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?





RAW:Aftershow - http://wrestling101withkaren.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-01T20_57_13-07_00

Raw

Battle Royal- To determine the #1 contender to Miz's IC Title and will face him at WWE Battleground.

The Miz is at ring side.



Darren Young won and is the #1 Contender to The Miz's IC Title and will face him at WWE Battleground.

I'm pretty surprised and shocked I have to say.


Shane and Stephanie talk about Vince McMahon's return tonight.
Rollins says he has some footage to show of Roman Reigns and wants to have his own talk show called The Rollins Report.


We go back to the arena where Cole, JBL and Saxton recap Lesnar's UFC victory.



Ryder confronts Rusev backstage and he gets attacked from behind by Sheamus.

Zack Ryder vs. Sheamus

Sheamus won

Rusev came out and put Ryder in the accolade and tells Ryder that he accepts his challenge for the United States Championship

Lucha Dragons vs. Breezango

Breezango won

Seth Rollins comes out to do The Rollins Report

Rollins says he has exclusive footage of an interview with him and Reigns, which is likely a bunch of old footage which was an interviewed with Michael Cole and was edited together to make Reigns look like the bad guy.

Dean Ambrose comes to the ring. He says it's good to see Rollins pull the stick out of his butt and have some fun for once.Rollins says the only joke is Ambrose's championship reign. They trade some insults, with both men claiming to be the best in WWE.


Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose for the WWE Championship will take place next week on RAW.



Sami Zayn is  out on commentary for the next match. Kevin Owens' music hits, but he doesn't come out. We see him complaining backstage about how having Zayn at ringside is dangerous. Stephanie orders the refs to go remove Zayn from ringside.

Zayn chooses to leave as told but when they pass each other on the ramp, they get into a quick fight which is broken up by all the officials

Vince is shown pulling up to the arena in a limo. Renee Young stops him and asks why he is here. He says he is there to name the COO of SmackDown live, which he calls the commissioner

Cesaro vs. Kevin Owens

Kevin Owens won.

Sami Zayn came from the barricade and attacked Kevin Owens which led to Cesaro swinging KO

We see a recap of what happened last week on RAW when the club beat down Cena and then Enzo & Big Cass came for the save.

Titus O'Neil vs Heath Slater

Titus O'Neil won

We see a recap of The New Day and The Wyatt Family feud about going to the Wyatt family compound  

Now we see the New Day confronting the Wyatt family in the compound but Wyatt/New Day fight. It was pretty intense, and creepy, and great video, What's next? The Wyatt Family has powers and has a family from everywhere.

Enzo and Cass talking about earning their spot while The Club uses their numbers game to beat up Cena every week. Enzo calls them chicken tenders

Enzo and Big Cass vs. Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows

Enzo and Big Cass win by DQ

All three members of The Club surround Enzo in the ring. Cena's music hits and he comes out, surprising everyone who thought he was in LA.

He runs to the ring and takes out The Club with Enzo and Big Cass. The crowd goes nuts for Cena.

I look forward to Enzo Amore and Big Cass and John Cena vs. The Club at WWE Battleground.

Sasha Banks vs. Dana Brooke w/ Charlotte at ring side

Sasha banks won

Vince McMahon to announce who is the commissioner of SmackDown LIVE

Shane McMahon comes out, and then Stephanie McMahon comes out

Vince McMahon came out after they did.

They each plead their case to Vince

Vince asks for a drum roll before revealing Shane as the new commissioner for SmackDown live. Then he tells Shane he no longer has any say in what happens on Raw, naming Stephanie the sole  Vince tells them he wants to see more competition between the two to see who can have the better brand.

Vince tells them they need a GM to run the day to day business, so next week they will each name a GM.

Stephanie tells Shane she is going to bury him and SmackDown. Shane accuses her of hiding something...fear. He says he will beat her just like he always has.
Steph slaps Shane across the face and then dares him to do it to her. He gives her a sarcastic kiss on the cheek and she almost slips walking down the steel steps.
The show ends with Shane standing tall in the ring as Stephanie walks up the ramp. Shane thanks everyone because if it wasn't for them he wouldn't be here. and that is the end of the show.



Rating 40/40


Great show. I look forward to what comes next for WWE especially with the WWE Draft and SmackDown going live July 19th and Stephanie and Shane completing which will be intense and exciting.


RAW: Aftershow - http://wrestling101withkaren.podomatic.com/entry/2016-07-11T21_16_43-07_00



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