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Tonight's show begins with Miz TV. Tonight's special guests are Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens. Sami Zayn is the first person to be introduced. The Miz wants to know "Who is Sami Zayn?" As soon as Sami talks about himself, however, Miz cuts him off, wanting to know about his rivalry with Kevin Owens. As before, Sami Zayn doesn't know when the rivalry between him and Owens started, especially given their friendship together. The Miz introduces Kevin Owens, who shows up on his own time and says he did what he did in NXT to further his career, and has nothing to do with their history. However, he says what Sami Zayn did on Monday was personal, and that he is the victim, not Sami. Sami says he's here to stay, and his first order of business is to take the Intercontinental Championship from Owens at WrestleMania 32. Kevin Owens tells him this isn't NXT, this is The Kevin Owens Show, and that it just won't be happening. When Sami challenges Owens right here and now, Owens calls Sami Zayn delusional, and is about to leave when Neville shows up. Neville tells Owens they have some unfinished business, and that the Intercontinental Championship would look good around his waist. The Miz butts in, saying this is his show, that Neville is not an approved guest and that he should be the one getting a shot at the title considering that he's main evented WrestleMania. Zayn tells him to stay out of this, as this doesn't concern him and his days of main eventing WrestleMania are far, far behind him. The Miz then attacks Sami Zayn from behind, but Zayn fights back, tossing The Miz out of the ring.
Sami Zayn and Neville beat The Miz and Kevin Owens when Owens leaves Miz high and dry.
Goldust and R-Truth meet in the bathroom again. This time, the roles are reversed, but at least R-Truth has the toilet paper ready for Goldust...who still says no to Truth's attempt and bringing Golden Truth together.
Lana guests on commentary for the next match.
Brie Bella beats Summer Rae with the Yes Lock. After the match, Summer tries to attack Brie, but gets a forearm followed by a running knee to the face after Summer is leaning on the ropes. When Brie turns around after the knee, however, Lana hits her with another Bella Buster.
Chris Jericho shows up with a "Y2AJ" shirt and places it atop a garbage can. Jericho says he is sick of the "AJ Styles" chants, and that this is why he turned on AJ Styles on Monday night. Jericho says he's done so much for WWE and has never gotten hurt once in 17 years, and yet everyone still chants for AJ. He tells all the AJ Styles fans to go to hell, and says he is "the only thing" as he keeps hearing about "the next big thing." He then announces he will stand and watch AJ Styles' WWE career wither and burn, then puts gasoline in the garbage can, and then lights the Y2AJ shirt on fire as he dumps it in the can as he says that AJ's career is going down in flames and that AJ burned him.
The Milwaukee Bucks are in the front row tonight.
The League of Nations (King Barrett and Sheamus) beats The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) after Rusev interferes behind the referee's back. After the match, Jojo interviews Ryback, who has watched the match from backstage. Ryback takes the opportunity to belittle The Lucha Dragons over their size, saying that two little men can't beat two big men and that he's genetically superior.
Renee Young interviews The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), who have no respect for their former idols, The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley), after what they've done to them as of late. Dean Ambrose and Dolph Ziggler show up, and tonight, they're not focused on The Authority. They're focused on The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman).
Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman).
Triple H makes his appearance to start off SmackDown. He quotes the first four lines of Sympathy For The Devil by The Rolling Stones, and says that if Roman Reigns has forgotten who he is, that there would be repercussions for Monday night and that he was lying outside the ring in a pool of his own blood and getting his nose surgically repaired, then there is no doubt in his mind now. We see a video package of Triple H's devastating beatdown on Roman from Monday night, followed by a post-surgery picture of Roman Reigns on the TitanTron, with Triple H saying that is the face of a man who has been humbled. He says he is the law; he is the authority. He says you can't beat authority, even though it is human nature to fight against it anyway. He tells Roman Reigns and anyone who can hear his voice to have some courtesy, sympathy and taste or he will "lay your soul to waste." Triple H says that he was walked on a lot of people to get to where he is now, then talks about Roman Reigns, saying he works hard and has the sweat, but Triple H says he himself has the blood (which is proven literally is on some towels with Roman's blood on it that Triple H pulls out of his suit), and that the tears are yet to come. Triple H says he will humble Roman Reigns and tear his dreams out from under him, for he is WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
It is announced that there is no timetable for Roman Reigns to return after the surgery on his nose.
The League of Nations (Sheamus, Alberto Del Rio, Rusev, King Barrett) beats Neville, Dolph Ziggler and The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto).
Kevin Owens tells Renee Young that he was inspired by Dean Ambrose taking a beating from Brock Lesnar, and has decided to give Ambrose his rematch for the Intercontinental Championship tonight. Only thing is, Ambrose isn't here...but Big Show is. Owens says he has the night off, but Big Show appears and tells Owens he hasn't beaten him yet. Owens makes a "road to retirement" joke, causing Big Show to grab him by the shirt collar and tell him they have a match tonight where he plans to knock Owens out.
Before the next match, The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) deny the WWE Universe their tables before going through their "we're not a nostalgia act" spiel. D-Von says that they do what they do for themselves, and will become tag team champions for themselves as well. Bubba Ray says the WWE Universe can take their tables and chants and shove them.
D-Von Dudley beats Jimmy Uso when Jey Uso pulls out a table, distracting the ref. Bubba Ray Dudley takes advantage by pushing Jimmy off the top rope, allowing D-Von to stack him up for the win.
The Undertaker returns to Raw this Monday!
AJ Styles and Chris Jericho talk about their recent matches, and Jericho thinks they have the chemistry to become tag team champions. They have a match against The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods), and if they can beat them tonight, they're in the running...but they need a third man. That man ends up being Mark Henry, who says that The New Day play around too much. He wants to teach them a serious lesson. Jericho tells him he's in.
Kevin Owens beats Big Show by count out after Big Show gets on the top rope only for Owens to pull one of Show's legs off, causing him to land groin first on the turnbuckle and fall out of the ring. Big Show is unable to get back in the ring in time.
Natalya vs. Becky Lynch ends when Naomi and Tamina attack Natalya. They go after Becky Lynch, but Sasha Banks shows up and evens the odds. Charlotte then shows up with Ric Flair and says the #1 contendership for the Divas Championship is this Monday on Raw and that she'll sit at ringside to see who wants it more, and wishes them the best of luck.
Goldust shows up before the next match. R-Truth wants him out of here, not wanting him around after what happened at Fastlane, but Goldust says he's headed to a neutral corner.
R-Truth beats Heath Slater when the rest of The Social Outcasts (Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) distract the ref only for Goldust to take advantage by slapping Heath Slater in the face from the apron, allowing R-Truth to get the win.
Before the next match, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) make fun of The League of Nations (Sheamus, Alberto Del Rio, Rusev, King Barrett) before making fun of Chris Jericho, AJ Styles and Mark Henry, and claim Xavier Woods is the World's Strongest Man.
AJ Styles, Chris Jericho and Mark Henry beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) with the Calf Crusher on Xavier Woods.
Chris Jericho starts tonight's show. He is excited to have his rematch at AJ Styles tonight. He respects him, but he doesn't like him. He wants to know yet again if AJ Styles is great, and after mentioning his WrestleMania match with Shawn Michaels in 2008, he calls Styles out. Styles shows up. This starts the rematch...almost. The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Curtis Axel) show up before it can begin. They say that Bo is still laying down tracks in the studio, then poke fun at AJ Styles and call themselves "The Phenomenal Three" before making fun of Jericho. As Axel and Rose argue over whether to call themselves "Axl Rose" or "The Social Housecats," Jericho tells them to shut up, and this eventually leads to a brawl where Jericho and Styles toss the Outcasts out of the ring. Jericho says that he and Styles will fight each other, but for now, they fight the Outcasts.
AJ Styles and Chris Jericho beat The Social Outcasts (Curtis Axel and Adam Rose). After the match, Styles and Jericho stare down, then the ref lifts their arms in victory just before Jericho hits Styles with a Codebreaker.
Next week on SmackDown: Brock Lesnar returns!
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) are in the ring. They are tired of a lot of things, one of which is hearing about Daniel Bryan. They say that they're not a nostalgia act, and that they're here to add to their legacy. Bubba Ray tells the stage hands to get rid of the tables around the ring, saying this will be the last time we'll see them again. They say that tables didn't win nine tag team titles; they did. They want the WWE Universe to cheer for them, not the tables. Bubba Ray then tells D-Von to get the last table - the one in the ring - and get it out of the ring. They do.
Becky Lynch guests on commentary for the next match.
Sasha Banks beats Naomi with the Banks Statement after beating up Tamina for attacking Becky Lynch.
Jojo interviews AJ Styles, who says he is far from a "redneck rookie." He plans to show Jericho why he's called "The Phenomenal One."
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) is here...
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) shows up. Bray Wyatt talks about Greek mythology and the war against the Titans, and calls himself the king of the gods. The rest of the Family say that the rest of the Superstars are nothing compared to them.
Neville and The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) beat Stardust and The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) starts the show. They say The Rock should be ashamed of himself, as they only wanted to enlighten him. The Miz shows up and says that The Rock has disrespected him, too, but he has no plans of being upstaged. Suddenly, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up. The Usos make fun of The Miz, but The New Day make fun of The Usos for not having the tag team titles and the fact that there's only two of them. The Usos have some back-up, however: Titus O'Neil and Dolph Ziggler. The four of them rush into the ring, and The Miz and The New Day retreat.
Titus O'Neil has invited honor students from three local Tampa, Florida-area schools to tonight's SmackDown as part of giving back to the community.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), Dolph Ziggler and Titus O'Neil beat The Miz and The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods).
The WrestleMania Reading Challenge is on again!
Kalisto retains the WWE United States Championship against Neville.
It's time for Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel. Tonight's guests are Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns. Ambrose shows up with flowers. Reigns shows up with a stool to place the flowers on. Jericho asks if the main event at Fastlane will bring out animosity. They both say no. As for Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns takes him seriously due to first-hand experience, and though Ambrose hasn't fought him, he still likes his chances and says he just has to beat Roman...which Roman says he hasn't done either. Suddenly, The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) show up and brag about what they did to Lesnar at Royal Rumble. Roman wants to fight them, but Bray tells him to be patient as he needs "the heart of a good man to aid him on his quest." He then plans to take down Ambrose, Reigns and Jericho with the help of two members of his family tonight.
The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) are in the ring. They say they should be trending, but instead, it's AJ Styles that's trending. They also mourn the end of Curtis Axel's Royal Rumble "endurance run." Curtis Axel then calls out AJ Styles, and Styles shows up.
AJ Styles beats Curtis Axel.
Charlotte beats Natalya with the Figure Eight. She applies the Figure Four on her after the match, then Becky Lynch shows up to make the save.
Goldust and R-Truth are about to go running when the pre-run stretch gets awkward...very awkward. Goldust's quest to form Golden Truth with R-Truth continues...
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) vs. Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and Chris Jericho ends with interference from Braun Strowman. The Wyatt Family are about to attack Roman Reigns when Big Show appears and exacts revenge on The Wyatts after what happened at the Royal Rumble match. Show and Strowman stare down, but the numbers game catches up with Show until Roman Reigns shows up and tries to hit Strowman with a Superman Punch. Strowman catches him, but that's enough of a distraction to allow for Show to recover. He gets rid of Strowman, Roman Reigns hits a Superman Punch on Wyatt, and Ambrose and Jericho toss Rowan out of the ring. Big Show tosses Harper into a Roman Reigns Spear to end the show.
John Cena shows up to start the show. After stating it's a brand new year on a brand new network with the show now on USA Network, he immediately focuses on Alberto Del Rio and calls him out. Del Rio shows up, and says he's not in the mood to give him another shot at the WWE United States Championship. However, he will fight anyone tonight, right here, right now in Laredo, Texas; however, it will not be for the United States title and Cena is not eligible. Cena says that if he's out of the picture and it's not for the title, then it should be a title shot for someone else, and introduces an opponent for him: Kalisto, who shows up. Del Rio mocks Kalisto, and the match begins.
Kalisto gets a surprise upset win against Alberto Del Rio.
Jojo interviews Becky Lynch. Becky doesn't care why Charlotte turned on her Monday night, and she wants vindication in the form of the WWE Divas Championship.
It's time for the Miz TV Royal Rumble Special! Before The Miz can ever start it, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up and take potshots at Chris Jericho. Suddenly, Dolph Ziggler shows up. As Ziggler complains about The Miz doing a Royal Rumble special, Goldust shows up and confronts Miz. Neville shows up and tells The Miz to cancel his special and never speak again. R-Truth shows up and answers Alberto Del Rio's open challenge, which has already happened, and is reminded that everyone is talking about the Royal Rumble match. R-Truth then hits The Miz with his microphone, then The New Day gets thrown out of the ring, with Woods being thrown out last after Goldust, Ziggler, R-Truth and Neville surround him.
R-Truth, Goldust, Neville and Dolph Ziggler beat The Miz and The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods). After the match, Dolph Ziggler super kicks R-Truth and tosses Goldust out of the ring, then says it's nothing personal as it is every man for himself in the Royal Rumble match.
Jojo interviews Charlotte and Ric Flair. Charlotte says Becky Lynch has done nothing but leech off of her, and says she became champion by being her own person.
Charlotte retains the WWE Divas Championship against Becky Lynch with the help of Ric Flair and after using the ropes for leverage.
Renee Young interviews Kevin Owens for exactly one minute, with the one minute being at Owens' insistence. Owens says that nothing will stop him from taking the WWE Intercontinental Championship back from Dean Ambrose tonight.
Renee Young interviews Dean Ambrose. Ambrose says that Kevin Owens has put him through a lot, and tells Owens that if he wants the WWE Intercontinental Championship, then "Fight, Owens, fight."
Kevin Owens vs. Dean Ambrose for the WWE Intercontinental Championship ends in a double count-out. After the match, Owens and Ambrose have a wild brawl through the crowd and around the top of the entrance ramp, which ends with both men colliding into but not through a table.
The show starts with The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) saying they're over not winning a Slammy Award, and plan to retain the WWE Tag Team Championships tonight, keeping them "home for the holidays." They then announce their upcoming Christmas album with songs such as "Rudolph The Red Horned Unicorn," "Big E Claus Is Coming To Town," and "We Wish You A Booty Christmas And A Happy New Day."
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) retain the WWE Tag Team Championships against The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) after the referee is distracted by the action happening outside of the ring.
Santino Marella and the Cobra decorate the tree, but Stardust takes the star off the top.
Superstars and Divas wish the WWE Universe a happy holiday season.
Renee Young interviews Dean Ambrose. Ambrose plans to throw everything he's got at Kevin Owens and Dolph Ziggler to remain the Intercontinental Champion.
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) beat The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley), Ryback and Kane.
Santino Marella's Christmas decorations are vandalized, and it is revealed that Stardust and The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) are behind it. Neville shows up to stand up to them for Santino, and Titus O'Neil backs Neville up. Stardust says Christmas is cancelled, and Titus and Neville will have to beat The Ascension to take it back.
The League of Nations (Alberto Del Rio and Rusev) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) thanks to the distraction from King Barrett. After the match, The League attacks The Usos, but Roman Reigns shows up and stops The League before they can even get started.
Titus O'Neil and Neville beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) to take back Christmas.
Renee Young interviews Dolph Ziggler, who wants to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship tonight and start 2016 off strong.
Becky Lynch guests on commentary for the next match.
Charlotte beats Brie Bella with the Figure Eight as Team BAD (Naomi, Tamina, Sasha Baks) attacks Becky Lynch.
Renee Young interviews Kevin Owens. He plans to take the Intercontinental Champions back tonight.
Dean Ambrose retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Dolph Ziggler and Kevin Owens in a Triple Threat Match.
Roman Reigns shows up to start the show. After some childhood memories of him wrestling with The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) all over the house, Sheamus arrives, calling him "a walking, talking Adele song" before making fun of his five-minute World Heavyweight Championship reign. He then says the title looks better on himself before continuing to make fun of Roman. Roman replies by daring Sheamus to come to the ring so he can show him what he can do to him in five minutes. Sheamus almost does it, but stops himself before he even goes down the ramp and proceeds to flaunt his superiority, saying that because he takes his time and opportunities, he's the champion. Roman then tells Sheamus the nightmare that will come to him at TLC: Roman hitting him with a chair, putting him through a table and then climbing up the ladder to take his title.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) beat The Wyatt Family (Erick Rowan and Braun Strowman) by disqualification after Luke Harper interferes in the match. After the match, Strowman bear hugs D-Von into submission, while Harper and Rowan choke slam Bubba Ray into the table he and D-Von just set up.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) announce the Black Friday deals going on at WWEShop.com.
Paige beats Becky Lynch, despite being unable to use the ropes for leverage.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) and Team BAD (Naomi, Tamina, Sasha Banks) hold the first annual New Day Potluck. Heath Slater's Slater Slaw has a Band-Aid in it, Adam Rose splashes his rabbit stew on Kofi, The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) refuse to bring food, and The Gobblegooker shows up only to unmask and reveal himself to be Xavier Woods. The New Day take on The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) later tonight, and they plan to win the power of positivity and the power of poultry.
Before the next match, Zeb Colter says he taught Jack Swagger everything he knows but not everything Zeb knows. He then calls Swagger "an ungrateful SOB" and a "hater" due to his devotion to America. Alberto Del Rio then mocks Thanksgiving.
Jack Swagger beats Alberto Del Rio by disqualification when Swagger, distracted by Zeb Colter, is blasted in the back with a steel chair by Del Rio. Del Rio then tries to attack Swagger in the ring with the chair when the referee tries to take it away from him. Swagger, able to get up, grabs the chair and gets revenge on Del Rio, forcing Del Rio to retreat.
The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) when The Gobbledygooker stops Kofi Kingston from using the ropes for leverage during a pinfall. After the match, it is revealed that one of The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) is in the suit, and that the both of them got Xavier Woods. The Lucha Dragons get the New Day, and Xavier Woods gets a Superkick and a top rope splash in the Gobbledygooker suit from The Usos.
Tyler Breeze tells Dean Ambrose and Dolph Ziggler they have no style compared to him. He plans to get one step closer to the WWE Intercontinental Championship tonight.
Renee Young interviews Dean Ambrose. He didn't win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, but he just might win the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Ambrose says it wasn't luck that caused Roman Reigns to beat him for the vacant World Heavyweight title, but says that it would be unwise to bet against him for the Intercontinental title.
Kevin Owens guests on commentary for the next match.
Dean Ambrose beats Dolph Ziggler and Tyler Breeze in a Triple Threat match to become #1 contender for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. After the match, Kevin Owens and Dean Ambrose almost get physical, but Owens walks away.
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guests are Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens and Alberto Del Rio, and Owens shows up as Miz is about to introduce them. Owens says he plans to turn Miz TV into "The Kevin Owens Show," and plans to become "The Man" when he takes the World Heavyweight title at Survivor Series. Alberto Del Rio and Zeb Colter show up and immediately calls The Miz a "hater," then refuse to take part in Miz TV so they don't fall for any "gotcha questions." He then make fun of Kevin Owens being from Canada before Del Rio says there will be a place for people like Owens in Mexamerica. Owens tells Del Rio that nobody missed him while he was gone. Dean Ambrose shows up, and it's clear he has respect for Del Rio and Owens, then tells Del Rio that if he has to go through him this Sunday, he will. He also dares Owens to take his best shot. Roman Reigns shows up...and so does R-Truth, who thinks he's in the tournament, and Miz has to remind him he's never been in it. Truth apologizes, then leaves. Miz then complains about how everyone shows up before being introduced, and that he's not facing anyone in the semi-finals. Dean Ambrose then punches Miz in the face.
The Miz is still in the ring, still miffed about what happened with Miz TV and that he still has a match right now. He demands that the match be cancelled, but out comes Cesaro.
Cesaro quickly beats The Miz with the Crossface. After the match, Stardust and The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) show up as Cesaro leaves, and they all stare down with Cesaro before Stardust enters the ring.
Neville and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) beat Stardust and The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
Tyler Breeze mocks Zack Ryder's fashion sense before the next match, and says Ryder reminds him of Dolph Ziggler, whom Summer dumped so she could get an upgrade...him. He then says that at Survivor Series, Ziggler will do what he's known to do: come up short. Dolph Ziggler shows up and trashes the VIP section, much to the chagrin of Summer Rae.
Tyler Breeze beats Zack Ryder, then Dolph Ziggler rushes in and gets in a super kick on Breeze before he leaves.
Druids show up, this time wearing sheep masks. They are followed by The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman). Bray Wyatt says that while the followers of darkness may have started walking upright, Kane and The Undertaker still have a chance to redeem themselves only to fail by falling at his family's hands. Strowman says that he will crumble Kane and The Undertaker (whom he calls legends of a bygone era) to dust and bring apocalypse in the name of Bray Wyatt. The Undertaker's presence then enters the arena, and The Undertaker is on the TitanTron. He tells Bray Wyatt that he thinks he has all the cards, but he's playing with a dead man's hand. Kane then appears on the TitanTron holding a burning sheep mask, and says "Ashes to ashes, they all fall down." Undertaker then says "...and they all rest in peace." The Druids that preceded The Wyatts to the ring are suddenly lying on their backs outside of the ring.
Charlotte beats Brie Bella with the Figure Eight.
Renee Young interviews Paige, who is unapologetic about her recent words to Charlotte on Raw.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) think there is a huge conspiracy as they were not in the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. They make fun of Ryback and Kalisto (with Xavier Woods wearing a black mask) before Big E has his match with him.
Big E beats Kalisto after Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston beat up Sin Cara. After the match, Ryback rushes in and levels The New Day (Xavier, Big E, Kofi).
Maria Menounos interviews Paige and The Miz about the upcoming straight-to-DVD movie Santa's Little Helper...and Paige steals the show.
Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns talk backstage before the main event. Reigns says that if they have to face each other at Survivor Series, it's just business. Ambrose says he wouldn't want it any other way.
Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns vs. Alberto Del Rio and Kevin Owens ends in a double count-out. The show ends with Ambrose and Reigns cleaning house, then looking at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
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.
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) is on the TitanTron. They brag about beating down Kane and The Undertaker, as Bray Wyatt says he owns both of their souls. Wyatt then challenges three souls brave enough to take them on tonight.
Roman Reigns shows up. He has one goal right now: to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. He says he's been knocked down a lot, and that there's nobody else who wants him to fail more than Seth Rollins. Suddenly, Kevin Owens shows up, and calls Roman Reigns' victory in the Fatal Four-Way match on Monday night a fluke, saying he was this close to winning it. Rollins tells him it was straight skill, and challenges Owens to a match. A referee gets in the ring, and after a bit of hesitation, Owens takes the challenge. This starts the match.
Roman Reigns beats Kevin Owens by count-out after Owens retreats from the match through the crowd.
Renee Young (dressed as Tinkerbell) gets a surprise encounter with Dean Ambrose, who says he is answering The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) challege tonight, and is interested in who else steps up. Also, Bo Dallas - or "Boo" Dallas, if you prefer - tries to dress up in a ghost sheet and scare Renee. It doesn't work.
Before the next match, Big E and Kofi Kingston aggravates everyone in the ring for not wearing costumes and therefore "not believing in magic." They then guest on commentary for the next match.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) and The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor), Sheamus and King Barrett.
Backstage, Drew Ambrose runs into Cesaro, who isn't exactly wearing a Halloween costume. Nevertheless, Cesaro joins Ambrose in The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) challege. Also, Bo Dallas tries to scare Cesaro in the ghost sheet again and fails miserably.
Dolph Ziggler beats The Miz in a Trick-Or-Treat Street Fight after reversing a Figure Four Leg Lock into an inside cradle. After the match, Tyler Breeze shows up with Summer Rae and both Ziggler and Breeze brawl. Breeze takes advantage of Ziggler's hurt knee, however, and easily takes him down even as officials try to keep Breeze away from Ziggler.
Paige beats Natalya after Team BAD (Naomi, Tamina, Sasha Banks) shows up and distracts Natalya, saying she has their attention. Paige takes advantage by hitting a Rampaige for the win. After the match, Team BAD circle Natalya and attack her before Sasha applies the Banks Statement on her.
Dean Ambrose runs into Ryback in the training room. Ryback also gets in on the match against The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman).
Alberto Del Rio and Zeb Colter show up. They announce that the WWE United States Championship will represent all the people of their new nation, "Meximerica." Del Rio then proclaims the United States the "Meximerican Championship."
Alberto Del Rio beats R-Truth.
Boo Dallas scares Mark Henry...and gets knocked out.
The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) beat Dean Ambrose, Cesaro and Ryback with the help of Bray Wyatt.
Seth Rollins runs into Kane backstage, who puts him in a match which takes place at the beginning of the show, but refuses to tell him who his opponent is. Kane then runs into Kofi Kingston and Big E, who blame him for Xavier Woods being injured. He puts them in a match against Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns as he "plays" the "world's smallest trombone" as condolences.
Seth Rollins finds out his opponent is Cesaro.
During Seth Rollins vs. Cesaro, Stardust and The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) are seen in the crowd as the "Stardust Section."
Seth Rollins beats Cesaro.
Renee Young interviews The Miz. He says that Summer Rae is going to drop a bomb the likes of which SmackDown has never seen.
Paige is in the ring. She's here to clear the air concerning the attack on Natalya last week, and asks Charlotte and Becky Lynch to come out. They do, but Charlotte and Becky are the ones asking the questions, and Charlotte chalks up Paige's recent actions since the Divas Championship celebration to jealousy. Suddenly, Team Bella (Brie and Nikki Bella, Alicia Fox) show up and mock the three of them for their infighting. Charlotte wants to go, but Paige butts in and says if they want Charlotte, they'll have to go through her first. Nikki accepts the challenge, setting up a match between Nikki Bella and Paige.
Nikki Bella beats Paige.
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guests are Dolph Ziggler and Summer Rae. Dolph shows up first, and says that Lana can do whatever she wants. As for Summer Rae, he says she was just using Rusev. Summer Rae is introduced to the ring, and Summer insists she and Ziggler had chemistry but feels she went after the wrong guy. Ziggler says he's not that into her, but Summer says she's not here to propose to him and that she's really here to show him her new boyfriend: Tyler Breeze from NXT. He's here because he's heard that some "uggo" mistreated Summer Rae...then super kicks Ziggler. The two of them brawl until officials break it up.
Sheamus and King Barrett beat The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto).
Bo Dallas is in the ring. He accepts John Cena's U.S. Open Challenge at Hell in a Cell for his fellow "Bo-mericans."
Ryback beats Bo Dallas.
Renee Young interviews Kevin Owens. He says that Hell in a Cell will become "The Kevin Owens Show," that the Intercontinental Championship didn't exist before he won it, and that he plans to retain the title this Sunday.
Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) after The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) stop The New Day from running away. After the match, Bray Wyatt appears on the TitanTron and says he'll see Roman in Hell.
Before the opening match, Bo Dallas tells Roman Reigns there's nothing wrong with being scared of Bray Wyatt. Bo says he has survived scary situations, and says that Roman will leave Hell in a Cell on a stretcher.
Roman Reigns beats Bo Dallas. After the match, Roman says Bray Wyatt calls himself the devil and says that he is not wrong. At Hell in a Cell, he plans to ride straight into Hell as it's the only way to beat the devil. Wyatt appears on the TitanTron, and says he will deliver unto him a prophecy next week on Raw.
Sheamus and King Barrett beats Cesaro and Neville when Sheamus grabs the Money in the Bank Briefcase only for the ref to take it away. As the referee's focus is away from the match, Barrett hits Cesaro with a a surprise bullhammer.
Renee Young interviews Summer Rae. Summer is the special guest referee tonight for Rusev vs. Dolph Ziggler, and she plans to keep her personal and professional life separate and stay impartial tonight.
Byron Saxton interviews Dean Ambrose, who finds out that Paige beat him in the "Most Unconvential Superstar/Diva" category last week. He pulls out a balloon animal, a globe, a magic 8-ball as he looks for his Payday bar. Byron finds it, but Dean takes it from him and eats it without taking it out of the wrapper.
Ryback sits at ringside for the next match.
Kevin Owens beats Zack Ryder. Ryback chases Owens out of the ring after the match.
Nattie runs into Paige, who apologizes to her and wants to make everything right as she misses having her as a friend. She says she has a long way to go and is stressed out ever since becoming Divas Champion. Nattie agrees, and says that the apology is a start.
Dolph Ziggler beats Rusev in a match with Summer Rae as the special guest referee after Summer slaps Rusev for arguing with her. After the match, Summer tells Ziggler that Rusev and Lana did them dirty, but Ziggler knows that she's trying to use him and he turns her down.
Renee Young interviews Dean Ambrose and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley). They plan to give The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) the 3D tonight.
Luke Harper and Braun Strowman beat The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil).
Charlotte beats Alicia Fox with the Figure Eight. Team Bella (Brie and Nikki Bella, Alicia Fox) attack Charlotte after the match, but Paige shows up and helps out both Charlotte and Becky Lynch, apparently having turned over a new leaf.
Backstage, Paige tries to make up with Charlotte and Becky Lynch when a referee and a member of medical staff rushes to Natalya's locker room. Natalya has been attacked.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) say that the most powerful force in the WWE is the power of positivity, and that they have dropped everyone that they have faced off with.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) vs. Dean Ambrose and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) comes to an end when Xavier Woods uses the trombone as a weapon. After the match, The New Day destroy Dean and the Dudleys.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up and brag about the Monday night beatdown they gave John Cena, Dolph Ziggler and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley). They then make fun of the Philadelphia Eagles before saying they're here to make the WWE great again. Suddenly, Ziggler shows up, and he's not happy they cost him a shot at the United States title. He then says he's asked The Authority for a match against the man he's taught how to steal opportunities...Big E. Xavier wishes Ziggler good luck and not to worry as it'll be a fair fight. Ziggler makes sure of that by introducing The Dudleys (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley), who show up to even the odds at ringside. The match happens immediately afterward.
Big E beats Dolph Ziggler following interference from Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, despite attempts by The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) to stop them from doing so.
Rusev asks Summer Rae why she's telling everyone they're engaged, and tells her he has to fulfill his plans first. Summer Rae tells Rusev that she's lined him up with a match against Ryback, and they'll soon get the gold that they want. Rusev then slaps Summer's ass.
Charlotte, Becky Lynch and Natalya beat Team Bella (Brie and Nikki Bella, Alicia Fox) by submission with a Figure Eight to Nikki Bella. After the match, Renee Young interviews Paige, who still calls Charlotte and Becky Lynch "her girls" and says that Natalya is horning in on her territory.
Ryback beats Rusev despite attempted interference from Summer Rae.
Bray Wyatt says that at Hell In A Cell, he will put Roman Reigns down. As for tonight, Reigns and Randy Orton will face the wrath of him and the Black Sheep. Braun Strowman shows up and talks about strangling rabbits, then tells them to run.
King Barrett beats Neville with a surprise Bull Hammer while on the ropes.
Stardust looks to the cards for his next victim...
Roman Reigns and Randy Orton beat Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman by disqualification after Wyatt hits Reigns with a chair. After the match, Orton and Reigns give Wyatt and Strowman a beatdown.
Seth Rollins shows up, saying that Kane may have fooled human resources, but he has not fooled him. He calls out Kane, and Kane shows up on crutches. Kane says any joy he had in coming back to his job was shattered when Rollins re-injured his leg, but Rollins says Kane was the one who started it when he attacked him at Night of Champions. Rollins says he isn't stupid, and that he needs severe psychiatric help. Kane agrees on the second part, but says Rollins needs it, and it appears he has no recollection of him going demonic on Monday night. Kane thinks Rollins is making excuses to get out of his match against John Cena at Hell in a Cell, and thinks that Rollins is the one with the demon. He puts him in a match with The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) against The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von)...and Demon Kane? Rollins says he won't accept the match-up unless Corporate Kane watches from ringside. Kane accepts this caveat.
Before the next match, Team BAD (Naomi, Tamina, Sasha Banks) says that nobody cares about who started the Divas Revolution, but that everyone will care that they ended it.
Team B.A.D. (Naomi, Tamina, Sasha Banks) beats Team Bella (Brie and Nikki Bella, Alicia Fox) with a Banks Statement to Nikki Bella as Tamina and Naomi stop Brie from breaking the hold.
Seth Rollins meets The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) backstage. It's just as awkward as their last backstage meeting, and Rollins isn't buying the power of positivity...until they tell him he's the man. Kane is seen watching them as they leave.
Jojo interviews Charlotte and Becky Lynch. Paige shows up as Charlotte and Becky say that they're tired of her actions as of late, and Charlotte tells Paige she's either with them or against them. Charlotte and Becky leave, and Paige turns around to run into Natalya, who tells her that if she ever attacks her again like she did Monday night, she'll make her sorry she met her.
Ryback beats Kevin Owens by count-out after Owens stays outside of the ring on purpose. Kevin Owens retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship. After the match, Owens tries to go for a powerbomb to the apron, but Ryback stops it and they both fight in the ring. Owens goes for a pop-up powerbomb, but Ryback counters with a clothesline and hits Shell Shocked.
Neville and The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) beat Stardust and The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Braun Strowman) show up. Wyatt says that he's proved Roman Reigns a mortal man, and that he himself is forever. Roman shows up and climbs up to the ring apron, and Harper and Strowman advance towards him. Roman gets into the ring, and walks up to Wyatt to stare him down. Wyatt tells Harper and Strowman to back off, and he and Roman stare down some more. Roman then says to Wyatt "Hell in a Cell" before leaving.
Corporate Kane sits at ringside for the next match. Not surprisingly, Demon Kane fails to show up.
Seth Rollins hits both D-Von Dudley and Kane with a suicide dive, and Kane has to be helped to the back. Kane later returns in his demon form and attacks Rollins, and Rollins retreats into the crowd. The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) and Demon Kane beat Seth Rollins and The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E). After the match, Kane choke slams everyone else but Xavier Woods, who gets a Tombstone Piledriver instead. Rollins, who is now watching from the top of the entrance ramp, watches helplessly as Kane lifts up the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
Kane is in the ring to start the show. He's back from injury, and feels that this is the precise time to come back as Director of Operations. Kevin Owens and Rusev take on Dolph Ziggler and Ryback tonight, while Luke Harper takes on Roman Reigns. The latter match will have no outside interference as Dean Ambrose, Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman are all barred from ringside. As he speaks, Seth Rollins shows up, especially after what happened at Night of Champions. Kane has no recollection of what happened on Raw, which drives Seth crazy. Seth says that Kane has lost it, and is unfit to be Director of Operations. He tells Kane he is not welcome around him or the World Heavyweight Championship, but Kane just shrugs it off and says that Seth Rollins is in a match tonight against Dean Ambrose.
Roman Reigns beats Luke Harper.
Before the next match, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) announce they will finish The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) once and for all at Madison Square Garden on October 3rd.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) get a surprise win against Neville and The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto).
Before the next match, Bo Dallas shows up and talks about how he has the road map to life while Cesaro "hasn't gotten off Big Show Boulevard," before telling everybody to Bolieve.
Cesaro beats Bo Dallas with a creative twist on the inside cradle.
Charlotte and Becky Lynch show up. Charlotte thanks the fans for their support, then Paige shows up. She gives Charlotte and Becky Lynch a fake apology, and says she deserves a little recognition for starting the Divas Revolution. This starts an argument between all three Divas, then Natalya shows up. Paige calls Nattie a "crazy cat lady," and Nattie says that she hasn't been this excited to be at work since Paige first won the Divas title. She calls the tiff between the three of them "ridiculous," but Paige just thinks Nattie is trying to become relevant again after "letting the Divas Revolution pass her by" and slaps her before leaving the ring.
Ryback and Dolph Ziggler beat Rusev and Kevin Owens after Owens walks out on Rusev.
Renee Young interviews The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley). They say that The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) don't act like champions, and they plan to take the WWE Tag Team Championships from them. The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) show up to wish them luck.
Jojo interviews Seth Rollins. He talks about getting Kane some serious help, then says he plans on crushing Dean Ambrose to prove that he is the man.
Dean Ambrose beats Seth Rollins after Kane's lighting and pyro hit, but Kane never shows up. Kane watches with glee from backstage, and Rollins calls Kane out. He warns Kane that if he continues to mess with him, he will suffer the same fate as Sting.
The show begins with the arrival of Seth Rollins. He plans to make history by successfully defending both the WWE United States Championship and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against John Cena and Sting, respectively. He plans to break both men as well as Cena's spirit and Sting's career, and show Sting why he is the past and Rollins is the now. As for tonight, he plans to make some history by teaming with Sheamus - current Money In The Bank briefcase holder - against his former Shield brothers, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins. As for why he would team with Sheamus? Not any man would be okay with that, but "the man" would be okay with that, saying it is wise to keep his friends close and his enemies closer. As he discounts the kind of threat that Sheamus would bring to the World title, Sheamus shows up, intrigued by the "keeping friends close and enemies closer" concept and asks what Rollins considers him, telling Rollins he doesn't want him to be his enemy. Nevertheless, Sheamus insists that when he cashes in, Rollins won't see it coming, but Rollins says he will, and that he agrees with the WWE Universe that Sheamus looks stupid. Sheamus tells Rollins they won't make the main event if he keeps making those kinds of insults, and is actually looking forward to it as he plans to scout Rollins out during the match, all while jokingly referring to Rollins as his "friend."
Team B.A.D. (Naomi and Sasha Banks) beat Team PCB (Paige and Becky Lynch) after the distraction from Sasha Banks.
Stardust and The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) tell Neville and The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) that there is no escaping the cosmic wasteland.
Before the next match, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) calls The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) disrespectful to Mother Nature for destroying tables. Big E gives the Dudleys a chance to sign their petition to save the tables, and that if they sign it, their karma will grow exponentially. The "save the tables" chant is cut short by the entrance of the Dudleys, who refuse to sign the petition as D-Von breaks the clipboard the petition is clipped to over his knee.
Kofi Kingston grabs the tights to beat D-Von Dudley after the distraction from Xavier Woods. After the match, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) run away with a table located underneath the ring.
Team Bella (Brie and Nikki Bella, Alicia Fox) run down the checklist for the "Bellabration." However, there's a problem waiting to getting worse, but Nikki Bella doesn't want to hear about it.
The Miz hands Big Show a book with confidential things on it. Big Show looks at it, then tosses it away, clearly not impressed.
Big Show beats Cesaro after Cesaro accidentally tweaks his knee.
Renee Young interviews Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns. They're not revealing who the third man is, given everything that The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Braun Strowman) has done. Dean Ambrose has made a phone call, and says it's been the right phone call. He then says that the world will find out when The Wyatt Family finds out. As for tonight, they have the feeling that Sheamus and Seth Rollins will not fully get along tonight, and plan to get a big win before Night of Champions.
Kevin Owens beats Dolph Ziggler by disqualification after Ryback rushes in and attacks Owens, saving Ziggler from a power bomb into the apron.
Alicia Fox and Brie Bella are worried about whether or not the "Bellabration" will go okay...
Nikki Bella shows up for the Bellabration only to find out that nobody's there. Brie tells them that nobody showed up. Brie Bella and Alicia Fox say they'll fix it, but Team PCB (Paige, Charlotte, Becky Lynch) shows up, and Charlotte tells Nikki that her days with the Divas title are extremely numbered. They leave, then Adam Rose shows up and tells Nikki her party sucks. She tries to throw the cake at him, but he's disappeared and the cake has landed on Brie and Alicia, who have no idea what's going on.
Summer Rae meets with Dolph Ziggler concerning the jewelry from Monday Night. They were earrings, and Summer tells him that she loves the peace offering. Ziggler just wants to let bygones by bygones. He says "A rose is just a rose...but sometimes...it means more."
Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns beat Sheamus andSeth Rollins after Sheamus leaves Rollins high and dry and refuses to get along with him. Sheamus ends up eating the Superman Punch and the Dirty Deeds in the end. After the match, Braun Strowman's face appears on the TitanTron, and Bray Wyatt is heard saying "They all fall down" in the video package. Bray Wyatt then appears, asking who would be foolish enough to join them, then says it doesn't matter as they all fall down. Luke Harper and Braun Strowman join him, and Braun tells them to run.
The show starts with The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Braun Strowman) entering the ring. Wyatt says that Roman Reigns is cursed, sick and infected with the desire to become "the one." He admits that Reigns is a smart man, but says Reigns does not care about the WWE Universe and certainly not about they think about him. Wyatt says that if Reigns were to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion, everyone would bow down to him "like good little sheep do." He then focuses on Dean Ambrose, saying he is cursed with loyalty to a man he believes to be a brother-in-arms, and says he's missing more than "a few pieces upstairs." He sends a warning to anyone in the back that makes contact with Ambrose and Reigns: this is about the Wyatts vs. Reigns and Ambrose, and it should stay that way. Wyatt shows us what they did to Randy Orton on Monday as part of his reasoning, before telling them that apocalypse awaits Ambrose and Reigns at Night of Champions, and tells Jimmy Uso - Ambrose and Reigns' tag partner tonight - that he has an important choice to make and that choosing poorly will cost him dearly. Strowman takes off the black sheep mask, takes the mic, and says "They all fall down. Run."
Cesaro beats The Miz with the Sharpshooter.
Renee Young interviews Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose. Reigns says it was Ambrose's idea to involve Jimmy Uso in tonight's match, but admits he's his blood and he trusts him. Ambrose says if he's Roman's blood, he's his blood, too. Jimmy Uso shows up, saying he's chosen family, and it's about to get Uso Crazy. Ambrose gets in the Uso mood, much to the bemusement of Reigns.
Paige vs. Sasha Banks ends when Paige plays possum and hits Sasha with a Spear, starting a brawl. Another ref is called in to separate the two, but Naomi and Tamina from Team B.A.D. and Charlotte and Becky Lynch from Team PCB show, starting an even bigger brawl. Charlotte and Becky have to keep Paige from tearing Sasha to pieces, as Naomi and Tamina get Sasha Banks out of harm's way.
Byron Saxton interviews Seth Rollins. He considers Monday night the lowest point in his career, thanks to Sting. He says that his statue was a symbol of his status as a legend, and says Sting's attempts at mind games are just him digging his grave, and he plans to crush his career much like Sting crushed his statue. As for his reamtch with Ryback, he requested it be a lumberjack so that the doubters can see that Ryback wouldn't have beaten him if it weren't for the distraction from Sting. At Night of Champions, he plans to retain both the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and the WWE United States Championship against Sting and John Cena, respectively. Suddenly, Sheamus shows up, and tells Rollins he may have three matches, as he can't decide when to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase and says Night of Champions sounds like a tempting time to do that. He then wishes him luck, and Rollins is left seething.
Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns vs. The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) ends with The Wyatt Family suddenly taking out Jimmy Uso with a choke-out from Braun Strowman. After they disappear, Bray Wyatt is heard saying "They all fall down."
The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) - now led to the ring by Stardust - beat The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto). Stardust and The Ascension attack The Lucha Dragons after the match, but Neville rushes in to make the save.
Renee Young interviews Nikki Bella, who is initially accompanied by Brie Bella and Alicia Fox, who leave for the interview. Her title defense against Charlotte has been moved up to next week, and Charlotte shows up on cue at Nikki talks about her, and tells her she's about to become the woman who almost became the longest-reigning Divas champion, as Charlotte is taking her title this Monday.
Seth Rollins beats Ryback in a lumberjack match, thanks to interference from Kevin Owens. During the match, the good guys force Big Show to go to the back after knocking Mark Henry out, and Rollins is sent flying into the good guys before all of the lumberjacks jump into the ring and fight each other.
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.
The Wyatt Family comes out to start the show, with new member Braun Stowma in tow. Bray Wyatt says his family means everything to him, and that he means everything to his family. He refers to Sister Abigail in present tense, and said her eyes light up when she talks about Braun Strowman. Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose interrupt and say Braun may have kicked their asses this past Monday on RAW, but they are always ready for a fight. The duo steps in the ring looking for a fight, but The Wyatts take a hike.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray & D-Von) beats The Ascension (Konnor & Viktor) with the 3D in their first match in a WWE ring in a decade. The New Day (Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston, Big E.) comes out to the ring carrying picket signs that say: #GiveTablesAChance," "booty," and "save a table, break a Dudley." To prove a point, The Dudleys deliver an aided superbomb to Viktor through the table.
Kevin Owens beats Neville with the pop-up powerbomb.
Charlotte and Becky of PCB are backstage when The Bella Twins (Nikki & Brie) approach them and try to sour the two on the fact that Paige is not in attendance tonight. Becky points out that Alicia Fox is not in attendance either; and Charlotte recalls the time that Nikki betrayed Brie at Summerslam last year and Nikki wished death on her own sister.
Team B.A.D. (Sasha Banks, Naomi, Tamina) guests on commentary for the next match.
Team PCB (Charlotte & Becky Lynch) beats The Bella Twins (Brie & Nikki).
Seth Rollins comes out and says Monday was supposed to be the best night of his life, but Sting ruined it. He says Sting is jealous because Rollins became great while Sting toiled away in the minor leagues. He says he'll turn Sting's old bones to dust.
Jojo interviews Sheamus. He says that when he cashes in his Money in the Bank briefcase, he will become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
Ryback & Dolph Ziggler beats Rusev & Big Show.
Roman Reigns is backstage with Ambrose. He says he has Ambrose's back if he needs it.
Dean Ambrose beats Sheamus. After the match, The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Braun Stowman) circle around the ring, but Roman Reigns comes to Ambrose’s aid, blasting Luke Harper with the Superman punch. However, the numbers game comes into play, with the Wyatts laying Ambrose out, and Braun Stowman chokes out Reigns, and lays him out with a lifting cutter once again to end the show.
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.
