come to raid.

Hanson: You tried to beat us in NXT and you failed.

Rowe: You fell to ravages of war once before. You will fall again.

Bray Wyatt: And they are not the only ones who shall fall. This Saturday the War Raiders will go on the hunt. All 3 teams will fall and be left destroyed in the rubble as the War Raiders will rule over not just Smackdown Live but NXT as well!

The War Raiders lift all 4 title belts in the air showing off their Smackdown Live and NXT tag team titles sending a clear message to all 4 teams they will be defending their titles against in the next few weeks.

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*FLIGHT OF THE VALKYRIES*

Boos from the live crowd as Daniel Bryan and Erick Rowan make their way out to the ring for the main event. Daniel Bryan looks at the crowd with disgust whilst Rowan looks every bit the towering monster. Daniel Bryan makes sure to show off his personal WWE title.

Corey Graves: We are about to get our main event as the planet champions Daniel Bryan and Erick Rowan take on the New Day.

Byron Saxton: These two groups have been at war for months.

Corey Graves: Bryan will never stop fighting for the planet. And he feels people like the New Day are part of the problem!

*HERE COMES THE MONEY*

And the boos get even louder as the entire Corporation make their way out to the ring with Best in the World leading the way. Drew McIntyre stands at the back looking angrier than usual. Elias is in the middle with Corbin as he fiddles with guitar and Corbin has a smug smirk on his face looking every bit a cocky prick as he taunts fans in the crowd on his way to the ring.

Byron Saxton: Baron Corbin has somehow managed to become even more full of himself.

Corey Graves: Corbin just knows his worth. He knows he is a future WWE champion and unlike Kofi, he won't need 11 years to do it!

Big E (over the speakers): Tulsa, Oklahoma don't you dare be sour. Clap your hands for your former 5-time tag team champions and feel the power!

*NEW DAY, NEW WAY*

Loud cheers from the crowd as WWE champion Kofi Kingston and Big E make their way out to the ring. There is less of the joking around and no pancakes as the pair walk to the ring looking to put Bryan and Rowan in their place one last time.

Byron Saxton: With what happened to Xavier Woods and with the war with Daniel Bryan going on for the last few months, New Day are all business tonight.

Corey Graves: Kofi and Big E should be focused on actually finding Xavier's attacker and not making wild accusations.

Byron Saxton: OK and who do you actually think attacked Woods Corey? The Corporation had every reason to do it.

Both teams are in the ring with the match about to begin as Kofi starts for the New Day whilst Daniel Bryan starts for their team. The referee is about to ring the bell as we hear a pop from the crowd:

*I CAME TO PLAY*

*THE TRUTH REIGNS*

*FIGHT*

*WORLDS APART*

The Miz, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, and Roman Reigns all make their way to ringside standing in the New Day's corner annoying Shane McMahon.

Corey Graves: Why are these four out here? This match has nothing to do with them.

Byron Saxton: And why are the Corporation out here? None of them are involved in this match.

Corey Graves: Shut up Saxton.

Main event: Daniel Bryan and Rowan w/ The Corporation vs New Day w/Roman Reigns, Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens and The Miz

Match summary: This is a long tag team match which goes over a commercial break. It is an even match with Kofi and Big E being the superior team due to their years of experience as arguably the top tag team in WWE today. However, Daniel Bryan and Erick Rowan use their submissions and power to stay in the match and even take control of the match at times. As we get towards the closing stages the men on the outside have stayed out of it just watching the match.

As the match is getting towards the closing stages it is starting to break down with Kofi and Rowan as the legal competitors. Kofi is starting to lay into Rowan and gets him in position for the Trouble in Paradise as Corbin jumps on the apron to distract Kofi. However, Roman Reigns is not taking that and superman punches Baron Corbin straight in his mouth sending him flying off the apron.

This spirals into a massive brawl outside the ring between the Corporation, Reigns, Owens, Zayn, and The Miz. The referee is distracted as Bryan hits Kofi with a running knee from behind dropping him saving Rowan. Bryan then sees Big E make his way into the ring and goes for a low blow but Big E catches his foot stopping him!

Big E tosses the smaller Bryan out of the way. Bryan comes running and starts chopping the chest of Big E. However it has no effect as Big E no-sells it them getting angrier and angrier. He then grabs hold of Bryan lifting him into the air and Gorilla press tossing Bryan out of the ring to the outside getting a loud pop from the crowd. Big E turns around though into a big boot from Erick Rowan! Erick Rowan then makes his way over to the prone Kofi looking for a chokeslam as Kofi counters with SOS! 1 2 Rowan kicks out. Rowan looks to hit Kofi with a spin kick on the rebound but Kofi dodges and connects with Trouble in Paradise! 1 2 3 New Day pick up the win!

Winner via pinfall: New Day (13:56)

Byron Saxton: A massive win for the New Day tonight!

Corey Graves: I blame Roman Reigns and his gang on the outside. If they didn't attack the Corporation, the planet champions would have won!

Bryon Saxton: Reigns never got involved in the match, Corey. The only person who tried to was Baron Corbin!

Kofi Kingston is passed his WWE title in the ring as he celebrates with Big E however it is short-lived as Bryan sneak attacks the pair using his title as a weapon. Rowan slowly starts to recover as the pair attack Kofi as The Miz jumps into the ring looking to get his hands on Daniel Bryan. On the outside, we can see Reigns and McIntyre once again brawling off into the crowd. Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, Shane McMahon, Elias, and Baron Corbin end up in the ring too leading to a 10 person brawl in the ring but in the end, the heels end up taking control.

They lay all of the men in the ring out as Shane McMahon tells Baron Corin to do one last thing. Corbin would drag Kofi Kingston off the mat before slamming him down with the End of Days. Corbin makes his way over to the WWE title and lifts it in the air with a smug grin. However, in the background, you can see Drew McIntyre and Bryan eyeing the title up too.

Corey Graves: Is this is a sign of what is to come?

Byron Saxton: Tune in next week to see if Kofi Kingston can hold onto his WWE title!

The show fades to black with the final shot showing the Corporation, Daniel Bryan and Erick Rowan stood over The New Day, The Miz, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn with Corbin holding the WWE title to loud boos from the crowd.

Confirmed for next week:

WWE title match:
Kofi Kingston (c) vs Baron Corbin

Smackdown Women's title match:
Becky Lynch (c) vs Ruby Riott

Confirmed for 2 weeks:

Smackdown tag team titles match:
War Raiders (c) vs Heavy Machinery

Number one contender's battle royal for Smackdown Women's title at the Great American Bash:
Confirmed entrants:
Alexa Bliss, Alicia Fox, Asuka, Billie Kay, Carmella, Charlotte, Dana Brooke, Ember Moon, Lacey Evans, Liv Morgan, Nikki Cross, Peyton Royce and Sarah Logan

Matchcard for The Great American Bash:
July 7th
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Smackdown Women's title match:
Becky Lynch or Ruby Riott (c) vs ???

EWR Rating: 71%

Roy Mustang · Dec 18, 2019

NXT Takeover 25:

*FEMME FATALE*

Mauro Ranallo: Well it has been a packed NXT Takeover already but right now we shall see the WWE Women's tag team titles on the line as The Iiconics are issuing an open challenge.

Nigel McGuinness: A lot of people doubt these two but there is no team in WWE today who are closer friends then the Iiconics.

Tom Phillips: But who is going to accept the open challenge.

The Iiconics make their way into the ring getting a decent pop from the smarky NXT fans as they pass the Women's tag titles to the referee. However, the pair speak to someone at ringside as they demand a pair of microphones as they get ready to speak.

Tom Phillips: This can't be good.

Peyton Royce: It feels good to be back on an NXT takeover.

Cheap pop from the crowd.

Billie Kay: Yeah because without us this brand just ain't Iiconic!

And they quickly turn to boos.

Peyton Royce: It just isn't the same.

Billie Kay: However because we care about you we choose to do what other champions couldn't.

Peyton Royce: Stick to our word.

Billie Kay: And actually defend these belts on NXT!

Peyton Royce: I mean the first champions promised this but they weren't good enough to live up their word were they Billie?

Billie Kay: No Peyton they just weren't Iiconic enough.

Peyton Royce: We are the most Iiconic tag team in the world and whoever fights us they will be another...

Billie Kay: Iiconic chapter in our title reign.

Peyton Royce: I just love how you're able to finish my sentences.

Billie Kay: I love you too, you're just the best.

Peyton Royce: No you

Billie Kay: No you

The crowd are starting to get annoyed with the pair letting out loud boos until this hits:

The crowd comes unglued as Mrs. Money in the Bank Sasha Banks makes her way to the top of the entrance ramp looking very smug as she looks at the Iiconics in the ring!

Mauro Ranallo: MAMMA MIA! IT'S THE BOSS SASHA BANKS!

Nigel McGuinness: Sasha Banks is a former NXT champion, multi-time Raw Women's champion and one-half of the first-ever Women's tag team champions.

The Iiconics are shaking their heads in the ring looking scared as Sasha Banks nods her head as she moves out of the way:

Bayley makes her way out and hugs her best friend Sasha Banks at the top of the ramp. The Iiconics in the ring look in total shock and look like they have almost seen a ghost tonight.

Mauro Ranallo: AND THE HUGGER BAYLEY IS ALSO BACK! These two women had one of the biggest rivalries in NXT history before becoming best friends.

Nigel McGuinness: If there is one team in the WWE who has a chance against a team as Iconic as the Iiconics it is the Hug 'n' Boss connection!

Tom Phillips: But what condition is Bayley in? She got attacked by a mystery assailant at Money in the Bank backstage causing her to miss the match and Sasha Banks took her place.

Mauro Ranallo: Well winning those Women's tag team titles will give them the chance to go between brands week in and week out which might help them find Bayley's attacker!

Bayley and Banks step into the ring as The Iiconics look worried. Billie Kay steps into the ring starting for the Iiconics as Sasha Banks steps into the ring starting for the Hug 'n' Boss connection!

WWE Women tag team titles match: The Iiconics (c) vs The Hug 'n' Boss Connection

Match Summary: In the opening minutes Banks and Bayley take total control of the match thanks to their superior skill level. The Iiconics even try to flee knowing how much trouble their tag team title reign is in but Banks and Bayley smartly get them back in the ring. However, this allows the Iiconics to get back into a match and get a cheap shot on Bayley as commentary mention she is still recovering from her injuries at Money in the Bank.

The Iiconics now have the edge look to finish the match and they isolate Bayley looking to take advantage of her weakened state as the commentary team wonder if she has returned too soon. Banks keeps trying to get in the match to save her friend but the Iiconics use their brains to keep her away from Bayley and stop the hot tag. The Iiconics look like they have the match won a few times but Bayley somehow survives.

The Iiconics at this point start to look frustrated as they make their way to the outside grabbing the tag team titles. The referee looks to tell Peyton off as she slides into the ring but Bayley counters with a roll-up! 1 2 Peyton kicks out. Billie Kay has slid in the ring but Banks takes care of her sending both women to the outside, making sure to kick the Women's tag team title to the outside with her!

Back in the ring, Peyton Royce would take Bayley back down to the mat with a clothesline as she looks around for the tag team title before realizing it is gone! She instead grabs Bayley and looks for the Peyton-Plex however Bayley reverses it into the Bayley to Belly! Bayley makes the cover

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Banks on the outside smashing Billie Kay with the Women's title behind the referee's back!

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THE HUG 'N' BOSS CONNECTION ARE NOW TWO TIME TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS!

Winners via submission and NEW Women tag team champions: The Hug 'n' Boss Connection (10:47)

Mauro Ranallo: We have new two time Women's tag team champions!

Nigel McGuinness: The Iiconics tried every trick in the book and showed why they are such an effective tag team but the Hug 'n' Boss connection tonight were too good!

Tom Phillips: And now Sasha Banks is not only one-half of the tag team champions but she is still Mrs. Money in the Bank!

Sasha Banks makes her way into the ring holding both of the tag team titles as she passes one to her best friend Bayley as they share a hug in the ring getting loud cheers from the NXT crowd. Both lift their titles into the air whilst Banks has the Money in the Bank briefcase in front of her. On the outside, it is not so joyful as the Iiconics are shouting at the referee as they mention the title shot from the Boss Sasha Banks as we cut elsewhere backstage.

REST OF THE NXT TAKEOVER 25:

Matt Riddle beat Rodrick Strong by pinfall (14:45)

The Undisputed Era beat The War Raiders, Street Profits and the One Twos for the NXT Tag team titles (21:30)

Velveteen Dream beat Dominik Dijakovic by pinfall for the North American championship (16:50)

Shayna Baszler beat Io Shirai by submission for the NXT Women's championship (12:15)

Adam Cole beat Johnny Gargano by pinfall for the NXT championship (32:00)

Roy Mustang · Dec 21, 2019

Monday Night Raw
Austin, Texas
June 3rd:

Monday Night Raw starts with a quick video package highlighting the Women tag team titles match from NXT Takeover 25, with the Women tag team titles changing hands. The video finishes with Sasha Banks and Bayley holding the Women's tag team titles in the air to a loud pop from the NXT takeover 25 crowd. We then cut to the Raw commentary team who look to get the show underway.

Michael Cole: Hello and welcome to Monday Night Raw as we are in Austin, Texas.

Big Show: And you know what they say, Michael. Everything is bigger in Texas.

Michael Cole: You are not wrong there partner and it is a big night as we have three title matches on tonight's Raw!

Big Show: That is right Michael, The Iiconics have demanded a rematch tonight due to the belt shot by Banks in the closing stages of their title match at Takeover and they will face the 2-time tag team champions the Hug 'n' Boss connection. We will also see Rey Mysterio in his first Cruiserweight title defense since becoming a 5-time champion as he takes on the former champion Tony Nese.

Michael Cole: And in our main event for the evening the Raw Women's Champion Becky Lynch will defend her title against one-half of the Divas of Doom Natalya!

*BRAUN/I AM STRONGER*

The crowd let out a loud cheer as the monster among men Braun Strowman marches to the ring as he looks all business.

Big Show: Last week we found out the final 3 names that will enter the Elimination Chamber and fight for the Universal title in 3 weeks. Bobby Lashley, Mustafa Ali and that monster right there Braun Strowman.

Michael Cole: Could you imagine being locked in the chamber with someone like him?

Big Show: I faced Braun Strowman in the past inside a steel cage and it's not a fun experience I can assure you.

Braun Strowman has now made his way over to the timekeeper's area as he moves the guy of the way and grabs a microphone as he has an angry look on his face.

Braun Strowman: AJ get your ass out here right now and bring your boys as well so you can get these hands!

Loud pop as Braun Strowman demands the Club make their way out. However, there is no sign of the Club. This seems to only make Braun even angrier.

Braun Strowman: I said get your ass out here as I am not finished with you yet! I know you are back there.

However once again there is no sign of the Club.

Braun Strowman: Fine you want to hide in the back, I will make my way through this whole arena until I get my hands on you.

Braun Strowman climbs over the ropes as the crowd cheers the monster on as he storms up the entrance ramp as this plays:

*DOMINANCE*

The hype man Lio Rush makes his way onto the entrance ramp as he is joined by walking armageddon himself Bobby Lashley. Braun Strowman stands in the middle of the entrance ramp looking confused but more annoyed someone was stupid enough to get in his way.

Lio Rush: Now Braun Strowman, you are a very strong competitor. You are a mountain of a man. You are...

Braun Strowman: Get to the point!

Lio Rush noticeably gulps.

Lio Rush: My um point is Strowman that you shouldn't be focused on AJ Styles. You shouldn't be focused on the other Bobby. You shouldn't be focused on the man who barely...

Braun Strowman at this point starts to walk up the ramp causing Lio to run behind Bobby Lashley cowering in fear.

Lio Rush: You should be focused on my main man. The main man is going to walk out of the chamber as Universal champion!

Braun Strowman is now face to face with Bobby Lashley as the monsters stare each other down.

Braun Strowman: Is that so? Well since AJ is too much of coward.

Braun drops the microphone and punches Bobby Lashley in the face sending him backwards knocking Lio Rush over. Braun would start pounding on Lashley but Lashley fights back as both men start brawling down the entrance ramp.

Michael Cole: Well it looks like we might have a situation on our hands out here.

Big Show: Lio Rush's mouth might have gotten Lashley in trouble here!

The brawl carries on the entrance ramp as Braun has started to get control as he tosses Bobby Lashley into the barricade at ringside! However, as Braun looks to lift him up we see Lio Rush has climbed to the top turnbuckle! He takes a moment before flying off looking to take out the monster among men with a diving crossbody but Strowman catches him in mid-air. Lio cries out in fear as Braun tosses him back first into the ring post!

Braun then lifts Lio Rush above his head getting loud cheers from the crowd as he looks to have some fun but Bobby Lashley catches him with a spear wiping out the monster among men! Bobby Lashley gets to his feet as he does not even look at his hype man Lio Rush and starts punching Braun Strowman in the face as we see a bunch of security pour run down the ramp as they look to get the situation under control!

Michael Cole: Well I'm getting word from Paige backstage that she has sent security down to the ring to try to get this situation under control. We are just going to a commercial break whilst security sort this out. Don't go anywhere!

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When we come back from the commercial break we see the security trying to get Bobby Lashley and Braun Strowman out of the arena as Lio Rush follows on behind shouting abuse at the security guards.

Lio Rush: Yeah you guys need 20 men just to get my main man to move. Get your hands off him! Get that dumb monster out of here.

Braun hearing that tries to break free from security and get his hands on Lio Rush who runs in fear straight into the Raw commissioner Paige knocking over her coffee and spilling it on the floor. Lio Rush gets to his feet holding up his hands as Paige looks annoyed.

Paige: Y'know Lio one day you are going to have to learn to shut up.

Lio chooses for once not to say anything as Paige turns her attention to the two monsters still trying to break free from security.

Paige: I won't have my house descend into chaos. You three are all banned from the arena for the rest of the night!

Both Lashley and Strowman look annoyed at that prospect. Lio Rush, however, seems to accept it.

Paige: However since you two want to get your hands on each other so badly, next week it will be Bobby Lashley vs Braun Strowman. But if you don't leave the arena right now don't think I won't hesitate to take you both out of the chamber.

Lio Rush tells Bobby Lashley to leave which he does thinking better of it. Braun, however, lingers as he stares at Paige.

Braun Strowman: And when does The Club get these hands?

Paige: I will work on it Strowman now please leave.

Braun does what the Raw commissioner says as she walks around the corner as she sees the Club stood there getting boos from the live crowd.

AJ Styles: Y'know Lio is very easy to pay off. Just give him a gold watch and he does whatever you want.

Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows start laughing at AJ's joke as Paige walks up behind all 3 men.

Paige: Oh so I have you to thank for how my show started?

All 3 turn around surprised to see Paige there. However, AJ steps forward looking to speak.

AJ Styles: Listen I have already beaten Braun Strowman so I shouldn't have to deal with him.

Luke Gallows: He is right Paige.

AJ Styles: I was just making things easy for you like a real champion.

Paige smirks.

Paige: You have made things easy for me. And since you have already beaten Braun, you can do so again in 2 weeks.

All 3 members of The Club: What?

Paige: Oh and just to make sure there is no controversy it will be inside a steel cage!

All 3 members of the Club look furious.

Paige: Oh and AJ I suggest you head back to your locker room as later on tonight you will be taking on JeyUso.

AJ looks furious but weirdly smiles.

AJ Styles: You know what? That is fine because when I will give Braun Strowman a preview of what he is in for when he steps into the steel cage with me.

All 3 members of The Club walk off as Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson ask AJ if he has a plan as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.

Michael Cole: Well it looks like we have things back under control.

Big Show: And we know that later on tonight AJ Styles will be taking on the friend of our Raw tag team champions Ryder and Hawkins as the group looks for payback after The Club attacked them last week.

*HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD*

Dolph Ziggler makes his way out getting a decent reaction from the crowd as he walks to the ring looking fairly serious as we can see Ariya Davari waiting for him inside the ring ahead of this match.

Michael Cole: Well Dolph Ziggler has been in a bit of a rut over the last few months and a win tonight might help him get back on track.

Big Show: Dolph Ziggler has won numerous titles during his time in WWE but even the best have periods where they feel like they have lost their touch and maybe that is what Ziggler is going through at the moment.

Ariya Davari looks very cocky and can be heard shouting some abuse at Ziggler who does not look impressed as the referee rings the bell.

Match 1: Dolph Ziggler vs Ariya Davari

Match Summary: Davari puts up a decent fight giving Ziggler a few close scares as the match goes on. However, in the end, Ziggler is too much for the Cruiserweight and picks up the win with the ZigZag.

Winner via pinfall: Dolph Ziggler (4:19)

Michael Cole: Dolph Ziggler had to work for it but he was able to pick up the win tonight.

Big Show: A solid win tonight that should help him with his losing run.

Dolph Ziggler in the ring has his hand raised by the referee as he celebrates the win tonight. He makes his way up the ramp happy to have at least stopped his recent losing run. He looks to celebrate at the top of the ramp once again when he is clobbered in the back of the head by Andrade Cien Almas with the Money in the Bank briefcase!

Michael Cole: What is Andrade doing out here? And why is he attacking Dolph Ziggler?

Andrade lays into Dolph with a few blows to the head before he lifts Dolph Ziggler up and hits him with a hammerlock DDT onto the briefcase! He tosses Dolph's prone body to the side as he rises to his feet beating his chest as he gets boos from the live crowd.

Big Show: Well we know Zelina Vega turned down her offer last week so maybe Andrade is looking for payback on her behalf?

Andrade picks up his Money in the Bank briefcase showing it off for the live crowd as he soaks in the reaction as Ziggler can be seen out cold on the entrance ramp.

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When we return from the commercial break we see Charly Caruso stood ready for an interview.

Charly Caruso: Would you please welcome my guest at this time the man Becky Lynch.

Becky Lynch walks into shot getting a loud pop from the live crowd. She has both her belts on her shoulder as she walks into the shot with a cocky swagger as always.

Charly Caruso: Becky how are you feeling ahead of not only a Raw Women's title match tonight but a Smackdown Women's title match tomorrow night on Smackdown Live?

Becky Lynch: When you're taking the Women's division to new heights that is going to take a lot of work Charly. I am putting in double time to get this division to where I want it and if that means I have to slap the heads of double the amount of dopes so be it.

Charly Caruso: Now we know you originally wanted to defend your Raw Women's title against Beth Phoenix but instead you have to defeat Natalya to get that match. What do you think of Paige's decision?

Becky Lynch: I think it is bullshit!

Cheap pop from the crowd due to the language.

Becky Lynch: Listen Natalya may be a rip off of the Hart family but she is a capable wrestler. Or at least she was until she became best mates with that little weirdo Ronda. However, I want to take on the best there is best there ever was and best there ever will be.

Becky Lynch: Beth Phoenix is a legend of this business. And I have never got to the chance to fight her. So the man wants to add her to the list of names she has beaten. So after I beat everyone's favorite sidekick, I am coming for Edge's husband.

Becky Lynch walks off as we cut to a locker room as Rey Mysterio the Cruiserweight champion is getting ready for his title match later on tonight. We can also see his son Dominick with him helping the champion. They are soon interrupted by Drew Gulak walks into the room. Dominick immediately gets in between him and his dad as Drew looks unimpressed.

Drew Gulak: I mean using your son to duck me is a new low Rey I have to say,

Rey Mysterio gets to his feet as he tells his son to step back for the moment.

Rey Mysterio: Duck you?

Drew Gulak: Yeah you heard me. Last week you tried to earn a shot at another title instead of defending that belt.

Drew makes sure to prod the belt Rey Mysterio is holding sending Rey's shoulder back a little.

Drew Gulak: And now you're defending that title against the man who used to follow me around like a puppy Tony Nese. When am I going to get the shot I deserve?

Rey takes a moment to adjust the belt as he stares at Drew Gulak.

Rey Mysterio: Listen Drew I am a fighting champion and I am happy to fight you any time any place but I feel Tony Nese deserves a shot first.

Drew Gulak: You think he deserved a shot before me? People like you are why the Cruiserweight division has failed in the past. I need to save it and the longer it takes for me to get a shot at what should be rightfully mine, the longer it will suffer.

Rey Mysterio: Well like I said after tonight, any time any place and I will give you a shot at this.

Drew Gulak: I will hold you to that.

Drew Gulak walks off as Rey Mysterio shakes his head and goes back to getting ready for his match later on tonight.

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*DONE WITH THAT*

Jey Uso makes his way to the ring in his hoodie as he looks to get his hands on the leader of The Club tonight AJ Styles. He is also joined by his friends in recent times the Raw tag team champions Ryder and Hawkins.

Michael Cole: Well it has been a weird time for Jey Uso who has been competing in the singles division due to an injury to his twin brother Jimmy.

Big Show: I have enough experience in tag teams to know it takes a very different skill set compared to being a singles competitor.

Michael Cole: Well we can see Ryder and Hawkins are out here as well after the Club attacked them last week, angry Hawkins drew with Karl Anderson in the beat the clock challenge last week.

Big Show: It was a great showing by Curt Hawkins and maybe a sign of what he can do in the future.

*PHENOMENAL*

AJ Styles walks to the ring as he is flanked by his boys Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows. He is getting boos from the live crowd which he just ignores.

Michael Cole: Well last week AJ Styles made it clear he felt he had gotten soft due to how long he was the WWE champion on Smackdown Live and that his boys were right.

Big Show: Complacency is something that can happen to the best. Look how unbeatable AJ was on Smackdown Live holding that WWE title for just over a year.

Michael Cole: You also have to feel the Club will have their eyes on those Raw tag team titles as well.

Big Show: The Club are here to take over but Ryder & Hawkins have had a good run of form since winning those belts.

AJ Styles steps into the ring whilst on the outside we can see the Club jaw jacking with Ryder & Hawkins challenging them to a fight. Hawkins is noticeably a bit more cautious whilst Ryder is more than willing to fight the pair.

Match 2: AJ Styles w/The Club vs Jey Uso w/ Ryder and Hawkins

Match summary: Jey comes out of the gate on fire coming straight for AJ but the Phenomenal One has too much experience for him and grounds the speedy Jey Uso. AJ would start to work over Jey Uso grounding the tag team specialist with several submissions. Jey Uso fights back a little bit and gets a very close near fall with a superkick but AJ kicks out! Jey goes for the Samoan Splash but AJ gets his knees up blocking him. AJ quickly follows up as he locks in the Calf Crusher. Jey tries to make it to the ropes but he can't and is forced to tap out!

Winner via submission: AJ Styles (7:24)

The referee calls for the bell but AJ hasn't let go of the Calf Crusher!

Michael Cole: There is no need for this AJ!

Ryder and Hawkins make their way into the ring as they look to attack AJ who lets go of the hold letting out a smile as the other two members of The Club look to take advantage attacking Ryder and Hawkins from behind beating down the pair.

Big Show: AJ is a genius. He knew keeping the hold locked in on Jey would bring the tag team champions into the ring and get them to take their eyes off the Club! The real AJ Styles is back.

The Club would hit both members of Ryder and Hawkins with the Magic Killer laying them out in the ring as the look at the tag team titles on the mat and lift them into the air. AJ meanwhile stands in front of the pair as he does the belt signal making sure to remind the crowd that he has his eyes on the Universal title.

Michael Cole: Well it looks like all 3 members of The Club have their eyes on gold.

Big Show: AJ Styles being back to his best is a danger for every man who steps into the Elimination Chamber this Sunday.

We then cut to the backstage area as we can see Sasha Banks in a room backstage sat down with Bayley ahead of their Women tag team titles match later tonight.

Bayley: Banks I am so glad we have our titles back after what happened at Wrestlemania.

Sasha Banks: I know and I knew we would get them back. I just needed some time off after Wrestlemania to find myself again.

Both women share a hug as Sasha Banks looks to carry on.

Sasha Banks: Listen tonight let me do most of the work as you aren't 100%.

Bayley: I mean it was your idea for me to come back before I was 100%.

Sasha Banks: Hey I knew it was the perfect opportunity to take back our titles. Even if I had to use a few of Eddie's tricks to do it.

Bayley smiles before she looks to change the subject.

Bayley: Banks, I know what you said earlier about not helping Kairi but she has helped us recently. Shouldn't we help her when she takes on Fire and Desire?

Sasha Banks: Listen I want to get payback on Fire and Desire as much as you do for what they did to you. But we need to be careful. You know they attacked you...

Bayley: Well I didn't see who it was.

Sasha Banks: But who else has the motive to attack you, Bayley? Who would do that to you?

Bayley thinks about it for a moment before nodding her head.

Bayley: Yeah you're right Sasha. But why don't we go to ringside and get revenge?

Sasha Banks: Kairi is a tough competitor and can handle herself. I know that for a fact when I won this.

Bayley takes a moment to look at the briefcase before looking back at Sasha.

Sasha Banks: But we can get revenge another way. We just need to pick our moment. And just in case those two are telling the truth, with these we can go to any brand and ask a few questions.

Both women share a hug as we cut to a hallway as we see the Universal champion, Seth Rollins, on his way to the ring.

Michael Cole: Well up next we are going to hear from the Universal champion Seth Rollins. Don't go anywhere.

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*THE SECOND COMING/BURN IT DOWN*

Seth Rollins makes his way to the ring getting cheers from the live crowd. He makes sure to wave the title in the air above his head getting a pop from the live crowd before walking to the ring.

Michael Cole: Seth Rollins has made it clear unlike the previous champion Brock Lesnar he wants to be a fighting champion.

Big Show: Well he is going to be in the fight of his life when he steps inside that Elimination Chamber.

Michael Cole: You know first hand how dangerous the structure is. Do you have any advice for Seth Rollins?

Big Show: My advice for Seth Rollins is to take out the bigger threats first and go from there.

Seth Rollins is now in the ring as he has placed the Universal title around his waist as he looks to speak to the live crowd.

Seth Rollins: Austin, Texas how are you feeling tonight?

Cheap pop from the live crowd as Seth looks to get them fired up.

Seth Rollins: In 3 weeks I step inside the Elimination Chamber at Stomping Grounds and face 5 of the best superstars in the world. But that is exactly what I want as a champion. When I took this belt from Brock Lesnar I wanted to give you fans a champion you could be proud of.

Loud cheers from the crowd as he gets a small smattering of “Thank you Seth” chants from the crowd.

Seth Rollins: But if I am going to walk out with this title I am going to need a plan. I am facing the Monster Among Men Braun Strowman who it took everything I had just to eliminate him from the Royal Rumble.

Seth Rollins: I have to face Bobby Lashley the man I had to come up with a new move just to put away at Money in the Bank. I have to face Mustafa Ali someone who never gives up and has had to fight to get this opportunity. One that he missed out on before due to injury. I have to face the Phenomenal One AJ Sty...

*GLORIOUS DOMINATION*

Boos from the crowd as Bobby Roode makes his way out with a microphone in his hand as he is dressed in a ridiculous robe as he starts to walk to the ring.

Bobby Roode: The disrespect being shown right now is too damn much.

Seth Rollins looks confused in the ring as Bobby Roode carries on.

Bobby Roode: When it comes to who you face at the Elimination Chamber, there should only be one person on your mind. The glorious one Bobby Roode. You see I am going to take that title and do what you couldn't. Make this show glorious.

Bobby Roode sticks his arms out soaking in the boos from the live crowd as Seth Rollins looks unimpressed.

Bobby Roode: This show needs a real champion. Someone who will bring class to the show. Someone who personifies greatness. Someone who can bring a classier fan to Raw like I did on NXT.

Seth Rollins: Are you done yet?

Bobby Roode: You will show me the respect I deserve Seth.

Seth Rollins: See where I come from respect is earned so if you think I have disrespected you why don't you take that robe off and fight me right now!

Cheers from the crowd but Bobby Roode responds shaking his head.

Bobby Roode: No no Seth. I don't fight on your terms or these people's terms. I am more than happy to wait 3 weeks to bring glory back to this show.

Bobby Roode at this point turns to leave the ring but as he does he goes for a cheap shot... but Seth sees it coming and takes Roode's head off with a superkick getting a loud pop from the crowd. Seth then looks to hit the Curb Stomp on Roode but the Glorious one slides under the bottom rope getting boos from the crowd. Seth dares him to come back but Bobby Roode waves him off wanting no part of the Universal champion.

Michael Cole: Bobby Roode tried to catch our Universal champion off-guard with a cheap shot but Seth Rollins was too smart for him.

Big Show: Bobby Roode won't take being shown up like that well I can tell you that for sure.

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*FEMME FATALE*

We return from the commercial break as the former Women tag team champions the Iiconics are making their way to the ring getting boos from the live crowd as they have microphones in their hand.

Michael Cole: Well Saturday night on NXT Takeover 25 there was a massive title change as Bayley made her return to WWE after being attacked at Money in the Bank as the Hug 'n' Boss connection won the Women's tag team titles!

Big Show: The Iiconics though feel they were cheated at Takeover as Banks in the closing stages hit Billie Kay with a title belt to stop her saving Peyton.

Michael Cole: It could be argued the tag team titles only came into play due to the Iiconics.

Big Show: Two wrongs don't make a right Michael.

Both members of the Iiconics are now stood in the ring as they look at the live crowd with sour looks on their faces.

Peyton Royce: At NXT Takeover 25 we were robbed!

Billie Kay: We were cheated!

Peyton Royce: Hoodwinked!

Billie Kay: Scammed!

Peyton Royce: Sasha Banks cheated!

Billie Kay: We would never cheat. It just ain't Iiconic.

Boos from the live crowd due to the blatant lie.

Peyton Royce: But tonight we take back our titles and once again make them...

Both: IICONIC!

*SKY'S THE LIMIT*
*TURN IT UP*

The Hug 'n' Boss connection make their way out getting a loud pop from the live crowd as they make sure to show off their Women's tag team titles annoying the Iiconics in the ring.

Michael Cole: As we saw backstage earlier tonight Banks has made mention that Bayley is not 100% still after the heinous assault she suffered 3 weeks ago at Money in the Bank so Banks says she will do most of the work.

Big Show: It shows the friendship between these two women. They will protect each other no matter what and always have each others back.

Peyton Royce would start for the Iiconics whilst Sasha Banks would step into the ring for the Hug 'n' Boss connection.

Match 3: Women's tag team titles match: Hug 'n' Boss Connection (c) vs The Iiconics

Match summary: Banks spends most of the match in the ring and it is very clear the Iiconics are outmatched. Banks tags in Bayley a few times which gives the Iiconics the only chance they have really to get back into the match trying to take advantage of the injury Bayley has. But Bayley gets the hot tag to Sasha who thanks to Bayley gets Peyton Royce out of the ring and then finishes off Billie Kay with a backstabber to pick up the win!

Winners via pinfall and still Women's tag team champions: Hug 'n' Boss connection (6:44)

Michael Cole: A comfortable win for our two-time tag team champions tonight.

Big Show: The Iiconics are opportunists. And the Hug 'n' Boss connection made sure there were no opportunities for them to take tonight.

Sasha Banks and Bayley head up the ramp as they hold their tag team titles in the air to the delight of the live crowd. Meanwhile, at ringside, the Iiconics throw a temper tantrum having come up short again versus the Hug 'n' Boss Connection. As this is going on we cut backstage as we can see Renee Young stood ready for an interview.

Renee Young: Hello would you please welcome my guest at this time...

Mickie James walks into shot.

Mickie James: There is no need to introduce a freakin legend like me, Renee.

Renee Young: I mean you weren't my guest Mickie...

Mickie James: What do you mean who could you be interviewing, who is more important than me?

Kairi Sane walks into the shot with a smile on her face as she waves at Mickie James. Mickie, however, does not take it well and responds by storming off shoulder barging Kairi Sane as she leaves. Kairi looks a tiny bit sad before smiling once again.

Renee Young: Kairi how are you feeling tonight as you look for face one half of Fire and Desire Sonya Deville.

Kairi Sane: Those two are bullies. And I don't like bullies. So I am going to win.

Renee Young: Now we know you were originally facing both members of Fire and Desire before the Iiconics demanded a rematch with the Hug 'n' Boss connection which Banks agreed to. How do you feel about that?

Kairi Sane: I just want to say first that I am so happy Bayley is back!

Kairi Sane jumps for joy.

Kairi Sane: Sasha was being a responsible champion. Now I need to fight like a champion.

Kairi Sane would then walk off heading towards the ring.

Michael Cole: Well up next we will see Kairi Sane take on Sonya Deville. Don't go anywhere.

Fire and Desire make their way out to the ring getting boos from the live crowd. Sonya is the only one dressed to compete as she walks to the ring looking very angry.

Michael Cole: The last few weeks Fire and Desire have taken offence to being accused of attacking Bayley at Money in the Bank saying if they attacked her they would be claiming full credit gladly.

Big Show: But maybe they are lying because they fear consequences from Paige? Who else had the motive to attack Bayley that night?

*THE NEXT VOYAGE*

Kairi Sane makes her way to the ring as she takes a look through her telescope at Fire and Desire and drops it as she sprints down the ramp fired up.

Michael Cole: Over the last few weeks Kairi Sane has been battling with Fire and Desire, and she has struck a sort of friendship with Bayley.

Big Show: Both girls are very similar so it does not surprise me those two became friends very quickly.

Kairi slides into the ring as Sonya is more than ready for a fight with the pirate princess. Mandy on the outside, however, stays away from Kairi for the moment as the referee calls for the bell getting this underway.

Match 4: Sonya Deville w/Mandy Rose vs Kairi Sane

Match summary: Kairi Sane and Sonya Deville are evenly matched throughout this encounter with Sonya doing surprisingly well against such an experienced competitor. Sonya lays into her with several MMA strikes but Kairi fires back with a few chops of her own. However, what proves to be the difference-maker is Mandy on the outside. Every now and again she would get involved tripping up Kairi and distracting her. However, as the match comes a close Mandy is about to be ejected from ringside for another distraction. As this is going on Mickie James sprints down the ramp and catches Kairi with a Mick Kick! Mandy argues long enough for Mickie to disappear from view before she heads up the ramp. Meanwhile, Sonya grabs the prone Kairi and hits her with the Hellevator for the win.

Winner via pinfall: Sonya Deville (7:02)

Michael Cole: Sonya Deville picks up the win tonight with an assist from Mickie James.

Big Show: Mickie clearly took Kairi Sane getting interviewed over her as a slight.

Mandy now instead of heading to the back turns back around as she joins Sonya in the ring as the pair look to attack Kairi. On the outside meanwhile, Mickie James is laughing to herself happy with her handiwork. Fire and Desire lay into Kairi Sane for a while until:

*TURN IT UP*

Bayley runs down the ramp as she sells her ribs still in a little bit of pain as she is noticeably without her tag team partner Sasha Banks.

Michael Cole: Well it looks like Bayley has seen enough!

Bayley gets into the ring and jumps on Sonya Deville laying into her with several wild punches. Mandy tries to get her off but Bayley does the same to her getting a loud pop from the crowd. However, the flurry does not last too long as Sonya catches Bayley with a hard strike. But just when it looks like Bayley is in trouble...

*SKY'S THE LIMIT*

Sasha Banks finally makes her way to the ring getting cheers from the live crowd as she clobbers Mickie James on the outside with the briefcase before sliding into the ring. She sees Sonya Deville and catches her with the briefcase first before going after Mandy Rose who smartly chooses to roll out of the ring taking Sonya with her. Sasha dares her to come back before checking on her best friend Bayley in the ring.

Big Show: Better late than never from Sasha Banks tonight.

Both women go to check on Kairi to make sure she is OK as the pirate princess thanks both of them as Mickie James on the outside is now also retreating to the back promising all 3 in the ring they will pay.

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When we return from the commercial break we see Paige is sat in her office doing some paperwork as Jey Uso, Ryder and Hawkins burst into the room looking very annoyed.

Paige: How can I help you guys?

Zack Ryder: We want a piece of the Club next week.

Curt Hawkins: Yeah we want to make them pay for what they did to us.

Zack Ryder: And we will even put these on the line against them.

Curt Hawkins: We will?

Jey Uso: Hawkins you got this Uce. You are a champion and you can't let these two fools disrespect you.

Curt Hawkins takes a moment to nod his head before turning back to face the Raw commissioner Paige.

Curt Hawkins: We will.

Paige: OK I will make that match official for next week. You two will take on Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson for the Raw tag team titles.

Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder fist bump each other with Jey Uso joining in as well.

Jey Uso: Time to lock them up in your own penitentiary.

We would then cut back to the commentary team at ringside.

Michael Cole: Another big match announced for Monday Night Raw next week.

Big Show: We have to give Paige credit. Since becoming the commissioner for Monday Night Raw she keeps delivering big title matches to get the fans excited. But have Ryder and Hawkins made a big mistake?

*DESTROYER*

Mixed reaction from the live crowd as the United States champion Samoa Joe marches to the ring looking in a foul mood tonight.

Michael Cole: Last week we saw Samoa Joe draw with Chad Gable and fail to earn a spot in the Elimination Chamber at Stomping Grounds.

Big Show: And someone like Joe is never going to take a draw well. To him, that will feel like a loss.

Samoa Joe stands in the ring with his United States title belt on his shoulder as he looks to address the live crowd.

Samoa Joe: Last week I was robbed of the chance to become a double champion by someone too stupid to know when to stay down. Last week I destroyed Chad Gable but he was a glutton for punishment and kept coming back for more.

Joe cranks his neck as he carries on.

Samoa Joe: Seth Rollins is the only reason you are still standing so Gable the champion is stood in the ring and he is calling you out. Don't keep him waiting.

Crowd pop as for the thought of Chad Gable making his way out to the ring and they don't have to wait long:

*ELITE*

Chad Gable appears at the top of the entrance ramp in an all American tracksuit as he has a microphone in his hand ready to address the Samoan submission machine in the ring.

Chad Gable: Joe why are you so angry? Is it because you couldn't get the job done? Is it because you fear I might have beaten you?

That makes Joe angry.

Samoa Joe: If you think that is true for one second, you're more stupid then you look. I had you beat and if I had 3 more seconds you would have lost.

Chad Gable: But we didn't have 3 more seconds and with no time limit I know I can beat you.

Chad Gable now steps inside the ring showing no fear.

Samoa Joe: You think you can beat me? Trust me you step into the ring with me again you will be just like your idol. Retired.

Boos for the cheap shot at the Hall of Famer Kurt Angle.

Samoa Joe: Or maybe you were looking for a way to join your friend Jason. How is your former partner?

Chad Gable takes a moment before looking to respond.

Chad Gable: Keep my friend's name out of your mouth.

Samoa Joe: Did I strike a nerve little man?

Gable is starting to clench his fists as Joe starts to laugh.

Samoa Joe: See you may act tough but you are weak. I mean I don't care if you are short. I know your background. I know what you can do in the ring but up here you are weak.

Chad Gable: If I am so mentally weak, why don't you put the United States title on the line against me at Stomping Grounds?

Joe lets out an evil smile.

Samoa Joe: I mean I could always do with more victims. I accept your challenge but when you end up in the same place as your friend Jason, don't blame me!

Gable punches the champion sending him to the mat! Gable takes a moment before sliding out of the ring and heading up the ramp having got a US title shot but it is Samoa Joe in the ring who is smiling, happy to have gotten to Chad Gable tonight.

Michael Cole: I'm just getting word from Paige backstage. She has made Chad Gable vs Samoa Joe for the United States title official and it will take place at Stomping Grounds.

Big Show: But has Chad Gable made a mistake in challenging Samoa Joe? The champion is already in his head and we know how dangerous Samoa Joe can be when it comes to picking his opponents apart mentally.

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*WIN IT ALL*

The former Cruiserweight champion Tony Nese makes his way out to the ring getting a decent pop from the live crowd as he shows off his lovely abs for the women in the crowd before making his way into the ring.

Michael Cole: Right now we are going to see the Cruiserweight title on the line as Rey Mysterio has his first title defense against Tony Nese.

Big Show: Tony Nese will be looking to get his title back after losing it in that chaotic ladder match at Money in the Bank.

*BOOYAKA 619*

The crowd let out a loud pop as the legendary Rey Mysterio makes his way out to the ring and makes sure to touch masks with a few of the kids in the front row.

Michael Cole: Rey Mysterio is 44 years of age but he still wrestles like someone half his age.

Big Show: The fact he started wrestling before me and is still going shows the once in a lifetime kind of performer he truly is.

Rey Mysterio steps into the ring as he passes the Cruiserweight title to the referee who holds it in the air as both men smile at each other ready for this match. The referee rings the bell getting this title match underway.

Match 5: Cruiserweight title match: Rey Mysterio (c) vs Tony Nese

Match summary: Both men start off the match with a handshake. It is an even match as both men spend the first few minutes of the match trying to feel each other out as they look to battle for control. Tony Nese starts to take the lead in the match using his insane athleticism to outpace the veteran but Rey Mysterio keeps up with Tony Nese which slightly takes the premier athlete aback.

As the match reaches the closing stages Tony Nese looks to pull every trick out of his book but Rey Mysterio is able to match him. Tony gets Rey Mysterio in position for the running kneese but Rey slides under the ropes avoiding him. Rey then springboards off the ropes and sends Nese across the ring onto the middle rope! Rey then hits the 619! Rey takes a moment before flying off the top rope and dropping the dime on Tony Nese. Rey hooks the leg 1 2 3 Rey Mysterio retains his title!

Winner via pinfall and still Cruiserweight champion: Rey Mysterio (12:50)

Michael Cole: What a match!

Big Show: Rey Mysterio is bringing back the days of the WCW Cruiserweight division! I remember when they used to put on a match that would steal the show and make us step up our game.

Rey Mysterio stands in the ring soaking in the reaction from the crowd as Tony Nese is starting to get to his feet selling the damage he sustained throughout this encounter. Tony Nese stares at Rey Mysterio before offering him a handshake. Rey takes a moment before accepting the handshake. Tony Nese would then lift Rey's hand into the air as both men get cheers from the crowd.

Michael Cole: What a great show of sportsmanship!

Big Show: Both men put on one hell of a match.

We then cut to a backstage monitor as we can see Drew Gulak watching the two men in the ring as he walks off looking disgusted.

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When we return from the commercial break we see Rusev and Lana sat in catering eating some food whilst Shinsuke Nakamura looks off into the distance looking annoyed.

Lana: Listen it may have been a bad week for us last week but we just have to keep on working and we will get where we belong.

Rusev: Soon it will be Rusev Day.

Shinsuke Nakamura: Rusefu no hi waittainani? Baka baka

Lana: Shinsuke you know we don't speak Japanese.

Shinsuke Nakamura: Well maybe you should learn you, stupid woman.

Rusev gets to his feet and nearly punches Shinsuke but his wife stops him.

Rusev: What did you say?

Shinsuke Nakamura: If I fought Black I would have won.

Shinsuke Nakamura gets to his feet as he gets up to leave. Rusev looks to follow after him but Lana stops him again.

Lana: Ruru just leave it honey OK. He isn't worth it. Look what happened last time you fought him. I got hurt.

Rusev looks sad before kissing his wife.

Rusev: OK I will leave it only for you.

We then cut back to the ring as we can see the One-man band, Heath Slater, in the ring ready for a match getting a small pop from the crowd.

*COMBATIVE*

Oney Lorcan marches to the ring looking angry but when does he ever look happy? Heath Slater in the ring looks a little worried.

Michael Cole: Well Oney Lorcan feels slighted due to the fact he is not the one fighting for the Cruiserweight title tonight and I think he is going to take a lot of that anger out on Heath Slater.

Big Show: Heath's chest is going to be bright red once Oney Lorcan is done with it.

Match 6: Heath Slater vs Oney Lorcan

Match Summary: Oney Lorcan controls the match from start to finish and could put Heath Slater away within a minute of the match beginning but looks to inflict more pain. In the end, Oney Lorcan finishes off Heath Slater with two successive powerbombs.

Winner via pinfall: Oney Lorcan (3:06)

Michael Cole: A dominate performance tonight by Oney Lorcan who put Heath Slater away in decisive fashion tonight.

Big Show: Oney Lorcan is lining himself up for a Cruiserweight title shot very soon.

The referee tries to lift his hand up but Oney Lorcan shrugs him off before heading towards the back looking all business. Meanwhile, Heath Slater still has not gotten to his feet in the ring, out cold.

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When we return from the commercial break we cut a to street in black and white as we see Mustafa Ali in a hoodie as he starts to walk through the streets.

Mustafa Ali: Last week I was able to earn back the opportunity I lost. Now I have a chance at redemption.

We see Mustafa Ali walking past some young kids playing some basketball in a park as the camera cuts back to Mustafa Ali.

Mustafa Ali: I have the opportunity to do something I have dreamed of since being a kid. Being a champion in WWE. People have started to call me the heart of Monday Night Raw and that is for good reason.

Mustafa Ali walks away from the park as he walks to a chain-link fence.

Mustafa Ali: When I came to WWE, I was told no. I was the back-up but when I got here I showed the world what I could do. I earned my place here when I was rejected and now I am this close to becoming a champion. It was once taken away from me but in 3 weeks, I will be the last person standing in that chamber and I will be the Universal champion.

We know see Mustafa Ali sat in front of a police station, a place he is very familiar with due to his past as a police officer.

Mustafa Ali: You see people can talk about breaking or crushing my heart. Hell people have talked about stomping my heart out but my heart will never stop beating. Do you know why? Because I don't just fight for me. No, I fight for millions of people. I will always fight for the downtrodden. I will always do what is right. And in the Chamber, I will become a champion for the people.

We see Mustafa Ali walk off leaving the police station as we cut backstage to see Zelina Vega stood with her client Andrade Cien Almas who has a smug look on his face and the dented Money in the Bank briefcase in his hands.

Zelina Vega: People have been asking why. Why did Andrade attack Dolph Ziggler? It should be obvious to anyone with a brain. You don't disrespect Zelina Vega when she gives you an opportunity.

Andrade Cien Almas: Obtiene una oportunidad única en la vida y la rechaza. ¿Eres estúpido?

Zelina Vega: I could have turned around your career Ziggler but instead you choose to stay on the pathetic path you're on. So let this be a lesson to anyone in the future I offer my services to. I will not be disrespected.

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*TUSK*

Rhyno marches to the ring getting a decent reaction from the live crowd.

Michael Cole: Well last week we saw Rhyno lose in the shortest time of anyone.

Big Show: Rhyno is someone who won't take that well. He is a wild animal who hates losing let alone losing like he did to Bobby Lashley.

*SUPERHUMAN*

Cesaro makes his way onto the entrance ramp getting a mixed reaction from the live crowd as he does his usual arm taunt as he marches to the ring ahead of this match.

Michael Cole: Cesaro last week picked up the win in the beat the clock challenge but was just short of making it into the Elimination Chamber.

Big Show: A win tonight over a veteran like Rhyno could help the Swiss Superman build some momentum and get him into contention for either United States or Universal title.

Match 7: Rhyno vs Cesaro

Match Summary: This match is a sprint with both men brawling with each other throughout the encounter. Cesaro though picks up the win by countering a Gore with a European Uppercut sending Rhyno backwards. Cesaro is quick to follow it up by lifting Rhyno off the mat and planting him with the Neutraliser for the win.

Winner via pinfall: Cesaro (4:58)

Cesaro gets to his feet selling the damage he sustained in this sprint as he cranks his neck before stretching out his arms getting a mixed reaction from the live crowd.

Michael Cole: An impressive win for the Swiss Superman tonight.

Big Show: And once again he shows off his insane strength lifting Rhyno up for the Neutraliser.

Cesaro carries on celebrating in the ring as Rhyno is now on the outside looking disappointed as we cut to a video package hyping up the return of Goldberg. The video shows Goldberg once again competing through the years before finishing with the question:

WHO'S NEXT?

We return from the video package as we can see Natalya finishing her warm up as Beth Phoenix is sat next to her looking furious. Natalya finishes her warm-up as she walks over to her friend.

Natalya: Listen I know you wanted this match but you are too angry at the moment. Look what happened at Money in the Bank.

Beth just sits there angry and stares into the distance as Natalya carries on.

Natalya: OK we can talk about this after I become the Raw Women's champion. Just do me a favor. Stay backstage during the match.

Beth chooses to say nothing as Natalya walks to the ring ahead of her Raw Women's title match with Becky2belts.

Michael Cole: Well up next we have our main event as Natalya takes on the Man with the Raw Women's title on the line. Don't go anywhere.

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*NEW FOUNDATION*

Natalya walks to the ring getting a mixed reaction due to facing off against the uber-popular Becky Lynch tonight. She, however, refuses to let it faze her.

Michael Cole: Natalya is a 2-time women's champion in the WWE and tonight she has the chance to make it 3 times.

Big Show: Natalya has been a cornerstone of the Women's division for many years and has seen it all. Becky is in for a tough night for sure.

*CELTIC INVASION*

Becky2belts makes her way to the top of the entrance ramp with her usual swagger with both of her title belts on her shoulders. The crowd are going crazy as Becky takes her time walking to the ring.

Michael Cole: Becky has said she has little respect for Natalya.

Big Show: Well Natalya did stab Becky in the back a few years ago and I think has stuck with Becky. She learned that day to trust no one.

Becky steps into the ring as she comes face to face with Natalya as she holds both her title belts in the air as the crowd chants her name. Natalya stays focused as Becky makes her way to the corner of the ring ahead of the usual introductions. The referee would then call for the bell getting this match underway.

Main event: Raw Women's title match: Becky Lynch vs Natalya

Match summary: Natalya starts off the match trying to go after Becky as soon as the bell rings and it nearly costs her the match. The wild offense Natalya nearly leads to her being locked in the Dis-arm-her! However, Natalya gets to the ropes as she survives the lethal submission early on in the match. However, from there she has a busted wheel which makes it a lot harder for her to lock in her signature Sharpshooter.

Natalya doesn't give up though and keeps on fighting as she tries to find a way to overcome the Man Becky Lynch. But the longer it goes on the more Becky targets the arm working over the veteran. Natalya fights through the pain though and gets the Sharpshooter locked in but Becky makes it to the ropes forcing the break. In the end, Becky gets the Dis-arm-her locked in, in the center of the ring and after a minute or two trapped in the hold, Natalya is forced to tap out.

Winner via submission and still Raw Women's champion: Becky Lynch (14:23)

Michael Cole: The Man Becky Lynch retains her title.

Big Show: Credit to Natalya she put up one hell of a fight tonight but in the end, Becky was able to put her away with that lethal Dis-arm-her!

Becky Lynch gets her arm raised by the referee as The Man is passed both of her belts. Natalya meanwhile slides to the outside selling the damage done to her arm as she stares at Becky in the ring. However, Becky moves pass the referee and demands a microphone from someone at ringside.

Becky Lynch: Now that I have beaten the mini-boss it is time for the main course. Beth Phoenix get out here as I want to say this to your face!

A loud pop from the crowd as Becky looks towards the entrance ramp.

*GLAMAZON*

Ask and you shall receive. Beth Phoenix marches down the ramp as she walks past her friend Natalya not even checking on her as she joins Becky in the ring getting in her face.

Becky Lynch: Now that is the fire I was looking for. See I don't want to wait any longer so it will be me versus you next week!

Becky tosses the microphone down to the mat as her and Beth come nose to nose with neither woman willing to back down as the show fades to black.

Confirmed for next week:

Raw women's title match:
Becky Lynch (c) vs Beth Phoenix

Stomping ground preview:
Braun Strowman vs Bobby Lashley

Raw tag team titles match:
Ryder and Hawkins (c) vs The Club

Confirmed for next week:

Steel cage match:
Braun Strowman vs AJ Styles

Matchcard for Stomping Grounds:
June 23rd
Tacoma, Washington

Universal title elimination chamber match:
Seth Rollins (c) vs Bobby Roode vs AJ Styles vs Bobby Lashley vs Mustafa Ali vs Braun Strowman

US title match:
Samoa Joe (c) vs Chad Gable

Special appearance:
Goldberg appears!

EWR RATING:
75%

Roy Mustang · Dec 24, 2019

WWE News:
Aleister Black vs Shinsuke Nakamura made for Stomping Grounds

It has been announced on WWE.com that Shinsuke Nakamura will get a chance to prove he can do what Rusev couldn't as he will step into the ring with Dutch Destroyer at Stomping Grounds. Both men are known for their lethal kicks but who will come out on top when they go head to head?

Matchcard for Stomping Grounds:
June 23rd
Tacoma, Washington

Universal title elimination chamber match:
Seth Rollins (c) vs Bobby Roode vs AJ Styles vs Bobby Lashley vs Mustafa Ali vs Braun Strowman

US title match:
Samoa Joe (c) vs Chad Gable

Singles match:
Aleister Black vs Shinsuke Nakamura

Special appearance:
Goldberg appears!

Cwalker · Dec 24, 2019

Black vs Nakamura at “Stomping Grounds” of all places :DEAD:

Cwalker · Dec 24, 2019

And hopefully Ali actually makes it to this Elimination Chamber :ortonout

Roy Mustang · Dec 26, 2019

Smackdown Live:
Laredo, Texas
June 4th:

Smackdown Live starts with a cold open as we see Shane McMahon stood in his office with a smug look on his face. We can hear the live crowd booing him in the background.

Shane McMahon: Welcome to what will be a historic episode of Smackdown Live. And I figured I would start the show off big as the Man Becky Lynch will be defending her Smackdown Women's title against Ruby Riott!

A loud pop from the crowd excited to see the Man in action.

Shane McMahon: And to close the show we shall see a new WWE champion crowned as Baron Corbin will defeat Kofi Kingston for the WWE Title in the main event.

And the boos are back.

Shane McMahon: But we have to make sure there is no chaos in the main event. So in the interest of fairness Big E, Roman Reigns, The Miz, Kevin Owens, and Sami Zayn are all banned from ringside!

The crowd are now booing super loud as the camera cuts to the New Day watching this backstage as Big E storms off clearly annoyed whilst Kofi shakes his head.

Shane McMahon: But don't worry, as the Corporation will be at ringside to make sure everything goes smoothly.

Shane lets out a smug grin as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.

Byron Saxton: Can you believe that announcement from our commissioner?

Corey Graves: I know what a great decision by our amazing commissioner!

Byron just looks at his commentary partner before he shakes his head.

*WE RIOT*

Ruby Riott makes her way out to the ring as she looks very confident. The Riott Squad are not far behind as they look to join their leader at ringside.

Byron Saxton: Less then 24 hours ago Becky Lynch was defending her Raw Women's title against Natalya. Now she is having to put her Smackdown Women's title on the line.

Corey Graves: There is no rest for the wicked Byron.

Byron Saxton: But surely this gives an unfair advantage to Ruby Riott?

Corey Graves: Listen Becky put herself in this position when she won the Smackdown Women's title. She wanted a target on her back. Well, she now has two.

*CELTIC INVASION*

The Man makes her way to the ring as she poses at the top of the entrance ramp. She has her usual cocky smirk but is also noticeably a little tired after the battle she went through with Natalya the night before.

Byron Saxton: Will she still be Becky2belts after tonight?

Corey Graves: Becky is fighting not just Ruby Riott she is fighting all of the Riott squad.

Becky Lynch and Ruby Riott stare each other down as Becky passes her two titles to the referee ready for the match to begin when this music plays:

*SPITEFUL*

Alexa Bliss and Ember Moon both make their way down to ringside. Ruby Riott and the Riott Squad look annoyed at this development whilst Becky is not bothered by the pair's presence at ringside.

Corey Graves: These two shouldn't be out here. They should be minding their own business backstage!

Byron Saxton: Alexa Bliss and Ember Moon have been battling the Riott Squad since just after Wrestlemania. Bliss is smart enough to know what Ruby is planning and wants to stop her.

Match 1: Smackdown's Women title match: Becky Lynch (c) w/Alexa Bliss and Ember Moon vs Ruby Riott w/Riott Squad

Match summary: Early on it is an even match with the Riott squad choosing to keep out of it with Alexa Bliss and Ember Moon at ringside to stop their shenanigans. Ruby is giving a good account of herself as she keeps up with the champ champ. However, soon it becomes clear why Becky Lynch is known as the man and she starts causing Ruby a lot of trouble. Becky Lynch locks in the Dis-arm-her on Ruby Riott who looks like she is going to tap as Liv Morgan sneakily tries to move the ropes closer to Ruby. However, Bliss points it out to the referee straight away! This prompts Becky to hit Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan with a wrecking ball dropkick wiping them out. Once on the outside, we see Becky and Bliss exchange a look as it is clear Becky does not trust Alexa Bliss even if Alexa is helping her tonight. Becky slides back into the ring allowing Ruby Riott to take advantage and she takes control of the match as it heads towards the closing stages. Ruby gets a few near falls but the Man Becky Lynch refuses to stay down. Ruby would climb to the top rope as she looks to go for We Riot but Becky rolls out of the way just in time!

Ruby crashes and burns as Becky looks to lock in the Dis-arm-her but Ruby desperately claws to the bottom rope forcing the break. Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan see that their leader is in trouble as they look to distract the referee but Bliss and Ember Moon don't wait for Becky to respond and take care of the pair themselves! Back in the ring Ruby tries to fight Becky off but gets hit with Bexploder planting her in the center of the ring. Becky then lifts Ruby into the air and hits Man Down for the win!

Winner via pinfall and still Smackdown Women's champion: Becky Lynch (14:28)

Byron Saxton: The man retains!

Corey Graves: I have to give her credit, overcoming Ruby Riott one night removed from fighting Natalya for the Raw Women's title is an incredible feat.

Becky Lynch is passed both her titles as she places them on her shoulders getting a loud pop from the crowd. Meanwhile, Ruby Riott and the Riott Squad retreat up the ramp as Alexa Bliss and Ember Moon stand there happy to have gotten a measure of payback on the Riott Squad.

Corey Graves: I feel like the goddess has made things worse for herself and her new friend Ember Moon.

Byron Saxton: I ain't been her biggest fan over the years Corey but Alexa Bliss is smart. She will know what is coming from the Riott Squad and will be ready for it!

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When we return from the commercial break we can see Cathy Kelly stood ready for an interview.

Cathy Kelly: Hello would you please welcome my guests at this time the Planet champions Daniel Bryan and Erick Rowan.

Both men walk onto the interview set as Daniel Bryan has the WWE hemp title around his waist.

Cathy Kelly: Daniel last week you and Erick Rowan came up short in tag team action against the New Day. How do you feel after losing to Kofi Kingston again?

Daniel Bryan glares at Cathy unimpressed by the question as he snatches the microphone off the interviewer.

Daniel Bryan: Cathy how do you still have a job when you ask the most stupid questions?

Cathy who was smiling up till this point looks very sad.

Daniel Bryan: I'm furious. People like the New Day take nothing seriously expect making more money selling their tacky merchandise. Do you know how much damage it is doing to the environment sending their rubbish around the world to the morons who buy it?

Cathy Kelly: Um um um

Daniel Bryan: Of course you don't because you're part of the problem. People like you, people like The New Day, people like The Miz.

As he says the camera pans out to show Big E and The Miz stood behind Erick Rowan.

Daniel Bryan: The Miz with his rubbish airplane movies. Do you know much plastic ends up in landfills when people throw them away?

Cathy Kelly: Um Bryan

Daniel Bryan: I wasn't finished. Do you know how rude it is to interrupt someone? And Big E, that disgusting man. Who walks around eating steaks? Just eating a whole steak with his hands. It is gross.

Big E: Well I was going to offer to share one with you but I guess that isn't happening now.

Bryan turns around as The Miz punches his long-term rival in the face whilst Big E tackles the giant Erick Rowan taking him down to the floor. The Miz lays into Bryan with several It kicks as he peppers his chest. Big E across from him tosses Erick Rowan into the corridor wall. Big E is far from done as he calls over to The Miz asking him for help.Both men grab one of the production crates and sends it into Erick Rowan sandwiching him in between the wall and the crate!

Both turn around as Bryan charges at them going for a running knee but they both dodge just in time. Big E would then grab Bryan and toss him into the crate. Bryan is woozy as Miz quickly follows it up hitting Bryan with the skull crushing finale onto the hard floor. Both The Miz and Big E take a moment to inspect their handiwork giving each other a fist bump as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside.

Corey Graves: What a heinous attack!

Byron Saxton: No Corey it is genius. The Miz and Big E know they are banned from ringside, so they are making sure the Corporation and their friends won't be at ringside either!

*HEAVY*

Corey Graves: And just when I thought things couldn't get any worse, Otis is now here.

Heavy Machinery walk to the ring getting a decent pop from the live crowd as Otis makes his way towards the fans in the crowd interacting with them and getting them excited as they walk to the ring.

Byron Saxton: Well you may not like it Corey but last week Heavy Machinery beat one of the top teams in WWE The Revival to earn themselves a shot at the Smackdown tag team titles next week.

Corey Graves: Well Tucker better have some words with Otis as this goof probably doesn't release he is about to go to war!

Byron Saxton: Listen Otis may like to have fun but when the time comes he can get serious.

Corey Graves: Well he is going to need to be as the War Raiders are going to be in a foul mood after losing their NXT tag team titles at Takeover 25.

Heavy Machinery stand in the ring as both men look in a good mood as Tucker Knight looks to speak first.

Tucker Knight: Last week we defeated The Revival and now we are one match away from becoming Smackdown Tag team champions!

Otis Dozovic: Oh Tucky think of all the steaks we could buy if we win the titles.

Tucker Knight: That is true Otis.

Otis Dozovic: And the pretty pretty ladies.

Tucker chuckles at his friends antics.

Tucker Knight: But what have we spent the last week doing since we beat The Revival?

Otis Dozovic: We have been at the gym lifting all the weights baby!

Tucker Knight: So War Raiders consider this a warning because next week. We are going to...

Otis Dozovic: WARRR!

Nice cheers from the live crowd as both men look amped up when suddenly the lights dim. Both members of Heavy Machinery look confused as they look around wondering what is happening. We then see Bray Wyatt appear on the titantron with the War Raiders stood behind him now with only the Smackdown tag team titles on a shoulder each. Neither man looks happy as Bray starts to speak.

Bray Wyatt: You two think you have an opportunity but you are just lambs to the slaughter. My boys are angry and wounded after having their NXT tag team titles stolen from them by a pack of hyenas.

Rowe: You think you're ready for war?

Hanson: You don't know the meaning of war.

Bray Wyatt: But you soon will. You two are too soft for the war that is about to come.

Bray starts to laugh like a mad man as the camera focuses on the Smackdown tag team champions' angry glare before it cuts to Heavy Machinery who look a little bit worried but still determined as they stare down the War Raiders ahead of their tag team titles match next week.

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*BEL CANTO*

Aiden English makes his way to the ring as he is joined by the Gentleman Jack Gallagher as both men look at the crowd with disgust as they walk to the ring. Jack Gallagher is in a full suit as he holds the ropes open for his tag team partner.

Byron Saxton: A couple of weeks ago Jack Gallagher was able to pick up the win as he took on Lince Dorado. Well, tonight Aiden English looks to do the same against the man known in Mexico as the “King of the ropes”.

Corey Graves: Gran Metalik may be a king but he could be about to learn some class tonight.

*MARIACHI CORE*

Gran Metalik makes his way out to the ring getting a small pop from the live crowd as the luchador sprints down to the ring as Lince Dorado follows after him.

Byron Saxton: Well this all started due to the Gentleman imposing themselves on the pair and trying to make them listen to Aiden English sing.

Gran Metalik is in the ring fired up as Lince Dorado can be seen on the outside pointing at Gallagher letting the gentleman know he has his eyes on him. Gallagher puts his hands up acting innocent but Lince is wary.

Match 2: Aiden English w/ Gentleman Jack Gallagher vs Gran Metalik w/ Lince Dorado

Match Summary: Gran Metalik uses his high pace and his insane skills when it comes to walking the ropes to control the match from start to finish. Jack Gallagher tries to get involved but Lince takes him out stopping him from interfering in the match. In the end, Gran Metalik picks up the win with a diving Corkscrew somersault senton!

Winner via pinfall: Gran Metalik (8:36)

The referee makes his way over to Gran Metalik as he raises his arm in the air. Lince Dorado makes his way into the ring to celebrate with his tag team partner. Meanwhile on the outside, Aiden English and Gentleman Jack Gallagher scowl unhappy to have come up short tonight.

Corey Graves: Well things are one apiece between these two teams now in singles competition.

Byron Saxton: And Lucha house party will be itching to get their hands on the Gentleman in a tag team match for sure after tonight.

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*FEMME FATALE*

The crowd let out some boos and a few groans too as the Iiconics make their way to the ring with microphones in hand not looking impressed.

Corey Graves: This show just became Iiconic!

Byron Saxton: Well last night the Iiconics came up short in their rematch for the Women's tag team titles against the Boss 'n' Hug connection and you have to feel they are now at the back of the line.

Corey Graves: I can't believe I might still have to see Sasha Banks even after coming to Smackdown. I thought I finally got away from her.

Peyton Royce is stood still in the ring as Billie Kay paces up and down. The crowd are booing the pair as Peyton shakes her head before she screams into the microphone.

Peyton Royce: Shut up! This is not OK.

Billie Kay: We have been screwed.

Peyton Royce: We didn't expect the Boss 'n' Hug connection to answer the open challenge.

Billie Kay: We couldn't prepare for them.

Byron Saxton (on commentary): Isn't that the point of an open challenge?

Corey Graves (on commentary): Shut up Saxton.

Peyton Royce: And they cheated us!

Billie Kay: We got robbed!

Peyton Royce: And then when we got our rightful rematch on Raw, I wasn't well.

Billie Kay: It is a credit she was even able to compete.

Peyton Royce: So we demand a rematch!

Billie Kay: Or re-rematch!

Peyton Royce: We had the longest title reign in the history of the titles.

Billie Kay: We made them Iiconic!

Peyton Royce: So give us what is rightfully ours.

Billie Kay: Come on Shane we know how Iiconic you are!

Boos from the crowd due to the pair kissing Shane McMahon's ass. However, it is not Shane McMahon who comes out and instead...

*GLASGOW CROSS*

Nikki Cross gets a nice pop from the fans as she sprints down to the ring. Both the Iiconics look really fed up and are not in the mood for Nikki's antics.

Corey Graves: Will Nikki just leave these two alone?

Byron Saxton: She just wants to play Corey.

Corey Graves: Maybe she should take a hint and actually find some friends to play with instead.

Nikki is in the ring bouncing up and down like an excited puppy as the Iiconics glare at her.

Nikki Cross: Are you two ready to play? I have my fri...

Peyton Royce: Oh would you go away, you moron!

Nikki looks a little shocked and upset. The crowd boos Peyton Royce as Billie Kay steps forward.

Billie Kay: We don't want to play with you.

Peyton Royce: I know you want to play with us because all your old friends left.

Billie Kay: But we don't like you so get out of our ring and go play with your imaginary friends somewhere else!

Nikki looks very sad as she looks to speak!

Nikki Cross: But she is...

Peyton slaps Nikki Cross in the face getting boos from the crowd!

Peyton Royce: We said to leave you...

Nikki Cross jumps on Peyton Royce and hits her with several wild punches. Billie Kay quickly jumps on Nikki as it looks like it is going to turn into a two on one beatdown when this music plays:

Byron Saxton: That is the White Witch Isla Dawn from NXT UK!

Isla Dawn slides into the ring and uses her speed to lay into both members of the Iiconics with several hard kicks sending them back. This allows Nikki Cross to get back to her feet as Nikki grabs hold of Peyton Royce and hits her with The Purge. Isla would follow this up by lifting Billie Kay up into an electric chair position as she locks the arms and hits her with a suplex planting Billie Kay!

Corey Graves: Isla Dawn calls that move Black Magic.

Nikki would jump onto Isla Dawn and give her a hug whilst Isla looks at the Iiconics out cold in the ring with an almost ice-cold stare. We would then cut backstage as we can see the Corporation are all in Shane McMahon's office as Drew McIntyre is getting ready for his match whilst Corbin is relaxing ahead of his WWE title match.

Shane McMahon: Daniel Bryan and Erick Rowan won't be at ringside for the main event.

Baron Corbin: What? Why?

Shane McMahon: They were attacked by Big E and The Miz earlier tonight.

Baron Corbin throws his hands up into the air looking annoyed. Drew meanwhile shakes his head unimpressed with Corbin's reaction.

Shane McMahon: Listen Baron it is fine us 3 will still be at ringside for the main event and we will be at ringside for Drew's match as well.

Drew McIntyre: No you won't.

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As we return from the commercial break we see Titus O'Neil stood in the ring ready for the upcoming match with Drew McIntyre.

Byron Saxton: Well as we saw before the commercial break Baron Corbin is starting to get worried.

Corey Graves: Worried? Corbin is just being a good friend and is concerned about Bryan and Rowan's well-being after that heinous attack earlier tonight.

*GALLANTRY*

Drew McIntyre makes his way down the entrance ramp alone with an angry scowl on his face. Titus looks worried due to how intense Drew McIntyre looks as he steps into the ring.

Byron Saxton: Drew McIntyre has made it clear earlier tonight he doesn't want the help of the rest of the Corporation tonight.

Corey Graves: Drew is a proud man but I feel he is making a mistake after what happened earlier tonight.

Match 3: Drew McIntyre vs Titus O'Neil

Match summary: Drew McIntyre batters Shelton Benjamin as soon as the bell rings as he takes complete control. Titus tries to fight back and gets a couple of shots in but Drew is too powerful and finishes him off with the Futureshock DDT!

Winner via pinfall: Drew McIntyre (2:07)

Byron Saxton: A dominant display by Drew McIntyre tonight!

Corey Graves: The power he showed tonight, manhandling someone the size of Titus with ease is no easy feat. And I don't think he is done yet.

Corey is right as Drew looks at Titus O'Neil using the ropes to help himself get back to his feet so he charges at Titus O'Neil and wipes him out with a Claymore getting boos from the live crowd! Drew then shouts over to one of the stagehands who very nervously hands him a microphone! Drew snatches it from their hand before turning to the hard camera!

Drew McIntyre: If anyone wants to try to take me out, you are welcome to try right now! Whether that is Roman Reigns or Big E or the person I should be fighting tonight Kofi Kingston just try to take me out!

*THE TRUTH REIGNS*

Drew McIntyre as soon as the music hits turns towards the entrance ramp ready for Roman Reigns but he doesn't appear confusing Drew McIntyre. However, from the crowd Roman Reigns climbs the barricade and attacks Drew McIntyre from behind!

Corey Graves: What a cheap attack by Roman Reigns!

Byron Saxton: Corey this man mocked his cancer. He mocked his family before Wrestlemania. He mocked his cancer. Reigns hasn’t forgotten all the things Drew has said to him.

Roman has caught Drew totally off guard as he has him by the ropes and connects with a superman punch sending him to the outside of the ring! Roman is not done as he climbs over the ropes and grabs a steel chair from under the ring. He starts smashing it on the back of Drew McIntyre really laying into the Scottish psychopath. However, none of the authority appears to help Drew McIntyre. Reigns takes a moment as Drew is struggling to get up to his feet as Roman Reigns tosses him towards the commentary table as Corey Graves and Byron Saxton move out of the way!

Roman then looks at the table he just tossed Drew over and looks at the crowd as he has an idea. He starts to take the table apart, as he tosses the monitors to the side stripping the table bare. Roman climbs over the table and starts punching Drew in the head a few times before he takes a moment to lift him in the air over his shoulders and slams him through the announce table with a massive powerbomb! Roman Reigns stands over the wreckage as he sticks his tongue out getting a loud pop from the live crowd as Drew is left out cold in the rubble.

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As we return from the commercial break we can see Byron Saxton and Corey Graves sat where their commentary desk was before Roman Reigns destroyed it.

Byron Saxton: Well as you can see before the commercial break Roman Reigns put Drew McIntyre through our announce table.

Corey Graves: Well I hate to say this but if Drew has listened to our boss Shane McMahon, they might have been able to stop Roman Reigns from destroying him.

*CATCH YOUR BREATH*

Finn Balor makes his way out getting a decent reaction from the live crowd. He walks down the ramp with his Intercontinental title around his waist and his usual open leather jacket.

Byron Saxton: Last week Finn Balor and Buddy Murphy were battling for the Intercontinental title but that match was interrupted by Luke Harper who attacked both men.

Corey Graves: When you are a champion you will always have a target on your back and after wondering where the challengers were, Finn might be regretting his comments.

Finn Balor is now stood in the ring and he is noticeably not smiling at the crowd as he always does before looking towards the entrance ramp as he gets ready to speak.

Finn Balor: Last week, I was finally doing what I always planned. Defending this title. Before Luke Harper ruined it.

Finn Balor clenches his fist not happy.

Finn Balor: So I am going to cut to chase. Luke Harper? You want a fight? You want a shot at my title. Well come out and fight me right now!

Cheers from the live crowd as Finn Balor gets ready for a fight.

*OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE WORLD*

However, instead of Luke Harper, Buddy Murphy makes his way out instead. He has a microphone of his own and does not look happy as he starts to walk down the ramp.

Buddy Murphy: This whole thing. I see right through it.

Finn Balor gives Buddy Murphy a dirty look as the Aussie makes his way into the ring.

Buddy Murphy: You don't care about getting revenge on Luke Harper. No, you got a taste of what I can do last week and are trying to avoid a rematch!

Finn Balor: Are you serious?

Buddy Murphy: Deadly. And if anyone should be looking to get their hands on Luke Harper it's me. He cost me my chance at winning that title and as soon as I get payback on him, I am coming back for what's mine.

Finn Balor: Yeah sorry but as the champ, I am fighting Harper first and when I'm done with him, I will finish what we started last week.

Finn Balor gets in Buddy Murphy's face as both men stare each other down until...

*ONE AND ONLY*

Ricochet makes his way onto the entrance ramp which gets the attention of both men stood in the ring who do not look impressed.

Ricochet: I think you both forgot the one person who should get a shot at Harper first. Me.

Buddy Murphy: Listen Ricochet this doesn't concern you.

Ricochet jumps over the ropes and lands in the ring next to both men as he looks at Finn Balor's Intercontinental title.

Ricochet: You sure about that?

Finn Balor: Like I have said any time you want a shot at this...

Buddy Murphy: You can join the back of the queue!

Boos for Buddy Murphy interrupting Finn Balor.

Finn Balor: Interrupt me one more time!

Buddy Murphy: Or what?

Ricochet: Listen both of you can wait for me to get my hands on Harper. He attacked me first so...

Buddy Murphy: I don't care, boy. You can get to the back of the line and wait till I get my...

???: Look at you 3 in the ring.

All 3 men turn towards the entrance ramp as we can see Luke Harper on the titantron.

Luke Harper: Finn Balor you have what I want. Ricochet and Buddy Murphy. You just got in my way. However, if you want to be destroyed, I can make sure you all fall one by one! Otherwise, I suggest you RUN!

The short video comes to an end as all 3 men can be seen staring at the titantron, all wanting to get their hands on Luke Harper. We then cut to the backstage area as Kayla Braxton stood ready for an interview.

Kayla Braxton: Hello would you please welcome my guest at this time, Charlotte Flair.

The Queen Charlotte Flair walks into shot looking as smug as ever.

Kayla Braxton: Earlier tonight we saw Becky Lynch retain her Smackdown Women's title and remain Becky2belts. Next week you have an opportunity to earn a title shot at the Great American Bash as you take part in a battle royal. How confident are you feeling?

Charlotte: I am always confident. I am the best wrestler on the planet. It doesn't matter who is in that match. None of them compare to a Flair.

Kayla Braxton: Even Asuka?

Charlotte: Asuka? She can't beat me. She never has and she never will. If there is one person on the planet who is always ready for Asuka it's me.

Kayla Braxton: Thanks for your time Charlotte.

Charlotte walks off looking very smug having made it clear she expects to walk out with the victory next week.

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*WHAT'S UP*

A decent pop from the live crowd happy to see the popular R-Truth make his return to Smackdown Live after a few weeks off due to the beating he received from Daniel Bryan. He is joined by his friend Carmella as both have a microphone.

Byron Saxton: R-Truth is back!

Corey Graves: Urgh I was enjoying Carmella without him.

Byron Saxton: Why?

Corey stares at his partner on commentary.

Corey Graves: Shut up Saxton.

R-Truth: Hello Laredo, Texas! Who is ready for a 7-second dance break!

Both Carmella and R-Truth start dancing to the delight of the live crowd. After they are done both make their way down the ramp and slide into the ring.

Carmella: However I didn't just come out here for a 7-second dance break.

R-Truth: You didn't?

Carmella: No truth I came out here to challenge Lacey.

R-Truth: Casey?

Carmella: No Truth, Lacey Evans! Last week she caught me with a cheap shot and now I want her to face me right now!

Cheers from the live crowd as R-Truth nods. It takes a few moments but eventually:

*LIKE A LADY*

Lacey Evans walks down the ramp wearing a large hat as she has a microphone in her hand.

Lacey Evans: Now that is no way for a lady to ask for a match.

Carmella: Why? You running scared?

Lacey shakes her head and smiles at Carmella from the entrance ramp.

Lacey Evans: I would never be scared of a nasty like you. No, I was already speaking to Shane McMahon backstage and as a lady, I know how to curry favor. Meaning you get your match with me right now!

Lacey drops the microphone to the ground as we see a referee sprint down the ramp ahead of this match.

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Match 4: Lacey Evans vs Carmella w/R-Truth

Match Summary: When we return from the ad break, Lacey Evans is in control of the match working over Carmella and even taking the time to mock R-Truth at ringside. Her cockiness nearly costs her as Carmella uses this to get back into the match. However, Lacey picks up the win by dodging the princess kick and catches her with the Woman's right out knocking her out cold. Lacey makes the cover 1 2 3!

Winner via pinfall: Lacey Evans (5:49)

Byron Saxton: Lacey Evans picks up a big win over a former Smackdown Women's champion tonight.

Corey Graves: And you have to think she is a dark horse ahead of the battle royal next week.

Lacey Evans celebrates in the ring to boos from the live crowd as we see R-Truth slide into the ring to check on his friend Carmella. As he is checking on her we see Lacey Evans turn around as she waits for R-Truth to get to his feet and clocks R-Truth as he rises with a Woman's Right getting loud boos from the live crowd!

Byron Saxton: There was no need for that!

Corey Graves: Lacey doesn't care if you are a man or a woman. If you get in her way, she is laying you out with the Woman's right.

Lacey Evans walks out of the ring and heads to the back mocking the fans as she walks up the ramp. We then cut to the backstage area as we can see Cathy Kelly getting ready to approach Asuka for an interview. However, we can see Asuka is staring intently at a TV screen as she is replaying the interview from earlier tonight. She keeps playing the Charlotte line about being ready for her over and over and over again.

Cathy Kelly: Asuka can I ask you a few questions?

Asuka does not even hear what Cathy says as she plays it one more time before smashing the remote control she is holding on the ground scaring Cathy. She then gets to her feet and walks past Cathy Kelly muttering to herself.

Asuka: I will be ready for her this time! I will be ready! I will be ready!

Cathy Kelly is left stood there a little stunned as we then cut to near the gorilla position backstage as we can see Shane McMahon, Baron Corbin and Elias heading to the ring.

Shane McMahon: What happened to Drew tonight will teach him that we are better as a unit. If we don't stick together the weaker superstars who aren't deserving of opportunities will band together and ruin it for us.

Elias: You are right Shane.

Baron Corbin: Hey when he learns to be a team player, maybe he can have a shot at my WWE title.

Baron Corbin lets out a smug smirk as he walks on ahead towards the ring with Shane McMahon and Elias slightly behind him as they get jumped from behind by Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens! Sami Zayn causes Elias to drop the guitar on the ground whilst Owens sends Shane McMahon into a wall really laying into the commissioner. Baron Corbin looks to make his way over and help the pair but he is attacked by Kofi Kingston who jumps on him and starts brawling with Corbin, causing the pair to head out to the entrance ramp!

Corey Graves: Why can't these two mind their own business? And what kind of champion acts their opponent before the match?

Byron Saxton: Kofi knew this was the only way for him to get a fair fight tonight.

Corey Graves: Or he knew how much jeopardy his title reign was in against Baron Corbin.

Corbin stumbles down the entrance ramp towards the ring as the referee looks confused by what is happening. Kofi meanwhile grabs Corbin as he looks to Irish whip him towards the ring but Corbin counters and sends the champion into the ring apron instead!

Byron Saxton: Well as you can see the WWE title match is already starting. We are going to a short commercial break. Don't go anywhere!

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Main event: WWE title match: Kofi Kingston (c) vs Baron Corbin

Match summary: As we come back from the commercial break we see Baron Corbin has taken control of the match and is using his size advantage to work over Kofi Kingston, laying into him with numerous clubbing blows and tossing the champion around. Even without the Corporation at ringside, Baron is proving he is a tough challenger. However, Kofi fights back from underneath and takes control of the match countering out of the corner with a pendulum overhead kick.

Kofi Kingston climbs to the top rope and jumps off as he connects with a diving crossbody as he gets a very close 2 count. Kofi would start to get ready to hit the boom drop but Baron Corbin cuts him off with a massive clothesline wiping Kofi out! Corbin makes sure to soak in the heat from the crowd as he once again uses his Golden Glove boxing experience to work over Kofi.

No matter what Baron Corbin does, Kofi refuses to stay down which only serves to frustrate Corbin. He would start trash talking Kofi as he looks to lift him up and go for the Ends of Days but Kofi quickly counters and hits the SOS! 1 2 Corbin kicks out! Corbin charges at Kofi as he looks to stay on the attack but Kofi plants with a tornado DDT. Kofi then waits for Corbin to stumble back to his feet and catches him with trouble in paradise! Kofi makes the cover 1 2 3 Kofi Kingston retains his title!

Winner via pinfall and still WWE champion: Kofi Kingston (11:03)

Byron Saxton: Kofi Kingston retains his WWE title once again!

Corey Graves: Yeah but what would have happened if Kofi didn't attack Baron Corbin before the match?

Byron Saxton: Kofi only attacked Baron Corbin before the match to stop the Corporation from being able to get involved in his title match. Kofi is a fighting champion but he isn't stupid.

Kofi is passed his WWE title as he celebrates in the ring to the delight of the live crowd as they are cheering him on as suddenly we see someone in a hoodie slide into the ring!

Byron Saxton: Wait who is that?

Kofi Kingston has not realized what is happening as the person walks up behind him and catches the WWE Champion with a R K O! Kofi drops to the mat with a thud as the person in the ring pulls down their hoodie and reveals it is: RANDY ORTON! Randy takes a moment as he looks at the WWE title on the mat as he looks at it and lifts it into the air getting a mixed reaction from the live crowd!

Corey Graves: Well it looks like Randy has made his intentions clear for all to see!

The show would then fade to black with the last image we see, Randy Orton holding Kofi WWE title in the air whilst the WWE champion lays down and out.

Confirmed for next week:

Smackdown tag team titles match:
War Raiders (c) vs Heavy Machinery

Number one contender's battle royal for Smackdown Women's title at the Great American Bash:
Confirmed entrants:
Alexa Bliss, Alicia Fox, Asuka, Billie Kay, Carmella, Charlotte, Dana Brooke, Ember Moon, Isla Dawn, Lacey Evans, Liv Morgan, Nikki Cross, Peyton Royce, Ruby Riott and Sarah Logan

Matchcard for The Great American Bash:
July 7th
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Smackdown Women's title match:
Becky Lynch (c) vs ???

EWR Rating:
67%

Roy Mustang · Dec 29, 2019

Going to try recapping commentary to cut down on length.

Raw:
June 10th:
San Jose, California

The commentary team starts the show off with the usual introduction as Michael Cole and Big Show run down the matches that have already been announced for tonight's show before mentioning the Raw Women's title match between Becky Lynch and Beth Phoenix will kick off tonight's show.

*CELTIC INVASION*

Becky Lynch makes her way out to the ring getting a loud pop from the live crowd as she gets ready to put her Raw Women's title on the line but as she is walking down the ramp she is attacked from behind by Beth Phoenix! This gets a mixed reaction from the crowd with some understanding why Beth is so heated ahead of this match. Becky though gets back to her feet and fight back as she tosses Beth into the ring.

Becky slides in the ring and jumps on Beth hitting her with a few strikes herself. Beth though is stronger and fights her off. The referee gets in between the two women trying to stop them from fighting but Beth grabs the referee by his collar and demands he rings the bell to get this match underway! The referee looks a little worried and does what she says getting this title match officially underway.

Match 1: Raw Women's title match: Becky Lynch (c) vs Beth Phoenix

Match summary: This match is a brawl with both women spending most of the match throwing fists at each other and brawling, not letting up when they are in control. The referee has to warn both women on a couple of occasions to let their opponent out of the corner including one moment where Becky gets a hanging armbar in on Beth Phoenix in the corner! The finish of the match comes as Beth Phoenix sends Becky the outside of the ring and follows after her.

Beth Phoenix looks to carry on the attack but Becky counters and charges at Beth hitting her in the mid-section sending her into the barricade. The referee in the ring has gotten to a 7 count but neither women is paying attention to the count. Becky and Beth end up falling into the crowd as they carry on fighting. The referee tries to get their attention but it is no use as they start brawling up into the stands as the referee finishes his ten count waving the match off!

Winner: Double countout (4:45)

The camera looks to follow the two women as they are now up by the stairs as Beth picks up Becky and slams her back first onto the railing! Beth looks to lift her up again but Becky punches her in the head sending her back down the stairs. Commentary say this is going to get out of hand as Becky has grabbed Beth Phoenix and slams her head onto a door opening it, taking both women into a lobby!

Becky tells the fans to move out of the way as she is laying into Beth with several hard strikes but Beth connects with a gut punch before slamming Becky onto the concrete floor! Beth then pounds on Becky before looking to lift her into the air as she sees a table set up with a bunch of merch and looks to powerbomb Becky through it! However, Becky desperately fights back trying to save herself!

Becky moves her body and tries to put Beth Phoenix in the dis-arm-her! However, Beth thinking quickly seeing one of the drinks someone has left on the side tossing it in Becky's face! The drink is enough to make Becky lets go of the hold for a second as Beth takes a moment to recover from being locked in the armbar. Becky meanwhile looks to use the table they were fighting by to get to her feet but Beth wipes her out with a massive spear! This brings all the items down as both women are down in around the merchandise stand. The commentary team then tell us, Paige, the Raw commissioner is trying to get the situation under control and we are going to a commercial break.

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When we return from the commercial break we can see a bunch of security guards now stood around what was the merchandise stands as they try to keep the two women apart. Both women though are still desperate to get their hands on each other as Paige walks onto the scene.

Paige: I mean I do like it when people prove me right but I would rather you two not destroy our merchandise stands.

Becky Lynch: Aren't I making the company enough money already?

Paige gives Becky a death glare, in no mood for her attitude right now. Beth meanwhile as this is going on breaks free and hits Becky in the face with a punch sending her down. Security grabs hold of Beth trying to defuse the situation as Becky now looks angry as she fights the security guards off and pounces on Beth laying in a few fists of her own!

Paige: ENOUGH! Guys get this under control now!

We see a few more security guards come on the scene as they grab the pair pulling them part once again and a few of them stand in between the pair acting as a human wall. Paige sighs before she speaks again.

Paige: Right as I was trying to say before, I knew this would happen. I knew this match would descend into chaos.

Beth Phoenix: I don't care. I will not stop until I teach this bitch a lesson!

Becky Lynch: Any time any place. Hell if we take out these security guards we can finish this ourselves!

Paige: OK how about a compromise? In 2 weeks at Stomping Grounds, I will give you two your match for Becky's Raw Women title but to make sure we get a finish it will be a street fight.

A loud pop from the fans in attendance as both women stare each other down looking intense and still ready to fight each other.

Paige: But you two need to leave now. Both of you.

Becky Lynch: I can wait two weeks to defeat a legend.

Beth Phoenix: Defeat me? I am going to destroy you for every stupid comment you have made about me, my best friend Natalya and my husband!

Both women stare each other down as we cut to what looks like a house party as we can hear a lot of loud music playing and people drinking from red plastics cups. There seems to a great atmosphere to the party and everyone is having fun as the camera cuts to two people playing beer pong but we can't see who they are facing. However, they are getting their ass kicked as they turn to each other.

Guy 1: We just can't beat these guys.

Guy 2: I am not sure who can.

The camera would then pan to the two men they are facing in beer pong as we can see Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford jumping up into the air high fiving each other before taking a few drinks from the red plastic cups in their hands. Both men are dancing and having a good time like the rest of the party-goers.

Montez Ford: We want the smoke.

Angelo Dawkins: Say it louder!

Montez Ford: We want the smoke!

Angelo Dawkins: Uh huh!

We can see a bunch of girls starting to join the pair as they dance next to both men.

Montez Ford: We want the smoke.

Angelo Dawkins: Come on ladies.

Montez Ford: We want the smoke.

Everyone (along with the Street Profits): We want the smoke. We want the smoke. We want the smoke.

Everyone in the room is now partying along with the Street Profits as the video package comes to an end with the following writing
appearing on the screen:

The Street Profits
Bringing the swag back to Monday Night Raw
Coming Soon

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When we return from the commercial break the commentary talks about the Street Profits and hype up their time in NXT, calling them one of the hottest young teams in the company today. As they are talking we can see Mojo Rawley waiting in the ring as he looks angry. Commentary mention last time he was on Raw he lost to Curt Hawkins and he will be looking to get back on track tonight.

*ELITE*

Chad Gable makes his way out getting a decent reaction from the live crowd as he looks fired up tonight. The commentary team mentions how important a win is for Gable 2 weeks away from his United States title match with Samoa Joe. He steps into the ring as he sizes Mojo Rawley up but is stopped in his tracks as this hits:

*DESTROYER*

Samoa Joe makes his way out with the United States title slung over his shoulder as he is in quite a nice suit. He takes a moment as he smirks at Gable before joining the commentary team. Joe puts on the headset and says the champion is here to do some scouting. Gable struggles to take his eyes off Joe which seems to annoy Mojo Rawley.

Match 2: Chad Gable vs Mojo Rawley

Match Summary: Mojo uses Gable being distracted by Joe's presence and catches him off guard at the start of the match overpowering the Olympian. Joe on commentary comments that for all of Gable's technical skills his mental game is weak. He says Gable instead of focusing on the task in hand was too focused on Joe. Gable though starts to take apart Mojo, going after the legs looking to cut the larger foe down to size.

Mojo once Gable starts taking out his legs can't keep up his usual pace and power, allowing Gable to take control even hitting Mojo Rawley with a couple of impressive German suplexes catching the United States champion by surprise too. In the end, Chad Gable has Mojo Rawley on the ropes and takes him down to the mat locking in the Anklelock! Mojo tries to find a way to get to the ropes or escape from the submission hold but it is no use and he taps out giving Chad Gable the win.

Winner via submission: Chad Gable (7:46)

Chad Gable gets his hand raised by the referee in the ring as the crowd cheers him on. Commentary would then ask Joe what he thinks about the match he just saw. Joe praises Gable but says whilst Gable is a good talent and a great technical wrestler, he will lose to me because he is mentally weak. Joe would take off the headset placing it on the commentary table as he walks to the entrance ramp as Gable dares him to step into the ring. However, Joe shakes his head instead choosing to sarcastically claps from the top of the ramp annoying Chad Gable.

We then cut to the backstage area as we can see Cesaro is working out in a gym lifting some weights. As he is doing this we see Zelina Vega walk into the room and Cesaro notices immediately as she walks over to him.

Cesaro: Hello Mrs. Vega.

Zelina Vega: Call me Zelina. I have to say Cesaro I'm a big fan of your work. Have been for a long time.

Cesaro: Thank you.

Zelina Vega: But you need someone to take you to the next level. To take you where you belong.

Cesaro looks like he is going to question Zelina but she holds her hand out for a moment.

Zelina Vega: You have always performed the best when you are aligned with someone. Kassius Ohno, Aksana, Zeb Coulter, Tyson Kidd and most recently Sheamus. Look how successful you two were as the Bar. You work best with others and with someone to help you. I can help you succeed.

Zelina pulls a card out of her pocket giving it to Cesaro.

Zelina Vega: Think about it.

Zelina Vega walks off with a smile on her face as Cesaro can be seen looking at the card thinking about the offer as he lets out a small smile.

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*HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD*

As we return from the commercial break Dolph Ziggler makes his way down to the ring in a denim jacket and a pair of sunglasses looking like someone from the '80s. He does not look happy as he as the commentary team remind us what happened last week with Mr. Money in the Bank Andrade Cien Almas attacking Dolph Ziggler, with Zelina ordering the attack due to feeling disrespected. Ziggler once inside the ring asks for a microphone and starts to speak.

Dolph Ziggler: You know these last few months have been rough but last week I actually managed to win a match. It is OK I was shocked too, guys.

Ziggler takes a moment to shake his head.

Dolph Ziggler: Things were finally looking up. Maybe I could start winning matches again but then Andrade attacked me.

Ziggler grabs his neck rubbing it.

Dolph Ziggler: Last week Zelina said she did it because she won't be disrespected. Well excuse me Zelina but with the greatest disrespect, I don't need you!

Cheers from the camera as Dolph Ziggler is getting fired up.

Dolph Ziggler: I ain't a rookie who needs a helping hand to get ahead. I'm my own man and I will fix this rut on my own! But how about I show you both why I am still the best at showing off. So Andrade how about you come out here right now!

*MAKING A DIFFERENCE*

Andrade Cien Almas makes his way out to the entrance ramp as he is joined by Zelina Vega who is holding his Money in the Bank briefcase. Ziggler smirks in the ring.

Dolph Ziggler: Do you need her to follow you everywhere?

Andrade looks annoyed but Zelina smiles.

Zelina Vega: Andrade is a smart man. He knows what a great manager can do for someone. See Ziggler you talk about no longer needing someone but your two world title wins you had a manager in your corner guiding you. Without someone guiding you, you don't have what it takes to make it to the top.

Dolph Ziggler: Well how about you get Andrade to step into the ring with me right now and we will see if you are right!

Zelina Vega: My client is a prize attraction. He is not stepping into the ring unannounced.

Boos from the crowd as Ziggler laughs.

Dolph Ziggler: So you're afraid that your client will lose to the person who rejected you?

Zelina Vega: You wish that was the case. No, my client belongs on the big stage, where the big money is. So if you want to fight him, then it will happen at Stomping Grounds!

Dolph Ziggler: That is fine because I will steal the show on the big stage once again and beat your client. Show off.

Dolph Ziggler drops the microphone as he stares down Zelina Vega and Andrade. Andrade meanwhile starts trash talking Ziggler in Spanish with Zelina Vega letting out a devilish smirk. We would then cut to the backstage area as Renee Young is stood ready for an interview.

Renee Young: Would you please welcome my guest at this time, Mustafa Ali.

Mustafa Ali walks into the shot getting a decent pop from the fans as the popular cruiserweight is all smiles.

Renee Young: You are two weeks away from the biggest match of your career how are you feeling?

Mustafa Ali: Well Renee I'm feeling great. I have a chance at redemption. I have the chance to step into the Chamber, something I missed out on due to injury in the past and I'm one match away from the Universal title!

???: Shame you have no chance of winning.

Mustafa Ali and Renee Young turn around as we can see the Club walking onto the scene lead by AJ Styles.

AJ Styles: Listen, kid, you're great. You have one hell of a future but you ain't phenomenal. I mean look at me. Since coming to the WWE, there has barely been a moment where I haven't held some kind of gold. Whereas you Ali? You just can't quite grab the brass ring. But don't worry, my boys will show you how it's done.

All 3 men walk towards the ring as Mustafa Ali shakes his head annoyed by AJ Styles's comments. The commentary then let us know that up next after the commercial break Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins will defend their Raw tag team titles against the Club.

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*OMEN IN THE SKY*

The Club marches to the ring getting boos from the live crowd with AJ Styles joining his boys at ringside. Commentary mention Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows are former Raw tag team champions and tonight they look to become 2-time tag team champions. They also talk about AJ Styles competing for the Universal Title in the Elimination Chamber and soon the Club could be covered in gold.

*WEIGHTLESS*

The Raw tag team champions make their way down the ramp getting a good reaction from the live crowd. Jey Uso hypes both men up as they come down the ramp, focusing on Curt Hawkins as he tries to boost his confidence. Curt Hawkins listening to the words Jey is saying speaks to Ryder and asks if he can start the match. Ryder agrees as Karl Anderson starts for the Club looking to avenge the draw from two weeks ago.

Match 3: Raw tag team titles match: Ryder and Hawkins w/Jey Uso (c) vs The Club w/ AJ Styles

Match summary: Karl Anderson does not learn his lesson from 2 weeks ago and mocks Curt Hawkins as soon as he steps in the ring. This backfires as Curt Hawkins takes control and actually lays into Karl Anderson, stunning one half of the Club. Karl Anderson would respond to this by bringing his partner Luke Gallows into the match. Hawkins would bring Ryder into the match and after the early flurry, the match becomes a lot more even.

Jey Uso on the outside of the ring makes sure to keep AJ from getting involved, keeping the Phenomenal one in check. The Club starts to take control of the match overpowering Ryder and Hawkins. Karl Anderson at one point hits a running jumping powerbomb getting a very close two count but Hawkins makes the save for his team! Ryder after this is really struggling to survive.

However, he fights through the damage and makes the hot tag bringing Curt Hawkins into the match. He is a man on fire as he knocks down Luke Gallows with a dropkick before sending Karl Anderson to the ring floor with a lariat as Hawkins is getting fired up. Curt would stalk Luke Gallows as he waits for him to stumble up before grabbing him and planting him with the laugh riot! 1 2 Gallows kicks out! Curt Hawkins looks at the referee worried that was not enough to put him away. The camera quickly cuts to the outside as Karl Anderson can be seen fighting Zack Ryder and is taking control!

Curt Hawkins though in the ring looks towards the top rope and starts to make the climb as he gets ready to hit the heat-seeking elbow! He takes a moment but AJ grabs his foot distracting him for second but Jey Uso jumps on AJ Styles laying into him as those fight off elsewhere! Hawkins repositions himself and flies off the top rope! However, Karl Anderson has slid into the ring and pulls Luke Gallows out of the way causing Hawkins to crash and burn. Karl helps Gallows up as they both grab hold of poor Curt Hawkins and hit him with the Magic Killer! Gallows makes the cover 1 2 3 THE CLUB ARE THE NEW RAW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS!

Winners and New Raw tag team champions: The Club (12:10)

On the outside, we can see AJ has taken out Jey Uso sending him into the barricade before joining his boys in the ring. We see Zack Ryder has slid inside as he was just short of breaking the pinfall. Ryder looks devastated that their tag team title reign has come to an end. The commentary team talks about AJ maybe being the difference maker but the run of form Ryder and Hawkins have been on has come to an abrupt end. Both members of The Club lift their titles in the air as AJ Styles says something to the pair as they look at Ryder on the ground and boot him in the face! The crowd are booing the hell out of The Club until:

*BRAUN/ I AM STRONGER*

Braun storms down to the ring and The Club once again get the hell out of dodge wanting no part of the Monster Among Men as they flee into the crowd! Braun stands there shouting as he demands they come back and fight him as he looks to follow after them climbing over the barricade and making his way into the crowd but The Club are long gone at this point. Braun looks angry as Michael Cole mentions he is facing Bobby Lashley in the main event of tonight's show.

Meanwhile, in the ring, Hawkins has just come to as Ryder and Jey look to comfort their friend. Hawkins sits there for a moment before he thanks the pair. He shakes his head saying he let them down. Ryder and Jey try to tell him otherwise but Hawkins shakes his head pushing them away and walks up the ramp looking like he is nearly in tears. Both Ryder and Jey look on before looking to following after him. Show on commentary mentions that a loss like this would hit any performer hard, let alone someone suffering from confidence issues like Hawkins does.

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When we return from the commercial break we see Curt Hawkins walking through the back as he leans on a crate backstage and looks like he is going to have a breakdown. However, Jey Uso and Zack Ryder approach him.

Zack Ryder: Bro, listen you didn't let me or Jey down.

Curt Hawkins: I did, I did. We had finally achieved something and now I am a loser once again.

Jey Uso: Everyone loses sometimes Uce. What makes a champion is getting back up after being defeated.

Curt Hawkins just shakes his head and walks off. Zack tries to stop him but Hawkins puts his hands up.

Curt Hawkins: Listen I need some time on my own. I failed you and...

Curt just stops on the verge of tears and walks off. Zack looks to go after him but Jey stops Zack.

Jey Uso: Just give him some time Uce.

Zack Ryder reluctantly agrees as he watches on looking at his friend worried about him as we cut back to the ring. The commentary team talks about what we have just seen as both men hope Hawkins is going to be OK but they mention that The Club has stuck to their word and taken over the tag team division as promised. Will AJ become Universal champion as promised?

*SKY'S THE LIMIT*

Sasha Banks makes her way out to the entrance ramp getting a decent reaction from the live crowd however Mrs. Money in the Bank and one-half of the Women tag team champions pauses on the ramp as she waits for her tag team partner Bayley.

*TURN IT UP*

The crowd goes mental as Bayley makes her way out in her home town holding up her half of the Women tag team titles! She runs down the ramp and slaps hands with the kids in the front row as Sasha Banks looks on at Bayley with the tiniest hint of jealousy before smiling for the crowd and walking to the ring with her tag team partner. Michael Cole mentions that we are in Bayley's home town and that last week the Boss 'n' Hug connection defeated the Iiconics to retain their Women's tag team titles. Both women climb into the ring as Bayley has a microphone ready to speak.

Bayley: Hello San Jose, California! Let's hear it!

Cheap but loud pop for the hugger as she lets out a cute smile in the ring enjoying the reaction she is getting from the live crowd as Sasha watches on.

Bayley: You know it feels good to be back in my home town with my best friend and holding these once again.

Sasha Banks: Hey there is no better team than us.

Bayley: But we ain't out here to stroke our own ego.

Sasha Banks: Like a certain man I know.

That gets a few ooohs from the crowd as Banks smiles.

Sasha Banks: Don't worry Becky. Soon it will be Banks2belts.

Sasha holds the Money in the Bank briefcase in the air showing it off to the fans getting cheers but a few boos for the dig at the uber-popular Raw and Smackdown Women's champion.

Sasha Banks: But we have other business to discuss. We are here to talk about Fire and Desire.

Bayley: Yeah we are calling you out. You took me out and cost me the chance to win that briefcase!

Sasha Banks: You two can deny it all you want but we know it was you so get your asses out here so we can give you the legit beating you deserve!

Pop from the live crowd as the pair look fired up and they don't have to wait long:

*GOLDEN GODDESS*

Fire and Desire make their way out to the ring as Sonya looks to charge down the ramp but Mandy holds her friend back calming her down.

Sasha Banks: No come on, Sonya jump in this ring and fight us right now!

Sonya once again tries to go into the ring but Mandy tells her to stop as she looks to address Sasha Banks.

Mandy Rose: Listen Sasha we don't know how many times we need to tell both of you this but...

Sonya Deville: If Mandy or I attacked your friend, we would take full credit. So I suggest you stop pointing your fingers at us before we break them!

Bayley: I don't believe you, the Raw before Money in the Bank you promised to destroy me.

Sonya Deville: Yeah and we planned to do that in the actual match. We can beat both of you easily and I will be glad to prove it right now.

Sonya looks to step in the ring but again Mandy stops her, getting boos from the crowd.

Mandy Rose: Sonya, we ain't fighting them now. No, if you want to get your hands on us, especially when we did nothing to you, it needs to be worth our time. I mean one half of your team has home-field advantage tonight so it ain't going to be tonight.

Bayley: Name the time and the place we will fight you.

Mandy Rose: OK, Stomping Grounds but only if those titles are on the line.

Sasha Banks: Why should we give you a shot at our titles? You haven't earned it.

Mandy Rose: Listen you got lucky when you pinned us in the Elimination Chamber to win those. We should have been the first-ever champions, not you two. And if you want to get your hands on us so badly, it is a simple request.

Mandy lets out a smile as she whispers in Sonya's ear.

Bayley: You're on.

Banks looks confused as she didn't want to give Fire and Desire a free title shot.

Mandy Rose: See? That wasn't so hard.

Sonya Deville: But when we take those titles from you and give you the beating of your life, Bayley you will wish your attacker was attacking you again.

Fire and Desire drop their microphones as they stand on the entrance ramp staring down the Women's tag team champions in the ring who hold their titles for Fire and Desire to see as the commentary team talks about Fire and Desire still denying the attack as the pair wonder if they are lying. Big Show once again asks the question if it wasn't Fire and Desire who was it?

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As we return from the commercial break we can see Mike Kanellis stood in the ring as he is kissing his wife Maria, full-on snogging her face off. Commentary meanwhile ignores the pair and informs us that the Raw commissioner Paige has signed off on not only Dolph Ziggler vs Andrade Cien Almas but she has also made the Women tag team titles match between the Boss 'n' Hug connection and Fire and Desire official for Stomping Grounds.

*ROOT OF ALL EVIL*

Mike and Maria in the ring stop kissing as they stare towards the entrance ramp as Aleister Black makes his usual intimidating entrance getting a loud pop from the live crowd. The commentary team reminds us he will be taking on Shinsuke Nakamura in 2 weeks at Stomping Grounds. Black looks all business as he walks to the ring not even paying attention to Maria Kanellis at ringside as he steps into the ring ready for this match.

Match 4: Aleister Black vs Mike Kanellis w/Maria Kanellis

Match summary: Black controls the match from start to finish laying into the Mike Kanellis with a vast array of lethal kicks. Maria at one point tries to distract Aleister Black using her assets but Black stays focused on getting the job done and puts away Mike Kanellis with Black Mass!

Winner via pinfall: Aleister Black (4:20)

Mike Kanellis is brought out of the ring by his wife as he is out for the count as Aleister Black cuts his usual stoic pose in the ring before taking a seat in the middle of the mat and starts meditating in the center of the ring. Big Show comments on the dominance shown by Black tonight and wonders if Shinsuke can stop him.

*SHADOWS OF A SETTING SUN*

Shinsuke Nakamura makes his way out getting a mixed reaction from the live crowd who are excited to see these two men go head to head. Black in the ring does not react as he just stays sat in the center of the ring looking straight at Shinsuke Nakamura. Shinsuke on the outside smirks at Aleister before taunting him on the outside with his come-on taunt. However Black just stares at Shinsuke not playing into Shinsuke's mind games. Shinsuke is unsure how to react as we cut backstage to see Lana and Rusev looking on unimpressed by their allies' antics.

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As we return from the commercial break we see Kairi Sane walking through the back when she is attacked from behind by Mickie James! Mickie James lays into Kairi dropping the pirate princess before sending her into a wall. Mickie then mounts Kairi with a Lou Thresz press and hits her with several punches. Mickie rises to her feet as she starts to laugh at Kairi. Kairi is out of it, having been caught off guard by this sneak attack as she stumbles to her feet and gets a Mick kick to the face. Mickie then bends over Kairi Sane and lets out a crazy smile.

Mickie James: This is what you get for disrespecting a freakin legend.

Mickie James walks off leaving Kairi Sane laid out backstage as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside. Michael Cole criticizes Mickie for the attack saying the disrespect is all in her own head. Big Show though defends Mickie saying that when you're a veteran of a division your spot is always under threat from new talent arriving on the scene.

*FEARLESS WARRIOR*

Kalisto and Sin Cara make their way out to the ring getting a nice pop from the live crowd as we see Samir Singh and Sunil Singh in the ring, though Samir is the only one dressed to compete as the commentary team mention Kalisto will be taking on Samir Singh in singles action right now. Kalisto steps in the ring as Sin Cara stands in his corner keeping an eye on the other Singh brother.

Match 5: Kalisto w/Sin Cara vs Samir Singh w/Sunil Snigh

Match Summary: Samir Singh does a lot better then you would expect after him being nothing more than a hired goon for Jinder Mahal during his time on Monday Night Raw but he is still no match for Kalisto who finishes Samir Singh off with a butterfly suplex transitioned into a cross armbreaker!

Winner via pinfall: Kalisto (5:47)

Kalisto celebrates in the ring as Michael Cole hypes up Kalisto maybe getting a Cruiserweight title shot in the future if he picks up a few more wins. We then cut to a video package that once again hypes up Goldberg appearing at Stomping Grounds. It shows him destroying people throughout the years and ends asking the most important question:

WHO'S NEXT?

Michael Cole and Big Show talk about Goldberg's many victories throughout the years and how there has been no one like him since. We then see the Universal champion Seth Rollins walking through the backstage area getting a decent reaction from the live crowd as Michael Cole tells us he will be in action after the commercial break.

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*TOP ONE PERCENT*

EC3 makes his way out to the ring getting boos from the live crowd as he is joined by his manager in recent times Drake Maverick. EC3 has a smug look on his face as Big Show talks about how big an opportunity this is for him. Big Show tells us a win over Seth Rollins could potentially give him a shot at the Universal title in the future.

*BURN IT DOWN/ SECOND COMING*

The Universal champion makes his way out to the ring getting a pop from the live crowd as he looks fired up ahead of this match. Michael Cole mentions that Seth Rollins will be looking to build up his momentum ahead of the Elimination Chamber match in 2 weeks. Seth steps through the ropes as Drake Maverick talks trash on the outside which Seth ignores.

Match 6: EC3 w/Drake Maverick vs Seth Rollins

Match summary: The match starts off slowly as EC3 tries to dictate the pace and slow down the more athletic Seth Rollins. EC3 shows off why he was known as one of the hottest prospects in WWE. Drake on the outside acts like a mini cheerleader for EC3 and on a few occasions looks to distract Seth Rollins and even trips up the Universal champion a few times behind the referee's back annoying the champion.

Seth Rollins gets annoyed towards the end of the match and slides out looking to get his hands on Drake to stop him from getting involved. He grabs hold of Drake and hits the smaller manager with a massive buckle bomb onto the barricade! Seth Rollins goes back into the ring but EC3 catches him by surprise with a kick to the gut as plants him with a front facelock STO!

EC3 makes the cover getting a close 2 count as he starts to look annoyed. He grabs hold of Seth Rollins as he gets ready to hit him with the one percent but Rollins counters locking EC3 in a sleeper hold. EC3 though quickly gets to the ropes forcing the break! Rollins lets go of the hold as EC3 gets some room to breathe but as EC3 moves away from the ropes Seth catches him with a superkick to the head! This causes EC3 to drop to the mat as Rollins makes his way to the corner as he charges at EC3 and hits him with the Curb stomp. Seth makes the cover 1 2 3 Seth Rollins picks up the win!

Winner via pinfall: Seth Rollins (10:02)

Seth Rollins has his arm raised after the match with the commentary team putting over the performance EC3 put in against the current Universal champion but in the end, Seth Rollins was too much for him. Seth Rollins celebrates in the ring happy to have picked up the win when suddenly he is attacked from behind by Bobby Roode! Roode gets boos from the crowd as he cheap shot Seth Rollins after his match.

Bobby Roode grabs hold of Seth Rollins as he picks him up and sends him into the corner of the ring laying into the champion with several fists. Seth tries to fight back and nearly gets Roode in position to hit the pedigree but Roode counters with a back body drop sending Rollins crashing to the mat. Roode then makes sure to quickly follow up with glorious DDT planting Rollins's skull into the mat. He lets out a smug smirk as he picks up the Universal title on the mat and holds it in the air to boos from the crowd as maybe a sign of what is to come?

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When we return from the commercial break we see Tyler Breeze hanging out backstage as he is taking selfies as EC3 and Drake Maverick walk up to him as he is doing it.

Tyler Breeze: Sorry do you guys mind? You're in my light.

EC3 stares at the camera Breeze is holding before shoulder barging past him. Breeze though doesn't take that well and he spins EC3 rounds confronting him.

Tyler Breeze: What is your problem?

Drake Maverick: I would request you don't get in the top one percent's way.

Tyler Breeze: You think he is the only one who is rich? I am a supermodel. Just look at me and the amazing clothes I wear.

EC3: I would rather look in the mirror as I would see true greatness.

EC3 walks off with Drake Maverick following after him as Tyler Breeze shakes his head. We then cut to a locker room backstage as we can see the cocky Scottish Supernova. He has a smug smirk on his face as he is in his usual tracksuit.

Noam Dar: A lot of people have been wondering where I have been. Well, the smart ones will know I took a little trip to NXT UK. See it is always good to go back to your home and relax for a bit. You see I was this close to becoming Cruiserweight champion. But I needed a holiday to refresh. And trust me the supernova is about to shine bright, so the whole Cruiserweight division better watch out.
Noam Dar carries on chewing his gum as he walks off smirking to himself as he leaves.

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When we return from the commercial break the commentary team talks about Noam Dar coming back to Raw after a short break and mention the number of superstars looking to put themselves in a position to contend for the Cruiserweight title.

*FOR THE BETTER*

And one of the names who has been confronting Rey Mysterio and looking to challenge him for the title Drew Gulak makes his way down the ramp with an angry look his face. He slides into the ring as he snarls at the crowd. Commentary talk about his time in 205 live and Big Show tells us Gulak says if he was champion 205 live would still be around.

*WIN IT ALL*

Tony Nese makes his way out getting a few cheers from the live crowd as he slides into the ring and gets in Gulak's face straight away. Big Show notes Nese might be annoyed by the comments Drew made about him last week, calling him his former sidekick. Michael Cole mentions that Nese may have been Gulak's sidekick in the past and unlike Gulak is a former Cruiserweight champion.

Match 7: Drew Gulak vs Tony Nese

Match summary: Nese starts the match by firing off on Drew Gulak with several hard strikes whilst Gulak looks to slow down Nese. Big Show notes that Gulak will be looking to take away the speed Nese has being a superior athlete to Gulak whilst Gulak's strengths are his submissions and bringing people down to the ground. Gulak after the early flurry from Nese starts to take control as the damage he is doing to Nese's legs starts to take effect.

Nese keeps breaking free and fighting back as he tries to go to the top rope but each time he gets free and takes control of the match, Gulak cuts him off. In the end, Drew Gulak locks in a move commentary call the trailblazer (A figure 7 ankle lock and Indian deathlock combination). Nese tries to escape but after a minute of being in the hold, he is forced to tap out giving Drew Gulak the massive win!

Winner via submission: Drew Gulak (11:32)

Commentary put over how big a win this is for Drew Gulak but after the match, he refuses to let go of the hold. The referee tries to tell him to let go of the hold but he refuses as the ref is unable to pull him off. This goes on until:

*BOOYAKA 619*

Rey Mysterio with the Cruiserweight title around his waist sprints down the ramp and slides into the ring as he looks to attack Drew Gulak! Drew though seeing Rey Mysterio coming lets go of the hold and slides out of the ring running away from Rey Mysterio. Drew looks to retreat up the ramp as Rey speaks to someone at ringside demanding a microphone.

Rey Mysterio: Drew you talk about wanting to save this division but you just want to destroy any type of wrestling you don't like.

Drew shakes his head on the entrance ramp shouting he will do what is needed to save the Cruiserweight division.

Rey Mysterio: You say I'm ducking you, why don't you fight me for this title at Stomping Grounds!

Drew smirks having got what he wants as he tells Rey he will save the Cruiserweight division. Rey takes that as Drew saying yes as he checks on Tony Nese making sure he is OK. Drew meanwhile retreats up the ramp still shouting he will save the Cruiserweight division.

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We return from the commercial break we can see Rey Mysterio with a bunch of medical personnel helping Tony Nese to the backstage area.

Tony Nese: Listen thanks Rey I appreciate your help man.

Rey Mysterio: Listen man it was the right thing to do so don't mention it.

Tony Nese: I still appreciate it, man.

Tony Nese shakes Rey Mysterio's hand as the Cruiserweight champion walks off allowing the medics to do their job. They slowly walk him through the back selling the damage done to his leg when they are forced to stop as Oney Lorcan stands in the way. He stands there with an angry glare looking at Tony Nese.

Tony Nese: What do you want?

Oney Lorcan: Weak.

Oney walks past Tony Nese and the medics as Tony Nese shakes his head as the medics look to get him to the doctors room and get him checked over by a doctor. We then cut to Charly Caruso who is stood ready for a backstage interview.

Charly Caruso: Would you please welcome my guests at this time, Bobby Lashley and Lio Rush.

Both men walk into the shot as Lio Rush is wearing a super fancy and ridiculous outfit whilst Bobby Lashley stands behind his hype man looking as imposing as ever.

Charly Caruso: How is Bobby Lashley feeling ahead of facing the Monster among Men tonight?

Lio Rush: How is he feeling? Lashley is feeling ready to destroy. Another man to conquer and defeat. You call Braun a monster among men? Well, Lashley is a monster amongst monsters. He will destroy Braun tonight as a preview of what he will do when he steps in that Elimination Chamber. Come on Lashley let's go.

Lio signals for his main man to follow him which Bobby Lashley does as the commentary team inform us the main event between Bobby Lashley and Braun Strowman is next.

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As we return from the commercial break, Michael Cole tells that he has gotten word from Paige backstage that the Cruiserweight title match between Rey Mysterio and Drew Gulak has been made official for Stomping Grounds.

*DOMINANCE*

Bobby Lashley marches out to the ring with an angry look on his face as he is followed by his hype man Lio Rush who looks to fire him up. Big Show mentions that earlier tonight he saw stagehands reinforce the ring due to the size of these two men.

*BRAUN/ I AM STRONGER*

Braun Strowman gets a good pop from the live crowd as he storms down the entrance ramp. He meets Bobby Lashley in the ring as the two giants come head to head. Michael Cole comments Braun is one of the few people who beat Bobby Lashley when it comes to size but Lashley has that MMA background that might prove to be the difference in this encounter as they mention the difficulty Braun has had beating Brock in the past for example. The referee chooses not to waste any time ringing the bell getting this match underway.

Main event: Braun Strowman vs Bobby Lashley w/ Lio Rush

Match Summary: This match is just a massive HOSS battle as the two big men start throwing fists and try to overpower the other. Lio Rush on the outside stays out of it, scared of what Braun would do to him if he gets involved. Braun is starting to gain control of the match as he looks like he is going to lift Bobby Lashley into the air, Lio Rush climbs to the top rope! Braun though drops Bobby Lashley and sees Lio Rush who freezes in fear. However, as Braun stares at him we hear boos from the live crowd as the Club storm the ring and attack Braun Strowman to boos from the live crowd causing the DQ!

Winner via DQ: Braun Strowman (8:36)

Michael Cole on commentary calls it a cheap sneak attack by the Club as Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson beat down Braun Strowman as AJ Styles walks into the ring holding a steel chair. He starts laying into the back of Braun Strowman with the steel chair wailing on the monster. Lio Rush meanwhile lets out a cocky smirk as AJ shouts instructions to the Gallows and Anderson who lift Braun up and connect with Magic Killer laying out the monster among men!

The Club looks to pose in the ring doing the too sweet symbol as Lio Rush walks over to the group and looks to too sweet them as well. Lashley watches on as AJ gives Lio Rush a too sweet as commentary hype up a potential alliance between Lashley and Styles in the chamber? Lio turns around to Lashley smiling as AJ lifts up his steel chair and clocks Lio Rush in the back stunning Lashley's hype man. Lashley looks annoyed as he charges at AJ Styles but AJ catches him with the steel chair as well taking him down to the mat as he shouts instructions to Gallows and Anderson.

Big Show says there will be no allies in the Elimination Chamber and AJ might be looking to weaken another of the larger threats before Stomping Grounds. Gallows and Anderson take down Lashley after a little bit of struggle before they get him into the air and plant him with a Magic Killer as The Club stand tall in the ring when suddenly:

*GO HARD*

Mustafa Ali sprints down the ramp getting loud cheers from the live crowd. He wastes no time springboarding off the ropes hitting both members of the Club with a diving crossbody wiping them out. AJ looks to come at him but Ali catches him with a dropkick taking the Phenomenal one down. Ali would climb to the top rope as he looks to hit AJ with 054 but Gallows moves AJ out of the way just in time causing Ali to crash and burn!

Ali gets back to his feet as he sells his ribs as Karl Anderson clocks him from behind with a steel chair taking him down to the mat. AJ tells the pair to back off a moment as he grabs hold of Ali himself. Anderson then places the steel chair on the ground as AJ hits Mustafa Ali with the Styles clash onto the steel chair! AJ then gets to his feet as Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows walk over to their leader offering him a too sweet as the commentary team wonder who can stop the Club and will anyone in the Elimination Chamber be able to stop AJ Styles from becoming Universal champion!

Matches announced for next week:

Steel cage match:
AJ Styles vs Braun Strowman

Matchcard for Stomping Grounds:
June 23rd
Tacoma, Washington

Universal title elimination chamber match:
Seth Rollins (c) vs Bobby Roode vs AJ Styles vs Bobby Lashley vs Mustafa Ali vs Braun Strowman

Raw Women's title street fight:
Becky Lynch (c) vs Beth Phoenix

US title match:
Samoa Joe (c) vs Chad Gable

WWE women's tag team titles match:
Boss 'n' Hug Connection (c) vs Fire and Desire

Cruiserweight title match:
Rey Mysterio (c) vs Drew Gulak

Grudge match:
Dolph Ziggler vs Andrade Cien Almas w/Zelina Vega

Singles match:
Aleister Black vs Shinsuke Nakamura

Special appearance:
Goldberg appears!

EWR Rating:
71%

Chris · Dec 29, 2019

Nice, this is a much easier read

Roy Mustang · Jan 1, 2020

Smackdown Live:
Laredo, Texas
June 11th:

Smackdown Live starts with a video package showing us what happened at the end of last week's Smackdown Live as Randy Orton sneak attacked Kofi Kingston after his WWE title match with Baron Corbin and laid the champion out with an RKO! We then cut to the commentary team who welcome us to Smackdown Live! Both men talk about last week's main event as Corey Graves is still complaining about Corbin's loss. Byron Saxton then tells us we have some footage of a confrontation that took place backstage after last week's show.

We cut to Shane McMahon in his office with Baron Corbin and Elias. No one looks happy especially after the beating Elias and Shane took. Corbin meanwhile missed out on his chance to become the WWE champion. As they are stewing over a bad night for the Corporation the door slams open as Drew McIntyre storms into the room.

Drew McIntyre: I WANT ROMAN!

Baron Corbin gets to his feet and gets right in Drew McIntyre's face.

Baron Corbin: Where were you during the main event!

Drew McIntyre: Where was I? Is your head that far up your ass? Where were you when I got attacked by Roman Reigns?

Shane McMahon: I mean you did tell us you didn't need our help and could do things on your own. Maybe now you will listen to me.

Drew grabs the Smackdown Live commissioner and pins him up against the wall scaring the crap out of Shane McMahon.

Shane McMahon: OK OK we all make mistakes. We should have stopped Roman but it's an important lesson for you to learn. We are stronger together.

Drew McIntyre: Give me Roman.

Shane McMahon: You read my mind Drew. (Gulp). It will be you versus Roman Reigns at the Great American Bash!

Drew McIntyre: I have to wait 5 weeks to get my hands on Reigns?

Shane McMahon: We need to hype up such a big match Drew. It is best for business and it itit will be a number one contender's match for the WWE title with the winner facing the WWE champion at Summerslam!

Drew takes a moment to think about what Shane just said and puts him down. Shane starts spluttering and coughs like mad. Drew starts to leave the room but stops to point at Baron Corbin.

Drew McIntyre: After I finish Reigns off for good, I'm going to do what you couldn't and win the WWE title.

Drew McIntyre leaves the room as Baron Corbin looks to go after him but Elias and Shane McMahon make him think better of it.

Shane McMahon: Baron just ignore him, he is a little heated right now. Once he calms down we will all get on the same page.

We then cut back to the commentary team as Byron Saxton makes a quip about the arguments within the Corporation. Corey though writes it off as friends having minor disagreements. Both men then hype up the number one contender's match that has been announced for the Great American Bash as Byron adds we will hear from the Big Dog Roman Reigns next week as he has taken the week off to spend time with his family.

*FIGHT*
*WORLDS APART*

A loud pop from the live crowd as the popular duo make their way to the ring with a pair of microphones in hand. Corey has a go at the pair for their attack on the Smackdown commissioner and Elias backstage before the main event last week whilst Byron says the pair were evening the odds. Both men stand in the ring as Sami Zayn waits in the ring whilst Kevin Owens grabs two steel chairs from under the ring. He then takes a moment to place them in the center of the ring as both men take a seat.

Sami Zayn: Thanks Kevin you're such a good friend.

Kevin Owens: Any time Sami but I think it's time for me and you to talk to these fans about someone we both hate...

Both: Shane McMahon.

Sami Zayn: I mean if anything we should like him. Without his greed and obsession overshadowing the roster we wouldn't have become friends again.

Kevin Owens: He did bring us together but it has been nearly two years and it's time we got rid of the problem for good.

Loud cheers from the crowd as the pair promise to get rid of Shane McMahon.

Kevin Owens: We tried to beat him and his three goons at Money in the Bank but they had to cheat to beat us.

Sami Zayn: But we are far from done with them.

Kevin Owens: Last week, kicking Shane's ass felt so good.

Sami Zayn: And once you do something like that once, you want to do it again. So Shane get out here right now.

Loud cheers from the crowd but no sign of Shane McMahon.

Kevin Owens: We can wait all night Shane. My kid would love nothing more then me sat here cracking jokes with Sami.

Sami Zayn: Oh Kevin. That reminds me of that time we were in Canada and...

*HERE COMES THE MONEY*

Shane McMahon makes his way out onto the entrance ramp as he is joined by Elias, Baron Corbin, and Drew McIntyre as Drew has an angry glare on his face. Shane McMahon though looks to speak. Meanwhile, in the ring, both Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn pick up the steel chairs holding them ready for a fight.

Shane McMahon: I know you two like to cause trouble but last week was out of order. You cannot put your hand on your boss.

Kevin Owens: Funny because we have lost count of the number of times we have beaten you up.

Sami Zayn: And each time you step into this ring, taking the spotlight from other superstars, we will take action.

Shane McMahon: And your solution to this is challenging me to a match?

Kevin smirks.

Kevin Owens: Not everything is about you, Shane.

Sami Zayn: No we realize challenging you to a match only makes the problem worse.

Kevin Owens: So instead we want to take care of two of your goons.

Sami Zayn: And since Drew is busy with Reigns.

Kevin Owens: Me and Sami want to face Elias and Baron Corbin in a tag team match.

Corbin asks Shane McMahon for the microphone.

Baron Corbin: You two want a piece of us? I've already pinned you, Sami.

Sami Zayn: And the only reason you did that is due to Drew.

Drew lets out a slight smile as Corbin looks angry.

Baron Corbin: We don't need him to beat you so you're on.

Both men look happy as they get ready for a fight however Shane McMahon takes back the microphone as he looks to speak.

Shane McMahon: But we are not doing that match tonight in Texas.

Elias: A star like me would never perform in such a worthless town!

Cheap heat but it works drawing boos from the live crowd as Owens and Zayn look on rolling their eyes.

Shane McMahon: No instead the match will take part at the Great American Bash.

Kevin Owens: That's fine. But how about you 4 come to this ring right now and fight us?

Drew seems ready to fight however Shane tells him no which annoys the Scotsman but he listens to Shane as all 4 choose to fight another day getting boos from the crowd. Zayn and Owens shake their heads happy to have at least gotten the match they wanted even if they could not get their hands on the Corporation tonight.

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As we return from the commercial break we can see No Way Jose partying with his conga line as he makes his way to the ring ahead of the first match of the night. The crowd are having fun and playing along with No Way Jose's music until:

*FLIGHT OF THE VALKYRIES*

Daniel Bryan makes his way out but he isn't dressed to compete. He is in his jeans and flannel shirt, still with the hemp title around his waist as Corey proclaims him the planet’s champion. Instead, it is Erick Rowan who is dressed to compete tonight as he steps into the ring as he stares down No Way Jose who tries to get the big man to dance but Rowan just snarls.

Match 1: Erick Rowan w/Daniel Bryan vs No Way Jose

Match Summary: This is a total squash match as Erick Rowan puts away No Way Jose in under two minutes finishing him off with an Iron Claw slam!

Winner via pinfall: Erick Rowan (1:43)

Corey Graves on commentary puts over how dominant that victory was as Erick Rowan refuses to let the referee raise his hand and instead waits for his friend Daniel Bryan. Daniel after raising his friend's hand makes his way to the timekeeper's area, pushing a few members of the conga line to the ground as he grabs a microphone and slides back into the ring.

Daniel Bryan: You people are what is wrong with the planet!

Daniel Bryan stands over the ropes pointing at the conga line as they try to help their leader No Way Jose to his feet.

Daniel Bryan: You care more about partying then doing what is right! You people only care about having fun and don't care about the environment. The litter you leave everywhere at your festivals! The bottles you drink from and don't recycle!

The conga line heads to the back taking No Way Jose with them as Daniel Bryan looks to continue his rant.

Daniel Bryan: But I'm not just speaking to educate you people, no I need to speak about a coward who attacked us from behind last week. The Miz.

Cheers from the fans which makes Bryan's face cringe with disgust.

Daniel Bryan: The fact you cheer him shows just how fickle you sheep are.

Boos from the live crowd.

Daniel Bryan: Have you forgot what he has done in the past? You, people, have forgotten how he has treated me, you, anyone who gets in his way just because Shane McMahon ditched him like the loser he is. And last week he attacked me for no reason like a coward. But that is the one thing that will never change Miz as you will always be a cowar...

*I CAME TO PLAY*

The Miz makes his way out looking fairly annoyed and he wastes no time storming to the ring with a microphone in his hand.

The Miz: The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Daniel Bryan: See I would take this as a sign of you being brave but you know me. You know I won't sneak attack you.

The Miz: Yeah I do know you well Daniel. I was your mentor.

Daniel Bryan: NO NO you taught me nothing. Everything I achieved in this company was in spite of you being my pro.

The Miz: You keep telling yourself that. I do know you well Bryan and I have never met someone as condescending as you in my life! You know why I attacked you last week?

Daniel Bryan: Because you are a coward?

The Miz: No. I punched you in the face because I love nothing more than punching you in that stupid face of yours!

Cheers from the crowd as the two come face to face as Erick Rowan walks over to the pair making his presence felt.

The Miz: But it had the added pleasure of screwing over your friend Shane McMahon and making sure Kofi Kingston got a fair fight. You think I haven't been rooting for Kofi? You and Shane McMahon are everything wrong with the WWE.But since you keep calling me a coward, I have a challenge for you. Me versus you one more time at the Great American Bash.

Cheers from the crowd excited at the prospect of the two long term rivals going head to head one more time.

Daniel Bryan: Me versus you one more time? Why would I lower myself to fighting you again?

Loud boos from the crowd as Daniel Bryan and Erick Rowan start to leave the ring.

The Miz: Who's the coward now?

Bryan smiles ever so slightly.

Daniel Bryan: I have more important things to do then waste my time with someone like you. I have a planet to save.

Bryan tosses the microphone down getting boos from the crowd as The Miz looks on unimpressed by Daniel Bryan turning down his challenge. Byron Saxton also calls Daniel Bryan a coward but Corey counters by saying Daniel Bryan has beaten The Miz numerous times. He has nothing to prove and has more important things to do like saving the planet.

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As we return from the commercial break we see Shane McMahon in his office as we see Buddy Murphy, Finn Balor and Ricochet all stood in his office.

Shane McMahon: I am glad you three are here.

Buddy Murphy: Not sure why you brought these two into your office Shane since I'll be getting my hands on Luke Harper.

Ricochet: Hold up homeboy, I'm the one who will get his hands on Luke Harper first.

Finn Balor: I think you two are forgetting who the champion around here is.

Buddy Murphy: Oh I certainly haven't forgotten.

Finn Balor and Buddy Murphy get nose to nose as Ricochet stands behind both men as he eyes up the Intercontinental title himself. Shane McMahon lets out a sigh not impressed with all three men arguing like this.

Shane McMahon: I brought you three into my office as I am giving all three of you a chance to get your hands on Harper.

All three men nod their heads happy to be getting a chance at payback.

Shane McMahon: In a 6 man tag.

Buddy Murphy: That is ridiculous, I don't want to team with these guys.

Ricochet: Feelings mutual.

Shane McMahon: I'm not saying you guys have to be friends but it is an opportunity for all 3 to get vengeance. Take it or leave it. It will be you three versus Luke Harper and two partners of his choosing.

Finn Balor: It will have to do.

Buddy Murphy: Just make sure you follow my lead champ.

Buddy Murphy makes sure to pat the shoulder Finn Balor has his Intercontinental title on extra hard before walking off. We are then left with Ricochet and Finn Balor in the room as the two men stare each other down.

Ricochet: Don't think I have forgotten about that title either Finn.

Finn Balor: I wouldn't have it any other way Ricochet.

We would then cut to the ring as Epico and Primo are stood ready for tag team action. Corey questions whether Buddy Murphy, Ricochet and Finn Balor will be able to co-exist whilst Saxton wonders who Harper will be able to find to team up with him.

*LUCHA LUCHA*

Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik sprint down to the ring getting a loud pop from the live crowd happy to see the fun-loving luchadors in action. Both members of the commentary team mention their recent rivalry with The Gentlemen being at one apiece and tonight could be a way for Lucha House Party to gain some momentum ahead of the tiebreaker. Epico starts for his team whilst Lince starts for Lucha House Party.

Match 2: Lucha House Party vs Epico and Primo

Match summary: Lucha House Party control most of the match, with Epico and Primo getting little offense in. Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado are too fast for the experienced pair and in the end, Metalik hits Primo with the Metalik Driver for the win.

Winners via pinfall: Lucha House party (4:05)

Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado celebrate their victory tonight in the ring as they get the fans to chant “Lucha Lucha” along with their music as Byron mentions them as potential challengers in the future for the tag teams titles? Corey responds they would need to beat the Gentlemen first. And speaking of the Gentlemen we cut backstage as we can see Aiden English and Gentleman Jack Gallagher have been watching the match. Neither man looks particularly impressed by what they have just seen.

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We return from the commercial break as we cut to one of the locker rooms as we can see Ember Moon sat down playing super smash bros. As she is doing this, Alexa Bliss walks into the room as Ember Moon picks up the win against whoever she was battling online. Alexa Bliss lets out a smile.

Alexa Bliss: Good to see you pick up the win.

Ember lets out a slight smile as Alexa sits on the chair next to her.

Ember Moon: Have to start racking up the wins somewhere.

Alexa Bliss: Listen we will get payback on the Riott Squad.

Ember Moon: We need to get better as a team if we are going to beat them.

Alexa Bliss: I'm going to level with you Ember. I never really been a team player around here. I have always looked after number one.

Ember Moon: Well now you have me.

Ember passes a controller to Alexa as she looks to change the game they are playing. Alexa though pauses for a moment.

Alexa Bliss: Ember. What about the battle royal later tonight?

Ember Moon: When it comes to the Riott Squad? We're a team. When it comes to a shot at the Smackdown Women's title. I will beat you like I'm about to beat you right now.

Alexa Bliss: We'll see about that.

Both women smile as they get their game face on as we cut to the commentary team at ringside. Bryon Saxton tells us that up next we are going to see a pre-recorded interview that took place yesterday as Cathy Kelly spoke to the Viper Randy Orton after he returned to Smackdown Live last week, attacking our WWE champion Kofi Kingston.

We cut to the interview as Cathy Kelly is sat down across the table from the Viper Randy Orton who is dressed in a bunch of street clothes and is wearing the same hoodie he wore when he attacked Kofi Kingston last week.

Cathy Kelly: Thank you for agreeing to this interview Randy.

Randy doesn't say anything just staring at Cathy Kelly who is a little unnerved.

Cathy Kelly: OK then. Last week you made your return attac...

Randy Orton: Let me stop you there Cathy. I didn't return last week. No, I made my return at Money in the Bank when I punted Xavier Woods in his skull.

Cathy Kelly: So you are taking credit for the attack on Xavier Woods?

Randy Orton: Yes Cathy it was me and do you want to know why? I hate Kofi Kingston. I always have and I always will hate that stupid man.

Cathy Kelly: But why attack Xavier if you have a problem with Kofi Kingston?

Randy Orton: I like to play with my prey and the way to hurt someone like Kofi is to target his friends. I saw an opportunity to catch his friend when he was alone and I struck.

Cathy Kelly: But why didn't you attack Kofi that night as well?

Randy Orton: To make Kofi question himself. You see deep down Kofi knew who it was but tried to blame anyone else. The corporation, Daniel Bryan, Erick Rowan. Whoever else he could find because he doesn't want to face me. The moment he faces me, his fairytale ends.

Cathy Kelly: So this is about the WWE title?

Randy Orton glares at Cathy before responding.

Randy Orton: Do you know how many times I have been a world champion?

Cathy Kelly: Thirteen.

Randy Orton: And who became the youngest champion in WWE history?

Cathy Kelly: That would be you, Randy.

Randy Orton: Correct when I was just 24 years old. Now, how many times has Kofi been a World champion?

Cathy Kelly: Just once.

Randy Orton: And how old was he when he finally achieved his dream? How old was he when he finally broke through the “glass ceiling” and became WWE champion?

Cathy Kelly: 37 years old.

Randy Orton: You see the difference? Now don't get me wrong Kofi is a great competitor but I'm the former legend killer turned legend. I am on another level to anyone else and I want my title back. So Kofi I know you will be watching this. You want payback for your friend Xavier? How about you put your WWE title on the line at the Great American Bash.

Cathy Kelly: One last question Randy. You mentioned your hatred of Kofi. Why is that?

Randy Orton scowls before speaking again.

Randy Orton: Kofi and I have history. You could even say I'm the reason he never made it to the top. But the truth? He is too nice. And people like him make me sick. When I see someone like Kofi I want to take all of their hope and stomp it into the ground. Which is what I will do if he is stupid enough to accept my challenge.

Cathy Kelly: Thanks for your time Randy.

We cut to the commentary team at ringside as Byron talks about what we just saw and calls Randy Orton a vile monster. Corey agrees with Byron but says that is what has helped him become a thirteen-time world champion. We then cut to a corridor backstage as we can see Heavy Machinery making their way to the ring getting a pop from the live crowd. Corey tells us the Smackdown Live tag team titles match will be up next.

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*HEAVY*

Heavy Machinery make their way out to the ring getting a decent pop from the live crowd. They look fired up as both men know how tough this match is going to be. Byron mentions Heavy Machinery might be one of the few tag teams who can match the War Raiders when it comes to size. Corey says they may match them for size but Bray Wyatt in the War Raiders corner could be the difference-maker.

*WAR*

The War Raiders march to the ring with their Smackdown tag team titles on their shoulders as Bray Wyatt leads the way to the ring with a sinister grin on his face. Otis understandably looks a little nervous as they stare down the War Raiders who step into the ring. Corey reminds us that the War Raiders lost their NXT tag team titles but they weren't pinned and no team has pinned them since coming to the WWE. Hanson steps in the ring for the War Raiders whilst Tucker Knight steps in for Heavy Machinery.

Match 3: Smackdown tag team titles match: War Raiders (c) w/Bray Wyatt vs Heavy Machinery

Match summary: The match starts off at a slightly slower pace due to the size of the two teams as they both try to overpower each other. However, as it goes along we see why the War Raiders became NXT and Smackdown Live tag team champions as they match their power with amazing speed. Heavy Machinery are on the ropes but Otis gets back into the match via a hot tag from Tucker and is a man on fire.

Otis takes control of the match stunning not only the War Raiders but Bray Wyatt on the outside who seems slightly worried about what he can do. Otis gets both Hanson and Rowe down to the mat as he looks to go for the double caterpillar elbow but both men get out of the way in time. The War Raiders look to attack Otis as Tucker Knight runs in but they stop him in his tracks and hit him with a double chokeslam taking him out. The War Raiders then stalk Otis Dozovic and hit him with Fallout for the win!

Winners via pinfall and still Smackdown tag team champions: The War Raiders (12:23)

The War Raiders rise to their feet as they sell their exhaustion as Bray Wyatt joins them in the ring. Byron and Corey both give credit to Heavy Machinery for the fight they put up tonight but both wonder who can stop the War Raiders? As the War Raiders celebrate in the ring as we cut backstage as Kayla Braxton is stood ready for an interview.

Kayla Braxton: Would you please welcome my guests at this time The Riott Squad.

All three members of the Riott Squad walk into the shot with Ruby Riott leading front and center.

Kayla Braxton: Tonight all three of you in the main event will compete for a shot at the Smackdown Women's title. Now last week Ruby you took on Becky Lynch and lost...

Ruby Riott: I only lost due to Alexa Bliss and Ember Moon sticking their nose in where it doesn't belong. But it is fine because tonight the Riott Squad are in an environment in which we thrive. One built on chaos and disorder. And when I win tonight, nothing will stop me from becoming Smackdown Women's champion.

Kayla Braxton: What is the plan if Sarah Logan or Liv Morgan wins?

Before either woman can answer the question Logan steps forward taking the microphone.

Sarah Logan: Get out of here this interview is over.

Kayla does just that as she leaves the Riott Squad stood there shaking their heads.

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As we return from the commercial break we can see Eric Young is already in the ring ready for a match as the commentary team talk about the battle royale in the main event. Byron picks Asuka to win whilst Corey picks Charlotte Flair to walk out of the match as number one contender.

*CRUISE CONTROL*

Apollo Crews makes his way out to the ring getting a small pop from the live crowd. The commentary team talks about both men having a tough time in the last few months but a win tonight could give them some much-needed momentum.

Match 4: Apollo Crews vs Eric Young

Match summary: A fairly even match with both men looking to prove something tonight. Apollo Crews though in the end picks up the win as he hits Eric Young with The Chariot.

Winner via pinfall: Apollo Crews (5:05)

After the match finishes, Apollo Crews celebrates in the ring as he lets out a big goofy smile. However, as he is celebrating we hear a mixed reaction from the crowd as Randy Orton slides into the ring and RKO's Apollo Crews! Randy is not done as he starts wildly punching Crews on the mat laying into him.

Byron Saxton on commentary asks why Randy Orton is doing this as Corey responds by saying Randy doesn't need a reason, he is doing it because he can. Randy is told to back off by a referee but the Viper totally ignores him as he makes his way to the corner and lines up Apollo Crews! The commentary team both say oh no as they know what is coming next as Randy Orton punts Apollo Crews in the skull!

The crowd are booing Randy now as he stands in the ring over the prone Apollo Crews who is out cold as a bunch of medics rush to the ring to check on him. Randy lets out an evil smile happy with his handiwork as Big E and Kofi Kingston sprint down the ramp as they look to get their hands on the Viper but he slithers away escaping into the crowd. Big E kicks the ropes as Kofi demands a microphone looking to speak.

Kofi Kingston: Randy, Randy get back here and face me like a man!

Randy stands in the crowd as he smirks frustrating Kofi.

Kofi Kingston: OK fine you want to run away. You haven't changed since the last time I fought you. You are the same vile bully you were back then. If you attacked me that is fine but to attack my boy, Xavier? To punt my friend in the skull? Nah you messed up. You want to fight me at the Great American Bash for this? You're on!

A loud pop from the crowd as Kofi is clearly fired up. Big E then takes the microphone from his friend.

Big E: When you mess with one of us, you mess with all of us. Next week me versus you and we will see if you even make it to the Great American Bash!

Randy Orton in the crowd smirks, happy to have gotten under the skin of the New Day as he leaves through the crowd. Meanwhile, both Kofi and Big E look on angry at the Viper before they look to help the medical team with Apollo Crews

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When we return from the commercial break we cut to a dark room as we once again see Bray Wyatt with the Smackdown tag team champions as they stand behind him with their title belts over their shoulders.

Bray Wyatt: We told you. No one is ready for the war to come. And people are just starting to see our power.

Bray lets out a grin as we see Luke Harper appear, the former ally of Bray Wyatt.

Bray Wyatt: Even old friends who I set free, are starting to see our power.

Luke Harper: I need a favor.

Luke Harper bends a knee before his former master. Bray lets out a creepy smile before placing his hand on Harper's shoulder.

Bray Wyatt: I'm a kind god. You have grown so strong I will be happy to lend you my tools of war for a week.

We then cut to a hallway backstage as Becky Lynch is making her way to the ring but she is stopped by the Boss 'n' Hug connection which gets a huge pop as 3 of the 4 horsewomen are stood next to each other. Banks and Becky stare at each other almost waiting for the other to speak first.

Becky Lynch: Banks2belts?

Sasha Banks: Hey with these I can follow you to Raw or Smackdown and cash this in when the time is right.

Bayley: I mean you're going to give her a fair warning right?

Banks ignores Bayley as she stares at Becky who smiles.

Becky Lynch: Bayley a lesson I learned a long time ago, keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

She smirks at Banks who glares at Becky.

Sasha Banks: What is that supposed to mean?

Becky Lynch: It can mean whatever you want it to mean Sasha but before you try to become a champ champ, hold onto one belt for a while.

Banks looks furious as Becky walks to the ring with a smug smile on her face as the commentary team tells us The Man Becky Lynch will be joining us on commentary for the main event up which is next.

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We return from the commercial break as we can see the Smackdown Women's roster has already made their way to the ring. Byron Saxton informs us that next week the War Raiders will be teaming with Luke Harper to take on Buddy Murphy, Finn Balor, and Ricochet in a 6 man tag. Corey says that is not all as the WWE title match for the Great American Bash is official as Kofi Kingston goes head to head with the Viper Randy Orton. Bryon adds that also next week's main event will be Big E versus Randy Orton as Big E looks to also avenge his friend Xavier Woods.

*CELTIC INVASION*

Becky Lynch makes her way over to the commentary table as she joins Byron Saxton and Corey Graves. The crowd let out a Becky2belts chant as the competitors in the ring all have their eyes on the prize, Becky and her Smackdown Women's title. Charlotte can be heard in the ring shouting she is taking what is hers, whilst Asuka looks like a woman possessed as she stares at the champion. Byron asks Becky who she would like to face and she says just wants to fight the best promising to slap the head off of whichever dope wins tonight.

Main event: Number one contender's battle royal for the Smackdown Women's title

Entrants:
Alexa Bliss, Alicia Fox, Asuka, Billie Kay, Carmella, Charlotte, Dana Brooke, Ember Moon, Isla Dawn, Lacey Evans, Liv Morgan, Nikki Cross, Peyton Royce, Ruby Riott and Sarah Logan

Order of elimination:

Alicia Fox by Asuka

Dana Brooke by Charlotte

Billie Kay by Nikki Cross

Peyton Royce by Isla Dawn

Carmella by Lacey Evans

Nikki Cross by Charlotte

Isla Dawn by Asuka

Sarah Logan by Alexa Bliss

Liv Morgan by Ember Moon

Ember Moon by Ruby Riott

Ruby Riott by Alexa Bliss

Final four:

We get to the final four of the battle royal as we see Alexa Bliss, Asuka, Charlotte, and Lacey Evans stood in the four corners of the ring ready to fight. Becky comments on all 4 women with most of the praise going to Asuka and insults going to Charlotte Flair as Becky says she has beaten her so many times she has lost count. In the ring, Alexa gets Asuka down and tries to jump off the ropes looking for a springboard moonsault as Charlotte bundles Bliss out of the ring getting boos from the crowd.

It is down to 3 as Lacey Evans is down in one corner of the ring, leaving Asuka and Charlotte to face off in the center. Charlotte talks a lot of trash mocking the Empress of tomorrow. Asuka does not take this well and starts laying into Charlotte. Charlotte though starts to make a fightback clocking Asuka as both women are evenly matched. Noticeably Lacey stays in the corner letting the two top women on Smackdown fight it out. Both women get near the ropes as Charlotte throws Asuka over the top rope and starts gloating but Asuka has skinned the cat! Charlotte starts talking trash to Lacey Evans who gets ready for a fight as Asuka climbs back into the ring and tosses Charlotte out of the ring stunning the Queen!

It is now just Asuka and Lacey Evans left as Charlotte throws a strop on the outside of the ring, arguing with the referees. Both women battle for a little while but Asuka is in total control until Charlotte jumps on the apron distracting Asuka! Asuka kicks Charlotte in the head getting rid of her but Lacey pounces and dumps Asuka over the top rope pulling off a massive upset!

Winner and Number one contender for the Smackdown Women's title: Lacey Evans (11:53)

Asuka is in shock as Charlotte Flair can be seen smirking as he leaves up the entrance ramp as Asuka is sat outside the ring in shock. Lacey meanwhile mocks the crowd as she celebrates in the ring. Corey asks Becky how she feels facing the Lady Lacey Evans as Becky responds by saying she is a fresh challenger but she will beat her just like all the rest. Becky leaves the commentary desk and walks to the ring, noticeably walking past Asuka who stares at her before kicking the barricade as Becky Lynch comes face to face with Lacey Evans. Becky holds both her belts in the air as the show fades to black.

Confirmed for next week:

Grudge match:
Big E vs Randy Orton

Tag team match:
Finn Balor, Buddy Murphy and Ricochet vs Luke Harper and The War Raiders

Matchcard for The Great American Bash:
July 7th
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

WWE title match:
Kofi Kingston (c) vs Randy Orton

Smackdown Women's title match:
Becky Lynch (c) vs Lacey Evans

Number one contender's match for the WWE title at Summerslam:
Roman Reigns vs Drew McIntyre

Tag team match:
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs Baron Corbin and Elias

Matchcard for Summerslam:
August 11th
Toronto, Canada

WWE title match:
Kofi Kingston or Randy Orton (c) vs Roman Reigns or Drew McIntyre

EWR RATING:
70%

Roy Mustang · Jan 4, 2020

WWE.com news:

Rollins and a partner of his choosing vs Roode and EC3 on Raw

It has been announced on the go-home edition of Monday Night Raw next week Seth Rollins will be taking on Bobby Roode and EC3 in tag team action with a partner of his choosing.

Kairi Sane vs Mickie James made official for Stomping Grounds Pre-show

Meanwhile, on the Stomping Grounds pre-show, we will see Kairi Sane look for revenge due to Mickie James's backstage attacks. It has also been announced there will be a 6 women tag between the Boss 'n' Hug Connection and Mickie James and Fire & Desire on the go-home show for Monday Night Raw.

Kurt Angle appearing on Monday Night Raw

Also announced for the go-home show, Kurt Angle will be making his first Monday Night Raw appearance since his retirement at Wrestlemania. What he has to say is unknown but the only way to find out is to tune in!

Boss 'n' Hug connection invade NXT

Speaking of the WWE women's tag team champions, they made a surprise appearance on NXT and ended up confronting the 3 of the MMA Four Horsewomen as Banks confronted the group. She even made a comment that maybe it actually wasn't Fire and Desire but it was Shayna. Shayna denied it and it lead to a brawl, with Dakota Kai making the save ahead of her NXT Women's title match with Shayna at Takeover Toronto. This has also lead to a 6 woman tag team match for next week's NXT.

Matches announced for Raw:

Steel cage match:
AJ Styles vs Braun Strowman

Tag team match:
Seth Rollins and ??? vs Bobby Roode and EC3

6-woman tag team match:
Boss 'n' Hug Connection and Kairi Sane vs Fire & Desire and Mickie James

Matchcard for Stomping Grounds:
June 23rd
Tacoma, Washington

Universal title elimination chamber match:
Seth Rollins (c) vs Bobby Roode vs AJ Styles vs Bobby Lashley vs Mustafa Ali vs Braun Strowman

Raw Women's title street fight:
Becky Lynch (c) vs Beth Phoenix

US title match:
Samoa Joe (c) vs Chad Gable

WWE women's tag team titles match:
Boss 'n' Hug Connection (c) vs Fire and Desire

Cruiserweight title match:
Rey Mysterio (c) vs Drew Gulak

Grudge match:
Dolph Ziggler vs Andrade Cien Almas w/Zelina Vega

Singles match:
Aleister Black vs Shinsuke Nakamura

Special appearance:
Goldberg appears!

Pre-show:

Grudge match:
Kairi Sane vs Mickie James

Roy Mustang · Jan 7, 2020

Raw:
June 17th:
Los Angeles, California

We start the go-home edition of Monday Night Raw as we get a graphic telling us that this took place earlier today. We can see Paige is in her office as Lio Rush slams the door open. Paige does not look impressed but we see Lio is joined by Bobby Lashley who looks in a foul mood.

Paige: What do you want Lio?

Lio Rush: What do I want? What do I want? That is no way to speak to the man of the hour, the man with the power, the 24-carat gold...

Paige: Lio get to the point.

Lio Rush: We want payback on the Club tonight. Last week they made me and the main man look like chumps!

???: You ain't the only one who wants a piece of them.

Mustafa Ali walks into the room joining the pair as Lio Rush stares at the heart of Monday Night Raw.

Lio Rush: Listen here you can wait to get your hands on the pair. Me and my main man are calling dibs on fighting the Club tonight. You can wait until after you lose at Elimination Chamber to fight them.

Mustafa Ali: Is that so? I mean I would rather hear it from the man himself.

Ali stares down the imposing Bobby Lashley showing no fear of Walking Armageddon.

Paige: Well lets come to a compromise. Bobby Lashley, you will be teaming with Mustafa Ali tonight to take on the Club!

Lio Rush: What? This is ridiculous.

Paige: My decision is final Lio.

Lio shakes his head as Bobby Lashley stands there not caring about this development as Lio Rush leaves the room. However, Lashley turns to Mustafa Ali.

Bobby Lashley: You better pull your weight out there or else.

Bobby Lashley walks off leaving Mustafa Ali stood there as we cut to the commentary team at ringside who welcome us to the show. Michael Cole hypes up the fact we will be hearing from the Olympic legend himself Kurt Angle later on tonight. Big Show then tells us we are starting off with a tag team match as EC3 and Bobby Roode take on the Universal champion Seth Rollins and a partner of his choosing.

*TOP ONE PERCENT*

EC3 makes his way out to the ring getting boos from the crowd as he is joined by his manager/ assistant Drake Maverick as Big Show talks about Bobby Roode attacking Seth Rollins after EC3's singles match last week. Michael Cole meanwhile tells us EC3 will be looking to avenge his loss and get a win over Seth Rollins the current Universal champion.

*GLORIOUS DOMINATION*

Bobby Roode then makes his way out getting boos from the crowd as well but unlike EC3 he has a microphone in his hand as he looks to speak.

Bobby Roode: Tonight the glorious one will give you an Elimination Chamber preview. Tonight I will show you what happens when someone as glorious as me faces a pretender like Seth Rollins.

Boos from the crowd as Bobby Roode steps into the ring.

Bobby Roode: And the rest will all fall before the glorious one as I take this show to new heights when I become the Universal champion!

*BURN IT DOWN /THE SECOND COMING*

Seth Rollins makes his way out as he cuts off the cocky Bobby Roode as he walks out onto the entrance ramp with a microphone of his own and his Universal title around his waist.

Seth Rollins: Listen, Bobby Roode, I used to be like you. However now I just let my wrestling do the talking. But let me introduce my partner for tonight Tyler Breeze!

*#MMMGORGEOUS*

Tyler Breeze makes his way out getting a decent reaction from the live crowd as Michael Cole reminds us they teamed up just over a month ago on Monday Night Raw and picked up the victory over Lio Rush and Bobby Lashley. Both men climb into the ring as Seth Rollins starts for his team whilst Bobby Roode steps into the ring for his team.

Match 1: Seth Rollins and Tyler Breeze vs Bobby Roode and EC3 w/Drake Maverick

Match summary: Seth Rollins makes his way over to attack Bobby Roode but Roode immediately tags in EC3 getting boos from the live crowd. Roode shouts over to Seth Rollins telling the architect he will do this on his terms, not yours. Rollins just shrugs and starts battling EC3 in the center of the ring. It is a fairly even match with Rollins giving Tyler Breeze time to shine as well. Breeze also has his own ax to grind after EC3 and Drake Maverick's comments last week.

Breeze and Rollins are in control in the early stages of the match but Drake Maverick helps turn the tide for EC3 by tripping up Breeze from the outside allowing Roode and EC3 to isolate the supermodel and they start working him over in the corner of the ring. Tyler Breeze keeps trying to get to Rollins so he can make the hot tag but each attempt is cut off by the pair as they keep grinding Breeze in the corner of the ring.

Breeze is finally able to get free as he looks to make it to the corner and looks to make the hot tag but Drake Maverick pulls Seth Rollins off the ring apron! Seth is more annoyed then damaged by this cheap move from a very small man. He picks up EC3's manager and buckle bombs him into the ring apron wiping him out for the rest of the match! However, the opportunity for Tyler Breeze to tag back in is gone as EC3 starts working over him once again.

Breeze is looking in real trouble but he fights back and makes the hot tag eventually bringing Seth back into the match and from there it is academic. He takes care of EC3 sending him from the ring with a ripcord knee leaving him and legal man Bobby Roode alone in the ring. Roode tries to go for the glorious DDT but Rollins counters and kicks him in the gut as he connects with a DDT planting Roode! Rollins quickly follows it up by running off the ropes and hitting the curb stomp. Seth makes the cover 1 2 Breeze stops EC3 on the outside with a supermodel kick 3! Rollins and Breeze pick up the win!

Winners via pinfall: Seth Rollins and Tyler Breeze (14:29)

Seth Rollins and Tyler Breeze share a hug in the ring having picked up the win tonight as commentary put over how important it is for Seth to pin one of his rivals in the Elimination Chamber 6 days away from defending his Universal title! As the pair celebrate in the ring we can see EC3 and Bobby Roode have slid out of the ring with Roode calling Rollins pinning him a fluke as he retreats up the entrance ramp.

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When we return from the commercial break we can see Seth Rollins holding his Universal title a bit sweaty after his match as he is with his partner tonight Tyler Breeze.

Seth Rollins: Good job man, I knew I could rely on you.

Tyler Breeze: Thanks Champ.

Tyler Breeze takes a quick selfie before he walks off as Renee Young walks over.

Renee Young: Seth, how are you feeling ahead of your Universal title match this Sunday inside the Elimination Chamber?

Seth Rollins: Honestly? I'm feeling excited. Since winning this belt I promised to be a fighting champion. Something Brock Lesnar has never been. I will step into the Chamber and face 5 of the best wrestlers on the planet. And you know what they say? Steel sharpens steel. And trust me I plan on burning it down and keeping my Universal title.

Seth Rollins walks off as we cut back to the commentary team who hype up the Elimination Chamber as Big Show talks about how challenging a match it can be.

*FOR THE BETTER*

Drew Gulak makes his way to the ring as he has a microphone in his hand and looks ready to speak. He has a scowl on his face as Michael Cole reminds us he will be challenging for the Cruiserweight title at Stomping Grounds! Once inside the ring, he starts pacing around the ring as he looks to speak.

Drew Gulak: In 6 days time I finally achieve my goal. In 6 days time, I get the Cruiserweight title and I can finally save the Cruiserweight division. When I finally become champion I will turn it into a no-fly zone. I will show everyone the correct way to wrestle.

Drew points towards the titantron as it shows him in the past in his goofy suit and his no-fly zone sign from 205 Live years ago.

Drew Gulak: I tried to do things the nice way, I tried to be nice as I tried to save the brand from itself but it collapsed because of champions like Tony Nese!

Slight cheers for the name of Tony Nese which makes Drew shake his head.

Drew Gulak: But he was just a symptom of the problem infecting this division. No, the problem starts with Rey Mysterio!

Loud cheers for the legend of the Cruiserweight division.

Drew Gulak: Rey Mysterio has a false legacy and has taught the wrestlers of today the wrong way to wrestle. After Stomping Grounds I will show them the correct path!After this Sunday the kids of today will know the correct way to wrestle when I bring Rey's reign to an end and then...

*BOOYAKA 619*

The Cruiserweight champion makes his way out having heard enough as Drew Gulak snarls at him. Rey has a microphone in his hand as he slides inside the ring.

Rey Mysterio: Drew what you fail to realize is, I don't tell anyone to wrestle like me. In fact, I would teach people to wrestle their own style. If a more technical style works for someone they should use it, if someone is better at high-flying and taking risks then I encourage that. If I inspire people to wrestle a certain way...

Drew Gulak: You inspire people to take risks and put their bodies on the line.

Rey Mysterio: I ain't going to deny I have had many injuries throughout my career but this is a tough business and that is what I have been teaching my son.

Drew at this point looks at Rey and gives him a filthy look.

Drew Gulak: You're teaching your son? You're showing him how to wrestle? You're passing on your unsafe style to the next generation.

Rey Mysterio: I'm passing on the luchador legacy onto my son! You can choose to wrestle how you want but it's time to stop insulting my heritage.

Drew Gulak: Or what?

Rey responds by punching him in the face causing Drew to fall to the mat getting a pop from the crowd. Rey looks to go for some more but Drew rolls out of the ring, holding his jaw as he retreats up the ramp.

Drew Gulak: You will pay for that I promise!

Drew tosses the microphone to the floor as Rey Mysterio turns to the fans and holds his Cruiserweight title in the air to the delight of the live crowd. Big Show tells us as great as Rey is he will need to be on his A-game to defeat a fired up Drew Gulak at Stomping Grounds. Michael Cole counters that Drew may have fired up Rey by mocking his heritage.

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*REBELLION*

As we return from the commercial break we hear the theme song of the Ascension play as they get no reaction from the crowd on the way to the ring. Michael Cole mentions last we got new Raw tag team champions and a win tonight could put either of these teams in contention for a title match in the future.

*ANCIENT SPIRIT*

Mod Note: (Wanted a different theme for this team and did not want two team coming out to LuchaLucha)

The Lucha Dragons make their way out getting a good pop from the crowd as Big Show mentions that not only will both men be looking to get to a tag team titles shot but both will also have their eyes potentially at the Cruiserweight title with Kalisto being a former Cruiserweight champion. Viktor would step into the ring looking to start for the Ascension whilst Sin Cara starts for the Lucha Dragons.

Match 2: Lucha Dragons vs The Ascension

Match Summary: A decent match but this is more a showcase for the Lucha Dragons who never look in any trouble and in the end Kalisto puts away Viktor with a Salida Del sol as Sin Cara takes care of Konnor sending him to the outside.

Winners via pinfall: Lucha Dragons (6:14)

The Lucha Dragons after the match celebrate in the ring as the Ascension sulk off unhappy to have lost. Michael Cole on commentary mentions that Kalisto has picked up a win two weeks in a row. Big Show hypes the possibility of a future match between Kalisto and Rey Mysterio. However, as they are talking we cut to a corridor backstage as we see the WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle making his way to the ring to the delight of the live crowd. Michael Cole says we are going to hear from Kurt Angle next.

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*MEDAL*

A loud pop from the live crowd starts up as Kurt Angle makes his way out. The crowd starts up the signature “YOU SUCK” chant. Big Show says the battles he had with this man were some of the hardest of his career and he is a worthy member of the hall of fame. Michael Cole on commentary speculates what brings Kurt Angle out here to speak. Kurt has now stepped into the ring as the “YOU SUCK” chants carry on bringing a smile to his face.

Kurt Angle: I can always count on you fans to give me a warm welcome.

Kurt lets out a smile.

Kurt Angle: It has been a few months since you last saw me and whilst my retirement did not go the way I wanted...

A “one more match” chant starts up with the fans unhappy with Angle's last match being against Baron Corbin. Angle can't help but smile at this.

Kurt Angle: Sorry guys but I think I made the right call retiring when I did. You see I get to spend more time looking after my kids. Even Jason Jordan.

Small cheers for the reference to that storyline two years ago.

Kurt Angle: And I also get time to sit back and watch the shows from the comfort of my home and I started to think about how I can help the future of the WWE since I'm no longer Raw general manager. And there is one superstar in particular that I have been impressed with whilst watching. And that superstar is...

*DESTROYER*

The mood changes very quickly as Samoa Joe gets a mixed reaction leaning on cheers due to being in his home state. Joe though is not in a happy mood as he walks down to the ring with a scowl on his face as he joins Kurt Angle in the ring. Michael Cole mentions these two men have a storied history outside of WWE and know each other very well.

Samoa Joe: Kurt I respect the fact you came all the way to Raw to praise me but I already know how much you respect me already. We have been to war against each other and know each other inside out.

Kurt Angle: Joe you're a great athlete and one of the toughest I have ever faced that is damn true but I didn't come here to praise you.

Joe who was smiling before this quickly becomes very angry as Angle continues.

Kurt Angle: No I came out here as I'm impressed by Chad Gable.

Cheers from the live crowd.

Kurt Angle: The kid reminds me of myself when I was younger. A former Olympian with a great background. The guy has all the technical ability in the world and a lot of heart. To survive in a match against you takes skill.

Samoa Joe: All anyone can do when fighting me is survive.

Kurt Angle: Well we both know that I know how to beat you.

That brings an angry look to Joe's face but he quickly starts to smile.

Samoa Joe: You're right Angle. You have beaten me in the past but now you're too broken to beat me. Psychically and mentally.

Kurt Angle: But Chad ain't!

Samoa Joe: If you think Gable is taking this title from me, you're as mentally soft as he is. But let me put how soft he is to the test.

BAM! Joe clocks Kurt Angle is the head with the microphone getting loud boos. Joe tosses the microphone aside as he starts to attack the Hall of Famer hitting him with some lethal strikes. Michael Cole on commentary is going mental as Big Show says someone needs to stop this. Joe though is not done just striking Angle as he grabs hold of him and locks in a Coquina clutch choking the legend out. Big Show at this point starts to take his headset off having seen enough but before he can get up...

*ELITE*

Chad Gable sprints down to the ring, running faster then he has ever run in his life. He has a steel chair in hand as he slides into the ring but Joe smartly lets go of the Coquina clutch and retreats up the ramp, smiling like an evil bastard as he leaves. Chad Gable thinks about going after the United States champion but instead puts the chair down and checks on Kurt Angle! Both commentators talk about the attack and are grateful Chad Gable was able to chase off Joe. Meanwhile, Kurt Angle is starting to come to clearly still feeling the effects of the brutal attack by the United States champion.

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*TUSK*

Rhyno makes his way to the ring in a serious mood. Michael Cole on commentary mentions Rhyno has had trouble picking up wins in recent times but tonight he will be looking to overcome the cocky returning Cruiserweight Noam Dar.

*WEEKEND ROCKSTAR*

Noam Dar makes his way out with a microphone in his hand. He stands at the top of the ramp chewing his gum as he smirks. Rhyno tells him to get in the ring already but Dar shakes his head putting up his hand.

Noam Dar: Now big fella, you need to hold your horses. I have a few things I want to say.

This just seems to piss Rhyno off in the ring but Dar doesn't care as he looks to continue.

Noam Dar: Now the fans have been waiting for my return and of course I choose the great city of Los Angeles to make my presence felt.

Cheap pop from the crowd as Dar carries on.

Noam Dar: I mean this city has no real stars.

And now it is cheap heat as Dar starts to make his way to the ring.

Noam Dar: But tonight I will give you a supernova performance.

Noam Dar steps into the ring still chatting shit.

Noam Dar: And put this washed-up old man...

Rhyno takes Dar's head off with a clothesline! Rhyno then looks at the referee with an angry snarl and the ref smartly chooses to call for the bell getting this match underway!

Match 3: Noam Dar vs Rhyno

Match summary: Rhyno batters Noam Dar in the early going with Dar on the ropes in the opening few moments. However, Dar dodges a GORE attempt causing Rhyno to collide with the ring post! Dar looks to take advantage of this as he goes after the legs of Rhyno viciously and desperately! And this proves to be the difference-maker. Rhyno as the rest of the match goes on would struggle more and more to stay in control with his leg constantly giving way. In the end, Dar locks in the Champagne superkneebar and Rhyno is forced to tap out!

Winner via submission: Noam Dar (6:40)

Noam Dar lets go of the hold as he jumps to his feet and celebrates like he won the Universal title in the main event of Wrestlemania! Rhyno grits his teeth and slams the mat selling the pain his leg is in. Big Show gives credit to Dar for the performance he put in and his smart strategy of targeting the legs of the bigger man. We then cut to the backstage area as we can see the Boss 'n' Hug connection getting ready for their match later on tonight.

Sasha Banks: Tonight is really important Bayley so just follow my lead. We can get our hands on Fire and Desire and get payback for their attack on you.

Bayley: But what about Shayna's mates down in NXT?

Sasha takes a moment to think before responding.

Sasha Banks: Whilst it is most likely Fire and Desire, we need to consider all the options and Shayna is best mates with Ronda who is jealous of the fact we are the real 4 horsewomen.

Bayley: Really?

Sasha Banks: Yes Bayley, so they may have attacked you as well. And there is other members of that ladder match... Bayley people will do whatever it takes to win even the ones you least suspect.

Kairi Sane: Hey guys

Kairi Sane walks into the room smiling and waving at the pair. Bayley smiles too as Sasha has a blank not at all bothered expression on her face.

Kairi Sane: Are you ready to team tonight?

Bayley: Of course Kairi.

Bayley hugs Kairi who hugs her back as Sasha Banks looks at the pair with disgust.

Sasha Banks: Of course we are ready to team Kairi. These belts mean we are the best team in WWE today. The real question is are you ready?

Sasha looks really intense as she gets in Kairi's face who innocently smiles.

Kairi Sane: I am more than ready.

Kairi high fives Bayley. She then goes to high five Sasha Banks who just leaves her hanging.

Sasha Banks: Good. Just leaves Fire and Desire to us.

Sasha goes back to getting ready as Bayley and Kairi Sane shrug looking a little confused as we cut back to the commentary team at ringside. Michael Cole then informs after the commercial break we are going to see a pre-recorded interview that Renee Young had with Beth Phoenix earlier in the week.

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As we return from the commercial break we cut to Renee Young sat down at a table and across from her is the challenger for the Raw Women's title at Stomping Grounds Beth Phoenix.

Renee Young: Thank you for agreeing to this interview Beth.

Beth Phoenix: No problem Renee. It is always a pleasure.

Renee Young: So you're 6 days away from competing for the Raw Women's title at Stomping Grounds. But less then 3 months ago you weren't thinking about even stepping in the ring.

Beth Phoenix: That is right Renee. I never had plans to return to the ring. I was happy. I had settled down with my darling husband Edge and we have kids at home. But then the Samoan Slaughterhouse attacked me and my close friend Natalya.

Renee Young: What was it like stepping into the ring once again at Wrestlemania?

Beth Phoenix: It felt great. There is no feeling like it and even though we lost out, I knew I wasn't done yet. Not after getting another taste.

Renee Young: And then you went onto Money in the Bank where you took on the Iiconics but...

Beth Phoenix: I think you are missing part of the story as this was when Becky started to run her mouth.

Renee Young: And that lead to you not being in the right frame of mind when you took on the Iiconics. Is that fair to see Beth?

Beth Phoenix: I let my temper get the best of me. I have never been known for being calm. Hell, I'm called the Glamazon for a reason. When I was here, I came here to destroy all the divas in my path. But my temper cost me and my friend.

Renee Young: And last week you ended up brawling with Becky into the crowd. Do you think your temper could cost you this Sunday?

Beth Phoenix: In a normal match? It might. See I want nothing more than to beat the crap out of Becky for what she has said about my husband.

Beth takes a moment to breathe in and out.

Beth Phoenix: The comments she had made about Edge, well it makes me want to end her career but I know why she is doing it. There is no malice in her comments. She is trying to get in my head and get me to fight her. But the mistake she has made is firing me up and in a street fight, there is no referee to stop me if I lose it. I can keep beating you and beating you and beating you. And only I can say when it stops.

Renee Young: What do you think of Becky in the ring as a competitor?

Beth Phoenix: For all her mind games, she is one of the best around maybe of all time. Her, Ronda and Charlotte were in the main event of Wrestlemania for a reason. But I will overpower her and defeat her.

Renee Young: And lastly what are your plans for the future if you win?

Beth Phoenix: I'm not thinking that far ahead. This Sunday I take the Raw Women's title and become a five-time Women's champion. After that, we shall see.

Renee Young: Thanks for your time Beth.

Beth Phoenix: My pleasure Renee.

Beth gets up and shakes hands with Renee Young as the interview comes to a close.

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*OBSESSION*

Once we return from commercial break we can hear the music for the freakin legend herself Mickie James as she makes her way out to the ring getting boos from the live crowd. Michael Cole reminds us that on the Stomping Grounds pre-show we will see Mickie James and Kairi Sane go one on one.

*GOLDEN GODDESS*

Fire and Desire make their way to the ring getting a few boos from the crowd. Sonya Deville looks fired up whilst Mandy poses and shows off her body to the crowd feeling herself ahead of this 6 women tag team match. Big Show once again brings up Sasha Banks's accusations which the pair have denied.

*THE NEXT VOYAGE*

Kairi Sane makes her way out next getting a decent pop from the crowd as she looks through her telescope at the three women in the ring, keeping her eye on the prize. She waits on the entrance ramp for her partners to make their way out as well.

*SKY'S THE LIMIT*
*TURN IT UP*

The Boss 'n' Hug connection makes their way out last getting a good reaction from the live crowd as both women show off their title belts with Sasha Banks also holding her Money in the Bank briefcase in the air. All three women walk to the ring ready for the match as they step into the ring. We see Sonya step into the ring for her team as Bayley steps forward for their team looking to get her hands on the person they think attacked her at Money in the Bank.

Match 4: Mickie James, Fire and Desire vs Kairi Sane and Boss 'n' Hug connection

Match summary: Bayley goes right after Sonya as both women fire off several strikes. However, after the initial flurry, Sonya takes control due to her MMA experience. Banks though using her smarts takes down Sonya allowing Bayley to make a tag. From there the match has frequent tags in and out with both teams being fairly evenly matched throughout this encounter.

In the closing stages of the match, Kairi Sane and Mickie James are the legal competitors. However, the match has descended into a full-on 6 woman brawl. The Boss 'n' Hug connection takes care of Fire and Desire sending them out of the ring and carry on the battle on the outside. This leaves Kairi Sane and Mickie alone in the ring. Kairi takes down Mickie hitting her with a jumping DDT before she makes her way over to the top rope taking a moment before flying off and hitting the In-sane elbow picking up the win 6 days away from Stomping Grounds!

Winners via pinfall: Kairi Sane and Hug 'n' Boss connection (11:30)

After the match, Kairi Sane rises to her feet super happy as she is quickly joined in the ring by the Boss 'n' Hug Connection. Sasha Banks poses for the crowd as Bayley hugs Kairi Sane. Sasha Banks looks on as she shows a tinge of anger before hugging her friend Bayley. Meanwhile, on the outside, the heels trash talk from the outside as Michael Cole wonders if we will see Kairi and the Boss 'n' Hug Connection win this Sunday?

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When we return from the commercial break we are in what looks like a night club as we can hear party music playing in the background as we focus on the Street Profits who are surrounded by several girls who are having fun.

Angelo Dawkins: Hello we are the Street Profits.

Montez Ford: You might know us from previous promotions such as N X T.

Angelo Dawkins: Where we brought the swag back to Wednesday nights.

Montez Ford: But now we see another brand in desperate need of some swag in the tag team division.

Angelo Dawkins: We look at the Monday Night Raw and they're missing that spark.

Montez Ford: You need a tag to bring some life to the division.

Angelo Dawkins: But we want one thing when we arrive. Tell them, Ford.

Montez Ford: We want the smoke.

Angel Dawkins: Tell em.

Montez Ford: We want the smoke.

Everyone: We want the smoke. We want the smoke. We want the smoke.

The Street Profits
Bringing the swag back to Monday Night Raw
Coming Soon

We cut back to the commentary team as Michael Cole puts over the Street Profits and mentions their popularity on NXT. Michael Cole then tells us up next we will see Becky Lynch as she sat down for a pre-recorded interview with Renee Young. We cut to the interview as we see Becky with her feet up on the table sitting across from Renee Young. Becky has both her title belts on her shoulders and a cocky look on her face as Renee starts the interview.

Renee Young: Thank you for agreeing to this interview Becky.

Becky Lynch: The man is always happy to talk Renee.

Renee Young: How did it feel maineventingWrestlemania?

Becky Lynch: It felt great. Slapping the heads of two dopes and becoming the champ champ felt right. But I don't like to look back, I want to take this division to new heights and if I have to carry it on my back I will.

Renee Young: And you have had a tough time since you won both those belts.

Becky Lynch: Which is what I want. I'm not here for an easy time. I'm a fighter and I'm always looking for the next real challenge. Having both these belts mean I have two targets on my back and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Renee Young: What was it like fighting twice in one night at Money in the Bank?

Becky Lynch: I faced arguably the toughest fighter I have ever faced in Asuka.

Renee Young: Tougher then Ronda Rousey or Charlotte?

Becky Lynch: I would say she is tougher than that little weirdo. Asuka until Money in the Bank I had never beaten her and I was kind of rooting for her to win last week. I want my rubber match.

Renee Young: And fighting Mickie James?

Becky Lynch: Mickie wasn't easy to beat but it left me craving a proper legend.

Renee Young: Which brings us to your opponent at Stomping Grounds Beth Phoenix.

Becky nods letting out a slight smile.

Renee Young: Now you have made some comments about her husband Edge which has gotten under Beth's skin.

Becky Lynch: Oh what my old pal Edge? See this all goes back to when Edge had me on his Cutting Edge show last year.

We cut from the interview as we see a replay of the Becky Lynch's appearance on the cutting Edge where she told him to mind his neck on the way out of her ring.

Becky Lynch: See Edge was trying to help me but I don't need help. But do you want to know why I keep bringing up his name? Because I'm trying to fire Beth up. I don't want Beth to be a shadow of the force she used to be.

We know she images of Beth dominating the divas of the past, showing her destroying people like Kelly Kelly, Eve, Laycool, etc. We cut back to Becky.

Becky Lynch: I want the angry Beth, I want her to give me her best and I want the real Glamazon! I don't want to just beat the best of today but the best of the past too!

Renee Young: Would you be interested in defending the title against other legends like Trish Stratus?

Becky Lynch: I want to go down as the best of all time and that means beating the best. Trish was the top star in the women's division. Now it's me. If she wants the Man to slap her around a bit she is welcome to come for my belts. And I will prove that the Women's division has never been stronger with The Man at the top.

Renee Young: And my last question, how do you feel about your Raw Women's title match being a Street fight?

Becky Lynch: It means nothing can stop us from finding out who is the better woman. Like I said I don't just want to be the best today. I want to be the best ever. And trust me, Renee, if there is one thing I know how to do, it is fight!

Renee Young: Thank you for your time, Becky.

Becky smiles before standing up with both her belts on her shoulders and with a cocky smile on her face.

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*OMEN IN THE SKY*

As we return from the commercial break we hear the music for the Raw tag team champions as of last week and they are joined by their leader AJ Styles. Michael Cole puts the pair over and says that AJ will be looking to leave Stomping Grounds with the Universal title leaving the group draped in gold.

*DOMINANCE*

Bobby Lashley makes his way out next as he stares at the group in the ring, looking for payback after their attack at the end of last week's Raw. Lio Rush can be heard trash-talking the trio as the larger man makes his way into the ring. Big Show mentions that Lio might be best shutting up before his mouth gets him into trouble.

*GO HARD*

Mustafa Ali makes his way out last getting a pop from the live crowd as he sprints to the ring and jumps over the top rope ready to get his hands on The Club. AJ though remains cocky as ever, trash-talking not just Bobby Lashley but Mustafa Ali as well. AJ and Lio make their way to the outside going in their team's corner as the referee tells both men he will keep an eye on them. Meanwhile, in the ring Mustafa Ali tells Bobby he is starting the match whilst Karl Anderson starts for the Club.

Match 5: Mustafa Ali and Bobby Lashley w/Lio Rush vs The Club w/AJ Styles

Match summary: Mustafa Ali starts the match like a man on fire. Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows both struggle with the pace of the young high-flier. Bobby Lashley would then be brought into the match and his power would cause both members of the Club to head to the outside of the ring to regroup and talk strategy with AJ Styles. As they are doing this Lio Rush comes over and starts talking trash so Gallows boots him in the face!

Lashley in the ring doesn't seem to care as he waits for the pair to come back in as Ali not wanting to wait makes the blind tag and runs off the ropes diving on all 3 members of the Club. This seems to annoy Lashley, who makes his way back onto the apron as Ali brings Gallows back into the ring. Ali controls the match for a bit but Gallows counters with a fallaway slam sending Ali to The Club's corner of the ring.

After this counter, The Club starts to control the match as we can see Lio Rush talking to his main man Bobby Lashley. The Club cuts the ring in half as Mustafa Ali tries to fight back but is unable to escape from the pair. When it looks like all hope is lost though Ali counters a double team move hitting Karl Anderson with a tornado DDT. Anderson tries to stop him but Ali hits a dropkick sending Gallows over the ropes to the outside.

Ali makes his way over to his corner looking for the tag but on the instruction of Lio Rush Bobby Lashley jumps off the apron. We see AJ smiling at ringside but Lashley hits him with a clothesline wiping him out before walking off. Big Show on commentary explains that whilst Lashley was looking for payback, Lio decided, it was best for him to take no more damage ahead of the Chamber this Sunday. Mustafa Ali now all alone tries to fight the pair off but in the end, The Club plant him with the Magic Killer and pick up the win over two of Raw's top superstars.

Winners via pinfall: The Club (10:06)

AJ Styles joins The Club in the ring as they look to celebrate another win on the Raw brand. Michael Cole mentions that in the main event AJ Styles will be taking on Braun Strowman. Big Show tells us AJ is going to need a plan if he is going to survive against the Monster Among Men. Mustafa Ali meanwhile on the outside looks annoyed as The Club hold their Raw tag team titles in the air and AJ once again signals he is going to win the Universal title.

We then cut to a video package as we once again see Goldberg destroying people like the monster he is. It cuts to his most recent run and his Universal title reign teasing him looking for the rematch he never got. The video comes to an end as this comes on the screen:

WHO'S NEXT?

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When we return from the commercial break we cut to a locker room as Rusev and Lana are chatting to each other whilst Shinsuke Nakamura can be seen working on his kicks and ignoring the pair. Lana breaks away from her husband but not before giving him a peck on the cheek.

Lana: Shinsuke.

Shinsuke ignores her and carries on kicking the punching bag in the room.

Lana: Shinsuke.

Shinsuke definitely heard her this time but carries on kicking the bag. Rusev at this point gets off the bench and walks over to Shinsuke spinning him around.

Rusev: Listen when my wife is talking to you!

Shinsuke gets in Rusev's face but instead lets out a troll-like smile.

Shinsuke Nakamura: Sorry me no heard you.

Rusev rolls his eyes as Lana tries to defuse the situation.

Lana: Listen we want to support you ahead of your big match with Black this Sunday.

Shinsuke shakes his head holding up his hand as he lets out a troll-like smile.

Shinsuke Nakamura: I will be fine on my own without him and you there. I will do what he couldn't.

Shinsuke at this point walks off as Rusev considers punching him in the face but thinks better off it walking away from his tag team partner as Lana tries to calm him down.

*MAKING A DIFFERENCE*

We return to the ring as we can see Andrade Cien Almas making his way out as his joined by his manager Zelina Vega who is holding Andrade's Money in the Bank briefcase. Michael Cole on commentary reminds us he will be facing Dolph Ziggler at Stomping Grounds as Ziggler looks for revenge after Andrade attacked him two weeks ago. Andrade and Zelina Vega stand in the ring looking at the crowd looking very smug.

Zelina Vega: In six nights my client will show the world and Dolph Ziggler what the future of WWE looks like. But that is not the only thing happening this Sunday.

Zelina Vega lets out a devilish smirk.

Zelina Vega: Six men will step into one of the most dangerous structures in WWE history. Six men will go to war as they try to take the Universal title but they will also have to think about us.

Zelina lifts the Money in the Bank briefcase into the air showing it off to the live crowd as Andrade looks very smug.

Zelina Vega: They will know even if they survive the Chamber and walk out as Universal champion, my client Andrade Cien Almas could be waiting in the wings looking to pounce.

Andrade Cien Almas: Because I won't break a sweat destroying Ziggler.

Zelina Vega: Exactly Andrade. Ziggler is a shadow of the performer he once was and this Sunday Andrade will prove that when he defeats him in the center of the ring!

Boos from the crowd as she insults Ziggler. Zelina looks to carry on but this music plays:

*HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD*

Dolph Ziggler makes his way out in a double denim jacket and he is in a bad mood as he gets ready to speak. Andrade and Zelina look cocky as ever in the ring meanwhile.

Dolph Ziggler: Is that all you have to say about me? I'm a shadow of myself. Yeah, I have been a shadow of myself recently but I'm a former World champion! I'm a former Mr. Money in the Bank!

Dolph is starting to get fired up as Zelina and Andrade look on from the ring.

Dolph Ziggler: Even when being a shadow of myself I managed to become an Intercontinental champion and a tag team champion. So if you think this Sunday Andrade is in for an easy ride you are mistaken. This Sunday, Andrade gets the best of Dolph Ziggler.

Zelina in the ring lets out an evil smile.

Zelina Vega: That is a very nice speech, Dolph. But the game has evolved. Andrade is the next level and he is the future. But he isn't the only one. You see others have realized the value of my services.

Dolph Ziggler looks confused.

Dolph Ziggler: Funny cause I only see you and Andrade in the ring.

As he says that as we see Cesaro run up behind Ziggler and hits him with a massive European uppercut from behind laying him out on the ramp getting boos from the crowd. Zelina in the ring lets out a smile as she shouts some instructions to her new client. Cesaro picks up Dolph and tosses him into the steel steps before he rolls the prone Ziggler into the ring.

He lifts Ziggler into the air as Andrade takes the briefcase and places it on the mat allowing Cesaro to hit the Ricola bomb onto the briefcase! Ziggler rolls off the briefcase selling the damage done to him as Andrade slowly makes his way over to Ziggler putting his foot on the chest of his opponent this Sunday as Zelina looks to speak.

Zelina Vega: Please welcome my new client, Cesaro!

Zelina drops the microphone onto the mat as she raises the hands of her two clients letting out a smug smirk. Andrade is holding Money in the Bank briefcase in his other hand as all three stand tall over Dolph Ziggler. Michael Cole wonders what this new alliance means not only for Ziggler but for the men in the Elimination chamber whilst Big Show says someone like Cesaro with his power and Zelina's brains might be a lethal combination for anyone who gets in their way.

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We return from the commercial break as we cut to commentary team who inform us that the steel cage is being lowered ahead of the main event but first we will hear from Aleister Black. We cut to a dark room where Aleister Black is sat down staring at the camera.

Aleister Black: Shinsuke Nakamura. Known as the king of strong style. You have an extensive history as a competitor. You have left bodies in your wake. You are the kind of challenge I came to face. But you aren't the same man you were when you arrived? No you have become desperate. A liar. A man who will go low to win. I am ready for everything you could bring and Shinsuke I will absolve you of your sins when you fade, fade to Black.

We cut back to the ring as the commentary team not only hype up the card for Stomping Grounds but also mention the cage has now been lowered ready for the main event.

*PHENOMENAL*

AJ Styles and The Club make their way out looking weirdly confident. AJ steps into the cage as Big Show says AJ must have a plan as no one would be confident stepping into a cage with the monster among men. Michael Cole responds saying that the steel cage should keep the Club out of the match and leave it between the two men.

*BRAUN/ I AM STRONGER*

Braun Strowman makes his way out to the ring getting loud cheers from the crowd and The Club's plan soon becomes clear as they charge at Braun Strowman looking to attack him before the match. However, Braun is ready and hits them with a double shoulder block wiping them out. He then grabs hold of Luke Gallows and tosses him into the cage wall! However, as Braun turns around Karl Anderson hits him with one-half of the Raw tag team titles!

Braun stumbles but stays on his feet. Karl Anderson then looks to follow up by charging at Braun looking for the rocket kick but Braun moves out of the way in time causing Karl Anderson to crash and burn! Braun picks up Karl Anderson and sends his face into the cage wall showing AJ what awaits him as AJ retreats back a little scared. Braun then picks up Karl Anderson and chokeslams him onto Luke Gallows!

Braun then leaves both men on the floor outside the ring as he marches to one of the referees and tells him to give him the lock and key. Braun takes the lock and locks the door himself so The Club are trapped outside and AJ is trapped in the cage with him! Braun then stares at AJ and smiles as he holds up the key asking if AJ wants it before tossing it into the crowd! The referee calls for the bell then getting this underway.

Main event: Steel cage match: Braun Strowman vs AJ Styles w/ The Club

Match summary: AJ as soon as the bell rings tries to flee and climb the cage looking to escape the Monster Among Men's wrath but Braun quickly grabs hold of AJ and yanks him off the cage wall sending AJ falling to the floor with a massive thud! Braun tosses AJ Styles around the ring like a rag doll as AJ struggles to survive the first 3 minutes. AJ only gets back into the match as Braun crashes into the cage as AJ dodges out of the way.

The commentary team also hype up the fact this Sunday in the Elimination Chamber they will be able to use their environment as a weapon! AJ looks to go after the leg, realizing attacking the leg might be his only way to win as he locks in the Calf Crusher on the monster! As this is going on the Raw Tag team champions are back on their feet as they cheer on their leader. AJ has the hold locked in tight but Braun escapes, powering AJ off of him but it does do some damage to his leg. AJ tries to escape once again but Braun stops him bringing him down.

However, as AJ lands next to The Club they pass AJ something through the cage wall. Braun picks AJ up looking to hurt him some more as AJ sprays something in his eyes! AJ tosses the weapon to the side and hits Braun with a dropkick. AJ takes a moment to climb to the top rope and flies off hitting Braun with the Superman! AJ makes the cover 1 2 Braun kicks out! AJ at this point though is feeling confident and now he has control, he no longer wants to escape. He goes to the ropes again as he gets ready to fly off the top rope and hit the Phenomenal forearm but Braun swats him out of mid-air stopping him!

Braun at this point is beating AJ and tossing him around the ring as Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson have seen enough and start to climb the cage getting boos from the crowd! Braun as this is going on runs around the ring and slams AJ down hitting him with running Powerslam as he makes the cover.

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Luke and Karl land in the cage

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Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson breaks it up by stomping on Braun. Both men start beating the monster among men up. This gives AJ the time to recover as all 3 men start laying into the monster among men. This is going on until:

*GO HARD*

Mustafa Ali makes his way to the ring as commentary reminds us of his problems with The Club over the last 2 weeks. He climbs the cage at a lightning pace as Braun gets himself free from Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows for a moment which allows Mustafa Ali to dive off THE STEEL CAGE AND WIPES OUT LUKE GALLOWS AND KARL ANDERSON WITH A DIVING CROSSBODY!

This gets a holy shit chant from the live crowd as all 3 men lie down and out in the corner of the ring. AJ meanwhile has once again tried to sneak away still selling the impact of the running powerslam. Braun though peels him off the wall one more time before scooping him onto his shoulders for a second running powerslam! Braun makes the cover 1 2 3 Braun Strowman gets payback on AJ Styles!

Winner via pinfall: Braun Strowman (10:37)

Braun gets to his feet as he raises his arms in the air as Mustafa Ali makes his way to his feet as the two men stare each other down. Commentary mention this could be a clash we see this Sunday inside the Elimination Chamber but before anything can happen Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson start to attack the pair with the steel cage still down. It is an even fight until...

*DOMINANCE*

Lio Rush stands at the top of the ramp and sends his main man down to the ring as he shouts for him to make them all pay. Big Show mentions maybe this was Lio's plan earlier in the show as Bobby Lashley is now in the ring and starts taking everyone down! AJ gets to his feet but hides in the corner of the ring! This is going on for a while until...

*BURN IT DOWN/ SECOND COMING*

The Universal champion sprints to the ring but he is stopped by Lio Rush. However, Rollins makes quick work of the smaller foe and makes his way to the side of the ring where he grabs a pair of bolt cutters and opens the door, climbing into the cage as he takes down Lashley and then comes face to face with AJ Styles as both men stare each other down. It soon turns back into a brawl thanks to the Club and then...

*GLORIOUS DOMINATION*

Bobby Roode makes his way out looking to pick the pieces as he has a steel chair in hand. He enters the cage and takes down Rollins. He then starts attacking everyone but is taken down by Gallows. Braun though quickly tosses him over the ropes and to the outside floor before doing the same with Karl Anderson. Braun turns his attention back to the ring with the brawl carrying on between the 6 men who step into the Elimination Chamber. Braun Strowman, Mustafa Ali, Bobby Roode, Bobby Lashley, AJ Styles, and Seth Rollins all battling it out as the last thing we see is Andrade Cien Almas, Cesaro and Zelina Vega watching all 6 men destroying each other in the cage with a delighted look on their face as we fade to black.

Matchcard for Stomping Grounds:
June 23rd
Tacoma, Washington

Universal title elimination chamber match:
Seth Rollins (c) vs Bobby Roode vs AJ Styles vs Bobby Lashley vs Mustafa Ali vs Braun Strowman

Raw Women's title street fight:
Becky Lynch (c) vs Beth Phoenix

US title match:
Samoa Joe (c) vs Chad Gable

WWE women's tag team titles match:
Boss 'n' Hug Connection (c) vs Fire and Desire

Cruiserweight title match:
Rey Mysterio (c) vs Drew Gulak

Grudge match:
Dolph Ziggler vs Andrade Cien Almas w/Zelina Vega

Singles match:
Aleister Black vs Shinsuke Nakamura

Special appearance:
Goldberg appears!

Pre-show:

Grudge match:
Kairi Sane vs Mickie James

EWR Rating:
72%

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