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WWE RAW REPORT: TABLES MATCH; THE WYATT FAMILY; ARE YOU A 'BRYAN GUY'; IS IT A GOOD TIME TO BE A 'HEYMAN GUY'?; HAVE YOU SEEN DAMIEN'S BRIEFCASE; AND MORE

Recently, John Cena picked Daniel Bryan to be his opponent at SummerSlam. While John made his decision, Brad Maddox and Vince McMahon are not his biggest fans. Daniel Bryan defeated three men last week, but Vince was not impressed. Tonight, he will face his former tag team champion partner, Kane.
We cannot forget Daniel’s opponent for SummerSlam. John Cena will face Ryback in a Tables Match.
We are in Laredo, Texas and your announcers are Michael ‘The roster could do This Tuesday in Texas’ Cole and Jerry ‘Who wants some BTS action from Total Divas’ Lawler.
Vince McMahon makes his way to the ring with Brad Maddox.
Vince says that they are going to have some fun tonight. Vince gives the mic to Brad and Brad is a bit hesitant to speak.
Brad apologizes for his bonehead decision to allow John Cena to choose his opponent at SummerSlam. He gives the mic back to Vince.
Vince asks Brad if he remembers calling Daniel a troll. A troll is a hideously ugly dwarf. Vince also said that Daniel is undersized and has psychological problems. He also said that Daniel did not have the aura to be a WWE Champion. He asks Brad how he really feels about Daniel Bryan.
Daniel Bryan’s music interrupts Brad and he makes his way to the ring.
Daniel and Vince shake hands and Vince wants some decorum from the fans.
Daniel tells Brad and Vince that those words came out of the mouth of Brad Maddox but they were probably dictated by Vince.
Vince tells Daniel that he interrupted the Chairman of the Board. That is a lack of respect.
Daniel says that respect is a two way street. Despite giving everything he has night after night and year after year for Vince’s company, Vince has not given him an ounce of respect.
Vince asks Daniel if he respects John Cena while telling the crowd to be quiet.
Daniel says that he respects John Cena as a human being and a champion. He respects John Cena for picking him as his opponent.
Vince asks Daniel if he would respect John if he was lying through his teeth. John is a master manipulator. He said that Daniel earned his opportunity and is the hottest thing going in the WWE today.
John Cena is lying to Daniel and making Daniel look foolish. He asks if Daniel is a fool. He asks the people if they are fools. John knows what Vince knows. Daniel cannot beat John Cena. He can’t beat Kane because he doesn’t have the intangible. He does not have RUTHLESS AGGRESSION. That is what propelled Cena to the top. He says that Cena is ripe for the taking.
Vince says that he does not want Cena to win. Cena walks around like he owns the place and acts like he is a better man. Vince points out that he owns this place. Does Vince want a half pint troll to be the WWE Champion? It would be the biggest embarrassment in WWE History. The only person who wins is Vince. He gets on Daniel’s level and stoops down. He says that they are both in the ring and they lock up . . . then we get spontaneous combustion with neither man to be seen again.
Daniel says that if John is lying to him, he will have hell to pay. The thing he likes about Vince McMahon. He wants to get on Vince’s level and he gets on his toes.
Vince is always honest with him and tells him what he really thinks. In Vince’s own words, it doesn’t matter what he thinks. It matters what THEY think.
It sounds like they want a new champion at SummerSlam and his name is Daniel Bryan. He wants Vince to listen to the WWE Universe. He asks if the people want a new WWE Champion and the crowd chants ‘Yes’.
The Shield make their way through the crowd for their match.
We go to commercial.
Match Number One: Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, and Roman Reigns versus Mark Henry, Jimmy Uso, and Jey Uso
Henry and Ambrose start things off and they lock up. Henry sends Ambrose to the mat and then he head butts Ambrose and punches him. Henry biels Ambrose across the ring and Rollins tags in. Henry blocks a punch and he misses a punch of his own. Rollins with a waist lock but Henry uses his rear end to take Rollins down and he biels Rollins across the ring.
Reigns tags in and we get a stare down of the team’s respective behemoths. Mark wants a test of strumph but it was a trap and Henry with a kick and then he biels Reigns across the ring. Henry sends Reigns into the turnbuckles and then he punches and head butts Reigns. Jey tags in and he kicks Reigns.
Jimmy tags in and the Usos stomp on Reigns and Jimmy with a diving head butt for a near fall. Jimmy with a front face lock and Reigns backs Jimmy into the turnbuckles and Rollins tags in and punches Jimmy. Ambrose tags in and he kicks Jimmy. Reigns chokes Jimmy when the referee deals with Ambrose. Ambrose sends Jimmy into the turnbuckles and he punches Jimmy and then he runs his forearm across Jimmy’s face.
Dean runs into a boot from Jimmy and Jey tags in and connects with clotheslines. Jey with a flying clothesline. Jey with a slam to Dean and he tags in Henry. Mark misses an elbow drop and Dean kicks Mark and punches him. Dean with knees to Henry and Rollins tags back in. They try for a double belly-to-back suplex but Henry powers out and he sends Ambrose and Rollins over the top rope to the floor with a double clothesline. Henry sends Reigns to the floor and then the Usos with stereo suicide dives.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Rollins works on Jey and Jey tries for a sunset flip but Reigns is tagged in before he gets Rollins over. Reigns with punches to Jey and then Reigns with an arm bar. Reigns keeps Jey from making the tag and Dean tags back in and he punches Jey in the ribs and then the head. Jey punches back but Dean with a knee. Ambrose with a shoulder in the corner.
Ambrose with a snap mare and a quarter nelson and chin lock on Jey. Ambrose misses a shoulder in the corner and he hits the ring post. Rollins tags in and he keeps Jey from making the tag and he hits an enzuigiri on Jimmy to knock him off the apron. Jey with a back body drop when Rollins gets distracted with Henry.
Henry tags in and he goes after Rollins. Ambrose goes after Henry and Henry with a power slam. Rollins is dealt with by the referee and Reigns with a spear but the Usos take care of Reigns. Ambrose and Jimmy tag in and Jimmy with a cross body from the top for a near fall. Rollins runs into a super kick and then Jimmy with a Samoan drop to Ambrose.
Jimmy goes for the superfly splash but Ambrose gets his knees up and he hits the Dean Driver for the three count.
Winners: Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins
After the match, Henry attacks Ambrose and then he goes after Rollins. Henry throws Reigns over the top rope to the floor.
Jerry and Michael talk about the Tables Match and we see Ryback being mean in catering and he sends an innocent person through an innocent catering table.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Michael and Jerry wonder what the members of the military think of the Wyatt Family. Good thing we have a video package for the Wyatts. We see what they have done on Raw and Main Event as he tells Kane to Follow the Buzzards.
Brad Maddox is in his office and Kane is looking for the Wyatts. Brad tells Kane that they are not here, but if Kane wants to send them a message and prove that he is still a monster and has the killer instinct, why not show it against his former tag team partner and good friend . . . Daniel Bryan.
We go to commercial.
Match Number Two: Rob Van Dam versus Fandango (with Summer Rae)
Fandango with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. Van Dam tries for a hip toss but Fandango blocks it. Van Dam with a kick and body scissors for a near fall. They lock up again and Fandango with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. Fandango with a cartwheel and then he turns around into a super kick from Van dam.
Van Dam goes to the apron when Fandango moves and Van Dam with a moonsault and then he returns to the ring. Fandango with an enzuigiri from the apron followed by a slingshot leg lariat to the back for a near fall. Fandango with kicks to Van Dam. Fandango with a reverse chin lock. Fandango with forearms.
Van Dam misses a spin kick but Fandango does not miss with an enzuigiri and he gets a near fall. Fandango goes to the second turnbuckle and he misses a leg drop. Van Dam pops up and hits a jumping side kick followed by clotheslines and then he hits Rolling Thunder. Van Dam rolls into the corner for a monkey flip followed by a running back spin kick to the head and then he hits a springboard side kick.
Van Dam goes up top for the Five Star Frog Splash but Fandango rolls to the floor and he puts Summer between him and Van Dam. Fandango goes up the ramp and the referee counts him out.
Winner: Rob Van Dam (by count out)
AJ Lee and Big E Langston are in the back and AJ complains about having to wrestle Kaitlyn. She says that a baby cries when Kaitlyn hits a spear. She asks Langston why he lets it happen. AJ starts to giggle before Langston can answer. She tells Langston that he likes her. He likes what she does in the ring. Langston approaches AJ and she walks away.
We go to commercial.
Match Number Three: Kaitlyn versus AJ Lee (with Big E Langston) in a Non Title Match
AJ pie faces Kaitlyn and Kaitlyn with a forearm that sends AJ to the mat. AJ kicks Kaitlyn away and she works on the arm but Kaitlyn with a forearm. AJ goes to the apron and she drops Kaitlyn on the top rope and then she starts to work on the previously injured elbow and shoulder. AJ wraps the arm in the ropes.
AJ with a snap mare into a hammer lock and then she bridges to add extra pressure. Kaitlyn gets to the ropes and AJ releases the hold. AJ sends Kaitlyn into the turnbuckles and then she kicks Kaitlyn. AJ misses a charge into the corner and Kaitlyn tries for a rollup but AJ rolls through and connects with a knee to the head and she gets a near fall.
AJ with a hammer lock and then she sends Kaitlyn into the turnbuckles but Kaitlyn with an elbow and clothesline followed by a back breaker. Kaitlyn sets for the spear but AJ with a knee to the head and she gets a near fall. AJ with an arm bar.
Kaitlyn with elbows but AJ with a knee. Kaitlyn with forearms but AJ with a divorce court and she gets a near fall. Kaitlyn with clotheslines but AJ with a back heel kick. Kaitlyn with a spear and she gets the three count.
Winner: Kaitlyn
After the match, AJ throws a tantrum in the ring. Langston goes to check on AJ but Dolph’s music plays and he makes his way to the stage.
Dolph congratulates AJ on her loss. He says that maybe her new friend can be her shoulder to cry on. Maybe AJ can return the favor and be his shoulder to cry on. Dolph says that he wants a match with Langston right now.
We go to commercial.
Match Number Four: Big E Langston (with AJ Lee) versus Dolph Ziggler
Ziggler punches Langston but Langston puts Ziggler against the turnbuckles. Ziggler goes to the floor and Langston follows but it was a trap to give Ziggler an advantage. Langston with a body block and Ziggler goes down. Langston tells Ziggler it is his time.
Langston with forearms to the back as he continues to berate Ziggler. Ziggler gets an elbow up and then his boots when Langston charges into the corner. Langston catches Ziggler when he tries for the Stinger Splash and Langston with a belly-to-belly suplex slam and then he goes for the Warrior Splash and he connects but Ziggler kicks out at two.
Langston works on the neck and then he puts Ziggler in a bear hug. Langston catches Ziggler on a cross body attempt and he hits two back breakers and he gets a near fall. Langston with a rear chin lock followed by a forearm to the head and the back. Langston kicks Ziggler in the head. Langston with a shoulder into the corner. Langston punches Ziggler in the midsection and he connects with another shoulder.
Ziggler side steps Langston and Langston goes shoulder first into the ring post. Ziggler with punches and a drop kick. Ziggler with a kick to the knee but Langston catches Ziggler. Ziggler escapes a power slam attempt and Ziggler moves when Langston charges at him and Langston goes to the floor.
AJ goes after Ziggler and the referee calls for the bell. AJ freaks out and Ziggler is able to get to safety.
Winner: Dolph Ziggler (by disqualification)
After the match, Langston wants to know what AJ was thinking. Ziggler returns to the ring and he gives Langston a Zig Zag.
John Cena is on the phone and Daniel Bryan enters the locker room. Daniel wants to know if it is true what Vince McMahon said earlier.
John asks Daniel if he is asking Daniel to tell him that Vince McMahon is telling the truth. He says that you cannot believe what Vince says.
Daniel says that Vince has always been honest with him.
John asks Daniel if he is calling him a liar.
Daniel looks at John and John walks away.
We go to commercial.
Match Number Five: Christian versus Alberto Del Rio in a Non Title Match
They lock up and Christian backs Del Rio into the corner but Del Rio escapes. Del Rio with a kick and punch and then they lock up. Del Rio with kicks and a side head lock take down. Christian with a kick and Del Rio goes down. Christian with a punch and a side head lock take down. Del Rio backs Christian into the corner and he kicks Christian.
The referee warns Del Rio about the kicks while Christian is in the ropes. Del Rio with a suplex and he floats over for a near fall. Christian with punches but Del Rio with a back elbow for a near fall. Christian escapes a slam and Christian with a drop toe hold and he slingshots to the floor but Del Rio avoids the punch. Del Rio with a super kick and then he connects with shoulders in the corner.
Christian sends Del Rio over the top rope to the floor. Christian misses a baseball slide and then he goes for a shoulder tackle but Del Rio moves and Christian hits the ring steps. The referee continues his count and Del Rio with a drop kick to the arm against the ring steps.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Del Rio stomps on Christian’s ribs. Del Rio goes to the turnbuckles and he hits a back senton splash onto the arm and he gets a near fall. Del Rio with more kicks and then he puts Christian on the turnbuckles and then puts him in the tree of woe and he kicks Christian.
Del Rio rakes the face and then he goes for an inverted superplex but Christian with uppercuts to send Del Rio to the mat. Christian with a kick and then he hits the tornado DDT and he gets a near fall. Del Rio with a kick to the leg but Christian with punches.
Del Rio with head butts but Christian with a running forearm and he goes to the turnbuckles for a missile drop kick and he gets a near fall. Del Rio sends Christian into the turnbuckles but Christian gets his boot up and he hits a sunset flip and gets a near fall. Del Rio with a clothesline and he connects with a series of head butts. Del Rio with a slam and he sends Christian over the top rope but Christian lands on the apron.
Christian with a shoulder and then he drops Del Rio across the top rope. Del Rio with a tilt-a-whirl back breaker and he gets a near fall. Del Rio stands on Christian’s chest and he takes his time getting to the turnbuckles and he goes for another back senton but Christian moves.
Christian waits for Del Rio to get up and Christian teases the spear but Del Rio goes to the floor. Del Rio with a super kick when Christian returns to the ring but Christian kicks out. Del Rio signals for the step up enzuigiri but Christian ducks. Del Rio counters a Killswitch and tries for the cross arm breaker but Christian escapes and he is able to get the three count.
Winner: Christian
We go to commercial.
Match Number Six: Wade Barrett versus Cody Rhodes
They lock up and Rhodes works on the wrist but Barrett pulls Cody to the mat. Cody backs Barrett into the corner but Barrett with a punch and kick. Barrett tries for a belly-to-back suplex and Cody with a drop down uppercut. Barrett sends Cody over the top rope to the floor.
Barrett goes to the floor after Cody and he connects with a forearm to the back and then he sends him into the ringside barrier. Barrett with a butterfly suplex and he gets a near fall. Barrett sends Cody into the turnbuckles and then he rubs Cody’s face in the turnbuckle pad.
Cody with punches but Barrett with a kick. Barrett with a slingshot back breaker and he gets a near fall. Barrett with a reverse chin lock. Cody with a forearm but Barrett with an Irish whip. Barrett runs into an elbow and then into a boot. Cody goes up top for a moonsault and he connects.
Cody blocks a punch and connects with punches of his own. Cody with a kick to Barrett and then he goes for the kick to the abdomen and he hits a Shining Wizard for a near fall. Barrett with a back heel kick and then he sets for a pump handle slam but Cody escapes and counters into Cross Rhodes and he gets the three count.
Winner: Cody Rhodes
After the match, Damien comes out and he damns Cody for throwing his briefcase into the Gulf of Mexico. Damien says that he has filed a complaint with WWE Management. He tried to bring Cody up to his level. He taught the unwashed masses and won Money in the Bank while Cody grew a mustache.
Damien says that he came from a family of scholars while Cody comes from a family of clowns. He suggests sending Cody back to the carnival but Cody leaves the ring and goes to the apron. Damien leaves.
Kane walks through the back and then we see Daniel Bryan walk in the back as we go to commercial.
We are back and we are reminded of what Vince McMahon said to Daniel Bryan at the start of Raw.
Match Number Seven: Daniel Bryan versus Kane in a Vince McMahon made Brad Maddox make this match because he needs to teach Daniel Bryan a lesson Match
Bryan with a flying knee and punches but Kane pushes Bryan away and he connects with an uppercut. Bryan with a kick to the chest and then to the leg. Kane with a knee to the midsection but Bryan with a modified Maple Leaf. Kane rolls over and he kicks Bryan away. Kane with punches to Bryan. Bryan flips over Kane on an Irish whip but Kane knows that a flying clothesline in coming so he pre-empts the strike with a boot to the head.
Kane with a punch and kicks to Bryan in the corner. Kane with a suplex and he gets a near fall. Bryan with elbows and punches to Kane. Kane catches Bryan and he slams Daniel. Kane with a drop kick to Bryan and he gets a near fall.
Kane with elbow drops to Bryan and he gets a near fall. Kane works on Bryan’s neck. Bryan with more elbows and punches followed by kicks. Kane with a forearm to the back but Bryan with kicks. Bryan with a flying clothesline but Kane stays on his feet. Bryan gets his boots up when Kane charges into the corner. Kane catches Bryan out of the corner but Bryan escapes the choke slam.
Bryan with a kick and body scissors that pulls Kane over the top rope and then Bryan with a running knee off the apron and both men are down as we go to commercial.
We are back and Kane with a back elbow and Kane gets a near fall. Kane with a forearm and Irish whip followed by a clothesline. Kane with another Irish whip and he tries for a second clothesline but Bryan with a drop toe hold and he kicks the ropes and it bounces into Kane. Bryan with a missile drop kick and then he hits the running drop kick into the corner. Bryan goes for a second one and he connects. Bryan with a hesitation drop kick and he gets a near fall.
Bryan goes up top but Kane with a punch to the midsection and both men are down. Kane with an Irish whip and Kane with a side slam and he gets a near fall. Kane goes up top for the clothesline and he connects. Kane signals for the choke slam but Bryan goes for the Yes Lock.
Kane blocks it and he pushes Bryan away. Bryan with a drop kick to the knees followed by kicks to the chest. Bryan has a round kick blocked and Kane grabs Bryan by the throat but Bryan counters the choke slam with the Small Package and the three count.
Winner: Daniel Bryan
After the match, Kane with a choke slam to Bryan.
Daniel Bryan goes to the back and Kane signals for the pyro but he is thwarted by the Wyatt Family because They’re here.
Bray sits on his rocking chair and Kane goes after Wyatt on the floor as he gets away from Rowan and Harper. Rowan and Harper stop Kane. Kane punches Harper and Rowan in the ring and he has things under control for a moment until Harper connects with a big boot.
Rowan with head butts while Harper taunts him. Harper with a discus clothesline and then Wyatt makes his way into the ring. Wyatt picks up Kane, kisses him on the forehead and then hits Sister Abigail.
Bray says that he hears that Kane likes to call himself the Devil’s Favorite Demon. Kane is no Demon and he tells Kane that he ought to be careful who he says those things in front. You never know who might be listening.
We are back and we see what the Wyatt Family did.
We take a look back at what happened earlier tonight when Natalya was talking to the Bellas.
Match Number Eight:Brie Bella versus Natalya
Brie retreats into the ropes and then she teases a punch but she decides not to punch Natalya. Natalya slams Brie’s head into the mat and then she hits a suplex and gets a near fall. Brie goes into the ropes but Natalya does not care. Brie uses the ropes to whiplash Natalya. Brie with a kick and drop kick.
Brie stomps on the back and then she applies a rear chin lock. Brie pulls Natalya to the mat by the hair and she gets a near fall. Brie with a leg drop and she calls Natalya a loser. Brie returns to the rear chin lock. Natalya with an abdominal stretch but Brie with elbows and a DDT.
Brie gets a near fall. Brie slams Natalya’s head into the mat. Brie returns to the chin lock. Nattie with a snap mare using the hair and she slaps Brie and slams her. Natalya with a drop kick and kick followed by a discus clothesline for a near fall.
Nikki comes out with a kazoo and she makes duck calls. Brie with a rollup for the three count.
Winner: Brie Bella
Paul Heyman is in the back and he tells Curtis Axel it is time to show the world the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time. They walk into commercial.
We are back and Paul Heyman introduces himself. He mentions that their opponent is R Truth, but their truth is that he is the most exclusive talent agent in sports entertainment. His client, Brock Lesnar, will end the career of his former best friend CM Punk. It is a match that is being called ‘The Best versus The Beast’.
He wants everyone to know that being a Paul Heyman guy is being part of the top circle of talent in history. That is a fact personified perfectly by Curtis Axel.
Curtis tells Paul that his father won the Intercontinental Championship in Texas. In spite of that, he went on to become Mr. Perfect. Curtis says that he is already more perfect than perfect.
Match Number Nine:R Truth versus Curtis Axel (with Paul Heyman) in a Non Title Match
Axel with a kick and punch followed by another kick and punch. Axel hurdles Truth but Truth with a leg lariat and punches. Truth with a kick and he hits a sit out gourdbuster for a near fall. Truth misses the scissors kick. Axel misses a clothesline but he does not miss with a clothesline to the back of the head.
Axel with kicks and punches. Truth with punches to Axel but Axel with a drop kick. Axel with a neck breaker driver but CM Punk comes to the ring and he pulls Axel out of the ring and he sends Axel into the ringside barrier.
No Contest
The referee rolls Truth out of the ring and Punk goes after Heyman but Axel goes after Punk. Punk stops Axel while Heyman tries to escape into the crowd.
Hunter and Stephanie walk through the back as we go to commercial.
We are back and Triple H is asking Vince if he is done pulling Brad Maddox’s strings and jerking around Daniel Bryan.
Vince says that maybe he wants Daniel to be the champion and Hunter doesn’t believe Vince.
Vince says that he wants someone to beat John Cena. He wants someone like Triple H, but younger . . . maybe 23 years younger.
Stephanie says that Daniel Bryan needs some help. The people chose Daniel Bryan as much as John Cena did. Stephanie says that we need to give Daniel a Corporate Makeover.
Match Number Ten: John Cena versus Ryback in a Non Title Tables Match
Cena has something to say to Ryback across the ring and Ryback with a kick and forearm to the back. Ryback with another forearm and a punch. Cena with kicks and punches to Ryback. Cena clotheslines Ryback over the top rope to the floor. Cena goes to the floor after Ryback and he sends Ryback into the ringside barrier. Cena goes under the ring for a table even though dozens line the ramp.
Ryback stops Cena and punches him before John can set up the table. Ryback sends Cena into the ring post. Ryback picks up the table and he tries to crush Cena against the ring post but Cena moves and the table breaks against the post.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Ryback with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex and Cena falls to the floor. Ryback follows Cena to the floor and he connects with forearms. Ryback adjusts the tables at ringside and he sets for a power bomb through the table but Cena escapes and he punches Ryback. Ryback Irish whips Cena into the ring steps.
Ryback picks up the steps and he puts them into the ring. Cena runs Ryback into the apron and then into the ringside barrier. Cena sends Ryback into the apron again and Ryback is down. Cena gets a table from under the ring and he sets it up on the apron and the ring steps. Cena tries to suplex Ryback through the table but Ryback blocks it.
Cena with a drop toe hold and he applies an STF. Ryback goes to the floor to escape the hold. Cena picks up a table and he tries to drop it on Ryback but Ryback had moved under the ring. Ryback slides out the other side and he hits a spear on Cena.
Ryback hits Cena with the steps. Ryback thinks about suplexing Cena through a table propped up by the steps and the apron but Cena stops Ryback. Ryback with a forearm to Cena and then he tries for a power slam through the table but Cena stops him. Cena tries for an Attitude Adjustment through the table but Ryback stops him. Ryback presses Cena over his head but he misses the table. Cena and Ryback with a Texan standoff. Ryback picks up the steps and he breaks the table. Cena grabs the steps and we have a step battle.
They throw the steps at each other and then they get into the ring. Cena with a Blue Thunder Bomb onto the steps and then he hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cena gets a table from under the ring. Ryback picks up Cena and hits the Backpack Stunner. Ryback with forearms to the back as he takes a break from setting up the table. Ryback puts the table against the turnbuckles.
Ryback feels the power surging through his body while Cena struggles to get up. Ryback sets for the lariat and he connects. Ryback says that there is one more coming. Cena stands against the table and Cena moves. Ryback stops short and Cena hits an Attitude Adjustment through the table.
Winner: John Cena
After the match, Daniel Bryan makes his way to ringside and he yeses around the ring until he takes the title belt from the belt wrangler. Bryan brings the title into the ring and Cena is ready to fight. Bryan holds the title belt for Cena to take. Bryan pulls it back but Cena takes it.
We go to credits with Daniel ‘Yesing’. 

MAJOR INTERNATIONAL NAME AT TNA OFFICES!

TNA announced that The Great Muta, who recently left All Japan Pro Wrestling to launch his own promotion in Japan, was at the TNA offices today in Nashville meeting with Jeff Jarrett.

Obviously, that meeting was about the potential use of TNA stars in Japan and if we are lucky, some Japanese talent working Stateside.

WHO IS TNA'S MYSTERY MAN?

There's been a lot of speculation as to who the mystery man coming to this Thursday's live Impact may be.

A number of readers have written saying the voice is Low Ki's. Having spoken to Ki a million times since 1998 and having interviewed him a number of times, it's absolutely not his voice in the video.
But, for whatever it's worth, former NWA champion Adam Pearce has been making references to August 1st since the mystery video began airing.
It's certainly possible he's latched onto the video to get attention for himself but given the way his TNA Gutcheck played out, it certainly left him open with a window for a return to TNA storylines.
We will find out soon enough.

RELEASED TNA KNOCKOUT CLAIMS SHE WAS TOLD SHE WAS TOO HEAVY FOR TV AND MORE

Dixie Carter stated Taeler Hendrix was “heavy for TV”

In a recent interview with The Greg DeMarco Show, Taeler Hendrix addressed her TNA release, the latest feedback from Dixie Carter, her thoughts on some current Knockouts, the mood in OVW, her upcoming return to Shine Wrestling, her most recent cancer scare and much more.

The Greg DeMarco Show with former TNA Knockout Taeler Hendrix
Hosts: Greg DeMarco, Patrick O’Dowd, Su Yung & Chad Perry
Airs: Sunday nights at 10 PM on Wrestling Smash Radio and on delay Monday’s and Tuesday’s via the Real Fans Sports Network (TuneIn.com channel RFSN)

On her release from TNA:
It was kind of a whirlwind ... a long time in the making … I was super-duper unhappy ... the All-American Dream ... BAM! Hit in the face! It’s not happening girl, wake up! I got papers in the mail to re-sign for another year in developmental at OVW for TNA … Before I could tell them that I wouldn’t re-sign, I got the call the day before my contract expired to tell me I was released. ... Maybe they can use that spot for someone they actually know what they want to do with. ... I’m not offended—I’m a lot happier.

On if the mood in OVW has changed since the recent releases:
Yes, actually. Now that I’m not signed anymore, I think I’m enjoying it more—from an OVW standpoint. ... It’s home… There’s wrestling every single week, you can’t get more work than that. ... I am loving my character right now, she’s awesome. ... She’s like that girl we all hated in high school. ... A lot of people who were released, they’re gone.

On Dixie Carter:
I do have my qualms. Don’t tell me on my birthday that I’m “heavy” to be on TV. ... I’m a size 3, that’s not fat at all! ... I’m a role model for young girls, there’s nothing plastic about me. ... (On her size a year prior) I was too skinny! ... I got really skinny just to get on television. ... Someone said I looked like a skeleton, and then I started looking at my pictures and I was like “Oh my God, I really do!”... I’m taller than [most female wrestlers] but I’m not bigger than them.

On her latest cancer scare:
On top of that, my cancer stuff came back. ... I had no choice to gain weight, and I’m really happy that I did. ... What I’m battling right now is cervical cancer—and when I say battling I mean I’m trying to not get it. ... I wasn’t setting a good example. … I felt like I was a hypocrite. ... I would rather be healthy and stay cancer free.

On Velvet Sky:
She has found a way to stick it out ... and she was released at one point. ... Velvet Sky is money. ... And if I have someone who makes me money, I’m going to keep them around. ... She’s not the best wrestler in the world, but neither am I. ... She makes money. ... Velvet Sky has some of the most loyal fans in the world. ... She has a great personality, in ring and out. ... And you know what? She’s gotten much better. ... I’m a fan—she can keep letting the pigeons loose. ... That girl’s a hot commodity.

In addition, Taeler also discusses the internet’s reaction to her release, her upcoming bookings for Shine Wrestling, how she keeps finding family in wrestling, her goals outside of the wrestling business and much more.

WWE RAW SPOILERS FOR TONIGHT!

Raw came to Laredo, Texas tonight and taped next Monday's show as they will be in Australia at that time. Here is the results:
*They opened up with Vince McMahon forcing Brad Maddox to claim that Daniel Bryan didn't deserve his WWE title shot at Summerslam. Bryan came out and declared he did.
*The Shield defeated Mark Henry and The Usos in a good match.
*Rob Van Dam defeated Fandango when Fandango was counted out walking out.
*Kaitlyn defeated AJ Lee. No title change.
*Dolph Ziggler defeated Big E. Langston after AJ interfered, so it was a DQ.
*In a big upset, Christian rolled up World champ Alberto Del Rio in a non-title bout.
*Cody Rhodes defeated Wade Barrett. Damien Sandow cut a promo and they teased a bout for Summerslam.
*Daniel Bryan pinned Kane. Kane lost it and chokeslammed Bryan. The Wyatt Family appeared and destroyed Kane.
*Brie Bella pinned Natalya.
*WWE Intercontinental champ Curtis Axel defeated R-Truth but was attacked by CM Punk and destroyed.
*Vince McMahon complained he wanted John Cena vs. a real contender at Summerslam.
*John Cena defeated Ryback in a Tables match. Bryan and Cena faced off after.

YOU WILL NEVER BELIEVE WHO TNA RELEASED

Jesse Sorensen acknowledged on his Twitter account that TNA has released him.
You will probably remember that he broke his neck in a match against Zema Ion. He had been working in production for TNA while healing.

Roy Nelson signs UFC deal and first fight of new deal!

The Houston Chronicle reported that Roy Nelson vs. Daniel Cormier, a match that has been talked about for a few weeks, will be taking place as the No. 2 fight behind Cain Velasquez vs. Junior Dos Santos on 10/19 in Houston.

Brie Bella apologizes for nipple exposed! (PHOTO!!)

Brie Bella apologized on Twitter for her nipple being exposed during the sitdown segment, saying that the tape she was using for her dress didn't work.  She said it would never happen again.
It was visible for a split second late in the segment.  It didn't appear it was a publciity stunt, although if they were to do a publicity stunt, this would be the week.

UFC News: Nick Diaz's latest no-show story!

After what had to be the toughest negotations to get an interview since the ill-fated attempts by Michael "The Voice" Schiavello to interview the Ultimate Warrior, AXS was scheduled to film a one hour special today in Stockon with Schiavello interviewing Nick Diaz. If you haven't seen the show, he recently interviewed "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and has been trying to get The Rock via social media.

Schiavello came to Stockton, but you only get one guess what happened next.
Yes, Diaz was nowhere to be found.

VIDEO: UFC on FOX 8 Road to the Octagon

THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR RESPONDS TO VINCE MCMAHON!

The Ultimate posted the following on his Twitter account this morning:

"@VinceMcMahon Vince, thank you for your personal welcome back to the WWE Universe. It is noted and appreciated. All the Warriors of Parts Unknown take pride in being one of the original galaxies of the Universe you created. Not one of my days has passed without a flashback to my time in the business and my relationship with you. After 17 years of battling one another, perhaps the stars have finally aligned and Destiny is prepared to tell one of Sports Entertainment's greatest stories: how two of the industry's most determined, colorful, intense and explosive personalities brought to life a persona that made such an inspiring impression that it still captures the hearts and minds of fans all over the world, even all these years later. I am proud Ultimate Warrior is an iconic, immortal spirit in the Universe you created. I know, Vince McMahon, you are proud, too. The inhabitants of your WWE Universe believe your personal welcome is an invitation of sorts. If so, consider this my RSVP with one condition. Wisdom takes a seat at the table with us when we meet, but we each also leave unburied a slight edge of the hatchet we've carried over the years. that other gutless and heartless God-fearing men urge us to lay to rest forever. Face it, neither one of us were ever any good at being bored or boring others. So coming prepared to kill one another makes for a interesting backup plan. Always Believe, Warrior"

Thanks to Michael Lehman for sending that along.

WWE RAW REPORT: 40 PLUS MINUTES OF DANIEL BRYAN; CM PUNK MAKES IT OFFICIAL FOR SUMMERSLAM; WE HAD A CONTRACT SIGNING; MORE WITH MARK HENRY, THE USOS, AND THE SHIELD; TWO BIG MATCHES ANNOUNCED FOR NEXT WEEK'S RAW

WWE Monday Night Raw

July 22, 2013

Austin, TX

Rob McCarron

Drumroll, please...

Brad Maddox is the GM that Vince and everyone thought would suck, but he has turned out to be great. Any way you look at it, he is great. He opened the show this week by introducing John Cena and Daniel Bryan for a contract signing for their main event at SummerSlam. Before Bryan came out, Maddox asked Cena why he chose Daniel as his opponent. Maddox questioned his choice, which led to Bryan coming out. Pretty good ovation for Bryan here, but nothing like in the northeast. Cena put over Bryan, saying he chose him because he can see God given talent unlike Brad and his "dumbass" bosses. Size doesn't always matter, Cena said, referencing Shawn Michaels, Eddie Guerrero, and Rey Mysterio. Cena said Bryan is the best competition in WWE right now, but sometimes the best isn't good enough. Daniel was about to respond, but Brad cut him off. Daniel was upset, but Brad said he needed to prove himself still. So Brad booked Bryan in multiple matches tonight.

Alberto Del Rio vs Sheamus

Alberto defeated Sheamus via pinfall. Sheamus' left leg was bruised like crazy, and played into the match. Sheamus was going for White Noise when his leg gave out, allowing Alberto to take advantage. During the pinfall, Alberto hooked the bad leg.

In case you missed it, on Smackdown, Vickie Guerrero was named Smackdown General Manager.

Backstage, Renee Young asked Booker T and Teddy Long about what happened on Smackdown. Teddy and Booker were arguing, and Teddy left intimating that at least Vince made the right call removing Booker from power.

Before the next match, Christian came out. I note this because there was some awful directing here. They showed multiple different camera angles of the crowd during Christian's entrance, and it looked like absolutely NOBODY cared one bit about this guy. Maybe a bad crowd tonight overall, but you don't have to highlight it if you can help it.

Christian vs Titus O'Neil

Christian defeated Titus via pinfall with the Killswitch.

Backstage, The Ryback was laughing at what he did to Chris Jericho on Smackdown. The Ryback hates average. He also appears to have invisible braces.

Mark Henry Fires Back

Mark Henry called out the Shield, so they surrounded the ring as Henry awaited. Shield was beating on Henry until the Usos made the save. Usos and Henry dumped Ambrose and Rollins out of the ring, leaving Reigns in. Reigns looked to be headed to certain doom until Ambrose and Rollins pulled him out of the ring. and the evil trio bailed.

Backstage, Daniel Bryan was preparing his matches. A graphic showed three opponents to be named, so it appears to be three matches. John Cena came in saying Brad looked nervous out there, and threw out the theory that Brad isn't making these decisions on his own. Brad is Vince's puppet GM, you see. Bryan took this as an opportunity to prove to everyone that he belongs in the title match. He told John to stay away from ringside for the matches tonight.

Dolph Ziggler vs Darren Young

True story, Darren had the highest win percentage on NXT Season 1. And now he's jobbing to Dolph Ziggler. Which is fine. Dolph pinned Darren after the Zig Zag. Young was getting a bit cocky, talking trash to Dolph, when Ziggler surprised Darren with his finish and got the pin. After the match, Big E ran in and attacked Dolph. Dolph fought him off and and managed to escape doom.

Michael Cole had an in depth look at the WWE App.

Miz TV w/ Total Divas Cast

Holy hell this sucked. Eva Marie slapped Jerry Lawler and is a heel. That's all.

A new graphic for Daniel Bryan's multiple matches were shown, now with only two opponents. Booking on the fly.

Backstage, Triple H asked Brad Maddox why he doesn't like Daniel Bryan. HHH mocked Brad being new. He, like Cena, thinks Vince is putting words in Brad's mouth. HHH called Daniel Bryan the future of WWE. When Hunter left, Steph appeared. She said he has an idea to help Brad's predicament, but she doesn't have it fully thought through yet.

It's FANDANGO's Birthday

Cody Rhodes defeated Fandango with the CrossRhodes. Damien Sandow was on commentary, mostly arguing with Michael Cole. Damien tried to attack Cody from behind during the bout. As Damien had Cody distracted, Fandango ran towards him. Cody sidestepped, sending Fandango into Sandow, and allowing Cody to hit the Disaster Kick to set up the finish.

CM Punk Is Still Standing

CM Punk said Brock's biggest weapon is fear. He puts fear into people. Well not CM Punk. Punk ain't scurred. Very heated promo from Punk, who reiterated that he is coming to get Paul Heyman. Punk wants Brock at SummerSlam, so Punk can slaughter the beast. Paul Heyman, via satellite, made fun of Texas and accepted Punk's challenge for SummerSlam.

RVD vs ADR on Smackdown this week.

Rob Van Dam vs Wade Barrett

RVD beat Wade with his 5 Star Frogsplash in a short, but competitive match.

Daniel Bryan in Multiple Matches

1) Daniel Bryan defeated Jack Swagger via Yes! Lock. Swagger hit the Swagger Bomb, then posed and that's when he was caught in Bryan's submission hold.

2) Daniel Bryan defeated Antonio Cesaro via super small package. This match was much longer than the first one, and both men were great. Cesaro was beating down Bryan much of the early part of the match, getting frustrated, as well, when he couldn't get a victory. Bryan was in control most of the end.  Big spot towards the end when Bryan went for a back drop from the top rope, but Cesaro countered and landed on Bryan. The two took an 8 count to each get up, and they exchanged uppercuts until Cesaro took control and laid Bryan out with a lariat. Bryan just wouldn't stay down, though. Cesaro tried to follow up with the neutralizer, but Bryan countered and the match continued. The finish saw Cesaro send Bryan up for his super uppercut, but Bryan countered into the small package for the win.

Backstage, Alex Riley told Brad Maddox that the kid survived. Brad said, "So far... let's see how he does against this next one." So there is 3, indeed. And Alex Riley, wtf?

3) Daniel Bryan defeated The Ryback via DQ. Another great match. And some big spots, with crazy punishment taken by both men. The Ryback was DQ'd when he powerbombed Daniel Bryan through a table outside the ring. The table had been set up by Ryback earlier in the bout, and was teased a couple of times before finally being used in the end. Again, the final hour of this show is worth watching very much.

After the matches, John Cena came out to run off The Ryback. John effectively told Ryback to pick on someone his own size. He challenged Ryback to a tables match, and The Ryback accepted. It wasn't clear when the match would take place, although Michael Cole magically knew it would be next week.

Backstage, Brad Maddox made that match official. Vince was in the office. Vince asked Brad what he'd do with Daniel Bryan next week. Brad made Daniel Bryan vs Kane next week. So Kane's first match back after being attacked by Bray Wyatt will be against... not Bray Wyatt. Cool beans. Oh, no Wyatt Family tonight. That sucked. Daniel Bryan got an ovation from the crowd in the ring as the show went off the air.

Big show next week. Bryan vs Kane, with seemingly some Wyatt Family involvement. Cena vs The Ryback in a tables match. More Brad Maddox being told what to do by Vince. Mark Henry's battle with the Shield shall continue? Stay tuned.

VIDEO: Awesome post-match promo with Chris Sabin and Dixie Carter after the title win!!

PICTURE OF THE NEW X DIVISION TITLE BELT!!

Batista-WWE Update!

Regarding talks of Dave Bautista, 44, returning, there was a report and we checked around on it. Two different sources have indicated there have been talks, although I don’t know how recent or serious they are, which only makes sense since HHH was pretty much Bautista’s mentor as a wrestler. But he’s not coming back any time soon. If he does come back, it would probably be in early 2014 for Mania season, and one person noted he’s not going to do that if he’s got anything going on for early next year in movies, because that’s his line of work and priority now. But he has said in the past he’s up for one last run, and those in the company believe at same point that is likely to happen. Bautista is currently in England filming Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” in the role of Drax the Destroyer, and will be there for some time. It was described as something that may happen, but it is not something that is in plans. As far as he himself, on Twitter, he said, “Not that it wouldn’t be nice, just don’t want anyone to buy into bullshit rumors. I haven’t talked to Hunter. And I’m tied down for a while.” He has made it clear if he was to come back, it would only be for WWE. TNA made a play for him when Flair was working there but it never even came close. The thing is, the comeback for Mania stuff, that before was limited to Dwayne Johnson and Jericho, can get out of hand. There were actually complaints about Johnson, which was ridiculous since he moved the needle significantly the last three years, and in the current top three matches, at this point five slots will be taken by non-full timers not including potential returns of Jericho, not even factoring Batista. Batista could fit in given Rock and Austin are both far from locks for next year. But if one, let alone both, are on the show, I wonder if it would the right year for Batista without making the guys like Punk, Bryan, Orton, and really everyone but Cena (who is a lock for a top match no matter who is brought back) really seem secondary on the biggest show. Then again, at Batista’s age, if he wants one last run, I don’t know how many more years you want to wait.

UFC 164 Update!

The UFC 164 main event on 8/31 in Milwaukee is now Benson Henderson vs. Anthony Pettis for the lightweight title in a rematch of one of the best fights of the past five years. Pettis, who is from Milwaukee, replaces T.J. Grant, who suffered a concussion training BJJ one month back, had stopped training, and when he didn’t feel his brain was ready to start back this week, which would give him six weeks of training before the title fight, he pulled out. A lot of guys would have still fought. Grant said he himself would have fought the fight on a knee injury, but not on a brain injury. Guys like him who get title shots that fall apart are never guaranteed getting another one when they recover, particularly with guys like Gilbert Melendez and Josh Thomson in the division. Pettis hit Henderson with the “Showtime kick,” running up the cage, springing off and nailing a back pedaling Henderson with a kick to the side of the head, which knocked Henderson down. The fight was even going into the fifth round, and while Pettis probably would have won the round either way, the kick clinched it and gave Pettis the WEC lightweight title. It was Henderson’s only loss in his last 18 fights. Well, at least only loss on his record, because he was very lucky to get decisions in fights with Frankie Edgar (the second one where I had Edgar), Gilbert Melendez (I had Melendez) and the first Donald Cerrone fight. Both have improved significantly since that fight, on December 16, 2010, in the final WEC show, held in Glendale, AZ, where Henderson lives. Now Henderson has a chance to avenge the defeat in Pettis’ home town. This was one of those occasions where a main event falling out leads to a stronger fight, at least for most of North America. Grant as challenger was clearly stronger in Canada, although I don’t know that either fight was going to do significantly different business on PPV. In theory, Pettis should sell tickets in Milwaukee going for the title in his home town. I’d think Pettis would be a stronger contender on PPV than Grant because he’s been a star longer and a lot of people know about the first fight. I think it’s just a little over a baseline fight, but we’ll see if two straight title fights on FOX have helped Henderson as a PPV draw. His lone PPV defense against Franke Edgar did not do well.

Complete TNA Financial Problem Story!

Tons of issues going on regarding money stemming from the decision to tape Impact on the road at the cost of $600,000 per taping, with no increase in ratings or revenue. A lot of things are breaking at press time and this is what we know. It’s the cost of the tapings that have made the financial situation so bad. Dixie Carter had noted before that had she done it earlier she would be risking the future of the company. Many in the company, notably Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff, had pushed for getting out of Universal Studios and taping on the road as the needed game changer. But there has been no increase in revenue to offset the expense, and ratings have actually declined.

There were reports at press time of people, particularly with higher contracts, being asked to change their deals. ProWresetling.Net reported Bruce Prichard, the head of talent relations and also head of creative, was asked to restructure his deal, and could be leaving, and that D-Lo Brown was gone as well. Brown was the road agent for almost all the house shows. The report was that Brown was asked to change from going on a weekly salary to a per event deal, which he agreed to, but then was told he was being let go. We were unable to confirm that at press time.

The Prichard story appears to be accurate. Based on what we were told, Prichard was asked to restructure his contract, but he had not made a decision one way or the other about it. So he’s more up in the air right now than gone, although something like that changes by the hour.

TNA has made commitments to where it will be very difficult to change from the road tapings until the end of this year. But the big problem is what happens even if they decide they have to go back. Universal has changed the sound stage and it apparently has a tenant, so going back to the old Impact Zone, even if they wanted to do it, appears not to be an option. So they would have to find a new permanent home if that’s the direction they want to go, but being able to get that with the kind of deal they had in Orlando would be difficult. Plus, what was good about Orlando is that as an attraction at the park, where people could get in free with park admission, there were always hundreds of people who could help fill in and make it look presentable for television. In a new permanent location, whether they’d be able to maintain a crowd every week would be difficult. Bellator runs weekly and they mostly sell their shows to casinos and let the casinos try and sell the tickets or fill the place. But that’s a lot easier with an MMA product. TNA has been able to do this for very few shows, although Impact tapings are more attractive in that regard than just house shows. The problem is the belief that wrestling crowds don’t spend money at the casinos as compared to MMA crowds, so the idea is even if they have to paper the tickets for a Bellator, a lot of those people will hang around the casinos to meet the fighters and gamble or spend money at the restaurants and the like.

Dr. Wagner Jr. - AAA Update!

It looks like Dr. Wagner Jr. is gone again based on rumors. He’s not booked on any upcoming shows and his contract expires next month. He had been saying he was leaving for months.

Hulk Hogan Reportedly Paid Late by TNA, TNA Wrestlers Sending Feelers to WWE?, More!!

- In case you missed it on Wednesday morning, D-Lo Brown has also been cut by TNA. As noted, Bruce Prichard is also out. Apparently Prichard refused to restructure his deal, as reported, but also turned down a "night of" TV producer job.

- Regarding Doc, he was scheduled to turn babyface and feud with Mr. Anderson. There's some speculation that Doc may be brought back eventually.

- Many talents in TNA are not happy about what's going on and some have sent feelers to WWE officials through friends.

- We've noted how there have been issues with talents, office workers and vendors getting paid late by TNA. One source has confirmed reports of Hulk Hogan being paid late at one point. The pay issues have not affected every single person in the company but many were affected.

AT A TRYING TIME IT'S BIG NIGHT FOR TNA, HOW TO AFFECT CHANGE TO TURN THINGS AROUND, NEW TITLE BELT TO DEBUT AND MORE!

While the company is putting on a good face in promoting tonight's Destination show, which is in essence a PPV quality free show, things behind the scenes are not so rosy. Given the recent cutbacks and releases, it's fair to say that morale is hardly high in TNA right now. The primary factor in TNA's recent belt tightening comes from the decision to take Impact out of Orlando and on the road every other week. The decision has increased costs dramatically with no proportional rise in revenue to make leaving The Impact Zone a wise move. It has not increased viewership as the people that championed it, like Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff, claimed it would. With increased costs and stagnant revenue, belt tightening has become a necessity. As we saw yesterday with Bruce Prichard's release, it's fair to say that very few people, if anyone, is safe. Unless things do a dramatic turnaround, things will continue to be tumultuous down in Nashville.

To me, the problem has always been that there are too many people with too much say in the product, which is the same problem that WCW had. Say what you want about Vince McMahon, but his vision is the WWE product. Obviously, Dixie Carter is not his equal so she needs to rely on wrestling people. The problem is that she relies on too many of them and with them all having their own agenda, the product suffers. She needs to cut back on how many cooks she has because they are spoiling her soup, so to speak.

Speaking of taking the show on the road being a less than smart move, there are a ton of good seats available for the show tonight. I just checked and can get seats in the fourth row on the floor. That is not good. If you are interested in getting tickets, click here.

Dixie Carter noted on her Twitter account that TNA will be debuting a new X Division belt tonight. She said she will post a picture of it later today.
Michael Goins sent this item. ... Here is a link to a segment featuring Samoa Joe on WDRB-TV in Louisville promoting tonight's live show at Broadbent Arena. He was also on WHAS-TV's Great Day Live.
Thomas Rude sent this link, which goes to a video of Mickie James performing live in Nashville, TN.

TNA DESTINATION X TONIGHT ON IMPACT WRESTLING

TNA's Destination X will be featured as a special episode of this week's Impact Wrestling from Louisville, Kentucky. There are expected to be some talent debuts on the show as well as some returning names. If anyone is attending the show live, we are seeking live reports. They will also tape their 7/25 episode of Impact Wrestling as well. Set for the Destination X show:

*TNA champ Bully Ray vs. Chris Sabin
*Austin Aries vs. Bobby Roode: Bound for Glory Series
*Main Event Mafia fights The Aces & Eights.
*X-Division championship tournament bout(s?)
Sonay Dutt and Homicide are booked for the show.

D'LO BROWN COMMENTS ON TNA DEPARTURE!

D'Lo Brown released the following statement via Twitter regarding his TNA departure yesterday:

I guess it’s time to address the rumors surrounding me over the last few days. It is true that my employment with TNA has come to an end. I consider myself fortunate to have worked so closely with some of the best up and coming talent in the business. I also had the privilege to work closely with some of the greatest this industry has produced.
I can tell you this for sure I will miss sharing a locker room with some of the most genuine men and women (you know who you are) that I have ever been around.
I want to say thank you to the many fans that have shown support for me over the years.
I will keep everyone updated on what my future plans are.
In the meantime all booking inquires should be directed to dlobookings@aol.com or erik@vocnation.com.
Recognize

THE LATEST ON THE RIC FLAIR-PAY YOUR BILLS SAGA!

After telling The Charlotte Observer that he planned to pay his ex-wife Jacqueline Beems the more than $32,000 in spousal support that he owed her on Wednesday, The Baxter Bulletin  is reporting that as of yesterday afternoon, Beems' lawyer said that they have not received payment from Flair.
Flair is facing arrest if he doesn't make restitution.

TWO MORE EXECS, INCLUDING HEAD OF CREATIVE, GONE FROM TNA!!!

TNA released Bruce Prichard and D'Lo Brown from their backstage positions earlier today, PWInsider.com has confirmed.

Prichard was working as Senior Vice President, Programming & Talent Relations, a position he had held since October 2011. In that role, Prichard oversaw talent relations, talent scouting and development, as well as, overseeing the creative direction of the company. As noted yesterday on PWInsider.com, there were fingers being pointed at him regarding recent issues with talent contracts expiring without new deals being signed and/or talents being signed so close to the end of their existing deals.
D'Lo Brown had been with the company since 2009 as an agent and was in charge of the promotion's Gutcheck tryouts and talent development.

TOP WWE STAR TAKING TIME OFF!

Chris Jericho posted the following on his Twitter:
"So long to @WWE for now…2013 was one of my favorite in ring yrs ever! Thx for always sticking w Y2J & see u on the road soon w @FOZZYROCK!"
As we noted previously on the site, Jericho has an upcoming tour with his band Fozzy that he needs to take time to prepare for. I can't say enough positive things about the way Jericho helps the business. WWE is lucky to have him.

FULL LISTING OF ROH WORLD TITLE TOURNAMENT PARTICIPANTS!

ACH won the fan voting and is the final announced participant in the ROH World Title Tournament, which starts on 7/27 in Providence, RI and culminates in September at Death Before Dishonor XI weekend in Philadelphia.
The sixteen men in the tournament are:
Jay Lethal
Tommaso Ciampa
Sonjay Dutt
BJ Whitmer
Adam Cole
Roderick Strong
Michael Elgin
Brian Kendrick
Karl Anderson
Kevin Steen
Paul London
Mike Bennett
The winner of Adam Page/Silas Young
Matt Taven
ACH
Mark Briscoe

MORE ON TODAY'S TNA DEPARTURES!

The situations surrounding the departures of Tara and Doc were each a completely different series of circumstances, according to TNA sources.
While Tara was a release planned by TNA as a cost-cutting move, sources indicate that the company lost Doc because his contract negotiations went on too long and finally his deal expired. He had been figured into creative plans going forward with an eventual babyface turn, something that had been teased.
The blame on Doc's exit was placed on Bruce Prichard, head of Creative and Talent Relations by some. There were several different sources this evening that contacted PWInsider, claiming that this was just the latest example of contract negotiations going down to the wire or resulting in talents exiting this year under Prichard's watch.
The most noteworthy of those exits were Rob Van Dam.  On his Twitter, Van Dam explained his departure from TNA as, " Contract expired. So did professionalism, courtesy and respect."  One source claimed that Van Dam stopped getting his calls returned by the company.
It should be noted that is in the case of Doc, it is entirely possible the two sides could still come to terms of a new deal (as happened with Devon in the past), but as of now, he is gone and free to go anywhere he pleases.
In the case of Tara, sources claim she was far and away the highest paid female wrestler on the roster and the decision was made to shift that money elsewhere. The belief is that there could be more releases to come as well down the line.
Other recent TNA departures have been Matt Morgan (release request granted), Madison Rayne (contract expired), Doug Williams (released), Taeler Hendrix (released), Christian York (released), Crimson (released), and Joey Ryan (released).

THE ACES AND EIGHT LOSE A MEMBER, ANOTHER TNA DEPARTURE

Drew "DOC" Hankinson just posted the following on his Twitter page: "My contract with TNA Wrestling expired July 12th, as of this evening we have officially parted ways. #SUNTANBIKERMAN tours again!!"

DOC was the odd man out recently as he didn't get the spot as the new VP of Aces and Eights.
Both DOC and Tara's names have been taken off of the TNA Wrestler page.
The company continues to restructure as they move forward.  Sources in the company are saying things will keep changing.

MORE ON TNA RELEASE & MORE NEWS!

Tara was released by TNA earlier today as part of the company's latest cost-cutting. She was informed shortly before TNA publicly announced that she had been released.
There have also been about 3-4 departures from the production end of the company within the last several weeks.
There is expected to be some talent debuts at the Destination X Impact episode this Thursday in Louisville, Kentucky. The company is actively trying to freshen things up on a number of fronts.
You can access the podcast Dave mentioned earlier by clicking the link: http://tna2go.com/podcast/ImpactWrestlingPodcast07162013.mp3

TNA RELEASES TOP KNOCKOUT!

TNA just announced that they have released Tara. Of course, they wish her all the best.
It is not a huge surprise as earlier this year Tara had talked about not being on TV in the future, only to reappear.
In another odd circumstance, Tara actually tweeted a note about TNA's latest Podcast (you can find it at their website) less than an hour before her release was announced.

YOUNG BUCKS-DGUSA-ROH UPDATE!

Dragon Gate USA was not happy to learn that their current Tag Team champions, The Young Bucks, would be returning to Ring of Honor as of 8/3 in Toronto. Gabe Sapolsky actually wrote online that he learned of the return from reading it on PWInsider.com and wasn't happy he didn't know. Someone from the Bucks' camp responded to him, writing, "You have our phone number."

The team are not under a DGUSA contract, so they can work where they wish, but given that they are champions, there was unhappiness with them over going to work for ROH for all the obvious reasons. They still have a number of bookings scheduled with DGUSA but all signs are that their status as Tag champions may be up in the air.
The team are slated to depend the belts against Rich Swann and Ricochet at the 7/28 Manhattan, NY return, so the company will have the chance to switch the belts if they so desire.
The Bucks are also slated for the 7/27 Queens, NY debut, teaming with Ricochet vs. CIMA & AR Fox & Tomahawk T.T. in a Best of Three Falls Tag Match with each fall having a different stip. The first fall will see tags are strictly enforced with 2 referees, an old 1970s gimmick. The second fall is Dragon Gate rules and 3rd fall, if needed, will be a TLC bout.

WWE RAW REPORT: WWE TITLE MATCH FOR SUMMERSLAM IS SET; THE WYATT FAMILY SEARCHES FOR THE TRUTH; BREAK UPS GALORE; WORLD TITLE REMATCH; PUNK AND HEYMAN AIR THEIR DIRTY LAUNDRY; AND MORE

With Money in the Bank out of the way, we are on the road to SummerSlam in Los Angeles. Randy Orton and Damien Sandow are one step closer to becoming the WWE and World Champions respectively. What was the meaning of the betrayals on Sunday night and are they a one time things or have friendships been severed? What will Brad Maddox do on his first full night in charge? Let’s hope he gives a State of the Maddox Address.

We are in Brooklyn, New York and your announcers are John ‘JCL’ Layfield, Michael ‘We’re all staying at Johnson’s house’ Cole, and Jerry ‘I just got done writing Brad Maddox’s promo’ Lawler.
We begin with the man who is going to revolutionize Monday nights, Brad Maddox. Brad thanks everyone for their reaction. This is the first time that Raw has been in Brooklyn and this is the start of the Maddox era. Brad says that we will have a rematch tonight. Alberto Del Rio will face Dolph Ziggler.
Brad says that he will be the greatest General Manager of all time . . .
John Cena’s music interrupts and he makes his way to the ring.
John mentions that this is the Maddox era. Brad has made history. This is the only time that the person he is next to is more hated than Brad. John says that the noise you hear is energy. They are excited for the match that Brad made. The jury is still out on Brad. He might be a good General Manager.
Brad says that he is glad that John is out here because he has always admired Cena. He admires his courage, strength, and will to win. He admires the way that John treats those less privileged than him.
Brad says that he will get to choose his opponent for SummerSlam. Brad says that he will have everyone on the stage for Cena to pick.
John says that Brad is even stupider than he is. He could choose Doc Hendrix, Dutch Mantell, or Michael Cole. He could choose one of the Bella Twins.
Randy Orton makes his way to the ring and he has his red briefcase with him.
Randy tells Brad to be careful. He doesn’t want to get too far ahead of him. Randy says that John Cena might not be the champion at SummerSlam. Randy says that he is not cashing it in tonight. He doesn’t want to make the same stupid mistake John did last year. You should take advantage of opportunities and not squander them. He wanted to tell John face-to-face and man-to-man that he will never see it coming.
Fandango’s music plays and he dances to the ring with Summer Rae.
Randy says that Fandango interrupted him.
Fandango says that Randy will not be cashing in that briefcase against John Cena, he will be cashing it in against him. Fandango says that there is only one person the entire WWE Universe wants to see John Cena face and that is . . .
FAN . . . DAN . . . GO.
Orton punches Fandango and then Fandango kicks Orton to the floor. Orton returns to the ring and he takes Fandango down with a Thesz Press and he sends Fandango over the top rope to the floor.
Brad says that if you want physicality, Randy Orton will face Fandango.
Match Number One: Randy Orton versus Fandango (with Summer Rae)
The match is joined in progress and Orton with the Garvin Stomp. Orton with a European uppercut and then he tries for the leaping knee drop but Fandango moves. Fandango with kicks and he chokes Orton. Fandango with a boot to the head and then he tries for a suplex but Orton blocks it and Orton with a suplex of his own.
Orton follows Fandango to the floor and he connects with a forearm and then he sends Fandango into the apron. Fandango with a punch and he returns to the ring but he goes to the floor again and Orton cuts him off and connects with a clothesline. Orton with a back drop driver onto the ringside barrier.
Orton rolls Fandango back into the ring and Orton gets a near fall. Orton with an Irish whip but he runs into a boot. Fandango chokes Orton in the ropes and then he goes to the floor to punch Orton. Fandango with a knee to the head and Fandango with a cravate. Orton with a punch followed by a back body drop. Orton punches Fandango in the corner.
Orton climbs the turnbuckles and he punches Fandango. Orton with a standing drop kick and he gets a near fall. Orton stomps on the hand. Orton with an Irish whip and he blocks a kick in the corner but Fandango with an enzuigiri that sends Orton to the floor and then Fandango Irish whips Orton into the ring steps.
We go to commercial.
We re back and Fandango slingshots Orton’s throat into the bottom rope and he gets a near fall. Fandango with a cravate. Orton with punches but Fandango with knees and a head butt. Orton tries for the back breaker but Fandango with a belly-to-back suplex and he gets a near fall. Orton blocks Fandango’s punches and Orton punches back. Orton with an Irish whip and clothesline into the corner followed by a T-Bone Suplex in the corner. Orton puts Fandango on the top turnbuckle and he sets for a superplex and he hits it. Orton with two clotheslines and he avoids a clothesline from Fandango and he hits the power slam. Fandango goes to the apron and Fandango with an enzuigiri to avoid the expected IEDDT.
Fandango goes up top but Orton crotches him. Orton with a head butt and then he hits the IEDDT. Orton looks around and then he hits the RKO for the three count.
Winner: Randy Orton
The announcers talk about the match between Dolph Ziggler and Alberto Del Rio from last night and we see photos of AJ’s interference.
Dolph Ziggler is walking in the back and AJ tries to talk to him. She says that she knows that he is mad at her. Dolph tells AJ to stop apologizing. AJ is relieved to hear that and she hugs Dolph but Dolph does not hug back.
Dolph says that it is time for him to move on.
Mark Henry walks through the back in a conservatively colored jacket and we go to commercial.
We are back and Mark Henry is already entering the ring.
Mark says that last night at Money in the Bank, John Cena came as advertised. He is one of the greatest WWE Champions of all time. He did not expect John Cena to beat him. Mark says that he gave it all he had. He took John Cena to his limits and he came this close to winning that championship.
Mark says that he did tap out but John would tap everyone in the crowd out too. Mark says that he is not here to make excuses or apologies for what he did. John Cena has the choice to pick who he wants to fight at SummerSlam and Mark wants to be that guy.
He took John to his limits once and he will take him to his limits again.
The Shield make their way to the ring and Mark looks like he is ready for them.
The Shield surrounds the ring. Mark asks if they think this is his first time. Mark is not backing down or running away. Mark takes off his jacket.
Mark goes after Reigns on the apron but Rollins and Ambrose attack him in the ring. Reigns joins in and Henry fights them off. Henry takes care of all three men as they attack him one at a time. Ambrose with a sleeper and Henry kicks Rollins away. He cannot stop a Roman Reigns spear. They continue to triple team Mark now that he is on the crowd.
They get Henry set for the Cerberus Bomb.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Brad is on the phone with his mom. He says that he will pick something up on the way home and then Chris Jericho enters.
Chris says that Brad has a lot of pressure for a guy his age. Chris says so far so good. Brad says that he has a stroke of genius. If Chris wants to be WWE Champion, he should try to impress John Cena. He should face a former WWE Champion like Rob Van Dam.
Chris says that it would be RVD versus Y2J on Raw. Chris says that if Brad makes decisions like that, he has a good future.
Match Number Two: Alberto Del Rio versus Dolph Ziggler in a Non Title Match
Del Rio with a kick to the leg and forearms to the back. Ziggler with a drop kick for a near fall. Ziggler with a neck breaker followed by the rapid fire series of elbow drops and then he spins around for the tenth and connects with a leaping elbow drop and he gets a near fall. Del Rio moves when Ziggler goes for a splash in the corner.
Del Rio with kicks. Del Rio puts Ziggler on the turnbuckles and he goes for an inverted superplex and he hits it and gets a near fall. Del Rio chokes Ziggler and the referee warns him. Del Rio chokes Ziggler in the ropes. Ziggler with a splash into the corner and then he hits a flying clothesline.
Ziggler with a kick but Del Rio with a back body drop and Ziggler goes over the top rope to the floor.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Del Rio with a reverse chin lock but Ziggler with punches. Del Rio with punches followed by a belly-to-back suplex. Del Rio waits for Ziggler to get back to their feet and Del Rio sets for a super kick but Ziggler moves. Del Rio sends Ziggler into the air and then he stomps on the head. Del Rio tries for the running enzuigiri in the corner but Ziggler knows what was coming and he hits a DDT to counter and he gets a near fall.
Ziggler punches Del Rio and Del Rio punches back. Del Rio with a punch to the head and Ziggler goes down. Del Rio goes for a splash in the ropes but Ziggler moves. Del Rio is able to hold onto the ropes and he gets on the ropes but Ziggler with a drop kick and Del Rio gets his foot on the rope to stop the count.
Ziggler misses the Fameasser and Del Rio with a German suplex and bridge for a near fall. Del Rio with head butts to Ziggler. Del Rio sets for the cross arm breaker but he takes too long and Ziggler counters with a neck breaker and he gets a near fall.
Ziggler is sent into the turnbuckles and Del Rio with a step up enzuigiri for a near fall. Del Rio puts Ziggler in the tree of woe and he kicks Ziggler. Del Rio goes for a shoulder on Ziggler but Ziggler pulls himself up and Del Rio hits the ring post with his shoulder.
Ziggler goes to the turnbuckles and he hits a Fameasser for a near fall but the bell rings and we see that it was AJ but the referee tells them to continue the match. Del Rio with a super kick while Ziggler yells at AJ and Del Rio gets the three count.
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
After the match, AJ stares at Dolph and she comes into the ring with that ‘I need one of those jackets that tie in the back’ looks. AJ hits Ziggler and Ziggler tries to walk away from her. From out of nowhere, Big E Langston hits Ziggler with a running body block. Langston gives Ziggler the Big Ending.
AJ kneels down and rubs Ziggler’s head before picking him up and dropping him back to the mat.
We are back with a look back at Brad Maddox’s big announcement about the WWE Title match at SummerSlam.
We are back and R Truth is rapping again.
Before Truth can say anything, we are interrupted by the Wyatt Family on the TitanTron and they are here.
Harper and Rowan attack Truth while Bray rocks back and forth in his rocking chair. They roll Truth to the floor and then they look at Wyatt and Bray has risen.
Bray says that there is no such thing as a hero. Everyone has to become addicted to the illusion of what a hero is. You have been addicted to the illusion of what a hero does for you. Do you think you need someone to pat you on the back? Do you need someone to tuck you in at night and kiss you on the cheek and tell you that everything is alright? Everything is not alright.
The man who made you is a liar. What if he was to tell you that your own flesh and blood turned on you. He would never turn his back on you. Maybe the answers you have been seeking are slapping you in the face. Maybe Bray Wyatt, the Eater of Worlds, has been the answer all along.
R Truth gets on the apron and he has a chair. He says that he wants Bray Wyatt.
Wyatt says that he will give Truth a shot.
Truth comes into the ring and Bray wants to know what he is waiting for. Truth gets distracted by Harper and Rowan and Wyatt with a splash into the corner and then he punches Truth before Harper and Rowan take over.
They pick up Truth for Bray and he kisses Truth on the top of the head before hitting Sister Abigail.
Bray says that he is not the Truth they seek. Follow the Buzzards.
We go to commercial.
We are back and the announcers talk about what they just saw.
It is time to take a look at the new Performance Center in the Orlando area.
Zeb asks if this is the Melting Pot of America. All he hears is Spanish, Chinese, Greek, Italian, and something called Yiddish. Where is the English. He says that they should call it the Port-A-Potty.
A robbery took place last night when two Real Americans were robbed. But Americans have been robbed by having jobs taken by someone sneaking across the border. Zeb tells John to select one of the two Real Americans.
Match Number Three: Antonio Cesaro and Jack Swagger (with Zeb Colter) versus Jimmy and Jey Uso
Cesaro and Jey lock up and Jey with a waist lock but Cesaro with an elbow. Jey with punches and he runs Cesaro into the corner and Jimmy tags in and he hits a leaping punch in the corner and he gets a near fall with a rollup. Jimmy punches Swagger and then Cesaro with a punch and a dead lift side salto and Swagger is tagged in and he kicks Jimmy and hits a Swagger Bomb.
Swagger punches Jimmy and Cesaro kicks Jimmy before tagging back in. Cesaro leaps on Jimmy’s chest and he gets a near fall. Cesaro with a reverse chin lock. Jimmy with punches to Cesaro and Swagger.
Jey is able to make the tag and he punches Cesaro and then gets a near fall with a cross body. Jimmy with a super kick to Swagger but Cesaro with a European uppercut to Jimmy. Jey is able to counter the dead lift side salto and he gets the three count with a rollup.
Winners: Jimmy and Jey Uso
We are back and Damien Sandow is out with the Money in the Bank briefcase, but he is BFFless.
Match Number Four: Damien Sandow versus Christian
They lock up and Sandow with a knee. Sandow goes to the floor and Christian follows after him. Sandow misses an elbow and then Christian goes to the turnbuckles but Sandow pushes Christian off the turnbuckles and to the floor. Sandow rolls Christian back in and gets a near fall.
Sandow with knees to the midsection and then he puts Christian on the turnbuckles. Christian punches Sandow off the turnbuckles and hits a tornado DDT for a near fall. Christian with punches and a running forearm. Christian climbs the turnbuckles and he punches Sandow. Christian with a drop toe hold and then he slingshots to the floor and he punches Sandow. Christian goes up top and hits a cross body for a near fall.
Christian with a punch and he goes to the turnbuckles for a back elbow. Christian tries for the Killswitch but Sandow counters into a side Russian leg sweep and Christian recovers to get a jackknife cover before Sandow can hit the Elbow of Disdain.
Winner: Christian
After the match, Sandow reminds everyone that he still has the briefcase.
Cody Rhodes attacks Sandow and he punches Sandow and the referees have to pull Cody off.
We are back and we see footage of Vickie Guerrero trying to get reinstated in her job.
Match Number Five: Brie Bella (with Nikki Bella) versus Naomi (with Cameron)
They lock up and Brie with a wrist lock but Naomi kips up. Naomi with forearms and a flying flip clothesline and she gets a near fall. Naomi with a baseball slide to the floor and then she kicks Brie from the apron. Naomi sends Brie to the floor but Brie trips Naomi on the apron.
Brie gets a near fall. Brie with a forearm and a boot to the back. Brie sends Naomi to the mat and then she applies a camel clutch in the ropes. Brie pulls Naomi into the center of the ring and then she works on the neck.
Naomi with shoulders and a sunset flip for a near fall. Brie with a flying clothesline and she calls Naomi a loser. Brie continues to work on the neck. Naomi with punches and Brie tries for a belly-to-back suplex but Naomi lands on her feet and she hits a rana followed by a drop kick or two. Naomi with a leaping butt bump.
Naomi with a cross body form the top for the three count.
Winner: Naomi
Michael Cole talks about what Paul Heyman did at Money in the Bank. We see Paul Heyman leaving the building without answering any questions.
Paul tells them to stay out of his personal life.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Punk gingerly makes his way to the ring.
Punk says that he knows Paul Heyman is in the building. He knows that Brock Lesnar is in the building. He knows that he is not waiting any longer so come out boys.
Paul Heyman makes his way to the stage and he says that what he is looking at right now is an empty ring. In his world, CM Punk does not exist. Paul tells Punk to try this one on for size. He asks Punk if he is lying. In 2005, WWE had no vision for Punk. CM Punk was a figment of Paul Heyman’s imagination. He took Punk in and befriended him. He taught him, trained him, and martyred his entire career for Punk.
Then they reached the Holy Grail together. They were the reigning and defending WWE Champion for 434 days. They were the longest reigning champions in the modern era. They were so close to ending the Undertaker’s friend.
They were the best . . . in the world. He tells Punk that he forgets that without him there is no we. Without Paul Heyman, CM Punk is not the best in the world. Paul says that everyone can boo him and call him a Judas.
Paul says that the truth is a lot harder pill to swallow than a spin on things. The truth is that Punk failed them when he could not beat the Undertaker. Punk found himself when he went home and Punk thinks that he is better than Paul. Paul laughs at that idea. He manipulated and played CM Punk. History will write that Paul Heyman dumped CM Punk.
Punk wanted to keep it personal so Paul made it personal. Punk has no family. He is estranged from his own parents. He has no wife or children. All Punk has is them. All Punk has is the WWE Universe and their admiration and respect. All they have is their affirmation. All Punk wants, craves, and needs in his life is the WWE Championship. Punk took Paul’s best friend so he took Punk’s shot at the title.
Paul says that you will learn that he is a lot worse personally than he is as a business person. He tells his best friend, brother, best friend son. Paul tells Punk that he was made to swear on his children. It was his children who asked him why Punk didn’t listen to him like Brock listens him.
Paul says that he double crossed and betrayed Punk because CM Punk cannot beat BROCK LESNAR.
Punk takes off the hood of his sweatshirt and feels the staples on his head and he asks Paul if he is done. He asks Paul if he wants to talk about the truth. The truth does hurt. Maybe he should have seen it coming, but he trusted Paul. All he has to show for it is the thirteen staples in his head. Paul knows Punk better than anyone. He knows that when Punk wants something, he is the most relentless person.
The truth is that he is going to get Paul. He swears on Paul’s children that he is going to get Paul. He will get everyone who conspired against him. Everyone who profited from it or had knowledge of it. Anyone who enjoyed it. His friends, his clients, and his family. Anyone who steps between them, he will get his hands on them and he will rip them apart and he will hurt them.
The truth is that Paul doesn’t have a future because he is going to burn down everything around Paul until he is the last man standing. He wants to make sure that Paul is there to watch it all. He asks Paul if he is lying.
Paul says that Punk is not lying. If Punk wants to tip his hand, he wants to spell out Punk’s immediate future. Paul mocks Punk’s “It’s Clobbering Time” and Brock Lesnar comes out.
Brock does the Brock Bounce and he walks to the ring with Heyman. Punk does not back down from Lesnar as he bounces on the floor. Heyman hits Punk from behind and then Lesnar gets Punk on his shoulders but Punk escapes and he punches Brock. Brock sends Punk into the ringside barrier. Punk with more punches. Brock with knees. Punk with more punches and Brock with more knees. Lesnar tosses Punk around by his hoodie. Lesnar throws Punk over the announce table but Punk leaps off the announce table and Lesnar catches Punk and he runs Punk into the ring post.
Lesnar stands over Punk and he gets Punk up and hits an F-5 on the announce table. Brock stands on the announce table.
Brock and Paul leave while the medical staff checks on Punk. Punk struggles to get to his feet and he then he falls back to the ground and he holds his neck.
We go to commercial.
We are back and we take a look back at what we just saw and they talk about the path that Punk has to take to get to Heyman. John says that Brock probably doesn’t care about what Punk said.
Michael mentions Total Divas and we have a video package showing that we are going to see into the personal lives of the Divas.
John Cena walks in the back and Great Khali stops him and he says something that probably can be translated into him asking to be Cena’s opponent. Cena responds and Khali is happy.
Brad sees Stephanie on the phone and he wants to hug but Stephanie shakes his hand. She asks how things are going. Stephanie says that she was a bit worried last night but she asks him about tonight. Stephanie says that she was really asking Triple H, who enters the room.
Hunter says that he thinks Brad is doing a good job so far. Hunter asks Brad if he asked Vince before making these decisions. Hunter says that Brad made some gutsy decisions and Brad wonders what they mean. Hunter brings up letting the superstars choose their matches on the second biggest pay per view of the year. Stephanie and Hunter are wary of who Cena will pick and it might not make Vince happy.
Hunter asks Brad if he knows why he got the job. Hunter says that it was because Brad was the one who was standing there at the time.
Match Number Six: Rob Van Dam versus Chris Jericho
They lock up and Van Dam with a waist lock but Jericho with a standing switch. Van Dam with an arm drag but Jericho with a head scissors and Van Dam escapes. Van Dam reminds us who he is. Jericho with a kick and punch followed by chops. Van Dam with forearms and shoulder tackle. Jericho with a drop kick.
Jericho with punches and Van Dam with a spinning heel kick. Van Dam with a back heel kick and Irish whip followed by a monkey flip. Van Dam reminds us who he is again and he hits a standing moonsault for a near fall. Jericho with an Irish whip but Van Dam floats over. Jericho avoids a leg sweep and Jericho with an enzuigiri for a near fall.
Jericho with a belly-to-back suplex and then he kicks Van Dam in the back followed by a drop kick and we go to commercial.
We are back and Van Dam with a body scissors so we can see what you missed during the commercial break when Van Dam hit a leg drop. Jericho sets for the Walls of Jericho but Van Dam is able to avoid it. Jericho with a catapult that sends Van Dam into the turnbuckles and to the mat for a near fall by Jericho.
Jericho with kicks and then he slingshots Van Dam’s throat into the bottom rope. Jericho with a baseball slide that sends Van Dam to the floor. Jericho pulls Van Dam back onto the apron and Van Dam blocks it and he tries to suplex Jericho to the floor but Jericho blocks it. Van Dam lands on his feet and he hits a spinning thrust kick on Jericho. Van Dam returns to the body scissors.
Van Dam tries for a triangle choke but Jericho turns it into a rollup for a near fall. Jericho with a power bomb to escape. Jericho gets a near fall. Van Dam signals for Rolling Thunder but Jericho knows it is coming. Van Dam with a back heel kick from the apron and Van Dam hits a moonsault and both men are down.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Jericho with an arm bar. Jericho with a knee and forearm to the back but Van Dam with an Irish whip and drop kick to the chest against the turnbuckles. Van Dam with shoulder tackles followed by a spinning back kick. Jericho with shoulder tackles and he goes up top and hits an elbow. Jericho with a bulldog and he goes for the Lionsault but he misses. Van Dam with Rolling Thunder and he gets a near fall.
Jericho with an Irish whip and he runs into an elbow from Van Dam. Van Dam misses a jumping back kick but Jericho does not miss the DDT but Van Dam kicks out. Jericho tries for the Walls of Jericho but Van Dam powers out of it. Van Dam with a kick to Jericho followed by an Irish whip but Van Dam runs into a boot.
Van Dam sends Jericho into the turnbuckles and then Van Dam tries for the split legged moonsault but Jericho moves. Jericho with a Lionsault and he gets a near fall. Van Dam blocks Jericho’s attempt to send him into the turnbuckles and Van Dam kicks Jericho and Rob goes up top but Jericho crotches him.
Jericho tries for a superplex but Van Dam blocks it and he knocks Jericho to the mat. Van Dam with a senton splash for a near fall. Van Dam tries for a rana but Jericho blocks it and he applies the Walls of Jericho but Van Dam gets to the ropes. Jericho with boots to the chest and the referee pulls Jericho away.
Van Dam with a step over heel kick and Van Dam leaps to the turnbuckles for the Five Star Frog Splash and he connects for the three count.
Winner: Rob Van Dam
We go to commercial.
We are back and Paul Heyman will be on MizTV on Smackdown on Friday night.
The wrestlers are on the stage and everyone waiting to see if they will be picked to be John Cena’s opponent at SummerSlam.
John says that it is time for him to announce his opponent for SummerSlam. John says that he cannot do that because he hasn’t made his decision yet. All night, he has listened to Superstar after Superstar after Superstar tell him why they should face him at SummerSlam. John says that he is waiting for the most important voice in the WWE, the WWE Universe.
Their voice is so important because their toughness is honesty and he respects that. He wants a match that the people want to see. He asks them to look at the Superstars on the stage and he mentions some names and he wants their reactions.
The members of 3MB get shot down. Randy Orton gets a mixture of applause and boos. He asks about The Great Khali and he gets more boos than cheers. He asks about Alberto Del Rio and they boo him. He asks about Chris Jericho and they like that idea. Then he asks about Rob Van Dam. Cena asks about Fandango and they are mixed on him. He asks about Sheamus and the people are not swell on the fella.
Cena asks about Ryback and the crowd makes him want to cry again. Cena asks if he is forgetting anyone.
John says that he has made his selection. It is someone who deserves this opportunity. The crowd chants for Daniel Bryan.
Cena says that if he accepts the challenge, he selects Daniel Bryan. Daniel Bryan bounds to the ring. Bryan gets in the ring and he yeses in John Cena’s face and we go to credits.