Monday, April 27, 2020

RAW

WWE RAW starts with MVP and introduces his guest to the show and a participant in the WWE Money in the Bank match, Rey Mysterio. He also brings out Aleister Back and Apollo Crews.

They are interrupted by Zelina Vega, who comes out with Andrade, Angel Garza, and Austin Theory. She says that those three men were the future of Monday Night RAW. 

She asks the three in the ring to show they can do what's best or Monday Night RAW, and take their place in the Money in the Bank Ladder match. 

Black, Crews, and Mysterio empty the ring.


Aleister Black and Rey Mysterio and Apollo Crews vs. Andrade and Austin Theory and Angel Garza 

Apollo Crews won


Shayna Baszler vs. Asuka vs. Nia Jax

No Contest 


Bobby Lashley vs. a Jobber 

Bobby Lashley won



Liv Morgan vs. Ruby Riott 

Liv Morgan won



Akira Tozawa vs. Jinder Mahal

Jinder Mahal won



Andrade (c) vs. Apollo Crews for the United States Championship 

Andrade retains the United States Championship 


We see an recap of Becky Lynch’s WWE 24



Ricochet and Cedric Alexander vs. Chase Parker and Matt Martel

Ricochet and Cedric Alexander won



Contact Signing for the WWE Championship Match at WWE MITB

Jerry 'The King' Lawler introduces Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins. 

He also talks about the Corporate Money in the Bank Ladder Match, which is the most unique version of the match in recent memory.

McIntyre advises Jerry The King Lawler to leave the ring.. He signs the contract and urges Seth Rollins to do the same.

Seth Rollins says he never wanted to do this, but he had to do this because he needed to get the WWE Championship to where it needed to be. He says that Drew is not a leader.

Seth points out that he is the leader, and that the WWE Universe needs someone to guide them, and that has to be him. The light in the darkness.

Drew pretends to be inspired by Seth's speech, and says that Seth is actually full of shit. 

He then says that nothing Seth ever did was Seth's fault. He did not care what was going on in Seth's head, but he knew that he would not let Seth win the title, no matter what.

He promises Seth that he will finish him at Money in the Bank.

Seth signs the contract, and begins to say something else, but Drew bounces him off the table and hits him with the Glasgow Kiss.

He goes for the Countdown Claymore, but Murphy attacks out of nowhere.

Murphy picks Seth up, but ends up taking the Claymore for his troubles, as Seth manages to make his escape.

The show ends with McIntyre and Rollins staring at each other.

Rating: 70/70

Great show and matches as we look forward to WWE MITB

Friday, April 24, 2020

SmackDown

The New Day opens SmackDown 

Kofi Kingston gives all the glory and praise to Big E, the man that single-handedly won the gold last week in a triple threat match.

Lucha House Party challenge the champs, but are pushed aside by The Miz and John Morrison. Miz & Morrison are upset at the fact that they lost the belts in a triple threat, not an actual tag team match. 

According to The Miz, they're the reason that the tag team division has been elevated to the point it is. They demand their rematch tonight but are cut off by Gran Metalik. John Morrison gives Miz a "translation" of what was said. 

The Forgotten Sons come out.

The Forgotten Sons manage to come out on top in a nine-man brawl, ending the segment by powerbombing Kofi through Big E. 


Men’s MITB Qualifying Match 

Drew Gulak vs. King Corbin 

King Corbin qualifies for Men’s MITB Ladder Match 



Sheamus vs. Daniel Vidot

Sheamus won 



The Miz and John Morrison vs. Lucha House Party

Lucha House Party won



Women’s MITB Qualifying Match 

Sasha Banks vs. Lacey Evans 

Lacey Evans won and qualifies for the Women’s MITB Ladder Match 



Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross (c) vs. Carmella and Dana Brooke for the Women’s Tag Team Titles

Alexa Bliss and Nikki retains the Women’s Tag Team Titles


Triple H comes out.

Triple H said he can’t believe it has been 25 Years.

Michaels is here to support the night with his best friend. He even sent out hundreds of invitations to his friends and loved ones, stating that "we're all here for you."

 “At least Cole and Corey are here" -HHH

"I think they're required to be here for the show." -HBK

Shawn Michaels asks Triple H about his own 25th Anniversary show, asking what his favorite moment was. He couldn't pick one because Shawn Michaels never had one!

HBK has a D-X "Not so Greatest Moments" video package.

HBK has another video to show, revealing that HHH has over a dozen losses at WrestleMania.

Michaels blames Stephanie for turning HHH into a no-fun all business bore. Steph calls in the middle of it, but HHH hangs up on her.

Flair calls as well, cutting some jokes with both HHH and HBK before crying. HHH hangs up, but Flair calls back to keep crying.

Road Dogg is on the phone insulting his hair cut and dyed beard.

Vince McMahon comes out.

 Vince congratulates The Game on his 25 years, and would love to give him a big bear hug, but can't because of the circumstances.

Vince calls Trips and Shawn boring.

Vince and HHH say that they love each other before Vince continues to tear into his son-in-law.

Vince leaves and cuts all the lights off, ending the segment a few minutes early.

Rating: 70/70

Great show and matches 

Monday, April 20, 2020

RAW

Drew McIntyre opens the show.

Drew McIntyre says that unlike what he has heard, it's not lonely at the top. He talks about how Seth Rollins attacked him. He says he knows that he respects Seth because he knows exactly how good he is. 

‪He said he's ready to face Seth at Money in the Bank to defend his title and issues the challenge. 
He gets interrupted by Garza and Theory, with Zelina Vega. 

While the three talk to him and distract him, Andrade attacks him from behind, but the attack does not last long. He gets caught with a Claymore. 

Zelina tries to force Austin Theory and Garza to help but they seem to be afraid and then McIntyre hits Andrade with another Claymore.


Men’s MITB Qualifying Match 

Aleister Black vs. Austin Theory 

Aleister Black won and qualifies for the Men’s MITB Ladder Match



Shayna Baszler vs. Indi Hartwell

Shayna Baszler won

Baszler came back and attacked her.



Ricochet and Cedric Alexander vs. Shane Thorne and Brendan Vink

Ricochet and Cedric Alexander won




Nia Jax vs. Kairi Sane

Nia Jax won 



Seth Rollins accepts the challenge and now will be facing Drew McIntyre at Money in the Bank.


Men’s MITB Qualifying Match 

MVP vs. Apollo Crews

Apollo Crews won and qualifies for the Men’s MITB Ladder Match



Ruby Riott vs. Liv Morgan 

Liv Morgan won



Men’s MITB Qualifying Match 

Rey Mysterio vs. Buddy Murphy 

Rey Mysterio won and qualifies for the Men’s MITB Ladder Match 



Charlotte Flair vs. Kayden Carter

Charlotte Flair won



Andrade vs. Arika Tozawa 

Andrade won


 Bianca Belair vs. Santana Garett

 Bianca Belair won


Drew McIntyre vs. Angel Garza 

Drew McIntyre won

McIntyre heads back to the ring and then focuses on Garza. He hits Garza with another Claymore.

Theory gets into the ring only to get hit with another Claymore.

Rating: 70/70

Great show and matches

Friday, April 17, 2020

SmackDown

A Moment of Bliss kicks off the show.

The guest tonight is WWE Universal Champion Braun Strowman.

Braun Strowman will be defending his championship against Bray Wyatt at Money in the Bank. We get a replay of last week's Funhouse segment.

Strowman says he knows how Wyatt thinks. That's ridiculous, even Bray Wyatt doesn't know how he works.

Strowman says he knows how Wyatt thinks.

Braun threatens that his opponent will "Get these hands" before noticing a present sitting in the corner. He assumes it's from Bliss, but the Goddess denies it. 

He opens the present, and it's his old Wyatt Family Black Sheep mask. 


Sasha Banks vs. Tamina 

Tamina won and earning a feature opportunity  at the SmackDown Women’s Championship.



Sheamus vs. Denzel

Sheamus won



Women’s MITB Qualifying Match 

Dana Brooke vs. Naomi 

Dana Brooke won and qualifies for the Women’s MITB Ladder Match.


Sonya Deville comes out.

Deville goes through their relationship, from Tough Enough, to Absolution, to Fire and Desire. Mandy eventually comes to the ring, though she's not too pleased.

Sonya calls Mandy one of the most selfish people she's ever met in her life. She tried to ruin Otis's chance because she knew that once they got together, Sonya would be kicked to the curb.

Apparently, the deal between Sonya and Dolph was if Dolph gets with Mandy, he would have to help Fire and Desire get the tag titles? 

Sonya comes out with a hard bomb, claiming Mandy has absolutely no talent, and is only eye candy.

Just as Mandy and Sonya were about to throw hands Dolph Ziggler rushes in to attempt to make peace. Ziggler says, regardless of how it went down, what he had with Mandy was real and meant something.

Mandy shoves off Ziggler's advances and gets blindsided by Sonya Deville. Otis runs in and sends Ziggler to the floor. Mandy tosses Sonya off of Otis, leaving Ziggler and Sonya backing up the ramp.

Ziggler attempts to hit Otis with a sneak attack but is crushed by the big man instead. A caterpillar elbow puts Ziggler down for good.


Men’s MITB Qualifying Match


Daniel Bryan vs. Cesaro

Daniel Bryan won and qualifies for the Men’s MITB Ladder Match


The Miz (c) vs. Big E and Jey Usos in a Triple Threat Match for the SmackDown Tag Team Titles 


The New Day are the New SmackDown Tag Team Champions

The show ends with Big E celebrating his win with the Tag Team Titles.

Rating: 70/70

Great show and matches 

Monday, April 13, 2020

RAW

Drew McIntyre opens the show.

Drew McIntyre says that he is going to be a different sort of Champion and that if a Superstar deserves an opportunity, they would get it. He is immediately interrupted by Andrade with Zelina Vega. 

Drew says that he remembers what happened the last time he fought with Andrade, with Andrade coming away with the win as well as the NXT Championship. 

He says that if Andrade wants a match against him, then he has it, tonight. 

Andrade says 'No more Mr. Nice Guy'. 


Women’s MITB Qualifying Match

Asuka vs. Ruby Riott 

Asuka qualifies for women’s MITB Ladder Match



Aleister Black vs. Oney Lorcan

Aleister Black won



Becky Lynch comes out.

Becky offers to clear up the confusion that Shayna is facing. She says that it was a battle of the mind. 

Becky says that she got into Shayna's head. She said that she knew that someone who was born to bully everyone would never beat her. She then said that she was ready to challenge anyone who won the MITB match. She said she would be waiting.


Women’s MITB Qualifying Match

Sarah Logan vs. Shayna Baszler 

Shayna Baszler won as Sarah Logan cannot continue and Baszler qualifies for the Women’s MITB Ladder Match


Austin Theory vs. Akira Tozawa 

Austin Theory won

Theory, Garza, and Andrade stand tall and attack Akira Tozawa.


Angel Garza vs. Tehuti Miles

Angel Garza won

Andrade and Theory come out, and they all attack Tehuti together. 


Women’s MITB Qualifying Match 


Kairi Sane vs. Nia Jax

Nia Jax won and qualifies for Women’s MITB Ladder Match



Charlotte Flair comes out.

Charlotte says that she knows that Rhea Ripley lacks humility. She says that there will always be someone who is better. She says that she will teach NXT humility, and the next person she will be teaching is Io Shirai. 

Everyone will bow down to The Queen. 


Bobby Lashley vs. No Way Jose

Bobby Lashley won



The Viking Raiders vs. Ricochet and Cedric Alexander 

The Viking Raiders won


Drew McIntyre vs. Andrade 

Drew McIntyre won


Garza hits Drew with a chopblock from behind. Seth Rollins comes out.

Superkick. STOMP.

McIntyre is down and out. Seth hits another stomp.

I guess Seth Rollins has his eyes set on that WWE Championship.


Rating: 70/70

Great show and matches.


Friday, April 10, 2020

SmackDown

The New Universal Champion Braun Strowman opens SmackDown.

We get a highlight video of the match from Mania. Afterward, Strowman picks up a mic and says "When opportunity knocks on your door, you answer it." He kicked it down, tore it off its hinges, and put away a Hall of Famer to become the Universal Champion. 

Shinsuke Nakamura interrupts.

Nakamura is "knocking" on the door of Strowman.

Tonight we're getting Strowman vs Nakamura.

Cesaro ambushes Strowman but he launches him over the ropes. Nakamura catches the champ turning around with a roundhouse, momentarily stunning him. 

Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross vs. The Kabuki Warriors for the Women’s Tag Team Titles.

Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross won and retains the Women’s Tag Team Titles


Elias is out performing his song that talks about his match at WrestleMania against King Corbin and Elias said if he wins the MITB briefcase, he'll turn it into a guitar case.



We see the package for Mandy & Otis

Ziggler and Sonya Deville run down to the announcer's desk and claim that Otis doctored the footage.Tucker is here to shut them up. 

It's just pictures of them working out and eating bananas.

Dolph Ziggler vs. Tucker 

Dolph Ziggler wins



Miz & Morrison are here to deliver some good news. Morrison is the first person to successfully defend the SmackDown Tag Team Championships by himself. Miz did it by sitting on his couch. 


We get highlights of the Boneyard Match.

Miz says he's still not medically cleared. Jimmy & Jey congratulate Morrison on carrying his team. 

Kofi and Big E reveal that Jey Uso, The Miz, and Big E will face off in a triple threat match for the SD Tag Team Championships. Apparently Freddie Prinze Jr, Dakota Fanning, and Martha Stewart were involved in the decision.


Forgotten Sons vs. Lucha House Party

Forgotten Sons won


Bayley and Sasha Banks say that Paige failed in ruining their friendship. 

Bayley states that she retained her belt because she's the best before looking over at Sasha and backpedaling. "We're the best." 

Tamina interrupts them. At WrestleMania, it took all four competitors to pin her. One has to think in a one-on-one match, Bayley may have a difficult time taking her down. 

Bayley tries to suck up, but Tamina shuts it down. She demands that Bayley face her one-on-one for the SmackDown Women's Championship. 

Banks denies the title bout for Bayley, but the champ says Tamina can have the match if she can beat Banks next week.

Sasha is not pleased at all. Tamina agrees and looks into Sasha's eyes. "Sis, your best friend just screwed you."


Sheamus vs. a Jobber 

Sheamus won


We get part one of a documentary highlighting Jeff Hardy.

MITB qualifiers will take place next week. Daniel Bryan vs Cesaro and Naomi vs Dana Brooke. 


Braun Strowman vs.  Shinsuke Nakamura 

Braun Strowman won

Just as Strowman begins to celebrate, he's interrupted by a Firefly Fun House. 

We get a highlight of the Firefly Fun House match, with John Cena disappearing after the Fiend defeated him. "Hey, John. We really can't see you." 

Wyatt turns his attention towards Strowman, saying he's happy for his former brother.

Wyatt says Strowman turned his back on his own creator, but he could try to forgive him. Most of the puppets say no, except for Ramblin Rabbit. 

Bray asks for Braun to apologize. If he does, all will be forgiven. He says that he's taught him a lot already, and now it's time to teach him about sharing the Universal Title. 

Strowman says that whenever he's ready, the Champ is ready to "LET HIM IN." 



 Rating: 70/70

Great show and matches.