WWE ~ Way It Should've Gone (SUMMERSLAM 2018: Christian v. Edge)

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WWE is currently in their inaugural Cruiserweight Classic to determine a Cruiserweight Champion, hosting 64 of the hottest cruiserweight talents in the world. And the rumor is to build an entire division for WWE to use moving forward. It's unclear whether it will be on Raw, SmackDown, or NXT. With that said, WWE are already securing contracts with talents in hopes to use them either for their cruiserweight division or their developmental program.

Via social media and various sources, we have confirmed 12 different names from the tournament have signed on with WWE.

Now, we know Sammy Guevara has signed a deal with WWE, but it appears Kota Ibushi has not. Apparently, this went into the decision to have Ibushi lose to Trey Miguel as Ibushi looks prime to return to Japan.

More is expected to sign with WWE as the tournament concludes. It appears the company is waiting to sign, or at least announce, deals until they are finished in the Cruiserweight Classic.

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With the news of several free agent signings, along with the new signings from the Cruiserweight Classic tournament, it's to no surprise WWE is making room, announcing these future endeavors effective this Friday afternoon.

Billie Kay
Blake
Kalisto
Kassius Ohno
Tomko

And from NXT...
Abyss
Brooklyn Taurus
JW Richards
Levi Payne​

 

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KICKOFF SHOW -

It's announced that the WWE Championship match between champion Triple H and challenger Dean Ambrose will be a No Holds Barred contest now, per Triple H's pull in the corporate office.

Charlotte vs. Sasha Banks
After their showdown in the 6-Pack Challenge on Friday, two of the top women wrestlers went head-to-head on the kickoff show to settle the score and it's Charlotte using Natural Selection to defeat Sasha.

JUNE 3 2018 ~ NO MERCY (presented by SMACKDOWN!)​

No Mercy opens with Tom Phillips and Corey Graves welcoming the crowd and running down the card, headlined by the No Holds Barred match with Dean Ambrose and Triple H for the WWE Championship. Phillips and Graves advertise the Hardy Boyz final match being next, but Christian's music hits. WWE Universal Champion heads to the ring and takes offense that he is not the main event tonight, therefore, he's demanding he open the show. Christian protests in the ring before Kurt Angle heads out. Angle demands Christian to leave the ring before Shinsuke Nakamura's music hits. The crowd pops as the Raw superstar heads to the ring ready for action and we're starting with this match!

Christian(c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura for the WWE Universal Championship
Nakamura gives Christian a run for his money, and despite being from Raw, Nakamura has the crowd behind him until Christian tries to use his Universal Title to hit Nakamura with it and cause a DQ, but the official pries the belt from the champion and takes it over to the side. Behind the ref's back, Christian kicks Nakamura below the belt and hits the Killswitch to hook the leg and steal the victory.

Christian rolls out of the ring and snags the WWE Universal Championship from the timekeepers area as the official checks on Shinsuke Nakamura as Christian keeps both world titles with SmackDown.
Tye Dillinger and Tyler Breeze are interviewed by gorilla and say they can't wait to end this fairytale for The Hardy Boyz in their one last ride, saying they won't be a footnote in their story. Dillinger and Breeze make their entrance, and before they're about to go for their final match together, Matt and Jeff Hardy embrace each other for a moment backstage before coming up to a massive pop.

The Hardy Boyz vs. Tye Dillinger & Tyler Breeze
Raw's Matt Hardy had clearance to team with his brother Jeff for one last match and the Hardy Boyz are getting their usual moves for a cheap pop, while Dillinger and Breeze are trying to be cohesive enough to spoil the last match. However, experience trumps and things break down for Dillinger and Breeze while the Hardy Boyz gear up. Matt hits a Twist of Fate on Dillinger and Jeff Hardy goes up for a Swanton Bomb, but Breeze hits a Superkick on Matt before hopping up on the top rope and battling Jeff, but Jeff pushes Breeze off and on top of Dillinger. Hardy balances himself and hits a Swanton Bomb on two victims! Jeff pins the legal man Dillinger and secures a win.

As their music plays one last time together, Matt rolls in the ring and embraces Jeff Hardy and the crowd give a standing ovation for the last time we'll see The Hardy Boyz for some time, if ever.

The Revival backstage acknowledge the Hardy Boyz and their swan song, but say their departure has been long overdue and it's time for the future. The Revival says the future looks like the only team with the throwback to true tag team wrestling. They claim they've had the division on lock since last year and are about to regain their titles and become 3-time WWE Tag Team Champions tonight.

Cesaro vs. Sheamus
It's Cesaro answering the call for Sheamus and this match hit hard. Wearing the two down, they claimed "Fight Forever" chants from the crowd and it appears Cesaro has it when he goes for the Swing, followed by a Sharpshooter, but Sheamus won't let Cesaro lock it in. Once they get up, they brawl a little longer before Cesaro goes for an Uppercut and a Neutralizer, but Sheamus pushes Cesaro away and gets up for the Brogue Kick and he blocks it, followed by a Very European Uppercut and finally hitting the Neutralizer for Cesaro to pin the Celtic Warrior.

Cesaro relaxes in the ring for a moment after a hard battle before exiting the ring, leaving Sheamus frustrated on the mat, just as in bad shape.

Renee Young catches up with Matt and Jeff Hardy as the Hardy Boyz one last time. They wish each other luck, hyping them up, and Matt says Jeff is going to be a future WWE or Universal Champion. Jeff says he'd say the same, except SmackDown has both titles, so he should go for the United States title. After they embrace with a hug, Matt heads off. Renee asks Jeff Hardy what's next, and he shrugs, knowing he'll need to keep an eye out on the rest of the matches tonight.

Tessa Blanchard(c) vs. Nikki Cross for the Matrons Championship
Tessa reminds people in a quicker match, around 6 minutes, that she is the best by using Magnum to retain her championship.

Raw General Manager JBL is walking out with Shinsuke Nakamura and Matt Hardy who made the trip to No Mercy when Kurt Angle stops them. JBL tells Nakamura and Hardy to go ahead as he talks to Angle. JBL sarcastically says he hopes Angle's happy having both the WWE and Universal Champion on SmackDown. Angle just smirks and JBL tells Angle with no matter how many world champions, Raw has the superior roster and in 3 months time, Angle will be unemployed again. Angle just points him on his way toward the exit as JBL storms off.

Depths of Despair(c) vs. The Revival for the WWE Tag Team Championships
In arguably one of the best tag team matches of the year, there were plenty of near falls including a Shatter Machine on Rezar but it's the Depths of Despair with a Super Collider that ends the match and they retain their titles.

Corey Graves points out The Revival poked holes in the Depths of Despair tonight, showing they are beatable, but at the end of the day they're still unstoppable.

In a split-screen, Triple H and Dean Ambrose are shown preparing for their main event tonight. The champion Triple H is taping his wrists up and Ambrose is shaking out any extra energy he has getting psyched up for tonight.

Neville(c) vs. Daniel Bryan for the Intercontinental Championship
Following the previous match up, they went all out on a wrestling clinic. Neville viciously targeted the neck area throughout the match, garnering boos from the crowd. Neville's reign was in jeopardy when he missed a Black Arrow attempt and Bryan countered with the Yes Lock. Neville panics and nearly taps, but has enough awareness to swing his leg behind him and scoot back to get his foot hooked on the ropes. Bryan tries to go for the Knee-Plus but Neville throws him into the corner instead and kicks Bryan hard with a side heel kick before pulling Bryan to the center and locking in the Rings of Saturn. The damage throughout the match took its toll and Bryan had no choice but to tap out.

The crowd can't believe Daniel Bryan tapped out, but he had no choice, as he lives to fight another day but Neville remains Intercontinental Champion.

Tom Phillips and JBL remind everyone the next time SmackDown will be on PPV is the Great American Bash next month in Houston, Texas. Confirmed for Tuesday's SmackDown is Bayley against Peyton Royce while Sami Zayn goes one-on-one with The Miz. But up next is the main event, a No Holds Barred for the title.

Triple H(c) vs. Dean Ambrose for the WWE Championship in a No Holds Barred Match
Dean Ambrose started this match crazed for the title while going for anything he could find to hit Triple H with, and as he comes back with a lead pipe, Triple H had peeled off the mat from the floor and hit a back-body drop as Ambrose smacks the floor. Triple H turns the tide from here and wears down Ambrose, showing him how a No Holds Barred match is done, and even splits Ambrose open with throwing him head-first into the ring post. Triple H continues the beatdown and tore the top part of the steps off and goes for a Pedigree, but Ambrose counters into Dirty Deeds! Ambrose goes for the cover there, but it's not Falls Count Anywhere. Several moments pass and Triple H finds a reprieve and gets the Sledgehammer in the ring, but he can't use it when Ambrose smacks him in the gut with a steel chair and in the back. Ambrose goes for Dirty Deeds on the chair, but Triple H counters and hits a Spinebuster on the chair, only garnering two. Moments pass and Dean Ambrose decides to introduce a table. Ambrose sets it up in the corner before he turns around and Triple H picks Ambrose up and rams him through the table. Triple H grabs the Sledgehammer again and smacks Ambrose with it, leading to Ambrose falling through the ring and to the floor. Triple H goes to the outside and picks Ambrose up before Ambrose snaps and hits the Dirty Deeds on the same floor he was dropped on earlier in the match. Ambrose goes and finds a black bag, rolls in the ring, and lays thumbtacks by the corner. Ambrose goes outside to get Triple H, pushes him up on the apron and Ambrose tries suplexing Triple H from the apron to the tacks, but Triple H pushes Ambrose off into the tacks himself!

As the match draws towards a close, Triple H decides he's done. Triple H brings the lower part of the steps in the ring and brings Ambrose up for a Pedigree, but Ambrose counters and hits a Dirty Deeds! Triple H falls lifelessly next to the steps and a bloody Ambrose makes the cover.

Dean Ambrose has done it! The Lunatic Fringe is the new WWE Champion! The crowd goes crazy for Ambrose as he wins the WWE Championship for the first time in his career. Ambrose gets up and celebrates with the title and tacks in his back. Ambrose gets out and hugs some fans before jumping back in the ring and standing on the same steps Triple H met his demise. Ambrose holds the WWE Championship high in the air before he takes a knee on those steps to catch his breath when he's hit in the back of the head... with the Money in the Bank briefcase! It's Kevin Owens from Raw! Owens doesn't waste any time before picking Ambrose up and hitting a Pop-up Powerbomb on the bottom part of those steps. Ambrose's back hits hard and Owens looks at the ref and gives him the briefcase to ring the bell... we have a match.

Dean Ambrose(c) vs. Kevin Owens for the WWE Championship
It's official, Kevin Owens has cashed in the briefcase and as soon as the bell rings, Owens covers Ambrose and... AMBROSE KICKS OUT! The crowd goes nuts as Ambrose still has life. Owens then picks Ambrose up and as the official scoots the steps away, Owens hits a Package Piledriver on Ambrose before mocking the crowd, and picking Ambrose up for a second Pop-up Powerbomb. Owens makes the cover and that's all she wrote.

Tom Phillips damns Kevin Owens as the Raw superstar has cashed in the briefcase and takes the WWE Championship from SmackDown. Raw General Manager JBL heads down applauding as Kevin Owens is handed the title and shoves it in the faces of the fans in the arena and watching at home. JBL hugs Kevin Owens, though a little blood from Ambrose is smeared on the new champion, and they celebrate as JBL's plan has worked. Raw has a world champion and his name is Kevin Owens, while Ambrose's first ever reign as WWE Champion is gone as quick as it started.

 

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JUNE 4 2018 ~ MONDAY NIGHT RAW​

Carlito's Cabana starts Raw tonight and before he can introduce the new WWE Champion, the General Manager interrupts. JBL tells Carlito he'll introduce him, and introduces Kevin Owens as the "Savior of Monday Night Raw" and the "true face of Raw" and the champion comes out in his typical attire. Owens makes a comment he tried the suit on, and it just didn't work for him. Carlito begins to ask Kevin Owens a question, when Owens grabs the mic from Carlito and tells him to sit down. Owens demands he get applause for his heroic efforts last night, bashing Ambrose's head in, and saving Monday Night Raw. Owens gets booed while JBL says Owens did something Shinsuke Nakamura couldn't, and therefore, Nakamura is not the face of Raw, and on top of that, will not be on Raw for the foreseeable future. The fans continue to boo when Carlito grabs a third mic and tells them to quit, it's his show, and the fans are already tired of hearing Owens. Carlito gets a pop he hasn't heard in a while, and Carlito says Kevin's acts weren't heroic, they were cowardly, attacking a man from behind after a No Holds Barred match. JBL tells Carlito to shut his mouth and he also needs to applaud Owens because without him, Carlito would have to settle for the United States Championship. Carlito asks why JBL is out there, and JBL responds by making an announcement. JBL says Extreme Rules is three weeks away and he made calls last week to secure a devastating structure: the Elimination Chamber. Kevin's eyes get wide, and JBL tells Owens not to worry. This match will be for the privilege to face Kevin Owens for the WWE Championship. Owens breathes a sigh of relief and Carlito calls him out for being scared. Owens refutes it, and after thinking about it, Carlito asks Owens what he'll be doing that night. JBL chimes in and says Owens will compete in a standard one-on-one match that evening. Carlito brings up he's never held the WWE Championship. The crowd pops and Owens and JBL immediately say no and say this is over, leaving the ring. JBL calls for people to clear the ring, and Carlito asks if Owens would be a coward just like last night. Owens looks back and tells JBL to make a match tonight: Kevin Owens versus Carlito. JBL accepts Kevin's request and makes it official for tonight.

Coming back from the commercial break, Michael Cole and Paul Heyman receive a set of qualifying matches for the Elimination Chamber match. Baron Corbin versus Bobby Lashley, Cody Rhodes versus Dolph Ziggler, and Emperor Roman Reigns versus Matt Hardy are all on tap for tonight. But up next, Murphy heads out for the chance to qualify.

Murphy vs. Randy Orton in an Elimination Chamber Qualifier
Murphy has a big test in his way to the Elimination Chamber match, and after an impressive showing, it only took an RKO Outta Nowhere to put Murphy down for the count and have Orton be the first person to qualify for this Elimination Chamber match at Extreme Rules.

Charly Caruso asks Rubi Riot about Becky Lynch's title opportunity tonight after Paige passed her by, and Riot says she's hurt by it, but not surprised. Paige is on the run, but the Anti-Diva can't run forever.

Emperor Roman Reigns vs. Matt Hardy in an Elimination Chamber Qualifier
24 hours after teaming as the Hardy Boyz for the final time, Matt wrestled The Emperor and it was a rough outing. Reigns had rest and looked like a million bucks, beating Hardy down easily and qualifying for the Elimination Chamber with a Spear.

Finn Balor marches into JBL's office and mentions Murphy getting an Elimination Chamber qualifying match, but he pinned Murphy last week, so he just is wondering where his contest is. JBL says Balor should've gotten the memo, because he does have a match... against Luke Harper. JBL wishes Balor luck, because just by the size difference, he'll need it.

Santana & Ortiz w/Alberto Del Rio vs. The Usos
In a first time ever contest, they stole the show. The four were absolutely insane and Del Rio's eyes widened at moments. The Usos went for a Double Uce Splash as they look to secure the win, but Del Rio has his first involvement in the match by hopping on the apron and Jimmy Uso clotheslines Del Rio off it and both fall to the floor. Jey, distracted by this, gets hit by Santana, and gets Ortiz up for them to hit Street Sweeper and pin Jey before Jimmy can get back to break it up.

After the match, Alberto Del Rio gets in the ring and grabs a mic. Del Rio finally names their team as "The Aristocrat Cartel." The three men signal for the titles, calling out The New Day.

Cody Rhodes is asked by Charly Caruso about his qualifier tonight, and Cody mentions he's always wanted to become WWE Champion to make his father proud. Cody laughs that the person standing in his way is the one who he's went to hell fighting against, Kevin Owens. Cody says if he has to get through the Elimination Chamber to get to Kevin Owens to kick his ass one more time, AND win the WWE Championship, he'll do it. Cody's interrupted by Dolph Ziggler, who says he shouldn't be overlooked. Ziggler says he's climbed the mountain top before, as a former World Heavyweight Champion who cashed in Money in the Bank. Ziggler says it'll be him tonight winning and moving on to Extreme Rules.

Advertised by Michael Cole and Paul Heyman, still to come: Cody Rhodes versus Dolph Ziggler in a qualifier, Baron Corbin versus Bobby Lashley in a qualifier, a Women's Championship match between Paige and Becky Lynch, along with the newly crowned WWE Champion Kevin Owens facing Carlito in the main event. But up next, Finn Balor tries to qualify against Luke Harper.

Finn Balor vs. Luke Harper in an Elimination Chamber Qualifier
Harper struggles to keep up with Balor and looks a little sluggish compared to the former Intercontinental Champion, resulting in Balor hitting the slingblade, corner dropkick, and Coup de Grace sequence to earn a spot in the qualifier in under 6 minutes.

A voice is heard, saying he's been on a search for over a year. A search for himself, a search for friends, a search for family, and a search for infinite power. Viktor appears from the shadows, the first time on a WWE screen since April 2017. Viktor says on this search, he's found a hidden treasure and he can't wait to share it with the world.

Coming to the ring is Becky Lynch for her Women's Championship opportunity, but she's attacked from behind by a lead pipe to the back of the head. Rubi Riot's opened Lynch up! Riot then takes the pipe to the knee after already busting the back of Becky's head open and officials rush to pull Rubi Riot away while doctors immediately tend to Lynch. Riot shouts to the camera for Paige to "give her what she wants" and she's just waiting on the champion going into a commercial.

After the commercial, Michael Cole and Paul Heyman recap on what just happened. They say Becky Lynch is being tended to backstage at this time and will keep the audience updated.

Baron Corbin vs. Bobby Lashley in an Elimination Chamber Qualifier
Corbin, one of the fastest rising stars, has a contest against the reigning United States Champion who claims he's still the face of Raw. Corbin and Lashley battle until Lashley attempts a Spear and Corbin raises his boot that catches Lashley in the face, and Corbin hits a Deep-Six followed by an End of Days that secures him a spot in the Elimination Chamber.

An update on Becky Lynch, she will be transported to a local hospital for stitches following the attack by Rubi Riot.

Cody Rhodes vs. Dolph Ziggler in an Elimination Chamber Qualifier
Rhodes and Ziggler battle for a title that's eluded them their entire WWE careers, the WWE Championship. After a couple near-falls following Cross Rhodes, but Ziggler gets his foot on the rope, and a Zig-Zag that Rhodes kicks out of 2.9... it's Cody trying for a Disaster Kick and Ziggler counters with the Zig-Zag! Dolph goes for the cover but Cody rolls out of the ring. Ziggler chases Rhodes down and throws him back in before pulling Cody up for another Zig-Zag, when Cody counters with a Disaster Kick and follows up with Cross Rhodes to win the match and a spot in the Elimination Chamber!

As Paul Heyman and Michael Cole recap the night's qualifying matches, they notice one spot is left unfulfilled. They speculate on who could fill this potential spot, and it perhaps will be known next week. The New Day will be at Raw and two veterans of the ring face off, Nikki Bella against Mickie James.

Carlito heads to the ring and is set for action when JBL comes out and regrets to inform Carlito and the WWE Universe that Kevin Owens had an emergency and left the arena, therefore will not be showing up tonight. JBL wishes the fans a safe drive back, when Carlito is infuriated but he's blindsided with a kick to the back of the head. It's Rusev! Being led by Lana, Rusev steps on Carlito's back and locks in The Accolade. The official gets Rusev off Carlito, who holds his back, and JBL has the bright idea to replace the WWE Champion with Rusev.

Carlito vs. Rusev w/Lana
With a main event we never thought we would see, Carlito was trying to hold his own against Rusev, but Rusev's pre-match attack was a lot for Carlito to overcome. Rusev then went for The Accolade once more, stepping on Carlito's back, and straddles Carlito's body. Carlito slides out the back, and as Rusev looks around, he stands up and gets hit with a Backstabber! Carlito quickly hooks the leg and Rusev kicks out, but not in time!

Carlito's music hits as he rolls out of the ring excited for himself, picking up a big win for momentum. Carlito goes over to the timekeeper area for a microphone. Carlito sends a message to Kevin Owens that he is challenging Owens to a 1-on-1 match next week on Raw! This challenge is how we end tonight's episode.

 

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JUNE 5 2018 ~ TUESDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN!​

SmackDown begins showing pictures of Sunday's No Mercy event, one that finished with Raw's Kevin Owens taking the WWE Championship from a newly crowned Dean Ambrose and the blue brand. Ambrose begins tonight's show by reflecting on his entire career, one that went from the independent scene, to FCW, to The Shield, to being the first ever WWE Universal Champion, and taken as SmackDown's first pick and expected to carry the flag. Ambrose says winning the WWE Championship for the first time was a climatic moment to come to a screeching halt, and after Kevin Owens screwed him, he wants that feeling back. Christian interrupts and the reigning WWE Universal Champion laughs at Ambrose losing the title as quickly as he got it, while he reigns and is still the WWE Universal Champion. Ambrose reminds Christian who won in their 1-on-1 match last week and as he was the first ever one to hold that title, he wants to do it again, challenging Christian to a title match tonight! The crowd pops and Christian denies, saying the word around the locker room is Ambrose isn't cleared to compete after Sunday, pointing to the patch on Ambrose's forehead. Christian waves Ambrose bye and says it'll have to be another time before Ambrose pulls Christian back in and goes for Dirty Deeds, but Christian finesses his way out of it and out the ring! Christian forgot his title as Ambrose picks it up and raises it to a pop from the crowd, sending a message that Ambrose is in the title hunt.

Headed into the commercial, Phillips and Graves remind the audience of the matches announced on Sunday, Bayley versus Peyton Royce as well as Sami Zayn versus The Miz. But up next, Jeff Hardy faces the self-proclaimed "Silver Medalist" Michael Bennett.

Jeff Hardy vs. Michael Bennett w/Maria
Bennett is humbled fairly quickly by Jeff Hardy, looking to resume his singles career after The Hardy Boyz had their final match at No Mercy and Hardy wins with a Twist of Fate followed up by a Swanton Bomb.

After the match, Jeff Hardy gets the microphone and says he was asked what his next move would be in this stage of his career. Hardy says there's a man on his mind, and it's Neville. Hardy has won the Intercontinental Championship five times and says he knows what it takes to be the Intercontinental Champion, and so he challenges Neville for the title with hopes of winning the title a sixth time.

In Kurt Angle's office, Cesaro pops in. Angle congratulates Cesaro on his win over Sheamus this past Sunday and Cesaro says he won't waste much of his time. Cesaro says if Ambrose isn't cleared to compete tonight, he wants Christian tonight. Angle's eyes widen and says he's got the match!

Sami Zayn vs. The Miz
Zayn and The Miz out to prove themselves in this new regime of SmackDown, but it's Zayn missing a Helluva Kick as Miz moves out of the way and uses Zayn caught in the ropes to wrap his hands behind his neck, pull him away and hit a Skull Crushing Finale for a clean win over Sami.

Peyton Royce is stretching for her match tonight against Bayley when her opponent comes by. Royce gets in a fighting stance before Bayley tells Royce to relax. Bayley says them two are overlooked, so she encourages Royce to put on a show tonight. Bayley gives an uncomfortable Royce a hug and departs.

Dana Brooke vs. Naomi
Tom Phillips makes the case of overlooked in the women's division, Dana Brooke and Naomi fit the bill as well. However, moments in their match, Charlotte attacked both and ended the match in a no contest.

Charlotte laid out both women, including hitting Natural Selection on Dana Brooke and locking in the Figure 8 on Naomi. As a couple officials came out to help break the hold, Charlotte got up with a sly grin. Charlotte demands a microphone and she goes on to say this is a message to one person, and they know who they are, before she drops the mic and walks to the back.

Bray Wyatt airs another vignette with Erick Rowan at an abandoned cabin in the woods. Wyatt shines a light in the cabin as cockroaches appear and Rowan is instructed to stomp on them and he drops an elbow at one point in the pile of cockroaches. Rowan drops one by one victims into a fishing bowl like container. Wyatt explains he's creating a monster capable of exterminating WWE of everything detestable.

Depths of Despair vs. The Vaudevillians in a non-title match
This tag team match goes rather quickly as the reigning WWE Tag Team Champions end things with a Super Collider.

Kurt Angle is in his office when Jason Jordan comes by, asking the reason for his summoning. Angle tells Jordan that he drafted both he and Gable because he believes in them, but while Chad Gable is away right now, he wants Jordan to focus on himself. Angle says he sees a lot of himself in Jordan and wants him to reach his potential, meaning he'll put Jordan in a match next week against former world champion Daniel Bryan. Jordan says he appreciates that and won't let him down.

Bayley vs. Peyton Royce
Bayley and Royce battle for nearly 15 minutes and after proving themselves viable competitors on SmackDown, Bayley catches Royce with a Bayley-to-Belly and wins the match.

After the match, Bayley awaits for Peyton Royce to get up and she shakes Royce's hand in the ring followed by a hug showing their appreciation for one another.

Intercontinental Champion Neville takes the screen and answers Jeff Hardy's challenge from earlier tonight. He calls Hardy ignorant and past his time, saying this is his first reign and he won't let go anytime soon, but he's open to passing Hardy out to the Rings of Saturn next week. Neville accepts!

Advertised for next week is the Intercontinental Championship match just made official, along with Jason Jordan fighting Daniel Bryan. Also, Kurt Angle announces that if Dean Ambrose is cleared for competition, he'll challenge Christian for the WWE Universal Championship next week!

Christian vs. Cesaro in a non-title match
Christian gets beat red by Cesaro this match, coming off a big win over Sheamus this Sunday, and Cesaro is staking his claim for the title. Christian tries hitting the Killswitch but gets a snap-suplex instead and Cesaro gains steam before he has Christian in the Neutralizer and Christian drops to a knee and low-blows Cesaro, causing the bell for a disqualification.

The fans boo and Christian rolls out quickly as Cesaro drops to the mat. Christian gets his title from the timekeepers area and heads up the ramp, avoiding disaster. As Christian backs up, the crowd pops as Dean Ambrose comes from behind and ready to pounce. Christian senses it as he turns around into a fist. Ambrose punches Christian down the ramp and into the ring where he's met by an uppercut by Cesaro, and he turns around into a Dirty Deeds by Ambrose, one he avoided earlier in the night. Ambrose's music hits as he hypes up the crowd and Cesaro continues catching his breath as SmackDown goes off the air.

 

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NXT Updates (Wednesday):

Dijak and Dave Finley open the night and after a great match, Dijak hits Feast Your Eyes to win a solid opener.

Keith Lee hits a Spirit Bomb on Tucker Knight to win this match.

In a non-title match, Cedric Alexander and Moose defeat Jaxon Thielen and Logan Brigman with Moose hitting G2H on Brigman to win.

Chelsea Green beat a local talent but The Clink attacks Green after her victory. Britt Baker, Bianca Belair, and Sonya Deville are going to town before Ember Moon and NXT Women's Champion Kairi Sane rush the ring to battle. However, the two are beat down as well and The Clink stand tall over three of the top women in the division today.

Josh Woods and Tom Lawlor challenge the Street Profits for a match next week to even the score.

After Zelina Vega got him the main event tonight, Andrade "Cien" Almas defeats Rich Swann in the main event. After the match, NXT Champion Pete Dunne came to measure Almas up and he says no, but he turns his back and gets caught in an armbar submission by Andrade who won't let go of the NXT Champion. Adam Cole then runs in and superkicks Andrade in the head. Dunne rolls out and grabs his title as Cole looks at Dunne and Andrade as NXT goes off the air.


CWC Updates (Thursday):

The Elite 8 concludes exclusively on the WWE Network with 30-minute time limits.

Marty Scurll vs. Lio Rush
- Lio Rush was fast paced this match but Scurll's technician game ruled and Scurll uses a Crossface Chickenwing to choke Lio Rush out and the official calls it.

Dragon Azteca Jr. vs. Will Ospreay
- Azteca and Ospreay had several near falls but it's Ospreay hitting an Oscutter, followed with a Storm Breaker to put Azteca away and advance to the Final Four.

The Final Four will occur the next couple of weeks, mixed with prelim matches. Tune in next Thursday night at 7 p.m. which will include a 30-minute time limit Final Four matchup:
(Prelims)
Kushida vs. Mustafa Ali
Shane Strickland vs. TJ Perkins

(Final Four)
Marty Scurll vs. Trey Miguel

This Thursday, will Scurll or Miguel punch their ticket to the Cruiserweight Classic Finals?​

 

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JUNE 11 2018 ~ MONDAY NIGHT RAW​ Carlito begins tonight demanding a 1-v-1 match against WWE Champion Kevin Owens right now. JBL responds with saying the match is booked, but it's booked for the main event because Owens is the main event. However, JBL makes the announcement that it is a non-title match tonight. The fans boo, but JBL adds a stipulation if Carlito wants to bet on himself. JBL offers up a title match at Extreme Rules if he can beat Owens tonight. However, if he loses, Carlito leaves his boots in the ring. Carlito ponders and some fans are chanting no, but Carlito accepts. After he accepts, he's attacked from behind by Kevin Owens. Owens pounds him to the ground before throwing him to the outside and executing a Popup Powerbomb to the ring apron, leaving Carlito wincing in pain as he's tended to ahead of his big stakes match tonight. Coming back form commercial, Michael Cole and Paul Heyman recap what just happened and Heyman calls Carlito an idiot for taking those odds, and he won't think twice about sending Carlito away tonight. But they hype up The New Day in action tonight, as well as the match up next between two people already qualified for the Elimination Chamber. Emperor Roman Reigns vs. Finn Balor Trying to gain momentum for the Elimination Chamber in two weeks, Balor and Reigns went head-to-head and it's Balor going for the Slingblade and a corner dropkick and connecting. Balor goes up for the Coup de Grace, but Reigns rolls out of the way. Balor runs back toward Reigns and catches a Superman Punch, followed by a Spear, and Reigns takes this win. In regards to the final Elimination Chamber spot, Michael Cole confirms it will be two people signed to Raw deals that will compete for it after being free agents. Mickie James vs. Nikki Bella Two veterans go toe-to-toe and it's Mickie James that hits a Mick Kick after sliding off the back of a Rack Attack attempt to pin Nikki and get a big win. Murphy stands by with Charly Caruso who asks what's next after his failure to qualify for the Elimination Chamber. Murphy says he understands after being in the ring with Randy Orton he needs to start small and work up to the main event picture. Murphy says that's why he's challenging Bobby Lashley for the United States Championship at Extreme Rules. Shelton Benjamin pops in and says he wants the title he never got pinned for and The Gold Standard wants his gold back. Murphy challenges Benjamin to settle it in the ring tonight, but Benjamin reminds Murphy he'll be put in his place again... "rook." The New Day come to the ring and mention the Aristocrat Cartel, saying they have some unfinished business with them from their days on SmackDown. The New Day accept a challenge for Extreme Rules in a Chicago Street Fight! Dolph Ziggler comes to the ring and tells The New Day it's a mistake, and their reign will finally come to an end. Ziggler then gets ready for his singles match next. Big E w/Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods vs. Dolph Ziggler Facing someone he brought in the business, Ziggler's trying to prove himself and they're going back and forth. Once Ziggler gets out of a Big Ending and hits a Zig-Zag! Ziggler makes the cover but Big E barely gets the shoulder up. Ziggler asks what he has to do and the Aristocrat Cartel jump the barricade and attack Woods and Kingston on the outside. The official looks outside and tries sending the Aristocrat Cartel away but Ortiz pulls the official out and decks him. There's no official call to the match, but it's out of hand as they jump inside the ring and continue the attack on Big E. Kofi and Woods get in and they're swallowed up as well. Del Rio gets a table and Woods gets put through with a Street Sweeper by Ortiz and Santana. The Aristocrat Cartel stand tall over the WWE Trios Champions, sending a message two weeks ahead of Extreme Rules. Charly Caruso interviews Baron Corbin ahead of his match tonight against Randy Orton, and Corbin says his time is pending. Corbin says he differs from Orton. Corbin is his own person, while Orton's relied heavily on the likes of Evolution, Legacy, and The Authority to help him through his career. Corbin says in the Elimination Chamber, nobody will help Orton, just like nobody will help him tonight. Murphy vs. Shelton Benjamin Trying to earn the rights for an United States title shot, it's Murphy hitting Murphy's Law and pinning Benjamin in a big win! After the contest, Murphy's music is interrupted by Bobby Lashley. The United States Champion comes to the stage and says he heard Murphy's words earlier tonight and he wanted to make one thing clear, the United States title isn't a step toward the WWE Championship. Lashley calls himself the face of Raw and the only champion that matters. Lashley says Benjamin was right, he needs to be put in his place, but Benjamin is incapable of doing it... but Lashley says he can. Lashley says he'll knock a few screws loose and issues an Ambulance Match for Extreme Rules. Murphy smirks and nods, knowing he just secured a title match. Viktor appears again on screen, one week after his first appearance in over a year. Viktor says this hidden treasure he's found will shake the foundations of Monday Night Raw like an earthquake. Viktor says he possesses the power and the spirits to blaze his own trail. Viktor says he can't wait to share this hidden treasure with the world and when he does, the WWE Universe will understand exactly why he is the most powerful man in the world. As the screen fades to black, it rises to show ELIAS in the ring! Elias Samson sits with his guitar with a spotlight on him and Elias confirms with the crowd he's signed a deal with Monday Night Raw as an undrafted free agent. Elias says he was the hottest free agent on the market and he's thankful to show his face to the WWE Universe once again. Elias says he'll make Kurt Angle regret not drafting or signing him, and tells Angle he can go to hell. Elias says he is qualifying for the Elimination Chamber tonight, and knowing who he'll face, he'll win both these matches. Elias goes to strum for a song about the ones already qualified when KANE's music hits! Kane walks out with a black towel draped over his head to Slow Chemical and he gets to the steps and he removes the black towel to reveal his mask. Kane is masked and ready for this qualifier. Elias Samson vs. Kane in an Elimination Chamber Qualifier Elias was caught off guard by a masked Kane also being signed to Raw and Elias tries to be proactive in getting the big man down, but the Big Red Machine still has it and finishes Elias off with a chokeslam to be the sixth and final man to qualify for the Elimination Chamber. Following a commercial break, Rubi Riot is in the ring. Riot takes full credit with no remorse for the attack on Becky Lynch, stating Lynch is going to be out for some time. Rubi Riot says it's all for what she wants, and it's the WWE Women's Champion Paige. Rubi demands Paige come out, and after she doesn't, she heads to get a steel chair and sits in the ring. Rubi demands Paige until her music hits. Paige stands at the stage and says Rubi Riot won't be getting a title match. Rubi calls Paige a coward to not accept the match, but not even get in the ring and tell her to her face. Rubi says she's not a woman at all and she's just another diva. Paige collects herself for a moment and walks out on Rubi and Riot tries to work up the crowd before she takes the chair and goes to give it back to the timekeepers before knocking a ringside worker with a steel chair to the head! Rubi swings for another but they get out of dodge. Rubi laughs and throws the chair down and calls Paige "a timid *****" before leaving. Charly Caruso asks Cody Rhodes about the sixth man to qualify for the Elimination Chamber, Kane. Cody says Kane is dangerous with a mask on and looks forward to the Elimination Chamber, but doesn't want to wait. Cody challenges Kane to a match next week on Raw! Baron Corbin vs. Randy Orton With another two people of the Elimination Chamber in two weeks, Corbin and Orton go at it in a slug fest that ends with Corbin going for an End of Days but Orton blocks it and tries for the RKO, but Corbin blocks it and hits a Deep-Six! Corbin gets ready for the End of Days next but Orton snaps and hits an RKO! Orton hooks the leg and puts down Corbin. The Aristocrat Cartel are backstage and laugh at The New Day's challenge for Extreme Rules. Del Rio says Ortiz and Santana were raised on the streets, so a street fight is their wheelhouse and won't be anything new to them - but The New Day and their year-long reign as WWE Trios Champions are in trouble. Paul Heyman agrees with the sentiments from the Aristocrat Cartel and says The New Day's reign has two more weeks left. Michael Cole recaps on the night that's been and what's to come next week, including Kane versus Cody Rhodes! Also with Paige turning down Rubi Riot's challenge, a #1 contender will be determined when Mickie James faces Asuka in what's to be a good match. But up next, Carlito puts his career on the line against WWE Champion Kevin Owens just for a chance to fight him in two weeks at Extreme Rules for the title that's eluded Carlito his entire career. Carlito vs. Kevin Owens in a non-title match Risking his career if he loses, Carlito gave it his all against Kevin Owens but the Popup Powerbomb from earlier has given Carlito's back issues the match and Owens has focused on them. Carlito had several near falls to his career being over, but has kicked out each time. Owens then set up for a Popup Powerbomb, but he takes too long gloating and Carlito counters into a hurricanrana with a pin and Owens barely kicks out. Owens gets up stunned and tries for a lariat, but Carlito ducks and hits a Backstabber! Carlito makes the cover quickly and pins the WWE Champion! Carlito's music hits and the crowd is shocked! For one, Carlito's career continues on Monday Night Raw. Second, Carlito receives a WWE Championship match in two weeks at Extreme Rules! Carlito is on cloud 9 as he holds his back and Owens rolls out of the ring. Owens is upset and grabs his title before he leaves the arena after getting pinned his first match as WWE Champion and Raw goes off the air.

 

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JUNE 12 2018 ~ TUESDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN!​

SmackDown starts with WWE Universal Champion Christian informing fans Dean Ambrose is still not cleared for competition, therefore won't be getting a title match tonight nor will he be at the arena this evening. Christian brings up the theory Ambrose is just all talk and no action before Cesaro interrupts. Cesaro says if the champion hadn't weaseled his way out, he would've lost to the Swiss Superman last week. Cesaro issues a rematch and Christian laughs before Kurt Angle's music hits. The General Manager steps out to the stage announcing Christian versus Cesaro in a rematch later tonight.

Neville(c) vs. Jeff Hardy for the Intercontinental Championship
Neville dominated this match but Hardy kept fighting off Neville and fighting for a chance to win the title for a sixth time of his career. Hardy gets going and Neville tries locking in the Rings of Saturn, but Hardy pushes off to a pin attempt and Neville gets out of that predicament quickly. Hardy creates a flurry of offense and hits a Twist of Fate! The crowd rises as Hardy is ready to hit a Swanton Bomb and he goes to the apron before Breeze pops up on the apron. Hardy punches Breeze off but gets clipped from behind by Tye Dillinger, hitting the apron hard and falling to the ground, causing for the bell.

Tye Dillinger stomps away at Jeff Hardy on the outside as Breeze recovers and they throw Hardy into the ring post and then back in the ring. Neville doesn't know what to do, so he walks away before Dillinger picks Hardy up and throws him into a Beauty Shot by Breeze. Dillinger and Breeze stand tall together after ruining this Intercontinental Championship match.

Christian barges into Kurt Angle's office upset about the match made tonight. Angle smirks and says he forgot to add a stipulation: it's no disqualification. Angle says he'll have a winner by the end of the show.

Tessa Blanchard vs. Nikki Cross in a non-title match
As a non-title rematch from No Mercy, Blanchard double-downed on proving who was better by finishing Cross off with Magnum.

After the match concluded, Tessa's music was cut in favor of Charlotte's. Charlotte heads to the ring, confronting Blanchard, and points to the title on Tessa's shoulder. Blanchard looks out to the crowd before nodding when Bayley's music interrupts. Bayley uses the microphone to say she is being overlooked, and after a good showing against Peyton Royce last week, she has just as much of a claim to the title match as anyone else. Tessa backs up as Charlotte gets in Bayley's face and The Queen snatches the mic from her before telling her to prove it against her right now. Bayley doesn't waste any time, being close enough to wrap her arms around Charlotte and hitting a Bayley-to-Belly where the momentum rolls Charlotte out of the ring. Charlotte collects herself as we have a match starting right now.

Bayley vs. Charlotte in a #1 Contender's Match
From the office of Kurt Angle it's confirmed this match will determine the #1 contender for Tessa's title at the Great American Bash next month, so Blanchard joined the commentary team in the press box. Bayley and Charlotte battle for nearly twenty minutes tonight and it's several near falls, including Charlotte barely kicking out of the Bayley-to-Belly on instinct alone. But it's Bayley going for a third of the night, but Charlotte creates space and delivers a big boot, followed with a Natural Selection and pins Charlotte in the ring.

Tessa Blanchard looks down at her new challenger as Charlotte points up to the press box and signals a title around her waist with the first match for the Great American Bash confirmed.

Bray Wyatt airs another vignette with Erick Rowan as Rowan drags coffins through the woods. The time lapse shows Rowan transporting these coffins by himself and all into a pile. Wyatt says he's creating a monster that will get rid of the dead weight, and those we have no use for, can be set to the flames. Rowan dowses the coffins in gasoline and Wyatt tosses a lit match onto the pile as we watch the burn pile of coffins go up in flames.

Daniel Bryan vs. Jason Jordan
Bryan and Jordan have a mat classic this match and they go toe-to-toe for the most part. However, the match ends with Bryan trapping Jordan in a Yes Lock and after Jordan tries to counter into a pin, Bryan adjusts and executes a crucifix pin that Jordan barely gets out of. Jordan then goes for a lariat that is ducked and Bryan bounces back from the ropes with a Knee-Plus! Bryan hooks the leg and beats Jordan.

As Daniel Bryan celebrates he turns around and sees Jordan on a knee. The music cuts and Bryan helps Jason Jordan to his feet and after a moment, Jordan accepts Bryan's handshake in the ring and they embrace with a hug as Jordan goes to raise Bryan's hand, but Bryan defers and raises Jordan's hand instead.

Renee Young catches Tyler Breeze and Tye Dillinger backstage, trying to get answers for their attack on Jeff Hardy earlier tonight. Dillinger answers that on Sunday, the better tag team didn't win, but they can't do anything about that. Breeze says he and Dillinger make a good team, and they're going to be sticking to it. They're both named Tyler (Tye corrects him that it's Tye) and they're both from Canada, they despise the United States, and most of all, they despise Jeff Hardy. Dillinger says he forgot they're two of the best young talents in WWE today. Dillinger says the message was sent to the entire locker room tonight.

Carmella vs. Peyton Royce
After Peyton Royce's impressive performance against Bayley last week, she falls to the Code of Silence this week against Carmella.

Jason Jordan gets several handshakes from people in the back, and his opponent from earlier Daniel Bryan approaches him. Bryan says he wrestled Kurt Angle at WrestleMania 33 in a dream match, and while he came away from it with a win, he knew he had survived in a past versus present match. Bryan tells Jordan he sees a lot of potential in him, and he's the future of the business. Kurt Angle then heads up and shakes Jason Jordan's hand and tells him he went toe-to-toe with one of the best of today. Angle says he can keep the momentum going next week against the man in the main event tonight, Cesaro. Jordan takes a deep breath when Angle and Bryan make him aware he's more than capable and wish him luck.

Advertised for next week is the match just made for next week, Jason Jordan going one-on-one with Cesaro. Plus, Tye Dillinger and Tyler Breeze issue an open challenge.

Christian vs. Cesaro in a non-title No Disqualification match
Christian got himself into a mess as Cesaro was going to town on Christian, who can't run from Cesaro. Cesaro even swings Christian outside the ring and stepped over and hit Christian on the side of the steps. Cesaro had a Sharpshooter in the center of the ring on Christian, who managed to climb over to the ropes, but there's no rope break so Cesaro continued holding on until Christian crawled out of the ring, breaking the hold. Cesaro takes a breath and throws Christian into the barricade before grabbing him and throwing him back in the ring. Cesaro does another swing before dropping Christian and cracking his neck. Cesaro gets ready before he instinctively turns and gets a Brogue Kick by Sheamus! Sheamus hovers over Cesaro before picking Cesaro up and hitting the High Cross, landing Cesaro right next to the WWE Universal Champion who just crawls and lays an arm over Cesaro and this counts three.

Christian's music hits as Sheamus taunts Cesaro from above and the Celtic Warrior sweeps Cesaro to the edge of the ring and to the floor before leaving. The WWE Universal Champion stands to his feet and gets his title, raising it high in the air before he's interrupted by Dean Ambrose on the titantron. Ambrose tells Christian he feels just fine, and he goes to the doctors this Friday and expects to be cleared. Ambrose says whether or not, he'll see Christian next week for the WWE Universal Championship. Christian shakes his head, but Ambrose adds if he doesn't see him sooner. Christian squints before the crowd pops and Ambrose slides in underneath! Ambrose turns Christian over and drops him with the Dirty Deeds! Ambrose stands up and gets the crowd riled up before picking the title belt up and hanging it high as SmackDown goes off the air.

 

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NXT Updates (Wednesday):

Tommaso Ciampa wins the opener against Kona Reeves with a Psycho Kutter.

Tama Tonga comes to the ring to announce that The Tolutasi is dead. He says he tried elevating Ku Mahana and Kaluka Maiava to his level, but realized he has been hindering his own career, and won't any longer. Mahana and Maiava come out and ask why before Tama Tonga says it's evident this business isn't for them as he leaves Mahana and Maiava in the ring by themselves.

Austin Aries submits Jorge Castro with the Last Chancery.

Lacey Evans battled Lakyn Machisma tonight, but before a decision was made, The Clink came out and attacked both women, laying them out. Britt Baker took to the mic saying her, Belair, and Deville are unstoppable before they see one by one: Chelsea Green, Ember Moon, and the NXT Women's Champion Kairi Sane come to the stage with kendo sticks and dart to the ring. As they slide in, The Clink slides out and says they'll fight another day.

In the rubber match, Josh "The Goods" Woods and "Filthy" Tom Lawlor beat Marshe Rockett and Montez Ford representing the Street Profits. After the match, Cedric Alexander and Moose came out and it appears Woods and Lawlor have caught the attention of the NXT Tag Team Champions.

Announced earlier tonight was Andrade "Cien" Almas versus Adam Cole to determine a #1 contender for Pete Dunne's NXT Championship and it's Adam Cole earning a rematch against Dunne after Cole held the title a record 402 days before Dunne took it off of him at NXT Takeover. Dunne then returned the favor of last week, laying Cole out afterward with the Bitter End.


CWC Updates (Thursday):

The Final Four begins tonight exclusively on the WWE Network, along with a couple of prelims.

Announced before the show begins, it's confirmed that the winner of the first ever Cruiserweight Classic will be crowned the inaugural Cruiserweight Champion.

Kushida vs. Mustafa Ali
- In the first of two prelims, Kushida taps Mustafa Ali with the Hoverboard Lock.

Shane Strickland vs. TJ Perkins
- In the second of the prelims, this also ends with a submission as TJ Perkins taps Strickland out with the TJP Clutch.

Marty Scurll vs. Trey Miguel
- In the Final Four matchup, Miguel and Scurll went toe-to-toe and Scurll definitely broke Trey Miguel's limbs down one by one, but it's the Meteora that sends Miguel to the Finals!

The Final Four will conclude next week, and again mixed with prelim matches. Tune in next Thursday night at 7 p.m. which will include a 30-minute time limit Final Four matchup:
(Prelims)
El Hijo del Fantasma vs. Raul Mendoza vs. Zema Ion
Roderick Strong vs. Tony Nese

(Final Four)
Ace Austin vs. Will Ospreay

This Thursday, will Austin or Ospreay join Trey Miguel in the Cruiserweight Classic Finals that ultimately crowns the inaugural Cruiserweight Champion?​

 

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WWE has announced more signings to their roster, they include:
Ariya Daivari
Flip Gordon
Gran Metalik
Jack Gallagher
Mansoor
Marty Scurll
Tyler Bate

In addition to those signed from the Cruiserweight Classic tournament, WWE have also announced names that weren't apart of the tournament:
Austin Theory
Christian Casanova
Otis Dozier
Powerhouse Hobbs
Riddick Moss
Rohit Raju


And in addition to these names, WWE has let go of some more talent that include:
Bubba Stone
Chris Masters
Colin Cassady
Enzo Amore
Eva Marie
Joe Hennig

 

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BREAKING NEWS!
WWE has announced the return of Starrcade, a very popular event for WCW in the 80's and 90's. This will be a joint PPV and will take place December 23rd of this year.

Demolition Derby was set to take place this December, but that event has been rebranded and pushed back a week later in favor of Starrcade.

This will also be a joint-brand event, making two in a row following Survivor Series in November.​

 

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JUNE 18 2018 ~ MONDAY NIGHT RAW​

Raw kicks off tonight with Michael Cole and Paul Heyman hyping this Sunday's Extreme Rules PPV! But up first, two men a part of the Elimination Chamber compete in singles action to kick off Raw.

Cody Rhodes vs. Kane
Two men looking to become #1 contender for the WWE Championship the hard way inside the Elimination Chamber, are trying to gain momentum tonight headed in. Kane still shows he has some left in the tank, but Cody is performing at another level. Cody misses a Disaster Kick and is caught with a Chokeslam! Kane makes the cover and Cody kicks out. Kane throws a fit before deciding to rub his thumb across his throat signaling the end. An RKO outta nowhere! Orton turns Kane around and hits the RKO, calling for the bell.

As Orton looks down, here comes Finn Balor who goes toe-to-toe brawling Orton until he hits a Slingblade and hits a corner dropkick! Balor hypes the crowd before he is hit with a Spear by Emperor Roman Reigns! Reigns flexes before Baron Corbin's music hits and Corbin rides down in a motorcycle, parking at the bottom. Corbin slides inside and exchanges fists with Reigns before getting the better hand and trying to hit an End of Days, but Reigns avoids it and slides out of the ring but Kane is back up and hits a Chokeslam on Corbin! Kane has no time to recover before Cody pulls Kane back and hits a Cross-Rhodes! Rhodes looks out at the wasteland that is the six men competing in the Elimination Chamber this Sunday.

After a commercial break, Charly Caruso finds JBL, Raw's General Manager, storming the hall. JBL says that will not be how things end tonight. JBL says if they're power hungry, they can compete in a six-man tag team match later tonight. Cody Rhodes, Finn Balor, and Baron Corbin up against Kane, Randy Orton, and Emperor Roman Reigns. Just like that, the main event is set!

Carlito comes to the ring and shows clips of the main event last week, pinning the WWE Champion Kevin Owens. Carlito says Owens is 0-1 as the reigning WWE Champion, and considering he got there with cashing in on a helpless Dean Ambrose, he might be the weakest champion in history. Kevin Owens comes out to respond, calling BS, and counters with saying Carlito might be the weakest challenger in history instead. Owens claims Carlito had all the hype in 2005, but fizzled out quick. Owens reminds Carlito this is 2018 and it's the Prizefighter Era. Carlito tells Owens that his reign as champion will be just a faded memory no one will talk about in ten years, except when they mention Carlito's first WWE Title victory. Owens pauses and informs Carlito he struck a deal with JBL earlier tonight, getting to pick his opponent, and it just so happens to be... Luke Harper! Harper makes his way to the ring as Owens breaks the news the match is now.

Carlito vs. Luke Harper
Kevin Owens joined Heyman and Cole on commentary, bashing Carlito every chance he got with Paul Heyman. The element of surprise caught Carlito early on as Harper brawled earlier on, but once things got settled, Carlito showed out and finishes Harper off with a Backstabber.

As his music plays through the arena, Carlito pointed out to Kevin Owens and signaled the title around his waist that will be coming home this Sunday at Extreme Rules.

Charly Caruso stands by with The New Day who have made a challenge for tonight, a Street Fight against The Usos. Xavier Woods tells Charly the Aristocrat Cartel are under the impression a Chicago Street Fight isn't in The New Day's comfort zone. Instead of accepting that, they want to send a message, and tonight against The Usos they will do just that. The Usos then come by and say they mean no harm and no foul, but they're not going to lay down and be the example made. The Usos say they'll win tonight and are expecting something in return down the road.

Asuka vs. Mickie James
To determine the #1 contender for Paige's WWE Women's Championship this Sunday, Asuka and Mickie are putting on a hell of a match back and forth. Mickie misses the Mick Kick and gets caught in an Asuka Lock. Mickie barely gets to the ropes, but a lot was taking out. Asuka gets ready and she's clobbered from behind... with a crowbar by Rubi Riot! Rubi smashes Asuka repeatedly with the crowbar before seeing Mickie get up and decking her with it, dropping James to the floor.

As the official tries to keep Rubi Riot away, she gets a microphone and calls out Paige. Rubi Riot tells Paige to quit running. The Women's Champion steps out on the stage and tells Rubi she isn't getting her match. Rubi puts a boot on Asuka's neck and tells Paige she'll put Asuka down for good. Paige starts stepping forward, and Rubi only wants to hear her accept the challenge without a step closer. Paige ponders and tells Rubi that she made this the Women's Championship so real women would represent the company, but while Rubi Riot isn't a diva, she's not a woman either. Paige says she has her match in Chicago, a Last Woman Standing match! Rubi smirks and tells Paige she's not smart at all, because not only did she give up her title, but she'll still bash Asuka's head in. Rubi Riot smashes the crowbar to the back of Asuka's head and Paige darts to the ring, but not in enough time to catch Rubi Riot. Paige quickly tends to Asuka and demands help, as Mickie James also comes to check on Asuka as Rubi Riot has no care in the world considering she has a title match this Sunday.

Matt Hardy is talking to a couple guys in catering when Carlito walks up. Carlito and Matt Hardy find common ground that Kevin Owens is a prick and isn't right for the WWE Championship. Carlito says Matt should be a WWE Champion, and hasn't been afforded the opportunity yet. Carlito tells Matt he isn't fighting for himself, but he's fighting for Hardy and anyone else from his era that never got the opportunity. Carlito then asks for a favor, if Matt Hardy would face Kevin Owens tonight. Matt quickly accepts and tells Carlito he'll leave a little piece for him this Sunday.

Elias Samson is in the ring sharing his feelings through a song about Kane coming back to the WWE at 74 years old, hiding his face in a mask, afraid to perform this song for his testicular safety... before he's cut off by Murphy, his opponent tonight.

Elias Samson vs. Murphy
Six nights before the biggest night of his career thus far, Murphy looks great against Elias and defeats Elias with Murphy's Law!

After the contest, Murphy's music hits and he gets pumped as he raises his arms in the air, but Bobby Lashley slides in and uses this to lock in a full nelson! Lashley wrenches back and forth as Murphy is caught in a bad spot. Lashley tosses Murphy aside and backs up to the corner, stalking his opponent, and hits the Spear! Lashley stands tall and raises his United States Championship going into Sunday's show.

Viktor makes another appearance, a third in a row, with a vignette. Viktor says it's been a hard road, thinking he was ascending when he was, in reality, descending to rock bottom. Viktor said he had to find himself and in the process, found something far greater. Viktor says it's about time he share his discovery to the whole world. Viktor says very soon, the WWE Universe will understand why he is now the most powerful man in the world.

Emperor Roman Reigns and Randy Orton are arguing backstage ahead of their six-man tag before Kane walks up. Kane, speaking through his mask, sets the record straight that he doesn't like either of them, but it's about tonight. Kane says one night teaming together and they'll rip each other apart this Sunday. Kane warns them not to get in his way, and when Kane walks off, Orton tells Reigns he's learned from experience before being told to shut up by the Emperor.

Kevin Owens vs. Matt Hardy in a non-title match
Owens began this refusing to compete before Matt Hardy came out of the ring to confront Owens at the ramp and they brawled into the ring to start the match. After a commercial, Carlito's joined Heyman and Cole on commentary and Heyman is cold towards Carlito. Owens settles things down in the match and gets out of a Twist of Fate, pushing Matt Hardy away and then hitting a spinning back elbow before trying to finish Matt with a Popup Powerbomb, but Hardy counters and jabs Owens and hits the Twist of Fate. Hardy gets excited before going up to the top rope for a Leg Drop before he's pushed off the ring post... it's Rusev?! Hardy falls on the apron and to the floor as Carlito comes to help.

Carlito comes to battle Rusev, but Kevin Owens pulls Carlito away and throws him into the barricade. Owens stomps away at Carlito as Rusev grabs a table. Rusev goes towards Carlito, but Matt Hardy pounces on Rusev and Rusev responds by hitting a spinebuster through the table. Owens demands Rusev get another one and the Bulgarian Brute sets it up in the ring. Owens throws Carlito around outside before rolling him back in the ring and hitting a decisive Popup Powerbomb through the table. Owens stands tall with his foot on Carlito's chest in the rubble while holding the WWE Championship up proudly.

Michael Cole and Paul Heyman issue an update on Asuka who has been taken to the local medical facility for further evaluation, making both Asuka and Becky Lynch who have been sidelined by Rubi Riot. Heyman says it's by any means necessary, and now Rubi Riot has a title opportunity at Extreme Rules. They throw it back to Charly Caruso standing by with WWE Women's Champion Paige, who is asked why she gave into Rubi Riot. Paige says Rubi Riot doesn't know what she wants, but she thinks she does. Paige says this Sunday she'll go to depths never seen before to not only defeat Rubi and retain her title, but to make sure Rubi Riot stays down much longer than a 10-count.

The New Day w/Xavier Woods vs. The Usos in a Street Fight
Previewing what's to come this Sunday in Chicago against the Aristocrat Cartel, The New Day and The Usos are putting each other through hell. Several times this match The New Day have been smashed with chairs and kendo sticks, and Kofi Kingston was put through a table in the corner with a running fireman's slam. The Aristocrat Cartel were shown in the locker room watching with grins, but The New Day turn things around and end up getting on a run with kendo sticks and even used Xavier's trombone on Jimmy Uso. The ending sees Big E hit a Big Ending on a Steel Chair to Jey Uso and The New Day win the match!

As The New Day celebrate, The Aristocrat Cartel are shown on television one more time as Ortiz and Santana are upset, but Alberto Del Rio shows them a new perspective. While The New Day wanted to prove themselves, they're not 100% for Sunday, and their title reign will be over in six days.

Elias Samson is walking with his head low through the parking lot when he hears a "hello." Elias looks up and sees a blonde approaching him. Elias asks if he can help her, and she introduces herself as Scarlett and she wants to know if he'd be feeling up for a few drinks at the bar down the street. Elias looks around and thinks it over before Scarlett takes a step closer and Elias agrees, telling her to hop on in his cab as the two drive off.

Paul Heyman is astonished by what just walked into Elias' life. Heyman and Cole confirm a new match made for this Sunday, it'll be Matt Hardy versus Rusev in a Tables Match after what transpired tonight! Heyman says it'll be an easy win for Rusev, but Cole disagrees with Hardy's experience with tables involved. The other matches include:

Match	Heyman's prediction	Cole's prediction
Tables Match Matt Hardy vs. Rusev	Rusev	Matt Hardy
Chicago Street Fight The New Day(c) vs. The Aristocrat Cartel for the WWE Trios Championships	The Aristocrat Cartel	The New Day
Ambulance Match Bobby Lashley(c) vs. Murphy for the United States Championship	Bobby Lashley	Bobby Lashley
Last Woman Standing Paige(c) vs. Rubi Riot for the WWE Women's Championship	Paige	Paige
Extreme Rules Match Kevin Owens(c) vs. Carlito for the WWE Championship	Kevin Owens	Kevin Owens
Elimination Chamber Match Baron Corbin vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Emperor Roman Reigns vs. Finn Balor vs. Kane vs. Randy Orton to become #1 contender for the WWE Championship	Randy Orton	Baron Corbin

After recapping what happened earlier tonight during the match between Cody Rhodes and Kane, we have our 6-man tag main event starting now!

Baron Corbin, Cody Rhodes, and Finn Balor vs. Emperor Roman Reigns, Kane, and Randy Orton
Each man has their own time to shine this match, and it breaks down just like the chaos that ensued earlier this evening when Cody and Kane were the legal men and Cody hit the Cross-Rhodes on Kane to go for a pin! Orton breaks up the pin and this is when chaos erupts. As Balor comes to fight off Orton, Reigns comes in, followed by Corbin and Reigns actually gets the upper-hand this time with an Emperor Punch to Corbin. Reigns shows off before he's hit with a Disaster Kick by Cody and then turns around into a Chokeslam by Kane! Kane then gets a few kicks by Balor that backs him up into the corner before being shoved away. Orton makes the unwelcome tag and gets in, before he's turned around by Kane and they argue. Kane grabs Orton by the throat and Orton breaks the grip and hits an RKO on Kane! Orton shouts down Kane before he's pulled back and hit with an End of Days by Corbin! Corbin sees Rhodes and picks Orton up for Cody to hit a Disaster Kick, and then Cody tags in Balor to go up top with a Coup de Grace. Reigns watches on from the barricade as rather than breaking it up, Balor gets the win.

Finn Balor's music hits and the three men get their hand raised going into Sunday before Corbin grabs Balor and hits the End of Days! The music fades quickly as Cody shoves Corbin in the chest. They then brawl before Cody gets hit with a Deep-Six by Corbin and Corbin turns into a Spear by Emperor Roman Reigns! Reigns stands tall above the rest as Raw goes off the air with tensions riding high between all six men ahead of the Elimination Chamber that determines the #1 contender for the WWE Championship.

 

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JUNE 19 2018 ~ TUESDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN!​

SmackDown begins with Dean Ambrose coming to a huge pop. Ambrose grabs the mic for a second, saying he's waited two weeks and he wants what's due. Ambrose says he isn't waiting any longer and calls out Christian for a WWE Universal Championship match to kick off the show! Ambrose waits and Christian's music finally hits, but Christian just pops on the titantron in street clothes. Christian congratulates Ambrose on being medically cleared, but after Ambrose's attack last week, he cites past concussion issues and says he isn't medically cleared. Christian blames Ambrose for not being cleared, so it's only fair he waits a little longer. Christian promises Ambrose will get his match, but it can't be tonight, but he's found a suitable replacement... Sheamus. But, since this was last minute, Sheamus will be arriving to the arena a little later so Ambrose has to wait on that too. Ambrose is clearly annoyed and tells Christian he better get to this arena or he'll have something worse than a little headache.

Tom Phillips and Corey Graves hype tonight's show up with Jason Jordan versus Cesaro later this evening as well, but Tye Dillinger and Tyler Breeze interrupt them, dressed in red and white with a maple leaf on Dillinger's trunks and the same color scheme for Breeze. They announce themselves as the "Maple Leaf Mafia" and issue an open challenge. The only one to answer is Jeff Hardy, as they laugh, and Hardy says he only needs him and starts a brawl before an official gains order and starts a handicap match.

Jeff Hardy vs. Maple Leaf Mafia in a Handicap Match
Alternating rather quickly, Dillinger and Breeze are making easy work on Hardy with their youth and athleticism. However, Breeze goes for a Beauty Shot and Hardy ducks and begins gaining momentum. Hardy hits the ropes but Dillinger pulls the rope and Hardy hits the floor hard. Dillinger throws Hardy recklessly into the ring steps, and then the barricade, and back inside the ring as Hardy staggers to his feet and gets the Beauty Shot for Breeze to get the pinfall.

Tye Dillinger and Tyler Breeze gloat in the ring as if it wasn't a handicap match, and Dillinger decides to pick Hardy up and go for a Tye Breaker but out comes THE BIG SHOW! Big Show is here on SmackDown and scares the Maple Leaf Mafia away from the ring.

Renee Young stands by with Cesaro who is asked about his match against Jason Jordan, but he can't help but focus on Sheamus attacking him last week. Cesaro tells Sheamus if all he wants is a rematch, then ask.

Carmella and Charlotte vs. Nikki Cross and Peyton Royce
In tag team action, Cross and Royce are trying to prove they belong and it's Carmella locking in the Code of Silence on Royce, who refuses to tap, and it's Charlotte coming in and hitting Natural Selection on Royce. Carmella's taken by surprise and Charlotte yells for Mella to cover her, so she does and gets the win.

After the match, Carmella's music plays and Charlotte demands a mic and to cut the music. Carmella celebrates to the back and Charlotte sends a message to the Matrons Champion Tessa Blanchard. Charlotte realizes there's a lot to be told between them, that this match was years in the making, and tells Blanchard it's destiny they meet... but it's also destiny that a "Flair" is on the top.

The Revival are pleading in Kurt Angle's office for a rematch against Depths of Despair, wanting to gain back their tag titles. Angle says they haven't impressed at all, saying Akam and Rezar have The Revival's number. Dawson asks to let him prove they're still viable contenders, when Angle makes a singles match: Rezar versus Wilder tonight.

Cesaro vs. Jason Jordan
Jason Jordan showed incredible strength opposed to Cesaro, who had his own displays of strength. The crowd chants "this is awesome" as Cesaro lifts Jordan from the apron into the ring with a suplex and Jordan lands six consecutive German suplexes! But towards the end, Cesaro has Jordan ready for the Neutralizer after a Very European Uppercut when the Celtic Warrior's music hits. Cesaro looks to the ramp, waiting for Sheamus, but Jordan has time to recoup and hits an Olympic Slam in honor of Kurt Angle! Jordan goes for the cover and only gets two as the music stops. Jordan then decides to go up top and when he waits for Cesaro to get up, Jordan jumps into a Very European Uppercut that floors him and he's quickly picked up for a Neutralizer as Cesaro wins the match.

Cesaro makes it to his feet and gets hit with a Brogue Kick by Sheamus, who just ran through the crowd. Sheamus immediately leaves the ring and uses the stage to gloat as he gets back-to-back weeks laying Cesaro out with the Brogue Kick.

Immediately after a commercial, Cesaro barges in Kurt Angle's office, holding his head and demanding a match against Sheamus. As Angle gives an explanation, Cesaro says he did him a favor by facing Jason Jordan and wants what he wants. Angle obliges and gives the match to Cesaro for next week, Cesaro versus Sheamus.

The self-proclaimed "Silver Medalist" Michael Bennett is with Maria in the ring as his wife demands respect from the crowd, but he's not getting it. Fight of the Valkyries play and Daniel Bryan comes out, laughing at Bennett. Bennett takes this as disrespect, but Bryan tries to explain that respect isn't demanded, it's earned. Bryan says he hasn't earned any by being a second place finisher. Bennett challenges Bryan to a match right now and Bryan shrugs, ready to go.

Daniel Bryan vs. Michael Bennett w/Maria
Bryan gives Bennett a taste of what a real superstar is, finishing Bennett off easily with a Knee-Plus.

Renee Young has a word with Big Show and Jeff Hardy. Renee asks why Big Show is back. Big Show says he's been watching both Raw and SmackDown the last couple weeks, and he's excited to announce he has signed with SmackDown. Big Show says he couldn't stand back and watch Jeff Hardy, a longtime friend, be disrespected by two rooks in Tyler Breeze and Tye Dillinger. Big Show says he and Hardy have talked to Angle already, and they have Maple Leaf Mafia in a match next week in Big Show's return to action.

Another vignette airs for Bray Wyatt and Erick Rowan as Wyatt is shown handing out flyers to people on the street for Erick Rowan. The flyer advertises the "Wyatt Compound" where Rowan is holding an open challenge to any and all comers. We then see Rowan in the Wyatt Compound ready for competition, but only one scrawny fearful kid comes in. He believes he's in the wrong place before Wyatt invites the kid in the ring by pushing him along, and Rowan absolutely destroys him. Rowan throws him outside the ring, as Wyatt encourages him and rolls him back in to just get a Mandible Claw Slam by Rowan. Wyatt laughs the entire time with a sly grin as he gets inside and asks for any other challengers for Erick Rowan, looking around, and seeing nobody. Wyatt tells Rowan he needs to find more challenges, and if they won't come to him at the Wyatt Compound, then they'll go to them.

Dash Wilder w/Scott Dawson vs. Rezar w/Akam
Dash Wilder tries fighting for The Revival's second chance at regaining the WWE Tag Team Championships, but Rezar hits a version of the Super Collider, stacking Wilder off the powerbomb and pinning Wilder's shoulders to the mat.

After the match, Scott Dawson tries getting inside to attack Rezar, but Akam quickly gets in and cuts Dawson off. Dawson thinks twice and he steps down, not wanting anything and Wilder rolls to the outside.

Sami Zayn finds Renee Young backstage and asks if she's busy. After hearing she's free, Sami asks for the camera to deliver a message. Renee holds the mic up and Zayn reminds the WWE Universe a loss he had a couple weeks ago against The Miz. Zayn says he wants to redeem himself and has just got back from Angle's office to secure a rematch against The Miz. Sami calls it a "must-see" rematch and says he would wish The Miz luck, but luck won't strike twice.

Tom Phillips and Corey Graves highlight a stacked card for next week's SmackDown. In addition to Sami Zayn and The Miz that just got announced, it'll be Big Show and Jeff Hardy versus Maple Leaf Mafia, as well as Cesaro versus Sheamus. But up next, Dean Ambrose battles Sheamus in the main event after Christian announced he's not medically cleared to compete tonight.

Dean Ambrose vs. Sheamus
After being snubbed a WWE Universal Title match tonight, Ambrose let his frustration out on Sheamus but going to a fist fight with the Celtic Warrior is never a good idea as the Lunatic Fringe also got a beating handed to him. Ambrose and Sheamus continued battling but Ambrose finds himself in trouble as his quick offense is derailed by going for a rebound clothesline, but Sheamus counters into White Noise. Sheamus tries to finish Ambrose off with a Brogue Kick, setting up in the corner, but Cesaro comes and grabs the foot of Sheamus! Sheamus turns around and Cesaro backs up, but as the official tells Cesaro to make his way to the back, Sheamus turns around to a kick down low by Ambrose, followed up with a Dirty Deeds as Ambrose hooks the leg and the official counts three.

Dean Ambrose's music hits and Ambrose celebrates but that is quickly over when Christian nails Ambrose with the WWE Universal Championship! Christian is here! Christian led everyone astray by saying he wasn't at the arena tonight. Christian picks Ambrose up and hits a Killswitch on the title with a smirk. Christian grabs his title from underneath Ambrose's head and he taunts Ambrose before Kurt Angle's music hits and Christian's facial expression completely changes. Kurt Angle drops a bombshell that he has it on good authority that Christian was not written out of action by the WWE's medical doctors. Therefore, he promises fans a title match between Christian and Ambrose next week! Angle says if Christian doesn't defend the title, he will forfeit to Ambrose! Christian flips out as SmackDown goes off the air with the fans happy.

 

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NXT Updates (Wednesday):

Following his loss last week, Andrade "Cien" Almas gets back to his winning ways, defeating Noam Dar with a Hammerlock DDT.

We see the debut of Otis Dozier and Powerhouse Hobbs, accompanied to the ring by Mandy Rose, and they defeat The Tolutasi's Kaluka Maiava and Ku Mahana in their debut. Tama Tonga confronts his former teammates in the ring and Mahana claims it's Tonga's fault they didn't reach their potential. Tonga shrugs before Mahana is tackled from behind. Tama Tonga jumps and Maiava and the cameras reveal it's Tevita Loa! The Guerrillas of Destiny are in NXT! Tevita Loa and Tama Tonga attack the former Tolutasi and lay them both out with a pair of Guerrilla Warfare, as the G.o.D. make a major statement.

Keith Lee puts down Dan Matha with a Spirit Bomb.

Kairi Sane and Vanessa Borne battle and the NXT Women's Champion has Chelsea Green, Ember Moon, and Lacey Evans watching her back after recent attacks by The Clink. Sane beats Borne with the Insane Elbow but as the match ends, The Clink head down and they're met by Green, Moon, and Evans blocking their path. After words are exchanged, Shayna Baszler sneaks in from behind and locks in a Kirifuda Clutch on the champion. Once the trio realize, they jump in the ring and scare Baszler off as The Clink's distraction allows Baszler to send a message to the champion.

Cedric Alexander and Moose beat the Street Profits and after the match, Josh Woods and Tom Lawlor come to challenge Alexander and Moose. Alexander says they welcome all challengers, but they all fall.

Adam Cole and NXT Champion Pete Dunne come face-to-face before their title match next week. Cole says he held that title for 402 days and know what it means to carry the brand on his back, while Dunne is going to be on his back next week. Dunne reminds Cole that his time is up, and he might as well go to Monday Night Raw now before he's embarrassed and JBL regrets his draft pick. They then brawl and Dunne almost hits Bitter End before Cole weasels out ahead of next week.


CWC Updates (Thursday):

The Final Four concludes tonight exclusively on the WWE Network, along with a couple of prelims.

Announced before the show begins, it's confirmed that the finals of the Cruiserweight Classic takes place in two weeks in a 2-hour spectacular on Thursday. In addition, "205 Live" will debut on Thursday, July 26th, the home of the cruiserweight division.

El Hijo del Fantasma vs. Raul Mendoza vs. Zema Ion
- In the first triple threat for the cruiserweights, Fantasma hits the Phantom Driver on Ion and wins the match.

Roderick Strong vs. Tony Nese
- In the second of the prelims, Nese can't escape the Strong Hold and taps to Roderick Strong.

Ace Austin vs. Will Ospreay
- To determine who faces Miguel in the Finals, Austin and Ospreay go to the wire. With 3 minutes left before time expire, things heat up and Ospreay misses the Oscutter and Austin hits The Fold out of nowhere, and gets Ospreay back up and hits a second as Ace Austin beats Will Ospreay in just under 29 minutes.

Ace Austin celebrates and it's confirmed that Ace Austin and Trey Miguel will meet in the Cruiserweight Classic Finals in two weeks. One of these men will be the inaugural WWE Cruiserweight Champion. Who will it be?​

 

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KICKOFF SHOW -

Elias Samson kicks off the show saying he is upset with the disrespect he's received recently. Elias reminds everyone he won the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at this year's WrestleMania, yet he goes undrafted, and now he's off the main card. Elias is interrupted by Shinsuke Nakamura, a former 2-time WWE Universal Champion, and Nakamura is back!

Elias Samson vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
Elias Samson is fighting with too much emotion as Nakamura takes advantage of it and ends Elias with a Kinshasa that gets the crowd to its feet.

Charly Caruso interviews WWE Champion Kevin Owens as he arrives to the arena. Owens tells Charly to give him some time to walk in the arena, next time, but he reminds Charly that Carlito put his job on the line a few weeks ago just for the opportunity, and he won. Owens says it could've been a sweet swan song, but Carlito chose the hard way. So tonight, he ends Carlito's career forcefully.

JUNE 24 2018 ~ EXTREME RULES (presented by RAW)​

Extreme Rules starts tonight with a rundown by Michael Cole and Paul Heyman for tonight's show, including the Elimination Chamber to determine the next challenger for the WWE Championship. But up next, The New Day put their year-long title reign as WWE Trios Champions on the line against The Aristocrat Cartel.

The New Day(c) vs. The Aristocrat Cartel in a Chicago Street Fight for the WWE Trios Championships
This match is complete chaos as the six brawl throughout the arena. Several spots are a Street Sweeper from the outside through a table on Xavier Woods, but Kofi Kingston made the save. Big E hit a leaping powerslam through the Spanish announce table from the apron, already not making it through the first match. Kofi even hit a Boom Drop from the titantron to Santana through a ladder on the stage, that was propped on two steel chairs. The match ends as Del Rio goes for a double foot stomp with Big E trapped in the tree of woe, but Big E counters and hits a belly-to-belly suplex that sends Del Rio to the mat. Del Rio pops up and gets hit with a Trouble in Paradise by Kofi Kingston. Ortiz and Santana come to make the save but Big E and Woods brawl, including Big E spearing Ortiz to the floor. After Woods hits a tornado DDT on Santana, smashing his head into a chair, Kingston hits a SOS on Del Rio and Woods follows up with a Springboard Elbow Drop and Woods pins Del Rio for the win!

The fans rise to their feet after all six men gave it their all in the opening contest, and more importantly, the fan favorite New Day continue their historic reign as WWE Trios Champions.

Charly Caruso stands by with Finn Balor heading into the Elimination Chamber Match. Balor says he and Owens have a little history and beat him for the NXT Championship, so it's only fitting to beat him for the WWE Championship. But first, he'll survive the Elimination Chamber.

A video package airs for the Women's Championship match, showing Paige bringing Rubi Riot into the WWE and then the jealous angst between the two that's led to Rubi Riot going to extreme measures, hurting Becky Lynch and Asuka in the process of getting her Women's Title match.

Paige(c) vs. Rubi Riot in a Last Woman Standing Match for the WWE Women's Championship
Paige gives Rubi Riot a taste of her own medicine, but Riot is showing something this match and nearly gets Paige down for a ten count after hitting a Riot Kick off the top rope that sends Paige crashing on the apron and to the floor. Once Paige pulls herself up with the barricade, Rubi Riot hits a suicide dive on Paige. Rubi Riot throws Paige in the ring as well as a crowbar that was used against Asuka and Rubi Riot gets in and holds the crowbar at Paige's neck. As Rubi shouts down at Paige, she's tackled from behind by BECKY LYNCH! Lynch is back and puts Rubi Riot in the Dis-arm-her! Lynch isn't letting go and Rubi gets her ankle on the bottom rope. With no disqualification, Lynch pulls back and as the official tries getting Lynch off, Mickie James comes by and locks Rubi Riot's foot to the bottom rope with the handcuffs. Lynch finally lets go and Rubi realizes what's happened. Rubi tries yanking the handcuffs off as Paige stands up and Becky hands Paige the crowbar. Paige looks to the crowd for approval and then goes to town battering Rubi with the crowbar. Rubi tries covering up the best she can, but she's trapped and once Paige finally lets up, the official counts as Rubi lays on the mat, handcuffed and defeated.

Once Paige's music hits, Mickie James comes in to hand the title off to Paige and the duo of James and Lynch celebrate with Paige after overcoming a common enemy in Rubi Riot.

Charly Caruso stands by with Baron Corbin, asking about tonight's Elimination Chamber match. Corbin recalls Triple H costing him the WWE Championship back at Raw's last PPV Vengeance. Corbin says now the WWE Championship is back on Raw, but it's to a younger slime-ball in Kevin Owens. Corbin says he hopes Carlito wins the title tonight, but either way, the winner will have to deal with a hungry Lone Wolf ready for the WWE Championship.

As Paul Heyman mention the amount of Tables that have been destroyed tonight, up next only one table has to be destroyed for this match.

Matt Hardy vs. Rusev in a Tables Match
Hardy got into the wrong fight with Rusev, as Rusev knocked Hardy around early and this wobbles Hardy for majority of the match as Hardy doesn't look good. Rusev nearly superplexed Hardy through a table but Hardy fought out of it and Rusev was knocked off the second rope and wobbled back to the table. Hardy then goes to jump but Rusev flips the table as the dropkick doesn't put Rusev through it. A few moments later, Rusev has Matt staggering after a heel kick. Matt gets up next to a table set up in the corner and Rusev charges but Matt steps aside and Rusev nearly runs into the table but Matt just turns Rusev around and hits a Twist of Fate! Matt rolls out of the ring and goes for a table but Lana runs down and jumps on Matt Hardy's back. Matt tries wrestling Lana off and as he tries, he gets another heel kick by Rusev who recovered. Rusev, with more juice in his system, throws Matt Hardy inside. Rusev picks Matt up and shouts at him and throws him into the corner of the table, but Matt is caught... it's The Usos! The Usos catch Matt Hardy and shove him out of the way before hitting a double superkick on Rusev. The Usos pull the table out from the corner and set it on its legs. Matt Hardy gets Rusev on the table as The Usos hold Lana back for Matt to hit a crossbody on Rusev, breaking the table and calling for the bell.

Matt Hardy's music hit as The Usos lift the tag team legend up after they evened the odds from Lana's interference in this match and the fans cheer on three people who have written history in tag team wrestling.

Charly Caruso is conducting another interview ahead of tonight's Elimination Chamber match, this with Emperor Roman Reigns. Reigns says he won King of the Ring last year, and in the previous year, he's yet to hold the WWE Championship. Reigns calls it favoritism, but under new management, he believes JBL values him as a top player on Raw. The Emperor says it doesn't matter who wins, Carlito or Owens, because neither are on his level. After he wins the Elimination Chamber tonight, he'll get what was due to him since birth.

Ahead of the next match, the ambulance sirens blare and it parks on the right side of the ramp. Murphy makes his entrance by the Ambulance and looks timid but ready for his first singles title, while Bobby Lashley follows afterward. Lashley isn't expecting this but Murphy hits an avalanche crossbody from the ring and the bell rings.

Bobby Lashley(c) vs. Murphy in an Ambulance Match for the United States Championship
Murphy starts the match prematurely but after the initial offense, he immediately regrets it once Lashley gains control and tosses him around the ringside area, including over the steel steps where Murphy's knee hits the steel. Lashley sends Murphy inside and continues grinding him out some more before exiting the ring and making their way toward the ambulance. Murphy begins fighting back on the stage but Lashley again asserts his dominance, ramming into Murphy and Murphy goes flying into the side of the ambulance and crashing hard. As several replays show Murphy's hard landing, Lashley goes down and opens the ambulance to put Murphy in, but Murphy fights back. Murphy ends up hitting Murphy's Law out of nowhere and trying to lift Lashley up in the ambulance, but no power left. Lashley and Murphy battle some more by the ambulance and Lashley tries hitting a Spear, but Murphy dodges it and Lashley goes head-first in the side of the ambulance. Murphy gets Lashley inside the ambulance and goes to close the doors, but Lashley's superhuman strength keep the doors open and Lashley throws them open and hits a clothesline out of the ambulance. Lashley and Murphy continue to battle and as Murphy goes for another Murphy's Law, Lashley counters and lifts Murphy on his shoulder, ramming him into the ambulance, and then adjusting to hit the Dominator. This lets the air out of the arena as Lashley picks the deadweight of Murphy up and on his shoulder, climbing in the ambulance and hitting a powerslam before he sits on the edge of the ambulance. Lashley steps out and closes the doors, retaining the title.

Bobby Lashley's music hits and he gets his United States Championship after an impressive victory over a hungry young lion, retaining in an ambulance match. The ambulance sirens blare and the medical emergency vehicle rolls out.

Charly Caruso's next interview is with "The Viper" Randy Orton. Orton says this isn't his first rodeo in the Elimination Chamber, and reminds Charly he is a 13-time world champion and knows exactly what the Elimination Chamber takes from you and what the world championship gives you. Orton says only two others in this match know what a world title feels like, and they'll be hungry, but he's starving. Orton calls Reigns the future, but he's not the present. Orton says Corbin can't bring his cool bike in the Elimination Chamber, and Cody constantly chokes in big moments. Orton recalls losing the title to John Cena at WrestleMania, Cena getting number 17, but it was a spit in the face that he dropped the title. Orton says he respects the WWE Championship too much and will win tonight to become world champion for a 14th time.

A short package shows how Carlito's received a rare WWE Championship opportunity for him, that all started with a Carlito's Cabana after Kevin Owens cashed his Money in the Bank briefcase in at SmackDown's No Mercy event.

Kevin Owens(c) vs. Carlito in an Extreme Rules Match for the WWE Championship
Owens came out this match to prove he is a worthy WWE Champion and Carlito was eating his words a lot, especially with a Popup Powerbomb on the ring apron. Owens lost his cool a few times, and they ended up being near falls, including a Backstabber that Owens barely kicked out of. Carlito got busted open early with Owens using a cheese-grader to rub across Carlito's face. Towards the end, Carlito just kicked out of a Package Fallaway Powerbomb off the top rope on a chair and Owens got up signaling the end. Owens throws Carlito up for a Popup Powerbomb but Carlito counters with a small package. The official gets down and the crowd pops up as the ref counts... but Owens barely gets out! The fans moan as both pop up and Owens hits a superkick on Carlito followed by a Popup Powerbomb and Owens gets the three.

Kevin Owens celebrates when his music hits and he throws the WWE Championship in the face of fans who were booing him on his way to the curtain.

Paul Heyman applauds Kevin Owens and his efforts tonight, solidifying himself as a main event player and the face of Raw. Michael Cole then looks forward to tomorrow night where Rusev and Elias Samson team to face The Usos, as well as Becky Lynch back in action on Raw.

Ahead of the main event, the Elimination Chamber lowers and Charly Caruso conducts an interview with Cody Rhodes. Rhodes says he continues to get close, and tonight is when he proves he's worth all these chances. Cody admits there's extra motivation with Kevin Owens retaining tonight, knowing he wants to be the one to take the title off Owens. Kane then steps by and interrupts the interview, the one who didn't get an interview from Caruso, as he doesn't say anything and walks to the ring as his music hits.

Baron Corbin vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Emperor Roman Reigns vs. Finn Balor vs. Kane vs. Randy Orton in an Elimination Chamber Match
To determine the next #1 contender for Kevin Owens and the WWE Championship, Corbin and Rhodes kick things off. They have a traditional standoff before Emperor Roman Reigns is the third entrant. Reigns has fresh legs over them, but it's pretty even for the first three. Fourth is Randy Orton, and it turns into a 2-v-2 as Orton and Reigns team up against Corbin and Rhodes. No one eliminated yet, though Rhodes was close to it after receiving an RKO from Orton and he kicks out at two. Fifth is Kane and the Big Red Monster comes and lays everyone out. Donning the mask now, Kane destroys everyone in his wake and even hits a Chokeslam on Baron Corbin! Kane signals for a Tombstone Piledriver and the lights go out. The gong sounds and the crowd raises to its feet. Two druids come out holding torches and they open a space at the top of the ramp. A fifth shadow comes out and all of a sudden, the lights come on and a hooded man has an urn. He removes the hood and looks up, it's Viktor! Viktor has an URN?! Kane is totally mesmerized by the event and Orton turns him into an RKO! Orton makes the cover quickly. Kane has been eliminated.

After the distraction, Viktor and the druids exit before Kane can come to and get out of the Chamber. Things are pretty quiet before Finn Balor, the sixth entrant, storms the ring and takes a lot of people out. Balor gets a head of steam and hits a Slingblade and a corner dropkick on Reigns before going up, but Orton pulls Balor to the edge and hits a powerslam on the chamber structure. Back in the ring, Rhodes and Corbin are going at it and Corbin hits a Deep-Six before Reigns gets back up and hits a Spear on Corbin! Reigns quickly makes the cover and scores the fall. Baron Corbin has been eliminated.

Moments later, Reigns picks up Cody and is pounding Cody down. Reigns waits for Cody to get up and hits an Emperor Punch! Before he can make the cover, he's turned around and Corbin hits the End of Days! The official yells Corbin out of the ring, but the Lone Wolf has done what he wanted to do, getting revenge on Reigns for his title hopes. Corbin reluctantly leaves and after witnessing this, Orton slithers in and covers Reigns. Emperor Roman Reigns has been eliminated.

With just Orton, Rhodes, and Balor left in the match, Orton goes to work on Cody Rhodes in the ring after eliminating two men himself thus far. Orton works on the legs until Balor comes in with a springboard dropkick. Balor and Orton go at it for a few moments before Cody comes in and takes out Balor with a clubbing forearm. Rhodes and Orton battle a few moments before they look up and see Balor on the top of the pod and takes out both men with a diving crossbody! All three men are down and Balor gets up before both men and delivers some kicks while Orton and Rhodes are on their knees. Orton then catches one of the kicks and as Balor's short arms can't reach Orton, Rhodes reaches for Balor and uses this to hit Cross-Rhodes on Balor! Orton then strikes with an RKO on Rhodes! Orton makes the cover and Rhodes kicks out at 2.9999! Orton argues the call but the fans are happy. Orton then goes for a Punt Kick on Rhodes, but Balor prevents it with a Slingblade! Orton pops up and gets hit with a Corner Dropkick. Balor goes to the top rope, but after looking to the fans, he climbs on top of the pod for a second time tonight. Balor misses a Coup de Grace from the top! Orton rolled out of the way. Balor hurts his leg on the landing and Orton gets up and is ready to hit Balor with a RKO but Cody hits a Disaster Kick on Orton that stuns him and Balor musters a 1916. Balor makes the cover and puts down the Viper! Randy Orton has been eliminated.

After the dust settles, Rhodes and Balor spot each other with Balor bloody from earlier in the night. Rhodes and Balor exchange blows in the ring before Rhodes catches Balor in a Figure Four. Balor, with the bad leg, turns the pressure around and Rhodes lets go. The two square up once again before Balor gets the better of the strikes and knocks Rhodes down a few times before hitting the slingblade, corner dropkick combo. Balor goes to the top and hesitates, thinking about going to the pod, but remembering last time he settles for a top rope Coup de Grace and connects! Balor isn't quick on the cover, just because of all he's taken, but he makes the cover and RHODES KICKS OUT! The crowd can't believe it. Balor can't either! Balor gets upset and sets up in the opposing corner, ready to pounce for another corner dropkick, and as he charges Rhodes moves out of the way and Balor kicks the ghost in the corner instead. Balor rolls over and gets hit with a Disaster Kick that turns him inside out. Rhodes quickly grabs Balor and hits the Cross-Rhodes in the center of the ring, deeply hooking in the leg and getting the three.

The crowd remain on their feet and cheer Cody Rhodes who went through hell tonight to get the shot at Kevin Owens and the WWE Championship. Two foes from their days on SmackDown are back at it as Rhodes survives the Elimination Chamber. Rhodes rests sitting on the ropes, in sweat and tears with Balor's blood on his forearm, as he earns this title opportunity. The Chamber rises and Cody gets to his feet and has his hand raised. During his celebration, Balor limps up to him and extends a handshake. The two shake hands as Balor leaves the ring to Cody Rhodes for his time to celebrate as Extreme Rules draws to a close.

 

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JUNE 25 2018 ~ MONDAY NIGHT RAW​

Raw starts with WWE Champion Kevin Owens who comes to directly tell fans at the barricade they were wrong about him after successfully defending his title against Carlito last night at Extreme Rules. Owens gets in the ring and says he is untouchable but Cody Rhodes interrupts. Owens gets annoyed while Rhodes has a permanent grin on his face. Rhodes gets inside and says "we meet again" that pops the crowd. Cody tells Kevin Owens his title reign is on the clock, and he will go ahead and let him know the time and place: Raw's pay-per-view Stomping Grounds on July 22nd. Cody says he's coming for the title and won't be stopped. Emperor Roman Reigns interrupts and congratulates Cody on winning, only to say it's impressive to be the only non-deserving Elimination Chamber winner in history. Cody tilts his head and the Emperor reminds everyone he was attacked by Baron Corbin, who had already been eliminated, and should've never been pinned. Cody shrugs his shoulders and Reigns wants to put Cody to the test, proving he's worthy of a prestigious title his daddy never held - the WWE Championship. At the mention of Dusty, Cody gets in Roman's face and he already knows what button he's pushed as Cody accepts the challenge for tonight. Kevin Owens stands by in the corner just happy as can be, saying he'll be back to watch that!

Alexa Bliss vs. Becky Lynch
In the opening contest, Becky shows out with a newfound aggression and forces Alexa to tap to the Dis-arm-her.

Becky Lynch gets the mic and says it's good to be back, but she'll never be busted open like she was by Rubi Riot. Becky says she had two jobs: 1, keep Rubi Riot away from the Women's Championship and "check." 2, she's coming for blood and warns Rubi.

Footage was captured last night of Randy Orton, and Orton explains he's been in the most heinous matches in the last couple of months. After main eventing WrestleMania, he was in a Hell in a Cell match, followed by an Elimination Chamber. Orton understands he needs to take time off to recover. Orton says he doesn't know how long, might be a few weeks or a few months, but he will come back 100% and ready to become world champion again.

After seeing this, Finn Balor is interviewed by Charly Caruso about the aftereffects of last night's Elimination Chamber Match. Balor says his leg is bad off, he twisted his ankle last night but that won't stop him. Luke Harper walks in the picture with the crazy eyes, seemingly laying the challenge down.

Dolph Ziggler vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
Ziggler is out to prove himself on the red brand, but after an excellent match of Ziggler's chain wrestling and Nakamura's strikes, it's the King of Strong Style that wins with a Kinshasa.

John Bradshaw Layfield is talking to a backstage crew member in his office. JBL says he understands Kane is here tonight, but if he knows Kane after last night, he isn't happy about Viktor costing him last night's Elimination Chamber Match. JBL instructs the backstage crew member to find Kane, and while he's timid, JBL demands he goes now.

Asuka vs. Mickie James
In a rematch from last week after Rubi Riot's interference, Asuka and Mickie went toe-to-toe before Mickie counters an Asuka Lock by rolling up on her and the official quickly counts the shoulders down for 3 as Mickie James scores a big win.

After the commercial, Elias Samson is shown in the ring with Rusev. Elias says his moment was ruined last night by Shinsuke Nakamura but he won't let it get to him, because he still is the winner of this year's Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. And his songs make him larger than life, kinda like The Rock is. Elias mentions The Usos couldn't hold a finger to The Rock, and since the Great One made "Rock Concerts" so famous, he wants to dedicate this to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Elias mentions Rock couldn't hang with the new generation, so he skipped off to hollywood... The Rock had a silver spoon life, he never grew up in the hood. The Rock's favorite hero grew up in Boston, and he'll never be a better star than Austin. The Usos interrupt Elias and are ready for tag team action.

Elias Samson and Rusev w/Lana vs. The Usos
This was a closer match than people would expect, Rusev tried getting The Usos back for last night. However Elias began to eat his words and when things broke down, the brothers had the genetic edge and The Usos finish a Double Uce Splash to win this tag team contest.

Charly Caruso gets a word from WWE Champion Kevin Owens about Cody Rhodes choosing Stomping Grounds to get his title match. Owens says he's very familiar with Cody and wrestling him at a PPV just makes it sweeter to embarrass him. Owens reminds Charly he just got this title after years of hard work, so it won't be easy to take it.

Matt Hardy heads to the ring. Hardy gets on the mic and says defeating Rusev was big for him last night in a tables match. Hardy says he got a call from his wife and was asked "what's next." Hardy says he can't help but think it's some gold, and while Cody is challenging Kevin Owens at Stomping Grounds, he's decided on who he wants. Matt Hardy calls out Bobby Lashley, the United States Champion! Lashley responds, coming out and saying he definitely heard Matt wrong. Lashley tells Matt Hardy to step out of the ring right now, and Hardy doesn't back down, but only steps up closer to Lashley. Lashley shoves Matt in the face and Matt Hardy tackles Lashley. The two brawl as The Usos run down moments after their match and pull Lashley off Matt Hardy. Lashley begins fighting The Usos and now the Aristocrat Cartel's Ortiz and Santana charge down and attack The Usos. The back clears of security as they try holding the six men apart. We head to commercial in order to gain order.

After the break, it's announced that Matt Hardy and The Usos will face Bobby Lashley, Ortiz, and Santana next week on Raw.

The backstage crew member is walking around searching for Kane, when after receiving several shrugs, one person tells him he was right over there... in the boiler room. The scrawny guy gulps and timidly reaches for the boiler room door. He steps closer in the doorway before being yanked in the room and the boiler room door shuts.

Finn Balor vs. Luke Harper
Balor shows effects from the Elimination Chamber match last night and Harper is picking him apart. That is until Balor begins to fight back and show his willpower, fighting back on one leg. Harper goes for his discus clothesline, which Balor rolls through and hits a few shots before connecting with a Slingblade, setting up the Corner Dropkick, and headed up top for the Coup de Grace as Balor takes down the big man for 3!

Elias Samson once again has his head low with his guitar over his shoulder when Scarlett walks up to him at the lot. Elias asks how she got here, and she says she was just in town and decided to come back to Raw this week too. Scarlett says Elias looks like he needs a drink, and to come back to the hotel. Elias looks around and thinks before Scarlett draws a little closer and Elias tells Scarlett to hop in, as Elias leaves with this blonde a second week in a row.

In another part of backstage, Alberto Del Rio is chewing Ortiz and Santana out for their involvement with Bobby Lashley, Matt Hardy, and The Usos. Santana speaks up and says Del Rio promised a victory last night, and they're confident they would've beat The New Day except Del Rio got pinned by Woods. Santana thinks Del Rio might be the problem, and says they'll team with Lashley next week while Del Rio goes back and watches film. Santana is the first to walk off, as Del Rio looks at Ortiz, and Ortiz walks off as well.

Cody Rhodes vs. Emperor Roman Reigns
WWE Champion Kevin Owens decides to join Heyman and Cole for commentary, watching his new #1 contender go against The Emperor. Both are showing effects of the Elimination Chamber with the slightest moves hurting a little worse today, but Rhodes and Reigns are battling. Reigns hits an Emperor Punch that Cody kicks out of and he's running out of options. Reigns backs in the corner for the Spear and as he charges, Cody leap frogs Reigns for him to go shoulder-first in the corner and Cody rolls him up with a schoolboy. Reigns manages to kick out before the 3 and Cody wastes no time leaping on the rope for a Disaster Kick! Cody makes the cover and Reigns kicks out once more. Cody gets ready for Cross-Rhodes when Kevin Owens throws his headset and runs down. Owens gets on the apron and Cody throws a punch knocking him off. Cody shouts at Owens before he's rolled up by The Emperor and Cody's nearly pinned with a schoolboy. Cody rolls out and is almost hit with an Emperor Punch but Cody dodges it and goes to hit a Cross-Rhodes but Owens bulldozes Cody down for the disqualification.

Kevin Owens stomps away at Cody and Reigns joins in for a 2-on-1 assault. Reigns holds Cody up and Owens goes to town throwing punches and taunting Cody before a motorcycle revs. Baron Corbin's music hits and Corbin rolls down the ramp and stops at the bottom. Corbin heads inside and meets the WWE Champion and The Emperor with hard rights as they try to stand up to Corbin before eventually bailing after being knocked down a few times. Corbin stands tall as he turns to see Rhodes getting up, confused for receiving Corbin's help, but grateful nonetheless.

WWE Women's Champion Paige stands with Mickie James and Becky Lynch and the Anti-Diva thanks both for helping her last night against Rubi Riot, but reminds them she doesn't need it. Lynch and James try to explain themselves, but Paige says that's for future reference. Paige recognizes James and Lynch are two of the top women on the roster and says while Rubi Riot isn't worthy of a title match, they are. Paige says she's talked to JBL and they can fight it out next week.

Michael Cole and Paul Heyman advertise next week's Raw that includes the #1 contender's match just made between Becky Lynch and Mickie James, as well as the 6-man tag team match made earlier. Cole's interrupted by Kane's music and the Big Red Machine heads to the ring not in a good mood as the final commercial break is taken.

After the commercial, Kane is in the ring and holds up to speak through his mask. Kane says in a few words "Viktor, bring back what's not yours." Kane waits and the lights go out. A spotlight is shown at the ramp with smoke, a druid comes out with the urn in his hands. Two more druids step to his side and walk down with the druid in the middle to ringside. The druid in the middle removes his hood to reveal himself to be Viktor. Viktor is smiling menacingly before he turns and Kane's music hits. Kane looks and sees a man wearing an identical mask head down the ramp. The impostor stares with Kane as the two druids have made their way on the left apron with Viktor on the steps. The impostor gets up on the apron and steps over very Kane-esque and stands face-to-face with Kane. The two other druids step in, followed by Viktor protected in the corner with the urn. The lights come on as Viktor raises the urn. Kane is mesmerized by the masked individual standing across from him. Kane looks to Viktor and sees the other two druids unmask.

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The impostor Kane grabs the real Kane by the throat, and Kane retaliates by matching him. The impostor then throws him aside as one man hits a spin kick that floors Kane. The second man picks Kane up and hits a chokeslam, followed by the impostor Kane picking the Big Red Monster up and hitting a Tombstone Piledriver. Viktor then kneels like The Undertaker, holding the urn up as Raw goes off the air.