SmackDown Live

SmackDown opens with a video package recapping what happened last week.

Shane McMahon says that the RAW Reunion was great and that he was glad not to see Kevin Owens. He addresses Kevin Owens' SummerSlam challenge.

Shane accepts the challenge and then he plays a clip of Owens quitting in 2018 before Owens came out and said that was a very dark time in his life. He said that’s not who he is now, but he won’t have to quit at SummerSlam because he will beat the holy hell out of Shane. Then McMahon booked Owens in a match against Roman Reigns tonight.

Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Apollo Crews 

Shinsuke Nakamura won

Nakamura attacks Apollo Crews after the match. 

The Miz is out after the break for another episode of MizTV. He shows a video package of highlights from Raw.

Miz brings out Shawn Michaels as his guest for the night. HBK looks like he loves hearing the fans cheer for him again. He talks about going from being a young guy in the back to being one of the legends on Raw Reunion.

Before long, Dolph Ziggler's music hits and he comes out to the ring. He says everyone has seen enough of legends limping their way to the ring. He says HBK was an embarrassment when he returned to the ring at Super Show-Down. Michaels agrees with him but says Ziggler should be more embarrassed to be known as a Shawn Michaels wannabe.

The segment ends with Ziggler superkicking Michaels.

Charlotte Flair vs. Ember Moon

Ember Moon won thanks to the distraction of Bayley.

Ember throws Bayley back in the ring to get booted by Charlotte! Ember then hits an eclipse on Charlotte and then on Bayley! She stands tall heading into her women’s title match against Bayley at SummerSlam.

Kofi Kingston comes to the ring after the break and issues a SummerSlam challenge to Randy Orton. He asks The Viper to come to the ring instead of attacking him from behind. Orton's music hits and he walks down the aisle.

Kofi shows some footage of their feud from almost 10 years ago and says he should have stepped up back then and Orton used his influence to hold him down. They talk a little more trash before agreeing to the match at SummerSlam.

Kofi Kingston vs. Samoa Joe

Orton runs in to hit an RKO on Kingston. Kofi manages to avoid it and they have a standoff. Orton hits Joe with the RKO and Kofi hits Orton with Trouble in Paradise.

Kayla Braxton asks Finn Balor how he got in the crosshairs of Bray Wyatt. A rather shaken Finn Balor is unable to understand any of Wyatt's action. Balor says he's stared fear in the eyes before. He challenges Finn Balor to a match at SummerSlam. And suddenly, Firefly Fun House? Bray Wyatt says that Mercy and he are big fans of Finn Balor for his bravery. The Fiend? Not such a big fan. The Fiend accepts his challenge and Wyatt asks "Let me in"

Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens (with Drew McIntyre as special guest referee, Elias as special guest timekeeper and Shane McMahon as special guest announcer)

After some trash talking, Reigns and Owens lock up. Drew makes them separate in the corner as any ref would. KO and Reigns wrestle back to the corner and Drew gets between them again. Reigns decks McIntyre in the face and Owens knocks Elias off the apron. KO and Reigns corner Shane but McIntyre come help. Shane starts directing traffic in the ring while his boys do the dirty work.

Reigns and Owens eventually turn the tables and end the show standing tall after hitting Shane with a Stunner and Superman Punch.

Rating: 80/80

Great show and matches as we look forward to SummerSlam.

 

RAW

Raw opens with John Cena coming out to kick off the reunion show.

Cena runs down a list of some of the stars who will appear on the show and says he missed the crowd. He calls WWE his home before bringing out The Usos. They come out and say the crowd wants to hear them drop some rhymes with Cena. John acts like he isn't up to it before Jimmy and Jey goad him into rapping.

Cena makes fun of The Usos for getting arrested before Rikishi comes to the ring. He asks Cena to dance with him and his sons but The Revival interrupts before the music can start. They are joined by D-von Dudley.

The Usos vs. The Revival

The Usos won

Drake Maverick manages to pin Truth and take the 24/7 title with a little help from his wife.

Drew McIntyre vs. Cedric Alexander

McIntyre attacks Alexander during his entrance but Cedric gets the upper hand and hits a moonsault from the second rope to the floor. Drew tosses him into the ring post and pounds him into the floor. He hits the inverted Alabama slam onto the apron.

Drake Maverick tries to get his things and run but the Boogeyman appears and freaks him out. He falls and Pat Patterson kicks him down and pins him for the 24/7 Title. 

The Viking Raiders vs. Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder

The Viking Raiders won

Gerald Brisco and Kelly Kelly win the 24/7 Title in the span of a minute. Back in the arena, Samoa Joe heads to the ring.

Samoa Joe insults the concept of the Raw Reunion and The Usos for bringing out Rikishi. This gets Roman Reigns to come to the ring.

Joe and Roman get in each other's face and insult each other a few times before they start brawling. Joe gets the upper hand and whips Reigns into the barricade. Joe brings him back into the ring just so he can headbutt him back out. Reigns hits a Superman Punch to knocks Joe off of the apron. Reigns grabs a mic and issues a challenge. Joe accepts.

Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe

Roman Reigns won

The Miz comes out to the ring for an episode of MizTV with Seth Rollins as his guest for the evening.

The Miz praises Rollins for his win and recaps what led to the predicament. The crowd boos at the clip of Lesnar's Universal title win.

Seth Rollins says that Brock Lesnar is a Brock Lesnar wannabe.

Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman get into a verbal confrontation. Rollins tells Heyman that if he wants to talk the talk for Lesnar, he needs to walk the walk like he does. He threatens to stomp Heyman's head in and the advocate runs away when Rollins teases coming down.

Seth Rollins vows to make Brock Lesnar lose at SummerSlam. He tells The Miz that he wants to talk about his match tonight against AJ Styles.

Candice Michelle wins the 24/7 title and then Alundra Blayze wins it a few moments later.

Sami Zayn vs. Rey Mysterio 

Zayn avoids the 619 and tries to leave. RVD's music hits and he comes out to block his escape. He is joined by Sgt. Slaughter, The Hurricane and Kurt Angle. Sami goes back to the ring and Rey hits him with the 619 for the pin and the win.

Blayze is about to dump the 24/7 title in the garbage when Ted DiBiase comes out and buys it from her and now apparently is the new 24/7 Champion.

Seth Rollins vs. AJ Styles

The Club starts to circle Rollins before DX's music hits. Triple H and HBK walk down and stand next to Seth.

Anderson and Gallows cause a DQ when they attack Rollins. Trips and Michaels come in and the two trios have a standoff. Styles holds up the too sweet symbol as a peace offering. DX and Rollins attack them instead.

The Club get ready to attack the trio with steel chairs, but they have back-up! It's Road Dogg, X-Pac and Razor Ramon and Kevin Nash

The numbers game have caught up and The Club retreats. AJ Styles tells Shawn Michaels he'll get to him. They let Rollins do the "We got two words for ya" line.

Maverick wins the 24/7 title from DiBiase before we go to a segment with Mick Foley. Bray Wyatt appears in the ring and uses the Mandible Claw on him.

Alexa and Nikki come out to interview Becky Lynch. Natalya comes out and says she wants to hear whatever Becky has to say about her.

It doesn't take long before Natalya and Becky get into a fight. Several officials break them up to end the segment.

Braun Strowman vs. Jobber

Braun Strowman won

It’s time to toast RAW.

The legends all appear on the stage together and Hulk Hogan gives a quick speech.

Stone Cold Steve Austin is out, and the reaction remains the same! Freaking Insane.

Austin says it's good to be back in Tampa. He tells the crowd not to expect him to be sentimental. He tells them to look at the stage and says that everybody has cried and talks about the blood, sweat and tears in the WWE family.

Steve Austin comes out and drinks a few beers before talking about his time on Raw. He invites the legends to come share some drinks with him to end the show.

Rating: 90/90

Awesome show and great matches as we look closer to SummerSlam.

SmackDown Live

SmackDown opens with a recap of Kevin Owens' recent campaign against Shane McMahon.

Shane McMahon is shown giving Owens the night off before we go to the arena to see a lot of Superstars standing on the stage for Shane McMahon's town hall.

Shane asks who wants to go first and Roman Reigns steps up to the mic. He says nobody respects Shane and walks away. Charlotte says Reigns was out of line and she thanks Shane for being supportive of her family. Liv Morgan tells her to stop being phony and asks if there is anything real about her.

Shane starts talking about all the people Owens mentioned last week as being underused. Murphy says he doesn't need help from Owens. Apollo Crews says he agrees with KO. Zelina Vega says Crews is just trying to kiss up to the fans. She challenges Apollo to face Andrade tonight. This is going nowhere fast.

The New Day has their mic cut off when Kofi says Shane is keeping people down. Shane ends the town hall but Cesaro has something to say. He says he wants another match with Aleister Black. Shane books it.

Kevin Owens comes out of the crowd and hits Shane with a Stunner.

Aleister Black vs. Cesaro

Aleister Black won

Charlotte Flair vs. Liv Morgan

Charlotte Flair won

Ember Moon and Bayley vs. Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose

Charly interviews the winners after the match and Bayley says she wants to defend the title against Moon. The crowd cheers and Moon accepts.

The New Day comes out after the break to celebrate having the WWE  Title and Tag Team Titles. Big E says they will give Bryan and Rowan a rematch. Bryan's music hits and they walk onto the stage.

Bryan comes out with a mic and teases saying something before he walks to the back. He comes back out and does the same thing again. He comes out a third time, drops the mic and leaves.

Samoa Joe comes out and says he deserves another WWE title shot. Elias interrupts and says he should get the title shot. This brings out Randy Orton. The New Day suggests a six-man tag match. After talking some trash, Orton agrees, and they head to the ring.

The New Day vs. Randy Orton and Samoa Joe and Elias

Randy Orton and Samoa Joe and Elias won

IIconics (c) Kabuki Warriors for the Women’s Tag Titles

IIconics intentionally get counted out so they can retain their titles. Asuka and Sane get angry and attack The IIconics after the match. Paige stands with them in the ring as Kay and Royce retreat up the ramp.

Apollo Crews vs. Andrade

Apollo Crews won

Kevin Owens vs. Dolph Ziggler

Shane McMahon comes out flanked by several WWE Superstars. They surround the ring and prepare for an attack. Ziggler hits the Zig-Zag for a two count. Dolph rams him into the ring post twice. KO blocks a superkick and hits the Stunner. Shane pulls him out of the ring and KO hits him with a Stunner. He runs up the ramp to escape as the other wrestlers give chase.

Kayla tries to interview Shane as he recovers, and he says Owens is going to pay dearly as the show goes off the air.

Rating: 80/80

Great show and matches as we look forward to SummerSlam.

RAW

Raw opens with Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman coming to the ring.

Heyman brags about Lesnar regaining the title last night at Extreme Rules and says he told everyone this would happen, and nobody believed him. Heyman announces a Battle Royal to find a No. 1 contender for Lesnar at SummerSlam.

The Usos and Ricochet vs. The Revival and Bobby Roode in a 2 out of 3 falls match

The Usos and Ricochet won

The Club comes out to gloat but Ricochet dives over the top rope to take Styles down. The Usos help him take out Anderson and Gallows but The Revival and Roode help The Club get the upper hand.

The Viking Raiders vs. Two Jobbers

The Viking Raiders won

Drew McIntyre vs. Cedric Alexander

Cedric Alexander won

Finn Balor vs. Samoa Joe

Joe ends up getting a quick win with a crucifix pin but he doesn't stop attacking Balor. He applies the Coquina Clutch but Balor is able to counter out of it. He dropkicks Joe and hits the Coup de Grace.

We hear some weird noises and the lights go out. Bray Wyatt appears in the ring and hits Balor with Sister Abigail.

Zack Ryder vs. Mike Kanellis

Zack Ryder won

The Club vs. Lucha House Party

The Club won

Alexa Bliss vs. Carmella vs. Naomi vs. Natalya in a Fatal 4 Way Elimination Match

 Natalya won and will be facing Becky Lynch for the RAW Women’s Title at SummerSlam. 

Natalya has a post-match interview.

Natalya says she is happy about the fact that she gets to face her friend in her home country of Canada, but Becky Lynch doesn't reciprocate. Becky Lynch says that her career needs something and that she's it. She warns Nattie to bring it or else she'll wipe the floor with her. Lynch says that if she's learned anything, she does better in war than love. Natalya says that she must not be a very good lover and that Natalya, she'll use her orange hair as a mop. They get into each other’s face intel a ref gets in the middle of the two and then Natalya walks away. 

The Miz is in the ring after the break and he brings out Dolph Ziggler as his guest.

Ziggler says The Miz has become a company stooge who is just happy to be there. He asks what it was like not even being booked last night and Miz says it's better than losing in 17 seconds. He says The Miz is better than this and he has become everything that is wrong with this business. The Miz attacks him as we head to a break.

Drake Maverick and his wife are preparing to make their marriage official when someone shows up with some champagne. R-Truth sneaks out and pins him to reclaim the 24/7 Title.

Battle Royal for #1 Contender

Seth Rollins won and will be facing Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam for the Universal Championship.

Paul Heyman tries to give him a proper winner's announcement. Seth Rollins tells Paul Heyman to shut up. He vows to become the Universal Heavyweight Champion! Lesnar is incensed and walks towards the ring with a steel chair. He slams the ring apron with it and walks away!

Rating: 80/80

Great show and matches as we look forward to SummerSlam.

Extreme Rules

The kick off panel consist of Jonathan Coachman, Beth Phoenix, Charly Caruso and they hype tonight’s match card.

Finn Balor (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura for the ICTitle

Shinsuke Nakamura won and is the New Intercontinental Champion.

Drew Gulak (c) vs. Tony Nese for the Cruiserweight Championship

The Undertaker and Roman Reigns vs. Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre in a No Holds Barred Match

The Undertaker and Roman Reigns won

The Revival (c) vs. The Usos for the RAW Tag Team Titles

The Revival retains the RAW Tag Team Titles

Aleister Black vs. Cesaro

Aleister Black won

Bayley vs. Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross 2 on 1 Handicap Match for the SDLive Women’s Championship

Bayley retains the SDLive Women’s Championship.

Braun Strowman vs. Bobby Lashley in a Last Man Standing Match

Braun Strowman won

Daniel Bryan and Rowan (c) vs. The New Day vs. Heavy Machinery for the SDLive Tag Team Titles

The New Day won and become the New SDLive Tag Team Champions.

Paul Heyman comes out and says he is Philadelphia. He says he is the entire concept of Extreme. He says he will be 'damned' if he leaves Philadelphia without being a part of history. He says that Brock Lesnar will cash in the money in the bank contract tonight on either the WWE Champion or Universal Champion. He then makes a joke saying that if he is saying this, is he telling the crowd the truth.... or is he Paul Heyman. 

Ricochet vs. AJ Styles for the USTitle 

The Club attacks Ricochet before the match starts.

AJ Styles wins and is the New United States Champion.

Kevin Owens vs. Dolph Ziggler 

Kevin Owens won in a quick match. 

Kevin Owens says he knows he would have been fired if Shane was not already destroyed by the Undertaker. Owens says that Shane can kiss his ass and go to hell. 

Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Samoa Joe for the WWE Title 

Kofi Kingston retains the WWE Title

Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch vs. Baron Corbin and Lacey Evans in a Winners Take All Extreme Rules Match

Corbin hits Becky with the End of Days. He touched Becky. Seth loses it. He destroys the Kendo Stick on Corbin. He then destroys a chair on Corbin. A STOMP. His glare sends Evans running. ANOTHER STOMP ON CORBIN. OH MY GOD. ANOTHER STOMP.

Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch retain both the Universal Championship and RAW Women’s Championship.

Brock Lesnar music hits and he comes out. Lesnar hits Rollins with two German Suplexes. Heyman is cashing in the briefcase.

Lesnar hits Rollins with the F5 and covers him. Lesnar is the new WWE Universal Champion.

The show ended with Heyman holding up Brock Lesnar’s arm on the ramp.

Rating: 80/80

Awesome show and matches. Mad that we have Brock as champion AGAIN and he wasn’t that good last time he isn’t going to defend it.

 

SmackDown Live

We see a video from earlier in the day when Kevin Owens and Dolph Ziggler arrived at SmackDown. They argue until KO throws a punch and it turns into a brawl. Several people are needed to break them up. Shane is shown kicking Owens out for the night. Owens has a bloody lip from the fight.

When we go live in the arena, Owens is shown dressed as a crew member. He grabs a mic and rants about his current position in WWE. He brings up the McMahon family promising to listen to the fans only to see Shane gain more and more power. Shane comes out and has his mic cut but he grabs another one. KO says Shane calling himself the best in the world is an insult to every wrestler.

Owens says Shane is taking up TV time instead of giving it to guys like Murphy, Ali, Asuka and Kairi Sane. Owens escapes through the crowd when Shane sends people after him.

Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Finn Balor

Shinsuke Nakamura won

After a quick promo from Samoa Joe, Nikki Cross comes to the ring for her contract signing with Bayley.

Bayley and Nikki Cross sit in the ring across from each other and Bayley says that she is glad that Alexa Bliss did not show up. Bayley says that she is a lot like Nikki as she was star-struck when she first came to the main roster. 

Bayley reminds Cross that she attacked her last night.

Bayley asks her if she is sure of what she is doing but Cross says she's old enough to make her own decisions. 

Cross says that Bayley has no idea about her and asks her to stick around for her match with Carmella. 

Nikki Cross vs. Carmella

Nikki Cross won

Big E and Xavier Woods come out to deliver a promo. They are quickly interrupted by Daniel Bryan's entrance music.

Daniel Bryan and Rowan come out and say that much like they destroyed Woods and Big E last week, they are going to do the same to them again. Woods questions Rowan, asking him why he always comes out with a new leader - Bray, Harper, and now Bryan - and asks him who his daddy is.

Tucker and Otis interrupt Bryan and Rowan and remind them how they took them to the limit at Stomping Grounds.

Tucker says that the New Day will have to wait to be 6-time Champions, as Otis says they are going to be the new WWE Tag Team Champions while gyrating his hips.

Otis vs. Xavier Woods vs. Daniel Bryan in a Triple Threat Match

Otis won

Aleister Black is interviewed about Extreme Rules next to an empty chair. Eventually, Cesaro sits down to reveal he is the man who will face Black at Extreme Rules.

Dolph Ziggler vs. Roman Reigns

Owens comes out of nowhere and hits Shane with a Stunner. Reigns counters the Zig Zag and hits a Spear for the pin and the win.

The show ends with Roman Reigns celebrating his win.

Rating: 70/70

Great show and matches as we get closer to Extreme Rules.

 

RAW

Raw opens with Becky Lynch heading to the ring for her mixed tag match with Seth Rollins against Andrade and Zelina Vega.

Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins vs. Andrade and Vega

Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins won 

Corbin and Evans attack Rollins and Lynch on the stage. Paul Heyman comes out and smiles as he passes Rollins and Lynch on the stage.

Heyman is in the ring after the break. He talks about Extreme Rules and how he knows a little something about things being Extreme, especially in Pennsylvania where the PPV is being held. He says Lesnar might cash in and he might not as a way to tease Rollins and Kingston.

The Usos and Miz vs. Revival and Elias

The Usos and Miz won 

Mysterio talks about coming back from his injury after six weeks and he is hungrier than ever. He issues an open challenge to anyone in the back. Bobby Lashley's music hits and he heads to the ring.

Bobby Lashley vs. Rey Mysterio

Bobby Lashley won 

Booby Lashley attacked Rey Mysterio after the match. Lashley almost throws Mysterio through the LED board but he decides to throw him into some referees instead. He grabs a mic and promises to defeat Strowman in their Last Man Standing match on Sunday.

Cesaro vs. No Way Jose

Cesaro won

The Viking Raiders vs. Jobbers

The Viking Raiders won

Ricochet vs. Luke Gallows

Ricochet won

AJ Styles challenges Ricochet to take on Karl Anderson next.

Ricochet vs. Karl Anderson

Ricochet won

The Club attack Ricochet after the match & came back attacked him one more time.

Bayley vs. Sarah Logan (Beat the Clock)

Bayley won with a time of 4:32. 

Nikki Cross vs. Dana Brooke (Beat the Clock) 

Nikki Cross won with 1:51 left to spare. She will pick the stipulation for Bayley vs. Bliss at Extreme Rules.

Nikki gets a mic and says the title match at Extreme Rules will be a 2 on 1 handicap match. She says she will help Alexa win to show Bayley what being a real friend is like. Cross says Bayley needs someone as loyal and honest as Bliss and Bayley slaps her in the face. Cross goes to retaliate, and Bayley hits her finisher. She sets up Nikki and hits an elbow drop from the top rope.

Roman Reigns and Gary vs. Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre

Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre won

Reigns comes in and takes out McIntyre with a Superman Punch. Shane runs away while Roman helps Gary up to his feet. He takes off the mask to reveal himself as Cedric Alexander.

Rating: 80/80

Pretty great show and matches as we look forward to Extreme Rules.