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[Scott Barton]

WWE NXT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 20TH APRIL 2016
TAPED - SATURDAY 2ND APRIL 2016
VENUE - KAY BAILEY HUTCHINSON CENTER: DALLAS, TX
ANNOUNCERS - TOM PHILLIPS & COREY GRAVES

1# American Alpha bt. Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady in a non-title match
2# No Way Jose bt. Alexander Wolfe

We see Alex Reyes backstage with Austin Aries, Reyes spoke of how Corbin described Aries' win at Takeover as lucky. Aries was open for Corbin if he wanted to question his skill, Aries spoke how he is here to prove that he is the greatest.

We see Elias Samson playing his guitar in a storage room before William Regal sat down and told him he has an opportunity, that was to face Shinsuke Nakamura next week.

3# Nia Jax bt. Deonna Purrazzo

Devin Taylor is backstage with Bayley and asked her about the Eva Marie vs. Asuka match next week, Bayley told Devin that as long as the women's champion is in the picture, she'll be watching.

4# Samoa Joe bt. Apollo Crews Via Submission

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE SMACKDOWN
DATE - THURSDAY 21ST APRIL 2016
TAPED - TUESDAY 19TH APRIL 2016
VENUE - 02 ARENA: LONDON, ENGLAND
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON, MAURO RANALLO & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

The Miz and Maryse are in the ring as Miz TV kicks off Smackdown, tonight's guest is AJ Styles. Miz spoke of the history between Styles and Gallows & Anderson, he asked Styles if he actually did have anything to do with them attacking Reigns on Raw, and once again, Styles denied having anything to do with it. Styles explained that he doesn't need anyone's help to beat Reigns and he will prove that at Payback, Miz continues in attempt to get Styles to admit the truth. Miz and Maryse shortly make out before Styles punches Miz in the jaw before leaving.

1# Ryback bt. Kalisto in a non-title match
(Post-match, Ryback raises the United States title to declare his intentions before dropping it on Kalisto and leaving the ring.)

Dolph Ziggler makes his way to the ring for the next match but Baron Corbin runs down the ramp and attacks him from behind. Corbin throws Ziggler in to the barricade twice over before throwing him in to the steel steps and finally hitting the end of days on the floor. Tom Phillips comes to the stage to ask Corbin why he attacked Dolph and his answer, "because i can".

2# AJ Styles bt. The Miz (w/ Maryse) in a non-title match
(Featuring Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson stopping Miz from leaving the ring.)

Dean Ambrose and Sami Zayn are backstage with Tom Phillips who spoke about Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens ahead of their tag team match tonight. They both go through potential names for their tag team before walking off.

Tom Phillips is backstage with Karl Anderson and Luke Hallows, Gallows confirmed Styles doesn't need their help but they are here to make an impact and will do in their in-ring debut this monday on Raw against the Usos.)

3# Paige & Natalya bt. Team B.A.D Via Submission
4# R-Truth bt. Fandango
(Featuring Goldust as the special guest referee.)

Enzo Amore and Big Cass make their way to the ring but shortly they are interrupted by the Vaudevillains. Both teams are going back and forth with insults, but both teams state they will walk out of Payback as the number 1 contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championship.

5# Kevin Owens & Chris Jericho bt. Dean Ambrose & Sami Zayn

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE SUPERSTARS
DATE - FRIDAY 22ND APRIL 2016
TAPED - MONDAY 18TH APRIL 2016
VENUE - 02 ARENA: LONDON, ENGLAND
ANNOUNCERS - RICH BRENNAN & BYRON SAXTON

1# Big Show bt. Bo Dallas & Curtis Axel (w/ Heath Slater) in a 2-on-1 Handicap match
2# Kalisto bt. Tyler Breeze in a non-title match

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW
DATE - MONDAY 25TH APRIL 2016
VENUE - XL CENTER: HARTFORD, CT
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & BYRON SAXTON

IN MEMORY OF JOANIE "CHYNA" LAURER (1969-2016)

Shane McMahon opens up Monday night Raw just 6 days from WWE Payback, Stephanie McMahon is quick to join her brother to inform him that it is his last night of running Raw. She says that this Sunday at Payback, Vincent Kennedy McMahon will decide officially once and for all on who is running Monday night Raw. Stephanie tells Shane she has it on good authority that things will not go Shane's way, Shane told her it was time she went on her way, Stephanie refused and Shane told her tonight he is in charge and calls on security to escort her from the ring. Despite slapping the crap out of one of them, the other two haul her away.

1# AJ Styles bt. Sheamus
(Post-match, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows come to the stage to applaud the number 1 contender.)

The New Day make their way to the ring and spoke of the #1 contenders' tag team tournament and this sunday, the winning team will party like it is 1999. The Vaudevillains interrupt and spoke of becoming the #1 contenders and they will party like it is 1899, Enzo and Big Cass soon interrupt to mark their claim on the #1 contendership but the New Day continue to dance as they will stay at the end of the day the WWE Tag Team Champions.

John Cena will return on the Memorial Day edition of Monday Night Raw.

2# Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows bt. The Usos
(Post-match, Anderson and Gallows began to double team the Usos before Roman Reigns makes his way down and clotheslined Anderson on the floor before punching Gallows. Reigns ducks a right hand and clotheslines Gallows out of the ring, Anderson gets on the apron but avoids a superman punch as Anderson and Gallows walk off.)

Renee Young is backstage with AJ Styles. She asks how he has been preparing for this Sunday. Styles says this is the biggest opportunity of his career. Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows walks up to him and ask for a word. They ask about the Roman Reigns situation. Styles asks if they really can’t stay out of trouble. Anderson says they didn’t start this fight because Reigns came after them. Gallows says they won’t jeopardize his opportunity. Anderson says they just want to make sure it’s a fair fight. Gallows says Reigns and The Usos will make sure the title doesn’t change hands. Anderson says they’ve got his back. Styles asks if that’s all they have planned. Gallows says their friendship is forever. They shake hands and hug.

We see a video package which highlights the feud between Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens.

3# Sami Zayn bt. Rusev (w/ Lana)
(Post-match, an angry Lana throws her shoes at Zayn but he just smiles back at her. Moments later, Kevin Owens clotheslines him in the back of the head.)

Renee Young is backstage with Apollo Crews, they speak how Crews will stand out in the new era. Stardust comes up and hisses to drive Renee away, Crews spoke of how much Dusty Rhodes helped him before Stardust told Crews that he will find out that not even Dusty Rhodes could make him a star.

4# Apollo Crews bt. Stardust

Dean Ambrose makes his way to the ring, Ambrose informed us that he was out her to host another edition of the Ambrose Asylum but he told Shane McMahon it wasn't happening tonight after being attacked last week, he is not in the mood for fun and games. He spoke of facing Chris Jericho this Sunday before calling him out, Jericho comes to the stage and calls Ambrose a disrespectful stupid idiot and he is not going to waste his time fighting in a dump like this town. Jericho spoke of giving Ambrose the match of his career this Sunday and wants an apology off Ambrose for stealing the Highlight Reel. Ambrose apologies for Jericho walking around wearing a scarf and his Bon Jovi hair. Ambrose says he’s sorry that Jericho pisses him off so much he has to beat him at Payback, but then says he isn't sorry for this, as Ambrose punched Jericho and tossed him out of the ring. Ambrose him off the commentary table before taking out the monitors. Ambrose gets him on the table, but Jericho pulls the leg out to send him face-first into a monitor. Jericho punches away at him on top of the table. Jericho says Ambrose made a mistake before applying the Walls of Jericho on top of the table. Referees run down to get Jericho off Ambrose. Jericho looks at the crowd as they boo him. Jericho then smirks and taunts them as his music plays.

5# Natalya bt. Emma Via Submission
(Featuring Charlotte & Ric Flair at ringside for the match, post-match, Natalya attempts to confront Charlotte but she hid behind her father.)

A video tribute is played commemorating the life and career and Joanie "Chyna" Laurer.

It was scheduled to be Baron Corbin vs. Damien Sandow but as Corbin made his entrance, Dolph Ziggler attacked him from behind and they brawl around the stage. Referees run out and separate them as Corbin makes a feline for it.

The Miz and Maryse are in the ring, Miz spoke of his Intercontinental Championship match against Cesaro this Sunday and how he brings the title prestige and celebrity, he then mocked the WWE Universe for the Cesaro Section signs. Cesaro makes his way to the ring, Miz begins to impersonate De Niro in Taxi Driver but Cesaro says the only movie Miz belongs in is Jackass, he then says he will make sure the credits roll on Miz this Sunday. Miz shortly leaves the ring but tries to sneak attack Cesaro but ended up being hit with the European uppercut by Cesaro, then attempts the swing but Maryse threw herself on him to protect him, Cesaro picked up and dropped the Intercontinental title near Miz before leaving.

The WWE Payback Kickoff show this Sunday will feature Kalisto defending the WWE United States Championship against Ryback.

6# Roman Reigns bt. Alberto Del Rio in a non-title match
(Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows came to the stage to distract Reigns but Del Rio could not capitalise on the advantage, instead Reigns spears him for the 3. Post-match, Anderson and Gallows double-team Reigns before AJ Styles comes down to pull them off him and order them to the back. Reigns takes Styles out with a superman punch before Anderson and Gallows come back in the ring with Reigns taking care of them. Styles shortly thereafter got to his feet and hit Reigns with the Phenomenal forearm.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MAIN EVENT
DATE - TUESDAY 26TH APRIL 2016
VENUE - VERIZON WIRELESS ARENA: MANCHESTER, NH
ANNOUNCERS - RICH BRENNAN & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

1# Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows bt. Fandango & Zack Ryder
2# Dolph Ziggler bt. Viktor
3# Kevin Owens bt. Jack Swagger

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE NXT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 27TH APRIL 2016
TAPED - SATURDAY 2ND APRIL 2016
VENUE - KAY BAILEY HUTCHINSON CENTER: DALLAS, TX
ANNOUNCERS - TOM PHILLIPS & COREY GRAVES

1# Asuka bt. Eva Marie (w/ Nia Jax) in a non-title match
(Post-match, Asuka had a staredown with Nia Jax.)

We see footage from last week’s NXT live event in Lowell, MA that saw Samoa Joe win the NXT Title from Finn Balor. Joe cuts a promo backstage after saying he was the inevitable and that tonight, Finn Balor did not survive him.

2# The Revival bt. Matt Lee & Jeff Parker
(Post-match, The Revival spoke on how they will get back the NXT Tag Team titles.)

3# The Hype Bros bt. Blake & Murphy
(Post-match, The Revival attack the Hype Bros and lay out Mojo Rawley outside the ring.)

4# Carmella bt. Aliyah Via Submission
5# Shinsuke Nakamura bt. Elias Samson

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE SMACKDOWN
DATE - THURSDAY 28TH APRIL 2016
TAPED - TUESDAY 26TH APRIL 2016
VENUE - VERIZON WIRELESS ARENA: MANCHESTER, NH
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON, MAURO RANALLO & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

The WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Roman Reigns opens the show and makes his way to the ring. Reigns mentioned how he superman punched Styles this past Monday on Raw and then he will do it again this Sunday. Reigns explained that he did it because of the past couple of weeks, Styles has said his friends aren't trying to help him out and he doesn't believe it. He calls out Styles to tell the truth, instead of Styles, The Miz makes his way out and claims he was the first to expose the truth about Gallows and Anderson. He compares the situation to the 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption, calling Reigns the Warden saying he’ll be staring at a hole in the wall, his life falling apart while AJ Styles becomes the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion, and Miz deserves a little credit for the truth! Maryse gives Miz a kiss, but Reigns responds with a right hand that sends Miz rolling out of the ring! Maryse leaves the ring to check on his man as Reigns hands her the Intercontinental Championship, saying it was nice to meet you.

After the commercial, we see Renee Young backstage with the League of Nations, they spoke how they are stronger than ever after excommunicating King Barrett.

1# Kalisto, Sami Zayn & Cesaro bt. The League of Nations Via count-out in a six man tag team match
(Alberto Del Rio is first to leave the ringside area after an altercation with Rusev when he tagged himself in to the match. Moments later, Rusev shouts at Sheamus before tagging him in, Sheamus looked to drop a fist to Zayn but ended up hitting Rusev. Rusev and Sheamus argue before Rusev left the ring. Sheamus, and it wasn't long before he evaded the giant swing and left the ringside area to get counted out.)

After the commercial, we see the League of Nations arguing backstage before it turned in to a fight. Sheamus had the final word by saying the League is finished.

2# Baron Corbin bt. Damien Sandow

Renee Young talks to AJ Styles backstage, Styles says he doesn’t care what Roman thinks. I think I’ll take the WWE World Heavyweight Championship from him at Payback, and he won’t call me a liar…he’ll call me champion! Renee points out that Roman called him out earlier, but AJ says he’ll step on his cape when he wants to…which will be later, because he’ll be out there for his match!

Dean Ambrose makes his way to the ring for the Ambrose Asylum, he first spoke about Raw and Jericho locking the Walls of Jericho on to Ambrose on the announce table, he said that Jericho made a mistake by letting go of the hold and now he will make him look at that guy who made him turn Bon Jovi in to Meat Loaf.

Ambrose then turned to the Asylum and introduced his guests, first he brought down Natalya. Ambrose hyped the WWE Women's Championship match this Sunday, he first spoke of what happened 3 weeks ago when Natalya had Charlotte tapping but Ric pulled the referee out of the ring. Ambrose then spoke how Bret "Hitman" Hart will be in Natalya's corner this sunday. Charlotte made her way to the ring who was also a guest tonight and she came down with Ric Flair, Charlotte says she can’t believe Natalya would parade her uncle around after everything he’s been through, but Natalya says she needs to look in the mirror and see who’s standing behind her. Charlotte says that’s different, because her father is a two time Hall of Famer, a sixteen time world champion, and her coach. Natalya says he is also a lying, screaming, creepy old man who knows that he has to cheat to help her daughter win because she’s not good enough to do it on her own. And if her father tries to do anything underhanded at Payback, Bret will be there to stop him, and Charlotte will tap again. Ric Flair laughs at the idea, reminding us all that he beat Bret in WWE and in WCW, and if Vince could send them to the moon he’d beat him on the moon! Natalya tells Ric to settle his tea kettle, before telling Charlotte that it’s time for a new era and to give the WWE Universe a Women’s Champion they deserve! The two women stare each other down.

3# Big Cass & Enzo Amore bt. Social Outcasts (w/ Heath Slater)
(Featuring The New Day who took over the commentary for the match. Post-match, Big Cass got a Mic and let the Vaudevillains know that on Sunday at Payback there is only one word to describe them, S-A-W-F-T SAWWWWFT!)

We go backstage where Goldust wants to talk to R-Truth (holding a tree branch with a phone on it) about the Golden Truth. He realizes that when they danced last week, it felt so right…righter the Righteous Brothers, taking a right hand turn right! Truth says he was right, and he wants nothing more than for him to be happy…so he got himself a tag team partner, T-Breeze! They even have a team name: The Gorgeous Truth! We’re better off as friends, Goldust. He and “T-Breeze” walk off before Fandango approaches, looking for another dance but Goldust has a headache.

4# Apollo Crews bt. Stardust
5# Roman Reigns bt. The Miz in a "Champion vs. Champion" non-title match
(Featuring AJ Styles on commentary for the match, post-match, there is a staredown between Reigns and Styles. Moments later, Gallows and Anderson make their way to the ring and attacked Reigns in a 2-on-1 assault. Moments later, The Usos ran down to make the save. AJ confronts Gallows, who pushes AJ out of the way to take a spear from Roman Reigns! AJ looking for the Styles Clash on the champ, but Roman gets out of it. AJ looks for a Phenomenal Forearm, but narrowly avoids a Superman Punch to head to the outside. AJ talks down the champ, promising he’s going to win the belt come Sunday)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE SUPERSTARS
DATE - FRIDAY 29TH APRIL 2016
TAPED - MONDAY 25TH APRIL 2016
VENUE - XL CENTER: HARTFORD, CT
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON & RICH BRENNAN

1# Zack Ryder bt. D-Von Dudley (w/ Bubba Ray Dudley)
(Ryder notices Bubba Ray trying to interfere so he hit a forearm to Bubba, then rolled up D-Von to get the 3.)

2# Kalisto bt. Tyler Breeze in a non-title match

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE PAYBACK 2016 KICKOFF
DATE - SUNDAY 1ST MAY 2016
VENUE - ALSTATE ARENA: CHICAGO, IL
KICKOFF PANEL - RENEE YOUNG, BOOKER T, JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER & COREY GRAVES
ANNOUNCERS - MAURO RANALLO & BYRON SAXTON

1# Dolph Ziggler bt. Baron Corbin
2# Kalisto bt. Ryback to retain the WWE United States Championship

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE PAYBACK 2016
DATE - SUNDAY 1ST MAY 2016
VENUE - ALSTATE ARENA: CHICAGO, IL
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & BYRON SAXTON

The New Day open the show and welcome everyone to Payback, they talk about how one team will become the number 1 contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championships.

1# Enzo Amore & Big Cass vs. The Vaudevillains in the WWE Tag Team Championship #1 Contenders tournament ended in a No Contest
(Featuring The New Day at ringside for the match; Enzo caught his head on the bottom rope when he was sent through the ropes and legitimately got knocked out. Medical staff attended to Enzo as the referee called for the match.)

2# Kevin Owens bt. Sami Zayn
(Post-match, Owens yelled at Saxton to get a microphone and to get inside the ring. When inside, Owens tells Saxton to ask about him beating Zayn, Owens mentioned how the rivalry is over and he is the better man, Owens mentions now being able to refocus and get back his Intercontinental title. Owens then offers up commentary duties for the next match.)

3# The Miz (w/ Maryse) bt. Cesaro to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship
(Featuring Kevin Owens on commentary for the match, towards the end of the match, Sami Zayn began to attack Owens with both men brawling around ringside. Both men soon fight on the ring apron which distracts the referee when the miz was tapping out from the crossface, Cesaro takes out both Owens and Zayn, Miz rolled up Cesaro to get the 3. Post-match, Cesaro takes out The Miz with a running uppercut at ringside. Back inside the ring, Cesaro with a Neutralizer on Miz. Owens then walks up and kicks Cesaro in the head. Owens with a Pop Up Powerbomb on Zayn when he jumps back in. Owens attempts a Pop Up Powerbomb on Miz, but Maryse pulls Miz out of the ring. Owens picks up the WWE Intercontinental Championship.)

Michael Cole said Enzo Amore is now communicating with medical staff in Chicago and that they will continue to provide updates on his health as they find out more.

4# Dean Ambrose bt. Chris Jericho
5# Charlotte (w/ Ric Flair) bt. Natalya (w/ Bret "Hitman" Hart) to retain the WWE Women's Championship
(When Charlotte applied the sharpshooter on Natalya, referee Charles Robinson immediately called for the bell. Post-match, Ric Flair celebrates with Charlotte before Bret Hart gets in the ring and drops Flair to the canvas. Bret applied the sharpshooter on Ric, as well as Natalya applying the sharpshooter on Charlotte with both tapping out.)

WWE Extreme Rules is in 3 weeks on May 22nd from Newark, NJ.

Vince McMahon is in the ring to make the decision on who will take control of Monday night Raw, Vince brings out Stephanie first and she spoke about what we saw under her leadership, we saw the biggest WrestleMania ever, the evolution of the Women’s division, the birth of The Shield, Kevin Owens, The New Day, Becky Lynch, Sasha Banks, Charlotte and AJ Styles. She said the biggest accomplishment was the launch of the WWE Network. Stephanie said she may not be the most popular candidate, but every decision she made was best for business. Stephanie also brought up the fact that Shane had "abandoned" the WWE Universe for 7 years and he also lost his match with the Undertaker at Wrestlemania.

Shane McMahon then made his way out and shows various media outlets who have praised his work on Raw, Shane explained how his voice wasn't being heard 7 years ago, Shane said that left a big void and that Stephanie running RAW with Triple H was a giant ego play. “You nearly burned the thing all the way down to the ground.” He said he is back to make sure this place is still around for the McMahon children. Shane asks Vince to listen to him and they – the fans – all speak for him.

Vince brings up Shane losing at WrestleMania and how he is only here because he has allowed it. He admits Shane didn’t fall flat on his face running RAW in recent weeks. Vince makes it clear tonight is about him and what he wants. He says figuratively speaking he wants to see blood between Shane and Stephanie. Vince reveals both Shane and Stephanie will run Monday Night RAW and it is up to them to “figure it out.”

Michael Cole has an update regarding Enzo Amore. We see footage of him getting legitimately knocked out bouncing his head off the second rope and hitting the third rope on the way down. Amore has been diagnosed with a concussion and all other tests have come back negative. They hope to have more for RAW tomorrow.

6# Roman Reigns bt. AJ Styles to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
(Styles hit Reigns with a flying forearm from the top rope and sent Reigns crashing through the announce table, this led to Reigns getting counted out. Shane McMahon came out and said that this is not how things will end in the new era and order the match to continue with no count-outs. Moments later, Styles went to the top and landed on a low blow by Reigns which disqualified Reigns. Stephanie McMahon was next to come out and restarted the match under No DQ rules. Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson get involved and attack Reigns, shortly thereafter, The Usos began brawling with Gallows and Anderson. Ultimately it was a spear by Reigns after an attempted springboard forearm which got the pinfall.)

We see Vince, Shane and Stephanie backstage and Vince applauded both Shane and Stephanie for what they did in the match. Vince asked if Styles should get another shot, both Shane and Stephanie agreed, and they also agreed on an Extreme Rules match in 3 weeks for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW
DATE - MONDAY 2ND MAY 2016
VENUE - SCOTTRADE CENTER: ST. LOUIS, MO
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & BYRON SAXTON

Stephanie McMahon opened monday night raw and brought a red gift bag to the ring with her, immediately after, Shane McMahon makes his way to the ring. Stephanie spoke how she can be a great business partner after learning to get a lot accomplished in business in the 7 years that Shane has been gone, she then offers Shane a peace offering. She gives him the red bag and it is the picture of Vince and Shane McMahon that Vince smashed in the weeks leading to Wrestlemania. Stephanie then asks Shane what he has planned for Raw.

Shane told her that he is moved by her gift and wanted to hear her plans first, Steph gets the crowd to want to hear shane's plans but Kevin Owens interrupted him. Owens says the first decision which should be made tonight is to give him an Intercontinental title match after proving he is better than Zayn last night. Owens say with the way Shane has been running RAW these last few weeks he has no faith in him doing the right thing. Stephanie is a smart businesswoman and knows the right moves. Besides, it’s in his contract that he’s owed a title match and has yet to receive it. Shane and Stephanie agree that it’s a valid point.

Cesaro then made his way out and said that he had Miz beat in the middle of the ring last night when the resident whiner and complainer stuck his nose where it didn't belong. Shane says he doesn’t know how things were done in the old era, but in the new era business is settled in the ring. Owens and Cesaro will face each other to see who will be the #1 Contender to the Intercontinental Championship. This match is next.

1# Cesaro bt. Kevin Owens Via DQ
(Featuring The Miz & Maryse on commentary for the match. Miz attacked Cesaro to cause the DQ. Post-match, Owens asks Miz what he’s doing and they get into a shoving match. Cesaro starts fighting them both, but they overtake him. Sami Zayn’s music hits, and he makes his way to the ring. Zayn takes Miz down before turning his attention to Owens. Miz grabs him for a Skull Crushing Finale, but Zayn gets out and gives him an exploder suplex into the turnbuckle. Zayn catches Owens with a Helluva Kick. Zayn goes for one on The Miz, but Maryse pulls him out of the ring. Zayn then picks up the Intercontinental Championship and holds it up.)

Stephanie McMahon is walking backstage where she sees Ambrose and asks what he is looking at, he tells her that he doesn't buy it and thinks she is the same old Stephanie McMahon. Stephanie says she’ll be his guest on the Ambrose Asylum tonight, and he can ask her whatever he wants.

Tyler Breeze is backstage checking his appearance on his selfie stick. R-Truth has his phone taped to an actual stick and is saying they should be a tag team called Beautiful Truth. R-Truth says this easier with Goldust. Goldust walks up and calls them Average Looking Truth. Breeze gets angry. Goldust says he’ll stick he selfie stick with the phone don’t shine. R-Truth asks if he’s trying to make him jealous. Fandango walks up and will be Goldust’s partner. Goldust will face Tyler Breeze tonight.

AJ Styles is talking with Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson backstage. Styles says he doesn’t know what he’d do without them. Gallows says Styles showed the world what he could do. Anderson says he was great last night. Actually, he was phenomenal. Styles says he got beat last night. Anderson says he took Roman Reigns to the limit last night and was so close to becoming the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Styles says that makes him want it even more. Gallows says in an Extreme Rules match, anything goes. Anderson says there is no way Reigns leaves that show as the champion. Reigns asks if that’s so as he enters the room. The crowd boos. Reigns says he has a lot of respect for Styles after last night, but he has no respect for Anderson and Gallows. Their interference proves that they don’t think Styles can beat the guy on his own. Reigns then asks if the three of them can beat his three, and The Usos walk in. Styles says at Extreme Rules, he’ll beat him and take his title all on his own. Tonight, they’ll give him a little taste of what he can expect before accepting the challenge. Reigns and The Usos walk off.

2# Tyler Breeze (w/ R-Truth) bt. Goldust (w/ Fandango)
(R-Truth and Fandango go back and forth with dance moves at ringside which distracts Goldust which led to Breeze rolling him up to get the 3.)

The New Day make their way to the ring and spoke of how they will defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against The Vaudevillains at Extreme Rules. They spoke of Enzo's injury from last night, then showed a tweet from Enzo on how he has been discharged from the hospital, they also mentioned when they are back they will give him an opportunity. The Vaudevillains make their way out and spoke of last night and how they are number 1 contenders, The Dudley Boyz then interrupt to remind them that they didn't beat anyone last night and all they did was stand there and twirl their moustaches like the monopoly man. They spoke how the tournament needed to be restarted as they deserve the opportunity. Big Cass makes his way out next, he calls The Vaudevillains “Simon and Garfunkel.” They need to tell Mrs. Robinson they’re going to be late for dinner. He’s been listening to them run their mouths about taking out Enzo. Enzo is his family. They messed with his family, so he’ll have to finish what they started last night. As for the Dudleys, they already knocked them out of the tournament. There is only one word to describe them, and he’ll spell it out for them: S-A-W-F-T! Cassady goes right for the Vaudevillains, and a brawl breaks out.

3# Big Cass & The New Day bt. Dudley Boyz & The Vaudevillains in an 8-Man tag team match
4# Emma bt. Becky Lynch

Dean Ambrose makes his way to the ring for the Ambrose Asylum and brings out his guest, Stephanie McMahon. He spoke about how the nice thing she has going on isn't the Stephanie McMahon he knows and she has to be boiling after what happened last night. He then spoke of her Wrestlemania moment of being speared by Roman Reigns. Ambrose then spoke of Shane McMahon returning and running Raw better than the Authority ever did. She doesn’t agree with the second half of his statement. Regardless of the reason why he abandoned the WWE Universe seven years ago, they love him and showed loyalty. Loyalty means everything to her. Without the loyalty of the WWE Universe, where would the company be? Ambrose says she’s never left and mentions all the time and sacrifices she’s made. Because of her loyalty to her dad, WWE, and the business, how many school dances and recitals has she missed? She’s flown all over the world and sat in many meetings. Ambrose asks if she thinks Shane has made those kinds of sacrifices. It would burn him up if that happened to him after making all those sacrifices. Stephanie looks like she’s degenerating into anger. She then says her father taught her a lesson last night by saying things need to change. That’s why they both have control. She says she’s going to apply that to Ambrose. The Ambrose Asylum has been going for four weeks, so it’s time for a change. Stephanie says she’s officially canceling it.

Stephanie then said that she did not want to leave a hole in the show so she introduces the host of the Highlight Reel, Chris Jericho. Jericho makes his way to the ring, both men talk a little trash before Jericho shoves him. They then start brawling. Jericho throws him into the ring, but Ambrose rebounds with a clothesline on the floor. Ambrose gets Jericho in the ring and punches away at him. Ambrose goes for Dirty Deeds, but Jericho counters with a Codebreaker. Jericho is bleeding form the nose. Jericho throws him out of the ring and grabs Mitch, the potted plant. Jericho then smashes it off Ambrose’s head and stands tall over his broken body.

5# Rusev won a Battle Royal to become the #1 Contender for the WWE United States Championship
(Featuring Kalisto on commentary for the match. Participants include - Rusev, Sin Cara, Darren Young, Apollo Crews, Dolph Ziggler, Zack Ryder, Viktor, Damien Sandow, Stardust, Curtis Axel, Bo Dallas, Alberto Del Rio, Titus O'Neil, Sheamus and Baron Corbin.)

Sami Zayn will be on The Highlight Reel this Thursday on Smackdown.

Charlotte makes her way to the ring with her father, they spoke about the controversy surrounding her match with Natalya last night, Flair mentioned how she quit like all Harts do. They then brought Charles Robinson to the ring, Robinson, who used to be Flair's personal referee, said that Natalya submitted and the decision was final. Natalya shortly charged to the ring and spoke how they he paid a referee to screw her out of the Women’s Championship. With all the flashy talk and garbage that comes out of his mouth, everyone knows the truth. With the Harts and the Flairs, the Harts are the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be. Charlotte goes to attack, but Natalya quickly kicks her out of the ring. Natalya then turns to Ric Flair, and he angrily removes his jacket. Natalya then slaps Flair and puts him in the Sharpshooter. Charlotte pulls him out of the ring. Natalya puts on Flair’s Rolex and Hall of Fame ring and taunts them.

Charlotte and Ric Flair are walking backstage when Stephanie McMahon walks up and asks if they’re ok. Stephanie says Charlotte needs to prove once and for all that the Figure Eight is better than the Sharpshooter. The only way to do that is at Extreme Rules in a Submission Match. Stephanie says they go way back with Ric Flair. She knows he’ll understand when she says he’ll be banned from ringside. Some are saying that he’s becoming a distraction. What just happened out there is so embarrassing. They need Charlotte on her A-game. If he’s going to do that, he has to be banned. Stephanie asks for a “WOO,” but he just stares at her.

6# AJ Styles, Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows bt. The Usos & Roman Reigns in a Six man tag team match
(Post-match, Gallows puts Reigns in the ring, and Anderson brings in a steel chair. Styles asks what they’re doing. Anderson tells Styles to hit Reigns with the chair. Anderson gives him the chair and screams at him to do it. Styles looks conflicted. Anderson and Gallows hold Reigns up, but Styles tosses the chair aside to boos from the crowd. Anderson and Gallows attack Reigns before Jimmy cracks Styles in the back with the chair. The Usos knocks Gallows and Anderson out of the ring, and Styles hits both Usos with a steel chair. Reigns sees this and is furious. Reigns floors him with a Superman Punch. Reigns throws him into the top rope before kicking him out of the ring. Reigns viciously attacks him at ringside before clearing the commentary table. Reigns then hits a release powerbomb through the commentary table.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MAIN EVENT
DATE - TUESDAY 3RD MAY 2016
VENUE - SPRINT CENTER: KANSAS CITY, MO
ANNOUNCERS - TOM PHILLIPS & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

1# Titus O'Neil bt. Damien Sandow
2# Apollo Crews bt. Viktor
3# Baron Corbin bt. Sin Cara
4# Dolph Ziggler bt. Stardust

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE NXT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 4TH MAY 2016
TAPED - THURSDAY 28TH APRIL 2016
VENUE - FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY: WINTER PARK, FL
ANNOUNCERS - TOM PHILLIPS & COREY GRAVES

Samoe Joe opens the show and spoke of his NXT Championship victory over Finn Balor a couple of weeks ago in Lowell, MA. Joe puts the world is on notice: it’s a new era and he runs things. If anyone has a problem, he’ll beat them down and choke them out. He was soon interrupted by Eric Young who says that he is here because he collects titles and wants the NXT Championship. Samoa Joe leaves and says that Eric Young doesn't deserve to be in the same ring as him.

1# Nia Jax bt. Tessa Blanchard
2# Austin Aries bt. Tye Dillinger
3# The Revival bt. The Hype Bros

Andrea D'Marco interviews Alex Riley backstage and spoke of his match against Shinsuke Nakamura next week. Riley said that he didn't know what strong style is but next week he will give Nakamura a beating.

4# No Way Jose bt. Noah Kekoa

Cathy Kelley speaks to Austin Aries backstage about his time so far in NXT. Aries spoke how he is "Double A" and he seems to be flying under the radar, he mentiones it may take a little initiative to get to the top.

Finn Balor returns to NXT next week.

5# Samoa Joe bt. Eric Young Via Submission in a non-title match

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE SMACKDOWN
DATE - THURSDAY 5TH MAY 2016
TAPED - TUESDAY 3RD MAY 2016
VENUE - SPRINT CENTER: KANSAS CITY, MO
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON, MAURO RANALLO & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

Chris Jericho opened Thursday night Smackdown with the returning Highlight Reel, Jericho made it clear that Ambrose would not be on the show, instead the WWE Universe would get the "gift of Jericho". Sami Zayn was tonight's guest, Jericho referred to Zayn as a thief after raising The Miz's Intercontinental title above his head on Raw, and also chastised him for attacking Kevin Owens. Zayn claimed his actions was a result of what happened at Payback. The Miz and Maryse made their way out to the ring, Zayn taunted Miz by repeatedly touching his title before Zayn made fun of Jericho which led to Jericho storming away. Zayn continued to taunt the Intercontinental champion before Maryse informed him that Miz would teach him a lesson.

1# Sami Zayn bt. The Miz (w/ Maryse) Via DQ in a non-title match

Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson speak to AJ Styles backstage, they tell him that he needs to get a little extreme if he is to beat Roman Reigns at Extreme Rules. Styles said that it was time to have a chat with Reigns.

2# The Vaudevillains bt. Bo Dallas & Curtis Axel
(Post-match, Big Cass came out to confront the #1 contenders before taking them both out with a powerbomb, before finishing by hitting a final one on Curtis Axel.)

3# Natalya & Becky Lynch bt. Emma & Charlotte (w/ Ric Flair) Via Submission

AJ Styles confronts Roman Reigns backstage and asks whether he is going to get involved in tonight's main event, Reigns told him that he is the champion, so he goes where he wants and they are family, so he will do what he wants.

4# Rusev (w/ Lana) bt. Zack Ryder Via submission
(Post-match, Rusev & Lana celebrate until Kalisto came down and hit Rusev with a corkscrew forearm.)

Fandango is backstage with Goldust and is trying to teach him new dance moves, soon R-Truth and Tyler Breeze approach them and they all end up dancing together.

Darren Young approaches WWE Hall of Famer Bob Backlund and asks him to be his new life coach. Backlund says yes but Darren needs to realise that Wrestling is life. Their new catchphrase is "Make Darren Young great again".

5# Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson (w/ AJ Styles) vs. The Usos (w/ Roman Reigns) ended in a no contest
(Anderson kicks Reigns in the face whilst he is standing outside the ring, Reigns the dived in to the ring and all hell breaks loose. The match is then made in to a six man tag team match.)

6# Roman Reigns & The Usos bt. Karl Anderson, Luke Gallows & AJ Styles in a six man tag team match

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE SUPERSTARS
DATE - FRIDAY 6TH MAY 2016
TAPED - MONDAY 2ND MAY 2016
VENUE - SCOTTRADE CENTER: ST. LOUIS, MO
ANNOUNCERS - TOM PHILLIPS & BYRON SAXTON

1# Darren Young bt. Damien Sandow
2# Apollo Crews bt. Heath Slater (w/ Bo Dallas & Curtis Axel)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW
DATE - MONDAY 9TH MAY 2016
VENUE - CENTURYLINK CENTER: OMAHA, NE
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & BYRON SAXTON

Chris Jericho opens Monday night Raw with the highlight reel, he mentioned how Ambrose was supposed to be his guest tonight but he isn't here because of him. Jericho then mentions tweets and messages about Mitch the plant, he then called the fans in Omaha losers like Ambrose. He gives them the gift of Jericho before Big Cass makes his way out and claims he doesn't understand what the new era is all about, he spoke how they have arrived and is a warning. He tells Jericho to get out of his way or to get run over. Jericho teases a fight between them until Jericho smirks and walks off, Big Cass called him S-A-W-F-T, Jericho angrily runs on the apron but gets hit with a big boot.

After the commercial Jericho is walking backstage and runs in to Stephanie McMahon, he claims that the new era have no respect, he also mentions how they can stop this new era and Shane McMahon. Stephanie claimed Shane is doing the right thing and he can do something about it tonight in the main event against Big Cass.

1# Baron Corbin bt. Dolph Ziggler

Charlotte and Ric Flair walk in to Shane McMahon's office and bemoan the ruling of Ric being banned from ringside at Extreme Rules. Shane says that the decision stands, and it also stands for tonight.

This Thursday on Smackdown, Gorgeous Truth will take on Goldango.

2# R-Truth (w/ Tyler Breeze) bt. Fandango (w/ Goldust)

Kevin Owens, The Miz and Cesaro are in Shane & Stephanie's ofice, Stephanie announces there will be a triple threat match for the Intercontinental title at Extreme Rules. Sami Zayn walked in and said that he had a problem with that, Shane told him he had to earn his opportunity, Zayn suggests if he beats Miz then he gets a shot and if he loses he will be put at the back of the line. To the chagrin of the other members in the match, Shane and Stephanie agree.

3# Paige bt. Charlotte in a non-title match
(Featuring Natalya on commentary for the match, Ric Flair came down to the ring but Shane McMahon and a bunch of referees kick Flair from ringside. Paige side steps Charlotte and rolls her up for the 3.)

4# Sami Zayn bt. The Miz (w/ Maryse) in a non-title match
(Due to pre-match stipulations, it will now be a Fatal-4-Way for the Intercontinental title at Extreme Rules.)

Renee Young is backstage with Becky Lynch, we see Emma thumbing Lynch in the eye to beat her last week. Lynch warned Emma she is in for a lass kicking next time the are in the ring, Emma walks up and calls Lynch inferior and what she needs is eyes at the back of her head, Dana Brooke then attacks Becky from behind and told her that playtime is over.

Darren Young is shown in a taped promo asking Mr. Bob Backlund to be his life coach. Backlund says he will be his wrestling coach. Young says he doesn’t need a wrestling coach, but a life coach. Backlund says his first rule as a life coach is that WRESTLING IS LIFE! The tag line is they are going to make Darren Young great again, a play on Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” line.

Zack Ryder is seen talking with Shane McMahon backstage. Ryder says he’s happy to be here, but he’s not happy just being here. Shane says Ryder is what the New Era is all about. Kevin Owens walks up and says after seeing Sami Zayn get handed an opportunity at his title at Extreme Rules, it seems like the New Era is about handing opportunities to pathetic, whiny people that ask for them. Owens then greets Ryder. Owens says Shane knows after the way he beat Zayn at Payback, he shouldn’t be a factor in the match at Extreme Rules. Ryder says he beat Owens at WrestleMania, so he should be in the match. Owens says he didn’t beat him and stole the title. Why does Ryder even exist? Shane says if Ryder can beat Owens, he’ll take his place in the Fatal Four Way Match. Shane then kicks Owens out of his office.

5# Sin Cara (w/ Kalisto) bt. Rusev (w/ Lana)
(Kalisto got on the apron when Rusev signalled for the end, Lana got on the apron aswel. With the referee distracted, Kalisto kicked Rusev in the head which led to Cara rolling Rusev up for the win.)

Another vignette with Primo and Epico airs. They’re called The Shining Stars and will debut next week.

6# Roman Reigns & The Usos bt. AJ Styles, Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows Via DQ in a six man tag team elimination match
(Order of elimination - Jey Uso by Karl Anderson, Karl Anderson by Jimmy Uso, Jimmy Uso by AJ Styles, Luke Gallows by Roman Reigns, AJ Styles Via DQ. Karl Anderson hit Reigns with a steel chair to cause the DQ. Post-match, The Usos quickly run out to help Reigns. Anderson and Gallows brawl with The Usos in the ring before throwing them out of the ring. Anderson and Gallows turn around, and Reigns spears Gallows. Anderson picks up the chair, but Reigns spears him down as well. Reigns then turns and eats a pelé kick. Styles sets up to give him the Styles Clash on the steel chair, but Reigns gives him a back body drop to the apron. Styles sets up for the Phenomenal Forearm, but stops when he looks at Reigns. They have a long trade off where Reigns gives him the steel chair before Styles gives it back to him. Reigns picks up the chair and sidesteps Styles as he goes for the Phenomenal Forearm. Styles quickly rolls out of the ring as Reigns stands there holding the chair.)

7# Kevin Owens bt. Zack Ryder
(Due to pre-match stipulations, Owens keeps his spot in the Intercontinental Championship match at Extreme Rules.)

8# Dudley Boyz bt. The New Day (w/ Xavier Woods) in a non-title match
(The Vaudevillains attack Xavier Woods at ringside as D-Von gave Kingston a clothesline to get the 3. Post-match, Vaudevillains attack Kingston and hit the whirling Dervish.)

This Thursday on Smackdown, Sami Zayn and Cesaro will take on Kevin Owens and The Miz. We’ll also see Roman Reigns take on Luke Gallows.

It was set to be Chris Jericho vs. Big Cass in the main event but someone attacked Jericho during his entrance and stole his jacket. When the lights came on it was revealed to be Dean Ambrose, Ambrose started tearing and ripping the wiring out of the jacket which Jericho claimed cost $15,000. Jericho runs down to attack him and grabs the jacket and attempts to walk off, however, Big Cass stood in his way and sent him in to the barricade. He threw him in the ring as Ambrose gave Jericho the Dirty Deeds before tearing the jacket in two.

Backstage, Shane and Stephanie McMahon are seen watching what just happened. They trade tacky jokes about the price of Jericho’s jacket. Shane says he really welcomes Stephanie’s new attitude and says they got along well tonight. Stephanie says they could be on an episode of “Ride Along,” but Shane turns it down in a joking fashion. Shane walks out to take a phone call. Stephanie picks up the picture of a young Shane and Vince McMahon and looks at it with a smirk.

Back in the ring, Jericho looks like he’s going to cry as he tries to wear his ripped and ruined jacket. Ambrose just walks off.

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MAIN EVENT
DATE - TUESDAY 10TH MAY 2016
VENUE - WELLS FARGO ARENA: DES MOINES, IA
ANNOUNCERS - TOM PHILLIPS & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

The New Day open the show with Xavier Woods wearing Big E's gear because his luggage was stolen at the airport. They were soon interrupted by the Social Outcasts and it was revealed that they were the ones who stole his luggage, this led to a match between them.

1# The New Day bt. The Social Outcasts in a six man tag team match
2# Paige bt. Summer Rae
3# Baron Corbin bt. Jack Swagger
(Featuring Dolph Ziggler on commentary for the match.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE NXT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 11TH MAY 2016
TAPED - THURSDAY 28TH APRIL 2016
VENUE - FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY: WINTER PARK, FL
ANNOUNCERS - TOM PHILLIPS & COREY GRAVES

Finn Balor returns to Full Sail and thanked the fans, he spoke how he beat Samoe Joe at Takeover London and Dallas, but it was Lowell where he lost. Elias Samson made his way out and sang a song for Balor, Samson then told Balor he is nothing without the NXT Championship. Balor hits a bicycle kick as Samson stumbles out of the ring.

1# American Alpha bt. John Skyler & Corey Hollis in a non-title match
2# Shinsuke Nakamura bt. Alex Riley

Austin Aries is in William Regal's office and told the NXT GM that he didn't come to NXT to just be another guy. Regal told him that he didn't ask him here for that, before Aries wanted to prove he's not just good, but great. Blake and Murphy interrupt the conversation to make claim that they deserve another NXT Tag Team Championship match. Aries calls them out on how they didn't have the decency to bring Alexa Bliss with them, both teams have a disagreement until Regal has an idea and makes Blake & Murphy vs. Aries and a partner of his choice.

3# Alexa Bliss bt. Rachel Ellering

Backstage, Cathy Kelley asks Bayley when she’s going to ask Asuka for a rematch for the nXt Women’s Championship. Bayley says she’s training and feeling better. Nia Jax interrupts to say when she made one mistake, she got stronger. When Bayley passed out and lost the championship, she became weaker. Bayley said Nia may have dominated their match from Takeover: London, but she won. Nia says the next time they fight, the outcome will not be the same. Bayley says she could choke her out again.

4# Finn Balor bt. Elias Samson
(Post-match, Balor reminds us that Samoa Joe did beat him but he wants his rematch as he's obsessed with NXT and being NXT Champion but now he is possessed like a demon, stalking it's prey. Samoa Joe makes his way out and objects to what Balor just said, moments later, William Regal makes his way down and announces that on June 8th at Takeover, it will be Samoa Joe vs. Finn Balor for the NXT Championship. Samoa Joe bemoans the decision, Balor then hits flipping senton over the ropes on to Joe.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE SMACKDOWN
DATE - THURSDAY 12TH MAY 2016
TAPED - TUESDAY 10TH MAY 2016
VENUE - WELLS FARGO ARENA: DES MOINES, IA
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON, MAURO RANALLO & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

Dean Ambrose opens the show and spoke of destroying Jericho's $15,000 jacket on Raw but claims that he doesn't owe him money, he stated they were even for Jericho destroying his plant, but he is really upset because he tried to end his career. Ambrose continues to speak about what he is going to do to Jericho before the lights went out, and when they come on Jericho had taken Ambrose out. Jericho pulled out a straight-jacket and put Ambrose in it, despite Ambrose attempting to fight back, Jericho continues to have the upper hand before officials pull them apart.

1# Rusev (w/ Lana) bt. Sin Cara Via Submission

Renee Young is backstage with Emma and spoke of Emma's surprise on Raw being Dana Brooke. When questioned why Brooke attacked Lynch, Dana replied by saying Emma led the women's division in NXT and when she is finished with Becky it won't be, "who is dana brooke", it will be "whatever happened to Becky Lynch".

2# Dana Brooke (w/ Emma) bt. Becky Lynch
(Emma struck the injured eye of Becky Lynch which led to Dana hitting the jackknife to get the 3.)

The WWE Tag Team Champions come to the ring and spoke of The Vaudevillains sticking their noses in on Raw. The Vaudevillains soon made their way out and spoke of Extreme Rules and how they will become the WWE Tag Team Champions.

3# Aiden English (w/ Simon Gotch) bt. Kofi Kingston (w/ The New Day)
4# The Usos bt. Karl Anderson & Luke Hallows Via DQ
(Gallows threw Jimmy over the announce table to cause the DQ. Post-match, Gallows & Anderson continue to attack the Ussos and eventually hits Jey in the back with a steel chair.)

We get another skit as Darren continues to take advice from Hall of Famer Bob Backlund, who doesn’t seem to understand how a smartphone works but he DOES know how to Make Darren Young Great Again!

5# Gorgeous Truth bt. Goldango
(Fandango beat down his own partner which allowed Tyler Breeze to get the win. Post-match, Truth comes in but gets beaten down from Breeze and Fandango before Goldust came to protect him.)

6# Kevin Owens & The Miz bt. Cesaro & Sami Zayn
(Post-match, Zayn got some right hands on Miz after he threw him in the ring, Owens went for the pop-up powerbomb but Miz hit Owens with the Skull Crushing Finale.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE SUPERSTARS
DATE - FRIDAY 13TH MAY 2016
TAPED - MONDAY 9TH MAY 2016
VENUE - CENTURYLINK CENTER: OMAHA, NE
ANNOUNCERS - TOM PHILLIPS & BYRON SAXTON

1# Cesaro bt. Bo Dallas
2# Apollo Crews bt. Stardust

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW
DATE - MONDAY 16TH MAY 2016
VENUE - GREENSBORO COLISEUM - GREENSBORO, NC
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & BYRON SAXTON

AJ Styles opens Monday night Raw, he came out to set the record straight as he is tired of Roman Reigns calling him a liar. He said he has heard it everywhere, claims of his friendship with Anderson and Gallows being some master plan so he could become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Styles then shows some tweets of people talking about him and the Club. Roman Reigns makes his way down and claims that winning titles doesn't matter unless you win THE championship, Reigns states that he will be in the Usos' corner tonight, Styles says he will be in the Club's corner and wherever Reigns is until he gets the title. Reigns spoke of the extreme rules match this Sunday, he also mentions how Styles can't beat him one-on-one so the club will be out there.That means Anderson and Gallows will be out there. The Usos will be with him as well. Then the three of them will figure out the hard way that The Bloodline is stronger than The Club. Styles says we’ll find out this Sunday.

Anderson and Gallows make their way to ringside and notice Usos standing behind Reigns, Styles runs in to a right hand and fall sout of the ring as Anderson and Gallows hold Styles back.

1# Sami Zayn vs. Cesaro ended in a No Contest
(Featuring Kevin Owens and The Miz on commentary for the match. During the match, Owens grabs Miz out of his seat and throws him down. Owens begins to walk off with the title but Miz attacked him, their brawl spilled in to the ring and then all 4 men began brawling as the referee calls for the bell. Shane McMahon came out and makes a tag team match as Owens will team with The Miz to take on Cesaro and Zayn. Stephanie McMahon then came out and suggested given what happened on Smackdown, the better teams would be Miz & Cesaro vs. Owens & Zayn. Shane agreed and said the match will start right now.)

2# Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens bt. The Miz (w/ Maryse) & Cesaro
(Post-match, Owens superkicks Zayn.)

3# The Shining Stars bt. Brian Kennedy & Scott Jackson

Dean Ambrose makes his way to the ring and spoke of destroying Jericho's jacket last week on Raw and then Jericho putting him in a straitjacket on Smackdown. He said he felt something snap before calling out Jericho, Jericho wants an apology for his $15,000 jacket, Ambrose said he isn't going to apologise, he is out here to challenge him to a match at Extreme Rules. Jericho says he can have a match, both men go verbally back and forth before Ambrose says that the match this Sunday will be an asylum match. Surrounding the top are a barbed wire baseball bat, a straitjacket, a mop, a potted plant, and kendo stick. Ambrose says there is no escape. You can’t climb over the top or leave through the door. Jericho may be the best in the world at what he does, but when he enters his world, what he’ll do is scream, cry, and beg for mercy. When Jericho enters this asylum, he will never… ever be the same, again. Jericho looks flabbergasted and fearful.

4# Dana Brooke bt. Becky Lynch

Shane and Stephanie are talking backstage and Steph wanted to know what Shane didn't run the Asylum match past her, he stated she didn't run the change in the tag match past him. Dudley Boyz walked in and said they want to show the New era guys what guys from the Attitude era can do. Shane says that they're not giving them two guys, they'll have to choose, and it's a bigger guy, 7-foot tall and you can't teach that as one of them will face Big Cass tonight.

5# Breezeango bt. Golden Truth

Goldust is walking backstage when R-Truth catches up with him. R-Truth tells him to not be like that. Goldust says he didn’t want to be his tag team partner. R-Truth says they got one over on them, but this is the first time they’ve teamed up. They have to work out the kinks and get their chakras aligned. The WWE Universe wants The Golden Truth. R-truth says he wants the team as well. Deep down, Goldust wants it too. Tyler Breeze and Fandango walk up laughing at them and call them “Golden Girls.” Goldust says R-Truth is right. They need to get their chakra aligned. They then hug.

The New Day make their way to the ring and speak of defending their WWE Tag Team titles against a team from a bygone era this Sunday. Kofi says he wishes there was a way to see the bygone era with their own eyes, Woods says he has a solution and they reveal a phony time machine, Woods calls it the "New Day-lorean" time machine. Some goofy graphics play before Kofi comes out with his old music and his Jamaican accent. They go through it again and they come with fake mustaches and Big E holding a box which says "Derriere Squares". They say the bygone era suck but whatever the era, they'll always be the Tag Team Champions. The Vaudevillains attack them from behind and send them in to the "time machine".

This Thursday on Smackdown, we’ll see The Miz host Miz TV with Kevin Owens, Cesaro, and Sami Zayn as his guests.

6# The Usos (w/ Roman Reigns) bt. Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows (w/ AJ Styles)
(Post-match, Styles and Reigns go face-to-face as Gallows attacks Reigns from behind. The Usos then attack Gallows and stop Anderon using a chair, Anderson sends one of the Usos in to the steel steps. Styles grabs a steel chair but Reigns uppercuts him, Reigns then hits Styles with the chair before Gallows runs in but is soon the recipient of the superman punch, Anderson also receives one. Styles hit Reigns on the back a few times with the chair before hitting the Styles clash.)

7# Big Cass bt. D-Von Dudley (w/ Bubba Ray Dudley)
8# Alberto Del Rio bt. Kalisto in a non-title match
(Rusev comes down the aisle whilst beating on Sin Cara, moments later, Rusev sends Cara in to the ring post twice which causes a distraction as Del Rio hit Kalisto with the backstabber to get the 3. Post-match, Rusev superkicks Kalisto before applying the accolade.)

Shane and Stephanie McMahon are in the ring for the contract signing for the WWE Women's Championship, Ric Flair comes out to introduce his daughter to the ring. Shane then brings down her opponent, Natalya. Both go back and forth with words, when Charlotte was going to sign a contract she noticed a clause that if Ric Flair comes to the ring this Sunday, then Charlotte with forfeit the title. Stephanie says is was just business. Flair told Stephanie how he didn't like her and she is the worst businesswoman of all time, Shane stands up for his sister as Flair squares up to Shane. Stephanie soon slaps Flair, Charlotte went to attack Stephanie but Natalya takes her down and applied the sharpshooter. Natalya then held up the Women's title to end the show.

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MAIN EVENT
DATE - TUESDAY 17TH MAY 2016
VENUE - BON SECOURS WELLNESS ARENA: GREENVILLE, SC
ANNOUNCERS - TOM PHILLIPS & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

1# Jack Swagger & Titus O'Neil bt. Social Outcasts (w/ Heath Slater)
2# Apollo Crews bt. Viktor
3# Alberto Del Rio bt. Zack Ryder

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE NXT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 18TH MAY 2016
TAPED - THURSDAY 28TH APRIL 2016
VENUE - FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY: WINTER PARK, FL
ANNOUNCERS - TOM PHILLIPS & COREY GRAVES

1# Shinsuke Nakamura & Austin Aries bt. Blake & Murphy (w/ Alexa Bliss)
(Post-match, Bliss stares down Blake & Murphy and leaves them. Blake is next to turn his back on Murphy.)

After interviews with Bayley regarding her match with Nia Jax tonight and the No Way Jose, we go back to earlier today where NXT camera recorded Carmella who says how proud she is of Enzo and Big Cass and sends her thoughts to Enzo, Carmella finished by saying she has big dreams of succeeding in NXT.

2# Carmella bt. Peyton Royce Via Submission

We go back to this past weekend in Portland, Or where the locker room empties whilst trying to keep apart Finn Balor and Samoa Joe. William Regal speaks to Balor and Joe on Facebook live and announces there will be a definitive end to their feud as their match at NXT Takeover will be a steel cage match. Joe says that he will sign first and Balor won't be victorious at Takeover, Balor promised this will end at Takeover with him become a 2-time NXT Champion.

Backstage, Alex Bliss tells Blake & Murphy that she wants to be more successful and she can't win the NXT Women's Championship with 470 pounds of dead weight on her back.

3# Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa bt. Rob Ryzin & Danny Burch

NXT General Manager William Regal is in this office, he congratulates Enzo & Big Cass and the Vaudevilains for showing off the quality of the NXT Tag Team division. He then announces American Alpha and The Revival will fight one another for the NXT Tag Team Championship at Takeover.

4# Nia Jax bt. Bayley

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE SMACKDOWN
DATE - THURSDAY 19TH MAY 2016
TAPED - TUESDAY 17TH MAY 2016
VENUE - BON SECOURS WELLNESS ARENA: GREENVILLE, SC
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON, MAURO RANALLO & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

1# Kevin Owens bt. Cesaro
(Featuring The Miz, Maryse & Sami Zayn on commentary; during the match, Owens get out of the ring to attack Sami Zayn, moments after, Cesaro shoves Miz to the ground. Miz gets on the apron before Cesaro was to hit the Cesaro swing which distracted him. Moments later it was Zayn who got in the ring to deal with Owens but Cesaro stopped him, this led to Owens rolling Cesaro up to get the 3. Post-match, Owens got out of the ring as Cesaro hits an uppercut on Miz, before Zayn hits Cesaro with the Helluva kick. Miz catches Zayn with a skull crushing finale.)

2# Dana Brooke bt. Paige
(Featuring Becky Lynch on commentary for the match.)

Renee Young is with Rusev and Lana backstage, Renee spoke about Rusev attacking Kalisto on Raw and asks for an explanation, Lana said that Kalisto is a weak man who hides behind his mask and Rusev is the greatest United States Champion of all time. Rusev said after Extreme Rules, they will no longer say "lucha...lucha...", they will say, "matchka, matchka".

3# Dolph Ziggler bt. Sheamus
(Post-match, Baron Corbin made his way out and told Ziggler this sunday he is going to hurt him, and no disqualification means he can't do anything about it.)

Chris Jericho makes his way to the ring and spoke of facing Dean Ambrose this Sunday in an Asylum match, he calls for the cage to be lowered, to give us an idea of how many days he can put Ambrose in the hospital for. He goes through the weapons which are attached, moments later, we see someone walking behind Jericho and it turns out to be Ambrose. Ambrose lays in to Jericho before hitting him with a kendo stick before Jericho gets out of dodge.

Darren Young gets another life lesson from Bob Backlund, who tells him not to take notes and name off the President. Backlund isn’t pleased with Darren Young using language, telling him to do a hundred (make that 200) jumping jacks. We’re going to make Darren Young great again!

4# Big Cass & The New Day bt. Dudley Boyz & The Vaudevillains in an 8-man tag team match
5# Roman Reigns (w/ The Usos) bt. Luke Gallows (w/ AJ Styles & Karl Anderson) Via DQ in a non-title match
(Anderson gets on the apron which distracts Reigns, Styles soon grabs his leg when he was looking for the spear. The Usos get involved at ringside, Reigns hit a drive-by dropkick on Styles before getting back in the ring. Moments later, Styles told Anderson to "get 'im", as Gallows & Anderson hit Reigns with the boot of doom to cause the DQ. Post-match, chaos continued as Usos got involved but Styles took them out of the ring before hitting a sliding dropkick in to Reigns. Styles clears the announce table, Reigns threw him on it before Gallows got to him and all 6-men brawled to end the show.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE SUPERSTARS
DATE - FRIDAY 20TH MAY 2016
TAPED - MONDAY 16TH MAY 2016
VENUE - GREENSBORO COLISEUM - GREENSBORO, NC
ANNOUNCERS - TOM PHILLIPS & COREY GRAVES

1# Jack Swagger & Titus O'Neil bt. Social Outcasts (w/ Heath Slater)
2# Zack Ryder bt. Stardust

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE EXTREME RULES 2016 KICKOFF
DATE - SUNDAY 22ND MAY 2016
VENUE - PRUDENTIAL CENTER: NEWARK, NJ
KICKOFF PANEL - RENEE YOUNG, COREY GRAVES, BOOKER T & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER
ANNOUNCERS - MAURO RANALLO & BYRON SAXTON

The Dudley Boyz came to the ring and spoke how they have been in more extreme rules matches than the entire WWE locker room combined. They spoke of ECW which encouraged the fans to chant ECW bu turned it around by calling them sheep and said it went out of business when they left as it went to the toilet, where all these "new era" stars are going. They were ready to leave New Jersey before Big Cass made his way out, insulted the former tag team champions before coming to the ring. Dudleyz began beating him down before Cass goes in to D-Von, hits the big boot on Bubba Ray before hitting the East River crossing on D-Von, Big Cass finished by calling both men S-A-W-F-T SAWFT!!

1# Baron Corbin bt. Dolph Ziggler in a No Disqualification match

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE EXTREME RULES 2016
DATE - SUNDAY 22ND MAY 2016
VENUE - PRUDENTIAL CENTER: NEWARK, NJ
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & BYRON SAXTON

1# Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson bt. The Usos in a Texas Tornado match
2# Rusev (w/ Lana) bt. Kalisto Via Submission to become the new WWE United States Champion
3# The New Day (w/ Kofi Kingston) bt. The Vaudevillains to retain the WWE Tag Team Championship
4# The Miz (w/ Maryse) bt. Cesaro, Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens in a Fatal-4-Way to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship

We go to the kick-off panel who discuss tonight's matches and also what happened on the kick-off show.

5# Dean Ambrose bt. Chris Jericho in an Asylum match
6# Charlotte bt. Natalya Via Submission in a Submission match to retain the WWE Women's Championship
(Natalya has the match won with the sharpshooter, then Ric Flair's music hits, the stipulation of the match was Flair was banned from ringside and if he did come down then Charlotte would lose the title. However, it turned out to be Dana Brooke dressed like Flair. Natalya went after Brooke but Charlotte hit her from behind and applied the figure-8 to get the win.)

7# Roman Reigns bt. AJ Styles in an Extreme Rules match to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
(Reigns had the match won but Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson made their way out and attack Reigns then hit the Boot of Doom. Reigns kicked out so they grabbed a steel chair, The Usos then made their way down and hit superkicks on all 3 men before hitting air uso on them. Styles kicks out so now it was Gallows & Anderson who took down Usos. Later in the match, Styles had the match won but one of the Usos grab Styles' leg, Styles kicked off Usos but Reigns kicked out. Styles hit Reigns and Usos with a steel chair before going for the phenomenal forearm, instead Reigns caught him mid-air with the spear and got the 3. Post-match, Seth Rollins returns and attacked Reigns before hitting the pedigree and ending the show holding the WWE World Heavyweight Championship above his head.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW
DATE - MONDAY 23RD MAY 2016
VENUE - ROYAL FARMS ARENA: BALTIMORE, MD
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & BYRON SAXTON

Seth Rollins opens the 1,200th episode of Monday night Raw after returning last night at Extreme Rules, and comes back to a raucous ovation from the crowd in Baltimore and signals that he is back. Rollins spoke how it hasn't always been that way, often the crowd called for his head, then when he got injured he received tonnes of fan mail but didn't open a single letter and just put it in a garbage can and lit it on fire. Rollins claims he didn't need them to win the title and to defend it, and doesn't need them to get it back. He spoke how he rebuilt himself in the last 7 months, redesigned himself and will take back his WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Roman Reigns makes his way out but Rollins immediately leaves, Reigns invites Rollins in the ring to speak to ihs face until Shane McMahon came out, and invites Rollins back in to the ring. Shane announces that at Money in the Bank, Roman Reigns will defend the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against the man who never lost the title, Seth Rollins.

1# Sami Zayn bt. Sheamus in a Money in the Bank Qualifying match

Renee Young is backstage with Apollo Crews and asks whether he thinks he has an advatage tonight after witnessing what Jericho went through last night. Crews said this is the biggest match of his life, Sheamus then attacked him from behind and sent a warning to all new era guys that they can't replace him, and he'll always be there to knock them down.

The New Day make their way to the ring after retaining the WWE Tag Team titles lat night, there is a cake as Raw is over 23 years old. They prance around with the cake and make light of it going in someone's face. The Social Outcasts come to the ring and attack Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston before knocking Big E off the apron, before picking up Francesca II and celebrating around the ring.

2# The New Day bt. The Social Outcasts in a six man tag team match
(Post-match, The New Day shove Heath Slater's head first in to the cake.)

3# Cesaro bt. The Miz (w/ Maryse) in a Money in the Bank Qualifying match

Renee Young is backstage with Seth Rollins, moments later, Stephanie McMahon walked up and explained to him how things have changed around here, including their business relationship. She extends her hand and welcomes him back before walking off.

John Cena will return to Monday Night Raw next week.

4# Chris Jericho bt. Apollo Crews in a Money In The Bank Qualifying match

JoJo is backstage with Baron Corbin who discuss Corbin giving Ziggler a low blow last night which led to his win. Ziggler approached him and spoke how he couldn't have a technical wrestling match, and he will see if he can hang with him in a match next week.

Big Cass makes his way to the stage before Enzo Amore made his return. Enzo spoke of his concussion before speaking of the Dudley Boyz, Big Cass said that once again he will prove there is only one word to describe them - S-A-W-F-T!

5# Big Cass (w/ Enzo Amore) bt. Bubba Ray Dudley (w/ D-Von Dudley)

Charlotte comes to the ring with Dana Brooke and Ric Flair. Flair starts by telling Charlotte how proud he is of everything she has accomplished since winning the WWE Women's Championship at Wrestlemania. Charlotte thanks herself and also Dana Brooke, she then spoke of how her father was never there for her growing up but now understands it. She says her father knew what it was like to be the man, she's the woman, and says she has the confidence to say this to her father: "get out of my ring". She spoke of his generation never wanting to leave the spotlight, and asked if people knew what it was like to walk in a room and be referred to as Ric Flair's daughter. Charlotte appears like she’s on the verge of tears saying all these things. Charlotte says Ric Flair abandoned her for the last thirty years of her life. Ric Flair is immortal to the fans, but to her he’s dead. Now he can watch her on TV like she had to do for him. She tells him to get out of the ring. Flair sadly leaves the ring as she sings “Kiss Him Goodbye” at him.

6# Dean Ambrose bt. Dolph Ziggler in a Money in the Bank Qualifying match

A video airs of the Shining Stars who spoke of their debut last week and because everyone loves them so much, they invite the WWE Universe to Puerto Rico.

AJ Styles makes his way to the ring and spoke of Roman Reigns being every bit of the man he says he is but says if it wasn't for the Usos then he would be the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. He spoke of his opportunity tonight to beat Kevin Owens on his own, Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows make their way to the ring looking none to pleased. They went back and forth with Styles reiterating this isn't Japan, and Anderson/Gallows commenting how many fights they have assisted styles in. Styles then says professionally they're done, but they are still brothers. Gallows takes exception to this and Anderson tells Styles that they're not brothers anymore, they're not friends anymore. Styles told Gallows & Anderson to leave the ring.

This Thursday night on Smackdown, it will be The Miz vs. Cesaro for the WWE Intercontinental Championship and also Rusev will defend the United States Championship against Kalisto.

7# Kevin Owens bt. AJ Styles in a Money in the Bank Qualifying match

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MAIN EVENT
DATE - TUESDAY 24TH MAY 2016
VENUE - NORFOLK SCOPE: NORFOLK, VA
ANNOUNCERS - TOM PHILLIPS & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

1# The New Day bt. The Social Outcasts in a six man tag team match
2# Paige bt. Summer Rae
3# Baron Corbin bt. Jack Swagger
(Featuring Dolph Ziggler on commentary for the match.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE NXT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 25TH MAY 2016
TAPED - THURSDAY 19TH MAY 2016
VENUE - FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY: WINTER PARK, FL
ANNOUNCERS - TOM PHILLIPS & COREY GRAVES

The show opens with NXT General Manager William Regal announcing that he was going to give Bayley her NXT Women's Championship rematch against Asuka at Takeover - The End, however due to her injury she won't be cleared to compete by then. Therefore, tonight there will be a triple threat match between Nia Jax, Carmella and Alexa Bliss to determine the new number 1 contender.

1# Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa bt. TM-61

We see a video vignette hyping the debut of Andrade "Cien" Almas to NXT.

Austin Aries makes his way to the ring and spoke how he will be the NXT Champion soon, Shinsuke Nakamura interrupts and makes claim that the title will be coming to the King of Strong Styles instead. NXT General Manager William Regal comes out and makes Austin Aries vs. Shinsuke Nakamura on June 8th at NXT Takeover - The End.

2# No Way Jose bt. Jonny Vandal
3# Nia Jax bt. Carmella and Alexa Bliss in a triple threat match to become the #1 contender for the NXT Women's Championship
(Post-match, Nia Jax and Asuka had a staredown ahead of their match at Takeover.)