Weekend 3 Count 8/27/17

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE brings you the Weekend 3 Count. W3C brings you wrestling news, rumors and recaps from around the wrestling world. You'll find news rumors and recaps involving WWE, NXT, GFW, ROH, Lucha Underground, NJPW, House of Hardcore, NWA, ICW, CZW, FIP, PWG, AAW, EVOLVE, PROGRESS, SHINE, SHIMMER and any Indy promotion that I find an interesting story or a cool discovery in. Be sure to check out the W3C every Sunday afternoon at @TripleThreatCLE

** Theme Song Of The Week **
This week's theme song is dedicated to the new NXT World Champion Drew McIntyre.

*** WWE ***

- New Champions Crowned: If you missed WWE SummerSlam last weekend, check out my recap and read about how Neville, The Usos, Nattie Neidhart, Sasha Banks and Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose became new champions.

- Update On Ric Flair: This past week, Charlotte went to social media and gave us an update on her father "Nature Boy" Ric Flair.

"After an incredibly hard week, my dad is getting better. There is still a long road to go and he’s not out of the woods just yet but I want to again thank everyone for their support on behalf of myself and my family. My dad has given his life to sports entertainment. To everyone competing tonight, you know he’d be backstage watching if he could. Give it a little extra flair for him tonight. Woooo!"

- John Cena Arrives On RAW: If you missed RAW this past week, John Cena made the official jump from Smackdown Live over to RAW. Cena looks ahead to beginning a feud with Roman Reigns. 

- Big Cass Injured: This past week on RAW, Big Cass caught a tough break as it appears he suffered from an ACL injury during his Brooklyn Street Fight against Enzo. Cass is expected to get an MRI done to see the seriousness of the injury.

- Update On Cass: After getting an MRI done on Tuesday, Cass did in fact tear his ACL and will be out 6 to 9 months after surgery.  

- New #1 Contender To The WWE Universal Championship: This past Monday on RAW, GM Kurt Angle announced that Braun Strowman will battle WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar at WWE No Mercy in September.

- Bobby Roode Arrives On Smackdown Live: Former NXT World Champion Bobby Roode, made his official debut this past Tuesday on Smackdown Live.

- Shelton Benjamin Returns On Smackdown Live: Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin returned to the WWE this week and debuted on Smackdown Live as Chad Gable's new tag team partner.

- Enzo Arrives On 205 Live: You can check out the results of 205 Live below and read about Enzo making his official debut on 205 Live.

- Rusev And Lana Leaving?: Rumors have begun circulating that Rusev and Lana are not happy at all with their current run in the company and are asking for their release. Lana, however, went to social media this past week and stated that the rumors of her and Rusev leaving were not true. Lana stated that she has alot to accomplish yet on Smackdown Live.

- Wrestlemania 34 News: According to sources inside WWE, the rumor is that WWE is again planning to go with Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship at Wrestlemania 34. Many thought that Roman Reigns was going to face John Cena at WM34, but judging by this past weeks RAW, Cena and Reigns will go one on one sooner.

** 205 Live Recap **
WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville defended his title against Akira Tozawa in the main event.

- Cedric Alexander and The Gran Metalik vs. Tony Nese and Drew Gulak: The match closes out with Metalik walking the ropes and hitting a splash on Gulak for a near fall. Alexander and Metalik dump Nese and Gulak outside then hit double suicide dives. Alexander hits the Lumbar Check on Gulak to score the pinfall.
Winners: Cedric Alexander and Gran Metalik, by pinfall.

- Backstage, Titus O'Neil tells Akira Tozawa he wishes he would've waited for his rematch. Tozawa says he's confident.

- "The Gentleman's Duel": Jack Gallagher vs. Brian Kendrick: There's a table set up with different weapons in the ring. Gallagher says he's been told he'll never make it to the top, but he's getting physical to prove what kind of fighter he is. Kendrick appears on the TitanTron, calls Gallagher a clown and he has gotten an actual Clown to replace Kendrick tonight. A Clown heads to the ring, shoots water from a flower in Gallagher's face and then slaps Gallagher with a glove. Gallagher head butts the Clown, shoves all the weapons off the table and goes for a power bomb. Kendrick appears from the crowd and attacks Gallagher with an umbrella. Kendrick power bombs Gallagher through the table and then challenges him to a No DQ Match next week.
Winner: No Contest.

- Backstage, Rich Swann wants to talk to TJ Perkins. Perkins has a knee brace on and claiming injury. Perkins thinks Swann should concentrate on beating Ariya Daivari. Swann says he will, but he wants Perkins when he's 100%. 

- "WWE Cruiserweight Championship Match": Neville (c) vs. Akira Tozawa: The match closes out with Tozawa hitting a head butt on Neville and then Tozawa unloads a series of kicks. Neville goes for the Rings of Saturn submission, Tozawa counters, but Neville counters back with a near fall rollup. Tozawa plants a spinning kick on Neville and heads to the top rope. Tozawa misses the senton which allows Neville to lock on the Rings of Saturn submission and get the tap out win to retain the title.
Winner: Neville, by submission, to retain the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.

- After the match, Neville grabs a microphone. Neville mocks Tozawa's 6 day title reign and declares himself still the King of the Cruiserweights. Enzo suddenly debuts with 205 Live and interrupts Neville. Enzo says 205 just became the realest show in the room. Neville laughs and walks away. Enzo spells out SAWFT for Neville as Neville walks out to end the show.

*** NXT ***

- New Champions Crowned: If you missed NXT Takeover: Brooklyn 3 last weekend, check out my recap of the event and read about how SAnitY became the new NXT World Tag Team Champions and how Drew McIntyre became the new NXT World Champion.

- Adam Cole BAY BAY!: Adam Cole officially made his NXT debut last weekend at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn 3, attacking newly crowned NXT World Champion Drew McIntyre.

- Asuka Suffers Injury: According to WWE, Asuka suffered a broken collarbone during her match against Ember Moon at NXT Takeover: Brroklyn 3. Asuka is expected to be out 6 to 8 weeks, however, it was reported that she would not be stripped of her NXT Women's Championship because she will be ready to go by November for the next NXT pay per view, NXT Takeover: Houston. 

- Asuka Vacates NXT Women's Championship: After suffering a collar bone injury from Ember Moon, this week's TV tapings for future NXT TV shows saw Asuka officially vacate the NXT Women's Championship. Asuka stated it was to accomplish more in the WWE, feeling as if she's accomplished enough in NXT.

- Lio Rush Coming Soon: WWE officially announced the signing of Lio Rush this week. Rush will report to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. Rush will then debut with the NXT roster soon.

*** GFW ***

** GFW Impact Recap **
This week's show saw a 20 Man Gauntlet Match to crown a new GFW Undisputed Champion.

- A video is shown of GFW owner Jeff Jarrett getting into an argument with Bobby Lashley's MMA fight team for them attacking the referee last week. Lashley tries to play peace keeper and calm down both sides. Jarrett ends up inviting them back for tonight's show.

- Backstage, Jim Cornette makes it clear to the whole roster that no one gets a free ride in GFW and he wants chaos in tonight's Gauntlet Match.

- OVE vs. The Heat Seekers: OVE shows another quick strong outing here. The match closes out with OVE hitting a high kick/low kick combo to score the pinfall.
Winners: OVE, by pinfall.

- Backstage, Eli Drake tries to talk Jim Cornette out of giving Drake spot #1 in the Gauntlet Match. Cornette says he'll change his number if he leaves him alone the rest of the show. Drake agrees and ends up with spot #2. Drake is furious as it's pretty much the same number as being #1.

- Taryn Terrell Promo: Taryn says she attacked Gail Kim last week because Gail never once showed Taryn appreciation when she congratulated her for making the 2017 Hall of Fame. Taryn is sick of Gail Kim and wants to see her retire sooner rather than later. Gail Kim hits the ring, but gets held back by Jeremy Borash as Taryn escapes.

- Backstage, Bobby Lashley and his MMA crew arrive in Jim Cornette's office. Cornette tells Lashley's crew to behave tonight and tells Lashley he needs to earn his title back if he wants it bad enough.

- Grado and Joseph Park Promo: Grado announces that he's being deported and has to go back home to England. Park says he's sorry and wishes he could've helped him more. Grado thanks the fans for making his dreams come true in America. Laurel Van Ness suddenly arrives to the ring. Laurel says Grado helped change her so she wants to get married. Laurel proposes and Grado says yes. Kongo Kong hits the ring, but Mahabali Shera is right behind him to save Grado.

- Backstage, Jim Cornette tells Eddie Edwards that both he and Anthem would be happy if Edwards walked out the new champion tonight.

- At LAX's hangout, Konnan tells Low Ki to destroy everyone in tonight's Gauntlet Match and bring the title home to LAX.

- "20 Man Gauntlet Match For The GFW Undisputed Championship":

** Order of 20 Entrants **
- Eddie Edwards
- Eli Drake
- Mario Bokara
- Eddie Kingston
- Braxton Sutter
- Richard Justice
- Ethan Carter
- Kongo Kong
- Suicide
- Mahabali Shera
- Chris Adonis
- El Hijo Del Fantasma
- Johnny Impact (Johnny Mundo)
- Garza Jr.
- Fallah Baha
- KM
- Ishimori
- Bobby Lashley
- Moose
- Low Ki

** Eliminations **
- First elimination comes seven men in as Ethan Carter tricks Richard Justice with a team up. EC3 low blows Justice and tosses him out.
- Kongo Kong eliminates both Mario Bokara and Eddie Kingston.
- Mahbali Shera eliminates Kongo Kong.
- Drake and Adonis double team Shera and toss him out.
- Johnny Impact eliminates both Adonis and Suicide.
- Garza eliminates Sutter.
- Bobby Lashley eliminates Baha, Ishimori and KM as soon as he arrives.
- Moose tosses Garza Jr. out.
- Ethan Carter eliminates Fantasma.
- Edwards eliminates Carter.
- Moose eliminates Low Ki.
- Moose eliminates Bobby Lashley.

** Final Four **
We're down to Moose, Eli Drake, Johnny Impact and Eddie Edwards.

- Moose tries to toss out Edwards by power bomb, but Edwards counters with a hurricanrana and eliminates Moose.

- Edwards unloads on Impact. Drake tosses Impact over the ropes and onto the apron. Drake charges, misses a spear, falls to the floor, but isn't eliminated because he went through the second rope. Drake grabs Impact and pulls him to the floor, eliminating Impact.

Eddie Edwards vs. Eli Drake: The match closes out with Edwards hitting a suicide dive through the middle rope on Drake. Back in the ring, Edwards hits a Blue Thunder Bomb on Drake for a near fall. Drake tries to steal a pinfall with his feet on the ropes, but Edwards kicks out at two and a half. Edwards goes to the top rope for a cross body, but Drake rolls through after catching Edwards, hits the Bottom Rung and scores the pinfall for the title.
Winner: Eli Drake, to win the GFW Undisputed Championship.

- After the match, Bobby Lashley's MMA Fight Team get involved with the action again. Lashley tries to calm everyone down as Scott D'Amore gets knocked down. Lashley's team leaves up the ramp as the show ends.

- Kiera Hogan Signs With GFW: According to GFW, Kiera Hogan has signed a deal with GFW and is expected to start performing for the promotion very soon. Kiera is 22 years old, hails from Atlanta, Georgia and is best known for her work in other Indy Promotions. Hogan has wrestled in SHINE Wrestling, Atlanta Wrestling Entertainment, SHIMMER and other promotions.

- Tyrus Granted His Release: Last week, Tyrus had posted a video stating that he was refusing to do anymore TV tapings with GFW until they gave him a better storyline with his gimmick. GFW offered Tyrus his release from the company and Tyrus accepted. Tyrus sent his best wishes to GFW and thanked them for the past memories.

- Low Ki Finished With GFW: GFW announced this week that Low Ki has chosen to leave GFW due to creative differences on where his character was going heading into Bound For Glory in October.

*** RING OF HONOR ***

** ROH TV Recap **
This week's show saw Dalton Castle and The Boys defend their ROH Six Man Tag Team Championship against Colt Cabana and The Tempura Boys.

- Trent Berretta and Chuckie T vs. Shaheem Ali and LSG: The match closes out with Berretta and Chuckie picking up the pinfall victory.
Winners: Trent Berretta and Chuckie T, by pinfall.

- Matt Taven vs. Jay Briscoe: The match closes out with TK O'Ryan getting dragged into the ring. TK shows everyone that his current leg injury is now 100% as he uses his cast to attack Jay, causing a DQ. The Kingdom triple team Jay and leave him laid out with a triple steel chair shot.
Winner: Jay Briscoe, by DQ.

- Backstage, Jay Lethal is interviewed when Silas Young interrupts and brawls with Lethal. Beer City Bruiser helps out Young, which leads to Young hitting Lethal with a steel chair.

- "ROH Six Man Tag Team Championship Match": Dalton Castle and The Boys (c) vs. Colt Cabana and The Tempura Boys: The match closes out with Castle nailing the Bang A Rang on Cabana to score the pinfall and retain the titles.
Winners: Dalton Castle and The Boys, by pinfall, to retain the ROH Six Man Tag Team Championship.

- After the match, Castle and Cabana shake hands and Cabana tells Castle that he's finally earned his respect.

** War of the Worlds UK Night #1 **
ROH began their tour of the United Kingdom last week with night #1 of War of the Worlds UK. The show took place live in London, England. The main event of the show saw Los Ingobernables De Japan battle The Bullet Club in a Ten Man Tag Team Match.

- Mark Briscoe defeated Ryan Smile.

- The Addiction defeated Rey Bucanero and Ultimo Guerrero.

- Jay Briscoe defeated Kenny King.

- Bully Ray defeated Sha Samuels, Jay Lethal and Silas Young in a Fatal Four Way Match.

- Dalton Castle and The Boys  defeated Jushin Thunder Liger, Delirious and Mistico, to retain their ROH Six Man Tag Team Championship.

- Kushida defeated Titan, to retain his ROH Television Championship.

- Los Ingobernables de Japon (Tetsuya Naito, Hiromu Takahashi, Sanada, Bushi, and Evil) defeated The Bullet Club (Marty Scurll, Hangman Adam Page, Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson and Cody Rhodes), in a Ten Man Tag Team Match.

** War of the Worlds UK Night #2 **
ROH had night #2 of their tour of the United Kingdom last weekend, live at Liverpool Olympia. The main event of the show saw ROH World Heavyweight Champion Cody Rhodes defend his title against Sanada.

- Kenny King defeated Hangman Adam Page, by pinfall, with the Royal Flush.

- Ultimo Guerrero and Rey Bucanero defeated Mistico and Titan, by pinfall, after Guerrero delivered a top rope inverted suplex on Titan.

- Jay Lethal defeated Josh Bodom, by pinfall, with the Lethal Injection.

- After the match, Silas Young hits the ring and attacks Jay Lethal. Lethal and Young brawl around ringside until ROH officials break things up.

- Bully Ray and The Briscoes defeated Bushi, Evil and Tetsuya Naito, by pinfall, with a triple team 3D.

- Mark Haskins defeated Silas Young, by pinfall, with the Blue Thunder Bomb, after Jay Lethal distracted Young.

- After the match, Silas Young and Jay Lethal again brawl around ringside until ROH officials break things up.

- Kushida defeated Marty Scurll, Dalton Castle and Hiromu Takahashi in a Fatal Four Way Match to retain the ROH Television Championship. Castle hit the Bang A Rang on Takahashi. Scurll hit Castle with his umbrella, but Scurll got tossed outside by Kushida. Kushida hits Back To The Future on Castle and scores the pinfall.

- The Young Bucks defeated The Addiction, by pinfall, to retain the ROH World Tag Team Championship. The Bucks hit the Meltzer Driver on Frankie Kazarian for the pinfall.

- Cody Rhodes defeated Sanada, by pinfall, to retain the ROH World Heavyweight Championship. Cody countered the Skull Lock submission and hit Cross Rhodes on Sanada to score the pinfall.

- After the match, Cody Rhodes calls out Brian Danielson, aka Smackdown Live GM Daniel Bryan to a match in ROH.

** War of the Worlds UK Night #3 **
ROH concluded their triple threat tour of the United Kingdom with night #3 taking place live in Edinburgh, Scotland. The main event of the show saw Silas Young battle Jay Lethal in a Street Fight Match.

- Kenny King defeated Josh Bodom and Colt Cabana in a Triple Threat Match.

- The Briscoes defeated Ultimo Guerrero and Rey Bucanero.

- Bully Ray defeated Evil, by DQ.

- Tetsuya Naito, Sanada and Bushi defeated Mistico, Kushida and Titan in a Six Man Tag Team Match.

- Hiromu Takahashi defeated Mark Haskins.

- The Young Bucks and Hangman Page defeated Dalton Castle and The Boys to win the ROH Six Man Tag Team Championship.

- Cody Rhodes and Marty Scurll defeated The Addiction.

- Silas Young defeated Jay Lethal in an Street Fight Match.

*** Lucha Underground ***

** Lucha Underground TV Recap **
This week's show saw Prince Puma battle Pentagon Dark in The Cueto Cup Finals. Also Lucha Underground World Champion Johnny Mundo defended his title against Rey Mysterio.

- "Mask vs. Mask Match": Sexy Star vs. Veneno: The match closes out quickly as Joey Ryan hits the ring and rips off Veneno's mask, revealing Cortez Castro. Ryan and Castro brawl until Ryan hits a low blow and runs off.
Winner: No Contest.

- In Dario Cueto's office, Johnny Mundo and his agent interrupt. Mundo claims to feel unappreciated right now and could easily take other offers and leave Lucha Underground with the world title. Dario bans everyone from his world title match tonight and will fire anyone that gets involved. Mundo again threatens to leave Lucha Underground if anything ruins his night.

- "The Cueto Cup Tournament Finals Match": Prince Puma vs. Pentagon Dark: The match closes out with both men trading strikes. Puma counters the Package Piledriver, but ends up eating a palm strike from Pentagon. Both men head to the top rope and trade strikes. Puma ends up hitting a super hurricanrana on Pentagon Dark. Puma heads back to the top rope and hits the 630 Splash on Pentagon for the pinfall, to win the Cueto Cup.
Winner: Prince Puma, by pinfall.

- After the match, Vampiro celebrates with Puma as Dario Cueto awards Puma the Cueto Cup Trophy.

- "Lucha Underground World Championship Match": Johnny Mundo (c) vs. Rey Mysterio: The match closes out with Rey hitting a senton and a tornado DDT for a near fall. The referee goes down, Mundo kicks Rey below the belt, hits a suplex into a lumbar check and then grabs his title. Rey's son Dominic hits the ring, grabs the title away from Mundo and then spear tackles Mundo. Security chase off Dominic as Rey hits the 619 and springboard frog splash on Mundo. Rey covers, but Dario Cueto hits the ring and pulls the referee out of the ring, stopping the pinfall. Dario shoves Rey and says he's protecting his investment. Rey hits Cueto with a 619, laying out the boss. Mundo hits Rey with his title, hits End of the World and scores the pinfall to retain the title.
Winner: Johnny Mundo, by pinfall, to retain the Lucha Underground World Championship. 

And that's this week's W3C! Join me every Sunday afternoon as I bring you news, recaps and rumors all around the wrestling world!

Wrestling Lockup With Brandon 8/24/17: NXT Recap

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

NXT returned this week for more NXT action at Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida. We are one week removed from NXT Takeover: Brooklyn 3. The Drew McIntyre Era begins as McIntyre defeated Bobby Roode to become the new NXT World Champion.

** NXT TV Card **

- Peyton Royce battled Sarah Logan.
- WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne and Wolfgang battled Tyler Bate and Trent Seven.

** NXT **

- No Way Jose kicked off the show dancing to the ring when suddenly Lars Sullivan jumps Jose from behind and beats him down. Jose is left laid out by Sullivan to end the segment.

- Backstage, Johnny Gargano is asked about his loss to Andrade "Cien" Almas at Takeover: Brooklyn 3. Gargano says he takes full credit, makes no excuses for his loss and knows people still believe in him.

- News on Asuka's collar bone injury that she suffered at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn 3 are revealed. Asuka is expected to be out 6 to 8 weeks.

- Backstage, Pete Dunne and Wolfgang are asked about the UK division. Dunne says he owns the division. Wolfgang says he wants a future WWE United Kingdom Championship Match.

- Peyton Royce vs. Sarah Logan: The match closes out with Billie Kay trying to help out Peyton. Sarah gets a near fall rollup on Peyton. Peyton catches Sarah and nails the Fisherman's Suplex to score the pinfall.
Winner: Peyton Royce, by pinfall.

- Backstage, Bobby Roode says NXT will see him soon because he has unfinished business with Roderick Strong and he doesn't leave unfinished business.

- Backstage, Aleister Black is asked about his victory over Hideo Itami at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn 3. Black says nothing and keeps walking.

- Tyler Bate and Trent Seven vs. Wolfgang and Pete Dunne: The match closes out with Bate hitting a lariat on Dunne. Bate with the airplane spin on Dunne and gets a near fall. Wolfgang blind tags Dunne as Bate hit the Tyler Driver 97. Wolfgang hits a senton on Bate and scores the pinfall.
Winners: Pete Dunne and Wolfgang, by pinfall.

Wrestling Lockup With Brandon 8/23/17: Smackdown Live Brooklyn Recap

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

Smackdown Live was live this week in Brooklyn, New York for the final show of their 4 night event in Brooklyn. With NXT Takeover, WWE SummerSlam and RAW in the books, how will Smackdown Live close the tour out??

** Smackdown Live Card **

- Bobby Roode from NXT makes his Smackdown Live debut and battled Aiden English.
- WWE Smackdown Live World Tag Team Champions The Usos battled The Hype Bros. in a non title match.
- Shinsuke Nakamura battled The Singh Brothers in a Handicap Match.
- WWE Smackdown Live Women's Champion Nattie Neidhart and Ms. Money In The Bank Carmella battled Becky Lynch and Naomi. 
- WWE United States Champion AJ Styles defended his title against Kevin Owens with Baron Corbin as Special Guest Referee.

- WWE United States Champion AJ Styles announces the return of the US Open Challenge.

** Smackdown Live **

- AJ Styles Promo: Styles talks about retaining his title at WWE SummerSlam and announces the return of the US Open Challenge. Kevin Owens interrupts and Styles immediately says no he's done with Owens. Owens says Styles can't take credit for winning because a McMahon screwed a Canadian again. Shane McMahon interrupts and can see Owens is upset, but Shane did call the match right down the middle. Owens says he was physically assaulted and that's how Styles won. Shane says the better man won, but Owens still demands his title back. Styles tells them both to shut up and he'll give Owens a rematch. Owens accepts but he wants to pick his own referee. Shane tells Styles to think about this first. Styles says he doesn't care because Owens will still lose. Shane makes the match official for tonight to end the segment.

- Backstage, Daniel Bryan informs Jinder Mahal that he can't win a match without The Singh Brothers interfering. Bryan says that Shinsuke Nakamura deserves another shot at Mahal and then announces Nakamura vs. The Singh Brothers tonight.

- Backstage, Kevin Owens tells Sami Zayn that they've been friends for 15 years and he's the only one that Owens trusts to be his referee tonight. Zayn says they've been fighting each other for so long that he's forgotten what they've been fighting about. Zayn says he'll think about it. 
 

- Aiden English vs. Bobby Roode: The match closes out with English hitting the Director's Cut on Roode for a near fall. Roode hits a spine buster on English and then the Glorious DDT for the pinfall.
Winner: Bobby Roode, by pinfall.

- After the match, Bobby Roode congratulates Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan for cashing in on Bobby Roode. Roode says that with his presence Smackdown Live has gone from being great to now being glorious.

- Backstage, Chad Gable is asked to be seen by Daniel Bryan. Bryan says he cut a deal with Kurt Angle when Angle took Jason Jordan to RAW. Angle introduces Gable to his new tag team partner just signed by WWE. Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin. Gable is excited about the announcement.

- Backstage, Kevin Owens gives Sami Zayn a referee shirt. Zayn turns down the offer.

- The Hype Bros vs. The Usos: The match closes out with Ryder unloading as Mojo gets tossed outside. Ryder gets distracted and eats a cheap shot. Ryder gets hit with an Uso Kick and The Usos score the pinfall.
Winners: The Usos, by pinfall.

- After the match, The Usos send a warning to all the Smackdown Live tag teams.

- "Handicap Match": Shinsuke Nakamura vs. The Singh Brothers: The match closes out with Jinder Mahal distracting Nakamura, helping The Singh Brothers double team him. Nakamura makes the comeback and catches Samir Singh in an arm bar submission for the tap out win.
Winner: Shinsuke Nakamura, by submission.

- After the match, Mahal attacks Nakamura from behind. Nakamura comes back and hits the Kinshasa, knocking out Mahal.

- Backstage, Breezango tell Kevin Owens their off this week so they'll referee. Owens tells them to get lost. Owens changes his mind, but Baron Corbin interrupts and says he'll do it, but he better get the first title shot when Owens wins the United States Championship back.

- Becky Lynch and Naomi vs. Nattie Neidhart and Carmella: The match closes out with Naomi trapping Nattie in a submission. Nattie escapes and unloads on Naomi. Carmella is tagged in, but refuses to wrestle. Nattie and Carmella go at it and Carmella kicks Nattie to the floor. Becky grabs Carmella and nails the Bexploder. Naomi hits the split legged moonsault on Carmella and scores the pinfall.
Winners: Becky Lynch and Naomi by pinfall.

- Backstage, Dolph Ziggler returns and announces that next week he's going to start delivering stupid gimmicks to get over because that's apparently what you need to get over in the WWE.

- Backstage, Lana tells Tamina to close her eyes and think about all the people who have talked behind her back and channel that anger. Lana says Tamina is now ready, they will crush the competition and Tamina will be a future WWE Smackdown Live Women's Champion.

- Backstage, Baron Corbin tells AJ Styles that he's the referee and made a deal with Kevin Owens. Corbin asks what Styles will offer. Styles says he can get his title shot anytime all he has to do is answer the US Open Challenge.

- "WWE United States Championship Match: AJ Styles (c) vs. Kevin Owens, with Baron Corbin as Special Guest Referee: The match closes out with Styles and Corbin arguing until Owens sends Styles into Corbin and gets a near fall rollup. Styles and Corbin argue again. Shane McMahon arrives and yells at Corbin for his fast counts. Corbin yells at Shane as Owens low blows Styles. Shane ejects Corbin as the referee and takes over.  Corbin throws his shirt at Shane and yells at him. Owens steps in and starts arguing with Shane now. Styles catches Owens with the Phenomenal Forearm and scores the pinfall.
Winner: AJ Styles, by pinfall, to retain the WWE United States Championship.

Krunch Time With Katelin: 5 Takeaways From The Browns vs Giants Preseason Game

By Katelin Marshall, @KatelinKnowsCLE

The Browns pulled off a 10-6 victory against the Giants in the second week of the preseason. The game was hard to watch. Each team had multiple turnovers, dropped passes, and overall sloppy play. But that's how the 2017 Cleveland Browns will win games this season. Sloppy, low-scoring games where the defense forces turnovers and the offense capitalizes on them. But lets get to why we are here. My five takeaways on the game from Monday Night.

1. DeShone Kizer should be the quarterback week one. Is Kizer 100% ready? Probably not. But does he give the Browns the best chance to win? Yes, without a doubt. Brock Osweiler isn't the answer and neither is Cody Kessler. Brock is 6'8 and is still getting passes knocked down at the line of scrimmage. And that's what happened in this game resulting in an interception. If you are counting at home, this is the Browns quarterbacks scoring drives tallies: Kizer (Four) Kessler (One) Brock (Zero) and Hogan (Zero). Yes, Kizer had two of his scoring drives against second-fourth teamers vs the Saints, but he was still playing with the same types of players.

2. Joe Schobert showed why he should be the starting middle linebacker on this team. Schobert a fourth round pick last season was mainly a special teams player last season. And when he did play it was at outside linebacker. But this season he was moved to the inside, he also lost some weight and he is now flying around the field.

3. Briean Boddy-Calhoun. I don't know what more I can say about him. The guy is a football player. He has a nose for the ball. Whether that's jumping a passing route for an interception, blowing up a play in the backfield, or being a hard hitting corner when the receiver catches the ball, the guy is constantly around the ball. I would take 11 Boddy-Calhoun's. The guy has a passion for the game of football and could be a fan favorite by the end of the season.

4. Matt Dayes is pretty good. He could easily become the Browns third down back if the Browns end up using Duke Johnson in the slot during passing downs. Dayes was the second to last pick in the draft and had a leg up in the third running back competition considering he coached by the Browns during the Senior Bowl. I think its a bit early to call the Browns running backs a three headed monster but the way they plan on running the ball the Browns will probably need three guys to keep everyone rested and healthy.

5. The defense showed why the acquisition of Gregg Williams is the best move of the entire off-season. Williams' defense is attacking the ball every single play. We seen Jason McCourty force a fumble, Boddy-Calhoun bait Geno Smith into a red zone interception. Oh and the rookies, Myles Garrett recorded his first sack and Jabrill Peppers...Peppers made veteran receiver Brandon Marshall hear footsteps while he tried to go up for a catch.. Oh and Peppers also made an impact as a punt returner.

Wrestling Lockup With Brandon 8/22/17: RAW Brooklyn Recap

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

The beginning of the work week is here, but that also means a new week in professional wrestling is upon us! Sunday night, WWE held their hottest show of the summer, WWE SummerSlam. We had some new champions crowned from RAW and the reign of Brock Lesnar continues on as he survived his Fatal Four Way Match. Next up for RAW is WWE No Mercy which takes place in one months time. What new feuds are ahead as RAW was live at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

** This Weeks Card **

- Big Cass battled Enzo in a Brooklyn Street Fight Match.
- Nia Jax battled Emma.
- Elias Samson battled R-Truth. 
- Drew Gulak, Noam Dar, Ariya Daivari and Tony Nese battled Rich Swann, Cedric Alexander, Mustafa Ali and Gran Metalik in an Eight Man Tag Team Match.
- WWE RAW World Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose battled The Hardy Boys in a non title match. 
- Finn Balor battled Jason Jordan.
- John Cena and Roman Reigns battled WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz and Samoa Joe.

- WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman get a new challenger step up to them.

- RAW GM Kurt Angle has a surprise for the fans.

- WWE RAW World Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose celebrate their title win. 

- WWE RAW Women's Champion Sasha Banks celebrates her title win.

** RAW **

- Brock Lesnar Promo: Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman hit the ring to start RAW. Heyman talks about SummerSlam, the conspiracy against Lesnar and how for the first time ever Lesnar was stretchered out. Heyman mentions Lesnar coming back, beating Roman Reigns and says there isn't anyone in WWE or UFC that can touch Lesnar. Braun Strowman interrupts and heads to the ring. Strowman attempts a choke slam, but Lesnar escapes. Strowman hits a big boot and the running power slam, putting Lesnar down. Strowman hits a second running power slam on Lesnar and then celebrates with the WWE Universal Championship, as Heyman looks on, shocked.

- "Brooklyn Street Fight Match": Big Cass vs. Enzo: The match closes out with Cass dominating Enzo. Cass goes for the Big Boot, but Enzo moves causing Cass to fall outside and hurt his knee. Enzo grabs a steel chair as Cass attempts the Empire Elbow. Cass goes down again grabbing his knee and the referee calls off the match.
Winner: Enzo, by stoppage.

- Backstage, Emma says she's sick of hearing about Sasha Banks and we need to watch what she does to Nia Jax tonight. Nia appears behind Emma while she mocks Nia. Nia says Emma's hashtag tonight will be #GiveEmmaCPR.

- Nia Jax vs. Emma: The match closes out with Nia splashing Emma in the corner, but misses a second attempt. Emma with a drop kick, but gets caught in mid air by Nia and planted with a Samoan Drop. Nia covers and gets the squash pinfall.
Winner: Nia Jax, by pinfall.

- Elias Samson is in the ring with his guitar and is going to sing about his opponent R-Truth. Samson mocks Truth in his song, when suddenly Truth interrupts and both men go one on one right now.

- Elias Samson vs. R-Truth: The match closes out with Truth hitting a heel kick and unloads on Samson in the corner. Samson comes back, lands a kick and hits Drift Away on Truth for the pinfall.
Winner: Elias Samson, by pinfall.

- Kurt Angle Promo: Angle says he promised us a surprise and introduces John Cena. Cena says he accepted Angle's invitation to come to RAW so he could go face to face with one certain man. Roman Reigns interrupts and heads to the ring. Cena says Reigns was exactly who he was looking for. Reigns says Cena is in his yard now if he has something to say he needs to say it to his face. Cena takes off his shirt and gets ready to fight Reigns when The Miztourage suddenly interrupt. Miz mocks Cena and Reigns and says he's sick of waiting for his moment while Cena and Reigns get there's non stop. Miz asks Angle why do they need Cena on RAW when The Miz is right here. Miz continues to mock Cena and Reigns and again demands to know where his moment is for the 12 years of his dedication he's given to the WWE. Cena tells Miz that if he wants his moment than he and one of his lackeys can battle Cena and Reigns tonight. Samoa Joe suddenly interrupts and heads to the ring. Joe says if anyone is going to be Miz's partner it's going to be Joe. Joe says he's sick of Reigns claiming the ring as his yard. Joe then catches Cena off guard and attacks. Joe unloads on Cena as Reigns takes out Dallas and Axel. Reigns catches Miz and tosses him on top of Dallas and Axel. Joe counters a AA and locks Cena in the Coquina Clutch submission. Reigns hits a Superman Punch on Joe, leaving he and Cena standing alone to end the segment.

- "Eight Man Tag Team Match": Drew Gulak, Noam Dar, Ariya Daivari and Tony Nese vs. Rich Swann, Cedric Alexander, Mustafa Ali and Gran Metalik: The match closes out with Metalik moonsaulting to the floor on Gulak and Daivari. Alexander lands a kick on Nese and then hits the Lumbar Check for the pinfall.
Winners: Cedric Alexander, Mustafa Ali, Gran Metalik and Rich Swann, by pinfall.

- Backstage, Neville talks about winning the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. Akira Tozawa and Titus O'Neil interrupt and demand a rematch.

- Backstage, Jason Jordan tells Kurt Angle he doesn't want special treatment, but he wants to wrestle Finn Balor tonight. Angle makes the match official.

- Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins Promo: Rollins talks about how great things feel right now. Ambrose admits he never thought this would happen. Rollins says it's time to celebrate and everyone is invited, except for Sheamus and Cesaro. The Hardy Boys interrupt and head to the ring. Jeff Hardy wants to congratulate Rollins and Ambrose. Matt Hardy says it's a beautiful thing when brothers are on the same page and then they issue a challenge to Rollins and Ambrose. Rollins says it would be an honor and accepts the challenge.

- Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose vs. The Hardy Boys: The match closes out with Jeff hitting Twist of Fate on Ambrose. Jeff goes for the Swanton Bomb, but Ambrose gets his knees up. Jeff counters Dirty Deeds, but Rollins is in and hits the leaping knee on Jeff. Ambrose hits Dirty Deeds on Jeff and scores the pinfall.
Winners: Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose, by pinfall.

- Backstage, Samoa Joe takes charge, tells Dallas and Axel to stand guard at ringside, tells Miz just be annoying like he usually is and Joe will destroy everyone.

- Sasha Banks Promo: Sasha says the world doesn't need a fake goddess they need a boss. Sasha says she'll defend her title fairly and won't need someone to watch her back except for the fans. Alexa Bliss interrupts on the RAW stage. Alexa mocks Sasha's four title reigns and Sasha dares Alexa to use her rematch clause right now. Alexa says no because Brooklyn doesn't deserve it. Alexa says she'll request her rematch for next week to end the segment.

- Jason Jordan vs. Finn Balor: The match closes out with Jordan sending Balor into the corner, but misses a running shoulder, as Balor lands a kick. Balor drops Jordan with Sling Blade then drop kicks him in the corner. Balor goes to the top rope and hits Coup de Grace for the pinfall.
Winner: Finn Balor, by pinfall.

- John Cena and Roman Reigns vs. The Miz and Samoa Joe: The match closes out with Miz dodging the Five Knuckle Shuffle as Joe hits the ring. Joe traps Cena in the Coquina Clutch submission. Reigns goes for the Superman Punch, but accidentally hits Cena. Joe runs the ropes but eats a punch from Reigns. Joe and Reigns fall outside as Miz goes for the Skull Crushing Finale on Cena. Cena counters it, hits the AA and scores the pinfall on Miz.
Winners: John Cena and Roman Reigns, by pinfall.

- After the match, Reigns tells Cena "my bad" about the Superman Punch. Cena and Reigns stare each other down to end the show.

WWE SummerSlam Recap

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

It's the WWE's hottest pay per view of the summer, it's WWE SummerSlam!! WWE SummerSlam was live at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Coming off of a very hot NXT Takeover: Brooklyn 3 on Saturday night, can the WWE compete tonight??

** SummerSlam Card **

- WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar defended his title against Roman Reigns, Samoa Joe and Braun Strowman in a Fatal Four Way Match.
- WWE World Heavyweight Champion Jinder Mahal defended his title against Shinsuke Nakamura.
- WWE United States Champion AJ Styles defended his title against Kevin Owens with Shane McMahon as the special guest referee.
- WWE Cruiserweight Champion Akira Tozawa defended his title against Neville.
- WWE RAW World Tag Team Champions Sheamus and Cesaro defended their titles against Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose.
- WWE Smackdown Live World Tag Team Champions The New Day defended their titles against The Usos.
- WWE RAW Women's Champion Alexa Bliss defended her title against Sasha Banks.
- WWE Smackdown Live Women's Champion Naomi defended her title against Nattie Neidhart.
- Bray Wyatt battled Finn Balor.
- Baron Corbin battled John Cena.
- Big Show battled Big Cass with Enzo suspended above the ring in a shark cage.
- Rusev battled Randy Orton.
- The Hardy Boys and Jason Jordan battled WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz, Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas in a Six Man Tag Team Match.

** SummerSlam PreShow **

- Backstage, Baron Corbin is interviewed. Corbin says John Cena will pay tonight for costing Corbin his Money In The Bank briefcase this past Smackdown Live.

- Backstage, Shane McMahon is interviewed about his special guest referee spot in the AJ Styles vs. Kevin Owens match. Shane says he's calling it down the middle and won't get involved unless Styles or Owens give him reason to.

- "Six Man Tag Team Match": The Hardy Boys and Jason Jordan vs. The Miztourage: The match closes out with Miz in control of Jeff Hardy. Axel tags in and works over Jeff next. Jeff hits an enziguri on Axel and tags in Matt Hardy. Matt hits a clothesline and a bulldog on Miz and then drops Dallas and Axel. Miz counters the Twist of Fate and Matt counters the Skull Crushing Finale. Miz drops Matt and gets a near fall. Miz unloads Yes Kicks, but Matt comes back with a near fall Side Effect. Jordan tags in, tosses Axel into the corner, suplexes Dallas into the same corner and hits a double spear on both. All six men get involved next until it comes down to Jordan hitting a belly to belly suplex on Axel. Miz blind tags in and Jordan misses it. Jordan goes for a back body drop on Axel, but Miz saves Axel and drops Jordan with the Skull Crushing Finale for the pinfall.
Winners: The Miztourage, by pinfall.

- Social Media Lounge Interview With Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose: Ambrose says he's feeling really aggressive tonight and he and Rollins scorch everything in their way when they channel their energy in the same direction. Ambrose and Rollins state that they're focused on tonight. Rollins says it's cool fighting along side Ambrose and they're both 100% confident tonight.

- "WWE Cruiserweight Championship Match": Akira Tozawa (c) vs. Neville: The match closes out with Tozawa hitting a couple forearms, misses a third, but dumps Neville on the mat. Tozawa goes to the top rope, but jumps down as Neville moves. Neville sends Tozawa to the apron. Tozawa springboards in, but Neville catches Tozawa. Tozawa counters out and traps Neville in an Octopus Stretch submission. Neville escapes and gets a near fall rollup. Tozawa hits a Shining Wizard on Neville and gets a near fall. Tozawa lands a kick on Neville, but gets dropped with an enziguri when he charges at Neville. Tozawa hits a hurricanrana and another kick on Neville. Neville unloads on Tozawa's shoulder, but Tozawa lands a punch and a kick in return. Tozawa goes to the top rope, but gets cut off by Neville. Tozawa sends Neville to the mat and goes for the senton. Neville blocks with his knees up on Tozawa. Neville goes to the top rope, hits the Red Arrow and scores the pinfall, to win the title.
Winner: Neville, by pinfall, to win the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.

- Elias Samson interrupts the show, sitting in the ring with his guitar. Elias sings a song, mocking Brooklyn and the 5 Boroughs of New York. Elias then sings an encore song mocking Biggie Smalls, Jay Z, hipsters and Brooklyn.

- Backstage, The Singh Brothers introduce the WWE World Heavyweight Champion Jinder Mahal. Mahal mocks all those who have stepped in front of him and promises that Shinsuke Nakamura will be no different tonight. Mahal then speaks in Punjabi to all his fans in India.

- "WWE Smackdown Live World Tag Team Championship Match": The New Day (c) vs. The Usos: The match closes out with Woods unloading chops and punches on Jimmy. Woods takes out both Usos outside. Big E goes for a suicide dive, but eats a Uso Kick and is left dangling on the ropes. Uso Splash on Big E sends him outside and another Uso Splash on Woods for a near fall. Woods traps Jey in a submission as Big E holds Jimmy back from breaking it. Jey escapes by cradling Woods for a near fall. Woods hits a Shining Wizard on Jey for a near fall and then knocks Jimmy off the apron. Jey counters the Honor Roll, but Woods escapes and tags Big E. Woods hits Jimmy with a DDT on the floor. New Day hit Midnight Hour on Jey, but Jimmy breaks up the pinfall. Woods sends Jimmy outside, but Jey grabs Woods and tosses him on top of Jimmy outside, who catches Woods and hits a Samoan Drop on the floor. Jimmy grabs Kofi and sends him head first into the steel steps, knocking Kofi out. Big E goes for the Big Ending on Jey, but Jimmy lands an Uso Kick. Jey with an Uso Kick then both Usos hit Uso Kicks. Jimmy and Jey hit double Uso Splashes on Big E and score the pinfall to win the titles.
Winners: The Usos, by pinfall, to win the WWE Smackdown Live World Tag Team Championship.

- After a KFC commercial, Shawn Michaels makes a surprise appearance at the Barclays Center dressed as Colonial Sanders.

- Backstage, Paul Heyman is about to cut a promo on the reigning and defending Universal Champion Brock Lesnar, when Braun Strowman interrupts and tells Heyman he talks too much.

** SummerSlam Recap **

- John Cena vs. Baron Corbin: The match closes out with Corbin getting a near fall clothesline on Cena. Cena makes a comeback, but Corbin shuts him down. Corbin yells at Cena and at the crowd and grounds Cena. Cena gets up, hits a drop kick on Corbin and follows that up with the clothesline and shoulder tackle. Corbin dodges the Five Knuckle Shuffle and plants Cena with a choke slam into a backbreaker for a near fall. Cena lands a head butt, a tornado DDT and then hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle on the second attempt. Corbin counters the AA and hits Deep Six for a near fall. Corbin unloads on Cena, but gets dropped by a clothesline as he charged at Cena. Cena plants Corbin with the AA and scores the pinfall.
Winner: John Cena, by pinfall.

- "WWE Smackdown Live Women's Championship Match": Naomi (c) vs. Nattie Neidhart: The match closes out with Nattie in control of Naomi. Nattie drops Naomi and then stomps on her in the corner. Nattie keeps control until Naomi unloads kicks on Nattie. Nattie catches Naomi and slams her to the mat for a near fall. Nattie traps Naomi in an abdominal stretch submission and works over Naomi's back. Nattie releases and hits a discus clothesline on Naomi for a near fall. Nattie attempts another discus clothesline, but Naomi lands a kick and drops Nattie for a near fall. Both ladies trade offense until Naomi hits a slingshot leg drop on Nattie for a near fall. Nattie catches Naomi and traps her in the Sharpshooter submission. Naomi is able to escape and unload on Nattie. Nattie counters and again traps Naomi in the Sharpshooter submission. Nattie locks it tight and makes Naomi tap out to win the title.
Winner: Nattie Neidhart, by submission, to win the WWE Smackdown Live Women's Championship.

- Big Show vs. Big Cass, With Enzo Locked In A Shark Cage And Suspended Above The Ring: Big Show comes to the ring with his injured hand wrapped. The match closes out with Show hitting a side slam on Cass, but lands on his bad hand. Show misses a Vader Bomb as Cass moves. Show hits the Knockout Punch on Cass, but barely connects with his hand wrapped and gets a near fall. Cass unloads on Show's bad hand and applies an arm bar submission. Show is able to fight back and gets a near fall choke slam on Cass. Cass rolls outside and then unloads some more on Show's injured hand when he tries to pull him back into the ring. Cass sends Show's injured hand into the ring post as Enzo starts squirming his way out of the shark cage above. Enzo escapes, climbs down from the cage, lands in the ring and then eats a Cass Big Boot. Cass hits the Big Boot on Show, but gets a near fall. Cass hits another Big Boot on Show and then hits the Empire Elbow to score the pinfall.
Winner: Big Cass, by pinfall.

- Backstage, RAW GM Kurt Angle and Smackdown Live GM Daniel Bryan argue over who's show will have the better matches of the night.

- Randy Orton arrives to the ring for his match when suddenly Rusev jumps Orton from behind. Rusev sends Orton into the barricade and beats Orton down. The referee checks on Orton and Orton says he's alright to wrestle.

- Randy Orton vs. Rusev: As soon as the bell rings, Orton dodges a charging Rusev and hits the RKO for the pinfall.
Winner: Randy Orton, by pinfall.

- Backstage, Sasha Banks and Bayley meet up. Bayley wishes Sasha good luck and gives her a hug.

- "WWE RAW Women's Championship Match": Alexa Bliss (c) vs. Sasha Banks: The match closes out with Sasha in control of Alexa and hits a drop kick. Alexa talks trash, but eats a kick from Sasha, dropping her to the mat. Sasha sends Alexa back of the head first into the turnbuckle and then unloads on her. Sasha charges and hits double knees for a near fall. Sasha counters a DDT, hits a backstabber on Alexa and then applies the Banks Statement submission. Alexa reaches the ropes and slides outside. Sasha follows, but gets tripped by Alexa and lands on her shoulder outside. Alexa grabs Sasha and tosses her outside, landing shoulder first again. Alexa beats down Sasha then hits Twisted Bliss off the ropes for a near fall. Alexa has a temper tantrum as Sasha catches Alexa and traps her in the Banks Statement submission. Alexa beats on Sasha's injured shoulder and stops her from locking it in. Alexa and Sasha counter offense until Sasha again traps Alexa in the Banks Statement submission. Alexa tries to counter the submission, but Sasha is able to lock it in tight and force Alexa to tap out to win the title.
Winner: Sasha Banks, by submission, to win the WWE RAW Women's Championship.

- Bray Wyatt vs. "The Demon King" Finn Balor: The match closes out with Bray getting boots to the face and then gets dropped by a Balor over head kick. Bray goes outside, but Balor follows and drop kicks Bray from the apron. Balor with another running drop kick and then hits a double foot stomp off the apron and onto Bray. Back in the ring, Balor counters Sister Abigail and hits a Sling Blade on Bray. Balor charges at Bray, but Bray dodges, kicks Balor, plants Balor into the mat and gets a near fall. Bray unloads on Balor and then hits a running senton for a near fall. Balor plants an elbow on Bray and Bray rolls back outside. Balor follows and drop kicks Bray right into the barricade. Back in the ring, Bray hits a clothesline on Balor and gets a near fall. Bray goes to the corner and spider walks over to Balor. Balor suddenly rises from the mat and stares down Bray. Balor hits Sling Blade on Bray and then hits the running drop kick into the corner. Balor goes to the top rope and hits Coup de Grace on Bray to score the pinfall.
Winner: "The Demon King" Finn Balor, by pinfall.

- "WWE RAW World Tag Team Championship Match": Sheamus and Cesaro (c) vs. Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose: The match closes out with Cesaro hitting a cross body on Ambrose for a near fall. Cesaro counters Dirty Deeds, Cesaro Swings Ambrose and then locks Ambrose in the Sharpshooter submission. Sheamus cuts off Rollins from helping and plants Rollins on the floor with a rolling senton. Cesaro counters Ambrose from escaping the Sharpshooter, by rolling through and locking Ambrose in the crossface submission. Ambrose finally escapes, but gets a cheap shot from Sheamus. Sheamus and Cesaro hit a double team clothesline on Ambrose for a near fall and then a double team Celtic Cross for another near fall. Rollins makes the save, but gets beat down next and tossed outside. Sheamus and Cesaro double team Ambrose and go for White Noise. Rollins hits a hurricanrana on Cesaro sending him crashing into Sheamus. Rollins super kicks Cesaro, super kicks Sheamus and then hits the leaping knee to the face of Sheamus. Ambrose hits Dirty Deeds on Sheamus and scores the pinfall to win the titles.
Winners: Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose, by pinfall, to win the WWE RAW World Tag Team Championship.

- "WWE United States Championship Match: AJ Styles (c) vs. Kevin Owens, With Shane McMahon As Special Guest Referee: The match closes out with Owens getting a near fall Pop Up Power Bomb on Styles. Owens argues with Shane about the count. Styles traps Owens in the Calf Crusher submission, but Owens kicks Styles into Shane, sending Shane flying outside. Styles reapplies the Calf Crusher submission and Owens taps out, but Shane doesn't see it. Styles releases the submission and argues with Shane when he gets back in the ring. Styles and Shane shove each other. Styles charges Owens, but misses and hits the turnbuckle. Styles hits a forearm, but Owens comes back with a suplex. Styles and Owens trade shots on the top rope. Owens hits a suplex on Styles and gets a near fall. Owens and Styles trade shots, Styles misses a Pele Kick and Owens nails the super kick. Styles counters the Pop Up Power Bomb and gets a near fall Styles Clash on Owens. Owens scores the pinfall on Styles, but Shane calls it off after seeing Styles' foot on the ropes. Owens and Shane argue, Owens pokes his finger at Shane and then shoves Shane. Shane shoves Owens back and Styles gets a near fall rollup. Styles hits the Pele Kick, the Phenomenal Forearm and then the Styles Clash on Owens to score the pinfall to retain the title.
Winner: AJ Styles, by pinfall, to retain the WWE United States Championship.

- "WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match": Jinder Mahal (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura: The match closes out with Mahal grounding Nakamura and mocking him. Mahal continues to keep Nakamura grounded until Nakamura comes back and unloads strikes. Nakamura gets Mahal down on his knees and plants a kick. Nakamura and Mahal trade offense and then Mahal counters the Exploder suplex. Nakamura traps Mahal in an arm bar submission, but Mahal reaches the ropes. Nakamura and Mahal trade more offense until Mahal gets a near fall rollup and then a near fall knee. Nakamura counters the Cobra Clutch Slam and unloads on Mahal. Nakamura dodges a Mahal charge and Mahal hits the turnbuckle. Nakamura takes control of Mahal as Samir Singh jumps on the apron. Nakamura flips Samir into the ring and then nails Sunil Singh on the other side of the ring. Mahal sneaks up behind Nakamura, hits the Cobra Clutch Slam and scores the pinfall to retain the title.
Winner: Jinder Mahal, by pinfall, to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

- "WWE Universal Championship, Fatal Four Way Match": Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe vs. Braun Strowman: Brock Lesnar gets stretchered out of the match after Braun Strowman power slams him through two announcers tables and then dumps a third one on top of him. The match closes out with Lesnar charging back to the ring, tackles Strowman and lands MMA punches. Lesnar german suplexes Reigns and Joe. Lesnar tries a german on Strowman, but catches elbows. Lesnar traps Strowman in the Kimura Lock submission, but Reigns breaks it with the Superman Punch. Reigns hits two Superman Punches and a spear on Lesnar for a near fall. Joe traps Reigns in the Coquina Clutch submission, but Strowman breaks it with a drop kick. Strowman power slams Joe for a near fall, as Lesnar pulls the referee out of the ring. Reigns Superman Punches Lesnar and Strowman for a near fall.

Strowman counters the spear and gets a near fall power slam as Lesnar breaks it. Strowman counters the F5 from Lesnar, but Reigns spears both Strowman and Lesnar. Joe stops Lesnar from hitting an F5 on Reigns and then tosses Reigns outside. Joe locks Lesnar in the Coquina Clutch submission, but Lesnar counters with a near fall F5, after Reigns makes the save. Reigns hits three straight Superman Punches on Lesnar and measures up for the spear. Lesnar counters the spear, hits the F5, scores the pinfall and retains the title.
Winner: Brock Lesnar, by pinfall, to retain the WWE Universal Championship.