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Alberto Del Rio and Zeb Colter show up to start the show. Colter says that Meximerica is a state of mind, and that in Meximerica, one must cast aside their difference as hate is not allowed in Meximerica. Colter says he has cast aside his, and wants to bring nations together...and that is why he and Del Rio have joined forces.
Alberto Del Rio beats Neville. After the match, Del Rio attacks Neville again and puts him in the Cross Arm Breaker, then Jack Swagger rushes in and stares down with Del Rio.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) get a clean sweep as they eliminate The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) and The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) in a Traditional 4-on-4 Survivor Series Match without losing a single team member.
Renee Young interviews Dean Ambrose. He talks about his preparation for tonight's match (which involves the spirit of John Denver) when Kevin Owens shows up and brags about himself. Ambrose is unimpressed with Owens, saying that John Denver's spirit warned him about Owens.
Ryback beats King Barrett.
Renee Young interviews Team BAD (Naomi, Tamina, Sasha Banks). They're tired of Natalya, who wants to face the leader of Team BAD. Regardless of who faces Natalya, they plan to put her away tonight.
Natalya beats Tamina - who gets in the ring as Sasha Banks and Naomi talks over who takes on Natalya - after countering the Superfly Splash.
It is announced that Seth Rollins has suffered ACL, MCL and menial meniscus tears during a WWE live event in Ireland, and will be out of action for six to nine months. He is officially stripped of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, and there will be a tournament held to decide a new WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
Kevin Owens beats Dean Ambrose by disqualification when Ambrose supposedly kicks him in the groin, but the replay reveals he kicked him in the gut. Ambrose goes right after Owens and chases him out of the ring, and Owens escapes through the crowd.
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon arrive to start the show. The Connor's Cure Foundation logo is on the top of the entrance ramp. Also, the top and bottom ropes of the ring are white, and the middle ropes are yellow. They announce that the next generation of WWE stars in NXT will take the world by storm, and they will be led by one man, who is the man: Seth Rollins, whom Triple H promises will successfully defend both the WWE United States Championship and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, beat both John Cena and Sting and cement his legacy forever. Stephanie McMahon then announces the Divas title match tonight between Charlotte and Divas Champion Nikki Bella. Triple H then announces for the first time in history, Sting will compete right here on Raw when he goes one-on-one with Big Show. Triple H asks the audience if they're ready, and Stephanie McMahon announces that tonight's first match is a match for the WWE Tag Team Championships...and it's next. When The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon dance with them during their entrance.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) retain the WWE Tag Team Championships against The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) and go on to defend them against The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) at Night of Champions, thanks to the distraction from Xavier Woods. The Dudleys show up at the top of the entrance ramp, and talk trash from there while The New Day argue with them from the ring.
We look back at Sting's career throughout tonight's episode, starring with his tag team match with Dusty Rhodes against The Road Warriors (Animal and Hawk) at Starrcade 1988.
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon talk about their dance with The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) when Seth Rollins. He can't wait for Big Show to knock Sting out, but Rollins is worried about John Cena and Sheamus. Triple H says that Rollins just solved his own problems, as Triple H has just made Cena vs. Sheamus official for later tonight. Stephanie just tells Rollins to worry about Night of Champions.
Renee Young interviews Charlotte and her father, Ric Flair. Charlotte can't wait to fulfill a childhood dream, especially with her father at her side. Ric Flair says that the Divas Revolution has been remarkable, and that both Charlotte and Nikki Bella will be rocking the house, and he'll be watching all night long. Charlotte then says that watching the Bella Empire crumble to Natural Selection will be a dream come true. Both Flair and Charlotte leave with a couple of "Woooo!"s.
Sasha Banks beats Paige with the Banks Statement after Tamina pulls Sasha out of the way of a move off the apron from Paige. Tamina and Naomi attack Paige and Becky Lynch after the match.
It's time for Miz TV. The Miz has gathered some interesting guest's for tonight's installment: The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Braun Strowman). Wyatt tells Miz not to sit down, as he is not safe here. Miz insists he is not Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns' partner at Night of Champions. Wyatt makes it clear that he wants Ambrose and Reigns to suffer, and for people to pay for their sins. As for what he wants most, he wants the WWE Universe to know that regardless of how many people show up Sunday night, he wants those people to know that they all fall down. Ambrose and Reigns show up, then Ambrose beats up The Miz before he and Reigns stare down with The Wyatt Family. Reigns tells Wyatt he makes him sick, especially after they took out Randy Orton and Jimmy Uso, and that Wyatt will pay for the latter. Reigns says that Wyatt has to surround himself with monsters because he can't beat him by himself, then tells Wyatt they've found a third person for their team. He then says that this feud is going to become a war that they'll win. Ambrose and Reigns stare down with The Wyatt Family again to end Miz TV.
We look back at The Great American Bash 1990, when Sting beat Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.
John Cena beats Sheamus.
Ryback is in the ring. He is proud to stand inside as Intercontinental Champion in Memphis, Tennessee, especially since Kevin Owens has him all shook up. He knows Kevin has no respect for him, the ring and what it means to be a champion. Owens shows up soon after Ryback says that, and Owens talks about how Ryback mentioned how the book "The Secret" helped him overcome tough times as well as recent injury. Owens has read the book - which he has brought with him - and says he feels sorry for him and anybody who's read "this piece of garbage." Ryback says the only piece of garbage he sees is Owens, who says the book is an excuse and a crutch for weak people. He can't blame Ryback for reading it, but he can blame him for being both the strongest and the weakest guy in the locker room, and says it's a travesty that he's the Intercontinental Champion. Ryback tells Kevin Owens what he's all about, and respects Owens' long road to where he is now. He admits he had an elevator ride to the top and fell flat on his face, but he has since picked himself back up and got back up to where he is now. Owens tells him that the first chance he gets, he's going to take the Intercontinental Championship. Ryback tells him that he'll get his chance at Night of Champions, as he's asked Triple H and Stephanie McMahon for this match. Owens walks away soon after.
We look back at Starrcade 1997, when Sting beat "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship and win a major victory for WCW against the nWo.
Neville comes out for the next match with The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto). This starts a brawl between them and Stardust and The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor), and Neville and The Lucha Dragons easily come out on top.
Nikki Bella is unimpressed with our year...and says she's been Divas Champion this whole time and that she's the one who gave us the Divas Revolution. She plans to beat Charlotte and become the longest-reigning Divas Champion tonight.
Charlotte beat Nikki Bella to win the WWE Divas Championship...by beating Brie. Team Bella (Brie and Nikki Bella, Alicia Fox) tries to run interference, but it backfires. Stephanie McMahon shows up and declares that Charlotte is winner, but only by disqualification as Brie Bella put her hands on Charlotte. Therefore, Charlotte is still the winner, but Nikki Bella retains the WWE Divas Championship. Since Charlotte is victorious, she gets a championship rematch at Night ofChampions...and this time, the title can change hands by count-out or disqualification.
We look back at Survivor Series 2014, when Sting appeared in the WWE for the very first time, took out Triple H and helped Team Cena take Triple H and Stephanie McMahon out of power.
Cesaro beats Rusev after Rusev is distracted by Dolph Ziggler, who tries to give a gift to Summer Rae. Ziggler gets in the ring and hits a super kick on Rusev immediately after the match is over. As Summer Rae tends to Rusev, she takes the gift and hides it from Rusev's eyes.
Stephanie McMahon, Dolph Ziggler and Team Bella (Brie and Nikki Bella, Alicia Fox) meet the children of St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Kiara Grindrod, one of the children, is in the front row with her dad and is officially cancer-free, two weeks before her eighth birthday.
Seth Rollins and Big Show talk backstage.
Rusev and Summer Rae are backstage. Rusev yells on his way back to his room, but Summer Rae still has Dolph Ziggler's present, which contains some jewelry.
Stardust has officially challenged Neville, and the match is official for the Night of Champions kick-off, as Neville and The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) takes on Stardust and The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
Big Show meets with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon backstage. Show tells them he's got Sting.
We look back at last Monday, when Sting destroyed Seth Rollins' statue.
Nikki Bella's "Bellabration" is this Thursday on SmackDown.
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are ringside for the next match.
Sting vs. Big Show ends with the interference of Seth Rollins. Rollins and Big Show double-team Sting, but John Cena shows up to even the odds. This turns the match into a tag match with Sting and John Cena vs. Big Show and Seth Rollins, as per Triple H.
Sting and John Cena beat Seth Rollins and Big Show with a Scorpion Deathlock to Rollins.
The show begins with Bo Dallas showing us his miraculous recovery from Brock Lesnar's F5 in video form. Bo then says that he has travelled the world and used his words to inspire people and change lives. Recently, he went to a city that changed his life. That city is Suplex City, and that everyone who has went there has been changed permanently, and considers himself no exception, saying he has changed for the better after surviving it. If Suplex City cannot stop him, then nothing can, and he will continue to inspire the world.
Bo Dallas beats Fandango.
Renee Young interviews Dolph Ziggler. He is glad to get Rusev in the ring again for Night of Champions, and hopes their rivalry will end there once and for all. He says that Lana is at home and things are not going that well. Kevin Owens shows up and tells him to worry less about Lana and more about what's going to happen to him in the ring tonight. Dolph says that is Owens were him, he'd be a former world champion. Owens dismisses this, and says he would hate for Dolph to be distracted before his match as he could get hurt.
The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) beat Los Matadores (Fernando and Diego).
During the pre-show, The Miz talks with Cesaro and tells him that he can make him a breakout star, and turn the "Cesaro Section" into the "Cesaro Nation." Cesaro appears to shake hands with The Miz, but then nearly breaks it, and tells Miz that he's the last person he would ask for help. He then challenges Miz to a match later tonight in order to show him how he connects with the WWE Universe.
Seth Rollins shows up to start tonight's show. He gives the city of Baltimore, Maryland a reality check, saying that before him, cashing in the Money in the Bank Briefcase at WrestleMania was a pipe dream, Brock Lesnar was invincible, and that people were waiting for someone to topple John Cena off the top of the WWE mountain, which he says he did when he beat Cena at SummerSlam and became WWE World Heavyweight and United States Champion at the same time. He says that Baltimore, a city not known for greatness, now knows what greatness is thanks to him. He then focuses on Sting, who he still claims stole his statue that was meant for the Raw after SummerSlam and had the audacity to put his hands on the WWE World Heavyweight title. He says that at Night of Champions, Sting has the opportunity to validate his entire career, but Rollins himself has the opportunity to crush it and make sure he never goes for the World Heavyweight title ever again. He then focuses on his United States title defense against John Cena, also at Night of Champions, thanks to Cena's rematch clause. He says that 2015 has been his year, and Night of Champions will be his night, own Sting and John Cena just like he owns the ring and the WWE Universe, successfully defend both of his titles, and get his statue if that's the last thing he does, saying it belongs ringside next to the commentary table. Sting then appears on the TitanTron, saying the statue doesn't belong there and that it belongs with him. Sting then says that Seth Rollins is the man...the man without a statue. He says the statue is with him, and he taking's good care of it. He dares Rollins to come and get it before the TitanTron goes black. Suddenly, Sheamus shows up. He says Seth Rollins looks a little agitated, but Rollins says he's just looking for his statue. Sheamus says Rollins sounds stupid, and Rollins says Sheamus looks stupid. After a Ronald McDonald joke between the two, Sheamus then reminds Rollins that he can cash in on him with the Money in the Bank on him at any time...especially at Night of Champions.
Seth Rollins meets with Stephanie McMahon, looking for Triple H to see if he has a plan. Triple H suddenly shows up, and both Triple H and Stephanie tell him he's got this. He tells Rollins not to worry about Sheamus, and that Sheamus will have his hands full tonight with Randy Orton. As for the statue, he should focus on his title defenses at Night of Champions more than the statue, which is why Rollins has been set up with two matches tonight. The first one is a Champion vs. Champion match with Intercontinental champ Ryback, and the second one is Champions vs. Challengers as him and The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) team up against The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) and John Cena.
Sasha Banks beats Paige thanks to the distraction by Naomi and Tamina.
Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor). After the match, Braun Strowman appears on the TitanTron. He doesn't blame Ambrose and Reigns before being afraid, for he is destruction. Bray Wyatt shows up and says to take this as a warning for them and anyone who teams with them, as the apocalypse awaits them at Night of Champions. Luke Harper simply says "Run."
Renee Young interviews Ryback. Ryback plans to be a fighting champion, especially tonight. He then calls Seth Rollins a weasel, even though he is a thoroughbred in the prime in his career, though the later point won't stop him from beaing Ryback tonight. Kevin Owens shows up, eating an apple and wishing him good luck. Ryback tells him he's full of crap, but Owens tells him he looks a little hungry and tells him not to bite off more than he chew.
During Seth Rollins vs. Ryback, Sting appears on the TitanTron, telling Rollins he - and his statue - are waiting for him. This distraction gives enough time for Ryback to recover and beat Rollins with an inside cradle. After the match, Sting appears on the TitanTron again, this time just to taunt Rollins by putting a Sting mask on the statue.
Seth Rollins is looking for Sting backstage when The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) shows up. Seth is about to yell at them when The New Day notice that Edge and Christian show up, still angry that The Authority attacked them the last time they appeared on Raw and remind him they didn't get the job done. Seth leaves when Edge tells him to finish what he started and finish him off right now, saying he's got a lot on his plate, then both The New Day and the team of Edge and Christian have a trombone vs. kazoo battle...until The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) show up, telling The New Day that they've talked to Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, and that The New Day have a rematch next week against The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil)...and the winners face The Dudley Boyz at Night of Champions. They then preview their new song, "Get the tables," with help from Edge and Christian.
Summer Rae is in the ring. After a video package recapping all that's gone down so far, Summer says that the past week has been the most horrendous week of her life and at the center of it all, there is a man who she claims is the "true victim" of all this that she feels the need to apologize to. That man, according to Summer Rae, is Rusev, and she asks him to come to the ring. He does, and Summer tells him that she owes much to him, and inspired her to pose for this month's Ironman magazine, among other things. She mentions that she let Dolph kiss her, and she might never forgive herself for what happened as she apologizes. Rusev almost immediately accepts her apology, then says that Summer is the true victim here due to "Ziggler's American lies," which have "also been fed to Lana." He refuses to accept Lana is not here because of a broken wrist, and says she's not here due to a broken heart. Dolph Ziggler shows up, saying that their attempt to drive a wedge between her and Lana aren't working, and that Lana has asked him to send Rusev a message: a super kick to Rusev's jaw. Rusev and Summer immediately retreat.
Randy Orton talks with Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns before his match.
Randy Orton beats Sheamus. After the match, Orton is suddenly surrounded and attacked by The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Braun Strowman). Strowman then chokes out Orton, just like he has done to Dean Ambrose in recent weeks, before hitting the coup de grace.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) beat Los Matadores (Fernando and Diego) after Diego repeatedly tells El Torito to get off the ropes and slaps him for not listening, allowing The Dudleys hit to hit a Dudley Death Drop on Diego. After the match, Fernando turns on El Torito, and The Dudleys can't believe what they're seeing. Not surprisingly, Fernando goes through a table after D-Von interrupts his yelling at El Torito to get a few shots on him. After that, Bubba Ray and JBL high-five each other.
Big Show shows up during Cesaro vs. The Miz and plays cat-and-mouse with him. The match ends in a double count-out after The Miz escapes into the WWE Universe. Big Show then knocks Cesaro out on his way back to the back.
Team Bella (Brie and Nikki Bella, Alicia Fox) show up. Once again, they brag about the BellaTron and how, in one week, Nikki Bella will be the longest-reigning Divas Champion ever. She plans to throw a "Bellabration" next week to celebrate this fact...until Team PCB (Paige, Charlotte, Becky Lynch) shows up. Charlotte says she loves a party, but is slighted the fact that she - and Team PCB - weren't invited. Her petition to face her for the Divas title before the record can be broken has been granted, and she plans to take the title before the record can be broken next week. This starts a brawl between Team Bella and Team PCB, where PCB easily stand tall with a Figure Eight to Nikki.
John Cena and The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) beat Seth Rollins and The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E). After the match, Sting appears on the TitanTron once again...and it turns out that Sting was outside the building in front of a garbage truck the entire time. He pushes Rollins' statue into the back of the truck, and the statue easily gets crushed. Rollins is absolutely livid.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up. They say that a table is a terrible thing to waste, and the backbone of human achievement. They would not be here without the support of good, honest, hard-working American tables. The first Thanksgiving at Plymouth was celebrated on a table. The Declaration of Independence was written and signed on a table. Walter Cronkite announced the moon landing while sitting at a table. The New Day signed their contracts at a table. They say The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) has zero regard for tables, and that they and the WWE Universe can change that by joining the #SaveTheTables movement. The "Save The Tables" chant is spoiled by the entrance of The Dudley Boyz themselves, and tell them they forgot to mention the moment where Xavier Woods went through a table, and The New Day hide the table as they approach the ring. Bubba Ray says that history has a way of repeating itself, and that he and D-Von will become ten-time tag team champions. The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) show up, saying they've earned their keep as well as their rematch for the tag team titles, and tell The Dudleys to go back to the end of the line. Bubba Ray and D-Von have to remind the Players exactly who they are, then the Players announce that they have a gift: two tickets to Dudleyville for right about now. This starts a match between the Dudleys and the Players, and The New Day guest on commentary.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) beat The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil). After the match, Kofi Kingston and Big E get away with the bubble wrapped table while Xavier Woods sneaks into the ring and smacks D-Von Dudley on the back of the head before retreating.
Renee Young interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods)...and they find out they have a match tonight with Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns, which puts an end to Xavier Woods' joyous trombone playing.
Stardust vs. Neville ends before it can even start when Neville is attacked from behind by The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor), much to the happiness of Stardust. Stardust tells Neville he's flying too close to the sun, and announces The Ascension as his newest cohorts. Konnor and Viktor hit the Fall of Man on Neville, and Stardust welcomes him to the cosmic wasteland.
Jojo interviews Cesaro. He plans to make up for his loss against Kevin Owens on Monday night by beating Sheamus...who shows up with his new "It is...what it is" catchphrase. Sheamus calls Cesaro a letdown who keeps leading the "Cesaro Section" on and on and on. Cesaro responds by telling Sheamus that he agrees with the WWE Universe and that he indeed looks stupid. Sheamus says the match tonight should be very entertaining.
Sheamus beats Cesaro.
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guests are Dolph Ziggler and Lana, but before he brings them out, he brings out Summer Rae, whom he calls "the real victim" in what's going on between Ziggler, Lana, Rusev and Summer. Summer repeats her claims that she made to Renee Young earlier this week on Raw...then admits she lied. Miz asks if what she said earlier this week was a complete fabrication, Summer says there's actually more. She says that Ziggler brought her close in his arm and kissed her, and that it went from passion to guilt because she has the most amazing man in Rusev and she was seduced by Ziggler, which caused her to run out of his locker room as quickly as she could. Ziggler and Lana show up as Summer speaks. The Miz tells Ziggler and Lana to calm down, and tells everyone to act like adults on his show. Ziggler makes it clear that he and Lana trust each other, and Summer responds by saying she and him have had a thing for a while now. Ziggler denies that, but Summer responds with some footage from June 2014, when she dropped Fandango to kiss Ziggler, and Ziggler kissed her back. When Summer keeps insisting that she and Ziggler still have a thing, Lana attacks Summer, then walks away from Ziggler as quickly as possible. Summer screams at Lana, calling her a bitch and saying that she can't handle the truth.
Bo Dallas beats R-Truth. Dallas attacks R-Truth after the match for laughing at the replay of Dallas receiving an F5 at the hands of Brock Lesnar.
Renee Young interviews Team PCB (Paige, Charlotte, Becky Lynch), and congratulates Charlotte for becoming the new #1 contender for the Divas title. Charlotte credits Paige and Becky Lynch for being where she is right now, and Paige and Becky congratulate Charlotte for getting the shot and putting the target on Nikki Bella, with Becky saying that if one of them succeeds, they all succeed. Team Bella (Brie and Nikki Bella, Alicia Fox) shows up, saying that she will be the longest-reigning Divas Champion in WWE history. Charlotte bursts Nikki's bubble, saying that she asked Triple H and Stephanie McMahon to make the match happen before she breaks the record. If Charlotte gets her way and Nikki Bella loses the title, Nikki also loses the record.
Charlotte beats Tamina. After the match, Team Bella (Brie and Nikki Bella, Alicia Fox) pose at the top of the entrance ramp with the BellaTron ticking down the seconds until Nikki becomes the longest-reigning Divas champ.
Renee Young interviews Kevin Owens. Owens has another movement he'd like to silence: people who look down upon him for how he looks, which he admits people have done for over 15 years and has never stopped him...and it still won't now.
Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns vs The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) ends after Xavier Woods interferes, and Ambrose and Reigns respond by cleaning house. After the match, Ambrose calls out Braun Strowman, wanting another crack at him. Roman calls out The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Strowman), but Luke Harper shows up on the TitanTron, as does Bray Wyatt. Wyatt finds it funny how the puppets pull the strings, and says that he's calling all the shots and making all the moves, just the way he likes it. He makes it official for Night of Champions, and tells Ambrose it will be his doomsday. He says that the apocalypse walks among them in the form of a black sheep. Braun Strowman is shown. He takes off the black sheep mask and tells Ambrose and Reigns to run.
Seth Rollins shows up to begin the show. Rollins talks about how if we don't stop to soak stuff in, we'll be taking life for granted. He then compares himself to Babe Ruth and Michael Jordan, saying he is currently at the top of his game. As he brags about beating Randy Orton and Neville in recent weeks, as well as breaking John Cena's nose, he says that the WWE Universe's grandchildren and their grandchildren's grandchildren will know that the greatest moment in the WWE was Rollins in his prime. After a replay of Cena's recent appearance on Tough Enough, Rollins says that Cena accepted his challenge for SummerSlam, but is miffed he announced it on Tough Enough and had Daniel Bryan accept for him, so he wants him to accept it to his face next week on Raw. He then says that anyone who takes him on will fail, and as he lists who has failed, Neville shows up. Neville is tired of Rollins running his mouth, and says Rollins left out the fact that John Cena still beat him with a broken nose and that Sheamus would be World Heavyweight Champion right now if it weren't for Orton. Rollins just simply mocks Neville, and tells him to turn around and leave, but Neville isn't going anywhere and makes it clear that Rollins goes on...and on...and on...and on...until Cesaro shows up. Cesaro says that Neville is right about Rollins, as is the WWE Universe and the Cesaro Section, and as he talks, he is suddenly attacked by Kevin Owens. Rollins uses this distraction to attack Neville and talk trash to him afterwards.
Charlotte beats Naomi with the Figure Eight.
Cesaro and Neville vs. Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens is official for later tonight.
Ryback returns to SmackDown. He declares that The Big Guy is back and in the WWE where he belongs. He talks about his Intercontinental Championship victory and his recent bout with a staph infection, then focuses on Big Show's recent comments that he should forfeit the Intercontinental title. He thanks the fans for the well-wishes and support, and tells both Big Show and The Miz that at SummerSlam, it's feeding time.
Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper show up and talk about how humans are inherently evil and all it takes is the switch to be flipped. Harper says he's different as he was born holding the Devil's hand. Wyatt says he gave Harper sight, and says that Harper's eyes are set on Roman Reigns tonight. At SummerSlam, it will be family versus family. Dean Ambrose shows up as Wyatt speaks. Ambrose doesn't have much to say, and he's just here to see Roman Reigns talk with his fists.
Roman Reigns beats Luke Harper by disqualification after Bray Wyatt breaks up a pinfall. After the match, Dean Ambrose, who is also at ringside for the match, fights off both Wyatt and Harper, but Reigns makes the save. Harper and Wyatt are forced to escape through the crowd.
Rich Brennan interviews Sheamus. He says the WWE Universe is tired of the same old thing, and deserves to be entertained. He almost did just that on Monday night, but Randy Orton ruined everything. He plans to be back on next week's Raw so he can erase Orton out of existence so it's just him and Seth Rollins. He then says the future is just one Brogue Kick away.
The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) beat The New Day (Xavier Woods and Big E) after Los Matadores (Fernando and Diego) and The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) stop The New Day from walking out of the match.
Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens beat Cesaro and Neville after Rollins grabs Cesaro's tights during an inside cradle. After the match, both teams brawl, but Cesaro and Neville get the last word.
Roman Reigns shows up. He's not impressed with Bray Wyatt starting a Wyatt Family reunion, and he's up for a family war. He challenges Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper to a match against him and Dean Ambrose at SummerSlam. Rusev shows up and tells Roman to get out of his ring, but Roman makes fun of Rusev bringing up Lana and how Summer Rae looks just like her. Rusev says he'll destroy Roman, and Roman calls him out for being a sexist freak, and dares him to come to the ring so he can speak a language the whole world understands: his fists.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) dunk on a random backstage worker on their way to the next match.
The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) and Mark Henry beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E and Xavier Woods).
Kyle Edwards interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods), who proceed to be sore losers before starting an "AAAAAAY, WE WANT A NEW DAY" chant.
We take a special look at Charlotte.
Charlotte vs. Naomi ends with interference from Sasha Banks. Charlotte and Becky Lynch stand tall against Naomi, Sasha Banks and Tamina. The match is then restarted as a tag team match as per Triple H and Stephanie McMahon.
Team BAD (Naomi and Sasha Banks) beat The Submission Sorority (Charlotte and Becky Lynch) after Naomi reverses an inside cradle from Charlotte and grabs the tights.
Stardust beats Zack Ryder. After the match, Stardust announces that "The Emerald Archer" will go toe-to-toe with him next week, and tells him - Stephen Amell, to be precise - not to let him down and to "be his hero."
Kyle Edwards interviews Big Show. Show mocks both Ryback and The Miz while making references to the Rocky movies, and says he's going to take the Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam.
Roman Reigns beats Rusev shortly after Lana slaps Summer Rae in the face. After the match, Bray Wyatt shows up on the TitanTron and accepts Roman's SummerSlam challenge, and tells him he welcomes this war.
The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
Zack Ryder beats Adam Rose.
Bo Dallas shows up and says R-Truth is not a king and definitely not a rapper, and that he is delusional. After Bo Dallas says he can help Truth's career just like he did The Rock's if he just Bolieves. Truth tells Bo that he Bolieves this: if Bo will help him like he did The Rock, then he should step inside the ring to see what's up.
Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman start the show. Heyman rattles off some of the major victories that Lesnar has had in his career, then promises that Lesnar will destroy Seth Rollins and leave Battleground as WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Suddenly, Seth Rollins shows up along with Kane. He threatens to wipe the smile off Lesnar's face on Sunday and leave as the World Heavyweight Champion after burning Suplex City to the ground. Lesnar tells Rollins he can take him to Suplex City tonight. Kane then announces a contract signing between Rollins and Lesnar for their match at Battleground. Kane tells Lesnar not to ruin the proceedings, but Heyman uses this to make fun of Kane and tell Rollins not to provoke Lesnar, lest Suplex City come to Atlanta, Georgia.
The Miz guests on commentary for the next match.
Randy Orton vs. Sheamus is official for Battleground.
After The Miz yells at both Ryback and Big Show - which causes Show to chase The Miz to the back - Randy Orton hits an RKO on Sheamus and Ryback hits the splash. Randy Orton and Ryback beat Sheamus and Big Show.
Kane and Seth Rollins talk backstage. Kane tells Rollins he has a plan for dealing with Lesnar tonight.
Roman Reigns attacks Bray Wyatt before Wyatt can take on Dean Ambrose.
The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) and Alicia Fox are in the ring. Nikki brags about winning the Divas title from AJ Lee and how she's the Total Diva, and also how she, her sister Brie and Alicia Fox own the Divas Division. Suddenly, Stephanie McMahon shows up and makes it clear she owns the Divas Division and WWE, and that the Divas Division needs a change. She's not introducing it alone...she's doing it with Paige. But Paige isn't doing it alone, as she has back-up: Becky Lynch and Charlotte from NXT. Suddenly, Naomi and Tamina show up, saying they have unfinished business with The Bellas and Paige. Stephanie McMahon answers that by introducing the NXT Women's Champion, Sasha Banks, who stands with Naomi and Tamina. Nikki Bella then bumps into Sasha Banks, and Banks attacks Nikki, starting a brawl. In the end, The Bellas and Alicia Fox are tossed out of the ring, and Paige, Charlotte and Becky Lynch stare down with Naomi, Tamina and Sasha Banks. All the while, Stephanie McMahon watch es from the top of the entrance ramp.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) are in the ring. They make fun of Atlanta, then say they will take back the tag team titles.
Mark Henry and The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods).
R-Truth beats King Barrett. After the match, R-Truth pulls out the cape, crown and plunger from underneath the ring.
Rusev shows up to answer John Cena's United States open challenge, and blames Lana for losing the United States title. Suddenly, Kevin Owens shows up and demands a match for the title tonight so that Battleground will just be a title rematch. Rusev gets angry and argues with Owens, and as they argue, Cesaro shows up, argues with Cena, then argues with Owens and Rusev. This starts a brawl between Owens, Rusev and Cesaro.
During the break, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon officially make a Triple Threat Match of Rusev vs. Kevin Owens vs. Cesaro, with the winner getting Cena and a shot at the United States Championship. John Cena guests on commentary for this match.
Rusev beats Cesaro and Kevin Owens after Owens walks out of the match, saying that he has Cena on Sunday. Rusev faces John Cena for the WWE United States Championship in the next match.
Rusev vs. John Cena for the WWE United States Championship comes to an end after Kevin Owens rushes in and demolishes Rusev.
Backstage, Seth Rollins tells Kane that his plan had better work.
We see the competitors from Tough Enough...and Lita. She introduces them to us.
Stardust is back...and he's taking on Neville.
King Barrett vs. R-Truth in a Battle For The Crown is the kick-off match for Battleground.
Stardust beats Neville after grabbing the tights.
The contract signing for the match at Battleground for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship between Seth Rollins and Brock Lesnar occurs. Before Lesnar shows, Rollins says he is not afraid of him. Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman show up. Heyman says that ever since Rollins broke up The Shield (Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns), he's waited for someone to get his hands on him, and that at Battleground, everyone will be watching to see Rollins get his ass kicked. After both men sign, Rollins reaches under the table but is caught out by Paul Heyman. Lesnar topples the table and pulls out the axe handle that was inside, then lays it on the table and dares Rollins to grab it. He does, but Lesnar tosses the table into Rollins and attacks Kane. Kane and Rollins get the upper hand on Lesnar for a while, but Lesnar strike back and hits Kane with an F5, causing Rollins to retreat. Lesnar then slams one of the steel steps on Kane's leg, which is on top of another set of steel steps, breaking it. After Lesnar and Heyman leave, Rollins loses it and threatens to run through Lesnar at Battleground. He then yells at Kane, saying that he's nothing, and then stomps his leg before leaving to close out the show.
Titus O'Neil has a secret weapon for Battleground: burgundy sheets to protect against Big E's FFF - Ferocious Funk Fungus. He says if he and Darren Young wrap themselves in them the day before, they'll be immune to that and practically everything else.
The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
Seth Rollins shows up with Kane and Joey Mercury to start the show. Rollins says he is surrounded by real family in Kane and Joey Mercury as he talks about how they beat up Brock Lesnar on Monday night, and is glad they are on his side. Rollins also acknowledges Jamie Noble's three (legit) broken ribs at the hands of Brock Lesnar, and dedicates tonight's broadcast to him. Kane calls Big Show "extended family of The Authority," saying he's not here tonight due to Ryback taking him down backstage on Monday. Kane calls out Ryback, and Ryback shows up. After Kane and Rollins chastise Ryback for his actions, Ryback calls Rollins out on his own crap, saying Rollins isn't a real champion. Kane then puts Ryback in a match against himself to see if he can prove his words. As Kane, Rollins and Mercury leave, Rollins cuts Kane's music off by saying he's tired of the lack of respect he's getting and decides to fight Dean Ambrose in a match tonight to finish what he started with him.
Roman Reigns comes to Tough Enough next week.
During Dolph Ziggler vs. Sheamus, Rusev shows up once again to try to get Lana back, but Lana turns her back on him and walks away. Rusev walks back up the entrance ramp to the back.
Sheamus beats Dolph Ziggler.
Rusev gets angry backstage, and Summer Rae shows up to tell him it's not worth it.
Alicia Fox beats Naomi, despite a super kick to both of The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) by Tamina.
Jojo interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods). They plan to take the tag team titles back at Battleground. The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) suddenly show up, and after Jojo wisely gets out of the way, they tell The New Day that at Battleground, one member of The New Day will have to stay in the back in the tag team title rematch. As the Prime Time Players leave, Bo Dallas shows up, and tells them that The Authority has allowed him to join them in an eight-man tag team match with him and The New Day vs. The Prime Time Players and two other people that they can scrounge up. The New Day and Bo Dallas hit it off after he tells them to Bolieve, and Bo Dallas gets a chance to practice his New Day clap with them.
Kane vs. Ryback almost ends before it can begin, as Big Show is here after all. He attacks Ryback from behind, rips the Intercontinental Championship off of him, and proceeds to give him a retaliatory beating after what happened on Monday night. After Big Show places Ryback in the ring, Kane uses his Director of Operations powers to tell the referee to ring the bell and start the match.
Ryback beats Kane by disqualification after Big Show attacks Ryback. Ryback tries to fight off Kane and Show only to fall victim to the numbers game. Show finishes off Ryback with two massive choke slams.
We get a short recap of the first episode of Tough Enough.
The Prime Time Players' (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) tag team partners for the next match are The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto).
The Prime Time Players' (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) and The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) beat Bo Dallas and The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods).
Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns talk in the locker room. Dean wants to beat up Bray Wyatt for Roman's sake in order to send a message, but Roman says he wants to deal with Bray Wyatt on his own and tells Dean to worry about Seth Rollins, and that he has his back. After Ambrose leaves, Reigns finds a message in his vest. "Anyone but you, it reads." Once again, the picture of Roman Reigns on it has the eyes and mouth whited out.
Roman Reigns is looking for Bray Wyatt when he runs into Kane. Kane ejects Roman from the building for being a "liability." Despite Kane sicking security on him, Roman Reigns leaves on his own accord, but tells Kane that if he finds Bray Wyatt, it's going down.
Seth Rollins beats Dean Ambrose, thanks to the distractions by Kane and Joey Mercury.
Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman start the show. After getting us up to speed on how and why Brock Lesnar was suspended and disappeared for a while, it is announced by Heyman that Brock Lesnar has to apologize to Michael Cole or else he won't get his title shot against Seth Rollins and he won't be allowed to return to the WWE. Brock Lesnar leaves the room and stares at an uncomfortable Michael Cole from across the commentary table. Byron Saxton moves away as Lesnar then shakes hands with JBL and gives Cole a noogie. Brock then returns to the ring. After this, Heyman apologizes to Seth Rollins in advance for what Lesnar will do to him at Battleground.
Kane beats Dean Ambrose after the distraction and interference from Seth Rollins.
Seth Rollins talks to Kane backstage, trying to bury the hatchet with him, but Kane knows that Rollins wants his help against Brock Lesnar.
Titus O'Neil accepts his award for Celebrity Mega Dad of the Year.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) get their rematch for the WWE Tag Team Championships against The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) at Battleground.
The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
As Roman Reigns takes on Sheamus, Bray Wyatt shows up seated near a table with a toy tea set, pretending to talk to Reigns' daughter. Roman heads to the back to look for Bray. It is then revealed that Bray was talking to an empty rocking chair.
Roman Reigns finds Bray Wyatt in a dimly lit room...or so he thinks. The table is there, but not Bray Wyatt. There are photos on Roman on the wall with the eyes and mouth removed, and on the wall are the words "Anyone but you."
Seth Rollins runs into J&J Security (Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury) and tries to do with them what he did with Kane earlier tonight. They don't want anything to do with him, either.
John Cena appeared on Today earlier in the day to talk about Tough Enough.
Neville beats Kofi Kingston after The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil), Big E and Xavier Woods are all tossed out of ringside by the official.
The show in Japan, now called The Beast In The East: Live From Tokyo, is this Saturday at 5:30 am/4:30 am Central on WWE Network.
King Barrett beats Zack Ryder.
Michael Cole interviewed Kevin Owens. Owens takes John Cena extending his hand and telling him that he deserves to be in the main roster as an insult.
John Cena shows up. He gets us up to speed on his war with Kevin Owens, and calls him a dirtbag who is unworthy of the United States title, and says that even if he's against the ropes and in a fight he cannot win with Owens, he will not give up. Kevin Owens shows up and admits he doesn't care what anyone thinks of him, and gloats in French that he will win the rubber match at Battleground. Cena tells Owens that nobody likes him because he's a "disrespectful suckbag," and accepts Kevin Owens' challenge at Battleground with the United States title on the line.
Seth Rollins tells Triple H and Stephanie McMahon that he's tried to extend the olive branch to Kane and J&J Security (Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury), but Triple H knows he's doing this because Brock Lesnar is back. Triple H says a smart man should always walk into the ring with a Plan B, and says that if he wants the band back together, he should apologize to them in the ring. Stephanie agrees.
The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) beat Naomi and Tamina after they trick Naomi into accidentally hitting Tamina with the Rear View.
Big Show guests on commentary for the next match.
Ryback beats Mark Henry with a splash from the top rope. After the match, Big Show looks down at Mark Henry in a disappointed mood. He pushes Henry down before leaving the ring.
Jojo interviews Ryback. He'll take on all challengers for the Intercontinental Championship, which he'll defend in a Triple Threat Match at Battleground. He also says that his parents got back together for the first time in 15 years to see him defend the title. Suddenly, Big Show shows up and tries to get to Ryback, which culminates in a brawl where Ryback sends Show to the floor and tells him he's not so big now.
Dolph Ziggler beats Adam Rose. After the match, Rusev loses it after seeing Lana and Ziggler kiss, and throws his crutches around, which causes him to fall down and hurt his ankle again. Summer Rae shows up, gives him one of his crutches, then leaves.
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon ask Kane and J&J Security (Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury) to hear Seth Rollins out as he clearly wants their support now that Brock Lesnar has returned.
Seth Rollins shows up to apologize to Kane and J&J Security (Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury), and asks them to come to the ring so he can apologize to them individually, which they do. Rollins tells them this has to do with them and not about Brock Lesnar. Brock Lesnar shows up after Rollins apologizes to them, and when Lesnar jumps onto the apron, Kane and J&J Security leave him high and dry...almost. They fight Lesnar off at the last minute, and Rollins and Kane eventually get the upper hand and neutralize Lesnar, and Joey Mercury eventually joins in. Rollins finishes Lesnar off with a Pedigree.
The show starts with The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) hyping the crowd. They are about to give a tutorial on how to do the "Millions of Dollars" dance when The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) show up and tell them to enjoy having tag team gold because they wouldn't have it much longer if it were up to them. They state that the Players are in their way towards immortality.
The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
Heath Slater shows up. He has been going for John Cena's United States Championship without success, and says he has been inspired by R-Truth and that he would look great in the royal regalia. He promises to beat R-Truth, then beat John Cena to become the new "King of the United States Champion."
King Barrett beats Heath Slater. After the match, R-Truth shows up, pardons Little Jimmy only for the plunger to fall off of his royal scepter, then decrees Barrett a "royal jackass" before running away.
Seth Rollins shows up. He takes a steel chair with him into the ring, then talks about how he turned on Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns one year. He didn’t want to share the spotlight with them as they were “beneath him,” and he was the only one with the guts to pull the trigger. After that, the rest was history, and Lesnar is licking his wounds while Reigns is “living in his shadow.” As for Ambrose, stealing his title belt does not make him a championship. Ambrose appears on the TitanTron, and tells Rollins that he’ll always have somebody helping him win no matter what. He tells Rollins that if he wants the title back, he’ll have to climb up the ladder for it, but Ambrose promises that he’ll be the one walking out with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O’Neil) beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) and The Lucha Dragons (Kalisto and Sin Cara) to become the new #1 contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championships.
Renee Young interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods), who aren’t worried about The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O’Neil) or the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. Kane shows up and tells Kofi he has a match against Neville tonight. The New Day are not happy about this.
We see more Sonic shake auditions.
Ryback beats Stardust.
Renee Young interviews Paige at the entrance ramp. She’s sick of The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) holding the Divas Division back. She plans on changing the Divas Division herself.
Luke Harper and Erick Rowan declare themselves family, and they’re back and ready to destroy.
Kevin Owens shows up. After mocking the notion that John Cena looks at him like some sort of newbie and declares him to be delusional, he says that he will smash Cena’s slogans at Money In The Bank. Owens then declares an open challenge for the NXT Championship, and Zack Ryder answers.
Kevin Owens quickly retains the NXT Championship against Zack Ryder, then attacks him some more after the match.
Renee Young interviews Sheamus. He doesn’t care if Roman Reigns is favored for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match; he’s taking the briefcase.
Tomorrow is the deadline for Tough Enough applications.
Neville outsmarts The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) to beat Kofi Kingston.
It’s Miz TV time! Tonight’s special guest is Lana. Lana says Rusev doesn’t respect her, so he doesn’t deserve her. Miz thinks this is a facade and that it was a business decision and a means of using Rusev, but Lana insists that it was not, and tells him that she’ll either walk out or slap him in the face the rate this interview is going. Miz brings out Rusev, who is still on crutches. Rusev tells Lana he comes as a broken man, and asks for a second chance and for her to “be his crush.” Lana gets up and tells him she can show you where he can put his crush. Rusev yells at Lana as Dolph Ziggler shows up, and Lana walks away with Ziggler.
Roman Reigns vs. Sheamus ends with Kane and J&J Security (Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble) showing up so that Kane can attack Reigns with a big boot. Reigns fights off Kane only to get Brogue Kicked by Sheamus, who is all of a sudden a victim of Kane’s first choke slam of the night. Kane grabs the microphone and declares himself the seventh and last participant in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. After this, he hits another choke slam, this time on Roman Reigns, to end the show.
The Authority (Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Seth Rollins, Joey Mercury, Jamie Noble, Kane) show up. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon give Dean Ambrose a chance to return the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, and when Triple H gets impatient, Roman Reigns shows up. He has a message from Dean Ambrose: a rematch in the form of a ladder match at Money In The Bank for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. After mentioning that Seth Rollins still needs the help of The Authority, Rollins gets angry, accepts the challenge, says he doesn't need anybody, and leaves. After that, Triple H then tells Roman Reigns that if he loses tonight, he'll be out of the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. He then tells him to hang tight so he can find an opponent for him as the match is next.
Roman Reigns beats King Barrett to stay in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match.
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon put Roman Reigns in another match against Mark Henry...and Reigns' spot in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match is still on the line.
Byron Saxton interviews Nikki Bella, who has held the Divas title for six months and states he's up for anything and everything. Paige shows up, still wanting her one-on-one title shot, challenges Nikki. Nikki accepts the challenge, and says it's happening tonight.
Ryback shows up. He's proud to be the Intercontinental Champion. He thanks the San Antonio, Texas crowd for welcoming him back when he returned from injury months ago before his match.
Ryback is about to defend the WWE Intercontinental Championship against The Miz when The Big Show appears for the first time in several weeks. Miz gets knocked out almost immediately, and Show tells Ryback that if anyone will beat him for the Intercontinental title, it's gonna be him.
Kevin Owens shows up. He tells the WWE Universe that he delivered on his promises last night when he beat John Cena. He says his son asked him if John Cena was alright, then Owens gets fired up and goes into how he views Cena's fans admiration for him is "blind worship." He then says that last night, he beat Super Cena, and he plans to beat him again in two weeks. Then Cena shows up. Cena says he would have given Owens the US title had he not opened his mouth. As for Owens' son, the "blind worship" that Owens referred to isn't what he thinks it is. Cena tells Owens to think before he speaks. They are about to fight after this when Owens walks away.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) celebrate their Elimination Chamber victory, and Kofi Kingston promises to grab the Money In The Bank Briefcase. Big E states they'll all be Mr. Money In The Bank because they rock.
Dolph Ziggler reverses a roll-up in with a roll-up of his own to beat Kofi Kingston. The New Day (Kofi, Big E, Xavier Woods) attacks Ziggler, then The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) make the save.
The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) and Dolph Ziggler beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods).
Roman Reigns beats Mark Henry to save his spot in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. After the match, Henry hits Reigns with a World's Strongest Slam and a splash.
Triple H puts Roman Reigns in a third match, this time against Bray Wyatt.
WWE Superstars do auditions for Sonic milkshakes.
Nikki Bella retains the WWE Divas Championship against Paige with Twin Magic.
Randy Orton beats Sheamus by disqualificaition in the former's first match back after Sheamus hits Orton with a steel chair. Sheamus continues the assault after the match until officials break it up.
Byron Saxton interviews Rusev, now on crutches and in a cast. He proclaims himself a broken man, and says he will take everything he had prior to his injury back.
This Thursday on SmackDown: Kevin Owens holds an open challenge for the NXT Championship.
Bo Dallas simply tells Neville he just wants to hurt him.
Neville beats Bo Dallas.
We see more Tough Enough videos.
Despite distractions from Kane, Seth Rollins and J&J Security (Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble), Roman Reigns beats Bray Wyatt. After the match, Dean Ambrose's music hits, and Ambrose shows up from the audience. Together, Ambrose and Reigns stand tall, and Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are displeased as Ambrose continues to keep the title.
The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) beat The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) after the ref is distracted by Titus O'Neil while The Ascension hit the Fall of Man.
Zack Ryder announces he's in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. He plans to eliminate Adam Rose after the beef they've recently had on social media.
