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SmackDown Live Recap
Wichita, Kansas
Intrust Bank Arena
April 30th 2021
Wichita, Kansas
Intrust Bank Arena
April 30th 2021
SmackDown Live starts with the signature cold open as The Usos, Naomi, and Tamina arrive at the arena. Kayla Braxton approaches them, asking where Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu are. Jey tells her Roman will come back when he is ready and Jacob has been banned from the arena by HBK. She goes on to ask them about the calls they have been making recently and asks who the wiseman is, prompting Jimmy to cut the interview short.
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Smackdown Live properly begins with a Daniel Bryan promo. Bryan confirms that, in tonight’s main event, he will defend his Men’s Universal title in an open challenge. He speaks about the quality of the SmackDown Live roster and mentions getting phone calls from the so-called Wiseman, but he is interrupted again by The Church of Seth Rollins. Bryan jokes that his open challenge comes later in the night, but Seth Rollins does not respond to the joke.
The Church makes it clear that they are not answering the open challenge tonight and are intent on stopping the disrespect Bryan shows to the belt. Seth tells Bryan the belt should be out of reach, a prize only the best can even approach. Bryan says that if Seth disagrees, he can do something about it, and The Church heads to the ring to attack Daniel Bryan in a five-on-one beatdown.
ALPHA ACADEMY RUNS OUT TO HELP! Chad Gable, Buddy Murphy, and Daniel Garcia rush out to help Bryan in the brawl, but The Church still has the numbers advantage. The fight continues until Damian Priest and Gran Metalik run out to join. This finally forces the Church from the ring. Shawn Michaels then comes out, declares enough is enough, and bans everyone in the ring from being ringside during each other’s matches. He then brings out Nathan Frazer and Damian Priest to compete right now.
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Match 1: Damian Priest vs Nathan Frazer
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Match 1: Damian Priest vs Nathan Frazer
Match summary: When we return from the commercial break, the match is underway with Nathan showing off his insane agility and high-flying ability in the ring, which early on overwhelms Damian Priest and he struggles to find a way to fight back against the young Brit. In the end, though Damian’s experience and size allow him to take over hitting THE RECKONING for the win!
Winner via pinfall: Damian Priest (7:07)
Damian Priest gets back to his feet and celebrates the victory over Nathan Frazer as the commentary team puts over the run he has been on since coming to SmackDown Live to back up Bad Bunny and wonder if he is getting himself in line for gold in the future.
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We then cut to Sonya Deville backstage, who is standing in front of Mandy Rose and Otis Dozovic as she calls out Deonna Purrazzo. She makes it clear that she is not going to stand for what Deonna tried to do to her best friend and she is going to give her a taste of the very same submissions. In the background, Otis is making sure Mandy’s arm is OK whilst they look at each other with loving eyes until Tucker Knight comes into the room, interrupting this conversation. He says they need to go and get ready for their number one contender’s match, looking a bit annoyed. Otis agrees and Mandy gives him a kiss goodbye, ending the segment.
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When we return from the commercial break, Byron Saxton approaches the WWE Women’s tag team champions, looking for an interview with the duo. He congratulates them on their victory on Sunday and says that if they retain their titles tonight, they will surpass the record for the longest WWE Women’s tag team champions. Sasha says it is only fitting that the two people responsible for these belts existing are the ones with the longest reign and prove they are the greatest tag team champions of all time.
Bayley turns to her questioning that line as Sasha says that Bayley may forget that from time to time but they are the best in this division even over the likes of Conti, Ripley, Belair, Charlotte and Becky. Bayley nods smiling, though it is a bit unhinged as a smile goes. Byron then asks them about what Bayley did to Dakota Kai and puts her out of action for 6 weeks, saying it is very unlike her. Bayley isn’t sure how to respond, but Banks steps in saying Bayley did what she needed to do to make sure we are still champions and quickly ends the interview, taking Bayley with her as we cut back to the ring.
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Match 2: Chad Gable vs Apollo Crews
Match 2: Chad Gable vs Apollo Crews
Match summary: Apollo Crews comes into this match with something to prove against a former 2-time United States Champion, but Chad Gable is looking to work his way back into United States title contention. Throughout the match, Apollo uses his speed and agility to try to catch Gable off-guard but the superior technical ability of Chad Gable wins out as he picks up the win with the Ankle lock!
Winner via submission: Chad Gable (7:19)
Chad Gable gets back to his feet with a smile and celebrates a victory over a very game Apollo Crews tonight. The commentary team also talks about Gable beating someone of a bigger size and that might put him in good standing in a rematch with Jacob Fatu.
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When we return from the commercial break, Kayla Braxton is having an interview with Carmella backstage. She asks Carmella about her recent issues with The House of Couture and what she plans to do about it. Before she can answer, THEY ATTACK HER FROM BEHIND! Jinny and Amale lay into Carmella with a few kicks and strikes until MERCEDES MARTINEZ APPEARS HELPING TO FIGHT THEM OFF! The faces stand tall as The House of Couture retreats for now.
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Match 3: WWE Women’s tag team titles match: Boss ‘N’ Connection © vs The Medusa Complex
Match 3: WWE Women’s tag team titles match: Boss ‘N’ Connection © vs The Medusa Complex
Match summary: Bayley compared to previous weeks, comes into this match looking a lot more confident, but at the same time acts a lot more aggressively in trying to secure the win for her team. Sasha Banks even has to tell her best friend on a couple of occasions to tone it down a bit. Millie McKenzie, when in the ring, gets to show off some of her fire and lays into both women with several suplexes. However, in the closing stages, Banks gets Charli Evans trapped in the Bank Statement whilst Bayley keeps Millie busy by sending her into the steel steps. Charli can’t escape and the referee calls for the bell, ending the match.
Winners via submission and still WWE Women’s tag team champions: The Boss ‘N’ Hug Connection (6:11)
The Boss ‘N’ Hug Connection retain their titles as the commentary team says once again that means they will break the record for the longest reign with those titles by next SmackDown Live. They celebrate in the ring but are noticeably getting a very mixed reaction from the crowd. Bayley looks really upset and confused, but Sasha reassures her that it means nothing and to look at her. Bayley nods as they carry on the celebrations, bringing the 1st hour of SmackDown Live to a close.
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The 2nd hour of SmackDown Live starts with a Firefly Funhouse segment as we can see Bray Wyatt standing inside the Funhouse! He waves in signature fashion as he welcomes the fans to the show and promises to have a special show in store for everyone watching tonight. He walks around the set and says today’s special is going to be about friendship. We can hear the usual small children cheering in the background as Bray tells us that being a good friend is important or you suffer the consequences of karma. This is intercut with a clip of The Fiend attacking Kevin Owens.
Bray says being around people who are bad friends can affect others and they can start to become infected by the poison being spewed. We see clips of the War Raiders turning on Bray Wyatt and The Fiend attacking Erick Rowan. Bray says you need to cut these people out of your life before they infect everything else, including yourself. We then see clips of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn’s many falling outs over the years before seeing them hug as they ended up on different brands in last year’s draft.
We then hear Rambling Rabbit chiming in, asking Bray about his own issues with the people he called friends and we see flashes of Luke Harper, Randy Orton, Matt Hardy and Bo Dallas appearing on the screen. Bray grabs Rambling Rabbit, choking him saying it’s not nice to remind someone of what they have lost. He chokes the rabbit until the head pops off and says oopsies with a sinister chuckle. He finishes the promo by promising to see Kevin and his friend real soon.
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When we return from the commercial break, we can see Kevin Owens standing backstage as he paces up and down, furious with what he has just seen. Owens makes it clear that he is sick of the mind games and he is sick of Bray hiding. He says he has had enough talk and he is going to find him next week to beat the hell out of him for daring to invoke the name of his best friend Sami.
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Match 4: Taynara Conti, Bianca Belair and Xia Li vs Ember Moon, Naomi and Tamina
Match 4: Taynara Conti, Bianca Belair and Xia Li vs Ember Moon, Naomi and Tamina
Match summary: A fun 6-woman tag with all 6 women getting time in the ring, including Tamina and Xia Li. During the match, Belair is desperate to get her hands on Ember Moon, but Mrs Money in the Bank makes a point to avoid her and stay out of her way throughout the match. Conti meanwhile, looks to get hold of Naomi but manages to stay focused, but the heels do manage to isolate Xia Li, working over the Chinese superstar in their half of the ring.
Xia Li manages to fight through the pain and stays alive in the match before finally breaking free to bring her tag team partner Conti back into the match! Conti lays into the other woman with kicks and judo throws before, in the closing stages of the match, Belair brawls with Ember Moon to the outside and Xia Li dives out of the ring to keep Naomi busy, allowing Conti to hit Tamina with the DD-TAY! Conti makes the cover and picks up the win for her team.
Winners via pinfall: Taynara Conti, Bianca Belair and Xia Li (8:47)
Conti gets back to their feet with a smile on their face, having picked up the win. Bianca Belair returns to the ring and passes her the Women’s WWE title, but there is slight hesitation in passing the title to her. The two women have a stare-down with each other, but are all smiles for now. Outside the ring, we can see Naomi and Bianca Belair bickering with each other as they blame one another for the loss, as we cut to a commercial break.
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We return from the commercial break to see Deonna Purrazzo sitting backstage at the head of a fancy table with a glass of red wine in front of her. She takes a sip and says last week, she showed the world what high-quality wrestling is. We see clips of her systematically picking apart Mandy Rose before locking in the Venus De Milo. Deonna says naturally, some people don’t appreciate fine art and are not smart enough to see what is in front of them. Deonna finishes the short promo, saying she is happy to give Sonya Deville a personal demonstration.
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We transition to the ring, where Corey Graves stands in the center and announces that the two men he’s about to interview are banned from the arena for this week’s SmackDown Live and next week’s SmackDown Live, ensuring their match happens at Armageddon. The scene then shifts to the titantron, revealing Braun Strowman and Jacob Fatu, each in different hotel rooms. Corey begins interviewing them by asking how they feel after their collision last week.
Braun Strowman says he's a monster and doesn't feel pain. Fatu cuts him off, calling that nonsense. Fatu says he walked away last week and that's why he's the United States Champion. Fatu says he refused to be stretchered out and promises Braun will leave the same way next Sunday. Corey steers them back, confirming the last man standing match at Armageddon per Shawn Michaels.
Braun says that's good because he isn't a man, he's a monster, and he'll destroy Fatu next week. Fatu scoffs and says he doesn't fear Braun, claiming he's crippled giants before. Braun says to ask Roman if he's tough, which makes Fatu snap; Fatu warns to keep the chief's name out and vows to destroy him next Sunday as SmackDown heads to commercial.
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When we return from the commercial break, we can see Erick Rowan sitting down backstage with a sheep mask in his hand. He looks at it before looking back at the camera, saying once upon a time, he was treated as a pawn by Bray Wyatt. He then CRUSHES THE MASK AND THROWS IT DOWN, saying he refuses to be a pawn in his games any longer. He tells Bray to meet him in the ring next week in whatever mask he wants to wear and he will show the student has outgrown the master.
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Match 5: Number one contender’s match for the WWE Tag Team titles: The Mysterios vs Heavy Machinery
Match 5: Number one contender’s match for the WWE Tag Team titles: The Mysterios vs Heavy Machinery
Match summary: Both teams show respect to each other before the bell rings, shaking hands. Tucker starts off for Heavy Machinery, whilst Rey chooses to let his taller son Dominik, start for The Mysterios. Heavy Machinery during the early stages of the match manages to overpower the father and son duo. Rey though, using his veteran experience, starts to outspeed and outsmart Heavy Machinery to take control of the match. However, before we can get to a conclusion… THE USOS RUN IN WITH STEEL CHAIRS ATTACKING BOTH TEAMS LEADING TO A NO CONTEST!
Winners: No Contest (4:33)
The crowd loudly boos, angry that they are not going to see a conclusion to this match, but The Usos don’t care as they lay a beating on both teams in the middle of the ring. They lay all 4 men out as the commentary team wonders who the number one contenders at Armageddon will be, as we cut to a commercial break.
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When we return from the commercial break, The Usos are walking through the back, smirking with the steel chairs in hand. Shawn Michaels confronts them and tells the pair that if they think their actions stopped a number one contender from being crowned, they are wrong and makes the match at Armageddon a triple threat match! Jey laughs and tells Shawn they did it because they want both teams in the ring next week. Shawn says in that case he’ll also make it a TABLES LADDERS AND CHAIRS MATCH so The Usos can lose their titles without being pinned. The Usos smiles drop as they realize they are in great danger of losing their WWE Tag Team titles.
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We then cut to the ring as Keith Lee and Dominik Dijakovic walk out, looking every bit an imposing tag team presence. Once inside the ring, Keith Lee discusses their history as friends and rivals, saying no one has pushed him as a competitor more than Dijakovic. Dominik chimes in to say he feels the same way about Keith, and it was about time he stopped fighting him, plus fighting for a cause with honor. He says they are going to tear down everyone in their way, and… Dijakovic taps the Money in the Bank briefcase. Once Keith cashes in, he wants the first shot.
Both men are all smiles before Keith looks to call out their challengers at Armageddon, Finn Balor and Jordan Devlin, saying the pair of them asked for this fight. Dijakovic says he has been watching what the O.C. does and it reminds him of a less successful version of The Ungovernables. Keith Lee agrees, saying if you are going to sell out your morals, at least get some gold to make it worth it. Dijakovic says Jordan Devlin is just a naïve young man following a mentor who is using him… as the Irish duo soon walks out to cut Dijakovic and Keith Lee off!
Finn Balor makes it clear he has been nothing but great to Jordan Devlin, helping to train the young superstar to make him the next Finn Balor. Devlin chimes in to say he was glad to help Finn when he needed it and at Armageddon, they will find out why you don’t mess with The O.C.. Finn smirks and says if they make it that far… AS THE GOOD BROTHERS AMBUSH KEITH LEE AND DOMINIK DIJAKOVIC! Finn and Devlin join in on the beatdown with The O.C. in control… UNTIL AJ STYLES AND BIG CASS RUN OUT FOR THE SAVE! With the numbers game being even, The O.C. soon flees the scene as SmackDown goes to its final commercial break.
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When we returned from the commercial break before the main event, we cut to a short promo from Zelina Vega and Shinsuke Nakamura. Vega says costing Buddy Murphy was just business, but Murphy made it personal when he attacked Nakamura. Shinsuke finishes the promo in Japanese as the subtitles tell us he is going to extinguish his rise and put him in the dirt where he belongs.
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Before we find out who is challenging Daniel Bryan in the main event of tonight’s SmackDown, two matches are signed for next week’s show. The first is a tag team match pitting Carmella and Mercedes Martinez against The House of Couture. The second is the main event for the show as Alpha Academy will team with Damian Priest and Gran Metalik to take on The Church of Seth Rollins and Shinsuke Nakamura! Daniel Bryan then makes his way to the ring and plays to the crowd a bit as he waits to see who answers the open challenge… AND IT IS THE RATED R SUPERSTAR EDGE!
Main event: Men’s Universal title match: Daniel Bryan © vs Edge
Match summary: Edge has a smirk on his face as he stands in the ring across from Daniel Bryan. The veteran offers him a handshake to Bryan, which he accepts before they get down to business. Edge, being a crafty veteran, knows how good Bryan is at submissions and looks to avoid getting trapped early on. Instead, and in quite an opportunistic fashion, he makes a point to target the neck of Daniel Bryan, which does get a few boos from the live crowd.
Beth on commentary, says her husband knows how rough it can be coming back from an injury like that but at the same time, he has always been ruthless when it comes to becoming a World Champion. Bryan in kind, starts to target the neck of Edge himself as it becomes a battle of who will break first. During the match, we also cut to clips of The Usos watching backstage and then of The Church of Seth Rollins watching the match, each group loving the damage being done to Bryan’s neck throughout.
In the closing stages of the match, Daniel Bryan noticeably has to shake some feeling into his arm, but stays strong as he avoids THE SPEAR FROM EDGE WHO COLLIDES WITH THE RING POST! Beth on commentary sells her concern for Edge as Bryan follows up with a DRAGON SUPLEX! Bryan wastes no time as he locks in the YES LOCK TIGHTLY AROUND EDGE… THE VETERAN TRIES TO FIND A WAY TO ESCAPE FROM THE HOLD… BUT HE IS FORCED TO TAP OUT!
Winner via submission and still Men’s Universal Champion: Daniel Bryan (11:13)
Daniel Bryan lets go of the hold as soon as he gets the 3 count, having successfully answered another open challenge on SmackDown Live. Edge lies on the mat and clutches his neck before slamming the mat, annoyed at his loss tonight. The commentary team gives both men credit and Daniel Bryan is shown celebrating his victory as Edge teases going for a SPEAR AFTER THE MATCH… BUT INSTEAD SHAKES HIS HEAD AND LEAVES THE RING! Daniel Bryan carries on his celebrations as SmackDown Live comes to an end.
Matches confirmed for next week:
Main event: 12-man tag team match:
Alpha Academy (Daniel Bryan, Chad Gable, Buddy Murphy and Daniel Garcia), Damian Priest and Gran Metalik vs The Church of Seth Rollins (Seth Rollins, Karrion Kross, Nathan Frazer and The Authors of Pain) and Shinsuke Nakamura
Tag team match:
AJ Styles and Big Cass vs The Good Brothers
Tag team match:
Carmella and Mercedes Martinez vs The House of Couture
Singles match:
Bray “The Fiend” Wyatt vs Erick Rowan
Singles match:
Deonna Purrazzo vs Sonya Deville
Armageddon
Newmark, New Jersey
May 9th 2021
BRING ME THE HORIZON – OBEY
Men’s Universal title match
Daniel Bryan © vs Seth Rollins
WWE Women’s title match
Taynara Conti © vs Naomi
United States title last man standing match:
Jacob Fatu © vs Braun Strowman
WWE tag team titles TLC match:
The Usos © vs Heavy Machinery vs The Mysterios
Tag team match
Keith Lee and Dominik Dijakovic vs Finn Balor and Jordan Devlin
Singles match
Bianca Belair vs Ember Moon
Singles match
Bray “The Fiend” Wyatt vs Kevin Owens
Singles match
Buddy Murphy vs Shinsuke Nakamura
Singles match
Damian Priest vs Karrion Kross
Queen of the Ring
London, England
June 6th 2021
BACK FROM THE DEAD – HALESTORM
Women’s Universal title match:
Rhea Ripley © vs Charlotte Flair
Queen of The Ring quarter-final:
TBA
SmackDown EWR Rating:
70%
Main event:
Ricochet and Mark Andrews defeated Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari via pinfall (9:02)
Ryder and Hawkins defeated The Singh Brothers via pinfall (6:24)
Mia Yim defeated Kayden Carter via pinfall (8:44)
Franky Monet defeated Billie Kay via pinfall (5:31)
Main event: Ilja Dragunov defeated Jinder Mahal (7:04)
NXT UK Takeover London results:
May 2nd 2021
London, England
NXT UK title: WALTER © vs David Hart Smith
NXT UK Women’s title: Meiko Satomura © vs Killer Kelly
NXT UK Tag team titles fatal 4-way match: Pretty Deadly © vs Lykos Gym vs The Hunt vs Ashton Smith and Oliver Carter
Heritage cup: Kassius Ohno © vs Marcel Barthel
Lyra Valkyria vs Kay Lee Rae
Number one contender championship scramble: Wolfgang vs Spike Trivet vs Rampage Brown vs Dan Moloney vs Teoman
Alexander Wolfe vs Fabian Aichner
Indus Sher vs The Billington Brothers
Main event: 12-man tag team match:
Alpha Academy (Daniel Bryan, Chad Gable, Buddy Murphy and Daniel Garcia), Damian Priest and Gran Metalik vs The Church of Seth Rollins (Seth Rollins, Karrion Kross, Nathan Frazer and The Authors of Pain) and Shinsuke Nakamura
Tag team match:
AJ Styles and Big Cass vs The Good Brothers
Tag team match:
Carmella and Mercedes Martinez vs The House of Couture
Singles match:
Bray “The Fiend” Wyatt vs Erick Rowan
Singles match:
Deonna Purrazzo vs Sonya Deville
Armageddon
Newmark, New Jersey
May 9th 2021
BRING ME THE HORIZON – OBEY
Men’s Universal title match
Daniel Bryan © vs Seth Rollins
WWE Women’s title match
Taynara Conti © vs Naomi
United States title last man standing match:
Jacob Fatu © vs Braun Strowman
WWE tag team titles TLC match:
The Usos © vs Heavy Machinery vs The Mysterios
Tag team match
Keith Lee and Dominik Dijakovic vs Finn Balor and Jordan Devlin
Singles match
Bianca Belair vs Ember Moon
Singles match
Bray “The Fiend” Wyatt vs Kevin Owens
Singles match
Buddy Murphy vs Shinsuke Nakamura
Singles match
Damian Priest vs Karrion Kross
Queen of the Ring
London, England
June 6th 2021
BACK FROM THE DEAD – HALESTORM
Women’s Universal title match:
Rhea Ripley © vs Charlotte Flair
Queen of The Ring quarter-final:
TBA
SmackDown EWR Rating:
70%
Main event:
Ricochet and Mark Andrews defeated Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari via pinfall (9:02)
Ryder and Hawkins defeated The Singh Brothers via pinfall (6:24)
Mia Yim defeated Kayden Carter via pinfall (8:44)
Franky Monet defeated Billie Kay via pinfall (5:31)
Main event: Ilja Dragunov defeated Jinder Mahal (7:04)
NXT UK Takeover London results:
May 2nd 2021
London, England
NXT UK title: WALTER © vs David Hart Smith
NXT UK Women’s title: Meiko Satomura © vs Killer Kelly
NXT UK Tag team titles fatal 4-way match: Pretty Deadly © vs Lykos Gym vs The Hunt vs Ashton Smith and Oliver Carter
Heritage cup: Kassius Ohno © vs Marcel Barthel
Lyra Valkyria vs Kay Lee Rae
Number one contender championship scramble: Wolfgang vs Spike Trivet vs Rampage Brown vs Dan Moloney vs Teoman
Alexander Wolfe vs Fabian Aichner
Indus Sher vs The Billington Brothers
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Monday Night Raw recap
Rochester, New York
Blue Cross Arena
May 3rd 2021
HOUSE OF MEMORIES - P!ATD
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Rochester, New York
Blue Cross Arena
May 3rd 2021
HOUSE OF MEMORIES - P!ATD
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Monday Night Raw starts with The New Day making their way out to loud cheers from the live crowd. All 3 men lift their titles in the air and show them off to the fans before stepping into the ring with microphones in their hands. Big E starts the promo by hyping up the fans and the rest of The New Day have some fun with the fans before the WWE Champion talks about Cesaro helping them last week due to the attack by The Ungovernables. He thanks the Swiss Superman for his help last week. Kofi looks to speak next, but they are interrupted by Cesaro!
Cesaro is dressed in a fine suit and says he appreciates the nice comments from The New Day, but all last week was, is he sticking to his words. He tells Big E that he wants him at 100% when they fight in 4 weeks and that means helping him when Andrade’s crew tries to do their usual tricks. Kofi and Woods speak, saying they owe him thanks either way before saying that Andrade and Humberto can try all the tricks they want to get their titles, but it won’t work.
The men in the ring though, are soon cut off by The Ungovernables, making their way out. The trio stands behind Zelina Vega, who tells The New Day and Cesaro that they are getting back on track with Andrade leading them by example once again. Andrade says he should thank Cesaro for beating him at WrestleMania because it made him wake up and realize something was wrong with him.
Cesaro tells Andrade he still hasn’t learned as the trio gets on the ring apron… TOMMASO CIAMPA AND BARON CORBIN SLIDE INTO THE RING JUMPING THE BABYFACES FROM BEHIND! The crowd boos as The Ungovernables jump into the ring, as they beat down on The New Day and Cesaro, using the 5 on 4 numbers game to their advantage. The live crowd boos the attack that is taking place as the segment ends with the bad guys standing tall!
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Dolph Ziggler makes his way to the ring for the first match of the night, joined by his bodyguard OMOS. He stands in the ring as he waits to see who his opponent in the Intercontinental series is and soon learns he is facing his old rival: MUSTAFA ALI! The commentary team says we haven’t seen Ali since he got pop-up powerbombed onto the ring apron at WrestleMania during the Money in the Bank ladder match and whilst he gets loud cheers from the crowd, he looks very angry as he walks to the ring ready for this match.
Match 1: Intercontinental series match: Dolph Ziggler w/OMOS vs Mustafa Ali
Match summary: Ziggler is not happy about facing the man who ended his run as Cruiserweight Champion and goes right on the attack! Ziggler soon is reminded that he is outmatched by Ali, who makes a point of being a bit extra vicious during this match. OMOS tries to get involved in the closing stages, but Ali wipes him out before returning to the ring. He hits Ziggler with a STANDING SPAINISH FLY BEFORE LOCKING IN THE KOJI CLUTCH! He wrenches back on the hold… AND ZIGGLER TAPS OUT!
Winner via submission: Mustafa Ali (7:00)
Mustafa Ali gets to his feet, but there are no smiles on his face in the middle of the ring. He gets his arm raised by the referee, but is quick to take it away. Ziggler meanwhile, rolls out of the ring and OMOS places him in his arms as they retreat to the backstage area, as Raw goes to a commercial break.
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When we return from the commercial break, Cathy Kelley approaches The Hurt Business locker room and enters. We can see all the members of The Hurt Business in there except for Swerve Strickland and Lio Rush. Cathy asks MVP how the group is feeling ahead of tonight’s loser-leaves-the-group match. He makes it clear that after what happened inside of War Games, they need to get back on track ahead of the draft, in case they can get back in line for title contention again.
Cathy asks MVP who he is rooting for to win the match, but he makes it clear he has no favourites here, wishing it did not have to come to this. Cathy asks the other members of the group their thoughts on the matter, with Samoa Joe and Shelton Benjamin making it clear they are rooting for Lio Rush, whilst Cedric Alexander and EJ Nduka make their support for Swerve Strickland clear. MVP though makes them all promise not to interfere in the match later tonight, with everyone saying yes to even EJ Nduka.
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Match 2: Number one contender’s 4-way elimination match for the Cruiserweight title: Humberto Carrillo vs Mark Andrews vs Ricochet vs Oney Lorcan
Match 2: Number one contender’s 4-way elimination match for the Cruiserweight title: Humberto Carrillo vs Mark Andrews vs Ricochet vs Oney Lorcan
Match summary: A fast-paced and fun match between the 4 Cruiserweights. Mark Andrews and Ricochet focus on their high-flying agility during this match, whilst Humberto Carrillo is craftier. Oney Lorcan meanwhile, focuses on his strikes and suplexes. In the closing stages of this match, Humberto Carrillo and Ricochet end up battling to the outside, leaving Andrews in the ring alone with Oney Lorcan, who puts him away with the HALF AND HALF SUPLEX to earn a Cruiserweight title match!
Winner via pinfall: Oney Lorcan (8:27)
Oney Lorcan gets to his feet and poses to boos from the live crowd. Outside the ring, we can see that both Ricochet and Humberto are annoyed that they took each other out of the closing stages of the match. The commentary team mentions Oney Lorcan is in a good run of form as of late and wonders if he can overcome Xavier Woods in two weeks.
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When we return from the commercial break, Kevin Patrick approaches an angry Dolph Ziggler, looking for an interview. The former World Champion says he is sick of the disrespect, saying he only lost to Ali because he wasn’t expecting him. He then says he saw OMOS lose to Drew McIntyre, so it was time to teach his bodyguard how to beat Drew McIntyre and challenged him to a match next week!
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We then cut elsewhere backstage as Ruby Riott is walking through the back and talking to her former tag team partner, Liv Morgan. Both women are angry as Liv says she wants to believe that Ruby did not get KyLinn King involved in her match last week with Dani, but due to their history, it is hard to believe her. Ruby says Liv has a point, but she promises that she had nothing to do with it… DANI LUNA APPEARS AND GRABS HOLD OF RUBY SLAMMING HER INTO THE WALL!
She has Ruby pinned against the wall and demands to know the truth. Liv steps in between them as she tries to de-escalate the situation between the two women. Dani tells her to stay out of it and that makes Ruby angry. The two women are nose to nose about to fight, when Shotzi Blackheart walks into the picture and tells Dani to leave her alone. Dani ignores Shotzi as Ruby tells her friend that this isn’t a good idea to get involved with, but Shotzi says she asked King to attack Dani last week! Both Ruby and Dani stop looking at each other as they turn around to face her, both looking angry.
Dani steps forward, ready to fight Shotzi, injured or not, but Ruby stops her and says she will handle it. Liv leads Dani away as Ruby tells Shotzi that she should not be getting people involved in her matches. Shotzi says she was trying to get her help because she couldn’t, but Ruby shakes her head, telling her this needs to stop. Shotzi watches Ruby leave, looking upset… AS KYLINN KING WALKS INTO SHOT! She looks down at Shotzi and tells her that her friends are making her weak, pointing to the arm before leaving the Blackheart with a lot to think about as the first hour of Raw comes to a close.
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Match 3: Loser leaves The Hurt Business: Swerve Strickland vs Lio Rush
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Match 3: Loser leaves The Hurt Business: Swerve Strickland vs Lio Rush
Match summary: The 2nd hour of Monday Night Raw starts with the loser leaving The Hurt Business match and true to their words, there are no members of The Hurt Business at ringside as they are all shown in their locker room watching the match together. Swerve is cocky once the bell rings and taunts Lio Rush, who attacks him with aggression right from the start, getting loud cheers from the crowd who are now starting to get behind the former Cruiserweight Champion.
Swerve has to take a breather early on in the encounter to escape from the assault from Rush, but Lio runs the ropes and WIPES HIM OUT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING! As the match enters the middle stages, Swerve cheats to take control of the match and starts to use his superior size and power to take control of the match. When we cut backstage, it is clear to see that members of The Hurt Business are cheering on with Nduka and Cedric rooting for Swerve, whilst Shelon and Joe root for Lio Rush. In the closing stages of the match, Swerve is on the back foot as Lio Rush has taken control of the match and teases going for THE FINAL HOUR…
BUT SWERVE CALLS OVER THE REFEREE SAYING HE PULLED SOMETHING! Rush is ready to fly off, but the referee is in the way as Rush tells him to move… SOMEONE WITH THEIR FACE COVERED AND IN A HOODIE APPEARS ON THE APRON GRABBING HIS ANKLE! Rush kicks him off… BUT SWERVE PUSHES PAST THE REFEREE AND USES THE DISTRACTION TO HIT A SUPERPLEX! He was not hurt at all and Swerve smirks before then following up with THE HOUSE CALL FOR THE WIN!
Winner via pinfall: Swerve Strickland (10:21)
The crowd loudly boos as Swerve Strickland gets back to his feet. He looks down at Lio Rush with disdain, then grabs him off the mat and SLAMS HIM DOWN WITH BIG PRESSURE! As Swerve stands over Rush, the boos get louder when a man in a face covering and hoodie enters the ring. Swerve turns to him—IT IS AR FOX! The boos reach their peak as Swerve and AR Fox embrace in celebration and head up the entrance ramp. Raw then goes to a commercial break.
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When we return from the commercial break, Swerve Strickland and AR Fox are walking through the back, all smiles as they head for the car park. Cathy Kelley follows the duo and attempts to get a few words with them, but they make it clear they don’t plan on answering any questions, instead heading into a car and leaving the arena.
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We cut back to The Hurt Business locker room. MVP shakes his head. "We need to talk to Swerve about what just happened." Bobby Lashley bursts in, slamming the door. "What the hell was that, MVP?" MVP raises his hands. "We planned that. Business means keeping your word."
Lashley says he is not buying it and he knows that AR Fox is now part of the Hurt Business. Samoa Joe steps forward as the two heavyweights lock eyes with each other and Joe makes it clear that AR Fox is not part of the group. Lashley asks why he should believe him, but Shelton Benjamin tells Bobby to cool it. Shelton says they have been friends for years and he knows Lashley thinks rashly. Bobby makes it clear to Shelton that he will not take what happened to Lio lying down.
Shelton makes it clear none of them played a part in Lio losing that match, but what is done is done and Lio is now out of the Hurt Business. Bobby gets angrier, but Cedric steps in and says he was pro-kicking Lio out, but not like that. Lashley shakes his head and says if he finds out that they are lying, but Shelton cuts him off and tells him to stop making threats, instead challenging him to meet him in the ring next week. Lashley says he is on and storms out of the room, leaving the group to have further discussions about what just happened.
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We then cut elsewhere backstage as Kevin Patrick is standing ready for an interview with Charlotte Flair. He asks how she is feeling ahead of tonight’s main event as she takes on Piper Niven. Charlotte has a cocky smirk on her face and says Piper would likely be next in line if she weren’t around. Charlotte says she is the greatest of all time already, like her father was and this is in her blood; everyone is behind her in line. Kevin asks if she has any concerns about payback from Rhea Ripley after last week’s attack, but Charlotte shakes her head, promising to be a 10-time champion very soon.
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When we return from the commercial break, Wade Barrett is standing backstage in front of his desk in a suit as he looks at the camera with a smile. He says that the World tag team titles will be defended in 4 weeks and it is time to find out who is earning a title shot against the winners of the next match. He says on next week’s Raw, we will see a fatal-4-way to crown the new number one contenders between: Breezango, British Strong Style, Grizzled Young Veterans and Jeff Jarrett & Heath Slater!
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We then cut to the ring as The Street Profits have microphones in hand and they address the live crowd, saying tonight they get the chance to get some smoke and want to know who is going to step up for a shot at their team titles… AS THE KINGDOM FROM NXT INTERRUPTS THEM! They get boos from the live crowd. Mike Kanellis and Matt Taven cut a promo saying winning those titles would guarantee them a great spot in the draft, so how could they turn this opportunity down!
Match 4: World tag team titles: The Street Profits © vs The Kingdom
Match summary: The Kingdom gets a good reaction from the live crowd, with a few fans familiar with them due to their time in NXT as of late. Montez Ford and Matt Taven start the match, with Ford once again getting to show his talent whilst Taven makes himself familiar to the fans who are not aware of him. The Kingdom, in the middle stages of the match, isolate Angelo Dawkins and work over him in the corner of the ring before Montez Ford makes the hot tag. The Street Profits would then work together with Montez, pinning Mike Kanellis with FROM THE HEAVENS for the win!
Winners via pinfall and still World tag team champions: The Street Profits (9:24)
The Street Profits get to their feet and share a hug in the middle of the ring, winning their first 2 on 2 title defence as World tag team champions. The commentary team is full of praise for them, but as they are celebrating… JEFF JARRETT AND HEATH SLATER ATTACK HIM FROM BEHIND WITH GUITARS! The two men lay the tag team champions out and get loud boos from the fans before holding the tag team titles as they talk trash to the fallen champions.
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When we return from the commercial break, Mustafa Ali is shown packing his bags and getting ready to leave the arena with an angry cold look on his face when he is stopped by Sami Zayn! The Underdog from the underground has a big smile on his face and looks to offer a handshake to Ali, who just looks at it. Sami chuckles and says not a handshake guy, telling Ali he wishes him good luck next week and may the best man win. Ali scoffs and rubs his jaw before asking Sami where this support was when his best friend powerbombed him onto a ring apron, costing him 2 months of his career. Sami is silent as Ali shoulder barges past and leaves the arena, whilst we cut elsewhere backstage.
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We see British Strong Style standing backstage as Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate stare at the camera, with Tyler Bate for once matching Dunne’s mood. Tyler Bate says they have heard Wade Barrett’s announcement and normally, he would be in a good mood, but they have been stabbed in the back by someone they thought was a friend. Bate shakes his head, saying actually no, he saw Trent as a mentor to him, someone who taught him and helped him succeed in this business.
Tyler Bate says next week they won’t just be looking to earn a World Tag Team title shot, but looking to get revenge on the Grizzled Young Veterans for what they did. Pete Dunne steps in to say winning gold is what they are about but right now, they have a bigger goal. Making Trent Seven pay for what he did to them. He says he has loved breaking people’s fingers over the years, but when it comes to Trent Seven, he doesn’t plan on stopping at just breaking his fingers, bringing the promo to an end.
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The last segment of the 2nd hour of Monday Night Raw sees Cesaro heading to the ring with The New Day, when they are stopped for an interview with Cathy Kelley. She asks how they are feeling after the attack by The Ungovernables, Tommaso Ciampa and Baron Corbin earlier tonight. Cesaro speaks first, saying he feels OK and is used to these kinds of cheap attacks by the group. Big E does chime in to remind Cesaro of his time in the group, getting a side-eye from the Swiss Superman.
The New Day says they know how to work as a group when it comes to fighting a united front, saying they proved they were better than The Hurt Business and if The Ungovernables keep trying to take them down, they will be ready for them as well. Cathy asks Cesaro and Big E if they trust each other going into tonight’s 8-man tag. Neither man answers straight away, but Cesaro says it doesn’t matter if they trust each other, just so long as they work together. Big E nods before letting Cesaro lead the way whilst Kofi and Woods watch on nervously.
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Match 5: The New Day and Cesaro vs Andrade Cien Almas, Angel Garza, Tommaso Ciampa and Baron Corbin w/Zelina Vega
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Match 5: The New Day and Cesaro vs Andrade Cien Almas, Angel Garza, Tommaso Ciampa and Baron Corbin w/Zelina Vega
Match summary: At the start of the 3rd hour, we get this 8-man tag with Woods starting the match across the ring from Angel Garza. During the match we can see a lot of talking on the ring apron between Andrade, Ciampa and Corbin with them not being on the same page whilst shockingly it is Cesaro and Big E who link up well as a team using their power moves to dominate the heels early on, though they make it clear to show off their future opponent as they do it.
Kofi and Woods, when they enter the match, use their speed as the heels across the ring from who struggle to keep up and Zelina Vega outside the ring, has to get involved to help them. Corbin and Ciampa prove to be not above using dirty tricks as each one looks to find a way to end the rules and work over the Cruiserweight Champion Xavier Woods. He has been in this spot before and breaks free, allowing Kofi to run wild… UNTIL ANDRADE CUTS HIM OFF!
The former Universal Champion lays into Kofi with a series of hard strikes and looks to take control for the Ungovernables, leading the group by example here. The match carries on with Cesaro tagging back into the match… so Andrade tags out, forcing Corbin into the match! Cesaro shakes his head as Corbin argues with Andrade… ALLOWING NEW DAY TO TAKE OUT THE REST OF HIS TEAM! Corbin tries to take down Cesaro, but the Swiss Superman lifts him up and puts him away with the RICOLA BOMB!
Winners via pinfall: The New Day and Cesaro (13:19)
The crowd loudly cheers for the faces as Cesaro stands tall in the middle of the ring, celebrating the victory he had picked up for his team tonight. The New Day joins him in the ring and lifts all 3 of their titles in the air, leading to a mini stare down between Cesaro and Big E, but for now, they are all smiles as Raw goes on a commercial break.
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When we return from the commercial break, Kevin Patrick has Drew McIntyre next to him for an interview. He asks the Sinister Scotsman how he is feeling after a rough loss to Cesaro at Backlash, putting him out of WWE title contention for the time being. Drew is full of respect for Cesaro and says he earned the victory over him. He tells Kevin the only person he has to blame for the loss is himself and he will work hard to get back into title contention as soon as possible, as he hopes for a rematch with Cesaro this time for the WWE title.
Kevin carries on his questions, bringing up the challenge issued to Drew by Dolph Ziggler for next week’s Raw. Drew chuckles in response to that question and jokes that his former tag team partner won’t leave him alone. He says he will kick Ziggler’s head off next week and pick up another… he trails off as he sees Randy Orton smugly walking into the shot with his arms folded. Drew confronts the Viper and asks what he wants, as Kevin Patrick wisely leaves the area.
Randy Orton says he was listening and keeping an eye because he sees Drew as someone in his way of what he wants: The WWE title. Drew chuckles, saying he knows Orton is a legend around here, but he has only come back from hiding from Stone Cold. Orton is furious at that line and barks at Drew that Stone Cold only came back when he was gone. He tells Drew he saw his WWE title win last year and says making it to the top once is easy, but you need to be ruthless to do it twice, saying Drew doesn’t have it in him, ending the segment.
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We cut to the women’s locker room as we can see Mickie James warming up and not looking in the best of shape when Alexa Bliss walks into the room with her hands up. She tells her ally and friend that last week they both said some things they shouldn’t have said to each other, but they were angry over the loss to Rhea. Mickie watches her with a distrusting glance. She says they need to focus on winning the Queen of the Ring, as Bliss confirms both women will be in the tournament. She says once one of them wins, maybe the other can go to the other brand and they can run both women’s divisions together. Bliss offers a hug and Mickie accepts, but it is clear neither woman trusts the other right now.
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When we return from the commercial break, we can see Sheamus sitting at the bar backstage and looking down after his loss in last week’s Intercontinental series. He asks the bartender for another beer and drinks it as The Miz walks up to him and tries to make a joke about not drinking Guinness. The Celtic Warrior just rolls his eyes, looking at him and carries on drinking. The Miz says he heard that Sheamus has been struggling to win the Intercontinental title, which gets a glare from him.
Miz says he is willing to offer him some help winning it as the greatest champion of all time. Sheamus chokes on his drink and actually starts to laugh a little before turning to the Miz, giving him a confused look. Sheamus says, with all due respect, he is not taking advice from The Miz on how to fight. Miz tells Sheamus that he might not be a brawler like Sheamus, but he knows how to win the Intercontinental title, and if Sheamus were smart, he would listen to him. Sheamus carries on drinking as The Miz walks off, ending the segment.
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Match 6: Intercontinental series match: Elias vs Trent Seven w/Grizzled Young Veterans
Match 6: Intercontinental series match: Elias vs Trent Seven w/Grizzled Young Veterans
Match summary: Trent makes his way to the ring for this match, flanked by his new allies: The GYV! Elias meanwhile, comes to the ring alone but is very wary of the men on the outside of the ring, knowing they are very willing to get involved in this match. Elias controls the match to the delight of the live crowd, but Zack Gibson and James Drake outside the ring have no problem getting involved to help Trent Seven. Anyone who has watched him as a heel in the UK knows how much of a wanker Trent can be as he stalls and grinds down Elias throughout.
The crowd gets more and more pissed off as the match goes on, with Trent Seven acting cocky, sensing that he might be able to win and be two matches away from a shot at the Intercontinental title! In the closing stages of the match, however, we see British Strong Style come out with Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate attacking GYV outside the ring! They lay into them and Trent is distracted, allowing Elias to hit him with the DRIFT AWAY for the victory!
Winner via pinfall: Elias (7:36)
Elias gets back to his feet, getting a loud pop from the live crowd as he celebrates in the middle of the ring. Outside the ring, British Strong Style win out versus the Grizzled Young Veterans and turn towards the ring, causing Trent Seven to flee up the entrance ramp. British Strong Style gives chase as Elias shrugs and the commentary team hypes up his match with Andrade Cien Almas next week.
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When we return from the commercial break, Rick Boogs is shown in what looks like his own personal gym with a bunch of gym equipment and guitars around the room behind him. He looks at the camera, saying people told him last week would be a bad idea, as they knew Heath would not keep his nose out. He was stubborn and wanted his revenge too soon. He tells the camera that he is going to do what people suggested and get a partner to help him with his problem.
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Match 7: The MMA Horsewomen vs K2 and Lana
Match 7: The MMA Horsewomen vs K2 and Lana
Match summary: In the penultimate match of the night the MMA Horsewomen team up as a trio to take on K2 and Lana. The babyfaces do their best to try to take down the MMA Horsewomen, but the unit are too dominant with all 3 women locking in submission, but it is Natalya who is the legal woman who has the sharpshooter in on Lana to pick up the win!
Winners via submission: The MMA Horsewomen (3:49)
The crowd loudly boos as The MMA Horsewomen stand tall in the middle of the ring, looking an imposing presence as the commentary team confirms all 3 members will be entering The Queen of the Ring tournament and will pose a huge threat to anyone who gets in their way!
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We then cut to Piper Niven backstage, who is warming up for the main event, when she is approached by Cathy Kelley looking for an interview with her. She asks how she is feeling and the bubbly Scot makes it clear she is still feeling the effects of the last woman standing match two weeks ago, but opportunities in the main event of Raw don’t come around often. She says she is going to fight through the pain and when she beats Charlotte tonight, she will prove she is due a shot at the Women’s Universal title.
Cathy is about to carry on the interview but Tegan Nox appears, interrupting the pair of them. She tells Piper that she knows what Charlotte Flair is like and she offers to be at ringside to help Piper. The Scot shakes her head, saying she wants to do this alone, saying she has a lot of respect for Tegan, but this is something she needs to do alone. Piper walks out of the interview, leaving Tegan alone to pull out her phone and call someone as we go to the final commercial break of the night.
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Main event: Charlotte Flair vs Piper Niven
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Main event: Charlotte Flair vs Piper Niven
Match summary: Charlotte in the opening stages of the main event, spends a lot of time leaving the ring and re-entering the ring, looking to keep away from her stronger opponent. Piper is a bit annoyed by these tactics by Charlotte, but keeps her cool, not taking the bait from the Queen. Charlotte realizes she is going to have to take a bit of pain to get into this match and starts to go on the attack, struggling at first, but one well-timed chop block turns the tide for the Queen!
Charlotte Flair knows that Piper is not at the top of her game thanks to the damage from her war with Nia Jax a couple of weeks ago and targets the right leg of Piper Niven throughout the match, hoping to set her up for the figure eight! Charlotte is relentless and the commentary notes that there is little Piper can do to counter it because she not only is weaker to the Figure Eight but also it becomes a lot harder to hit her power moves throughout the match.
In the closing stages of the match, Piper does try to take control and even manages to slam Charlotte down to the mat before heading to the corner for the SCOT DROP… BUT CHARLOTTE KICKS THE LEG WHILST SHE IS ON THE TOP ROPE! Piper is trapped in the ropes and Charlotte uses that to hit a modified powerbomb from the corner! Charlotte then climbs to the top rope and dives off, hitting Piper with a MOONSAULT! Charlotte stays on for the cover and picks up the victory!
Winner via pinfall: Charlotte Flair (10:40)
Charlotte Flair gets to her feet and with a smug smile, she celebrates her victory tonight over Piper Niven. The commentary team says it was a strong return to the ring for Charlotte and a nice warm-up ahead of the Queen of the Ring. Charlotte looks at Piper down on the mat… AND ATTACK HER! The crowd loudly boos as Charlotte smirks to herself before grabbing hold of the right leg of Piper Niven, locking in the FIGURE EIGHT…
UNTIL RHEA RIPLEY RUNS OUT! The crowd goes wild for the Women’s Universal Champion as she sprints to the ring with a purpose and looks to go right after Charlotte Flair. The Queen sees Rhea Ripley coming and smartly lets go of the hold as she flees through the live crowd. Rhea Ripley just misses out on getting her hand on Charlotte Flair and instead checks on Piper Niven as Monday Night Raw comes to a close with the two women due to collide at Queen of the Ring staring one another down.
Confirmed matches for next week:
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Intercontinental series match:
Andrade Cien Almas vs Elias
Intercontinental series match:
Sami Zayn vs Mustafa Ali
Number one contender’s match for the World tag team titles:
Breezango vs British Strong Style vs Grizzled Young Veterans vs Jeff Jarrett and Heath Slater
Singles match:
Drew McIntyre vs Dolph Ziggler
Singles match:
Bobby Lashley vs Shelton Benjamin
Confirmed matches in two weeks:
Cruiserweight title match:
Xavier Woods © vs Oney Lorcan
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Intercontinental series final :
Andrade Cien Almas or Elias vs Sami Zayn or Mustafa Ali
Confirmed matches in three weeks:
Queen of the Ring 2nd Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 2nd Round match:
??? vs ???
Confirmed matches in four weeks:
WWE title match:
Big E © vs Cesaro
Intercontinental title match:
Kofi Kingston © vs Andrade Cien Almas or Elias or Sami Zayn or Mustafa Ali
World tag team titles match:
The Street Profits © vs Breezango or British Strong Style or Grizzled Young Veterans or Jeff Jarrett and Heath Slater
Queen of the Ring 2nd Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 2nd Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring
London, England
June 6th 2021
BACK FROM THE DEAD – HALESTORM
Women’s Universal title match:
Rhea Ripley © vs Charlotte Flair
Queen of The Ring quarter-final:
TBA
EWR Rating:
69%
News Update:
Huge injury with massive implications for the Armageddon PPV
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Intercontinental series match:
Andrade Cien Almas vs Elias
Intercontinental series match:
Sami Zayn vs Mustafa Ali
Number one contender’s match for the World tag team titles:
Breezango vs British Strong Style vs Grizzled Young Veterans vs Jeff Jarrett and Heath Slater
Singles match:
Drew McIntyre vs Dolph Ziggler
Singles match:
Bobby Lashley vs Shelton Benjamin
Confirmed matches in two weeks:
Cruiserweight title match:
Xavier Woods © vs Oney Lorcan
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Intercontinental series final :
Andrade Cien Almas or Elias vs Sami Zayn or Mustafa Ali
Confirmed matches in three weeks:
Queen of the Ring 2nd Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 2nd Round match:
??? vs ???
Confirmed matches in four weeks:
WWE title match:
Big E © vs Cesaro
Intercontinental title match:
Kofi Kingston © vs Andrade Cien Almas or Elias or Sami Zayn or Mustafa Ali
World tag team titles match:
The Street Profits © vs Breezango or British Strong Style or Grizzled Young Veterans or Jeff Jarrett and Heath Slater
Queen of the Ring 2nd Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 2nd Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring
London, England
June 6th 2021
BACK FROM THE DEAD – HALESTORM
Women’s Universal title match:
Rhea Ripley © vs Charlotte Flair
Queen of The Ring quarter-final:
TBA
EWR Rating:
69%
News Update:
Huge injury with massive implications for the Armageddon PPV
A top male superstar has sustained a serious leg injury which will rule him out of Armageddon at a recent house show. An angle is being filmed as we speak to explain his absence from the PPV and to tie up the story as best we can for now. The scheduled match between him and his opponent is being changed, with a replacement or a new stipulation being planned.
Mod note: Posting this as a Smackdown tease. The injury sidelined the talent for 7 months, impacting the feud and requiring major roster adjustments until the draft.
Raul Mendoza is out of action for the rest of the month
In further injury news, NXT superstar Raul Mendoza has also picked up an injury at a house show and is now out of action for the next month, in a blow to NXT’s tag team division.
- The Queen...All Hail...All Bow Down...Charlotte looks to be in fine form as she beats a much larger opponent in Piper Niven...just goes to show us why Charlotte Flair is the GOAT whether it be men's or women's wrestling. 9 times and she could make it 10 if she beats Rhea for her title. Charlotte trying to make an example out of Piper only for Rhea to make the save...wise for Charlotte to get out of dodge. Save it for Queen of the Ring.
- AR Fox turning heel was bound to happen and he joins The Hurt Business replacing Lio Rush in the group...was bound to happen
- I can definitely see Lashley feuding with The Hurt Business now especially after Lio was done dirty
- McIntyre/Orton feud sign me up for that
- AR Fox turning heel was bound to happen and he joins The Hurt Business replacing Lio Rush in the group...was bound to happen
- I can definitely see Lashley feuding with The Hurt Business now especially after Lio was done dirty
- McIntyre/Orton feud sign me up for that
I feel like I've had a bit of a backflip this week. The main event scene is probably the low point of Raw at the moment for me. Don't get me wrong, Big E/Cesaro is good, and I even understand them being an alliance of sorts, but I'm hoping that ends quickly. After The New Day and The Hurt Business feuding, now it just feels like one faction has been removed and another entered, The Ungovernables. Just not very inspiring stuff. The execution is technically fine, but just not overly interesting in my opinion. Looking forward to Cesaro and Big E heating up to change things up in the coming weeks.
I wanted to get that complain/feedback out of the way, because despite that scene, this episode really delivered. Loved the return of Ali and he's clearly new, pissed off attitude, and he's word to Sami afterwards was great. Sami/Ali feud? Yes please. On top of that, Dolph losing and then calling out Drew is solid enough progression as well.
Then we had The Hurt Business stuff finally go down. Swerve remains in the group, which surprised me a bit. I thought maybe he'd break out on his own to be a star. I feel like there's less potential for Lio Rush to be interesting on his own. Still, the swerve with AR Fox was fun, and this whole situation leaves us with more questions than answers as The Hurt Business swear their innocence in all of this. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next. Lashley/Shelton next week should be fun to with Lash trying to stick up for his friend. Again, very clear and understandable character response which is good.
Oney Lorcan getting a cruiserweight title shot is fine.
I've been really enjoying this angle with Ruby, Liv and Shotzi for awhile now. I thought this was another hit tonight with Luna being furious, and it turns out it was Shotzi who brought in King. Really good advancement and King telling Shotzi that her friends make her week is the perfect foreshadowing of a heel turn. Really good work here.
Charlotte/Piper match was hyped well throughout the night and delivered. As much as it would be cool to see some fresh meat like Niven winning a big match, I get Charlotte needing to win to lead to the epic Rhea appearance to close out the night. Solid.
Tag division was pretty much booking 101 with the four way announced for next week to crown new champs. The promos from some of the teams involved all did their jobs. An exciting defence for Street Profits tonight as well, with the NXT team The Kingdom appearing and creating a nice moment.
Feels funny seeing Drew/Orton potentially just kicking off in this universe after what we've seen in real life. I'm looking forward to seeing what you can do with them with the opposite alignments to real life. Two big names should make a fun feud. I'm also relieved I just changed plans to avoid a Drew/Orton feud in my BTB.
The continued issues in the relationship with Alexa and Mickie are fun. Segment did its job of continuing that tonight.
Sheamus/Miz segment was one of my favourites from the night as well. Does Sheamus' desperation to be a grand slam champ lead to him getting The Miz' help. I don't know, but feels like this is a really promising start to a story one way or another.
The only other thing I probably didn't like was Rick Boogs getting promo time because, ugh, Rick Boogs lol. At least I liked the MMA Horsewomen getting a squash win.
A really good show overall, just the whole faction war main event thing feeling stale brought it down somewhat for me.
I wanted to get that complain/feedback out of the way, because despite that scene, this episode really delivered. Loved the return of Ali and he's clearly new, pissed off attitude, and he's word to Sami afterwards was great. Sami/Ali feud? Yes please. On top of that, Dolph losing and then calling out Drew is solid enough progression as well.
Then we had The Hurt Business stuff finally go down. Swerve remains in the group, which surprised me a bit. I thought maybe he'd break out on his own to be a star. I feel like there's less potential for Lio Rush to be interesting on his own. Still, the swerve with AR Fox was fun, and this whole situation leaves us with more questions than answers as The Hurt Business swear their innocence in all of this. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next. Lashley/Shelton next week should be fun to with Lash trying to stick up for his friend. Again, very clear and understandable character response which is good.
Oney Lorcan getting a cruiserweight title shot is fine.
I've been really enjoying this angle with Ruby, Liv and Shotzi for awhile now. I thought this was another hit tonight with Luna being furious, and it turns out it was Shotzi who brought in King. Really good advancement and King telling Shotzi that her friends make her week is the perfect foreshadowing of a heel turn. Really good work here.
Charlotte/Piper match was hyped well throughout the night and delivered. As much as it would be cool to see some fresh meat like Niven winning a big match, I get Charlotte needing to win to lead to the epic Rhea appearance to close out the night. Solid.
Tag division was pretty much booking 101 with the four way announced for next week to crown new champs. The promos from some of the teams involved all did their jobs. An exciting defence for Street Profits tonight as well, with the NXT team The Kingdom appearing and creating a nice moment.
Feels funny seeing Drew/Orton potentially just kicking off in this universe after what we've seen in real life. I'm looking forward to seeing what you can do with them with the opposite alignments to real life. Two big names should make a fun feud. I'm also relieved I just changed plans to avoid a Drew/Orton feud in my BTB.
The continued issues in the relationship with Alexa and Mickie are fun. Segment did its job of continuing that tonight.
Sheamus/Miz segment was one of my favourites from the night as well. Does Sheamus' desperation to be a grand slam champ lead to him getting The Miz' help. I don't know, but feels like this is a really promising start to a story one way or another.
The only other thing I probably didn't like was Rick Boogs getting promo time because, ugh, Rick Boogs lol. At least I liked the MMA Horsewomen getting a squash win.
A really good show overall, just the whole faction war main event thing feeling stale brought it down somewhat for me.
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SmackDown Live
Albany, New York
Times Union Centre
May 7th 2021
Albany, New York
Times Union Centre
May 7th 2021
The final SmackDown Live before Armageddon starts with the signature cold open and it is a chaotic scene as we can see KEITH LEE AND DOMINIK DIJAKOVIC BRAWLING WITH LUKE GALLOWS AND KARL ANDERSON! The two hoss tag team are throwing punches and brawling in the car park whilst BIG CASS PICKS UP JORDAN DEVLIN AND LAUNCHES HIM ONTO A CAR WITH A HARD THUD! We then see FINN BALOR DOWN ON THE FLOOR AND NOT MOVING AS AJ STYLES IS HOLDING A WRENCH…
SMASHING IT DOWN ONTO THE LEG OF FINN AS THE CAMERA CUTS AWAY! Finn Balor can be heard screaming in pain as AJ Styles looks at him and shouts that’s what Finn gets for what he did to him. A swarm of security appears on the screen and breaks up the fight between the two groups as they both look to get their hands on each other. They are however, pulled away from one another, with both groups arguing, while Finn Balor remains still due to the damage done to his right leg as SmackDown Live starts properly.
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SmackDown Live officially starts as the commentary team welcomes us back to the show with Beth Phoenix and Corey Graves hyping up the show, confirming the 12-man tag in tonight’s main event before saying we are starting off with a bang as The Fiend takes on…
*WRATH*
ERICK ROWAN marches out, getting boos from the live crowd as he walks to the ring, holding a sheep mask like the one he used to wear in the Wyatt Family. Corey Graves says he heard from Rowan last week and he said he refuses to be a pawn any longer of Bray Wyatt’s. Beth Phoenix wonders if this was something Bray wanted to do, given how twisted he can be.
*LET ME IN*
THE FIEND BRAY WYATT slowly walks down the entrance ramp, looking every bit the threatening monster he truly is in this form. Corey Graves says he remembers being terrified of Bray Wyatt when he interviewed him a couple of years ago and that fear has stuck with him. Beth Phoenix says even she would be wary about stepping into a ring with a monster like this. The Fiend steps between the ropes, standing across from Rowan as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!
Match 1: Bray “The Fiend” Wyatt vs Erick Rowan
Match summary: Bray stands there and almost beckons Erick Rowan to attack him in the opening stages of the match. Erick Rowan throws everything he has at The Fiend and throws a barrage of punches plus kicks into the monster, even hitting THE IRON CLAW CHOKESLAM… BUT THE FIEND NO SELLS IT AND GETS BACK TO HIS FEET! He runs through Erick Rowan, laying him out and drags him off the mat, hitting him with SISTER ABIGAIL!
Winner via pinfall: Bray “The Fiend” Wyatt (4:36)
The crowd gives a mixed reaction to the Fiend, who gets back to his feet and poses over the prone body of Erick Rowan! Corey Graves and Beth Phoenix talk about the fact that it looks like The Fiend didn’t even feel the damage being done to him by Erick Rowan during this match. The Fiend tilts his head as he looks at Erick Rowan and GRABS HIM BY THE HEAD LOCKING IN THE MANDIBLE CLAW! He chokes his former follower in the Wyatt Family, once again getting a mixed reaction until…
*FIGHT*
KEVIN OWENS STORMS OUT! The crowd loudly cheers as he sprints towards the ring, whilst The Fiend drops the prone body of Erick Rowan to the mat and sticks his arms out wide, almost daring Kevin Owens to come after him! Owens doesn’t need to be told twice and HITS A STUNNER AS SOON AS HE ENTERS THE RING! Bray falls backward into the ropes… BUT STAYS UPRIGHT! Owens looks a little stunned as Bray looks to him… BUT OWENS DUCKS AND SENDS HIM OUT OF THE RING TO THE OUTSIDE!
Kevin Owens isn’t done there, going onto the ring apron and connects with a DIVING CANNONBALL ONTO A RISING FIEND! He gets loud cheers from the crowd before turning around to look at the ring apron… AND HAS AN IDEA! He grabs hold of The Fiend, ready to go for a POP-UP POWERBOMB… BUT IT GETS TURNED INTO A MANDIBLE CLAW! The Fiend chokes Kevin Owens until the Prize-fighter passes out on the ring floor in front of The Fiend! The monster tilts his head and poses over him as the commentary team wonders if KO can stop him this Sunday.
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When we return from the commercial break, we cut to a video package showing JACOB FATU training for his fight with Braun Strowman on Sunday night. He is working out in the gym before being shown sitting outside looking at the camera. Fatu says this wrestling life was never meant to be something for someone like him. We see pictures of his mugshots from his younger years and he says he grew up on the streets, doing whatever it took to survive. We even get a glimpse of his time in MLW as part of a group called Contra (for those who don’t watch, basically a militant force invading the company).
He says when you see the terrors he committed, the monsters he would fight as part of that group, then someone like Braun is a pussycat. He says Braun talks about putting Roman in an ambulance, but he will gladly put Braun in the morgue if it means staying United States Champion. Fatu makes it clear that he represents The Bloodline now, and he can’t let his chief down, so he will put Braun down for good because he loves you, Roman! The end of the promo seems to show the destruction left in Jacob’s way on his rise up the card before we cut back to the ring.
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*TURN THE SKY UP*
*TURN THE SKY UP*
THE BOSS ‘N’ CONNECTION makes their way out, getting a very loud mixed reaction from the live crowd tonight! We can see the ring set up for a celebration with the wacky inflatable tube men waving in the air. BAYLEY is all smiles and lifts her Women’s tag team title in the air, but is noticeably put off a bit by the boos from the live crowd. SASHA BANKS next to her, lifts her title in the air and tells her best friend to ignore the boos as they head to the ring. Beth Phoenix says Bayley might have crossed a line when she successfully defended her Women’s tag team titles and put Dakota Kai on the shelf for the time being.
Corey Graves blames Sasha Banks for corrupting Bayley. The champions enter the ring, holding their titles high as the mixed reaction continues. Bayley, puzzled, tells the crowd they should be happy their role models remain champions. The crowd reacts poorly, and Sasha says fans resent Bayley for acts they would cheer from her.
Sasha says she’s always been as ruthless as Bayley was two weeks ago, but fans are surprised because Bayley seems softer. She reminds them they are now the longest-reigning Women's tag team champions. The crowd is split, but Sasha says they’re not focused on the fans tonight. She and Bayley want to appreciate their achievements. Bayley adds she’s teaching young fans to appreciate accomplishments in the ring.
She has a big smile and unveils a cake, which she gives some to Sasha, who has a big smile on her face. Sasha and Bayley enjoy the cake before Sasha pulls out some champagne to share a toast with her friend. Sasha says that them become the longest reigning tag team champions is just the beginning of their time at the top of the tag team division. Sasha says they plan on ruling over this entire tag team division for the rest of the year and even further. Bayley chimes in and says maybe they can repeat both becoming Women’s Champions again too, prompting a few “Becky2belts” chants from the live crowd.
Banks says she hopes Becky is doing well, but both of them plan to do what she has done, and even better, get loud boos from the live crowd. Bayley looks confused and tells the crowd that you should always strive to be the best, wondering if they want her and Banks to be humble when their records speak for themselves. Bayley says she is a 2-time Women’s, an NXT Champion and a 4-time tag team champion, whilst Sasha is a 5-time Women’s, an NXT Champion and a 4-time tag team champion herself! Sasha says it is about time they get the respect they deserve and they want to know who is going to step up to them next.
We then hear a voice coming from the titantron and the camera pans to show ZOEY STARK from NXT standing in front of the camera. She is joined by her tag team partner, IYO SKY! The duo says they have been watching from NXT and they have been setting the tag division on fire down there, so they spoke to Regal and at Queen of the Ring, they will be taking those tag team titles. Iyo steps into the screen, smirking but stays quiet before we cut back to the champions looking slightly worried by the tough challenge facing them soon.
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When we return from the commercial break, we see CHAD GABLE and DANIEL GARCIA standing backstage in Alpha Academy tracksuits backstage joined by a recent ally in GRAN METALIK! Chad says ever since WrestleMania, it has felt like he and Danny have gotten a bit lost in the shuffle. Garcia nods, saying he knows Buddy is the shiny new toy and people want to focus on him, but he plans on reminding people why Bryan picked him to join the Academy!
Chad says the best way for them to do that is for each of them to start wrestling in that ring and proving why Alpha Academy is the best. Chad says they have their issues with The Church, but 3 of their members are free this Sunday, so why don’t they meet The Authors of Pain and Nathan Frazer in the ring? Garcia says it is a great idea and that’s why they have asked their friend Metalik to join them. Garcia points out that he is a different style of wrestler, but one he respects all the same. Metalik finishes the promo in Spanish and the challenge is set for the Armageddon pre-show!
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*PRIDE FIGHTER*
*PRIDE FIGHTER*
SONYA DEVILLE walks out ready for action, getting a decent pop from the fans in attendance, joined by her tag team partner MANDY ROSE and OTIS DOZOVIC! Otis and Mandy share a kiss on the entrance ramp with Sonya looking back with a smile on her face before stepping into the ring, ready for action. Beth Phoenix says Sonya has a legit MMA background that will provide a different challenge for Deonna Purrazzo tonight. Corey Graves says the submission experience might prove handy, but can she match up to the Virtuoso?
*THRONE OF GOLD*
DEONNA PURRAZZO slowly walks out with a smug smirk on her face and soaks in the boos from the live crowd. Corey Graves says Deonna showed how good she was on NXT, becoming Women’s Champion down there by defeating Iyo Sky. Beth Phoenix says Deonna reminds her of her former friend Natalya with her submission expertise and ability to target any limb. Deonna looks at Mandy and Otis outside the ring with disgust before stepping across from Sonya Deville as the referee calls for the bell to get the match underway!
Match 2: Deonna Purrazzo vs Sonya Deville w/Mandy Rose and Otis Dozovic
Match summary: Deonna throughout the encounter, would have to be cautious due to the better striking skills of Sonya who focuses on trying to overwhelm Deonna with kicks and punches. Outside the ring, both Mandy and Otis play cheerleader for Sonya, hoping she is able to pick up the victory in this match. As the match goes on, Deonna is able to work over the arms of Sonya Deville and in the end, she manages to lock her in the VENUS DE MILO FOR THE TAP OUT VICTORY!
Winner via submission: Deonna Purrazzo (5:51)
Deonna holds on for a few extra seconds, but this time is much quicker to let go as Mandy Rose comes into the ring to stop any further damage. Deonna lets go of the hold and backs up the entrance ramp, smirking as the commentary team puts her over as a legit threat within the division, as we cut to the commercial break.
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When we return from the commercial break, we can see MANDY ROSE and OTIS DOZOVIC checking SONYA DEVILLE backstage to make sure she is OK after the match with Deonna Purrazzo. She says her arm is a bit sore and Mandy makes a joke about them matching. Otis passes her an ice pack, which Sonya thanks him for and Mandy looks at him, saying he is so sweet. The two share a kiss before giving each other a loving look as someone off-screen shouts that Otis needs to focus…
IT'S TUCKER KNIGHT! He tells off Otis and tells him that he shouldn’t be focusing on Mandy right now and should be fully focused on getting their tag team titles back! Otis says he is focused, but Tucker shakes his head, saying he is too busy playing with his girlfriend when he should be working. Mandy and Sonya look annoyed as Tucker says there is a reason he doesn’t bring his wife to work before saying he has a match to win and storms off heading towards the ring.
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*HEAVY*
*HEAVY*
TUCKER KNIGHT walks out after we have just seen him backstage and he looks to still be in a bad mood after his conversation with Otis Dozovic backstage. Corey Graves says it is very easy to get distracted by someone as beautiful as Mandy Rose, but Tucker has a point; Otis should be focused on getting revenge. Beth Phoenix counters, saying that when her husband Edge has stepped in the ring, he has been fully focused, whether she is here or not.
*I’M OUT*
JEY USO walks out, getting boos from the live crowd, but he just looks at them with disdain. JIMMY USO wishes his brother good luck before heading backstage, as Beth Phoenix confirms that each man in this triple threat seconds is banned from ringside. Corey Graves says The Bloodline thrives thanks to strength in numbers, so it will be curious to see what Jey Uso can manage alone.
*BOOYAKA 619*
REY MYSTERIO makes his way last of all, getting a huge pop as always from the live crowd. DOMINIK MYSTERIO comes out to wish his father good luck before heading backstage. Corey Graves says Rey Mysterio has by far the most experience as a singles competitor and will be a favourite to win this triple threat match. Beth Phoenix says in a chaotic environment like this, there are no favourites and it will be even more chaotic when the WWE tag team titles are hanging above the ring! Rey steps into the ring and the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!
Match 3: Jey Uso vs Tucker Knight vs Rey Mysterio
Match summary: Early on in the match, Tucker Knight takes control over powering his smaller opponents and forces an unlikely alliance between the two enemies. It doesn’t last long as Jey and Rey go after each other in an aggressive fashion, with both men still at war with each other after The Usos took out his son. In the closing stages of the match, Tucker gets Jey Uso up and POWERBOMBS HIM! He takes a split second to look at the corner… BUT IT AIN’T A TAG MATCH ALLOWING REY TO KICK HIM ONTO THE ROPES! Rey follows up with the 619 AND DROPPIN THE DIME FOR THE WIN!
Winner via pinfall: Rey Mysterio (7:27)
The crowd cheers loudly for Rey Mysterio, who gets to his feet and celebrates the extra momentum heading into this Sunday’s TLC match for the WWE tag team titles! Corey Graves on commentary, wonders if having his argument with Otis Dozovic on his mind caused Tucker to be distracted in the closing stages and cost him. Beth Phoenix says they are two-time tag team champions, but they would need to be on the same page if they want to make it three-time this Sunday. The camera shows Tucker Knight and Jey Uso both separately looking furious, whilst Rey Mysterio celebrates and SmackDown Live goes to a commercial break.
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*SHAKE SHAKE*
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*SHAKE SHAKE*
TAYNARA CONTI makes her way out to start the 2nd hour of SmackDown Live, getting a loud pop from the fans. She lifts her WWE Women’s title in the air and dances for the fans a little before heading to the ring. Corey Graves says she picked up a tag team victory with Xia Li and Bianca Belair last week, but it was clear there was some tension between her and the E.S.T. Beth Phoenix says as a 5-time Women’s Champion, it is lonely at the top and even friends can turn to enemies quickly.
Conti steps into the ring and grabs a microphone as she thanks the crowd for their support over the last couple of years, always having her back, even when she was a rookie debuting on Raw for the first time with her close friend Xia Li, to now being the WWE Women’s Champion. Conti lifts the belt in the air and has a smile on her face before putting it back on her shoulder. She says that last week she proved she is happy to kick anyone’s ass who gets in her way.
She says it is Naomi this Sunday and she tells Shawn Michaels in the back to line up whoever is next, the sooner the better, because she wants to fight! She says she will even be happy to kick the ass of her friend, recently Bianca Belair! That name gets a loud pop from the live crowd as Conti nods along and even asks the fans if they want to see her fight the E.S.T., with them giving a loud pop in response. Conti smirks and says maybe after she is done with…
*AMAZING (REMIX)*
NAOMI! She storms out, getting boos from the live crowd with a microphone in hand and points at Conti in the ring. She tells the Brazilian Badass that she is not going to listen to another minute of Conti talking about what is next when she is standing in the way. She marches to the ring and comes face to face with Conti, telling her that she has been tasked with bringing the WWE Women’s title back to The Bloodline and she will stop at nothing to become WWE Women’s Champion for the 3rd time in her career.
Conti says she isn’t looking ahead; she is just confident about her ability to beat Naomi or anyone else who steps in front of her. Naomi tells Taynara that she has never been in this spot before, so she doesn’t know how much pressure there is at the top. Naomi says everyone is out to get you and says even Xia Li is probably looking for her moment to take you down. The Brazilian Badass says she knows her friend and she has honour. Naomi says maybe, but wonders about her other recent friend as…
*WATCH ME SHINE*
BIANCA BELAIR WALKS OUT WHIPPING HER HAIR! She also has a microphone in hand and skips to the ring, looking to join the other recent women in the WWE Women’s title picture. She tells Noami that she has no need to stab Conti in the back because she has made it clear she is coming for gold, no matter who holds it. Bianca Belair climbs into the ring and stands in front of Naomi and Conti, saying that she is planning to enter the Queen of the Ring because then she will have an undeniable shot at Summerslam waiting for her!
Naomi says she has seen Belair and seen how close she keeps coming to being champion, but she wonders if she is actually good enough to make it to the top of this division. This prompts Belair to say that she is happy to knock Naomi’s teeth down her throat if she keeps talking. Conti smirks, but Belair makes it clear that they might be friends but once she is done with Ember Moon and Queen of the Ring, if they are on the same brand, she is coming for that belt. It is an uneasy situation in the ring until…
*ATHENA*
EMBER MOON’S MUSIC HITS! The crowd loudly boos as Mrs. Money in the Bank seems to be making her way out… BUT SHE DOESN’T APPEAR ON THE ENTRANCE RAMP… ATTACKING BELAIR FROM THE CROWD! She clocks her opponent this Sunday in the back and knocks her to the mat with a smirk as Naomi uses this to her advantage, dropping Conti to the mat. Naomi and Moon work together to boos from the live crowd before hitting Belair and Conti with the briefcase and Women’s title, respectively!
The crowd loudly boos as the two heels stand tall in the middle of the ring, having laid waste to their challengers this Sunday and having gained massive momentum ahead of their matches this Sunday. Naomi is posing with the title… AS EMBER MOON CLOCKS HER WITH THE MONEY IN THE BANK BRIEFCASE! She falls to the match as Ember loudly cackles and grabs the WWE Women’s title, looking at it closely before placing it on Conti as she says she’ll have her title back real soon as SmackDown Live goes to a commercial break.
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When we return from the commercial break, we can see KEITH LEE, AJ STYLES, DOMINIK DIJAKOVIC and BIG CASS all standing in his office. Keith Lee has his Money in the Bank briefcase front and centre as Shawn Michaels says thanks to their actions earlier tonight, the PPV match with Keith Lee and Dominik Dijakovic against Finn Balor and Jordan Devlin is off. AJ scoffs and says he ain’t going to say sorry for giving Finn a piece of payback after he screwed me out of being the leader of the O.C.
Dijakovic questions why AJ would even want to be a leader of a group ready to stab him in the back, but Big Cass makes it clear they would have made sure The Good Brothers were gone the moment they sniffed betrayal. Cass then turns to Shawn, asking where they are and the commissioner confirms the duo has gone to the hospital with Jordan to check on Finn. Styles scoffs and says they ran away as Keith Lee steps forward and says AJ cost them a chance for a pay-per-view payday!
AJ says he doesn’t care about their bank account; he cares about revenge before saying that if they have a problem, they can do something about it. Shawn however makes it clear he doesn’t want a fight in his office and instead has got a message to pass on from The O.C. He tells the men in the room that they challenged them to an 8-man tag against them including the newest member of The O.C. All of the men in the room agree and accept the challenge for this Sunday as we cut back to the ring.
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*THRONE OF GOLD*
*THRONE OF GOLD*
DEONNA PURRAZZO makes her way out to boos from the crowd and the surprise of the commentary team. She makes her way over to the desk and joins them as they welcome her before asking why she is out here. Deonna tells Corey and Beth that she spoke to Shawn after her match and the commissioner has confirmed on the Armageddon pre-show, she will be taking on Carmella, Mercedes Martinez and Jinny in a fatal-4-way with the winner fighting for the WWE Women’s title at Armageddon!
*TRAP OR TREAT*
THE HOUSE OF COUTURE makes their way out, getting boos from the live crowd. JINNY and AMALE taunt the live crowd, showing off their fancy attire just off the fashion shows in Milan. Deonna Purrazzo on commentary is full of praise for the clothes they are wearing and admires the fine taste. Corey Graves and Beth Phoenix say The House knows how to work together, whilst their opponents are teaming for the first time, so it will be a tough challenge for them to work together.
*OG BADASS*
MERCEDES MARTINEZ makes her way out next, getting a decent reaction from the fans, having been making a name for herself since joining SmackDown Live. Deonna says she fought Mercedes on NXT before both came to SmackDown, and while she is tough, Deonna was regularly able to outwrestle her. Beth and Corey say Mercedes could be a huge threat to Deonna this Sunday, which earns a smirk from the Virtuoso.
*FABULOUS*
CARMELLA comes out next, joining her tag team partner, getting a loud pop from the live crowd. Corey Graves is full of praise for his other half, with Beth joking about a hint of bias. Deonna gives Carmella praise, pointing out she is a former Women’s Champion, but this was when a Virtuoso was not in the division. Once at ringside, Mercedes steps into the ring to start for the faces, whilst Amale starts for The House of Couture!
Match 4: Carmella and Mercedes Martinez vs The House of Couture
Match summary: Early on, the House struggles with taking down the two fiery babyfaces who explode out of the block. Deonna says coming out flying like this can lead to mistakes as the match goes on and it soon gets proven right as Jinny uses cheap tricks to isolate Carmella for the House to work over her. The House works over Carmella as Deonna comments that she doesn’t need tricks, just skill. In the closing stages, she leaves commentary and says she wants to watch up close. She gets to ringside and distracts Mercedes on the ring apron, allowing Amale to knock her off and JINNY ROLLS UP CARMELLA HOOKING THE TIGHTS TO STEAL THE WIN!
Winners via pinfall: The House of Couture (5:57)
Deonna Purrazzo, outside the ring, has a smug smirk and applauds the victory for the House of Couture. She quickly gets to the safety of the top of the entrance ramp. The commentary team says Jinny picked up a huge win going into Sunday. They wonder if the cheap tricks will earn her a WWE Women’s title shot. Deonna looks at everyone in the ring with a cocky smirk. She does the belt motion as the show heads into the commercial break.
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When we return from the commercial break, we see the back of BRAUN STROWMAN as he stands in front of a car and in his own unique way starts to work out by LIFTING THE VEHICLE AND TIPPING IT OVER! He turns to the camera and points to the car slammed down in front of him, saying, if he can do that, what is he going to do to Jacob Fatu? He tells Jacob that for all his talk, he is still a man going against a monster. He promises to destroy Jacob Fatu as we see a flash on the screen showing for a second The Fiend before we cut elsewhere backstage.
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We cut to REY MYSTERIO talking with his son DOMINIK MYSTERIO, listening to his father, before BYRON SAXTON approaches the duo looking for an interview. He congratulates Rey on his victory earlier tonight and asks how they are feeling going into the TLC match this Sunday. Rey says they have the chance to do something this Sunday that no tag team has ever done: become champions as father and son. Dominik says he is proud to be able to fight by his father’s side and this Sunday, he gets to achieve a lifelong dream of becoming a champion with his dad!
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We cut to one more location backstage to see THE BLOODLINE in their locker room, with the chair at the head of the table empty. JIMMY USO and NAOMI sit on one side of the table, whilst JEY USO and TAMINA sit on the other side. Jey reminds us of the fact that Jacob Fatu is banned from the arena due to the destruction he intends to cause this Sunday when he kills the monster Braun Strowman.
Jimmy chimes in to say that isn’t the only carnage because they are going to break Heavy Machinery and The Mysterio once again proving they are the ones atop the tag team division, now and forever! Naomi leans in: "I get to fix my mistake when I missed out on Money in the Bank. Conti may have shocked the world, but now she gets shocked herself." Naomi turns serious: "Anyone thinking of interfering—Tamina will remind you we’re the Bloodline." Tamina glares, "No cash-ins if Ember’s smart."
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When we return from the commercial break, we cut to EDGE sitting on a staircase backstage with a slight scowl on his face. He says he needed some time off to clear his head and honestly, was going to take more. He missed his kids and whilst Beth is now back on the road, sometimes you need to get away before getting too laser focused on one thing, which is what happened with The Bloodline. He wishes his close friend Rey good luck this Sunday and hopes they can win the tag team titles, but he is glad he is not the one climbing the ladder nowadays.
Edge chuckles and says he was going to take more time off, but when he heard Bryan was doing an open challenge for the Universal title, how could he turn that down? He says you never turn down a chance to become a World Champion, especially when it can be your last. He sighs and says he doesn’t know what is next, but he knows he is in the twilight of his career. He says maybe it might be time to start looking to the future and planning for the end.
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*I DISAGREE*
*I DISAGREE*
MILLIE MCKENZIE makes her way out, getting a decent pop from the live crowd. The young Brit slaps hands with a few fans in the front few rows as her tag team partner, CHARLI EVANS follows behind her. Beth Phoenix comments that a win tonight helps Millie’s claim for a spot in the Queen of the Ring tournament. Corey Graves says it takes a lot to win a tournament like that, drawing a smile from last year’s Queen of the Ring.
*SEDUCTION*
BILLIE KAY makes her way out, getting a mixed reaction from the live crowd as people seem to be enjoying her goofy antics more and more lately. This time, Billie has a sign saying “Peyton is a Queen” which she holds up whilst posing with a few fans who have their own pro-Peyton signs. Beth Phoenix on commentary says we all need a friend like Billie, but Corey says she should be focusing on her own career whilst Peyton is out injured. Billie rolls into the ring across from Millie as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!
Match 5: Millie McKenzie w/Charli Evans vs Billie Kay
Match summary: Millie lays into Billie with a bunch of strikes and kicks as she batters The Aussie throughout the match. Billie gets a few hope spots, which delights the live crowd and gets them behind her but in the end, Millie finishes her off with a SPEAR for the win!
Winner via pinfall: Millie McKenzie (3:34)
Millie gets to her feet getting a decent pop from the live crowd, as Charli Evans slides into the ring and raises the arm of her tag team partner. The commentary team puts over Millie and wonders if she can be a dark horse in the Queen of the Ring tournament starting next Monday, before we cut backstage.
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We cut to the inside of what looks like a church, which must mean we are about to hear from THE CHURCH OF SETH ROLLINS! We pan to see KARRION KROSS, NATHAN FRAZER, AKAM, REZAR and SCARLETT BORDEAUX say in prayer in front of an altar as SETH ROLLINS walks into the shot with his arms outstretched and a huge smirk on his face. He thanks his disciples for being here ahead of a truly holy day this Sunday, when he becomes Universal Champion for the fifth time!
He calls Bryan a heathen who has made the title into a prize that anyone can fight for when it belongs in only the hands of the most holy. He smiles, saying he made sure the devil lost it before and whilst it went, a former brother clouded in his own sin, it was out of the devil’s hands. Seth goes to gloat, saying he already slayed the devil at WrestleMania and whilst they team with another devil tonight in Shinsuke, soon everyone will fall before the Church!
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*SHADOWS OF A SETTING SUN*
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*SHADOWS OF A SETTING SUN*
SHINSUKE NAKAMURA makes his way out, getting loud boos from the live crowd, joined by ZELINA VEGA who has a slight scowl on her face. Corey Graves says they attacked Buddy Murphy at the behest of The Bloodline and this Sunday, Buddy Murphy looks to make him pay for that. Beth Phoenix says that it pays well helping The Bloodline but it has led to Shinsuke getting dragged into this rivalry.
*THE RISING*
THE CHURCH OF SETH ROLLINS slowly walks out onto the entrance ramp. KARRION KROSS, NATHAN FRAZER, SCARLETT BORDEAUX and THE AUTHORS OF PAIN all stand there as they wait for their leader…
*VISIONARY*
SETH ROLLINS! He walks out with his arms outstretched and smirks as he beckons his disciples to follow him. Corey Graves says Seth Rollins broke after he felt the fans turn on him when he was Universal Champion in 2019 and since then has been on a dark path. Beth comments that she can’t be impartial due to the stuff Seth has done to her husband, so she is rooting for Daniel Bryan to kick his ass Sunday!
*EL GRITO DE METALIK*
GRAN METALIK makes his way out to the ring, getting a loud pop from the fans as he poses at the top of the entrance ramp. Corey Graves says the Mexican high-flier has been impressive since WrestleMania and formed an unlikely duo with Damian Priest as of late. Beth Phoenix mentions her husband’s history in a team with Rey Mysterio and says sometimes two styles work super well together.
*RISE FOR THE NIGHT*
DAMIAN PRIEST comes out next and gives his friend in recent times a fist bump. The crowd pops loudly for Damian Priest, who has gotten over with the live crowd ever since debuting to avenge Bad Bunny at the Royal Rumble. Corey Graves says Priest has yet to be pinned or submitted since coming to SmackDown and Beth Phoenix says her husband is a big fan of Priest, seeing him as a future world champion when they talk at home.
*FOR THE ACADEMY*
ALPHA ACADEMY makes their way out with CHAD GABLE, BUDDY MURPHY and DANIEL GARCIA all being led out by KURT ANGLE! They stand and chat to their tag team partners for tonight, awaiting the entrance of their leader and Men’s Universal Champion…
*FLIGHT OF THE VALKYRIES*
DANIEL BRYAN! He makes his way out and lifts the Men’s Universal title into the air before leading his team to the ring tonight. Corey Graves makes notes of the bits of tape around the body of Bryan and wonders if the open challenges are starting to take their toll on the champion. Beth makes a comment saying that’s why Edge came back early to fight him and with each defence, Bryan gets a little bit more hurt and damaged. After a small chat, Bryan looks to lead by example whilst Shinsuke starts for the other team as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!
Main event: Alpha Academy, Damian Priest and Gran Metalik w/Kurt Angle vs The Church of Seth Rollins and Shinsuke Nakamura w/Zelina Vega and Scarlett Bordeaux
Match summary: Daniel Bryan comes firing out of the gate and targets the right leg of Shinsuke Nakamura. Shinsuke is quick to scramble to the corner and Akam tags in. Bryan tries to take down the giant but gets overpowered, so he is forced to tag out, bringing Damian Priest back into the match. The match gets to a frantic pace with everyone getting time to tag in and out, with The Church trying to use their experience working together to gain control of the match, but Alpha Academy show their in-ring know-how to stay in this encounter.
The crowd gets behind the babyfaces and as the match reaches the closing stages, Bryan and Nakamura end up in the ring as the legal men, with the match breaking down. The face team ends up sending the Church out of the ring and Seth signals for them to retreat towards the back, leaving Zelina furious. Back inside the ring, Nakamura goes for the KINSAHA… BUT HIS LEG GOES AND BRYAN GRABS HOLD OF IT LOCKING IN THE HEEL HOOK… FORCING NAKAMURA TO TAP OUT!
Winners via submission: Alpha Academy, Damian Priest and Gran Metalik (15:19)
Bryan lets go of the leg of Shinsuke Nakamura and gets back to his feet as the other Alpha Academy members join him in the ring. The Church of Seth Rollins meanwhile, stands at the top of the entrance ramp looking furious. Corey Graves and Beth Phoenix start to hype up the PPV card this Sunday when we cut backstage to see NAOMI on the phone as she says to the perfect on the other end, she will see them at Armageddon. She hangs up the phone and turns around to see JIMMY USO looking at her, who asks was that. Naomi tells him it was the Wiseman and HE WILL APPEAR AT ARMAGEDDON!
Matches confirmed for next week:
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Matches confirmed for two weeks:
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Matches confirmed for three weeks:
Queen of the Ring 2nd Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 2nd Round match:
??? vs ???
Matches confirmed for four weeks:
Queen of the Ring 2nd Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 2nd Round match:
??? vs ???
Armageddon
Newmark, New Jersey
May 9th 2021
BRING ME THE HORIZON – OBEY
Men’s Universal title match
Daniel Bryan © vs Seth Rollins
WWE Women’s title match
Taynara Conti © vs Naomi
United States title last man standing match:
Jacob Fatu © vs Braun Strowman
WWE tag team titles TLC match:
The Usos © vs Heavy Machinery vs The Mysterios
8-man Tag match
Keith Lee, Dominik Dijakovic, AJ Styles and Big Cass vs Jordan Devlin, The Good Brothers and ???
Singles match
Bianca Belair vs Ember Moon
Singles match
Bray “The Fiend” Wyatt vs Kevin Owens
Singles match
Buddy Murphy vs Shinsuke Nakamura
Singles match
Damian Priest vs Karrion Kross
Pre-show:
Trios match:
Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Daniel Garcia) and Gran Metalik vs The Church of Seth Rollins (Nathan Frazer and The Authors of Pain)
WWE Women’s number one contender’s fatal-4-way match:
Carmella vs Deonna Purrazzo vs Jinny vs Mercedes Martinez
Queen of the Ring
London, England
June 6th 2021
BACK FROM THE DEAD – HALESTORM
Women’s Universal title match:
Rhea Ripley © vs Charlotte Flair
WWE Women’s title match:
Taynara Conti or Naomi © vs Carmella or Deonna Purrazzo or Jinny or Mercedes Martinez
Women’s tag team titles match:
Boss ‘N’ Hug Connection © vs Iyo Sky and Zoey Stark
Queen of The Ring quarter-final:
TBA
EWR Rating:
67%
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Matches confirmed for two weeks:
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 1st Round match:
??? vs ???
Matches confirmed for three weeks:
Queen of the Ring 2nd Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 2nd Round match:
??? vs ???
Matches confirmed for four weeks:
Queen of the Ring 2nd Round match:
??? vs ???
Queen of the Ring 2nd Round match:
??? vs ???
Armageddon
Newmark, New Jersey
May 9th 2021
BRING ME THE HORIZON – OBEY
Men’s Universal title match
Daniel Bryan © vs Seth Rollins
WWE Women’s title match
Taynara Conti © vs Naomi
United States title last man standing match:
Jacob Fatu © vs Braun Strowman
WWE tag team titles TLC match:
The Usos © vs Heavy Machinery vs The Mysterios
8-man Tag match
Keith Lee, Dominik Dijakovic, AJ Styles and Big Cass vs Jordan Devlin, The Good Brothers and ???
Singles match
Bianca Belair vs Ember Moon
Singles match
Bray “The Fiend” Wyatt vs Kevin Owens
Singles match
Buddy Murphy vs Shinsuke Nakamura
Singles match
Damian Priest vs Karrion Kross
Pre-show:
Trios match:
Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Daniel Garcia) and Gran Metalik vs The Church of Seth Rollins (Nathan Frazer and The Authors of Pain)
WWE Women’s number one contender’s fatal-4-way match:
Carmella vs Deonna Purrazzo vs Jinny vs Mercedes Martinez
Queen of the Ring
London, England
June 6th 2021
BACK FROM THE DEAD – HALESTORM
Women’s Universal title match:
Rhea Ripley © vs Charlotte Flair
WWE Women’s title match:
Taynara Conti or Naomi © vs Carmella or Deonna Purrazzo or Jinny or Mercedes Martinez
Women’s tag team titles match:
Boss ‘N’ Hug Connection © vs Iyo Sky and Zoey Stark
Queen of The Ring quarter-final:
TBA
EWR Rating:
67%