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[Scott Barton]

WWE SUPERSTARS
DATE - FRIDAY 8TH MAY 2015
TAPED - MONDAY 4TH MAY 2015
VENUE - BELL CENTRE: MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON & RICH BRENNAN

1# Luke Harper bt. Jack Swagger
2# Lucha Dragons bt. Los Matadores

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW
DATE - MONDAY 11TH MAY 2015
VENUE - US BANK ARENA: CINCINNATI, OH
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & BOOKER T

Monday Night Raw opens up with the C.O.O and he brings out Seth Rollins and Kane to "clear the air", Rollins airs his grievances towards the director of operations before Kane comes to the ring and is ready to chokeslam the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Triple H then makes a stipulation for this Sunday, whereby if Seth Rollins doesn't retain the title then Kane's services as director of operations are no longer needed. The C.O.O then said that all 4 men in this Sunday's fatal-4-way will be in action tonight as Kane will face Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins will face Randy Orton and when Jamie Noble airs his opinion, Triple H makes J&J Security face Dean Ambrose right now.

1# Dean Ambrose bt. J&J Security in a "2 on 1 Handicap" match - **1/2

Before the next match, we learnt whilst Sheamus joined the commentary table that it will be Dolph Ziggler vs. Sheamus this Sunday. Also we learnt from King Barrett before his match that he will face Neville at Payback.

2# King Barrett bt. Dolph Ziggler - **1/2
(Sheamus distracted Ziggler which led to him losing the match, post-match, Sheamus slaps and kicks Ziggler around the ring until Ziggler fought back but he ended up running in to brogue.)

3# Erick Rowan bt. Fandango - 1/2*
(Post-match, Rowan and Harper dismantle Fandango.)

John Cena comes to the ring and speaks of how much the United States title means to him and the USA, Cena then spoke of facing Rusev this Sunday and then he is ready to start the John Cena United States Championship open challenge and outcomes his challenger, Neville.

4# Neville bt. John Cena Via DQ in a WWE United States Championship match - ***1/2
(Rusev attacked Neville and hit the 'Red Arrow' to cause the DQ. Post-match, Rusev attacked Cena before applying the 'accolade' and then he held the us title high.)

It was set to be Roman Reigns vs. Kane but both men had an all-out brawl around ringside which ended up with Reigns spearing Kane over the announce table.

5# Tamina bt. Brie Bella – 3/4*
6# Curtis Axel vs. Macho Mandow ended in a No Contest – DUD
(The Ascension insulted both men in the ring before saying that this is the era of total destruction, Ascension them go after both men but Axel and ‘Mandow’ take them out and re-create the moment when the ‘Mega-Powers’ aligned together with a handshake.)

Daniel Bryan comes to the ring and begins talking about what happened last year when he won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship before being injured and then stripped of the title. Bryan talks how the doctors do not know how long he is going to be out of action for, he thanks the WWE Universe for being the ones who have gotten him to the world title before officially relinquishing the Intercontinental Championship, as Bryan left the ring he left the title in the middle of the rig as the crowd in Cincinnati chants, “Thank you Daniel”.

Before the next match, The New Day announce that they will give Tyson Kidd and Cesaro a 2nd chance this Sunday in a best two out of three falls match for the WWE Tag Team Championship.

7# Cesaro bt. Big E - **1/4

This Sunday on the Payback kick-off show, it will be Axelmania & Macho Mandow vs. The Ascension. Another announcement was then made that we will have a second PPV in May and it takes place on Sunday 31st May when the WWE Elimination Chamber comes to the WWE Network from Corpus Christi, TX. Finally, we also find out that this Thursday on Smackdown, Kane will face Roman Reigns and there must be a winner.

The Primetime Players come on-screen and do a parody of the New Age Outlaws.

Bray Wyatt comes to the ring and talks about fear being all around, Wyatt spoke of how Ryback has overcome adversities but has never seen something like the new face of fear before. Wyatt explained why he began to focus on the “big guy”, and claimed that he was in his way and then claimed that sometimes, the bad guy wins. Ryback then came down and both men brawled with Wyatt being sent out of the ring.

8# Randy Orton bt. Seth Rollins Via DQ in a non-title match - **3/4
(J&J Security pummeled Orton to cause the DQ, Orton managed to fight out of it but he was taken down by Rollins. Post-match, Kane came down to the ring and grabbed a steel chair before looking on at what happened in the ring as Ambrose and Reigns took down J&J Security, this left Orton cornered. Ambrose hit the WWE World Heavyweight Champion with ‘dirty deeds’, Roman Reigns hit the ‘Spear’, and finally, Orton hit the ‘RKO’. Kane still hadn’t budged at ringside, Reigns then hit Orton with a ‘spear’, Ambrose then hit Reigns with ‘dirty deeds’, and he was left standing in the middle of the ring.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE NXT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 13TH MAY 2015
TAPED - THURSDAY 23RD APRIL 2015
VENUE - FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY: ORLANDO, FL
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON, RICH BRENNAN & COREY GRAVES

1# Baron Corbin bt. Solomon Crowe - *1/2
(Post-match, Rhyno confronted Corbin as he is the other one who is claimed to be 'unstoppable', Rhyno wants an answer for Takeover and Corbin says yes. Both men brawl with security attempting to tear them apart, Rhyno then hit the 'Gore' on the security as Corbin leaves the ring.)

2# Sasha Banks bt. KC Cassidy Via Submission in a non title match - *1/2

BACKSTAGE - During an interview both Charlotte and Bayley address Dana Brooke and Emma, they challenge them both for a match at Takeover.

3# Alexa Bliss bt. Carmella - *1/2
(Blake & Murphy distracted Carmella which led to Bliss winning, post-match, Carmella had words for the NXT Tag Team Champions and she told them at Takeover, her boys will walk out the Tag Team Champions and they will look S-A-W-F-T.)

BACKSTAGE - Dana Brooke and Emma accept the challenge from Charlotte and Bayley for a match at Takeover.

4# Tyler Breeze & Adam Rose bt. Hideo Itami & Finn Balor - **1/2
(Post-match, Breeze hit the superkick and 'beauty shot' on both Itami and Balor.)

Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens go face to face in the ring, Zayn questions why Owens has been doing what he has been doing, Zayn brought up various scenarios and even Owens’ son who is a Sami Zayn fan. Owens left the ring without saying a word, when he got up to the stage and without even looking at the ring, Owens said that what Zayn says is irrelevant because he knows that Zayn was out for a month because he was hurt and not as Zayn claims, to “clear his head”. Owens claims to know what the injury was and says he is going to hurt Zayn again and this time, he’s not coming back.

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CARD FOR NXT TAKEOVER – UNSTOPPABLE

NXT CHAMPIONSHIP
Kevin Owens © vs. Sami Zayn

TRIPLE THREAT FOR THE NUMBER 1 CONTENDERSHIP FOR THE NXT CHAMPIONSHIP
Tyler Breeze vs. Hideo Itami vs. Finn Balor

NXT WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
Sasha Banks © vs. Becky Lynch

NXT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Blake & Murphy © vs. Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady

Rhyno vs. Baron Corbin

Charlotte & Bayley vs. Dana Brooke & Emma

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MAIN EVENT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 13TH MAY 2015
TAPED - TUESDAY 12TH MAY 2015
VENUE - FORD CENTER: EVANSVILLE, IN
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD & RICH BRENNAN

1# Naomi & Tamina bt. Alicia Fox & Natalya - *1/4
2# Primetime Players bt. Los Matadores - *
3# Erick Rowan & Luke Harper bt. Zack Ryder & Jimmy Uso - **
4# Dolph Ziggler bt. Stardust - **3/4

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE THURSDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN
DATE - THURSDAY 14TH MAY 2015
TAPED - TUESDAY 12TH MAY 2015
VENUE - FORD CENTER: EVANSVILLE, IN
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON, TOM PHILLIPS & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

Bray Wyatt interrupts the opening credits and comes on-screen to send a message to Ryback for tonight that he is coming for him.

Dean Ambrose comes to the ring and talks about the Fatal-4-Way this Sunday before mentioning how he hit "dirty deeds" on his only friend on Raw before Roman Reigns came to the ring. Reigns talked about bringing the big guys this sunday before Kane interrupted to tell Ambrose that he will face Sheamus right now.

1# Dean Ambrose bt. Sheamus - **3/4

BACKSTAGE - Seth Rollins reminds Kane about the stipulation made this past Monday on Raw and reminds him about facing Roman Reigns tonight. Kane then made Seth Rollins vs. Ryback tonight.

Rusev and Lana come to the ring, Lana apologises for her recent actions before Rusev spoke about John Cena and mentioned how he showed on Raw why he would not win at Payback, because he was not prepared or focussed. Rusev said Cena will say the words "I Quit" like he has done many times before, Rusev then showed a looping video of Cena saying the words I quit.

Ryback was on his way to the ring for his match against Seth Rollins when he was taken down by Bray Wyatt before he even got to the ring, Ryback elected to still carry on and have the match.

2# Seth Rollins bt. Ryback in a non title match - **
3# Tyson Kidd bt. Kofi Kingston Via Submission - *1/2

Bo Dallas spoke of how Daniel Bryan gone is his opportunity to be there for the WWE universe before making reference to the '5 steps of grieving', each one he referred to the former Intercontinental Champion.

4# Neville bt. Bo Dallas - *1/2
(Post-match, King Barrett who was on commentary for the match, told Neville that he is in need of 'corporal punishment', and it will come in the form of a royal bullhammer this Sunday.)

BACKSTAGE – Adam Rose and Rosa Mendes are making out when the “hotdog”, known otherwise as Carl, wanted to know when they were getting paid. Rose claimed he was like the bunny and pushed him to the ground before saying he party was over, then he and Rosa continued to make out.

5# Roman Reigns bt. Kane - **1/2
(Due to pre-match stipulations, there must be a winner in this match.)

BACKSTAGE – During an interview with Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose came to brawl but numbers were too great as it was a 3 on 1 attack, this was until Reigns came to his aid with Ambrose handing Reigns the title belt stating that he will take it this Sunday.

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE SUPERSTARS
DATE - FRIDAY 15TH MAY 2015
TAPED - MONDAY 11TH MAY 2015
VENUE - US BANK ARENA: CINCINNATI, OH

1# Kalisto bt. Heath Slater
2# Stardust bt. R-Truth

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE PAYBACK KICK-OFF SHOW
DATE - SUNDAY 17TH MAY 2015
VENUE - ROYAL FARMS ARENA: BALTIMORE, MD
KICK OFF PANEL - RENEE YOUNG, BOOKER T, BYRON SAXTON & COREY GRAVES
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

BACKSTAGE - Eden Stiles interviews Dolph Ziggler about his match tonight against Sheamus, Ziggler said that tonight is about Payback as it is personal, Ziggler said that he will end things tonight.

BACKSTAGE - Eden Stiles interviews the Bella Twins, first off, she asks Brie about Daniel Bryan and an emotional Brie said that Bryan is her inspiration and thanks the WWE Universe for their support. When questioned whether emotion will get in the way tonight, Nikki said that Bryan isn't a distraction and tonight, Naomi will run out of excuses why she isn't or ever will be the Divas Champion.

1# R-Truth bt. Stardust - **1/2

Tom Phillips is with Sheamus in the social media pod and answers a few questions from the WWE Universe. When Sheamus as questioned about his hair, he claimed that it is a representation of him and he has shown that lately with his actions. The next question was who Sheamus would tag team with whether it be past or present, sheamus said he is a lone wolf. Sheamus was then questioned further about whether he is afraid of Ziggler after what happened last time he was in the ring with him, Sheamus said he was having fun last time but It will be a different story this time and Ziggler will be lucky if he lasts 18 seconds.

2# The Ascension bt. The Mega Powers (Axelmania & Macho Mandow) - *

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE PAYBACK 2015
DATE - SUNDAY 17TH MAY 2015
VENUE - ROYAL FARMS ARENA: BALTIMORE, MD
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

1# Sheamus bt. Dolph Ziggler - ***1/4

BACKSTAGE - Seth Rollins attempts a reconciliation with Kane, Kane told Rollins that he doesn't need this job and may allow Rollins to lose the title to teach him how to be a man. Despite Kane having not yet made a decision, Rollins threatened Kane if he does not retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship tonight.

WWE NXT Takeover - Unstoppable is this Wednesday night on the WWE Network where Kevin Owens will defend the NXT Championship against Sami Zayn.

2# Kofi Kingston & Big E bt. Cesaro & Tyson Kidd in a "2 out of 3 falls" match to retain the WWE Tag Team Championship - **3/4
(1st fall - Tyson Kidd & Cesaro, 2nd fall - Kofi Kingston & Big E, 3rd fall - Kofi Kingston & Big E. It was Xavier Woods who cradled Cesaro to get the third fall without the referee realising.)

WWE Elimination Chamber is in 2 weeks on Sunday 31st May from the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Tx.

3# Bray Wyatt bt. Ryback - **3/4

WWE Money In The Bank is on Sunday 14th June from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH.

4# John Cena bt. Rusev in an "I Quit" match to retain the WWE United States Championship - ***
(Lana said "I Quit" on behalf of Rusev as he was screaming out something in Bulgarian.)

We go to the Kick-Off panel with Renee Young, Booker T & Corey Graves speaking of what has happened so far tonight, they then switch their attentions to tonight’s Fatal 4-Way for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and also what happened between the “Mega Powers” and the Ascension earlier tonight in their match.

BACKSTAGE – Byron Saxton is interviewing an elated New Day before revealing to them that in two weeks’ time they will defend their WWE Tag Team Championships in the first-ever tag team Elimination Chamber match.

5# Naomi & Tamina bt. The Bella Twins - *1/2

It was announced that in two weeks’ time at the Elimination Chamber, the WWE Intercontinental Championship will be up for grabs inside the chamber.

6# Neville bt. King Barrett Via count-out - **1/2
(Post-match, Barrett hit Neville with the ‘bullhammer’, before assaulting Neville around the ring. Once Barrett was celebrating what he had done to the man that gravity forgot, Neville hit the ‘German Suplex’ and then the ‘Red Arrow.)

7# Seth Rollins bt. Randy Orton, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose in a “Fatal 4-Way” to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship - **3/4
(After being told on Raw that he would be fired if Rollins doesn’t retain the title, it was clear that the director of operations had made a decision as he interjected himself in to the match on several occasions. Eventually after much interference, it was the pedigree by Seth Rollins on to Randy Orton which got him the win and after the match was over, Kane raised the hands of the WWE World Heavyweight Champion.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW
DATE - MONDAY 18TH MAY 2015
VENUE - RICHMOND COLISEUM: RICHMOND, VA
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & BOOKER T

The Authority opened Monday Night Raw and remained elated after Rollins had retained the WWE World Heavyweight Championship last night, they announced that tonight they will pay homage to the future called 'architect of a dream', they then said that the three challengers from last night will go to the back of the line. They then move their attention to the WWE Intercontinental Championship by commenting how Daniel Bryan has vacated two titles in two years, they speak of how a new Intercontinental Champion will be crowned in two weeks as six men will step inside the Elimination Chamber. Sheamus interrupted proceedings and claimed it was he who ended the 'yes' movement and therefore should be awarded the title, Ryback then stood up for Bryan by saying how he is more of a man than the Celtic Warrior will ever be, Ryback then challenged Sheamus to pick on him. Stephanie McMahon announced that both men will compete inside the Elimination Chamber in two weeks but made them face-off one on one right now.

1# Sheamus bt. Ryback - **1/2

BACKSTAGE - The Authority, Seth Rollins and Kane celebrated last night before Dean Ambrose came in to tell Rollins that he didn't beat him last night, Ambrose then told Rollins he will give a rematch at Elimination Chamber for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Kane passed the choice to the Champion who laughed off the challenge before Ambrose referred to Kane as a glorified butler, this angered the director of operations in to making Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt tonight.

Renee Young brought Neville to the ring to talk about transitioning from NXT to becoming a WWE Superstar. Bo Dallas interrupted and both men traded words before Dallas took exception to what Neville had to say and went after his knee.

2# King Barrett bt. Neville - *1/2
(After attacking Neville before the match, Dallas joined the commentary table for the match and then continued to attack the injured leg of Neville after the match was over.)

Rusev came to the ring and said that there will be no Lana tonight as she needs to learn her place after last night, Rusev went on to claim how he crushed Cena and said that he did not say “I Quit”. Rusev called out John Cena to restart the match, Lana then came out to the defiance of Rusev to claim she tried to protect Rusev, this angered Rusev more. Lana claimed that Rusev had said “I Quit” in Bulgarian, Rusev called her a liar before telling her that he doesn’t need her.

3# Bray Wyatt bt. Dean Ambrose - ***1/4
(Jamie Noble distracted the referee whilst Joey Mercury pushed Ambrose from the top and straight in to the “Sister Abigail”, for Wyatt to pick up the 3.)

4# Kofi Kingston & Big E vs. Tyson Kidd & Cesaro ended in a No Contest in a WWE Tag Team Championship match - **1/4
(Due to pre-match stipulations, Xavier Woods was banned from ringside for the match, also during the match, we learnt that King Barrett and Rusev will also be in the Intercontinental Championship Elimination Chamber match. As for this match itself, both teams ended up brawling which forced the referee to throw it out. Post-match, Woods joined his fellow New Day members and took down Kidd and Cesaro, this was until the Lucha Dragons made the save and took down the tag team champions. Los Matadores, The Ascension and the Primetime Players all came to the ring and there was a 6-team brawl around ringside and in the ring.)

John Cena once again spoke of the prestige of the WWE United States Championship before introducing his United States Championship open challenge, it was the NXT Champion, Kevin Owens who made his way to the ring. Owens spoke of how he will finish Sami Zayn this Wednesday, he then tells Cena that he doesn’t deserve to give him advice. Cena responds by calling Owens a ‘scared kid’, he also says that if he takes Sami Zayn lightly then he will be embarrassed. Owens then declines the United States open challenge and tells Cena that they will fight someday before cheapshotting the United States Champion before hitting the Powerbomb, to make a statement, Owens then stood on the United States title belt.

5# Dolph Ziggler bt. Stardust - *1/2
(Post-match, Michael Cole interviewed Dolph Ziggler about what happened last night before Cole told Ziggler that he will be in the Elimination Chamber match for the Intercontinental Championship, Ziggler responded that he will go through being busted open like he was last night to get his hands on the Intercontinental title. Lana then came to the ring and kissed Ziggler twice, Rusev came down and gave Ziggler a knee to the head before having words for Lana. Lana reacted to whatever Rusev said by slapping him and then Ziggler hit him with the “Zig Zag”.)

6# Erick Rowan & Luke Harper bt. Zack Ryder & Fandango - *1/4

BACKSTAGE – Stephanie McMahon told Brie Bella that she is going to be ordering counselling sessions for her after what has been happening with her husband, she informs her that she will not be accompanying her sister to the ring tonight.

7# Nikki Bella bt. Naomi Via DQ to retain the WWE Divas Championship – 1/2*
(Tamina got involved in the match to cause the DQ, post-match, it escalated in to a 2 on 1 beatdown on to Nikki before Paige returned and took down both Naomi and Tamina. Paige then hit Nikki with the ‘Rampaige’before she raised the Divas title.)

BACKSTAGE – During an interview with Kevin Owens, we learn that it will be John Cena vs. Kevin Owens at the Elimination Chamber.

The Authority and Kane are in the ring and announce the ‘architect of a dream’, Seth Rollins then makes his way to the ring along with J&J Security. Triple H speaks of how he sees himself in Rollins and how we are here to celebrate him. Kane then put a video together of the WWE World Heavyweight Champion for the gratitude for saving his job. Dean Ambrose interrupted proceedings and gives Rollins another opportunity for a WWE World Heavyweight Championship match against him, Rollins tells him that he is at the back of the line along with Roman Reigns and Randy Orton. Ambrose threatens before Stephanie ordered Rollins to get him as she claimed that he wasn’t scared of the threats from the Lunatic Fringe. Ambrose and Rollins then brawled with Ambrose taking out J&J Security, Ambrose soon hit the “back body drop” onto Rollins, he them unveiled concrete blocks and grabbed a steel chair. Ambrose threatened to hit Rollins until Stephanie gave him a WWE World Heavyweight Championship match in return of letting him go. Ambrose let him go and then took down J&J Security once again, he also takes out Kane before Rollins hit Ambrose with the ‘pedigree’.

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE NXT TAKEOVER - UNSTOPPABLE
DATE - WEDNESDAY 20TH MAY 2015
VENUE - FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY: ORLANDO, FL
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON, RICH BRENNAN & BARON CORBIN

Earlier today, it was learnt that Hideo Itami was attacked as a cameraman had been filming Enzo Amore and Big Cass coming to Full Sail, there was much speculation that Kevin Owens had something to do with the attack, therefore, Hideo Itami suffered a torn rotator cuff.

1# Finn Balor bt. Tyler Breeze to become the #1 contender for the NXT Championship - ***1/4
2# Charlotte & Bayley bt. Emma & Dana Brooke - **1/2
3# Baron Corbin bt. Rhyno - **
4# Blake & Murphy bt. Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady to retain the NXT Tag Team Championship - **3/4
(Alexa Bliss attacked Carmella which distracted Big Cass and he was taken out, the referee was then distracted so Bliss pushed Enzo Amore off the top leading to Blake and Murphy retaining.)

5# Sasha Banks bt. Becky Lynch to retain the NXT Women's Championship - ***3/4
6# Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn ended in a No Contest in a NXT Championship match - ***
(Owens hit the powerbomb on to Zayn on the ring apron and then continued to assault a defenceless Zayn around ringside. William Regal came down in an attempt to get Owens off Zayn but was met with a headbutt from the NXT Champion instead, Owens then grabbed a steel chair and smashed it over the injured shoulder of Zayn. Samoa Joe then came to the ring and went face to face with Owens before Owens left.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MAIN EVENT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 20TH MAY 2015
TAPED - TUESDAY 19TH MAY 2015
VENUE - NORFOLK SCOPE ARENA: NORFOLK, VA
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD & RICH BRENNAN

1# Erick Rowan & Luke Harper bt. Fandango & Zack Ryder - *1/4
2# Bo Dallas bt. Jack Swagger - *3/4
3# Alicia Fox bt. Summer Rae - 3/4*
4# Xavier Woods & Big E bt. Primetime Players - *3/4
(Feat. interference from Kofi Kingston.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE THURSDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN
DATE - THURSDAY 21ST MAY 2015
TAPED - TUESDAY 19TH MAY 2015
VENUE - NORFOLK SCOPE ARENA: NORFOLK, VA
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON, TOM PHILLIPS & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

Roman Reigns opens Smackdown to talk about what happened in the Fatal 4-way at Payback and said that it will never be a fair fight against Seth Rollins. Reigns then announced a new game plan and that is officially entering the Money In The Bank ladder match. The Lunatic fringe made his way to the ring and claimed that he will be the WWE World Heavyweight Champion before Money In The Bank, Reigns advised Ambrose to think of an exit strategy before Kane came out and informed Reigns that he will not be in the Money In The Bank ladder match as he lost at both Wrestlemania and Payback, he needs to prove he is worthy of a title match. Ambrose had some derogatory words for the director of operations so Kane made Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt tonight, Kane also informed Reigns that he needs to reflect by having the night off. Reigns warned Kane that he will make sure that he does everything tonight that Is best for business.

1# Lucha Dragons bt. Los Matadores, The Ascension and Tyson Kidd & Cesaro in a "4-Corners" tag team match - ***
(The New Day and Primetime Players were on commentary for this match.)

2# Dolph Ziggler bt. King Barrett - **3/4

Paige comes to the ring to talk about her triumph last month in England where she became the number 1 contender by winning a battle royal, only for it to be ruined by Naomi. Paige mocked Tamina before having words for Naomi, both Naomi and Tamina come down with Paige and Naomi going back and forth with words with Naomi claiming that Paige did not deserve the opportunity. Paige told Naomi she needed to stop making excuses, this escalated in to a 2 on 1 beatdown until Nikki Bella made the save before hitting the 'Rack Attack' on Paige.

Bray Wyatt comes on-screen with words for Dean Ambrose and talks about proving to Ambrose that his 'inner demon' will march to his orders because he is simply, in his way.

3# R-Truth bt. Stardust - *1/2
4# The Mega Powers bt. Heath Slater & Adam Rose - 3/4*
5# Dean Ambrose bt. Bray Wyatt - **1/2
(Seth Rollins and J&J Security came to the ring but was quickly thwarted when Roman Reigns evened the numbers and took out J&J Security, whilst the referee was distracted, Reigns hit Wyatt with a 'superman punch', and Ambrose got the 3.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE SUPERSTARS
DATE - FRIDAY 22ND MAY 2015
TAPED - MONDAY 18TH MAY 2015
VENUE - RICHMOND COLISEUM: RICHMOND, VA

1# Alicia Fox bt. Summer Rae
2# The Mega Powers bt. Heath Slater & Adam Rose

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW
DATE - MONDAY 25TH MAY 2015
VENUE - NASSAU COLISEUM: LONG ISLAND, NY
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & BOOKER T

Monday Night Raw on Memorial Day opens with a silence and a bell salute, the Authority then came to the ring to open the show with Seth Rollins and Kane. Seth Rollins refers to Dean Ambrose as "not a threat", the C.O.O then brought out Ambrose to make the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match at the Elimination Chamber official. Ambrose speaks of how the authority could have a new golden boy after this sunday, Ambrose then proceeds to insult J&J Security, Kane and then Rollins. Rollins refers to Ambrose as a cockroach as he always survives but never thrives, Ambrose was then challenged to come to the ring but before he entered, Roman Reigns joined his former Shield brethren. Stephanie McMahon informed Ambrose that he had until the end of the night to sign the contract to make the match official, she then makes Ambrose & Reigns vs. Kane & Rollins right now.

1# Dean Ambrose & Roman Reigns bt. Seth Rollins & Kane - ***

BACKSTAGE - J&J Security taunted the lunatic fringe about the contract so he beats them down, Ambrose then clocked the cameraman by accident.

We have an in-depth look at the NXT Champion ahead of this sunday where he will face John Cena in a "champion vs. champion" match.

2# Rusev bt. R-Truth Via Submission - 1/4*
(Post-match, Rusev called out Lana to the ring.)

After the commercial, Lana came to the ring and Rusev claimed that she cost him matches and kissed Ziggler because she is a woman and wanted him to notice her. Rusev attempted a reconciliation with Lana to crush this country, it was almost reconciled until Rusev wanted her to admit that she was wrong after what happened at Payback. Lana claimed she was not wrong and Rusev did indeed quit the match, Rusev then turned on Lana by telling her she is his and she needs to know her place. Lana refused to reconcile with Rusev and left the ring after telling him what she thought of him, Ziggler and Lana then kissed on the stage in front of the Bulgarian brute.

BACKSTAGE – Triple H and Seth Rollins came in to the locker room where Ambrose was with the cameraman that he struck earlier, the cameraman pressed charges as Ambrose then got arrested and taken away.

3# Ryback bt. King Barrett - *3/4

BACKSTAGE – The cast of Entourage came in to the authority’s office to promote their new movie but one member mentioned what happened at Wrestlemania between Stephanie McMahon and Ronda Rousey, to the surprise of Stephanie McMahon.

4# Neville bt. Stardust - *
(Before the match started, Stardust got in to the face of Steve Amell after a twitter war because of him being the arrow, it was also announced that this Sunday it will be Neville vs. Bo Dallas. After the match was over, Bo Dallas who was on commentary for the match, attacked the injured knee of his opponent this Sunday.)

5# Sheamus bt. Dolph Ziggler - **1/2
(Lana watched the match from the stage, Rusev then came to the ring but was the recipient of a side-kick by Ziggler but Sheamus hit Ziggler with the brogue kick and got the 3. Post-match, Rusev assaulted Ziggler and applied the accolade whilst staring at Lana.)

John Cena comes to the ring and before he issued an open challenge, he speaks of what happened last week with Kevin Owens and then speaks of what happened this Sunday. Cena questioned whether Owens could finish the fight that he had started, Cena then opened the ‘John Cena United States Championship open challenge’, the cast of entourage came to the stage to introduce Zack Ryder who will be challenging the United States Champion tonight.

6# John Cena bt. Zack Ryder to retain the WWE United States Championship - **
(Post-match, both Cena and Ryder stood in the ring with their arms raised with the cast of entourage. Once they leave the ring, Kevin Owens attacks Cena and hits the ‘pop up powerbomb’, the NXT Champion then once again stamped on the United States title belt.)

7# Tamina bt. Paige – 1/2*
(Naomi hit Paige with a boot whilst the referee was distracted, this led to the samoan drop from Tamina and the 3. The Bella Twins were also on commentary for this match.)

The New Day were in the ring and bemoaned having to defend their tag team titles this Sunday inside the Elimination Chamber, Kane then made The New Day vs. Los Matadores, Primetime Players, Ascension, Lucha Dragons and Tyson Kidd & Cesaro in a 10 on 3 Handicap match right now.

8# The New Day bt. The New Day vs. Los Matadores, Primetime Players, Ascension, Lucha Dragons and Tyson Kidd & Cesaro Via DQ in a “10 on 3” Handicap match – No Rating
(The New Day got taken down by all 5 opposing teams which forced the match to end by DQ. Post-match, all 6 teams brawled until Tyson Kidd & Cesaro were the last team standing going In to this Sunday.)

We see some exclusive footage which made its way on to You Tube, this showed Ambrose in the backstage area earlier with J&J Security, it is then brought to the attention that the reason why Ambrose struck the cameraman is because Seth Rollins pushed him in to Ambrose earlier.

The Authority come to the ring with Kane and Seth Rollins, Ambrose isn’t here but Roman Reigns comes down after the authority but was at a clear number disadvantage. Dean Ambrose returned to the arena driving a police van, he then attacked all 4 men with both Ambrose and Reigns hitting Rollins with a knight stick. Reigns hit the double spear on to J&J Security, he then hit Kane with a ‘Superman Punch’, Ambrose then followed it up by hitting ‘Dirty Deeds’ on Kane. Ambrose finished the show by signing the contract and making it official this Sunday.

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MAIN EVENT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 27TH MAY 2015
TAPED - TUESDAY 26TH MAY 2015
VENUE - MOHEGAN SUN ARENA: WILKES-BARRE, PA
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD & RICH BRENNAN

1# Primetime Players bt. The Ascension - *3/4
2# Zack Ryder bt. Heath Slater - **
3# Nikki Bella bt. Summer Rae in a non title match - 1/4*
4# Neville bt. Adam Rose - **1/4
(Bo Dallas was on commentary for the match and attempted to intervene in the match up but to no avail, post-match, Dallas went for Neville once again and got sent flying out of the ring.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE NXT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 27TH MAY 2015
TAPED - THURSDAY 21ST MAY 2015
VENUE - FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY: ORLANDO, FL
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON, RICH BRENNAN & COREY GRAVES

The NXT Champion opens up NXT and comes to the ring in a John Cena t-shirt and to Sami Zayn's music, Owens then continues to mock Cena's United States open challenge by calling Cena needy for doing it and says he only defends the title against people who deserve a shot. Owens continues to talk about how he is a good man because he does this all for his family, he also mentioned that was the last time we will hear the music from Sami Zayn after what he did at takeover; which was exactly what he said he was going to do. Owens then spoke of how he is not scared of Samoa Joe and warns that he will drop him if he steps in the ring with him again. His attentions go back to Cena and how he will show him at the Elimination Chamber that the champ is here, William Regal came to the ring and mentioned all the men who have been stretchered out at the hands of Owens, Solomon Crowe then came to the ring and called the Champ a piece of crap and he is scared as anyone can beat him at any time. Regal then made Owens vs. Crowe tonight and Owens told Regal that he can add Crowe to the list of superstars that have been taken out.

BACKSTAGE - Renee Young interviewed Zack Ryder about Takeover before he was interrupted by Mojo Rawley.

1# Emma bt. Bayley Via Submission - *1/2
(Post-match, Emma slapped Bayley as Dana Brooke held her. Charlotte then came to the ring but she was also slapped by Emma and then taken down by Brooke.)

2# Blake & Murphy bt. Mike Rawlis & Elijah Sampson in a non title match - *
(Post-match, Blake & Murphy add insult to injury on Rawlis and Sampson before Alexa Bliss hit the 'Sparkle Splash'.)

3# Finn Balor bt. Tye Dillinger - *1/4
4# Kevin Owens bt. Solomon Crowe in a non title match - *3/4
(Post-match, Owens went to powerbomb Crowe on the ring apron but Samoa Joe came to the ring and like takeover, Owens fled the ring whilst warning Joe that it will be him next time.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE THURSDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN
DATE - THURSDAY 28TH MAY 2015
TAPED - TUESDAY 26TH MAY 2015
VENUE - MOHEGAN SUN ARENA: WILKES-BARRE, PA
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON, TOM PHILLIPS & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

Dean Ambrose opened the show and spoke of what the authority did on Raw when they got him arrested, he then spoke of what he will do to Seth Rollins this Sunday at the Elimination Chamber and also tonight where Ambrose will team with Reigns to face Rollins and Kane in a rematch from Raw.

1# Lucha Dragons bt. Tyson Kidd & Cesaro in a "Lumberjack" match - **1/2
(Lumberjacks were - Primetime Players, Ascension, Los Matadores, New Day)

2# R-Truth bt. King Barrett - *1/2
(Post-match, Sheamus hit both R-Truth and King Barrett with a 'brogue kick'.)

BACKSTAGE - Renee Young interviews Lana who says that she has no relationship with Ziggler before Rusev comes along and tells her that he is not jealous and she has dug her own grave.

3# Ryback bt. Rusev Via DQ - *1/4
(Rusev assaulted Ryback around ringside by throwing him in to the steel steps and the ring post to cause the DQ.)

4# Paige bt. Naomi - *1/2
(Post-match, The Bella Twins come to the stage ahead of this sunday where it will be Nikki Bella vs. Paige vs. Naomi for the Divas title.)

Michael Cole interviews Kevin Owens ahead of his match against John Cena this Sunday, Owens said that it is Cena who has to prove to him. Owens spoke of what he did to Sami Zayn and said that he was his best friend, and he did that to him. Owens said that at the Elimination Chamber, the real champ is here.

5# Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose bt. Seth Rollins & Kane Via DQ - **1/4
(J&J Security interfered in the match to cause the DQ. Post-match, Ambrose took down the authority until Kane brought down the New Day to take down Ambrose, however it is Ambrose andReigns who took out all 3 men. Kane chokeslammed Reigns and then Ambrose got taken down in a 2 on 1 beatdown and Rollins hit him with the pedigree.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE SUPERSTARS
DATE - FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2015
TAPED - MONDAY 25TH MAY 2015
VENUE - NASSAU COLISEUM: LONG ISLAND, NY

1# Heath Slater bt. Adam Rose
2# Erick Rowan & Luke Harper bt. Macho Mandow & Axelmania

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE ELIMINATION CHAMBER KICK-OFF SHOW
DATE - SUNDAY 31ST MAY 2015
VENUE - AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER: CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
KICK-OFF PANEL HOSTS - RENEE YOUNG, BOOKER T, BYRON SAXTON & COREY GRAVES
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

BREAKING NEWS - We learn that due to an injury suffered on Smackdown, he will not be competing tonight and we will learn who the 6th man will be later tonight, rumours have it though that it is going to be a former world heavyweight champion.

BACKSTAGE - The New Day go in to Kane's office and want a favour after they helped the authority on Smackdown, Kane told them he will allow all 3 of them to compete tonight in the elimination chamber match for the WWE Tag Team Championship.

1# Stardust bt. Zack Ryder - *1/2

Tom Phillips is in the social media lounge with Lana who answers questions from the WWE Universe - she is asked about Ziggler and she responds by explaining how he makes her feel. In her next question, she speaks about how she has realised that she needs to understand people from different countries and cultures, and finally when asked about Rusev, she says it is bitter sweet to be away from him but she chooses to be happy and free.

The Miz returns and hosts MIZ TV after being introduced to the ring by his fellow Marine 4 actress, Summer Rae. The Miz brings down his guest, the former WWE Intercontinental Champion - Daniel Bryan. Miz is far from sympathetic towards Bryan but Bryan says he will be back and then speaks of his new book before Miz speaks of how he could of helped Bryan, before Bryan told him to shut up that is. Bryan said he came here tonight to present the Intercontinental title to the winner and once again he emphasises how is career is not over and he will be back. Bryan speak show Miz TV is boring and brings out Macho Mandow and Axelmania, both men come to the ring and take down Miz.

BACKSTAGE - Eden Stiles interviews Dean Ambrose ahead of tonight's WWE World Heavyweight Championship match, Ambrose says he is relaxed, focussed and he has nothing to lose and everything to gain. Ambrose says tonight he will be swinging, former shield brethren, Roman Reigns comes along to tell Ambrose that he will be in his corner tonight.

John "Bradshaw" Layfield is in the ring and gives us a tour of the Elimination Chamber and explains the rules of the match.

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE ELIMINATION CHAMBER 2015
DATE - SUNDAY 31ST MAY 2015
VENUE - AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER: CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

1# The New Day won a tag team Elimination Chamber match to retain the WWE Tag Team Championship - ***1/2
(Order of entry - The Ascension, Lucha Dragons, Tyson Kidd & Cesaro, Los Matadores, Primetime Players, The New Day)

ORDER OF ELIMINATION:
1. Los Matadores by The Ascension
2. Lucha Dragons by The Ascension
3. The Ascension by Primetime Players
4. Tyson Kidd & Cesaro by Primetime Players
5. Primetime Players by The New Day

2# Nikki Bella bt. Naomi & Paige in a "Triple Threat" match to retain the WWE Divas Championship - *3/4
3# Kevin Owens bt. John Cena in a non-title "Champion vs. Champion" match - ****
(Post-match, Owens grabbed a microphone and said that now everyone knows who he is - the man who started and finished a fight. Owens the advises Cena that his time is up and Owens' time is now.)

We go to tonight's kick-off panel for their reaction on what just happened, the upcoming WWE World Heavyweight Championship match and also the upcoming Elimination Chamber match for the vacant Intercontinental Championship.

4# Neville bt. Bo Dallas - **1/2

BACKSTAGE - Triple H told Roman Reigns that if he gets involved In the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match tonight, Dean Ambrose will get disqualified.

5# Ryback won an Elimination Chamber match to become the NEW WWE Intercontinental Champion - ***
(Order of entry - King Barrett, Dolph Ziggler, R-Truth, Mark Henry, Ryback, Sheamus)

ORDER OF ELIMINATION:
1. King Barrett by R-Truth
2.R-Truth by Ryback
3. Mark Henry by Sheamus
4. Dolph Ziggler by Sheamus
5. Sheamus by Ryback

(Post-match, Daniel Bryan congratulates and awards the Intercontinental title belt to Ryback.)

WWE Money In The Bank is in 2 weeks on Sunday June 14th from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. Already announced for the event will be a rematch between John Cena and Kevin Owens, also 6 members announced for the Money In The Bank ladder match – Dolph Ziggler, Neville, Roman Reigns, Randy Orton, Sheamus and Kofi Kingston.

6# Dean Ambrose bt. Seth Rollins Via DQ in a WWE World Heavyweight Championship match - ***1/2
(Due to pre-match stipulations, if Roman Reigns interfered, Dean Ambrose would be disqualified. During the match, Ambrose thought he had won the title but as the initial referee of the match was put in to arms way by Rollins and when he came to, he informed the 2nd official who made the 3 count what had happened and therefore, disqualified Rollins. Post-match, Rollins was leaving with the title belt until Roman Reigns hit him with the “Superman” punch and along with Ambrose, left the arena and Ambrose took the WWE World Heavyweight Championship belt with him.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW
DATE - MONDAY 1ST JUNE 2015
VENUE - AT&T CENTER: SAN ANTONIO, TX
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & BOOKER T

The Authority open Monday Night Raw along with Kane, Seth Rollins and J&J Security. Stephanie McMahon makes reference to how Dean Ambrose stole the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, Triple H called him to the ring to return it but instead outcame former-Shield brethren, Roman Reigns. Reigns told the C.O.O that Ambrose is not here but he wants a ladder match for the title at Money In The Bank to avoid any confusion regarding who holds the title belt, Reigns then goaded Rollins in to giving him the title match as he wants to prove who the undisputed champion is and says he needs no one's help. After Rollins leaves, Triple H told Reigns that if he loses tonight then he will be out of the Money In The Bank ladder match in 2 weeks.

1# Roman Reigns bt. King Barrett - ***

BACKSTAGE - Authority come along to inform Reigns that he will be in the Money In The Bank ladder match, if he beats his next opponent that is, Mark Henry.

BACKSTAGE - During an interview with Byron Saxton, Paige interrupts Nikki Bella and challenges her to a title match. Nikki accepts and says the match should be tonight.

It was set to be Ryback vs. The Miz for the WWE Intercontinental Championship but the Big Show came to the ring and hit Miz with the KO punch before telling Ryback that he will be the one who takes the title from him as the big guy has nothing on him.

Kevin Owens come to the ring and speaks of how his son was asking about Cena after last night, Owens says that it isn't his sons fault, but how Cena's portrayal of being a superhero for the last 10 years whilst he was was honing his craft. Owens says that in 2 weeks at Money In The Bank, when he beats Cena again, he will expose the lie that is John Cena as he will show that a real role model says something and delivers, and doesn't rely on marketing. The United States Champion comes to the ring to speak of how Owens' son isn't a fan because of the marketing, it because he never gives up. Cena then told Owens how in 2 weeks, he will have to explain why a good wrestler got his ass handed to him by a real man.

2# Dolph Ziggler bt. Kofi Kingston - **
(Post-match, Ziggler got taken down by New Day in a 3 on 1 assault until the Primetime Players made the save as New Day fled the ring. During the commercial, a six man tag team match was made.)

3# Primetime Players & Dolph Ziggler bt. The New Day in a six man tag team match - **1/4
4# Roman Reigns bt. Mark Henry Via count-out - *
(Post-match, Henry hit Reigns with the “world’s strongest slam”, before he hit Reigns with the “splash”.)

BACKSTAGE – Once again the authority congratulates Reigns on his win, before Triple H made Reigns face Wyatt tonight and once again if he loses, he is out of the Money In The Bank ladder match.

5# Nikki Bella bt. Paige to retain the WWE Divas Championship - *1/4
(The Bella Twins did ‘twin magic’ during the match, therefore, it was Brie who actually picked up the win in the match.)

6# Randy Orton bt. Sheamus Via DQ - **
(Sheamus used a steel chair to cause the DQ, post-match, Sheamus hit the brogue kick and proceeded to assault Orton around ringside before hitting a second brogue kick.)

BACKSTAGE – Byron Saxton interviewed Rusev about his current state of mind after being injured and what has been happening with Lana, Rusev described himself as a broken man and has nothing but says he will get everything back.

This Thursday on Smackdown, Kevin Owens will present the NXT Championship open challenge.

7# Neville bt. Bo Dallas - *1/2
8# Roman Reigns bt. Bray Wyatt - **1/2
(Post-match, Seth Rollins, Kane and J&J Security surrounded the ring until Dean Ambrose came down and took down all 4 men with Reigns. Ambrose finished by giving Rollins the title back, and then hit him with dirty deeds to reclaim the title.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MAIN EVENT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 3RD JUNE 2015
TAPED - TUESDAY 2ND JUNE 2015
VENUE - TOYOTA CENTER: HOUSTON, TX
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, RICH BRENNAN & JIMMY USO

1# Dolph Ziggler bt. Adam Rose - *1/2
2# Paige bt. Alicia Fox Via Submission - *1/4
3# King Barrett bt. Jack Swagger - **
(Featuring R-Truth on commentary for the match.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE NXT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 3RD JUNE 2015
TAPED - THURSDAY 21ST MAY 2015
VENUE - FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY: ORLANDO, FL
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON, RICH BRENNAN & COREY GRAVES

1# Tyler Breeze bt. Adam Rose - **1/2

Greg Hamilton brings out Eva Marie about why she was in the audience at NXT Takeover, she says that she was there for the women in NXT as they are revolutionizing the business and she wants to compete with the best.

We see an announcement from the NXT General Manager - William Regal, On July 4th on the WWE Network it will be Kevin Owens vs. Finn Balor for the NXT Championship.

2# Alexa Bliss (w/ Blake & Murphy) bt. Carmella (w/ Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady) - *3/4
3# The Vaudevillains bt. Marcus Louis & Jason Jordan - **3/4
4# Finn Balor bt. Rhyno - **1/2

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE THURSDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN
DATE - THURSDAY 4TH JUNE 2015
TAPED - TUESDAY 2ND JUNE 2015
VENUE - TOYOTA CENTER: HOUSTON, TX
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON, TOM PHILLIPS & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

The WWE World Heavyweight Champion opens Smackdown to talk about how he turned his back on the shield last year, joining the authority, winning the Money In The Bank ladder match "all by himself", and then beating Reigns & Lesnar at the same time at Wrestlemania to become the greatest WWE World Heavyweight Champion of all time. Rollins continues to speak of how he needs no one to defeat Ambrose at Money In The Bank, Ambrose then comes on-screen and spoke of his survival in the last year and then talks about the ladder match before calling himself the real and rightful champion. Ambrose claims that he is walking in and out of Money In The Bank, the WWE World Heavyweight Champion.

1# Primetime Players bt. The Ascension & Lucha Dragons in a "Triple Threat" tag team match to become the #1 contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championship - **1/2
(Post-match, Renee Young interviewed The New Day backstage about facing The Primetime Players for the titles at Money In The Bank, they then spoke of how Kingston will win the Money In The Bank ladder match. Kane came along and made Kingston vs. Neville tonight.)

2# Ryback bt. Stardust in a non title match - *1/2

Renee Young introduced Paige to the stage and interviewed her about how she feels after The Bella Twins used 'twin magic' on Raw for Nikki to retain the Divas title. Paige spoke of how the Bellas are holding the divas division back and they have been doing it for years. Paige said that she is going to have to change the world that she lives in.

Luke Harper & Erick Rowan comes on-screen to speak of how they are different before sending a warning.

Kevin Owens comes to the ring and talks about how Cena is delusional and will no longer let his son get behind someone who is so far from reality and he will end the corruption to children's minds. Owens then mocked Cena's United States title open challenge by issuing one of his own which was answered by Zack Ryder.

3# Kevin Owens bt. Zack Ryder to retain the NXT Championship - 1/2*
(Post-match, Owens hit Ryder with another cannonball before hitting the 'pop-up powerbomb'.)

4# Neville bt. Kofi Kingston - **

We have another edition of MIZ TV where the guest is Lana, Miz speaks of how Lana allegedly abandoned Rusev in his hour of need, Lana claimed he didn’t respect her but Miz claimed that she was using Rusev. Lana disagreed with the claims from the Miz and threatened him for his line of questioning, Miz then brought Rusev to the ring and he claimed that he is here as a broken man and wanted a second chance. Lana said no to the Bulgarian brute and from that a barrage of abuse came from Rusev, Dolph Ziggler then came to the ring and left with Lana.

5# Roman Reigns bt. Sheamus Via DQ - **
(Kane hit Reigns with the boot to cause the DQ. Post-match, Sheamus hit Reigns with the ‘brogue kick’, Kane then chokeslammed the Celtic Warrior and announced that he will be the final participant in the Money In The Bank ladder match. Kane ended the night by hitting Reigns with a chokeslam.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE SUPERSTARS
DATE - FRIDAY 5TH JUNE 2015
TAPED - MONDAY 1ST JUNE 2015
VENUE - AT&T CENTER: SAN ANTONIO, TX
ANNOUNCERS - JIMMY USO, RICH BRENNAN & BYRON SAXTON

1# Lucha Dragons bt. The Ascension - **1/4
2# Luke Harper & Erick Rowan bt. Los Matadores - *

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW
DATE - MONDAY 8TH JUNE 2015
VENUE - SMOOTHIE KING CENTER: NEW ORLEANS, LA
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, MICHAEL COLE & BYRON SAXTON

John Cena opens up Monday Night Raw just 6 days before Money In The Bank and he begins to talk about the rematch between himself and the NXT Champion, Kevin Owens. Cena said that this sunday he will prove he is just getting started and everyone will be reminded that he is the fact that runs this place, Owens interrupted the United States Champion and claimed once again he is delusional if he thinks he is going to win at Money In The Bank, Owens claimed that no one wants to see a John Cena open challenge then said he was going to issue an NXT Open Challenge, Cena accepted the challenge but Owens said that they will fight this Sunday. Both men issued a challenge for their titles so it was agreed upon that whomever answers the challenge got to choose which title to challenge for, Neville answered the challenge but elected to challenge Owens for the NXT Championship as he doesn't deserve the title.

1# Kevin Owens bt. Neville to retain the NXT Championship - ***
(Post-match, Owens held the ropes open for Cena, who was on commentary for the match, to come in to the ring. Once Cena came in to the ring, Owens leaves.)

BACKSTAGE - Seth Rollins bemoans Ambrose after he had posted pictures on Instagram of him parading around Bourbon Street with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. The Authority deny that Rollins needs their help, he then allowed Rollins to pick his opponent tonight in a Money In The Bank tune-up match.

2# Nikki Bella bt. Summer Rae in a non title match - 1/2*

Roman Reigns comes to the ring and talks of how he will make history this Sunday by taking the contract and how the day will come when he faces Dean Ambrose for the title. Kane interrupts and says that he is the one who will win the match this Sunday, Reigns threatened the director of operations until Dolph Ziggler made a claim for the briefcase before insulting Kane. Kane announced that all participants in Money In The Bank will face off against each other tonight, Kane repeatedly got interrupted by Kofi Kingston, Sheamus and even R-Truth, who was then informed he isn't even in the match this sunday. Kane then reminded all participants that Neville will be In the match this sunday and so will Randy Orton, Orton then came to the ring for his match.

3# Sheamus bt. Randy Orton Via DQ - **1/4
(Orton exacted revenge on the celtic warrior after last week by firstly, using a steel chair to cause the DQ, and then assaulting Sheamus around ringside which included a 'Back Body Drop' on the announce table and an RKO.)

BACKSTAGE – After seeing more pictures on Instagram by Dean Ambrose who is perusing around Bourbon St, J&J Security go in to Rollins’ dressing room and Noble tells Rollins that Joey forgives him and they would be honoured to be in his corner tonight and this Sunday. Rollins took offence to the prospect of Mercury forgiving him, Rollins claimed that he made J&J Security but they claimed they were the Shield v2.0. After trading words, Rollins said that he will face both J&J Security tonight.

4# Kane bt. Dolph Ziggler - *3/4
(Rusev knocked Lana off the ramp by accident which distracted the show off as Kane hit the chokeslam and got the 3.)

The Miz comes down to the ring for another edition of MIZ TV, Miz starts by speaking of what happened last week and deserving an Intercontinental title match. Ryback and Big Show are the guest tonight and Miz attempts to manipulate both men to turn on each other but to no avail. Both Ryback and Big Show did go face to face ahead of their match this Sunday, Miz then hit Show with the microphone but Show sent him out of the ring, the Intercontinental Champion then hit Show with a ‘shellshock’.

5# Luke Harper & Erick Rowan bt. Los Matadores - *
(Post-match, Harper & Rowan grabbed a microphone and said that the time to pay for your sins is coming and the time of judgment are coming to your doors.)

6# Big E bt. Titus O’Neil - *
(Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston distracted Titus as Big E got the win.)

This Sunday we will see R-Truth face King Barrett on the Money In The Bank Kick-off show.

7# Roman Reigns bt. Kofi Kingston - *3/4
(Post-match, Reigns grabbed a steel chair and placed it ringside as Dean Ambrose came to the arena to watch the main event in the front row.)

8# J&J Security bt. Seth Rollins in a “2 on 1 Handicap” non title match - *1/4
(Dean Ambrose bated Rollins with the WWE World Heavyweight title belt as Mercury rolled him up to get the 3. Post-match, Ambrose hit “dirty deeds” on Rollins before reclaiming the title belt.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE MAIN EVENT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 10TH JUNE 2015
TAPED - TUESDAY 9TH JUNE 2015
VENUE - CAJUNDOME: LAFAYETTE, LA
ANNOUNCERS - JOHN "BRADSHAW" LAYFIELD, RICH BRENNAN & JIMMY USO

1# Adam Rose bt. Zack Ryder - *1/4
2# Naomi & Tamina bt. Layla & Emma - 3/4*
3# Stardust bt. Fandango - *

Kevin Owens came to the ring and spoke of what happened on Raw before speaking of what he has done in the last 2 weeks, he mentioned once again how he will beat Cena this Sunday before further mocking the United States Champion by issuing another NXT Championship open challenge which was answered by Heath Slater.

4# Kevin Owens bt. Heath Slater to retain the NXT Championship - SQUASH

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE NXT
DATE - WEDNESDAY 10TH JUNE 2015
TAPED - THURSDAY 21ST MAY 2015
VENUE - FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY: ORLANDO, FL
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON, RICH BRENNAN & COREY GRAVES

1# Zack Ryder & Mojo Rawley bt. Mike Rawlis & Elijah Sampson - *1/2
2# Emma bt. Blue Pants Via Submission - *

BACKSTAGE - During an interview with Enzo Amore, Colin Cassady and Carmella, it was announced that next week they will face the NXT Tag Team Champions, Blake and Murphy and Alexa Bliss in a 6-person tag team match.

3# Tyler Breeze bt. Bull Dempsey - 3/4*
4# Becky Lynch bt. Jessie McKay Via Submission in a non title match - 3/4*
5# Baron Corbin bt. Angelo Dawkins - 1/2*
6# Samoa Joe bt. Scott Dawson - 1/4*
(Kevin Owens was on commentary for the match but after it was over, Samoa Joe challenged Owens to come to the ring. Owens referred to Joe as an NXT rookie and has to earn an NXT title match. William Regal then comes to the stage and agrees that Joe has to earn a title match but next week it will be Samoa Joe vs. Kevin Owens.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE THURSDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN
DATE - THURSDAY 11TH JUNE 2015
TAPED - TUESDAY 9TH JUNE 2015
VENUE - CAJUNDOME: LAFAYETTE, LA
ANNOUNCERS - BYRON SAXTON, TOM PHILLIPS & JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER

Dean Ambrose opens Smackdown and talks about his trip this past Monday around New Orleans before showing what happened to Seth Rollins when he faced J&J Security. Rollins interrupted Ambrose and tells that he will take back his title at Money In The Bank, moments later, Ambrose gave Rollins the title belt before revealing it was a replica as he wasn't sure where the real one was after the last few days being hazy. Kane comes out and tells Rollins that he will be on his own on Sunday but he will also be alone tonight when faces Dolph Ziggler.

1# Ryback bt. The Miz in a non title match - *3/4
(Post-match, Big Show talks how he will win the Intercontinental title this Sunday as the "big guy" is no match for a giant. Ryback called Show to the ring but Show told him that feeding time for him is this Sunday.)

2# King Barrett bt. Jack Swagger - *1/2
(R-Truth was on commentary for the match and distracted Barrett at one point by trying on his robe and crown before making a feline for it after being warned by Barrett.)

This past week on WWE.COM, Michael Cole interviewed Lana about what has been happening with Rusev and then Dolph Ziggler. Rusev interrupted once again to try and get her back but once again, she told Rusev that it was over.

3# Seth Rollins bt. Dolph Ziggler in a non title match - **1/2
4# Paige bt. Alicia Fox Via Submission - *1/4

We see a preview of Kevin Owens vs. John Cena ahead of their rematch this Sunday.

BACKSTAGE - Renee Young interviewed the Primetime Players ahead of their WWE Tag Team Championship match this Sunday, with the Primetime Players showing confidence going in to the match.

5# Roman Reigns, Randy Orton & Neville bt. Kofi Kingston, Sheamus & Kane Via DQ in a six man tag team match - **1/2
(The New Day interfered to cause

to cause the DQ. Post-match, they beatdown Reigns in a 3 on 1 attack until Ziggler came down and took out all members of the new day with a ladder. A brawl broke outside the ring between all competitors until Neville jumps from the ladder on to everyone on the outside before climbing the ladder and getting the briefcase ahead of this Sunday.)

 

[Scott Barton]

WWE SUPERSTARS
DATE - FRIDAY 12TH JUNE 2015
TAPED - MONDAY 8TH JUNE 2015
VENUE - SMOOTHIE KING CENTER: NEW ORLEANS, LA
ANNOUNCERS - JIMMY USO, RICH BRENNAN & BYRON SAXTON

1# Paige bt. Layla - *1/2
2# Lucha Dragons bt. The Ascension