WWE NXT

Bobby Roode and William Regal exit a meeting. Roode seems pumped for whatever they agreed on.



William Regal is in the ring

Asuka & Bayley sign the contract for their Women’s title match in Brooklyn. They stare each other down before Asuka leaves.

The Authors of Pain defeated Adrian Nails and Rob Ryzin

The Authors of Pain tried to attack after the bell, but TM61 ran to the ring, only to get taken out. The Authors Of Pain stand tall.

Andrade “Cien” Almas defeated Angelo Dawkins

Almas was interrupted by Bobby Roode, who clapped for Almas and told him they would face each other at NXT Takeover: Back To Brooklyn.

Austin Aries came in William Regal's office frustrated that everyone had an opponent for NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn  but him, and then Regal said he is right and he'll face No Way Jose at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn  whom he has been avoiding lately.



Billie Kay defeated Liv Morgan


Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa  will face The Revival for the NXT Tag Team Championships at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn


Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa defeated Tucker Knight and Patrick Clark in a quick match



Hideo Itami returns to action next week




Samoa Joe vs. Mojo Rawley


Samoa Joe won


After the match, Joe locks in the clutch again but Nakamura's music hits and he releases. Nakamura makes his way to the ring but security beats him to the punch and holds Joe back. As Joe fights security, Nakamura pinches Joe's nose and laughs. Another slap from Nakamura to the champ as we go off the air.

I look forward to watching Nakamura vs. Samoa Joe at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn for the NXT Championship.

Rating: 40/40

Incredible show and matches as we approach NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn.
What match are you looking forward to for NXT TakeOver Brooklyn?



WWE NXT: Aftershow- http://wrestling101withkaren.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-10T19_45_21-07_00

SmackDown Live

The show opens with Randy Orton walking backstage. He is interviewed about facing Del Rio tonight and Lesnar at SummerSlam. Del Rio walks up and they trade insults. Del Rio threatens to break his arm tonight before walking away.

Bray Wyatt makes his way to the ring with Erick Rowan by his side.

Wyatt says he didn't lose to Dolph Ziggler last week. He was a victim of deception because Ziggler used the exposed turnbuckle to beat him.
Dean Ambrose comes out and mocks him for claiming to be the victim.
Wyatt dares him to come in the ring. Ambrose says he won't fall for his tricks. This brings out Ziggler, who rushes the ring and goes after Rowan. Wyatt takes him out, so Ambrose comes in and evens the odds.
Ziggler tries to superkick Wyatt, but Bray puts Ambrose in between them and he takes the kick instead. Then Wyatt hits Sister Abigail on Ziggler.



American Alpha vs. Mikey O'Shea and Mike Vega  W/ The Ascension, The Vaudevillians, Hype Bros at ringside


American Alpha won
A huge brawl breaks out between the four teams in the ring. American Alpha was left standing tall.



The Miz and Maryse is on talking smack being interviewed to discuss his opponent Apollo Crews for SummerSlam for the IC Title but The Miz and Maryse is too into each other to really discuss it.


Becky Lynch vs. Eva Marie

It didn't happen again. This time due to a wardrobe malfunction, but probably another fake moment again by Eva Marie.


Becky says she is here to fight and challenges someone from the back to come meet her. Alexa Bliss' music hits and she heads to the ring.


Becky Lynch vs. Alexa Bliss

Alexa Bliss won. But with the help of the distraction of Eva Marie coming out during the match.



Alberto Del Rio vs. Randy Orton

Randy Orton won


Heath Slater is shown trying to bargain with Rhyno to let him win so he can get a contract. Rhyno says he can't help him out and walks away.


Heath Slater vs. Rhyno- if Slater wins he'll get a contract to SD Live.

Rhyno won



Carmella vs. Natalya

Carmella won


After the break we see Baron Corbin beating Kalisto into a pulp in the locker room. He says the beatdown was for costing him the IC title.



Dolph Ziggler and Dean Ambrose vs The Wyatt Family


Dolph Ziggler and Dean Ambrose won

Dean Ambrose took out Ziggler with Dirty Deeds to stand tall and walk out the ring up the ramp to close the show.

Will this be the scene come SummerSlam?
Are will Ziggler come out on top?


Rating: 30/30

Great show and matches as we approach SummerSlam.




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RAW

We see an recap of what happened last week on RAW.


Enzo and Cass opens RAW

Enzo talks about how he was hitting on Sasha Banks last week, and he thinks he won her over. He says she was smitten with him, and quotes part of a Sublime song.
He starts talking about Chris Jericho.
Chris Jericho comes out.
After Y2J delivers a few insults, he is joined on the stage by Kevin Owens, his new best friend. They head to the ring so they can speak with Enzo and Cass face to face.
Cass makes some Bert and Ernie jokes about Jericho and Owens.
Owens says Cass is carrying dead weight by partnering with Enzo
Cass suggests they settle things right now.

Enzo Amore vs. Chris Jericho. W/ Big Cass and Kevin Owens at ringside.

Jericho won by DQ with the help of the distraction of KO and then Big Cass came and kicked Jericho in the face.

Big Cass gets on the mic and issues a challenge to Jericho and Kevin Owens for SummerSlam and KO accepts the challenge.


Mick Foley is shown talking to Stephanie on the phone when Sasha Banks walks in. She suggests her title match at SummerSlam be a handicap match with Charlotte and Dana Brooke so she can keep an eye on Dana instead of having to worry about her outside the ring.
Foley suggests a singles match with Dana. If Banks wins, Dana is banned from SummerSlam, but if she loses, her the match turns into a handicap match.


Braun Strowman vs. Jorel Nelson

Braun Strowman won



Titus O'Neil vs. Darren Young W/ Bob Backlund

Darren Young won



Seth Rollins makes his way to the ring to talk about his SummerSlam match against Finn Balor.
Rollins says Balor is to him as Leto is to Ledger.
He says after what happened last week, he had to reevaluate his opinion of Finn Balor, and he shows a replay of their encounter.
Rollins says Finn Balor isn't even his real name.
He then proceeds to say that this is his ring and Balor won't beat him at SummerSlam
He also mocks Balor for taking parts of his character from Demon Kane.
Rollins gets fired up when talking about having to work hard for everything he has ever earned in this business.
I am not arrogant because I KNOW my place in WWE right at the TOP.

Great promo but I am shocked that Balor didn't show up.

This match will be insane.



Sheamus vs. Cesaro

Cesaro won


We see a look inside of Randy Orton vs. Brock Lesnar



The Dudley Boyz vs. Neville and Sin Cara

Neville and Sin Cara won


Rusev and Lana celebrate their love
Rusev is heading to the ring. Lana comes out to wedding music in her wedding dress. Photos of their wedding day is shown.
Lana says they will reenact their wedding day so we can all experience what true love looks like.
The crowd is chanting boring after a slideshow of wedding pictures is shown. Rusev says he knows the crowd wants more, but those are the only pictures he brought.
Roman Reigns comes out to ruin things for the love birds.
Reigns points out that Rusev doesn't have a best man, so he is there to fill the position. Rusev says he doesn't want Reigns to toast them, so Reigns issues a challenge for the U.S. title at SummerSlam.
Rusev says no, so Reigns pours himself a glass of champagne and says he always wanted to see a wedding with a mail order bride.
Reigns makes a joke about Rusev not being enough man for Lana, so Rusev attacks.
Reigns fights back and they brawl. Thanks to a mistake from Rusev, Lana ends up with her face smashed in one of the cakes. Reigns walks away laughing as Lana screams her head off.

Sasha Banks vs. Dana Brooke W/ Charlotte at ringside- If Sasha Banks wins Dana Brooke is banned from the match SummerSlam, but if Dana Brooke wins it comes an handicap match.

Sasha Banks won. Dana Brooke is banned from the Women's Title Match at SummerSlam.



Video package for Finn Balor talking about his opponent Seth Rollins and their match at SummerSlam and he ended the promo by saying, "At SummerSlam, you''ll meet the Demon King"



Kofi Kingston vs. Luke Gallows W/ Anderson and Xavier Woods at ringside.

Luke Gallows won


Mick Foley brings out Daniel Bryan

Bryan compliments Foley on how he has been doing running Raw, and Foley tells him he is doing good on SmackDown and with commentary on the Cruiserweight Classic.

Things quickly get tense when Foley shows a clip of Bryan mocking the Universal Championship on Talking Smack.
Rusev comes out and says Raw doesn't need another champion besides him
Cesaro comes out and mocks Rusev for having his celebration ruined by Reigns. He says he deserves a championship opportunity for defeating Sheamus twice in a row.
Bryan says Cesaro is being underutilized on Raw and the crowd chants YES!
Foley books Cesaro vs. Rusev for the title for right now.


Brock Lesnar returns to Next Week on RAW



Cesaro vs. Rusev for the U.S. Title

Rusev won with the help of Sheamus getting involved and then Rusev poked Cesaro in the eye to retain. Rusev was going to walk out the arena when Roman Reigns speared him and stood tall to close the show.


Rating 30/30

Great show and promos leading to SummerSlam


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WWE NXT

Hideo Itami defeated CWC competitor Sean Maluta



Mojo Rawley versus Chris Atkins

Samoa Joe ran down and took out both competitors, causing the no contest.

Backstage segment with Bayley. She says it's time for her to adapt and prepare for NXT Women's Champion Asuka. Bayley says she's been watching Asuka. Asuka interrupts and tells Bayley to watch first hand.

Asuka vs. Aliyah.

Asuka won

Before the match, Asuka took a chair and put it at the bottom of the ramp, then dared Bayley to come sit in it. Bayley folded the chair up and watched from ringside. Asuka applies the Asuka Lock for the win. She doesn't let the hold go, prompting Bayley to come in and break it up. Asuka taunts Bayley with the belt as she checks on Aliyah.

Bobby Roode comes out for a promo and says the wait is finally over, and he is NXT. He says Dallas showed him NXT was for him. He says the phrase "We Are NXT" applies to the fans too. Roode says he's here to take NXT and the fans to the next level and that NXT and the fans need Bobby Roode. He's the man to expand the brand and make it a global powerhouse. He will be featured on billboards, commercials, and everywhere. He will make NXT a better place. Roode says presidents, vice presidents and businessmen will soon fill the NXT Arena, not the loser fans here right now. He says he's a superstar because he looks and acts like one. Roode ends it by saying he is at the helm of the new NXT, and from here on, NXT will be glorious.

Contract signing between Asuka and Bayley for their match at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn for the NXT Women's Championship will take place next week.

The Revival defeated TM61

After the match, the champions cut a promo running down who they've beat. They're interrupted by Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano, . They do comedy, including some Pokemon jokes. They want to college the NXT Tag Team Titles and say The Revival hasn't beat them. Dash and Dawson tell them to go back to their basements. A brawl breaks out, and Gargano and Ciampa hit their double team move. They cover Dash for a three count, then celebrate with the titles.



Rating: 30/30

Great show and matches as well look forward to NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn



WWE NXT: Aftershow- http://wrestling101withkaren.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-03T18_40_19-07_00

SmackDown Live

SmackDown opens with Orton, Bryan and Shane watching a video of Randy hitting Lesnar with an RKO on Raw. Shane says he would be shocked if Lesnar didn't try to take revenge before SummerSlam.


Bryan and Shane run into Miz and Maryse. Miz calls himself the Jason Bourne of WWE,.
Bryan accidentally calls Apollo Crews Apollo Creed when he tells the Miz how they will find a contender for his IC title. It was bound to happen eventually. Corbin will face Crews and Kalisto in a Triple Threat to see who faces Miz at SummerSlam.

Dean Ambrose welcomes us to the show. He calls Dolph Ziggler to the ring so they can talk about their upcoming title match at SummerSlam.

Ambrose says they are nothing alike, and Ziggler reminds him how he started as a male cheerleader while Ambrose came in hot with The Shield.
Dean says Ziggler is too worried about his image and what the fans think of him while Ambrose is only worried about being champion.
Ziggler gets fired up as he tells Ambrose he is going to take his title.- This was a pretty awesome promo.


We see Bray Wyatt hitting Ziggler with Sister Abigail. He grabs a mic and says Ziggler doesn't deserve to be the champion.
Then he issues a challenge to Ziggler for a singles match with his No. 1 contender's spot on the line.

We come back from commercial break to see Ziggler telling Bryan and Shane he is willing to take Wyatt's challenge because he wants to prove he deserves to be champion and Shane makes the match
.

Apollo Crews vs. Kalisto vs. Baron Corbin W/ The Miz at Commentary- The Winner will become #1 Contender to the IC Title and face Miz at SummerSlam


Apollo Crews won and is the #1 Contender to the IC Title to face Miz at SummerSlam.

Corbin attacks Kalisto from behind after the match, but Crews runs down and makes the save. The Miz comes in and hits the Skull Crushing Finale to the new No. 1 contender for his title.

Then Corbin hits The End of Days on Miz to be the last man standing.

Becky Lynch vs. Eva Marie

Didn't happen. Eva Marie said she was 'hurt' and the match was then canceled and she was helped to the back.


Carmella is being interviewed by Renee Young when Natalya interrupts. They exchange some insults.


American Alpha vs. The Vaudevillians

American Alpha won


AJ Styles barely gets out a whole sentence before Cena's music hits and he makes his way out.

Cena just stands there and lets Styles vent his frustrations about kids getting trophies just for participating. Cena gets his own "Let's go Cena, Cena sucks" chant going. AJ asks why he is still here and Cena says he is here to shut AJ's mouth.

Cena says he is still here after 15 years because he loves it and he doesn't care if saying the word love makes him look less tough.


Styles gives Cena a clap and says Cena said exactly what he thought Cena would say.


AJ issues a challenge and Cena accepts.

Pretty awesome promo and segment between the two.


Heath Slater is told he will have a match next week to earn a contract. When he asks who he is facing, Rhyno hits him with the Gore out of nowhere.

Then we see Renee Young interviewing Dean Ambrose.

Randy Orton vs. Fandango w/ Tyler Breeze at ringside. While also security guards near the ring as well.

Ends in DQ. When Brock is seen coming through the crowd and gets in the ring and f5's Randy Orton and then Shane and more security is seen coming to get Brock to leave.


Carmella makes her way out after Orton totally ignores the girl trying to interview him. As she is talking during her entrance, Natalya attacks her from behind and puts her in the Sharpshooter at ringside.

Dolph Ziggler vs. Bray Wyatt- If Bray wins he replaces Ziggler as the #1 Contender for the WWE World Championship and will face Dean Ambrose at SummerSlam. But if Wyatt loses then Ziggler just proves he deserves the title match. Dean Ambrose is at commentary.

Dolph  Ziggler wins.


As Ziggler is talking trash to Ambrose, Erick Rowan comes out of nowhere and takes him out. Ambrose makes the save, but he ends up getting slammed by Rowan, too.
Wyatt grabs Ziggler and delivers Sister Abigail.

The show ends with Wyatt standing tall.



Rating: 50/50


Better show than last week. Entertaining matches and feuds. Building us up to SummerSlam.


SmackDown: Aftershow-
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RAW

We see a recap of what happened last week on RAW.


Sasha Banks opens RAW

Sasha gets the "You Deserve It" chants. and She talks about how she and Charlotte owned Raw last week.
It doesn't take long for Charlotte to come out, without Dana Brooke by her side. The crowd greets her with You Tapped Out chants.

Charlotte tells Sasha to get over herself because she doesn't need anyone to beat her for the title at SummerSlam. They exchange insults until Chris Jericho comes out and tells everyone to be quiet.

Enzo Amore comes out,  to stand with Banks.

Enzo hits on Sasha with a few funny lines about making a deposit in the bank. They exchange How You Doins until Charlotte and Jericho make fun of them.
Jericho calls Enzo a hip hop hobbit. Mick Foley eventually comes out to settle this once and for all. He turns this into a mixed tag match.


Enzo Amore and Sasha Banks vs. Charlotte and Jericho. W/ Kevin Owens on commentary.

Charlotte and Jericho won. Dana Brooke interferes. And then Amore checks on Banks but then Jericho hit a code breaker on Amore and then Big Cass came out and scares Jericho away.

Sasha Banks will defend her Women's Title against Charlotte at SummerSlam.


Braun Strowman vs. Evan Anderhall

Braun Strowman won


Stephanie and Foley are talking backstage when Mark Henry walks in and says he is excited to represent WWE as an ambassador at the Olympics.
He says it's time to reopen the Hall of Pain. Stephanie says they wanted Henry to be more of a mentor to the younger generation. He says he is the strongest man in the world and he has a lot left in him.
Foley books him against Rusev for the United States Championship.


GoldenTruth vs. Shinning Stars
Shining Stars won



Michael Cole in the ring getting ready to interview Finn Balor.


Finn talks about how crazy the past few weeks have been for him. Then Seth Rollins' music interrupts him.


Rollins sarcastically welcomes Balor to the main roster. He talks about how both of them have beaten Roman Reigns recently, and says he has done everything Balor has done, only better.
Rollins mocks the Atlanta Braves, so the crowd does the tomahawk chant. Balor says he has faced a lot of guys like Rollins, and he always beats them and takes their spot.

They trade some more insults back and forth until Rollins tries to take a cheap shot, only for Balor to block and kick him out of the ring.



Rusev (C) vs. Mark Henry for the United States Championship


Rusev won


Rusev grabs a mic and mocks Henry and says the only reason America wins at the Olympics is because it is rigged.
As he continues to mock the U.S., Roman Reigns makes his way out to shut him up.

Rusev tries to leave, but Reigns stands in his way. Rusev takes a few shots at him, but Reigns takes him down with a jumping clothesline. He lines up for the Superman Punch, but Rusev rolls out of the ring.
Reigns gives chase and hits the punch off the steps. Rusev retreats with his new wife as Reigns stands tall.



Darren Young W/ Bob Backlund vs. Titus O'Neil

Titus O'Neil won



Nia Jax vs. Ariel Monroe
Nia Jax won


Kofi Kingston and Big E vs. Gallows and Anderson- Woods isn't allowed at ring side during match.

Kofi and Big E won


Anderson and Gallows attack them after the bell and destroy both men. Woods runs down to make the save, but he gets a big boot to the face for his efforts and they are left standing tall after attacking the new day.



Cesaro vs.  Sheamus- for a feature title shot.

Cesaro won


We returned with refs trying to tear apart Sheamus and Cesaro.


Back in the ring, Heath Slater and Jinder Mahal are reunited.
Slater says 2MB will set Raw on fire, then Foley's music hits and he comes out to talk to them. He says neither one of them is part of Raw. He suggests they compete against each other right now, with the winner getting a contract.



Heath Slater vs. Jinder Mahal

Jinder Mahal won



Jericho is talking backstage about Enzo and Cass and he says he has someone to watch his back too. KO walks in and says he has Y2J's back.

They would make a great a team.



Seth Rollins vs.  Sami Zayn


Seth Rollins won



Paul Heyman is in the ring to bring out Brock Lesnar.


Lesnar makes his way to the ring. Heyman makes a big deal out of saying Lesnar will entertain us at SummerSlam.

Heyman says Orton will never hit an RKO on Lesnar right before Orton comes out of nowhere and delivers an RKO to the Beast.

Foley and Steph come out as security runs to the ring. Orton heads into the crowd as Lesnar tries to get to his feet.

The show ends with Orton celebrating as the crowd chants RKO.



Rating: 30/30

Decent show and matches, and feuds building up for SummerSlam.

How will SD LIVE deliver tomorrow?





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WWE NXT

Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Wesley Blake

Shinsuke Nakamura won


William Regal announces Shinsuke Nakamura vs. NXT Champion Samoa Joe for the "Takeover: Back to Brooklyn" main event


Billie Kay defeated Santana Garrett.


TM61 defeated Adrian Nails and Rob Ryzin



No Way Jose defeated Steve Cutler


After the match, Jose cuts a promo about how all he wanted to show Austin Aries was the fun he brings to NXT. Joe says Aries took advantage of him and when he showed him what he could turn his fiesta into, Aries turned into a coward. Jose says next time they meet, he will whoop Aries' ass.



WWE Cruiserweight Classic competitor Kota Ibushi defeated Murphy - which was a great match.



Samoa Joe comes out for a promo and says the title match with Shinsuke Nakamura at Takeover will not happen since William Regal didn't consult him. Joe calls Nakamura an undeserving contender. Regal comes out and says his decision is final. Joe says he had to jump through hoops to get the title and Regal needs to correct his disrespect towards him, and they need to discuss his opponent. Regal says if Joe doesn't accept the fight, he forfeits the title. Joe says he will hand Regal nothing and that match will happen, but this is the biggest mistake Regal has ever made. Joe says if he sees Nakamura before Takeover, Nakamura won't make it there. Nakamura interrupts and taunts Joe from the stage. Nakamura leaves while Joe stands in the ring and that ends NXT.


Rating 30/30


Great show tonight and matches. And exciting things that we will be looking forward to at NXT TakeOver Brooklyn


WWE NXT: Aftershow- http://wrestling101withkaren.podomatic.com/entry/2016-07-27T20_03_40-07_00