We see a recap of Finn Balor defeating Seth Rollins last night at SummerSlam for the Universal Championship.
Finn Balor will relinquish the Universal Title due to his injuries at SummerSlam and will be out of action for at least six months.
Stephanie and Mick Foley introduce the Universal Champion Finn Balor to the ring, and he is wearing a sling on his arm.
Balor says the title represents a lifetime of sacrifices and the ability to achieve anything. He says he wants to thank WWE for the opportunity, and the talent in the back. He actually thanks Rollins.
He relinquishes the belt to Foley, with some hesitation.
As Balor is leaving up the ramp, Seth Rollins comes out He smirks as he passes Balor on his way to the ring.
Seth suggest he get the title, but then Sami Zayn came out
Before Zayn can even say anything, Chris Jericho comes out , Kevin Owens is not far behind.
Then Enzo and Cass come out.
Roman Reigns come out.
Foley says everyone in the ring deserves a shot, so they will hold a series of matches to crown a new champion next week, and the first one will happen right now.
Sami Zayn will take on Rollins in the first match.
Sami Zayn vs. Seth Rollins
Seth Rollins won and advances to the fatal 4 way match on RAW to determine the Universal Champion
Neville vs .Kevin Owens.
Jericho does come out to play a distraction but Neville took him out.
Kevin Owens won and advances to the fatal 4 way match on RAW to determine the Universal Champion
KO vs. Seth Rollins would be awesome.
The New Day came out they've been tag team champions for exactly one year as of today. They have a pinata and a kendo stick with them to celebrate
They thank the fans for being vocal during the good times and the bad. Before they can break the pinata, Gallows and Anderson come out to spoil their fun.
They remind New Day they lost by DQ last night and say they deserve a rematch for the tag titles.
Big E vs. Karl Anderson
Big E won
Titus O'Neil is in the ring. He reminds us how it was PTP who lost the titles to New Day one year ago.
He says it was the best thing that could have happened because he was able to drop Darren Young.
He says Bob Backlund can't make Young great again since he wasn't great to begin with. He blames all his problems on Young.
He invites Young to the ring but nothing happens.
Backlund runs to the ring and Titus goes after him. Backlund puts him in the Cross Face Chicken Wing, but Titus gets out of it and slams him to the mat.
Young runs to the ring and checks on Backlund. O'Neil grabs him and hits Clash of the Titus.
We see a recap of what happen in Brock vs. Orton at SummerSlam
Stephanie says Lesnar crossed a line and there will be repercussions
Big Cass vs. Rusev w/ Lana, and Enzo Amore at ring side.
Big Cass won and advances to the fatal 4 way match on RAW to determine the Universal Champion
The New Women's Champion Charlotte comes out with Dana Brooke
Charlotte says she is greatest athlete in the world and brags about exposing Sasha for what she really is.
It's a quick promo. As she tries to leave, Mick Foley comes out. He says Banks will get a rematch after she is cleared. Charlotte says she should get the night off since she won last night.
He says they have signed the hottest free agent of the new era, and he brings out Bayley.
Bayley says she can't believe this is happening and asks if Foley will give her a hug. Charlotte says there is a reason Bayley was left behind when the rest of the Four Horsewomen were called up.
Bayley challenges her to a title match. Charlotte says she has to earn it, and she suggests a match with Dana. Foley agrees and books the match.
Bayley vs. Dana Brooke w/ Charlotte at ring side
Bayley won
Sheamus is interviewed about his Best of Seven series with Cesaro. He says Cesaro is like the Suicide Squad, full of hype, but he underdelivers.
Cruiserweight Division begins Sept. 19.
Braun Strowman vs. Johnny Knockout
Braun Strowman won
Strowman makes the ref count to three again after he takes out the jobber with another big move.
The Dudley Boyz come out to say goodbye to WWE Universe.
Bubba says he might get emotional tonight and talks about how they returned one year ago in this very building, they returned to WWE.
They talk about making history for the past 20 years, and bring up the TLC match with the Hardys and Edge and Christian.
They thank the crowd and say they are honored to end their careers in front of their hometown crowd. Then The Shining Stars' music hits and they come out
Primo and Epico say they got Bubba and D-Von economy tickets to Puerto Rico, but they pit the people who will have to sit next to them.
The Dudleys take them out and hit the 3D and the Wasssup headbutt. Bubba calls for a table.
They set up Primo to put him through the table, but they are attacked by Anderson and Gallows.
Was that truly the last we seen of the Dudley Boyz? I feel they truly didn't retire on their terms.
Roman Reigns vs. Jericho
Kevin Owens came out to try to cause distraction but Reigns still won.
Roman Reigns won and advances to the fatal 4 way next week on RAW for the Universal Title.
Roman Reigns vs. Big Cass vs. KO vs. Seth Rollins in Fatal 4 Way for the Universal Championship
Rating 30/30
it was a decent show. Great matches. But why didn't we get anything answer as to what Brock Lesnar's punishment is. But we'll probably get it soon. But it was decent show as I said.
RAW: Aftershow - http://wrestling101withkaren.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-22T20_56_22-07_00
Monday, August 22, 2016
Sunday, August 21, 2016
SummerSlam
Kick off
The Ascension, Breezango and The Vaudevillains vs. The Usos, The Hype Bros and American Alpha
The Usos, The Hype Bros and American Alpha won.
Sami Zayn and Neville won.
Cesaro vs. Sheamus. First match of the Best out of 7 series!
Sheamus won
SummerSlam:
Enzo Amore and Big Cass vs. JeriKO
JeriKO won
Charlotte vs. Sasha Banks! For the Women's Championship
Charlotte won
The Miz vs. Apollo Crews for the IC Title
The Miz won
John Cena vs. AJ Styles
AJ Styles won
Jon Stewart came out to introduce The New Day
New Day vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson for the tag team championship
Jon Stewart gets in the ring and he distracts them long enough for Woods to attempt a comeback. Stewart refuses to leave the ring, so Anderson and Gallows signal another trip to the ring post for one of their patients.
Right before they can do it, Big E rushes the ring and takes out both men, causing a DQ.
Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson won by DQ
Big E destroys both men before celebrating with Woods and Kofi.
Dean Ambrose vs. Dolph Ziggler for the WWE World Championship
Shane & Bryan are in ring for this match!
Dean Ambrose won
Naomi and Carmella and Becky Lynch vs. Natalya and Alexa Bliss and Nikki Bella
They play Eva Marie's music, but then the announcer says she is suffering from exhaustion, so she is on vacation. Their new partner is Nikki Bella!
Nikki Bella and Natalya and Alexa Bliss won
Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor For the WWE Universal Championship W/ Mick Foley and Stephanie at ring side next to the new red Universal Title!
Finn Balor and is now the First Ever Universal Champion!
Rusev vs. Roman Reigns for the US Title
Rusev attacks Reigns as he is getting in the ring and they starts brawling at ringside. Rusev sends him into the steel steps on each side of the ring.
Reigns sends him into the timekeeper's area and it takes several officials to break them up. Reigns gets back to Rusev and they keep fighting.
Reigns grabs a chair and slams it into the back of Rusev before getting back on him.
Once the ref finally break them up, Reigns is sent to the back.
As Rusev is slowly making his way back up the ramp, Reigns comes flying down the ramp with a huge Spear.
I was looking forward to this match! Will we get it on RAW?
Brock Lesnar vs. Randy Orton
Brock Lesnar won via TKO
Lesnar gets back on Orton again and keeps punching him in the head. Shane comes out to try and put a stop to this. Lesnar gets in his face and refuses to let him get to Orton.
Lesnar grabs Shane and hits him with an F-5. Heyman screams "What did you do!" The show goes off the air with Lesnar walking up the ramp as Orton and Shane try to recover.
Awesome main event! Brock is insane!
50/50
It was a great show it could've been better but most of the show was awesome!
SummerSlam Aftershow- http://wrestling101withkaren.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-21T20_59_02-07_00
Saturday, August 20, 2016
NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn
No Way Jose vs. Austin Aries
Austin Aries won
Austin Aries is attacking Jose after the match, Hideo Itami's music hits and he makes his way to the ring. He gets in the ring and comes face to face with Aries.
Austin Aries kicks him in the gut, but Itami takes him out with a series of well placed strikes. He takes him out with the GTS, which gets the crowd on their feet.
Billie Kay vs. Ember Moon
Ember Moon won
Bobby Roode vs. Andrade Cien Almas
Bobby Roode won
Johnny Gargano and Tommaso
Ciampa vs. The Revival for the NXT Tag Team Championship
The Revival won
Asuka vs. Bayley (NXT Women's Championship)
Asuka won
Asuka bends down and extends a hand to Bayley. She lifts her up and they hug as the crowd cheers for them both.
Bayley crouches down and cries as Asuka leaves with the title. After Asuka's music is done playing, the crowd chants Bayley's name and gives her a standing ovation.
Was that a stand off for Bayley? Is she is heading to the main roster?. What if she shows up at SummerSlam ? Interesting thoughts! Could she be the partner for Natalya and Alexa Bliss? I can't wait to see!
She gives Becky, Sasha and Charlotte quick hugs as she heads to the back.
Samoa Joe vs. Shinsuke Nakamura for the NXT Championship
Shinsuke Nakamura won
Shinsuke Nakamura Celebrates as the New NXT Champion to close the show!
This moment was pretty awesome!
Rating 100/100
Pretty awesome matches and show as always!
NXT TakeOver Brooklyn: After Show- http://wrestling101withkaren.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-20T20_01_21-07_00
SummerSlam Predictions
American Alpha, The
Hype Bros & The Usos vs Breezango, The Ascension & The Vaudevillians
Winner- American
Alpha, The Hype Bros & The Usos!
Carmella, Becky
Lynch, and Naomi vs. Natalya, Eva Marie and Alexa Bliss-
(Will it become
a 3-on-2 handicap match or will Alexa & Natalya find a partner
for this match as Eva Marie is suspended for 30 Days! What if it is Nikki Bella
I mean she is cleared and it would make sense as they need a partner! I guess
we'll see!
Winner- Carmella, Becky Lynch,
Naomi
Cesaro vs. Sheamus (First match from
the best of Seven Series)
Winner- Cesaro
The Miz vs. Apollo Crews (WWE
Intercontinental Championship)
Winner-The Miz! however I am rooting
for Crews to pick up the win!
Enzo Amore and Big Cass vs. Chris
Jericho and Kevin Owens (JeriKO)
Winner-Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens!
however I have a feeling JeriKO won't last long! I mean remember AJ &
Jericho which was awesome it didn't end very well!
Enzo & Cass are amazing and I am still
rooting for them but Owens & Jericho have their ways!
New Day vs. The Club (WWE Tag Team
Championship)
Winner: The Club! It is time for new
tag team champions! The New Day have been awesome at being champions but I
think it is time for a change!
Charlotte vs Sasha Banks (WWE Women's
Championship)
Winner: Sasha Banks
Roman Reigns vs. Rusev for the United
States Championship
Winner: Roman Reigns! We need a new US
Champion! And I can't stand Rusev!
John Cena vs. AJ
Styles
Winner: AJ Styles!
Dean Ambrose vs. Dolph Ziggler (WWE
Championship Match)
Winner: Dean Ambrose!
Randy Orton vs. Brock Lesnar
Winner: Brock Lesnar! Rooting for
Randy though but Brock is so dang powerful! I have been hearing this rumor of
Bill Goldberg interfering in the match causing Randy to win to build up the
possibility of Bill Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 33! I feel it is
possible but I have a feeling it won't happen we'll see though!
Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor (WWE
Universal Championship Match)
Oh this is hard! This match is going
to be incredible!
Winner: Seth
Rollins! But I just feel Finn should get it! But I am going to stick with
Rollins! Either way they both will put on a match of the year moment at
SummerSlam!
SummerSlam Predictions Video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTQ6l_nXmS4
Let me know your SummerSlam Predictions.
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
WWE NXT
Hideo Itami defeated CWC competitor Mustafa Ali
Bobby Roode video package (with a hint of Andrade Almas)
Bayley/Asuka video package
Inside look of many of the matches at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn. Some of them discuss how important working in NYC and their matches.
General Manager William Regal books Billie Kay to face the debuting Ember Moon this Saturday.
Carmella, Liv Morgan and Nikki Glencross defeated Daria, Mandy Rose and Alexa Bliss.
Shinsuke Nakamura & Samoa Joe sit-down interview
They discuss their match at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn, they have a heated interview between each other. Which causes Samoa Joe to try to jump up and wanted to get to Nakamura but the two of them was separated by security guards. The show ends with Regal appearing to be mad at how the interview ended. But it was bound to happen though.
This match is going to be insane.
Rating: 30/30
Great show and matches. but also had incredible video packages for many of the matches for NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn and a great show down between Nakamura and Samoa Joe.
I look forward to NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn it is going to be insane.
WWE NXT : Aftershow - http://wrestling101withkaren.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-17T18_22_19-07_00
Bobby Roode video package (with a hint of Andrade Almas)
Bayley/Asuka video package
Inside look of many of the matches at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn. Some of them discuss how important working in NYC and their matches.
General Manager William Regal books Billie Kay to face the debuting Ember Moon this Saturday.
Carmella, Liv Morgan and Nikki Glencross defeated Daria, Mandy Rose and Alexa Bliss.
Shinsuke Nakamura & Samoa Joe sit-down interview
They discuss their match at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn, they have a heated interview between each other. Which causes Samoa Joe to try to jump up and wanted to get to Nakamura but the two of them was separated by security guards. The show ends with Regal appearing to be mad at how the interview ended. But it was bound to happen though.
This match is going to be insane.
Rating: 30/30
Great show and matches. but also had incredible video packages for many of the matches for NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn and a great show down between Nakamura and Samoa Joe.
I look forward to NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn it is going to be insane.
WWE NXT : Aftershow - http://wrestling101withkaren.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-17T18_22_19-07_00
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
SmackDown Live
The show opens with Shane and Bryan backstage with Orton having him sign a contract for his match with Brock Lesnar. Then we see Heath Slater walk in with a fruit basket. The card says "To Bob, my condolences"
Maryse welcomes us to MizTV. Before Miz can say a full sentence, Dean Ambrose's music interrupts him. Then Ambrose is interrupted by Ziggler.
Ambrose and Ziggler give us an awesome exchange.
Dean Ambrose said at SummerSlam You're gonna prove... you didn't want it BAD enough.
Dolph Ziggler delivered one heck of a promo. One of the best I've seen in awhile from Ziggler.
To end the segment Dolph Ziggler takes down the Champ with a surprise superkick
We see a clip from a segment during the break where Apollo Crews came out and attacked The Miz for calling him Apollo Creed.
12 Man Tag Team Match
The Usos, Hype Bros, American Alpha vs. Breezango, The Ascension, The Vaudevillians
The Usos, Hype Bros, American Alpha won.
Naomi makes her way out with her new entrance gimmick, which is basically a lot of glow-in-the-dark clothing
Then Eva Marie's music hits and the announcer for her entrance says she has been delayed due to traffic.
We see AJ Styles running into Alberto Del Rio backstage. He says he is jealous of Del Rio for getting the chance to beat up Cena tonight.
Del Rio tells him to back off. Styles mocks him for not being on the SummerSlam card before walking away.
Randy Orton vs. Heath Slater
Heath Slater won by DQ
Orton tosses Slater out of the ring and throws him over the announce table. Orton continues to systematically destroy Slater with everything.
He finally rolls Slater in the ring for an RKO, but he changes his mind and delivers a German suplex. He does Lesnar's signature bounce to mock him before going back for another German suplex.
He coils up and nails the RKO.
Slater is shown being checked on by a trainer backstage when Shane and Bryan walk in clapping. they congratulate him on winning his match and getting a contract.
Slater confuses Bryan with Foley, but he still gets his contract. Then he tells Shane he looks beautiful because he thinks it's Stephanie. Then Shane pulls it away and walks out, so it looks like he doesn't get a contract.
Dean Ambrose vs. Erick Rowan w/ Bray Wyatt seating in his rocking chair in front of the ring
Dean Ambrose won.
Bray Wyatt is seen walking away from Eric Rowan- is this the end of the Wyatt Family
Carmella and Becky Lynch vs. Natalya and Alexa Bliss
Then Eva Marie's music hits and she comes out acting like it's time for her match.
Naomi's music hits and she comes out to confront the woman who bailed on their match. She chases Eva around and into the ring, but ends up getting tosses out by Natalya.
Becky locks Natalya in the DisArmHer and picks up the win.
Carmella and Becky Lynch won
Naomi celebrates with Carmella and Becky Lynch.
After the break we see Baron Corbin attacking Kalisto backstage again.
Video package for Randy Orton vs. Brock Lesnar a match 15 Years in the making.
Announced for SummerSlam: Naomi and Carmella and Becky Lynch vs. Natalya and Alexa Bliss and Eva Marie.
John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio W/ AJ Styles on commentary at ringside.
John Cena won
AJ Styles comes in with a Phenomenal Forearm to take out John Cena.
Styles grabs a mic and delivers a promo to Cena about how it's his time now. He tries to hit a Styles Clash, but Cena drops him with an AA and then goes out to take apart the announce table.
He grabs the steel steps and sets them up next to the table. He grabs Styles and climbs the stairs with him on his shoulders. He puts Styles through the table with an AA to end the show.
Will this be the scene come SummerSlam?
Rating: 40/40
Great show and matches. SummerSlam looks promising this Sunday on WWE Network.
SD Live: Aftershow-
http://wrestling101withkaren.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-16T20_43_38-07_00
Stay tune for SummerSlam Predictions soon.. (Saturday Evening or Night)!
Maryse welcomes us to MizTV. Before Miz can say a full sentence, Dean Ambrose's music interrupts him. Then Ambrose is interrupted by Ziggler.
Ambrose and Ziggler give us an awesome exchange.
Dean Ambrose said at SummerSlam You're gonna prove... you didn't want it BAD enough.
Dolph Ziggler delivered one heck of a promo. One of the best I've seen in awhile from Ziggler.
To end the segment Dolph Ziggler takes down the Champ with a surprise superkick
We see a clip from a segment during the break where Apollo Crews came out and attacked The Miz for calling him Apollo Creed.
12 Man Tag Team Match
The Usos, Hype Bros, American Alpha vs. Breezango, The Ascension, The Vaudevillians
The Usos, Hype Bros, American Alpha won.
Naomi makes her way out with her new entrance gimmick, which is basically a lot of glow-in-the-dark clothing
Then Eva Marie's music hits and the announcer for her entrance says she has been delayed due to traffic.
We see AJ Styles running into Alberto Del Rio backstage. He says he is jealous of Del Rio for getting the chance to beat up Cena tonight.
Del Rio tells him to back off. Styles mocks him for not being on the SummerSlam card before walking away.
Randy Orton vs. Heath Slater
Heath Slater won by DQ
Orton tosses Slater out of the ring and throws him over the announce table. Orton continues to systematically destroy Slater with everything.
He finally rolls Slater in the ring for an RKO, but he changes his mind and delivers a German suplex. He does Lesnar's signature bounce to mock him before going back for another German suplex.
He coils up and nails the RKO.
Slater is shown being checked on by a trainer backstage when Shane and Bryan walk in clapping. they congratulate him on winning his match and getting a contract.
Slater confuses Bryan with Foley, but he still gets his contract. Then he tells Shane he looks beautiful because he thinks it's Stephanie. Then Shane pulls it away and walks out, so it looks like he doesn't get a contract.
Dean Ambrose vs. Erick Rowan w/ Bray Wyatt seating in his rocking chair in front of the ring
Dean Ambrose won.
Bray Wyatt is seen walking away from Eric Rowan- is this the end of the Wyatt Family
Carmella and Becky Lynch vs. Natalya and Alexa Bliss
Then Eva Marie's music hits and she comes out acting like it's time for her match.
Naomi's music hits and she comes out to confront the woman who bailed on their match. She chases Eva around and into the ring, but ends up getting tosses out by Natalya.
Becky locks Natalya in the DisArmHer and picks up the win.
Carmella and Becky Lynch won
Naomi celebrates with Carmella and Becky Lynch.
After the break we see Baron Corbin attacking Kalisto backstage again.
Video package for Randy Orton vs. Brock Lesnar a match 15 Years in the making.
Announced for SummerSlam: Naomi and Carmella and Becky Lynch vs. Natalya and Alexa Bliss and Eva Marie.
John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio W/ AJ Styles on commentary at ringside.
John Cena won
AJ Styles comes in with a Phenomenal Forearm to take out John Cena.
Styles grabs a mic and delivers a promo to Cena about how it's his time now. He tries to hit a Styles Clash, but Cena drops him with an AA and then goes out to take apart the announce table.
He grabs the steel steps and sets them up next to the table. He grabs Styles and climbs the stairs with him on his shoulders. He puts Styles through the table with an AA to end the show.
Will this be the scene come SummerSlam?
Rating: 40/40
Great show and matches. SummerSlam looks promising this Sunday on WWE Network.
SD Live: Aftershow-
http://wrestling101withkaren.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-16T20_43_38-07_00
Stay tune for SummerSlam Predictions soon.. (Saturday Evening or Night)!
Monday, August 15, 2016
RAW
Recap of what happened last week on RAW is shown.
Rusev and Lana are in the ring
Rusev says there will be no Raw tonight until Reigns comes out and apologizes. A loud USA chant breaks out as Rusev continues yelling.
Then Mick Foley's music hits and he comes out to tell Rusev he can't do this. Rusev refuses to leave and says he deserves to be shown respect.
Rusev says Foley isn't the real power and asks for Stephanie to come out, which she does. .
She gets pissed that Rusev says he wants respect, but won't show it to Foley. says if anyone deserves to be respected, it's Foley.
He threatens to defect to SmackDown, which is when Roman Reigns' music hits
Reigns says he found the website where Rusev met Lana and mocks the kind of babies they will have.
Reigns says he doesn't want to wait until SummerSlam and Foley has to get between them. Rusev says this is about his wife's honor, so Foley books them to face each other tonight in a non-title match.
Byron does a quick interview with Sheamus about interfering in Cesaro's match against Rusev last week.
Sami Zayn won with the help of the distraction of Cesaro.
Tom Philips interviews Y2J and KO. Both men call Tom by the wrong name while they talk about having each other's backs. KO will face Big Cass tonight in a singles match.
We see Sheamus and Cesaro arguing backstage with a few officials holding them apart. Foley comes in to break it up and yell at them for being unprofessional.
He books them in a Best of Seven Series, beginning at SummerSlam
The New Day vs. Dudley Boyz
Before the match starts, Anderson and Gallows appear on the big screen dressed as doctors mocking Big E's crotch injury.
The New Day won.
Woods and Kofi give a promo saying they will retain while Dr. Gallows and Dr. Anderson watch from the screen
Nia Jax vs. Rachel Levy
Nia Jax won
Lesnar and Heyman make their way out to the ring
Lesnar looks very happy as the crowd chants Suplex City. As Heyman is about to start talking, Heath Slater interrupts.
Heyman says he would never represent Slater, and Slater says that's not what he wants. He says he has been given another opportunity to win a contract if he beats Brock Lesnar tonight.
Slater pleads his case, saying he has a family to support and he would never actually want to face Lesnar if he had a choice.
Brock Lesnar says he can appreciate Slater's position and says he has guts. He says he has kids, too, and he invites Slater into the ring. He says he doesn't give a **** about Slater's kids, and they have to censor him.
He gives Slater the choice of walking out on his own two feet or continuing to stand there and piss him off. Slater looks like he is going to leave, but he turns to attack, only to get taken out by Lesnar.
Slater takes multiple German suplexes before being F-5'd and kicked out of the ring.
After Slater is helped to the back, Heyman gives one of his promos to hype Lesnar's match with Orton at SummerSlam.
KO vs. Big Cass w/ Enzo Amore and Jericho at ring side.
Jericho takes out Enzo, which leads to Jericho assaulting Big Cass, forcing a DQ.
Big Cass won via DQ
JeriKO team up on Cass and hit him with a superkick/codebreaker combo
Rusev attacks Reigns backstage and ends up throwing him onto a table full of food before Fit Finlay and some officials break it up.
Prime Time Players vs. Shining Stars
Young makes the tag and he lets Titus suplex him onto Primo. He hits a big overhead throw, but ends up getting knocked into Titus, knocking him off the apron.
Titus comes in and hits Young with Clash of the Titus, ending their short-lived reunion. Primo and Epico pick up the win thanks to Titus
Shining Stars won
Jinder Mahal vs. Neville
Neville won
Foley is shown telling Stephanie that he got Jon Stewart to be a special guest at SummerSlam. Seth Rollins walks in looking for Finn Balor.
He asks for the night off, but Foley thinks he should call out Balor from the ring before heading home.
Rollins in the ring. He says nobody can stop him from winning the Universal Championship at SummerSlam.
He says Balor won't come to the ring because he is scared. He suddenly gets distracted by something. Appears to be someone trying to come in but security stopped the person.
As Rollins talks, some weird audio starts playing and the lights go out. Then Balor's music hits and out comes the Demon King
Rollins and Balor come face to face as This is Awesome chants ring throughout the arena.
Rollins takes the first swing and they start fighting. Balor hits a running dropkick before the trade Pele kicks. Balor gets the upper hand, but Rollins avoids the double stomp.
Balor chases and hits a dive over the top rope to take him down before rolling back in the ring to celebrate.
Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows vs. Golden Truth
Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson won
The New Day attack Gallows and Anderson from behind.
Charlotte vs. Alicia Fox w/ Sasha Banks on commentary
Charlotte won
Banks comes to the ring for a confrontation when Dana Brooke distracts her so Charlotte can lock her in the Figure Eight.
Charlotte keeps the hold on as long as she can while a pair of refs try to pull them apart.
Rusev vs. Roman Reigns
Reigns and Rusev starts throwing punches before the match even has a chance to start. Rusev turns things around and gets in some big right hands.
Reigns bounces back and hits a boot to the face. Rusev drives Reigns into the barricade and the ring post while the ref continues trying to pull them apart. We go to a break with them still fighting at ringside.
Roman Reigns won. Lana seemed disappointed in Rusev for not defending her honor. Reigns is seen celebrating as RAW goes off air.
Will this be the scene come SummerSlam? Will we see a new United States Champion?
Rating:
40/40
Great show as we approach SummerSlam.
RAW Aftershow : http://wrestling101withkaren.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-15T21_13_32-07_00
Rusev and Lana are in the ring
Rusev says there will be no Raw tonight until Reigns comes out and apologizes. A loud USA chant breaks out as Rusev continues yelling.
Then Mick Foley's music hits and he comes out to tell Rusev he can't do this. Rusev refuses to leave and says he deserves to be shown respect.
Rusev says Foley isn't the real power and asks for Stephanie to come out, which she does. .
She gets pissed that Rusev says he wants respect, but won't show it to Foley. says if anyone deserves to be respected, it's Foley.
He threatens to defect to SmackDown, which is when Roman Reigns' music hits
Reigns says he found the website where Rusev met Lana and mocks the kind of babies they will have.
Reigns says he doesn't want to wait until SummerSlam and Foley has to get between them. Rusev says this is about his wife's honor, so Foley books them to face each other tonight in a non-title match.
Byron does a quick interview with Sheamus about interfering in Cesaro's match against Rusev last week.
Sami Zayn won with the help of the distraction of Cesaro.
Tom Philips interviews Y2J and KO. Both men call Tom by the wrong name while they talk about having each other's backs. KO will face Big Cass tonight in a singles match.
We see Sheamus and Cesaro arguing backstage with a few officials holding them apart. Foley comes in to break it up and yell at them for being unprofessional.
He books them in a Best of Seven Series, beginning at SummerSlam
The New Day vs. Dudley Boyz
Before the match starts, Anderson and Gallows appear on the big screen dressed as doctors mocking Big E's crotch injury.
The New Day won.
Woods and Kofi give a promo saying they will retain while Dr. Gallows and Dr. Anderson watch from the screen
Nia Jax vs. Rachel Levy
Nia Jax won
Lesnar and Heyman make their way out to the ring
Lesnar looks very happy as the crowd chants Suplex City. As Heyman is about to start talking, Heath Slater interrupts.
Heyman says he would never represent Slater, and Slater says that's not what he wants. He says he has been given another opportunity to win a contract if he beats Brock Lesnar tonight.
Slater pleads his case, saying he has a family to support and he would never actually want to face Lesnar if he had a choice.
Brock Lesnar says he can appreciate Slater's position and says he has guts. He says he has kids, too, and he invites Slater into the ring. He says he doesn't give a **** about Slater's kids, and they have to censor him.
He gives Slater the choice of walking out on his own two feet or continuing to stand there and piss him off. Slater looks like he is going to leave, but he turns to attack, only to get taken out by Lesnar.
Slater takes multiple German suplexes before being F-5'd and kicked out of the ring.
After Slater is helped to the back, Heyman gives one of his promos to hype Lesnar's match with Orton at SummerSlam.
KO vs. Big Cass w/ Enzo Amore and Jericho at ring side.
Jericho takes out Enzo, which leads to Jericho assaulting Big Cass, forcing a DQ.
Big Cass won via DQ
JeriKO team up on Cass and hit him with a superkick/codebreaker combo
Rusev attacks Reigns backstage and ends up throwing him onto a table full of food before Fit Finlay and some officials break it up.
Prime Time Players vs. Shining Stars
Young makes the tag and he lets Titus suplex him onto Primo. He hits a big overhead throw, but ends up getting knocked into Titus, knocking him off the apron.
Titus comes in and hits Young with Clash of the Titus, ending their short-lived reunion. Primo and Epico pick up the win thanks to Titus
Shining Stars won
Jinder Mahal vs. Neville
Neville won
Foley is shown telling Stephanie that he got Jon Stewart to be a special guest at SummerSlam. Seth Rollins walks in looking for Finn Balor.
He asks for the night off, but Foley thinks he should call out Balor from the ring before heading home.
Rollins in the ring. He says nobody can stop him from winning the Universal Championship at SummerSlam.
He says Balor won't come to the ring because he is scared. He suddenly gets distracted by something. Appears to be someone trying to come in but security stopped the person.
As Rollins talks, some weird audio starts playing and the lights go out. Then Balor's music hits and out comes the Demon King
Rollins and Balor come face to face as This is Awesome chants ring throughout the arena.
Rollins takes the first swing and they start fighting. Balor hits a running dropkick before the trade Pele kicks. Balor gets the upper hand, but Rollins avoids the double stomp.
Balor chases and hits a dive over the top rope to take him down before rolling back in the ring to celebrate.
Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows vs. Golden Truth
Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson won
The New Day attack Gallows and Anderson from behind.
Charlotte vs. Alicia Fox w/ Sasha Banks on commentary
Charlotte won
Banks comes to the ring for a confrontation when Dana Brooke distracts her so Charlotte can lock her in the Figure Eight.
Charlotte keeps the hold on as long as she can while a pair of refs try to pull them apart.
Rusev vs. Roman Reigns
Reigns and Rusev starts throwing punches before the match even has a chance to start. Rusev turns things around and gets in some big right hands.
Reigns bounces back and hits a boot to the face. Rusev drives Reigns into the barricade and the ring post while the ref continues trying to pull them apart. We go to a break with them still fighting at ringside.
Roman Reigns won. Lana seemed disappointed in Rusev for not defending her honor. Reigns is seen celebrating as RAW goes off air.
Will this be the scene come SummerSlam? Will we see a new United States Champion?
Rating:
40/40
Great show as we approach SummerSlam.
RAW Aftershow : http://wrestling101withkaren.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-15T21_13_32-07_00
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